Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 22, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 June 1921 — Page 4

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Jtoi&ma §atte &h\m INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Dally Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street. Telephones—Main 3800, New 28-351 MEMBERB OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. ■ 1 Chicago, Detroit, St. Louie. G. Logan Payne Cos. Adrerttslna offices J New Boston, Payne, Barm & Smith, tnc. SUNDAY appears to be not only a day of rest but also a day of devastation In Indianapolis! ANYHOW the loss of a township will not make Marion County a less desirable place In which to live! PITY the couhty road superintendent! He has to ride around all day Sunday in the county commissioners’ bright new automobile! PERHAPS Mr. Ralston selected the Democratic Club for an opening campaign speech on the theory that many of its members needed conversion to the party cause! COULD it be possible that Lew Shank and the unimpeachable Leo K. Fesler were associated In the effort to relieve Mr. Swails of his duties as county school superintendent? / THOSE DEMOCRATIC EDITORS who are to meet at Turkey Run for their summer outing evidently believe in shifting the burden of the program on other than editorial shoulders!'

Save the Investment! It Is now a matter of general agreement among citizens and taxpayers that in the last two years there has been little Judgment displayed in the location of hard surfaced roads throughout Indiana. The same persons and Institutions that were wholly indifferent to the truth of the statements made two years ago, are now pointing out that we have many isolated paved roads which are of little practical benefit for the reason that they are not coupled with main lines of traffic. The complaint of these citizens is a true one, just as it was true two years or more ago when it was voiced by a few and either ignored or denounced by the very people who are now seeking to stir the community over it. We have little sympathy with that false bid for popularity that comes from those who sit idly by and watch a defective program placed in operation in order that they may complain of it at a later date. The time to have protested against the “skip-stop” method of building permanent highways in Indiana was before the money was sunk in these isolated sections of roads. It was when the Indiana Daily Times first told the people of the State what the highway commission under the miserable misdirection of L. H. Wright and James P. Goodrich was doing with the millions in the highway funds. Then, as usual, those “good roads advocates” who are notv railing about the heavy taxes borne by property owners were lending support to the waste of money by denouncing criticism of methods as opposition to hard roads. We have today, in Indiana, a great many miles of paved roads. They are isolated, disconnected, useless and expensive. They start from no place and they return to no place. To make use of them the traveler must pursue a winding route, encounter almost impassible highways and waste time, fuel and effort on the stretches of poor roads to an extent that overbalances the benefits of the good roads. This is, of course, wholly reprehensible and entirely at variance with the theory of good highways. But it Is a condition that has resulted from the indifference and selfishness of the property owners themselves. It is also a condition that must be improved before the State will reap any benefits from the millions of dollars it has invested in hard-surfaced roads. We have invested our money in roads that can only pay a return on the investment when other roads are built to make them accessible. It would be the poorest kind of business judgment to abandon the Isolated good roads and refuse to build the connecting links. Because of the foolishness-that permitted the Wrights and the Goodriches to misdirect our earlier investments in good roads we must Increase the investment to obtain any return oa it. No one with business sense will oppose the building of the connecting links that will make possible the advantageous use of those isolated highvhtys which have cost us millions and which are not without value except to those who live along them.

Shocking! Added to pie uncertainty as to taxes that hovers like a grim Bpecter over the residents of Marion County there seems to be a possibility that almost any low descending sun will find the government reversed and revised for better or for worse. Driving into the city from a peaceful township not so many miles from the monument for the purpose of marketing his hogs at an uncertain price, a farmer may never be able to get back into his home township. For out of the cloudless sky that portends no more serious a change than the natural variation of the day’s temperature may come an upheaval In the government and 10, where two townships stood yesterday only one may exist today. Yet, even in revolution there has been progress In Marlon County. 4 In days of old, when there was more attention paid to self-government and bounty boards were less paternalistic in their progress, the average citizen either had, or thought he had, a voice in the government. In the pristine glory of his citizenship he little reckoned that the time would come when a board might meet In the seclusion of the four walls of a courthouse that is not paid for, and there determine, without a "by your leave" or "if it pleases" to wipe from under him the very township in which he lives. 'Candidly speaking, the suddenness of the abolishment of Pike Township rather gets on the nerves. Perhaps it is unnecessarily alarming, but It nevertheless tends to make one wonder if our bold and brave county commissioners will not some day decide that Marion County’s interests will be best served by secession from the Union. Indeed, it would be no more startling to the county at large to discover at the close of one of the commissioners’ meetings that Marion County had annexed herself to Kentucky, than it is for the residents of what whs once Pike Township to discover that between breakfast and lunch they have suddenly become residents of Wayne Township and Pike is no more. Buch rude jolts to placidity as this one, administered by a board that has long slept so quietly are disconcerting at least In the interest of those among us who are not used to such shocks we suggest that when the commissioners determine to abolish another township they have the courtesy to give at least twelve hours’ notice to the township most interested.

A Bit Thick! Out of the mass of unintelligible statements that are being issued by city officials relative to the street car situation it appears that the principal point of contention between the city and the company over the surrender of the company’s franchise is the requirement that the company pave between street car tracks. ~~ v Heretofore the company has been compelled to place the streets between its tracks and eighteen inches on each side in the same condition as the rest of the street. In other words, the patrons of the street car company have been directly taxed to help the property owners along a paved street bear the expense of paving that street. There has been no complaint of this tax on street car riders because it has not been appreciated. "When the total cost of a street car ride, Including this tax, was less than 5 cents there was no objection to the tax. Now, however, this tax, combined with other costs, makes it impossible for the company to maintain service at the 5-cent rate. The question then, is whether the cost of a street, car ride shall remain below 5 cents and the street car patrons cease to pave streets, or whether the street car patrons shall continue to pave streets and pay more than 5 cents for street car rides. As to the Justice of street car patrons paving streets there can be a wide difference of opinion but it Is difficult to understand the equity in assessing a street car rider who uses the Shelby street line for the paving of North Illinois street. And it is not at all difficult to understand how the property owner in North Illinois street benefits by the paving of the street, especially when a large part of It is paid for by the street car riders of the whole city. The appeal of the city administration for favor because is insisting that the street car patrons pave part of the city streets is as frllacious as its recent appeal foiethe nomination of Mr. Thomas C. Howe. And it ought to be rejected by an equally large vote of the people. i \

THE KELLY PL A YERS PUT THE JAZZ IN COHAN COMEDY Drama on View at Murat—Choice Summer Vaudeville Offered

George M. Cohan has given ns three things. He has written something which he calls a comedy but I brand It satire. In writing "A Prince There IWar,” Cohan created three purts—Bland, valet; Mrs. Prouty, a New York boarding bouse keeper, and Jack Csrruthers, a magazine editor. Gregory Kelly in casting this Cohan affair placed -the three right people In the three big roles. Byron Beasley gives a polish to the role of Jack Carruthers which brighten* up the whole affair. Wallis Clark as Bland, the devoted valet to the “Prince” has given us David Warfield acting. Angela Ogden as Mrs. Prouty, the bo'ardlng house keeper, appeare to have stepped from the album of life, so wonderfully realistic is her work. I was one of the few who did not relish the work of the Kelly players In “Seven Keys to Baldpate” and last night I was a little afraid that Mr. Kelly would fail to grasp the rapid action and cunning satire of Mr. Cohan. That Idea was wiped away and thrown in my mental ash barrel the minute the play started. The play actually moves. Gregory Kelly as Charles Martin, the “Prince,” who Invades the Prouty boarding house to brighten the lives tof the “want-to-bee” by giving them an opportunity to be somebody, speeds up his work in this Cohan satire. The program calls It a comedy but it Is sparkling satire — a burlesque, if you please, on the Pollyanna craze. This play is delightful fooling. At the close of the first act, Mr. Kelly opens wide the Cobnn speed lever and runs away with the Coban idea. It Is immense to see Kelly open\ the speed clutch for once as It shows that he is an actor wh is not fitted for Just one sort of a role Cohan has given Mr. Kelly a "bully” role. Miss Ruth Gordon as Katherine Woods hasn’t so much to do but her rapid and pretty work aids in putting over the play. Elizabeth Black as Comfort, the youngster, who opens fairyland to the “Prince,” Is charmingly effective. She does not overact the role and that Is saying a whole lot. Another breezy bit of work Is that of Wallace Ford as Short, the cheap movie actor, who thinks he Is a detective. Mr. Ford grasps the Cohan Idea and speeds the satire along to a merry finish. “A Prince There Was,” to my way of thinking. Is Cohan’s Idea of “kidding” j the actor and the playwright. To me It is running and imart satire on the mush and mild comedy drama. The audience last night acted beautifully anil lavished their applause on Mr. Kelly, Miss Gordon, and above all— Angela Ogden, Byron Beasley and Wallis Clark. And the prettiest part of the show was the great satisfaction that Mr. Kelly exhibited In the audience liking the work of other members of his company. Opinion—“A Prince There Was” is bully satire and rapidly presented. On view at English's all week. W. D. H.

GEORGE SOMNES WINS BIG HONORS AT MURAT. George Somnes this week again Is proving that ha Is made of the stuff that actors are made of. Somnes’ big opportunity Is offered him In the “The World of His Wife,” the play that Stuart Walker Is offering lor Indianapolis approval at the Murat Theater as his current bill In the stock season. It Is the dramatic treat of the season—ss.fe It Is to go even farther without fear of challenge—and say It Is the dramatic treat of several seasons, even In eluding the "regular big-time” shows that make the elty. Indianapolis knows full well what these Walker players can do, and this week their acting makes the little tingles fairly run up and down one’s spine. There’s this man Somnes, there’s Blanche Yurka, there’s George Oanl and Elizabeth Patterson and John Wray and Aldrich Bowker and Robert XlcGroarty, with Elwin Noel and James Morgan thrown In for good measure. The last named have only bits. It Is true, but they do these bits Just as they should be done. To get back to Somnes. He’s cast as Julian, the wronged husband—wronged not by bis loving wife, nor by the friend he has trustingly taken into his home, but by the lying tongues of his kindred and of his friends, of “the world as hts wife.” as the lines of the play put it He is called upon to run the gamut, of emotions and never once does he strike a false note. It is a difficult character he is called upon to play, but ho meets every exacting demand without faltering Miss Yurka Is Teodora, the apex of the perplexing irUngle, and she plays with beautiful restraint, while George Gaul, as Ernesto, the Innocent cause of all of Julian's and Teodora’s woe, well, he’s George Gaul, which Is Just about all that need be said. The principal character never puts In an appearance. He, or It as you prefer, was referred to as “They,” but “They” didn’t have to be there In the flesh for “They” had eloquent and capable envoys present In the persons of Mercedes, wife of Severo, Julian's brother and their son Pepito. Miss Patterson was Mercedes and Bowker Severo. And

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNK 7, iWU.

RECEIVED APPLAUSE

MISS ANGELA OGDEN. A wonderful thing happened at English's last night. The audience decided to scatter some Individual compliments. The big ovation of the evening went to Miss Ogd?n for her splendid work as Mrs. Prouty, the boarding house keeper In Cohan's “A Prince There Was.” Mrs. Proudy never questioned the life of a boarder as long as he paid a week in advance. Miss Ogden, with her long black silk skirt, a loud but “strict” shortwalst and her bluffing manner has grasped the truthful satire of Cohan and In so doing won herself a place In our hall of fame for truthful acting. The audience last night cried with Joy at the - work of Miss Ogden. She is one of the bright lights at English's this week.

don’t you know they make Just as good villains—albeit “honest" villains, as they do those amusing and lovable folk with which Walker fans love to associate them. John Wray deserves a little paragraph all to himself. He has been many things, and It remained for him to take the part of an Englishman. That’s what he is In “The World and His Wife.” And really one likes the whole English as a race jnst a little better after seeing him as Beaulieu. One of the most beautiful settings Mr, Walker has ever used here Is called Into play for two acts of his current play. ItA simplicity perhaps commends It most. Showing a bit of a stately Spanish reception room, opening onto a balcony, with the quaint roof tops of old Madrid and a deep blue Spanish sky serving as a background, the color note Is chiefly in the background. The room and Its hangings are In soft gray* and blacks

PUSS IN BOOTS JR. ’ By David Cary. CHAPTER CCCLYI.

The next morning, after Tuss and the fairies had vlstted the little white house on the hill, where the new baby had come to stay, the Fairy Queen said to him; “Would you like to see the fairies work!” And when Puss said he would, she called a little workman fairy and told him to take Puss with him and show him what a busy place Fairy Land was “Oh. there’s lots to do," said the workman fairy, removing his cap. and wiping his forehead with a piece of spider-wob, when ho and Puss were alone. "I have to shear the wool of the young peaches to spin Into Winter cloaks for delicate fairies. I don’t know what would become of us with anothor such winter as the last, and a short peach crop. “Cheer up," said Puss. “I’m sure the Fairy Queen considers you a wonderful manager." Well, this made the fairy workman feel lots better. "Would you care to see the pixies polishing their lamps?” ho nskod, and as Puss wanted to see everything In Fairy Land, he answered yes, and so would I if I had been there, and so would you, I’m sure. “There,” he said, pointing to a crevice In the rock. “Is wherh the pixies keep their lamps In the daytime. They are busy now, trimming and filling them.” So Puss peeped In. There stood hundred* of little folk each at work with a bronze lamp, the smallest ever seen. They trimmed the cobweb wicks and filled them with liquid sheet lightning, and while they worked they sighed and sang and were In great gleo about tho pranks which they were to play when night should coins down over the earth. And when Buss grew tired of watching these funny little folk tho workman fairy pointed to tho meadow, where hundreds of fairies were caring for the wild flowers, stretching the roots out, downward and sideways through the earth, away from the hot eun. “Gracious met” exclaimed Puss, “what busy people fairies Rre!” And in the next story you shall hoar what happened after that.—Copyright, 1921. / (To be continued.)

shot with gold while hero and there a brilliantly colored pillow glows. Mr. Walker Is to be congratulated upon his feat In presenting a play of the magnitude of “The World and His Wife,” right on the heels of that other splendid offering, "Smilin’ Through” whieh was so wonderfully played last week. “The World and His Wife” Is every bit as well done, although It calls for more exacting work from a larger cast The program states that this will be George Gaule last appearance for some time, except In “The Book of Job” which will be presented on June 19. “The World and Hls Wife” remains at the Murat all this week. If Mr. Somnes. Miss Yurka or Mr. Gaul happens to be your favorite “Walker Player” you will see them In this, one of tne best things that they have ever done in Indianapolis. -I- -!- -I■NOTHER BUMMER BILL ON VIEW AT B. J\ KEITH’S. The current bill at Keith’s Includes acts scheduled to suit the average summer vaudeville patron. The bill Includes dancing of the fifty-seven varieties for the Jazz fans; sensational acrobatic stunts for those who like a thrill or two; laughing gas tof the tired business man to say nothing of a generous sprinkling of grand opera for the music lovers. “A Night in Venice,” presented by Aurora and Company, is an exceptionally well sung mixture of semi-clasaical. popular and opera numbers . The voices are all of good quality and the final quartette number Is well worth hearing. Follis and Leroy, comedy dance and song duo, win a goodly share of applause by their terpsichorean pantomimes. The Marriman girls, in a musical novelty composed of clever dancing and singing, open the bill. Neal Abel, “the man with tho mobile face,” keeps hls audience laughing with hls monolog of frothy humor facially Illustrated. The Jubiter trio, performing a series of sensational acrobatic “stunts,” and a two reel comedy “Playmates” complete the biU. -I- -I- -IWANT TO GO NORTH? THEN VISIT THE LYYRIC. Patrons of the Lyric this week are transported magically from the realm of ice and snow to the mysterious celestial Empire of Japan, thence back to the land of music, via the vaudeville route, and the rapid change of climate agrees wonderfully with the audiences if the effect of she opening acts can be taken as a criterion. The Alaskan Duo, a man and woman who are exceptionally clever on Ice skates (Bnd the are real skates, too), flit abont the star , keeping wonderful time to the music, and keeping the audience in wonderment as to whether they are skating on real ice. It is In this act the audience is given a shiver as it thinks of the land of the Eskimo. Klnzo, a Japanese Juggler, takes hls andlence with him to hls native land, and shows them some real art In the Juggling craft, perfnrmlng some real tricks with umbrellas, balls, and real American coin of the realm. UoMsnd and Ray give the customers some real-for-snre entertainment In the singing and comedy line, and Bobby Nash, in a single act, gives some clever imitations of well known stage favorites, such as Sam Bernard, A1 Jolson end David Warfield. Other acta on the bill are Stembte and Soils, comedy singing and talking: Ina Kuhn, singing; Josefson’s Icelanders, Plngree and Dwyer, singing and dancing, and the Moran Sisters, In a musical act. -I- -1- -IALSO ON VIEW. Other attractions on view today Include the following: “Deception.” at Loew’s State; “Sentimental Tommy,” at the Ohio; “The Man of the Forest,” at the Circle: “The Traveling Salesman." at the Isis: “The Good Bad Wife,” at the Alhambra “The Fighting Stranger," at the Regent: “Hard Luck” and “The Miracle of Manhattan.” at the Colonial; popular vaudeville at the Broadway and movies at the Rialto.

HOROSCOPE “The star* lodine, bat do not compel!’*

WEPXESDAT, JTJCB *. Saturn rule* kindly according lo astrology, during thia day. dominating all the other planetary Influences. Mnre.and the Sun also are In beneflo aspect. New Interest In colonization or farming U foreshadowed by the stars and It Is probable that through government aid there will be a movement back to the land. Educational matters will recelr# governmental attention at thla time and progrese In practical line* Is foreshadowed. Persons whose blrthdate It la may hare rather a sirenuoua year, for there will probably bn change* for them. Employes will be promoted. If they are diligent in service. Children born os thla day will be steady and persevering, but they may not make money rapidly. These subjects of Gemini are likely to have too many talents for theiv own good. (Copyright, 1921.)

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

(Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing THE INDIANA DAILY TIMES INFORMATION BUREAU, FREDERIC J. HAftKJN, DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON, D. C. This off<r applies strictly to information. Tne bureau cannot give advi a on legal, medical and financial matters. It does not attempt to settle domestic troubles, nor to uifnertake exhaustive research on any subject Write your questions plainly end briefly Give full name and address and enclose 2 cents in stamps for return postage. All replies are sent direct to the inquirer.) PAN-AMERICAN COLLEGE. Q What Is the Pan-American College of Commerce? F. B. B. A. Thie college, according to prospectuses which have recently been issued, is being orgsnled at Panama City for the purpose of promoting trade relations among all the North and South American countries. ORIGIN OF PHRASE. Q. How did the term scapegoat originate? L D. K. A. In accordance with the ancient Jewish ritual, on the Day of Atonement, the chief priest symbolically laid the sins of the people on a goat and sent It out into the wilderness. RADIO MARKET REPORTS. Q. Is it true that farmers are receiving market news by radio? L. E. C. A. According to the Department of Agriculture daily radio market reports are now being sent from Omaha. St. Louis, Washington and Bellefonte, Pa., and are received by wireless operators in twenty-two Central and Eastern

Notice To Water Users The Water Company requests every water user to observe its rules for sprinkling: * , i RULES Use of hose, by laying hose out in yard without attendant not permitted. ■v Use of hose without nozzle not permitted (for any use). y Automatic sprinklers not permitted (except on meter service). No sprinkling permitted outside of sprinkling hours (whether on meter or not). Sprinkling hours 5 to 8 a. m. and 4 to 8 p. m. (only). S' The Water Company has been unable to furnish satisfactory service in certain portions of the city some of the past extremely hot evenings, during the heavy sprinkling hours, and keep the proper supply of water in its present reservoir that should be maintained for FIRE SERVICE. ' , ■ / v The Water Company is hereby giving its patrons notice of its rules and advising them that it is sending its inspectors out to shut off the service where violations are found. Indianapolis Water Company

KEEPING HOUSE WITH THE HOOPERS

(The Hoopers, an average American family of live, living In a•“ Durban town, on a limited income, will tell the readers of the Daily Times how the nany present-day problems of tne home are solved by worklag on the budget that Mrs. Hooper has evolved and found practical. Follow them dally 'n an interesting review of their home life and learn to meet conditions of the high cost of living r*iU them.) TCE6DAY. When Helen came into the kitchen where her mother was busy preparing dinner, long after her usual time for returning from school, Mrs. Hooper waited for her to make some excuse for her lateness without asking any questions as to where she had been or why she was so late. , But Helen said nothing as she began to gather np the dishes in the pantry and she had made seveyal trips to the dining room before her mother said anything. “What made you so late getting home? asked Mrs. Hooper. “Well, I went up to Edna Jacksons again," replied Helen. “I thought you were not to go to Edna’s again without asking me if you might do so,” said her mother sternly. “I know it, mother, and I’m very sorry,” replied the child, leaning up against the pantry door and looking straight at her mother, “but, you see. Edna came along when I was passing the drugstore, and she wanted so much to have me come up and see her again that I just went. I’m sorry I stayed so late.” "It Isn’t a question of your being late. Helen. It is your disobedience and several other thingß that we will have a little talk about right after dinner if you will go to your room," answered Mrs. Hooper, giving Helen no chance to go into any details about a second visit to the Jackson house on the hill where her mother now knew positively that she had never been.

States who immediately relay the news to farmers, shipping associations, and other distributors of farm products. DISCOVERY OF PIKE’S PEAK. Q. When was Pike’s Peak discovered? / R. J. M. A. Gen. Zebulon Pike of the United States Army saw the peak in 1803, and is generally regarded as the first white man to discover it. This is disputed, however. The first ascent of the peak was made July 14, 1820, by Dr. James, a geologist. Pike had reported that the peak could not be climbed. Nowadays many tourists get to the top of it every day during the summer by automobile. WEIGHT OF ANCIENT ARMOR. Q. How much did armor weigh in the days when knights were bold? E. K. A. Asa general statement It may be said that armor weighed from thirty pounds, for a suit of chain mail, and fifty for ordinary complete plate, to 100 or more for the heavy tournament equipment. The armor for the horse might weigh another hundred pounds. In spite of Us weight, armor, when of good quality and worn ta most Important point) over properly constructed, padded undergarments, was surprisingly mobile. LARGEST BATTLESHIP. Q. Which is the largest battleship in the United States Navy? G. W. B A- The Navy Department says that the U. S. S. Colorado, which been launched, is the largest naval vessel in th United States Navy. It has eight 16-Inch guns on board. The U. S. S. Colorado will not be commissioned for about a year.

“But I have to study my lessons, mother, and I have ten sums to do,” objected Helen at her mother’s suggestion. Mrs. Hooper hated to put off any longer the serious talk she knew she must have with Helen, not only because discipline and punishment would be necessary to impress on her the 'enormity of beginning to be untruthful but also because she was extremely curious ae to what had prompted the child to make up such a yarn, and rather anxious as to where she had been spending the afternoons that she had spent away from home after which she had reported that she had been visiting Edna Jackson. But she also hesitated about breaking up the child’s evening, and putting her In a state of mind that would affect the preparation of her lessons for next day and cause her to have a bad record In school. In order to punish her at once for her behavior. “Very well, then, we will put It off until tomorrow you come in from school.” she said as Helen waited for her to reply. “I have several things I want to talk to you about, so don’t be late.” “Very well, mother,” replied the child, as she raced Into the dining room to meet her father who had just come in from work. The washing machine had continued its satisfactory service, and Mrs. Hooper really felt that she would soon begin to enjoy Tuesday mornings in the laundry nearly as well as she did her afternoons sewing on the porch. With an electric washing machine, It was a no more disagreeable task to keep one’s clothes clean than to mbnd and make them. The dining room rug had been sent to the cleaners and would be returned on Friday in time to be put down on the freshly waxed floor, but as she had understood that her trusty washing machine would take care of the rugs on the bedroom floors—she had tested it out with the one In Helen's room, which was of a washable variety but too large to he handled ordinarily In the home laundry. The last btme It had been washed, Mrs. Hooper fried putting It out on the grass and scrubbing it thoroughly with warm water and soapsuds, but it had been a long tedious Job and when it was finished, although it looked bright and clean on the surface, she felt certain that much of the dirt remained in the fiber of the rug. But after putting it through the washing machine and hanging It on the line, she was convinced that every bit of dirt had been squeezed out of it. And there bad been no more exertion on her part than had been necessary for the tubful of white clothes that had formed the first load. Mrs. Hooper had discovered an Inexpensive and delicious filling for an apricot layer cake which she knew Mrs. Campbell would like, so she copied It for her neighbor's recipe file. APRICOT FILLING FOB CAKE. Soak dried apricots in water over night. Stew them in their own Juice until soft; then put them through a vegetable strainer. To one cupful of apricot pulp add two cups of powdered or confectioner's sugar and one teaspoonful of vanilla and mix well. Spread filling over the cake when both it and the cake are cold. Frost the cake with a boiled icing. The menu for the three meals on Wednesday is: BREAKFAST. Stewed Rhubarb CereaL Creamed Salt Cod. Toast Coffee. LUNCHEON. Baked Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs. Cookies Milk. DINNER. Cream Chowder Fish ala King New Potatoes Beet and Cabbage Salad Apricot Layer Cake. —Copyright, 1921.