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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
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DIARY OF A WELL-DRESSED GIRL

GILL be married on the twentieth OF De-
l. cember. That's settled" said Nancy,
putting the calendar back on the desk. The
inevitable has happened. Nancy and Phil
Marvin are engaged. i never before wit
messed such vhirlwind courtship. Ann
Lee is delighted at the prospect Of n we'd
ding at Seven Pines. Nancy's home. She.
OF course, will be the maid OF honor, and
I'll be one OF the eight bridesmaids.
After deciding upon the date for her we'd
ding, Nancy asked us to go with her to Ma
dame Naudin's TO order her trousseau.
We were surprised to find that madame had
no models Of bridal robes, 30 she submitted
six sketches for Nancy's approval. Each
OF us liked a different design. Ann Lee
thought a Victorian frock OF tulle with
three -tiered skirt and a very long train
hanging from the waist and a bodice with
a lace bertha was too lovely for anything"
was fascinated by the dignified gown OF
white satin embroidered In silver and
trimmed with lace IL was 80 decidedly
medieval in character, and had visions OF
Nancy's hawless beauty set on by this robe
but the bride-to-be could not see herself In
anything so SANITY looking" as she put It,
She was inclined to favor a quaint 1880
frock until madame suggested that she
choose a gown more suited to her type or
lovelness. She said that petite girls should
wear only frocks Of this type. while she
should carry something more elaborate
Nancy abided by her decision and placed
her order for the gown Of madame's choice
II is q charming model of white satin
and lace. The overdress is to be Of satin
Of the softest quality. and II is to be ar
ranged to form a panel front. giving long.
unbroken lines. The sides and back are
TO be very full. falling In deep folds about
| the hem. The satin bodice is to be draped
| softly about the figure. while the long full
| sleeves are to be OF chiffon. Madame said
| that an effective trimming would be TO add
| caps of lace 20 the sleeves. extending them
| over the shoulders. Nancy agreed with her,
20 tho gown will have caps.
From beneath the satin overdress will
peep twelve inches or more of the lacs
| founoed underskirt. which s also very full
| / almost forgot TO say that the satin skirt
| will have a pioot edge.
Nancy insisted upon having n very long
| train, 30 madame said that she would sus-
pend II from the shoulders and make the
| end gracefully pointed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14

DATRfcK afac0ILIs. whose wonoeriu'
Il nrst-hand account Of the charge At Loos
Cwhen the boys Of the London lrish or,o
bied n football across the shsii-torn neloS
TO the German trenches) has Just been puo-
lished under the title. The Great Pusn,
has written the following touching oescr
tion OF the death OF German wn'il ~
found in the sumptuousiy furnished oer-
man trenches:
Il looked into q pretentious dugout.
What l saw first was n wounded German
lying across tho bed, his head against tne
wall and his feet on the floor His rlsn'
arm was almost severed at the shouiueH
IT entered and gaxed at him. There was
n look Of mute appeal In his eyes, ana @ toI
some reason I felt ashamed OF mysen .or
having intruded on the privacy or oynk
man. There come times when a man IN the
field Of battle should be left alone 10 NE
own thoughts unloosened my water DOT
tie from its holder and by sign inquired II
he wanted to drink He NODDED ana
placed the bottle TO his lips.
"'sprechen Ansiais7 I Inquired ana ne
shook his head.
II took my bottle OF norphia tablets
from, my pocket and explained TO him as
we'll "a I was able what the bottle con-
tanned, and he permitted me 70 place two
under his tongue. When rummaging IN
my pocket I happened to bring out my
rosary beads and he noticed them. lie
spoke and guessed he was inauirins II
was n Catholic
''T nodded assent.
Il turned to leave but he called me back
and pointed TO his trousers pocket as X he
wanted me 60 bring something out OF IL L
put in my hand and drew out n little leather
packet from which the muzzle Of re-
volver peeped forth. This I put In my
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
Recipe for ChocoIate Icing

70 the Editor Of the Womdn's Page;
Dear Madam-Pieass LET me know in satur-
late icing that will be rich and dark and not
stale looking want to make 4 oqt % q rSe. e2S9a.
The use of chocolate Is recommended for
icing. although some cooks have good re-
suits with cocoa. One cupfui granulated
sugar. one-haif cupful milk. three table,
npoonfuls cocoa Stir together and boil,
without stirring. four minutes Remove
from the IRE and beat with an eggbeater
until II begins TO thicken; then spread at
once over the cooled cake. This recipe
makes q creamy frosting which does not
dry or crumbie. II you fnd that It does
mot thici<en readily tho irst time. put It
back on the stove for a minute or two. then
beat again. OF course. IL the quantity is
Increased the time OF cooking must be
heightened. II desired. the frosting may
be made. beaten until thick and set away.
When wanted for use IT can be set into
boiling water and stirred until II is thin
enough TO spread on the cake. IL you de-
sire fiiiing between the layers OF choco-
iata cake. the regular fudge recipe can be
uss and the mixture can be removed from
the IRE before IL Is quite hard enough for
1udge, beaten and spread.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
ARE CONVENTIONS MADE TO BE
BROKEN IN SPECIFIED CASES?
Rules of Conduct for Sweet Young Thing of Eight
cen Need Not Apply to Settled Spinster
of Twice Her Years

><TsN'r II expcdient at times 20 modify
= the conventional For instance. I've
eften read your answers advising anxious
ones A. to the correct thing to DO. You
recommend chaperons. you disapprove
ef theater parties sans Dame Grundy."
On the contrary. should highly approve
should Dame Grundy be among those
|missins. II IL her very presence, how
cver. that necessitates the chaperon.
10 continue: But aren't your counseis
INTENDED for the cioistered debutante. not
for the average business woman7 OF
course. l believe--I wonder II you do.
too--thst those who ask for advice need
-. Also conventions are made for those
who need them.
''on the whole. however, is not the
proper thing 20 do entirely dependent on
ones own attltude7 think the work.
Ing girl would find II rather difficult TO
live up TO the regulations surrounding tho
'coddied debutante. And why should her
code be considered less correctr'
clear-hcaded. efficient young bust.
mess woman should judge the writer
Of this letter, who signs herself Joseph
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flesh. So II you are numbered among the
''too thin" begin TO cover your bony frame
work with a padding OF flesh.
have noticed that most thin women are
overactive They are seldom stili. No
woman who wastes her vitality In thousands
OF unnecessary movementB who rocks her
chair with the same amount OF force that
she would employ in rowing a boat. who Is
constantly tapping her fingers and moving
her feet about. can ever hope 10 gain flesh
unless she mends her ways
II you wish TO cover your bones." hrst
acquire polse OF manner. DO not rush
through the day. Even II you are a busy
housewife you viii md that you will ac-
complish much moro and be less tired II
you perform your tasks deliberately and
systsmstieally.
Another factor in the flesh building proc
ess is laziness. Rest whenever you can.
Plenty OF sleep is essential The too thin
woman should try 20 sleep nine hours out
Of every twentysfour.
For the next two weeks follow those sug.
xeslions and note the Improvement In your
Appearances On rsins In the morning take
cool sponge bath and after dressing eat
haif-dozen prune1 that heve been soaked
IN water IA night Chew t1eu thoroughly.
1beH - > 1z>11<e1< consisting g \ ~
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Mrs. A. H. Rice As Explorer

Mrs. A. Hamilton Rice, formerly Mrs.
George d. widener. OF this city, is to ac-
company her husband, DR.. A. Hamilton
Rice, the South American explorer. on a
trip into the unexplored jungles and the
unknown upper reaches OF the Amazon
River.
dispatch to day from Newport. r l.,
announces that DIR. and Mrs. Rice, with
three members OF the London Geographical
Society, will sail today from the Rhode
Island port on the steam yacht Alberta,
once owned by King Leopold III of Belgium.
Philadelphians to whom Mrs. Rice is
known both socially and through her many
charitable activities are much Interested in
her assumption Of this new role. Mrs.
Rice's first husband was drowned with the
Titanic, In which tragedy Mrs. Rice was
among the few survivors
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full OF cooked cereal with rich cream and
sugar. plenty Of well-buttered toast cup
OF chocolate and two soft boiled eggs
Coffee may be taken II preferred. In the
middle OF the morning drink a bottle OF
kumiss. For luncheon eat an orange, a
baked potato, with plenty OF butter. and any
OF the starchy vegetables and dessert.
What is needed to make fat are sugars,
fats and starches. Potatoes, bread, rice and
macaroni viii supply the starches; cream,
butter and salad oil win furnish the oils.
and sugar can be taken In the form Of can
dies. pastries and desserts.
About $50 drink another bottle Of
lkumiss
Your dinner menu should include cream
soup, any red meat starchy vegetables.
dessert and chocolate or coffee.
At night before retiring take n hot bath.
no matter how tired you may be. Then
open the windows OF your room.
There Is a great deal In sleeping In the
right position. Do not lie on the left side
and refrain from putting the arms over the
head.
(CopyriEhtl
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Brides Parents Entertain

To the Editor of the WowoR's PaOs:
Dear Madam-I am q young fellow and am
In New Jersey. and we are 70 have a big party
on our wedding day. Her parents insist on hav-
ing the party IN her home town. but my par
ents insist on having II In my home town.
hinniy STATE N your EVENING I.EDohh the right
place 20 have this party, In my town or In hers.
Thanking you for the favor. am II. ID. r.
! suppose you refer TO the reception or
entertainment which will be given after the
wedding ceremony. The brides parents
always give these affairs on the wedding
day. The bridegroom Is only responsible
for the clergyman's fee, the wedding ring
and the flowers for the bridal party on his
wedding day. His expenses come later.
The parents OF the bride are responsible
for any other expenses or the entertain.
ment OF the guests on the day OF the wed.
ding So the party should be given either
at the home OF tho bride or In some hotel
or reception hall in the town in which she
lives.
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ductor who strolled through the smoker
Conductor, is II ever permitted for pas
seneers to make suggestions7" The con.
ductor nodded a surprised assent. well"
said Ward, II don't see why you have
cowcatcher on the engine. for the train
would never catch a COW. But l would
suggest you attach Il to the back of the
train to prevent any predatory COW from
biting the passengers"
or nonnction, one of the most important
books on the Stokes list is Literature in
Ireland" by Thomas MacDonagh, one Of the
Sim Fein leaders who was executed. As
sistant professor Of English at the National
University OF Ireland and a poet, Mac
Donagh was well fitted to write study
Of Anglo-Irish literature He has included
valuable selection of illustrative pieces.
Among the modern men treated are Plum
kett and Pearse. James Stephens, Yeats
and the Sigersons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
HINTS ON BEAUTY
MY MARRIED LIFE
Can"
By ADELE GARRISON

while. All these husbands are a bit archaic
yet, you know. They don't realize that
women have Joined the human race"
Come, Diclybird," she ratified ON as she
saw HIS darkening face Don't be silly.
You'll have 70 rive in. You're just fifty
years behind the times. you know"
During the remainder OF Mira Under.
woods brief call ehe ignored Dicsy, and
devoted herself 70 me. There r. no denying
the fact that she has great charm when
she chooses 70 exercise Il. Diclty. however,
appeared entirely oblivious OF Il. sitting In
moody silence untii she rose TO TO.
DIcKY NOT BEATEN
you ought 10 preserve that CROUCH" she
careiessly advised, az he stood holding the
glass Jar II ought 20 keep 10 give TO your
grandchildren as n horrible example"
DiclSy grinned reluctantly and bowed low
as she passed out OF the room with a cordial
adleu to me. but no sooner had the door
closed behind her than he turned TO me
nngrily.
Look here, Madge." he exclaimed. "are
you really In earnest about taking that
blasted position7'
"why. Of course am" answered. 'Tt
seems provldential, coming just as you In
sist upon having the maid. I can engage
one with n clear conscience now"
Dicky sprang 10 his feet with a muttered
word that sounded suspiciously like an oath,
and began 20 walk rapidly up and down
tho room, his hands behind his back, and
his face dark with anger. Up and down, up
and down he paced. while I. sitting quietly
In my chair waited nerving myself for the
scene anticipated.
A TENDER PLEA
when Il came. however. II surprised me
with the turn II took. Dlcky stopped sud
denly in his pacing, and. coming swiftly
oyer 70 mo dropped on one knee beside my
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Inc. TO be. She evidently feels she can
safely dispense with silly conventions.
n you reread some Of the answers 10
questions OF etiquetts you win see.
Josephine, that they are--answers 70 dues.
tons OF etiquette. nothing more Most
OF us will agree with you that the rules
OF convention are made. like all others, 20
be broken. Because Ma'am Grundy de-
crees that the young girl OF IS should be
accompanied 10 the theater by a chaper.
on the unmarried business woman OF un-
certain years need not feel that she is
being terribly daring when she ventures
out alone with n man after dusk.
You ask why the code of the working
girl should be considered less correct than
that OF the society girl. Because hers Is
n code Of expediency. Just 30 long as
there r. leisure class. and in this coun-
try that class Is steadily increasing. its
manners and customs will set the stand.
ard for the so-called common people.
TvHE high cost of bacheloring threat
i ems Why pick on the poor. mis-
guided creatures7 The happily married
men are unconsciously rather unfiattering
10 the fair sex--wot7
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widower's Mourning

TO the Editor or inc Woman's Po0e;
Dear Aeds1n--Wiii you .kindIy toll me now
long man ~ supposed 10 wear mourning for
his wifc, and n u y proper for him 10 attend
ssss,Ss sssi5's function. within sH months ,ef her
ing for At least year. and a black band
10 generally worn on the arm during the sec
ond year after his wifes death. II would bo
IN sinEuiafly bad taste for a man TO attend
q social function. such a. q tea. reception
or dance tos al least . year. II is true
away from theatefs and concerts as long
~ woman would. Even 80. tnoy ara mol
;es.< sssss''a 2 . g parties ''' : ys-r =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
A SOLDIER-NOvELIST SEES
A TRAGEDY OF THE TRENC CHES
Patrick MacGill, Author of "The Rat Pit" Gives a
Touching Description OF Germans
Last Moments in Dugout

pocket. He feared that ~ som. 40
men found this In his pcssenslon h,. ~ y.
might be few hours shorter than I, u ni>
would be II he were left TO dle a. s-ly
could see that he required me TO do 80.
thing further for him. Raising a. ~
hand with difficuity u now SAY th., :,
was flowing down the wrist) he nol,,ss 80 p
his tunic pocket, and I put nv 49,
there. olasp-knife, few bus,c..
piece OF string and a photo wer, Al, :.
the pocket contained. The pbo,a.-, ~ !.
showed n man, who saw wss the ss.s.I1n
a woman and a little child seated Il =
liant eyes ana set teeth he raised IA. -
20 look at t.
81 went outside"
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Dances Barefoot

To the Editor Of the WomaH's Pa0s.
Dear Madam attended a small dance given
l A. the no5ns n 81 friend, our hostess pretty
graceful dancer. Most Of tho quests wore
dancing 0lippera, but hostess nurprlaed "a
~ dancinE barefoot, She not only danced bare.
foot. but remained this way the entire evenins
10 you NOT '"'HA TINS improper on nsr Pert
II certainly was an unusual thing for
your hostess 20 DO. ana ! am afraid Il
cannot be said that she acted properly.
Not that u was immodestiy improper. but
are forbidden by the conventions are not
radically wrong but the fact that sit IL
not done" by persons OF refinement should
rule ones actions In dealings and manners
with others
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the present styles were
made for thin women
that they hid all an
giles. But there isn't
a frock that looks well
on a bag OF bones."
And again she sighed.
She was right Ths
gowns this season are
charming. but they re-
quire a slender. woll
covered figure 70 carry
them successfully.
No figure can be
beautiful or graceful
unless the bones are
a-Nau ...mN-NA ..aIa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
Ounce Marmalade

- the Editor Of the wouaH's Page;
psar Madsm-PisAss give me . recipe for
'.'' '"''"- @'' ELlzABErH C.
slice the impaired ounces. cover with
water and cook until tender Press through
sieve and return to stove. allowing one
end one-quartsr pounds OF sugar To- each
sound Of pulp. Cook very carefully until
otif and pack In small jars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
TO ROUND ANGLES OF YOUR
BODY INTO BEAUTY CURVES
By LUCREZIA BORI
Prima Donna OF the Metropolitan Opera Company.

ID EcENTLY dropped in to call upon
IL friend and found her trying on frock
that had just come home from the dress
makers. She sighed heavily as she stood
before the long mirror Madam said that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14

20 ne Editor Of the Woman's Pace;
Dear Madam--May compliment you the
1xcfnnHof IL IN 20 Interesting and instruotive.
4 Won1ef n any OF your readers would care
a t<change crochet patterns fer seeds Of old.
usu crochst DESIGNS for yokes and iaces. and
vii BE- Frry glad 10 send hoyhook. sweet VIII
Ham. 1innia, four o'clock, evening primrose,
I41I 1IIpp1& aummlr blooming coaInoe. Indian
DIuks. fose o. sharon or yellow iris seed in ex-
511y ~lah- Thanking you ler. xopr. soed coll
011na. NdhsJ N. W. n.
* Many thanks for your expressions OF ap-
nrooiafion. MIRA II. hope some one can
nrn0 you the patterns ana that you will
uT1te TO The column again
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hroUT that servant question: began.
f1after Diciy was comfortably settled
and smiling over his cigar II will employ
one frst-ciass really competent house
keeper, u you will make no objections 20
this."
opened the letter and handed II to him.
He read II through. his face growing angrier
at every line. when he had fnlshed he
threw II on the floor
Well. I guess not" he exclaimed. Il
know that club game it's the limit There's
nothing In e. They'll pay only q beggariy
sum, and you'll be tied 10 that same after
noon once week for year. Suppose we
had something we wanted TO do on that
day7 We would have 20 let II go hang"
II suppose n we had something we
wanted TO do on a day when you had a
commission 10 execute you would leave your
work and 60" answered quietly.
That's entirely different" returned
Diciy. TIM responsible for the support OF
this family. You are not. All you have to
do is to enjoy yourself and make homo
comfortable for me"
We were interrupted by tho door bell
Dicky went 20 the door while I hastily
dropped the portieres between tho living
room and the dining room. heard Dickys
deep voice In greeting.
This is good Of you, hI," and Lillian
Gale came into the room with outstretched
hand
n bUHPHlSIN0 ALLY
Perhaps ! shouldn't have come 20 soon"
she said, hut you see 1 am bound 20 know
you even II Dicky does spirit you away
when we want you TO Join u.s."
She threw him n laughing glance as she
clasped my hand.
81 am so glad you have come" said
! cordially. but inwardly ! flercely resented
her Intrusion, as deemed IT,
But what was my horror TO hear DiciSy
say casually:
You've come at most opportune time.
| Ill. Madge has had an offer from some
woman's club TO do lecturing stunt on
history; her speciality you know, and she
wants to take t. / wish you'd help me
persuade her out of H."
II cannot imagine why we should trouble
Mrs. Underwood with so personal n matter"
heard myself saying family.
Mrs. Underwood laughed boisterousiy.
| why, I'm ono of the family, my dear
child" she said heartily. Then she looked
| at me keenly.
81 might have known that one man would
| have no chance with two women" Dick
| growled. His tonc held capitulatlon.
knew / had won my battle. But was It my
victory or this woman's so detested7
Don't lot this lad bully you" she ad.
| vised. half.laughingly. He's perfectly
capable of II. l know him. BY all means
accept the offer IL you think It's worth
| (Cop
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-14
Parents Object to Fiancee

To tho Editor OF the Wo1du's Pace.
Dear Madam--win you please give me your
opinion Of the following; ] am engaged to a
young lady who In OF Swedish descent having
been born IN this country and educated in the
public schools. There In not trace OF broken
very hne girl and suitable companion for
me, but when / told them of her nationality
they objected, saying II was a barrier, / main
tain it is not barrier. who is right
SAM.
Wilmington. Del.
Your parents objections TO the girls ma
tionality or descent are certainly without
reason. There are all kinds of swedes,
just as there are many kinds of British,
French or Germans. Your own State owes
large part Of its prosperity to the Swedes
who settled there.
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Disposing Of Embroidery

70 fhs Editor Of the womans PAGE;
Dear Nadam--Can you give me the address
uf 4 medium through which can dispose of
>ubfoidered and other fancy handworkf Thank
he you n Anticipation for this favor. o. J.
/ cannot give you the names and ad.
dresses OF any Arms but there are womenl
exchanges IN every city TO which you can
take your work and they win put II on sale
for you. keeping percentage OF the re-
turns
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Il There should be no injury TO the eyes from
In good and falls over the left shoulder n nd the
reader u propped into . sitting position.
2. NFhtiy spplicatien. Of red yaseline or crude
make them thicker.
9. A widow upon remarriage does not appear
IN y white Eown or veil, but should wear = WIS.,
itinf costume. preferably fray some other
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Uoman can save herself much trouble
- viii but observe a few rules when
NJ up her laundry 10 dry. Lingsrie
n nnd blouses will All be ironed more
4 they are placed on coat hangers
~ line II . very Important that the
IRE be we'll covered up. % that the
- viii not be rusted.
<(r1a should be carerully hung 10 avoid
~ &om nom hanging IN points Clip your
~ 70 tho cIofhesiine BY the band. catch
~ front aud the back Of the bsIf to-
1&r One woman found Il . saving Of
~ to pot "a handks1chieks into = bag
Mr|nH ne b46 oo the line II required
u <|rze 20 1r< (he little articles Ia this