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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-23
304-6c

DIED-At University Hospital, Char
lottesville, "Wednesday atternoon
December 21st, BOYD MASON
SMITH, son of the late Harriet
Daingerfeld and David Boyd Smith.
of Alexandria. Notice of interment
ilater. Kindly omit flowers. 3O4-lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-23

II, Drifting, of Edinburg, Va, Jack
Robertson, Of New York, John Burke,
irwin Wood, of Columbia, Va. and
S. w. Williams. of Petersburg, va.
At the Rammel, j. P. G. Brown, OF
Orange, Va, Floyd Featherstone, OF
Hague Va, Charles S. Marshall and
family, of Columbia, s. c., Major and
Mrs. H. L. Anderson, OF Camp
Meade, Md. and Henry T. Wheatley,
Of Winchester, Va.
At the High School Christmas tree
this morning "Santa Claus" presided
and passed out the presents to the
faculty Mr.. r. C. Hayden, principal,
on the part of the faculty. bid the
student body Merry Christmas and q
Happy New Year and promised, bar
ring accidents, to be with them again q,
when school reopened January 5. Inc
grade schools held their celeoratlons
Yesterday afternoon and closed TO-DAY
at noon for the holidays. After the
celebration at the High School the
students were given a dance by the
Glee Club.
Mr. J. O. Hutchinson, Of the Alex
andria Camp Humphreys Bus Line,
states that he was making his regu-
| lar trip to this city on Wednesday
last. when a milk truck suddenly en-
tered the highway from a private
road to the left. He says he had tc
do some of the quickest thinking ne
ever did in his life. If he had kept
on his own right-of-way, he says, he
! would have hit, the truck fair and
square in the rear The only thing
apparently for him to do was to stsl
on the, brake and swerve to the lett
| This he did in the fraction OF a sec,
ond. and thereby avoided what might
have been bad accident. Mr.. Huteh,
1 inson saws his. hands and feet acted
\ before his brain got to work. and
saved the day. He added that any
rood chauffeur will tell you the same
thing: that their muscles are trained
to act automatically, and that is why
they seldom or never have accidents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-23
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the mem
bers of,the Independent Mutual FIRE
Insurance Company will be held at
the office Of the company, Royal ana
Prince streets, Alexandria, va, on
Monday morning January 9, 1927 at
10 o'clock. ~, ~
President.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

Never She stole my boy, and can't
forgive that. 1t would not have been
quite as bad II she had been n star !;
but q poor little low down actress that
paints her face and smokes
"She does neither" interrupted Rose.
Nor was che a low down actress. |
happen to know that she was the lead
ing lady in fine stock company"
So they argued while Rose staunchly
defended young Mrs. Worthington. At
length her work took her to the kitchen,
and her guest stationed herself at the
window to watch for her idol.
Soon she saw him coming down the
street In another moment he was in
her arms.
IF this isn't one grand surprise :" he
calculated when he could recover his
breath. "G knew you'd Capitulate,
mother, if you once saw Elizabeth.
Isn't she the dearest thing? Don't you
love herr
II don't know. Earle. She has been
away all day But Rose IS treasure !;
she weuld make an ideal companion.
who
The maid
who on earth :" Then Earle began
10 laugh. Has she big brown eyes and
golden hair?" he asked
"Of course
is this her likeness" and he opened
his watch
His mother gave one look. What
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
A Complete Surrender
nv MARION KENDALL FROST

The little white bungalow stood half
hidden by trees at the edge OF the Woou
In front, roses grew wild. ana at one
side n hammock hung. inyitingiy' pc
meath two spreading oaks. Very attrac-
tive It looked to the stranger toilins up
the path in the July heat.
Around the corner came young wom-
an in pink morning dress and cap from
beneath which peeped little tendrils OF
We're you looking for the Worthing-
tons?" she asked, going down the path
to meet the traveller. .,,
Yes, I am Mr.. Worthington' mother.
Kindly tell your mistress / have ar
rived" ;,
Mrs. worthington is out, madam" ,"
and she led the way to the pretty living
1--WE come from Vermont" said the
guest weariy. II am tired and hungry,
"a matter soon remedied," smiled the
She began speedily setting the din
ing-room table, then In short time :
Luncheon Is served" she announced
Thank YOU" and tho weary woman Hnna
creamed chicken, mashed potato, crisp
lettuce. pudding and iced tea
"It does you credit" she said after the
meal. Are you the cook?"
"Yes madam. and general maid, 100
but l sleep at home nights
That's lucky. The house does not
look large enough to accommodate a
maid What Is your name?'
Rose"
Then Rose, IL you don't mind, 1 am
going TO lie down a while"
THAT will be nice, madam. and per-
| haps you can sleep. The hVing-room
, couch is very comfortable, and ! Will
spread an afghan over you. Mrs. Worth
ington viii be home to dinner, and her
husband, too We have it at six"
When Mrs Worthington awoke, Rose
was sitting at q, table mending.
You have had a good rest she
smiled. "Do you feel better?'
Very much, thank YOU What time
Is it?"
-Four O'Clock Almost time for me
10 be thinking OF dinner
The visitor drew chair UP beside
! her. DO you have to mend, too?" she
asked sympathetIcally
Why. like it, and Rose fitted the
heel Of a silk stocking over a china egg
But what does my sons wife do? !
/ shouldn't think there would be any WORK
| left"
she keeps the house, and sews, and
makes calls She Is busy woman
! Is she wholly impossible"
impossible. madame ! In what way
/ why, she was an actress
| What OF it?"
! "Oh. you don't understand I" and Mrs
| Worthngton wrung her hands Sup
! pose YOU were the mother of an only
SON. and he had married n woman OF
that type, ! said / would never own
, YER and | meant it; but, oh. L am &c
lonely, and l want my boy 50! J. just
had 10 come here today
Perhaps you will like your daugh
, ter !ntcrposed Rose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
All About a Weddina


Dear Madam am coming TO ,ou.
as see others do. when they have any
troubles or dIfc..tics
J am 20 b" married tho latter part OF
FeorHaTy and J am going TO have Il
matrOI Of horn" three bridesmaids q
best man. three usacrs, two flower girls
and II littIr page What l want to know
If what are tEr best Colors for tho
bridesmaids. a.sD how should the matron
OF honor dress and what color? Please
tell me the best way to dress the little
page and also Kindly give mo the best
arruEgen,ant Of the wedding procession
from the house TO the church and TO the
altar MAY.
The bride niv'aVs chooses the color
scheme tina She waits for her wedding
II pink IA her fnvorite color, her at.
tendants wear pink. IL she likes blue,
they wear b.uc At one wedding they
wore red and green. The matron OF
honor always wears a different shade or
another color from the bridesmaids A
rainbow wedding Is always pretty, and
this lives tho attendants a chance 10
choose the color that is most becoming
to them The dresses should be made
III s"m.uNcning stNle or full evening
Any Light material can be used. After
noon hocks are prettier for summer
waddi:gs Hats to match the frocks
should Ne worn by everybody, except the
wear an al!-whIte suit with, white shoes
ard stockings
The bridesmaids and Tnatron OF hoEo.
20 hrst 10 the church, while the ushers
must be tnerG for some time before the
service. The little page could go with
the brideRmnids and the bride and her
father go last In tho church the ushers,
TWO by two, ."ad, then the bridesmaids
one and then no, the matrOn Oh nonor,
the page and the bride and her father
m. Lr,dpVI o0m waits with the best man
~ ~, head Of the aisle TO Join the
bride
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
DREAWLAND ADVENTURES
"RASC4L RAT"
by DADDY

Tor she hadn't sent for Billy, and she
told him so.
Isn't that queer?" said Billy a
sq1eaky voice woke me up saying.
SNOWY paths stretch far away,
waiting for the jolly sleigh;
Moohbeams dance in merry play,
Come out riding while ye may,
And 1t said more than that" added
hllly, Tor II told me you were waiting
loI me To- 20 sleigh riding with you"
itRsy looked az Billy and Billy looked
at Peggy.
oraiIS aToms Se, one one is ,Hp, to tricks" Peggy
In going right back to bed"
ana they would have been wise If
oytaSrI nytS Maa zone that, as they found out
al.erWard' But the moonlight was
they heard the squeaky voice: There
IL magic IN moonlight Step within the
ray track circle. Sit on your sled, and see
"hat happens"
Peggy and Billy felt that they ought
not 20 oosy---that they should scurry
we're W. "e eurjousy SHy R Rt the house, but they
vas vas circle made by animal tracks.
Ihey wondered what would hopne ~
they Ventured within f. ''''" "
Peggy looked at Billy as II dariro
him. ana they both stepped within tbs
circle ana sat upon Billy's sled.
suS' OF "'hd blew furry of snow
arouhu mem, and then, there they were
as small as dolls. and sitting on doll.
Sze sot s'elsn, And out from beneath the
nnDimnlsNrrSS rS '''I,ir hneahing two great
pcnies as o's MS
= EEK sH rex squeaked the voice thev
had neard before, and now they knew
aorrW ~ was Yon a Gad Gai voice, Eek You'll be
going sleighng on Your sled "'''e'u OF
- WIN mat the two rats dashed across
the snow, picked up the Sled rome me oTs IN
@ their mouths, and went scamperIpg
sleigh ride, ""u rushlhs
ana where do YOU think the slaIcb
ride WIZ take Peggy and Bill to? 'e"
DO you think they are on nov, od
ger? ''"' '"'o oah
Can YOU imagine What is go,,- f..
E'p: Il .ECNlH - SN''S 70
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
Classities the Men

Dear Cynthia-T:ver since I came TO
philadelphia have been q constant
reader OF your interesting column one
of your best writer's. I think is Nc
W-hizzburgh." His last essay, in which
he divides women into classes. is great
in nv opinion. But then there are
great many fellows who are always
roasting the girls, giving opinions as
to the various characters OF the oppo'
site sex, but have these fellows ever
stopned TO think that they too are
classed as we'll as the girls? Having
been among men all my life q am ma
chinist). have been able 10 class them
in the following manner:
First. Swellhead. This Is a fellow who
thinks he can get any girl that comes
along. Make them all fall for him
Second. Tricky. A fellow who makes
love to a girl. and after he has gotten
while he goes off and amuses himself
with another, giving them ALI the same
line OF talk
Third. Tightwad. One who will come
around and sit in the parlor. night in and
night out Never takes the girl out un-
less to church. This fellow makes h
on earth for the girl he marries.
Fourth. Rabbit. in other words, this
fellow is the sis. You all know him.
He runs every t!me girl comes in the
way.
Fifth Bachelor. This man Is p!tied
He is generally left in this state, be-
cause he has been the main support
of large family, or has been the only
child. whose mother could not dare part
with him.
sixth. A mere man. Tho god OF them
all. The man whom every girl dreams of
one who is kind and consideratc, and
one who thinks Of a girls feelings, and
who viii do anything for her. II Is not
necessary for him to be good-lookng. II
Is not the looks that count in married
life, It's the disposition.
A MACHINIST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
Bob" Is Really Buck"

Dear Cynthia---I see I have a worthy
colleague IN regard TO the "PeTpleXed'
question and that part, I notice. IS
taken by a girl. l am glad 10 find that
one girl Is game TO own that the tao
tics l mentioned are used I expected
70 be numerically roasted. But when
male and female both identiCally
agree on the same question, "PerplcXrd, ''
you are pretty safe on figuring that II
is pretty near o. *. lGh, what Ade,-
plia"
also noticed that after | wrote my
letter that there was another answer
signed by another Bob" so l guess |
have usurped the rights Of another us
lng that name before me. Therefore,
will go back to the name ] have pre-
ylUuslv used when writing TO this col
umn, namely, Buck" Do you remem-
her Buck Cynthia? About a year
ago I used to write quito frequently
under that name, bur since that time !
have taken "hobo's tour" OF the West
and have jIst returned recently SO |
lad 70 grt interested in the column all
over again (That wasn't hard)
BY the way. tell Hide and Seen" if
they are figuring on floating" West
next fall. not TO do tat least, don't
go West. IT is wonderful country and
I was born there. but when you're
floating" ON your own hook the meas
get fewer each week. Getting job IN
the West Is a hard proposition compared
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
The Kind Of Men Girls Marry

Dear Cynthia-May address this
letter to Frank?
Frank I liked your letter. I have
been among the girls who admire q fei-
low who dresses and dances well.
l can think of one boy with whom !
nearly fell in love because he Is a good
dancer and is extremely handsome. l
have lost my '1ove" for him now, having
found out that he lacked character. And
yet have nothing against him he is
Just a good looking "tailoTs model" and
Is very handy to take to q dance or to
take me to the theatre.
Then, there Is John. He is a college
boy, but he lacks "Bob's" good looks
and natty clothes; and while he passes
In dancing, never get the pleasure from
his dancing that I do from "Bob's.' But
John is a real man. He holds mans
size Job, and is a true gentleman. 1
like him very much.
SO I think girls are just like boys In
their choice OF friends-they prefer to
20 to dances and theatres with the good
locker and good dancer, but t,oyS when sn,,I It II
comes to maria &c, 1t Is the slow-going
though perhaps homely, fellow who wins
their hearts. DAfbiNS'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
Her Ideal Husband

Dear Cynthia--I read "Peggy's" let
ter and am answering her challenge by
describing my ideal man.
l cannot give the physical require
ments as Peggy" did because they do
not count. The man l could love must
love animals, nature ana Gods great
outdoors; he must be a thorough sports
man in everything; he must be KIND
own 80 he can boss" me when I need
1t he must be able to protect me from
all the hardships of life, yet be the KIND
l could mother" when he needs 1t. He
must love children and good books out
side of these things he can be red
headed. blonde or brunette, tall or
short, thin or fat but II he has these
requirements I don't care what he looks
like BLACKIE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
Chapter j
The Sleigh ride

doggy sat up in bed What had
L awakened hel? She had been faSt
asleep, and then Of sudden there sn'
was with both eyes wide open
Yes, there It was again--the noise
that had bothered her in her dreams
II was humping and a scrnuDtlhs
and II secm~d 10 be under the hedu o'
the bed -.
Moonlight vas streaming in at the
window. making the room as bright as
day. Peggy looked quickly under tle
bed to see what was making the scram-
bling and the humping, but one glance
showed her there was nothihH 70 sec,
Il guess | just dreamed J hcard a
noise" whispered Peggy .settIns PACK
on her pillow. But no, again there came
the sound OF humping and scramplih8
Peggy's head flashed over the edge OF
the bed TO look beneath, but once more
her eyes met only emptiness
But now Peggy heard something she
had not heard be.ore-a squeaky voice
talking as n saying a piece ana ms
is what It said
Snowy paths stretch far away,
Waiting for the jolly sleigh,
Moonbeams dance in merry play,
Come out riding while ye may"
Peggy glanced out OF the window
Yes, surely Il was q wonderful night 10
20 riding, Snugy tucked In a speeding
sleigh
Come out Como out" cried the
gGueaky voice again. Come out for a
sleigh ride with Billy
Once more Peggy glanced from INC
window, and this time she saw Billy
coming across the snow with his sled
Peggy knew she belonged in her com
Portable bed and ought to stay there
!. vas foolish even to think of getting
up and going outdoors. though the
moonlight was 80 bright and the snow
so tempting But Peggy felt something
she was out OF bed and dressing in heI
very warmest clothes When she was
dressed It took her but minute to run
out and Join Billy
Hello, Peggy. Here am IN answer
to your call, TO go sleigh riding witt
! YOU" cried Billy,
Nn-E -nnL grn-lLnl s--rnIi-cl nn.lA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

with the East ] have "drifted" North,
South East and West and find that the
homo town ia the best IL you like the
''oid hash" three times a day without
fail. / am frank to admit, however, that
I enjoy "coasting off" every once In q
while. and seeing some more of the
country, but girls can't get money in a
pinch like men can, neither would they
care to stand in bread line for two
hours waiting for bowl of soup and
wondering where the next meal Is 60
ing TO head in. Since l was discouraged
from the service In the fall of 1918
have seen most of the United States,
lust by drifting" about, off and on, and
while I liked It would sure hate to see
two girls try 1t. A fellow doesn't mind
riding the "rattlers'' once in while, but
I am sure girl would prefer pull
man" Ey west I mean west of the
Mississi ppi This side is all right--it's
the lest thousand miles which are the
hardtst. The South is also poor grounds
FOR /. 'hobo," and the North Is about
The best up as FAR as Massachusetts. I
s,,ro would like to talk with some one
,yhn IA set on travelling with no object
in View. I think could tell them some
things from experience which would
helm them a whole lot, which they will
have to find out by jolts and bumps II
they try 1t. BUN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
THE HUSBAND HATER
BY Hazel. DEYO BATCHELOR
Copy,ioht. 1891. bp Public Ledoer Co.

jean NOrthrGp HdiT'icS her guard.
ian. MdrE Brand, because she is afraid
Of poverty She goes West TO his ranch
tCith hinl, but Is Ueru unhdppy be-
cause she Is determined to hate her
husband and 10 dislike everything he
FOR a visit thot she DISCOVERS the real
tcorth Of Mark. and then she Is too
proud to tell him the truth. before
she left htpt, she had mode up her
mind TO get icOrE Of some Kind, and
10 remain in NctU York. but she fndI-
IN determines to 90 bGCk and Dis
corer for herself iChethcr Or not she
hns Killed MARKS love JGrer"r. Thcy
meet aud for tho first time Jean Is at
n Disadvantage as jar as their rcid.
tiOus are concerned. for she Cannot
ten -rhdt his feelings arc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
The Misunderstanding

TEAM had never in her life dressed
Cor any formal affair with the eX-
element that she dressed for the sup
per deuS. that Mana was getting
ready. with some light excuse TO Mark
she had rushed into her room, and vas
now preparing TO dazzle him with her
appearance. She had opened her trunk
and was finging things about reckless! -
Finally on tho spur OF the moment she
decided TO wear the silver gown she
had worn on the evening in New York
wHrn she had met Dick Mason. She
piled up her hair, thrustinR the conn OF
hriliianlS into the dark waves, ana wth
icy fingers managed to fasten the dress
in the back.
Finally she was ready, and with her
hear. beating fast she opened the doof
and went into the living room. huge
fire had been built and was leaDing on
the hearth. for there was a chill III lhe
ar that night Mark turned from the
fireplace, where lie had been in the ac'
of putting huge .og on the burning
wood, and saw before him an apparl-
tor.
She advanced % the !ow couc'I. and
standing before MIN turned about slow
~ He sad nothing Gnd a nervousness
arose IN Jean tuat she tried 10 cover
with Light conversation.
Its 10 \" party. YOU s"r 5" ,
though; Id dresS How q you like 1t:
If She Lad been hoping that The sight
OF her would break up the reserve III
which he had wrapped himself, II snf
had hoped for s0r.n word or deed thai
would snow admiration fo2 her, she was
mistaken. for Mark made 10 impulEive
step toward her For n second iame
leaped into his eyes but y was gone IN
an instant for he was responding to her
mood az easily as - she had never
meant anything 90 him.
They sat on tho couch and talked ana
! laughed. while Jean told some OF her
experiences in the CIV. SH2 sald hoth-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
4u orchid Shade

ul ',u' gu,st room whicn YOU have
hU"d out ,u lavender, perhaps you need
Il uc}t tIuda for the electric lamp. An
orchid-cOlorcd onr would be pretty.
Bul INC orchid sill; Is hard 70 dnd IN
exactly the right tone. Try this stunt"
cover the frame os the shade VITA thin
silk m II soft lavender that verEes on
the pink--a delicate soft shade. Gather
il az usual, and leave a little double
heading at the top and bottom. Then
cover It on the outside with a pale
blue, 50 pale that it Ia almost wishy-
washy alone. Sew this on plain cover
OF silver braid or narrow silver lace
Your lavender and blue shade will have
the most delightfully."- orchid tone when .
ever the light under il Is turned on
And between times 1t win give IN AZ,
'"ac''f mote Of contrast Ia the lavender
Ir0r..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

duty to hold the brides bouquet during
the ceremony. So compromise was
! effected. the matron of honor leading
the procession carrying yellow roses
while the four bridesmaids came last.
in single file, carrying their lighted
tapcrs.
Tall white cathedral candles were
used, surrounded by dropping sprays OF
greenery shaped like bouquet and
tied with trailing bows Of yellow and
light green ribbon which matched the
dresses. The deep yellowish ribbon was
introduced to give a note Of warmth
which was lacking in the green and
white combination.
The long room was lighted only by
candles during the ceremony, and the
bridesmaids carried theirs clasped in
both hands, almost at arms length
before them. The youthful faces, thrown
into relief so wildly by the light of their
candles which made small spots Of
brightness in the scmidusk Of the room.
brought the quick tears Of emotion that
weddings seem TO call forth. One s
thoughts slipped instantly to the story
of the Wise Virgins where, indeed. the
bride had found the inspiration for this
part of the ceremony. J. L,
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A Reference Library
70 'he tdtor OF IVoman's PAGE .

10 '"' hd""r OF WomuH'S Page:
DeHr Madam am almost asho
10 ,. nSk You anything more. But ! am
.ahIHs poetry course and need refer
ehce WORK, az encyclopedia. etc. II is
700 700 inr' win a baby, TO Fortieth and
W%5Hut v, NV, streets Does the Y. NJ. c. A.
az Flit%-seCond and SausOm streets havn
any free library Is there no references
notarN nearer than Fortleth and wal
nut streets MRS w W
There is 'lee library at this " NJ
&. A, but no doubt vou couid and a
nearer one by looking at the list of
them them under Libraries in the business
secSloh IN the, back Of the telephone
book. You CoLid see the teIephone booI;
at u drug store # '"u have no telephone
IN your hou$". hope YOU will never
hesitate TO wit" J4st because you have
written a Lumbr" Or times before. ! am
always giad 70 give any information or
help that ! can. and It is nice to have
people come. baCE the SECOND time, for
answer