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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02
Farewell Reception


The farewell reception rendered
Rev. and Mrs. George Pomfrey by the
church members and citizens of New
port at the East Main street BAPTIST
church Tuesday evenirg was in every
way q success. The vestry of the
church was beautifully decorated with
green spruce and hemlock boughs and
through the Kindness of C. II. Nc
Cauley new Sterling piano was set
in for the occasion which added
greatly. After everyone had arrived
a short program was presented con-
sisting of piano solo by Mrs. D. r.
Puifcr, vocal duet by Misses Bernice
Davis and Marjorie Williamson, vocal
solo by Mrs. Blake, another piano
solo by Mrs. Puffer which was Ell
Enthusiastically encorcd, vocal duet by
Mrs. Blake and Mrs. Cousens. Fol-
lowing the program Rev. L.. A. Ed
wards made a, short speech beginning
in a numerous way and closing in q
more serious view as he feellngiy
spoke of the work done here in the
community by both Mr.. and Mrs.
Pomfrey and how they would be mis-
sod, but wishing them all success in
the new work where they arc going.
Mr.. Edwards was followed by the
Hon. Harry Black, who filled the
vacancy made by the absence OF
Mayor Emery, who was to have been
present. Mr.. Black made some very
fitting remarks, finally presenting Nj.
Pomfrev on behalf of the citizens of
Newport West End purse contain
ing S57 in gold, $500 or which was
presented by the East End Boy
Scouts, of whom Mr.. Pomfrey was
Scout Master, and to Mrs. Pomfrey
a lovely. chest of silver and a pyre
glass pudding dish from ladies OF the
church. Mr.. and Mrs. Pomfrey both
responded. The evenings program
was closed by brilliant duet by LII
ian and Evelyn Mudgett. After
wards a social hour was enjoyed by
those present and delicious refresh
ments Of cake and coffee were served.
The committee in charge OF the re-
ception we're Mrs. Ralph Fairbanks,
Mis-. ,Chas. Cousens, Mrs. L. J. Shaw
Miss Bertha Glib, Mrs. B. c. Davis.
Mrs. Row Shattuck, Mrs. Frank KIM
ball, Mrs. Herbert Webster, Mrs.
John Hildreth and others.
/ The Congregational Wonen's Mis-
i ..;onarv auxiliary will meet at the
home Of Mrs. r. Hurst, Friday Jan
10. at 3 O'Clock. The study of the
book The Women Workers OF the
Orient" will be begun. All interest
cd are cordially invited.
/ All members of the Board of Trade
should not forget the get together
banquet to be given at the Newp0rl
House, Friday evening at 100. Hon
Lucius e. Wilson will be speaker o.
the evening, and the Burrough:
Orchestra will furnish music for tht
occasion.
i Morning Star Lodge Of Rehekah
! hold their regular meeting, Frida.
| night. There will be initiation ant
lunch will be served after the meet
ing. 1t is hoped there will be a goo'
n attendance.
> Evening Star Lodge, No. 81, vii
G install the newly elected officers a
J. their next regular meeting, Tuesda
d evening, Jan. {. An oyster suppe
will be served at the close Of til
meeting. A good attendance is de
sired
/ Miss Marion Newland, who ha
q been visiting her parents through til
Q holidays, returned to Boston .lal
IT night to resume her work with I'll
n, White Bureau Entertainment Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Farrant. VII
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02

Experiments with paper textiles
have proved successful in Norway.
One manufacturing fconcern 10 maxi
ing fabric consisting of rs per cent
paper and rs per cent cotton. This
is said to be soft and warm, and Is
suitable for any uses to which cotton
might be put.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02
A ball of twinc is attached. to

A ball of twinc is attached to a
small, fat stone. The bottom part of
the stone is covered with b layer Of
chewing gum, which the boy takes
out Of his mouth. Then the cord Is
dropped through the grating, and
lowered until it rests on the article
sought. ss -
Deity the boy draws up the cord
and quickly pockets the coin or what
ever it may be- Sometimes valuable
pieces of jewelry arc fshed up By.
the lads and If any i1,quisitive by
stander tries to claim it or interfere
the boys vanish quickly. The sport
furnishes lot. of amusement to lad
!, cd business n1en.--Naw-Y York Herald.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02

Birds of prey, including eagles,
hawks, and owls, may be included
IN the list of flesh-eating animals that
on the whole arc more useful than
harmful, because their chief economic
Junction Is TO destroy noxious ro-
dents
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02

The Methodist Board of Home
Missions has decided to refuse further
financial aid to any German church
that fails to merge. when possible,
with an English-speaking church.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02

4 Brooklyn IN. " Is year old
girl committed suicide by drinking
poison, because her playmates re-
bnked her for placing the Zionis,
dag of David over the Stars and
Stripes at a block party.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02

When locating the well the di-
fcction of surface and underground
drainage should be considered, to
the end that the water supply may not
be contaminated by the sink drain,
cesspool, or other sources of filth.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-02

Friedrich Ebert, the new German
Chancellor, was born at Heidelberg
III 1871 the son of tailor He
became harness-maker and later
editor of socialist newspaper, and
prominent in the party councils.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

club. is chairman of the French or
phan relief work IN the city under
Mrs Lucius 3. swift. of Indianap-
oils. and through cooperation with
the factory organizations and vari-
Gus clubs has succeeded in placing
many of the little FreEcn children
under the temporary care of South
Bend institutions. thus stretching
the hand of friendship across tho
ocean to war torn France.
Recognizing that the period of re-
construction is as important in every
instance as the war years. the vari-
Gus patriotic branches of the club
organization are formulating plans
for extensive work 10 be done in adj
dition TO TIE endeavors OF the
AmericaniZltion committee durins
the critical period into which the
nation is now entering.
great task and "A greater Oppor-
unity awaits all the women OF the
city i'm connection with this recon
strucJiOn period. south Bend has
the facilities TO improve itself now
as never before. and there car be
but one answer 10 the appeal. and
that il the one of which we are now
seeing the beginnings in the splen-
did work thus far done
What Il AmcriCanizatiOn?
AUGMENTATION! What is it
Why is it, To what end Is It work
ing In these days OF adjustment
TO new conditions. ard the resulting
new problems. the characterization
issue stands out clearly as one Of
the most vital questions TO be solved.
and on all sides one hears sugges-
tions as 10 the attitude. method OF
procedure and related factors to be
adopted in the solution of the prob
lem And as is the case in so many
instances having 10 do with new
problems. attention is directed to-
ward the problem from the mascu-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06
A LEADING QUESTION

To hobble. or not TO hobble: that is
the question;
Whether tbs nobler in the minds OF
women TO suffer
The inconvenience Of the hobble
skirt.
Or to rebel against such grossim-
pediments TO locomotion,
And by opposing end them2 To
mince; To hobble;
To run no more; and by a hobbIe 70
say we're
Caused to stumble. and thereby in
vite A thousand
Needless shocks that flesh is heir to
It's a contamination devoutely to be
avoided.
To mince: To hobble: To try TO run.
Perchance TO fall; aye. there's the
rub,
For an that fall. perchance in death.
What dreams may come when we
Have shuffied off this mortal
coil?
We can but pause. for there's the
thought
That makes calamity TO be dreaded.
Then who would bear the scorn OF
men?
The insolence and spurns
That patient merit Of the unworthy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06
HOW ROBERT SAVARIN DIS
CLOSED TO MADGE THE
DEPTH OF HIS LOVE FOR
LILLIAN UNDERWOOD.

7 seated myself mechanically up
on the coping OF the rustic bridge
near Marvin at Robert Savarin' S
request TO listen 10 his story. 1 was
glad 10 SIT down, for my knees were
trembling beneath me. 1 had not
realized how great had been my
hidden fear tnat the delicate COM
pass needles governing Robert Saw
arms newly regaiued metaity had
been swerved from its course. until
the calmness Of his voice and man
ner treasured me.
I'm not a man 20 beat about the
bush. Mrs. Graham" the artist be-
gan. looking down NJ me with a
grim line about his expressive
mouth which told me that the man
was greatly moved by some hidden
emotion And 7 don't imagine that
II viii be news 10 YOU when I tell
you tha1 I loved Airs. Underwood in
the long ago DAYS when / first knew
her
He paused as if for an answer I
gave 10 promptly.
81 have thought Of il. certainly. 20
I replied
Il wish 7 could paint Lillian Gale
for YOU as she was when 1 first
knew her" be went on. and every
infection Of his voice. every shade
OF his expression breathed the love
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

takaS2
To mine; To hobble in a narrow
skirt
That the dread OF being out OF fash
ion causes
How IL puzzles the will.
And makes us rather bear the ills
we have
Than fly to others that we most
prefer
Thus fashion doth make towards OF
US all.
And thus the native hue OF resolu-
ton
Is sicklied DER with the pale cast
OF thought
ment
Are halted in their current and lose
the name OF action.
Aye truly: for the power OF fashion
will sooner
Transform prudence from what il Is
than the force of prudence can
translate fashion into his like
ness.
God has given US one form and we
make unto ourselves another.
We mince. We hObble, and thus
nickname
Gods creatures and make our wan
tOnness our ignorance.
Now this overdone. though it makes
the thoughtless to laugh
Cannot but make the judiciOus 10
grieve.
What a piece OF work is the human
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06
Adele GdrriSon'S New
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
THEIR SECOND HONEYMOON"

ne had had for Lillian so long ago.
which l was sure he still felt for
her "Of course, she was the pref
tiest thing Imaginable. as anyone
who looks at her now can see. And
she was such an eager. frank, wide
eyed young creature with the
sacred fire of ambition consuming
the Eody and soul of her"
His words tumbled over each 9TH
er as if he couldn't get them out fast
enough II was as if ne were trying
10 utter years of depressed passion
and admiration in a moment.
"Of Course. L Loved Her"
1T isn't in my power TO express
all her fresh, girlish enthusiasm
meant 10 me at that time" ne went
on. she came into my life when !
was much discouraged in my work
and in aiding her with what small
effort / could. / found my own en-
thusiasm come back TO me. Her
freshness of viewpoint startled me
out OF the rut OF dependency in
which / had been travelling.
vi NhAArtn 4 AUNEu AANls AAOl I
think any man thrown in daily con-
tract with her as I was when she
studied in my studio. could have
helped falling i'm love with her. But
as I look back on it now in the
light of a later experience. there
was reverence. almost worship,
mingled with my love. II was as
different a feeling from the mad in
fatuation that later ruined my life,
as heaven is removed from hell"
His eyes cleaned with excite
meut as he referred 10 the woman
who had sent him into Is years OF
mental darkness. and ] saw his
hands shake as with the palsy. I
FASTENED 10 bring his mind back 10
Lillian. and in my perturbation said
the first thing which came into my
mind.
Why in the world didn't YOU tell
her Of YOU feeling for herr
I regretted the question as soon as
il left my lips. for a look OF poignant
regret oyerspread Robert Savarin' 5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

expressive face. But the excited
CLEAN left his eyes. his hands ceased
trembling, and he answered my
question quietly
Have Wondered"
Because / was years older than
she, and was an artist without any
material success with which to care
for her Besides. my disappoint-
ments had made me morose. irri-
table. no companion for a fresh
hearted child. SO / closed my lips
and thanked God that she never
suspected my feeling for her was
any deeper than for her careless,
girlish friendship for me-"
l could have cried out with the
| unconscious irony of his words
''Carless girlish freindship'-th
was the way he had imagined Lii
Ian regarded him in those long past
studio days. And she made a girl
ish idol of him and had hidden il in
/ her heart Of hearts. fearing that the
man she adOred-who she was sure
never thought twice about her
might gain some inkling of her
/ feeling toward him.
But since ] have learned Of the
/ tragedy that lie has meant TO her"
the artist went on. Il have wonder
! ed If il wasn't a hideous mistake 7
made at that time. Surely even a
marriage in which the love would
| have been only upon my side would
have been better for her than the
/ lot that was hers"
How / longed 10 tell him that il
/ Lilliar had guessed he loved hei
she would have been happy beyond
measure. But that was Lillian
| secret. II the time ever came. for
which there seemed no glimmer OF
/ hope now. when Lillian should be
/ free TO show this man what was in
her heart, it ought 10 be from her
/ lips alone that he should hear il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06
How the South Bend Woman's Club is Bringing
the Meaning of America Home to Foreign Born
Carry Spirit
to Women in
theFdCtOrieS
sY HELEN LANG.

One OF the local organizations
most active in the Americanization
work Of the city IL the committee OF
the South Bend Woman's club.
which has established itself firmly
in civic affairs IS willing at ali
times TO serve in any capacity de-
sired 10 bring out a better cleaner.
finer south Benz.
The committee started its work
last year under the direction of Lr
Alata N. Boram, and has renewed
its endeavOrs during the present
club season under the able direc-
tion OF Mrs. Karl King and corps of
capable assistants. among whom are
Mrs. Granville Ziegler, who serves
as patriotic auditor. and Mrs. O. ).
Todd. who "a lads the gardening
branch of the body.
Programs are being given at noon
meetings each Tuesday before the
Wilson Bros. shirt factory employees
as a special feature Of the Ameri-
canization schedule being carried on
rs the Woman's club organization.
been in attendance at the two pro-
grams given thus fat.
The first entertainment zyas pre-
scented by the aculty and few pu
pills OF the south Bend Conservatory.
and "a varied series OF vocal and i'll
strumental numbers. together with
interpretive dances, proved most
pleasing.
Dancers on Second Program.
Appearing on the second program
were a group Of eight high school
girls who executed q delightful
Russian dance Ia costume, and
three solo dancers, Miss Agnes
MarowsKi. Miss Nalore Hubbard and
little Miss Adele Shaw. This feature
of tie series was equally well re-
ceived. Mrs. King has planned
some especially fine programs of a
widely diversified nature tc DE given
in the future and at the suggestions
# her co-workers many novel and
worth while additions are To be in
corpOrated-
ON the next program viii be a
group OF delightful vocal solos and
readings by Mrs. Robert Lucas.
\ committee OF % clu3 women.
headed by Mrs. Todd. viii take
charge Of the gardening activities Of
the washington school and district.
The children are divided into classes
according so age. and conditions VIII
he made as 10 quantity and quality
Of produce raised. with appropriate
prizes offered 20 the successful com
pctitors I'm each class. Chicken and
"a bbit raising viii also be encour-
aged bv competitive Iud-iug.
support for Orphans.
Mrs r. -. Coon. president OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

operation with the government
channels. such as the bureau Of edu-
cation and the civic boards OF edu
cation, but through Individual ed
fort made efficient by careful study
of local conditions and needs CfoI
after all the AUGMENTATION prob
lem is a local issue, although its sue
cess or failure is "A vital factor in the
nations welfare).
Establishment Of classes fer the
teaching of English to the foreign
women. Of whom there are now in
the United states 100000. unable
10 speak our language and conse-
quently untitled to participate in
American life. the encouragement OF
citizenship reception, which means
so much IN convincing the foreigner
that the privilege of living IN this
country is worth while. the forming
of groups 10 cooperate with infant
welfare societies and school health
agencies.-all Of these are wiIhia
The reach of every woman's club and
similar organizations in the nation
is the answer TO be cordial coopera-
ton?
Great Local Possibilities.
Locally the Americanization work
holds greater possibilities than in
many other cities OF even larger
population, because of the consider
able percentage of south Bends for
eign born residents. The splendid
system of federated and unfcderat.
ed clubs furnishes the proper or
ganization for the work Of the
movement and unprecedented sue
cess is at hand if cooperation and
( earnestness of purpose can be eff
| fected.
| Admirable results are being at
| tanned by the Americanization COM
mittees throughout the city. There
| is much TO be done, and with the
interest already evinced in the prof
/ ect as a criterion, assurance is made
| that service of the highest nature
| viii be Forthcoming.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06
Why Spring Brings Out
Freckles and E-uptions

The sudden appearance OF freckles.
slight eruptiOns or fine lines az this
season is attributed by scientists TO the
'actinic ray" which is unusually active
during the spring months. Where the
skin is so affected by this influence. if
one viii procure an ounce of common
mercolized wax at any drug store. apply
a little Of il before retiring. like cold
cream. she can easily overcome the
trouble. When the wax is washed of
next morning, minute haky skin par
ticles come with il. The entire outer
cuticle is removed in this way in a week
or two. with all its defects.
No bleach could so effectually remove
freckles or blemishes The new sur
face is smooth clear fresh looking.
No pain or Inconvenience accompanies
this simple treatment Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06
THE FIRST OF THE
NEW BATHING SUITS

Those who are accustomed 10 go
TO southern resorts for the winter
months are responsible for the early
appearance of the new years bath
ing suits. so the fashion folk say.
and, judging by those that have
already been displayed, they are TO
be even more brilliant than last
year. Some are made OF a heavy
crepe-weave silk. others OF fine
wool jersey cloth. while in some the
two materials are used in cOnjunc-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

is the work which must be under
taken in the right spirit and with
proper understanding by the dis
tinctly wOmen's organizations of the
nation In this field can the wom~
ems clubs find and exercise a won
derful opportunity 10 make their IL
fluence effective. not alone by CO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

ton. one suit had knickerbOckers,
cut somewhat on the order Of riding
breeches and finished with a rather
broad cuff below the knee. of a
soft. warm shade of tan. edged all
about with a band Of brick red,
about an inch or an inch and a half
wide The over tunic was made in
Russian style. also in the tan, and
bound with the same brick red. A
cape, to be thrown over the whole.
was of a soft French blue, edged
about with tan. A similar suit had
knickerbockers of red and the over
tunic of tan. Emerald green is an
other color brick red
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

line angle with little consideration
for the equally important issue deal
i'm with the feminine world
Field for Clubs.
Assimilating the foreign woman.
the guiding hand of the family unit
and often the principal factor in the
directing of the family policy,-this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06
FASHIONS

being,
How noble in reason, How infinite
in faculty,
In form in moving how express and
admirablei
The beauty Of the world, The para
gon OF animals
May fashion never mar such comli-
ness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-06

Seeds. fertilizers, sprayers. and
spray materials. Warner Bros. 226
s Michigan st-Advt 12O42-5
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-01

Tn spite OF everything We may try to
i make ourselves believe to the con-
trary, We are going TO be very practical
in our choice OF garments for some
time to come. II is the clothes that
are the best value for the money and
those that are going to wear which
will be the favorites. Money value the
women feel they must see in what they
buy these days and that stands for good
material and perfect cut. II is safe to
say that no part of woman's attire
so demands these two important items,
as do her undergarments. After all.
undergarments get the hardest of wear
and nothing is more miserable or un-
comfortable than a piece of underwear
that is poorly cut and pulls on the
body.
There are many women who always
have and always will make their own lin
gere very likely more women would
love to do so if. only they had the time
or the talent. There is much to be said
in favor of making ones own; at least
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-01
START no READ THIS TODAY

yT,HE day Scott left Ruth held him
close and clung to him as II she
would never let him go. They were
closer together than they had been III
weeks, but not quite close enough 10
break down all the barriers that hau
been erected. 1t was another case Oh
deferred opportunities. because IL Sco''
had suddenly asked Ruth not TO go 10
the masquerade, she would nave ~
stantIy agreed. Instead he dld the con-
yentional. expected thing ana saio' -
II hope YOU enjoy tomorrow night.
He doesn't care" said her heart' ne
doesn't care at all ! thlnk ne s'au
he's getting away. ! doh pei'eNe "e
wanted to go anyway
He was choking down his real ieel,
ings with ideas about the SITUATION 'nal
matched her own He wondered II SUI
was glad he was going. WASH II uulee
possible that she preferred NICK |a'
sons attentions anyway
Wont YOU reconsider aud stay al
YOUR mothers? I'd feel so much pet'ei
about 1t.
As If could, Scott. You hho"
mother would never approve OF my go
ing TO the masquerade without you anu
as for coming home atterwaro win
one DpSlut NY '''''
know just what mother leei'hsS "o''u
be on the subject.
Strange how a wonan's heart can De
near the breaking point and she can
ring sarcasms that sne doesn't mean III
nrder 10 save her poor little pride.
,,Nother's old fashioned Ruth hung
in as a particularly mean afterthought.
"you see. husbands and wives have gone
. long way since mother was married
clinsing vines have had to go out OF
style everywheie.'
Scott held Ruth OFF and looked down
deem into the gray eyes that were raised
40 meet his He searched for mint
~ laughter or fun in their depths, but
found nothing Ruth was apparently
quite serious. ..,.,. iii,
uncertainty and not little bitterness
In the air.
Ruth ran to the window and peered
out to see If he would look up; but he
didn't.
"He doesn't care" she said again
and choked back the sudden sob that
| had risen in her throat
| In a panic lest Nick come TO tho
apartment that evening, Ruth went ovei
| home for dinner. She was apathetic snt
/ listless and Mrs Rowland did her bes
10 find out what was wrong.
/ you and Scott haven't had 8
quarrel"
! "Of course not, mother. How silly. w
/ never quarrel
You must be different from most mar
! ried couples then
/ I'VE are"
/ "Why don't you come over here snt
stay while Scott's away"
! Ruth had decided not to tell hel
mother about the masquerade, but nov
+ In a moment OF devilment reconsidereC
The matter and told the truth.
! Because I'm going to an affair to
morrow night, and it would be foolish
! to start from here"