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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
GROCERs PLANNING
FOR YEARLY OUTING

The regular meeting Of the Rock Is
land Retail Grocers' association was
held last night with supper at the
Colonial hotel Following the repast
the members adjourned to the rooms
of the Business Mems association in
the Safety building. where the business
meeting was held. The program for
the annual outing and picnic 10 be
held this month by the grocers and
meat market men. was discussed in
formally and committees appointed to
look after the details.
An interesting athletic program will
be carried out, of which the ball game
between the retailers and wholesalers
viii be a feature. At a meeting to be
held July IS, final arrangements for
the picnic viii be made.
All the news all the ffv1a-TTI7a s rer1tz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
LECTURES ON ANTIQUE LACE.

Mrs Francis Pesrus Paulus Of
Bruges. Belgium. smoke yesterday
morning to company Of interested
lovers of beautiful laces at the studios
of Miss Mary Lindsay-Ouver when she
showed the collection Of years-some
magnificent specimens Of laces OF
various countries, some of them an
fiques Of priceless value. She told
how these had been procured and told
how the laces were made, often for a
mere pittance by the peasant lace
makers, who weave their eyesight and
their very lives into their work.
She showed one rare piece which
she had found hanging on a bush,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

Miss Bessie BIcCauley. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William McCauley. 500
Thirteenth avenue and Albert Boreu,
son Of Mrs Edward Gosch, 1907 Sec
ond street, were united in marriage
Wednesday afternoon at 4 O'Clock at
The home of the bride, Rev ~ e,
Chatley OF Memorial Christian church
officiating They were attended by
Miss Hazel McCauIey. sister of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

Mrs. Mas Voss at her home. 1910
Tewtny-secoud street, yesterday aft
ern0on acted as the hostess to the
members of the Ivy Card club, The
usual three tables Of 500 were played
and the favors went to Mrs. Henry
Gaethie, first, Mrs. Alex Christopher
second, Mrs. Charles Ganrert, the all
cut After the games the ladies were
invited TO the dining room where they
were served with lunch. The club
viii be entertained in two weeks by
Mrs. Christopher at her camp GA Rock
river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

Miss Louise BiedeThecke and Miss
Helen GobbIe of Davenport entertain
ed at o'clock luncheon today at
the Hotel BlacAhawk IN Davenport, a
company of As trf-city young people
being their guests. Mrs. Beiderbecke
and Mrs Gobble chaperoned the com
pany and had a separate table with a
few of their friends as guests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
THINGs W0RTH KY0WTNG.

Put On dishwater before sitting
down TO meals. It saves half hour
time and the dishes are easier clean
ed than later
Save broken clothespins; they make
excellent skewers when shaved 10
point and do not mar fine WOODWORK
when washing.
To remove any burnt substance
from kettles put in enough water 10
cover, add about one teaspoon good
soap powder to each cup Of water ana
set on the back Of warm stove hall
an hour. This win not harm the
kettle as If scraped with knife 0ul
will soak loose without any trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
PARTIES TO HONOR MISS WILL
RITE.

Mrs Ben Willhite at her home, 1912
Eighth street. entertained a company
of young women yesterday afternoon
TO honor Miss Nae Wiuhita whose
marriage to Forrest Groom Of Farm
land. Ind, is an event of Sunday morn
ing at z o'clock The house was deco
rated i'm blue and white, the coIors
chosen by the brjde-to-be for her we'd
ding. Blue and white kawpies we're
used and festoons of blue and white
extended from the dome above the
dining room table To each place which
was marked with pretty card in the
prevailing coloTs After the luncheon
the guest Of honor was showered with
many lovely gifts of linen which fell
rom parasol suspended in the door
way between the living room and par
Tor. The afternoon was devoted to so
ciability and passed very pleasantly.
In the evening Miss Willhite was
again the guest Of honor when Mrs
A T. Nielsen entertained at hosiery
shower at the home Of Mrs. WllIhite
1912 Eighth street, q company of 10
young women being the guests The
honoree was again sh0wered with gifts
from the parasoI suspended in the
doorway. Games and contests were
enjoyed and Miss Dorothy Gulder
was the fortunate winner of all the
fay0Ts. A delicious luncheon was
served during the course of the even
ing and the time passed IN delightful
way.
This evening the Florence Nightin-
gale circle Of Moline viii entertain at
a dinner at the Watch Tower to honor
Miss Willhire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
EGG SHAMPOO.

Break one or two eggs. separating
the whites and yolks, putting them IN
two separate cups.
Add two teaspoonfuls Of salt 10
the yolks. mix well, then fill the cup
with hot water. Shampoo the hair
good with this
Rinse the hair well through about
four waters
Then take the whites and aiteI
beating them mot stiff. but well) ADD
them to the last rinsing water BE
sure that the last water isn't too not
or il will cook the egg whites.
This is especially good for blondes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

I. go to California. DO you think I could
get work there?
% What can 7 use to whiten my
teethz JANE A.
"a California is swarming with
people seeking work. am afraid
you could not get any
t2) Bicarbonate of soda is invaIu-
able as a teeth cleaner. It counter
acts the acidIty which is SO harmful
to the enamel, and it may be usea
every night, applying with brush.
once day is sufficient TO use this
rinse although it should be applied
after eating acids or sweets. There
is no simpler. better way OF preserv-
ing the teeth than this.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Cd Can
you tell me il there is anything that
can be put in rinse water to brighten
the color OF pink dress?
(2) Can a light person wear yell
low with a good effect?
HAZEL vi.
- Put few drops OF dye in the
rinse water as you would use blui1e
or color the water with pink tissue
paper, 1t is safest to test the color
on another piece of material
~ "A dark person wears yellow
much better. Yellow is not effective
for most blends
Dear Mrs Thompson: Z am
young man OF 20 with good habits.
am in love with a girl and do every
thing in my power to please her, but
she seems to like another young man
better. 7 feel as though 7 couldn't get
along without her. What would you
advise me to do about IT?
JOE.
Give her up. You are young
enough to gnd another girl in time.
There are SO many cases like yours,
Joe, and they are SO hopeless. When
a girl decides not to care for q boy. it
is almost impossible to change her
mind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
CLAM CHOWDFR.

Chop fine 20 clans, y boiled pota-
toes, one large onion, one slice Of fat
pork Roll some cracker crumbs fine
and sprinkle in Strain the liquor Of
the clans and pour over all. Season
with pepper aand salt. Let the chow
der simmer on slow fire for two
hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

The Woman's Relief corps No. So.
met in regular session at Memorial
hall in the court house yesterday at-
terno0p. Three new members We're
balloted upon. Plans were made for
q bakery sale to be held July II. the
place TO announced later. After the
meeting while the ladies were waiting
for the storm TO subside Mrs. Christine
Waller and MIS-. Fannie EnoX-Janusen
entertained with a program Of read
ings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

acid Mix thoroughly and let boil Eve
minutes. Let cool until nearly cold,
Now take the whites Of three eggs
beaten to a stiff froth, half cup hour,
juice Of one lemon; mix and add 10
the above, and favor to taste Twin
tergreeu bestt, can. keep in cool place.
Use two tablespoons OF this TO half
cup Of cold water and one-fourth
teaspoon soda Beat briskly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
- ~ ENIBR0TnERE -.

West End EmbTOidery cIu5 members
were yesterday afternoon the guests
of Mrs. T. Z. Lenbart at her home, 5I2
Sixth avenue, the ladies spending the
tine with their fancy work and visit
ing. In the late afternoon the hostess
served a nice lunch. The ladies We're
invited to be the guests in TWO weeks
Of Mrs. S. A. Torrey, $40 Twelfth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

Shasta daisies were used as decora-
tons and dancing was enjoyed. Sup
per was served en- buffet during the
course Of the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
MRS LTzABBTE THeh4pSoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: A few weeks
ago my boy friend went out with an
other girl who is not we'll thought OF in
the town where / live. / had been 60
ing steady with this one boy for al
most a year. AS soon as I found out
that he had been with this girl got
angry and he quit coming up.
haven't had the chance to talk to him
about the matter. but 7 think ne did
wrong and it is his place to come to
NE first We are both very indepeud-
ent and think he is waiting for me TO
come to him. Do you think 1t is my
place to cali him up or tell him to
come up. because I want TO talk to
him? Or would YOU let him make the
first advances? I think a lot of the
boy and think he does of me from what
he has said. Kindly advise me what
to do. I am II years old.
FRITZIE
A good reputation should mean
lot more to a girl than any one man.
If you should continue to go with
this boy when you know that he is
also paying attention TO a question
able girl. you are endangeriug your
reputation. Therefore let him come
to YOU when he is ready to keep only.
respectable company. There are
many more fine boys, Fritzie. and if
You lose him try not to grieye. You
viii be very glad some day. if you
aren't right now, that you took this
stand.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: VIII YOU
please give me your honest advice.
had hairs removed from my chin
by the electric needle at place that
I thought was reliable. but IN two
weeks they all came back again and
thicker. Now ] am discouraged. Il
thought the electric needle was
permanent cure. Can you kindly tell
ne one that is reliable9
MARRIED.
The electric needle is supposed to
be the only permanent cure for
superfuoUs hair, Go back to the
place where you had the hair re-
moved and if greater success cannot
be assured, consult another specialist
in that line
Dear Mrs. Thompson: 80 I am a
girl 20 years old and / would like 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08
H0NEGABE s0DA MATER.

First. three piuts soft water. two
pounds sugar, two ounces tartaric
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

Dear Mrs. Thompson: 80 I am a
girl 20 years Old and ! would like 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-08

lil1ss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24

Next Thursday evening az the Punch
and Judy Theatre "Ths Clever Ones,
a comedy In three aets BY Alfred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24
THE STRAND ROOF GARDEN.

Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt, Miss Elisa
beth Marbury, Miss Anne Morgan and
Miss Elsie de Wolfe. who conceived
the idea of converting the Roof Car
den over the Strand Theatre at Broad
wav and 47th ST. into popular-prlced
tea and dancing place, have added still
another unusual attraction 70 their list
OF innovations in the realm or Broad
way Trotterie management. Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday nights are
quiet on Broadway" they said. There
are many. many clubs Of all sorts and
descriptions which are meeting every
week or two in halls or club houses or
even around at the homes OF the
members. Why not invite them 10
come TO the Strand Roof and dance on
one Of the first three nights OF the
week." And so New York club mem
bers. whether in groups of tens or IN
groups of hundreds, will be given spe-
cial rates and be especially welcome
AZ the Strand Roof Garden on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings or
each week. Arrangements will have TO
be made previous 10 the evening on
which the club wishes 70 come and
dance at the Strand, and may be nego-
tiated az the Roof Garden. Special in
vitations will be extended 20 girls and
young mems clubs in the city. and
George b. Compton and Mrs. Henry
Ollesheimer are planning a campaign
which they hope will reach every
young peoples club in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24
CASTLES IN THf AIR"

The palette Circle" viii have ".
formal opening next Tues lay mo NOR hs
at . O'Clock. This prensere VIII Ue
held in connection with the MonoSy
night nigh programme at castles is the
Air" atop the Forty-fo-lrth strees
Theatre, where Mr.. and Mrs N emo,
Castle give their dancing exhibitions =
every evening. palette Circle -
located in the rathskeller ~ ms piS!
house. and those who are admitted ~
membership will participate IN 'nS
regular morning programme from
m until daylight. Vernon Cas,e
il president of the palette Circle ;
j. G.. McDougal is vice-president' anu
VI. Pierre Casolasco will aes as se''''
tary,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24
NEW PRODUCTIONS
A Number of New Plays Prom
ised for the Coming Week.

b. Iden Payne, English producer, viii
present by arrangement with the
Messrs. Shubert Sherdan's "The Crit
ic" AZ the Princess Theatre on Mon
dav evening, January %. Mr.. PAYNE
himself plays Mr. Puff, part in which
he has won especially meritorious com
ment elsewhere, while Miss Emelie Po-
lini. late leading woman of the Prln-
cess Players, will return as Iubunna,
the heroine Of his tragedy. Dallas An
derson will play MI. bangle, while Miss
Saxone Moreland, late OF "Ihe yellow
Jacket" is said TO have good comedy
role. This cast also includes such play
ers "a Mario Maieroni, Whltford Kane,
Thomas Louden, Wallis Clark, Mar
ouerite Hertz. Marie Leonhard. Kate
Morgan, Patricia Power, Elvin Hodges,
Lawrence Grant, Wilfrid Seagram,
Howard Plinge, Gareth Hughes, Ed
ward lie Hay and +. Cecil Butler.
Ethel Barrymore reappears at the
Empire Theatre next Monday night al
ter an absence from the legitimate
stage for more than two years. Miss
Barrvmore's new play Is called he
Shadow" Dario Niccodemi wrote II IN
French, intending It for ReJane, but
the war came on; those Paris theatres
which were not closed became uncer-
tain of their seasons; Mr.. Niccodemi
turned 10 Mr.. Morton, who translated
the piece and submitted IL 20 Charles
Frohman. who promptly accepted 1t for
Miss Barrymore.
"Tbe Shadow" il in three acts. It's
story is of the present time, but II
would not help much now in fact, 1t
would hinder everybody enjoyment Of
the piece-to give anything more than
"a hint Of the drift Of its story. The
three acts are devoted 20 the eXpOsi-
ton and development Of character IN
conflict with an everyday environment
and the members Of a very likely
household. That character Us Berthe
Treguier. played by Miss Barrymore.
Berthe Tregnler is the name OF
woman who has suffered physically and
mentally a number of years to her
numberless years through illness. Be
cause of this illness, likely m the 1--we
of any man and wife, complications
have arisen between husband and wife.
Helene Preville, played by Grace Ellis
ton, is the name of woman, once the
friend Of Berthe Trognier, who has
come between Nine. Tregnier and her
husband. The wife discovers that her
husband has strong affection for her
. supposed woman lIAtUhs WNN ~ AttN
turning point in "The Shadow" From
then on the play evolves a series OF
situations that are said to be es human
as they are dramatic. Bruce McRae
acts the part Of the husband. lie and
Miss Barrymore thus come together
for the first time in great many
years Four or five years back they
shared a number of successes for ex-
ample, Lady Frederick" SUNDAY"
Carrots" and cousin Kate"
There is comedy, too, in "The Shad-
ow"; IL comes Of the attitude Of Mi
chel Delon, played by Ernest Lawford.
Delon is a friend Of the fated wife.
His tact and self-sscrifce do much TO
lessen the wife's difficulties. The scenes
Of THE Shadow" are divided between
the wealthy residential sections of
Paris and a studio over on the other
side OF the river, where the real Latin
Quarter once was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24

"Hcllo. Broadway" A. j. Woods. will
see that some surprises from his list Of
attractions will be presented; Gatt
Casazza will offer several METROPOLITAN
stars; r. +. Albee will send number
of the most famous Of his vaudeville
headliners. while Edgar Selwyn, Mar
Gus Loew and William Fox viii also
furnish attractions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Castle viii be
one of the features of the all-star pro-
gramme. while such prominent players
as Al Jolson, Orville Harold, Ray Cox,
Bernard Granville, Fannie Brice, Frank
Tinney, Nance O'Neil. Wilton Lackaye,
Louise Dresser, William Farnum'
Amelia Bingham, Charles Richman,
Valeska Suratt, the Six Brown Broth
ers, Singers Midgets and host OF
other stellar lights will appear.
That there is much public interest in
this annual event is shown by the
great demand for seats, which are now
On sale at the Century Opera House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24
BESLEY'S PICTURES.

At Maxine Elliott's Theatre, oeg,Wv'
ming next Monday afternoon, Robert y.
Priest will present Captain J. Csmp
bell Besley's South American pie.u,.s'
These pictures show life in Lam Amsii.
lea and depict the adventures OF ~
dier. sportsman, hunter and exploi..
with gun and camera in the fores';,
of the south. In them is reproduesae
a ride on a raft down ne nm
ION River from its source 20 tne 80
adventures in the jungle, Wild animal, :,
and huge snakes. A fact OF noe "a
that Captain Besley employed h1no ~,
of natives TO go with him 70 me an' 80,
ruins and clear the debris away 80 sne.
he might make records OF an eN hss,
people. Harry f. Humphrey has ps''
engaged TO give a trayelogue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24

j. u.s. after all, q species Of selfish
ness.
The picture in the minds eye of pow
erty is terrible thing. ] am not sure
but that il is even more terrible than
the actual existence of 10. ! speak from
experience. ! have been so poor that
a loaf OF bread seemed as large as the
subway, and / have dined on terrapin
at S. a plate.
After thinking it all over have
come TO the conclusion that the only
real happiness in life is 70 be obtained
from the act Of relieving the distress
of others. and for this we deserve ut
tie credit.
II success and happiness be the great
desideratum, then we must pay. II ~
what Emerson called "the law OF COM
pensation." Il is a law that IS as in
evitable as the sun, the stars and the
ebb and flow Of the sea. All things
equalize themselves.
Every sweet hath It's sour.
Every evil its good.
"For every grain Of Wit there is q
grain Of folly.
az riches increase, they are IN
creased that use them.
IF the gatherer gathers too much,
puts into his chest.
"There is always some levelling cir
cumstance that puts down the over
bearing. the strong, the rich, the fortu-
nate, substantially on the same ground
with all others.
"The farmer imagines power and
place are fine things, but the Prcsi-
dent has paid dear for his White
House.
1.-THE dice OF God are always loaded.
"The world looks like a multiplied
ton table, which, turn IL how you will,
balances itself
Every secret is told, every crime is
punished, every virtue rewarded, every
wrong redressed, in silence and GER
tainty.
Gle is great who confers the most
benefits. He is base TO receive favors
and render none"
So I should say. strive for success
with all your might and be prepared
20 pay with the best that is in you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24
FRHNCES STARR ~
MARIE ODILE"

Sltro, will be given It's first perform
ance i'm New York. With the exception
Of three performances 20 be given in
Hartford, Conn, the first part of the
week, the premier at the Punch and
Judy Theatre Will be the first time
THE Clever Ones" has been seen in
America. This latest Sutro comedy was
played az Wyndham's Theatre, IN Lon
don, last season, with Gerald Du
Maurier and Marie Lohr IN the princi-
pal roles. The scenes are laid IN Lon
don, two settings being used, one
modern drawing room, the other com
Portable bachelor apartment. In the
Clever Ones" Sutro follows his Gus
tomary trend of poking fun at some
advanced phase Of modern life. In
this case he uses his satire on the
pseudo-intellectuals who pursue any
faddish propaganda that may keep
them interested.
The story starts of with Wilfrid
Calender, the son Of a rich brewer,
having met Doris Marrable, a wealthy
merchants daughter, at an anarchist
club. IN order 20 gain her favor he
represents himself as a poor plumber
with anarchistic tendencies. The de-
ceptiou is kept up through series OF
fNINllCdAIDIn uAAA ANf NHhl nNNAS'
Wilfrid in his masquerading has not
reckoned with Rose Efick, the sweet
heart TO whom he has paid his atten-
tons before he became infatuated with
the more intellectual Doris. Rose, with
out betraying Wilfrid, takes a hand in
the proceedings and induces the Maria
bles 20 give over their fashionable
home to anarchistic meetings, whereby
cbo prOducoe a result that brings
about the establishment she desires
for her own interests. In the cast are
Charles Hopkins, Edward Emery, Russ
Whytal, Herbert Yost, Charles Hamp-
den. John Rogers, Noel Leslie, Charles
Dodsworth, Charles Coghlan, Mrs.
Hopkins, Louise Closer Hale, Annie
Hughes, Beatrice Prentice and Vera
Pole.
Marie Cahill and Richard earle are
coming 10 the Knickerbocker Theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24
THE NEWSBOYS' BENEFIT
Prominent Managers Offer
Many Features.

Encouragement from every field OF
theatricals has come 20 William Fox.
who has in his hands the furnishing OF
the talent for the Newsboys' Home
Club tenth annual benefit, which viii
be held al the Century Opera House.
62d 81. and Central Park West, on Sun
day night. January 81.
Among the prominent managers who
have promised their cooperation are
Charles Dillingham;, who will present
several OF the "Chin Chin and Watch
Your Step" favoritcs; Lee Shubert will
arrange for the presentation OF Winter
Garden stars, Cohan 4 Harris will be
represented By a contingent from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-24

Shaw's play, which he terms a fable
play" was one of the sensations Of
the past theatrical season in London,
where Mr.. Barker produced it with the
same two principal characters played
by the actors who will appear here.
They are Miss Lillah Mccarthy and o.
p. Heggie. "The Man Who Married a
Dumb Wife" is a unique piece. and
Professor Curtis Hidden Page. of Dart
mouth University, has made the trans
lation from Anatole Frances script.
Its performance this week will be the
first on the English speaking stage.
Besides Miss Mccarthy and Mr.. Heg-
gle, Mr. Barker's company includes
Messrs. Horace Braham, Edgar Kent,
Gerald Hamer. Hugh McRae, Cecil
Cameron, Arnold Lucy, Lionel Braham,
Ernest Cossart, Edmund Banks, Maui
rice Lewis, Walter Creighton, Ian Mac
laren, Phil Dwyer, Wright Kramer, Eric
Blind, J. II. Green, the Misses Kate
Carlyon, Eva Leonard Boyne, Isabel
Jeans, Ruby Blyth and others.