Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-23

independent? Can we invite any of our Young
gentlemen friends, for, of course. the gentle
man and lady OF the house will be there TO re-
ceive with ns2 We do not wish to do ANYTHING
in opposition to good form, but il seems as II
bread-winners might be exempt from some of
the restrictions placed about more dependent
young women"
1t would be the best form and .est feeling to
have your hostess join in the invitations as she
does in the receiving. A certain Difference 10
always due the lady OF the house on whom the
heavier share OF entertaining fnlis-the care of
the rooms, ordering supper. dc II you were
men. independent OF creation. this Obligation
would be the same as long as the host and
and they stayed behind the curtain to see that
Ices were served it would be different
Fine breeding will never feel such consider
alton a restriction. or course van can invite
any gentleman with whom you are Oh n social
footing. But drop that browning vulgarity of
phrase gentlemen friends" 1t should never
be heard from the lips or fall from the pen OF
lady,
CONCERNING cosMErIcs.
T. 3. V. wants ito know all about the CO.'S
metic roSmarine." 1t is an old formula not a
cosmetic. but very grateful. fragrant and
very Strengthening lotion. greatly valued for
paralytlc ailments strains and weaknesses
which lnjure women's looks. 1t was one Of the
best iegacies from the old practice. excellent
to exert themselves or to bring back strength
after long illness. 1t was one of the safest of
lotions ana gave hrmnCss to the muscles OF the
face. overcoming the tendency to droop. which
comes on with years-sometimes early i'll life.
1t Is not sold by any druggist and only kno W
II from coming across u bottle belonging TO
some oid-fashioned people. The formula is a
secret
TO No. would say that Ada Rehan's re-
hewed youthfniness is owing to ski!lful treat
ment, every year becoming more hygienic and
less empirical, diet and German waters TO tone
down flesh and give trdnsparence to the COM
PleKlon. Dy the way. two or three we'll known
drugs viii do this as well as arsenic. giving a
more translucent paleness. but they are too
dangerous IN inexperienced hands to be given
to the public.
Facial massage with the new toilet cerate,
which outdoes any cold cream, lanoline or gly.
cerine preparation. will take lines out of the
lace and leave it smooth. 1t is really boon to
nave an application for the face which does not
leave 1t glSening with grease like Sioux In
a'ah or make one q ghost with white lead.
FACE GREASE
Toilet grease of whatever kind is good to
grow hair on the face; that | know The fine
mustaches the South American women show
after thirty are more or less due to the cacao
butter with which they smear their faces
nightly, aud have yet to find one woman who
skIn who does not show cheeks thick with
down The cerates are waxy preparations. not
greasy. and the toilet cCrates waxiest of all,
hr'ning and softening the skin at the same
time.
1hen the electric baths and sulphur baths
impart freshness and vitality. till they are be-
coming necessity for professional and societ y
women. who are as completely professional as
clther newspaper women or actresses. l can't
OF course, DC more than outline the usual
course taken by professionals who go abroad
for treatment aud come back with the fresh
ness OF girls Ii hard working women can dc
THIS any woman OF leisure oug h to be able tn do
so. Indeed 1t seems her duty to DO So If you
thihh OF going on the stage the use of cerate is
advisable to keep the muscles of the face firm
anu flexible at the same time
no. 3-laic powder Is nothing new. but il
very desirable Tor The toilet as one of the safest
most cooling Of the face and skin powders and
am very glad to Zee popular firms preparing
1t again. Ii is made from a fine variety OF
maSneslan soap stone steatlte, powdered
and heated to make 1t brilliantly white. which
Is totally unnecessary 1t preserves from sun.
burn and freckles if liberaIly used and relieves
moist hands and feet. In another form it il
glove and shoe powder. aud sprinkled in bu-
reau drawers which refuse to pull out makes
Them tractabIe at once. busted thickly In win
dow frames 1t prevents sashes sticking
FRECKLES AND HAIR LOTIONS.
Flirting Fanny" demands "a sure cure for
freckies." The last treatment is touching each
spot with splinter dipped in pure carbofic
acid, which burns out the skin down to the
pigment layer. But should not advise any
one but skilled physician to attempt this. az
It IS risky proceeding, and will make the face
unpresentable for days. Better exercise, take
charcoal and taraxacum vichv water. and to
expose your face to the sun all you possibly
can to overcome the anemis which brings on
freckies.
TWENTY CoRREsPoSDENTs.-For comedones
or black heads use lotion of ether. one fluid
ounce: carbonate of ammonia, twenty grains,
and two fluid ounces of water. Have a drug
gist mix it and apply twice daily with a bit OF
rough crash. Take also glass of fresh grape
JUICE every morning before breakfast, which
will have the effect of Saratoga water, and is
better than any mineral water for young com
plexions. SHIRLEY DARE.