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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Around the Clubs

Miss Vida Hunt Francis is chairman of
the International Committee, which meets
on Wednesday mornings at the clubhouse.
During the last month $40 articles were
contributed. and the work of supplying
women's. chldren's and infapts' clothing
TO the poor is still going on.
Tho Current Events Glass will meet as
usual on Wednesday, Feb. "a, and will de-
vote itself to the study Of science notes.
Miss Sara Collins is In charge of this
class, The Committee on Parliamentary
Practice, Of which Mrs. Robert H. Fulton
is leader. will also meet on Thursday.
On Wednesday February "a, talk on
''Beautifying Home Gardens and Vacant
Lots" will be given at tho Century Club
of Norwood by members Of the Norwood
Horticultural Society. Mrs. j. II. COL
we'll is chairman OF the affair.
Children's hour will be held at the
Twentieth Century Club OF Lansdowne on
Wednesday, p. IN. The amusements for
the kiddies will be folk dancing and story
telling. Miss Elizabeth ~. Jackson Is In
charge. The hostesses will bs Mrs.
Nathan p. Stauffer. Mrs. Henry 4. Kent
Mrs, Robert r. Irwin, and Miss Roberta
Brewster.
A very extensive program has been
planned by the Woman's Club of CynWyd
for March g. The subject of art In all its
branches will be treated, and current
events will receive special attention.
Painting will be discussed by Mrs. Hollis
Wolsterholme. sculpture by Mrs, Edgar
s. Gardner and Architecture by Mrs.
Horace GrIgg.
The Public Interest Section OF the New
Century Club. OF which Miss NJ. A. Burn
ham Is chairman. will hold a meeting on
Tuesday. at $3.50. This will be the meet
ing OF the second Good Government Glass.
The subject will be THE Dependence OF
Philadelphia on Harrisburg" and prom
inent men in State and city government
will speak
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
.1 ASMART Girls s. I
W. diary 7z:9elAA
A Lovely EUening Gown

the naring skirt hanging from
yoke OF palest fiesh-oolored chlffon !,
der straps and wide Eirdl. "
right UP below the arm-pits wa,
with this, and gave an exceedlnslv W. "
full air to the wesrer, who was ~. NV
dark-eyed girl with a mass ~
colored hair. ''PA
Blinor wore very prettv 49,
lowered silk mousseline, ths stl,, !
plated in front and the corsass ,s.,,.
of delicate rose-point lace sb. NJ
very pretty, and was literally No..
with partners clamorins for dauc,s
My dress was quite slmpls. ~
green chiffon over net. The sklr. n.
Of Ave deep fiounces, ana thu bo,,a..
each fiounce was ornamented VIA
of tiny chiffon rosebuds, in 4 var, -
cate shade of pink.
The sleeveless bodice was a, ~.
lace, and caught on each shouN,.
q chiffon rosebud rather larEer a.. ~ ~
ornamenting the skirt.
Many lace gowns wero in ev,d,n,. !.
favorlte combination being lses"
plated chiffon.
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[1EE&5IA ;E,5IA SEEN IN
3..8!!SD Is! 7HESHOPS

Following the era of fluffy, lacy shirt
waists, the latest fashion for spring Is
tho mannish. severely simple waist II
has very tailored look, with the high
collar, buttoned right up the neck, ana
turned-back cuffs. Made in striped wash
silk, It looks like a mans shirt.
A narrow ruffie is seen OH the edge OF
most of the new lingerie gowns and petit
coats This is also seen on cloth cos
tunes, though It has a rather staruine
effect.
The loose belted-in coat is still In vogue
The high waist line, almost under the
arms, is rapidly going out.
Callot stripes, in old-fashioned looking
colors and stripings, and their novelty
lies in the strange combinations used,
such as two shades of blue, etc. This
gives an attractively quaint appearance.
Tipperary is the name of new, coarse
hopsacllng kind of weave which has
very tailored air, 1t promises to be-
come very popular for sporting wear, re-
placing the basket weave materials which
have been worn so much.
Eight shades, ranging from bright tan
sulting, called buckskin covert. It also
has decidedly mannish look, and the
girl who rides can wear It with comfort.
Boots are still in favor: In fact, 1t looks
as If the usual spring low shoes will
not be worn. Closings of all kinds are
seen-lacngs up the front on the sides.
even in back, attract attention to Milady's
tiny feet.
Combinations of two or moro materials
In the one gown are still in evidence.
1t is a real saving to make over dress
which Is old style but good material
now. as you can use 30 many kinds of
goods with II that even your best friend
won't recognize it.
Even the handkerchlefs which Milady
carries must be ruffied nowadays. They
have a dainty pink, blue, violet or yellow
border of tulle.
Feather fancies are as frequently seen
on the new spring hats as flowers were
In former years. 1t Is interesting to
note the popularity of the old-rose shades
in this mid-season.
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CHILDREN'S CORNER
WINTER FLOWERS

snow, let's stay right where We are and
make this place bloom. Maybe If We
work very hard we can make some
flowers right here"
That seemed good idea, so they all set
to work,
And such busy workers as they were!
They collected sunbeams and fed them
TO the plants.
They watered and they tended till finally
the plants sent forth buds and then fra
grant blooms,
The fairies were so happy they sang and
danced and skipped all day.
I'm so glad we didn't go away" said
one. ''Think what we would have missed
ali the fun of working and the joy of
watching them grow"
Yes, this does seem very nice" said
the first fairy, but something is missing
something is needed TO make this home
like the woods"
(But you must walt until tomorrow To
ind out what the something was)
Copyright, ISi5-CldTd IH0rGm JudsoH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
THE IMPORTANCE OF GLOVES
Ru A WEILrnRESSEn Girl.

light. Even a llghted c,EarettA 4. :.
vicinity Is dangerous.
And, really, nowadays, when o,Iv
cents a. pair is charged for sIove X.
ing, bother of cleaning them a. hsu,s 4
not always worth while.
Gloves That Will Wash
Chamois and doesl,in gloves shouIs
washed In q lather of soapy water w.,|
them on the hands as IL you wers wax
ing your hands in the ordinary w
Do not rinse them, but wiring NJ
straight out of the soapy water pa1|
them into shape, and dry, II posss.
on wooden stretchers sold for Tho M
pose.
Wash woolen gloves in lather II
soap and warm water. and rinse In tsbIi
water. If you use very hot or very ~
water for r1nslng the gloves wifi shritt
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The Kids Chronicle

MY cuzzln Sue was erround at our
1Hlhouse yestidday. and went down in
the kitchen ware ma was making sum-
thing and asked her II Good have
appei and ma sed Good IL gave Sue
hstr OF 1t. and sed wood and ma gave
mo a appel and / cut 1t in ham in the
dining room, cutting wun ham bigger than
the uthlr ham and then I went upstares
agen ware Sue was. saying. 1 got a appel,
I no you have, sed Sue, I was leening
ovir the bannlstirs and herd yure mothir
tell you you had to give me han.
G.. you don't miss mutch. do you. sed.
Thstb how get alawng. sed Sue.
Well. its awl cut In han awlreddy. eny-
how. 1 sed. And put the two peeces
down avn the setting room tabil. the big
han being pritty mutch biggir than the
littsl ham. awI rite. saying. Ladys ferst,
now the pesces Is Supposed TO be the saim
size. but II you think Wun looks biggir
and you 80 and take IL, yure no lady. the
way 70 do Is Jest TO take the neerest
peecs II you wunt TO be pulite The
nsersst peeee TO Sue beeing the little haff
Watts the dinrents wich han / take II
thare both the saim sire, sed Sue
No dinrents. sed, Ony II you 80 reetch-
ing asi the way ovir and take the ierth-
est peeee Il will prive you think Wun Is
bisgiF than the uthir.
don't wunt 70 SO fsrst. ssd Sue. let me
hx the peecea and you 50 ferst
Ana she pat the bigLest ham nesr me
and ths httsl han neer her, saying, Now
tske yurs choice, and II you don't take
tho nesrest Wun yure no gentiiman.
But iadys e Supposed 70 SO fersf. sed.
Nel n they don't Hunt 10. sed Sue
q Hats the use Of argeHlng, I sad.
teli yeu vets lets 60. lets divide both
peeezz IN han ana estch SCI 4 half Of
eetea peecs 4ad the nahGddF can say they
ECl maaI inan anFh9ddF e4ks.
All rite go E1s
Wa Na aid
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once upon time some fairies lived
Yin big conservatory.
OF course they hadn't always lived
there, for fairies live In the big out-of-
doors-not shut up in glass houses.
But when the cold winter time came.
and the flowers and birds were gone. the
fairies ran into the big greenhouse to
hide one day and they liked it so well
they stayed and stayed till they almost
thought they had lived there always.
The greenhouse was large and roomy
and was full of beautiful plants-palms
and ferns and plants OF all kinds.
II don't know that like this home
so very well after ALL" said one fairy
after they had lived there two or three
days.
What In the world can he the matter
with this home!" exclaimed another. at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
The Business Girl

Here is the advice of a publication
which devotes itself to tho interests of
young men who arc seeking work 1t
is OF interest to girls and working women
In general, because they are taking a
mans work upon their shouders-some of
them. Besides, the same qualities make
for success all the time, for man or
woman:
Don't be so anxious to get into busl-
ness as to accept the first job which
offers itself" was the theme of the dis
course. you run a big risk of tying your
self down to routine which will leave
you no opportunity for sef-ImproVement
and advancement. You ought to know by
the time you are % what work you want
to do as life job, but up to that time
you should hold yourself in readiness to
change your occupation, and the oftener
you change 1t the better. IL they widen
your experience and your ability"
When YOU take into consideration the
fact that this magazine is devoted to
mems interests. the advice is most perth
nent The girl who spends the first four
or five years of her business career
acquiring wide experience of people
and life In general; who learns how to
look at things from many sides; who has
worked in different cities under different
employers, that Girl,s provided she uses
these wears as part of her education, as
part of her stock i'm trade, is going to
be infinitely more valuable in whatever
position she decides upon than her stay
at-home sister. who has stuck to the first
opportunity she got ever since she left
high school.
One thing you get i'm changing from one
kind of work to another is perspective.
You can look on the new Office and
yourself in 1t as from the outside; and
then you can measure yourself in your
new place by what you were In the last
one. The real trouble with most of us
is that we don't know how we work. We
never think of watching ourselves. There
is always new way OF doing an old
thing.
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"one can always tell lady by her
shoes and by her gloves" is an a6age
with which most Of us are familiar. And
yet It is an adage the truth OF which
very few people who have to keep care
full account of their money can be
brought to realize.
They buy new dress or new coat
or new skirt, but will go about quite
cheerfully with shoes down-trodden at
the heels and gloves all in holes, feel
ing that as long as their dress Is all right
no ono will pay any attention to such
details as shoes and gloves.
But they are wrong-hopelessly wrong.
Shabby gloves and shabby shoes are
not only the most fagrant way OF adver-
tisIns shabby sentility" that could pos
sibly be devised. but they serve also as
a most unfavorable index to character,
II you only knew.
A large employer Of female labor told
me the other day that when engaging
girl clerks and other assistants he always
looked at their hands.
II can sum them up generally by their
Gloves" he said. when their gloves
are tidy I know that they will be tidy
in their work. In fact, may say that
neatly darned glove has been tho means
of getting many girl place in my
buslness-and L have never found my de-
ductlons 90 wrong as yet"
So do take this lesson to heart, and in
keeping UP appearances, as far as dress
is concerned, don't neglect the details.
Here are some hints about gloves which
maze for economy in every way.
much longer than suede, so that from
the point of view of economy the former
are the better to get. Suede gloves wear
in holes very quickly. and, what is more,
they don't look as well as kid ones do
after cleaning.
Be careful that your gloves fit we'll.
Tight gloves not only make your hands
red, but are apt to split easily; whilst
gloves which are too large look most un-
tidy.
Always get the assistant at the glove
counter to stretch them slightly and dust
a little powder into the gloves before
taking them away with you.
And do be careful as to how you put on
new gloves for the first time, for on
the care you take will depend the time
they will keep in shape.
Never put them on hIfrriedly-talSe your
time over it Rest your elbows on the
table while putting on each glove. Work
all the fingers into the glove-Angers be-
fore putting in the thumb, and, above
all, see that the seams are not twisted.
but that they are all in place.
Here Is a wise precautlon which you
should never forget to take. Stitch all
the buttons on firmly before beginning to
wear the gloves. Usually some of them
will be found to be loose. and will come
off the very first time you wear them IL
you forget to do this
If after taking off light kid gloves you
stretcn them out gently and put them
away between sheets of clean tissue ma
per. you will find that they keep their
shape ever SO much longer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

There ls an old and trite saying that
work Is the salvation of mankind. II
certainly is the salvation of womanltind
For the woman who has no work TO oc-
cupy her mind is very unhappy
creature, and very greatly to be pitied
Very few women seem to adequately
realize how lucky they are in having real
work to do. They groan and they srum-
BILE about 1t, and to hear them talk one
would imagine tnat they are the most
lr-used persons on the face OF the earth.
This attitude OF mind is a little difficult
to understand One meets women who
are today holding good positions and
earning salaries which many man
might envy--yet they are dlscontented
and envlous of the lot of the idle and
wealthy. who, In reality, are not one
tenth as fortunate as themselves, If the
Erumblers only knew I'll
Mrs so-and-So is so fortunate in hav-
ing rich husband" they will say in
melancholy tones. while VIC have 10
work hard every day! How perfectly
lovely It would be II we could lead eas"
pleasant lives without q care in the world
and no work to dol''
But the Erumbler fails to realize that
to live "without a care in the world"
is a blissful state which exists only in
the imaginations OF novellsts. ides!ists
and dreamers. In this plain, matter-of-
fact old world each person must shoulder
his or ner own burdens. Moral respon-
sibility cannot be shifted from the shoul-
ders of one class to the shoulders OF
another class. Each must work out his
or her own salvation and happiness. And
happiness never yet was found In idle
ness.
The middle-class workers who envy the
rich for what they imagine are their
easy. sheltered care-free lives are iP-
norant In their envy. For the very rich
in most cases work quite as hard as the
poor.
No woman who has work to do ana
who has others depending on her should
ever grumble, for her opportunities and
her chances of happiness are great.
The woman who is. presumably. with
out responsibilities or obligations of any
sort is never really happy. She becomes
nsurotlc, her mind and her outlook grow
narrow and selfish. and she becomes
burden to herself and to others, for she
cannot really respect herself. and the
feeling is scarcely conducive to happiness.
No woman who is today shirking her
obligations and her duty to her neighbor
and to society in leading an ide useless
life can have any feeling of happiness.
On the other hand, the woman who can
truly say that she is contributing her
share. however small. to the worlds work
and for the worlds benefit hus feeling
OF self-respect and glow of sef-satls-
faction. which nothing but work, and
sheer hard work. will bring.
The large army OF women who are
today neurotic. nervous. semi-invalid and
generally miserable would do we'll to
realize this fact In sheer hard work
alone lies their salvation. Not until they
become really necessary to the happiness
OF others. not until they become useful
members OF society will they find a cure
for their ina, mary ailments.
For the mild is a curious thing. 1t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Fashion Hints

Paits or shirrlngs add the necessary
touch OF fullness which the fashionable
silhouette requires. In a very new coat
model plat was set in over each hip.
extending to the bottom of the coat, and
the top is covered by loose belt around
the waist line. The same idea of side full
ness Is carried out i'm the skirt, the yoke
OF the skirt is round and the lower sec
ton is cut on circular lines and put on
the yoke evenly. The lower section is also
shirred to the yoke.
Some very attractive imported sports
coats arc made of big shawls or steamer
rugs. fringe finishes Off the bottom and
the cape section. which falls over the
sleeves. or is placed OH the edge of the
wide collar.
Guimpcs are in favor again, now that
most of the new blouses are so sheer.
The most popular models are made of
deep ecru net with a touch of black
somewhere in evidence.
The military blouses are closed up the
front with frogs, either of black braid or
made Of the same material as tho blouse
itself These are used with braid-covered
buttons or ball-shaped metal ones.
Mostly every woman will tell you that
she is pleased with the new lines in spring
fashions. The comfort of taking long
step without rindrance Is not to be de
splsed. Tho conservative, modest styles
are welcomed. Flare skirts have always
been considered among the most graceful
skirts that woman could wear, and
their return is gratifying. They are two
and oue-half to five yards wide,
Shocking is coming in again as an at
tractlye way TO trim chill ms dresses,
At the neck, at the waist at the yoke, 1t
Is seen; In fact, II looks well anywhere.
Bright colorings are seen in the new
coat and suit materials. The heavy coat
ing3 are rather expensive but their extra
width makes up for the difference be-
tween them and a narrow cheap goods
Covert sand. taupe, putty, cinnamon and
black and white checks are popular.
Square-meshed net is a favored material
for making the all-net sleeves and
guimpes, which are worn so frequently
with velvet or poplin gowns. 1t comes in
mostly any shade--a welcome change
from the common kind
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
FLAG-RAIsING AT LLANERcH

A flag raising will be held at Llanerch.
Pa, today. under the auspices of Wash
ington Camp. SO4. p. o. S. of A. Patriotic
exercises will be held before the nag is
raised by the Misses Marion Morse. Mar
Jorie Watts and Grace Garwood The
program viii include addresses and the
singing OF national airs. Harry ]. stone
will present the flag, which will be ac-
cepted by Or. /, B. Roberts, vice presl-
dent OF the Haverford school district
Tho nag viii be saluted by Jacob zell.
Thomas Keyser and Scarlet Hayes.
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is warm and comfortable and full Of
growing thinEs-I think Il Is very beau
tiftal. too"
eoh. I know that" answered the first
fairy disconfantedly. but you ses ! don't
CARS much about growing thinga unless
they bloom. ana IN al this big eonserVa-
toFy there Is not q single bloomi"
The fairies all lacked around and saw
that what the fairy said vas true-thera
Hss not 4 dower II the whole house.
That must bs the reason" said ons
ma4Ingiy, why this place didn't seem
qaIEe hks the Eoods--~e miss the
tdez Sra
lhsfa IT, speks 10 the nHsl
Ia1H8 Ua mlgs tha flowers. And 4 don't
taFe ~ I've here any mere
et quite - fest laughed tie second
fsIEt dolhi Il gou VIII nnd any
neze o4I Ia the woods II winter time
sa Time not HcWef time. you know "
can s Iess1 SO ana see said the
fz#E f4ifz 1elef#aIHeaiF
~ 6fI aa EeIIef naH said
a s1IfT #nQ faa reen th|rAsa4
af e| eH4H4 - . fre e.'I eHa
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CHURCH TO MARK DAY

a Martina Washington supper, to cele-
brate Washingtons Birthday, will be
given tonight at the Holmesburg Baptist
Church by the women OF the parish. Dur
ing tho progress of the supper an enter
tainment will be provided by young
women OF the Baptist Institute for Chris
tlan Workers. of Philadelphia. Mrs.
Nathan l.. Montanyne. president OF the
Ladies Aid Society. will direct the sup
per. while Mrs. George II. Swift. wife OF
the pastor Of the church, will supervise
the entertainment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Is Home Cleaning Economy

Kid and suede gloves can be cleaned
quite we'll with gasoline. Put a little in
a basin. put the gloves on the hands, and
clean by rubbing with a piece of flannel
until all dirt Is removed.
1t must be RENE nbered, though, that
gasoline Is highly inf1ammable, and too
much care cannot be taken in using II.
1t never should be used in a hign tenn
perature or anywhere near a fire or a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
FOR EVERY WOMAN
THE ROSES cup

IIIII IVNlgIl = VV
Down in garden olden-
Just where, / do not know
The buttercup all golden
Glanced near a rose to grow.
And every morning early,
Before the birds were up,
A tiny dewdrop pesrly
Fell in this little cup.
This was the drink OF water
The rose had every day:
But no one yet has caught her
While drinking in this way.
Surely, IL is no treason
To say she drinks so yet,
For that may be the reason
Her lips with dew are wet.
Frank Dempster Sherman.
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]
a prize OF 81 has been awarded to Miss
Sarah Goldberg. 2452 South Philip street,
Phlla,, for the following suggestion:
Apply muratic acid with a mop to re-
move rust spots on bathtubs and basins
or dscoloratIons in toilet basins and
sinks As soon as the spots are removed
the acid should be thoroughly rinsed off
with clear water. The acid works like
magic and the labor of scrubbing is
saved.
A prize of so cents has been awarded 10
Mrs. T.. II, Reed Port Elizabeth, N. j., for
the following suggestion:
Try sewing long piece of tape-half a
yard wiltSdo--ontO your kitchen holder"
becomes necessary to lift a hot dish or
the kitchen for your holder; 1t is always
at hand.
Anna j. Erlchman, 996 North 7th street,
Phila., for the following suggestion:
To remove oil, grease, paint or blood
stains from any sort of washable mate
rial apply small piece of butter and rub
with ivory soap and water.
A prize Of 80 cents has been awarded tn
Mrs. ii. o. Lewis, Wing Gap, Pa. for the
following suggestionv
A strip of cotton cloth one inch wide
saturated with cold water and laid around
the edge of pies. such as apple. cherry or
raisln, will prevent the juice from escap-
ing while baking. thus avoiding smoky
oven and burnt taste to the pie.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

In Old Kentucky
More than 100000 women in kentucky
are unable to read or write.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

A prize Of 50 cents has been awarded to
Anna j. Erlichman, 906 North 18th street,
PhiIa., for the following suggestiOn: