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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
Miss Fay Compton

YES. / like America immensely" said
Miss Fay Compton, the popular young
English actress who Is making such a
success here in "Tonlght's the Night"
This is my very first visit. and If it
weren't for the war I should be quite
happy! Isn't the war too dreadful for
words? Yes. have relations in the war.
of course. think that every English
woman has. And the dreadful thing Is
that 1t all seems so useless, so purpose
less! The war goes on and on. and no
sort of decision Is reached! The loss of
life is so terrible, too"
What do you think of American au-
diences?"
They are delightful" said Miss Comp
ton. "and so appreciative! Every actress
Is immensely sensitive to atmosphere
you Know, and can tell right away
whether an audience is going to be in a
good humor or not
The career of this p. city actress has
been a most interesting one The daugh-
ter of famous English actor. she was
married at the age of l6 to PellsSier, the
celebrated head of THE Follles," and two
years after was left widow with a
little boy. She Is now married to an
other very popular English actor Lauri
de Frece, and is having a very success
full stage career
mo, have never had a singing lesson
or dancing lesson in my life," continued
Miss Compton, these things just seemed
to come naturally. l love the stage; but,
Of course, It is awfully hard work. 1t
is, in fact, the very hardest profession
one could undertake For all the time
one is Giving on ones nerves." so TO
speak, and the strain is very great. Re-
hearsals are such hard work, too! Then
very great deal of success depends on
sheer luck. A girl may have lots of
talent, but If she doesn't have fair
chance to display 1t in good part, she
will never become known at ALL The old
idea that the talented girl will always
come to the front is a fallacy, Yet, in
spite of that fact, would strongly rec
Ommend the stage as a profession for
the ambitious girl who wants to make
success and who has lots of energy and
untiring patience"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

+" A MAN need give a woman nought but
"A love, she'll help herself to the rest!"
deciares an authority who processes to
have studied women closely. And he goes
on TO inform us of the mercenary disposi-
tIon of the eternal feminine. Men are the
most gullible creatures alive, and lend
themselves IN the most innocent fashion
to the designs of womankind They very
seldom see through the plotting and the
scheming which form the very breath
of life to the average woman. And 1t Is
my firm opinion that the average woman
only cares for man for what she can
get out of him :"
The writer of this interesting piece of
Information most certainly was mis-
ogynist. and ono who held the other sex
In poor esteem. too. It is quite untrue
that the average woman is such an en-
tirely schemng, cold-hearted sort Of
person. Yet, at the same time, 1t must be
admitted that very many women are de-
cidedy mercenary.
81 do think that lots of girls are will
declared pretty girl recently-the young
woman. by the way Is largely endowed
with common sense-"they go around
with lots of men simply for the sake of
having a good time at the mems expense.
But when 1t comes to n question of mar
riage, / really am certain that the aver
age girl thinks twice before she enters
matrimonial bonds without really being
in love with the man. For girls are too
sensible nowadays to tie themselves to
some one for whom they do not care.
Money might ameiorate their unhappi-
ness under the circumstances. but that's
about all 1t could do Certainly 1t would
not make them really happy or contented
IL tied for life TO some one they did not
really like"
The cupidity of women has been very
greatly exaggerated 1t will be pretty
generally found that the average woman
looks considerably farther than mere
money as a suitable foundation for mat
rimonial happiness. Yet many men re-
fuse to belive this and persist in think
ing that the highest bidder generally can
get just what he wants!
1.-The modern girl would do anything
rather than marry poor man." declared |
such an one bitterly for II there is any
thing a girl abhors it is poverty and hard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

TNHIs afternoon Mrs Dallas took us
i all to the Keith Fashion Show. The
gowns we're simply exquisite. and, being
shown on living models, their charms
were naturally doubled. Dance frocks'
afternoon gowns, street suits, sport cos
tunes and clothes for every occasion
we're shown.
The beauty Of some of the evening
gowns was wonderful. for our most IA
nous designers were represented, For
instance, one creation by Lucille was
called "a Discouraged Hesitancy" In
true futuristic style.
Another Firehy gown, shown in the pic
ture was a vivid creation Of flame-colored
chiffon on simple lines. 1T gave you the
impression of a brilliant insect with its
farinE, bouffant skirt and pointed bodice.
Evening gowns this season are more
fascinating than ever. and at the same
time, strangely alike in line and material.
Wide, haring skirts, suggestive of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
A Firefy GOLOn

crinoline era; dlminutive, puffed sleeys.-
or no sleeves at all-ilmy draperies ~
tule or chiffon in winsllke effects cons,,.
tute the chief characteristics of the ses.
sons styles.
Vivid shades are entirely passe, ana
the fashionable woman must content her.
self with distinction of line. rather THAI
riot of color, to attract attention i
her gown. Trained gowns are seen
though not so frequently as the bouffan,
skirt. These trains are chiefly made a,
tiny pointed pieces Of velvet or satin
or an artistic continuation of the watteau
plat which is so much in vogue. Jewel.
studded straps, maline bands, wreaths ~
blossoms and such are used as shoulds,
straps this spring
l am very busy just at present ana
there Is still plenty to be said about IN.
suits, sport costumes and the innuma,.
able other necessaries which go to maks
up milady's toilette. so l shall have a
Continue in our next"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
CHILDREN'S CORNER
Mr.. Bluey Blackbird Makes His Home

s-s GEjr as soon as Tommy Sparrow and
J Billy Robin learned that Bluey Black
bird and his mate had decided tto live
in the pine tree on the edge of the garden,
they knew that trouble was likely to
come-and indeed it did, Nobody. not
even a pleasant-tempered person like
Billy. could live by Bluey Blackbird with
out fuss. Bluey wouldn't let them!
II they didn't like what he did, the way
he bossed everything and the way he
gobbled all the best food in sight. he
quarreled about that. And If they were
too polite to let him know they didn't
like him, he quarreled about that!
Nothing suited him and he spent the hest
part of every day fussing and stewing
about something,
No wonder Tommy Sparrow and Billy
Robin hated to see him move near their
home.
1.-THE thing 1 can't bare" Tommy con-
hded to Billy as soon as they knew
Bluey Blackbird meant to stay, "is this
--he will fuss so much that l will be
tired of fussing and | won't get to do
one bit of quarreling myself"
Billy Robin laughed. THAT will be a
good joke you then. Tommy" he
said. land think of the fun We can have
instead of quarreling. If he makes you
more time for fun"
But alas! They little knew Bluey
NC7iackbird.
'SShght and early the next morning, just
as Tommy called over to Billy to ask
him If the eating was good today (you
see. Billy rose earlier than Tommy and
could always tell whether or not the
worms were good) Bluey Blackblrd an
swered before Billy could say a word.
''You needn't ask him about the worms
in this garden, Mr.. Tommy Sparrow" he
said. haughtily. "for those worms belong
TO me! You get yours somewhere else!'
For a minute Tommy Sparrow couldn't
say word-he was so surprised
Then he found a scrap of his voice and
answered. What a rude way for you
10 talk, Bluey Blackbirdl I should think
you'd be ashamed Those worms be-
long TO whoever gets them first. That's
how 1t always has been In this garden
and that's how it always will be-"
Bluey Blackblrd laughed his meanest
laugh and said saueily, "Ho. no! Well.
Tommy Sparrow, I'll have you know that
I'm not one bit ashamed. nor do / care
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
WOMAN'S CONGRESS- FIASCO,
SAYS CHRISTOBAL PANKHURST
English Suffragette Leader, Favoring
War, Is Glad of 1t.
LONDON. MAY 5.

II am most pleased that the congress
proved to he fiasco. because It was
too much dominated by the suffrage
movement, which by its nature cannot
he of international scope" says Miss
Christobal Pankhurst. This is fortunate
for the movement, for If 1t could become
international the Germans would control
and dominate II as they nave socialism
and use the cause to promote pan
Germanism.
English women insist that the war
be carried on to its bitter end This
Is amply shown by the large proportion
of married men who are enlisting with
their wives approval. The only women
who want peace are Americans, and
they want it because their nation is not
at war with the Kaiser. and cannot,
therefore, understand what war with
the Germans involves"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

savagely, but you keep off this garden"
and he flew toward Bluey Blackbird in
a threatening fashion. But threats did
no good toward frightening Bluey Black
bird-he liked nothing so much as a fight!
He flew at Tommy and he bit and he
scratched He scolded he pecked. he
bit and he tore at TOmmy's feathers; till
finally Tommy saw there was no use
fighting and he made the best getaway"
that he could.
Bluey Blackbird followed him TO the
edge of the garden Now 1 guess you
understand what 1 say" he squawked
rudely, this garden is going TO be my
home all summer This is where mean
10 eat You and the old robins can just
stay away"
Tommy flew to a tree to nurse his
wounds. Whatever will Billy Robin
say" he wondered. "when 1 tell him
what's happened today!' and he shook his
head sadly and climbed on his nest.
Contradiction Ingram JudsoH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

TT is astonishing to see how closely the
i little folks shoes are modelled on the
styles their elders wear. In many cases
they are exact reproductions, black and
white effects being most fashionable
Prices differ, of course. according to the
size Of the shoe, but a glance into the
shop window will show how attractive
the different styles are.
White-topped shoes for children. with
patent leather vamps and black ppings
at the top, front seam and black buttons,
are selling in one of our large Market
street department stores at $3.50 for the
sizes from to years, 50 for to IL
years, and misses sizes sell for $780,
Strap boots with low heels, made like
the comfortable sandals the kiddies wear
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

School began at Nine O'Clock;
Got the Adage mixed:
Sort OF thought 1t tried 10 mock
Time when Coats are fixed!
Wish We lived in Funny Town;
Then we'd never fret
When we ripped a Coat or Gown;
Magic Ned would get
Something that would do the job
Quite before you knew
You were just about 10 sob
Cause the Tears were Devil
Mollie Smith she tore her Dress
on Z Funny Rose
Magic Needle slipped. 1 guess
Cat had scratched her sKosa1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
TOnsOrrOW's Menu

ToMORROW'S MENU.
And hence this halo lives about
The walters hands that reach.
To each his perfect pint of stout,
His proper chop to each"
-Tennyson
BREAKFAST.
Grapefruit
Cereal and Cream
Bacon
French Toast
Coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Lamb Croquettes
Tomato Sauce
Graham Bread
Sliced Oranges Citron Cake.
DINNER.
Bean Soup
Veal Chops Potato Balls
Spinach
Beef Salad
Apple Betty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

readers of the EVENING LEDGER prizes Of 81
An suggestions should he addressed to Ellen
Hualr. Editor Of Womans Page. EyESlNo
LEDGER. Independence square, Philadelphia
a prize Of 81 has been awarded to Miss a.
u: Heap. - North PRxson street. Philadel-
phin' for the following suggestion;
Here is good way to take care of
your shirtwaists. Take a piece of tape
or half-inch-wide ribbon, and tie each
end to the hooks in the extreme ends of
your closet. Catch them up here and
there on the other hooks. Bring the
shoulders of your waists together, and,
taking care that the pin marks will not
show, fasten the sleeves together with
large safety pin, and pin the waist
on the extended tape In doing this you
will find the waists do not muss as they
do in drawers, and your closet space will
be doubled.
prize OF so cents has been awarded to
VI. NJ. W., Shadeland avenue, LansdOwne,
Pa, for the following suggestion:
To prevent a shoe or oxford from slip
ping on the heel take a piece of adhesive
plaster and cover the inside of the heel
of your shoe. This will prevent any sore
ness Whatever.
prize of 30 cents has been awarded to
Mrs. II. X. Hoar, 200 North sad street, PhiIa-
delphla, for the following suggestion:
A home made closet for putting away
furs and winter clothing was made In
the following manner: Get a large ship
ping case or packing box and line 1t with
tar paper. Put a paddock on it, and put
two rods across the top, on which you
can hang all your coat hangers. This
will hold great deal. and will last
indefinitely. Besides this, it will be no
trouble to get your coat out on the first
GOLD day.
4 prize of so cents has been awarded 10
q. b. L., 1918 South 47th street, PhlIadeI-
phia, for the following suggestion;
If your brass inkstand has become
spotted with hard inkstains. they may
be easily removed by gently rubbing them
with piece of blotting paper dipped in
fresh ink.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
Mrs. John Hay Left s2,OoO,OOO

NEW YORK, May 5.-Mrs. Clara g.
Hay, widow of the former Secretary OF
State, John Hay, left an estate of $685.
S95, according to an appraisal filed yester-
day with Surrogate Ketcham. Mrs. James
W. Wadsworth, Jr.. wife of a United
States Senator from New York: Mrs.
Payne Whitney and son, Clarence
Leonard Hay, share equally in 81, ,OO0, co.,
Bequests of $4,000 are made to churches
and charities. II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
By Ellen Addir
Are Women Mercendry?

work! Luxury and a life not merely free
from financial anxiety. but surrounded
with every sort Of comfort are what the
average girl has set her heart on. With
nothing less than that will she be sats-
fed. She doesn't care about making a
home comfortable for her husband, or
having family, or giving up any of the
luNurics and pleasures to which she has
always been accustomed. No, indeed! She
wants rich husband and what she is
pleased to term good time all the rest
of her days"
The man who talks like this must have
had some unfortunate experiences him
self--else how could he be so cynical?
Probably his Illusions concerning the
weaker sex were ruthlessly destroyed by
some young woman who in a measure
answered to the above description. And
that Is the unfortunate part of it. For
the average man is very apt to Judge the
whole of womankind by the standards
which some probably quite unworthy ex-
ample Of that sex has shown in her atti-
tudc toward him or toward the world
in general.
II is natural that young women should
like to have a good time, and as long as
men are willing to give them that good
time one cannot blame tho women for
enjoying the situation But when it comes
to the serious question of lifelong COM
panlonship, the money question does not
enter into things nearly so largely as
popularly supposed-and the eternal femi-
nine is much moro inclined to be governed
by heart than by any mercenary calcula-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

whit how things have been managed
before! l only know that hereafter
HAVE ALL THE WORMS IN THIS
GARDEN! Just remember that and keep
OFF,
And with flirt of his perky tail he
darted down into the garden and began
to eat!
Tommy Sparrow gave a desperate call
for help and flew down into the garden
II don't care how you talk" he said
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

Lamb croquettes-Mix cupful of cold
cooked lamb cut into small pieces with
half a cupful of cold cooked potatoes
diced Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter,
add a quarter of cupful of -four and a
cupful of stock, simmer until thick, sea-
son with salt and pepper, and add. with
teaspoonful of minced parsely, to the
meat and potato. Shape into croquettes,
dip in eggs and crumbs, fry in deep fat
drain, and serve with tomato sauce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
The Rose

II might choose the sweetest flower
The wide world knows.
'Twould be what your white hand en-
folds
A damask rose!
For in its heart Of fragrant fire
Loves mystery lies;
The same sweet magic men adore
In your blue eyes. E. d. Farrar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
SCHOOLGIRLS TO CAPITAL
Penn High Graduates Will Be Guests
at White House.

at White House.
The graduate class of the William Penn
High School will leave Philadelphia to-.
morrow morning for sightseeing tour OF
Washington, D. C. special train on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will carry
the party to the capital. Automobiles will
carry the girls on personally conducted
tour of the city, and in the afternoon the
class will board the steamship Charles
McAlester for q 16-mile trip down the Po-
tomac River to Mount Vernon. The eve
ming Will be spent in the Congressional
Library. Friday the party will be COM
Quoted through the public buildings. and
on Saturday the White House and the
Corcoran Art Gallery will be visited Ths
tour Will be under the direction of William
d. Lewis, principal of the school.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
Loves Ecstasy

Oh. cease to affirm that man from his
birth.
From Adam till now has with wretched-
ness strove,
A portion of Paradise still is on earth,
And Eden revives in the first kiss of
love! Lord Byron.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05

French toast-Beat two eggs, add cup
full of milk and a quarter of a teaspoon
full of salt. Cut stale bread into slices
and remove the crusts. Dip the slices
into the milk and egg and when soft
brown them on both sides in hot olive oil
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and CHINA
mon and serve at once.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
TOWN OF FUNNY DREAMS
THE MAGIC NEEDLE
Rv Rnh Williams

When your Brand-New Coat is torn
Does 1t make you bawl
When you have to spend the Morn
IN your Mothers Shawl?
Stitch In Time will save you Nine"
SO the Saying goes;
Still it's never extTa-fine
Wearing Grown-Up Clothes.
Years ago / thought the Rule
Meant. You'd better skip;
Else you'll show up late TO School
Never mind that rip!"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-05
X57 PRIZE
ffNSUGGESTIONS.
PRIZES OFFERED DAILY

For the follow suggestions sent In by
readers of the EVENING LEDGER prizes OF 81
and ~ cents awarded. -
All suggestions should he addressed TO Ellen
Adalr. Editor OF Woman's Page. EVENING
LEDGER. Independence square, Philadelphia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-07
FRIDAY, JAN. Sth, At $50 a. NJ.
Special Minute Sales

Between 1 and 1:30 we will put
on sale 5 spools of Thread, Coats
and others, for IOc
Between 2 and 2:3O, Sheeting, So
in wide, &c value. 10 yds ---36c
Between 8 and $50 we will sell
Amoskeg Flannel, our regular
10c value, 10 yds for .----41c
Between 4 and 4;30 we will sell
Percale and Duck cloth, 15c and
Zoe values, 10 yds for - CSC
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-07
MEMS SHOES

We handle nothing but the best
grade Of Shoes, such as Tedcastle
Company and a number of other well
known brands, and every pair must
and will be sold below actual cost.
120 pairs Mems Work and Dress
Shoes of high quality Calf Skin and
Gun Metal Shoes and Oxfords, 81
values, Under the Hammer o.
Sale price ... OF
500 pairs of Mems Single and Double
soled Patent Leather, Vici Kid, En-
amel, Gun Metal and Calf Skin,
both Oxfords and Shoes, $3.50
values. Under the Ct 10
Hammer Sale price. 20 LIZ
Ito pairs of tan storm Butcher Shoes
These are the best there is for hard
wear and are well worth $3.50 a
pair. Under the Ham d CO
ner Sale price. .. ~ l. oOO
We call your particular attention to
the highest grade line of Shoes and
Oxfords in this state, and we will
guarantee every pair we sell to be
worth $3.50. Under the O. 90
Hammer Sale price. ID 4 30
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-07

MEMS AND BOYS FURNISHINGS

MEMS AND BOYS FURNISHINGS
Mems Handkerchiefs hemstitched lin
en-, white full size, all Toe values.
Under The Hammer Sale D.
price ). ......... 80
Mems Hose, double heel and toe, black
tan and other colors; always have
sold 2 for 25c. Under the D.
Hammer Sale price. 1880. ~
Mems Wash Ties, four-in-hand and
string, latest designs; values as
high as 25c. For our Under the
Hammer Sale Price, we r
price them at .. ~
Mems Balbriggan Underwear, quail
ty which excels all 35c Shirts and
Drawers. Under the Ham 4 O.
mer Sale Price ..... 4OO
Mems Work Shirts, blue chambray,
full size and best quality, SOC val
ne, for our Under the Ham o.
mer Sale price :. SOO
Scriven's Imitation Elastic Seam
Drawers, best made in the market,
regular SOC value. Under %
the Hammer Sale price. OON
Mems dress shirts, all latest patterns,
not one out of style, regular SOC
value. We are offering these for
our Under the Hammer o.
Sale for :. ......... XIV
Mems Sanitary Fleece Lined Under
wear, Shirts and Drawers; full
weight and all sizes, regular SOC val
ne. Under the Hammer o.
Sale price :. .. 6ON
Mems Pure Silk Hose, same as you
always pay 35c, in all colors. An
excellent bargain. Under o.
the Hammer Sale price k -
Here is a lot of Dress Shirts. Not
what we tell you, but value and
quality talk for themselves. Such
as we have always sold for $1.00.
Under the Hammer Sale No.
price ............
Mons Pongee Silk Dress Shirts, with
French cuffs, $3.50 value TO-
Under the Hammer Sale at ~
All our Soc line of belts will be sold
Under the Hammer Sale IT,
price. -
Mems All Wool Flannel Shirts, in as
sorted colors, such as brown, blue
and drab, regular $1.50 values.
Under the Hammer Sale 90
price. ............ OO~
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-07
MEN,s ODD coATs

100 in number, while they last, we
don't value them less than $500.
Under the Hammer Sale @
price. wv
Mems Scotch Cheviot Coats, all Of lat
est cut and style, $3.50 values.
Under the Hammer Ct 40
Sale price. ...... 81 4 10
1000 Mems Odd Vests, all wool and
many fancy white vests, in fact,
every one of them should be sold
for $3.50. While they last. In
der the Hammer Sale n
price. .......... 4OC
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-07
LADIES, cLoAKs AND SKIRTS

We wish to call your attention to
our large line of Cloaks and Skirts
There is such a wide assortment, we
can not mention the quality and
price on all this line. But in accord
ance with other articles the price will
be greatly reduced. You will do
yourself an injustice not to consider
this great chance to buy your winter
coats at such prices.