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Evening journal., 1920-12-15
CENTURY CLUB
WOINEN IN PLAYS

Many members and friends OF the
New Century Club attended the three
one-act plays given last evening in the
club building The entertainment was
given under the direction OF the dra-
matte committee. OF which Mrs. VII
liam e.. Batz is chairman.
The first OF the playlets was en-
titled Indian summer The cast
was.
NJ. Briqueville. ....... Mrs. Edgar Fell
Adrienne Miss Alice Satterthwaite
Noel Miss Mary Dorsey
Nine. Lebreton,
Miss Nlargaretta Miller
Scene Garden Of NJ. Briqueville
Time-i7ih Century.
The second play was entitled Joint
owners in spain. and was enacted by
four former presidents OF the club.
The cast was as follows,
Miss Mitchell. director of the Home,
Mrs. Charles +. WOllastOn
Mrs Fullerton, inmate of the Home,
Mrs A. ID. Warner
miss Dyer, inmate Of Home,
Mrs Robert b. RaynoT
Mrs. Blair, inmate Of the Home,
Mrs. Casey
scene-A large CHEEKY rom in the
Home
Timc-present
The final play was "The Wonder
Hat" and was presented by the fol
lowing cast:
C0umbine 900. Mrs. Frederick J. Blat
Harlequin......M Mrs. Charles + West
lpierrOt .............Mrs Edgar ilar
. punchineuo Miss Jessie Seamal
Margot .............Miss Grace B3ir'
Incidental TO this performance On
following young women save
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Cook, 22il
Washington street, are queltly cele-
braling their golden wedding annlVer-
sary at their home today. This eve
ming an informal reception will be
held. One Of the interesting features
nf the celebration tonight will be
that two OF the bridal party Of fifty
years ago will take part in the cele-
bration. They are Mrs. Alice Kirk, OF
this city and Mrs. Mollie Beaston, of
Philadelphia who were bridesmaids
at the wedding.
Mrs. Cook before her marriage was
Miss Sallle Heck, OF this city. The
wedding OF Miss Heck and Mr.. Cook
took place In this city, on December
10. 1870 the Rev. Charles shaw then
pastor OF Central Presbyterian Church
officiating
Mr.. Cook Is well known on The
Eastern Shore, having been the repre-
sentative there OF the Blasius Piano
Company for many years. Later ht
was connected with the Robelen Piano
Company. He Is now connected with
the Every Evening Printing Company
Mr.. and Mrs Cook have three chill
| dren living, all boys. They are Wal
ter B. Cook, teller OF the Bank Of
Oakland, Oakland, Calf. Leslie Cook
organist, located in Pittsburg, Pa.
where he is also a music teacher, anC
| Boyd II. Cook, Of this city, chic
craftsman Of the American Car ant
| Foundry Company.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
Check Up Your T0lUn
,An Editorial by the Society Editor)

Mrs William Il Laird is leading the aghi for child welfare in
able assistant Miss Aida NJ Armstrong VINO
the CN Welfare Bureau They make good working
that has The interest of Delaware children at het twenty
day They what the child welfare movement
they refuse to take no Tor an answer
they viii what they need In the shape OF material
90 enable them to make their program reality
children ctys class is the suggestion or
William b. McKeeVer OF the University OF Kansas Nc
made welfare children in many parts or the
specially Recently he has issued score card ny Whlch
standards figured based on its environment for child
points the card upon which may
judged the place in which to raise children
they
Play children parks and Fairgrounds;
the schools vacation chances
for ID. the conditions for juvenile empoyment
the method of connecting them up with the COM
munty;
Health, covering nursing health inspection and hospitals
Scoutcran FOR both boys and girls
inspection OF movies and dance halls;
socaby that side Of existence known COM
muniy lfe
Religion. j n an its forms;
service deal with ehidrens constructive
well educational problems;
Housing include its adequacy sanitation and
comfort
Upon of a quiz how does our town check upf
idea that with legislative session approaching and
Child Welfare Bureau urgent need Of state funds to
operations 1922 Mrs Laird and Miss Arnsong
only points but also many more and that
will apply only to Wilmington but also to many
communities outside the metropolitan district
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
WomenS s College Notes
BY RUTH ANNE RUSSELL.

Robinson entertained the girls at
luncheon on Sunday at noon. These
girls, like the other guests Of the col
lege, expressed their enjoyment Of
their visit and their desire to come TO
W. g. ID. next year.
The evening service OF the Y. w. G.
A. on Sunday evening was a Christ
mas service. The girls sat around the
fire place and sang Christmas carols.
Miss Helen Groves told the beautliul
story OF "The Other Wise Man" by
Van Dyke The Hillarium was lighted
only by the ilrellght and the light or
a few candles.
The chapel period on Monday morn
ing was given over 10 the practice
sings under the direction OF Miss Will
cox. At this time Dean Robinson eau
TONED the girls against eating or
drinking in Newark because Of the
prevalence Of typhoid fever In the
Town and college.
The physical examinations given by
Dr. Oi.incup. who Is assisted by one
Of the public school nurses OF New
Castle county. began on Monday mora
ing and will continue through the
week.
on Monday evening there was q
very important meeting Of the stu
dent Self Government Association
| Miss Madeline Dixon. the president
gave report Of the meeting held al
/ Elmira. n Y. After this. matters u
| great Importance TO the local self
! government association were discuss
ed. The meeting had TO be adjourned
| because many OF the girls wished u
attend the meeting Of the home-nurs
ing class held on Monday evening.
The chapel period on TUESDAY
| morning was also given over 10 music
This morning the Vicirola entertained
Selections by Caruso, Galll-Curci AM
the Philadelphia Orchestra wer
played.
The monthly week Of tests has be
gun. The professors give as an eXcus
that the minds OF the girls will the
be free during the Christmas holi
days.
Many OF the girls are energetlcall
hiking, but as yet the spirit Is not $
universal as IN the spring OF last yea
when the roads were CONSTANT
haunted by the mixers from w. C. ID.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
}CHUMANN- N-HEINk
Coming ON JAN. 3
World-Famous Contralto
Engaged to Sing in
Auditorium
WON FAME IN WAR :
AS "MOTHER OF ARMY.

Announcement was made today thar
Nine. Ernestine Schumann-Helnk. the
world-famous contralto, will sing in
Wilmington on Monday nlrht i9,1s
ary 3. Nine Schumann-Heink has been
engaged by Thomas Hill, OF this CITY.
Tor a concert in the Auditorium. EleV.
enlh street. near Madison, at popular
prices.
Mr. Hill has been endeavorlng TO.
engage Nine Schumann-Heink since
the Galli-Cunci recital In Auditorium.
on November iS. lie met with con-
siderable difficulty, owing to the de-
mand by other cities. Only last night
ne received word she could sing here.
demand for the famous cOntratO'
/ lllls season has been intensified by the
fact that it will be her last appear
ance in America until 1922 as she will,
san for Europe and the Far East at
ule close or her present tour.
lne concert by Nine. Sehumann-
Helnk VIII have special Interest for
! former service men OF Delaware, most
/ Of whom heard her at Camp Dix.
| where she sang on several OCCASIONS
during the war for the benefit Of tho
men training for duty overseas. Nine.
Helnk also won the tile
OF "Ihe Mother OF the American
Army" by her interest in and service
for the enlisted men throughout no
entire country.
Mr.. Hill managed the concert by
John Powell. regarded as the create I
American pianist, given with much
success In the New Century Club
auditorium two years ago. He also
has been Interested in numerous
musical events In Wilmington, which
have proved highly popular
Following the Schumann-Helnk con-
cert, Tobanyi's Symphony Orchestra
will play at the Auditorium on Janu-
) airy 90 Fritz Kreisler viii appear on
, February 22; Alma Gluck and Zlm.
ballst on March II: Rachmaninoff ou
, March %, and Geraldine Farrar oa
, April 99 .
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Potato soup made with leeks Is eX-
cellent for a cold day.
Dates and figs may be stuned and
thsn dipped in sugar-syrup.
A teaspOonful Of baking powder VIII
make fudge more creamy.
Never rub soap on ilannels. but pre-
pare a soapy water for them.
The omelet made with water is
lighter than that made with milk,
Cover a cheese with parailln and IL
will keep I'm almost any weather.
For sewing on shoe buttons, use a
straight three-sided carpet needle.
II doughnuts are sweetened with
honey they will keep moist for long
time.
When dipping candies, beat the
chocolate thoroughly after dippins
each piece
Molds used for entrees should be
rubbed lightly with a good oil OF
chicken Fat.
Leftover popovers are delicious
nlled with custard, blanc mango or
whipped cream.
An excellent paste for removing
mildew stains is made OF salt. soap
| lemon juice and starch.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
THESE WANT XMAS JOY.

There are several little children VINO
are eagerly wondering what Sanh
will bring them on Christmas Day.
These children are being boarded in
ihe suburbs OF the city and In tip
country. some Of them have no pa
rents Three have mothers i'll in the
hospital and others have either y
mofher or father who, by their daily
ioii are striving TO pay small sum
io have their child boarded. The Chs-
dren's Bureau found these boarding
homes and now they are trying to
nrov.de a way by which Santa Clau
On Christmas Eve, when making MS
rounds. can leave these youngsters a
Toys. books, clothing, flled stock-
ings. money, candies, or any suitaDle
rim for children, from the ages OF
- % will be gratefully appreciated
and received at the Children's Bureau,
Room POI, Church Building, corner
Tenth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
MISS BERL DEBUTANTF TODly

The debut tea for Miss Marie Berl
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Berl. will take place this afternoon at
the Berl home, 1903 Market street,
and will be one Of the many interest
ing functions Of the season.
The affair will be held from 4 until
6 o'clock Several out-of-town guests
will assist Mrs. and Miss Berl. Miss
Berl is a graduate OF the Misses Hebb
School, this city, and is now a student
at the Academy OF Fine Arts in Phila-
delphia
Assisting Mrs. Berl will be Mrs
Frank Whitlock, Mrs. ]. Thompson
Brown, Mrs. Frank l.. Patterson. OF
Mount Airy Pa: Mrs Edward pat
terson, Of Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia
Assisting Miss Berl will be Miss Doro-
thy Warner Miss Caroline Tatnall
Miss Elizabeth Boyd White. OF STRAIT
ford Pa: Miss Ducie Holt. OF Phila-
delphia, and Miss Margaret Richard
son.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
By the United states Public Heal

The skin Is one OF the principal or
gans OF excretion. The body. In It's
life activity, Is constantly forming
waste products somewhat as a fire
forms ashes in the process OF burn
ing. The Kidneys and the liver, the
lungs and the skin, an play a part IN
getting these wastes out OF the sys-
tenn. In the case OF the skin, there
ae millions OF little pockets called
the sweat glands, which have this
work 20 do, FOR the sweat Is a watery
extract OF the waste products OF the
body.
things which the skin does for us Is
10 helm regulate the body lompera-
mre. 10 does this by automatic
changes In the size OF the blood YES
sells " the skin and by changes In
the amount OF sweat. When 10 is hot
outside. the skin blood vessels expand
and carry a larger amount OF blood
through the skin 90 be cooled on,
while the sweat Is discharged freely
and cools the body by its evaporation.
When it Is cold. the blood vessels con-
tract and keep the blood In the inner
parts OF the body. while the sWeai
I glands cease TO discharge moisture in
/ visible FORM.
/ ti0tning suOulu ne warm tuNutu I,
protect the body from undue chill
| but n Il Is too warm 1t makes one
dun and sleepy and Weakens the ma
chinery for temperature regulation u
the skin. Persons who bundle mp tOl
warmly catch cold more often thai
those who dress too lightly. although
the body must always be protecte
! from sudden chills and cold TO whlcl
lt Is unaccust0med Woolen clOthe
, are good for cold weather, becaus
J they are porous and hold a good del
; Of air, which Is poor conductor d
+. heat. and because they take up moi.
E mre readily and thus protect The bod
! from chill after exercise has made On
o. sweat now Cotton clothing Is cool,
! and softer 20 wear next the skin, an
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
THE GROWING CHILD
Series of Articles Prepared Especially for The Evening
Journal
BY the United Public Health Washington
KEEPING THE SKIN HEALTHY.

Is better for warmer weather
Bathing Is necessary. first OF all, TO
remove dirt from outside and TO wash
of the waste materials deposited on
the skin by the evaporation OF the
sweat, Which soon produces an
unpleasant body smell If they
are not removed, 10 has also. how
ever. an important influence upon the
heat-regulaiing machinery OF the skin.
Warm baths increase the size Of The
blood vessels In the skin and draw
the blood away from the brain, max.
ing one feel comfortably sleepy This
is why a warm bath is usually taken
at bedtime.
A cold bath. on the other hand,
contracts the skin blood vessels and
drives the blood TO the brain and
makes one feel alert and keen. Cold
bathing is a powerful tonic 90 the
skin. since 10 trains the blood yes
sells 10 respond quickly TO changes in
temperature Persons who take cold
baths regularly are likely TO be har-
dicr and much less subject to colds
than others. 10 should be remem-
bered. however. that some persons do
not bear cold baths well.
In the matter of bathing, as in that
OF clothing, we must remember that
The body should be stimulated by
cold. but not chilled too much.
cold bath should be followed by q
reaction, the blood vessels OF the ski
/ enlarging again and the skin becom
/ ing warm and glowing. Brisk rubbing
with a rough towel helps TO secure
/ this reaction II no reaction follows
the bath is too cold. OF too prolonged
or the physical condition Is such tina
/ cold baths are inadvisable.
Questions relating 90 Child Healtl
\ and 90 related problems will be an
/ eNcred by experts OF the L. ;. Publ
. Health Service Address
CHILD HEALTH EDITOR,
l.. s. public Health Service,
Washington. ID.
I Please mention this newspaper.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
Work For DeIalUare Women

tAn Editorial by the Society Edlor)
the imperative important
confronted Delaware women. confronis them
Delaware which
require $4,000 keep those children alive until next
objects charity and return to lives OF independence
that Delaware women can do to as Mr. Hoover
and Mr. scott They cheerfuly enthusiastically
the cries OF starving and suffering
child.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
RECITAL FOR SUNSHINE.

Members and friends OF Ale't
Branch OF the International Sunsh'r =
Society are looking forward WI
much pleasure TO the Joint recii
which Is to be given FOR the benz :
OF the branch at the Wilmington Hi /
School next Monday evening. The
artists for the concert will be En- y.
Stokes Hagar, soprano, Of Philadc'-'
phia; Harry f. Strausebach, violni q,
and John A. ThOms, Jr., pianist, bo I
OF this city.
The program follows:
Sonata FOR plano and violin "I. 9
Ascension. Burlelgh; lal For unto 5
ernment shall be upon His should ;
and His name shall be cal "
Wonderful; o. And there was muc'f
mutterlng among the. people conce n-
ing Him.; (c) And IL came to pass,
while He blessed them, He was parted
from them and carried up into
Heaven" Harry E. Stausebach Ni
John A. Thoms, Jr. Piano solo, bllt
lade I'm A flat Relnecke, Op. 20, Jonn
A. Thoms. Jr. Soprano solo a)
pawn" Curran; (b) Dream Trys.r
Cadman; (c) butterflies" Seilec,
Emily Stokes Hagar Violin solo,
Scene de Ballet, de Berlok Harry +,
Stausebach Soprano solo, Polonalse
from "Mignon,' Thomas, Emf.
Stokes Hagar. Violin solo, "Reveric, !.
Vieuxtemps, Harry z. SlausenacH
soprano solo ,a) Three Fairy Songs
Besly: 'b) AT the Well" Hageman
Emily Stokes Hagar. Plano solo, -
Etude, Op. %, No. 1, Chopin; d. "Ro-
4 nance" Sibelius; (c) "A Poem
Thoms. John A. Thoms, Jr. Niolis
solo, ta) Spanish Dance, Rehfeld; .b)
Mlnuet, Hochstein, Harry E. Stause-
Z bach \
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
rASnInNs AM Fans

NOVellles among panels are Iong,
narrow floating ones with rounding
ends
Heavy bands Of fluted glazed ribbon
trim a frock Of heavy black crepe.
Afternoon gowns have narrow frills
running down the sides Of their
skirts.
Shaggy white skunk trims white
velvet evening drap brocaded in gold.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
CHRIsTMAs BAZAAR.

4 ChrisImas baZaar ana DaA6 VHI
ne held by members of the Flrst-Cen--
iral Presbyterian Church, from ~
IA o'clock Friday afternoon, az Lie
home OF Miss Lillian NJ. Buda, rol-
XNesf Eleventh street Mrs. Arthur
Patterson is general chairman Of the
sale homemade cakes, bread, rolls,
nies and candies will be offered. There
also viii be an attractive line on
christmas novelties and fancy g9ous
Of an kinds. D0ughnuts and cOHee
will be served during the afternoon
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
"wAITING FoR santa CLAUS"

'Walting for SANTA Llaus" VIII Re
presented by the children Of Inn
manuel p. f. Church, in the parish
house, on December 30. The mem
hers OF the cast are being coached
iv Mrs. William S. Weldon, and The
entertainment promises to be an en-
ioyable one. Those who will take
part in the play are: Miss Margaret
Fisher, Miss Helen Barry, Miss Betty
Nosbitt, John Mccoy, John Skilton.
Courtland SchOOnOver. The role OF
Santa Claus will be played by Frank
r SchOOnOVer
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
CHIMNEY ron SANTA CLAUS.

At a nelghborhood Christmas party
or at the church, a chimney for
Santa Claus TO emerge from with his
gifts would be rather unusual For
\ khis chimney a big box should be
chosen. large enough 10 hide Santa
Claus with his pack OF gifts. when
kneeling. Cover the box with paper
resembling bricks, which can be pur-
chased in any large store. Just before
distributing the gifts. Santa Claus can
hide IN the chimney, then the children
are called In and he chambers out 10
the delight Of the youngsters.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
ALPOWCO CHRIsTMAs PLANS.

One Of the most brilliant affairs In
this city on New Years Eve Will be
the dance Of the Alpowco Club in the
New Century Club. The committee In
charge has made extensive plans.
Unique novelties and prize dances will
feature the program. Music Will be
furnished by Draine's ten piece or
cheslra
This dance will be the third Of the
series TO be given by the club this
season. The members Of the club have
arranged for a choral party to sing at
the homes OF the members on Christ
mas Eve.
A theatre party will be enjoyed by
the members OF the club on Christ
mas night.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
WHO'LL HELP THESE CHILDREN!

Members Of the New Century LIuD
are asked by the Conservation Com
mittee Of the club for contributions
OF toys and clothing, as Christmas
cheer for many little hearts in this
city. Donations should be sent TO the
club not later than December 20. Gar
menis and playthings are to be sent
20 the Babies Day Nursey and Hos
pital for the little residents Of that
institution 10 is hoped by the COM
mittee that there will be an excellent
showing Of supplies TO take tc the
hospital.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
RFECOM CURISTWAs pAnTy

McmDers OF B7acOm COlIeg9 Elub
will give a Christmas party tonight
in the school rooms. The program
viii also include a play and box
social, followed by dancing
The election Of officers for 1921 will
be held The executive STAFF now CON
sists of six officers, and another office
Is likely TO be created 10 take care
OF The growing needs Of the club.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15

hoto hy II Hari
Miss Logic has year making Of
surroundings treatment and moral influences
Affecting children this State by charitable Institutions o
..---. - -
This statewide Of that sort has been
Child Welfare Bureau
Of ampined form before the National
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Washington Before coming to Delaware sn
the Board OF Chhdrens
Society," dealing with c
of a chnd-placns expert
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
NOVEL XMAS TREE DECORATIONS

Effective Christmas tree decorations
can easily be made at home. Take
candy sticks and dress them up In
crepe paper and ribbons. and thus
convert them into novel candy dolls
Gilded nuts. acorns hung from the
branches with colored ribbon, and
balls OF cotton sprinkled With dia-
mond dust as we'll as rings OF tiny
glmdrOps strung on white thread
make effective trimming.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR

The pupils Of Miss Kate McC'1rrerly
will hold a Christmas party on 9atu1-
day afternoon at the New Century
Club from until o'clock. about
$50 little ones have been invited. An
elaborate program has been arranged
including Santa Claus. who viii dis
tribute gifts to all the children pres
pnt
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
snEpnERns no DANCE.

Welcome Lodge No. 3, shepherds OF
Bethlehem. will hold its annual nom
ination and election OF officers on Fri
day evening. A dance will be held by
the lodge on December 81 at the
rooms. 72S Market street, TO which the
public is cordially invited.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
DTNNFR pARTIES FOR Young

Several dinner partles VIII be given
the younger boys and girls before the
dance that Mrs. William X. dupont Is
to give on December % at the VIII
mingt0n Country Club. Those who
will entertain are Mrs. Joseph t.
Wales. for her daughters, the Misses
Josephine and Elizabeth Wales. and
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Lind, for Miss Eleanor
ind
Evening journal., 1920-12-15

One Of the artists who will take
part in the concert at the Whining
ton High school next Monday even
ing Is Emily Stokes Hagar Of Phila-
delphia. She is a member Of the
Philadelphia operate Society and
has appeared many times at the
Academy OF Music. She possesses
rich soprano voice.
The proceeds Of the concert will
60 toward the work Of Alert Branch,
International Sunshine Society.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
DAICHTFRS' CHILDREN TO MEET.

The chIldron OF Ine Uaugnters OF
the American Revolution will meet at
3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon in the
New Century Club. The children are
taking much interest in the work OF
the society.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
CHRIsTMAs an TOWFR Hu.L.

Tower Hill school will close next
Tuesday afternoon for the Christmas
holidays, and Will reopen on January
.. A Citing progi am win marx tic
urellng OF the holiday vacation
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
unImAY nANsANTS.

Many and extensive plans are being
made for the dansants, which series
Is TO begin on Saturday afternoon at
the Hotel dupont for the benefit Of
the Babies Hospital and Day Nursery
of Delaware. The dances will be held
in the ballroom from 4 until G O'Clock.
Next week the dansants will be elm
mated, but will be held every after
noon during the week Of December 27.
Two Of the series Of these attractive
little social events will be held in jan
uary. the dates being and IS.
Tables may be reserved In advance
for amy or iho-c "D'nsants' bv
calling Miss Elizabeth Amory, ii62-W
Ernest 5. Taite, OF Hotel dupont, is
cooperating with the committee In
ch arge OF these dances, and is efil-
ciently assisting in making them g
success.
The committee in charge Of the se-
rles is as follows: Mrs. Harlan G
Scott, chairman; Mrs. Harry G. Has
kell Mrs. Maurice dupont Lee Mrs
Edgar NJ. Hopes, Jr., Mrs. Frank ID
Almond. Mrs. Paul r. Wilson an,
| Miss Elizabeth AmOry.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING.

The WOmen's Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies OF Delaware Ave
nue. Baptist Church will meet at the
home OF Mrs. Isaac Phillips, 1909
Washington street, at 2.3e o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
RECEPTION no BIsHOp COOK

A reception will be rendered Bishop
and Mrs. Philip Cook by the clergy,
wardens and yestry OF St. Andrews
ming.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
STORY CHAPTER BANQUET.

Julia NJ story Chapter. No. 3, order
OF the Eastern star, will hold its
annual banquet at the LamDros on
the evening Of January 6.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
t8Gcrtiiq4Eyt

Colonel and Mrs. George A. Elliott
win give a dance on New Years night
at their home. iii3 Delaware avenue
for the younger boys and girls, VINO
win be home from school for The
holidays.