FOR AND BY

BUSINESS GIRUS

‘Praise Be That I’m Al! Here”

Visions of Lav; Passed F^r

BY MARY KING

Unjust Suspicions Pew cirl* reallrc the seriousness of castinK the suspicion of dishonesty upon others. If girls in offices and shops realUvsl the harm that invariably follows their thoughtless accusations or innendoes. 1 am sure they would take greater care and refrain irom indulging In such an unjust prac-

tice.

The incident described in the foilowing letter reveals the harm that almost Inevitably is bound to arise when such a situation is created either through thoughtlessness or malice: “Dear Miss King: An unfotornate experience in our office prompts this letter to you in the hope that it Is used in your column and that it might have the effect of preventing unhappiness in similar dreams'an cos. “There are about twenty girls and two office boys employed here. One of the girls In the office has a rather excitable disposition, and is continually alarming with some wild tale which on investigation usually develops into the most commonplace occurrence. "Hardly a day passes that doesn’t bring some exciting adventure to her. The younger girts listen with aw* - and admiration, but some of the older and more experienced girls pay scant heed to her extravagant stories. “The other day about the mlddl.of the afternoon. Miss M. startled everybody in the office by exclaiming. ‘Somebody has taken $5 out of my purse. I had it when I came bad. from lunch, and it’s gone now, so somebody in the office must have tak cii It. Did anybody see .’ohnnie at my desk while I was up in the wash■•oom a while ago?" "Johnnie Is one of the office boys, and this was said in a loud voice for even-body to hear. "The woman in charge of the officcalled Miss M. to her desk ana questioned her carefully about the possibility of having mislaid the money or

01 losing it outside. She was empha tic about not having touched the money since she returned from lunch and equally positive that she had it when she came in. She turned the the coin purse which she carrier in her bag inside out for inspection. “The wont, n in charge told her that I she would in; ke a thorough investigagatior. and as! cd her to leave the matter in her hai ds. “Shortly aft. rwnrds one of ihe girls told her that she had e«-en Johnn near her desk but she didn't see him touch anythirg. “‘That set.les It: I know that boy took it.' she exclaimed, .--nd without another word went into the office of the boss and demanded that the boy give up the m> ney or that he be fired. "Johnnie wi . put through a se-ere grilling, hut «ame through all right, as the boss t dd Miss M. that he believed the ber was perfectly honest and hadn't ta'-en the money. ‘Miss M. su ked after that and the other girls In he office then recalled strange and suspicious actions of Johnnie -m s vol occasions, and one of the girls salu ihxt she had distrusted him long ago and wasn't a irprised when the money disappeared, and so un until you would believe tha*. poor little Johnnie was n regular criminal. 'The next morning Miss M. f.dcd to one of the girls that she found the lost $S bill folded between the leaves of a little memorandum book which she carried in her bag and finally recalled having placed it

there.

"She refused to tell the boss and and asked her confident not jo anybody, as it would make her appear ridiculous. The other girl wouldn't promise, hut said as everyone in the office was under suspicion she thought it her duty to the woman in charge. “The matter has all ii:own o now. but Johnnie isn't the happy little fellow he was. and I know that In spite of the fact that he was entirely cleared of dishonesty, the girls do not trust him. and they let him see that they don't."

Regarded Them as Human

Other Women Said: “Say. Butcher Boy,” Etc.

How would you like to answer to She kept her own counsel until the tho call of ' Say. butcher boy. baker. I'bird knock, which proved the last

ice mac or milk man" and so on, all; straw.

your life when you have a perfectly! “Well, Johnrie. you are early." good name of your own? Yet this if "Yes ma'am, but Mr. Summers told what happms to tradespeople who [me to tell you to put the rolls in the are as naniele -s to most of us as oven, right in the bag for nve minutes posts. If a mistake Is made in our ’ and they would be like fresh, for he order and they are called back it ir had to send me up on the hill, and usu Uy by their tarni name, almost was afraid 1 wouid be hack too late, never their own. j "All right, Johnnie, I will try put-

ting :hem in the oven. Tha.ik Mr. Summers for not risking being late with them, anyway." Her Simple Method When flie hostess returned to hei guest she was greeted with an out-

bust:

"See hi-re. Mrs. ’ you've been in this town only two years and 1 have lived here se\en. yet you know all these people by name, and 1 daresay know their family history, and they're turning thetas elves upside down to please you. What have you done to

.able woman iaughed mer answered with a puzzled

A suburban housewife, to whom all servitors t..-re nameless, was asked to spend the aiternoon and to dine wfth a woman whom all :he neighbors loved, yet no one eould tell just why. As they sat knitting a step sounded on the back porch. Excusing herself the hostess went to investigato. A little of her conversation Altered in through the half-closed door. “Good afternoon. Mr. Stevens. How tempting the wagon looks today. I know without asking that you have sated a fine blucfich for me." “Yes. ma'am, I have, and a fine Osh roe, too. though everyone was asking for them on the way tip," he announced with a .erry chuckle. Returning to her friend the woman

said:

"Mr. Stevens is so kind and accommodating, especially when be knows l am going to have comi>any." “A new fisherman?" asked h<* guest “Oh, no! Mr. Stevens, the same I have always had since 1 came here.'

Their Own Names

A glance through the scab curtains revealed to the questioner the wage:

of her own fisherman, who bad never [the background,

trouh' d much aoom pleasing her, How true this woman'; reasoning vrli. she had deigned to trade with was and is. Pur it is the clerks and him. though here he had some to be. the boys who count for our weal or invested not only with •. name but woe. IHslances may bo trying for devith a reputation for thoughtfulness, j livery men in the suburbs, but what At the next interruption a vaguely . think you of the endless dumb waite. - familiar voice floated in the air. , ropes of tha city that stretch their "Hello. Edward, what brings you muscle*!raining length between the uptown again?" delivery hasl et and tho fizl kitchen "Crape'ruit and tomatoes, tua'a.u from which a "Thank you' or a name Mr Jones said you were so disap-, never floats down? Conditions

"Gocd morning. How arc you thinkU* today?" '^Th's lr the modern grot ting of peo h * who have stopped looking at one another u . walking frames hung with human ills, wrapped in o gray cloak of symptoms, and who are Ured of the time-worn greeting of "How are you?" Symptoms and weathci hate long vied with one another in starting the conversational ball rolling, though icccnt happenings have convinced a small group of women that hereafter weather may be the "best bet” as a starter in the right directiou. It all happened at a luncheon party given for nine ladies by ;• clever woman who entertains a good deal and whoso thoughts along uplift nodal lines are excellent. As the luncheon progressed the conversation was monopolized by seven of the women, each one owning up to haring had tit least one operation major minor, and they waxed eloquent and the other two women, fe’t quite out of it, having nothing but good health to their credit. tine woman listened and wondered what she could do to get Into the swim, mentally weighing the value of a mythical minor operation as a booster. The ninth woman, the hostess, listened also, but with a dangerou: gleam in her eye. Finally she stepped into the arena—or clinic shall we call It—saying"Ladles, during your recital of terrible toils I have made a most important decision.” Conversation stopped instantly and each lace turned toward the speaker expressed an unasked question. I have decided on the woiJlng of my own epitaph, and It is. ‘Praise Be That I’m AH Here’" Silence fell upon the group. Then audible mirth followed the serious announcement. The tide was turned and brighter topics were discussed. The thrust was a knockout blow for their varied hospital experienr«fl. The symptoms. They took the count at that luncheon at least. But this was not the end. for the same woman called her friends together a few afternoons later for the purpose of •■reforming tabic- 'alk” her notes read. How far may a hostess go in sto|>ping disagreeable topics at table! This was the plvpt on which the wheel of argument turned. Cheeriness aids digestion, ail doctors asre<. Then why dispense gloom at hiea'. hours? We know and are sorry hat so-and-so bad to undergo a sit.-'us operation, but we do not want the nauseating details with tne salad, or the details of Mrs. Prown's disease with the dessert. 'e arc all conscious of the high cost of living, but does it help matin say: “John, this steak cost a dol!ar-and-a-quaner, and if you don't get a raise next week it's the last one you will nee In some time," or worda that effect. Poor John! he mich at least have had the jcy of caring this steak in peace. In the quiet iiour after dinner is the time to talk over the family budget, the ups and downs of life, not when the family have an hour of what should 1>? friendly intetcourse over the dltUK*-. the event of the day for many persons. Children coming from the homes oi this sort rarely if ever broaden into the kind of men and rroiaen the world of today demands. It is up to hostesses and mothers—sitaU we have cheerful meals or gloom feasts. The woman of our story now makes

illy, then answered

look:

"Well. I don't believe 1 know, un-I'-ss it is trying to renla-j that they are but ton. 1 em a great believer :n personality. I always learn a perron's name and everything I can about them to help tbetn brtn, , : their peron ■lily to the surface instead of helping to swamp It. When you atop to consider it. marketing really is a personal ■ffair between you. the clerks and th-; j delivery men. the firm only figures ir.

‘Easy On" Capper A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY

Will Cap Ant

the anm uncement at all functions just as her guests are being sestel: "Remember, friends, this is a reform center and only cheerful topics are permitted at table.” And she says it is wonderful how the cue is taken and how entirely the conversation U turned into bright and interesting channels. Any hostess may do the same If she only has the courage of her convictions. As for mothers. It Is a duty they should do.

FASHION NOTES

Interesting Items for the Fair Sex

EMBROIDERED TRICOLETTE SPRING HATS ARE V BLOUSES MOUENTS FAD i VERY ATTRACTIVE

HOUSE-

’hold notes

THE DANOINESS OF DANDELIONS

One of the first sights of early spring In any suburban district is the thrifty Italian women digging up the lender young dandelion plants, which they take home and prepare In a cumber of appetizing ways. Until one has ealen a crisp dandelion salad on a warm day, or enjo; them boiled with a bit of bacon or salt pork the, average American does not realize how pleasantly both food and a medicinal tonic tan be combined. To prepare a dandelion salad, use the verjr-tender. Inner loaves. Place them when washed in a large pan of very cold water and let them soak for at leaat an hour or two. Then dry as for lettuce. Aj range In o chilled salad bowl that has been rubbed over with cat clove or garlic, sprinkle with chopped hard-boiled egg and moisten with a French dressing, to which uas been added a tablespoonful of tomato cal-up. Dandelion Soup A dandelion soup is a decided novelty and when rightly made Is equal to the finest spinach puree. Cook two quarts of the greens a_« for boiled gre* ..s and when tender drain, chop and press Through a sieve. Dilute’ this to the desired consistency with a thin seasoned cream sauce. Add extra salt and paprika, a few drops of lemon Juice, two tablespoonfuls of stiffly whipped cream and one chopl»ed hartj boiled egg. Reheat to the boiling point before serving. Boiled Greens For boiled dandelion greens the outer or coarser leaves can be used Trim, wash and put them on to cook In a very smaU quantity of actively boiling water. Add a little suit to the water and cook unco-.ered os for spinach or cabbage. Boil rapidly for 15 minutes. Drain, cbou finely and season to taste with salt, paprika and a little melted bacon dripping. Serve like spinach with sllc t or chopped hard-boiled eggs as a garnish. A bit of ham, salt pork or bacon may be cooked with the greens; thir gives them a delicious flavor and bu*. ter will be .-squired for reasoning, it the meat is used, add a few drops of lemon Julco when chopping the vege table. A Sandwich Chopped crisp dandelion mixed with butter is delicious as a sandwich to serve with afternoon te.i and for a late supper sandwich it Is unexcelled when blended with cream cheese and little French mustard.

They are exceedingly soft and graceful, and when handsomely embroidered are very rich affairs. The usual style is a straight and simple sUp-on, which fulls in fiat lines back and front and drapes at tho waistline or a little below Into a soft sash or girdle. The first models bad long sleeves, but as the season advances, sleeves grow shorter. Just below the elbow Is a sale length to decide on. Thert: are blouses with very short sieves, showing the elbow, hut these are unbecoming to most arms that the average woman will prefer a Juat-over-the-elbow length for summer blouses and frocks.

-A great many of the spring hats are trimmed with flowers, tiny, vari igated posies massed close together around the crown. And the gay wreath of color Is veiled wlti a weird i flounce of tace that stands up In

front of the flowers.

Smart little hats of this type are elongated in line, with a rather low crown and slightly sloping brim no more than two Inches wide. The brim is faced with a color that matches the dominant hue in the flower wreath. These little hats look well jwlth face veUs and are worn by older

women a* well as by youthful ones.

At HOME

A Dtf art went Jtr InduUrttus Htttsnvh'ts

Celery tops may be used In soup. Green soap Is very good for sham-

Use raisins la puddings whenever

Corn fritters can be made from canned corn. Narrow loaf pans insure thorough baking. Use vinegar to soften the bottle of dried bluing. A no: them exposure u the best for a kitchen. Keep track of the condition of your gas stove. Scraps of bread may be toasted in a com popper. It is dangerous to eat fish not thoroughly cooked. Soak beaus overnight beiore parboiling for baking. Every sanitary kitchen should have a dlsh-etralner.

longer by putting a small 1 amount of melted beeswax around i the sole where It joins the upper pan. of the shoe. The tips will be protected by a thin coating of the beeswax, which in addition to saving wear, helps to make the shoes waterproof.

MOCK CREAM

Beat the yolks ot_2 eggs, mix them with 1-2 pint of t.iilk, strain the mixture into a saucepan, stir it until U is heated bu: do not Irt it boll, sweeten fllgh'ly. When coid it is ready to sene. Time, a few minutes. Sufficient for nearly 3-1 of a pint

Josie—“Marne says she’s afrid she has bean trouble.” I lisle—“Pshaw! I shouldn’t think a little thing like that would trouble her.”

HOW TO PROTECT CHILDREN'S CHOES

Children’s shoes may he made to

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613 Market Sueet PHILADELPHIA.

po!nir-d this morning that when th-se rame up ou the 3 29 he sent me Ilyin up with then., ana hopes they ain‘

ripe for a reform along these lines, and the wise woman who take? this lessor, to heart may benefit by quick, kindly service from her tradespeople

The voices trailed off in the dis j never before secured, saving wear and torse with "Den t forget U> thank Mr. j tear of nerves and increasing comJone. 'or bis thoughtfulnecs. Edward. ] tort tar all concerned,

and thank you ior hurrying them up

TO STAIN A FLOOR

Another glance through the curtains —— and the gaeat could hardly bell..-re j When staining a floor, the stain her eye*—there was her own grocery J should be applied in the direction of boy actually tipping hli hat. and he j the grain of ihe wood, to give an

had ah*

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We Sell Direct to Consumer Why Pay Middleman's Profit?

Taffeta Satin Organdie Tricotine Voile

All Goods Guaranecd as Represented or Moue- Refunded Let Us Show You Percent On How to Save ZrD Each Purchase At t’.rT ptssrot hi :h cost of material every woman should buy where her money will purchase the beat to be had a: a great taring I OK ixvtrus AND SVU. IMOKMATH'K AtlUS'-XS Din "A" ADELPHIA MANUFACT URING CO. 2306 South 23d St, PHILADELPHIA, PA. MAIL ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY

“N. B. T”

We’re not putting on any airs about the stocks we've put in—B UT OUR SPRING COLLECTIONS

of

Men’s Topcoats and Suits

DEMONSTRATE ALL OVER AGAIN THAT WE NEVER DO THINGS BY HALVES—

At Perry's

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OU DON’T FIND any tendency to claim the earth in those headlines. Our observation has been that people who claim everything don't do much else. A brass hand makes a lot of noise, but the truth needs no trumpet but the telling. Our theory is: Make good and let others make the noise.’ And so, in a. spirit of reserve, and with a deep sense of our responsibility to the public, we announce the official opening of our Spring season, and present a great stock of fine clothes, in which me quality of the woolenj, the character of the workmanship, and the stability of the values, stand four-square to the world.

Spring Suits and Overcoats $35 to $80 Come In and See the Ciothes

PERRY & CO. Sixteenth a-nd Chestnut Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA.