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Evening journal., 1921-12-23
TWO GIRLS WIN
BEACON PRIZES

Yesterday was another big day
with the students Of the typewrlting
department OF the Beacon business
Colleges OF TINS Guy rheir in
structor told them a month ago that
at the time OF giving the December
test, prizes would be awarded and
all were on tiptoos yesterday TO learn
the names OF the winners. Both
prizes were Beacon school pins of
solid gold The test was the regular
Underwood December test. j. N.
Kimbail material. and had not been
seen ahead Of time by the students.
The grading was according to in
ternationai rules governing type
writing contests.
Miss Lillian Harmstead, a secre-
tarial course student from Harring
ton. won first prize. writing between
81 and SO words a minute net for
Z 5 minutes, and Miss Elizabeth Can
ton. secretarial course student from
New Castle. won second prize, writ
ing better than So words a minute
net. but slightly behind Miss Harm
stead Miss Marie Evans, OF this
city, Wilmington High School grad
uate. came in third. only fraction
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
uETrERS ON ESTATES

Register OF willis Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters testamentary
10 Arthur r. Duncan on the es-
tate OF Francis Duncan OF Will
mington hundred. Edward n. Muir
ray and Levi w. Murray Of Mil
Creek hundred: Samuel S. Murray
and George W. Murray OF White
OF Levi Murray OF white Clay Creek
hundred; and letters OF administra.
ton to the Security Trust and SAFE
Deposit Company on the estate o.
Robert n. Taylor OF Wilmington hun
dred: Jennie C. McGovern on the es
tate OF Lewis p. McGovern Of Nil
Creek hundred
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
CATS HUNGER Irs UNDorNG

WEST CHESTER. Dec. 2S. ~ Be
cause it destroyed a portion OF a
display in the window of a business
place last evening. cat met death
within short time The display
consisted Of mounted animals and
birds. among them four mice in the
positions OF boxers
The cat entered the window and
in short time had eaten two Of the
mice. The taxidermist who had
mounted the animals had been lib
erai IN the use OF arsenic in his
work. and an hour after the cat had
been found and elected from the
store it was found dead in nearby
areaway.
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
MERRICK MOTOR MEN
AT HOLIDAY DINNER

Officers and employees Of the Mer-
rick Motor Company agents for the
Marmon car, were entertained at
dinner in the Lambros restaurant
last evening by e. f. Merrick, presi-
dent OF the company.
As most OF the men present were
former service men, they spent the
evening reminiscing on their expert
ences. the thrilling ones and the
amusing ones, while serving in the
army Mr.. Merrick was presented
with a handsome Christmas gift
Those present included e. F. Mer.
rick. j. Paul Muliin. Gus Witt
Harry Bird, f.. r. Shepherd, KIRK
smith. w G. Seidle, James Mona
CHAN and H. Il. Prettyman.
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
PLAN CHRISTMAS
TREAT FOR INSANE

Extra efforts are being made TO
make this Christmas one OF the best
in the history of the Delaware state
Hospital by Or. NJ. A. Tarumianz.
assistant superintendent, the nurses
and attaches OF the Institution. The
corridors and rooms OF he inmates
are being decorated with varied col
ored crepe paper bunting, green's,
ferns and potted plants. There will
be special movie picture shows,
music. dinners and visitations. The
inmates are given their liberty to
visit their companions, during the
afternoon OF each Christmas. Dr.
Hancker is directing the prepara-
tions for the Christmas celebration
from his sick room.
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
CRAZED BY
TOOTHACHE

Nothing can equal Ak-No-Mor
Capsules in stopping. the excruciat-
ing pain resulting from decayed or
liberated teeth. They act like magic
in neuritis and all nerve pains, such
as neuralgia Of the head, face or
back. Ak-No-Mor Capsules will stop
nerve or rheumatic pains in any
part Of the body. They contain no
opium, morphine or habit-forminz
drugs and have no bad after-effects.
Ask your druggist for Ak-No- Nor
Capsules and accept no substitute.
Price SOC and 60c per box. At all
druggists.
A. G. Luebert, P. d., Christizfa. Pa.
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
OPPOSE CITY BUYING STABLE.

CHESTER Pa. Dec. 2S.-The
Chester Real Estate Board has gone
on record as Disappearing the pur-
chase by the city OF a property on
the north side OF Second street, near
Chester river. as a site for city
stables, garages and storage houses.
The estimated price is $4,000.
Evening journal., 1921-12-23

OF word behind Miss Cannon.
These girls have been taking type
writing only three and half
months, and their remarkable record
is probably the best ever made in
Dlaware covering q similar period
of training.
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
JUST A MOMENT
DAILY 81 9Th AMI
CHEiR.
Complied by John c. Quiniu>'
(The sunshine Man,

Sing unto the Lord. bless His
name. Your heart shah rejoice.
and your Joy no man taketh from
vou.-Ps. xcvi. 2: John xvi. %.
Happiness depends as nature shows,
Less on exterior things than most
suppose. -Cowper'
There is such a thing as a worldly
spirit. and there is such a thing as
an unworidly spirit; and according
as we partake OF one or the other,
the SAVIOR OF the sacrifice of our
lives is ordinary, commonplace
poor and base or elevatng, invig-
Grating. useful, noble, and holy
Dean Stanley.
pound Cake. Schlittlers, 3O9
Kfnr-AdV
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
$40 to $3.50
Beacon Bath Robes

Extra heavy and well made OF the
finest quality OF robing. in all the
to choose from; all ~ Q2
sizes ... ........... W 'OO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
MEMS SPORT HOSE

Regularly 81, in all-wool Eng
lish Sport Hose, In the most
wanted heather shades; all
sizes included at the OPEN coo
ing OF the sale .......... Va
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
WOMENS
S2.n0 SILK HOSE

These are fine silk Hose. Of
exceptional quality perfect IN
weave, strong tops. In all 0Oc
styles; full fashioned. 20
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
MEMS GIFT TIES

These are extra fine silks. In
great assortment Of weaves. Reg
ular 81 quality, In about one hun
dred pretty patterns and 10c
colors .. ....... tO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
$3.50 WOMEN'S
COMFORT SLIPPERS

Fine all-black kidskin House
slippers, with strap and rubber
heels; most unusual at price;
fun run OF sizes, G1 90
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
SHOPPING BAGS

Guaranteed 10 be made OF a good
grade Of Fabrikoid. much larger
than usual. Brown, red and
black, red in a gathered 10c
styles; 75c value ........ tO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
WOMEN'S
$500 SILK HOSE

These fine Hose are pure thread
silk and perfect in weave; full
fashioned, spliced heel. reinforced
toior.' top and sal iSsi fssaionea. elI 81. so
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
WOMEN,s SPORT HOSE

Guaranteed 81 quality All-wOol
Sport Hose; English importation,
in all the most wanted colors
and fun run Of Sizes 0Qc
special ...... ............ 10
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
ROYS' STORM SHOES

Regular $3.50 value: high cut.
bellows tongue. two-buckle strap
at top. double soles. A sem
sible and worth while CD 40
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
PUMPS and OXFORDS

ss and 81 Pumps and Oxfords
for Women and Growing Girls, in
one and two-buckle strap styles;
cordo calf, brown calf, satin.
etc; all style heels, co 90
at ....... ........... tDe~sCO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
MEMS BOXED HOSE

Two pairs OF fine Lisle Hose, In
all colors and all sizes perfect
IN weave. at less than half OSc
price tomorrow. .......... ~
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
CHILDREN'S
SERGE DRESSES

Made in pretty styles Of an excel
lent fast color blue serge; regu-
lation styles for the most part;
sizes 2-6, S2.s8; sizes co OQ
STA ....... ......... eDOsOO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
$40 TOILET SETS

Beautiful three piece sets, in
French Ivory; some with Ger
man silver trimmings; very
heavy; several styles. Half GS
dozen special sets ..... eDC
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
$3.50 PLAY SHOES

Fine made Children's Shoes Of
durable leather; full leather sole
and heel; tan only, In sizes from 3
to s; very specially . G1 10
priced at ......-..... OL'LO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
TEDDY BEAR SETS

Shepherd Knit Teddy Bear
Suits. In blue. brown and white
In an sizes. Consists OF sweater.
pantalettes and cap. ca 49,
In all sizes .......... tD4. -
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
WoMEN's Isle HOSE

Regular S5c quality perfect in
every respect; fine quality isle.
In all colors; full range OF 1 0C
sizes. Special tomorrow IL
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
WoMENS HIGH SHOES

These Shoes are In styles too
numerous to mention. In all the
wanted feathers and colors, with
plain military and rubber
heels; hand-welted soles. All
sizes and widths, CD QS
At -. .......- .. -. 49, - -
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
NAPKIN SETS

Worth 75c at the very least; six
in an Xmas box. These are fun
1s-inch and come ready 10C
hemmed. Special tomorrow tO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
DAMASK
TABLE COVERS

or fine quality Damask. in
pretty patterns, neatly hem-
stitched and scalloped, full dim
ingroom table size. Regular 0Oc
So valve. Special........ 10
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
cHILDRENs FUR SETS

HiEh-grade Coney IN natural and
brown; sets consist OF mum and
scarf or mum and collar. Small
sp a1mPl' 70 ,is lot. Values. Values S5.95
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
MEMS ST UNDERWEAR

Finer quality shirts and drawers;
heavy grey ribbed well-made;
every one first quality; all zoe
wanted sizes ............ ~
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
WOMENS COMFORT
SHOES

DR.. Herbert Comfort Shoes; regu-
larry sold everywhere at $3.50:
black kidskin, with rubber
tender feet; special. d..
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
CHILD'S So SHOES

An excellent gift; brown and
black. some with buck tons
sizes up to s. in button only;
broad toed. nature lasts, QQc
et .....-. .--.-....-...... ~
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
WOMEN'S KIMONOS

OF heavy ianneiette. with pretty
satin trimmings Of contrasting
colors' in floral and figured pat-
terms; all sizes; 81 C1 90
value ..... .......... I'~O
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
RubberS

Mems l-buckle Arctics,
$1.59
Women's Foot Holds 49c
Women's Storm Rubbers,
59c
Misses and Children's Storm
Rubbers 59c
Boys Storm Rubbers, CSC
Mems 4-Buckle Arctics,
$1.98
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
$3.50 and $3.50
MANICURE SETS

or French Ivory, in wrap case;
2 and twenty piece sets; only
about a dozen to be had at c.
tOmOrrow's SPECIAL price. eDO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
BABY QUILTS

Beautiful silk-covered Quilts, In
pink or blue. ready boxed. This
is a quality regularly sold a.
$3.50. Special, small CD 20
lot ...... ........... Or' ~
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
GIFT NIGHT GOWNS

Women's fine Night Gowns. pref
tily silk embroidered. Made up
OF heavy outing flannel. in pretty
patterns; several styles, in
Xmas boxes. Special 0OC
AZ ..n. OO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
soc MEMS SILK TIES

These Ties are wen-made. with
heavy body, that viii hold its
shape well in about one hundred
and fifty patterns and Doc
colors .... ............. ~
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
s1.5o UNION SUITS

Women's. In several styles, ribbed
and warmly fieece-llned; gift
that is both practical and moder-
ately priced. All OSC
sizes ....... .........s.s'
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
MEMS BATH ROBES

Extra heavy Beacon cloth, in
some cord belt and trimmings;
well-made. Regular ca 90
$3.50 value ......... Oh. 30
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
$3.50 PRUNELLA
SKIRTS

Finest grade OF Al-wool Prun-
ella; box, knife ana Inverted
pieats OF various sorts, in all
coiors and sizes OF CO o.
waist ..... ........ OC'CO
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
CHILDRENS
BATH ROBES

or heavy Beacon cloth, in the
prettiest OF styles. rich colors;
the best made, in sizes from
3 10 IA years. Regu- CD 90
lariy $3.50 ..a....... CS.SJ
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
$3.50 BOSTON BAGS

OF genuine split cowhlde. extra
large size. In black only; strong
frame, well-made. Excellent for
overnight use. school CT 10
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
So AND $4 HAND BAGS

Tho greatest assortment OF finest
quality. at the lowest price in
Wilmington. Calfskin and spider
web leather, hand fooled, QS
in an colOrs ............. ~
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
CHILDREN'S
UNDERWEAR

A grade usually selling at S5c;
extra heavy shirts and drawers.
finely fleece lined; perfect fit
ting garments, in all 1QC
sizes .......... ....-...-- ~
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
ALL-wooL BLANKETS

These fine Blankets are extra
soft and heecy; full wool, from
the American Woolen Co, In
plaids and plain coll G1 0Q
ors. Full double bed size - Loo
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
BABIES, FIRST STEPS

A regular $3.50 value. in brown
kid, brown and white, black and
white, all black, patent and
SSiis. SlSHs, IN D'5fni SS .i.ss' aad S1.29
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
MEMS 81 PAJAMAS

These fine garments are OF a
heavy. fancy grade OF outing
flannel. in Xmas box. in all sizes.
N Noi tbIs %aPy py,ds to l'.i''... be sold S1.39
Evening journal., 1921-12-23
SIS PONGEE WAISTS

Guaranteed to be made OF Mallln-
sons Pussy Willow, In two styles.
round and pointed collar. ruffe-
trimmed; tailored or
Otherwise o,l.s all 50. 90
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23
TWO Minutes of Optimism
BY HERMAN j. STITCH
Chauncey Depe,U Celebrates
BY HERMAN j. STITCH

DEPEW
~ of humans recently celebrated his eighty birthday
further
optimism wisdom philosophy
than he IA month before
'The world is mighty good live
with
three and half intimate with kinds
tons of persons and things
He life he
that tomorrow will be little
toward making tomorrow happier and
The world needs humor, Mr. Depw said his blue Think
OF complained shadow
weeks trip able
Of the worlds humoriNk
there A
would travel round the world and laughing
ills of mankind like
may have to tell funny myself
"A fellow
settle right continued
told him. No hcs
happies My
The real health happiness
the good things
That beats Professor Einstcn y
hollow" " ' ~
Mr. Dpew prescription
mas life
uce of the principles
the HI in
feature the dance
country
songs Take children the theatre
farce and laugh with them the with them
e their conhdan in their love affairs
their love letters and writing
Here's looking
son why the world loves And everybody
and everything else wish
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23
AT CUPDiS CALL
Bu MAY CHRISTIE

sound asleep, her troubles temporarily
forgotten.
Eve Rochester was not nm early
riser. She liked her tea In bed, with
the blinds still drawn, and a rose
shaded lamp casting becoming glow
On her complexion. Arrayed in fetch
ing bondoir cap, a satin neyligec, with
n powder puff somewhere close at hand
for all emergencies, Eve felt fortified to
begin her day.
She felt considerably annoyed, then,
when a handful Of gravel was thrown
against her bedroom window, awak =
ing her from slumbers, at what she
considered was perfectly ungodly
hour. -
II suppose it's Darlington. wanting
me to go out riding! Well. I won't
take scrap of notice" She turned
round to the other side and drew the
quilt more snugly round her shoulders.
1t was deliciously warm and comforta :
bic in this Louis XIV bed--she wasn't
going to leave it--no, not likely!
Bang! Thud! Another hcap of tiny
pebbles hit the window.
Eve switched on her reading lamr
and glanced peevishly at her wris,
watch.
1t was just o'clock.
Thud Another sharp percussion
And Eve, muttering some expression,
hat were forcible IL not entirely pretty
slipped out of bed.
She crossed the floor and ierked tn
blind aside. To her establishment sh
then perceived that her early mornin,
Romeo was not her guardian, Caring
ton Bellairs, but the much admired, in
souciant Julian Vandaveer, who wa
even now gazing up at her with kill
ing oglc.
A stable boy was with him and
couple Of horses, and Julian himsel
was Immediately arrayed in riding
bi eeches, coat. cap, gauntlcts and al
tbe paraphernalia Of q dandy in tn
Row.
'.It's n glorious morning! Come o
out and have a canter!" Judian wave
an imperious hand. .l
| Tomorrow-"We Belong"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23

think their companicnsh;p alone is
worth any hostess hospitality!
Married women give dinner parties
or dances or entertain girls from out
of town. OF course, they just must
have some eligible men on hand. What
matter IL Mr.. Handsome or Percy
Pompadour did cat Mrs. Smiths din.
ners all last season, and never showed
her the least little courtesy in return.
she can't leave the girl visitor to pine
alone, or be bored with lot of mar
tations so forth and the bachelors re-
fleet, She cannot get along without
mel
Married couples repay social otlign-
tions. SO do girls. II dinners or auto.
mobile trips or theatre parties arc
given by one couple, or one dcbutartc,
VT course the ones who are entertained
soon plan a definite function In order
to feel that they have not "sponged, :"
but have been equally generous.
But do the individual men Of the
party do anything like this? They do
not! Not having a home. they cannot
entertain in exactly the same way, per-
haps, but, of course. there are clubs
and hotels and theatres, and, in the
Inst extremity, the gift Of flowers or
candy to hostess is a graceful thing
that causes her to feel appreciation
wholly beyond their monetary value.
Why does not some feminine relative
suggest this to the selfish, stingy and
self centered males?
Then they could bring toys to the
children; but usually they are spending
nIl their income on themselves. The
younger men take girls to theatres and
Oh at
give shem good times. But they are at
the mating age! 1t is no credit to a
man in love that he ''rushcs" the lady
of his heart, and iavishes gifts upon
her. That is as natural as the brilliant
plumags of the male bird, with which
he struts about to captivate the female
birds eye and affection. We are not
discussing the young man ardently
wooing, but the swarms of settled
down, unattached men who announce
that they are mot the marrying kind. "
Why sholl1 they be exempt from
social courtcsics and expenses that the
over -burdened benedict is saddled
with? All of us know of single men
who go regularly to week end parties
in the country, and actually save board
for several days the latter part of each
week. Yet they do not return the hos t..
pitality in town. bit evidently regard
their company as of such real value
is not it our fault that wes let them
value themselves go highly?
But what can the poor girl do? She
must have escorts and dance partners,
and selfish ones. If handsome and we'll
dressed and affable, are better than
none.
We have said the great cities abound
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where the line is straight; but where
there are curves they must be short. OF
course, the stitches on the wrong side
are tiny ones.
The next step is the padding, and this
Is done by using three or four strands
Of the floss and taking running stitches
that are quite long on the right side
and short on the under. Or you may
fill in with chain stitch. AS you near
the outline, make the filing less pro-
nounced.
( The embroidery is done with finer
floss than that used for the filling, and
the stitches are always at right angles
to the edge. OF course, this work is
all done In frame, and has to be done
slowly, 80 as to have even looking
work. Where there are curves the
stitches must be taken close together on
the inside, and on the outer side there
must be no spaces. Try to have them
come just together. On the inside they
must never lap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23

was I DrOOCn my notntT saw hS'
was SO fond of it
please don't apologize" he cut in
lightly, his eyes upon the charming
picture that she made. Her confusion
was so genuine, too-likc everything
else about Miss Mary Drew. And
jove she did look pretty. with her
dark hair curling on her shoulders, and
framing her small oval face.
"I'm sorry." Mary whispered once
again, II know it's inexcusahle of me
to roam about the house at this hour
but I felt SO worried
Darlington Bellairs lifted quizzical
brows. She was making mountains out
Of molchills, was this little girl A fuss
about a brooch--he wondered II there
had not been some other reason behind
Mary's midnight peregrinations.
| Her confusion was so great, too
unnecessarily so! II did seem odd.
Maybe she had stolen downstairs fol
some assignation with that fool Cal.
ardin? But no. She was discreet
conventional,
OF course, when woman was II
love-hc fervcntly hoped she did no
care for Dick-but IL she did, the whole
affair might have gone to her head
little.
Darlington Bellairs was naturally o
a suspicious turn OF mind. But alou'
he merely said: -
'It's just triHe late for chatting
so We'll leave that over till the morning
But might ask you If you found YOU
brooch p
Mary shook her head.
well, that's a pity. No doubt it'll
turn up in the morning." said the man
A cynical little smile lowered about hi
lips.
Good night !" said Mary softly, still
embarrassed over this unexpected meet
ing. She hurried down the corridor +
her room, slipped in and closed tn
door behind her, locking 1t. oh, wha
q fool she had been TO run the risI
OF such an encounter! Darlington Bel
lairs had looked at her as though sh
had had some hidden motive in he
downstairs rambling. She almost 6el
she hated him for his censorious eyes.
But pretty soon she was In bed an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23

THESE ribbon initials are quite a
L little out Of the ordinary, and will
work up beautifully on many things.
Transfer the letters to the material by
first laying a piece of tissue paper over
the letter and GO over each part Of 1t
carefully with sharp but soft pencil.
Then lay the tissue paper you have
worked on, pencil side down, on
another piece Of tissue and 20 over the
process again.
Lay this second impression face side
down on the material, pin It securely,
and go over each line for the third time.
The reason you have to do the work on
both sides of the tissue is hat IL you
used the first impression you made, the
letter would be the wrong side around
on the cloth.
The raised satin stitch Is the hand
soonest for these letters and the first
step Is to use a running stitch on all
outlines. The stitches can be quite long
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-23
Things You'll LoVe to Make
ts9vinooux
trimming

II you are on the lookout for some
thing new In smocks. make this one
with It's ESoUIMAUx TRIMMING. Two
rows of tucks one-half inch deep cross
the blouse. giving the yoke effect. Use
wool OF deeper shade OF color than
that of the material OF the blouse Knot
the end OF the worsted. From the un-
derside OF the blouse bring It through
to the right sidc. Just under tho tuck
Fasten It and cut u on so that 1t hangs
one and one-haif inches below the bot
tom OF the tuck. Continue In this way
to make little groups OF five strands
each; have the groups one inch apart
Under the second tuck alternate the
spacing Of tho groups. This cSQUI-
MAUx TRIMMING makes n quaint and
charming blouse or smock FLORA