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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

HC GOD morning, Billy Robin" said
VI Mr.. Garden Toad about week
Z after the fight with Bluey Blackbird,
alley for? Don't you know that the place
for worms is the garden? gave you
credit for more sense than you show
Billy Robin hung his head and looked
sheeplsh, he never could forget that he
and Tommy Sparrow. fighting together
were defeated by this same quarrel
some blackbrd "Yes, Mr. Garden
Toad" he said politely, II know this is
a very poor place" And then since he
hoped the toad would change the sub
ject. he said no more.
But Mr.. Garden Toad had no intention
of changing the subject. For four days
he had been wondering about why Billy
and Tommy left the garden alone and
now that the matter was spoken of. he
intended to find out all about 1t. "lf
you know it's poor place." he re-
Piled, why waste your time here? Why,
not fly into the garden?'
Billy saw no way to get out of reply
ing, so he answered frankly, I've don't
go into the garden any more because
Bluey Blackbird won't let us-thats why!
He wants 1t all TO hmself!'
$50, sol" said Mr. Garden Toad
thoughtfully well. that's about like
him! I'm not in the least surprised
But your turn VIII come soon"
Billy Robin cooked his head and list
ened. Whats that YOU just said, Mr.
Garden Toad" he asked politely, I'm
so upset by this whole matter that |
CUES I'm not hearing very WELL"
81 said. Your turn will come soon,
repeated Mr.. Garden Toad,
Billy Robin stopped his digging for
the worm that he never expected to get
4 -
that / quite know what YOU mean" he
said encouragingly. won't you kindly
explain?''
''To be sure | will, to be sure" an
swered the obliging toad, "and II may
give you some encouragement. too" He
came close over to Billy Robin. You
know he won't stay here much longer
now
mot" exclaimed Billy in delight, 81
didn't know any such thing as that! How
are you sure?'
"Im sure. because I've watched him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10
PRIZES OFFERED DAILY

For the following suggestions sent In by
readers OF the EVENING LEDGER prizes OF ~
and 30 cents are awarded.
All suggestions should he addressed to Ellen
Adair. Editor of Woman's Page, EVENING
LEpGER, independence Square, Philadelphia.
A prize Of 81 has been awarded to J. X: F.,
1872 Pine street, Philadelphia, for the follow
ing suggestion:
If you have large family and find you
cannot get the stockings properly paired
off when they come back from the wash
ing, try the following plan, Each pair
should be marked with the owners inI-
tials then take narrow piece of tape
and fasten each pair together. The best
way to do this, by the way, Is to make
small eyelets at the top of each stocking,
and pass the tape through this-then your
stocking will never tear. They will wash
just as well, and your trouble will be
over
A prize of 80 cents has been awarded to
Agnes Bilyeu, Kenneth apartments, 51st and
Willow avenue, West Philadelphia, for the
following suggestion;
To pick up tiny pieces OF broken glass,
wet n woolen cloth, lay 1t on the floor
where the fragments are, and pat 1t
gently. The small particles will adhere
to the cloth.
A prize OF so cents has been awarded to
Miss VI. X. Carroll, 2Ie North Sd street
Philadelphia, for the, following suggestiOni
In making kitchen curtains make both
top and bottom hens the same width so
either one can be slipped into the road
at the top of the window, thereby length
ening the life of the curtains
A prize Of 80 cents has been awarded to
Mrs. ;. BrOwnstein, 4S2 Earp street, PhlIa-
delphia' for the following suggestion;
When wax paper is wanted quickly and
none Is at hand melt some paraffin In
shallow pan and pull strips of paper
preferably tissue paper) through it; the
result will be very nice paraffin paper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

and bodice here and there. The noc,
was cut round, with putting at the Inn
through which threading of wide blacL
velvet ribbon could be seen. The sans
supplied the girdle. There were M
sleeves.
Quaint and suggestive of the crirolIr.
era was another little gown. desiens5
for evening wear. 1t was made with
corselet of flesh pink faille. trlmmad
with stenclings of roses and folIavs
This was made with cut-out sleeyss
and a full skirt of hand embroidered met
The foundation under this was made ~
net, trimmed with innumerable small
ruffies, each one edged with narrow whit,
satin ribbon. The effect was not nm.
like that of a hoop skirt, without tbs
ungainly qualities of the same. Ths
price was S25. ~
\ lovely creation of maize cream lacs
was made with a foundation of ac.
contemplated chiffon of French
ivory shade The bodice was full. with
a wide bertha of lace. The skirt was
made up of four tiers of the lace. show
ing the plated chiffon underneath. 4
canary yellow girdle with a corsare
ornament of yellow and purple velvet
pansies was the only touch of color,
The price was S2S
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10
I GIRLS fSLS = W %3i
49, DIAN AKfzlNl
A GOUn of Dolly VdrdOn Tdffetd

a shadowy pink and white desIEr. nd.
fernlike green foliage, printed or. In 80
instances. painted with delicat. r,,.-
colors, on taffeta. The background. ~.
flesh-pink, biscuit. pearl-gray, crea,n :
any of those shades.
Tire bodice OF this little gown
made with a chiffon friiling, held In Mia
by narrow velvet ribbon, outlIninv 4.
V-neck. The sleeves were split. aha.
ing an undersleeve of white net. sd1.6
with the chiffon. A narrow plated ma,
lum took the place of girdle. Bows I,
black velvet were placed at the eIbov,
and at the front of the blouse.
The skirt was just a full. OLDHAM.
ioned skirt, with three rows of old Mn.
huting, giving a charming bouffan, In.
TO the skirt. The most appropriate n,
to wear with costume OF this kna /.
one OF the wide. foppy leghorns, Win
little trimming. such as n knot Of Wi,
vet or a variegated bouquet Of summs,
flowers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10
Song

Your heart is a music-box, dearest!
With exquisite tunes at command,
OF melody sweetest and clearest,
II tried by a delicate hand:
But its workmanship love, is so fine,
Al single rude touch it would break
Then, Oh! be the magic key mine,
Its fairy-like whispers to wake
And there's one little tune it can play,
That ! fancy all others above,
You learned It of Cupid one day
II begins with and ends with IT loyev'
II lOvew
My heart echoes to TT lover
Frank Osgood.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

He lived inside a Maple Box
In back of Thompson's Shed:
That is, until the Happy Day
He called on Magic Ned
90" Ned said, Hen. don't waste your
tears;
Yon'll need them By and by
When June comes round TO seorch your
Toes
For that's the time to cryp'
The Duck whst-was looked down and
saw
That both his Webs had skipped;
Instead she noticed Six Hen-Toes-
All new ana shingle-tipped.
I saw him-her one night al work,
A-laying Eggs galore;
] counted sixty-Seven Gross
Ay Quilts were on the noorl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

Billy nodded his head approvingly, but
didn't say a word because he didn't want
to interrupt.
And one thing I have noticed about
Bluey Blackbird is this-he never spends
the summer where he first nests. So
blde your time and he will go away"
"Oh, goody!" exclaimed Billy, but are
you sure?'
THAT l am" said Mr. Garden Toad"
"and I'll tell you why, Bluey Blackbird
always goes to the highest green. Just
now these pine trees are the highest,
but wait week, then the oak at the
corner will be out and away he will
fly and stay"
Billy thanked the toad for the COM
fort and hurried Off TO tell Tommy the
good news.
Copvri0ht-GIara Ingram Judson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10
BECOMES REAL ACTRESS
Versatile Oak Lane Girl in Ingersoll
Company Tonight,

The audience at the Walnut Street The
atre tonight will see Miss Margaret
Lukes. a popular young oak Lane girl,
make her debut on the professional stage.
She has been engaged by the William In
gersoll stock Company and will play the
role of Elsie Davis in the Rainbow"
Miss Lukes has been before the public
in many amateur productions She ap-
peared recently in "Gringoire" at the
Bellevue -Stratford and later in "Rosi-
linda" at the Academy. In addition to
her hlstriOnic aspirations, she is ex-
tremoly versatile. She has n arl<Rb BILE
meZzo- soprano voice. plays the violin and
has been regular contributor to the
Philadelphia newspapers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

George w. Elkins, Jr., president of the
board of trustees of the Abingdon Me-
mortal Hospital. has appointed william
NJ. EllIins, Percy C. Madeira, Captain
Robert Sewell and George d. Widener.
Jr., as members of the finance committee
of the institution. This announcement
was made today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10
CHILDREN'S CORNER
Mr.. Garden Toad Turns Prophet

every year" replied Mr.. Garden Toad
solemnly. May be you have always
been busy with your own affairs at this
time of year and have never noticed
before. Now. l don't have such n rush
in the spring as you, with your nest
building and everything, do ! can take
things slower because l never forget
that there is a great deal of time to
come! So as | go about my daily busi-
ness, l watch and learn a bit about my
neighbors"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

MANNERS maketh man-but clothes
1El maketh a woman" is II foolish say
ing which vet has a certain amount Of
truth In It. For dress plays an enormous
~ large part In the appearance and gem
eral attractiveness of every woman. The
pretty woman becomes more beautiful
when clothed In a style that enhances her
looks, and the plain woman becomes
transformed into a personality so smart
and chic that one entirely forgets her
plainness and sees beauty that never ex-
listed before
For assuredly do fine feathers make
fine birds. And It is positively the duty
OF every woman to make herself look as
pleasing and attractive as possible
have no patience with the dowdy woman
nor the woman who refuses to be inter
ested In the subject of feminine apparel.
Yes, there are women of this type; and,
moreover. they consider that such an at
titude Is the outward and visible sign Of
very Independent spirit and an emanci-
pated viewpoint which places them far
above the weaknesses and follies of their
own sexl No belief could he more mis-
taken, no attitude he more ill-advised
For Il is clearly the duty of every woman
to remain sufficiently feminine to he inter-
ested in her outward appearance and the
charm thereof!
The Sweet Girl Graduates" Of Phla-
delphia are indulging with no little heat
in debate as to the question of suitable
apparel for their graduation. In their
eyes, and in the eyes of their supporters.
the great occasion calls for a special ef-
fort in matters sartorial. But apparently
the authorities think nothing of the sort.
for an attempt Is being made to establish
q uniform costume for the graduation fes-
tivities. The storm continues. for the
principal OF one high school is so delight
cd with the modest appearance which the
young girl graduates made in the uniform
costume last February that he has decid-
ed to repeat the experiment and is en-
boldened 10 predict that the uniform cos
tune of the young women will establish
precedent.
II certainly would not be at all a bad
idea II 1t did! For many parents simply
cannot afford the elaborate gowns which
their daughters demand for the gradua-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10
TOWN OF FUNNY DREAMS
THE DOwN-HEARTED DUCK
And How He Was Cheered
By BOB WILLIAMS

/ wonder II you've ever seen
A Duck that felt so blue
That when II quack'd 'twould groan anc
sigh
And shed q tear or two?
Well In the Town Of Funny Dreams
There lived Funny Duck,
Who always cried when he would hear
A Lady Rooster cluck!
Il made him weep TO think that he
Gould never be a Hen,
And lay dozen Eggs or so
For Girls and Boys and Men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

orange and rhubarb marmalade-Ths
is delicious when first made, as well as
months later. To make it. cut enough
rhuoarb to measure a quart in two-inch
lengths. Remove the rind, the thin vel.
low part, from six oranges, and shred IL
Add TO the rhubarb. Then remove all
the white from the oranges and cut the
pulp into small pieces. Add, with :
pound and half of granulated sugar. %
the rhubarb. Cook until 1t will thlcken
when cooled. and pack into glasses Save
out a little to eat now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

idea II it did! For many parents simply
cannot afford the elaborate gowns which
their daughters demand for the gradua-
ton celebrations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10
TOmOrrOU's Menu

Don't get any dainties for me. my
dear; bread and cheese is the chief Of
my diet."-Gaskell.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal and Cream
Sausage Cakes
Rolls Coffs. k
Orange and Rhubarb Marmalads
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Cold Beef Loaf
Potato Salad "a
Baking Powder Biscuits ~
Ginger Bread Cheesa
DINNER.
Clear Beef Soup
Cold Roast Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Broiled Tomatoes
Apple Pie Cheese
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-10

lcoDyF.shl isl1)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

her motherly care. With your help
she can do so and keep on going about
her work in the garden OF her cottage
home with song in her heart WITH
out your help this now happy home
will be desolate. Ten dollars week.
or $500 a year, is needed to assure us
sa fety.
Previously acknowledged. $50: H. D.
j., IS; j. G. c., 81; E. w. Y. % cents.
Total, $45.25. Amount still needed'
STATS.
NO. 1s-ARE HANDI-
CAPPED WITH BLINDNESS.
ak children. MI under fourteen. Amount
needed. $50.
Against heavy odds, but gamely, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

father and mother are trying to keep
their home together and educate their
children. all under fourteen. The
father is partly blind and the mother
lost her sight by accident The chill
dren are healthy. bright ana normal.
The mother. with the help of the older
ones. keeps a CHEEKY home. What the
father earns by upholstering and chair
Gaming must be augmented by $40
week to give the children the protec-
ton and training of a good home with
their parents
Previously acknowledged. SIG; H D.
j.. So: ]. G. c., 81: @. @. O., 81. Total.
s23 Amount still needed. $497.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 14-COURAGE
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TO PASS ON SCENARIO.
Joint Committee on Lincoln High,
way Will Meet Wednesday.

way committee has peen called for 4
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon TT the
District National Bank building to
pass judgment on scenario which
has been prepared for the motion pic
lures to be taken on scenes along the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
TuRoUGH ADyERsITY,

THROUGH ADVERSELY.
widow. four small chiidren.s Amount
needed. 1912.
Two years ago this widow with four
little children first knew what it was
to have regular help in the struggle
to keep her family together She had
been desperate and faced what seemed
to her the next and only step, putting
ner children in an institution. Friends,
the Christmas Opportunities,
came to the rescue, and supplemented
what she was able to make with sew
ing at home. Relatives helped all they
could. The family was moved into
more convenient quarters.
While the two years have not been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
Ie,our leading from Philadelphia &c

detour leading from Philadelphia to
this city.
II is planned to have the camera mass
go to work at once in the making az
at least 5000 feet of film. The frs
of the film will be taken at Philadet7
phia, where the detour begins. AMI
will include points of interest en- route!
lat Chester. Wilmington and Baltimore.
and at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

without some tears and discourage
ments to herself and her friends, today
she says: Il know my children are in
better health. I know / can do more
and am better mother because of help
given and interest taken Six dollars
per week. or s312 year, will help
keep up this fine courage.
Previously acknowledged, SO: II. D. J.,
SIS: F. and H.. 81; J. G. c., 81. Total,
s22. Amount still needed. $500
Undesignated-Previ acknowledged.
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OPPORTUNITY NO. 11-HEROINEs AT
HOME:
Frnil widow and two children.
Amount needed, $3.50.

Amount needed, $3.50.
The heroes of our country. as we'll
as ill Europe. are the mothers at home,
alone. This mother, widow, still Is
fighting to keep her home together.
She has an arrested case Of tubercu-
iosis and is unable to do more than her
household duties. Her two children
for their mother makes them willing
to do anything to be with her. They
are making excellent progress at
school. The eldest. a girl of fifteen
years, needs further training II she is
to contribute to her mothers support
later. Friends are helping. but S. a
week, or $3.50 a year. is needed.
Previously acknowledged, SIS: H. d.
J.. IS: J. G. c., ST. f. W. Y, IS CENTS.
Total. 1925. Amount stiil needed.
OPPORTUNITY NO. ia SONG OR A
CRY-WHICHs
A widow with four children under
fourtees. Amount needed. $3.50.
This widow and her little brood of
four children under fourteen years of
age are happy in their small cottage
home. Baby w. is prize baby and
Margie. the Oldest girl. is an honor
pupil at school. The other two chill
dren are just average. normal young
sters, all OF whom you would love to
have In your own home. The fine.
brave mother. who has successfully
won out in her struggle to overcome
the great white plague. wants. OF
course, to keep her little ones under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
OPPORTUNITY NO. S-CHEERFUL-
NESS CONTAGIOUS.
Father incurabIy in. wife and four
children. Amount needed, $3.50.

With her husband incurably i'll, in
hospital. this mother is working
early and late to keep her four chill
dren with her. the youngest OF whom
is four years old. Besides keeping her
own home spotless. the mother takes
in washing and sewing. Through It
all she is CHEEKY and bright. In all
her work she is assisted by the eldest
girl. who now, that she has finished
school. is a true mothers helper"
one little boy ~ lame. but with his
mothers spirit. he hops cheerily to
school on his crutch. This lad is re-
ceiving attention from one of the lead
ing surgeons in the city. and il there
is anything that can be done to cure
t-ie iameneAs it will be done. Five dol
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Peyser. for any opportunity. sS.i5: Mrs.
]. F. Dyer. for No. l. 81: NJ l.. B., for
No l, 81; @. Q. O., for Nos /. 4, ). and
Is, 81 each. (.
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lare a week. or $3.50 a year. will keep
the home together for year.
Previously acknowledged, $22; H. D..
J. IS; ]. G. c., 81; E. w. Y, Is cents;
Q. @. c., 81. and r. NJ. O., IS. Total,
$34.25. Amount still needed, $33275.
OPPORTUNITY NO. "a HANDI-
CAPPED MOTHER, FIVE AMBI-
TIOUS CHILDREN.
Widow with Ave children. Amount
needed, S41e.
Four years ago this distracted moth
er did not know which way to turn.
Left a widow with FIVE children. the
mother was also handicapped by Ill
health and poor eyesight. Separation
from their mother and institutional
care for the children seemed to her the
only solution of her trouble. FRIENDS.
through her church and the Associated
Charities, have kept the home together
until now.
The picture at present is contented
mother. surrounded by happy children,
doing everything which is suggested
for their helpful development. and
neat little house in the suburbs where
ing vegetables. The children are max
ing fine progress in school. The eldest.
a boy of thirteen, wants to become a
clergyman: Eight dollars a week. or
s416 a year. will enable this good work
to go on
Previously acknowledged. s14: H. D.
J.. IS; Miss H. G., $40: J. G.. c., 81; +.
W. Y, 25 cents, and G. Q. c., 81. Total,
s31.25. Amount still needed, s3S4.75.
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Attorney General Gregory III.

Attorney General Gregory has been ii-
disposed for several days with grip and
confined to the house. He has been pep
forming some OF the important work st
home. He is expected to be out in a
few days,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
Received by The Star.

Contributions have been received at
The Star Office as follows:
Cash, for any opportunity, 80 cents:
Phillip Price Peyser and Victoria Prince
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j. s. DEMANDS
PREPARATION in
ANC0NA NOTE
Protest to Austria Insists
Safety of Passengers
Must Be Provided For
TEXT NOT GIVEN OUT YET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
That the safety OF passengers must be
provided for regardless OF conditions ana
that ample time must be given them TO
escape are the principal demands In the
protest the United states has sent to
Austria ON the sinking Of the Ancona'
The demands of the United states were
based on the official report Of the sink
ing as issued by tie Vienna War office.
which virtually admitted that the Ancona
was sunk while some OF the passengers
were still on board
IL was stated also that the position OF
the United States as outlined in its COM
munlcatlon asking reparatlon for Ameri-
can lives lost and assurances 'ha suSh
acts will not be repeated, is. that no mat
tor whether merchantmen stop upon
the firing Of a warning shot by q war
ship or after a pursuit. all the passen-
gers must be removed before the vessel
Is sunk.
The text Of the note has not been
made public, and officials OF the state
Department refused to discuss the COM
munication in any way. declining even to
admit It had been sent. The depart
ncnt had not been advised OF its arriva'
at Vienna.
r,,.,,, t,ri,b vv,indnniL Charge
pal VI - -, It,,,,,,,r;,r I,n,-
Il Hu'ItS VI wy 80 ,l ,S.i, ~, ,La ctoto
Department. conferred late today, but
neither Wou'u ''>e"i '''e "''"'''
discussIon'
The state Department declared no re-
ply to the list of inquiries recently sDp
mitted to the Vienna ForelEn Orhcc
through Ambassador ienheld had oe'
received. The admissions OF the Austrian
Admiralty were contained in an onnclai
statement issued on November H. which
said:
The submarine allowed i5 minutes for
the passengers and crew to abandon the
steamship. on board of which panic
rcigned, but only small number of
boats were lowered. and these were oc-
cupied principally by the crew. y great
number OF boats. probably sufficient to