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givers, that you must study the color
scheme most carefully if you wish to be
certain that the spirits of your guests are
to be of the happiest. as well as other
things, for l quite believe story 1 heard
about a dinner given by hostess who had
the globe of the lamp as well as the fairy
lights all match her gown, which was of
pale, ghastly shade of green. Soon the
guests fell under the spell OF the color.
First they felt coldly strange toward one
another, and then all, in the most natural
way in the world, began 10 relate ghost
stories and tales of weird adventure. The
result was that all had dyspepsia and
privately declared, later that they lad
never been at such a spooky dinner.
But to return to he gayly dressed ia Bile.
Crimson flowers adorned the center, and
the glasses cleaned like great rubies
picked out with gold. Fancy, pre- siding
over such a course, a dusky- haired, dark
eyed beauty, gowned i'll black and
crimson. with Just crcIet of ru bies round
her throat, ana a damask rose caught in
her air. Yellow chry ysanrhemums nodd ed
from tall, slender vases of the richest
cutglass, and the lovely lamp, likewise OF
CRYSTAL, Is TeIleVeu Will mere ana tneT6
a touch of gold. and the soft yellowish
tone OF the globe give the light the most
becoming effect possible. The wine
glasses, as we'll as the goblets, are lovely
in sh ape and design.
The game set is OF equal artistic merit
and the bread and butter plates, indeed
everything that goes with it, are of the
finest and choicest, the crystal used be-
ing of exceptional beauty. But of all ta-
bIes. the one on which all the de. sert
plates are is the hardest to turn away
from without ordering at least one OF the
exquisite plates. To be sure, they cost
1926 a dozen, but then who would hesi.
tate to part with few hundreds could
they afford to purchase such lovely pro-
ductions? A single plate would make a
most acceptable gift for a bride, or at
yuIetide no woman worthy OF the name
could fail to appreciate such a remem-
brance.
The midnight supper recalls Welsh rare
bits, and the quaint tankards certainly
suggest beer. In fact. there is a jolly fes-
tival air towering over all that more than
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The Thanksgiving Tables.

Already almost every post is bringing
us CAV and artistic booklets reminding US
that near at hand are the holidays, and of
course they go on to tell the charms OF ex-
quisite china, to expatiate on the beau
ties of some rare etchings that we have
been longing to posses, and so on lndefi-
nitelv until we find 1t indeed difficult to
resist the manifold temptations offered on
every side.
The Thanksgiving tables are indeed well
worth visit of inspection, but tor those
who must be deprived of that pleasure
will give a brief description of some of the
most attractive features. The first table
is spread for the soup course, the old
Union pattern china in blue and white
being used, the candelabras repeating this
combination as we'll as the candles and
their shades that are as wrinkly. crinkly
and pretty as anything you can imagine; !;
and could you see this table you would be
sure to come TO the conclusion that you
positively must own verything on it.
One OF my friends not only possesses
suon set of china, but also a rarely lovely
blue aad white lamp. The walls in her
dining-room repeat this tone of blue, and
on tne DNanteI anu the Wills are tue most
delightful plaques of ''old blue" china.
For a country home it would be hard to
find a more dainty comb bination.
The table laid for the roast course is
rich in coloring. the Haviland plates be-
ing bordered with CRIMSON. outlined with
gold. The great lamp, standing in the
center, is simply gorgeous in design ana
effect, for damask roses and velvety ger
aniums flourish on its globe and no less
beautiful is the body of the lamp. Under
such bright rays how could any dinner
party be a failure?
Just remem Der the new theory, dinner
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Dress on the Stage.

There is no disputing the fact that the
great actresses of the day, both directly
and indirectly, set the fashions for long
ago it ceased to be correct for an actress
to wear, even when on the stage, a theat-
caI-Iooking costume. To be sure, many
people prefer 10 have the colors somewhat
subdued when having a stars street gown
reproduced, simply because wearing any
combination on the stage under the artifi-
cial lights is quite different from the
effect produced ii worn in the bright sun
light. So our most beautifully gowned
women do not hesitate to obtain many
charming ideas from the creations that
frequently adorn the stage; therefore, the
fashion writer is not thoroughly up TO
date who does not report carefully the
latest gowns noted, not only on the stage
in this country but in London and Paris
as well.
At the present moment at the Vaude
vile in Paris two young and graceful
women. Mile. Jaime and Mile. Carlux,
are wearing gowns and hats that are well
liked in that critical capital.
In the first act Mile. Jaime is seen in a
fine cashmere cloth of the new blue-violet
shade. Ruchings of We vet trim it. On the
bodice is a single reyer Of handsomely
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hints at the possibilities of gay evening.
The dear little table, that looks al!
ready for luncheon, is just as pretty as
can be, with its pale -hued, delicate
bouilIon cups. its fascinating fury lights,
and its finishing touch of snowdrops
made US think how perfect il would be
for debutante lunch party.
The only fault l have to find concern
ing this display is that it is not more ex-
tensive.
On all sides of the room in which the
tables are exhibited are shelves on which
are arranged some of the handsomest C ut
as well as Bohemian glass to be found
anywhere. All purses can be suited, but
in purchasing take my advice and if you
have only small sum to spend let your
choice always be an article as perfect as
possible OF It's kind. MARCELLA
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NaVaios and Bears.

7 he greatest lear country in the South
west is the Navajo Indian reservation,
where the bears are never hunted and
may live. multiply and grow old in peace.
The Navajo believes that bruin is a sacred
animal and they will never kill or consent
to have one kiled-except under one cir
cumstance. This is when 4 bear has
killed red man and the identity Of the
culprit is as well established as that of the
victim. Then, headed by their medicine
men, half the tribe will gather at Bruin' S
doorway, hum bly, beg his pardon for
what is about to happen and pray to his
shade not to look for vengeance. This
done, one or two warriors will boldly
penetrate the cave and kill the bear,
which is then accorded decent burial.
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Numerous have been the teas, recep-
tions, dinners and dances enjoyed during
the past week, but far gayer Will be the
next six days, for every one is crowded
with the most delightful engagements
OF course we are all going to the doll
show, and what good thing 1t lasts two
evenings, for the reception and ball TAT
which one of San Francisco's most charm
irg buds makes her debuD will keep away
a great many the first night However L
know that both the show and the dance
Will be perfect successes, and later IN the
week are TO be any number Of delightful
affairs. Sc my prediction is being iul-
filed, for many seasons have passed since
we have had so bright winter.
Most of us have already seen the de-
butantes of ninety-seven sufficient num-
Der of times to have arrived al a conclu-
sion as to which are the prettiest, ana
which are the wittiest, although to be
sure I knew one who combine both
beauty and 4 gentle wit; however, in due
season the line will be sharply drawn he
tween the bellies and the mere buds. But
assuredly the girls are, most of them, very
sweet, fetching and attractive, and their
cowrs could scarcely be improved upon
sWcn ainty creations are they of muslin
"a ion, mousseline de sole or organdy.
Most of them thus far are snowy white
and have ruffies and tUcKs, insertions and
iriIls, all lace edged. To be sure some OF
the friIls have ribbon or satiE edges, and
all OF the frocks are built over silk or
shimmering satin.
At the teas the muslins and organdies
L. ! -, AolI ,,.,I,
will so soon be given, chiffons, nets and
mousseline de soies will be in evidence.
Oae l have been admiring is OF white
chiffon with many parallel insertions OF 4
rather thick creamy lace. This lace, both
heads and edges the ruffle round the bot
tom of the skirt and between many lines
OF insertion, that extend from waist to
hem. The chiffon is slightly, very slightly
puffed. The waist carries out the same
idea. The sleeves are short consisting
merely of shirred puff from which falls
an edging of lace.
The chiffon is blush white and the
lace very creamy, and the foundation
over which it hangs is OF pale shade OF
blue silk. The bodice is made round, the
neck cut in almost circle. Creamy roses
will be carried, and gloves, as well as slip
pers, viii be of the same tone.
1t seems as though fashions decree
that every maiden should wear white
when she makes her debut, is almost uni
versally observed, but mothers no longer
keep their daughters so garbed during
their entire first season. as they used to DO
q few years ago, Tor white, unrelieved by
some touch OF color, is positively unbe-
coming to some compilations and color
lngs. AS a result, for the later affairs
many delicateiy tinted and some quite
bright gowns Will be worn with excellent
effect.
OF course we have all admired the beau
T'uI pattern dresses, the gorgeous tissues,
H. lace-incrusted mousselines de sole,
D. 6my chiffon which have been i'm
No. as special temptations by our
leadng merchants, but likewise worthy
OF our serious consideration are :he
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white plumes.
Beatrice Lamb Dress and
Cloak.

Miss Lamb has been wearing in white
Heather an EN- pire dress of bright yell
low satin. The front OF the bodice is
decorated with rather elaborate passe-
menterie of pearls, gold and crystal set in
festoons. AT the top. however. the apron,
although excellent, is not regarded with
SO much interest as the beautiful cloak
worn over it. This is lined throughout
with ermine, made OF pale yellow bro
cade, upon which white roses disport
themselves proudly; the sleeves are
square. hemmed with ermine; the high
collar is entirely made Of ermine, and
when it rests on a scarlet sofa in a scarlet
room the effect is ioy o the eve
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lined with a gorgeous mauve brocade
Three bands of the sable. wonderfully ap-
piled, encirce the cape. At the neck is
a bow, made separate from the cape, OF
pleated mauve velvet; at the back are
similar loops. and at the sides are steel
ornaments sewed upon the pleated band.
The collar is SO high that it comes within
a few inches of the hat brim.
The velvet collar I have Just described
is an extremely fashionable model, such
being worn with seal or caracul jackets
whenever there is high fur collar.
The prune shade, so raved over during
last month in Paris has been discarded
by the elegantes, who are now wearing the
"peacock's eye," which is quite the
loveliest blue magma nabIe-something of
the shade seen in old pastels. but at pres
ent ii is almost mpos-ible to find even in
New York. and out OF velvet of this shade
has been evolved the most exquisite Ca pc
seen this winter in Paris, and that is say
ing great deal.
The velvet is Gauged and on it are four
undulating bands of sable, sewn on like
so many little hounces. Down the front
is a jabot of sable, arranged just as we
would handle lace. The outside of the
collar. which fits the throat closely and
then flares out, is of the gaugeI velvet,
the lining being OF sable. Satin OF a shade
matching the velvet lines the cape.
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EN- brodered velvet. 1t crosses at the side.
Toward the front the skirt is very slightly
raised, so as to reveal pettcoat of lilac
silk With this toilet she wears a mar
quise-shaped hat, covered with knots of
prune velvet, one larger than the Others
forming the aigrette with the addition OF
heron's feathers.
The second confection is a travelling cos
tune in beige. The back OF the bodice is
shape something like bolero; in front
it crosses. The effect is quite original.
The cloth is cut in ribbon arabesques over
satin. The satin shows wherever the
cloth is cut away. Accompanying this
frock is biege belt, trimmed with velvet
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Nile. Dennarsy's Toilets.

In the first act sne wears a beautiful
dinner dress OF yellow brocade Ella borately
en- broldered with gold. covered with an
overdress of creamy lace. An artistic
scarf of tulle starts from the shoulder, at
ached with diamond ornament
On her second appearance she is most
picturesque in visiting costume of pale
pastel blue cloth covered with embroid-
cries of the same hue outlined with tiny
silver thread. With this dress is worn u
gold belt iniaid with many colored stones.
Her third toilet OF white cloth is braided
with chenille and wool. purple cloth
Directoire waistcoat gives chic finish to
this becoming dress.
At the Shakespeare Theater is now be-
ing given Royal Divorce" In it Miss
Edith Cole takes the part of the Empress
Josephine. One of her. gowns is OF eau
de nil moire velours. 1t has a drawn
pearl-edged collar of ivory chiffon, that
extends. in three deep points, out from
the shoulders. 1t is so stiff that | con-
slider it quite hideous. The rucned sleeves
of the chiffon are strapped with pearls.
In front of The gown is an elaborate garni-
ture of pearls that falls in a fringe-iike
effect below the waist-line. The chiffon
is alSo used for long scarf ends that fall
from where the collar begins in front to
the bottom of the dress. the ends being
finished in an odd way. The wide chiffon
is drawn into ball, at the bottom OF
which is sort of ruche. A deep and
very pretty ruche edges the skirt.
This actress is also seen attired in an
Empire pelisse OF gray eengaline, with
white feather ruche at the hem, beaded
with some fine steel embroidery. 1t has
three full capes lined with white satin and
treated in the same manner as the bottom
OF the garment and the top of the bodice
is completed by band of black velvet,
apparently held in place by means of
handsome buckle. With this cloak goes
a hanging pocket OF black velvet and a
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choux, in white and orange Indeed the
chou is enjoying again quite vogue.
Mile. Jahnes third dress is of q green
ish shade OF gray, covered with narrow
tucks OF the material that open at the
back and in front like low bodice over
a white chemIsette, inserted with torsades
OF coral velvet. The belt is white and fa.-
tens with a steel buckle. The hat is of
black velvet and back ostrich plumes.
Beneath the brim is bordering OF wide
gold braid.
Quite charming is Mile. Carlix when
she first comes on in "Jalouse" wearing n
gray cloth the bodice is crossed with
white reVers over a chemisette of gray
mousseline de sole finely peated. Scarlet
chenille and roses covered with tulle OF
the same shade compose her hat.
Well liked likewise is a gray-green
cloth dress dotted with green velvet
waters. Olly the bodice ls of the fancy
material, and it is worn inside the skirt,
attached by means of green velvet sash
ribbon, tied in a large bow in the center
of the back. The skirt, of plain cloth is laid
in large sun pIeats. Mademoiselle's large
hat OF black velvet and plumes. with a steel
bow, is said to suit her perfectly. plain
skirt, over green silk, would make pretty
and sensible frock, but oh, | am so weary
oil black velvet hats; however, more about
them later on, for | must at once en-
Tighten my readers concerning the con-
t"ctions being worn at the Nouveautes in
Paris In lies Petites Foliesi
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Colors CHANGED.

There was a cutting affray in The Can
Can restaurant at Bsbee, Ar,z.. last week.
The combatants were Enos Wright. col
ored, and Charles Black, Swede. Black
rushed at the negro with butcher-k knife,
knocking down stovepipe in his mad
fury. Proprietor Hanning rushed in, and
while engaged in separating the combat
auts received a serious wound from the
butcher-knife on the left hand. At last,
when peace was restored, Enos Wright,
who was black, was found couched III the
corner now white as sheet from the fear
of that butcher-knife. and Charles Black,
who was white, stool near the fallen
stovepipe, covered with SCOT and as black
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AS HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES
FAIR DAME FASHION
-A REJOICES

effect of its stripes considered quite
eff sctive.
The new weave of pleated satin is not
expensive and will form fronts of bodces
ana entire skirts. Most OF the weaves l
have mentioned may be found here
Our merchants who cater to the taste OF
our most stylish maids and matrons
have an unusually fine and complete
stock, from which all may select this
season, and can speak with authority,
having made a thorough examination.
The Latest Models for Capes.
One regal garment of dark sables reaches
twelve inches below the waist line. 1t is
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as night. A kinetoscopic record OF this
melee would be invaluable.
1t Is said that the hottest mines in the
world are those OF the famous Comstock
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lode. On the lower level the heat is so
very great that the men cannot work over
ten or fifteen minutes at time Every
known means of mitigating the heat has
been tried in vain. Ice melts before It
reaches the bottom of the shafts.
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GIGANTIC PURCHASE
JACKETS AND CAPES
Bargain Prices!

We have just GnCased and this week place
hibition in spacious show windows
great Cloak Department, gigantic special purchase
prisng A LEADING NEW YORK IMPORTERS ENTIRE
STOCK OF JACKETS AND CAPES, embracing an endless
variety of NEW AND ARTISTIC NOVELTIES IN DE-
SIGNS, SHAPES, TRIMMINGS AND MATERIALS. which
we BOUGHT FOR SPOT CASH and in turn offer
Tremendous Discounts from Actual Values!
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Il Toque.

AtChantilly two weeks ago was noted ia
black velvet toque, bordered with ermine.
A white waving osprey and couple OF
punches of violets completed the trim
ming. This hat looked we'll on a very tail
woman robed IN black velvet, braided
with wide black lines upon blouse bodice,
sleeves and skirt. The only color intro
duced into the costume was in turquoise
collarette and band, the stones arranged
in squares, leaving here and there space
connected with chains"
The private prediction concerning hats
is that by January in New York and Paris
they will be worn wide and fat on the
face, trimmed high al the back with many
feathers that will somewhat recall the
Directoire period.
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LADIES' JACKETS!

LADIES BLACK CHEVIOT CLOTH JACKETS high collar
closed revers front, usual price Sc on sale So So
LADIES BLACK AND NAVY BOUCLE CLOTH JACKETS
either notch pointed collar $6
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-05-12
Foreign News.

THERE is a movement on foot at Mel
bourne, Australia, to send 10000 sheep and
5000 bullocks to England in connection with
the dinner which the princess OF Wales is
promoting for the poor Of the slums of Lon.
don upon the occasion OF the celebration of
the queens diamond jubilee June %.
CONFIRMATION has been received in Of
fetal circles in Havana Of the death of
Charles Aguirre, the insurgent leader. He
was killed in a recent engagement with
the Spanish troops. Important documents
found upon his person show, among other
things, that General Maxine Gomez is in
bad health.
A DISPATCH to the London Daily Mail
from Rome says that the compact OF the
powers constituting the triple alliance was
renewed last Thursday for period of six
years. The right to withdraw under the
terms of the original agreement expired on
May 6, and Germany has succeeded in per-
suading Italy not to exercise the right of
withdrawal.
ONE day last week crowd summoned by
the ringing Of church bells, proceeded to
the residence OF the Crown Prince Constan-
tin In Achaia. seized the arms of the royal
guard, smashed the furniture and burned
all the papers they could lay their hands
on. The village was greatly excited by the
incident, and there were further disturb
ances In the churches during the prayers
for members Of the royal family.
AN associated press correspondent tele.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-05-12

graphed last week from Pharsala that the
Greek line was attacked Thursday by q
Turkish force Of 10000 infantry, in addition
to artillery and cavalry. Col. Marks COM
manded the Greek left wing and Col. Nav
romichslls the right wing. Both repulsed
the Turks with great slaughter. The rail-
way station was destroyed by the Turkish
shells, and railway communication between
this point and Volo is interrupted. Prep
arations are being made with the utmost
activity for the battle which seems inevi-
table.
The Spanish cruiser Maria Christina cap
tured last week at the mouth OF the Mus
quito river, four lighters of American con-
struction. They had apparently been used
in landing OF flibustering expedition.
Troops ashore captured sixty-three boxes Of
cartridges belonging to the flibusters. A
reporter on a railroad train running between
Tunas and Sanci Spiritus, province OF Santa
Clara, last week discovered another dyna-
mite bomb on the rails, with electric wires
connected to it. This opportune discovery
saved passenger train from most serious
disaster.
NEWS OF terrible suffering from drouth
comes from Australia. The different gov
ernments are proclaiming days Of prayer
| in consideration OF the very serious calami-
ties from the protracted drought. All
| churches are also announcing days OF prayer.
| In western Australia the greatest suffering
| Is experienced. Within ninety miles of the
coast all timber, with the exception OF the
river gums, has entirely died out. The last
summer rain that fell there was in Febru-
airy, 1892. With the exception OF fair fall
of six inches in the winter OF 1894, there has
been no rain since to do more than keep the
stock alive, although inland stations had
| fair falls.
A DISPATCH last Friday from Pharsola,
| the headquarters of the Turkish army, says
that the Greeks in retiring across the plains
towards the town, suffered terrible loss from
the murderous fire of the Turkish artillery.
| During the retreat the Greeks had to cross
the river by single bridge, as the Greek
troops were massed at that point. The
Turkish artillery getting the exact range
wrought fearful havoc. Nevertheless the
Greeks fought desperately until nightfall.
The surrounding villages were also occu-
pied by the Turks, who captured great
quantity of ammunition and provisions and
the personal effects of the crown prince
Constantine and Prince Nicholas.