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The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Themes Of the Midsummer Rain.

I.-rHE RAINS REQUEST.
O FLASHING silver torrents OF the mid
summer rain.
What magic you bring into this wood
land world -
Cementing for me an intimacy with Ma
ture more plastic. fluent, passion
ately attached.
The sunshine has it's own fervor of daz-
zling bestowal.
Golden. RANT. exultant in cleaning
pomp,
And yet sometimes too aloof. brilliant
impersonal. 10 I'LL all craving.
Then this drab, inly-luminous tapestry
and pearl smoke OF cloud outrolls.
Yelling the blue, and pulsing the swift
rain
That mingles. in one mutual outrush OF
rapport,
My hearts unpent tide of delight with
all Natures drenched and glisten-
ing array.
1.-THE WHITE ROSE BUSH.
The deluging thunder-shower has just
whirled in riot over the garden.
All but sweeping 1t fiat with kissing
gray bosom.
And now the sun is flashing keen on its
crystal trail,
Trying to console the almost PROSTATE
peonies,
And arraying the rose bushes in Gin
derella display of glittering dia-
monds at the stroke of its golden
wand.
And you. dainty bearer of the freshly
opened, milk-white blooms, that
/ have watched with such glad
ness,
And poised so radiant now with the drip
of rain on your fragrant petals,
see you not as a rose bush alone.
But as some vigorous girl swimmer,
dashing out of wild surf into the
sunshine of the sands.
Ana as she stoops to fasten a lacing of
her slipper that the waves have
loosed.
Like the little marble Victory on the
Athenian temple balustrade, bend
ing to tie her sandal.
Poised in golden aura of the sunrays
about her wet curls and throats
snowy petal-bloom.
uI.-.RuppY NAPLES.
From my porch under wide caves,
Protected from the incessant rain of the
summer morning.
look down on drenched. swaying
branches of young maple shrubs.
That seem to laugh with exultation of
the downpour, and the 1.-THE aban-
don of their romp with the wind.
And see. at the tip of each adolescent
spray futter leaflets Of tender
glowing carmine, just tinged with
russet,
Surmounting the quivering, rain-glossed
fulness of the lower emerald
fronds.
The vividness of the fresh apical color
is kept agleam by the continual
wash of the storm,
AS the crimson and maroon hues of sea-
kelp by the limpid tide in which
it floats,
Or the lustrous ruby mottlings of a
trouts skin by the brooks crys-
tai eddies.
How different this delicate roseateness
from the autumns hectic scarlet
1t has something of the appeal of a
child's smiling lips uplifted for
a shy caress
And the ruddiness of cloven pomegran-
ate within It's curved amber shell.
All. yes, 1t seems to me now these are
the slender little breads of the
NAPLES themselves that I see dan
cling so gayly in the rain.
With the smooth tanned cheeks and slim
shoulders chafed by the breeze
flung torrents to the lovely
glamour of this blushing russet.
ELIOT WHITE
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Charles Fechter's Nationality.

To THE NEW York HERALD: II may
be all right for your correspondents to
allude to Charles A. Fechter as Ger
man actor, but the Century Dictionary
says he was born in England and his
father was born in France ''of German
lineage" The Standard says "a French
actor" p. II. s.
NEW YORK, August 10.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
10 the usa for republication OF all news des-
patches credited 10 it or not otherwise
credited in this paper. and also the local
news published herein
All rights OF republication Of special des.
patches herein are also reserved.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
An unnccrssnrr Addltion-

From the Hot Springs New Era.
One old fashioned citizen rises 70 remark
that II is not necessary for dead men 10
tell tales-the live ones nre hating good
average.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Anyway, The Boy, Arc mentioned r,rss.

Due correspondence Wynrs Progress.
g. f. Roach has had severe case OF
colo this week.
Frank wattes has been suffering from
had case OF Group.
One OF Andrew wcstmoreland's dogs is on
the slck list this week, We ell hope him
speedy recovery for Andrew wants TO 20
hunting again soon.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

A Criminal Court mouse which wore
a diamond earring on It's tail attracted
attention by It's adornment and was
caught. Probably all the other Grim
inal Court mice are now wagging their
heads and saying that this Is what
love of finery leads 70.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Do not scold the little boy who
draws rude pictures on the fence. He
may grow up to be a great church
architect.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
An Arknnana sonlrfr Nntn

From the Ddrvirie Demoorot.
Messrs. Light-plant Arnold, saw-'em-up
Foss and Chicken Foster were Ola visitors
last week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
CMRIsTMAs PLAY AT
NO. % SCHOOL

"First Aid to Santa Claus" 4 Christ
mas play In two acts will be given at
No. eS School Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock. for the older children, and
Friday morning at 1890 for the
Younger children. Invitations are be-
Ing sent to all the parents. asking
them to see the little Ilay.
The first act In laid In the home of
Santa Claus, and tho second act in
The Restoration Shop. The cast OF
characters In the order OF their ap-
pearancc arc: Mrs. Santa C,aus, Ada
line Downs; Santa Claus. Nathan Nc
Coy: Holly. Victor De Han; Poinsettia,
Anna Statnekoo: Jolly OF the Res
toration Shop. Elizabeth Maroney;
French Doh. Irene karahner; Talk
ing Doll. Margaret Jones: Tipperary
Iol. Ethelyn. Reed; Indian Doll, Rose
Muravito: Jack-in-the-BoN. Joseph
Gonzales; Soldier Doll. Alfred Ring
lcr; Sailor Doll. Wilmot McKinnon
japanese Doll. Beatrice Missimer
Isag Doll. Helen Barrett; Dutch Doll
Katrina Fuchs.
Beside the play there will be caro-
singing. Tho following songs will be
used: JOY 20 the World, Angels from
the Realms OF Glory, O Come, All Ys
Faithful. We Three Kings OF Orient
Are, The First Novel;, Silent Night
Holy Night: Christmas March Song.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS
TO HELP EMERGENCY RELIEF

Like many other organizations in
the city, the Wilmington New Cen
tury Club is planning to contribute to
the Emergency Relief Fund. A box
for the Christmas offering was placed
in conspicuous spot at both the
club meeting and current events
class. and go for fair contribution
has been received.
The committee believe. however,
that the club has not yet done nearly
all it's share. Although many of the
members are contributing personally
or through other organizations. they
could add at least a small Offering to
the club gift, so that the amount
turned over may be representative of
the club.
AS one OF the members expressed II
this morning. ''let none of us sit back
in complacence while one little child
in our city may he deprived Of
Christmas" There are still many
children for whom no provision has
been made, and although the Club
members are eager TO help the parents
their hearts are especially touched by
the thoughts of wistful child faces.
II any of the club members are
considering a gift to this fund, let
them send 1t Immediately to Mrs
Arthur Patterson, 92S jefferson street
She will receive all checks and cash
contributions from the members OF
the club who want to share in the
gift of making the children have a
happier holiday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21

Miss Elizabeth Dure. OF Washington.
After the meeting Miss Susan Rus
sell acted an hostess. Plans were
started for tho celebration OF Honor
Day" on February 1s. This date COM
memoratcs the signing OF the Peace
Treaty OF Ghent. and Is usually OBJ
served by the Daughters OF 1872. Sew
erai years ago they placed n tablet
In the State House In Dover In honor
OF James Ashton Bayard. one OF the
signers Of the treaty.
Mrs Flucke, the third vice-presi-
dent, is hoping to organize a chapter
In the vicinity of Woodsidc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
BUSY WEEK At
WOMEN'S COLLEGE

Continued from pags I.
80 We feel that we are indeed FORUM
ate in having this book added to our
college collection.
Mrs. Holland has presented pair
OF andirons, which, on the day OF their
presentation, December 10. were 112
years old. They have remained for
some years In the room OF Mrs. Hol-
lands daughter. Mary, now Mrs. Caleb
Burchenal. The irons will replace
those which are now being used In the
common room OF Sussex hall.
The Freshmen were requested to
bring paper and pencils to the orien-
tation lecture on Friday last. Each
student was obliged to write theme
on "An Ideal College Girl" Marian
Hatfield, %, student government
president, gave the Freshmen direc-
tlons to be followed In the writing
Of their themes.
The chapel period on Friday was
given over to the Dramatic Club, with
Mabel *. Tebo, '22, president OF the
club, presiding. Miss Tcbo announced
that by much effort she had been able
to secure two well-known lecturers.
The first speaker was presented to the
audience.
Miss Snyder of the education de-
partment told us "Why We Like Dra-
matics." There are many instances
of this love for dramatlcs. Sopho-
mores have been known to do black
gowns and utter funeral orations In
measured tones, when there was moth
ing to bury but Freshmen "bibs;"
other students delight In the use Of
cork, in order to appear as black k-face
comedians. The dramatic instinct Is
a compound OF tie self assertion and
dominating instinct that Ia within us
and when we cannot always assert
ourselves In the real way we go about
II In the play way. The dramatic in.
stinct Is good for us, and for those
with whom we come in contact.
Miss Snyder was followed by Dear
Robinson, the second speaker. Tn,
Dean said that every human being
desires sclf-control and that dra
matics will do much toward bringint
about this trait. She congratulstet
the Dramatic Club upon Its method o.
selecting characters for plays.
seeks to cultivate latent talent. Play
are not selected TO suit certain char
acters. The plays are first of all sc
lected and then the characters ar
trained TO take their respective parts
All music lovers were greatly pleas
, ed with the chapel exercises Monda
morning when victrola records wer
|, / ploved of Madame Jop,ar a., nrh
, Messiah" Geraldine Farrar I'm "Ms
, dame Butterfly" and Iireisler 4
Caprice Viennois.''
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
WOMEN PLAN FIGHT
FOR BILL Of RIGHTS
Decide to lnaugurats Cam
palgr at Once In Nine
States.

Crr,rn,sn- in nine States for the pas
nvr of the Womnn's rsrty,s bill o'
r,uh,r' we're announced following a
meeting oi the National Council OF the
,w,t, IN Washington n few days ago.
Tho nine States. IN each III which the
state Legislature convene. early IN
january. are: New York, New jersey,
Rhode Island. Massachusetts, Virginia,
MARYLAND, kentucky, Mississippi and
south Carolina. :.
Thc.c state campaigns under the di.
,cs,,ou ol state and district officers OF
The Norman. Party will I've wagcd stimuli
,nn.o,.lv with the campaign for a ma
,,onel "couAl rights amendment to bc
introduced st the present session oi
Congress.
Thc state hill. in tho form approved
hy the legal advisers OF tho Womans
rarty aud formally passed upon by the
National Council NJ ,,s meeting here, Is
,lcSgncd to give women the same
rights, privileges and immuni'ies under
the Law ma men and To abrogatc IN
every ,crpcc, ",hc common law d,ss.
hlliics ci women The bill IN full
reads,
section Women shall have the
.emo rights, privileges and immunitics
under the law as mcn, with respect To-
"rhc exercise OF suffrage.
"llrli,ng oi office or any position
under the Government, either State OF
local
0lhp,b,hty 90 examination for any
position affected 10y civil service rcgu-
lhtiuns
uitirv service
Choice Of domicilc, residence and
Acquiring, controlling, holding and
conveying property,
Ownership and control OF labor ano
earnings,
''lmedcm of contract, including bc
coming party IN any capacity To nego
unhlc instruments or evidence OF IN
,leh,rdncs-, OF becoming surety or guar
Antor 49,,
operoming parties ltigant.
o\etinp A. executors or administration
~ estates of descendants.
"Custndv and control of children ane
control ol earnings aud services of sucl
children.
"nrcunds ior divorce.
"immunitics or penalties Tor sex oi
lcnsrs.
Quarantine, examination and treat
mont ot disease,
"And In all other respects
section This act shall he con
s,furd ns ahropa,lng IN every respec
the Common law disabilities ot women
section 4 This act shall not aztec
laws regulating the employment O
wnmcn in industry.
section Nll acts and parts OF act
IA conflict with any OF the provision
ul this statute are hereby repealed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21

Every Gay spmeons viii lose some
thtoa VI value. Many uss the claas-
tnsd oolumns OF Every Evening and
ass ths Iest articles returned. .--Others
s,sr' u 'sss and ars sAtasd'd--Aav'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
NEW EQUIPMENT AT
HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
Provided by the Junior Board
From Proceeds of the Re-
cent Doll Sale.

The proceeds from the annual doll
sale Of the Junior Board Of the Homeo-
pathic Hospital this year went to re-
modelling and equipping the dietician's
kitchen on the second floor.
The kitchen has been practically
doubled in size and has been newly
painted. In the wall has fTen fitted
shelf and window, with sliding wooden
curtain, where trays of food may be
passed through to the wagons. Shelves
have been built in the end wall for hold
ing dry cereals and other commodities,
and there are shelves with glass fronts
for the trays for private rooms. A
closet reaching to the ceiling for dishes
fills one corner. Besides a cabinet and
other shelves the kitchen is equipped
with tables of the most sanitary style.
Two new gas ranges of the most modern
and improved type have been installed,
with hood to carry off any smoke and
odors. There is also warming oven,
heated by gas, which is an entirely new
piece of equipment. An up-to,date
refrigerator completes the furnishings
of n very sanitary and convenient
kitchen.
The room for dish washing has also
been walled in and fitted with window
where the soiled dishes may be received
to be washed in the patent dish washing
machines and dried on the long zinc
draining tables. New shelves for ward
trays have been built in the wall and
cupboard added with drawers for sill
yer andlinen. A housekeeping closet has
been built, where buckets, mops, etc.
can be kept within reach but out oI
sight.
Work on the new kitchen begar
shortly after Thanksgiving and is prac
tically completed. The work cost about
81, 800 and was done mainly by skilfu
workmen, who had been unemployed
While this kitchen was being enlarged
the meals were prepared on the thirC
floor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
sLuE ROCK COMMUNITY CLUB,

Tho Blue Rock Community Club of
Gordon Heights held social meeting
nt ,h, home ol Mrs. Gurncy Dayett on
Mnndny afternoon. Mrs. Jonathan
Dickinson gave Current Events, which
Mx. Claude Brown followed with n
piano solo. Mrs. Thomas Weldin gave n
paper on Chri.,ma.. Mrs. floy Booth
told delightful Christmas story, and
ua,o a talk on parliamentary law. A
rlass of twenty WAS formed TO take the
rours,, which vii hold it, hrst meeting
FRIDAY, January ia, et J 80 p. IN. AT
IA. hom. of Mrs. Thomas Neldin, Lore
avcnu. aud trolley.
An donations for CHRISTMAS cheer
should hc lett ai the home of Mrs
Herbert Her by friday noon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
BEACON CLUB DEBATES.

The program OF activities being out
lined by the Beacon College Club for
the winter months Is comprehensive.
That the president, NJ. ID. Fisher. may
have more time 10 study the growing
needs OF the club. the president,
Leo Lange. has been designated as
membership director. Although over
100 members have recently Joined the
club. the officers believe that several
hundred more should be added.
or special interest is the January
literary program, for. among other
things. It will include a debate by
members OF the club. Prof. u. c. Sapp
literary adviser, will announce the
SPEAKERS, likely six or eight, later. The
subject selected viii be of international
interest. The winners will receive a
prize, donated by the club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
DEL. WoMEN'S CLUBS.
,,nnilnued from raec :.

Continued from page :.
Vas served by the club hostess, Miss
Jane CLARK and her assistants.
The club hns planned Christmas
party for all the children OF the town
who arc not over twelve YEAR oi age
Tho party will be held at 2 o'clock today
IN the club room.
On Friday afternoon, December -,
there will be public card party Tor the
h,ncht oi the building fund, which the
chh has started. The admission Will be
es cents and all who wish 10 spend a
pheasant afternoon at cards are invited
to attend. There will he tables for bridge,
Whist and 500. Prizes viii he awarded
the winners
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
CHRISTMAS AT NO. 90 SCHOOL.

The pupils and teachers of No. 20
School, Tenth and Spruce streets, OF
which Miss Maria c. Loney IL prin-
cipal, are making great preparations
for the Christmas celebration this
year.
On Friday morning carols will be
sung by a girls chorus. under the di-
rection of Miss Margaretta Wright
and Miss Sue Houpt.
Two programs will be given during
the day, one by the smaller children
snd one by the larger ones. In the
evening the entire school will help
with the Community Celebration in
kirkwood Park.
TOYS and provisions Will also bC
brought for the poor OF the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
GEORGETOWN NEW

Georgetown, Dec. 81 The New Cen
tar, Club OF Georgetown held IFS regu-
lar meeting on Thursday. The program
was in charge oi Mrs Sarah Richardson,
the oldest member OF the club. Mrs;
Richardson presented paper, Original
with her, on the Armament Conference
nov being held IN Washington.
on Thursday night Of this week, Mrs.
Norman &. Jones and Mrs. Julian p,
Townsend will give Christmas party
10 members of thc club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
DAUGHTERS or 1918 ELECT.

1912 held their election OF officers last
week. Mrs. Thomas c. Mum has still
another year to serve an president.
but other officers were elected as fol-
lows: nrst vice-president, Mrs. r. l..
Boynton: second vice-prcsident, Mrs.
William V. Bond; third vicc-president,
Mrs. Y. Irwin Fluckey, OF Woodside.
Del. historian, Mrs. John II Moore;
treasurer, Mrs. william X. Reynolds; !;
corresponding secretary. Miss Susan
Russell; recording secretary, Mrs.
Edmund +. Moody; state registrar,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
BIRTHS ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. George w. Richards of 40S
North Grant avenue IS beng con-
graduated on the birth OF a daughter.
Twins were born recently 10 Mr..
and Mrs. Dallas Hastings Of Beverly
Place. Penny Hin. at the Delaware
Hospital.
Mrs. jaime. Meaney Of 9s5 Lombard
street 10 being congratulated on the
birth of a baby boy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
LAUREL NEW CENTURY CLUB.

Laurel. Dec 2i.--A book reception
wns held IN the Laurel New Century
Club room last week, Mrs q. V. Wootten
and Miss Mnry Bacon IN charge. More
,hnn iOO books were added 10 the H.
hrary. Therc Will bc started IN cncula-
iiun the first OF January.
After shor, talk by Mrs. Wootten,
un the alm and purpose OF library IN
the town. piano duet Was very well
played by M,s Mildred KIggln and
Miss Jsn Msrvil An enjoyable reading
wH gwen by Mi~ Elizabeth Hobbs,
after which two very pleasing solos were
suns by Miss Imogcnc Hitch, accom-
panied by Miss Jen Msrvll. Another
interesting feature was reading by
Miss EmmA Ralph.
Miss Eugcnla Brown gave the intro
,ur,.un 10 the Birds Christmas
Carol. which was later dramatl,cd.
The pleas.d all, especially the children.
Christmas carols we've then sung 10y
n,ne little sirlr, followed by q pleasing
snlo hy Fll~ood Pret'yman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21

Fruit Cake, Schlittleris, 3os King
ireet.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
JUNIOR EvER-READY
BRANCH I. s. s

The Junior Ever-rcady branch OF the
International sunshine Society VIII
give Mother Goose Play At sunny
brook Farm on Saturday. One OF the
features oi the afternoon vii be VISIT
from santa Claus, who Will distribute
vli,s among the inmates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-21
Temple Of Truth Sisterhood.

The Sisterhood OF the Temple of
Truth VIII give a vaudeville show and
bake on Wednesday, December rs.
All members are requested 10 be
present and have the privilege Of
bringing a friend. The show has been
arranged and will be enacted by
some OF the Sisterhood members who
guarantee a good time and plenty of
good things TO eat TO all who attend.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-01-28
LEFT THE HOMoRS BALANCED
College President Had by No Means
the sest OF Guessing Contest
Which He Began.

The president of an Indiana college
In talk TO teachers told them that
many teachers did not wish 20 be rec
ognized ms teachers, and In M effort
to illustrate his remark told the fol.
lowing experience he had:
~ WINS travelling West last sum.
mer," he said, 'nnd met on the train
IN attractive young woman. In u
casual way ! asked her whore she
taught school. She hastily replied
"'why. how do sou know that
teach schoolf"
presently / said: What do you
teachY had simply guessed SHE was
teacher. and later found out that
she was teacher OF romance Ian.
guages In the East. In an effort to
get even with me. presume. she
said:
"'And what do you suppose l took
you forT"
"'Well.' / snId, I really don't know
What was ltT"
IAN undertaken she retorted."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-01-28
NOT "TRENcH" or BAYONETS
True Story Of Famous incident az
verdun. Which French Bravery
Has Made Immortal.

The scaffnlding has nov heen taken
down from the monument over the fa-
nous Trench Of the TayonetH" nc
Verdun which President Mlllerand has
lnnugurated Hut the term trench"
~ MISSIONER. The true story ls
this.
Flfty-sesen survivors OF two Breton
battaIidna Were holding the lime there.
not In Q trench. but Ia n series Of
shellholes. nenflY regularly spaced and
aligned. The mpn we're 40 packed that
when amy were wounded they were un.
able 10 fall down. while for. security
they held their rifles. with flxcd bay
Oneta IA the MIR.
During the whole of June IL. r. and
rs. 1915. terrible artillery duel ragged
round them Caught between the
French aud German barFnge Ares. 0ns
by one the men died. while the burst
Ing shells buried them aader waves u
torn.up ground. When the scene could
be visited ali that remained was
line OF bayunets protruding from tho
ground Continental Edition OF the
London Mall.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-01-28
FARM SELECTION PERPLExINe
study Of Several intricate Points
Called For-knowledus OF Basic
Principles Needed.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agrlculture.)
In choosing a farm one has the op.
lions Of buying with the intention Of
operating the place as his entire busi-
ness, buying a small farm and renting
enough additional land to meet his
needs, or renting a farm either on the
share or cash basis. Ones choice IN
the matter is usually determined by
the funds available.
IL one has only a small amount OF
capital and wishes 10 undertake farm
Ing rs a business from which to de-
rive his entire income. he should. In
nearly all cases. begin as renter.
However. II he wishes to buy a farm
on which TO live. deriving part or his
4ncome from other sources, then. pos
sibly, purchasing Is desirable. evan II
capital is limited.
whatever course is followed. It is
highly desirable that one thoroughly
understand the basic principles gov
erning the farm business before de
Gliding some Of the finer points. A dis
regard OF these basic principles Il re
sponsIbIe for large proportion OF
farm failures
A man may unconsciously work all
his life against some economic barrier
when success would have been com
parntlyely easy II he had selected 9
farm where the economic principle
would aid him instead Of working
against him.