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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
Incidents in the LiveS Of
 World Famous Women
"--"~~"--.'-"- By ELOISE HARRINGTON """~~--~"~"-~ Saracen Princess Saved and Won the Man She Loved

Thomas, a Becket, the wise chan cellor and intimate friend of Henry II. of England, was very proud of his beautiful mother, who was a Saracen. The romance of Rohesia and Gilbert a Beckett possesses the charm of a fairy tale
 Gilbert a Beckett was young and wealthy merchant of London. Being extremely religious, he decided to make a pilgrimage to thesHoly Land. Jerusalem was, at that time, in the hands of the Saracens, who hated the Christians.
 As the youthful merchant of Lon don came from the sepulchre of Christ he was roughly seized by a Saracen. who threw him into prison. refusing to release him until a great ransom was paid.
 Now the Saracen was extremely wealthy and had but one child, Ro- hesia, a daughter of marvellous beauty. The young girl stood at the window of her chamber and saw her father enter the courtyard with his prisoner. Her sympathetic heart was touched at the misfortune of the handsome young stranger and sIle re- solved to do what she could to relieve his suffering.
 Late that afternoon, when her father had left the house. Rohesia stole to the prison cell with food and drink, which she passed through the small barred window to Gilbert a Beckett.
 Day after day the lovely girl visited her friendless prisoner, ministering to his needs and whispering words of consolation. Finally they grew to love each other devoutedly, and Ro- hesia would slip her small hand through the bars to touch his. She knew no English, but Gilbert had col lected small knowledge of her lan- guage in his travels. He taught her to say "Gilbert" and London" and told her of his English home.
 Months passed. Rohesia patiently awaited the opportunity to set her lover free. At length she managed to take the key of the prison door from her fathers robe as he lay sleeping. Pale at the thought of losing Gilbert, and breath1ess from terror lest her father should discover the theft of the key before Gilbert was safely on his way to London, she hastened to the cell.
 'tGiIbert, Gilbert" she called softly. My father sleeps soundly and I have the key to unlock the door. You are free at last! Free to go to London 9 With nervous fingers she fitted the key in the lock and threw the door open. Gilbert joyfully clasped Ro- hesia close to his heart, and, kissing her, thanked the brave girl for hay 1 ing risked so much for him. tAs soon as I reach England I shall send for you," he promised. "You l must come to me at once, and we l need never more be separated" Then Gilbert hastened away while | Rohesia returned to her chamber | desolate and alone.
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community, for it is more acutely needed now than in times of peace.
 ''In Berlin, Germany, the number of juvenile offenses climbed suddenly in 1914, among both boys and girls from twelve to sixteen years of age. The government attributed it to lack of surveillance at home, the absence of fathers and the exciting effect of war upon the imagination of chil- dren.
 'In Connecticut since the declara- ton of war an alarming increase in juvenile delinquency has been noted. The pressure upon boys and girls to become wage earners gives them un- due independence. Often parents do not realize how much more their sons and daughters could earn, if they first completed their education. The chi1- dren, the family and the state would all be better off, if boys and girls were not allowed to leave school and begin work.
 . Let us not call upon boys for need less service. The other evening 1 found in my hotel a card saying: They also serve who only stand and wait. Under the flags of the Allies it ex- iplained that the management meant not to replace the boys who were called away. Instead those remaining would work harder. It begged guests to exact a minimum of service and tC be patent when that proved made quate. This hotel had found a way to let every one cooperate in conserv ing the youth of our country. We car all do our share to help the boys ant girls who serve us in stores and fac
 tories, as well as for that larger arm!
 of children still in school"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
CONCERNING
 STOCKINGS

An inexpensive stocking bag may be made with very little trouble. Cut two pieces of cardboard three and a half by three and half inches. Have one end of the cardboard round. Cut the feet and tops off from one pair of long stockings. Cover one piece of cardboard with the top of the stocking, cut stocking legs lengthwise and join by gathering onto one piece of the cardboard. Be sure that the straight edge of the cardboard is at the top. This forms one-half of the bag.
 Take another pair of stockings and cover the second piece of the card board the same as the first. To join the bag take a third pair of stock ings using only the legs, cut them lengthwise and sew onto the part of the stocking that has been gathered to the cardboard. Where the stock ings have been joined, featherstitch with some pretty color Hang up the bag with ribbon ties a yard and a half long. Old stockings, when split up the sides and sewed into a square, make excellent iron holders. They are neither unhandy or bulky. but just thick enough so the hands will not be scorched
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Women can help greatly in war work by keeping up their activities along the lines of welfare work for children, in the opinion of Miss Susan D. Huntington of Norwich, who de- ciares that juvenile delinquency has increased to an alarming extent in Connecticut since the United States entered the war. Miss Huntington is chairman of the committee Cu edu- cation, committee on woman's activt- ties, Connecticut State Council of De- fense. She said, in an interview made public today by the state defense council.
 When we consider the millions killed, those other millions disabled for life, who, in their turn, will re- quire care from those who otherwise might be adding to the wealth of the world, and the depleted markets af- ter years of shortage in production, we must face the fact that to the lot of children now in school will fall greater activity than their fathers ever knew. For this they should be thoroughly trained. They need more schooling, more discipline, more care and more protection now while they are children
 ''In certain English towns the mum Der of juvenile offenses nearly dou- bled in 1916, partly because of thC weakening of parental influence due to the war and partly the withdrawa of men of character from their worl for boys clubs of various kinds. Here we should not fail to learn in time the lesson, which our Allies have alread! learned, that we must sustain the reg uiarly organized welfare work in eacI
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!. HARRINGTON

Time passed and no message came from Gilbert. For a while Rohesia was comforted by the thought that he was going to send for her. but when months had sped by she realized that he had forgotten her. She could bear the separation no longer, and, pack ing few of her belongings of value, she set out to find Gilbert.
 Rohesia knew only two words of English, but she travelled on and on until she reached the shore of the sea. Here she said to every one who look ed at her: London, London!"
 At last she found ship that was bound for that port, and buying her passage with jewelled necklace, she finally landed in London
 The lovely Saracen maiden was found herself in so strange a place found herself in so strange a place. The people stared impertinently at the foreign beauty, attired in such ele- gant clothes. But with undaunted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
CAMPFIRE GIRLS WEALTH HINTS
 PROFITABLE

If you want to be healthy you must sit, stand and walk erect. So runs the gist of a department devoted to health hints for girls in this months issue of ''Wohalo," am agazine issued by the Campfire Girls.
 Erect carriage is the first lesson to be learned by girls who are trying to become the best war machines for home work in America. "This keeps your circulation in order and also ex- bands your lungs to the fullest" ''Wo- helo" explains. "Sit erect so that your breathing can be deep. Take longer breaths, not sighs, between times.
 Breathe deeply, through your nose not through your mouth, when out for a walk. Tse every inch of your lungs. When you are sleepless, re- member this, and learn to relax when breathing deeply. This will soon re- suit in your falling asleep. All sleep is life giving.
 Drink plenty of water between meals. Our bodies are seven-e -eightha water. Eight glasses g. day is about right. Eat slowly at the beginning of a meal. Chew the first three mouth
 
 should then take care of itself Have a good time at meals. Do not gulp anything down with water or any bev- craze. Use your own best implements; your teeth. They need exercise tc keep them in good condition.
 "Eat hard foods. See to it that your teeth are white, and the gums and tongue pink. Have dentist clear your teeth at least once in two months. This prevents cavities ant unnecessary pain. The way to brush the teeth is to brush the gums. Brush the upper teeth downward and the lower teeth upward. Healthy teetf help to keep the whole body in goot condition.
 ''Go into the sunlight and let tht sunshine into the house. It is one O. our best friends. If every house were wen-ventilated and well stunned ant every backyard clean, the number O colds would soon be decreased. Dt your part in bringing sunlight into darkrooms.
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PERSONALS

Mrs. A. V. Hartley was the hostess this afternoon for the regular meeting of the Universalist Woman's club, and Mrs. F. J. Hughes had the paper of the afternoon of Republics of the World" Plans were made for a get together supper at the church on Feb. 21 and on the 18th the club has been invited to spend the day with Mrs. W. w. Rose at her home in Nichols. The club is also planning a fair to take place about the first of March.
 Mrs. Lawrence Cornwall has re- turned to her home on Park avenue after spending a number of weeks in Indianapolis where her husband, Captain Cornwall, is stationed.
 MT. and Mrs. William A. Trubee of New Rochelle have sent cards to their friends in this city where they formerly resided, announcing the marriage of their daughter. Miss Mar garet Trubee, to Lieutenant George F. Hubner of Brooklyn, N. Y. The mar rige took place on Jan. 2S. Lieuten- ant Hubner, who has been stationed at Camp Dix, has been transferred to San Antonio, Tex, where. Mrs. Hub ner is to join him. Mrs. Hubner is a | niece of Mrs. Henry A. Bishop of Washington avenue.
 Mrs Beatrice Smith was the hostess this afternoon for the regular meet ing of the Young Woman's Guild of the United Church.
 | Mrs. N. H. Heft, who has been spending the winter in Washington at the home of her mother, Mrs. Moore, 1 is expected to arrive in this city to-
 morrow to spend a few days at her home on Park avenue, after which l she will return to Washington.
 Mrs. Jacob Huber has returned from Washington. D. C., where she has been visiting her son, Sergeant Huber, who has been convalescing after an operation for appendicitis.
 Mrs. Carl Dalgaard of Park ave nue, who recently underwent an op- eration in the Bridgeport hospital for appendicitis, is now very much inn proved and will soon be able to return to her home on Park avenue.
 MT. and Mrs Harvey Irving have returned from their wedding trip and are now living at the Irving home 498 East Washington avenue. Mrs Irving was Miss Marjorie Silliman.
 Miss Eleanor Lettner, daughter o- MT. and Mrs. Edward Lettner of Man
 chester, has entered the Bridgepor Hospital Training School for Nurses
 Miss Helen O'Loughlin, who attends the Connecticut F'roebel Norma
 School on West avenue, spent the pas week end with friends in Naugatuc1
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courage Rohesia went up one street and down another calling:
 "Gilbert, GiIbert!''
 Then her faithful love received it's reward. One day she called the be- loved name and it was answered by Gilbert himself, who rushed wildly from the door of one of the large houses. He enfo1ded the lovely Ro- hesia in his arms and kissed the tears from her dark eyes.
 With tender words Gilbert beged Rohesia to forgive him. pledging himself to devote the rest of his life to bring her happiness. And gently leading the weary maiden into the house he gave orders that prepara- tions be made for their immediate marriage.
 Rohesia lovingly placed her hand within his. Her quest was ended; she had found her Gilbert.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
AMERICAN WOMEN SHOULD HAVE
 TEA CARE

Few American women take their tea seriously enough. And that means that they don't think enough about their own appearance during tea nor about the effect of their surroundings. It is quite one thing to appear well in a dinner gown by the glow of candle light or in 9 well lighted drawing room, and qr:te another to appear well in the late afternoon The Eng ishwoman, whatever may he her de- fleets in other matters of dress, studies her appearance at tea time with great care. So it is that in England one frequently hears of tea time shades and tea time colors-expressions prac- tically unknown to American women. who, of course, always have great deal to say on the subject of evening s> des, and know full well that what is becoming It the day time need not be and probably Is not becoming at night and that an evening dress, be- cause of it's color alone, would ap- pear to poor advantage in the day time. But they forget the halfway shades and colors that come into play at tea time.
 The English woman'S tea table is not brightly lighted. In the summer of course, the sun is still giving light when tea is drunk, but in the winter dusk has set in by that time. But the English woman usually drank tea i1l the glow of 3 hearth and this warm but subdued light plays an important part in the selection of so-called tea time colors.
 Just at present the rich, deep, col orfui Oriental shades are especially popular with veil dressed Englist women for tea time. They are called Oriental shades, but in truth they arc more Moyen Age as they appear whe1 worn at tea time and sugges the rath
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
ITEMS OF INTEREST

The milliners are enchanted over the prospect Of selling more bats through the new custom, which calls for a covering on the head, no mat ter how low the crown, for evening usage in restaurants. This fashion has played hide-and-go- throughout the decades. It is in, it is out and i: takes a spry woman to avoid being caught mapping. Long ago we ban ished hats at the play to large ex- tent, although it is not possible to ask the woman who travels to the theatre from long distances on trains and trolleys to forego the hat. If she will stand the punishment of guarding it throughout m evenings performance. then it is not for the public to cavil at the practice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
DAILY FEATURES SOCIAL EVENTS
 PERSONAL NOTES

When the fourth person had asked for Madame this morning I thought it about time that some one made an effort to find her. She was in Shelia Maynard's den, perched upon the high stool before the drawing board, the lady of the brush and palette being away for the day, and in such a brown study that she never heard me open the door and come in.
 'tA penny for your thoughts" I of fered.
 They're worth heaps more than that, Claire" she answered. I'm de-
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HOUSEHOLD HINTS

When running dates or figs thro~-a the meat chopper, add a few drops of lemon juice 70 prevent the fruit from clogging the chopper. Stuffed figs are made by soaking the figs in grape juice, then split them and insert marshmallow or some nuts.
 Nothing so good for a sprain as bathing with very hot water, to wn1cn turpentine has been added, an ounce to quart.
 Apple jelly can be made at any time through the winter, and is particulars | Iy good in the children's school sand wiches. Mussed pieces of tissue paper are excellent to clean mirrors. First rub the mirror with damp cloth, then polish with he paper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
JELLIED RICE WITH SEEMED FRUIT

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CT restrained gergeousness of some Tudor princess rather than the law ishness of the Orient. A certain shade of rich, deep red found so often in the better sort of Oriental embroid- cry. and repeated, not infrequently in richly colored silks inspired by Ori- ental coloring, is much in vogue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
Smart Millinery
TURBANs HIGH AND LOW

whether individual choice high especially that which foliage added
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Reliable Recipes
FRENCH TOAST

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MADE-IN-CONNECTICUT- WAR INTERVIEWS
 WITH WOMEN
CBy MRS. SUSAN D. HUNTINGTON, of Norwich>

CBy SUSAN D. HUNTINGTON, of Norwich) Connecticut topics
  newspaper interviews they will They wi appear Monday, Tuesday rhuysday Friday
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RAISTN TURNOVERS

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FEATHERS FAVORED
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ARTICHOKE POAIPOM

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Rubber bands are inexpensive and are of great Hse in preparing lunches to fasten the waxed paper around sandwiches, cakes, fruits, etc.
 When making pillow cases (unless tubing is used), haste edges together and stitch on the very edge of the sal wage. This is the right side. They will iron easily and one would need to examine closely to tell them from those sewed by hand. I do not ad- wise this method for sheets, although it will answer for turning old sheets, on which one doesn't care to spend much time.
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Never waste time gathering lace edging by hand, when one of the straight threads in the edge may be drawn to gather it perfectly to the desired fullness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05

The kitchen stove will be clean and bright if it is wiped off each morning with a cloth :noistened with kerosene
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05

AIWhyb ofnRFt TOT otreet wear. signing spring bonnets. Come here and tell me frankly what you think of them"
 Looking over Madame's shoulder I saw three colored sketches with two hats pictured on each one.
 "They are first hats to be made of fabric, although two of them have the brim faced with straw braid" she said.
 "Thi5 one is for the conservative woman who likes quiet things. It is
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The monthly report of the Bridge port Chapter of the Red Cross shows that a great deal has been accom- plished. In all the total of pieces made amounts to 32,S71 pieces, which is a splendid record. There have been turned intot he society 9,650 knitted pieces and 2S,221 bandages and arti- cles of like character. The work of making layettes for the war babies has been turned over to the ThimbIe club.
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\ he New Clothes

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TROOPER M'PHEE THANKS PEOPLE WHO WROTE HIM Missionary Society Starts Fund to Lift Church
 Mortgage. ANNUAL RECEPTION CHARITABLE SOCIETY Monthly Report of Bridge
 port Red Cross
 Chapter.

Bridgeport girls were quick to re- alize and sympathize with the loneli- ness of Trooper A. F. McPhee, now with the Canadian troops in England, but who formerly resided in this city, He wrote to the Times a few weeks ago asking that some one write to him or send him some Bridgeport pa- pers. There was a rather pathetic appeal in his letter and it surely touched responsive chord. The Times has received another communication from him that reads as follows:
 Shorncliffe,
 Kent,
 England,
 January 21, 1918. Editor,
 Bridgeport Times,
 Dear Sir:
 must write a few lines, to thank you for a number of letters and pa pers received from folks in Bridge port, through letter which I had written to the Times some time ago l cannot express my thanks in writ ing. It is good to receive a newspa- per from any city in Connecticut, nc matter row old it may be. I received one letter in particular signed Miss Bridgeport, in which she asked me to answer through your pa, per. can only answer it in saying that I appreciate her kindness very much and can only express my thanks to her and others who have taken such a keen interest in writ. ing.
 Thanking you again for your part remain,
 Very sincerely yours,
 TROOPER A. F. McPHEE,
 4th c. M. R. R.
 End c. R. B.
 Sig. Base, St. Martins Plains
 Shorncliffe, Kent,
 England.
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to this work. In addition they are putting aside the money they would have spent for car fare into a common fund and are putting the composite sum into the fund for lifting the mortgage from the church. They expect to resume the meetings at the church next week if the weather moderates sufficiently.
 Mrs. c. N. Worthen is to open her home on North avenue tomorrow afternoon for the regular meeting of the Bridgeport Ladies' Charitable so- ciety at which time final arrange ments will be made for the annual re- ception of the society that is to be held at the home of Miss Mary and Miss Elizabeth Fitch at their home on Boston avenue on Friday after noon. This society is now in it's 106th eyar and is the oldest organization of the kind in existence.
 | Mrs. George B. Somers, the presi- dent of the society, will head the re- ceiving line together with the Misses Fitch and the other officers of the so- ciety. Those who will act as ushers are Mrs. E. A. Jennings Miss Helen Lewis, Mrs. c. H. Fleming, Miss Re becca French, Miss ElVira Davis, Miss Ethel Sterling, Mrs. D. Fairchild Wheeler, Miss Helen Plumb, and Miss Helen Grumman.
 Miss Amelia Beardsley will be in charge of the time honored basket in which the oontribubtions of the guests will be placed Mrs. Hamilton S. Shel- Iton, Mrs. F. W. Fairchild and Mrs w. J. Nichols will have charge of the tea room and from 3 to o'clock Mrs Is. W. Roessler and Miss Alice Bar tram will pour; from 4 to Mrs. w tB. Lashar will preside at the urn; and from 5 to 6, Mrs. W. A GTippin and Mrs. E. N. Sperry.
 Assisting in the dining room will be Mrs. Dudley Morris, Mrs. Jonathan Grout, Mrs. Frank c. Hunt, Mrs. M B. Waldo, Miss Dorothy Tomlinson Miss Henrietta Bishop, Miss Elizabeth Nichols, Mrs. Horace Strong, Mrs D lC. Warner, Miss Eula Toucey and Mrs. Richard Staples. Mrs. Frank Kinsey has the musical program ir charge.
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Miss Helen O'Loughlin, who attends the Connecticut Froebel Normal School on West avenue, spent the past week end with friends in Naugatuck.
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Miss Eleanor Lettner, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Lettner of Man chester, has entered the Bridgeport Hospital Training School for Nurses.
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There is much irregularlty of the waistline.

It seems to be generally desirable and many of y expensive quality silk.