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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
THROUGH A WOlNAN,S EYES
The Proof of the Pudding
BY JEAN NEWTON

respects her above any one else In the
world ia whstins this sentiment unie.s
he expresses 1t in his manners toward
her, unless he demonstrates her import.
ance TO him By controlling and checking
any impulse that would hurt her feel.
ings.
Politeness, self. control, the little .yi.
dcnccs of good breeding. the courtcsiCs
that in public mark the difference be.
tween good and bad manners are Just sr
necessary In the family circle. Indeed,
in proportion as the happiness Of our
near and dear ones counts more to NJ
than the opinion Of any one elee, the,
are more important.
For manners are an expression of
morals And just rs man. BY ris-
ing to give woman his seat In q
crowded drawing room indicates his def.
crencc for womanhood, By doing tho
same thing in private he shows bis
Difference for his wife.
And when il Is universally recognized
that the forms Of courtesy cannot bo
dispensed with in the home circle, that
here, as elsewhere, MORALS" that 10
to say. principles, sentiments, attitude,
find their expression in manners. We
will never again hear that familiarity
breeds contempt.
Copyrisht. 1920. by Public Ledger Coz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20

Hoot's who in dresses? We put the
question in Scotch dialect because No
vember has revealed an increasing in
terest in plaidS At the horse show,
for example, some of the smnrtest
frocks were carried out in real tartan
effects. No shy. self effacing little
cheCks-no, indeed; these plaids were
as bold as lions.
The above charming frock Of gray
and rose color plaid trimmed with gray
squirrel vas one Of the gowns We saw
worn by a charming young matron at
the horse show. 1t certainly had tire
couroge OF its tartan md stood out
from a group of other frocks that were
merely trimmed with the plaid fabric.
Gray and beige are both popular
tones TO combine with harmonizing
plaid materials, and many are the ways
in which the latter may be introduced.
One charming grny frock with high
collar and short sleeves had, for exam
pie, an apron panel and cuffs Of plaid
in gray and blue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
TODAYS MYSTERY STORY
BY PHILIP FRANCIS NOWLAN

beside II containing several stumps.
some Of them chewed at the end.
Then he walked over toward the
single wide window. which was open,
and inspected the sill.
I'm and out through the window"
he remarked laconicaily. pointing to
some faint scratches on the white
enamel paint. He leaned out and
whistled in surprise at the sheer drop
OF thirteen. stories. with no ledge on
which eTen a monkey could have gotten
foothod. Above his head the cornice
projected about four feet. It was clear
that the thief had lowered himself from
til" roof and swung into the room on u
rope.
Gould a guest reach the roof with
out being Observed" he asked the door
manager.
YES" replied the latter. "it ne vas
smart enough to use the service stair
way. Any guest might do it. though
he couldn't enter another guests door
without being seen"
"I'll want 10 talk 70 all your room
maids. then. said the criminal investi
gator. "No. not the ones on duty to
u!gh,. mean The ones who work in
'ho m"rning. The manager turned tn
the Telephone.
hIN. sNIh"IiRHl' sblu IlNEF'I mum
W!th Il whimsical amile. do you al
Hays chew Jour cigarettes when you
smohr:"
II" woman sasped. "Why-why-o;
course don't, Such c question -
"But you do SMOKE, don't y0u?" per
sisted Hunt. Snc nodded, looking at
him with puzzled frowL.
Bat just then the hotel manager hung
Up the receiver and bcckOned to the de-
.Pct!ve, "ho bowed himself out and
hHSten"d to interview the maids.
Fifteen minutes later, re enforced
with thr authority u tl.c inw in the per
son Of detective sergeant from police
headquarters. Harvey Hunt ascended
10 the room Of English jim" Walker
aIias the "Honorahlr Horace Sinclair.
breaking n The door just in time 70 see
the "Hon0rablr Horace" clad in &
drrs~ suit. in ii" act Of hurIing col
VI rope trr Jut thr window. after which
Of ,1urru. the 'honornblr Horacr's'
bluff a., outraged dignity couldn't save
hin. fruu tie search OF his person
which brought ~ Nght Mrs. Ark
wrignt's jewels.
But can you crpldtr thc rrGN ,ohici
Rcrrcp Hynt followed to the door 0.
"Eng!ish J.-n 3 rom
yfr lnJwer viI appear tomcr-op.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
THIS IS MRS. WILSON'S
CHRISTMAS CANDY DAY
French Cream Almonds Nut Creams and Delicious Bonbons
Are Prepared in Readiness for the Great Holiday

from the tines Of q fork or until 245
degrees Fahrenheit is reached on the
candy thermometer.
Bonbons
Grease large meat platter with
salad oil and then pour on the sirup
and let cool Then beat with a wooden
spoon until white and creamy. Knead
with the hands until It forms a smooth
ball. Place in a, bowl, cover with wax
paper and stand In cool place for
twelve hours. Use for coating bOnbons.
To prepare the centers of the bon
bons: Use small bits OF cream for the
centers; also bits of nut. citron and
candied fruit. Shape and then lay on
plate for dipping.
To prepare fondaut for dipping: Use
a chatting dish or double boiler and
then place hot water in the underneath
compartment and about one half of the
prepared iondant In the top. Break
into small pieces and then place the pan
on the fire and heat very slowly. Stir
and beat until creamy and then dip in
the prepared centcrs. Lay on wax paper
to dry after dipping. Part of the fondsnt
can be used plain and part of 1t colored
with a vegetable coloring; this also may
be used for dipping.
To use chocolate for dipping Pur-
chase dot chocolate that comes for this
purpose To be successful in pFeparing
chocolate FOR dipping candies the choco-
late must be melted at a low tempera-
ture.
Always use double boiler. Cut the
chocolate into pieces and place IN the
upper compartment. Add
One-holt ounce Of pdru6sn,
Tpo tablespoons o. melted butter,
to every one half pound Of chocolate.
Stir frequently to prevent streaking and
when well blended begin dipping the
creams.
When the chocolate is too shallow to
continue the dipping, add one cup OF
the uncooked fondant and one half cup
Of nuts and work well together. Form
into balls and then roll in cocoa.
How to Make Dipping Fork
Take a piece Of stove wire about If
teen inches long and form loop about
six inches long. Wind the balance of
the wire to form a handle and then
bend the loop into q spoon shape. This
will make it very easy TO dip the bon
bons and chocolate.
A delicious and uncooked candy may
be made as follows: Place through the
food chopper, using the fine knife
One cup Of cocodnut,
One cup Of seeded rdisin..
One cup Of shclled nuts,
One half pound Of stoned prures,
One hClf pound Of opricotS.
Turn into a bowl and add Just enough
honey or sirup TO make the mixture easy
to handle. Form into balls and oblonEs
and also line Il shallow box with wa1cd
paper and pack the mixture very firmly
into this. Tap down well. Allow to
stand overnight and then turn from the
box and cut in oblongs or caramel. size
| pieces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20

The two candles illustrated were
made Mt home. and any one can make
Christmas cnndles this wear II the d.
rections helov, nre followed. They can
bn mnde from now materials or the
ends left from burned candles can be
meItad and eli shoned into bright new
candles i % fnr tba pTh Cb-istmss festivities.
This IL nm e,ceI,ent rov Of making use
81 III no " cnds nd, lsft frnm las. years Christ.
mas tree ' " ~
'''"r ~ - tc,,or.,,r -s,;n. I, for making
condie, m rom" frnn, nn1 ,as moter;ais.
'''' ''' ~" ..,
Twenty ounces clarified fat,
Eight ounces beeswax,
-Four ounces alum.
Tho fo+ rav no e;tbcr bec; or mutton.
1on may y use tne IN, arr nriprESf rp1or;fv;nn @ thcm
Ea ,,e.' e.. - D".No" tbo Toy M ~ sonm NAV also be
rt;i;zoG a. ,rT'' Roi, @ Tho tbs fat and then clarity
W. S.'',~J n"ol;ra ~ H. n Tow n;eces Of raw
oy cooking & IN IL "a itT ;t pd proadS for use,
p3.n'' ~ ai, .ta ;n,a.sd;snts n ~ eiven in the
Ms,r shar0 al. .ao;ns tne tnsstber The wicks for
anoyr nTio, rrcape =. nnrcbased and cut into
smurS san,.nJ Inm..hs L,n! Pnt the melted candle
urs.tpu utntrro 'IS'' intn lin can OF smal!
[nrMte a;onate- 'n,o snd ta,, enough to dip n
oan%,a o,na1t'ei t. al" Waking powder cans will
~ A., ,,,,rno.o Tho wirks are nov
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
The journey,

TEAM was married In ~. M. ;iltiA
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go nni, Gari, 2-'I', 80 ESStt SttC .Tv
ry,I va ys,aimaG ~. ,,.'t,l Inc
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seem "a Notice thu. lea, snnwercd IN
monnceWT,aSjea ''N AZ
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lean Hcad war Sch'hS 80 Daoly py
ms time Lhat cyeEythinK seemed blurred
N her mlna @ @ana ane was conscious only
ot tne 60 '!oSt tnSeE N%Te.y o a,one W =
nos'ipaI S'','I' -. Gnu '''''' NIL" b''''" WIS
tP,iSu,SS iS " V,aT. Lro,zi. ma sbo v,c
rnadh coTn-ortab,o w ~ %',G sne ra, ~n
tnauS cointor 'aD'e O., lAc uarroW greer
P.SSsn G%ucn, v.oI" IMe Io|etI o 0Lt Hnai!y any
,hre nem Sht the %UMS 'e If" sb ds bmE!ns
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n"Sil's mS' S,'.t. S".t On n"l ei0", sne Va"
iatcr thcr. came a EnocI; on the Gons
and Mar; entered
~ Have your Inner here" he s.id
s5ne;6inSgo" s51sGSfirS: 30 20" 'ee' like e"''"E
put 6"fore krr she ate With real an3e1
Ute. Wing back against the ocat finally
=. ,',., nI,, ,J ',-S
.. dhrX sat n tmG scar Opposite hero n.9
L"Gs '"I'trQ 'u"@.N '"r ".HSo%' 9he
evee and yEas suitcniy terCnteS ~ Jo,!
10 hIrr'
"fOu Rad your dinner ?'
yes in the diner" I!a voice WAS
hruEGnn nav /. rhii,ed tho giri hro3WTt
IoIk her III fears, and she Shrink ntSav
rom him gornctinrs she fanciad yyLaI
e.rteTT,. ~, 10 Nina ey,eo oI," !, nnvoroI -
So- Sor''''''' 80 ''' ''0' - :" "''- - "'e'' w
rte- ~. MORTAR hsd car-,e6 tbo ira -
49, 80 'brI.u a. SraaS ~. i,.e S-,,' :
evening alone with this man: but after 2
fey minutes. as though reading hcc
| 'hOugh'a. ne sad cooIly:
YOU'D better have your berth made
! VI and get a rood night'g rest. In,
, sleeping OFT in the car 40 you'll be alone
: Is there anything can 10 before
. leave you?"
AN right. good night thea"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20

Manners" 1t has been said. "are
but morals wearing their best bonnets
and gowns
And certainly, no matter how good
are our morals" their power for good
is small If they are not reflected In our
manners.
The heart Of gold" In the boor goes
nrappreciated. Let his heart OF gold
reflect itself daily in his dealings with
the world, let him give cheer and spread
sunshine, let that heart of gold lead
him to 10 by the golden rule, let him
leave happiness instead Of discord in
his path. and from the balm OF his man.
ners he will get credit for the morals OF
which they are an expression.
The father who loves his son above
himself. yet is harsh and oyerdicts :
torial, gives nothing and gains nothing
By his love. For affection and under :
standing in his manner Of showing it
would be necessary 70 bring 1t to its full
fruition.
The girl who idolizes her mother.
who makes her always her first thought.
is neither giving nor getting the benefit
Of her good thoughts If she is I'm :
patient with her. II she does not show
her Difference and respect.
The man who adorcs his wife and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
Shall He Trust Herr

rcar Cynthia-You have helped me
before. NO I am coming again to you
for aid
duainted with q young lady; our friend
ship grew and ripened into love. About
two months ago I asked her to marry
me and she said yes" but before rad
= chance to give her ring learned she
was going with another fellow and I
asked her to give him UP and she said
she would So J gave an order :or the
ring. The day before was to Rct
the ring had an engagement with her.
7 called upon her and found ane vas out
with this other fellow. So went home
and wrote letter TO her. stating that
before would give her the ring she
would have 10 give Up this fellow. Sh"
paid TO attention to the letter and con-
tinued to go with him. Cancelled the
order for II" ring and broke with her.
since then have been keeping company
with r youug lady at the Office. whom
nave learned to care for whole lot.
Now. the other night the former girl
sent rle Il rae"saEe that she wanted me
to sea her. I called to see her and sh"
told ne she mad given up this other fell
low, for good Later was Informed
that about n half hour before she had
sent for me she had had an argument
with this other fellow.
Now. do you think she is telling me
the truth. and should trust her? 7
know you will say t. I love her should
trust her But she has fooled me so
many times can hardly believe her,
although do love her and would viii
ing!y go back II knew. out don't
want 10 70 back and be fooled again. les
tough when you are in love and think
your best girl loves you when ST.. in
only USING you for second fiddle.
WORRIED
. This i5 = Iaatter you will have to de .
eide ror yourself. 1t would seem as ~
the girl "crc playing with you, and
she having treated you shabby once
ntout trusting her again Why not nv
i.rr friendship? DO not ask her TO MARI
You bat Say you are willing to be frienda
with her. and treat her simply ny n
friend. II she really cares fo5 you che
Will mend her ways
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
Answer 70 "Cleo"

Dear Cynthia-plrase write this In
answer TO "Cleos'' tale Of woe l am
Young man OF eighteen summers,
do not know much about love. but l
do believe there Is such thing as love
because II there was not why would
people ret married? And you see too
many happy married couples VINO VIII
disagree with you when you say there
is no such & thing az love. OF course
I am sorry 70 say there are those VINO
are very unhappy, hut l believe In nine
cases out OF ten It Is their own fault
I disagree with you when you think a
fellow; does not like e n!ce-lookinS girl.
for I know | would rather have the
friendship Of beautiful girl Gas you
say that you are) than one who is not;
but OF course the character OF the girl
has lot to do with how many good
friends she has.
The fellows that go around with Of
eighteen or nineteen would much rather
go out with a girl OF seventeen than one
who is az old or older than they are.
I know that ! would rather not go out
with a Hri who Is older than am.
I hope you will find out that there
IA such IA thing as love and that there Is
something else In existence besides 4
home In the country without love
SOME ONE"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
Please Tell Me
What to Do
BY CYNTHIA
Read "meWI.,buroh's" Letter

Dear Cynthia would like 'panny'
to know there Is one other whose CIR
cumstances are similar to hers. am
already engaged to fellow whose cnar-
acter couldn't be much better. but VINO
has never stirred any emotion within
me. have patiently waited for love
but have come to the conclusion II Is
all Imagination. II ia almost impossio'e
to give my friend UP as feel owe MN
some gratitude for all his attentions =,
It weren't for this might try AGAIN =,
would appreciate a friend IKE 'pai'NS
--sonie one who would understand.
DISAPPOINTED.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20

fcopvrtoht. 1870. ov Mrs.. NJ. A. T'lsos.
All rights rcScrped.D
SIDE from the actual saving in
"A money, the home made Christmas
candies bring the true holiday spirit
TO the home. The following ingredi-
snts. two pounds Of sugar, one pound
OF chocolate and two pounds OF nuts,
Will make about five pounds Of can.
dies, and while these candies may not
have the fnesse Of the product OF the
speciality shops. they will nevertheless
be pure and wholesome, and then the
children and grownups will certainly
enjoy them.
There are two kinds Of fondaut nee
cgsary--the boiled and then the un
cooked fondant. The boiled variety may
De used for dipping, while the uncooked
Or French fondant may be used for
making many delicious candies.
Freoch Cream Almonds
Place in bowls
T,ro tablespoons Of melted BETTER,
Onc-hot cup Of rdter,
Teaspoon Of oGnilie.
Sufficient xxx sugar to form a
stiff dough. Knead we'll to blend and
then take a piece the size Of large
almond and use II to cover the almonds.
Then roll in powdered sugar and lay
on creased paper for twelve hours to
dry.
French Nut Creams
Onc-hdB cup ot sheiled oGlnvts,
One-hGT cup Of ,helled almonds,
One ounce Of cdndied citron.
Put this through the food chopper
and use the fine knife. Now add one
and half cups Of fondant prepared as
.or French cream almonds and then
v."rE together and blend we'll. Now
line u shallow box with wax paper and
then fill in this mixture. Tap down
firmly and then lay aside for twelve
hours. Then with q sharp knife cut
in blocks the size OF q caramel and
wrap in wax paper.
The fondant cream may be shaped
round and then favored with win
tergreen and colored delicate pink
with vegetable coloring or formed into
cones and favored with cinnamon or
nutmeg extract and then dipped In choc-
olate.
Pieces Of this fondant may be taken
the size OF O walnut and then shaped
round. then press hnlf of an English
walnut on each side. Pecan nuts may
be used in the same manner.
This fondant is delicious when used
TO fill stoned prunes and dates. Some
fondant may also be used between the
two halves Of dried apricots.
To prepare the cooked tondant: Use
. clean saucepan and place in il
Tpo end one. holt cup, Of Sfcnglo:eG
GgGor,
One cup Of boiling rGter,
Five tablespoons Of tchite corn sirup.
Stir to dissolve the sugar and then
bring to q boil and cook the mixture
until il forms c thick heir whom tested
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
THE LITTLE GIRL WANTED
TO PLAY WITH ELEANOR
But Her Mother Warned Her Not to Go Near Her. Becos,
She Might Haze Whooping Cough-She Carried
Her Caution Little Too Far ",

MOTHER sent Eleanor down to the
AVl store the other day to get the coffee
that she had forgotten when she was
marketing.
The man had to go TO the back Of the
store to measure out the coffee and grind
II for her, and while she was waiting
Eleanor strollcd about, humming a lit-
tie song to herself.
Another little girl. a very little one,
only about three, came in with her
mother, and made a becline for Eleanor.
Eleanor stopped her song and smiled
as the little girl reached up to stroke
tho fur on her coat.
What's your name7" she was start
ing to say, when the little girls mother
broke In.
Don't play with that little girl.
dear" she called. ''Shc might have
whooping cough or something
The little girl pulled her hand back
quickly and stared with suspicious eyes
at Eleanor.
~ haven't got whooping cough" de-
clared Eleanor. Indignantly.
Che man had her coffee ready for her
then, and she marched sturdily out OF
the store without another word.
But she had some words ready for
mother when she got home.
IT haven't got whooping cough" she
exclaimed again, at the end Of the story.
And NO she hadn't. She didn't even
look as IL she might have It.
yTNHAT poor little girl whose mother
l. Is so ovcrcarcful about her Is not
going to have very good time with
her life.
If she Is not allowed to go to school
for fear of catching these dreadful
cpidcnica and contagious diseases she
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECIE

Home for the holidays! An event
With youthful Joy and circled with fam
lily affection. Nothing should be SUI.
fered to mar these two precious weeks
OF the scholastic year. when the re-
Christmas hearthire.
And that 10 one reason why a school.
mate or college chum whose homo 10
too distant for Christmas visiting should
be chary about accepting the impulsive
Invitation OF Henry or OF Henrietta to
come spend the holidays at our home
There are fathers and mothers who hike
to have the house flied with visiting
young people at this season: there ara
others who prefer to keep Christmas a
festival limited to the family. In any
case. no one should accept a classmates
kindly intentioned offer Of hospitality
yitation from the friends mother
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
Saturdays Answers

I When using an sgg -bcnter foN
several minutes. rest the handle
on a hook conveniently screwed
for the purpose into the under,
side OF the dresser, to prevent
the tiresomc necessity Of holding
Il In place With the left hand.
, 4 useful accessory for the person
,vho uses the trolley often Is
small case. With an isinglass
front, to nold car tickets. :,
Q 4 new style Of cicctrir light bulb
- has plug at each end. and is
EXTRA strong. 80 that 1t can pass
on some OF its power to another
fixture. Sucn AS Il curling lron'
grill, coaster, etc.
Faded Christmas tree balls can
bc brightrncd for use by bath
in warm water and soap. he
careful not 70 get the water IN
side. .,. ..
intervals around tn" girdlc OF q
striking evening dress.
Z To make Il stunning brocade erect
IN -hp vest of YclvrC dress, with
out using hrocade, fut a simple
design out Of the plain velvet and
,,ierr the cut piece over gold cloth
or any desired color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
THE HUSBAND
Halter
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR

ysG. Eorth-ilp has been brought Gp
~ tUecHh and IS suddenly Left pennt-
lcsS By the death Of her father shortly
r!tp- his fciII-s IN Business, Ar an
trou1 WESterrer named Mark Brand
hos been appointed her CucrGiGr. drd
Jerr adteS him Instantly for his
rouChreS8, for she has HsveT met
m-r IKE him. on their first meeting
he suggests 20 her thGt she marry him
ord come WeSt, but jean indignantly
refuses only TO reconsider the offer the
ncr: day. BpfOrc she leaves for the
usst she calls on Cice'y Erou!cS n
he7. y-Ser2s tia. ahc has rGqr74ci pe'I.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
Mia, Shall She Dor

Dear Cynthla-I am a steady readeT
OF your valuable column. and ain VIZ. W.,
ing to YOU for some advice. nave nee, zen
going WITH a young man aoout tou, @
months. I had an cnRagemcnt YIN ,.. mn.
a few nights ago. but he falleo 70 neep
Il. He called me M the next nlsn'; go. uu'
did not make any excuse. bcar tyh,
thia. I feel rs though ! hate MN ano
want to do something mean on MN; 80
have decided to stand him up' Jus.
to find out how It feels. VIII never
20 with him again. I know ne wiil Heep
the engagement this time. that Is tne
reason I am going to Eive MIN aose
OF his own medicine. l nave Marcy
slept since then. and am completely
worn out: my family know OF II, bu'
they do not say anything ABOUT II
Cynthia, will you tell me what 10 90
NARY c.
NV dear little girl. because man Is
mean and rude to you, do not lower
Yourself to repay him In KIND Simply
do not make any further engagement
with him. Never make one and> break
II without excuse. Two wrongs never
make a right Send him word YOU
cannot keep the engagement and then
make no other with him unless he apol-
ogizes and makes an excuse ror hie
rudeness.