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The evening times., 1896-04-24
CONCERNING coRsErs.

" VERY little while some health teach
IL er will explode anew over the stub
born resistance OF womenkiDd to
- kind advice and admonitions regard
ing the wearing of corsets. There
Is usually a meaning in any persistent OBJ
stinacy, and 1.-THE people are always right"
means something. as well in small things
as in larger ones. When women so gener-
ally refuse to assent to any substitute for
corsets, and SO determiDedly refuse to ac-
cept the plea that they are hurtful, it must
be that they. as a rule. find them beneficial.
instead of harmful, and that is exactly the
case.
Years ago a wise old country woman
asked u younger friend, who complained OF
constant sideache: do you wear corsets,
my dear?"
The other replied that she laid them aside
by her doctors recommendation.
From my own experience said the first,
Il advise that you put them on again. You
will find, think, that the support they give
is one thing that you need
The event proved the correctness OF her
ania ysis. and that particular woman has
always been friend to well-made and
reasonably close fitting corsets. which she
regards as not only requisite to properly
fitting gown. but a help instead OF hin
drance to ones health as well. IL is the
abuse. not the use, that hurts.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
LARGER SHOES NEEDED.

TJ9oMEN'S feet are growing larger
vAI This is just as true of the bellies OF
WV the Four Hundred as il is OF the
women to whom the washtuh rem
ders existence possible. Report
crs have talked with the menef New York
who represent the shoe trade, and they all
admit the fact OF larger feminine feet.
Tire reason for this change is ascrihed TO
different causes, but the strangcst fact,
and probably the most correct. is that the
women themselves are responsible for hav-
ing to wear larger foot coverings. Not so
strange perhaps, when IL is considered that
common sense has forced them to it. for
small shoes formerly caused n world OF
aches and pains that vanished with the
advent of present methods.
1t is plain. however, from what the shoe
men say that the average size of shoes
for the Feminine gender has gone up three
points. Some OF the pleasant dcceptions by
the means of which women were formerly
hcguiled into wearing shoes which fitted
them. have been improved upon in the in
terest of humanity. The French size"
plan is the most general. this being sys-
TEN of numbering known only to the manu-
facturer and dealer. which literally means
more than it indicates.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
Bon narChe,
3l4-3l6 Seventh St.
ABOUT INTRODUCTIONS.

Y <OUNG women when introduced to
" young men should not offer to shake
| hands; ~as. , = Introduction . give. ,.e
name should be pronounced In a
clear. distinct tone.
1t is bad form to introduce on the street
or in any place OF amusement.
Introductions should not be given either
at home or in society unless permission is
asked.
In the introduction of elderly people the
Younger should he introduced to the Older
not the reverse.
The form of making In introduction is
the following: Mrs. -. allow me to pre-
sent Mr.. - or Mrs. A., Mr.. b. desires
the honor of knowing YOU
Two ladies can shake ha nds on being in
troduced. 1t is considered good form.
A hostess should always extend her hand
TO stranger when brought to her house
for the first time.
At dinner party the hostess introduces
TO the lady the gentleman who is TO take
her in to dinner.
At lawn parties introductions are freely
given.
AT large reception the hostess. as a
rule. cannot introduce. She is too busy re-
ceiving her friends. In this case the roof
Introduction" sufficient.
In walking or driving parties introduc-
tions should he given by the eldest member
of the party.
II is the duty of the hostess to see that
her guests are acquainted.
At large social affairs, such as the dance,
chapcroncs often ask Young men If they
will be presented 10 the young women
under their charge.
A clever hostess always introduces shy
people. At all social functions very young
people should he prcsented-''for their pleas
ure depends on their introductions-'
In presenting strangers the hostess should
say something that would be an aid to fu-
ture conversation.
All introductions should be given In a
simple manner lady introducing her
husband should say MFR. -" Ifhe has a
title give it to him. as Col. B. or DR.. A.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
SUMNER CANDLES.

"HE little candle which will throw its
Wv beams abouttbe summer cottage this
year and wiilafford numerousS Shake
L spearian students an opportunity for
quotation, differs in some respects
from the little candle OF previous years.
1t is more frivolous than it used to be. 1t is
no longer white, or even of one uniform hue.
Neither is it a straight. smooth, round
pillar. 1t INDUCES in freakish twists and
boasts almost much decoration as its over
decorated shade.
There are wax candles OF two colors,
which twist in spiral fashion and give an
effect not unlike that of a BARRIERS pole.
In most cases they are saved from too close
a resemblance to this plebeian badge of busi-
ness by the delicacy OF the colors en-
pioyed. Other candles are indented at in
tervals, and still others are fluted after the
fashion OF Doric columns.
Green is a color which commends itself
to the furnisher OF summer homes because
OF its cool and restful effect. Pale green
candles, pale green shades and pale green
holders crowd the counters where lighting
wares are displayed. Delft blue divides the
honors with green, and some light shades
Of pink. combined with green color, are
not without their admirers
The evening times., 1896-04-24
WONEN THE WORLD DER.

- UEEN VICTORIA and the Empress
Eugenie are fast friends; they
Ill often spend the morning together.
and occupy themselves in doing
plain needlework. TheGucengives
her handiwork to the poor on her estates;
the ex-emprcss sends hers 10 the converts
with instructions TO bestow ii on deserving
individuals.
LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL is the
only woman in the English peerage who
can boast of being tattooed. The tat
toong was done wher she was travel
ing in India, and was suggested by her
noticing the operation as it was being
performed on q British soldier. She sent
for the artist and asked for some designs.
He suggested the symbol of eternity-a
snake holding its tail in its mouth. Lady
Churchill liked it. and the result is
beautifully executed snake coiled round
her arm just above the wrist. As rule
a broad gold band covers it, but personal
friends have seen 1T. and have heard the
story of the tattooing.
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WHEN the queen of England travels by
rail a chalk mark is drawn across the plat
forms of stations where the royal traveller
viii alight for any purpose. This broad
white mark is readily seen by the engine
driver, and he rigidly toes the line, thus
bringing the door of his sovereign's car
riage directly opposite the carpet spread for
her royal and rheumatic feet.
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MISS AMORETTE NJ BEECHER, cousin
of the late Henry Ward Reecher, lecturer
defy her fellow-lecturers. educators and
clubwomen by questioning woman's COM
pete perfection. She finds s'the most
dreaded damage of the future to be in
the notable fact that many women do not
think That is a bold statement in these
days Of feminine pseudo-intellectuality.
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AMONG the most cherished possessions Of
Miss Frances Willard Is her Angora cat,
Toots. Toots Orce lore the more dignified
name of Gladstone, but Englapd's Grand
Old Man happened to take a stand on
the prohibition question that did not meet
with Miss Wizards approval. so she re-
christened the cat. Toots has habits
which must try the temperance reformer,
for he gets intoxicated occasionally, though
with Miss willard for a mistress rum is
naturally not the cause of his crime The
perfume of English violets makes him as
maudlin as ever fiery liquids did a human
being, and carnations, too, are as bad as
strong drink in his case.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
MY WHEEL.

Oh, my dainty, silver steed,
adore you, sweet, indeed!
Steel and wire.
Every inch of you love.
From your handlebar above
To your tire.
All. my fair, encha nting wheel,
With your shining bars of steel,
Smooth and bright;
Where a subtle beauty lies,
To the heart and to the eyes
A delight
You are charming. oh, my own,
With your airy rubber zone,
Truth to tell.
But. oh, more important sweet
Than your loneliness complete,
You are swell!
And when skimmng with the breeu
Meath the shady maple trees
Cycle m Inc.
Such a wealth of JOY feel!
And rapture. little wheel,
Half divine!
] can see the shining stars,
Glistening on your handlebars
From above;
Till in sweet, ecstatic bliss,
Bending DER. fairly kiss
My cycle love.
IRENE ROWLAND.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
FROCKS AND FADS:

"VEN rings are toe warm for comfort
u nowadays.
IL THE pug dog. once so popular, is
now rarely seen.
E-.o.--
DENIM curtains. artistically embroid-
cred In wnIte, cost ouly $3.50.
-.O;i-
A WOMAN must be very ugly who does
not look well 10 a chiffon veil.
--:O:i-
ANDnow the feminine symmer shoe keeps
coming unlaced atinopportune times.
-:O.e-
1T really needs brave devotion to good
form to keep ones gloves on these sticky
days.
SLIP a linen collar inside your white
satin stock, il you wish to keep the latter
n any sort tofprcsentable condition OH warm
days.
CHARMING little paper empire fans
cost only 40 cents. The more elaborate
affairs soar up even into the hundreds OF
dollars.
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HOW little We KNOW OF tne feai lhe OI
those whom we consider our most intimate
friends.
A GOWN costing 10 cents yard is fire.
quently lined with silk that costs ten times
as much.
20
IF you wish to feel how very poor and
feeble language is, attempt to write a
letter of coincidence.
DO you ever wonder why women put
their money in certain things? A hat in
Alpine shape. with broad band of what
looked like patent leather. made the OBJ
server ask this question for the thousand
and oueth time.
THE little tots in low-ncckeG and short
slcevcd frocks, with their bare legs show
ing above the tops OF their French seeks.
are the coolest looking specimens of human
!ty one is liable to meet on the streets
during the warm spell.
is there anything more amusing than
to watch the serious perplex kitty of q
The evening times., 1896-04-24
ROSE FREEZES.

n UYING art by the yard may seem
IL rather odd at first blush, but
there is clever young artist in
- New York city, who. for the past
three years, has really been sell
ing her work by the yard, says the Com
mercial Advertiser. And this is the way
she does it: She makes i speciality OF
paint ing friezcs, on canvas. stiff linen. art
sheeting or any other material which will
end itself effectively to such decoration,
and charges so much per yard for them,
according TO the e!aboratcuess of the de-
sign.
Her best and most artistic efforts have
been in reproducing the Mermet roses, in
heir charming ami delicate shades OF pink;
sheir long aud graceful stems formin g
dropping gariands between bow-knots OF
pale tinted ribbon.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
YELLING HER BEAUTY.
THAT the girls are going TO do about
vnl wells during the hot weather II Is
Wv hard to imagine FASHIONS edict
L reouires that one wear a coarse.

hard 10 iudSlne- rdshiou eu'ee
rearires that one wear a coarse,
thick veil, so hot and irritating
even now, when we haven't the weather
re NAV expect Yet the girls brave the
,iscomforts. and rosy faces beam at US
through the meshes of the prison-like veils-
Well NAV it be said that women Wouiu
piyt. up all for fashions sake!
Modish wells appear in four colorS-
white. black. purple and brown The lat
-ar is little worn, except by those whose
hair is OF that rich auburn tint which re-
nuires brown gowuing to accentuate its
beauty.
A yery charming veil, to be worn with
-ba violet hats now so much in vogue, Is
or a thick white mesh, edged with white
a,nlioue lace. The veil is dotted, at IT.
regular intervals. with violet cheuille-
The newest black wells have bead-iise
edges of white applique lace, and brown
wells are adorned in the same way In
fact, all thoroughly up-to-date veifs nave
his characteristic. and in order to show
il 70 advantage most wells are worn
higher than formerly, and end Just below
the chin.
For the girl with a delicate complexion
that no covering could enhace. there Is
shadow yelling, which. as its name sug-
gests, covers the face with nothing more
han a shadow. It is of the finest tuiie
ina ginabIe and is prettiest in white and
a light brown.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
DIED.

KNAPP-On Thursday, April %, 1896,
John X. Knapp. beloved husband OF Ann l..
Knapp, aged Sevent y-thrce years.
Funeral from his late residence, No.
1927 Twelfth street northwest, Satur-
day. at 3 p. m. Services at the house.
Friends and relatives invited to attend.
1t
RAEDY-On Thursda V, April %, 1 500, a
8 O'Clock p. m, Daniel, the beloved son of
Daniel and Mary Raedy.
Funeral from his parents residence, No.
"A Massachusetts avenue north west, Mon
day morning n. 8: 80; thence to st .Aloysus
Church, where requiem mass will be said
for the rcpose OF his soul. Relatives and
friends invited to attend.
BROUGH-On Thursday. April %, 1896,
at 2:i5 a m, Leonard, the beloved son of
Emma and Charles E. Brough, in the twelfth
year of his age.
Funeral Saturday at . p. m.. from his resi-
dence. Fourteenth and East Capitol streets
southeast. Friends and relatives invited
to attend.
Little Leonard was our darling,
Pride of all our hearts at home;
But an angel came and whispered,
Darling Leonard. do come home"
BY HIS PARENTS.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

masculine committee deputized to buy q
gift for a fcIlow-cleTk about to be mar
ricd. Quantity, not quality, rules and
whatever will make the biggest show for
the money is invariably chosen.
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THE woman who had cloth tailor gown
made especially for spring wear now
wishes that she had put her money into
organdics aud dimites instead.
silk handkcrchiefs with
plain ceuters and palm leaf borders are
used for vests to wear with cloth and pique
gowns.
PLAID silks are very fashionable for
young ladies', and they are used for entire
dresses or combined literally with canvas
and mohair.
CHENE floral velvet ribbon. with sprays
of flowers In subdued coloring on dark
background, is one of the latest novelties
in dress trimmings.
-.o:-
ALL the new sleeves which do not ter
inmate near the elbow are cut long enough
to fan over the hand in points or with
tlaring stuff, and usually have the frill of
lace to ften the effect.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
Bicycle Belts.

new thing is the bicycle belt for
women. 1t has attached to it a small
leather bag or purse. 1t looks like a
canteen. but it is intended for small change.
tickets, a watch, and other trifies that
the riders like to have at hand. 1t Is
much more convenient than Il pocket, for
every woman knows how awkward 1t is
to get at a pocket on a wheel. This bag
hangs from her belt at her side. and
there is no trouble in reaching its con-
tents, even with the wheel at full speed.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
SUBSTITUTE LINING.

n USTLE perca'ine is good substi-
H. tute for a silk lining. 1t is used
by some of the best modistes in
making spring gowns. 1t is sold
In black, brown, and gray shades,
also In white and pearl color. 1t does not
have the disagreeable rattle of many Of
the dressed cotton Innings. but the gentle
swish of taffeta in a moderate degree.
1t Is better, at all events. than most of
the cotton Innings, as 1t has a silky finish.
and sometimes a moired surface, and 1t
will outwear most OF the inexpensive silks
sold for lining purposes Economical dress
makers line with percaline and then put in
q bias facing of silk about twelve inches
deep around the bottom OF the skirt.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
More
Low
Prices!

A REMNANT lot of
Ribbons Moire, Satin
Gros Grain, Gros Grain,
Fancy Stripe and Dresden
Ribbons to S inches.
Reduced from 45c to. .......
A MIXED lot of Flow.
ers, worth 49c.
Blossoms, Roses, Wild
Roses, Buttercups, Cow
slips, etc Reduced to-.
STRAW BARGAINS
"A table crowded with
Short Back Sailors and a
variety of shapes in Plain
and Fancy Strows in
black and colors. Re-
duced from Csc and 75c to
The evening times., 1896-04-24
Boarding school Girls Are Going.

Next Monday The Strange Adventures
OF Miss Brown will be presented at the
New National Theater for the first time.
There is a subtle something akin to what
lawyers term 1.-The atmosphere OF the
court that indicates to the public the
status OF a new play. Evidently that
s.subtle something" Is mauifesting itself
in Washington in favor of '.The Strange
Adventures of Miss Brown" for there is a
steady increase Iu the demand for seats.
Several of the young ladies' institu-
OF seats. and theater parties will be the
order of the week. The school scene in q
young ladys boarding school is, of course.
the attraction for them. but the rest of the
play will be as heartily enjoyed as this
rolloking absurdity to be seasonable is
as full OF fun as shad is full OF boue
The evening times., 1896-04-24
Sbrinkage of the Sleeves.

Finally, and at last, the sleeve is shrinking
nto its old proportions. and all the inter-
Innings formerly employed 10 distend the
balloon are left away. 1t might be sup
posed from this that the dimensions of the
skirt would shrink likewise, but this is not
at all certain-in fact. is improbable. The
flute folds are just as large as ever, in
spite of the many endeavors to do away
with oil modify them, and in order to Keep
The skirt expanded properly, interlininS
must still be used.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
THE DAYS DISH.
knc1len

M AXE a sponge as for bread Of
MI flour wet with one pint of luke
V warm milk. salt and one cake COM
4 pressed yeast. and set in warm
place to rise. If for lunch. rise
over night; but for dinner ii may he mixed
in the morning. When light add three
eggs, one cup sugar. one cup butter or
lalf as much cottolene. one cup seeded
raisins, flour enough to mold up like bread.
Let rise again. and press out into n cake
10 fill dripping pan; spread with butter
and cover with sliced apples. Sprinkle with
sugar and cinnamon, and ba ke as you would
bread. Serve hot or cold with after dinner
coffee. This quantity will serve for sew
eral meals, and is nice for lunch, as it
will not dry in many days.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
Tea for Masculine Buds.

The most fin de steele leap year function
yet cbronicled was a debut tea for twelve
young masculine buds, who poured tea and
dispensed chocolate with all the earnest de-
votion Of the girly-girly buds. They Wore
pink byacinths and yeIlo W daffodils. blushed
furiously at times, but struggled manfully
to bear their honors becomingly.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
IN MEMORIAM.

BROwN-In memory of little Rae Ger
trude Brown. WHO died April "a, 1895
aged four years nine months and ten
day ys.
Our Rose was but in blossom;
Our life was but in spring;
When down the solemn midnight
We heard the spirits sing.
Another bud of infancy,
With holy dews impearled:
And in their hands they bore our wee
White rose of all the world.
. 1t BY HER MAMMA.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

The Columbia Chapter, d. A. R. R., have
sent out invitations for a reception to the
visiting Colonial Danes in honor of Mrs.
Stevenson. Tie affair will take place this
afternoon at the home OF the regent, Miss
Chenowith. at > O'Clock.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
Soap for the Hair.

Soap used on the hair is apt TO ma ke
it brittle. If any IS to be used tar soap
is the best, and after using rinse the hair
i'll several waters, in which little pow
dered boraX has been dissolved
The evening times., 1896-04-24

Mr., and Mrs. II. NJ Putnam of eveland.
Ohio. are visiting at the former home of
Mrs. Putnam, nee Jessie A. Howells, No.
sos T. street northeast.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
Now Stpeypl.

All the new sleeves which do not termi-
nate near the elbow are cut long en- ough
10 fall over the hand in points or with n
flaring suff. aRd usually have frill of
lace TO soften the effect.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
HON TO USE COURT PLASTER.

HID YOU ever notice the way ply
sician prepares the court plaster for
a wound? First. he folds the piece
- lengthwise directly through the
middle. The plaster should be con-
siderably larger than the wound, TO keep
well over the edges. Then slash the plaster
lengthwise nearly 10 the edge. Straighten
the court plaster out fiat and cut the
slashed pieces at opposite ends. Place the
straight edges Of the court plaster to the
flesh on either side of the wound, bring
ing the strips across the wound. Moisten
them, and, taking a strip from each side.
draw them together gently, closing the
cut. and stick the plaster In place. Continue
with all the strips and the cut will be
dressed In a manner to insure a perfect
healing, and as well as any doctor could
do It
The evening times., 1896-04-24

Kneipp Malt Coffee is not
conducive to dyspepsia. 1t
is daily proving itself to be
a regular attendant at the
breakfast table.
Sold by all Grocers
Kneipp Malt Food Co,
ALepper. Wholesale Agent.
Stalls l4S-1i9 Center Market.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

The Philoterpians will give dance this
evening 1T National Rifles ArmOry.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

Mrs. W. II. Daw. Miss Cluss. and Miss
Maud Masac of Los Angeles viii he at home
today at No 1901 II street north west.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
An Ideal Kitchen

Ia one where heat is banished, coolness and
cleanliness replacing 1t. The Florence Oil
Gas Stove Is culinary wOnder-makes its
own gas. Barker, on street, No. 1910,
exhibits them.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

piece of flannel cloth, will remove spots
from furniture.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

FLOUR or meal sprnkled over oil or
grease spots on the carpet will absorb
Il.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

The Misses Dodge who are visiting Balti-
more, were guests OF honor yesterday at a
charming card party given by Misses Re-
becca and Roberta Boiling.
The evening times., 1896-04-24
THE HOUSEWIFE SPEAKS.

VII fHEN you put away blankets for
mi the summer they should be care
Wv fully washed and dried, and
L i cloves plentifully distributed
through them.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

The engagement is announced or MISS
Grace Blackman Snyder. daughter OF MIR.
and Mrs. Ben jamin 7. Snyder. TO Mr.. Louis
Sternberger OF Jackson. Ohio, The mar
riage will occur at "CollinGswood, the
brides home, in Prince George county,
Md, early In June.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

Mrs. Loring Blanchard Mullen Will re-
ceive today for the last time this season.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

THE broom should be abolished from
all use save that of the kitchen. Think
Of the awful waves OF dust that arise
weekly under its manipulation. Enough
10 fill the lungs for month. The dust
Of sweeping may be avoided greatly by
sceping a pail of clean water at hand
and dipping the broom occasionally,
draining II well from the water each
time. or the carpet may be sprinkled
with tea leaves or salt to lay the dust.
The carpet-sweeper is Il boon to every
house wife. and if used daily there need be
little of the old-fashioned heavy broom
sweeping.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

WINDOW screens of japanese cedar fret
work are in favor; they are used either in
the natural light color or finished to re-
scmble olive wood, cherry, ash or ma
hogany.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

ASPARAGUS is said 10 be splendid
cure for rheumatism.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

The marriage of Miss Lille Edclman,
daughter OF Mrs. Ida Edelman. OF New
YORK, to Mr.. William Blumentiial took
place at tue home of Rabbi stern yesterday.
The evening times., 1896-04-24

RELISHES TO serve with lettuce or
celery salad are made by cutting squares
Of bread about n fourth Of an inch thick.
using a small cake cutter to transform
hem into fancy shapes, and frying them
n deep fat. While they are hot they should
De covered with grated cheese, spread on
n n thick layer, and, after standing them
themin the oven for two minutes they may be
served at once.