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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
BRIDGE PARTY
AT CRICKET CLUB
Proceeds of Germantown Affair
to Be Given to French
Wounded Fund

Another charity affair of great interest
ts the auction bridge which will he given at
the Mannheim Cricket club on Wednesday
afternoon. November u, for the benefit OF
the French Wounded Fund. The committee
In charge will be: Mrs NJ. A. Richardson,
president of the organization: Mrs John
Shinn, secretary, and Mrs. William Price
Ncwhall, treasurer
There will be several cake and candy
tables, and tea and sandwiches will also
be served. A beautiful big baby doll will
be placed where every one can see her, and
will be rafhed of at fifty cents a chance
chances running from one to a hundred
The members OF the French Wounded
Fund meet every Tuesday morning in the
ballroom Of the Mannheim Cricket Club to
make the many kinds of surgical dressings
and to roll bandages. The first year they
sent 1000 surgical dressings abroad, and
last year the output was 95.OOO so that
they have been doing a really remarkable
amount of work in the two years that they
have been organized.
A large dlnner-dance will be held at the
Mannheim Cricket club Germantown, on
Wednesday. November 2S
Miss Mary Louise McCown, of 6OO4 Emlen
street. Germantown, will give a small in
formal party on Saturday evening, Novem-
ber 3, in honor of Miss Helen Tallman, of
Wheeling, w. Va, and Miss Ann Temple
ton, of Washington, u. C., who will arrive
next week to be the guests of Miss Nc
Gown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
NEW JERSEY RED CROSS TO
HAVE MEETING ON MONDAY
Five Delegates Will Represent Each Town in Burlington
County at Annual Convention of Workers-St.
Ezabeth's Guild Entertained

NJ Woodbury.; Mrs Lake Gilmour. Mrs.
Harry Stout. Mrs. oscar ogden, Mrs. Charles
Beatty. Mrs Robert Comey, Mrs. Edward
Pyle, Mrs. Charles Lorenzo, Mrs. EDWARD
Sapp, Mrs. Charles Eeeler and Mrs George
McGil.
Mrs Edgar Smith has as her guests Mrs
william Stul and Miss Helen Stull, of Glen
been given for them. Mrs. Smith gave an
attractive luncheon on Thursday, and Mrs
Robert Comey entertained on her yacht on
Thursday. visiting the historical old town or
New Castle, on the Delaware.
Friends Of Mr.. william Dawson, who has
again been suffering from an attack OF rheu-
matism. will be glad to hear that he has
recovered sufficiently to return to his busi-
ness in Philadelphia.
A number Of our soldiers from Wrights-
town have just returned to camp after fe"
days at home and are very enthusiastic
over the life there. Surely this widespread
training Of our youth, whether they go
over" or not, Is going to he wonderful
benefit to them. physically, morally and as
a character building process. The Wencuah
men, at any rate, are always glad and eager
to return to their camps.
The wenonah branch Of the Red Cross
chapter is preparing for a pastry sale to
aid in the Christmas stocking fund for our
soldiers and sailors.
A number of persons attended a Red Cross
card party given on Wednesday to aid the
Italian emergency aid. under the leadership
of Mrs Banes at the Mannheim Cricket
Club in Germantown.
Last evening the second Of series of
entertainments to benefit the local Y. NJ. G.
a. was given.
Mrs. Robert II. Comey entertained a few
friends on a days motor trip on Thursday,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

school lie was for many years treasurer
OF the International Navigation Company.
Hls father. the late Mr.. Christian Swartz.
butt the handsome skew-arch bridge over
the Schuylkill River for the Reading Rail-
way. said to be the longest skew-arch bridge
In the world
among the soldiers home from Camp
Hahcpck. Augusta. Ga. on ten days fur
lough' is Mr. Sherman Starrett of the First
regiment Company ID. Of the Pennsylvania
infantry. who Is visiting his family at 3441
queen lane. Mr. Starretts cousin, MFR.
Alexander Starrett. Of 3516 Sunnyside ave-
nue., Is in the Second Regiment, Company I,
Pennsylvania Artillery
The Young Mems Association. with head
quarters at 354s Queen lane. like all other
mems societies that wish 10 accomplish
much IN the hurly-burly Of the present push
ing age, has a ladies' auxiliary whose men-
hers are working for the welfare Of the
twentN-eight young men from the associa-
tlon now In the various camps on Thurs.
day November /, they viii prepare the
,nrlstmas gifts to be forwarded and de-
eide on a service flag to be unfurled In
front Of the clubhouse. Mrs William Clark
Is president Of the auxiliary; Mrs. John
Stinson, vice president Mrs. George Stubb-
line treasurer, and Miss Cretta Johnson.
secretary. The officers and board OF direc-
tors Of the Mems Association include Mr..
John Groves, president; Mr.. William Jones,
Mr.. John Stinson. vice presidents; Mr..
John Whitaker, treasurer; Mr.. William
Ferguson Mr.. Joshua whitaker. secre-
tarieS Mr. Benjamin Mitchell. Mr. William
J. Benham, Mr. Robert Boardman. Mr..
Herbert Russell, Mr.. Thomas wllcox Mr..
II. G Cole. Mr.. John Porter. Mr. Perbert
johnson, Mr.. Edwin Jones and Mr. Jesse
Rggall
Mrs. Herbert Turner Of 34O9 A'nsls
street, entertained the Queen Esther Circle
Of the Falls Methodist Episcopal Church, on
Friday evening. at her home This circle
Of about twenty " ung women has helped
many needy hospitals and orphan lges in
various parts Of the United States and CON-
tributed largely to the deaconesses' home
at Seventh and Vine streets. Miss Char.
lottce Pregea is presidents Miss Elsie
Smith secretary, and Mrs Herbert Turner
treasurer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
DANCE AT FALLS OF SCHUYLKILL
Fifty Marines Attend Entertainment for Benefit
OF Soldiers and Sailors Welfare-Unique Re
ception to Be Autumn Affair of Bible Glass

WTHlLE the Falls Of Schuykill rest
w dents are justly proud OF its past
history It has taken this great war Of ma
lions TO arouse the suburb TO make the
present history also a goodly heritage for
future generations Men and women are
banded together to help the Red Cross
Society Emergency Aid, British. French
and Belgian relief. and, incidentally, are
helping the whole community by their en-
thusiasm. "The White House. headquarters
Tor the citizens patriotic committee, is
crowded every Tuesday evening. Seventy
hNe comfort bags and knitted sweaters have
been sent to the seyenty-hve men from the
rails who are serving the nation Wool
for making socks. wristlcts helmets and
scarfs may he hld at headquarters. 4l53
Ridge avenue, and all women of the section
are invited to call at the White House and
aid in the work At the military dance, held
last evening by the committee in America
HAN there we're present fifty marines from
the navy yard. There was good music, a
jolly entertainment and dancing All the
proceeds will be devoted to the welfare OF
the sailors and soldiers of the Falls,
There will he a novel reception and enter
talnment on Tuesday evening in the lecture
hall Of the Falls of Schuylkil Baptist
Church. on Queen lane. II will be the au-
tunn social affair Of the James S. Swartz
Bible Class, taught by the pastor the Rev.
Charles L. Seasholes u. y. The hau will
be arranged with tents to reproduce tho
camp life Of the Young Mems Christian
Association at the various camps where
Doctor Scasholes has recently lectured An
Of the appointments Of camp life will he
there 20 the minutest detail Professor
Hartz Will be the entertainer. Mr. Charles
l.. Dykes Is president Of the organization /;
Mr. Robert Moorehead, vice president; Mr.
William MCDrehcad, treasurer: Mr. Charles
J.. SeashoCs. Jr. secretary, and Mr. will
liam Jones, Chorster and orchestra leader
There are about l25 members. Fifteen are
in the service OF the country. Mr.. John
NM one o. the number was killed in
France year ago. Mr.. James s. Swartz.
now OF New York, in whose honor the class
was named, is one Of the most influential
members of the church and was for twenty
FIVE years superintendent of the Sunday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
CAMPBELL-McLAUGHLJN

There was very pretty wedding I'm St
stephens Roman Catholic Church Broad
and Butler streets, on Thursday evening
when Miss Ella A. Mclaughlin, niece Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John p, Curran Of 412G North
Broad street was married to Mr. Thomas
A. Campbell The ceremony was performed
at $3.50 o'clock by the Rev. Richard Hanni-
gan and was followed by a reception at tho
home OF Mr.. and Mrs CurIan. The brides
uncle gave her in marriage She wore a
gown OF net embroidered with OpaIescent
beads, draped over cloth OF silver. with a
hat Of white tulle, Lilies Of the valley
arranged In a shower bouquet were car
ried Miss Anne Loretta Curran. the
brides cousin, was her only attendant She
was attired in froCll OF pink georgette
crepe draped over satin, Her hat was Of
pink crepe and her bouquet combined
autumn leaves and pink Chrysanthemums.
Mr.. Thomas Dillon was the bridegroom's
best man Mr. and Mrs, Campbell left
on an extended trip and viii be at home
after November 10 at 45l7 York road
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

sweet little lass-she is just sixteen--is
going to go out on Halloween.
Down at the corner notion store 4hev're
selllng funny masks galore OF ghosts and
soblns, witches, spooks. bankers, grocers.
cops and crooks, What can all this busi-
ness mean? The kids are planning for Hall
loween
And the girls who never used 10 work no
longer now their duties shirk; they've,
bought cornstalks and autumn leaves and
trimmed the old home 10 the caves ulainiv
the reason may be seen, a pariy's on for
Halloween.
Stored in box on the garret stairs are
nuts and apples. grapes and pears. aud
ears OF corn and candles sweet and cookies
the fastest kind to eat. are ready Ia Quan-
titles far from lean for the hungry mouths
on Halloween. SIX
There is something stirring n The air
mischief spooks and love are there. he
kida and young folks KNOW II too. and
an the things NaeyHe n|anNI8 n do ~|I|
make very pretty |cs11 HN1I wednesday,
q||I1 On H1|IoHct1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
BESTEST FUN YOU'VE EVER SEEN
SURE TO GREET YOU HALLOWEEN
Riddles Cute With Curly Locks, Faces Blacked From
Polish BoX-Funny Masks, Impish Tasks, Witches, (,
Spooks, Cops and Crooks

lie WAS just a kid with curly locks who
IL had backened his face from a stove
polish box, and he tightly clutched in his
little hand an old black stocking filled with
sand but his smile was the brightest you
ever have seen--he was trying his make
up" for Halloween.
She was just a wee lass with eyes of
blue, who had put up her hair as the grown
folks do and had donned a skirt that her
mother wore at party some twenty years
before, but queerer young lady you never
have seen--she was trying her costume for
Halloween.
There was no embarrassment on his face
when he sought a garment trimmed with
lace, his sisters hat with the ostrich plume
hiSh-heeled shoes with scant foot room
and a spangled dress Of vivid green-he
was only thinking Of Halloween,
The slim little lass with the dlmpied
cheek. whose manner was always mild and
meek opeped her brothers cedar cheet aud
borrowed bis trousers. coat ard sne. fhe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
HALLOWEEN PARTY
IN GIRARD ESTATE
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayward Give Af-
fair Tonight Instead of
October 81

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayward. OF 25t2
South Colorado terrace, are entertaining
this evening at their home. and IL weird
lights, grinning jack olanterns beckoning
gEJ.t' and black cats scattered all through
the house do not coax the miachevous
little gnomes and elves from their hiding
places in the woods to SIT in judgment on
the bearer Of the fickering candle or the
parer OF the pumpkin skin to preside
over the ducking-bowl where the bobbing
apples are bound to be too elusive, theh
perhaps the table laden with Halloween
goodies will prove enticing. Brilliantly
tinted autumn leaves, chrysanthemums ana
huge corn shocks will form the decorations,
and in addition to the usual games there
will he dancing until midnight, when supper
will follow The guests, who. of course,
win all be masked include Mr. and Mrs.
Dudley Climber of B ia, Pa. Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Tyson, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert -.
Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Delaney, Mr..
and Mrs William Moore Mrs. Laura Goss-
Ter, Mrs Mary Jacoby. Miss Elizabeth Will
liams, Miss Marian Krauft Miss Marian
Gossler DR.. Harry Manlove, Mr.. Fred
Harp, Mr.. William Morris. Mr. Clark Wiley,
Mr.. Joseph Mcpherson Mr.. Robert Frank,
Mr.. Harold Monroe, Mr.. Harry Sinnox, Mi.
bryan Whitehead.
Mr. and Mrs. James McHugh, of 2131
lfSSyunk avenue TeJuTHtu tlltS "eeh from
a motor trip through eastern Pennsylvania.
Mrs. McHugh spent n week In Allentown
visiting her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs John Me-
Dermott and from there she and Mr.. Nc
Hugh motored to the Pocono Mountains
and down through the Gap. The noun
talns are glorious just now, with the
thousa and -coiored leaves and branches, and
Allentown, with its hundreds OF khaki-clad
soldiers in n-the-maklng, has more than a
passing interest TO the motorst
4 sudden call to the colors by the Pres
bytery was answered this week when the
Rev. w Edward Jordan, assistant pastor
of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Twenty
second and Balnbridge streets, left on
Wednesday evening for South Carolina
where he will spend six months with the
soldiers While the Reverend Jordan vol
unteered his services to the country some
time ago, the summons came so quickly
that the people OF the church scarcely
had time to bid him good-by. The Boys
Club of the church presented him with n
black seal travelling bag fitted out in ebony,
but the time was so short IL was impossible
to hold the reception planned by the church
in his honor Doctor Jordan has been con-
nected with Bethany Church since last Feb
ruary and has many friends among the
| parshoners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
CLUBS LOSE
MANY MEMBERS
Corley Club, of South Philadel-
phla, Gives Euchre for Christ
mas Box Fund

" has become such a usual thing TO
speak OF our men as individuals and to
uiseuss the one particular family or girl
mar has been left behind. that We ars apt
" lose sight of the great voids that have
veeh made in the heretofore very active
v,uO ~, HE OF the city Scarcely an organlza.
' social or otherws has escaped tho
OF the draft. and among the younger
Suos II seems those who have gone have
S Seeh IN many cases the most active mem
S,is Imagine losing 1O7 men out of a
msnoership Of fewer than 800 Yet this is
MAI MAI happened to the VlctriN club, Of West
pladelphia' st. Rita's Club on South
-'oau street has also suffered I'm like man,
~ ana now we learn that the Corley
,up' at Eleventh and Wolf streets. has
nlesed It's enlisted members SO much that II
~ started a Christmas fund TO try make
@ 'e soldiers believe they can spend Christ.
~t.a ~ spirit, at least. I'm the clubrooms.
@ heir old companions. Smokes and
uy VIII constitute the big part Of each
~ .oA which is to go to every member of
W club enlisted, and It win also have
sevAed away at the bottom a warm sWeater
~lsuets, socks. etc Most of the Corley
nemoers have been assigned to Camp uor.
W " Georgia. and Mr.. James Fryer. whose
spglstion In amateur boxing circles Is an
snflable one, is turning his talents to good
-esyunt for Uncle Sam by giving demon.
s,atlons and exhibitions TO the men m
-hlng' Mr. Frank Dietrich is publicity
.~tent for the club In oamp and very little
80 on al the clubrooms OF which the men
~ ~ not informed The first money toward
~ Shrstmas fund was raised last night
.ueore held In the clubrooms, Eleventh
~ Vol streets. followed by Informal
.neihg This NJ the first OF a series OF
wv parties, which are ~ BE- given every
'ey nom now until Christmas. the ell
~ comfort OF this soldiers The en-
Hmfnl conmitiee that hns these anairs
IHt includes Mr. John NeRgher chtIr.
|.'''ea ny Aff Philip sn|ih Ar. ray
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
CANADIAN OFFICER
WEDS IN HOLY TRINITY
Lieutenant Skidmore, of British
Recruiting Mission, to Marry
Connecticut Girl Tonight

military wedding will be solemnzed
this evening at 80 o'clock in Holy Trinity
church, Nineteenth and walnut streets,
when Lieutenant James Waiter Paul skid
more, First Canadian Battalion and MEM
Der Of the British recruiting mission in
this city, and Miss Gerda Fillmore Cane,
Of Bridgeport, Conn. viii be united in mar
rlage by the rector Of the church, the Rev.
Floyd w. Tomliins, u. u.
The bride. who will be unattended, will
he given in marriage by Colonel John s.
Mucke Of this city, and Lieutenant
Thomas Edward Allen, Royal Berkshire
Regiment, also of the British recruiting
mission viii act as best man for Lieutenant
Skidmorc
After the ceremony a reception will be
given the ldal party by Colonel and Mrs.
MuchIe at tICir home. 2O23 Walnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
McLAUGHLIN- WALL

The marriage Of Miss Katharine V Wall
daughter Of Mrs. Thomas Wall of AlO6
Terrace street, RoNborough and Mr. Joseph
A, Mclaughlin, of 245 RoXborough avenue.
was soemnized on Wednesday morning at
IL o'clock in the Roman Catholic Church
OF st. john the Baptist. with Monsignor
Eugene Murphy officiating. Owing 10 a
recent death in the family Of the bride
groom the ceremony was quiet one and
was followed by breakfast for the i'm
mediate families Of the young couple. The
bride was attended by Miss Alice Murphy
as bridesmaid, while the bridegroom had for
hest man Mr.. Hugh j. Mclaughlin his
brother, MIR. Mclaughlin and his bride
left for Washington and points south. and
upon their return will live in RoNborough
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
AILEN-NIAIONE

The wedding Of Miss Elizabeth c. Malone
and Mr. George Wright Allen, of New
YORK. will take place this afternoon, at 4
O'CLOCK at the home of the brides sister
ana brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Berwind Chase, at Radnor. The ceremony
VIII be performed by the Rev. r. F. Wright
an uncle Of the bridegroom. The bride
VIII be attended by her niece, Miss Berna-
dine Chase as maid Of honor and will be
given in marriage by her brother. Mr.. Wat
son Malone Mr.. Edward Berwind Chase
Will be the best man.
Miss Malone will wear a gown of white
satin made with a court train, and a tulle
veil caught with orange blossoms She
VIII carry orchids and lilies Of the valley
The maid Of honor will wear white net
over pink silk and will carry an old-fash-
ioned bouquet Of pink roses
After their return from a wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs Allen will he at home after
december ! at Claridge Court. Montclalr
y, /
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
BONARD-WARREN

Among today's interesting weddings was
that OF Miss Margaret Warren. daughter
or Mr. and Mrs Charles Warren, Of bl42
Ridge avenue, Wissahiclon, and Mr.. George
VI BoNard, son Of Mr. and Mrs. William
Bovard, of 4432 Dexter street, Roxborough
which took place at noon, in the Ebenezer
Methodist Episcopal Church, Manayunk
The ceremony was performed by the pastor
the Rev w. Sandersou The bride was un-
attended, and Immediately after the service
the bridegroom and bride left for an auto
mobile trip through New England, stopping
Tor few weeks at Holyolle. Mass They
will be AT home after January l. at 459
Monastery avenue, Roxborough.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
LUNCH ON DAY OF HALLOWEEN
Sewing Club to Be Entertained on
Tuesday Afternoon in Northeast
Philadelphia

A luncheon will be given on Wednesday
afternoon, october 81, by Mrs, r. w RufHel,
Of 1929 Marlborough street. when her guests
will be Mrs. John Gibson. Mrs. Frank Ken
dal. Mrs. &, Il. Ruffel, Mrs William Bull
lock, Mrs. David Hltchner. Mrs Frederick
Beaver, Mrs Walter Wiedman, Mrs. Arthur
Stltzer Mrs, William Genther Mrs. Jesse
Wear Mrs, william Young, Mrs. G.. Hollis
worth and Mrs. c. Holliger.
Miss Ethel Dagger. OF East Columbia
avenue, will entertain the members or her
sewing circle - her home on Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Hurley, OF East wensley
street, are spending two weeks in Boston.
Mass.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

monG NO Dietrich, Mr.. Harold oHara and
Grub are Mr.. Thomas Thornton nresIdont 7.
W William Martin, vice president: Mr.
ieroert Irwin, financial secretary and treas.
urer Mr.. Raymond Dietrich, recording sec.
.etary, and Mr., John Gree. corresponding
~, ana Mrs. George jackson. of 1116
Mckean street, will BE- euests - horor ,hts
evening at surprise .ceutIon and oyster
supper, given to celebrate the thlrty-Rrst
sslnINersary Of their wedding. Halloween
decorations and games will ada IN the tos'
tiNity OF the occasion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
MOYER--IFILL

The marriage of Miss Laura A. Thl,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Frank r. Ihll,
OF 244O North Thirty-first street. to Mr.
Milton r. Meyer took place on Thursday
afternoon at the home of the officiating
minister, the Rev, A. Pohlman, Of the
Temple Lutheran Church, Ftfty-second and
Race streets The bride wore a travelling
suit of taupe broadcloth with a taupe hat
to match and was given in marriage by
her brother. Mr.. Meyer and his bride left
on an extended trip and upon their return
will live In this city.