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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
Gastronomic Nentncss.

There is not enough attention given
by some to cleanliness in cooking and
preparing foods. Cooking is dainty
art, and calls for the utmost neatness.
Spinach is wholesome and appetizing
vegetable; stewcd, minced and served
with hard eggs, it is pretty to look at
and good to eat, but so very many
cooks serve it unwashed that people
are shy OF it. The same carelessness
has brought garden lettuce and water
crosses under suspicion. Some of the
very best hostesscs allow speckled APP
pies and oranges to go on the table In
the orange skin these russell and black
specks are the shells of minute insects,
and the only way to get them off is to
use stiff vegetable brush. Drop the
fruit in cold water; brush it piece by
piece until it is clean, and keep in a
cool place Green grapes are woody
with sawdust and require cold bath
just before going to the table.-St
Louis Republic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
LESSON IN ETIQUETTE.

Tho Proper Way OF Observing wedding
Annlversarlcs-sample of n Correct In
vitation-Thc Duties OF Guest and Hosts
"A Few Useful suggestions Concerning
Presents
Are You well posted on the etiquette
of the wedding anniversary Sending
out the invitation, accepting it and
celebrating this social function call
for strict attention to details.
First, let us consider the list of an
niversarics which Father Time pro-
sents with due formality us the years
fit by. Here it is:
Cotton leads; second, paper; third,
leather; fourth, book; fifth, wooden;
sixth, garnet; seventh, wooden; eighth,
bric-a-brac; ninth, topaz; tenth, tin;
twelfth, silk and fine linen; fifteenth,
crystal; twentieth, china; twenty,tifth,
silver; thirtieth, pearl; thirty-hfth,
sapphire; fortieth, ruby; iiftieth,
golden; seventy-ffth, diamond.
OF these, the last five rarely demand
recognition. An all-around glimpse
of those more generally observed may
give you some suggestions that will DO
helpful.
Wedding anniversary invitations arc
printed on cards or note-paper, prefer
ably the latter. They should read Mr..
and Mrs Frank Thompson, at home,
etc, with date and residence.
The character of the occasion is in
dicated by monogram ut the top OF
the page, this being flanked by the two
annual dates-as 1SS4monogram) 1874.
If for n golden wedding, this lettering
is in golden; if fer silver wedding, it
is in silver, the invitation being printed
in black ink.
No written acceptance need to be
sent in answer to this style of invita-
ton. You simply dispatch present
with card attached, and if unable to
attend the reception, u graceful note,
expressing congratulations, is for
warded through the mail.
In regard to the giving of presents
on such occasions, recent plan that
has been widely Endorsed does away
with all embarrassment likely to be
experienced by people of limited
means.
Invitations to the more elaborate an
nivcrsaries-su as the golden, silver,
etc.-generally have engraved in the
lower left corner: mo presents" This
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
SHE WAS SATISFIED.
How Change OF States Was Effected
without Moving.

hOW VI "db EHtCttu
without Moving.
"When they resurveyed the line be-
tween North Carolina and Virginia."
says n recently-returned commercial
traveller, 'the engineers found an error
in the old standards, and in one place
moved the line short distance south.
claws, massa, chile, what's you
a-doing? said an old colorcd woman, MS
she observed the men moving one o..
the monuments which for years had
stood near her cabin.
Don't you know you mustn't 'sturb
that ere stone that shows rs how !
lives in Norf Carolinny?
"But you don't live in North Caro-
lima any longer, aunty,' replied one OF
the men. The new survey shows that
you live in Virginia now
"Live in Virginny! live in Ole
Virginny. Oh, no, honey. You can't
fool me that way. never amt moved
in my life. So, how could live in
virginny when Use born in Norf Caro-
linny?'
But you do, Aunty,' replied the
man, smilingly and he briefly explained
the case.
"Thcn the aged woman shook her
head and repeated again and again, n
Virginny, Ole Virginny! Amt that
wondful, an me mover changin' a
step?'
"'Anyhow, she remarked at length;
I'm glad Use lives in Virginny. They
always said round here as how Vir.
ginny was more healthy like than MORT
C lrolinny.'" IN. Y. Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
SIMPLE LUNCHEON DISHES.
How TO Prepare Nice Little Rcpast foa
the Unexpected Stranger.

the Unexpected Stranger.
Nothing happens oftener, even in the
best regulated homes, than having
some one drop in unexpectedly to
luncheon. 1t is good idea to always
be prepared for these little friendly
surprises, but there are often reasons
why II housekeeper, be she ever so
bountiful prov,der, will find her larder
so depleted that she will say to herself:
"What shall get for luncheon? | am
at my wits end. positively have moth
ing in the house fit to set before
guest" All the while she is eXchang'
ing courtesies with her fair visitor or
visitors, as the case may be, she
Is racling her brain to think of
something to get for luncheon.
Now, my dear, l am the friendly
Asmodeus who has been peeping
through your housetop, have seen
your quandary and | am coming into
your kitchen to help you. peeped
into your larder, too, in a friendly way
and saw lots of little odds and ends
there out of which you and will pre-
pare good luncheon.
| Out there on the window ledge is
bottle of milk; fetch it in. In that safe
see box of smoked beef, a jar of but
ter and half a dozen oranges, and in
the pantry loaf of bread and cake
Of chocolate. What are you worrying
about? We shall have feast prepared
in twenty minutes fit for a royal guest.
Take that chocolate and break it in
pieces, put it in a saucepan, and pour
some boiling hot water on it. In an
other stcwpan pour half that quart Jar
of milk and stand it where it will get
boiling hot Now take that smoked
beef and cut it in tiny pieces. BY this
time the milk for the chocolate is hot;
pour it into the stewpan with the choc-
olate and hot water.
Fill the empty stewpan with the rest
of the milk; this is for your smoked
beef la creme. Put u good-sized
lump of butter in it, stand it on the
fire where it will heat gradually and
return to your chocolate. Stir the
milk and dissolved chocolate well to-
gether; stand it on the stove, let it
just boil one minute, pour it into your
chocolate pot, and stand it in a hot
place till ready to serve. Quickly stir
two tablespoonfuls of -four with
enough cold water to dissolve it well,
leaving no Jumps AS soon as the milk
begins to boil in the stewpan thicken
with this dissolved -four, stirring
brislSly to avoid Jumps forming.
Now when it is nice and
thick, drop in the smoked beef let it
boil just one minute, pour it in a deep,
round platter or an open vegetable
dish, and stand in a hot place while
You prepare your oranges Peel them,
cut in slices, lay them in glass dish,
sprinkle with fine sugar
Run in quick and set your table.
This is the day your girl is ont, and
you have it all to do, and YOU can get
that table ready in just five minutes
Cut your bread, put your canned
smoked beef, your chocolate, your
oranges, that bit Of cheese see
there, add these fancy biscuits
on the table, and presto! your
luncheon is ready Bid your visitors
to the feast and be happy. - N. Y.
| Herald
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
A CORRECT INVITATION.

Is seldom the case in regard to the
paper, cotton, tin, wooden, linen and
china anniversaries. At such affairs,
much of the merriment and jollity
among the guests is occasioned by the
unique presents offered.
A couple who had enjoyed the bliss
of married life for two years summoned
their friends to paper wedding. This
event opened the way for artistic table
decorations on the part of the hostess
and novel souvenir offerings from the
guests.
The odd paper tablecloth was formed
of large sheets of crinkled paper, pasted
together and adorned, wherever the
Joining occurred, by lengths of satin
ribbon. Crinlsled tissue napkins, with
deep fringcs, crinkled tissue doylies
and other paper furnishings were
shown in the faintest of rose pinks
and pale greens.
The candle shades were of tissue,
decorated with tissue blossoms. There
were paper bonbon boxes at the place
of each guest, filled with choice sweet
les; tiny trays of sailed almonds ap.
peared in papier-machc, delicately
painted, and pale pink papier-mache
finger bowls, with rose petals floating
on the perfumed water, also had place
amid the assortment of quaint paper
table settings.
AS for the gifts! We'll, everything
had showing, from note paper to ex-
quisite tissue lamp shades, bearing
beautiful garnitures of tissue flowers.
One very practical as well as pretty
present was u papier mache toilet set.
The pitcher, bowl, soap dish and small.
err articles were of dainty cream tint,
painted in design of daisies and
grasses.
The shops TEEN with such delightful
novelties in every form that the search
for wedding anniversary presents,
from cotton to silver, is by no means
difficult one. A little originality,
little taste and not very much money
will secure an exceedingly effective
congratulatory bit.-Golden Days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
Lost.

The notices tackled to fences and tree
trunks in rural neighborhoods are
sometimes amusing specimens of com.
position. The writer saw the follow.
ing tackled to tree last summer. 1t
was written in blue ink on piece OF
brown wrapping-paper:
"a stray mare horse, witch went away
from the Premises of the underlined a
week ago come Friday, witch she had
on roap halter and a letter X on her
hyp. Also she was blind in one aye
with white star on her fore he'd the
rest of her is lite sorel excepting tale
witch is blalk. A liberal reward will be
paved for her return to Mr.. a. ]. K
"Also saddell marks on her back. -
Youths Companion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

The door-bell rang promptly at 7:l5
that evening, and Nan, who was put
ting on her wraps in the sitting-room,
said to her brother; II wish you would
go to the door. viii; guess that's
Nell"
go yourself, Miss Lazy bones," re-
spondcd viii, ungraciously, pretend
ing to be greatly eugrossed with the
book he was reading. But no sooner
had his sister left the room, than viii
threw down his book and tip-toed after
her.
Nan was surprised when she opened
the front door to see instead of her girl
friend, the smiling face of a young man,
who extended his hand, saying hearth
ly: Good evening, Miss Man."
Harry Fernald!' gasped Nan, in
amazement
"Why to be sure" replied the young
man, looking rather abashed at his re-
ception. Aren't you going to shake
hands with me?"
"Why, of course" said Nan, feebly,
put you surprised me so. "
Surprised you? Why"
Here VIII, nearly bursting with
laughter, made his appearance and
cried: Hello, Harry! Come in. Glad
to see you. Age since you've been
around. Come, Miss Predetermined,
bring the gentleman into the parlor
while l light up"
WIN led the way to the parlor, light
ed the gas, lowered the curtains and
left the room, talking all the while in
the most patronizing manner possible.
As her brother closed the door be-
hind him Nan, who had sunk into a
chair, turned appealing eyes upon Mr..
Fernald, who was standing by the
mantcl, regarding her with very seri-
GUS expression.
81 wish you would explain the mean
ing of this, Miss Somers," he began,
sternly. "As l told you before, and
I'm sure you cannot have forgotten, l
decline to- be made the subject of your
absurd jests."
Mans face flushed scarlet, but the
sharp words acted like tonic upon her,
for her wits returned, and straighten-
ing herself, she replied, coldly: Il beg
your pardon, Mr.. Fernald, for treating
you in such a ridiculous manner; but
to initiate your example and speak
plainly, will say that when you went
away six months ago took you at your
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

dark cloth bound with braid, the let
tcring being done with Turkey red
marking cotton. The center design is
made of brown cloth outlined with tan
floss. The pattern of turtle can
easily be copied from this, charging it
to a size of SKI inches. A loop is fas-
tened to it's tail to hang it up by. A
gcranium leaf is the model for the
holder shown to the right. Make this
of two thicknesscs, the under one of
dark green cloth, and the upper of dull
red, fastening them with veinings
done in green silk. A loop, which is
also the stem, serves to hang it by
American Agriculturist.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
An Economic Tea Gown.

Green and white is sweet and girl
ish combination, but green and black
has Frenchy air that is irresistible.
A woman who made this discovery has
created for herself house frocl< out
of the ball dress that had done duty all
winter 1t was pale green silk, with
1uttering white ribbons and laces.
She ripped it apart and had it cleaned.
The bodice and skirt were joined and
the joining marked by a fine black silk
cording about her waist. A ruffle OF
green, edged with narrow black lace,
trimmed the foot of the skirt. The
low-ncclsed bodice was pieced up and
half covered with narrow ruffies OF
green, each outlined with very narrow
black lace.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
Stub Ends of Thought.

The honest poor are no scarcer than
the honest rich.
The apparel doth oft proclaim the
man, but it does not proclaim whether
it is paid for or not
Religion is not mathematical prob
lem susceptible of demonstration ny
rule.
Courtship is love in the abstract;
matrimony is not
Know myself. Everybody else knows
you.
When a woman has nothing to say,
she usually doesn't say it.
The devil knows how to handle an
honest man.
A stupid woman is one of natures
misfts
Women demand better manners of
men than they possess themselves
Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
Caro- of Curtains and PortIcrcs.

When any cleaning or sweeping is IN
progress the heavy curtains and por.
there's should be removed, and after be-
ing thoroughly brushed and shaken
should be allowed to hang in the air
until the rooms are cleaned and ready
for their return, writes James Thomp-
son in very practical article, "Artis-
tic Doorways and Windows" in La
6ics' Home Journal. Heavy hangings
will absorb the odor from cigar smoke
or from any food which may be cook
ing. and the greatest care should there
fore be taken that they be kept well
hired. The doorway curtains may be
so easily removed and placed in posi-
tion again that there should be no ex-
cuse for any unpleasant odor being at
tached to them.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
DRESSING The BRIDE.
Heavy White Satin Is tho Correct Ma
tcriai for Wedding Gown.

Heavy White Satin Is tho Correct Ma
teriai for Wedding Gown.
Very heavy white satin is used for the
wedding gown, writes Isabel A. Nal
lon, in Ladies' Home Journal. The
skirt, which is quite plain in front, has
flare about the lower part, the result
of there being two full plaits on each
side of tho broad gore. In the back
there arc two double boX-plaits that
fall far down, spread out and extend
through the train, which is very nearly
yard long. The bodice is q pointed
one, laced in the back; is high in the
neck, and has over its white satin col
lar folds of white tullc, caught at one
side with n tiny bunch of orange bios
SONS. The sleeves have enormous
puffs of the satin that reach quite to
the elbows, and below that they cit in
to the arms, and each comes down in n
point over the hand Folds of tulle
outline this point. Over each shoulder
is an elaborate cpaulctte of orange
blossoms. The hair is arranged quite
high and pinned closely and very firm
ly to the head; and the veil, which is
fastened on under wreath Of orange
blossoms, extends to the edge of the
skirt in front and over the entire
length of the train at the back. 1t is
necessary in arranging this veil to re-
member that while it is worn over the
face going up the aisle of the church,
it is thrown back after the ceremony,
in such way that the bride may look
her best when the veil is off her face.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

Primus-What! you just from visit
to Miss Dawson?
ecundus-Yes. Why?
Primus-Why, rang there ten min
utes ago and that new English butler
told me she was out.
Secundus You grecnhorn! You
should have tipped him before you
asked.-Judge
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
"Mr. Harry A. Fernald,

SouthWlck, Mass.
As she drew the note from the en-.
velopc light broke upon her, and COW
ering her face with her hands she broke
into an hysterical laugh. After some
moments she was again brought to her
senses by Mr.. Fernald's indignant
voice, saying: 81 am waiting, Miss
Somers."
Nan arose, exclaiming, excitedly:
"Oh, Harry, can't you see? This is
Wills doing. gave him this note to
leave at Nellie Parks, to let her know
that would go to rehearsal with her to-
night But don't be angry, Harry. I've
been sorry every minute since you left
me- Do let's be friends again; that
is" she added, anxiously, as if suddenly
remembering something, eff you don't
care more for Matte Maynard.
~ care for nobody but you, my dar-
ling" replied Harry. as he caught the
girl in his arms
Their raptures were interrupted by a
voice through the key-hole, crying
'April Fools!" -The Home.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
He Had His Reward.

1t was in large department store
that gilded youth drifted up to the
candy counter.
DO you know" he said, to the pretty
young woman in charge, ''if were the
proprietor of this establishment |
should dismiss your"
"WhyP' she asked, Indignantly.
"In order to give the candy chance"
he answered.
The dear creature gave him pound
and quarter of seventy-6ve-cent candy
tor forty cents IN. Y. Mercury.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

years, when woodcuts and cngrevings
were substituted, until towards the
end of the eighteenth century colored
fashion plates and illustrated almanacs
made their appearance. Great ladies
used to send these dolls to their friends
ut distance, and, as the costumes
were made by professional cutters"
exactly to the right shape and in the
latest style, with due regard to de-
tails Of materials and trimmings, the
dressmalcrs had only to enlarge the
measurements of them.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
WHAT A MOTEL"

word and never expected to see you
here again until had humbled myself
to your satisfaction. Although have
very much regretted our estrange-
ment," here the girls voice broke lit
tie, my pride has prevented me from
taking any means to remove it. This
being the case, you surely cannot Won
der that l was thoroughly at loss to
account for your coming here tonight. ="
''If what you say is true, will you
kindly tell me the meaning of this note
which was left at my door this after.
noon?"
Mr. Fernald crossed the room and
put into Mans hand letter addressed
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

Harry, DEAR foundan honest den.
tist to-day" said Mrs. Cumso to her
husband.
you don't say so! Tellme about this
wonderful freak of nature!"
"Well, he examined my teeth and
said they didn't need anything done to
them"
"What did he charge you for that?"
"Only five dollars, when he might
have worked all day and charged me
ten or fifteen. Doesn't that show he
was honest, dear?"
No; it shows he was lazy."-Life,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
Modern RnnhnrY Cake.

Take one pint Of light dough, heap
ing tcaspoonful of lard, 2 tablespoons
white sugar; mix thoroughly and set
in warm place to rise. When nice and
light, roll out half an inch thick, put
in warm place to rise again; take 8
tablespoonfuls of sour cream and spread
over this; then take q cup of sugar
and sprinkle this over also. Mis- well,
roll out, add bits of butter and a
sprinkle of cinnamon for the topl bake
In 20 minutes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
Wanted n Change.
Wiffers-How de do?

W I1ICTS-TtUW NC NO!
Biffers-Congratulate me, old boy!
I'm the happiest man alive! I've got a
wife who can run whole house with
/, out the least bit of help. married a
servant girl.
Wiffers( ia month later Hello, what's
the matter? Trouble with your wife?
Differs (dolefully)-Y-e-s, she has
given me notice.-N. Y. Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
A Cheerful Reflection.

Stokes What makes you so happy?"
Murray IIill-Pve been looking all
day for home in the country.
Stol1es-And you found something
that just suited you, didn't you?"
Murray Eill-No; but feel happy to
think don't have to live in any of the
places Brooklyn Life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
WOMAN AND HOME.
uDOLLS OF FASHION.

How Ladies' Obtained tho styics In tho
Fifteenth Century.
Long before ladies' newspapers were
started and fashion plates in their mod
ern form were thought of, ladies de-
rived their knowledge Of the fashions
from dolls dressed in model costumes,
which were sent from one country to
another, most especially from Paris,
which then as now was the leading
center of tho mode. This custom of
exchanging fashion dolls commenced
early in the fifteenth century, and pre-
vailed for more than one hundred
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
FIRESiDE COMFORTS.
city Holders Which Add Much to the

Pretty IT lIdcrS WHICH Add MUCH TO tH6
Enjoyment of Home.
Pretty holders hung up whore they
can be readily seized may quite proper
~ be called flrcsidc comforts. For the
women who like to be esthetic even in
so small matter as holders, these IL
Illustrations are given. The sketch to
the left represents simply square OF
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
No Tri1ing Matter.

Miss Sereleaf-Do you think would
trifle with n mans affection?
Miss Caustiquc-No, indeed' not If
you got good hold on it,~chicago
Naws
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

He-Have you read the new novel
about the girl who studied art and
finally prayed to be turned into beau.
tiful statue?
She-No What nonsense.
"How SOP"
mo living creature ever could envy
an inanimatc object"
"Humph! / know plenty of girls
who wouldn't mind being the Blarney
stone. "-Elmira Telegraph.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19
A Social Complication.

"Now, Ethel dear, the doctor rs
downstairs. want you to see him.
"0h, mamma! I'm not well enough
TO see him, ",-Harpsr'S Magazine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

David is Hebrew, meaning the
well beloved. 1t was reckoned fortu-
nate name after the reign of the Sec
ond Jewish king.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

Harry--Who's to be your best man?"
Jack-I haven't decided yet; but
shall select him for his superlative
goodness.
Harry--EIow is that?
Jack-Why, he's TO be the one who
will loan me enough for bridal tour
Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

The spinning wheel was invented
in India before the most ancient his
torical records.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

-Rosalind means beautiful as a rose.
The name is Italian, derived from the
Latin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-04-19

An ordinary locomotive is said 10
consist of five thousand f2u' hundred
and sixteen pieces