Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-29
FOR THE HOME CIRCLE.

FOR THE HOME CIRCLE.
Saturdays Mig Star and Some OF Its
Inviting Contents.
Saturdays Star is just such a journal as
the people Of Washington wish to be brought
into the home circle The entertaining read
ing matter contained in its twenty pages
furnishes enjoyment and instruction to
thousands OF homes after the weeks work
is over. The subjects are so varied in char
acter and so carefully and thoroughly treat
ed that every one. no matter how fasti1i-
articles just to his liking.
Tomorrow's issue will contain an unusual
number OF special articles. many OF them
accompanied by appropriate Illustrations
The following will be found OF particular
interest, but they comprise only a part OF
tomorrow's features:
OLD TIME RECEPTIONS diiustra.ed).
A capital article on scenes that have en-
livened the White house pan Iors In for
mer years, with some historic incidents
some interesting points on the etiquette
OF the day.
THE DISEASE OF IDEAS dllustraseu.
The spread OF anarchy in Paris described
by Sterling Heilig. who pictures the CAV
French capital as in q state OF siege by
the men who are waging war against
society. In view OF the many recent
outbreaks. this article is particularly
timely
FASHIONS FURBELOwS illustrated.
An article that should be read by every
woman in Washington. written exclu-
sively for The Evening Star by 'Senora
sara" 1t gives bright glances at some
OF the styles to be seen in this city. and
tells of many things that ladies will be
interested in.
FAVORS AND CARDS Qllustratep.
An article on some Of the seasons novel;
ties In pretty things suitable for cotil-
lions and dinner parties. To provide
these necessary adjuncts to social enter
tainments often requires a pretty long
purse. The object OF this chapter is to
tell how some OF the most tasteful ia
vors and souvenirs can be made at home
with the exercise Of patience and a little
ingenuity.
NEW YEAR IN ASIA mlustrated).
Under this head Mr.. f. @. Carpenter tells
how the day is celebrated on the other
side of the world. He describes the
water feast of Burmah and the customs
in Turkey and Japan.
SONS OF NOTED MEN illustrated.
Foster Coates, in a bright gossipy letter
from New York. cites a number of
cases where young men are not handi-
capped by the shadow of a great name
SKIES IN JANUARY.
This is an interesting and Instructive
article on some of the most brilliant and
noted stars to be seen next month. &C.
companied by a planisphere. which will
tell how to recognize the planets and
stars described and where to look for
them.
GOWNS FOR NEW YEAR Qllustrated).
This is an article written expressly for
The Star by woman Of taste and judg-
ment. 1t contains the latest hints from
Paris and in a practical manner shows
how they may be utilized by Washing
ton women who do their purchasing in
Washington stores. 1t is an up to
date article. and. illustrated as 1t is
with clever drawings, is sure to prove
full of timely suggestions to any woman
who expends thought and care upon her
costumes.
THE GERMAN EMBASSY mlustratedD.
An entertaining article on Emperor Will
isms representative and his Official FAM
fly, with a description of their Washing
ton home.
SOME QUEER PETS.
Reptiles, mammals. birds and fishes that
furnish amusement for the household.
How they are secured and how they
should be treated.
ON SWIFT PINIONS.
Curious facts about the migrations of
feathered creatures.
ABSOLUTE MoNARCHS.
Uncle Sans naval commanders and the
power they possess. described by Rene
Bache
MONSIEUR vIGOTS DIAMONDS"