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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
Tennessee Room.

The report Of the Tennessee room is
not boastful Of past achievements. but
is full OF hope for the future. The re-
gent fthis room is Mrs A. c. Benson
and Mrs. Norman V. Randolph is the
v'ce-regent. The latters report reads as
follows:
The report from the Tennessee room
is very meagre. No contributions Of any
description and seemingly no work done
The society gave me So for cases. One Ia
entirely empty. still l hope some one
from Tennessee may visit the Museum
and. feeling that their State must be re-
presented in the White House of the Con-
federacy, will be able to induce Confed-
crates In Tennessee to send relics to ill
the empty case Mrs Kcllar Anderson. OF
Memphis. who has a my earnest solicit
ia tion. filled the office Of regent for eight
years. has been succeeded by Mrs. a. c.
Benson. of Nashville. She Is an enthu-
siastic worker and we hope will succeed
where Mrs. Anderson and have failed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
DAy Men Choose Pain 6'iye

For successful wives and true helpmates
men have ever realized that they must
turn to pIain-looking women rather than
to beauties.
The pretty woman too often thinks that
she has fulfilled the chief aim Of exist
ence when she has given to the world
her prettiness. She does not seem to
know that anything more is expected Of
her than that she should be ornamental.
That beauty is only skin deep the bust
ness as we'll as the professional men
fortunately learned long ago. Both may
nirt and dane through several seasons
with the pretty girl. whose head Is Ut
orally turned every time she passes
glass or meets a man who is the least
attracted by her outward beauty. But
when this self-same man decides to take
unto himself a wife he chooses the girl
who will think of him and his home,
his many comforts and help him bear
his burdens and his crosses. He does
not seek the girl who requires constant
admirafions. but rather the one who
encourages him In his ambitions and his
undertakings.
The woman who thinks before her ex-
quisite Iovelness all men should bow
and do her honor does not make an ideal
wife. nor yet sensible helpmeet. The
pain woman generally has the wit to
bolster up her inefficient physical
charms with some carefully studied ac-
complishment whilh remains to fascin-
ate her midde-aged husband whom a
faded igureess doll of spouse would
drive to perpetual nocturnal designations
al his club
The plain wife Is content to devote to
domesticities the time that the pretty
woman would not hesitate to allot to the
cult of chiffons and the adornment OF
cfa self The fo
Is apt to consider that an evening sDent
at home Is a day of her youth wasted,
while the woman whose features are not
her chief and only attractions feels that
she is appreciated most keenly by her
own home circle and is mercfuly aware
that her eyes are not too beautiful to
be spoiled by darring her husbands
socks Of making the childrens pima
fores.
1t Is not only the merchant LAWYER and
doctor that appreciate that beauty is
only thing OF to-day, but the man
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

to enSangcr the filn,y chiffon. The gown
Will be mounted over silk vciled with ch!f-5
ion and will be worn with veil OF tulle.
Other notable gowns are to be OF chtf-
Ion accordion plated. Of crepe de Chine
plated in sun style and OF the same daintt-
is. lovely fabrics shirrcd. Silk will be
seen. as a matter of course. There arc
brides who deem nothing else quite suit
able. but these more delicate fabrics are
newer and are ncuh In demand. A love-
/, gown Of the chiffon pisse is trimmed
with applique Of point lace and is mar
vel OF beauty. The lace is made to hold
tic plaits flat about the hips. 80 giving
q yoke effect, and is deliberately arranged
on the bodice, outlining the yoke ard be-
ing allowed to fa! loose giving bolero
suggestion. Almost as matter of course
there are angel sleeves. SO generally are
they worn and so much are they liked.
The bride. for whom II is being made. will
be attended by bridesmaids gowned in
sh:.t.d u ltc chiffon with sasi1eS OF pink
ana pink plunes in the big hats. The at
terdan:s at an all white wedding are
to wear the same shirred chiffon. but
with white sashes. all white hats and bou-
ouets Of lilies Of the valley whose green
viii make the only hint OF color.
The Going-away gowns Of these same
brides are mod Is of style. BY far the
greater number just clear the ground. al
though 0e,ai N5lnS are correct 1 ne Ia
yurite coats are the thrse quarter ones.
to which ! referred last week. but many
scrts ars seen. A most elegant costume Is
OF gray zibsline with white hairs and is
made with a plated skirt and the new
jounty blouses that are so generally be-
coming and so popular. AS l have sta
ted again and again. we have quite out
grown the time when one style only was
in vogue. X is part OF the privilege NJ
living to-day that we may choose one
% a number Of things and suit our own
minds without danger Of mourning the
wrath Of Ia mode. most beautiful
gown, in nut brown. Is of the panne III
btline that allows such perfect ulaninu-
Iation, and shows the uss made Of pla:ts
snc tucks on these latest gowns. We are
by 10 mea rs getting q way from the snug
fitting skirts. but are being allowed
many. soft folds and much graceful full
mss below the knees
The costume in question is made With
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

The embroidery on the bridal gown is a
novel feature and a suggestive one. We
have reached the state of luxury where
the best the most elaborate, the unique
has become a pressing demand. Nothing
is more truly elegant than hand wrought
needIeworl. The lovely flowers ernbroid-
ered onto the gown Itself give a suggestion
Of spiendor and richness not otherwise to
bc cEta.ned. Having exhausted tho pos
sg5Il'ties OF applied trimming the finest
designers have now turned to embro cry
and are showing some malvelously beau
tiful gowns Silver thread is used to al
vantage ard seed pearls often are intro
duccd A most exquisite bridal gown. or
tlered by girl Of genuine artistic taste.
IS TO be Of white chiffon embroidered
WITH silver all the work being done by
oriental experts IT will not be Worn for
number Of weeks yet, but / am 50
lucky as TO have seen the partly finished
work and nothing lovelier or more ele-
cc2ut well could be imagined. / venture
10 say none but eastern har6s could have
done Inc work. Some marvclcis 6ext"ri-
" seems to be inherited by those women
OF restricted lives aud they give US sreci-
n.tns Of nec6lework that are rnarvels in
their way. This gown is scarcely heavier
than the cohweh. vet is worked deliberately
with silver thread in 4 deep border to the
skirt and again on tire corsage. The work
Is superb. yet never seems over heavy nor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

The Maryland room is in a more pros
porous condition than ever before. Cen
eral Bradley T. Johnston has lent very
valuable col ec1ions OF records letters a're.
three flags, one the flags of the First
Maryland Guard: second, a Maryland flag
presented by the women of Baltimore to
the First Maryland Regiment August.
1851 1t was over the bier OF General
Charles Winder. killed at Cedar Noun
tain Also flag OF the FIRST Mary 90
Infantry. It was aptured by the First
Maryland Infantry May "A. 1852.
Mrs E. P. Pond. OF Jessups. Nd. has
recently sent a pipe and housewife be-
longing TO DR.. Alfred Hughes. jewei
case made by DR.. Hughes during his i'm
prisonnent at Camp Chase. Ohio. AL
SO a sabre issued by the State of Mary
land May. 1861. and used durin the entire
war by Frank a. Bond. of Jessups Md
These. with General Johnston's collec
ton. make total of forty-three relics
received in the past year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
New L)cman as cid
as the Human Family.

II the translation OF the Bahytoniaa
tablets are to be believed. the ne" wo-
man. is about as old as the human race
Five thousand years ago she asserted
her equality with man. carried on oGss-
ness on her own account. inherited prop
erty and made her will like man. There
Is possibility that she anticipated
the bankruptcy laws by having her hIs-
bands's property decided over.
If her husband married second vile
In her lifetime-as he was entitled to do
without fear of prosecution for bisamy-
he had to return the first wffe's fortune.
and she was free to go Where ene chose
and do what she liked. without troubling
the divorce court She wentin to tbs
church and she practiced medicine aud
law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

submitted for the Virginia room. Of which
MISC Mildred Lee Is the regent. and Mrs.
]. Taylor Ellyson. the vice-regent Tbs
report. which makes an excellent showing
for the room OF the Old Dominion. reads
as follows:
beg to submit the following annual
report Of the Virginia room:
The number Of articles received, n: 100
or more war papers and dispatches. once
the property OF the late William Writ
Henry. are loaned by bis daughter. Mrs.
Harrison. and twenty-five or more war
paper. which were the property Of the
lat" General W. 3. Taliaferro. were pre-
serted by his children. which added to
the forty-four. makes total Of 1853 Among
the gifts and loans are portrait Of Gem
erEl Eppa Hunton: the saddle and saddle
bags Of Corbin Drummoud Fletcher. NJ
-; photograph of the site OF the old
colonial palace at Williamsburg. Destroy
ed by the Federais by fire In
1888: saddle Of co.oneI William A.
Oliver. Company F. Ninth vlrirgta
Cavalry: portrait Of Sergeant HetA
jones Christian: saddle Of Captain
Thomas Elicit. OF Crenshaw Battalion:
desk used in rhe Confederate States Sem
ate Chamber: muster and pay roll OF Cap
tail. James D. Maney's company Of the
Virginia volunteers, presented by Bento-
snin F. Low. of Boston. Mass: rifle cap
t,,red by Lieutenant James Elicit at Har.
per's Ferry: sabre and sword belt Of Lieu
tSnar. aras Elicit carr. ,seS at
his headquarters by General e. B. stu,
art
7 am anticipating very busy winter
ard spring for the Virginia room csmmit
tee. as there are numberless papers. man
rscripts and muster rolls which win bS
examined and permanently placed befoxs
the new catalogue Is printed.
A large scrap book has ueen purchased.
with a case to at 1t. for the recep-
tion of muster rolls pay rolls and
other papers. so they can be easily exau-
ined.
The usual spring cleaning and rsnovat.
ing was thoroughly done. hope the
society viii be able In the rear future "a
make large appropriation for the per-
manent projections Of ail voollsn koods.
as IS done IN ALL museums ssffs.s
The Virginia room presented q con-
OF Genera Lea'h farewell address 70 .,.ea
member OF The Dabney n. Maury oAsp-
ter OF United Daughters of the confsds1.
acy OF Philadelphia. who Put the nonu-
n.ent in Holly wood = Ne dsaa = lAilD-
dcIphiA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
FLORIDA Room.

Thorough work and great interest are
manifest in the report of the Florida
room. Mrs. James B. Fleming. of Jack
sonville, Is the regent and Mrs. f a.
Patterson vice-regent- The report is as
follows:
This room reports all cases gone over
and thoroughly cleaned and rearranged
for a new catalogue. Every preventative
has been taken to keep out moths. Many
garments were full of moths when re-
ceived here. but every effort has beer
made to exterminate them. Some few
relics have been sent The regent re-
ports there is movement on hand to OBJ
tain a portrait Of General Kirby Smith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
4dy;ce 10 Tired h)omsn.

II the busy woman viii take ADVANTAGE
of the following advice. she viii tlnc that
youth and beauty will l:nger with hef
past their allotted time. Every day after
luncheon. no matter how much her time.
Is occupied she viii ha.he face and neck
In warm water. and. In case OF unusual
fatige. especially warn applications Will
be placed at the back OF the neck for
few moments. The tired lines should
next be smoothed out deity. skin food
should be applied. and then away to q
darkened room for twenty minutes OF
complete rest This simple procedure -
so inexpensive and go easily managed
that It will never be popular: but facts
show that many women have been wor-
derfu.iy benefited by the rest when II
is needd rather than after all the Work=
and hurry and hustle are over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

lace over white silk chiffon yelled. the en-
tire skirt berg made of lounciHG, the
bodice in bab by style with short full sleeves
that also are of flouRcing. The deep
c,esm of the lace softened by the white
chiffon gives IN indescribable soft creamy
ton, that could be obtained in no Other
way Still another novelty is white chif-
ION over lowered. the two mounted over
silk Big soft-toned blossoms are the
ones preferred and nonderfully lovely exc
the results they give Dim. shadowy bits
of color they become that are bewltch-
ing and elusive in way difficult to de-
scribe. Tumbiing pink roses make ia
vorite design and yellow flowers are Euch
liked
Afternoon gowns are Of wolfe. canvas,
colienne and all soft woods and silk and
wool mixtures and are trimmed with
velvet and with appliQues of lace.
novelty being the use Of French crochet,
with lace Of lighter thinner sort. Quit,
Is a favorite. as 1t is for all occasions,
but all colors are worn. a really charm
ing creation is of pale blue co!ienne and
is combined with yoke of white gui-
pure. The skirt Is gathered at sides and
back and is shirred in groups at nounco
depth. Above this stirring Is fancy
braid put on to form scrolls. The bodce
shows deep pointed yoke of lace. be .ow
which 1t is shirred to the wais' line then
fails in oft folds The sleeves are shi red
to fit the upper arms closely. the shir-
rings forming continuous lires with those
of the waist. and are again SHRED TO
form bands below the elbows soft. droop-
ing puffs being formed between. Over
the Ishirr.ng is scroll like that upon
tlse skirt
A charming gown OF yelling is made
with q deep tucked tiounce and shows
perpendicular tucks at each seam. Head
ing the hounce and a the lower edse
of the tucks is an applique of Venetian
and lace-trimmed to suggest bolero.
while d deep. scalIoped yoke collar falls
over the sleeves These sleeves are dou-
BILE. the under ones deep pufs of white
chiffon. the upper ores loose falls that
match the f'ounce and extend to the ell
bows. Tucks. piaits. much lace. fancy
stitches all are features. Hand-work is
the eight of style. If any woman be
def and have the ;ime she should be
able to give just the touch that means
elegance with her own hands Dainti-
ness. soft and droopins effects are the
characteristics of the best gowns. :,
For indoor wear everything that Is be-
com ng and graceful is allowed While
much luxury and ext avagance are in
evidence It is possible to dress well at
moderate cost These lovely woods are by
no means costly Made up daintily. with
bits Of fancy stitching. they require little
trimming to give good results. Tucks and
shirrings mean labor rather than outlay
yet are essentially smart Whenever the
owner of the gown an do such work her
self she is able to greatly reduce the cost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
Jouch your Fps
9th G,ad~ess

Are you growing weary OF the long and
rugged road.
Weary of the burden. oh. my brothers1
Men have found the surest way for Light,
ening the load
Is Just to try to tighten It for others-
Hearts still hold the most OF love that
most their love bestow
On lonely lives OF those who are for
forming;
Rc:l the stone from out the path where
tired feet must 20.
And touch your lips with giadness every
morning.
Touch your lips with sladness and Ga
singing on your way.
Smiles viii strangely tighten every duty:
Just a little word OF cheer may span
sky of gray
With hopes own heaven-tinte6 bow Of
beauty.
Wear a pleasant face wherein shall shine
a Joyful heart.
As shines the sun. the happy fields
adornng;
To every care-beclouded life some ray Of
light impart.
'And touch your lips with sladness every
morning.
Nixon Waterman. IN December .'suc-
cess
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

The reports for the past year Of the
vice-regents for the twelve Confederate
States which have rooms in the Museum
OF the Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety make an interesting showing of the
progress Of that institution where relics
OF the great struggle are stored and pre-
seyved for the admiration and wonder OF
generations yet unborn
The museum is one OF the most interest
ing places in the city to visitors and dur
ing the past year no less than seven
thousand, four hundred and fifty-nine
visitors have placed their names upon the
register at the Museum OF this number
1853 visited the institution on Saturday.
when the doors are open to the public
free OF charge. OF the total number Of
visitors 3.7l7 were foreigners or from
the North.
The report. - the regents Of the va
rious States follow:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
The coffee Jacket Is usually a mtsno

The coffee Jacket Is usually a mtsno-
mer. for it is donned at that hour of the
day when a dish OF tea is being served.
But IT is pretty. graceful garment and
whats in name?'
In Pompadour silk an unusually at
tractive one was recently fashioned for
a charming belle The background Of
the silk was of a soft toned yellow. and
the flowers strewn upon it were dainty
delicate ones OF pink. blue, lavender and
green. These were very small in pat
tern. Lace at least eighteen inches in
depth finished the Jacket at the bottom.
being drawn up at the bust. A founce
OF lace was in the sleeves and brown.
fat coIar was at the low. V-pointed
throat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
South Carolina Room.

The regent 70. the South Carolina room
is Miss Mary Singleton Hampton. with
Mrs. H. a. Claiborne as vice-regen, The
report reads:
1t gives me pleasure to; report that In
a-~...on to the usual cleaning the South
Carolina room has recently been thor
ouShly renovated. With the wallis COW
cred with alabastine in pale gray and
the wood work painted white. it presents
a very attractive appearance.
There have been but ew additions
made during the past year to the relics
IN the room. only eleven having been re-.
5ceived Among them are samples OF
cloth made during the war on the planta-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
Kzntucsy Room.

Mrs. Basil Duke is regent OF the Ken
lucky room. and Miss NJ P Harris IS
the vice-resent. The report is short. and
while the number of gifts presented DUR
ing the year has not been large some OF
them are very valuable. Following Is
the report:
There has been a decided falling off In
donations OF relics during the past two
year, but ] am glad to report. Mrs. Basil
Dukes beautiful and valuable gifts-two
handsome miniatures of her brother Gem
eral Morgan-one an infant with his
mother. the other as grown man. We
have promises OF Morgan and Black
burn case for the room. Mrs Read o!
E.lizabethtown. Ky, sent Confederate
bond issued January. 1865.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
Nlssouri Rom.

Mrs. L. B. vallient. of St Louis. is the
regent OF the Missouri room. and Mrs.
George p. Stacy Is the vice-resent. The
latter submits the following report:
The regent Of Missouri. Mrs. L. 8. VAL
l!ent. has donated an album base to the
room at cost OF fifty dollars. All Of
the ptpers. manuscripts and other inres-
esting documents have been placed In this
case.
In November the cases were opened and
all relics were replaced and nirapered.
am glad to report that have ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
Alabama Room.

A very interesting report is submitted
Mrs. James H. Drake. The regent of this
room is Miss Mary Clayton. OF Eufaula.
Mrs. brakes report follows.
The room has been visited regularly
and kept in order. and the vice-regent is
pleased &c report gains in The elections
OF Confederate nementoes from this
Southern State.
Pedestals were presented by Mrs. Henry
i R Shorter mounted with the srst shells
fired at Pensacola: these were preserved
at the time by Major Henry r. Shorter.
The vice-regent has also obtained the
very interesting picture Of Emma San
snn.'' the little Alabama heroine Of Cen
eral Forrest memory. who showed him
hcw to ford the river at Gadsden when
he found the Yankees had burned the
bridges. This girl. in spite Of family pro-
tests. offered to be his guide. and mount mount
ed behind the gallant officer TO mako
good her word. The result was vic
tory for Forrest After the war the Leg
isla;ure of Alabama awarded her large
tract of land in the mineral section of
the State She died in Texs two years
age.
A small picture OF General "Alpheus
Baker" one of Alabama's brave officers.
in the Confederate war, as we'll as one
Of the ornaments OF the bar, noted for
talent among whom he ranked as a mos,
brilliant orator. has been added to our
treasures
An album case has been put In the Ala
bama room.
Lastly. the vice-reSent has secured a
complete account of the first inaugura ton
of Mr.. Davis In Montgomery and other
Interesting historic records pertaining to
Alabama.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

ton of Mrs. Catherine Hamilton Aston.
copy Of the Southern Literary Mes
senger of August 1868. The Age. Feb
ruary. 1864. a number of army tracts
published by the Diocesan Missionary
Society OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church of Virginia A call to prayer and
sketch of Dabney Carr Harrison by the
Presbyterian Committee of Publication,
A prayer book for the camp. published
In 1850 by Macfarane & Ferguson. con-
tanning prayer for the President Of the
Confederate States. These were all pub
Iished In Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

Embroidery work onto the material is
essentially elegant. yet it involves neither
more labor nor skill than is continually
expended upon some bit of useless fancy
vn.f V fash onS are to-day gu'i u
ing demands drought. taste. time. but
need not mean reckless outlay if One be
only heedfuI and suggestive. These gowns
Of winter trousseauX are elegant. mean
figures that run to three hume: ais, but
can be taken as suggestions. nevertheless.
from which far simpler things can be
evolved,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

icrr skirt and blouse with a position
so giving its wearer the full benefit OF
her height Back and front of the skirt
are aika, after the latest mode. and are
laid in Il wide triple box plat. while he
tn cen them are deep side plaits. nj.
stitched fiat to lounce dspth. The blouse
is made to give bolero suggestion over
finely tucked bodice ard with big loose
puffed sleeves that are finely tucked ut
the shoulders and gathered into oddly
shsped fare cuffs. The blouse closes in
princess style with stitched. shaped
straps, over the meeting plaits. that come
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

In a new style. The cut steel osads. Stsn
which they are decorated tnsteaa oa y:
ing scattered all, over the webbing -
heretofore are now arranged IN two rows
along the edge.
Belts Of al sorts can be found. some g
them OF lovely soft ribbons but IT y the
buckle that is Of chief Importance. Tnis
is usually Of rhinestones with velvet so
match the ribbon drawn through kne
rim. This gives soft dnish tnas
most desirable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
Louisiana Room.

The report Of the louisiana room is
very brief. Mrs. John G. Gilmore is re-
gent and Mrs L, r Dashieli riVe-re-
gent, The report follows:
fhe Louisiana room has received walk
ir- stick Of General Beauregard a BOOK
belonging to President Davis. pipe maoe
:, nrison nv a Louisiana soldier. q pho
.tc-aph of Winnie Davis and two pic
lures OF Memorial Hail. New Orleans.
from Colonel Chaleron-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28

who tolls with his bands knows that the
plain woman makes the best wife and
mother. The last thing the workinSuan
considers in his choice of a bride Is that
1t should be q selection OF the fttess. It
Is therefore a merciful dspensation In
the interests OF his posterity though 1t
does not aueur any. Improvement, In the
physique of the race. that. as rule. the
better loosing and stronger the man. the
uglier and limper is the wife he chooses.