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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
Friend.hips Of Girl,.

Girl friendships, as q rule. are not rs
enduring as the everlasting hills. The rea-
sons are various. One, and perhaps the
most powerful, is that all girls do not
choose to unbosom their Utmost secrets to
their friends. They AYE keep something
to themselves" and this, becoming known.
provokcs anger and a rupture of friend
ship. One very bright girl, in speaking
of her closest chum the other day. re-
marked: Il am very fond of her, but
would be willing TO wager ny sapphire and
diamond ring against nothing that cur
friendship comes to an untimely end very
shortly. It'll be her fault, too. the result
of a very bad habit she has Of asking
questions. She believes, so she says, that
there can be only perfect friendship where
there's perfect confidence, and, acc ording-
ly, she tells me every time there's quar-
rel in her family and how much they lay
the butler and how much OF their silver is
merely plated ware.
After she has unfo.ded fer my delsc.a-
tion lot of very embarrassing secrets she
waits for me to respond in kind, which l.
Of course. never do. When she fi.ds that
I'm not voluntarily going to open my soul
to her, as she expresses 1t, she begins to
ask me questions and she observes no line
of deharkation between those which shows
she does take an interest in one and thcs.
personal ones which are asked mercy
from idle curiosity.
up to this time I've evaded ard even
told downright fbs in order to give an
answer that would not offend and still not
disclose things I do not want made public,
but the time is ,omirg when I've just got
to tell her she's impsrtinent. Then I've
got to put up tho sign, NO trespassing al
lowed on my personal affairs, and she's
going to resent 1t so bitterly that, woman
like, she won't even speak to me- for
space.
She deserves to be taught lesson, how
ever, for to my mind the true friend is the |
one who does not ask you to open the |
doors of your heart and show all its little !
hidden secrets. The true friends asks that !
you shall bestow only such condolences Is |
will make you happ;est to share. True
friendship would not have you humiIiate |
yourself for friendships sake by con-
fessing faults and weaknesses and disap-
pointments. True friendship knows that |
IN the heart Of every man and woman |
here are sealed Chambers"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
women,..lLetfcr..

Here is wall from suffering father
who publishes his plant in the "chicaso
Chronicle. instead Of trying to convert
his daughter in the seelusion OF their
home. Perhaps he hopes, by taking the
world into his confidence. to influence the
sex at large. He writes: Why do women
of sense in writing letters mix ~ their
pages In such an idiotic manner? The
letter is begun on the first page, it is
continuation the second page? No, for
some fashionable reason Tor lack Of rea-
SOM continued on the fourth page, after
ward skipping about the other pages in
a way to make man whose time Is of
value raving maniac, II he thinks the
letter worth the trouble of puzzling 1t out.
Ny only daughter has the habit, and Of
course affection and duty are potent to
compel me to puzzle it out, but at times
when she Is absent feel that prefer
to wait her return and learn the news
without the use Of chart
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
INC Girl VINO Charm..

The ofrI xrho q, a,,-rx.x.. x.. =.
aa.-,,I,. -, ~, 1os'e =
81. " a'e.A.s attractions. sne
- No. nohoEousiy pesutrai nor astonish-
insy clever, nor SO wise that she knows
other peoples business better than they
do themselves. vet she Ia beloved nv all
Young and old ana che win he ,o,,.,, o..
when the pouting beantv With be- S,.,.h III
less hair and ewes. is left alone and tha
student who can tell Won ali Vabo;,t N a
things CT science sits mopire In a corner
while the a..,,-ssise person il stunned as
the plague. This universal attraction ia :
gift which is born with one. and. although
I will not say that it could not possibly be
acquired, it is not often the result of edu-
cation.
We see babies who toddle into our hearts
with their first trembling steps. whose
dimpied hands hold cur fondest. warmest
love as hrmiy as they clutch our hair. They
may pe among the dearest things In the
MoI VOTE. 10 US All through chlidhood to ma
.uIits ana some Jay we awaken to find
.hat iIe iausnlns Daoy mas developed into
-; inc ~ 1eio,eu msinah snose voice Is music
~ az car :, anu VINO mas IONA nearts scat
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22

The latest fad of the modish girl is to
wear silver buckle representing Chinese
hieroglyphics.
Chinese characters. both Large and small.
are used in variety OF wayA. There are
curious hat pins with the Iong-life char
acter in silver for their tops, and cuff links
and watch fobs.
The Chinese belt buckles are many and
artistic. Some are Of green Jade, China's
lucky stone, and mounted in rose gold.
Others are Of exQuisitely carved white
jade, and equally attractive ones are made
Of dark oxidized silver. decorated with ap-
piled Chinese flowers in bright yellow
gold.
Highly polished green jade bangles are
supposed to bring the wearer the best Of
luck; and BY the superstitious. jade watch
charms are not to be despised. Some Of
the oldest Of these charms are funny look
ing little Chinese dogs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
Prairie cra.. Mat.lnx.

Prairie grass mating is fragrant
floor colorino manufactured out Of the
long. sweet-scented grass that grows on
the Western plains. Some think that 1t
bids fair to more than compete with
Chinese mating. The Commercial Tri-
bune'' explains how 1t Is made The grass
is wrapped by means OF fine Irvine in ropes
the thickness CT mans finger; these are
colored anu tightly woven together. The
natural color Is green, but both red and
blue tints appear. which are said to be pro-
duced from the roots Of the white walnut
and the wild indigo.
Grass baskets are also coming in in
novel shapes such as little trunks, Ice
chests, etc.
The prairie grass industry aims at mod
ern styles in shapes and patterns The
material seems so suitable for the pur-
pose to which 1t is applied that one won
ders It was never thought Of before.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
BENDING and Rest.

Reading is task or a pleasure, accord
Ing as We are fond of it or the reverse. To
many of US reading is as our daily food.
We should prefer doing without any lux
ury to being deprived of our fayorite
books. Others whose life inclines them
rather to activity than to quietness care
only for books which are stimulating and
dramatic. or which have in them sue
cessiOn of surprises which awake laugh
ter. The lover Of books is usually catholic
in taste, and enjoys with relish everything
printed. / have seen a little girl unable
to resist the temptation OF an old news
paper in which there were only advertise
ments, and have known the same child,
when sent upon an erraId to another part
OF the house. to become absorbed in a
periodical or bcok, and. SO to speak,
stranded on the way until she forgot why
she was sent and for what. Another child,
not caring in the least for books, has TO be
urged and allured to sit down in quiet
ness. and to come within their magical
spell.
A good plan for busy women who are
occupied with their housekeeping and sew
ing, and who cannot get much time for
consecutive reading, is to take a definite
hour every day. go to their rooms and per-
a pleasant book they may combine read
ing and rest. Perhaps they will not fol-
low the author very closely, and theS
reading time may be partly devoted to
slumber, but ten or twenty minutes each
day set apart for reading will give real
return of pleasure, and blessed is the book
which affords tired house mother a few
moments of refreshing rest.
Let the mother insist upon her daily
rest hour. and If she chooses let her add
to its pleasures by taking with her an
agreeable book. know of one or two
houses in which the wife has provided
rest room for herself It has a sunny ex-
posure, and its walls ere neutral tinted.
There is divan and also an easy char,
and footstool for tired feet. Everything
carries out the thought of repose in fur.
niture and coloring, and the woman en-
tering within the door may loaf and fu-
yite her soul" Our houses are often lie IS
restful than they might be, from the null
DUPLICATION of pictures and bric-a-brac. On
every side the eye meets new object, end
the effect is disturbing to faded nerves
and far from tranquilizing. For choice,
the room in which one reads should have
little in the way of ornament besides the
books hemselves.-Harper's Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
ETIQUETTE OF VISITING.
when You Are .Companyv Do You
Act This Way:

When You Are "Companyv Do You
Act This Way:
The etiquette of visiting would MI a
book II it were down In black and white.
A woman who entertnins good many peo-
pie during the course Of rear, stated
to writer in the New York Tribune
that there are only few OF her visitors
who really meet the requirements Of the
guest
"If invite a woman to visit me the last
two weeks Of the month. for example,"
she said. "she comes the. last OF the first
week and remains ten days over the time.
She makes q convenience of me, and i'm
poses upon my hospitality, setting my plans
entirely at one side-in reality, usurping
the attitude Of hostess herself"
Another woman asserts that her guests
continually violate the rules of etiquette
They keep the breakfast table standing till
all hours Of the morning. and they live in
such disorderly room that she is Obliged
to look to 1t that the door is always closed.
She is not at liberty to put the room to
rights, and she is not at liberty to ask her
guest to do so. The guest chamber thus
becomes scene Of chaos painful to be-
hold.
third woman who entertains largely
during the year. and is in the habit Of over
seeing all her household duties. saws that
she always keeps temper work. on hand.
She knits a counterpane at odd times while
she is waiting for guests to come to break
fast
The model guest. It may be therefore
inferred, is one who comes when she is
invited and goes home ct the expiration Of
the time specified In the Invitation. She
Is always ready when the maid announces
that the meal is served She bushes her
self with an attractive piece Of needle-
work, which she afterwards presents 10
the hostess. She makes friends with the
dog and cat, and tells stories to the chill
dren. admires the family baby, praises the
cooking, and never forgets q little fec to
the servants. She never intrudes herself |
during the housesyorking hoers, but set-
ties herself In . corner with book, and
Just has the best kind Of time. Some
times he dusts, Just for exercise, ana
Claims only the privilege Of being one of |
the family. She knows hou to express
appreciation IN = way tAat lends spurs
to every ones oood endeavur, and she eoee
home while eraryoas b fond of her an6 |
regrets her gpine !
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22

Ducee<sful,
Dr.. Alexander Skene, the celebrated sur
gecn who died the other day at his coun-
Try home In the catskills. Was the tyte o:
the Jolly. hearty surgeon who made enc
feel better Just to look at him and hear
his big, merry voice. He thought he knew
all about women, as indeed he ought to
have. treating thousands OF them for cy-
cry Imaginable and imaginary ailment ev-
cry year. He had theories. says the
Commercial Advertiser" about woman's
health and Its reeds which were Interest,"
ing and valuable. One day couple Of
yeers ago. just after the University Of
Aberdeen had conferred upon the Ameri-
can surgeon the degree Of LII. D.. q wo-
man went to zee the man thus honored
and asked him how it felt to be the only
American LIZ d. of Aberdeen. It was a
sleety. slrshy February day. 1t had snow
ed the day before and rained that morning
and the wind was blowing as the wind
blows only on Long Island.
The woman was frail-Iooking, specimen
OF working woman and when she finally
blew down the Doctors street and caught.
glimpse OF her pale. weary, bedragglei
person in the doctors hall mirror she felt
more like patient than q caller on bush
ness. She was ushered into the surgeons
Office. Il am not q patient" she said.
The surgeon smiled. Il didn't think you
were. Although one never can tell. A
good many women who tell me tales OF
woe are pretty robust Individuals You
look as Il you had been doing something
that tired you. We don't call that Illness
Many OF my patients are tired from doing
nothing. They call that Illness. call 1t
ny less interesting name which they
don't Ike" and then the jolly surgeon
laughed as u it were the best joke in the
world.
DR.. Skene was the enemy OF the bicycle
when it first became the craze. He said
its excessive use brought him patients, but
he was urgrateful enough to advise women
to shun 1t. BUSY women and sensible wo-
men who have neither the time nor the
inclination to ride too far or too often are
the ones to whom the wheel will prove
blessing" he said. and he was much
interested in the shop girls wheeling
clubs. which rode to and from their work
every day. "a crowded car is a bad
place for a tired woman" he used to say,
and anything that can keep her out of
it is q godsend." For the woman OF leisure,
who was too indolent to carry anything |
to excess but rest. this woman's mentor |
prescribes the bicycle.
Il would prescribe anything for her
that would take her out in the air and |
make her work. he used to say. This |
city is full OF big. Fat, empty-headed, |
sleepy minded girls. who get up at any
hour, eat abundantly, and do absolutely |
nothing more active than attending thea |
tire party, especially If 1t is followed by an |
elaborate supper. Now, think II would be |
a blessing II some one would put those |
girls on wheels and let them ride until
they were skin and bones. In fact, don't |
know how these girls are ever going to
Paradise unless they go on their wheelsi"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22

Mpn unh.vSr eeov1ea go wsShs,e
$3.50 w-.'-s ~, = =,
Iae rl1e o. the sunponnst - an aftic.e
OF extensive Wholesale manufacture va
accidental and sudden. Ten years agt
there were NO Manufacturers OF sunboa.
hete IN - s..srs,v q =, !. r,n,,r
cr,h.r.... ..ss.s,t,s - -. - -
sAsA An1 ..e ICON y
uss Ior scores on years especially me OLD
iasnionea Quaker singham bonnet. Each
community Iurnisnec It's own suppiy-ev-
cry woman maze Eer own bonnet.
u nao mol occurred 70 anyone tnat thefo
~ouio oo pfont N making them by the
uo]en; oI nunoreas OF dozens. But tnat
suous1. SAme :, Ais' T. l. hopertA q
s AuuaAnapos.
unponnet That MIS-. Roberts made Tor
r re sl.Iactea tne attention Of nefen-
vas ny elaD0la.e ~ A1piy
s.sSsd ..asss:,,. Ana ~. .A I'm =. " -
Wcrsd ". poh.-.. ILL. ~ 49, 49,
an. vouid Shs Ala TS.s ....t.a ~.
trouble. Bonnefs had n - r,sas =, M
dozen. PerhanS other vo,nen n ~ cssv
would be eIad To rel sncb honnats, TSs
large retail stores were visited. and trial
orders were obtained These orders were
coon duplicated. Perhaps there wpS.t be
sale Of them in Chicago, in Louisville,
In st. Louis? There was, says the News. %
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
Oxblood Ginshan..


There is a taste for morning ginghams
In oxbleod and white fne checks this
summer. Sometimes you see the gor-
geous color combined with pale blue. It
Is extremely smart for a morning dress
ana should be made up~quite simply, the
skirt plain 90 that It may be laundered
In the home tubs. The bodice must be
cut longer In the waist than seems neces-
sary at frst because the gingham VIM
shrink little the first time It is washed.
Have bands Of allover white insertion 10
trim the bodice. A yoke of guimpe is very.
900 style II 1t y becoming to you. Have
black ta0efa ribbons fes your vais.hens +
WITH either pretty clasps, to use Il n :
belt. o. ribbon enough for che looms and
bows os . made bow at tie waiet. "a
black hat or burned straw looks vsli
VITA N oxblood bingham. he coaer ~
~ presumed. "a hat + not dosiraSle.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
Long-waf.ted Erect..

The fancy fitted belts. the corselet and
the sash belt have one point in common.
The belt must dip in front. pointing a cou-.
pie OF inches below the waist. 1t doesn't
seem to matter how high the corselet rises
toward the chin. There is no dfminutiou
Of the binding Injunction. All draped belts
and Wristbands must dir down in front.
The aim is to give each woman long.
Taisted air. -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
Frills Of Feshion.

Very small handkerchief. dalntily en-
broidered and trimmed with lace, are the
fashion,
Ceshmeres in pretty light colors are em-
broidered In small rings Of white silk,
which give them new style
A new silk. which Is like quicksilver In
appearance. has appeared. It is plain not
figured. and IL used for waists instead Of
taffeta
One button kid gloves are worn with the
new sleeve. which has the dainty UNDER
sleeve banded SO closely At the wrist that
longer glove is clumsy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22
vogue OF Horseh.ir.

We are devoted to the horse!
z We sleep on curled horsehair.
We crown ourselves with woven horse
hair-don't smile: horsehair plays con-
spicuous part in headgear.
And. NOW We wear horsehair dresses,
says the s'Boston Journal" They look q
II they bad come from straw-hat fac
tory. Already the skirts are 70 be- had
readS made, and cost from 81 to as; the
c&sapest ones are over musltn drop skirts,
and In many instances tucked. Rusa,sn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22

Although Mary is believed to be the conn
monest Of the names Of women. the wife Of
only one President vas co named Mary
Todd Lincoln. There were two Marthas-
both from Virginia--Nartha Washington
and Martha Jefferson: two Absgai.s, tbs
wives Of Presidents Fillmore and John
Adams. and two Eliaas- llrs. Noaros ana
Mrs. JehnooA d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
given 1ast,year. and ha,>1n excellent part

given lastSyear. and hss>an excellent part
clubs comedians who is well known
throughout the east. Mr.. Conley appears
in public frequently during the social sea-
son. giving Rotations and singing comic
songs. Combined with his ability as a
singer he is a character actor, and has
several times appeared with professional
organizations. his performance of the old
notary with the Castle Square Opera Com
pany in the "Chimes of Normandy being
one of the features of the piece when it
was produced here. He will have an eX-
cellent part in the forthcoming production.
Frank Romano Is an old member of
the club, and for several seasons has acted
as stage director His efforts are in a
measure responsible for the smooth pro-
been instructing the members of the COM
on
Has Supported Professionals.
Miss Myra Lee CAVALIER belongs to the Lee
family of Virginia. and has an excellent
reputation an actress. She has sup
ported Eihu Spencer, Edmund Ferry and
Charles B. Hanford on the professional
stage, and has several times appeared in
amateur productions in this city. This is
her first appearance with the Carroll Insti-
tute Club.
Miss Laura Eichelberger has been with
the club for several seasons. but has never
taken part in any of their annual produce
lions before. She will play the part of the
young daughter of the henpecked pro-
fessor, and is expected to give a good &C
count of herself Miss Eichelberger is well
known throughout the District for her abii-
ity as an actress.
Mss Kathleen Chambers, late a member
of the Frawley Stock Company. will have
an important role in the production Of "A
Night Off" She has been a member of the
Carroll Institute Club for some time, and is
an experienced and capable actress. Mr..
Frawley engaged her while in this city.
and she remained in his company until he
left the east. She has had several offers
from professional sources. but prefers to
remain at home.
Miss Grundwald is a newcomer in the or
ganzation. She will have difficult roe.
She has appeared in a number Of amateur
performances in the city recently.
"A Night Or Is not new piece for the
CAROLS. They produced 1t several years
ago at the Lafayette Square Opera House
with great success. Some of the members
of the cast at that time have been retained
for this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Your lawyer made some pretty severe
charges against the other fellow, didn't
he?"
"Y-e-e-s; but you ought to see how he
charged me."-Green Bag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
For r1Ount Vernon.

HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON
DAILY. SUNDAY EXCEPTED.
IRON STEAMER CHARLES MACALESTER
Heated Throughout BY Steam.
Leaves 7th st. wharf 10 am. and l: AS DIN.
Arrives Washington due 1:4o and b:1b pm.
Fare. round trip. so cents
Admission to grounds and mansion, 25c.
Cafe steamer. Tel 625- fe31-14o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Mutual Sympathy,

From the Chicago News.
Collector-"Tm sorry. Mr.. Slowpay but
your tailor has put his account against you
into my. hands for collection
Mr.. Slowpay-"He has, Ell? Do you work
a commission basis?''
Collector-.'Yes, sir"
Mr.. Siowpay-.Then I'm sorry for you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

From the Philadelphia Press.
Well said the new woman. suppose We
do want the earth, What Them
Nothing" replied the old man. except
that you'll have to work for it. You'll never
inherit Il"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Logic.
From Life.

Mother-"Didn't tell you not to touch the
preserves without my permission?'
Son-"Yes, mother
Then. why didn't you come to me and
ask me?''
Because 1 wanted some"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Patient-"Your bill of 100 marks for visits
and 60 marks for medicines is high. doctor,
but I've arranged to settle. III pay the 30
marks for the medicines and I'll return all
your visits. ''-Fliegende Blaetter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

George H. OConnor is regarded as
natural comedian and has created more
laughter than any other member of the
company. He is one of the original MEM
bers Of the club and gained his first stage
experience with amateur minstrel
troupe. Mr.. OConnor played Colonel
Moberly in the production OF Alabama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
The ConsoIatory Thought.

From Brooklyn Life.
Sprottle-'So poor Howles is dead. What
a loss to literaturer'
Dimley-'Loss! Why, now can have his
complete works boundv'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

"a very striking the
atrical event. The piece
was most original, full
of new motives. Miss
II arne DIS fantastic
charm and her tragic
intensity made as fine
n piece Of acting as
we have had anywhere
thiAseason. ''-Philadel-
phia Evening L e l e.
graph.