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THE TIMES: AUGUST 15, 1913 DAILY FEATURES g SOCIAL EVENTS HE 'S SPHERE NEWS OF CLUBS FASHIONS SHOPPER'S GUIDE PERSONAL NOTES EDITED BY MISS M. R. SHERWOOD - tm ass T WOMAN I H23 Diary of a Fashion Model Br GRACE THORNCLIFFE She Learns How a Navy Blue Frock May Be Given Just the Right Treatment for the Very Slim Girl. For ths afternoon frock, nary blue again la the dominating color. But tt lan't an eaay color, for, contrary to a frequently expressed opinion In the atudio, not every one can wear navy bine. Nary, blue, plain and unadorned. Isn't the color for the very slender, the pallid or the shrinking personal- He Unauat Trimming Treatment . MekWJTnU Navy Blue Gown. J ity. Navy blue, like black, diminishes the lines, tones down the color and is therefore an excellent shade for the overly plump or the woman with high 'color. However, as Madame frequently re marks, any woman can wear any color, provided It's combined well, or trimmed skilfully. Madame can even sketch out a frock of pink for a red haired girl that will nevertheless be becoming because of the color com binations Introduced to neutralize the dangerous hue. The frock here Illustrated was de signed for a very slender person, who insisted that she wanted a perfectly undraped blue cloth gown. She had seen a blue cloth minus a draper or an extra fold on some one else. thought it looked beautiful, and. without stopping to realize that the other blue frock adorned a rounded figure, assumed that she would pre sent the same appearance In a similar gown. Diplomatically Madame designed the frock perfectly undraped as re quested, and without even the big round or square collar that helps so much to round out the too slender throat. But In order to give breadth to the figure she introduced a most unique lattice work trimming. Also she compromised by making the skirt plain, but giving it a panel on whtcn the lattice work trimming is carried out. The frock is of navy blue trlcotine, almost tignt-ntting in its snugness and the absence of a single loose fold. The skirt under the panel Is of black satin ( giving a soft background to the heavy embroidered tunic. Across the bodice and the panel is the design of large lattice work embroidered in black worsted and silk tape. This is repeated In the Harrow sleeves, giving them an appearance of breadth with out any clumsy fulness. The neck and sleeves have a slight touch of color to contrast with the solid blue and black of the rest of the gown, and to relieve what would oth erwise be a too sombre color scheme for a young person. Both neck and sleeves are outlined with brick and gold-colored picot edge ribbon, end ing In a smart little bow that gives the frock a girlish air. Another unique feature of this blue frock is the pocket. It is made of squares of raised worsted and silk tape, and the tassels are also of this combination. A smart belt consisting of patent leather and black satin, studded with dull gold nail heads completes the costume. The frock is rather elaborate, it's true, but in a quiet color like navy blue it is possible to use a large amount of accessory trimmings with out giving it the appearance of being too ornate or fussy. The color scheme is black, blue with a touch of brick and gold to contrast vividly with the sombre background of blue-black. There is a certain fine sweep about this costume that makes Its wearer look stunning, regardless of whether she is a slender, perfect 36 or one of the very thin type requiring that their frocks shall not only adorn them, but bolster up their defects of figure. Personal Mention Mr. and Mts. E. E. Stock of this city, are stopping for a time at the American House In Saratoga Springs, N. T. Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Waldo of Brooklawn Park, are registered at the Mountain View House in the "White Mountains. Captain E. F. McGovern, exalted ruler of the Bridgeport Lodge of Elks, left today for active service in tin. Medical Reserve Corps and will be stationed at Camp Dcvens, Ayer.Mass. ter the ceremony the bridal party went to The Stratfleld where a wed ding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left early In the day on their wedding trip and when they re turn, will reside on Huntington Road. vw Tntm A Maxwell, who recently received his commission In the Med ical Reserve Corps, has gone to Camp Greenleaf, Ga where he win go on active duty. Dr. Maxwell has been an interne at St.Vlncenfs hospital for the past year. i Miss Mary C. Light and Miss Martha Hanson, teachers in tne puouc stni of the city, have recently completed five weeks work in the Remington Ai-m C!o and declare that the work is not hard but enjoyable. Theyhave icA -nnA nnv and found their working surroundings most agreeable. Quite a number of attractions have been planned for the members of the Weatogue Country Club on Saturday. An attractive lunch will be served from 12 until 2 o'clock and there will be a putting contest for the ladies to start at 3 o'clock. At Z ociock mere will be a two ball foursome for the men and Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Beardsley will be the hostesses at the buffet lunch that will be served from 4 to 6 o'clock. In the evening there will be dancing from 8 until 12 o'clock and Taylor's orchestra Is to furnish the music. Mrs. George A. Mallett entertained delightfully last evening at her home on Catherine street last evening In honor of Miss Nellie Parker who is to marry Acting Corporal Carl Wes terberg of the Coast Artillery on Wednesday next. Miss Parker is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Parker of Cottage street. Acting Corporal Westerberg is now stationed at Fort Wright. Lewis F. Hall of Mill Hill avenue, one of the works managers of the Remington Arms Co., is convalescing at the Bridgeport Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Miss Mary C. Kennedy of Washing ton, D. C, is visiting her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Kennedy, of Seaview avenue. Coroner John J. Phelan of Noble avenue is to resume his duties at the Fairfield County Court House on Mon day after a very enjoyable two weeks' vacation. Rev. Thomas J. Mooney officiated yesterday morning at tne weaaing or Miss Florence Maloney, daughter of Mrs. Anna Maloney of 509 Park ave nue and George Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Hunting Road. The ceremony was performed In the Sacred Heart church and a large com pany of relatives and - friends were present. Miss Eva Walsh attended Miss Maloney as her bridesmaid. Af- Smart Millinery y GREEN FELT A distinctly pretty hat of this sort is a bright green felt banded along the edge with a narrow trimming of gray and brown owl's breast. The U.V. c'rcled wlth the same material and there is a little tuft of the soft Mttle feathers Just in front. FEATHER BANDS The same sort of hat in white with the trimmings of white feather bands is also extremely smart. These feather trimmed hats, while repeating tee feather fancies, are newer than and different from any feather hats be re brought out, and have therefore all the. charm of novelty. t SMALL TURBANS j.ne smaii ciose lining ieatner turbans are shown made nn in tin. and brown of pheasants' breasts with the long tail feathers curled some- wnai ana piacea at one side. CLOSE FITTING MODELS PLEASE If coming styles are to be judged by the present" showing, the small and close fitting model will be the most favored. It is however,, so early that It is not safe to prophesy; it is wiser merely to accept the present modes for the time being. It is safe to say, though, that the soft, furry and fluffy materials such as French beaver and panne velvet and the silk oeaver aucn aa men s nats are made of are to be used largely. RED HATS ay me same curious lancy wnich Brought out so many brilliant red hats during the summer there is already seen an effort to make this color a favorite for fall wear. The new red hats are not the brilliant scarlet of the summer straws, but a softer shade, more like mulberry. One very smart moaei is me so-canea n,ngnsn waixing nat or mulberry colored leaver. Around the crown is placed a graceful wreath of small scarlet mercury wings, uniy a DiacK velvet Dana wnicn win rit close against the hair sub dues this striking hat. ' ' ' The New Clothes Short coats of fur will be worn this winter. In some instances the coat reaches only a few inches below the waist line and even short bolero ef fects are promised. The latter, while smart and Juanty, are not practical The most favored length for the fur coat will be three-quarter or finger tip. There Is many a way to spend a little time and thought and achieve Just as much as by spending a great deal of money, and several clever ways of doing this are suggested here. First, there la the Idea of one war-time costume that acts as a suit, a tailored dress, and a softer dress. Besides being the epitome of service after it is made, this costume has the advantage of having a coat which is easily made by the average dressmaker, instead of hav ing to be expensively tailored at a regular shop. It should have, in the first place, a detachable vest, which can be worn toose or snapped to laps placed underneath each side of the coat. The cuffs are also fastened in very neatly with snaps. To transform it into a soft frock suitablo for afternoon, provide with a long collar, a change of cuffs, and a soft embroidered vest. The collar, which turns back on the coat, is sewed to the vest, which makes it possible for both collar and vest to be snapped quickly into the foundation together. Another clever scheme Is to attach a ves,t which allows It to be worn tth a waist underneath for a suit, or without one for a dress. Still an other variation is to replace the vest here with two wide pieces of ribbon cut M at the urioer nd. Snap the bias ends of the ribbon into the open edges of the waist, cross them surplice fashion, let them swathe low over the hips, and tie them into a sash at the back. White or ecru batiste plaited Into a band at the top would also make a pretty, cool-looking vest. Members of the Thursday Luncheon club went to Southport today where they were entertained by Mrs. Arthur Marsh. The afternoon was devoted to Red Cross work. Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Marsh of Mil Hill avenue, have as their guest at their home. Miss Ingalls of New Jer sey. Miss Ingalls has recently ap plied for passports to Havana, Cuba. Miss Priscilla Sterling of Mill Hill avenue and Miss Constance Hatheway of Clinton avenue, have gone to East Hampton, L. I., where they will spend the rest of the week as the guests of friends. JUNIOR FOOD ARMY IS BEING RECRUITED HERE Appended is a copy of the letter which is being sent out to the chil dren of the city by the Homo Eco nomics Committee in an endeavor to interest the youngsters in this work. It is hoped to develop a strong Junior Food Army. The letter follows: Dear Canning Club Member: A call has gone throughout the land from Comander-in-Chief Conserva tion, that boys and girls, men and women must help their brothers and cousins on the other side of the water who are fighting all through this hot weather, in more ways than they are now doing. We have a splendid army of enlisted boys and girls in the city and yet we haven't mobilized our forces to see who we can make gen- eral, captains and lieutenants We ought to feel a little bit sorry about this, but it isn't too late, so on next Friday, Aug 16, if you will come up to Sanford House, 221 Washington avenue, where the big sign over the driveway says "City Home Economics Committee." Mr. Johnson and Miss Weed will be waiting for you, and we will get into step with the other sol diers of the home army. Come up at 10 o'clock and see what we are doing and how we are going to do it. Don't come alcne, bring some of your friends with you whether their names are on the enlistment sheet or not. If you cannot come call up Miss Weed, Noble 936, and tell her why. Perhaps she can make other arrangements for you. Let us show our Uncle Sammle that the boys and girls are to help him, too! I Incidents in the Lives of World-Famous Women By ELOISE FARRINGTON HOW FANNY. FERN" ACHIEVED A UNIQUE REPUTATION. Fortunately, the little BO-cent essay, proved a great hit for It was full ofj the bright, breezy whimsicality of the youthful Sara Willis. She was ask-i ed to write some more, and in a few j months her work was widely known! and admired. She published these j little essays under the name "Fanny; Miss Irene and Miss Elsie Comer, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. George Comer of Wells street have as their guest this week at their home. Miss Geneva Wilson, now of New York, but who formerly resided in Mllford and who is well known here. " 'Way down south in the land of cot ton, Fred, John and Joe O'Neil, sons of John- J. O'Neil, Bridgeport's well known labor leader, send word of their continued good health back to their many local friends. The three popular boys are playing a "Big Time" Vaudeville engagement among the cotton fields of South Carolina. BRIDGEPORT MARKET REPORT UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF MARKETS Furnished by the local representative of the Bureau of Markets, S. Dept. of Agriculture, co-operating with the Bridgeport Chamber Commerce and the Bridgeport Vegetable Growers Association. Birthday Bio-Briefs FAMOUS WOMEN. To Parents and Teachers Get Tour Children to Read This Instructive Daily Feature. BRIDGET BENDISH. Among the small group of brilliant women Journalists of the last century Fanny Fern stands out as a unique figure. For although she was mar ried and widowed before she ever attempted to write, she became one of the most popular authors of the day, and her first book sold to the extent of .132,000; almost a record for those days. "Fanny Fern" was the nom de plume of Sara Payson Willis who later married "Mr. Eldridge a mis chievous young woman, more noted in her school days for her . caprices and practical jokes than for her scholarship. She had the good for tune of studying at the Beecher Sem inary in Hartford, Conn., at the time when Harriet Beecher later Mrs. Stowe, and the author of the Immor tal "Uncle Tom's Cabin" taught there. Perhaps Miss Beecher exer cised a more far-reaching influence over the hoydenlsh young schoolgirl than seemed apparent at the time, but certain it is that little Sara Pay son Willis was by no means among her star pupils. She married shortly after leaving school, and devoted herself to her family for many years. Suddenly her husband died, leaving his wife and three little daughters penniless. What could she do? It was impossible for her to leave her children and go out to work as a governess, seamstress or school teacher the only occupations which were at that time open to women without professional training. Like the girls of today, who, when they can do nothing else, turn to "writing scenarios," Sara Willis Eldridge de cided to try writing as a means for earning her livelihood. There was, however, this definite difference be tween her and the restless young women who yearn to become comfort able authors Sara Willis Eldridge had talent. -It is true that her first essay went t'slfe rounds of dozens of publication offices before one editor finally recognized its worth and pub lished It, generously paying her 50 cents for her work. She was then 0 years old, but undiscouraged, de termined to enter literary work. Bridget 'Bendish was the wife of Thomas Bendish and the daughter of General Ireton, and grand-daughter of Oliver Cromwell. She resembled her illustrious ancestor in piety, per sonal arrogance and love of display. After managing her salt works at Southtown, in Norfolk, with all the labor and exertion of a menial ser vant, she would sometimes spend an evening at the public assembly at Yarmouth. Here she would assume the air of a princess and conduct her self with great dignity, and all pres ent paid her homage. This remark able woman, who, in public life would have become famous through her mental powers and self-command, died in retirement in 1727. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF MARKETS. Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 15, 1918. 886 Main St., Tel. Noble 2o0. ABUNDANT TOMATOES, CORN, POTATOES, BEANS, WATERMELONS. NORMAL SQUASH, CABBAGE, CUCUMBERS, PEPPERS, PEACHES. SCARCE BEETS, PEAS, APPLES, LIMA BEANS, LETTUCE. Canning Time for the Tomatoes. Tomatoes continued to be the most plentiful crop on the market today, and housewives should bear in mind that now is the time to can their win ter's supply of tomatoes. Early Annas have been the leading variety market ed but Acmes are increasing and Stone's are in moderate supply so that housewives can, have their choice as to the variety they desire for can ning. Tomatoes have been in excellent supply all week and are likely to con tinue through next week but house wives should take immediate steps to get their supply and not take any chance in some unforseen happening causing a cutting oft of supply and a rise in prices. Twenty quart crates were costing the retailer 31.00-1.25 with most sales at $1.00, equivalent to 5c a quart. With such a price and the ease in which tomatoes are pre served, housewives will find it eco nomical step to preserve a large sup ply. The cost of canning will be much less than that of canned goods. Sweet corn and limas are popular and this combination suggests succo tash, a dish much appreciated by New Englanders. Evergreen Corn Is Now Coming In. Fancy Early Evergreen was bring ing growers $2.50 per 100 or 30c a dozen as the price the retailer pays. Golden Bantam is still a favorite, the supply selling out early at $2.25 per 100, or 27c a dozen. Other grades of sweet corn were selling at $1.75-2.25 per 100 according to quality with most sales made at $2.00 a sack or 24c a dozen. Squash seems very popular to con sumers and a good supply sells read ily at 30-35c a dozen, or 2 -3c each. A carload of Fancy Delaware peaches in yesterday, are offered at $2.00 a 16 -quart basket or 12 c a quart. These are the cheapest peaches offered in Bridgeport in some time and housewives should take advantage of this opportunity to add a few more cans of very excellent flavored fruit for the winter's supply. Product Wholesale price actually paid by retailers Paid by retail ers reduced to consumers' unit Apples southern $2.00-3.00 hamper 7-9 c quart local - $2.60 basket 8c quart Bananas South America $2.50-3.50 nine hands 25-3()c doz. Beans green i . . $1.25-1.50 bushel 4-5c quart wax $1.50 bushel 5c quart lima $2.50-3.00 bushel 7-9c quart Beets bunch 20-25 bunches $1 3 1-3-4c bunch Cabbage $1.25-1.75 barrel l-2c pound Cantaloupes Southern $2.00-3.00 standards 7-9 He each Western Cal. standards $4.50-5.50 10-12 He ea. Ariz, and Cal. flats $2.50 18-19c ea. HOUSEHOLD HINTS! Barley gems are made with two cups barley flour, one teaspoon salt, one teaspoon sugar, one egg, one cup milk and a little vegetable fat. The raising is two teasgpoons of baking powder. The most convenient and cheapest of disinfectants to use in the cellar is quicklime. It may be placed in dishes, In bins or cupboards or scat tered loose in dark, damp corners. To make a small portion of mayon naise dressing go a long way, add it by the spoonful to the beaten white of an egg and continue to beat it un til all the dressing has been used. Velveteen Is successfully washed by making a lather of soap and warm water. Soak the velveteen in it, squeezing it, but not rubbing. When finished, rinse in plenty of clear wa ter, and hang out to dry. The housekeeper who i ist do her own dishwashing on cold windy day- should remember that a cut lemon kept convenient and rubbed on the hands after each dishwashing will save her from rough" hands. To remove mildew make a thick paste of salt and buttermilk, Cover the spot with It and lay it in Che sun for a day, removing the paste at th end of four hours. If the stains are obstinate, several applications may be necessary. AN IDEA FOR KNITTERS. FINISH It is more or less of a problem, al ways, how to finish the ntck and sleeves of a chiffon or Georgette blouse made at home. Just now the flat neck finish is mors fashionable than any sort of collar on such a blouse, and a ready-made bit of neck wear to complete a home creation maj be picked up. A very good looking French blouse of pale ecru Georgette has a deep V neck opening and flowing bell sleeves that fall midway between elbow and wrist. Bands of the chiffon, shirred at both edges over a fine cord, edge neck and sleeves. The shirred bands are two inches wide and the shirring is done exquisitely, with tiny, hand set stitches. A shirred band edges each sleeve and the trimming goes around the neck, down each side of the V, and continues down each front edge of the blouse. A long bead chain of coral falls flatly over this neck trim ming and the whole effect is charm ingly simple and graceful. Carrots bunch 30-35c doen Corn local $2.00-2.50 per 100. No. 2 ..75c-$l.B0 per 100 Cucumbers southern basket local . $1.25-1.50 crate No. 2 $1.00 crate Lettuce head 76c-$1.00 box Boston head $2.50-2.75 box Onions Conn. Val $5.00 sack local ...$2.00-2.75 bushel rareripes 20c doen bunches Oranges Cal. Val $8.50-9.00 box Lemons Cal $7.50-8.50 box Parsley 40c dozen Peaches $3.00-4.50 crate Peppers local $1.00-1.60 bushel Potatoes new $4.25-6.00 barrel local $5.00-5.25 barrel Radishes 25c dozen bunches Squash 25-30c dozen Swiss Chard i1-0o dozen bunches Tomatoes, local ...v . $1.00-1.60 crate ' 50-80c basket Egg Plant t, 00 doze These prices represent approximate ly the cost to the retailer when buy ing in the original package. On ac count of the variable cost of retail ing dus to rentals, delivery service, shrinkage, etc., the consumer should expect to pay from 15 to 35 per cent 2-Sc bunch 2-2 He ear -lHc ear 2c each 1H-2HC each lHc each 3 -4c head 10-llc head 5e pound 6ft-9Hc quart 1 2-3c bunch 40-75c dozen 2H-3c each 8 i-3c bunch 12 H -19c quart 8-5c quart 38-55c peck 42-48c peck 2c bunch 2-2 He each 8 1-Sc bunch 3-7 He quart t-tc quart 8 l-3c each is or more above the prices quoted these columns. U. S. Department of Agriculture, H. S. SCHWENK, In Charge Local Market Reporting Service. Much trouble has been caused in Red Cross knitting by improperly Joining the yarn. The following is new and original way and the best have found: Knit to within four or five inches of the end of the yarn. Thread the end of the new ball into a darning needle, With the left hand hold the end of the yarn that remains on the work, and darn the new yarn into it for three or four Inches. Slip off the darning needle, draw the yarn back until the end is hidden, and knit as before, being careful not to pull the ends apart. The joining can hardly be found. Hair Removed XfeSltiraefc Tla aaetkoe' for nil flaeiie a air Is totally different fnm all ataera became tt attacks hair naacr the akin aa well aa on It aoca taia ay unit- Oaly senates DcMIraele 1 cumiec la At tetlet coonta $1 aa4 S3 ateea er by rroaa oa la plain wrapper oa re ceipt at price. . rpCF keek wltk tcarlaxmlala af '""Wltart itawtua, a atalae what caveee kalr oa face, seek aad nu, way It taereaaea aad bra DeBflraele aevfralleea It. i piafa aealca eaTeleee aa DaMlraetr. Park Ave. an ISM a. Hew' York. - j L Her Book Made a Record Fern," and after a number of them, had appeared they were collected andi sold in book form undetf the name "Fern Leaves." Seventy thousand copies were sold in this country alone the first few' months. And by the time the sec ond series of "Fern Leaves" was pub lished there were distributed 130,000 copies. , But Fanny Fern made her namo immortal as a prompt contributor by her amazing industry. For 14 years she furnished an article each week fori the old New Tork Ledger, and never did she delay nor miss her date. She wrote many charming essays, poems and tales, but no longer works.' However, she paved the way for the women journalists of later generations, and her great courage and industry are a memory In the profession today. Reliable Recipes CORX OYSTERS Six ears of new corn: grate and scrape them well: beat 1 egg very light; add 1 tablespoon corn starch, one of sweet cream, pepper and salt to taste. Mix well together. Make into small pats the size of an oyster. Fry them In hot butter till a light brown. BARLEY GINGER BREAD One cup molasses, 1 cup water, 2 1-2 cups barley flour, 1-2 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 egg beaten, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 rounding teaspoon soda. Mix molasses, honey, water, egg, and spices together, also soda, then put in barley flour, mixing thoroughly. Bake in a moderate oven. VEGETABLE STEW Take 2 pounds spinach; pick it, wash it in several waters to free it from grit and mix it with a large handful of parsley, picked and chopped small, and 2 moderate-sized onions, also minced. Put the spinach, etc., into a stew pan sprinkle a little pepper and salt over.it, add about 1-2 pint flavored stock thickened with a little rice flou r and butter. Cover the pan closely and let its contents simmer gently till tender. Chop them small, again heat them over the fire. Serve with broiled ham. RICE AND MILK Wash 1 pound of rice, drain it and simmer forms a thick paste. Stir it into 1 quart of milk, to taste. Time 5 minutes to boil rice with milk. in 5 pints of water till It add treacle with flavoring Sufficient for 6 persons. MUSTARD BUTTER One-fourth cup butter, 1 teaspoon dry English mustard, a few drops of vinegar or lemon Juice, a few grains cayenne; cream butter, add mustard all seasonings and beat well. When You Pack Lunches Indorsed by . Alfred W. McCann. Back up our fighters! BuyW.S.S. From GobeVs Kitchens Be sure to put in enough sand wiches of Gobel's Slicing Bologna. They'll go fast when the lunch boxes are opened. Easy to make, a slice of this big bologna just fits between two slices of bread. It is as nourish ing and wholesome as any filling you can buy. Use Gobel's Slicing Bologna also on your platter of cold cuts for warm weather dinners. Made from the best beef and pork, de liciously seasoned and spiced. FrankTnrtars . Bologna Slicing Bologna Liver Sausage Cooked Ox Tongue Cooked Ham ' Smoked Ham Bacon Cooked Corned Beef Pure Lard Tl? MEAT PROMOS U. 5. Government Inspected EtAblithment No. 317 Morgan Avenue and Rock Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.