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Evening star., 1923-12-06
ny II. A. EMMONs.

Whether this is tr . or not, we like
1t as 1T grows Wi us and viii un-
doubtedly continue to find situations
where this tree will fill a need ad
mirably and most Interestingly. AS
a young plant it closely resembles
the little Norfolk Island pine of our
greenhouses and so is sometime IS
grown as. potted plant.
In its native country it is a large
pyramidal tree attaining height of
125 feet, with a straight trunk, red
dish brown bark, and spreading
branches which droop and then as
cend at their extremities in a very
charming manner, The, leaves are
one-half to one inch long, blush
green. three or four angled, COM
pressed. The winter buds resemble
light green split-shot hanging on the
tips OF the pendulous branchlets.
The cones are globular. brownish red,
three-quarterS to one inch long.
Numbers of varieties have been
produced. One of low dense habit
has leaves which turn a handsome
bronze red in fall and winter. There
is one Of narrow pyramidal habit
There is a dwarf form, and there are
others.
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The exceedingly individuaIistic and
"Japanesque" tree pictured is one of
the most striking and interesting in
Lafayette Park. 1t is near III street.
opposite 18th street. There is an
other Just east of the statue in the
center of the park, and scattered in
the parks throughout the city there
are other specimens of this Japan
cedar, as. for instance, in the small
park at the corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street and in the
circle at North Capitol street and
Florida avenue.
This attractive addition Is from
China and Japan and in this country
is hardy as far north as New York,
also thriving in sheltered situations
in New EnglaSd. In Japan it is
valued as a timber tree. as its wood
is light. soft and durable, and In both
Japan and China 1t is extensively
planted as an avenue tree. Travellers
tell us that in cultivation over here
this tree does not assume the beauty
it possesses in its native country.
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find where the largest Christmas
trees grew, something fell from his
pocket - Ahe rocks far below.
MY dashlight" he cried. .And
It's getting darkl Wed better start
home as fast as We can." The boys
path led around the mountain.
They climbed through the thiol<et
for some fifteen minuts& when dport,
Joe's dog, stopped In q little clear.
ing and began to bark at some white
things at his feet.
Here arc our bread cr'ustsr Sam
exclaimed. We've been going In .
circle"
Joe searched every pocket for his
compass. ut must have fallen out
when my fiashlight did," he told
Sam in q scared voice. Tho boys
stumbled on in the darkness q few
feet. but finally stopped In terror.
We're losty' they cried.
Above you see Sport wagEing his
pink tongue. He 10 q brown dog.
Mako the basket yellow. the oloth
We're you SwsS issG likA Hs1 AAA
Jee9
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variation of the popular form appears.
For instance, the hat sketched Is
framed on cloche lines, but lapels or
petals droop over the diminutive brim
at each side, adding an original touch.
The cloche part of the chapeau is
covered with pale French blue taffeta,
while the petals are of velvet in the
same color tone, and an additional
strip of velvet crosses the crown.
running over it's top from front to
back Dainty four-petaled velvet
flowers intermingled with forget-me-
nots are scattered in profusion over
the velvet lapels at each side and
over the crown trimming, so that the
hat seems a veritable garden Of
flowers. Welcome sight on a snowy
day.
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about Grubby the Gopher, whom he
used to know before he came to the
Green Meadow"
That's It'll" exclaimed Danny. II
knew I'd heard that name before
Then he once more began to scratch
his nose and loked more puzzled than
ever. The Gopher he told about" {"
said Danny at last, wasn't this fell
low at all. The Gopher he told about
has a fur coat and great pockets In
his cheeks. and digs tunnels like
Miner the Mole. If this cousin of
Spotty the Turtle whom we have Just
met Is a Gopher. how can that fellow
Old Man Coyote told about be q Go
pher, too? They can't both be Go
piers No. sir. they can't both be
Gophers."
Mocker the Mockingbfrd had been
listening with interest. Now he spoke
II guess that Gopher is just a name
that has been given this old friend
Of mine whom you have just met
said he. 1--WE never heard him called
anything but Gopher, and I've known
him all my life. But he told you him.
self that Tortoise Is his family name
He is Gopher the Tortoise. Perhaps
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DINNER CREATION OF BLACK
VELVET AND SAPPHIRE BLUE
RIBBON

VELVET AND SAPPHIRE BLUE
RIBBON.
fox fur. almost as light and fluffy as
marabou. circles the sleeves at the
wrists and also edges the hem of the
garment. The distinctive feature OF
the tunic, however, is not the fur
trimming, but the beading and the
embroidered medallions with which it
1t ornamented. The beads are in tones
of china blue and pearl gray, and
they form a closely striped pattern
from neckline to fur-tipped hem. The
embroidery is worked in pale henna
and blue-gray silk, in an odd Chi
nese motif inclosed in a circle, which
is repeated at frequent intervals on
the delicate chiffon background.
An attractive dinner gown is of
black chiffon velvet, effectively .trim-
med with sapphire blue velvet rib
bon. The lines are simple and yet
smart, for the slightly bloused bodice
is cut with a rounded neck and
shoulder straps wide enough to sug
gest kimono sleevelets.. while the
skirt is d continuation of the blouse.
with no seam at the waist line. but
with few draped folds that simulate
d crushed girdle. The lower part of
the skirt narrows perceptibly, until
it fits in to the ankles almost as
through the hem. An. oblong strip
of blue velvet ribbon is laid across
the lower part of the blouse. and
from it is suspended a single sash
end OF ribbon, rounded at the lower
edge. A gorgeous ornament of rhine.
stones seems to hold the velvet pieces
together at the waist, and the effect
Of the cleaning jewels on their rich
blue background is stunning.
A lovely little evening frock for the
5eune file is of apricot chiffon over
the same shade of satin crepe. The
sleeveless bodice is cut with round
neck, and includes narrow shoulder
straps which are outlined with silver
braid, the trimming continuing its
bright path along the neckline. Tiny
silver circles and leaves are appli-
qued just below the silver border
while wide fold of silver lace forms
the lower part of the bodice, reveal
ing the foundation of satin-crepe un-
derneath. A second fold of metal
lace appears at the lower part of the
skirt, forming about d third Of its
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Danny Meadow Mouse Puz-
zleS Over a Name.
How little there fs In Q name
When several folk possess the same.

"Ah hope yo' alls will be right
neigh borly," said Gopher the Tortoise,
and disappeared down the long hall
way Of his home.
Danny Meadow Mouse watched him
until he was out Of sight. Then he
sat up and began to scratch his nose
Nanny Meadow Mouse knew that
Danny was trying to remember some
thing. What is It. DannyT" she
asked.
That fellow said his name is Co
pher," replied Danny. "It seems to
nae I heard that name before. but !
can't remember where
Nanny thought for a few momenta
II know" she suddenly exclaimed.
you've heard Old Man Coyote tell
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much, and we quarrel over 1T. Lately
we have had some rather serious
scraps about it.
Must 1 give up all my friends?
I never go out with them when my
husband is at home, so he has no
complaint on that score. 1t certainly
seems unreasonable to me that I
can't see a few of my girl chums in
the afternoon without starting
trouble. NJ. +. T.
Answer. Your husband certainly
is unreasonable, NJ. l.. T.. to get
green-eyed over your girl friends, but
jealousy is always unreasonable. His
love for you makes him want to be
all-in-all to you. and he resents the
fact that no human being ever com
pletely satisfies another.
Men need association with other
men. and your husband gets that in
his business Women need the So
ciety of other women, and your hus-
band is foolish and selfish enough to
want to deny you that. He does not
see why you want to gossip, and talk
about clothes, and exchange recipes
for new sandwich filings. and tell
each other the intimate q woman thin ps
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Good Stew.

Cut two pounds of beef into small
pieces and put into d good sized bean
pot or covered earthen dish. Over
the meat place one larg onion sliced
thin, one sliced carrot, five cloves,
one-fourth cup Of bread crumbs. one
fourth cup of tapioca, half a can of
peas and half a can of tomatoes.
Season the mixture with salt and pep
per and add enough cold water to
cover it. Let cook four hours In a
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Onions in Potato Nests.

Peel one quart Of small white onions
and boil them until they are tender. in
water to which a little salt has been
added. Then drain them and add
some butter. Pare, boil and mash
six potatoes, season them with salt
and pepper. and add one teaspoonful
of butter. Then heat some milk and
add that. Beat the mixture until II
is very light, shape 1t with spoon
into small nests, and All each nest
with onions. Sprinkle chopped pars-
ley over the whole.
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Chestnut Fitters.

Cook one pound Of chestnuts, then
peel them. blanch them and mash
very fine. Add one-fourth pound Of
butter, two ounces Of sugar and four
ounces of flour. Beat one egg well
and add that Roll the mixture into
small balls. beat another egg and dip
every ball first into the beaten egg,
then into bread crumbs. Fry the balls
in butter until they are light brown.
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Apple Cocoanut Pie.

Line q deep pie plate with pastry.
Pare and CRATE some apples, then
sweeten and flavor them to suit the
taste. Sprinkle cocoanut over the
TOP % Of that and place the dish In
the oven. When nearly done. sprtA.
kle oocoanut on top Bake the ~
until the top browns very slightlN
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Washington's
newest lunch delight

L>OR something new,
Il piquant and deHciousl
for something to mako your
lunch delightfully."- diffcrenss
for something so tempting
and creamy you VIII seek to
enjoy It again and again
try Sar-a-Lee Sandwich
Spred between thin slices of
bread.
A treat awaits you: for
Sar-a-Lee is just the right
combination Of tangy pep
pers, pickles, olives, spices
and shredded fresh baked
ham-the finest Of their kind
blended in most delicious
proportions with creamy
smooth mayonnaise.
You will want 10 keep
Sar-a-Lee in the home for
quick, delightful serving -.
for teas, dances and FIRE
light lunches. Sar-a-Lee is
irresistible in salads, sand
wiches, tartare sauce and
Thousand Island dressings
or on toast-strips and butters
thins.
No troublesome mixing-A
no waste-just creamy des
liciousness! Sar-a-Lee 10
waiting for you at your
favorite grocery or delics
lessen.
THE SAR-A.LRR COMPANY
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PANS Paris Postals

PARIS, November 2L-Dear Ur-
sula: Aphonse. I know. would rather
be "shot at dawn" than appear in
anything other than the latest tie.
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Dorothy Dix's Letter Box
The Husband Who Is Jealous of His Wife's
Woman Friends-The Young Man Who
Couldn't See Joke-She Has Three Pro-
posals, Which Shall She Take?

MISS DIN have been married two wonderful husband
them
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Our Birds i'm Verse
By Henry OLdys.
CHEWINK.

CHEWINK.
Thou sturdy forester, whose iowly haunts
Suffice to satisfy material wants,
But who, when music bids thy song uprise,
Dost lift thy station nearer to the skies,
] love to loiter in the leafy dell.
And mark the tinkling of thy silver bell,
Or note the fittings of thy porty shape,
Devoutly clad i'll monkish cowl and cape.
Thy benson l humbly would request,
But for the telltale wine-stains on thy vest
Hast thou another garb, of Lincoln green,
To don when Robin comes upon the scene?
Thou friar of the bell, but not the book,
r Do not thy comrades call thee Friar Tuck?
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EEN in THE WASHINGTON SHOPS
BY ELENoRE DE WITT EBY.
. HE tunic frock seems to grow
in favor as the season pro-

- has gradually heightened until
It Is almost complete gown without
the foundation. In fact, there is more
to the oyerage tunic than there was
to the knee-length dress of two years
ago.
The model sketched reveals the
lower part of . black satin foundation
slip below the fur -bordered hem of
it's long straightline tunic. The satin
skirt is narrow and clings to the
ankles, which it half covers. Soft
blue-gray chiffon is used for the
overdress and is fashioned with a
severely plain bateau neck line and
long, faring bell sleeves. Silyery gray
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SMAkI CHAPEAU OF FRENCH
BLUE TAFF'ETA, FLOWER TRIM
MED.
entire length, and dainty silver leaf
lets and circles are appliqued in rows
above the lace. A soft bow of satin
crepe is caught at one side of the cor
sage, with the loops tackled up to
the lace bodice SO that they acquire
q bouffancy which the clinging crepe
material was unable to give. A sin
gle sash end falls below the skirt
hem. and a large satin rose, matching
the frock, and framed in light green
leaves. Is appliqued at the very end,
as if it had fallen from the waist
and was caught just in time and held
in place only a few inches from the
floor.
Flower-laden chapeaux are grad
ually replacing feather and ribbon
trimmed models in the shops. The
cloche still reigns supreme over all
other shapes, but occasionally slight
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COLOR
CUT-OUT
A Terrible Discovery.

When Joe stopped to piok up the
supper basket so he and Sam could
hurry up to tho top Of tho hill 70
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29

Small private railroads in Dem mark are using American automo- piles on tracks. the tires being re- placed by flanses.
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By HELEN KENDALL MEMORIAL DAY AT HOME

| Not all of those who wish to honor 1 the soldier dead on Memorial Day find it convenient or possible to visit the graves of those whom they have loved and lost, or even the ceme- teries where the heroes of the na- l tion are lying. Those living In the cities are too far away rom the cemeteries and the flowers which they would love to carry to decorate the graves do not grow in paved court yards Moreover, since so many of our boys have been left in France. where kindly French hands keep their graves cared for. Memorial Day must be celebrated in the heart of the home instead of beside the simple headstone.
 In one home where the oldest son went away to France, never to re- turn. his family held unique me morial last spring. His father and mother. and his younger brothers and sisters felt that they could not let Memorial Day pass without some tribute to him, so they held family conclave the night before and ar ranged decoration day for him in the big livint; room.
 The long library table was cleared of it's books magazines, reading lamp and brass paper-knife, and was placed in front of the wide window, the view from which the boy had so loved. In the center of the table his portrait was placed, in it's handsome frame. and candle stood sat either side, these candles being lighted in the evening. The rest of the table was banked with flowers and vines the flowers they would have laid on his grave If it had been within their reach.
 All day long their heroic soldier seemed to be in their midst. The children talked of him and read his letters over again. His bravery and the sacrifice of his life were an un- forgetable lesson to the younger boys. The courage and heroism of all soldiers were recalled and so the day was celebrated in that quiet liv- ing room just as much as If they had all celebrated in some cemetery. Indeed, 1t was more impressive than any public ceremonial could have been.
 And in the evening. after the younger members of the family had gone upstairs. the father and mother sat alone in their lofty grief and honored again the son they had given to fight-and win-the great world battle.
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BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, TUESDAY, MAY 2e 1923


cousin, Mrs. Will W. Nelson. at Nor wood
 Miss Myrtle Phillips will return to Ter home in Chattanooga, Tenn, Tuesday. after a two weeks visit lips. and Mrs. Phillips of Norwood.
 Mrs Carney Owen has returned to her home in Mobile, after visiting friends here for the past two weeks. Mrs. owen was shown many delight full social attentions during her visit
 
 Mrs. J. R. Adams. who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Mary Blue, in Mobile, returned home last week. Miss Eloise Partridge returned Monday from Anniston. where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. w. Farmer
 Mir. Anson Arnold of Mobile, who was called to Birmingham on ac count of the death of his little neph- Mrs. Boiling R. Powell returned home Friday.
 Rev. J. W. Partridge has returned from Kansas City. where he went to attend the Southern Baptist Conven- tion. En route home he was the guest for several days of Mir. and Mrs. Mason Douglas in Dayton, O.
 Miss Elerta Elliott, who is stu dent at the University of Alabama. spent several days last week at Ere nau college attending the commence. ment exercises. She will return to- day to her home on Miner Heights to spend the summer vacation.
 Miss Nell Mccoy, who has been
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Fauorite Recipes
 of Famous Men
F. x. LEYENDECKER
 Artist VEAL sAUTE MARENGO


 During my Paris days (school days) I became very fond of two dishes and they still remain my fa- vorites.
 No. 1-Vau caute Marengo-notn- ing epicurean about this, bat real tasty. ragout of veal which must be served in brown pot. It is fla vored with tiny onions and mush- rooms, olives md a delicious sauce. I have never found it quite so well prepared as in Paris.
 Fry some small pieces of veal in oil, add one chopped onion one head of crushed garlic and when 1t Is well brown, strain 1t, add one glass O. white wine and reduce. Moisten 1t with one quart of brown sauce. Add two pounds fresh tomatoes and some fine herbs. Cook slowly for an hour and half.
 Put the meat in another pan, add a [ w small onions cooked In butter some small mushrooms already cooked.
 Dress and serve on toast fried in butter.
 No 2-vol au Vent Financiere-a pastry form filled with mushrooms, cubes of chicken. something else. and good sauce. This also seems not quite the same outside O, Paris.
 Put four ounces of butter in sacucepan. add for ounces or cooked sweetbread cut in three -sixt, enth inch squares. small bits of the white of chicken, some truffles. olives. mushrooms. \. dney and cocks combs. Moisten with one pint of Madeira sauce, let boil and despumate, when tl., sauce Is done strain 1t through a tamis, fill your pastry crust and serve.
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FRESHMEN ENTERTAIN ON COLLEGE PROGRAM
Senior Class Exelcises Prevented
 By Rain In Afternoon

Mondays commencement program at Birmingham-So Southern college was given over to the freshmen for en- tertaining speeches on various sub jects. Among the speakers and their subjects were: The Old South and the New" J. E. Rush of Birmingham; King Henry "" R. B. Barnes of Montgomery; "A Picture of War" J. A. Ayers of Collinsville; "The Death Penalty" R. c. Beatty of Birming ham; Tho Lance of Kanana." by R. F. Johnson of Bessemer. Miss Anne Greene rendered violin solo. Thad Terrell sang and Howard Ellington closed the freshman program with a violin selection.
 Following the freshmen oratorical contest. the sophomores came in for their share of Reclamation. Their subjects were well chosen and rem dered by the pick of class orators. On the program were G.. l.. King of Troy, F. o. Mellowne of York, L. W. Renau of Oneonta. and Otis E. Kirby of Albertville. Musical selections closed the program.
 Rain prevented the senior class ex- ercises. and the afternoon program at the school. In the evening the exercises were to open at o'clock with the junior class oratorical con- test and close with the intersociety declamations.
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RANDOM NOTES

Mrs L. w. Smith, will leave Satur- day for Roanoke. She will be ac- companied by her three children, Lawrence, Jr. Charles and Mary Elizabeth Smith.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. O. wilkerson. Cleveland avenue. West End, an nounce the birth of son, William oscar Wilkerson, Jr.. on Saturday May 26.
 Mrs. Joseph R. Estes has returned from Nashville, Tenn. where she at tended the congress of the Sons of the Revolution. Joseph Riddick Es- tes, Jr, was a delegate from the District of Columbia chapter.
 Mrs. C. N. Robinson left last eve ming for California. where she will spend some time visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary C. Metcalf, in San Fran cisco, and friends and relatives in Los Angeles and other points. On her return trip she will join MT. Robinson in Chicago. from which place they will go to Cleveland, O.
 Mrs. R. c. Hardin of Memphis. Tenn. arrived/ Thursday to visit her son, R. A. Hardin, and family at Roebuck Springs.
 Mrs. Will W. Nelson of Norwood is visiting her sister, Mrs. Percy J. Parker, in Albany.
 Mrs Emma l.. Thurston has re- turned to her home in Baltimore. after spending the winter with her
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the lock, the magic would make it lock up our friendship forever and ever!'
 "Raggedy Ann" Grinny Bear cried That is a lovely thing to do and we will all love you for doing it!''
 "All right" Raggedy Ann laughed happily. Then ] make the wish that the lock will be real for sure magi- cal lock and that whenever Mister Hokus wishes to make a friend all he will have to do will be to ask the person to put the lock in his pocket then the magician can lock the lock and he and the person will be good friends forever"'
 Then if l have a real for sure magical lock. I will really be a magician, won't I?" the magician asked.
 Indeed you will" Raggedy Ann replied, And if you will put the lock in our pockets, you will be magi- elan right away" So Mister Hokus put the new magical lock in all their pockets and from that time on, he and the rest were the best of friends And, when you have many friends all wishing you kindly thoughts, 1t makes your life ever so much hap pier, for each thought the friend wishes, of course you wish him a kindly thought in return.
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at the ten-cent store and anyone can buy as many as they want just like it for ten cents"'
 Why not let's make a real magic lock out of 1t, just for fun?" Rag gedy Ann said.
 How can we make it a magic lock without just pretending when it is only ten-cent store lock?" Mister Hokus asked.
 Well" Raggedy Ann replied, We can either pretend 1t is magic lock. or I can wish it to be a real for sure magic lock. And. of course, if l wish it to be a real for sure one, then, of course, it will be. Because, l have a magic Wishing Pebble sewed up inside my cotton stuffed body and every time make a. good wish it comes truew
 Then do you mean for me to put the lock in the Snoopwiggy's pocket and lock 1t so that he can not escape ? You do not mean that, do you, Rag gedy Ann? Cause I do not wish to make the Snoopwiggy be my hired girl and cook my meals when he doesn't know how to cook."
 "Oh, no!' Raggedy Ann laughed, q meant. that l would wish it to be a real for sure magic lock and we could all take turns putting the lock in our pockets then when you lock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-29
THE INDEPENDENT WOMAN,

is one of the brightest jewels which adorns our modern, economic sys- tenn. But too often this indepen- dence is gained at the cost of health, and the wage-earning woman strug- gles through her duties, prey to nervousness, backache and de- spondency. Does not her lnde- pendence then become more of a burden than joy? Lydia D.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has helped many such women to re- gain their zest in life, and will help many more.-Adv.