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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

Ansell. who. by the wav. has carried off
fifteen chefs d'oeuvres of gowns
The gown which was an example of
good taste and absolute novelty, was car
ried out in black and white satin-faced
foulard The bodice and skirt were trim
med with parable! lines of black velvet
ribbon about one-uuarter of an inch wide
arranged in grouns of two Waved in
sertions of fine black lace ornamented the
skirt and outlined the belt on the bodice.
uraptu menu was srace1aily arranged
h, ~ -, - . "'.u Vi, Az - on
A UNIQUE hat of satin straw trimmed
with the panne made into choux and or
namented with single eagle feather. COM
ple'eo 'he 'ohes.
just Right for Display.
The spierdid weather of Sunday brought
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The hem of the plated Skin, was trimmed
with incrustation of guipure. one woman
was conspicuous by an unusually large
.,t;o t. 90 sh,i az - "an IVA Ga
daisies eky-bu musIir made with a
species of redingote opening from neck
to hem. with edges trimmed with Yellow
tinted s,,.ipure demanded a great deal of
attention Another pretty white gown of
white tucked muslin was incrusted with
Chantillv lace and Insertions 1t was made
up over light blue and worn with a large
nlousqueta:rc hat in white rice straw trim
med with blue hydrangea blooms and black
velvet
The Dainty Details
To .o,cr,a. sb.n daso,;,,o fau, oos-
'''''t 'e,' me d" ~"
gained by the Princess Joachim Murat In
her beautiful home In the Rue de Monceau.
The Comtessc de Castel,ane will wear a
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deep elrdle. Inc quaint o!d-1ashlohcd gown
is draped over mous@-colored satin. The
DucheSse dues who. by the way, is a
scu!ptreSS Oh some renGWn, Will be attired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
RUSSIAN LACE MAKERS.
Grow the Flax, Spin the Thread and
Weave the Lace.

Grow the Flax, Spin the Thread and
Weave the Lace.
From the Chicago News.
Russian peasant women make their lace
in winter. for during the summer time they
are too much occupied with agricultural
duties. Lace making is entirely home in
dustry. for the peasants even produce their
own materials. If they have seed they
grow the fax, spin the thread and weave
the lace: or, If they have sheep to yield
them wool. they spin and finally convert it
into the celebrated and beautiful Oren-
burg shawls. Sometimes a woman makes
her lace from the very beginnig-that is
from the sowing of the fax seeds-and she
may even sell the lace for herself; but that
is not always the case. =, t
1t often happens that some, women raise
the flax and spin the thread and then ex-
change with the lace makers, but the whole
thing Is done by the peasants among them
selves and 1t is entirely, peasant labor. the
men even make the spinning wheels and
looms for weaving. The women get up
early in the morning, It, may be at or
night. But for all that. they are gay peo
pie. and In the evening great many will
assemble in one house and Will sing as they
work Occasionally they will stop for lit
tie while and dance, and then start work
ing again. They are happy. and as they all
work for themselves and have no masters
they are at liberty to use the designs they
like working best, and to labor or rest. ac-
cording to their own convenience.
Many of the lace designs are old while
others are made by the workers from
things they See around them. the frost on
the windows being frequent source of in
spiration Every thread in a piece of lace
has to have pair of bobbins. The children
begin with d piece of narrow lace. with
about ten pair of bobbins and experienced
workers use more or fewer bobbins, accord
Ing to the width of the lace. Lace makers
generally live In one place. and the women
who do other kinds of work are together in
other towns. Near Moscow there is town
which is filled with lace makers, and on ap-
preaching it one can hear the sound of the
bobbins
Shawl makers live in the province of
Orenburg. from which the shawls are
named. These shawls are made from the
nnest down of the sheep selected from the
WOOL: hne yarn is spun. and then shawls
are made with two ordinary knitting
needles. A shawl four yards square would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
WEARING A SHIRT WAIST,
Hints on How to Make 1t Look It's
Best.

Hints on How to Make 1t Look It's
Best.
From the New York Herald
To look trim in her shirt waist seems to
be an impossibiity to the average summer
girl Apparently she goes on the principle
that because the waist is loose 1t requires
no attention Beyond putting and button
ing. Nothing could be further from the
fact Careful adjustment is necessary to
give the good-ftting, cll-put-together ap-
pcarance.
Large safety pins white headed pins
three inches long should be regarded as
complemental of every shirt waist Use
three, or perhaps four. Of these, preferably
the white-beaded ones. Having put on and
bLttoned a shirt waist. first pin the back
down to the corsets below the waist line.
Pull the shirt well down before adjusting
the pin. This improves the fit and reveals
the curve of the back, one of the prettiest
of feminine lines. Next see that the fronts
of the waist from the under arm seam to
the gathers are smooth on the figure, then
pin each side securely down to the corset
on q line with the back. This done the
dress skirt may be put on, and that fas-
tened in the back to the shirt with the
fourth pin About the waist then goes the
belt, and the arrangement is complete.
a
ing string which pulls from the back of
the waist. tying in front. and these are
worn by number of deluded women, who
fancy that because they tie string about
the waist they are getting trig effect On
the contrary Of all shirts this style is most
sloppy" The gathers spread unbecoming-
ly. pull up out of place. and after an hour
of wearing the whole waist has the appear
aice of trying to wrest itself from its
owner.
Some women have eyes sewed on the
backs Of their shirts, with corresponding
hooks on the dress skirt This. as far as 1t
goes. is recommended for trigness. but is
disastrous to the shirt, for the weight Of
the skirt is often too great a strain: more
over, the eyes frequently tear the fabric
in. the wash and never fail to rust, leaving
two bad stains.
Shirt waists wrinkled in front and back,
pulling up from the belt and generally
askew. are more commonly seen than is
necessary. There is no reason why they
should not fit as we'll as the body of a tai
lor gown. But 1t docs not all lie with the
He will fit the thing well. but is defrauded
of bones to guarantee its perfect shape. So
the woman. If she be trig. shapes 1t herself.
And this she does by pulling 1t in close all
around to her figure and firmly fastening
1t to her corsets with three long white
headed pins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

From the Baltimore American
The golf girl is receiving more than her
share of attention just now.
The shops are filled with novelties made
purposely to please her, and the golf jack
cts and hats are seen in greater and more
attractive variety than ever before
If she is a golf girl, what to give her on
her birthday or as little souvenir of some
especially happy game is no longer a puz-
zling question.
One of the latest golf novelties is little
3-inch-high caddy bag, made of bright plaid
silk and filled with miniature golf clubs.
The clubs sterling silver, and they are
made stickpins. and are. therefore, Of
actual use to the golf girl.
The newest charm to dangle from tho
chatelaine is silver golf ball. Touch q
spring and 1t opens and inside you find q
tiny book of golf rules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
Midsum mer Hats.


Colored hats are extremely fashionable,
and look especially well with the thin sum-
mcr gowns. Those made of the pleated
chiffon In pink are very dainty and smart
with lowered pink and white muslin, or
In blue with n blue and white. and so on
Indefinitely. The next in favor are the
yellow straws. trimmed with pink roses or
with black velvet and fancy buckles. The
last are only intended for midsummer wear,
but they look so cool and are so becoming
that 1t is small wonder that they are popu-
lar The turb&ns and toques now to be
seen are not particularly attractive, for
they are stiff and harsh, and have some
hard lines unbecoming to most faces in
spite of the fact that the straw is Of
transparent weave. In all the newest hats
the tendency to make them fiat and broad
Is evident bu. until the style of arranging
the hair changes very materially (as au-
tEorities predict that it will soon do), these
hats are not likely to be becoming and 1t
Is safer to buy hats with some high TRIM
ming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

From Harper's Bazaar.

ErOm 1fHrutT 3 HHZHr.
The little white turnover bands still hold
their place in the popular favor for wear
with sample gowns or shirt waists. No fash
ion is SO sensible nor so comfortable as
this serving 1t does the two purposes of
preserving the ribbon or silk collar and
giving the touch of white which is most
becoming to almost every woman. They
come with either the straight Swiss band
or the shaped and buttonholed one, in in
Vulnerable varieties. They are most sim
PIE to make at home. too, of any leftover
bits of pretty insertion or edging, or of the
four corners Of pretty handkerchief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

There is nothing that pleGses the en-
gagged man more than TO shower gifts
upon the woman he hopes to marry but
very often it happens that he spends a
great deal of money and anxious thought
over the purchases, and often fails to get
what is most suitable wished for. The
engagement ring proper is one of these in
nocent pitfalls, and 1t would be far wiser
to get little instruction on that momcn-
tGus subject before buying it: if not from
his fiance herself. why then from some
otlging sister or cousin or aunt in her con-
hdence. How disappointing. when one has
set ones heart upon-rubies. says east
ern commentator, to find he has chosen
pearls or amethysts $50 becoming to the
hand that is white and shapely) and be-
hold hoop of opas, with their mystic fire
and changing hucs; and. of course you
have to say you are delighted and you are
not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
The Craze for Lace.

AS the season advances one is more and
more impressed with the foremost position
of lace In the seasons wear. Seemingly
every lace known to the manufacturing
world and produced in any quarter Of the
globe is now stylish as the demand for
handsome laces almost amounts to a craze.
Dresses. gumpes. vests, skirts, light even
ing wraps especially designed for evening
wear and separate waists are one and all
most correct when composed of lace all
overs.
Among the more expensive kinds Cluny n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
A Princess Gown.

Here is description Of a dress recently
worn by Princess Victoria Of Wales at
some races in England:
The sleeves are plain fitting. made to
wear with jacket. The collar is of folded
silk over plain foundation and fastens at
the back, small habit neatening the lower
edges. 1t is kept in place by two hooks.
The left front is neatened. and eyelet holes
made, the right side being secured under
revers. The pretty bodice has a tight-flt-
ting back carried to a sharp point below
the waist in the center and is short on the
hips. The fronts are cut with separate
vest and form point at the center below
the waist. The vest has a plain lining,
over which silk is gathered in points to the
center at equal distances apart and the
gatherings are trimmed with pretty passe-
menterie.
The coat is arranged in the following sec
tons: Seamless back. single sidepiece,
front. Danish front with Ievers in one, roll
collar. upper sleeve and under sleeve. The
coat Is lined throughout with soft silk, and
a double row of stitching crosses The lower
part of sleeve instead of cuff. The seam
between the front and Danish front is open
stitched and rounded off to one side, while
the other is squarely finished
The revers and roll collar are interlined
with canvas, the collar being faced with
cloth and the revers recovered with hand
some lace reverS. The smart skirt is cut in
six pieces. with the back width. narrow at
the top. gradually widening to form one box
plait down the center. 1t is cut to touch
the ground around the front and is little
longer at the back and is lined through
with merceriZed Sateen. and the pasSamen-
terie is put on to simulate an overskirt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

while those of a vulgar man show famil-
iarity without ease
But of al claims most true is that made
by one of the wfttiest as well the most
attractive of the strongminded women of
the day. She says. ITO man the gods give
both sides of the apple of life; Il woman is
offered the choice of the halves-either, but
not both
Every woman must know and feel how
true this is. especially If she can but be-
hold the motley crowd of human, i!l-man-
nered cattle that throng the exposition
grounds.
BACK to Fashions.
But to return to the fashions as seen
on the Boulevard. Some of the few are
striking because OF their simplicity and
others by reason of their sumptuous mag
nificence. None could be more beautiful
than one recently worn by Mrs. Charlie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
Health and Beauty in Children.

To encourage health and beauty in chill
dren they should, In an early stage Of their
career, be instructed in simple gymnastics.
About five or six years of age has been
named by a medical authority the time
when they should begin their lessons in
calisthenics-which should, of course, at
the outset be of the simplest description,
no implements whatever being used. Prop
erly practiced judicious movements will
help to the development of the chest and
muscle, encourage beauty of form, supple
ness and grace and promote healthy circu-
latiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
How to Wash woolen.,

To wash woolens use two tubs Of very
hot soap suds, each supplied with wash
boards, and third tub with slightly soapy,
hot water and a wringer. Put each piece
through the whole process before taking
up the next. Wash white f1anneis first,
then gray and red. Wash in first two suds,
rinse in third. put through wringer and i'm
mediately put ON line, hanging heaviest
part downward When dry, dampen evenly
and thoroughly; roll tightly and iron with
very warm irons. On the contrary, some
persons insist that it is far better not to
iron WoolenS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

are 80 fine and soft that three of them
could be pressed through a finger ring at
the same time. 1t takes woman the whole
winter to make a piece Of lace ten or
and she would sell it for about IS or Sc. The
lace made by Russian peasants Is strong
and practically indestructible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
Earache.
From the Boston Herald.

Earache, so often common with little
children, is a severe pain and is usually
accompanied with a sharp scream The
pain is likely to be prolonged and con-
tinueus. Twenty drops Of warm water
should be put into the ear, and a poultice
of haxseed applied warm. but not too hot,
or the hot water bag may be held against
the ear. good device is to fill the little
finger of kid glove with hot salt, and in
sert this in the ear before the heat is ap-
piled upon the outside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

thing that is at once gay and artistic, such
as American beauty roses or peoples on a
white ground
The ventilation of the room should be per-
feet, and the child trained to sleep in air
that is quite cold. The curtains which adorn
the windows. therefore. should not hinder
the free current, but should be Of the light
est kind. Muslin, stout enough to launder
we'll, are the most satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
Care of Children's Eyes.


One Of the reasons why SO many of our lit
tie children are wearing spectaces Is because
in infancy they are often SO placed In cribs
or carriages that they sleep or awaken with
the little lenses in their eyes exposed too
much to the sunlight.
Mothers should remember not to let the
baby awaken with its eyes to a sunlit vim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

dow. The retina, the darkened chamber,
behind the pupil rece.. es the light, and
this little chamber is the most delicate
piece of mechanism in our anatomy. We
realize how older people suffer from the
glare If babies could speak they would
rebel at the carelessness Of some mothers
and nurses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

If a man knows enough to earn the
money to buy lot of useless forks and
spoons his women folks should not be
hard on him because he doesn't know how
to use them.-AtcEison Globe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

From Harpers Bazaar.
1.-The pastor of the church has been try
ing to boss the choir for six weeks, but they
have won"
What did they do?"
Got his wife to join.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23
The ChiId's Room.

From Harper'n Bazaar.
A mother is fortunate If she can empty
the room which she is to refurnish. for the
results are infinitely more satisfactory to
begin at the beginning. If she Is to have a
new paper she must study the location of
the room. For north room choose a warm
color-rose. yellow, or even crimson-while
II the room face the south she may choose
floral pattern a white ground, or some
pretty shade of plain color-cream, pale
green, pink Blue is seldom successful.
1t is distinctly cold color, and in winter,
or on a gray day, makes the room gloomy.
A boy usually prefers simple paper as
less "fussy'' than one that has pattern,
while girls heart is delighted with some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-23

The manners of the middle class man are
conspicuous by their absence. He clothes
himself with his incivility with gar
ment, and his rudeness and boorishness he
counts unto himself for righteousness.
Though l am not sure that l quote accu-
rately, of the sentiment l am certain.
think II was the great priest of politeness
who said that 1.-The manners of the we'll
hed man show ease without familiarity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-14
SKOWHEGAN.
Wiides-Cl

William Oscar Wildcs and Miss
Blanche Clark We're united in marriage.
Sunday morning at $50 O'Clock. at the
home of the brides mother on North
strteet. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. r. T. Adams, pastor of the
Island avenue church, in the pariors
which was tastefully decorated VITA
ferns and flowers. The bride was pref
tily gowned in white organdie, trimmed
with lavender over white silk and car
ried brides roses. The wedding march
was played by Miss Leila Fairbrother
After the ceremony was performed
wedding breakfast was served and tine
happy couple left for Watervilie in
hack to take the train for Portland
where they. will be at home
after Sept. +, at Ga Milbourne street.
Mr.. Wildes is rear brakeman on the
Portland-B Bangor ruin. and is uniVer-
sally liked. Mrs. Wildes is a gradu-
ate of The Skowhegan High school and
for two years past has clerked in ord
ways dry goods store. Mr.. and Mrs
Wildes We're the recipients of many
fine presents, among which was fire
clock, given by Mrs. Wildes associates
in the Ordway store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-14
City Government Meeting.

At the special meeting of the city
government, last evening. a quorum
in both boards was secured after some
little waiting. Mayor Patten came up
from the Islands, and as the boat was
late. the meeting was delayed until
after O'Clock. After the matter under
consideration. viz: the construction of
a steel bridge on the lower Causeway.
had been discussed in both boards, the
boards then went into joint convention
Alderman Haley, chairman of the
joint standing committee on highways
and bridges, had guarantee from
President Macomber, that the Electric
Road would give $3.50 towards the ex-
pense of a steel bridge.
The bridge has recently been re-
planked, but is in need of more sub
stantial repairs. The stringers have
decayed badly on the ends, and consid-
cradle expense would be entailed to
place the bridge in shape for few
years. The most debated question was
that of cost. Most of the members
were in favor of d steel structure if it
could be erected at a moderate cost.
On motion of Councilman Atkins of
ward 3, the joint convention was dis
solved.
An order was introduced by Alder
man Milton that the joint standing
committee on highways and bridges be
instructed to receive bids for the con-
struction of an iron bridge, and to re-
port the same at the next regular met
ing. The order was passed in both
branches.
The question of supplying coal to the
schoolhouse was brought up 1t was
ordered by Alderman Haley that the
mayor appoint a committee to take
charge of the matter. The committee
appointed was Aldermen Plaisted and
Milton.
The meeting was then adjourned to
the next regular meeting night in Sep
TENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

| Lizzie Patterson, aged II years WAS
| stolen from the arms Of her mother
Mrs. VIM. Maloney, at Kcnesha, Wis.
Her ahdnctors escaped in a carriage.
Lorenzo Dow Richardson. SO years
Old. East Hartford. Conn. committed
suicide. Monday. by shooting He had
been in falling health and was despon-
dent.
Abjiah Warren Goddard, who died in
BrookIine. Mass. Monday. aged ~
years. saw the frigate Chesapeake sail
out Of Boston harbor June ]. 1913, 10
fight the frigate shannon.
Phillips Fl. Morgan. former United
States minister to Mexico. died in New
York City. Monday. Of cancer, aged d,
years. Mr.. Morgan was born in Baton
Rouge, La. During recent years he
practiced law in New York City.
Geo. f. Welleston is suffering at san
Francisco from nervous prostratioli,
caused by exposure in the Philippines.
He has been removed from the hotel
70 the general hospital at the Preside.
where he can obtain more perfect rest
The Boston police. Monday night.
took into custody big John McBlaire,
who is wanted for the shooting of two
men at Dover. n H., early Friday
morning last. He will be taken to
Dover by the officers, Tuesday morning
DespondepH over failure to obtain
work. John Raycroff. 80 years OF
age, until recently a clerk in the en-
ploy at the Boston Ferry department,
from which he was dismissed by the
present government. shot himself. Mon
day night. death resulting instantly.
y widow survives him.
The Northern Italian League Of New
Haven, Conn, has voted to take no
part in the coming celebration in meIn-
DRY of King Humbert. one of the
members said: we are American cit
liens, and We hold that we should re-
spect our naturalization papers and
the great republic to which we look
Tor protection"
\ London news agency cable from
Lahore. Punjab. says the Amer Of AT
Shanistan is modifying forces Of in
lantry and artillery and that 1t is re-
ported an advance on the Russian from
tier is contemplated. 1t is added thai
the news is not fully credited at La
more though II is explained the Amer;
behavior has been causing some un-
easiness in official circles.