The Jersey City news., 1899-12-13
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WOMAN'S WORLD.

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Are you planning Christmas party
for the little men and women OF your
household and trying to find new luea
for If? asks Priscilla Standish in the fnll-
adelphia Press
Why not make it Brownie party anu
copy the pretty fashion which London
has set us? 1t is new; it is sure to catch
the little peoples fancy; It is less ex-
nensive than most other forms of chill
dren's ..parties'' where fancy dress is
required.
The motive must appear. first of all. IN
the invitations Fors brownie note
paper' is securabIe, now, at any of the
large shops, where it is sold for chill
dren's use.
Or any member of the family who
knows something of pen and ink draw
ing, or water color, will be able to dec
crate ordinary sheets with figures copied
from the Brownie Book
In the nose Of invitation each little guest
is asked to appear in the style OF cos
tune of one of these merry goblins The
costumes are easily made at home and
the material for one suit should not cost
more than half a dollar, If that much.
One mother who is promising her small
people a fairy gathering Of the kind at
Christmas, will have a maypole erected
for the occasion. Around this the brown
les will dance, each holding one OF the
ribbons which are attached to the top
of the pole
delightful magic lantern feature viii
follow, with slides representing Palmer
Coxe's brownies in their favorite antics
The menu for a child's party should
always be a simple wholesome one But
little surprises can be prepared for It,
which will hide from the children the
fact that they are eating ordinary, ev-
ery-day articles of food.
A good menu for brownie bill Of fare
would be the following: with
whipped cream and milk or lemonade
Chicken, tongue and lettuce sandwiches
cut into shapes-diamonds, hearts, tri-
angles and the like.
Creamed chicken, with rolls and butter
might be added II something more sub
stantial is desired.
Orange baskets filled with orange or
lemon gelatin and served with simple
cakes baked in the form OF animals ana
birds.
Or, if it can be afforded. the caterer
can supply chocolate ice cream in the
shape of the goblins
The last course can consist OF nuts
fruit and homemade candy.
Cups and saucers decorated in de-
sign of Brownies might be used during
the feast and afterward presented to the
little guests as souvenirs
Or the favors might be those fascinat-
ing brownie dolls described not long ago
upon the Woman's Page. BY all means
have the gathering an afternoon affair.
Evening entertainments are not healthfui
for the small people
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There are few people who do not like
to look at beautiful woman But we
cannot place her on a pedestal as sta
tue. or hang her on the wall as pic
ture; therefore, pleasant as are beauty OF
face and symmetry of form to the eye
something more is necessary in those who
are part and parcel of our daily lives. we
all know pretty faces which weary us
after time; homely features Wilich seem
lovely to us for the sake of the soul With
in, even as a lamp giorifies the japanese
shade which is grotesque by daylight-
There is a medium in all things il one
knows how to find it, and the true lesson
for our children is thai which teaches
both the worth and. worthlessness OF
beauty. A precious jewel is shown to far
greater advantage when handsomely set;
and she who to culture Of heart ana mlno
adds rare personal attractions is weH-
nigh irresistible Yet the jewel is valu-
able though the setting be plain, and the
connoisseur appreciates it, although the
Ignorant may pass it by. unconscious OF
its worth. The women whom history
nraises. whom the nations have risen up
n call blessed. have rarely been beautiful
+houph battles have been fought and king
doms have been devastated for the sake
OF q fair face.
nBeautfful hands are those which DO
Deeds of kindness the whole day
through
Therefore, oh. woman, who longs TO De
beautiful. strive rather to- be agreeaoie
and thoughtful of others. Thus shall you
rain love. which is better than admira-
tion: and the time will surely come when
if strangers call you plain, your friends
will answer: SIS she? We never thlnK
about her looks. she is so charming her-
self
To fiji the troublesome hollows on eaen
side of the collarbone a system OF deep
breathing IS invaluable: Take a deep
breath. hold It as long as possible ano
then exhale 1t very slowly. Repeat TINS
ten times. Do this twice a day.
AS 1t is absolutely essential that the
muscles should be developed. the follow
ing exercises must become part of one
daily routine:-
1. Slowly bend the head forward TIL
the chin touches the neck. Then raise
it very gradually.
2. Slowly bend the head backward and
raise it again.
g. Bend sideways to right and left.
All these movements should be re-
peated ten or fifteen times; and when
you have done this you will feel that
every muscle in your throat and neck is
aching. Then bathe the throat and neck
in hot water. Dry thoroughly, and wei
massage In any good cream. rubbing ir
with the tips of the fingers till the Skin
has absorbed it all and your neck is in 9
glow. With soft rag or towel wipe of
any cream that may remain. The mas
saying should be done with rotary mo
tion.
Now dampen soft rag or sponge
moIsten the throat and neck with benzoir
and rosewater. which is skin tonic ant
helps to close the pores, and so prevents