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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
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To TIE Edl.or Of Womdp's Pace:
Dear MADAM Will you please toll me
how Pierette wears her hair At
Halloween party is it correct to ferye
cider and sandwiches. cake, nuts. etc.,
and no ice c-eam? What is q good tame
for ten or~twelve girls to play? Ia five
feet six too tall for q girl to weir a
ballet costume to masked partyl
S. !.
Pierette doesn't have any hair Or,
~ she does, only few curls around the
front show under her headdress. For
she wears tight fitting skull cat OF
black Jersey cloth. Sometimes, thotgh.
she wears her hair in many pufs hgh
on her head. and a tiny little hat. Pike
n dolls hat. very much on one sidt of
the puffs.
The refreshments YOU describe w3ild
be perfectly appropriate. Ice crSim
seems out of place, for once. at lhl-
loween party.
This game is fun for girls: Fishing
for Fortunes in the Washboiler-Put
in the washboiler, which has waterlin
it. such articles as will not spil
through wetting, and let each guest fish
for fortune with an old tishhofk
Only three trials are allowed and thfn
the fisherman must hook his prey. DF-
ferent articles, depending on the age pt
those who are playing the game. can
be nut in the tub Coins for future
wealth. wedding cake boxes for sccorl
and third marriages, etc, can be used
for older persons. Soldiers. little Rec
Cross nurse dolls, mittens for reflections
buttons for bachelors, thimbles for old
maids, etc. can be used when there are
younger persons playing
Five feet six is little tall for ballet
girl at n party. She might look rather
nugainly. 1t would be prctticr for
small girl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Has Enlarged Pores
. the Editor Of Womqn'q Page:

TO the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam would greatly an,
preciate your kind advice If you would
but give it to me like you do to so many
others, am greatly troubled with en-
Jarged pores on my nose ana naNlng
very moor skin, am afraid to I $50 any
thing nv friends have suggested .ar lear
Of making it worse. The only hing
use is a little powder, because 'a3 pose
easily becomes red. fear 'r'am,
thinking it will make the no-c f'duer
than ever. as ! notice at tim'' Hltvr @
tbe use of powder it has that erect
Now what would like to know Is this
Can Won tell me of some astrlngent
cream or ANYTHING else which Will close
+ba nores and at the same time prevent
.tbe redness. wouldn't want to close the
nores and cause the nose to become rcd-
dor .Isompthing that will oIboth. Would
n good faca, soap helpf I've been using
iuet this last week, witch hazel lWlth-
ant beipg dilutedl on my face directN
after Washing it in the morning ana u.
night before retiring VIII you pleass
fell mt the maize o. good soap soo',
cream or whatever you th'nk pest az.
the name of a good powder lot shin
as poor as mine. J want Sonle,hlIs ~, ~
solute,y harmless to the skin ana tha'
viii not promote the growth of hair o.
harm the eyelashes. Will you please
+aii mo all this. I sure am nuisance;
,,nt II ;s the first time I've written and
T hone 70 be helped by you, for ! VIII
boar no one else. You know so much
through experience, while we uoh l.
Nav / rely on you? Thanks
A GRATEFUL ONE.
Have Won consulted physician about
4,i a,,d;t;on of YOUR skin? 1t is al
,,.ays wiser and safer to do that before
irving any remedy Yourself ne ron-
slition ma come from poo tlr'ula.,on i
. or some deficiency in your generai
health, | should advise using go9d
&nure facial soap and following ihe a.
factions to che letter. THIS VIII make
.yonr face less shiny and you VIII not
*baye TO use powder. The powder ls
|yant 70 stop the pores and make them
coarser YOU know. lou might use
scme kind vanishing cream atter tne
soan but the ice treatment gwen on
tba wrapper will really do you AS much
good as anything.
do not claim to be an authority on
,,astions of this kind, you know, ana
~ a fn,,i word on it. consult ply
r;c;an or a beauty specialist. All J can
do is suggest treatthents lnat ! hn9"
have helped others with the same conai
ton But | cannot guarantee lnat iuls
will also help your skin, as yours may
come from different cause nope
th;s will help you. or that you VIII hnd
some relief from some one In TINS an
Ioyance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
$3.50
The First Group

is made up of two kinds
of dresses - satin and
wool jersey. The satins
are in several pretty
models trimmed with en-
broidered silk bands or
with vestees of net and
lace. The wool jerseys
are made on blouse lines
with girdles of gros-
grain ri b bon or are
broidery. Tan, Pekin,
navy and black are the
trimmed with braid en-
principal colorings in the
group.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Hundreds of Fresh
Aprons at Soc

Nine styles of good aprons to
select from!
White lawn small or large
aprons, plain or trimmed.
Large aprons or small bib
styles of figured percale.
Checked gingham aprons in
various shapes.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
400 NeW Winter Dresses
All Much Underprice
Satin, Charmeuse, Wool jersey Cordealne Trcolaine
and Satin-and Georgette Combinations
$3.50 $3.50 $25
The Second Group

includes an even wider
assortment in navy, black,
reindeer, Belgian and
Pekin blues.
Wool jersey dresses on
long redingote lines, with
embroidered crows feet
and ball buttons for trim
ming.
Satin dress on
straight, chemise lines.
Charmeuse combined
with pleated Georgette
crepe.
Satin and = Georgette
combinations embroidered
with silk.
Youthful satin frocks
with long, tight sleeves,
faced with rose color to
match the girdle.
(Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Fine Striped Madras
75c a Yard

A closely woven, smooth quality
is in good-looking clear stripes of
blue, lavender, black, green, gray
or two-tone effects; single or
cluster stripes on white grounds.
80 inches wide.
Just what so many women have
been asking for for their tailored
waists and mems shirts.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
The Third Group

comprises twenty-five diff
ferent models in a variety
of materials:
-charmeuse with silk
embroidered motifs on the
bodice and vestee;
satin with very deep
collars of embroidered
net;
wool jersey, embroid-
cred, braided or trimmed
with tricolette vestees;
-cordelaine and trico-
laine with long or short
sleeves, elaborate en-
broidery, buttons or satin
sashes. Also some sample
dresses of similar types.
These dresses are in
black, navy, brown and
reindeer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Where Economy Is First Consideration
Wananaker's DoUn Stairs Store Serves Best
New Sweaters
for Women

At $5.75 there is a coat style
and also one that looks like
slip-over, but fastcns at the side.
Both have long belts and are in
rose, Copenhagen blue, green,
purple aud white, with contrast
ing stripes on the collar, cuffs and
lower edges.
At $7.2J, soft brushed wool
sweater in brown, Copenhagen,
rose, green and white shows rain
bow stripes on the collar, cuffs
and lower edges,
(Centrab
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Women's Smart Duplex
Gloves-$1.25 to 81 a Pair

Good Hooking and reliable are these duplex
chamois Isle gloves that fit quite as well any
of leather.
At SIPS, two-clasp length in white, brown, gray
or pongee with spear-point stitching the backs.
At $15O, strap wrist, 4-inch cuff length, in
white, gray, brown and pongee, with spearpoint
stitching on the backs.
At $175, strap wrist, with a 5-inch cuff, in
white pongee
At so, S-button length, with two clasps at the
wrist in pongee and white.
| (CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Tapestry Dainties
for Milady's Boudoir
60c to $4.25

Blue, light rose and deep rose
tapestry is attractive in trays,
powder boxes, candlesticks, candy
boxes, bud vases, hair receivers,
frames, baskets, desk sets, etc,
The useful and pretty con-
veniences brighten boudoir Won
derfully and make acceptable
gifts at any time.
Cart Needlcwork Store, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Special at $1.50

A little lot of plaid gingham
house dresses in sizes AZ and A,
and blue-and-white striped ging-
ham in sizes 80 to A.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Felt Hats-Special at $2
Businesslike
House Dresses

A checked gingham trimmed
with plain color is a well-made
dress in blue, lavender and black.
$3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Reductions ON Rugs
1889 Worth for $8,432

On gong through our stock have found of this
three of that five of another kind These rugs we have
gathered together lowered the prices about third and will
send them flying to homes on Mondav
BY present-day standards the savings would be even
greater, since rug prices constantly advancing
Every rug IN the collection OF 1888 perfect rug rug that
will give excellent service and with reasonable care will eo
its good appearance for long time to come
There are rugs for in the house and full range
OF sizes, from mat of 36X72 inches big RUG easrno
feet Also good noeums mating and rag carpet b1
the yard 30 p W
We have given the exact quantity each instance and as
these lots so limited gest that you make your seec
tions early in the day ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Children's S Goats
Good for $40

Gray or blue warm chinchilIa
coats, doublc-breasted and fully
lined, have patch pockets to keep
little hands warm and belts that
60 all around. Sizes 2 to 6 years.
Felt Hats-Special at $2
Black, navy or brown felt hats
with grosgrain ribbon bands and
streamers will fit girls of 8 to 10
years.
(CentrsD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
RagRugs
Figured Velvet Rugs
Plain Velvet Rugs

1000 Yards of Inlad Linoleum, ST. so a Square Yard
625 Yards of Fiber Mating, 36 Inches, 45c a Yard
300 Yards of Hand-Woven Rag Carpet ST a Yard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Fine Choosing Among
Women's Suits
AT S29.50, $3.50 and $3.50

At $29.5O
SUITS of wool velour and woll jerseys in heather
miXtures-all of them delightful suits for Young
women. 'e
At $3.50
suits OF navy blue and Oxford gray silvertone
have narrow piping of silk braid marking the
seams Clusters of buttons trim the jackets, which
are lined with fowered silk
At $3.50
Tailored suits of Poiret twill with jaunty belted
jackets.
Tricotne suits trimmed with bone buttons
Sports models in tweeds and gray mixed suitinp,
Street suits of serge and chevron suitng.
Novel checked velours in sports models
Many other handsome suits for women and
young women are of wool velour tinseltone, duyet
de laine and silvertone in soft, wintry coorings,
Many are elaborately trimmed with fur $50 S55
$50, SIS and upward.
(MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Corsets, Special at Sl.50

Good corsets for slight to average figures arc
made of pink or white coutil. They are practically
tpless in front and finished with elastic, but rise
higher in back. That they are Adora corsets guar
altees their good lines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Striped Tub Silks
Tailored Waists
at SIS

Waists of this type are more
popular than ever this season,
since they are so attractive with
tailored suits; and serviceable,
too.
The collars may be worn high
or low, and there are pretty
stripes of many colors on white
grounds.
(Markcn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-01
Two Models, Special at So

long, well -boned model for medium to quite
stout figures is of white coutil.
A light model for slight figures, young girls,
is of pink cout with deep bands of elastic at the
top and bottom of each side.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
UNION SERVICES AT
JAMESBURG

BIZ Special Correspondent.
JAMESBURG, Dec. 9.-The union
services Of the Presbyterian, Metho-
dist and First Baptist churches, Sun
day evening, held in the recently reno
waited Presbyterian church, attracted a
large congregation to greet the mem
bers Of the 1919 Revue Company, of
the Chautauqua who were playing
over the week end. Miss
Ruth Verlenden, superintendent OF
the Chautauqua, led the service. Rev.
w. j. 3. Edgar, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church made a few remarks
and welcomed the large audience; the
Rev. j. b. Shaw, pastor of the Metho-
dist church read the scripture lesson.
Carlton Chamberlayne, a speaker of
unusual force made a hit in his talk
on The Dreamer" His talk vas a
medley of the affairs of the nation and
brought the local dreamers into the
talk to draw his lessons. A eulogy of
the work of the Home for Boys and
other institutions doing work along
similar lines briught from Mr.. Cham
berlayne words of praise. The follow
ing program was presented by the
ladies of the C~hautauqua, Miss Retta
Taylor presiding at the piano, as ac-
companist:
Duet. Just as I am" Misses Flor
ence Brady, Alice Lybarger; piano
logue, "Out to Old Aunt Mary's," Miss
Alice Lybarger; solo, my Redeemer
nard; reading, when Earth's Last
Picture is Painted" Miss Doris ar
p%enter; solo, AVE Maria" Miss Mary
McShane; Trio, GLORY" Misses Alice
Florence Brady, Jenevive
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
ROOSEVELT

A delegation of local representa-
tives attended the convention of the
cause of irish Freedom Sunday at
t%ernoon at K~rueger's Auditorium.
Those who attended were sent as
delegates to represent the borough.
Fire Company No. 2 held another
enthusiastic meeting at their rooms
last night. Their reorganization has
done the company some good and a
big year in activities along their
working line is expected.
John w. Teats sold his confection-
cry store yesterday to Chris Stenger.
Of Keyport, who expects to add a
lunch room to the place.
Mrs. Joseph Fitzgerald, of Sewar-
en-, was q borough visitor yesterday.
The Railway fire department dem
onstrated their new fire truck
through the borough yesterday.
Court Carteret will meet tonight at
Odd Fellows hall.
The delegation Of Elks and their
friends were well pleased with the
Impressive ceremony given at he
Empire theatre in Railway, when the
Railway lodge of Elke held their an
nual memorial services last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Duff were
Railway visitors Saturday evening
Court Carteret will meet tonight at
Odd Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
TOTTEIaVELLE

Mr.. n Mrs. Fred Weinstein en-
c}ertained at dinner on Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. d. Brull, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ieiberman and Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Sci
den, of Brooklyn.
Mrs. Edna Pierce, of West New
Brighton. has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Matheson, of Sprague
n
Mrs. Frank Pirz. of Philadelphia,
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Paduana.
William Stevens stationed at the
army hospital in Washington, is home
for a visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Stevens, of Bentley
street.
George Stiles, of the mine laying
fleet, returned from over seas, where
it helped to clear the mine fields, has
been discharged from the navy and Is
ut home again.
The union evangelistic services
came to a close at st. Paur's church
Sunday night as "a most successful
affair held by the three Protestant
churches here.
A good sum was realized by the
Community Girls at the food sale that
was held Saturday afternoon in the
former Levison store.
The lecture at the school last night
was fairly well attended in spite of
the weather.
Washington Council Daughters of
Liberty, have arranged for q euchre
to be held tonight at odd Fellows
hall.
Bentley Lodge odd Fellows met
last night at Odd Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
SOLDIER Is HELD FOR
DEATH OF YOUNG GIRL
su Special Correspondent.

~ Special Corr sspondsnr.
TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 9-Anthony
Martink, eighteen years old, a private
stationed at Camp Merritt, is locked
up in the county Jail at Richmond.
charged with manslaughter for hav-
ing caused the death of Matilda
Gielledeaokski, fifteen years old of so
Henry street, New Brighton, Sunday.
Martink came to Slater Island on
Sunday for a visit and was at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. August Schu-
bert, of 1911 York avenue, New
Brighton, where he met the young
girl. He was in uniform and car
ried his regulation army revolver.
The girl asked to see his gun. Mar
tink pulled it from his pocket and was
about to explain its mechanism to
her when suddenly a cartridge ex-
ploded and the girl fell dead to the
floor with a bullet hole through her
heart. Despite the fact the Schu-
berts said the shooting was accidental
Martink was locked up. He was ar
,raigned in court yesterday and held
in $1,000 bail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
HARRY COSSEY, VETERAN
SHIPBULDER, DIES HERE
81 Special Correspondents.

W SOEtNtNt EHBoN1tNNs
TOTTENvILLE. Dec. 9.-Harry
Douglas Cossey, a veteran shipbuilder
of T~ottenville, died shortly after u
o'clock last night at his home. 144
johnson avenue, after a brief illness.
Although ailing for the past year with
heart trouble he had been confined to
his home only about a week. He had
a slight cold and was said 10 have
thought of taking a trip to Florida for
part of the winter after he had
launched the last section of the big
drydock under construction here.
Mr.. Cossey was widely known in the
shfpbuilding business, having embark
ed in that enterprise thirty-three
years ago in Brooklyn. He came to
Tottenville fourteen years ago and es-
tablished the yard at the foot of Henry
street, which has since grown to twice
its size. Several years ago the largest
floating wooden dry dock at that time
was launched at his yard. The con-
structiin of the eight section wooden
drydock was started about a year ago
and h last one was about to be
launched in about two weeks.
Mr.. CosSey was sixty-two years old
and besides his widow is survived by
two sons, Harry Joseph Cossey, con-
nected with his father in the ship
building business and Stephen H.. Cros-
Sey, VINO a Shlpyard at the
foot OF Main street, and was connect
ed with the United States Shipping
Boar during the war.
Three brothers and a sister also sur
vive him, Mrs. D.. A. Barney, Michael
A, stephen A, and Darwin S. Cossey,
of Tioga, N. Y. Mr.. Cossey was di-
rector of the Tottenville National
Bank, being one of the starters of the
bank here. Arrangements are being
completed today by the family for the
funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
JAMESEuRG

Miss Florence LANCE visited her
mother, Mrs. \. q. Lange, at the Me
Kinley hospital. Trenton, Sunday and
found her parent improving.
Miss Mary Dawson, chorister at the
Presbyterian church, is arranging a
musical program for rendition at the
anniversary exercises, Sunday after
non next, that will be of an elaborate
nature The Rev. John Marquis, d.
d. former moderator of the Presby-
terrain churches, of America, Will be
the speaker.
Mrs. Milton I. Voorhees, visited her
father, Colonel Thomas Scarlet, in
Philadelphia, Sunday.
The scarcity of sugar is becoming
acute in town. One dealer, has limit
ed his sales to four lots to one
customer.
The J~amesburg basket ball five will
have for their opponents on Friday
night, the South River team, that ere
ated such an impression on their last
visit.
A mission at the Holy Trinity Polish
Catholic church, at Hclmetta, to be
held all this week, is attracting large
numbers Of Polish residents of town.
Robert Baremore, of Trenton, spent
the week end with his mother, Mrs.
Jennie Baremore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hagaman, of
Hagaman's Mills. spent the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Brown, of
Augusta street.
John d. Courier, a former resident
who vas recently stricken with paral-
ysis, at his home at Elizabeth, con-
tinues in the same condition at the
Alexian Brothers hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
COMPLAINTS ON BUS
SERVICE AT so. AMBoY

81 Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 9:-Many
complaints are being mad by the
people of this city concerning the
Indispensable bus service. Although
the complaints are mostly due CON
corning the New Brunswick South
Amboy runs some instances where
the Perth Amboy jitneys have miss
ed trips have been reported. The
Gray Line and the Blue Line running
from Sayrcville and South River to
this city apparently run without
schedule and their principal effort Is
to beat the other fellow to the sta
ton. 1t is charged that at times
they race over Stevens avenue far in
excess of the speed regulations, dis
regarding the lives of their passen-
gers entirely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
SEFyAREN

The Women's Auxiliary, of st.
Johns church, will meet at the home
of Mrs. F. j Adams Thursday to sew
on garments for the children of
Christ Church Home of South Am
boy
Mrs. William Zettlemoyer of Buff
falo, who has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. T. s. Zettlemoyer, returned
to her home yesterday. she being ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. Cut
ter.
Mrs. w. H. Tombs will entertain the
Sewaren Bridge Club tomorrow after
noon
NJ I Demarest spent the week end
with his sister, Mrs John Gage at
Saranac Lake.
Mrs r. r Valentine will enter
tain the Auction Bridge Club Friday
afternoon at her home at 2 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
Y. M. G. n.

Ten delegates from the local Y. M.
c. A. left Friday afternoon to attend
the state boys conference held in
Montclair. They spent the week end
there attending the meetings. About
sixty delegates attended from all over
the state. A number of noted speak
ers were present among them yer
Judge Harold b. Wells and Rev. C.
Wallace Petty. All the gymnasiums
and pools We're thrown open to the
delegates. Saturday afternoon the diff
ferent resident members furnished
machines which took the delegates for
rides through the neighboring coun-
try.
1t Is said thai the conference was
the Target ever held in this state.
Perth Amboy was we'll represented
and led in the cheering.
The local delegates were Messrs.
Fenby Scott. Cecil Roberts, James L.
Clevenger. Norman Olsen, Douglas
Fraser, Leon Feichknecht, Walter
Bergen. Bay Coddingtin, Herman Mel
sen and Claude Soheld.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-09
kEYPORT

Plans for the entertainment to be
given in the Surf theatre Monday
December 10, are completed and
Eyes of Youth" viii be presented.
Three shows will be given two in the
evening and one in the afternoon.
David C. Walling is chairman of the
committee.
The executive committee of the To-
cal chapter of the American Red
Cross of which A. A. Philo is chair
man, will meet in the library tonight
for organization.
Mrs. Paul G.. Zimmerman was the
guest of friends at New York on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps Cherry were
the guests of friends at New York on
Monday.
Liberty Hose Company cleared $27
by the masquerade held at South
Keyport the past week The company
is planning to give a dance on New
Years eve.
Quantities of crushed stone are
being distributed along Front street
for use in the building of the new
state road, which will soon be COM
menced. The roadway will take in
the section of Front street from the
corner of Broad to the bridge span
ming Matawan creek and when COM
pleted will give traffic a first class
road from New York to Red Bank.
An entertainment and sale will be
held in the Reformed church this
evening.
Seabrooke Schanck of Main street,
spent Sunday with friends at East
Orange.
Miss Helen Campbell, of the Mont
clair Norman School, spent the week
and at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew II. Campbell, Of
Broad street
Mrs. Edward Schwarz, of New
York, has been spending several days
the past week with Mrs. Alfred Duus.
The various merchants of the bor-
ough are displaying attractive Christ
mas windows.
The Keyport Banking Company will
release about $4,000 this week In
Christmas club checks.
On Wednesday evening the annual
of officers OF Calvary NJ. r.
church will be held after the usual
prayer service.
Mrs. Phelps Cherry will entertain
the Keyport Literary Club at her
home on Friday night, when the pro-
gram will be in charge of the dra-
napartmpnt