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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09

Tor Amusement: If tnal were true he
deserved to lose her.
One afternoon Britton met Velma Cra-
ven on the street. lie did not like the
girl. he particularly detestcd Il woman
with prominent eyes, hut because he
was observing he had noticed that
\elma Craven for some reason or other
mated Carol. OF course. it was prob
ably jealousy. but the idea occurred 10
him suddenly that by fattcrins Velmc
ne might learn something about Carol
and Nick.
And 50 he suggested tea. and Nclma.
her heart beating fast in anticipate ion
Of few minutes alone with Brit,on.
LED him to small tea room close by.
Clever as she was. she was like putty
in Brltton's hands. Nelma was rarely
asked anywhere alone. Men did not
ike her. and it was only because women
realized this that they were kind TO
her. But Nelmn was clever. She did
amazing things with her meagcr ward
robe. and she made Of her minor role
IN the play rather q clever character
study. She had been given the part.
although she was not aware of this.
because none of theeother girls wanted
part was the only woman = role worth
playing. but Nema was only too glad
to be included. and afterwarh she was
more than ever glad because it enabled
her 10 see Jervls Britton far ortencr
than she would have otherwise
Over the tea Britton cleverly led the
conversation around TO Carol, and his
quick glance noted the little light that
darted suddenly into Velma's eyes.
She leaped quickly to the bait.
30, Carol Tracy she said sccrn-
fully. Sometimes ] wonder If she's
merely fool. OF course. She needn't
y" anything else with looks like hers.
Jt personally | think her GOODNESS is
nothing else but stupidity. OF course,
You know that she married Nick Tracy
only because she felt it was her duty
she never loved him. and hc's y seeing this
other girl right along. I saw them to.
gether at tea one afternoon.
Britton's heart leaped quickly. lie
had no reason for believing that Nc!mn
was not speaking the truth. But hav-
ing learned what he wished to know. he
quickly changed the subject. He knew
that Nclma was clever and he played
up to her brains, so that later when
they parted Nelma was in the seventh
keayen of delight.
Looks aren't everything, after all.
she said to herself eXutingly. NO
doubt. he's tired of beautiful women,
and certainly he needn't have asked ne
TO tea if he hadn't wanted TO.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Woman's EXCHANGE

cannot swim. II follow your advice.
about how long will it take before be-
coming any fatter" \ READER.
Yes, eggs arc good, If they agree with
you, and so are milk and butter and
potatoes and anything that has plenty
of butter fats III it. LAT an egg for
breakfast and then later in the day
drink an egg and milk. II you find that
II agrees with you. Fat Just Il little
moro than usual Of all your regular
food, and be sure that YOU get regular
exercise and fresh air and drink plenty
or water while you are trying to get
stOuter. cannot say how soon YOU
Will begin to get fatter, as 1t depends
upon your condition. but do not get dis
couraged and give up the attempt for at
least six or eight months. i may take
that long or longer. but | hope it won't.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09

Wli'h men complain. ur are they, as a
iuilous Young fellow insisted TO me the
other day. really responsible for them
W courS" tho boy spoke from his own
bitter experience but he said enough TO
ihnkc any mother stop to think.
lie was almost cngagcd-to reg
'lar s!rl; She was the sensible.
economical type. lie told me. who did
,ou look upon marriage. as IN oppor-
tHnlty for extravagancc.
Shn KNEW he said. ".iust what
my incoin" was and expected 10 be able
to sage on it.
But her mother. First She tried
70 discourage hcr-told her how much
IL costs TO live and what misery II is
10 DC poor. until she made her dream of
begging on street corners. Then She
pointed out the prosperous men other
girls IN the family had married. the
Injuries they enjoyed. and how ashamed
Shc would have to he not 10 do as we'll
as they "'''
why shouldn't you have ull that
th'% have: she would say--'you are
'hIli!'d to as much rs they are. You're
only throwing yourself away
'Shc would not have admitted that
Mhht sue suggested was that her
daughter sell herself.
w - - nv vi" i''l succeed IN that
way >h" came TO me ana said | was
taking advantag" of her chiII. How.
dared ask II girl like her 10 marry me
on Whal ] had TO ote~-:
wen. the girl was not 50 much weak
~ particularly devoted to her mother.
ma, ;s might b" expected, the constant
friction eventually parted us. Only n
HN'' over Il year has passed and nv
income has almost doubled. And we
hight have been happy.
Now 40 you mean 10 tell me-" he
!.einanded. that that woman had her
laughtcr'S happiness in mind? Never
~" vas thinking only OF what people
""Nid >ay--of how the prosperous
cousins would look She wanted to
E"'r up win thcm--to show that her
daughter could do rs we'll IS they. Al!
sham and prrtcnse.
''Shr lad lived long enough 70 know
mat happiness doesn't come of such
Things. She knew that we loved each
ether. Why did she do il? Because,
/ l"!i YOU. tAc world has gone show
lnad--ant it Is the greed and the envy
Of III" mothers that is to blamc.''
OF ""ur.". this mans hurt made hin.
unjust. Right or wrong. true o.
>W'cr!I"lnt, no mother knowingly dis
regards the happiness of her child \,
lar as This or any mothers motives az,
concerned. "" must grant her sincerity
Bul her viewpoint: Was this Oh.
IN" exceptional mothcr-or is thcr,
something in what he says: ! have
Wondered often of late. For ! have seen
N'or" than one instance where a mothc.
really was responsible tor her duugh
l"r's false standard of luxury AS a,
index t" happiness. FOR a general shall
lOWncNS and supertciality that could
"nIN be inini"al to hcr happiness. \,
tim" when our mothers spoke TO IL,
# duties and being good wives thes,
m"'h"rS put the emphasis ia initiate,
and unrair ideas as to what their girl.
wore entitled to-
We're these exceptions too:--mothcrs
what do you say:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09

I Asst year she walked all over town
~ looking for a certain kind of mate.
rial for suit.
The store she always goes to didn't
have it.
"This is what they are going to wear
this spring. madam" said the sales
man, spreading out a tweed material In
a soft green. with much the magnificent
manner of q peacock spreading out its
tail.
1t was beautiful material. and ex-
pensive enough TO prove to anybody that
Il was really good.
But. "No." she exclaimed dccisivciy.
THAT ISM the kind ! want. want it
tan with plaid in blue running through
It,"
SO she tried somewhere else.
With the same result.
For almost week she trudgcd up
and down the streets, asking. searching.
pleading for her tan with the plaid in
blue running through it.
They. showed her tan and blue stripes.
tan and blue plaids, tan aud blue mix
lures. and even tan with n large
block made by n harrow line Of blue all
over It.
No. it wasn't what she wanted.
A L LAST, by perseverance she "saw
"A the fruits
She almost hugged the saleswoman
who showed her what she wanted.
1t was frightfully expensive. but It
was what she wanted and she had 70
have il.
She bought it. had It made up as q
suit. in the cXtrcm">t Of last years
styles. and Wore il all through tho
spring.
1t was very striking.
In the fall she put II on again. for Il
while. and this spring she wants to
wear it once again.
But everybody in town is coming out
in dresses with three. .quarter sleeves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
She Had to Haue Just Exactly
the Material That She Wanted
So She Hunted AU Orer Town Until She Found I4 Year
Later 1t Came Into Style When Hers Was Old

! accompanied by little shoulder capcS
and turned up hats to match.
And they are all made OF matcriai
that has tan or gray background win
plaid running through 1t OF another
color. ~
There she is in her last years suit.
made in last years style, striking then
for its newness. remarkable now for rs
being out Of style In cut and IN style
and iii material.
ISN'T that always the way things hap.
i non when you want what you want
when YOU want it--and 60 to SO much
trouble to get i!
You never quite enjoy anything that
comes so hard as all that.
When you have II all in the house anu
should be gloating. over it. you very
often find yourself thinking. "Well.
now I've got It. what am going to
do with it?"
Setting your heart on some goal or
some object to the extent OF going after
II nt nny cost takes so much OF your
interest that you feel let down and
rather fat when you finally reach it or
get it,
There is no more thrill to it.
1t is the chasing after that is 60
fascinating; the getting is an anti
climax.
It would be nice to feel that you were
about two jumps ahead Of the styles. il
you were sure that it would do you
some good.
But when it leaves YOU high and
dry in the beginning Of a season with
something that was startling last year
and is in tho height Of fashion this
year. but is too old TO wear for best
and too good to give place to a new one.
it is hardly worth the trouble 1t takes.
VOu'VE got what you want when
L you wanted it.
And you wish that you hadn't wanted
it quite SO much.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
1.-THE Marriage Gambler
by HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copyright. 1872. Gy PGb'!c Lcdgc. CopIpq1,

Carol Rdtk kbourHc mdrrics Nick
Tracy nithout lorig him. for the
Se0son that she cannot bear to sec
Aim ruin his Htc through imfaiudtion
tor Daisy CaStieton. of "7he Jolly
Receiers. Nick lcdrns the truih.
snd Is fearful that she has met the
nan 'cho has the porer to d.cakca
scr loce in FERRIS Britton. nho is
to play opposite Carol in drama
0ice1, for charity. Carol herself is
strongly attracted 6y ferris and is
vestIessly unhappy. Britton calls her
W on the telephone one afternoon
cad asks her TO hare tea rith him.
He, friyhscns her By speaking too
plainly, and, rea'i:ing his mistake.
hostily seeks corcr. In the meantime
Dotsy rrites to Nick aud asks him
to cqU,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
Things You'll Lore to Make
Rt.NAiAn

lf A VALENTINE CALENLAE FAVOR
10 useful little novelty which each
Huest will like 10 take hom' after the
party. Cut two hearts out OF card
board make each one Ave inches long
ano four inches across the top. Cover
each with red silk. satin, paper or
lea&hsrette. Glue the covered hearts to.
GD(Asr. Make hole through the center
~ each lobe of the double heart. Run a
~ or gold silk cord through each hole.
;vnlGh each end Of the cord with small
tA0nsi Glue a calendar pad in the
<l11teP Of each heart. Plain white pads
iXl& red borders painted on them are
&pe1tiest. Embroider tho Initials OF
guest under the pad. or print it
n 4no lack OF the dainty VALENTINE
X pARs FAVOR, 80 that each can
81 ~ Or her place at the table.
"a " 4. ss FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
She Likes EVenina ledner

10 tie Editor Of VOmdr'- PGOC:
Dear Madam-Niu you please give
NE suggestions on the art OF using seal.
ing wax on vases and other glass
articles? intend to experiment with
II. Is Il necessary to have a whole
outfit TO take lessons
The EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER is an
interesting PAPER. but why isn't there
more regularity in the little novelette, in
regard to its appearing every day" |
heard some one complain that for tW,
nights there hadn't been any in.
could YOU tell come interesting ma
times for a chiidrens club and slggce :
inexpensive favors and menus for the
entertaining Of that aforesaid club?
PATSY.
\ store that deals in the sealing wax
gives lessons IN this art. cannot give
you the name through the column. but
] will be glad 10 forward IL to you il
you will send me self-addressed
stamped envelope.
The novelette, is published every night
Sometimes 1t ls placed on one Of tho
pages that has large advertisement on
It, and the story Is not so prominent as
It would be On the Woman's Page. but
it always Is published In some edition
every evening.
Making scrapbooks out OF pretty pic
lures cut from magazines and sending
them to children in hospitals would be
q nice paStimc for ChildrCn's cIuh
Boys could do tbs, while girls might
sew on doll clothes for the children, in
day nursery or IL home. To enterta n.
the children, serve Ice cream and cakes
and give paper caps as fayors. You
can buy these AT the hve-apd-ten- cent
store
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
Wants His Love

Dear Cynthia am considered pretty
by. every one. and ] have black boBbetk
hair and light complexion. My age is
sixteen. There is Il boy and he Is very
pretty and l am in love with him. but
it seems he doesn't care for me. Could
YOU please give me some advice so /
could get'him to love me! MARIE
Cynthia's advice TO little girls Of six.
teen is TO study well. be out Of doors
lot, play tennis, hockey. take UP skat-
ing or any out-of-doors sport Plenty
OF time to fall in love with pretty bows
when you are older
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
Hot Starch

II rHauy clothes arc TO be starcheL
"n wushday. It is wise to keep part
# the cooked starch hot and add il to
III" used starch n the latter becomes too
cool and thin. The garments that are
L. h" ~tiffcst should be starchcd first.
After thorough squeezing and dippin-
the surplus starch should be wruiG OUT
and the garments either rubbed or
uattcd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
Less Than u " eel.

That's all you have before Vulen.
tines Day. If you want 10 give n
party that is different from most
parties. and carries out the valen.
tine ideas in Invitations. gaines,
decorations and refreshments. send =
self addressed. stamped ruy.l,,c ,n
the Editor Of the Woman's Po.r
for the "H"arts and Flower.
Party which is all arranged for
you. down to the last detail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
WHAT'S WHAT
By HELEN DECIE

Sometimes an engagement party IS
not unexpected by the guests. but occs.
sionally the betrothcd pair-especialIy
II they are young. or II they like n dra-
matte spice in llte--prefer to spring a
surprise on their friends.
In such case the tiancee's parents.
or her nearest surviving relatives. send
out regular invitations to the luncheon
dinner, supper-dancs or whatever form
the entertainment Is to take, without
revealing the purpose of the party. Then
when the time comes to enter The dininp
room, the girls father or mother MAJ
say, quite casually. 'Of course, Sylvia
will walk In with Robert; they mirnt
as we'll begin TO practice their ii,. liz.
partnership" or words To that cffe,t
Thus the feast opens Win all tho ant.
mation OF surprise and a.. the joy OF
IN company may be seated - To-.
ter or telegram is brought IN ard tic
host or hostess, OPENING The seif-ssni
AZ hotrothal. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
Wants to Be Stouter

re the Editor Of WornGn's Pa0c:
Dear Madam--You have given WON
derful advice to ME before, and nov l
am coming again for your valuable help.
Ny question is, how can l become
gstouter?
x was told that eggs We're good. II 50,
how many eggs should be taken q day ?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
Too Young to Be Engaged

Dear Cynthi,---1 have read your col.
umn In the EVENING pvnIIc LEDGER
every evening. and rs you have given
others advice ] think and hope YOU can
help me.
am sixteen and have never been
proposed to until last Wednesday eve.
ming. As ! love him. please tell me
what TO say. V. o. y.
Tell him YOU like him, but are too
young to he engaged That IL you both
still care for each other. in n couple of
years you may think Of Il then, but
now you must both be free.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
4 Truth Party

For Washingtons Birthday gives
you chance to share the fun that
the Father of his Country had when
he cut down the cherry tree--only
maybe you'll be sorry afterward,
just aS he was. Original decora-
tions for house and table, nov
games and delicious refreshments are
important features Of this party.
which is al ready 10 be sent out
20 amy one who will send II self ad-
dressed stamped envelope to the
Editor Of the Woman's Page.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09

Use en- now a great
deal for salads; quite
popular In this town,
they are
Paul invested in
alligator pears.
Tall tins with gilt
metal labels attracted
the shopper.
1T h o Sc are i'm
ported mushrooms.
an Il they're mighty
good. too said the
clerk. I'VE have Il.
big run on those. for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09

would. But tonight 1t
was different. She
ragged at her own stu
pidlty for forgetting
the butter. But but.
ter must be had, and
II was late.
He scarcely credited
his cars when she tel
rphoned him at the Of
flee. 81 know you
won't mind just this
onrc. will Won. deors'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09

Of fruit that Paul had found interesting.
"Those arc alligator pears. We get
'em from Florida. mostly. Yes, they
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09
-idrentures With a Purse
ROIll Of these Adventures deal wi,

RoIll Of these Adventures deal with
- jade jewclry. but they have to d,
win two different shops. At one Won
VIII iind the jade earrings. | know ,hnt
You have heard quite bit about ear.
rings from me lately. but then they arc
becoming so popular, | naturally like
TO teii you about any new designs | see
which ! think will interest you. And |
do think that these of which l write are
particular y nice. The piece that sets
against til" car t. the usual round
"bead.' But depending from il. on
chains. are carved green pieces rcs.m
bling real jade very closely. In some.
these pieces are oblong. in Others nj.
most round. but in each case the picccs
are quite thin and Hat. There are,
should say. about twelve or fifteen nojr,
in all, priced at Sf.7J pair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-09

Then there are the bracelet, Ir
mntck-.pcrfectly charming they orc.
with links Of dull oxidized Silver, broken
here and there with small round green
pieces. and finished with fairly good
sized pear shaped piece. My descrip.
ton does not do them justice. but if Won
stop and see them. ! feel pretty surr
that you will llk" them they are
S1.5O.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-24
AWARDED LETTERS
Twenty Members of Championship Princeton Get tho Coveted TT"
 Special Hcrors for Dickinson.

Princeton. Nov a4--Twenty foothafl
 heroes who participated in the
 Princeton victories over Harvard and
 Yale were awarded varsity "P's" at a meeting of the undergraduate ath-
 letic committee here last night and
 Mel Dickinson was officially granted
 the privilege Of wearing white sweater with black ''P" for having captained the sixth Princeton team to win championship Of the Big Three Those who received the let ters were:
 First Team-HowArd Kramer Gray of Omaha, Neb., left end; Charles Herbert Treat of Somerville, Mass, left tackle; Melville P. Dickenson of Binghamton, N. r., left guard and captain; Oliver Afford of Flushing, l.. l., center; Abraham Barr snively, Jr., of Waynesboro, Pa, right guard; Harland Felchbacker of Concord, N. H., right tackle; Edmund Coffin Stout, Jr.. Of South Orange, N. J., right end; John Paul German of Syracuse, N. Y, quarterback; Charles William Caldwell, Jr., of Ycnkers, N. Y, left halfback; John Bowman CleAves of oil City, Pa., fuIlback, and Harry Watson Crum of Derry, Pa, right halfback.
 Substitutes Robert Wetherston Beattie of Brooklyn N. Y, halfback; Robert Braddock Dinsmore of Ger mantown, Pa, auartetback:4 Donald Warner Griffen of Lock Haven. Pa, center; Albert Franklin Howard of Mass, guard;i Richard Ar dell Newby of Washington, D. O., Kenneth Baker smith of New York, end; Saxby Merle Tiison of Fall River Mass, end; Roy p Wilson Wingate of Arlington, N.-J.a,4 quar- terback, and s. Harrison Thefnpson, N. J., guard.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-24
TFN AT 
ANGELL PAYS TRIBUTE TO
 YALE TEAM DURING RALLY

New Haven, Nov, ei.-one of the oldest of Yale's traditions was smashed last night when President James Rowland Angell appeared at football rally to lend his support 10 the team that will face Harvard, Saturday. He was greeted by roar Of cheers from one of the largest rallies at Yale in recent years. President An gell said that he knew he was breaking tradition, but added that he did 1t because he wanted to pay his respects to a team thai took defeat as Yale men should" In discussing the work Of the team, President Angell said that he had noted 10 a friend Ya'e's apparent inability to negotiate the last few yards every time a touchdown was in sight. He added that the friend had suggested; Yale should shorten the field ten yards and then try again." President An gell also advocated clean, whole some athletics and admouished the students to play the game cleanly or not at all.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-24
TRADE SCHOOL BOYS
 WILL PLAY MONDAY
Opening Game of Laagne Against Westfeld at Boys Club Gym.

Over 80 candidates responded to the basketball call at the State Trade school early last mcnth. Since that time they have been praeticins faith fully and are anxiously waiting for the whistle next Monday evening. For their opponents they have the Boys' Trade school of Westneld, Mass. who are newcomers in this section and bring promise of lively engagement.
 By special arrangement the game win be played at the Boys Club gym nasium. East Main and Center street
 There remain, three letter men from last years championship squAd, namely, kulikowski. Laurinaitis And Witham. Several new men are show ing fine ability. Of these, Vetorello, Sandstrom, Bowen and Eric Ander- son are showing the best form. al- though they are hard pressed by Flu sari, Richardson and Hamilla. Miller is also proving that he will travel with them all.
 Centcfs Look Good.
 For the center position, Laurinaitis,
 
 form and one of them will jump Monday night. There is also a prob- ability that Bowen will get into the game as guard. The others who will take the defensive are kulikowski, Witham and Hamilla, while Sand- strom, Vetorello. Eric Anderson and Fusari will fill the forward position.
 The keynote at practice sessions has been speed and accuracy com somewhat heavier than last year and with last years guards back in form, the defense seems well taken care of.
 A banner year is looked for and a heavy schedule is being arranged. The State Trade school league sched- ule starts after January l.
 The Schedule.
 The games arranged up to the new year. are as follows: Nov. s7-westfeld' Ma5f, at New Britain.
 Dec. s--Lewis High school at 
 Dec. 9---Ninsted Y. M. c. A. Fri. angles at New Britain.
 Dec. 13--Winsted Y. NJ. c. A. Tri- angles at Wipsted.
 Dec. 1s-.Sprihgfeld Vocational school at New Britain.
 Dec. 1s-American school for deaf 1t Hartford.
 Dec. 22--Boys' Trade school at Mass. AG rst4b <, Dec. z7-Southington at New Brit lin. 'tE@ ic There also are eight other games scheduled for after the new year, ex- .lusive of the State Trade school eague games.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-24
CAPTAIN HUELL DoNS
 A YALE nLUE NECKTTE

Cambridge. Mass. Nov. e4,-- Captain Ruell of the Harvard football team is wearing a Yale, blue tie. but not.becausc he be lieves that Yale will win on Sat urday, Since his freshman days the Crimson auarterback an rually has worn the colors of the enemy in the week preceding the engagement and he has vet to play on an eleven that has lost to Yale. He told the under graduates in mass meeting last night that their team would win again on Saturday.