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congenial, and the 400 of New York con-
slider Mrs. Corbin one of themselves.
General Corbin is devotion personified
and immensely proud of his wife. The
night of the Hanna reception the Corbins
stood with a party of friends outside the
Arlington waiting for their carriage. A
light breeze blew Mrs. Corbins head COW
ering onto her shoulders, and as quickly
as possible General Corbin readjusted
the lace scarf and happy look of affec-
tion passed between them.
The generals eyes said: "You are en-
tirely too precious to take chances with
the night air." and Mrs. Corbin an
swered; Il love you for caring" 1 un-
derstand the language of the eyes, be-
cause | am an eye specialist, you know.
Then again one morning l had further
proof of General Corbin's devotion. 1t
was during the last run of sleighing, ard
partment with her husband. When tho
latter alighted from the sleigh at one of
the Seventeenth Street entrances, the
street seemed deserted and the general
stepped up close to the back seat Mrs
Corbin inclined her head. and received
light kiss upon her veiled cheek. There
was a laughing good-by, the general dis
appeared within the huge stone building
and Mrs. Corbin's sleigh sped swiftly up
the street. sumeway the jingle Of tho
sleigh-bells reminded me Of wedding
chimes. That comes from being an ear
sspecialist
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w THEN Miss Letter said to me
NM recently, How is it / never
v see you at the auction?" 1T
gave me an unpleasant shock.
for / am seldom guilty of the sins Of
omission in a social way. The manner in
which Miss Letter spoke convinced me
that society, to an individual, was in the
clutches of the auction craze.
1t is exceedingly satisfying to attend an
auction sale in company with a congenial
pocketbook, but if the relations between
yourself and 1t are strained, then at least
you can enjoy high-priced comedy. Gu
pidity and coyetousness are what keep
the auctions going. and it is all manner
of fun to see two society women bidding
against each other for an article neither
wants. As plain as possible 1t is written
in flashing eyes and flushed cheeks, Il
guess have as much money as you and
] can buy that thing just to keep you
from getting it,
Not long ago a young army officer, en-
gagged in the pleasant business of furnish
ing an apartment for his bride, attended
an auction sale and cast his eye upon a
certain rug that for blueness was heay-
emily combination of electric pastel. He
did not recognize striking looking wo-
man in black, who was bidding also on
the rug, though had he been posted in
auction matters he would have known
that any Oriental carpet of delicious
blue tint would attract Mrs. Hay. A
number of people were bidding on that
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Z Vow shall wear my hair? This is
n at present = burning question
/ 4 with the fashionable woman, for
she is On TIE point of choosing
her Easter hat
A hat that is becoming TO the hair
worn in one style may look positively
atrocious with the hair done Up in an
other way. In fact, the whole effect of
the hat depends upon the coiffure, and 10
make matters still more complicated
there comes little rumor from the other
side that the style of the hair dressing
must correspond with that of the hat-at
least so far as modern ideas will permit
For instance. a Louis Quinze jacket and
hat should be accompanied by Louis
Quinze coiffure. one suggestive of that
period by its soft puffs and curls rather
than the really correct powdered
arrangement.
Various COiffureS.
The Marquis, Watteau, and Tricorne
1OOh pest upon HeauS GIeS56u dlleI tHese
fashions, and as all these styles happen
to be modish at present it looks as if
we might see fashionable women getting
themselves up in all manner of pic
turesque effects.
What is really agitating feminine
minds, however, is the question of the
high or low hair dressing Partisan coif-
feurs inform us that the low knot is
the thing, and many beautiful Parish
ennes have bee- wearing this becoming
style for some time past
Between Two Modes.
The New York woman appears to be
vacillating between the two modes. for
one night she is seen at a smart social
function with her softly waved pompa-
dour caught back in a knot on the
crown OF her head. The very next time
she elects to wear an artistic compro-
mise-a sort of Mrs. Pat Campbell
styIe-neither high nor low. yet low in
effect when seen from the front. Then,
prestot When again you behold her she
has her tresses twisted in the most ar
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particular rug and there was quite a
hubbub and excitement, and, much to the
army oficer's surprise, it was knocked
down to him for $50.
1t didn't take that man long to escape
from the auction. hail a cab and bear
away the precious rug That night it
was spread down in the dainty drawing
room of the bridalry and young Benedick
was gloating over its charms, when there
came a great ringing at the bell. In hur-
ried the Turk OF the auction, who begged
the army officer TO return him the heaven
ly-tinted rug. 81 will give You SIS, $50,
$50. $l00 for It, Only let me have it
back" exclaimed the excited Turk.
Not on your life," returned the army
officer, though he warily lured the Turk
on to confessing the reason for his desire
to recover the rug.
'It is this way" said the Turk, "the
wife of the Secretary of State is making
a collection of blue rugs and she was
badly disappointed TO lose this one. She
will give a high price for the rug If only
you will allow me TO purchase it from
you" But no amount of persuasion
would induce the army officer to part with
the heaEen-hued floor covering and that
is how Mrs. Hay missed one opportunity
of adding to her splendid collection of
blue antique rugs.
Last week there vas most fascinating
tete-a-tete affair at the auction. one Of
those darling basket weaves, highly gill
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uncomfortable. and, as it was oak. there
was no other room in the house where it
could be placed. I'VE must blacken it and
put it in the Flemish oak hall. 1t will be
just dear there" said the inspired wife.
That's a good idea" replied her hus-
band 81 was reading today how to pro-
duce a Flemish oak effect Why, l used
to have quite Il knack at doing things
when 1 was boy. Believe l will try
the thing myself. First ar ammonia bath.
then good scraping with sandpaper. then
a coat or two of black paint, and final
application of wax. 1t is really very
simple. / shall enjoy doing it,
Misguided man, misguided wife! What
a task they took upon themselves. They
ruined their hands, endangered their tenn
pers, spilled black paint everywhere but
in the right place and spent one entire
week and several dollars producing their
Flemish oak hall seat. 1t stands in the
hall today. but it is a dangerous piece of
furniture to drop onto, for the wax comes
off horribly.
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SOFT KNOT WORM
Low ON NEcK
N~Psore BY BORR Nc INTosHl
New York Women Vaci11ating
Between Softly Waved Pom
padour Caught Back in a
Knot and a Sort Of Mrs.
"Pat" Campbell Style.

or gives an artistic effect with. perhaps,
a single rose. 1t is wonderful to what
degree this little ornament accentuates
ones dainty appearance.
There is a certain society woman VINO
takes particular pleasure in wearing a
sweet scented natural rose fastened in
her hair at night II her robe de mutt
happens to be run with rihhoas which
do not harmonic xith her favorite fow-
er-La France rose-then she substi-
tutes knot OF the ribbon to match for
the fcxeE- Always. however. she makes
point cf wearing sone dainty effect in
her hair st night. -l.s Ese resale that
this E1sle witty Is sanzzas=iF spQEeciated-
Ri55oas. Of cevrss viii aEEsgs De more
or less popular tsr tfs safr. and fz<t
now there ara so1s Eua,ssrtuE crsa1seas
in rcses and sszsr-Ifks ehagx. u1ss Of
soft satin ribbons
Du Barry CoRfectons.
A decided novelty in the way of hair
ornaments is found in the Du Barry con-
fections. which appear to be as numerous
in style as that lady's changing stations.
Ever since the advent of this play wom-
en- have gone into raptures over the ef-
fective arrangement of pale blue twists
and streamers of ribbon against Du Bar
demand for these historically quaint head
dresses milliners and coiffeurs have
evolved something after this fashion and
have labeled it "Du Barry"
1t consists of braided strands of soft
liberty ribbon. usually in pale blue, worn
as a bandeau. At one side it is caught
under a tiny rosette, while at the other
there are long fluttering streamers of del
icate ribbons falling from under second
rosette a trife larger than the other.
Extremely Effective Ornament.
1t is an extremely effective ornament,
and picturesque to degree. Though not
generally becoming, it will often be found
pretty and suitable for wear at home, de-
cidedly not for any social gatherings. Be-
sides this ribbon novelty might be men
ticned some stunning rose effects, which
look equally well in the hair or on tho
gown. In fact, charming neck ruches are
designed entirely from these pretty rib
bon flowers, while corsage knots and
graceful decorations are far' beyond the
ordinary.
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tistic knot quite low in her neck. and
there you are, considering in your mind
which style most becomes her. and if she
should choose only one OF them.
More High Coiffures.
1t must be admitted that more high
coiffures than low are noticed, notwith-
standing the repeated announcements
from reliable sources that this particular
dressing has given way to the low one.
Mrs. Clarence Mackay changes her style
of coiffure with her gown, or perhaps
with her moods. and no one as yet seems
able to decide whether she is more
charming in regal robes and jeweled cor
onet surmounting a high hair dressing
or in an artistic and girlish gown of some
soft, diaphanous texture utterly devoid of
flashing ornaments and with only sim
pie rose or wreath of delicate blossoms
nesting in the dark locks coiled low on
her slender neck.
With the high coiffure, which is always
fat, the hair is undulated in a becoming
manner, and gold trimmed or jeweled
combs hold the hair in place at the back
and sides Turquoise and baroque pearls
have been quite done to death, and now
fashionable combs are simply banded with
dull gold or furnished with a rim of
pearls, corals. or brilliants.
The Low Knot.
The low knot assumes the shape of a
figure eight, its soft loops nesting in the
neck, while the front of the hair is worn
in the usual style. Combs are considered
quite as necessary with this dressing as
with any other, and they are placed at
the sides and top.
After ALL this matter of dressing the
hair is one each must decide for herself,
SO Ill give you a few of the most ap-
proved fashions, together with some of
society's smartest corceits in the way of
fancy ornaments.
Rage for Head Ornaments.
The rage for jeweled head ornaments
reached its height on the gala night at
the opera, and on that occasion everyone
who could boast of a sparkling diadem
or tiara wore it, with as many other gems
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world famous. She chose to appear in a
remarkably simple gown, wearing no
Jewels whatever. Such are the vagaries
of the smart set.
Since this auspicious occasion society,
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PdiIlette Flowers.

Paillette leaves and flowers are still in
vogue, and delicate pink French crush
roses, pale yellow and deep red ones are
rendered unusually beautiful by the aid
of glittering brilliants studding their
satiny petals.
Muslin and thin silk roses, too, are
immensely popular, and on account of
the fabric from which they are made few
paillettes encrust their leaves, though /
have noticed some exquisite ornaments
of cleaning pearls nesting among tiny
punches of these flowers. Small pompa-
dour roses are twisted into charming &
wreaths. and even bright English daisies
may be found among the prettiest novel;
ties. While roses and flowers are always
modish for evening wear, they are by far
the daintiest hair ornaments to ac-
company house and tea gowns.
Becoming House Dress.
The beauty of a becoming house dress.
with its soft. clinging draperies, is great
" enhanced if the wearer adds an artis-
tic arrangement of flowers to her coifure,
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as could possibly be put upon the neck.
arms, and bodice front. There was one
notable exception, however, woman,
whose turquoise and diamond tipped tiara
and magnificent stomacher are almost
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What a beautiful chance the girls are
going to have when a most popular and
fascinating bachelor holds the portfolio
of the Navy Department. Only think of
an unattached cabinet official and the
possibilities that will float about Rep
resentative Moody after May l.
Marriage to man of high official
standing has always been the ambition OF
every Washington society girl. and since
the Patten-Corbin match. with its brill
liant social aftermath, official alliances
are more than ever the rage. l consider
Mrs. Corbin's position the happiest and
most enviable in Washington society. She
is thoroughly charming in her role OF
matron; cculd not offer an unkindness or
administer snub If she tried, and is
courted on every side.
Prince Henry found her society mos,
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at its small Lenten gatherings. seems to
have suddenly discovered a new fondness
for flowers. blossoms, leaves, and all
manner of woodland decorations for the
hair. An almost Bacchante effect is some
times seen, the passion for leaves, green.
goldy brown, brilliant, and deep red be-
ing new and popular fancy. Heads
are crowned with silvery frosted ivy
leaves. with chaplets of dull green laurel
and eXquistely shaded geranium foliage.
When the knot is worn on the crown
of the head there wreaths are lifted back
from the soft pomI adour so that their
delicate green tendrils quite surround the
fiat coil. If, instead one chooses to wear
lllet of leaves with a low coiffure, then
the ornament half encircles the upper
part of the knot, showing only slightly
from the front. Again. it may be worn
far toward the front, almost on the fore
head. with the leaves arranged thinner
directly in front and in tiny clusters at
either side
Dull Green Leaves.
Dull green leaves showing two shades
of the color are wonderfully effective
against light tresses, while rich tinted
leaves are smartest when crowning a
dark head of hair.
novelty is an ornament of white
gauze leaves, each outlined and veined
with gold. These are dainty and pretty
for evening wear. though white is not the
only color in which they come, for there
are attractive ones in pale blues, pinks,
and delicate orchid shades.
One woman who was dining at Sherry's
last Sunday-this, by the way, seems to
be the night there-was gowned in a
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entire morning. By the time she had
finished luncheon and ordered the car
riage. intending of course to go to the
auction, delivery wagon drove up and
a gilt sofa was deposited with the Con-
necticut Avenue woman. With it was
note from the friend which ran as fol-
lows: Dearest; l had to go eighty
seven dollars, but l know you will not
mind being so desirous of having the
Wadsworth. Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Lor-
ing were all wild to have it and the
bidding was lively. Yours hastily, -"
1t was pretty hard on the Connecticut
Avenue woman to possess that gilt sofa,
covered with a strong green rep, thing
for which she had no possible use, in
stead of the poetic little tete-a-tete, but
of course she was too polite to apprisc
her Massachusetts, Avenue friend of the
error and the sofa is at present up in a
storeroom, covered, awaiting the marriage
of poor relation.
The ether day / sat next to the wife of
She wanted a certain fifteenth century
chair, one of those cross-leg affairs that
suggcs. q sawhorse with an improvis I'd
rack. 1T is just what desire for study
chair for my husband" she explained. so
she bought it fer SIG. 1t was sent home
and set up in the study before her hus-
bands desk. but alas. it proved hopelessly
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It was rather ludicrous, for the pugs
seemed to take the exercise seriously
though the maids enjoyed it. They "ere
at this sport when the Baroness Hengei-
muller rolled up in her automobile. ana
then maids and pugs went scamperlns
into the side entrance like mice scat
tering at sight of tabby. There WIS
perceptble smile upon the baroness face
as she alighted from the automoblis and
tripped up the steps of the embassy, le;v-
ing her bubbling vehicle in company with
the countess own, which sentineled the
curb,
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dainty creation of palest blue chiffon
About the bottom of her graceful and
fluffy skirt was a curved band of blue
taffetas decorated with a painted design
of purple tinted raisins. In her hair she
wore cluster Of the most natural look
ing raisins. their shrunken surface deli
cately frosted with white. A twist of
pale blue liberty satin ribbon contrasted
effectively with the realistic shades OF
the raisins and leaves, and gave just the
touch Of color necessary to produce a
harmonious effect.
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Choice Of an Easter Hat Depends to a Great
Extent Upon the Style Of Coiifffure-Q1es-
ton Of High OF Low Hair Dressing Agitat
ing Feminine Minds--Rage for Jeweled
Head Ornaments Sparkling Diadems and
I'iaras Affected by Women Of Fashion and
Wealth---Green Wreatf,s Of Flowers Are
Becoming Popular ss - - -
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The Countess Cassini has cunning
family of pugs and the other day when
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Last week there was most fascinating
tete-a-tete affair at the auction, one Of
those darling basket weaves, highly gill
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Rage for Head Ornaments.

The rage for jeweled head ornaments
reached its height on the gala night at
the opera. and on that occasion everyone
who could boast of a sparkling diadem
or tiara wore ii, with as many other gems
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foot Ghe bodice is gracefully draped and
clasped on the sohuliiers.
Incrustations of lace are gaining in favor
rather than losing their prestige. and very
ethereal effects are produced by ~appliquing
lace on tho chiffon. which is placed over
satin: and they also look exceedingly well
on foulards. especially white foulards. with
fine Irish point of rather a deep tone, out
lined with black bebe ribbon. The material
is always cut away from beneath the lace.
which gives it-a light effect. White fou-
lard with black Chsntily demonstrations Is
q good combination. 1t Is a mode less ex-
Densive than the vsfy rich embroideries
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square opening. The blouse is full and the
sleeves are Of cream chiffon.
1t Is astonishing to find how many smart
black and white costumes are stiIl being
worn. perhaps because ermine is more fash
ionable.than ever. and shows to more adj
vantage. on black than on any other color.
A charming skating costume has the skirt
OF cloth. short enough to. clear the ground,
and the border of several rows of stitch
Ing; above these an effective incrustation
OF handsome heavy patterned lace. The
coat is Of fine black cloth. long skirted,
strapped on the bodice and in belt fashion
at the waist The strappinss are finished
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elbow. A simply fashioned gown is made
Of blue Oriental satin. the corsage draped
with lace. chiffon. a garland OF roses and
just a little narrow sable fur introduced
with good effect A fourth ..wall-fiower"
gown is Of pink mousseline over glace silk
to match. the overskirt incrusted with
ivory lace and trimmed right Town the left
side with a trailing garland of huge shaded
pink poppies. HI corsage Is draped with
asdeep bertha OF fine lace. which forms the
short sleeves also. and finished with. a
g%srniture Of poppiies. charming dress for
the bail Is of white point d'esprit, with
'partituiariy pretty transparent. sleeves.
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White Satin Gown
With Lace Round the Hem.

In this brides trousesau was a beautiful
white satin gown. with \ lace fiounce round
the hem. put on very full and headed by
festoons Of chiffon, caught up into scallops.
"A good deal Of pale turquoise cloth is now
alike for hats and dresses. often
trimmed with fur. the belts being painted
to resemble Chine. This painting Of silk
and satin for millinery purposes and for
dresses Is sure to grow, for It is elegant in
itself. Women seem to rave taken the idea
up with an amount of vigor on the part
Of the sex which win insure success. Il is
. good thing that Paris is turning a cold
shoulder on the 5ingling OF chains. which
English women haYe certainly shown an
inclination 70 overdo
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tucked at the top. expanding into a big
pun to the elbow. and finished with little
frills edged with narrow ribbon.
Fine Silver Chains Worn
by Stylish French Ladies.
French ladies' are wearing silver chains
as fine almost as hair, to which are at
tached an unset gem. a ruby and diamond,
an emerald or turquoise. in the matrix. or
sometimes a roueh-hewn pearl. I saw a
very beautiful gown Of the Princesse order
In q fashi9rables shop the other day. 1t
had handsome bands OF embroidery, carried.
from the decolletege to the houncing Et -
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Poppy-Red Crepe de Chine
Trimmed With Velvet.

Another simple. but effective gown
is Of p~oppy-red crepe de Chine. trimmed
with ribbon velvet Of the same hue. and
With an ornate jeweled waist belt of dull
eoid tissue. There Is a most novel garni-
stnre Of Venetian Jewel and bead work
which is also adapted to suppo the band
os velvet M nIls OF crepe de Chine q the
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Velvet Flowers That Could
Be Appliqued on Silk.
Holland Batiste Embroidered
With Tiny Silk Motifs.

A capital stun here I strongly recommend
to those who want to Journey abroad and
take an evening dress with them IL a sort
OF Holland silk batiste. embroidered with
tiny silk motifs Of the same shade all over
and intermingied with black velvet and lace
insertions. by which they. are divided. as it
were. into panels. The pouched bodice
shows the same combination. which is very
ornate and handsome. the sleeves being
tight to above the elbow. and then failing
an soft. easy folds into q transparent lace
gauntlet. The bolero is almost entirely Of
black lace and velvet.
A long bridal dress was made with a
chiffon coat. tucked all over. meeting a
yoke OF lace and lace sleeves, a lace train
starting from between the shoulders and a
handsome lace dounce at the hem.