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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
THE PHONOGRAPH CONCERT I,
IN 4 SMALL CROWDED ROOM
So Loud and Deaenng THAI the Audience Is Too Socoe
to Enjoy lit Doesn't Do the Machine Justice

TT WAS a hot, somewhat stuffy eve
L ming and the guests were longing to
sic out on the porch in the cool, grate-
full darkness. ...
But no indeed; they were crowded
into the little living room, scarcely big
enough for the family and the two
guests, and seated on upholstered
chairs.
The lights slared brightly, making It
seem hotter than It was.
Then the host assumed generous,
entertaining expression and rose from
''I've got some good new ones here"
he beamed graciously. Want to hear
themT'
And he pulled out number Of phon-
ograph records.
p OF course, they were anxious to hear
the new ones, and 30 he played. them
all.
A room that IS crowded with warm
weather, brilliant light and people has
to be pretty large and airy to have
enough space left for the voices of
Caruso, Farrar, Tetrazzini and CALI
Curci.
There are few better headache pro-
ducers than an evening Of loud operate
selections sung powerfully into small
hot roomful Of people!
At the end Of the concert Of new
records the guests breathed sigh Of
relief-peace at last and quiet.
DUT they raised their thanksgiving
- too soon.
"This ones my favorite, though" "
gloated the host, looking through his
cabinet.
And hi brought out the sextet from
Lucia" opened both doors wide and
sat back to enjoy his cigar.
After that he made the usual remark
about the old ones being best, though
and played the old ones in the same
whole souled way.
BY the end Of the evening the two
guests were just able to stammer out q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
She's Very lonesome

ones very Lonesome
:, Dear Cynthia--1'm writing to YOU with
tne nope that you will please help me
ana advise me IL you can. Well, here
Is my problem:
=, Am a girl OF seventeen and am very
lonesome. That little word lonesome
means so much, I am learning now. 4
work all day and dread coming homo,
Tor I know what awaits me-nothing
but the step and bed-and, believe me,
cynthia, I'm becoming discouraged
do not attend church, but belong to
an organization that Is very we'll known
and we are giving a small social and
I'm afraid l can't go because have no
feel Cynthia7
Please tell me where can meet som.
girls and boys OF my own age, or come
in contact with girls who will be
I'm not baby and certainly would
like TO have both girl and boy friends.
JUST A LONESOME LITTLE GIRL.
II you already belong to an organi-
zation that has social meetings, go TO
those meetings and meet the members
there, The only way TO get to know men
and girls is to meet them under the
right auspices and make friends.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
"A ONE-MAN WOMAN"
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
Copyrtoht. 1891, bv Public Ledosy 90.

Barrp Neil is arrested for embes-
sling funds and Harriet, his ,otfe. to
prove his Innocence, gets a position
IN the same firm undor an assumed
name. There she Is persecuted bV
Charlie Harmon, the son of the head
Of the firm, and she also discovers
that Lucy Pratt, an office stenog-
rdpher, Is in lope toith Charlie. Hdr-
riet con discover nothing, and one
night she is seen BY 8ddte Hopard, a
girl toho used to knop her. Sadie
Is determined to tell the police and
finally goes to the Star ioifh her
story. Dondhue, a young reporter,
IS sent out on the case, and breaks
IN on scene In tho office one cue
ming after hours. Charley has been
trying to persuade Harriet to run
a,oay ,oith him, and Lucy Pratt, ,oho
has been listening outside, bursts In
suddenly and denounces Charlie as
the real thief. She tells her story,
and Harriet and Dondhue 90 to
Barry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16

iareweil, stumble out the door and "a.
their throbbing heads home to rest ss
TNHERE is nothing SO lovely =, :
L restful as to sit in cool comfort - '
dark porch and hear beautiful n,u. UI
wonderful singers and marvellous or,sa.,
surrounding you with harmony.
We don't know how we cou,d a..
get along without this invention wh;sa
has brought the art of ereot s;uan
and wonderful musicians right down !.
our own little homes.
We are on admiring terms with an
the artists who would otherwise ha ~
beyond the knowledge and lives Of ma. "a.
Of us. VI "'os'
But we shouldn't care to have onr :,
them, even il we knew them persons,,. "
stand face to face with us in n ~,
room and Sing In tones loud enouob !,
fill an opera house. 7"
1t would be deafening, and nil ~.
sweetness OF the tones would no los,
no artist with any self respect wonla
do IL. "ou'u
And It isn't fair, either to the or,;,.
or to the audience, to make him do 70
MO HOST would want to have ~.
~ reputation of deliberately b,indir,
deafening and suffocating his guest,
when they come to pay friendIy ca,,
Yet that is the effect that this kini
Of Entertainment" on n hot eyepins
has!
A beautiful concert without the nr,c.
Of admission, the discomfort of heinz
crowded into row of seats or ~
necessity Of dressing up and holdins
your hat, your gloves. your program
your box Of candy and your hands Al,
on your lap is most delightful, and ws
consider ourselves lucky to be enter.
tanned in that way.
But nobody enjoys having a conc.rt
thrown at him, and it is not very com.
plimentary to a guest to put him rirht
in the can, with the music.
Let us have our phonograph concerts
by all means-but don't let's submerss
everybody under them, and do let's ston
before our heads split with the strain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECIE

The easiest and most charming way
Of entertaining friends during the sum
mer months is by way of an ''at home"
outside Of the house, on the porch or on
the lawn. IL there is available spacs
not visible from the public street or
roadway
Afternoon tea on the veranda or under
q tree is served just as for indoor af-
fairs. Usually the tea-wagon and chairs
are Of wickerwork but there Is no hard.
and-fast rule In these matters Tea 10
poured by the daughter Of the house or
by a visiting friend, leaving the hostess
free to receive and TO introduce the
guests. With the tea are served the Gus.
tomary loaf sugar, fancy cakes and
choice Of lemon or cream. On warm
afternoon there should be iced tea ready
for those who prefer n cool beverage
This Is served in tall glasses, with SLICED
lemon and powdered sugar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
Here Are Two kIttena

20 you remember Mrs. L. e. L." who
haa the Manx catso She has one more
female kitten which she would like 10
ma home for before she goes away
70 the seashore for n month. who is
going 70 be the first TO ask for her ad-
dress IN order to get this little pet?
For those who are disappointed In no.
eating this one there is another
chance. Miss r /" has a blaclc.ano.
white male kitten which Is one too
many as she has another one also. Her
ADDRESS Is on file. too, for any one who
"! VII write or call up the Editor OF the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
With a TrIcoIette Dress
To the Editor Of Woman's Page:

Dear Madam-Will you please tell me
what Kind Of a sash would 90 with
trico!ette dress? Also the color. Also
would gray pumps and silk stockings 20
well with brown dress? Thanking YOU
IN advance / remain, MRS. l.,
A sasn Of the material would be best
for this kind Of frock. as tricolette is too
heavy for y silk or satin girdle Make II
long and loose, and IL you want to add
a touch Of contrasting color. turn un the
lower edge and face It with chiffon in
pretty shade--henna. rust color or
orange would look we'll Gray pumps
and silk stockings could be worn with A
I brown dress, but dark brown or bronze
or black would harmonize better,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16

rosy glow from MAY CHRISTIE
tho hall bringing out the roses in her
cheeks. They were carefully applied
'roses"-but then only Mary guessed
that fact!
Well, don't blame him He's good
Judge of pretty girls" Bellairs smiled
smugly.
Poor Mary! This was the second
time today she had seen Dick in the
company of the alluring Eve--a com
placent, happy Dick. who appeared
quite satisfied with Eve, and Eve alone
"Yes, Miss Rochester looks very
sweet" Mary forced the statement
TITS lovely song
'The gazing fondly' part strikes me
a. mighty appropriate" Bcllairs
chuckled. why. the two OF 'em are
gazing into each others eyes like pair
Of lovesick calves"
1t wasn't quite a pretty simile. but
Il was accurate. Dick and Miss Eve
they did look like devoted lovers-and
Dick was bending his handsome head so
close to the singers that the two heads
almost touched.
Mary couldn't bear II any longer. And
she turned away.
Bellairs walked into the library.
"Glad to see you, Calardin :" He
extended hospitable hand. Miss Drew
and I have been listening to your pretty
little duet"
Dick turned round as Eve brought the
song to its conclusion. He shook hands
with his host. but his gaze wandered
over that gcntleman's shoulder, questing
for Miss Drew.
Bellairs read his thought.
shes gone into the dining room to
nut the finishing touches TO the flow
ers," he said. "a mighty useful little
LADY,
His tone was frankly possessive. Dick
resented it.
The spell was broken. Eve got up.
She was furious with her guardian for
this interruption. Clumsy, interfering
man, dragging the name OF Mary Drew
into everything
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
To Save Work

Keep dirt out of the house by cleaning
the walks, steps, porches and sills regu-
larly and often. by screening windows
and doors near the ground and by In
sisting on having muddy shoes and coats
cleaned or left outside.
Lessen the number of dust-collecting
places. such as unnecessary Cupboards
grooved and carved woodwork, floors
with cracks. rough finished walls, elabo.
rately carved and upholstered furniture
superfuous draperies and bric-a-braA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
She Wants TO Work
70 the Editor Of Wor1Gr's Page:
Dear Misunderstanding the Wo

70 the Editor Of Wor1Gr's Page:
Dear Misunderstanding the wonderful
advice you give to readers, I, too. come
10 you.
n high school freshman NJ this promo
ton. would Ike 70 work this summer,
but have handicap--that is I'm very
short, about four feet seven inches.
Will you kindly advise me what can
do, as | have mover worked before, and
II there is n possibility for me 20 obtain
q position? a DAILY READER
Don't be worried about your height
That will not keep you from getting a
position II you prove that you are able
and willing 10 learn what you have 10 do
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
The Most Becoming coIors
, the Editor Of Woman's Page:

| TO U' EuEVT OF WOWdH 3 FaOe!
Dear Madam--Wnl you kindly adj
wise me through your valuable column
what cOlors are suitable for girl who
has light brown hair, cat eyes, sort OF
brown or more like bronze skin?
Thanking you for the above informa-
tlOn, am. NJ. II.
OF course, it is difficult to tell. with
out seeing the girl, Just exactly what
! COOrs would be most becoming, but
from your description l should think
| that brown, tan, Jade green salmon
pink and Alice blue would be about the
| wear except the sallof or dull shades
o. any color. Rose colSr would be bad,
| especially with the dark complexion
All the shades Of browl and tan would
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16


Dick was with
her, .
"a pretty pic:
ture, isn't it?'
repeated the man
beside her, smil-
ing as though sat =
isfed. And Mary
looked. /" =
There by the
spinet ga t N'ss
Eve, all fluffy
rufles and pink
prettiness, I h G
rpsv oloyy from
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
THE WOlNAN'S EXCHANGE

Apply 70 the Junior Employment Sery-
&C., l522 Cherry street. Tell tho people
what you think you could do and ask
them II they can find some work for You
70 co IN the summer. I am sure they
can help you, and wish you lots OF
success -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
Things You'll Loue to Make

ORGANDIB FAN-TRIMMING is
quite effective, especially when 1t bor-
ders one OF the smart aprons Cut fan.
shaped pieces of orgundic. PLAT them
and stitch the edges with u blanket.
stitch In merceriZed cotton. Fasten
these fans between two bias strips as
shown. Trim the apron, belt and
sleeves with It. This ORGANDIE FAN
TRIMMING Is most attractive IL The
fans are of blue organdle stitched wiz
red. Or. II you like It still more dasbI
ing make the fans Of tomato red
organdie and stitch them in blue.
FLORA,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
Adventures With q Purse

T HEARD a neighbor complaining that
his plants were not growing as they
should, because they were infested with
bugs. He had tried everything any
one suggested to him. but apparently
nothing was doing any good. Ycster-
day I found some soap that will re-
move bugs from plants, shrubs and trees
and it is also good for Kidding animals
of feas. 1t is ten cents n cake and IL
we'll worth trying.
Organdie sashes, crisp and white give
such a dainty touch to summer frock
! that l am beginning to lay in quite n
supply of them. But all OF mine arc
white and I've been looking around for
something a little different, and finally
found it.. There Is to be had by the
yard.' white organdie with thin brown
line that forms large check paid. To
be worn with a white dress or brown
gingham, it would be ideal, and is fifty
cents a yard.
Standing in the sunlight in summer
dress is not so good unless one is pre
pared for such occasions will. Il petit
coat that cannot be seen through. One
Of the stores is having "A sale of under
skirts for $1.65 that are a remarkable
bargain. The upper part is of closely
woven material and the rufrIe is OF
washable satin, lined with the same ma
terial as the body of the petticoat.
Editor or Phone Walnut or Main 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
Defends 'McW.,' 'sophIst and Others

Dear a-Circumstances Mt last
force me TO WELD the iron pen. Indig-
nation rises from the depths and flows
too deep for The Piebe"J. have
tried to remain aloof. the interested
spectator, believing that "alls we'll that
ends well" But as the general watch
Ing Is anxious to rush forward to the
fray so 1 am goaded on by desire to
vindicate right and show wrong in its
true colors
Patiently I have listened to COM
plants. cynicallv have viewed crlti-
cism and amazingly read slanderous
ridicule. But there Is q limit and The
Plebe" in his letter OF the sth certainly
has overstepped the bounds. Hiding
meath a mask entitled "unintelligible
readings" we have. clearly discerned
understand you at your best"
The Plebe" speaks Of hidden mean
ing and hints at a maze of words that
cover nttle--then produces a Babylon
Ian Jargon" - supposedly meaningless
ness. and I doubt whether he himself
felt IT, one sees the weak attempt at
slander He, or rather she Jealousy
more beflts a woman). certainly ex-
asgserates to alarming proportions. I
and others. and have found their dis
sertations indeed enjoyable. Neither
bookish nor demanding OF a dictionary
reference. "McWizZburg'' indeed has
the charm of the commanding writer
For who but does not love to feel the
strength which distinguishes tho master
mind? Truly, to honor by comparisons
"McWizzburg's' skill far excels the
acts of those who have feebly attempted
to besmirch his high Ideals and drag
them through the mire
Let this be portender. ''Plebe ~
Hereafter discuss subjects. Person
ality" is one OF the subjects, but not
personal evil thoughts. leave to
imagination what might be said OF your
statements, FOR I hesitate to write II
here. You we'll know that "one good
turn deserves another" and how we'll
you now know could retaliate by
mercilessly faying you and your better
unexpressed" sentiments.
Beware, II you seek personal argu-
ments you will meet more than your
match. To err IS human. but to persist
in error. folly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
ToCLean Wool

French chalk or cube magnesia a.!
especially good for light-colored silks ane
wooden materials as we'll as for whit
furs. Rub the chalk on the. spots q
soiled places. leave for a while, tho
shake and brush 1t away and the dlr
will come with it-Modsrn Priscilla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
Please Tell Me
What to DO
BY CYNTHIA
To "WsItlnu"

To "WaItlna"
since the young man has not called
on YOU after having been Invited TO, you
would do well not to ask him TO the
auair you refer to. Go with some one
you know battar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
Yesterdays Answers

I. The spool of al old typewriter
ribbon may be- painted a pale
pink, with tiny blue flowers on it,
and conveniently used for holding
lingerie ribbon.
2. When opened, a quaint fan ia
found to be tall, slim, made Of
gauze over frame Of black sticks
with n small gold initiated paper
medallion set in the center.
3. Steel wool such as is used for
cleaning aluminium, will easily
remove from glass paint which
has dried.
4. A "savant" Is the French word
for a learned man.
., For the girdle Of dress. ii Is
considered smartest at the present
time to use the same material, and
not contrasting fabric or color.
.. A delightfully."- quaint dress for the
tiny girl is made Of strawberry
pink yoile. with blOOmers that
just about show, and are edged
with crisp. frilly white rufiles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

I. What wide field is opening for the
designer Of costumes?
2. Describe an inexpensive and ef-
fective window box.
8. How is the newest Of candy hold
ers fashioned?
4. In what way is tho French rx-
preston, "savOir faire," inter-
preted?
3. What will give last years sweat.
or different appearance?
O. Describe the latest fad in make
uD?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16

IMAGINE a man and a woman
who have both been disappointed
in love and are both afraid to take
another chance. Suppose IN unex-
pected turn Of the wheel Of fate
brought them together-what would
happen? Would
"1he LOue Co,UUds"
sympathize, hate each other, Or
fall in love?
Hazel Deyo Bachelor
gives the answer in her new serial
story which begins on this page on
Monday, June 20
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16

Nary Drep Is Carrinoton BelId!ys'
Dvipcfe secretary, and Is In iove ,oith
enc Of his clients, Dick Caldrdin. Bel
lstrs' ,card, Eve Roohesfer, has ob-
fejNed position through Julian Wanda
eeer, an unscrupulous adrenturer. ,oho
Aes kno,on Dick In Alaska and is dnr-
Ssss to get diamond phich Dick o,ons
end al,oays carries. Dick u IN toce
scifA Mary, but Ece has her eve on
kim az toell as on Jalian. Beudtrs
scesfs 10 marry Mary, toho Is sfdving
o. As country estate to DO some toors
}ey hins there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16

A SONG AT TWILIGHT
HHARY'S glance followed that Of Car
M rington Bellairs. She had heard
Uve singing. But she didn't know that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16

farewell, stumble out the door and ~,
their throbbing heads home to rest az
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-16

Tomorrow-WhIspered Confessions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-28

a bright, contrasting lining is used.
Here the dress is of black and the
lining revealed through the large
eyelets is bright red.
A Costume Combining
A Cape and Dress
ONG capes that hang as part of
dress or that match the dress
but are detachable are among the
new fashions. A model in which a
cape is made to appear as part of
the frock while really detachable
is of black cloth, the cape having
lining Of rust colored taffeta. AS
it falls from the shoulders a cas-
cading effect is given at either side.
thus revealing the contrasting lin
ing. 1t is sketched at the lower
right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-28

eral gives one feeling of surprise
that there has not been more change.
Women must consider the monoto-
nous neckline so long in evidence
very becoming, otherwise they would
have accepted some of the many
things offered them. 1t would seem
that the time is about ripe for some
changes in this direction.
Fringe Is Created
By Slashing Material
PRINCES Of self material are fca-
tured prominently on many of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-28


the autumn clothes. Both cloth and
crepe frocks have a novel fringe
trimming achieved by running rows
of hemstitching along cascading
panels. the sleeves, or even the bot
tom of the skirts, and slashing the
hemstitching to form fringe, which,
CT course, leaves a picot edge on
each strand of the material. Such
treatment is used on the French
dress second from the right Of this
page. Here the material is Canton
crepe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-28
any amount Of enthusiasm; in fact,
they rarely are seen.

But collars of the type referred to
above, which are somewhat Of COM
promise between the high and low
collar, have been in evidence Of late.
Sometimes the turnover part is
much more exaggerated, like wide
Elton collar. These are quite becom-
ing and are likely to enjoy consider
able popularity among the younger
women.
Contemplation Of collars In gen,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-28

1t seems impossible to get away
from fringe in one form or another.
All of the great dressmakers still
are using it. At the lower left Of to-
days page is a model from Doeuil-
let with fringe applied to a back
tunic and tuft of it on the short
ends of q belt knotted in the front.
On this model we see another
form Of trimming which sprang into
prominence this summer; that is. the
embroidery pattern made by perfora-
lions. AS in most perforated cloths,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-28
The Designer S AT
ESrGNING clothes {. -

N Es1GN1Nc clothes is a.
preaching more and nm.
the imnlinence of In. ~.
The sources from which d..
signers gather the ideas that 20 ~.
dress are as interesting as thew -.
varied.
America is showing growing :,
eerest IN costume design, and Il &.
question as to whethcr, in time. ~.
growing interest will not tana =.
make US rival Paris in fashion :,
premacy. Little by little we AZ. ;.
lying on the ability of our ON, \,
signers to create distinctive mod..
with less dependence on what tb.,
are wearing in Paris, and the lin.
may not be far distant when II.
world will look with respect and en-.
Germ to see what America il M,
ing.
The director Of one of our ors,.
American fashion academies. vh.,
interviewed recently, had much ~
say in praise of the ability Of tn.
young American designer.
A. successful costume designer
must be responsive to the motifs and
ideas to be found in the dress and
arts Of ancient times. The clas,,,
Greek dress is perhaps richer in sus
gestion than the costume Of oths,
ancients. This is because Of ths
beauty that the Greeks obtaiu.d
through simplicity.
The period, however, that Is mott
interesting to the modern desiSner
Is the so-called Middle Ages. r..
fore that time much greater variety
was to be found in the costumes
Of men than in those Of women
Beginning with this period women !,
dress shows a distinct developmen,
and, therefore, has greater Interest
for the modern designer. In France
and in England at that time women's
costumes began to assume definite
styles which had almost as constant
tendency to change as modern
styles have.