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Children's Society Doing Good Work

The board Of managers OF the So
cicty for the Prevention ~ Cruelty TO
Children met yesterday In the new
headquarters OF the society IN the
Lodge Building. 1ll2 King street.
Those at the meeting were Miss Emily
+. Bisscll. president. Miss Marie r.
Lockwood, vice president; Miss r.
Etheida Mullen, secretary and trea-
surcr; Mrs. J.. A. Elttinger, Mrs. Will
liam s. Ifilles. Mrs. a. -. Warner.
Miss Elizabeth Black, Miss Merle Nc
Mahon. and Charles Coleman, Clerk Of
tho Municipal Court.
The reports Of tho society were very
encouraging. as more intensive work
has been done during this past year
than ever before, and careful records
have been kept OF each child The
society has grown until II is larger
than over before. Although the work
is more far reaching than In the past,
there are sim many children In the
state who cannot bo helped until the
funds are increased
The society has moved It's head
quarters TO the Lodge Building. where
1t shares the rooms Of the Children's
Bureau Miss Mcmahon divides her
time equally as director OF tho s. +
G. c.. and the Children's Bureau. A
full time field worker has been Sc
cured. and an office force Of one per-
son obtained.
Miss Mcmahon expressed the hope
that the society viii be Of increasing
service TO the community in the com.
ing year. and that the needed increas'
will be given SO that s. +. 9. c
worker may be stationed In the lowe
part OF the State.
The annual report for the year 1872
shows 235 cases Forty were referre'
to other organizations before investi
cation, and 1876 were investigated. II
these cases $40 white children wer
involved and az Negro children,
total OF 55s children. As % chiIdrei
gwere still pending Investigation Jan
uary !, 1921. total Of, 5st childrei
were cared for during the year.
Disposition OF children was varie
and in accordance with the case. tn
} society advised and helped I'm thei
own homes 307 children: placed s
the care of the Childrcn's Bureau s.
In the care OF the Juvenile Court 2
and in the care Of Associated Charlie
AZ. Two children were placed in IN
care of the Red Cross and two in tn
Henry w. G. A. $. in Baltimore. On
child was put In the care of each {
the following. Delaware Children
Home Society, Washington police au
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thori,ies, Children's Home Society OF
Florida, and Roman Catholic au-
ihoritlcs of Baltimore. Eight children
were placed in the care Of Hebrew
charities and four came unter the
jurisdiction Of the NonSupport Of
Jurisdiction Of the NonS support Of
children were turned over 70 the
Pennsylvania authorities.
One child was placed in each OF tho
following institutions. Ferris Indus
trial School. Childrens Home. ST.
Joseph's Home for Coiored Orphan
Boys, Colored Babies H. ,ital, and
the Philadelphia House of tho Good
Shepherd. Three children were placed
with their mothers. Ave with friends.
and four with relatives,
Seventeen children left the society's
Jurisdiction and six applications were
withdrawn. ~ the first Of this year,
1 81 children were pending investiga-
/ ton.
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RAW FOODS SAVE HAIR.
Chicago Psychologist Brings Comfort
TO Thousands Of Raid Headed.

Trenton. Jan, 1l.--Dr. st. Louis
Estes, first vice-president of the In
ternational Institute OF Applied Psy-
chology, OF Chicago. told the conven-
ton OF the American Academy OF APP
piled Dental Science. day or two
ago, how he had been n nervous wreck,
bald-hcaded and candidate for the
cemetery" but by living naturally and
avoiding cooked foods he said he had
regained robust health and a thick
crop OF hair.
DIR. Estes said "the natural life" In
cluded plenty OF exercise, fresh air,
water and the eating Of uncooled
food.
The dentist" said DIR. Estes, has
within his keeping the well-being OF q
man more than does the physician. He
should talk health. practice health and
become living example OF health.
Because OF the damnablo food YOU
eat, you do not have any IDEAS" he
continued. You arc victims OF apha.
ella, your bodies are out Of plumb. YOU
are not Mt to take care OF the patients
who come to your Offices"
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ALICE ROBERTSON UP AGAIN.
Opponent Of Woman Suffrage n Seek
Re.eaection to Congress Next Fan.

Washington. Jan. 1l.--Repreeenta-
tive Alice Robertson. who represents
the I'd Congressional District OF Okla
homa and who. though opposed TO
Woman Suffrage, was quoted when
she entered the race for Congress as
wanting ito see IL the men meant
what they said" will give them an
other chance next fall and IL already
mapping out plan Of campaign for
reelection.
She was asRed yesterday II she had
been converted TO the wisdom of
Woman Suffrage and her reply was:
When We got into the war we had
TO see IL through TO a finish. There is
no use talking about whether we Ike
suffrage or not. We have suffrage
and We have got 10 do our duty as
citizens and face IL.
Women are not mendicants asking
for Office. They are citizens. II their
ability commends itself to their people,
they have q right TO be in Office"
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A Simple Way to
Remove Dandruff

There is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruff at once, and
that is to dissolve 1t, then you destroy
1t entirely. To do this. Just get about
four ounces of plain. common LIQUID
arvon from any drug store (this is all
you will need), apply it at night when
retiring; use enough to moisten the
scalp and rub it In gently with the
finger tips.
BY morning. most IL not all, OF your
dandruff Will be gone, and three or
four more applications will completely
dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of it. no matter
how much dandrun you may have.
You will find all itching and digging
OF the scalp will stop instantly, and
your hair Will he fluffy. lustrous.
glossy. silky and soft. and look and
feel hundred times better,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-11
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CLUB.

The members of the Washington
Heights Century Club held New Years
reception for their husbands and friends
at the club house, 2300 Boulevard, on
Monday evening, about 100 guests
being present The club rooms were
tastefully decorated.
A humorous sketch entitled "The
Singles Family was presented. Mrs.
w. +. Douglas in the role OF Mother
Ma Singles was most amusing, and
the entire sketch was comical Those
who took part were Mrs. ID. r. Weir,
Mrs. Ellwood A. Davis. Mrs. Irwin +.
Howett, Mrs. J. Graham Taggert, Mrs.
S.P. Rolph, Miss Adelaide Shippers, Mrs.
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Benefit for Homeopathic Hospital.

Those who are contemplating going
to see Abraham Lincoln" at The
Playhouse tomorrow night. will be
interested 10 know that some good
seats are still on sale for the Homeo-
pathic Hospital benefit and may be
obtained from the committee. compris-
ing Mrs. Robert Pennington, Mrs. Jo-
seph Bancroft, Mrs. j. Chester Gibson.
Mrs. Harold Schutt and Miss Marian
Beadenkopf. Before and after the per-
Torrance and during the intermission,
home made candy will be sold by Miss
Elizabeth Pyle. Miss Anna Negen-
dank. Mrs. w. w. Pussy, %, and Miss
Jessie Seaman.
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MARsHALLToN CIVIC CLUB.

The meeting Of the Marshallton Civic
Club last Thursday afternoon was well
attended. A committee was appointed
TO make arrangements to hold q com
munlty bake at the school house on
Saturday, January II at z o'clock. The
proceeds will 20 toward the jnnltor's
wages 40 that the school house may be
kept open after this month. The Com
munity is asked to help TO make this
bake success.
The social meeting Of the club will be
held Thursday evening, January 10, at
8 o'clock at the school house.
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MISS GRACE BAIRD HAS
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICE

AT a meeting Monday night OF the
Graded Sunday School Union, an
nouncement was made OF the appoint
ment OF Mas Grace Baird as State
Chfldren's Division superintendent
The State executive committee select
ed Miss Baird for the Office because
OF her interest and experience in
children's Sunday school work.
Az the Union is undenominational
Miss Baird VIII visit all the Sunday
schools In the State and be in con-
sultation with the superintendent.
She will take suggestions to the local
schools and will keep the various vi
entities In touch with each other.
AT the meeting Miss Emma Lemon,
superintendent Of children's work for
Pennsylvania. spoke on Department
al Standards"
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LICENSED TO WE'D.

Marriage licenses were issued by
Magistrate Barnet Gluckman yester-
day 10 William D. Carter. a retired
merchant OF Lewes. and Mrs. Laura
NJ. Spicer OF 119 West Seventeenth
street; George f. Giles s East Front
street, and Anna b. Parker. S73 Wind
sor street; Landers Holland. 16 Taylor
street. and Marie Massey, same
address.
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Beacon College Club.

The Beacon College Club will meet
this evening In the school rooms.
There Will be n debate on the sub
ject, Resolved, that total disarmament
ia preferable TO so-called holiday"
On the affirmative side will be John
Bethards, Charles Mullikin, and Miss
Lucille White. On the negative side
viii be Miss Jean Weber, Miss Louise
Wallace and Paul Clark. Tho program
will be In charge OF Miss Lillian
Harmstead. Lucille White and Miss
Weaver, who were leaders OF the los-
Ing team In the recent membership
contest. Dancing win be the closing
feature OF the program.
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Y. W. c. A. Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Young
Women's Christian Association will be
held Thursday evening, January 10,
The program will be opened with a
at the club rooms. so4 Market street.
supper served at $50. Following this
there will be business meeting at s
o'clock. Reports from various COM
mittees viii be given, officers will be
elected. and the board Of managers
Tor the ensuing year will be chosen.
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Delaware Women's Clubs

II. w Briggs by Mrs. Arthur Metthem
and which was put in order by MIR.
Holland at the Robelen Piano Com
pany, was sent with 100 records to
Farnhurst. 1t was reported that the
Delaware Club gave $3.50 to the branch
TO use in the distribution Of Christmas
cheer. At present II patients are being
treated fou conservation of vision
through the efforts of the branch.
Mrs. Herman First presided at the
meeting and Mrs. Isaac Lenderman was
hostess
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DELAWARE COLLEGE WOMEN.

The Delaware Association of College
Women will meet Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. William Prickett,
1907 West Fourteenth street The
feature of the program will be talk
by Mrs. Herbert Dumsprey on Some
Experiences in the Samoan Islands.
Mrs. Arthur Tanbcrg, who is scheduled
for a ten minute talk on current topics,
will speak on ''The Drama League OF
America" 80.
Mrs. Dumsprey was formerly Miss
Coverdale of this city. Her husband,
who is a chaplain in the navy, is now on
the battleship Maryland in New York
harbor. Mrs. Dumsprey Is a graduate
OF Temple University.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-11
SMYRNA CENTURY CLUB.

The Smyrna Century Club gave de-
lightful reception to its members and
friends on New Years Eve. The recep-
ton committee wns composed OF Mrs.
S. ]. Reynolds, first vice-presldent, Mrs.
II. ID. Boyer, State president Mrs
Ernest Slaughter and Miss Rena VII
liams. A musical program was given
under the direction Of MRS. Marian
Coverdale, chairman OF music. Refresh.
ments we're served by the club hostess
Mrs. William Armstrong.
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NEW CENTURY CLUB
CURRENT EVENTS

The Current Events Class Of the New
Century Club had two impressions OF
recent Washington visits when Miss
Ella johnson described her trip there
and Mrs. William G. Spcakman told
Of her visit TO the Pence Conference
when BRAND spoke. Mrs John Phillips
gavo book review and Mrs. Speakman
gave current events The music was in
charge Of Mrs. Julian Adair.
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BRIDGEvILLE TUESDAY
NIGHT CLUB

The Tuesday Nigh Club resumed its
weekly meetings last week. After
the business session, the remainder of
the evening was devoted to social in
charge of Miss Adele Gray and Mrs
Dawson Todd. The roll was called IN |
each member responded with New
Year resolution a large Christmas tree
held gift for each person present. The
musical program included piano duet
by Miss es Bertha and Anna Short and a
piano solo by Miss Norma Williams.
Refreshments were served by Mrs Elma
Gray, the club hostess. About 35 mem
beers were present.
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NEWPORT CLUB.

The regular monthly business OF TIT
Newport Women's Club was held Sat
day afternoon in the Red Mems Hal
After routine business had been disposed
Of, Mrs. Taylor, chairman OF arts ane
crafts, gave report on the apron socla
held recently, and discussed plans ioi
a rummage sale to be held soon; Plan;
were also made for bake to be held
Saturday morning. In charge OF the
details are Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. King,
Mrs. Weatherby, Mrs. Groome and
Mrs Bair
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CENTURY CLUB LUNCHEON.

The anniversary luncheon of the VIII
mington New Century Club will be
held next Wednesday afternoon at. /
o'clock. Tickets must be reserved by
Saturday, January Ia. They may be
obtained from Mrs. Egmont L. Negcn-
dank, chairman; Mrs. Walter ID. Mode,
treasurer, Mrs. William w. Pussy, I'd,
and Mrs. Clifford Il. Iszard. Mrsi J.
Msrrick Horn is in charge the luncheon:
At 3 o'clock the Dante pageant will
be given for the members. At S.l5 1t
will be repeated for the public, for the
benefit of the emergency relief fund.
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Grnce cleaners Meeting.

The Grace Cleaners met Monday
night az the home OF Mrs. Everett
Short, 1904 West Eighth street. Mrs.
Bentley, Mrs. J. W. X. Sumwait, Miss
Doilie Coleman, and Mrs. Natalie
Terry were also hostesses. The devo-
tons were conducted by Mrs. Harriet
Johnston. and Mrs. Ella d. y. sempis
had charge OF the program, which
was on Africa"
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Foreign Mission Workers Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Womans Home and Foreign Mission
airy Society will be held at West Pres
byterian Church tomorrow at 2.30
Mrs. c. \. Bower will be chairman OF
the meeting. Mrs. Harold Sheppard is
in charge OF the musical program and
Mrs f. B. Cantwell is chairman OF
the social committee for the social
hour.
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MARIE OF RUMANIA
TO BE QUEEN
fiancee Of King Alexander Only
Twenty.Two, Marriage State Affair.

Princess Marie, second daughter Of
King Ferdinand and Queen Marie OF
little Ruman,a, who is to wed the
monarch OF Jugoslavia is only % and
a rather commonplace appearing
young woman. according to reports
Her engagement to the Prince Re-
gent OF brave little Serbia was report
ed two years ago, but later he went
TO Paris for a visit. and there had an
affair with a young woman that must
have been displeasing to one brought
Up in the rigid court of Rumania.
However, the transgression has
been forgiven and possibly the King
has pledged his honor not to repeat
the experience. and the attachment II
possibly broken or.
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J. r. Fuller. Mrs. J. A. Wickershnm and

J. r. Fuller, Mrs. J. A. Wickershnm and
Mrs. Harry ellis. George Henry Day
played several piano selections, accom-
panying Mrs. Martin Lewis in solos.
An enjoyable feature Of the evening
was the writ OF Miss Mabel j. Treat OF
the Community Service, who demon
strated several interesting games De-
licions refreshments were served by the
hospitality committee, under the chair
manship Of Mrs. Carroll Griffith. Mrs.
James N. Ginns was in charge Of the
program.
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The Harrison Street Young Wo-
mems Missionary Society WIN meet
Saturday evening az the home ~
Miss Mary Thatcher. 1926 West Sixth
street. With her win entertain Mrs
Ella Rettew, Mrs. Clifton Sutton and
Mrs. Alexander. Mrs. Charles Led
mum win have charge OF devotions
and Mrs. Harrie Campbell win have
charge Of the program.
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NEW ERA SUNSHINE BRANCH

The New Era Branch of the Inter
national Sunshine Society met yesterday
afternoon at Sunshine Hall, 400 Della
ware avenue. Reports were made of the
Christmas work done. Ten dollars was
sent to Baby Ellen, the Delaware blind
baby. A victrola which was given Mrs.
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STATE CONVENTION d. A. R.

The State convention of the ID. A. Il.
will be held in the Hotel du Pont,
February %. Luncheon will be served
in the du Barry room.
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Miss Mabel Treat Of Community
Service viii meet with the Epworth
League OF Grace M. K. Church Fri
day evening. All young people In
the Epworth Leagues OF the city, who
are Interested in recreational leader
ship. are invited TO be present.
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New Century Club Meeting.

After the regular business session of
the New Century Club this afternoon,
Mrs II p. Bradford will speak on 'The
Schools Of the West" and Miss Mabel
Treat of Community Service will speak
on "Thc Vslue Of Play
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D. A r. Dance.

The Caesar Rodney Chapter of the
ID. A. r. will have dance in the Hotel
du Pont, Friday, February 10. Tickets
are now on sale and may be obtained at
Harvey's Drug Store, 405 Delaware
avenue, or from any Of the members.
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GIRLS DRESS.

A pleasing design for 4 junior
girls afternoon frock shows an
effective use Of contrasting ma
terials. The long waistline 10
favored and the skirt is gathered
at the sides. The sleeves are wide
and may be long or short.
The girls dress 10 cut in sizea
6 to IL years. Size 8 requires IN
yards 36-ineh dark material with
lN yards 32-inch or ! yard So
inch light material. Price IS
cents.
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You dont have 10 be an, ad-writer
u get results from classified adver-
thing. An ad taker viii help you.-
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-21
HREMEN'S DAY FOR
EXHIBITION PROPOSED
May Have Parade Memorial
Day In Conjunction With
Bridge Dedication.

A day to bc set aside for a public
exhibition OF the city's new firc de-
partmcnt, that the citizens may see
and know what they have In the way
Of a firc nEhting organization. OF the
mon In 1t and tho equipment provided
for their safety. IL In prospect, but
has not yet been definitely determined
upon by the officials OF the depart
ment.
1t has been proposed that the fire
department take part in the parade TO
be held Memorial Day in conjunction
with the celebration incident to the
dedication OF the new Washington
Memorial Bridge and this suggestion
has met with much favor by all the
fire department officials and It is un-
derstood will most likely be approved.
Either before or after this parade It
In planned that the department give
a public demonstration OF tho things
the men have been taught In the
training school and actual operation
OF the fire apparatus.
Plans for this "fire day" observance
are yet to be worked out but II is
eApttteu tuey Will nave Dcen COM
pleted within week or two and then
the arrangements for the occasion will
be set on foot. II is felt the people
OF the city have never had an OPP
portunity TO zee just what the new
FIRE department Is and the purpose of
this celebration IL to show them in n
striking and convincing manner what
a modern and we'll equipped and Of
fcered and manned fire department
really is.
1t was stated this morning that the
selection of the thirteen captains has
been indefinitely postponed and may
not be made for two or three months.
Each company Is eventually to have
company commander ranking as a
captain and this official will be chosen
from tho lieutenants now in the SER
vice but the delay is understood 10
give them more time to properly
equip themselves In their knowledge
OF fire work and in handling men.
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CUT ADMISSION FEE.
Directors Of State Fair Fix Fifty
Cents as Entrance Price
This Year.

At meeting Of the directors Of tho
Delaware State Fair Association held
Thursday afternoon, the directors de-
cided TO reduce the price for the 1922
Fair to nifty cents. Two years ago
when the price OF labor and materials
o, all character was advanced upwards
OF nifty per cent. tho directors incrcas-
&c the price from fifty to sevcnty-ive
cents.
Now that there has been general
reduction In things. the directors feel
that they could safely reduce tho price
OF admission. Various other questions
OF Importance to the Fair were dis
cussed At the meeting, but no action
taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-21

Mr.. Snelienburg is one OF the best
known merchants OF Wilmington. and
one who haS an abiding faith In tho
city's future. Though he heads one OF
the largest mercantile establishments
In the city-snd does II well--hc Ia
never too busy to help In any pa
triouc movement or anything that
has for it's object the welfare OF the
community and It's people.