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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26

Ar w.. Young womens Peerless
s,s,' 'go met at the home of Mrs,
ass ", Lindsay, February 2. The
u ~ ,', ,. officers were install.
bs: No'a seymour, as fol-
Mars ~. Sadie Lindsay. reelected
rce MRS Lula Hendricks,
Nav president Mrs. Josephine
M corr corresponding secretary:
,crs,s s""rles Mosley. recording
Nrer Mrs. Louise Tibbs. trea-
lsiousV s .', the installation, a de-
ss, ~. menu was served.
have A.s members Of the club
hs ~ len o., on the sick list. includ-
NJ ON n'lda Mason. and Mrs.
lfiend, - Jackson IL visiting
lat.sy !. !. Yin. Cincinnati and Miss
Groin, y visiting friends in North
Al ~ c,l Young Women. p..r,...
MLImet last Thursday with
Ne iormss'n oert, t5+ Melross st.
',tsr "a Uses session was brief, IN
. u swallow NOV the major portion
swo bI ..n'ns to a discussion Of
'''e Members u the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26

las Civic and Political Club OF
so''h Detroit met at the headquar-
W. wv N The Ford Funeral Home.
~, ,"' DAWSON T.. Friday night.
-. ''''u =. II. The club which IS
~ u The Oldest In North Detroit
. - 'Ounded by Mrs. Emma Ford.
,..' vas :, formerly called the N. De-
~. vlVic Organization.
n, '4,'e Is a membership OF about
A. A. hundred including some of
mi, ''aolng ministers OF North De-
AN w. a among them being Rev. Boil
I,. Aev Cheeks. Rev. Davis.
NJ ~ " V. Smith is preisiden.
q. v .mma Ford is president OF
!. D "onen's auxiliary: Mrs. JOS
NV "u',and is secretary.
,.,a ~ : and p Club meets on the
4 sa.. and fourth Friday nights
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
D e ath Takes
Blanche McCowen

Funeral rites for the late Blanch
McGowen, SOC Owen avenue. were
held last Thursday from New Mt.
Moriah Baptist Church. with Rev
]. 8. Murray officiating
Mrs. McGowen, thirty-six years
OF age. died Sunday morning. Feb.
IS. at Henry Ford's Hospital. after
an illness since last Christmas.
Surviving the deceased are moth
err, Mrs. Pauline Goodwin. OF San
Diego, California; her husband
Frazier McGowen: father. William
Mcfarland; and a brother. Her.
man Mcfarland.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
Grand Terrace Pleasure Club

The club met last week in the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Johnson. After the business hour
refreshments were served.
Another meeting will be held
Friday evening with Mrs. Florence
Simpson. ss2 Superior as hostess.
Fremont Murphy will speak on the
life OF Booker T. Washington.
The club will sponsor a keno
party Saturday night, February 20
at 955 Leland street.
The public Is invited to attend.
Theodore Johnson is president:
Mrs. Bessie Moore. secretary and
James Lawrence. reporter OF the
club
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
Fred Davis Has
Surprise Party

A surprise birthday party was
given in honor Of Fred Davis
Tnursday. February III at one o.
the nights spots on st. Aubin st.
A delicious menu and drinks
were served.
Those persent were Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie walton. Thaddeus
Waters. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Gar
rison, Miss Pearley Marie Holmes
Bert Brafield and three others
It was a gay occasion and a
pleasing surprise to the honoree.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
NOTICE
THE HARLEM AMATEUR

reauests those who can sing
dance. or play any Kind Of Instru.
ment 10 report NJ Mayor Reuben j.
Pafkon's Office. 1911 81. Antoine
street. CA. 1919 for q trial IN this
Amateur rregram to se held over
station WWJ.
Mayor Reuben J Patton.
Manager
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
SPEEDY EIGHT GLIB

The Speedy Eight Club met last
week al the home OF Mrs. Lillian
Davis. 1916 Brush. The business
period was followed by a social
hour during which the hostess SER
we'd dainty refreshments.
Members and Officers persent
were: Miss Anna Marshall, presi-
dent. Miss Alice Johnson, treasur-
or. Mrs. Lee Anna Coates. Mrs
Mary Williams. Mrs. Thelma
Smith. secretary: Mrs. Lncille
Armstrong. Mrs. Lillian Davis
Mrs Ala Mae Davis, vice presi-
dent.
This weeks meeting was with
Miss Johnston. Wednesday. Feb.'
%. 90,
In.TOr.Se Club
The In-Tor-Se Club met last
Wednesday evening with Mrs. Ollie
Perry 6432 Mortified. After a
hrIef business session. contract
bridge was played. Mrs. Mary Nell
son received first prize. whicn
was a beautiful boudoir lamp,
Mrs Theresa Stevenson received
an oriental flower basket, as Sec
ond prize: Mrs. Mabel Williamson
consolation. The guest prize. q
lovely wall vase. was presented 10
Mrs y. F. Darlington.
Officers OF the club are Mrs
Theresa Stevenson, president
Mrs Cecil Tuk, vice president;
Mrs Thomasine Hansbrough. Sec
rotary: Mrs. NJ Williamson, as
sIstant secretary; Mrs. Mary Nell
son. reporter.
Other members include Mrs. MUIR
nhv Graham. Mrs. Eula Boionn
Mrs. Lula Mack and Mrs. ONE
Perry.
Mrs Murphy Graham, 6423 SCOT
fen avenue. will entertain the ciub
March ..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
xonrm ENn SOCIAL CLrB

The North End Sociai ana ~
Club met last Thursday a' ,ne
home OF Mrs. Pearl Collins, slVS
Hartford avenue. The Installation
Of officers was the main business
Mrs. M. l.. Gill began her tenah
consecutive year as president MrS.
Eugie West. OF the Young Wo,
mems Peerless Art Club. presenter
10 her lovely bouquet OF PINK
and white carnations.
other officers Of the club are
Mrs Julia Carter, vice president
Mrs Elizabeth Hunter. secon'
vice: Mrs. Bornice whitby, secre.
tary: Mrs. Matte Wade. assistant
secretary: MRS. Isola Graham, cor
respondent secetary: Mrs. susie
walker, treasurer.
Appointments for various com
mIttees included Mrs. Florence her
ON. Courtesy Committee; MIS-. -.
%. Kimhall. visiting: Mrs ANNE
N. wr,',.ms. Door Sentinel; Mrs.
Mar p~,'s. Social Service, Mrs'
ne. Martin. Recreation; Mrs Bes-
- wiiisms, Membership; Mrs'
Anr,e T.. Cook. Program; m''
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26

The Merry Twelve Social Club
met with Mrs. ThenIns Davis. 546
r Hancock. on Feb. Is. All mcm-
hers were present.
Another meeting was held Fep.
% NJ the home Of Mrs A. l.. Rey-
nolds. 935 Brady
The club will celebrate Its third
anniversary Feb. 26, at the Mel
ody Club. Mrs. T. Davis Is presi-
dent Mrs. r.. Lomax secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26

ryarl collins Health aud Hygiene.
~ sdamfs Mnie S,r.ckland, Juli-
c.c Mehtld and Paalinc wade
llill wrf, edd'd 10 the clubs MEM
helehip
The hostess served a tasty re-
past The next meeting will be at
The home Of Mrs. Mary Hanson. ON
Binder srfeeei, Thursday. Feb. "a
sick members OF the club in
clude Mrs Irene Ilicks, OF Me-
Phersuns street, and Mrs. \ Hills
of King street
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26

club had made considerable re.
search at the public Libraries ana
gave interesting information a.
bout noted men and women OF the
race.
Final arrangements were MADE
for the cocktail party to be gwen
at the Chocolate Bar. Feb. q
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
SPEAKS AT WV
CASUNDAY

Henry 8. Dunbar. OF the Friend
OF the Courts office. Will speak at
the fourth Sunday forum or high
school boys and girls. at Lucy
Thurman YwCA, Sunday after
noon, February "a.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26
LIVE WIRES GLIB

The sponsor. Mrs l.. Means, en-
tertained the Live Wires Gun
Monday night at her home flames
and dancing were enjoyed by those
present. and delicious reiresn-
NETS were served by the hostess
Comics and other valentines were
exchanged.
Some OF the guests present were
Emma Lee Hamilton. Erwin Knox
Biesell Julian. Lucille Bloun'' anu
Ernest Rector.
Members OF the club are pan
ming To attend dance given by
the Tops. Saturday Fen 20 ~
Browndcll Hall.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26

Bleaching Cream and watch
how your complexion grows
lighter in tone, smoother and
softer in texture.
AlldruggistscarryNadinola
IN regular size at SOC and ex-
ira large money saving size at
Sl.O0. Full directions and
money-back guarantee with
every jar. II your druggist
can't supply. take no substi-
tute, send money and we will
mailtoyoupostpaid withbook
OF treasured beauty secrets.
NADINoLA. Dept. 90. Paris. Tenn
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-02-26

Miss kathryn Estelle Fisher,
indianapolis. who was recent
ly elected to Gamma vi chap
ter Of Kappa Delta III, national
honorary society. Membership
IN the organization i omen 10
all iunicr and senior students
having certain scholastic re-
quiremenis. Miss Fisher j. a
innlor nj Butler university. AZ
present She Is active in >nch
clubs ~ student Fellowship,
NJ Ruler. ~ which she Is scc-
rotary: ,icc-presl'Icnt Inter-
collegiate club and tnti-BaSi-
lons 81 Kappa tlpha sorority.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-29
ORDINANCE NO. 1854
COUNCIL SERIES

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. $50 COUNCIL
SERIES. THE SAME BEING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO 800 COUNCIL
SERIES. BEING AN ORDI-
NANCE PROVIDING FOR AND
REGULATING THE REGISTRA-
TON or ALL PERSONS.
FIRMS. AND CORPORATIONS
ENGAGED N A BUSINESS.
PROFESSION. OR OCCUPA-
TON IN THE CITY OF KEY
WEST. Filming THE LICENSES
TANES FOR THE YEAR BE
GINNING OCTOBER ]. 1886
AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING
YEAR UNTIL REPEALED;
REGULATING AND RESTRICT
ING LICENSES APPLIED FOR
AFTER OCTOBER OF EVERY
YEAR. PROVIDING TERMS
UNDER WHICH SUCH IL
CENSES MAY BE OBTAINED
REGULATING THE CARRYING
ON OK BUSINESS UNDER IL
CENSF. PROVIDING \ PEN
Atty FOR THE VIOLATION
OF SAID ORDINANCE. AND
REPEATING ORDINANCES NO
1855 COUNCIL SERIES AND ALL
ORDINANCES AMENDATORY
THERTO". PROVIDING FOR
AND REGULATING THE REG
ISTRATION OF ALL PERSONS.
FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS
ENGAGED ~ 4 BUSINESS OR
OCCUPATION OF OPERATING
CARNINAIS ANU SENENT
PARKS. ETC ~ THE CITY OF
KEY WEST. FINING THE IL
CFNSF TAX THEREOF FOR
THE PERIOD BEGINNING
JANUARY ]. 1882 AND EACH
LICENSE PERIOD THERE
AFTER. MAKING AND De
CIARING m AGAINST PUBLIC
POLICY To OPERATE THE
SAME FROM JULY !. TO DE
GENDER 81 OF EACH YEAR
INCLUDING THE YEAR 1898
AND PROVIDING a PENALTY
FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID
ORDINANCE
Passed by the City Council on
FIRST reading September -. 1898
Passed in. -H. CrrX Council ou
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-29
Chapter %
First Fetters OfLovc
"CET up" Hugo said harshly
~ lrYnuirn cnr,irn haclr NTH ~

Oct up" Hugo said harshly.
- You're coming back with US
a. once. Your uncle is waiting for
you"
"Uncle?" she said. on different
note. Goodness! Is he getting
fretful too2 Well, in that case. I'd
better be going. Mr. Cess" she
said, 7 fancy wen have TO call II
day. It's been a lovely party, and
I'd certainly like to come again.
AS she spoke, she flashed mock
ing, impish look at Hugo, and l
heard him swear under his breath
] could not blame him, for that
girl, when she set her mind 10 il,
could have irritated an archangel;
and yet she was such a lovely sight
as she stood silhouetted against
the dark hangings that /. for one,
felt my rage fading away.
The cartoonist looked from one
20 the other Of US, livid with fury.
Yes" he said slowly. you will
come again. and you are quite
Tight-there Will be no Interrupt
ton" He took a step nearer, star
ing at her intently with his opaque
eyes Strange" he said, never
before have I used a model that so
inspired me Yet have never stud
led you before" He drew a hand
across his eyes. 1t is like a re-
membered dream he added half
20 himself
The girl caught her breath. 81
guess il must have been a dream,
she said uncertainty, and as she
spoke Hugo picked up the thick
white wooden WraL that lay on the
dais, and threw it across her shout
drrs.
That's enough" he said harshly
Come along out Of this"
He led her through the door and
down the passage. AS we reached
the hall there came a sudden
interruption. CasSandra Chubb
leaped from her chair by the door
and rushed at US, emitting a stlf1ed
squeak Of fury mixed with relief.
WE'LL" she said. "Ottilie Wills
OF all the ways 70 act!"
Don't. Chubby" said the girl.
Don't you start scolding. I've got
plenty Of that coming from other
quartersi" She gave half-appre-
hensive. half-miSchievous glance
at Hugo You're mad with me,
aren't your" she added. naIvely
questioning him.
Hugo moved impatiently. ITO be
angry with anyone" he told her.
"presupposes a certain regard or
respect. This last effort of yours so
completely passes the bounds OF
reason that all | can feel is pro-
found pity for the people who are
obliged 10 look after YOU"
The girl caught her breath
sharply Her dark eyes flashed dag
gers al him. and even Miss Chubb
al my side gasped in shocked
way
My myl" said she.
On the pavement Ottilie turned,
her air subdued. her expression
all meekneSS. Shall | 60 straight
home" she asked, cor shall | tell
you what | found out? Once We
&c; together with Uncle. thereN
be no more private talking
i hope" Hugo SAID ic0y that
your news viii be worth the
trouble and anxiety your visit has
caused
she looked up az him quickly.
mut.nous vet apprehonSivc. then
drew 4 deep breath and folded ncr
hands. Well. she said first and
foremost he's asked me 10 visit
a thing they call the braderte-
its a sort Of fair and they hold u
next SUNDAY lie asked wouldn ,
I BRING ny uncle along. and said
be couldn't walk. because Of a
lame foot. but that didn't seem 10
worry Mr. Cess All he Was con
ccruci aocu; was that should BE
there
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-29
~ 80 JIG IICL1

By MAX SALTMARSH

the first place. ne doesn't know
that yOu-or We. for tina; matter
guess a thing about the plot. Re
doesn't know who your sister ~ s.
or O'DOnnell either, and he tl.nns
he's being very clever. Probably
II you finally refuse TO 90 TO the
brdderie with him, he'll have a
shot at holding you on board the
yacht until your unc.c's disposed
Of.
She gave me a quick, under
standing smile. That's bow I'd
figured it out myself Well that
was all ] heard, for he spent lot
Of time being gallant and the rest
in finding out how Ia met Mr..
Stern IN the first place and y
warning ne to keep away from
him. Il appears" She added, turn
ing solemn eyes on Hugo, that
you're a terrible philandeccr."
He flushed. AT least" he re-
torted, you We're able 70 deny
that from your own experience.
Archie, you can sec Mss wills
back 70 her hotel and meet me
later by the car" AID Win stiff
little bow he turned on his heel
and marched off,
She stood for a moment watch
ing his broad, blue-sl.rtcd back
disappearing along the pavement
There's gratitude for YOU she
commented bitterly Then. sud
denly she laughed and linking
her arm IN mine, drew me away in
the opposite direction. Tell me" "
she said cOnGdcntlally, when he's
mad Ike that, how long does he
take to get over liz"
Sometimes an hour | tod her.
Sometimes a month. and s5mc-
times never.
She heavcd a snort sigh Il
guess ltu be never in nay case. -"
She hazarded, and then, WIKI an
| upward jerk Of the chin: "Ol, we'll
who cares? Archie - You don't
mind if | call you Archie, do you?
| Somehow | always think Of you
/ that way, though | couldn't ever
call Mr.. Stern Hugo Not ever'
she finished with considerable en-
/ phaSls
Its not so hard as you think, /"
l assured her What is YOU want
to know
Il Just wondered If he'd ever
been in love. Somehow he doesn't
strike one as having any human
emotions"
Hooked at her thoughtfully, and
a sudden, surprising possibility
/ struck me "Oh, we'll SAID l.
"Hugo's a hard nut for any woman
to crack. There's a lot Of stand
back, keep-your- distance, about
him, but you can't wonder at it,
With his reputation as a writer
and his looks, most women he
meets seem to fall for him
Poor NUTS SAID she viciOusly,
and the conversation came to an
/ abrupt close.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-29
The Characters

Hugo Stern, handsome author.
ING on the French RlrierI,
Archie Lumsden, myself. Hu-
oO's friend.
Rene Cess, cGTtoonist ana nquT-
derer de lure.
OttlIle Wills, beautiful AneTt-
can heiTeSs.
Yesterday: DisTegdrdiHg Hugo's
fr2rni1g, Ottilte poses for Cess.
We 60 after her.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-29
Queer, Tingling Excitement

| DELIVERED over a silent and
1 thoughtful young woman 10 the
careIof Mr.. Virgoe Wills Hugo was
waiting for me in the H5pano's
drlVEng-s seat. and as | settled my
self beside him. | looked at ham
curjOusly.
had by now a shtewd idea that
Otttle Wills's interest in hun was
not entirely curious, but had yet
20 determine whether the lrrIta-
ton she reused in him was the
protest Of a confirmed bachelor
against the first, uDWe}comc let
terS Of love or merely the normal
reaction Of staid mar 10 the "a
carries Of modern youth
But his stony face gave no hint
q his feelings. and as we clrcled
the port and approached the IA
mIllar turning, my thoughts were
lrresistibiy drawn back towards
the chateau ! was conscious Of q
cloud descending On my nInd.
darkenIng the recollection Of what
had been. on the whole, a most
cheerful dav - bat as well as the
shadow. a queer t,ngling excite
newt vas slowly creep .ng over me.
Look sccc. SAID. drop ne
rc.c ,ae bCtal lnusi nave wash
ard cro- ~"
III no.yed I'D GRIM silence. ana as
! stro''cd 4 rNa TIE lane ard
crossed t.c Gra>nl sweep ID tne
tr-'. au,c found myself c7uck-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-29
LEGALS
~ THE tIHtIIT cot al. Ellen
I-NIu - DGtlNI ttitt II.
MoNHoE COT NTi. ILoNtnA. ~
tHANGI.HN.


WHIT ATII ~EDI HlTlI.N
q '.. o. f.ttlt ATft<
Evening star., 1938-12-19

atomizers are those that won't tip
over and take all the varnish of the
dresser Or spill all over your
suitcases ...
inexpensive but
Smart Gifts.
Then, Santa. while you're looking
for a tiny gift to put into our
stocking. you might chance on a
good magnifying mirror. They're
great assets-in spite of the fact
that they are bit disheartening
But for close work on the old
face they are invaluable. Another
thing for our stocking is sachet.
Such cute ones! They make our
lingerie fragrant and add Won
derful aroma to the clothes In our
cupboard
If you want to make us feel very
Lady We're de Vere-ish" give us
few bath preparations. Expensive
but, oh. so sweet. soaps, bath powders,
or products TO go into the tub that
foam, bubble and froth. OF course
not all these items are on the
expensive list, but they do come in
the luxury class
For gala evenings we like fitted
evening bags. The kind that come
equipped with compact. lipstick, per-
fume and all the other essentials
Or, we enjoy receiving good COM
pact with all the necessities. For
daytime or travelling nothing is more
pleasing than a well-equipped kit
some in leather or durable fabrics
They are really excellent-practica1
and yet somehow luxurious
OF course, that's just a starter
To tell you all the things that you
could buy in the beauty line would
take from now until Christmas
and we realize that you are a busy
man. But really, Santa, the women
of the world wanted you to know
how they felt about good cosmetics
just so you wouldn't get side-tracked
at Christmas.
Yours for a beautiful holiday,
INA HINTER.
Evening star., 1938-12-19

Etiquette
Problems
Form for Printing
Names on Card
Of Greeting.
By EMILY POST.

Dear Mrs. Post: Will you tell me
how mother "a widow and I "a
spinster living with herr should have
our Christmas cards printed. We'd
like to have one card printed with
both names and nothing too formal.
Answer-Since you evidently do
not want to use the formal Mrs.
John Brown and Miss Mary Brown
wish you Merry Christmas, etc., :"
you might have your signatures
printed at the end of the greeting,
Sara Brown and Mary Brown"
X ~
Dear Mrs Post: I am a middle
aged widow intending to marry soon.
My f1ance wants me to meet his
children, who are all married and
living in the same town, but not in
this town. where both he and I make
our homes. None of his children
has a spare room so that they could
invite me to stay with them. He
thinks it will be all right for me to
stay at the hotel, where I shall Ger
tainly be more comfortable, and that
he can be put up at one of their
houses or else stay in the hotel, too
None of his family has written to me
since they were told about our en-
gagement, nor have they sent me
any invitation so I have no way of
knowing-except from what their
father tells me-that they approve
of our marriage. I would like to
please him and to meet his children,
and yet have curious feeling that
such arrangements may place me in
a questionable position. Will you tell
me how you feel about this situation
and what you would advise me to do?
Answer-It would be best, Of
course, If his children could 20 to
where you live. But if they have
families that cannot be left and
moreover, since they are many and
you are only one to make the jour-
ney, it would be quite all right for
you to go-if some gesture of well
come is first made by them. In
other words, they should each write
and tell you that they hope you
are coming to their town with their
father and that they are looking
forward to meeting you. I think to
go without any word from them
would be belittling to you. which
may not have occurred to their IA
ther or to them, but which both will
surely understand once it is pointed
out to them. BY this I mean that
you should frankly explain this to
your f1ance so that he in turn can
write to his children that a gesture
OF hospitality is due you from them.
If they make none, then think you
would put yourself in an undignified
position to go.
Evening star., 1938-12-19

the best thing to do is to make the
leaves into an old-fashioned pot
pourri, or, to be more accurate, rose
jar. Here IS how it is done:
ROSE JAR.
Gather the petals while the flow
ers are still fresh and spread them
on a fiat. dry surface to dry for "a
hours. Choose pretty china or
pottery urn or jar with a well-flt-
ting cover. Put the petals in this,
one layer at time, alternating with
layers of salt, spread thinly. Con-
tinue until the jar is filled. You
may add to this the petals Of violets,
narcissus or other fragrant blooms,
dried the same way.
Stir in about four ounces of pull
verized bay salt, one ounce of nut
meg, one ounce of cinnamon and
one ounce of cloves. Keep the jar
closely covered except when per-
fume is wanted in the room. When
scent begins to grow faint it can be
revived somewhat by stirring.
Evening star., 1938-12-19

The mad, glad Christmas season
is upon us and most Of us are run
ming like hysterical hens up and
down the store aisles looking for
Christmas gifts for our friends and
relatives and enemies, wondering
what would suit Grandpa, Aunt
Mary, Marybelle, the baby and sniffy
Cousin Sally, who always looks at
the price tag first.
And mostly guessing wrong. For
it is curious psychological fact that
while all the balance of the year we
can remember the tastes and needs
and desires OF our families and
friends, just let Christmas come and
our minds are a perfect blank. We
can't recall single solitary like or
dislike, or whether they are the size
of Shirley Temple or Elsa Maxwell,
or whether they are on diet or live
on caviar. That is why as Christ
mas remembrance we send bedridden
old Mrs. Jones an umbrella and be-
stow upon our f1apper niece, whose
feet are aching for satin slippers, q
pair of galoshes.
Happy at this season are those
with long purses who cannot only
surprise" their own loved ones with
the sables and pearls and new cars
for which they have been openly
limiting for the last three months,
but who can make Christmas the
opportunity to fill a poor widows
bin with COAL Or give q working
girl a pretty party dress. Or make
the cup of bliss Of poor children
overflow with the feasts and clothing
and toys that they have always
longed for and never had.
Surely tight must be the fist that
does not open at Christmas. Narrow
the soul that at this season Of good
will does not reach out in sympathy
to all humanity and wish to add to
its joys. Hard is the heart that Is
not softened and purged Of its self
ishness, at least for the moment, and
that does not feel that it Is more
blessed to give than to receive.
There are very few who do not
like to give at Christmas time, but
unfortunately in these days, when
every one of our poor, little, un-
worked dollars has to pinch-hit for
five lusty iron men, many of us
have to curb our generous instincts
and let the money We gladly would