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EVE in THE ARENA^ WWa fear club doe* constructive work, report it tc »»xctss boat be the stimulus a younger group needs f«r _ . Tors section is devoted to the recording el prsctksi schievesneat gting with ideals through the ages, has knew* a sphere el « wedern Eve bow approaches largely by V>—a. stru* h which tha ETHEL EATTAY. The Atlantic City Woman’s Club, organized by representa tive local club executives for the purchase and maintenance of a club house, has at present the active cooperation of over two hundred and fifty women. Through the courtesy of the management of the St. Charles hotel a sun parlor will be at the disposal of the members for the meeting on October 14. The Colony Club, Ventnor City’s foremost independent general welfare organization an nounces the inauguration of a series of matinee card parties to be held in the Colony club rooms in the Professional building. At lantic and Montpelier Aves., every Thursday at 2.30 P. M. The entertainment commttee is headed by Mrs. Percival KriebeL * • * The Ventnor League of Women Voters at a special meet ing held last night in Community Church planned for another can didate’s meeting in the near future and completed arrange ments for the information booths to be maintained by the league on Election Day and the day be fore in the vicinity of the polls. * » » The members of the Children’s Seashore Home Fund Club are re quested to contribute articles for the rummage sale listed for the near future. With an eye to fast sales and many of them the Fund club members are acting upon the suggestion of the president, Mrs. Gillium Clamer, and planning to hold this profitable event in an Arctic Ave. store while the average housewife is in the throes of fall bousecleaning. * * * The Lady Elks met Friday afternoon, October 3, and launch ed a Thanksgiving week bazaar of seven days and nights dura tion which will tax the industry and ingenuity of each one of the two hundred and sixteen active members. It is the plan to have everyone represented on one of the various committees. The cafeteria under the per sonal operation of Mrs. Millard Allman of 104 St. Charles Place expects to do a rushing business the entire week. Mrs. Allman, who is general chairman of the j bazaar, will have the assistance I of Mrs. Alfred Lichtenstein and Mrs. John PeteTson. The fancy ; goods booths will be in charge of j Mrs. Virginia Johnson, and Mrs. : Anna Braanstein and Mrs. Olga jXebeling will display with the ; assistance of her many aids a rare collection of dolls. Mrs. XebeSng will contribute an original feature. * * * The Foundation Club began its Autumn activities Friday, Octo 1 ber 3, when the first of the social i affairs of the club was held at j the Ambassador. It was a matinee ; ard party under the management of Mrs. H. J. Hedlund. Xo cards were issued, but the fame of the club has increased each season and a goodly crowd waxed merry with congenial friends in the beautiful Venetian Boom en vironment. Refreshments were served while general visiting from table to table was at its height at the close of the games. The highest scores were award ed with beautiful turquoise brooches. Miss Maud Michael, Ambas sador Hotel hostess, assisted the following members in receiving the guests. Mrs. William Jefferys, Mrs. William Moise, Mrs. Charles Elsele, Mrs. John Fortman, Mrs. William Risley, Mrs. Frederick C. Beck, Mrs. W. J. Satterthwaite and Mrs. Edward Beach. Luncheon entertainment for one of the resort’s foremost women’s clubs is being planned for the formal opening of the Foundation Club's winter func tions. Special music and a more elaborate program than has ever before been attempted is being arranged by the entertainment committee. * * * Mrs. O. J. Hammell, president of the Ventnor League of Women Voters will address the Glassboro unit of this influential organiza tion this evening. “The Object! of the League” will be her sub-' ject. She will also attend the | meeting of the Camden League October 9th in that city. WHAT DO YOU NEED? Look through the Classified Ada. You’ll find many vast* anpplied CASH REGISTER FOR SALE A modern, electrically operated, National Cash Register will be sold on easy terms. The machine is in perfect condition, both mechanically and in exterior appearance. A change of system places the machine out of use for its present purpose p? • j. -V- . ^ * Accounting Department Amusement Publishing Company 508 N. TENNESSEE AVENUE Marine 1890 IW «is Little guests of the Children’s Seashore and the Betty Bacharach Home were entertained last Wednesday on the ! sta^e ofthe Apollo Theatre following the performance cf Channing Pollock's “The Fool,” which they viewed with their | nurses from lower boxes. The ladies who have just served them with refreshments and distributed the candy, books and toys presented by the theatre management and the company, are, beginning at the left—Miss Elizabeth Shirley, Miss Helen Hendler, Miss Marjorie Dalton and Miss Challotte Manning. The little girl standing over her admirers H* the. WJUJ* ** Miss Rae Seabrook, who won the city with her excellent character acting as “Mary Margaret,” the crippled child of the play. Absecon Notes Mrs. Edward Nicholds enter tained the members of the Mis sionary society at her home recent ly. Among the topics discussed were India and Alaska. Starting with next month the study lesson will be on China. A luncheon was: enjoyed by the following: Mrs. M. j M. Townsend, Mrs. Robert El- j wood, Miss Hannah Madden, Mrs.j Edward McCarthy, Mrs. Charles! Ireland, Mrs. J. A. Mitchell and i Mrs. Nicholds. * * * The Absecon school board is very anxious that the civic bodies should consider the plans for a new eight room school building, rhis matter was brought before :ity council at the last meeting, rhe present building is crowded, ■he overflow having to hold ses sions in the school auditorium in irder to receive a full day’s in struction. Both city council and board of education are anxious for the public to express opinions be fore the next council meeting to be held the last Wednesday night in October. * * * Miss Hannah Madden acted as hostess to the members of the Presbyterian Senior C. E. Society. The affair was very unique Jn a t way of a poverty social. The guests came dressed in old clothes and games and refreshments suitable for the occasion were enjoyed. The guests were Mrs. Maude Mc Carthy, Mrs. Alton Frease, Mrs. Wm. Attales, Mrs. M. M. Town send, Mrs. R. A. Elwood, Miss Emily Reep, Miss Marion Carter, Miss Anna McCarthy, Miss Cath erine Miller, Miss Edith Frease, Miss Catherine McCarthy, Miss Clara Miller, Miss Catherine Smith, Miss Edna Fairbrothers, Charles Holcomb, Russell Elwood, John Beckley, James Ballentine, Samuel Smith and Miss Madden. * * • Mrs. Clara Smith acted as hostess to the Widow’s club at her home on New Jersey Ave. Mrs. Smith’s guests included: Mrs. Mae Stringer, Mrs. Alice Herbert, Mrs. Arlinda Cramer, Mrs. Eva Reed, Mrs. Hillgert, Mrs. Cora Martin. The next meet BOB ADMIRES HER BOBBED HAIR *nd so does Tom, Dick and Harry. The secret of many a girl's Charm lie* in her hair—or rather in her BOB. We specialise in producing effects that produce flattering impressions on your friends. MADAM ELLA FEISTE 3213 Atlantic Ave. Permanent Waving, $11 end Upward “The House of Bargains”. °Tc5Sdr SEE THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL EXHIBIT Headquarter! for Gold Seal Congo!*..™ and Congoleum Yard Goods! Seamless Axminster Rugs Reduced The S™Sl“S St°ik °,£ i^Perfections from one of our best makers—Exclusive Oriental designs and coloring < 15.00 Value—9x12 Feet $32.98 <62.50 Value—9x12 Feet $24.50 $59.50 Value—8.3x10.6 Feet $22.50 <52.50 Value—8.3x10.6 Feet $38.98 <39.50 Value—7.6x9 Feet $29.50 $29.50 Value—7.6x9 Feet $19.50 $32.50 Value—6x9 Feet $23.50 ’ $29.50 Value—6x9 Feet $16.50 $4.75 Value—27x54 Inches $3.25 $8.75 & $10 Values 86x72 $4.95 to $8.98 Drffwy FRF-F. ta PHONE MARINE UN PUaaaatrilk mad Swan Poimt furniture, CARPET AND STORAGE CO. IH14MS4J ATLANTIC AYR. _L ing will be at the home of Mrs. Reed, Collins Ave. * * * • A new organization was form ed at the home of Walter J. Roberts, Shore Road, at a dinner meeting, the name Absecon Civil ian club, was selected. This will be the third of its kind in the state. The purpose of this club is for better citizenship in the community. The methods of the club are similar to those of the Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary. Its Membership is composed of young business men, it is non-politicaL The temporary officers are: President, Herman Madden; vice president, J. W. Cordery; secre tary, Walter Roberts; treasurer, William Hurd. The club will meet Tuesday afternoons and have speakers at each meeting. The following charter mem bers attended the meeting: Her man Madden, Robert White, John Sommerville, Alfred Hill, Edward Griswell, George Kuhl, Leo How lett, John Cordery, William Etris, Henry Smith, William Smith, Rev. C. K. Dilks, William Hurd, Walter Roberts, Clarence Beach, Ralph Bartlett, Allen Townsend, Alfred Kurtz and Fred Ardery. * * » The regular annual meeting of the Needlework Guild of America will meet in the Methodist chapel on Thursday, October 23rd. All members are requested to hand their garments to their director by October 20th. * * * Miss Florence Babcock has re turned to her home on Shore Road, after spending five years in Washington doing government work. Miss Babcock has accept ed a position with the Ford agency in Atlantic City. * » * Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have re turned to their home in Camden after spending several weeks with Mrs. Sarah Garton on Shore Road. * * * Mrs. Earl Fairbrothers, Miss Hannah Madden and Miss Edith Frease attended the Christian Endeavor convention at Arling on as delegates from the Absecon C. E. Society. * * * Tony Pascella has returned to his home in Philadelphia after spending the summer at the home of Mrs. Klinger, Ohio Ave. THE SHOP FOR LAMPS _ t» SHADES LAMPS for artistic CHELSEA NOVELTY SHOP Tab Marta* S170-J 2524 Atlaatic Are. In the Bakeries of Westcott’s Restaurant n_ H T?® ®Pest ingredients and the most careful modprnP!n^Ced.°^ bakers me<* in the cheerful, Restaurant PPed bakenes at the new Westcott’s Westcott’s Restaurant 927 Atlantic Avenue U«ut above Virginia) Westcott Bakery product* are sold to the retail trade