, 1898-07-23
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
DOINGS OF THE WEEK BY LARA
MES PLEASURE LOVING
PEOPLE.
Charming Picnic Party Given By Mrs.
Observation-Disclosures By DR.. and
Mrs. Miller-Party in Honor OF
Miss Clara Hinas-Lawn Social
For the Rathbone Sisters.

With the war has come a revival of
patriotism that has not been seen for
years. Patriotism is the craze, the pop
ular fad. People have just discovered
what a fashionable combination red,
white and blue makes and what a pic
t~uresque effect odd Glory really pre-
sents. We have all heard of the mill
tary girl" and her uniform" but the
end is not yet. Having arrayed herself
in a costume as soldier-like and patri-
otto as possible. she proceeds to EN-
IbrOider American n Cuban flags on
her divan and hammock pillows. The
latest pillow is of linen and stamped on
it is a series of signal flags strung to-
gether and colored in their correct
tints. In one corner is an eagle bear
ing in his beak a ribbon, on which are
the words. Remember the Maine
These signal flags also adorn the latest
styles in note paper. The small silk
flags displayed in shop windows are
utilized for pin cushion covers, hand
kerchief n glove cases, picture
throws, and in every other conceivable
way. But, alas, for the soldier boy
when he rturns from the fray! With
her native enthusiasm, the American
girl will probably var to collect
enough brass buttons to make whole
suits of armor, will plan crazy quilts
in which every other block will be a
piece of a cast off uniform, and other
wise provide herself with material to
serve as memories of the war.
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The merry-go-round has been the
chief attraction this week. 1t reminds
a good many of the time when they
lived on a farm back in the %states,'
and the merry-go-round was tho
browning glory of county fairs.
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Mrs. G. w. DeForest and Mrs. P. C.
Rauner will give a lawn social at Mrs.
DeEorest's August oath, for the Rath-
bone Sisters, and the public is cordi-
ally invited to attend and enjoy a pleas
ant evening with them. This will be a
prominent social event, and as it is the
only lawn party as yet booked for the
season, will, no doubt, be largely at
tended. Refreshments will BIZ served
on the lawn and there will be a choice
and pleasing program. There will ais"
be excellent music, and dancing VIII pc
an important feature of the entertain
ment.
A very pretty little party was given
on Wednesday by Mrs. Williams, in
honor of Clara Hines, the little niece
of Mrs. Andrew Miller. Various games
made the afternoon pass pleasantly and
delicious lunch was enjoyed by the
guests. Those present were Clara
Hines, Myra Smith, Ruth and Marga-
ret Holiday, Margaret Kibler, Edith
and Mary Spafford. Alice Williams.
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Here is some advice for women con-
tanned in a recent article on wheeling:
Remember that the popular wheel
woman is the one who helps herself,
and always pump up you own tires.
Trundle your own wheel up a hill.
Carry your own wraps.
Learn to mount without assistance,
and save time, trouble and friends.
Never make the mistake of regarding
your escort in the light of an express
company.
Don't hesitate to play the good Sa-
marian to wheelers, whether men or
women.
Don't turn corners sharply; for, how
ever much pedestrians may admire
your skill. their pleasure is sure to be
tempered by the shock to their nervous
system.
Don't establish an amateur repair
shop in the middle Of a narrow high
way. You will win admiration and per-
haps assistance by considerably keep
ing out of the way.
Don't be flattered if bystanders no.
tice you; the chances are that your hat
has blown askew or that you have
made an awkward motion.
Lastly. ride for your own pleasure.
profit and exercise, not for public an
pearance or comment.
To gain the best results, forget your-
self and ignore the criticism Of the
world. If
Mr.. c. P. Arnold and family left This
morning for a short camping trip.
For outing wear, the broad-brimmed,
felt, cowboy" or cavalry hat, takes
precedence over all others. 1t is most
often seen in gray or dull brown, and