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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Plant Slips Wanted.

s'I write to ask if some reader of the Corner has an old atlas which is no longer needed and that could be sent to me. would love so to get one. l also wish to ask some of the readerssif they have any
 slips of the following plants to give to one
 who loves plants well. Here are those particularly want: A geramum which has leaf with yellow center wax plant; purple leaf wandering Jew: white and
 green striped leaf wandering Jew; par rot's feather. for hanging basket. or any
 other nice vines for a hanging basket; double petunia; rainbow cactus or any other kind of cactus: rex begonia; fuchsia: true Irish shamrock; resurrec- tion plant; bulb of giant gloxinia. would
 be so glad to get any or all of these or any other kind of slips which any reader has to give. l have eighteen copies of a
 woman's magazine to give to some reader who would care to have them; they con tain nice patterns of all kinds. l also have a black cushion top with a cross etitch design on 1t. and a centerpiece which is about three-quarters of a yard long and half yard wide of eyelet work which some reader can have to work. I will pay charges on anything that is sent to me. MRS. A. E. S."
 While this correspondent makes several reque sts. she is also generous In her of ferV. and hope she may have prompt re- sponses to both. Among all the flower lovers numbered in our Corner there is cure to be some one who can send her few of the slipa she wishes. and if they all ret together her garden is hkely to be well stocked. The old atlas will also be sesthcominx. ] trust. and she is sure to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND

been able to leave my home for ten years and would greatly appreciate the elec- tric belt that Ella K. so kindly offers in the Corner, as we'll as the silk pieces and stamped articles for embroidering. would be happy to use these and return part of them after doing the work if she wished me to do so. as it would give me something to do not only for myself but for others. I would also give tatting or crochet. l congratulate the Corner on the good work it is doing
 MRS. G. w"
 We are glad to hear from this corre- spondent and regret very much that the electric belt had been given away before her letter arrived. Has anyone else another such belt to offer? And is there not some one who would like to accent this opportunity of giving materials for fancy work such as Mrs. G. w. desires with the chance of having at least part of It returned in finished condition? have her address on file and shall be glad to send it on application
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

put this wherever saw the ants. did this and got rid of them. so write of this in the hope that Mrs. B. K. S. may havs the same good luck. for such ants are horrid things to have about the house. If this does any good wish she would write line to the Corner and let mo know about it. CoRNERITE."
 Another remedy which may work if the first one given fails. It would be in- teresting to learn the result of both these applications. always bearing in mind that if the ants are we'll established in the house there is little hope of getting rid of them quickly and that it may take a long continued fight before they are permanently banished. It is also well to recollect that all the remedies in the world will do no good if the ants are encouraged to remain by food being left where they ca4 get it or by droppings of food on the floor and shelves. I am glad to got this second suggestion as well as the first.
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 Colors for Elderly Women.
 I have just finished reading the letter of Perplexeu and the reply to 1t. I, too. am puzzled about wearing apparel, but my trouble is in the selection of colors. So please tell me what colors should be worn by small woman of 37 years of age. who has dark complexion, with a rather delicate and sickly hue. Nearly every one that I meet asks if am sick. but although am far from that have always had that appearance of poor health. can wear evening shades, but at my age and with four little children I think they are incongruous. bought lemon yellow gown with white at yoke and throat and now am afraid 1t is too girlish and youthful for me. have no one to whom to turn for advice but you and I am anxious to learn through the Corner just what would suit me.
 MRS. J. '. ""
 This is a rather difficult matter to be set-J tied by any one who does not know you personally. and am afraid you will have to settle the point by trying for yourself from what you say that tints which give you little color would be better than the more neutral shades. It :s not nec- essary to have an entire gown made of some light hue. but trimmings of this can be used about the neck and yoke. In this day and generation when grandmothers wear light shades and white the point to he decided, to my mind, is rather the suitability of the cut of the dress or it's fitness for the occssion on which it Is to be worn. The lemon yellow with white trimmings might be entirely right for an evening gown when 1t would be much out place on the street or at church or in other places. What do the Cornerites thinlcon this vexed question. We have no intention of converting the department into fasi1dou exchange. but the opinions of the constituency would be interesting and helpful to those who. like this correspon- dent. have no one at hand to whom to turn for advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

would have been none left. good rule in such matters Is not to do anything which-if everybody else did the like would Inconvenience or annoy one or all of your companions"
 The homely rule applies with force to children of a larger growth and presum-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

called forth his finest powers of descrip- tion and no small article offered itself for
 manipulation. my fascinated eyes beheld him pick up the galloon tackled upon the arm of the upholstered chair in which he sat. until he had torn away half yard. leaving it dangling to the floor He did
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

man who. having watched her mince her meat and vegetables fine before be- ginning to eat inquired: Ees 1t for de poodle zat madame prepares de food'' She tells the anecdote well and her hearers laugh-she thinks with her
 Still more objectionable to beholders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

ably more experience in the worlds ways.
 Coming down to direct illustrations drawn, let me preface the list by saying from real life:
 Mrs. A. drives family. visitors, and neighbors. in church and elsewhere, to the verge of distraction by wagging her foot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Com Relish.

Nov. while corf>is at it's best. .wiiI you kindly repeat the recipe for corn rel- ish which you have given in preceding years7 know ought to have kept it. but the dirsctions have mysteriously dis appeased. !. H. e."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
4 Class One Likes 10 Heb.

"I would like the address of Mrs. L. M. B.. who asks for children's clothing and for an abdominal belt for herself. hays . belt measuring thirty inches and she may have 1t if che can use it. The Corner 10 doing good work. Several times have been able to help worthy ones through this department, and Il nnd them the class of people one likes to| assist They are willing to help them-l selves and with work and economy hopel they may be able to better themselves.
 MRs. B. B. P.' The address of Mrs. L. N. B. was sent to Mrs. B. B. F.. and by .this time I trust the belt has been received and that i'd suits the recipient. am not sure that the children's clothing has yet been sup-| piled. however. This is another one of| the many tributes to the Corner uhieh it| alweys warms my hsayt to get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

Twelve ears of sweet corn. three onions. the heart of large firm white cabbage, one bunch Of crisp celery. three sweet red peppers. seeded. scalded. and cooled :; quarter of a cup of salt. three pints of cider vinegar. one and half pounds of, brown sugar. two heapdng teaspoons of English mustard dissolved in hot water and stirred in at the last. Shave the cornI from the cob and chop celery, peppers, and cabbage fine. Scala the vinegar; stir in the salt and sugar and then the chopped vegetables. Let all como to a boil and cook for twenty minutes after this: add the mustard. stir well. turn into self-seal- ing cans, and close while boiling hot. ThisI Is better after 1t has ripened . few weeks.
 A
 Tdtting Patterns 10 Exchonge. Here are two letters which belong to- gether:
 May I ask Gertrude V H. through the Helping Hand for the tatting patterns she offers? I would be pleased to ex-I change patterns with her, and it naAsi be that have some which are not in- cluded in her samples. will pay the postage. MRS. A. D."
 noticed. in the Corner that Gertrude, V. H. has some tatting patterns that she would send for the asking. I would be. much obliged If she would forward them to mo. P. M,"
 am sorry that to both these applica-i tions must return the answer that thsl tatting patterns have already been given, elsewhere: Is there not some other cor :. respondent with similar patterns that she would like to give or to exchange?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Makes Generous Response.

In . recent issue of the paper Mrs. B. H. s. made her nrjt appeal. and modest| appeal 1t was. She is rare woman. and am sorry l cannot add more to her re- quest, but can furnish her with old white rags and also with the blanket. Four previous requests have taken all my boys had. MRS. J. N. A"
 Another lovely and generous response registered. The Cornerites are nevsrI slow about lending helping hands. and itI must rejoice many one to think of the good che does in all these little ways which seem trifling and mean much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
W0uLd Adopt an Infnnf

!" would like to adopt an infant to he born either in December of 1915. ar in January or February of 1918, of healthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
receive applications for the articles she offers and for the magazines.
Secret of Contentmcnt.

offers and for the magazine
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 Secret of Contcntmcnt.
 Just few words to give my views on the letter from G. P, the old maid' She certainly has my sympathy. but while l know there are many people who have no natural refinement, they are not in the majority. thank the Lord. I feel that she is oversenstive and broods too much over her unmarried state. over looking many chances to do good in the world. and thereby take her mind off of herself. There is no surer way to over come grief and trouble than by helping some one else less fortunate than one's self. Let her look around and see the many poor, neglected wives who think her state a paradise, and help some one, even if it be only with smile or cheerful word. Above all, she should try to stamp out the sensitiveness which makes 1t fun to the i'll bred to tease her. have friend whose hair is white, whose years number fifty-five, and she Is unmarried, but no one would ever think of terming her an old ,naid because she has kept up with the times. She never speaks of her troubles and disappointments. although know she has had at least two from the sterner sex. She outlived them and Is always cheerful. When she meets a friend or acquaintance she is interested in them and theirs, and always remem- bers some pleasant occurrence or good time she had with the friend or her dear ones. The result is that she is popular with old and young. She has earned her own living since her early twenties. How would 1t have been with her had she allowed her ddsappointments to sour her disposition? MRS A. E. B."
 This correspondent has put her finger on the secret of contentment-to do some thing for others and stop thinking of ones own worries. I hope G. P. may see this letter and that 1t may help her. It ought to bring Suggestions to other women. both married and single.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

DINNER. Brown soup. Roast leg of lamb. Green peas. Spaghetti. Rice pudding. Coffee.
 ss t FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal Parsley omelct. Toast
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Picked up codhsh. , Boiled potatoes Quick mufiina Marmalade. Iced tea. DINNER. Iced melon. Boiled halibut. creamed potatoes fleft ovsr1, Bests. Lima beana Fruit surprise. Coffee, SATURDAY. BREAKrAsT. Berries. Cereal. Fish timbalss [lsft oveFl. Toast.
 CofIoo. LUNCHEON. Cold lamb. siics9. Lima bean salad. Tomato toast. Corn starch hasty pudding DINNER Cream of corn soup. Baked ham. Boiled squash. Green peas. Blackberry piA co6eA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
 Kindly Deed of No Avail.

"I have noticed that several times lately you have asked for silk pieces. In sorting over some things I found some silk scraps, which am sending to you think the idea of mutual exchange. as the Corner conducts 1t. is excellent
 TX K" The good will of this correspondent Is so pleasing that it is pity her kindly deed will probably be of no avail Again and again have begged on this page that no packages be sent to this office. but that those who have gifts to make write to me for the addresses of those who may want what the Cornerites have to give. sending at the same time the initials accompanying the requests. I trust the constituency will try to bear this in mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Materials for Fancu Work.

T have often wanted to write to the Corner. but have hesitated, because I feel have so little to offer in exchange for the many useful things mentioned. l am an invalid and can do little except crocheting. tatting and embroidery. and materials for these lines of work are difficult for me to obtain. ! have not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.


 SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Melons.
 Cereal. Broiled lambs liver. Corn bread.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Jellied chicken. Tomatoes illed with diced cucumbers. Brown bread. Iced cocoa. Sponge cake. DINNER Saso soup. Roast beef with horseradish sauce. Stswsd corn and tomato. Fried eggplant. Iced watermelon. Coffee. MONDAY. BREAKFAST BerrieA
 Cereal. Dropped eggs on toast Rolls
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Mince of chicken tleft overl. Baked potatoes. Toasted brown bread tlsft overl. Ginger bread
 Tea. DINNER. F1sh chowder. Cold sliced beef Ile9t overl. scalloped eggplant. Raced potatoes Sliced peaches and cream. Coffee.
 H & TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Melons.
 Cereal. Raspherry shortcaks. cefkea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
CAPTAIN Robert Crawford

educator and formerly principal of the
Williamson Trades School, died last night
at his home, IT'S North Union street, Lans-
downe, from a complication of diseases.
He was 70 years old, and had been i'll but
n short time. Captain Crawford, who was
born in Scotland, came to this country
when only years old. Fle served in the
United States navy for many years, his
last command being the Alert, then pa
trolling the Pacific coast. In 1900 he re-
tired as head of the Williamson School
to assume charge of the Government
schools of Cuba, his chief work being at
Guanaiay and later at Santiago de las
Vegas. In more recent years Captain
Crawford acted as Government agent at
Cramps shipyards.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
OBITUARIES
REV. DIR. ALLEN S. wooDLE
Episcopalian and Rector
t-.-.-...l... af GA ,,Iroj-

Emeritus of st. Luke's.
The Rev. Dr. Allen Sheldon Woodle,
rector emeritus of st. Lukes Episcopal
the pastorate for 80 years, is dead AT
his residence at the Baker Apartments,
500 North 35th street. He had long been
a sufferer from a form of chronic rheu-
matism.
Doctor woodle, who died yesterday,
was widely known among the Episcopal
clergymen Of Pennsylvania. Born in
GAINESVILLE, wis, July 81, 1s45. he received
his early education at Racine College,
Racine. Wis, and at Snslnawa Mound
College. He studied five years at the
theological seminary at Nashotah, Wis,
and was graduated in 1873 with the degree
of doctor of divinity. After serving un-
der Bishop Armitage, in Milwaukee, he
took his first charge at st. Matthias
Church. Waukesha. Wis. Two years later
he went to New York as curate of Christ
Church. 9Th avenue and 35th street. and
as manager of the Church Journal In
1876 he was elected rector of st. Luke's
Church, Altoona, Pa, and came to Phila-
delphla in 1906
Doctor Woodle is survived by his widow,
who before her marriage was Miss Abbey
c. Tisdale, and flve children-Allen Shell
don Woodle, Jr.. of this city; Mrs. c. p.
Adams, of Berkeley, Call; Miss Cornelia
Woode, of Narberth; Mrs. John Ware, of
Downey, Idaho and Bernon T. Woodle,
of Logan w. Va. The body was removed
to his GUNNER home on Wynnewood ave.
nue., N4rberth The date of the funeral
has not been set
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
Mrs. Joseph s. Villa

Mrs. Rae 2. Villa, wife of Joseph s. Villa,
secretary of the II. S. Villa Company, Inc.
died today at her residence, 53S2 Chew
street. Germantown. Mrs. Villa had been
suffering from heart disease for the last
six months. She had a sinking spell
shortly after o'clock this morning and
summoned her husband and children,
George Raymond. six years old and Lii
liam, five, who were present at the bed
side when the end came. She was S5
years old Before her marriage Mrs. Villa
was Miss Rae McCully, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George w. McCully, of this city.
The Rev. DR.. II. A. MacKubdin, pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer,
Germantown, will ohiciate at the funeral,
which probably will be held on Tuesday.
Interment will be at West Laurel Hill
Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
Troop 12 Elects Officers

The newly elected officers of Troop 10
CScoutmaster A, G. UnEerliedeD will take
their place at the meeting tonight They
are Patrol Leaders Shickman, of the
Hawk Patrol: Katz, of the Eagle Patrol,
and Greenstein, of tine Owl Patrol: Senior
Patrol Leader |. Shickman. Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader II. Katz; S. Bryan,
corresponding secretary, and I. Filder-
man. financial secretary. They were
elected at the semi-annual election at the
last meeting. SCoutmaster UnEerlieder
appointed Scout j. Sabulsky troops scribe
to the EVENING LEDGER on the request
of the scouts. The troop is active and
progressive and is watching for all pos
siole opportunities TO advance and COM
pete with other troops of the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09

SYNOPSIS.
Molly Marley. daughter Of the president
ot the Ring City Traction Company, at
iraeis the attention Of Boss Sedge, the
etraiehtforward. domineering man, who
announces his Intention OF marrying her al
most ct nrst sight Molly assisted by her
friend, Fern Burbank, rs carrying on
sna ed. sSTd nd her ldfl father fiyors ns s9 ts
young man SedRe invites himself TO
Mollya party. and, hearing that she likes
hr y shss ger al rrap Ss Fsd o rSsss ~
come to Ring City with the intention ot
fthrting = ''phoney'' traction line In oppo-
sition TO that Of Marley's company. SledEe,
thinking Of Molly. d.scouraEes the project.
but koeps the promoters IN hand Bert
Glider hearing Of the new line. goes In for
rear estate along the proposed line on the
nns se g he Ps5g 81 sedss pE9ye MoT 9
g2x from the pound He. offers TO match
bis own dog against Mollvs. and Molly,
batting his brutality. has to admit that he
Tom Bendlx, SledFe's lieutenant explains
that the promoters, headed by q Mr.. Boz-
ram, want ''phouey' franchise, which
they can sell at a clear profit TO the older
good grating operation. Then he orders
more red roses and, fearing that Bert
glider has chance with Molly orders
nc loes to Moily's party. makes himself
both scarce and popular and only cmorses
when Rroup OF darkv sonEsters, engaged
BY him, begin to sing under the Marley
siedsa orders Marley TO break up Bert
Giiders chance with Molly aud thteaten5
20 ruin Marley II he refuses. By telephone
involves Bert In business deal, depending
on extending the old car lines Tor an
amusement park; then tells Bert that he VI
..smash him n Bert becomes engaged to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
Edward HYDE Peek

Edward Hyde Peek, for more than
25 years associated with the United Gas
Improvement Company and its subsidiary
branches, and a prominent resident of
Germantown, died this morning at his
home, 226 Harvey street. He retired from
his official capacity with the gas COM
pany several months ago, when his health
failed him. Mr., Peek, who was 81 years
old, was graduated from the University
of Pennsylvania, with the class of 1855,
and was a member of the Phi Kappa
Sigma. He leaves a widow. The funeral
services will be held from his late resi-
dence Monday morning at II O'Clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
Feeding and Watering Horses
BY SCOUT JOSEPH WILLIAMS
Diagram of horse, by Scout
Williams
IF TROOP 100

Regularity in feeding is one of the most
important rules. Common sense and iudg-
ment must be used in the amount and
kind of food given, which depends on the
nature and the size of the horse and the
amount of work to bes done The more
work the larger the ration. Overlooking
is the habit of many horse owners, con-
sequently the horses lay on a larger sup
ply of fat, while lacking in good, hard
muscle. Race horses that are sensitive
and compelled to do eXhausting work
must have the best food money can buy.
Young horses should have very nourishing
food, and larger quantity of It for the
purpose of development of their bodies.
Many good colts have been stunted in
their growth by improper food. Food
must not only build up the body. but sup
ply heat as well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
Troop 1870 Moves

Troop 1870 Cscoutmaster Ogden has
moved from Fairmount Park to temper
airy headquarters at 3Oth and Diamond
streets. W. l. Ottinger Is now assistant
scoutnaster. The scouts cleared SIS for
camping by selling Easter eggs. The
Beaver Patrol "a. G. Backmeyer, leader
and r. Taylor, assistanD is first and the
Wood Pigeon Patrol CW. n. Stevenson,
leader, and f. A. Backmeyer, assistanD
is second in the patrol contest. Steven
son has become n first-class scout, He
and Scout Griffith look promising for
swimming events this year. The troop
is organizing q baseball team and a bl-
cycle patrol, under Scout Congdon, has
been formed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09

Or. Justin c. Elliott, SO years ola
tired physician and a leading r.sW y
Of the Ardmore Baptist Church. az snosl
terday at the home Of his daughtssu yes
Edward p. Townsend, liz Fds..Mrs Ms
road, Ardmore. He suffered a rswooa rsN
breakdown several months ago. DSnssal Doos,aal
Elliott was formerly resident Of ss ~
he conducted a large practice pnn1 p.I,i1
his daughter, he Is survived bv esuss s
sons. tou
The funeral services will take niso.
morrow afternoon, 3 o'clock, at ss tha ~, "
dence of his daughter Mrs. p. Tov,n.a0easl. W..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
Headquarters Lectures

Field Commissioner Merrill will give
an illustrated lecture on scouting, with
new slides, to Troop 75 (Scoutmaster Pam
coasb, at 4lst and Brown streets, Mon
day evening. Field Commissioner Good
man spoke before Troop SO (Scoutmaster
Eastburn), at llth street and Snyder ave-
nue., Tuesday night and Walter Brady,
a Cherokee Indian assistant scoutmaster
OF Carlisle Troop ., lectured TO Troop %
last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-09
r-.carornnr Gnild,a Fnneral

BOSTON, April e.-Persons prominent IN y,
official, military and civic lie from az
nerts of the state paid final honor to
the memory of former Governor curtis
Guild here today. The service In Airing
ton Street Church were conducted by the
Rev. Paul Revere rockingham, The Rus
sian Ambassador and his suite, Governor
Walsh and stan and scores OF other
well-known officials attended the services
Troop A. National Lancers, acted as a
military escort from the house TO the
church and to Forest Hill Cemetery
where burial took place.