Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-11-28
Graceful Walking.

! body on which locOmOtion depends
Not every one gives unlimited time Il
the necessary exercises, but almost al
can give ten or fifteen minutes every
day, and much may be accomplished
with even that short ime. A few ex
ercises may be taken before going tc
bed, and will tend to induce sounc
sleep, in addition to their primary pur
pose. Begin by standing erect. after
all tight clothing has been removed
and swinging the right leg back and
forth, about a foot each way. keeping
the body perfectly still. The swing.
ing movement should be gentle and
the degree of oscillation will increase
with practice until the leg rises high
enough TO form a right angle with the
body in the forward movement. The
swinging is repeated with each leg in
turn. After few minutes Of this ex-
ercise stand erect and lift the arms
straight up in line with the body, keep
ing the palms to the front Hold them
firmly in this position and walk for
ward and backward, trying to make
the leg muscles as flexible as possible.
Stand erect, with arms hanging loose
ly at the sides and bring the right foot
around in front of the left as far as
possible without disturbing the poise
Of the body. Stand in this position.
with the ball of the right foot resting
on the floor while counting ten slowly.
Then raise the foot and carry it around
behind, to the left, in the same way.
Repeat with the O,her foot. Care
must be taken to keep the body firm,
but not rigid, during these exercises.
A Millinery Note.
Do you know what causes the sleek.
trim effect Of a smart hat and why
the smooth surface of the breast pIu-
mage which lies along the left side Of
The brim remains smoo,n and I'M
rufiled, says the Chicago Daily News.
1t is because of the little cover Of
tulle which covers The plumage like a
close-fitting envelope. Very likely you
have not noticed it, but it is there,
otherwise you could scarcely have
been out in a sea breeze or high wind
without ruflling and disturbing the
short, soft breast feathers. If the
plumage is white very likely the veil
also is white. But fine black veil on
a white breast of feathers is some
times used. When the white plumage
is speckled with black you notice it
has a veil on This detail of millinery
is called the plumage veil.
A Thoughtful Gift.
a most appreciative gift received by
one of the early autumn brides was
given by a young woman friend who
cannot afford silver and cut glass as
bridal presents. but whose fine handi-
work is seen in bits Of exquisite en-
brOidery and painting in the displays
Of gifts made on the occasion of we'd
ding in her own particular set. She is
mistress of the art of lettering, and
for the bride of this month she gave a
dainty volume bound in white parch-
ment with an Illuminated cover and
fanciful lettering on the fiy-leaf, en-
titled, Dishes His Mother Used to
Make" The contents of the little
book were formed of tempting recipes
chosen with special reference to the
bridegroom tastes, and were actually
obtained from his mother, who is
noted as an excellent housekeeper.
Spiced Grapes.
Choose a tart, under-ripe grape
Pick from the stems, wash and weigh
them. To every six pounds Of fruit
allow q cup Of cold water; heat slow
" and gently and when tender pass
through a colander. Return the pulp
to the kettle; add two and half
pounds of sugar, pint of vinegar, a
tablespoonful of ground cinnamon,
half a tablespoonful of cloves and a
teaspoonful each of salt and ginger
and a quarter of teaspoonful of cay
enne. Simmer all together, stirring
frequently for an hour; then pour into
small glass jars and seal same as
canned fruit.
The Feminine Observer.
Some men have reasons for doing
things-and some have excuses.
A good way to test your sweetheart S
love is to send her letter and pres
ent together. If she opens the letter
first it's a clear case of love.
The simplest agent for removing
sunburn is said to be the white of an
egg and lemon juice, in equal quaint
ties, slowly heated to just below the
coagulating point and briskly stirred.
When q woman suffers II si-e4c>
she is, indeed, suffering.
Black and pale blue are a favorite
combination to the Partisan elegants
and black and white are employed
nearly as extensively.
Life might be likened to an epgran
of which very few of us see the point
Fashionable friendship, like an UNI
brella. is apt to turn wrong side ou
VIXEN exposed to a violent storm
Whittier's Robin Adair.
During one of the last birthda,
celebrations Of the poet Whittier, b.
| was visited by a celebrated orator.
| singer, recourts a writer in 81
Nicholas. When the lady was aske;
to sing, she gave the beautiful balla
of Robin Adair" She had hardI
| begun before Mr. Whittier's pet do
came into the room, and. seating him
self by her side, watched her as
fascinated, and listened with de
light unusual in an animal Whe
/ she finished he came and put hi
l nau rc,.1r r.orolr into har. hard or,