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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26
SOMETHING IN FASHION.
Metal flowers are twined around
some of the new hats.

An interesting material that is
really a brocade shows. a scatter
ing Of little velvet dots on a cream
georgette foundation. The dots
are red on black. and very often
show a combination OF black and
white.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26
Ii Depends on the Butcher.

One thing that Is is well to re-
member Is that whether you get
your moneys worth at the butcher
shop or not depends on the
butcher. This does not mean that
he will give you short weight or
really inferior meats, but with
grades in meat that no one but
an expert can tell you almost have
to rely on the judgment OF the
man who selects your meat for you.
II you approach him with chal-
! lenging note in your voice, watch
| him like an eagle and show of your
knowledge OF cuts OF meat, the
/ chances are that he will be an
noyed. II you know human nature
you know this will lead him to think
that you mistrust him, and this will
not dispose him in your favor.
or course, the same thing applies
to any sort OF buying. 1t is some
times we'll to hide your expertness
in order 10 get the advantage OF the
expertness OF the dealer. Suppose
YOU want good becfsteak. You
| go to your regular butcher and say,
Il am very anxious TO have n very
good beefsteak for dinner. like a
porterhouse cut thick. and we want
II for six people. am going &c
leave il to you to pick out the best
steak you have. 1t Is for important
guests" II you say something like
this You are usually apt to have
better results than IL you simply
ask for a steak and start in criticiz
, ing the cut that the butcher select:
! for YOU.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26
spiced Grapes

This country. where grapes are
both abundant and cheap, there
seems no reason why this exceed
ingly toothsome relish should not
be widely known. Select good Con-
cord grapes and to each eight
pounds allow five pounds Of sugar.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26
Your Kitchen -
= = Floor

Is hardly a housewife
in the land VINO cannot afford
to have 4 kitchen fioor that
comes up to = good standard OF
cleanliness and comfort. For It Is
SO important to have theme quail
ncations in your kitchen floor that
the little money outlay that It in
wolves could not but be . worth
while investment
The fact Is that experts on
household efhciency have con-
cluded that the most expensive
kitchen floor is not always the
best. Thus a kitchen floor Of tile
or concrete, though coming up to
a high standard of cleanliness,
does not come up to a high stand
ard of comfort. 1t is very hard on
the feet and when water drops on
a floor of this sort it is extremely
slippery. and therefore dangerous
for the workers. Kitchen en-
ployees who have had to work on
q hard floor of this sort know how
fatiguing II Is.
Wood IL Hard to Clean.
A wooden hoor, even though II
Is vanished or painted, Is not
good. For 1t cannot help but be-
come water soaked. 1t is hard to
clean and frequent cleaning weari
1t out. making 1t absorptive oi
water and dirt. In the old days
most kitchen floors were Of plair
unpainted wood and even when the
boards were closely matched they
became dust and dirt catchers. Z.
The best possible kitchen cover
ing, then, Is some of the fabrics
such as linoleum, or oilcloth. o
these, linoleum is to be preferre,
because 1t wears better. The pat
tern in oilcloth is merely stampe'
on the top and soon wears ofl
leaving an unattractive coverinI
beneath. Inlaid linoleum IS by ia
the best investment. There is
so-called battleship linoleum tina
Is usually conceded to be the bes
sort from the point OF durability
Lay Linolcum Carefully.
Linoleum must be we'll laid t
,dybe worth while. This means tina
1t must be SO laid that no dust Q
dirt can get beneath 1t. 1t is nc
enough that 1t should be tacke
down. The best thing to do Is I
have it fitted to your room m
then cemented down At the edget
making perfectly watertigf
juncture with your floor. You ca
have this work done by an expel
] sent from the store where tn
, linoleum Is bought. and the e.
!, pense IL we'll worth while when yo
/ take into consideration the IA,
! that It adds so materially to II
comfort and cleanliness OF II
Kitchen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26
Psychology and
- Marketing
A Lot Can BE Done by the Right
Attitude.

TT is often as important to un-
derstand human nature as the
q cuts Of beef when you go mar
keting. And there are women
who know really nothing about
selecting meat who manage to get
better meat from their butchers
than other women who have all
the cuts at their fingers ends.
know how to tell lamb from NUT
ton at n glance, and can tell by
the color of fowls feet just how
old il is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26

THEY ARE LEGION.
ANYWAY

~ LOVES have an Interesting
y place in woman's dress now
adays.
We don't wear them because OF
any convention. We wear them
either because our hands are cold
or because the gloves themselves
are SO decorative that we desire
them az ornamentation.
The bare arm is still looked
upon az tho most beautiful one
with evening frocks. The stifY
white kid glove or the softly
shaded suede glove, coming be-
tween elbow and shoulder, takes
away from the line OF the gown
therefore. II is seldom worn. We
used to feel undressed II we did
not wear gloves in the evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26
Stitching on Gaunt1ets,

Some Of the gauntlet gloves
show stitchery instead of applique
as their ornamental motif. The
cuffs are stitched with heavy silk
or with soutache braid, and some
times the facing is stitched with
the braided design, and then
turned back over the glove when ii
is worn.
Sometimes designs Of a less
all-over nature are embroidered
on the cuffs, in two or three colors
two or three shades of brown.
with black, on a tan glove, for
instance.
Fringe Is used on some OF the
new gloves-leather fringe. The
wrist ends are fringed, and turned
back, .cuff-like. And there Is
glove with a line OF leather fringe
running from wrist to elbow.
This use Of horizontal trimming
is interesting. 1t is exploited on
another glove in the form OF three
lines OF white kid on a black glove
again running from elbow to
wrist. And sometimes little
ruches of fringe, single and
double, IN the form of tiny loops.
are used.
Sometimes the gauntlets have
not a straight upper edge, but are
finished in scallops or points.
bound with kid or silk, or else fin
ished with a sort Of buttonhole
stitch in embroidery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-26
Bare Hands StiI1.

And while tho weather is still
mild, many women go about the
countryside with their hands bare.
Just as there Is no glove conven-
tion for evening. so there is none
for the daylight hours in the coun-
try. Lace mits we wear with our
thin frocks for their ornamental
quality. IL our hands are cold,
we wear gloves. II we wish to
avoid callouses on tho golf links,
we wear gloves. But we wear
them because we wish to wear
them. not because Mrs. Grundy
thinks we ought to.
OF course in the cities gloves are
worn by smart women in tho
street. And as winter comes on
there will be great temptation
to wear the huge gauntleted glove
that have como over from Paris.
Paris, Of course, has been at them
for some time. but We are only
beginning on them. Our shops
have had them for a few weeks
They are hero in abundance and
in great beauty, and we shall wear
them for the sake Of both warmth
and ornamentstion. just as a gay
plumaged bird has feathers that
keep out the frost and add to his
gorgeousness besides.
The imported gauntlet gloves
cost eight, ten--and more dollars
a pair. They are beautiful, with
applied designs in contrasting
color stitched on the stiff cuffs.
Sometimes the cuffs are faced with
colored silk, sometimes with kid
the color Of the applique. There
are handbags to match these
gloves, too--in kid and in silk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
GAME FISH OF STATE TO
 RE PROTECTED

The state department of conservation, through Commissioner Quinn, will cooperate with the hunting and fishing associations of the state in the protection of fish from 'reck- less and fragrant volators of the law" The campaign will be all the more effective because of the associations support.
 The nation has become educated to the wis dom as well as the humanity of eliminating the pot-hunter and the dynamiter of fish. They destroy a thousand times more than they use. Their thoughtless barbarity means the exter- imitation of game. On the other hand, just soon as game is protected, it multiplies wonder fully and furnishes sport for all who seek it. Not only that, but great industries based on animal life are preserved. The salmon, oyster and shrimp industries owe their lives to pro- tective laws.
 Hoggishness and brutality never did pay. They defeat themselves. Nature is kindly. Treat her half well and she will provide man with food, raiment and sport the year around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
FRENCH AMBASSADOR IS
 CRITICISED AT HOME

Washington hears that Ambassador Jules J. Jusserand, one of the most popular diplo- mats ever accredited to America, whose re- call has been rumored, is blamed by the French government for misnterpreting Amer ican sentiment toward France and thus con- tributing to the loss of prestige which the French delegates experienced at the arms con- ference when they refused to discuss the re- duction of armies.
 It is reported that the French ambassador informer Briand and viviani that the American people believed France justified in maintaining large army to protect herself from German aggression. Acting on this advice, they adopted the attitude which for time threat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
METHODS, NOT SIZE, THE IMPORTANT QUESTION

Senator LaFollette wants an investigation made of the proposed merger of seven inde- pendent steel interests. The gravamen of his suggestion in introducing the resolution is that the merger would Create complete monopoly of the steel industry in the hands of two gigantic corporations" When the Steel Corporation was created it was classed as complete monopoly of the steel industry It has not been shown to be such.
 Men of the LaFolette stripe have an instnc- tive apprehension of things that are large. They belong to- the class who 20 years ago were batting all corporations because they were larger than individuals. The absurdity of that reasoning having been established, they have concentrated on the really big concerns.
 During all these years of attack on corpora tions, first big and little, then big ones only, a corporation has proved itself a menace. Methods have been. Methods reflect public opinion. There is no difference between the business morals of a partnership and a large corporation.
 The Steel Corporation has been blessing to Alabama and blessing to the steel industry of the nation. It has stabilized the steel trade of America It has not put other steel con- cerns out of business, but rather helped them by its conservative attitude. The Standard Oil company has not run away with the Amer. ;c poth quite so big the people. Nothing will be long endured that thinks itself stronger than the nation.
 Legislators should pay more regard to meth ods and less to size. America is not afraid of size. On the contrary it needs great industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
ENJOYS RADIO CONCERTS

T enjoy radio concerts" said Col R. A. Mitchell. Recently while in the east, 1 at tended concert in private home where heard vocal solos rendered by singers far away and in different localities. In addition to this pleasure, got thought which found inspiring and will pass it along. It is this Right there in the room where I sat the most beautiful harmonies were present, the loveliest songs, the most entrancing music; only our ears were not attuned to receive them.
 Radio is opening a new and glorious world to humanity. As limitations are overcome, we begin to get new conception of life via wire less We are just standing on the edge of the great circle of harmony today. What is in store for future generations no man can fore cast We of today should be grateful at least for the faint flashes get through radio of the better world which has always been here.
 "The desire of humanty-and peace is it's synonyn--is inherent in the human race, and all means of attaining it are to be welcomed. More power to radio"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
ANOTHER MEAN FLING AT
 "CIVIC VIRTUE"

New .York's much discussed statue, "Civic vistue," is being subjected to enough ridiculs to incarnadine the young mans chubby cheeks with the blush of shame.
 A great uproar was created when Mac Monnies' work was first given to the public gaze. Feminists protested that it was mon- strous to depict "Civic Virtue tramplng on womanhood in the guise of sirens who squirmed about his feet. To be just to the fair sex and true to modern conditions, woman should have been at the side of the youth, helping him to clarify the civic atmosphere and up- hold those high ideals of politics and muni- cipal service which are foreign to a 100 per cent Tammanyite. Others cried out, in the market place and elsewhere, that it wasn't art-at least not the kind of art that is spelled with . capital "A.'
 ~Civis Virtue" weathered the storms, how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

 The Tampa Tribune says there is demand for pure drinking water in Tampa. We got the idea from reading news dispatches that Floridi- ans used drinking water chiefly as Chaser"
 # x Olivia Stone is free. The widow of the man she killed is now raving maniac. Still, that makes no difference to the gallant gentlemen who served on the jury.
 It is reported that Mir. Arbuckle will be back on the screen in about six months, with the understanding, of course, that ie is in chas- tened mood.
 As he eontemplates the brisk sales of his Outline of History" MT. Wells can bear up cheerfully under the dspleasure of the his torans.
 Attendants of the former Kaiser are uneasy about his mental condition. That kind of un- easiness would have been justified years ago. Bryan, Wilson and Cox are keeping an eye on the democratic party. That ought to be reassuring, but, somehow, it isn't.
 
 Mother receives all the applause, but if father proves himself good provider he can get away with lot of deviltry.
 k % A picture of Marie Dresser quaffing huge glass of beer in Paris comes just at the time of year to cause acute unrest.
 # x England and France have been working in double harness for eight years. No wonder they show some raw spots.
 N < X Michigan woman has been freed from her husband, "golf maniac" We predict improvement in his game. President Harding has asked Washingtonians to get up an hour earlier. This will be the acid test of his popularity.
 # The return of the five-cent glass of soda is announced. Parades have been held on less provocation.
 When stage ladies are forced to serve waitresses in restaurants dramatic art is at low ebb.
 Dispatches from China indicate that Wu and Chang have merely fought the first round.
 < If LaFollette can start fight on the steel merger it will add 10 years to his life.
 x * < We don't believe King George sits up late to get the returns from Genoa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
THE CHRISTIAN GENERAL

From the New York Times.
 An important part in the victory of Wu Pei Flu in China seems to have been played by the Chinese General Feng Yu Hsiang, who is Methodist. From the American board of commissioners for foreign missions we learn that he rules his troops and his province with great firmness. Smoking, drinking, gambling and profane language are forbidden in his army. But he can be mild when the occasion requires; in one of the civil wars . few years ago, after forcing . hostile army to surren- der, he gave all his prisoners car fare home an expedient which in Chinese warfare would seem to be polite as well as humane. He has just sent to General wu . flask of distilled water-a gift sure to make glad the heart of Feng's fellow Methodist and war lord, W. H. Anderson.
 Christianity can be all things to all men, and just now China perhaps needs Christians like Cromwell more than Christians Ike st.. Francis. A great deal of articulate China has lately learned that, ahhorrent as it seems to the best Chinese tradition, the only way to get along in the modern world is to win battles. If Christianity is success from this pragmatic viewpoint we should be able to look for | rapid spread of the gospel in China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
Mrs.) MYRTELLE WHITNEY SMELL.
MORE ECONOMY IN SCHOOLS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 am most heartily in favor of better schools and especially of better paid teachers. We should pay our teachers right on through the summer months, if we expect them to return in the fall of the year and begin teaching again. How are we to do it? Taxes are already much too high, having more than doubled in less than four years. My answer would be, economy. do not wish to be un- just in my judgment, but it does seem to mo there is entirely too much extravaganza with our city commission and board of education. If there was any lack of funds, why furnish free text books to thousands of children? The majority of parents can certainly afford to buy books for their children, when there is no tuition to pay. They afford many other things not half so essential for the welfare of their children--for instance, chewing gum, candy, picture shows, cigarettes, silk hose, georgette waists and face paints. I am sure there would be fewer failures in high school if some of the last named articles were dispensed with, and more time given to studied lessons. It is appalling to note how many fail in their high school work.
 And again, if the schools were already filled why crowd in the six-year-olds? That was not necessary. Dr. Phillips did not approve of children going to school until they were seven. Those two items mentioned above would help conditions a little. MT. James R. Tindall gave some perfectly astounding figures in Fridays Age-Herald. He shows that last years main- tenance of schools cost $1,s1s, s,67o.64; interest on school bonds, sl6o, o,so5.oo; making $1,474,- 576.64.
 And in addition to all that, were given $s,ooo, 900 in school bonds, of which there seems to be one million on hand now. Now, how can such terrible conditions exist if that much money has been spent judiciously in one years time!
 If taxes keep going higher, there will be no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
MOTHERS DAY

Mothers Day has come to us again. To some of us God has been very good, and our mothers remain to shed on us the brightness of their living love. For some of us, it has been year of sadness, for we have seen the tired eyelids close, and yet the living love of mothers who sleep s with us, and they are very near to us, for heaven would not be heaven to them If they were far away. Mothers Day is not for those who alone can speak and write and wire some message of love. It is for those as well whose mothers have passed beyond, and who can reach their living mothers-whom men speak of as dead-with a grateful thought, or with prayer more fleet than glittering light Our mothers always with us We are made of their body and soul. When we work, they are working in us When we pray, it is in answer to their prayers When we love, it is some faint recollection of the love they gave to us before we ever saw the light of day. When we are good, they love us for our goodness. When we are evil, they love us because we are theirs. If the world loves us, it loves us for what we do, but mothers love IS like Gods love. She loves us for the same reason. She gave us life, and VIC are her very own. No depth, nor height: nor gulf impossible; nor life nor death can separate us. For ever and ever and ever, shess my mother, and I am her child.
 Living or dead, your mother watches over you. You may be old and gray, but you are ever child to her. Living or dead, she prays for you just she prayed when you thought you were praying in childhood, kneeling at her knees, and her prayer is not that you may be wise or rich or great. She may dream of these things as she watches over you, and let her tender soul fly with you to some far height which she hopes you may scale, and in her unselfish devotion picture herself standing aside while the world heaps upon you honors be- yond imagining. She may dream worldly dreams of worldly greatness for you and of infinite pride for herself, but these things do not enter into the Holy Place of her prayers. I think she prays most of all that you may be good; with her own goodness of which she is all unconscious. She prays that you may be true with the truth which is hers; that you may be pure with her purity, gentle with her gentleness and loving with her love. She prays that you may be worthy of Gods love, not realizing that the best of Gods love you will ever know is that portion of it which shines on you through her. And so beyond all the shining places which in her dreams beckon to her child from distant worldly heights, there gleams one perfect star. It stands for love and tenderness; for worth and noble manhood; for strength and honor and truth. You may miss the castles and the glory, and walk your whole life through humble pathways, but if you follow that star, in this world or a better, your mother will be happy, for she will know that her travail and her tears were not in vain. Her love will have found it's full filment. Her prayers will have been answered.
 MIDDLETON S. FAREWELL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
MOTHER

By Elizabeth Scollard. Still through the golden mists of memory see her standing as she stood of yore, Framed in the light from out the cottage
 door, Her candle high in hand to welcome me; Her eyes were blue, the violet of the sea When twilight falls, and she had learned the
 lore
 Of love; each day think we loved her moro, For she filled life with perfect harmony Our mother! Not as other women are. Who have but passing beauty of the face; Hers was the nobler beauty of the pind; Though she exchanged her candle for star, Yet she dwels with us who are left behind, Guiding us upward by her gentle grscs.