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BOTH CHEAP AND CHARMING.

A CHARMING and remarkable series of
"A ladies luncheons have been given this
spring by novelty .Oving woman who
is as well rather poorly off for extra
dimes and dollars with which to shine
among her rich and fashionable friends,
yet she is an lnveterately hospitable
soul, and a housekeeper OF the first water.
Taking all these drawbacks and induce
ments into consideration, she invited ten
Congenial feminine souls to luncheon. The
table was daintily laid as to silver, China,
glass ndnapery, butthe food was wonder
There were six courses in all, with the
requisite hors d'oeuvres and relishes, but
at every plate lay q prettily decorated
menu card showing, in an itemized list,
exactly what the hostess had spent in
providing for every plate. Mrs. Gold
bands eyes fairly goggled to see that she
was lunching off cents worth OF oysters,
16 cents worth of lobster, cents worth
of bread, IL cents worth OF pepper,
cents worth of butter and so on down the
list, and that, when every atom aud in
gredient was carefully accounted for, her
delicious meal had cost, all told, but 90
cents. Her admiration, envy and amaze
ment at this culinary achievement were
shared by the nine other equally rich
guests; and IL imitation is the siucerest form
OF flattery, then this little hostess has been
well l-comphmented woman. Not only
all her personal friends, but the smarteSt
women In town are giving what they call
marked down 'luncheous-feasts that cost
per plate ever and ever so much less than
ordinarily. Some of tile housekeepers have
contrived to get up an elegant little BAN
quet for 10 cents less than the first woman
managed; and Mrs. GeIdbonds says the
proudest moment of her social career was
the day she regally lunced twelve friends at
40 cents per plate. It's true 1t took her
nearly week to study recipes and market
prices of meat, vegetables, etc; but then
it's the trying to work out puzzle that
supplies the chief fun in the entertaining,
and incidentally it is teaching the wealthy
women good deal they didn't know Of
plain, valuable domestic eeOnomy.-Dem-
orestS Magazine
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WHEN MEN ARE THOUGHTLESS.

EDWARD W. BOX writes upon When
II Men A re Thoughtless. in May Ladies'
Home Journal, directing attention to
the singular fact that the American man,
who is the best and most thoughtful hus-
band in the world, should yet be peculiarly
thoughtiess as to the future Of his wife or
children in the event of his death"
Mr.. Box forclbly contends that the hus-
band should have his affairs in such con-
dition that in the event of death coming
to him his wife and children, or those
dependent upon him, would not suffer.
In this connection he says: II firmly
believe that it is the duty of every man to
be insured. With insurance policies TO be
had at such low rates as is at present the
case, there Is scarcely a man who cannot
afford some sort of a policy, no matter
how small the amount 1t may call for. What
seems to the man, himself In good health,
as small amount for an insurance policy,
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often turns out to be modest fortune to
the woman or children who survive him.
Il wish, sometimes, that the taking out
Of an insurance policy, on the part OF the
husband, for an amount according to his
means, might be made an obligatory part
of every maria ge ceremony. know where
Of l speak, when l say that there are hun
dres of women in the homes of this land
who are daily carrying with them the fear
that their husbands or fathers are neglect
ing or forgetting to make suitable provision
for them as widows or orphans. They shrink
from speaking TO the men of their homes
about the matter. No man can afford to
neglect simple duty which may mean all
the difference between happiness and misery
to his family. Suitable provision for them
he cannot allow himself to put off, for
surely 1t is true that in the midst OF life
We are in DEATH"
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Neutrality-suspicious. In New York.
Especial to The Times.

Especial to The Times.)
New York, May 12.-PlaZa, Mr.. Abbott;
Grand, Z. H. Allen, G. o. Cusick, U. s. A.
Normandie, NJ. Cohen; Marlborough, R. Har,
rs, o. P. Johnson. n, T Murray. A. Gaffney,
L. s. N; Astor, j. NJ. Kinsel; st. Denis, j,
L.Longs worth; Cosmopolitan, w. q. Martin,
D. P. Meetzer; Holland, Mrs. McCulloch, R.
X. Cralle, c. w. Jungen, U. s. N; Bruins
wick, Miss ward; Albert, c. II. Davidge, r.
Dayidge, NJ. Hertz; Imperial A. K. Tingle;
Albemarle, F. B. Mcclure; Hoffman, f.
Weblen; Union Square, F. d. Regan; Park
Avenue, 81. L. Abbott, U. s. A; Gerlach,
w. Crozer; Continental, c. c. Hubbard.
sailedpersteamshpP aris, for Southampton,
L. B. Fleischer, United States vice consul
Capeto wn; Frank W. Roberts, United States
consul, CapetOwn.
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WHERE SHE IS AT HOME.
. HE vivacious, genial woman. who
never so much at home as when 81

HE vivacious, genial woman. who Is
never so much at home as when sur
rounded by bevy of eager minded
children, Is a woman who remains young
in the impo rtant sense thatshe retains much
Of the freshness and unconventionality of
mind, much of the gaiety and expansive
ness of early life.
Conversely, one may feel pretty sure
that woman who retains vivid memory
of her childish ideas and feelings will be
drawn to the championship OF children.
After reading their autobiographies, one
hardly needs to he told that Goethe carried
into old age his quick responsiveness to the
gaiety of the young heart, and that George
Sand, in her later years, was never SO
happy as when gathering the youngsters
about her
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a pleasant at home was given by Mrs
La FetFa at her home on q street yesterday
afternoon in honor OF Mrs. Lucy Thurman.
Mrs. Thurman has been holding most sue
Cessfu meetings in this city for month past
under the auspices of the \. w. C. I. L, de-
partment of work among the ColoFed people,
Mrs Rosetta L. Lawson, superintendent.
In the parior service yesterday afternoon
Mrs La Fetra presided, ana after instru-
mental music by Mrs. K. I. Hamilton and a
solo by Miss Walter, Mrs. NJ. b. Platt,
president Of the W c. 7. L. OF the District
made an address and vas followed briefly
by the folio wing ladies; Mrs. K. H. Terrell
Mrs. B. h Bruce, Mrs. H. c. Bruce.
Mrs. j. NJ. Langston, Mrs. s. L. Reiler,
Mrs. j. E. Gilbert, Mrs. L. a. Johnson,
Mrs. A. W. Faucil, Mrs. Jesse Lawson,
Mrs. Alfred Wood, Mrs. Arthur Gray. Mrs
Z. II. Duffield, Mrs J. r. Frances. Mrs
j. w. Hawlems and Mrs Thurman. Miss
Generals of Kansas, rendered a piano
solo.
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CzAR'S CORONATION
IN MINIATURE FORM
Russian Minister Will Give a Mag
ni6cent Moonlight Fete.
Washington Golf Ladies' Will Begin
Play TOday-Minstrel Perform
ance for Battle Abbey.

"Just in the dull season, too what fun!''
Society is fairly beaming with delight, and
The general voice thrills with tones OF
pleasure. The cause of so much gay an
t.eipatiou is the announcement of gor-
eeous function soon to take place, which for
coveity and elegance viii surpass any affair
of the sort ever known here.
The Russian minister, Mr.. Kotzebue, Is
arranging to give magnificent moonlight
fete in honor of the coronation OF the car,
May %. 1t will be au out-of-door affair
with music and gorgeous display of fire.
works. A feast characteristic OF the ban
quets of the empire OF the two continents
Will be spread, where the guests will en-
JOY more of the wonderful good things
which many of them tasted for the first
time at Easter-tide.
II is expected that Nine. Kotzebue will
arrive in this country and be present at
tbs unique demonstration of loyalty. A
wish has been expressed that it be made
IA fancy costume event, but this suggestion
has not been seriously considered. The ill.,
yItation list is now being compiled by the
minister, assisted by a number of smart
women, who lead the social way, and will
iu-lude many hundred guests.
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Mnrriape Licenses

Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows:
William H Spillng and Rosa L. SclIu-
mann, both OF Richmond, Va.
William Fl. Lee and Martha a Cook.
Arthur Hinrichs of St Louis and Claude
Turbiville OF San Francisco
Thomas L. Brooks and Emma c. Young
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Mr.. Louis Gebicke with twenty men,
berS of the Marine Band, gave an informal
concert last evening TO the members OF
the Columbia Athletic Club, of which Mr
Gebicke is a member
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Miss Cannon. who has just returned from
a seven months tour of the world is a
guest Of her father. Representative Cannon.
al the NOrmandie for a sho.t. time before
returning to her home in Illinois.
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Gen. Francis a. walker Of Boston. presi-
dent OF the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, came to Washington for the
unyeliing OF Gen. Hancock's statue yes
terday. Gen. Walker is widely known
by his works on military and educational
subjects.
The morning times., 1896-05-13

Mr.. Micou, chief clerk OF the Navy, and
Mrs. Micou and children have returned
from Gainesville, Fla, where they have
been spending several weeks.
The morning times., 1896-05-13

The Columbia Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution held the last
regular monthly meeting ofs the chapter,
until October, at the Ebhtt House, last
evening.
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Senior Louis Felipe Carlo, minister of
Ecuador, received yesterday from New
York an excellent portrait OF himself. 1t
is the gift of his friend. Senior Valverde, vice
consul of Ecuador at New York. and is
handsomely framed in gold.
The work is quite artistic and fine
likeness or Senior Carlo, who is man or
excellent appearance, and although at the
Capital only a short time is already d
great favorite in Washington.
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Mr.. and Mrs. II. A Willard have as
their guests Col. and Mrs. George NJ.
Bra yton, Us. A.
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This afternoon viii be the first OF a
series of Wednesdays at home, given by
Mrs. Gardiner q. Hubbard, at her country
home, Twin Oaks on the Wo0dley Lane
road.
The morning times., 1896-05-13

The Mississippi Association will meet
at the residence of Mrs. z. W. Pegram
this evening. A delightful musical and
literary program has been arranged.
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The Swedish Minister entertained at
dinner last evening.
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Mrs. Ramsay. wife OF Admiral Ram
say, Will entertain at a luncheon today
The morning times., 1896-05-13

The entertainment for a Battle Abbey
fund, which was TO have taken place yes
terday afternoon, has been postponed un til
next Tuesday afternoon and evening and
Wednesday. The program has been
materially changed. The festival. which
will take place from IL TO O'Clock on
Tuesday ana Wednesday next at the Wash
ington Light Infantry Hall, Will be
luncheon. Strawberries and cream, tea,
cake, ices and lemonade will be served.
On Wednesday evening twenty prominent
society women Will give a minstrel per
fOTmance. The performers will wear wigs,
burnt cork compleMonS and coats and skirts
of black satin, and white shirts, waist
coats and diamond pins. The idea has been
successfully carried out in New York. st.
Louis aud othcr large cities, Il large sum
being realized on each occasion. The
minstrel show will give tie usual vocal,
instrumental and Jocular performance, in
Guiding banjo ana dc bones" II viii
take place Wednesday evening at O. clock.
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The rumor of the enga cement OF a GER
tain charming young woman of the diplo-
matte set, and an interesting and talented
man WELL known here, is the subject of
much pleasant conjecture.
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The ladies of the Washington Golf Club
will begin play today AT the links uea<
RosSlyn. The tournament will begin at
1870 O'Clock promptly and Mr.. Ed ward F.
Riggs, secretary OF the club, will act as
referee. Three days will decide the name
of the fortunate winner OF the silver loving
cup offered as the prize
The morning times., 1896-03-15
WHIMS In COLLARETTES.
This Fascinating Article Has Had Many
Changes in Recent Years.

New York, March 13.-The COiarette,
scarf or necktic ia one OF the minor whims,
but we may treat 1t as one which possesses
considerable importance. and is ca pabe of
much comment thereon. The necktie or
scarf should be dainty trifle TO discuss,
although to speak in every truth, il has
never attained throughout its various
phases that degree or perfection which
should characterize every article OF raj
mcnt worn by lovely woman.
Looking at this Whim as carefully as we
may, it must be considered a distinctly
modern, or, perhaps, we should say fin de
steele creation. Prior TO that era the
ruffle, the collar, the jabot had taken posi-
tions or grace and beauty in fashions book,
but of the bona fide neckue, the thing of
loops and ends, we seem to hear small
mention as a whim until the criaOline had
died and the chignon craze was strongly
upon us.
The neCktie or scarf is, or was, a wEim
which seldom emerged from the common
place, although, curiously, il possessed but
few attributes of usefulness: it was a
superfluity without beauty, and we can
only think of il as a creation evolved from
that age of ultra -primncss, when fashion
true TO her name lOnged for frippery but
weighted with the stiff prOpriety of the
time could not help designing even the
airiest whim with mathematical precision
and stiffness; and the necktic, cumbersome.
ugly and inartistic, was typical product
OF her prudish phase.
We may call 10 mind the necktie and
scarf in ITS early stages very accurately by
peruSal of the family album, which will
undoubtedly contain the faded portrait of
more than one simpering feminine relative
attired in the garments we loved twenty
years ago, and, while smiling al the modes
which hold no charm for us now, we inyar-
ably notice the prominent position the neck
tie occupies upon the costume, not repre-
sented by a dainty twist of lace or ribbon,
ate affair of silk, with heavily fringcd
ends, upon which was worked border in
Impossible flowers. Such was the scarf in
its early days.
It's companion years later, and worn, In
deed, but two seasons back, may be called
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Mrs. AStOr'S Ordered by Cable to
Be Ready for Her in Paris
in April.

another shape that is becoming to all faces.
ana IL doesn't look SO perfectly absurd If
II lilts back or vecrs Off u bit, as an Alpine
usually does Ills always made of the same
goods as the costume.
The brim is round and stiff and Il trifle
wider than sailor brinl. and the crown
is a soft beretta crown, tipped a bit at
the side, with some quills or wing. One
sees every day numbers OF French women
skirting by on the boulevard in culottes
big fur capeS, feathereu hats, and white
eEbTol Tered wells. But The inCongruity
doesn't seem To strike anybody particu-
larry. The small boys ana the truckmen
don't seem 10 have the same keen sense of
humor that they do In America.
On the Rue de Berri there is q very swell
bicycling school, where all the smart set
learn TO ride. There was chance OF my
seeing there Lady Randolph Churchill.
AIRS. Lanetry, Mrs. Eugene CTuger, and
numbers of other prominent American
ana FTcnchwomcn. Lady Randolph Church
III is a most accomplished whcelwoman.
Her costume Is very plain black skirt,
with rather a long, fu-Skirted jacket
| diG not ste Mrs. LanGtry, but her costume
was described 10 me Us being OF son light
brown corduroy, and exceedingly bccom-
ing.
At one OF the houses where the spring
cycling suits are made they informed
me that they had taken an order for Il
suit for Mrs. John Jacob AStor, OF New
York. The suit, Madame told me, is to
lee completed by the tine the Astors ar
rive in Paris, which will be early in
April. They come here TO visit tie elder
Mrs. Astor, who viii by that time be
housekeeping in her abundant apartments
upon the Avenue Champs EIysees.
She left New York, the modste told
me, for Paris tie fast day of February.
That Is nlodiste's gossip, but /, a fash
ionabie chTonicer, must repeat it in order
TO set my fashion notes upon firm and
reliable footing.
The suit which the modistc said had been
ordered for young Mrs. Astor was not yet
begun, but if Wouldattend the riding schhol
j would see one exactly similar 10 it upon
Mile. EcrriCa, u beautiful Italian girl,
visiting This spring in Paris.
] went and saw Mile. Ferrica. She is
slender, rcguiar-fcatured brunette, not
unlike Mrs. 4 Stor, and The dull brown suit
with white silk vest was most becoming TO
her. Ii had braidiugs of black, showing
that brown and black are to have their an.
nual reunion this spring, and the lining, a
thing plainly visible in a cycling dress
was OF old rose. a very delightful com.
binatiOn. l had a suspicion that Nile
FerriCa wore an old rose Ciiemisette under
meath the white silk vest, for there was q
FAINT suspicion OF color under the white silk
q though it were meant TO show through
The brilliant thing about this suit was
the belt, white enamel affair, with a
garnet cat's-eye for u buckle. The gloves
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the last of the necktie after its earliest de-
sign. We allude now To that fashioned OF
MORE or plain black satin, trimmed at the
ends with frillings of cream white lace
and this tie was worn exactly as its prede-
cessors-th9t is TO say, placed around the
neck and tied in bow, with long ends hang
ing. IL possessed hcavHess becoming
only TO The few, ana too soon became vul-
ariZed TO extinction.
Then of latest date ana worn with the
last-named scarf we have the necktie in
many and becoming forms in satin. silk and
velvet OF every shade and hue, Swathed,
ruched and folded tied at the side, the
front, the hack, and, above all, as the ribbon
band and inevitable bow worn, too, from
the society queen 10 the serving maid and
still not condemned to obscurity, but Ios-
scssing, when put on properly, n certain
individuality and feminine grace.
Or The necktic in what may be termed its
emancpatcd form we cannot fail to speak,
for has il not passed from a whim to a
feature in our wardrobe?
Of what should we speak now but of the
Deckuc proper and mannish. that trifle
taken from the masculine wardrobe and
worn with such Smartness upon our tailor
made costumes and neat summer skirts.
This is. perhaps, the tie we have loved
best OF all, and IL may be said with truth
to possess the virtues Of adaptability and
complete neatness.
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grooming that dandruff can be kept down
and that the gloss and color of hair is re-
tanned after the vital juices Of early youth
are ceasing oflow. Itrequires two brushes,
however, TO do this business well; one
meant only for the scalpa and this one must
be rubber affair. 1t is new invention,
the rubber brush, unlike anything of the
KIND we've ever seen before. Back, handle
and bristles are all of rubber, pliable, in
decd, but sternly aggressive, for the
OrlslleS get night down 10 lirst principles
and stir the dandruff from its hitherto i'll
accessible stronghOlds. Moreover the rub
ber brush is delightfully."- clean, for after
use every morning it can be washed under
the faucet and laid white and dry back on
the dressing table. The second brush ought
TO be conventional lOnG-handled, stcut-
bristled affair, to use for strOking the
length OF halr, where the rubber one VIII
not go and where the daily accumulation
OF dust, lint, straws ana threads is q after
shocking and astonishing to a dainty
woman.
what with this careful brushing and
washing anyone's spring crops OF hair can
be indu ced to come forth in unu suaI
luXurlance and beauty OF quality, but with
the women, Whohave long ignored the simple
cleanly precautions for preserving their
hair and are in danger of having soon to
thatch their crowns with borrowed tTGsSes,
more rigid course of treatment must be
followed. Clip skimpy, facing, splitting
hair once a week and every morning fill
basin with clear cold water and treat the
head TO plunge bath. Dry out quickly
and brush III a Itttle oil, ever so little, not
more than couple OF drCps per morning.
Provided the oil is pure any sort will do,
and for many hours Il possible wear the
hair hanging loosc or very lightly done up
with tuCkIDg combs.
TO once "A week to Il masSeuse, or get a
capable maid TO massage your entire scalp,
drink two glasses OF cocoa wine daily eat
whole wheat bread, give up tea and coffee
and put your trust in nature. OF course,
every sensible woman knows that the best
way to iniure a thin crop of hair is TO burn
It with hot tongs and use common wire pins.
Kinks and curls have really gone out of
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Women Have Abjured TinSel and Are
Assuming More Quiet Elegance
Of Dress Simple Spring
Flowers for Easter.

ored velvet, appIjqued all over with black
OF white guipure.
The one shown is OF green mirolr ve-
lours and white EuipUTt, and is worn
over gown Of pale brown French broad
cloth.
Last, but not least bustles in all sizes
and shapes are IN again, many OF them
being long affairs like the CId-ume tilt
ers." Then COioTed stockings are 20 be
worn once more in the street, and poke bon
nets VIII be the very latest agony in spring
hcadgear-
THe doing away with CrinOline iu the
back skirt breadth has neCessitaJed the
revival OF bustlrs. which, however, arc
now respectfully dubbed dress tnIprO3 eTS. -
Correct skirts are only stIffeEed ! . inches
at the bottom, which makes them much less
heavy than formerly, but without some sort
Of cushion or pIeatings just below the belt,
the desired stand-0fI line OF the back il
bound TO be broken unbeCOuIingly some
where.
Many OF the drcsSmakers, however, OBJ
jccttO tie ready made impTo verS, asclUmsy
and ddifucuittO manage.
They sew instead in the back OF their
skirts. smaH, hair-stu uffed cushions or
long plcaungs OF heavy six or hight criDO-
line.
Some or the new French stockings for
summer wear are really remarkable az
fairs. Many of tie novelties in both silk
ana Isle run to sharp contrasts OF color
and old ClOwn-Iike designs Insertions
of real lace, in stripes. WelalIons and
bOnt-tup effects. decorate Others Tor dFeSsy
occasions, or a fine white Fair may have
tiny seed pearls outlining a rlCh open
work over the instCp-
As TO the POKE DCnncts, no mere de
sCriptiOn could 90 them entire justice.
They are q delightful compromise be-
tween old-time Quaintness and m05rrn
dash, adOrably becoming 20 fTC>h. fcUnd
faces Tie crowns OF many are Smar rt,
puffcd in beef eater shapes and the brim
is usually confined to tie sides Gnd back.
There it is a mere slaShed edge that fits
snueIy down over the hair, but at The
sides there are uncommOnly long wings
that project far over the ears and that
are trimmed underneath with lace and
flowers to simulate the Old '1aCe trim
mings."
Then a tail aigrettc. or 4 dancing PAN
ache OF black feathers, viii sCTape tie
sky at the left and straight under the
chin narrow velvet strings with long
ends viii tie demUrely. The prettiest
flowers used on these pOkes are the
simplest spring pOSies- White and col
ored pTimrOScS are much seen, and there
are iOnguils, bCttercupS. wild roses and
great knots OF reddish vioIets-
Tan loops and bows OF plain taffcta
ribbon, and Others with Persian effects.
are also seen.
To conclude the general expression OF
these EOnnets Is one Of exaggerated sim
pHcity. Though ElOrGying the right face
they viii he found extremely trying, even
aecing, to thin checks and tired 'OCk>-
NINA FITCH.