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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
At FOOD FAIR. /
Expert Demonstrators are Engaged
nj the Auditorium.

Although few people know Il. some
OF the highest paid demonstrators I'm
the country are among the men and
women standing back OF booths at the
food fair being conducted at the Audi
torium under the direction of the Re-
tail Grocers' Exchange. These demon
strators command a price much in ad-
vance of the ordinary mechanic and
travel from town to town explaining
the many dainty articles that may be
manufactured from the food or food
accessory which they represent.
The food fair has four more days 10
run. IL is open every afternoon and
evening this week closing on Saturday
night. The special guests at the fair
today will be the grocers from the
southeastern section OF the city.
This will also be n big day for the
farming community. The attendance
at the fair on Saturday afternoon and
evening was composed in large measure
OF farmers wives who We're eager to
learn some OF the latest ways of pre-
pairing food and 10 observe before they
made the attempt the finished product
which was shown them.
The attendance at the fair yester-
day afternoon and last night shows
that the exhibition IL n popular one.
1t has been 80 long since Wilmington
had any kind of n food fair that IL is
practically a new thing. But the proof
that the fair is attracting the house
wives of Wilmington is shown by the
fact that many Of them have returned
a second and third time. They are TAX
ing advantage Of the bargains that are
being offered and usually leave the
Auditorium we'll laden.
The local fair has been attracting
the attention of food manufacturers
and distributors from Philadelphia.
New York. Baltimore and Washington.
Those who have no exhibit al the fair
this year have sent their agents here
TO observe conditions and learn the
attitude OF the Wilmington house
wives towards the fair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
JACOB GARRETT DEAD.

Philadelphia. Dec. e.-JAcob Garrett.
a retired publisher OF this city. died
last night OF hear disease. lie wac in
his s5th year Mr.. Garrett was born
In Chester county, and was engaged in
the book publishing business from
about 1865 until his retirement from
active business in 1890.
He WEE a member OF the publishing
firm OF +. Garrett & Co. OF which his
brother. Phineas Garrett. was head. y.
Garrett & Co. started in business by
publishing books on the civil war. in
Guiding The History OF the Great Re
bellion"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Girl Establishes Speed Record.

Miss Helen ODay. stenographic
course student. established a high
record for the year. in writing on the
typewriter yesterday at Beacon Col
lege in fve-minute test, al 9s words
a minute without an error. Miss O'Day
Is from Eas.on. Nd. New students en-
tering the college this week are: Will
nam Robbins, Carl Black, Jackson
Campbell, Garland Wainwright. Hur-
lock- Md; Edwin welch. Church Hill:
Nd, John Matthews. Cecilton, Nd.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
W. r. VI. s. QUARTERLY.

The first quarterly meeting of the
WOmen's Foreign Missionary Society,
Wilmington district. viii be held to-
morrow AZ Scott ". T.. Church,
Seventh and Spruce streets. The
morning session will open az 1890.
There will be reports by the various
district officers and secretaries. At
100 the annual corporation meeting
Will be held. A. the afternoon meeting
the speakers will be Mrs. Robert Bag
nell. Mrs. Arthur Wilmont. Mrs.
Harrie Campbell. and Mrs. W. r.
Cooper.
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Buckley: Dorsey A. Buckley. Elias
+. Buckley and Donald Satterthwait.
Mrs. Jeannie r. Field 10 spending
two weeks In Baltimore. Md.
Miss Amy du Pont. accompanied by
Mrs. Reginald Rees of New York
City, will leave on Friday for Cali
fornia. where she will remain until
the first OF April.
Mrs. Victor c. JefYeris and Mrs.
Leonard d. Davis will be hostesses for
a card party to be given Tuesday,
December ~. at p. m. at the New
Century Club. Reservations are be-
ing made now with Mrs. E. p. Moody.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon whaley, who
have returned from New York. where
they went on their wedding trip.
Mrs. Virginia l.. Mustard has re-
turned from trip TO Europe
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Poyntell Johnston.
Misses Jane and Mary Marvel, Sara
| Townsend. Sidney Scott. and Mr..
Baker will spend the weekend at Sea
View Golf Club at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Frederick Blatz will give a tea
this Friday from four until six in
honor of Miss Alice Satter,hwait.
Mrs. Henry Rumford will leave on
Monday for Atlantic CitN where she
will spend the winter.
The December quarterly meeting Of
the Wilmington Society of Fine Arts
was held yesterday afternoon in the
studio Of Stanley Arthurs. 1905
Franklin street. a large collection OF
| prints, paintings and books, the re-
suit OF many years careful search by
Willard s. Morse was presented by
him 10 the society. which will place
these in the art section OF the new
library when il is completed. Mr.
Morse is the we'll known compiler OF
the biography of the works OF Howard
Pyle. The date for the art exhibition
OF the club will not be set until the
completion OF the library.
Miss Jane Marvel will be the guest
Of honor at several affairs during De-
cember. Mrs. George +. Bissell and
Mrs. Christopher Ward will give din
ners later this month.
Colonel and Mrs. J. Ernest Smith
will shortly issue invitations for n
dance in honor OF Miss Elizabeth Ber-
ger. which Will he held in the Du
Barry Room OF the Hotel du Pont,
Friday evening. December %. Miss
Berger is a student at Dohbs Ferry
and will spend the holidays here. The
/ dance will be attended by the younger
set.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
100000 STYLES OF SHOES.

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 6.-Women Of
the United states wear more than
100000 different styles of shoes, WI
liam a. Durgin. chief OF the division
of simpllfied practice of the Depart
ment of Com,nerce. said in an address
here today before the annual conven-
ton Of the Shippers Warehousing and
Distributing Association.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars
would bo saved. he said. IL the sizes
and types Of containers used in pack
ing shoes should be reduced to as few
as possible. lie also urged simpliiica-
ton OF the methods of packing and the
styles OF warehouse certificates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
DELAWARE WONIEN'S CLUBS

the children between four and six.
One chart said that the child gar
den plants In the mind, body and
spirit of the child the seeds of health.
happiness. harmony. Imagination, in
genuity and friendllness; and that II
teaches habits OF neatncss. economy.
industry, courtesy, cooperation, self
control and responsibility. After the
meeting the hospitality committee
served refreshments.
Plans for the Christmas party for
poor children are progressing. The
party will be held December Is at .
o'clock in the basement OF McCabe
Church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
h. Of {. Dance December IL.

Members of SsSta Maria Council.
No. 1875. Knights OF Columbus. will
give a dance in their clubhouse, Tenth
and West streets, Friday evening, De
cember 10. for the benefit OF the bas-
ketbali team. Dancing will start at 9
O'Clock and continue until O'Clock
and music Will be furnished by Car
ney and Banks orchestra. Refresh
ments will be served the guests. The
affair will be informal and the pro-
ceeds will be utilized to equip the
basketball team.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
NEW CENTURY CLUB.
Photo by William sheweli Ellis.

Education Week will he observed at
the Wilmington New Century club
Friday evening. The general topic dis
cussed will Re The Educational Awal<-
ening". Professor w. a. Wilkinson OF
the University OF Delaware, Will speak
on the educational awakening IN the
United States. DR.. II. V. Holloway.
state Superintendent Of Schools will
speak on the awakening in Delaware.
and DR.. Victor Washburn OF the local
Board OF Education VIII speak on the
awakening in Wilmington. The pub
l!c is invited 10 hear these talks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
RICHARDSON PARK CIVIC CLUB

The Civic Club OF Richardson Park
met yesterday. IL was announced that
Mrs. a. ID. Warner had visited the
school. and finding IL in deplorable
condition had given SIS for a
stationary washstand.
The next meeting OF the club will
be held December 10 at the home OF
Mrs. William Watson, Norway avenue,
Richardson Park. Donations for
Christmas cheer are to be brought TO
this meeting. Mrs. Hirsch and Mrs.
IL. X. Smith will be in charge Of the
prograIA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
FRA\kFORD CLUB.

Frankford. Dec. 6.-The jefferson
Club az Frankford held it's regular
meeting at the home OF Mrs. Thomas.
The progvam was Well rendered as
follows: Music by the hostess; Cur
rent Events. Mrs. Burton Cannon; F;
piano solo. Mrs. Elwood Nelson: wit
ana humor. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard: !:
Mrs. Ward Dasey read a paper on
The Duty Of Parent and Pupil 20
the Teachor." and Miss Lizzie Robin
son one on The Duty OF the Teacher
10 the Parent and Pupil"
Refreshments were served by the
hoates.s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Y. w. c. A. Gives Dance.

\ novel farm dance" was given last
evening by the members OF the F. L.
c. Club OF the Y. w. c. A. at the as
sociat.on rooms, S04 Market street,
last evening The girls We're attired
az "farmere,tes" in overalls. with
bandanna handkerchiefs around their
necks. The room was decorated with
yellow crepe paper and serpentines.
Miss Natalie Taylor. Y. w. c. a. sec
retary and Miss Myrtle Corb,t.
president of the club. We're IN charge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
NEW CENTURY CLUB
CURRENT EVENTS

At the current events class OF the
New Century Club held yesterday,
Mrs. Ira Burns gave an interesting
talk on the X-ray- Mrs. Matthews
talked on Florida flowers, and Mrs.
Kniffen showed specimens which she
had brought from Florida. Mrs. J..
Allen Colby gave current events. In
connection with education week, Mrs.
4. ID. Warner introduced Miss Sallie
Shaw who explained the platoon sys-
tenn row being tried at schools Nos.
g and -. Madame Tarumianz gave
"A piano solo.
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Y. W. c. A. Gym Class.

4 gymnasium class for business
girls Will be held every Thursday eve
ming in the girls gymnasium OF the
High School from $40 until $50. There
will be no charge until after the first
of January. Anyone desiring further
should call s469. The
class Is held under the auspices OF the
Young women's Christian Associa-
ton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
MOSTLY ABOUT PEOPLE

Mrs. Alexis !. du Pont announces
that the date for the dance she is
giving Christmas week for her grand
daughters. Miss Frances du Pont and
Miss Carita Ortiz. has been changed
from December ~ to Friday. Deem
ecr 20. at the New Century Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warner will
go south about the middle of De-
cemhcr for Florida. where they will
spend the winter. In their absence
their house will be occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. r. l.. Boynton and family
of Falkland.
give tea Tuesday. December IL.
from four 10 six.
throughout the rather duh social
season. one interesting weekly event
bsinSs together several of Whining
tons leading families. The Thurs
day dancing class. which ia meeting
az the homo of Mrs Lammot du Pont
is an institution OF more htan one
years standing and like the Opera on
Tuesday night. always furnishes a
very pleasant diversion. no matter
whether the dinners and dances be
few or many.
Mre. ". X. du Pont will give a
large dance at the Hotel du Pont for
hN daughter. Miss Polly du Pont.
"Wednesday evening. December %.
Everyone Is looking forward with
great intcres, TO the Princeton Tri-
angie club play on December is.
After the performance, the Junior
League will give a Small and Early,
although The dance has promise of
bclying its name by starting and end
irs later than the usual Junior
League dance. Among the many din
ner hostesses for tina: evening will be
Mrs. William Spruance and Mrs VIII
liam prTcke:;.
Mss Alice Sat;er;hwait has chosen
the attendants FOR her wedding 20
James :. Buckley Of Wisconsin Rap
ids Wisconsin. which VIII take place
IN Westminster Presbyterian Church
pecembor 10 az O'Clock. Mss Jean
nctte Thomas will be the maid o.
honor The bridesmaids will be Mrs
William Buehler OF Germantown; Mrs
Phiio 4. station Of Hagersown, Md
Mrs. Robert Argo of Manitou. Colo
all classmates OF Miss Sa;ter;hwai;
a. Nassar. Miss Frances Sellers and
Miss Polly Andrews os German;own
Tho flower girl viii he Alice Nc
Ginlcy of Jamestown. ". Y. Her
mother will be remembered as Miss
Thomas. former teacher a: Friends
school. The bee. man VIII be George
y. Buckley. The ushers will be
llenry W. Buckley. John Brooi,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
WORLDWIDE GUILD PLAY.

The World Wide Guild OF Second
Baptist Church viii give a play to-
morrow and Friday evenings at g
O'Clock in tho Sunday school room.
The play entitled And Billy Disap-
peared" IS a mystery comedy IN four
acts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
WONEN'S AID BAZAAR.

The Maryland Division OF the Wo-
mems Aid OF the Pennsylvania r. r..
System is holding "a bazaar today at
the New Century club. This evening
a supper will be served. and this even
ing there viii be a dance. for which
elaborate plans have been made. The
bazaar will be open tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
BELLEFONTE CIVIC CLUB.

The Bellefonte Civic Club will hold
a bake and bazaar Saturday after
noon and evening in the Community
Hail, beginning at , o'clock. There
will be a Christmas tree for the chill
dren and novelties and gifts FOR sale
as well as ice cream and cake.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
SALE AT CALVARY.

A sale of useful and fancy articles
will be held AZ Calvary Church to-
morrow and Friday evenings Of this
week. A cafeteria supper viii be serv-
ed each night by the ladies of the
church, who are conducting the sale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
TO BE
GIVE AT GRACE CHURCH

The Queen Esther Circle OF Grace
NJ. r.. Church will present a play Of
the nativity entitled Bethlehem" in
Gracs Sunday School Hall on the
night OF Friday. December Is, at s
o'clock. The cast OF characters Is as
follows:
Mary. Mother OF Jesus.
Miss Mabel Coppage
Joseph ,....... Miss Dorothy Ellison
Watcher .....-........ Ada Withrow
Kings-Marie Paris. Helen Guyer.
Jeanette Shallcross.
Shepherds-Ruth Cornell, Olive Porter,
Esther France, Dorothy Eliason.
Angels-Misses Katheryn Shallcross
Ada Rudert. Margaret Slaughter.
Nellie Maroney.
Abel ..........-....H Helen. Woodward
Gabriel ..-.......... Christine Iszard.
Miss Miriam Hawkins is coaching
the players and the tickets may be
obtained from Miss Anna Negendank.
president OF tho circle, or Miss Ada
Rudert, chairman OF the ticket COM
mittee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
IMMAyUEL wOMHN's AUXILIARY

The regular monthly meeting OF the
WomoG's Auxiliary of Emmanuel
Church viii be held az the studio. 1916
Rodney street. tomorrow evening al
745 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
CARD PARTY

The social service committee Of the
Washington Heights Century Club
will hold a card party at the club house
tomorrow evening at o'clock. Mrs.
Joseph Wickersham Is in charge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Featuring
ThisWeek---

This is one of those cO-y
little stores of many IRON
ders.
Besides the features for
this ueek you can find
here stamped noreifies for
vour friends of all ages.
Toreis of all kinds.
An attractive line of
Handkerchief.
We do stamping and
embroidery.
Come and Visit Us!
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Birth Announced.

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Pusev. scr
East Sixth street are receiving cor
gratulations On the birth of a son
Charles William. on December J.
Mother and son are doing nicely.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06

Mirrors made and pictures framed
at Yerger's, 40 Shipley street-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06
Qze Olson 4rtShop. k.c
1ls WEST 9Th STREET.

Stamped Articles for
children, such as
Dresses from, the in
fdnt size to ten years.
Layettes for the baby.
Baby Bonnets.
Bids and Aprons of nu-
merOus descriptions.
Bibs of Madeira en-
brOidery.
Stamped Dolls for the
kiddies, quickly made. at
25c and 35c.
Another doll uith three
suits of clothes, stamped
to be made, at SOC set.
Assortment of Dolls.
ready-nade, at SOC each.
Stamped Crib Corers,
Sc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-06

Mre. W. X. du Pont will give a
large dance at the Hotel du Pont for
hse daughter, Miss Polly du Pont,
"Wednesday evening. December %.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-08
GREENFIELD COUNTS
VOTES ALL NIGHT
Longest Town Meeting In History OF
TOWR-List of Officers
TTleetpd

GREENFIELD. Mass. March s. =
The last of the town election precinct
wardens turned over his check at 80
yesterday morning to the board of reg
istrars for final checking and certifying
to the officers and town-meeting mem
bers. The wardens. clerks and inspectors
were on the job since 5.45 Monday morn
ing until $50 Yesterday morning, or
within II minutes of 2i-hOur session,
the longest in the history of the town
Twenty out of the 252 town-meeting
members elected are women. The main
contests were for moderator. Charles
FairhurSt beating his opponent. Abner
r. AIcLaud, by 1 .445 to 757 overSeer of
the poor, where the contest was between
two women candidates, Mrs. Rose O'IIara
with 922 and Mary ID. Ward with 1872 :
assessor. II. L. Greene having 1921 and
II. =. Kelly S43, and water commission
ers. with Thomas l.. Lawler SCI and
Winthrop T. Noyes 1,419. The vote
for selectmen was: Farr. 1,793: Sauter.
1 .g07 Kennedy, 1.267 Drew. 96S.
The following town officers and town
meeting members were elected:
AToderator-Charles Fairhurst.
Town clerk-Edward Il. Harrison.
Town Recommendation Blake Allen.
Collector of taxeS-George II. Kelle-
her
STANDARDIZATION J. Farr, James Il.
Kennedy, John Sauter.
Oversecrs Of poor-Edward X Ballou.
Hugh s Riddell. Mary ID. Ward.
AssesSor-F'rederick L. Greene
Auditors-Albcrt r. Allen, Herbert y.
Kelley. Clifford w Root
Constabes Patrick +. Fitzgerald,
Thomas Manning.
School ommttee-.IoSeph w Ballard.
Maurice J. Levy, James ]. Movnihan.
Trustees public library - Clifton l..
Field. Della Minis.
Tree wardcu-Iohn w Bragg
Elcctor Oliver Smith will-Frank Ger
rctt.
Board of health - DIR. Frederick J.
Barnard.
Park observation-disclosures l.. Com
stock. Alice y. Judd. Jeremiah Kcefc
Trustees \. X Warner fund-Edwar,l
X. Ballou, Eugene Il. Blake, Caroline ID.
Wells
Water commissioner - Winthrop L.
Moves
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-08
PLAY WELL PRESENTED
Continued from Page IL

country. ends in a carnival of nations
in which the participants appear in
characteristic garb. closing with a spec
taculaU tablcau with Columbia in the
background and the various groups ar
ranged in front. This is very beauti-
ful and effective setting, n fitting close
10 the piece. with about 200 persons on
the stage. The striking figure. Column
bia. was Miss Stacia Novack.
In this production. a in all the re-
cent local amateur performances, the
supply Of yell1ssEGsIFogsd 1alo singing
desired. vet the solo work was good and
received well meritcd applause. The
chorus worked in good time. and when
il is considered that the chorus had no
director in front il is entitled to n great
| deal of credit. At no time were there
any serious slips, and tonight's rendition
should go with even greater smoOthncSs.
One of the gems of the evening was
the oriental advertisement, the veil
dancers. in the first act, with 16 dane
ers and Miss Evelyn Fisher. solo
dancer. No more beautiful dancing
speciality ever was produced in Brattlc-
bnro. and the musical accompaniment by
the orchestra enhanced the effectiveness
of the number to a marked degree.
The production revOlved around the
character of Katcha-KoO, a holy fakir.
impersOnated by Hazen Stockwell. the
leading character. This was a comedy
role i'm which the actor maintained his
reputation as a laugh producer. Two
other comedy parts which stood out
| prominently were Dick Horton, a col
| lector of adventures, taken by Roy
| Switzer and Harry Bradstonc. q col
| ectOr of antiques, taken by Allan Hebb.
/ These two young Americans ably Sec
/ onded the leading man. The Mabarajah
| of Hunga. an Fast Indian Romeo, was
| impcrsonated with dignity and severity
| by Clayton PiGgott. His four wives
| took their parts in n pleasing manner
and with becoming grace. They were
| Ia Belle Elysee, French wife Miss Leila
| Barber: Patsey Kildare, Irish wife,
| Maverettc Hamilton; Brazillitata, Bra
lillian wife, Miss Minnie Cooper: Chin
/ Thomas. The Maharajah' two female at
tendantS, Solciah. widow of a wizard
and Urbanah high priesteSs of the tenn
pie, were given correct interpretations
| by Miss Alice Pike and Miss Julia
! Filion, respectively. James Long left
| nothing to be desired in the role o.
| Boodypah a slave. Miss Olivette Buck
| ley made a good impression as Mrs
Chattie Gaddin, a rich American widow
and her two charming" daughters
| Miss Ruth Ucbb as Dolly and Miss Rutl
! Hinckley as Prudence, were indeed
! charming
The musical numbers deserving of Spe
| ciaI mention we're I'm Waiting Yet, b!
1 Mabara iah and chorus; It's the Clothe'
4 that Make the Man. by Katcha Zoo ant
II chorus Tell Me Why. by Dolly an(
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-08
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

Mrs. Mabel Briggs Loveland of Boston
is here because of the death of her mother.
Mrs. Frank c.. Streeter of Oak Grove
avenue is confined to her home with grip.
Miss Winnie Tilden of Hinsdale, \. H.,
is spending the day in town with friends.
Mrs. Lucy Wood is confined to her
home in Crosby block with grip and Is
under the care of a physician.
Francis Dunlevy, clerk in the mems
furnishings department Of GoodnoW,
Pearson & Hunts store, is i'll with grip.
Mrs. John E. Smith and two children
his former home in New York. His family
went this week to Worcester to visit her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs f. r. Hall are visiting in
East Longmeadow, with Mrs. Halls par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs Frank Smith of Hamp-
den Road.
| Mrs. Mary Moran. waitress at the
Brooks House, who had been visiting a
few days with relatives in Nashua, \. H.,
has returned.
Miss Edna Putnam and Miss Beatrice
Crawford of this town have entered the
BrattleborO Business Institute and are
taking stenosraphic course.
Leon Harvey has finished work in the
Wholesale department of the Dunhanl
Brothers company and has returned to
will remain here for the present. .
T.. J. Guthrie of New London, super
! intendent of the Southern division of the
Central Vermont railroad, is in town to-
/ day on business and is guest at the
| Brooks House.
/ Miss Ella D. Stebbins returned Monday
after months vacation spent in Prince
ton, y. J., New York and Boston. She
/ has taken a position in the Goodnow,
| Pearson & Hunt department store.
A Ausfiu and da ug htpP
Miss Eleanor Austin, who have both been
lin in their home on Grove street, are i'm
lproving. Miss Elizabeth Austin, who had
| been at home on account of their illness
has resumed work at the Holstein-Frie
association offices.