“Joseph Conrad, Constructive; Anatole France, Mocking.”—Mrs. Merrill “Huxley and Arlen Are Followers of the Great Styl ist, France—‘The Green Hat’ Indecent as l Literature Can Be.’’ V "The philosophy back of two-thirds f of our modern Action la The Phlloso | phy-of-the-Kight-to-Experience," sold Mrs. Anthony French Merrill, in the opening lecture of her series of six, to he given weekly at Hotel Black •tone. "Many of our modern writers be lieve that whatever is indigenous In human nature should be shouted from the housetops, without delicacy or shame," she continued. "There are some of us who still ; think lhat education ts the develop t ment of the power of right choices, as opposed to the Idea that education is the enlargement of the power of universal experience." Mrs-. Merrill devoted much of her lecture hour to analysis of the work of Joseph Conrad and Anatole France, two recent losses In the writing world. "Conrad, though never didactic,” she said, "believed in order, law, beauty. He lived, thought, felt, saw and wrote. "France was a great stylist,” said Mrs. Merrill, "the greatest In the world, perhaps. He had a flow of beautiful diction, was chnrmlng, bril liant and original as a writer. He was a genius; but a skeptic. He was full of demure malice. He was novel ist. poet, humorist, critic, playwright, historian. France is probably more responsible for the ton# of mind in the world of letters today than any one. Where Conrad was constructive France was mocking. "The modern writer writes from the point of view that ‘Men and women are really so absurd',” she said. Aldous Huxley and Michael Arlen were mentioned by Mrs. Merrill as the two most discussed young writers In England and America today- Arlen has the record of four succeseful books at the age of 25. He is a fash ionable young man of unknown na tionality. possibly an Armenian, Mrs. Merrill thinks. “At least,” she said, no Englishman would write of English men or women as he has written. He and Huxley are followers of Anatole France. "Not a writer Is more clever or Additional Affairs for Miss Maud Borup. Added to the affairs for MLss Maud Borup and C. T. Kountxe are dinners the Joseph Barkers will give Monday evening and one the Frank Judsons will give the folltAvlng Wednesday. This week, Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Duther Kouiltxe will entertain, # and Thursday the Tom Davises will be hosts. Sermo Club. Mrs. J. P. Barnhart will be hostess to the Hernto club Tuesday. October 2S St her home, S124 l.alayette ave line, 1 o'clock luncheon. Mrs. E. H. Barnes will read a pa per on "International Relations. ' Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. G. T. Lind ley, delegates to the State Federation of Women's clubs convention held at Grand Island, will give their reports at this meeting. Hallowe’en Party. Division 4 of the First Central Con gregational church will give a hal loween costume party at the home of Mrs. Nelson B. Updike Tuesday eve ning. Omaha V. C. T. U» Omaha chapter W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday at the Y. M. C. A., at 2 p. m. Reports from the state con vention held at North Platte will be given. r---—V | The Housewife's Idea Box | v—---f J £ To C lean Black Milk. If you wish to clean black silk the beet results are obtained In thla way: Brush the silk thoroughly. Ijiv It out fist on a table. Have the right side up. Wipe It well with a black cloth. Strain aome coffee through a piece of muslin. Sponge the Bilk with this cof fee. When slmost dry Iron It on the wrong side. THE HOUSEWIFE. /» .""N THE LYRIC FIRE Caused Us No Damage I Although in business many years, no fire has ever oc curred in our premises. F. W. Thorne Co. I SI 2 Farnam V —i— i i V more skillful than Arlen. He lias fas cinating style, anil writes with flashes across the pages. He Is Ironic, witty, an artist. He assumes we are all bored to death _unle.es we sre In mischief, that only dullards ore out of It. He says that If a lady wearing a green hat chooses to ride about town In a limousine and visit a gen tleman's chamber she is an emanci pated soul!” said Mrs. Merrill, re ferring to Arlen's ‘‘The Green Hat.” "Arlen's wriling is as indecent as literature ran be. It teaches degrada tion,” according to the speaker. "Huxley is supercilious. He recog nizes no moral laws or spiritual truths.” f~Your Problems | Forgets Formalities. Dear Miss Allen: I am a girl of 18 and have a boy friend of 20, whom I think a great deal of, for he Is a good boy. The only fault he has Is that he isn't polite enough. When he comes for me in his car he doesn’t come to (he door for me, but sits and waits in the car for me to come out. He never gets out of the car and goes to the door with me when he takes me home from any place, and he doee not “tip” his hat when he meets me on the street. My other friends tease me about these things. What can I do to make him more polite? He is fine In every other way. JUST A GIRD. P. S. I have a twin sister and her boy friend Is out of town. Would It be proper to ask her to go with us without asking my escort? Try to be patient with this boy. Everyone should be polite. Some peo ple think of nothing, however, but the external formalities and forget all about keeping the heart right. Tills boy evidently feels kindly to ward the world, but just hasn’t been schooled In the eustornary courtesies. Get Into the rightly sympathetic at titude toward him and gradually, with all the tact you possess, lead him Into an appreciation and use of the little nicetle.a which really do make life run a hit smoother. Remember that politeness breeds politeness. You be as polite as you can toward the boy and It. will Inspire similar treatment from him. I would not invite my sister to ac company me. If I were you, without consulting your escort, who Is your host. Friendship and Dove. Dear Miss Allen: I am 23 snd in love with a girl of 20. I told her so, but she said she didn’t want me to he In love with her. However, if 1 can get the idea out of my head that I'm In love with her, I can come and see her. Otherwise she thinks it best that we should not see each oth er. What shall I do? WORRIED. Evidently your friend likes you and does not want to lose your friendship. There is nothingidiscouraglng in this situation. Accept her friendship on the terms on which she offers it. t’on linue to call to see her. Prove your self a good friend in every way and prove your devotion by all the little attentions such as occasional boxes of candy, flowers, etc., that women love. Promise her that you will try not to think or speak of love to her. Who knows? Out of this tine friend ship a deeper feeling may grow in her heart which will make you very happy. In this way you will give her a chance to know you well as a friend. Then. If she does grow to love you, her love will he worth while. Qr kin Bros Management-- Frank A le Bosky^ Beautiful Fur Trimmed COATS In a Feature Selling TUESDAY 1 Positively worth to $59.50 Emphasizing the New Season Lines and Colors—Excep tional in Quality— Moderately Priced Handsome coats of unusual and distinctive modes, in smartest new autumn styles, of beautiful quality fabric, richly fur trim med with fashionable furs. Select Your New Coat Tuesday-Share in this Sale A Wife's Confessional Adrle Garrison’s New Phase «t REVELATIONS OF A WIFE (Copyright. HIM.) v -^ Tlio News About Kdlth That Leila Broke to Mndgc. Delia's tones were so distinct that there was no use my pretending I had not overheard her querulous outburst against Edith, with its startling reference to my husband. That Mother Graham and Mrs. Durkee also heard—and under stood-—her little speech I knew by the look of consternation Which flashed into both their faces. But I was concerned with one thought— the quickest exit. I turned to my hostess in an agony of apprehension lest Edith Fairfax should learn I had over heard her sister's tactless—and re vealing-words, “Don’t let them know—” I whis pered, but with the resourcefulness which surprisingly lies beneath her kittenish and fluffy exterior. Mrs. Durkee pointed to the door behind us and a? we noiselessly made our way back to the front porch, she followed us, whispering as she shut the door. “In about a minute ring the bell, and I will welcome you formally. Isn't It a merry that Katie tobk Junior around to the kitchen with her?” I did not answer her. I found speech impossible, for I had heard Edith Fairfax's choking response to her sister's surprising query, snd It had shaken me sorely. "Oh, Leila! How can you be so cruel?” the low wail had arisen. "I know you are not yourself at this time, but surely even your condition does not Justify you In bringing up that—.” I had heard no more, but it was more than enough. I had not heard that note In Edith Fairfax’s voles since the time we faced each other across the library table in the Mar vin home, and she declared vehe mently, passionately: “I love him more truly than you can—would make him happier—be a better wife for him!” “Don’t Let Them See.” The memory of that scene had lain between us ever since, but dur ing the last year or two the ten sion which both of us felt gradually had lessened, and we had become, if not close friends, at least Intimate cordial acquaintances, thrown to gether as we necessarily were by the close relations between the two families. Secretly I had shared the openly expressed hope of her sister [ Miss Information] OSTEOPATHY Is ths Name of a Complete System of Haalinir that she was at last about to re ward the long devotion or Dr. Jim Paige, her childhood sweetheart, and, to quote his own delicious southern drawl—"a cousin foh or five times removed.” But this wall fraught with heart break, sounded when she was un conscious of any other auditor than the sister who shared her every | thought, dispelled that hope upon I the instant. A woman of Edith I Fairfax’s caliber, with that emo tional note for one man In her voico 1 and heart, could not be contem plating matrimony with another, and bleakly I faced the ghoulish resurrection of a fear in my life which 1 thought had been safely burled. If Edith Fairfax still loved Dicky—a touch upon my arm closed the gate upon that thorough I fare, and I turned to see my mother I ln-law’s eyes, unwontedly tender, I looking steadly into mine. "Don't let them see it disturbs you Margaret,” she counseled, and then her trembling hand slid down my arm until It closed upon mine | warmly. Kdlth's Finns. "You know that it Is all on her side,’ she whispered Jealously— Mother Graham never has particu larly cared for Edith Fairfax— Richard never thought anything about her, and he is crazy about you, always has been.” This astonishing admission from i my captious mother-in-law hcart ! ■- . ened me even more than her sym- • pathy, balm though that was. and I pulled myself together In time to ring the front doorbell as Mrs. I Durkee had requested. She opened it a minute later, and hpr apparent surprise and flamboy ant welcome would have done credit to a seasoned stock actress. The next minute, Edith and Leila, summoned by her excited little cries, appeared in the doorway, and welcomed us warmly. I knew Leila was genuinely glad to see me, but i with the memory of that bitter wail in my ears, I doubted Edith's peasure. Her mask, however, was a good one and so cleverly worn that I look ed to my own laurels In that re spect. It was exceedingly difficult to meet her upon the plane of im personal friendliness which had been ours, but I managed it, and in a few minutes over the hot breakfast which Mrs. Durkee planned and Katie executed, we were deep in the plans for the projected trip to North Carolina. “It is too wonderful. Mother Gra ham!" Leila exclaimed, her enthu siasm bringing a pretty flush to her pale face, "(hat you can go down to be with Aunt Dora and me. We shall be so lonely down there after Ede comes back." I hoped that no one saw the dis mayed start. I gave. Edith Fair fax coming back to Marvin so soon, and alone! What did it mean? Look For This Poster in your dealer's window. In his show case you will find delicious, pure Inner Circle Candies. ' 'Art Department Tea Largely Attended At the home of Mrs. O. A. Peter son the art department of the Omaha Woman's club pave a muslcaletea! ! Thursday afternoon. One hundred I guests attended. Twenty paintings loaned for this occasion included a group of water colors, scenes of Omaha and the Black Hills by Miss Augusta Knight, and with several by Kva N. (Mrs. O. A.) Peterson completed the sun room exhibit. The oil paintings hung in the other rooms Included Nebraska s winter mows and Arizona landscape* by Dr. Robert F. Gilder, a woodland interior by Misa Augusta Knight and •till life and New Mexico landscapes by Augustus W. Dunbler. The ‘Church of Ranchos,” by Dunbler. wag a picture admired this summer jby the Russian artist, Leon Uaspard. whose exhibition is now on at the public library. Vocal solos were given by Miss Florence Thompson and duets b> Mrs. George G. Prey and Mrs. J. H. Kilkenny. Mis. J. Robert Cain, jr., was accompanist. Assisting in the dining room were Mesdames A. J. Hasson, James I*. Slater, W. K. Davis, Charles L. Trim ~ hie, Lovell Dunn Charles Ames. Bun C. Fowler, A. W. Dunbier and Fralfr Builta. Little. Evaline Amee of Cheyenne Wyo, niece of Mrs. Peterson, met flu guests at the door Pouring were: Mrs John TV. Gill, Mrs. T. H. Tracy and Mrs. Grace Poole Steinberg. In the receiving line were: M*e dames John H. Golden, A. O. Peter son. K. L. Lots, J. M. Hackler and J. R. Cain. Jr. The Thomases Hosts. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Thomas will give an Informal buffet supper on Saturday evening at their home. Burgess-Nash Company * EVERY BODYS STORE An Important Feature of Our ' Stock Reducing Sale | T RI HATS ! In the Bargain Basement | Values to JR^H fewest $7.50 ▼ Styles Velvet*, felt* Draped turbans, and combinations, off-the-face mod trimmed with rib* els, turn* down bons, ostrich tips, styles, tailored novelty ornaments, hats, pokes and and cockades. large hats for ..---- -------t - For School Lunches and when the kiddies come home from school “hungry as baby bears” ■—just give them all they want to eat of ITEN’S Graham Crackers, spread with butter, jam, jelly or anything else they like. Good for them! You and nil your folk? will like Iten’s Graham Trackers, because of their pleasing taste and fine flavor of good wheat. The longer you chew, the better you like them, though they are so tender that they literally “melt in your mouth.” These fine crackers are easily digested and highly nourishing because made of the best grade ingredients, carefully selected and thor oughly teRted before using. When packed in the re turnable can (either half nr full sire) all dust, moisture and odors are kept out-—and all delicious goodness kept in, so these crackers reach your table fresh, fine and perfectly palatable. Just try a returnable can (half or full size, as you pre fer) of I ten's Graham Crackers and make your kid dies happy with this fine and healthful food. Free Weight and Height Table. .A postal card request to Iten Biscuit Co., Omaha, Neb., will bring you a free Copy of "Building Up Healthy Bodies for School Children." This contains the weight and height tables for noth hoys and girls, as ap proved by the Bureau of Ed ucation of the federal gov ernment. You want your children to enjoy childhood while they may. But before they can he TRULY HArPY,' they must be HEALTHY. Why not check up now and make sure of it? Ask your grocer for Iten’s Graham Crackers by NAME always. Get the GENUINE and be SATISFIED all ways. • N-M i \ ■ Make Her Heart Glad With an Electric Washer! Washday Is drudgery for any woman, flours of hard labor oter the washboard mean scrubbing away health. Aa eleclrle washer will make washday a pleasure and a Joy and will conserve health and sltality. Make her heart glad with an electric rusher. ' I Bay That Washer Now at These Very Liberal Terms. Thor Thor Easy Ironera In order to com- j slete your laundry Automatic matlc tremor* at \i/0 L Ihm lint r*a Tf dSnCrS •nnat'l* term* Th* i Thor will do all of .our irontnff bat Tottr oholca of tar at lc»# coat Tlior. Kist or and ln ona* fifth , th* tlm* A on# Atitoraallr with- *n**r control op era at these terms. e-atea the ml* Coma in and see chine l,et us show j them tomorrow. it to you. Vi) or Da him an ha* proclaim-* OI.AD HK \KT WEEK.” Oct | IS-31 Electrical appliances make the heert prlad See the film version of Kathleen Norris' ator\ , OHR1ST1N t; K THK HVN j 3RY HKVRT," at Strand Theater Nebraska □ Power i k\ i»t M»>r 6 6 6 !• • Piaarnpliai, prapara^ Iw Colds, Fever and Grippe ll i, Ika ml apa*4a r-ama4v wa Wwaw. Preventing Pneumonia THEY BRING RESULT?