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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
Continuing attractions

ADELPHf - why Marry" comedy by
Jesse Lynch Williams, enlisting ihe
services of n number OF stars. Included
are Edmund Breeso. Ernest Jawford,
Leonard Nude. Lotus Robb Louise
Randolph and Anne Morrison. Shavian
In sparkling dialogue and finely acted.
Last week
BROAD-"The Better Ole" based on the
Bruce Bairnsfather. cartoons Macklyn
Arbuckle as Old Bill; Percival Knight
Bert and Percival Vivian, Az, are the
three musketeers' OF the Frencn
trenches. Percival Knight wrote the
music. A wartime play with music,
but not a war play or a musical COM
edy. High in amusement quality.
CHESTNUT STREET OPERA HOUSE
Passing Show OF 1915" last week OF
return engagement. Company includes
Irene Franklin. Willie and Eugene How.
ard. Adele and Fred Astaire. dancers ;
William Philbrick. George Schiller and
the other favorites and a picked Winter
Garden chorus. Some OF the songs and
specalties are new, and all are enter.
tanning.
F0RREST--"Going Up" musical comedy,
based on James Montgomerys farce,
The Aviator" Score by Louis Hirsch
and book by Mr.. Montgomery and Otto
Harbach. Musical numbers tuneful and
Look in Her Eyes" and Down. Up. Left,
Right" Cast includes Raymond Crane.
j. Humbird Duffy, Helen Groody, Janet
Neile and beauty chorus"
GARRfCh-"A Tallor-Made Man" clever
comedy. by Henry James Smith. with
Grant Mitchell in the I tile role. 1t pre-.
sents tailors helper as psychology
cal study of the effect of environment
on character and achievement In the
cast are Rowland Blackstone. Dore Da-
wilson. Minna Gallo Haynes. Gladys Gil
bert. Mary Martin, Lotta Linthicum and
other favorites.
LfRiC-Lew Fields in Friendly Enc
niles play based on emotions
aroused among American citizens of Ger.
man birth during the world war Just
ended. 1t blends humor, sentiment and
pathos.
SHt BERT-"Oh, Look" musical COM
edy, based on Ready Money" farce
by James Montgomery Lyrics by
James Mccarthy and music by Harry
Carroll who has contributed I'm Al.
ways Chasing Rainbows," IAN Old
Fashioned Girl"' and Dolly Twinkle"
among other catchy numbers The
versatile dancers, the Dolly Sisters, and
Harry Fox are featured, and the com.
pany includes livelyand lovely chorus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
plan CHERRY TREE DINNER

,oSi.s, niqht of the Rotary Club will be
celebrated' with a bewildering array OF
features in the ballroom OF the Bellevue
rhs dinner will be in honor of the man
,,,,n made cherry trees famous. The mem.
orv ~ Washington will be appropriately
celebrated. An
After the dinner there VIII be a ysude-
,.'g xiii follow the stage performances The
as,,res viii embrace every type OF dancing
M xoxue in this country from Colonial times
N - present day. The dance program
~iu - arranged in historical order.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
HERO HOME ON FURLOUCH
Lawrence F. Stewart, of philadelphia
Own at Ridley Park

Lawrence F.. Stewart, veteran OF the
Seventy ninth - Liberty" 49, Division tPhil-
adelphia's OWN, is home on a ten-day fur
Tough.
Stewart was with Company NJ 3l5th 1nfan-
try. and was wounded with shrapnel and
gassed on the morning of September rs at
the battle of Montfaucon.
He trained at Camp Meade and went over
in July. On the morning Of September 2s he
carried the sealed message from headquarters
to the front line notifying the captain OF
the 3l5th they were to go over the top.
After ten days furlough Stewart will re-
turn 10 Camp Hill TO be mustered out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
Social Activities

Mrs. George Harrison Frazier, OF 2i34
Locust street, will entertain her son, l.ieuten-
ant George Harrison Frazier, Jr, and his
hancee, Miss Marys Vernon Clark, at the
opera this evening.
Mrs. James Mcvey. of wilmington, Del
announces the engagement OF her daughter,
Miss Eleanor Mcvey and Mr., Francis h.
Morris, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William II.
Morris, of Vianova. Mr. Morris is a
brother of Mrs. p Hollingsworth Morris. the
Rev. Richard J. Morris and Mr.. Reginald II,
Morris. He is a graduate of Haverford Col
lege. in the class Of 1905.
Mrs. John 1SFalentine. OF Highland Farm.
Bryn Mawr. left today to join Major Yslen-
tin, to remain two weeks in Aiken, s. c.
Miss Julia Parker, OF Cincinnati, will ar
rive this week to visit Miss Mary Stout.
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Clymer
Stout, of Berwyn. Miss Parker will attend
the dinner that Dr. and Mrs. Stout will give
on Friday might at the Bellevue Strat tford
before the fancy dress meeting of Mrs
Wurts's dancing class.
Mrs Charles A. Mum, Jr., who is spend
ing the winter in Washington. is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Paul Dencka Mills, in Rad
nor for several days.
Mr.. Ledyard Heckscher and his daughter
Miss Virginia Heckscher, of Bolingbrooke
Radnor' VIII leave on rriuay 10 spend the
4. weekend with Miss Lucretia Heckscher in
Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. A. ], Drexel Paul, of Wood
crest Radnor, returned on Saturday from a
visit TO New York, The Paul family has
recovered from influenza.
Mrs. Andrew Wheeler, who has been
spending the winter In Washington, is re-
cuperating from slight illness at the
Brighton, Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Heyl. OF Wynne-
wood, returned on Thursday from the Hotel
Cbamberlin, Old Point Comfort. and are
spending some time at the Bellevue-strst-
ford.
Nina Mildred W. Buck Of 1924 North
broad street. who has been spoDdIQg sorno
sia's ~ NV x''k' Fse''''d or Friday: ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
COMEDY AT ORPHEUM
Desmond Players Admirably Revive 1T
Paws 10 Advertise

The resident players at the orpheum
.adad another successful COMEDY revival to
% their list last night by presenting George
NJ. Cohan's 1T Pays TO Aavertise' Nae Nae
~ ,t'a Germantown theatre who excel I'm
a.. a r'gbter themes, and the bill this week
Is rha Conan comedy is too well known to
need detailed mention ineidentaily d ,1s, Grant Grant
S,a,s" a. tI,e Garrick, appeared here when
,hS cohan comedy was first presented 10
r,hi,,delt hia piaygoers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
Lecture on Hawaiian Vegetation

]. Otto Thilow, representative OF the Henry
A. Dreer Company, of this city, will deliver
an illustrated lecture on Life and Vegeta-
ton of the Hawaiian Islands at a meeting
of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
this evening at Griffith Hall, Grocer Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
Talk ON American Research

Major Nevil Monroe Hopkins. ordnance de-
nartment. u. s. A., will present an address
of the past. present and future Of America
in the fields Of research and invention at a
meeting of the Engineers Club of Phladel-
phia tonight In Witherspoon Hall. Illus
trated slides will be used In connection with
his talk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
ROSELAND GIRLS AT CASINO
Solly Ward and Bright Burlesque Catch
Fancy of Audience

soIIv Ward. whose middle name is origi-
nality' is helping the Roseland Girls TO share
his reputation as burlesque entertainer
,rheir Joint offering at the Casino had just
the measure of novelty needed to catch the
fancy of the audience The production is
done up in two packages entitled Putting
1t over and "A Whirl of the Golden West"
Roth are replete with mirth and music and
the chorus is pretty and prettily gowned.
: Esther Irving Wood is doing a large bit
IN give success to the production, and other
lights OF the galaxy are Harry Coleman
Kitty Mitchell Dolly Field and Hunter
Lewis and Cooke Vaudeville acts lend
variety.
GAyETY The Military. Maids" held
forth in an entertaining burlesque show
Their program had the novelty or full
scale musical comedy into which the vaude-
vile acts. numerous and meritorious, were
cleyerlv interpolated. Principals and chorus
we're beyond par. and judging by the ap-
nlause OF the large audience the Military
Maids" scored a decisive hit.
TROCApEBQ-Harry Steppe drew many
laughs at the f>Ncadero, where Harry Hast
ing's .sRaxzle Dazzle OF 1918" opened. The
burlesaue is in two acts entitled Where Do
We Go From Here" and Stunning in
Chinatown" The cast includes Grace Fletch-
err. Charles Lane. Percie Judah. Mike Fertig
sydia Dunn Billy Halperia. Lou Denny and
Palmer. Hines. The attractive and WE'LL
rowned chorus had TO respond TO many en-
cores. Harry steppe wrote the book ana
NJ X Jerome and Ben Bard are responsible
Tor t1o music 49, - i. - u =. N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

The EVENING PUEBLO LEDGER will be
clad TO receive announcements OF en-
Sagements for the Society Page, pro.
Siding the engagements may be verified
Nctices should be written on one sid.
of the paper and must be signed win
full name and address and teiephons
EvENlso PusLlc LEooHR. Gos Chestnuf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

DCMQNT'S - Cp-to-the minute burlesoue
IS 10 be seen at Dumont's, with all the old
IaVornes In congenal roles. Settling the
Bristol strike, or Wear Your Union Button -
Is the name of the show given by the popular
mlnstrels this week. The solution of the
strike given brings many laughs. Eddie Cas-
sady Joe Hortiz and Tom OBrien contrib
uted TO the success OF the evenings excel
lent entertainment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Bucks engagement to Mr. William Collins
was recently announced.
Mrs Walter Boyer and her daughter, Miss
Martha NJ. Boyer of 4S Fishers lane, Ger
mantown. have returned home from a short
visit TO Atlantic City. Miss Boyers engage
ment to Mr.. Robert Sanborn of Erie, was
recently announced
Miss Dorothy Morris. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry +. Morris of Bala. was the guest
of honor at a shower Saturday afternoon,
which was given by Miss Ursula Seeburger,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Seeburger. at
her home in Baa The engagement of Miss
Morris TO Mr.. Harry Bassett was recently an
nounced.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman y. Hessenbruck and
their family are staying with Mrs. Hessen-
bruck's mother, Mrs. William f. Dreer, of
Rosemont
Mr.. and Mrs Martin L. Lamont, OF Ger
mantown, announced the engagement OF
their daughter. Miss Sarah l.. Lamont. to
Mr.. George NJ. Rivel, of this city, at a din
ner given last Thursday. There were twenty
guests.
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Mooney. of Nentnor.
~ j. formerly of Merchantville. announce
the engagement of their daughter, Miss Claire
Emma Mooney, and Lieutenant William
The Germantown woman's Club will enter
tain about twenty wounded marines this
afternoon. The hostesses will be Mrs j,
Ross Pliing and Mrs. John Fries Mrs. Will
liam C. Marshall will have charge of the
music.
There will be twelve guests at the bridge
party which Miss Marguerite Roberts, of
Wayne avenue. Germantown. will give this
afternoon in honor of Miss Aileen Jeandron,
of Orange, y. j. whose engagement TO Miss
Robertss brother. Sergeant Major Paul
Ramsay Roberts, L. S. A. A. S. has been an
nounced.
A dramatic recital followed by a tea was
given by the students of Mary Brevard Rob
erts School of Expression, at 1710 Chestnut
street, on Saturday afternoon, at O'Clock.
Miss Margaret d. Denniston, daughter of
Mrs. Edward Evans Denniston. of Spring
mead, School lane. will return from France
on Thursday. Miss Denniston went overseas
nineteen months ago with the Johns Hop
kins Hospital Unit No 49, and has done
splendid work nursing in the base hospital.
Mr. and Mrs Charles T.. Peterson have re-
turned from New York, where they went to
meet their son. Lieutenant Charles Maxwell
Peterson, on his return from overseas. Lieu
tenant peterson was OH lne nSntlhB 'front.'
from July /, 1918, until the armistice was
signed, He was finishing his course in the
University of Pennsylvania when he enlisted
in 1917, and went to the second officers
training camp at Fort Oglethorpe. lie re-
ceived his commission in November of that
year. From Fort Oglethorpe he was sent.
with the Eighteenth Regiment Field Artil-
lery. to Fort Bliss, El Paso, Tex, and went
to France in April. 1918. lie has been
slightly wounded and gassed and will go to
Camp Meade. Miss Margaret c. Peterson. an
aunt of Lieutenant Peterson, is an active
canteen worker.
The friends OF Mr.. Andrew Brsbin Foster
of Haverford. will be glad to hear he is
recovering from his recent attack orpneu-
monia and will shortly go TO Atlantic City
to recuperate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

KNICKERBOCKER-W PhiladeInhians
had an opportunity TO witness the tense ro-
mantioism Of Theda Bara in 1.-THE She Devil"
The surrounding vaudeville bill was first
class. including the Sparton Troupe Of 1.-THE
athletes' the Three Bells. in musical turn ;
the La Petite Dancers and three other at
tractive acts, all of which won merited ap-
plause
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

WILLIAM PENN-Roscoe's Royal Nine
unblacked minstrels proved happy selec-
ton for the headiner at the William Penn
The fun was quick and up to date and the
audience testified to its apprecat ion.
Among Those Present" a miniature music; .
comedy. with Joe Wolfe, was another popu-
lar feature which pleased by it's freshness
Bevan and Flint, in singing and dancing
act. and Smith and Gernier. in a novelty
were other clever participants. The photo
play was Tom Moore in Go West, Young
Man"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

NINON's GRAND--A new production en-
titled 'The Candy Shop headed the bill and
proved 10 be a good musical comedy, the
cast including many talented principals and
a beauty chorus Yates and Reed in a COM
edy skit, "Double-Crossing," were rewarded
With much applause, and Meta johnson, the
fascinating comedenne, and Bob Hall the
eccentric monologist. helped complete an
enjoyable evening. As an added attraction,
the eighth episode OF 'The Master Mystery
was shown, featuring Houdni
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Miss Dorothy Morris, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry F. Morris, of Bala. was the guest
of honor at a shower Saturday afternoon,
which given by Miss Ursula Seeburger.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Seeburger, at
her home in Bala. The engagement of Miss
Morris TO Mr. Harry Bassett was recently an
nounced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

in good dance diversion, while the oxford
trio are musicians who don't fall far short
OF tnelr DiHing reputation of musical mar
vels." Come Again Smith" with warren
kerrigan, is the photoplay
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

COLONIAI--'"rhe Red Flask" a dramatic
sketch, presented by John r. Doyle and
company assisted by Marion Willard. is the
feature number at the Colonial. The act is
sensational to degree. The remainder of
the bill is given 10 the lighter side OF en-
iertainment. Sandy Shaw, the Scotch come
dian, tells amusing yarns with the accus-
toned burr" Natalie and Ferrari are seen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Martha NJ Boyer. of 4S Fishers lane, Ger
mantown, have returned home from a short
visit 10 Atlantic City. Miss Boyers engage
ment to Mr.. Robert Sanborn, of Erie, was
recently announced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Mr. and Mrs. Herman n Hessenbruck and
their family are staying with Mrs. Hessen-
bruck's mother, Mrs. William +. Dreer, of
Rosemont.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Mrs George Harrison Frazier. of 2lS4
Locust street, will entertain her SON. l.euten-
ant George Harrison Frazier Jr.. and his
hancee Miss Marys Vernon Clark, at the
opera this evening
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Bucks enga cement to Mr.. William Collins
was recently announced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Mr. and Mrs, Martin L. Lamont, OF Ger
mantown. announced the engagement o1
their daughter. Miss Sarah l.. Lamont. &c
Mr.. George NJ Rive of this city, at din
ner given last Thursday. There were twenty
guests
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

"Don,t Change Your Husband viii be at
palace for the entire week. Up at the
strand Str Theatre Elsie Ferguson is the star n
" atIis parisian Wife," and the Locust is
III IT, wallace Reid in "The Dub Eye
sor Eve" starring ALA Nazimova, is at the
piyoli
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

NINON-One of the most thrilling acts in
vaudeville. Submarine FL" is the feature
at the Nixon. The interior of submarine is
shown, together with all the mechanism of
the undersea craft. In this realistic atmos-
phere an interesting story is unfoded. The
act met with approval. Others who ap-
peared were Rome and Cox dancers; Three
Rosellas, musicians; Barton and Hill, and
Noack, the man from Eifel Tower"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Mr. and Mrs. w r. Mooney of Nentnor.
~ j.. formerly of Merchantville. announce
the engagement of their daughter. Miss Claire
Emma Mooney, and Lieutenant William
Frederick Feustel, Of Springfield, Mass.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

CROSS KEYs-William Lawrence and
company in a satirical comedy sketch. en-
titled Honor Thy Children" were the head
liners at the Cross Keys. The playlet was
written by one of the authors of Friendly
Enemies" The rest of the program included
the Seven Serenaders, i'm a spectacular song
Offering; Buford, Bennett and Buford in a
song and comedy skt: Alexander, O'Neill
and Saxon. ir0 From Virginia" and Tor
cocks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Mrs. John 1fs alentine, OF Highland Farm.
Bryn Mawr, left today to join Major Vslen-
tin, to remain two weeks in Aiken, s. c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

The Germantown Woman's Club will enter
tain about twenty wounded marines this
afternoon. The hostesses will be Mrs. j
Ross Plling and Mrs. John Fries. Mrs. Will
liam c. Marshall will have charge OF the
music.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert C. Heyl OF Wynne-
wood, returned on Thursday from the Hotel
Chamberlin, Old Point Comfort. and are
spending some time at the Bellevue-Strst-
ford
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-15
WILL GO TO LEAGUE CONGRESS
Thomas r. White and Cyrus II.
X. Curtis Among Delegates

Thomas Raeburn White and Cyrus H.
X. curtis. OF this city: Henry S. Drink
or, president OF LehiglI University, and
William l.. Clause, of Pittsburgh. Will
reprcsent PENNSYLVANIA delegates 10 the
Atlantic Congress for n League Of Ma
tions in New York city, February 3
and 6
The call for this convention was is
sued Yesterday by committee COM
posed of thirty-one of the most prom
inent men in the United States compos,
ing the committee on organization OF
the League to Enforce Peace, of which
former President taft is chairman. Del
cgates from all the Atlantic States will
attend the conference TO be held in III"
ballroom of Hotel Astor.
William H. TAFT Will preside and
speak at all nine conventions. and Will
take with him in his tour of the Coun-
try group of speakers which will In
clide pr. Lawrence Lowell, president of
Harvard: Dr. Henry van Dyke. for
merly minister To- tha Netherlands
Frank =. Walsh, formerly joint chair
man of the war labor board and James
W. Gerard formerly ambassador to
Germany.
The purpose of these conventions, aC-
Cording to the invitations issued yester-
day. is to marshal public opinion he
hind Americas real purpose in the war
which s defined as the creation at the
Peace Conference of league of ma
tiors to ENSURE orderly development OF
the world and preserve peace"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-15
VETERAN CARETAKER
QUITS AFTER As YEARS
Joseph n. Jarboe Turns Over
Frankford Span to Sue.
cessor Tonight

Hiving served forty-flve years as the
at Bridge street, F'rankford. Joseph y.
Jarboe has decided to -etiro and will
turn over his position TO his successor
tonight.
The original Frankford bridge was
wooden, later an iron one was construct
ed and finally sixteen years ago. steel
bridge was built with an electric draw.
At the time Jarboe started work as q
bridgetender the creek was used mainly
as a fishing place by people in the neigh
borhood. but in recent years the banks
have been crowded with chemical fac
tories. Jarboe, who Is seventy-flve years
old. is a Civil War veteran.
In recalling the past, the bridgetender
made modest mention of three lives he
saved. In 1880 he jumped overheard to
save n girl who slipped off the bank and
in 1885 he jumped through the ice to
save n drowning man. Also in 1888
Jarboe saved the life of an infant who
was accidentally thrown into the river
from a coach.
Mr.. Jarboe lives with his wife at 2239
Pratt street, Frankford, where he in
tends remaining the rest OF his days
living on the two pensions granted to
him by the Government and the city
From the city he will receive half of his
wages, which were 5000 a year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-15
THREE NOMINATED
FOR PENN TRUSTEES
Board Recommends Albert II.
Brunkcr. J. +. Widcncr
and Charles Day

Horace NJ. Lippircott, secretary of the
General Alumni Society of the Cniver-
sity Of Pennsylvania, announces that
the board Of trustees has chosen as can
didates for the hoard 30 be voted for by
the graduates of the University the fol-
lowing men:
Albert II. Brunker, 'O3, OF Chicago.
Joseph Il. Widoner, '93, Of fhiladel-
phia.
Charles Day. 90. of Philadelphia.
Tho nominations We're made by the
trustees to III tho vacancies caused by
the death, last February. of Samuel O.
Dickson. From the eighty names sug-
gested to them by graduates of the Uni
versity, the board of directors of the
General Alumni Society selected the fol.
lowing twelve to be voted upon by the
trustees:
Albert ". Brunker, '03 A. Felix du
Pont, '01 Joseph Widener, 'a3: Charles
c. Mckeehan, %: William J. Serrill
/ 's3; J. Norman Henry. go: Charles Day
90: John Marshall Gest. TO- Pau
Thompson, 'S5: T.. Walter Clark, ~
George W Wickersham, so. and David
T.. Tracey, Sc.
4. Felix du Pont subsequently with.
drew his name from consideration. A,
their February meeting three other
names from those remaining on the list
will be chosen by the trustee to be voted
on for the vacancy caused by the resig.
nation OF Dr. Joseph q. Rosengarten
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-15
OFFICER PRAISES RED CROSS
Colonel Skillcrn and Others Tell
of Experience Abroad

Philadelphlans returning from over
seas war service bring interesting aC-
counts of their work against the Ger
mans
Colonel Ross Hall Skillcrn. of Ard
more. commander of Base Hospital No.
so. paid high tribute TO the activities
Of the American Red Cross behind the
battlefront.
There is no other organization for
which 7 have such high respect" he
said Il cannot find words to tell Of
all the good work it did among the
1900 patients of the base hospital Of
which ! had charge. The nurses and
doctors handled thousands Of wounded
men in all conditions of distress and
they never faltered.
Chaplain Edwin y. Lane. formerly
rector of st. Johns Episcopal church.
Brown street near Third. has returned
after serving with Base Hospital No. 80
in southern France. His homo Is at
II Rex avenue. Chestnut Hill. He, too,
praises the Red Cross.
Aviators in Italy were kept fully as
busy as those in France, according -
/ Lieutenant j. II. kennedy, of Lans-
downc. who has just arrived home after
several months in that country \
flight over the Adratic Sea and several
fights with enemy airmon are among
the interesting experiences of the local
aviator.