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The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY. MARCH g. 1908

are still lacking. then it is time to do
some shopping. But cheapness must be
the order of the day.
Most OF the housefurnishing stores
sell kitchen outfits. especially designed
for use in the summer cottage. One
such list contains sixty-three articles
and costs SIS. It may be supplemented
or curtailed, according TO the needs
of the purchaser. An oak extension
dining table may be bought for 81 and
chairs for $1.25 apiece. For furnishing
the bedrooms, a very presentable oak
bed room set of three pieces is priced
at $50. Iron beds Of any size, painted
white. are SO so. with bed springs as
low as 1.50 and a fair mattress for
So. Good cots cost only 81 so.
White furniture is popular for the
summer cottage bedroom. Odd white
dressers may be picked up reasonably,
and iron washstands, painted white,
come at $3.50.
In the realm of china. a hundred
piece blue and white dinner set, es-
pecially designed for summer use. can
be had for $3.50. and plain white. sets
of the same size for $3.50 An eight
piece white toilet set is s275 and
twelve-piece set, decorated in a neat
color design, $3.50.
AS regards floor coverings, mating
is the most sensible thing. 1t can be
had either plain or in pretty Japanese
patterns at from 81 to SO a roll for the
cheaper qualities Rugs made of old
feet, in pretty patterns. answer the
purpose very well and cost S..
In selecting draperies and window
curtains, there is a bewildering varie-
ty from which to choose. Cheapness
and beauty are not always estranged.
Only be sure to choose those which
will wash and thus insure their use
for a second or even a third summer.
If Turkish effects are desired, silko-
lines at 10 cents a yard are admirable.
They are yard wide and washable.
Nothing is prettier for the bedrooms
than organizes at u cents yard. They
come in charming flower or f1eur-de-
lis patterns on white ground. If
more expensive tastes can be INDUCED,
there is madras, delicate color stripes
on a white or tan ground, forty inches
wide and 40 cents a yard. In cool and
refreshing blues and whites are de-
lightful japanese cotton crepes, in all
over designs, Stimulating the waving
tree tops, or the ripping water along
the beach. These wash perfectly, are
thirty-fiVe inches wide and cost IS
cents a yard.
AS to sofa cushions, cover old dis
carded ones with fresh, washable ma
terials. If new ones must be provided
for hammock or boat, a cotton-filled
variety, covered with gay cretonne or
denim, can be bought as low as so
cents. Floss-filled ones cost 81 and
down-filled from $1.25 up. 1t is we'll TO
have some grass mats for porch or
boat.
Bed and table linen and siIverware
from the family store may be carried
back and forth each summer. When
packing the boxes, it is well to include
good store of staple groceries and
canned goods. They may prove a
blessing in places where stores are
hard to reach and prices correspond
ingly high.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

shells that clasp and are of stiffened
and stamped gauze.
The floating sleeves leave the Shout
ders exposed. and a nautilus orna-
ment of transparent silver gauze is
worn in the hair.
The two other costumes are more
conventional, and depict periods in
French history.
With some slight departures from
the traditional-and this for mere be-
comingness-the exquisite Lamballe
is represented by a long-waisted dress
of pale blue pompadour silk. This has
hip panieds and skirt drapery of blue
silk null looped up with rose wreaths.
The bodice, which is tight and point
ed at the front laces there with rose
colored ribbon over a white vest. The
white null fchu of the Revolution
Grapes the shoulders, the elbow
sleeves are founced with the same,
and a wreath of roses, with knots of
blue and rose colored ribbon at the
sides, will crown the white curled wig
which must be worn for this char
acter.
An eccentric headpece goes with
the next get-up, which borrows a lit
tie from several epochs. With a plain
skirt of yellow satin, lowered with
blue, is combined a long tailed Jacket
of plain yellow with deep cuffs and
blue velvet reVers. A jabot and wrist
frills of embroidered white null are
becoming details, and a Directoire cane
will be carried by the wearer of this
fnery.
The hat. which tops white wig, de-
serves special mention. AS big as a
bushel basket, it is yet of extreme
lightness, which is an excellent tea-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

ture and household goods generally is
now on.
If it has been decided to lease the
cottage for several years, she should
buy permanent furnishings which are
stored in the summer place from year
to year and are selected from a stock
that differs widely from that on which
she draws to furnish her city home.
Among the essentials are furniture,
floor coverings, bed and table linens,
cooking utensils and dishes. Do not
take pictures or bric-a-brac. Their
care only entails useless labor. The
walls will thus be free for the display
of the slowly gathered summers spols
"a piece of fishing net, punches of cat
tails, strings of shells, cards of press
ed sea-weed, or mounted butter-hys. A
hammock or two, cushions in plenty, a
variety of jardinieres and other flow
er holders, books and some games for
a rainy day are necessary.
To meet these wants, the housekeep-
er should take tour through her own
house before sallying forth on a
shopping expedition. This should be
done to find things which can be serv-
ed from the winter home and left in
the summer cottage from year to year.
Begin with the kitchen. Are there not
several pans, a bowl or two, an egg
beater and some spoons which might
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

cessories are needed, it is always best
TO hire them of the costumers. who
now include in their wardrobes the
costumes of many modern plays.
The striking get-up of "Pagoda-
Rhoda." one of the many Japanese
toilettes now so much the rage, is seen
among these. 1t consists of a short
skirt, an embroidered apron, a satin
Jacket. and a little cardboard temple
for the head. The skirt is of white
satin appliqued with large teapots in
blue and gray. A narrow edge of dark
red satin borders it, and the wide
sleeved jacket, heavily embroidered in
rich colors. is of the same material. A
pointed bottom line distinguishes the
apron of fine embroidered muslin.
-Four large white chrysanthemums fin
ish the toilet. Two of these are worn
in the hair and two ornament the
jacket fronts at the bust line. The
pagoda headdress is of red with gold
trimmings.
If such a get-up cannot be found at
customers when needed, a little in
genuity and patience can fashion it
at home. Cotton-back satin. with the
teapots in a contrasting color and sim
ply outlined with button-hole stitch,
is quite good enough for the skirt
The embroidered satin jacket, of
course, would be more difficult to
achieve, but assuming that this, too,
must represent a modest outlay, any
brilliantly Powered cotton kimona can
be manipulated to take its place. Cut
off the tail of the kimona to the re-
quired jacket length, slash the sides
Chinese skirt fashion, and border the
garment all around with a gay band
trimming. 1t must turn over at the
neck with the usual kimona revers.
Three costumes. provided for a
fancy dress dance to be given at a
well-known Lenten resort, are particu-
larly charming.
The most remarkable of these
dresses, called Sea Shells" will be
worn by a pretty debutante. fairy
creation of delicate gauze, the gifts
of the ocean are used for trimmings
trails of seaweed, tinted scallop
shells, and starfish. These are gar.
landed all over the gauzes, which are
in shades of Mediterranean blue. Many
petticoats of the same material pro-
vide fluffiness for the skirt, which
hangs from a short, low-cut bodice of
breatplate effect, made by two scallop
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

dry little sweet milk. Drop in small
spoonfuls in the hot butter and fry a
golden brown. This is an appetizing
dish for breakfast or luncheon.
Breakfast Balls-Crush 3 boiled pota-
toes through sieve. Moisten with
sweet cream, add Il cup of grated or
unely minced ham, a little chopped
parsley and pepper and salt Beat with
the yolks of eggs. Form into small
balls, fry until light brown in color,
and serve plain or with brown gravy.
Cheese Balls.-To l cup of dry grated
cheese add 8 drops of Worcestershire
sauce, the whites of 2 eggs well beat
en-, and pinch of salt Mold into soft
balls, roll in bread crumbs, lay in A
wire basket and dip them into hot lard,
and fry until golden brown. Serve with
toasted crackers.
Dreamed Eggs Au Gratin-Boil 4 eggs
hard and drop into cold water, so that
they will not become discolored. Cut
the whites into dice and press the
yolks through sieve Have ready 3
small cups of cream sauce, made from
water or milk, in the latter case using
an extra amount of butter. Stir the
chopped whites thoroughly into the
sauce and pour over hot toast Sprin-
kle the top with grated cheese and the
sifted yolks.
Little Pigs in Blankets.-SeIect large
plump oysters and wrap each one in a
thin slice of salt pork or bacon, pin
ming it into place with a wooden tooth
pick: Lay in the heated blazer of a
chahng dish and cook until the pork
or bacon is crisp. Serve on toast, gar
nished with lemon and parsley.
Mock Terrapin.-Cut the white meat
OF small chicken into dice, or buy
from a delicatessen shop a large
breast, ready cooked. Have ready a
rich cream sauce, favored with sherry
toss In the chicken, and heat thorough
ly. Serve in ramakin dishes.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

ture, considering the limitations of the
human head and the heat of bathrooms
Into the dropping brim of thin yellow
straw is inserted pulled crown
twelve inches high, of figured blue
silk This also faces the brim, a mar
row bias of blue velvet edging it. The
crown is stiffened with tarletan, en-
circled with a wreath of roses, and
massed at the top with more flowers
and short blue velvet tips.
Imagine a pretty girl in such a
thatch, and give her as well the Lam
bale square-toed satin sGoes.
Wishing to so thi stylish circle
one better in point of novelty, the
fancy costumes OF another midLent
dance will conf1ne themselves to the
inspirations of the kitchen garden.
Lettuce, onions, carrots, beets, Ce.ery,
and all the other loves of the vege-
tartan will be suitably pictured. The
pasteboard ornaments of the confec-
toner will supply the ake-believe
edibles, and, when the representation
admits, an inverted lettuce or cabbage
of satin or paper will be worn upon
the head.
1t does not matter what you are at
a fancy ball so long as you are suffi-
GENTLY explicit to make the character
recognized. fkeInSHlDeI tie
saying, He who fails, sins So If you
are little 30 Peep, don't forget your
crook and for the sake of poetry have
it tied somewhere with ribbons.
At recent juvenile fancy dress
party a little shepherdess appeared
dragging behind her life-like lamb.
True. the woolly Baa-Baa was on
wheels. but he was almost life size,
and the joyful cries which greeted his
appearance showed that Bo Peep was
rect gnized. 1t is the familiar thing
which reaches the childish heart, so go
TO the fairy tale and Mother Goose
for their fancy dresses.
Many Juvenile functions have been
arranged for mid-Lent. and no small
proportion of them will be given in
fancy costume.
Two outfits for an afternoon party
portray the ideals of the nursery-Bo
Peep and Prince Charming. The dress
of the first character seems too well
known to be described in detail, but
instead of the usual straw shape an
inexpensive mop hat of Swiss is pro-
vided. The costume is in modest tex
lures. The skirt is of checked blue and
white cotton, made bias to initiate
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08
SIMPLE DISHES
FOR THE LIGHT
HOUSEKEEPER

The tremendous increase in the pop
ulation of all large cities has brought
to public attention the possibilities of
small apartments, particularly those
which are known as bachelor suites.
An ingenious bride can convert an
apartment consisting of two rooms and
a bath into a garden of Eden, even
and a quartette of bachelor maids
will learn the true meaning of home
in four-room suite.
Time was when light housekeeping
was one of the trade marks of the
artistic circle and the Latin quarter in
many a worker in the cities and the
most dangerous rival that the board
ing keeper has.
To meet this condition, compilers of
cook books and heads of cooking
schools are racking their brains for
tempting connections which can be
made in a chatting dish or over a one
hole gas stove. Light breakfasts,
luncheons, suppers and Sunday night
teas may be managed with these two
conveniences an the aid of a radiator
for keeping dishes hot. Usually the
occupants of small suites take their
dinners out
In preparing all dishes calling for
cold meats, the light housekeeper
should bear in mind that she can buy
at a delicatessen shop any amount of
cooked meat, from cents worth up,
and it is infinitely more appetizing
when served in the form of a made
dish than when laid out chill and cold
on a parsley trimmed platter.
The following receipts are prepared
with a view to serving not more than
four people.
Cream Potato Soup.-Pare and quar-
ter two good-sized potatoes. Cook in
cold water, and when half done, pour
off this water and add one-half pint
of fresh boiling water, a small slice
of onion, sprig of celery and one
half bay leaf. Boil once more until the
potatoes are done, and then press them
through a sieve. Bring a pint of milk
to the boiling point, thicken with half
a tablespoonful Of butter rubbed
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

be spared? In the dining-room are
there not a set of dishes from which
many pieces are missing: but which
would do well enough in the summer
home? Perhaps there are odd plates
and cups and dishes which. though
Clipped. are quite practicable for eat
ing purposes. In the sitting-room is
an odd table which only occupies
space and chairs which need paint
or upholstering-all will be useful in
the cottage. In the bedrooms is an Of
Tending chest of drawers or a dresser.
Perhaps the housewife has a banker
ing after beadsteads of enamel or
brass--the old wooden ones will do
very we'll in the cottage.
But it is in the attice and store room
that the greatest treasures come to
light-discarded porch chairs and rock
ers, a half-worn couch cover, unused
pillows, strips of old carpet, which may
be fashioned into rugs. and ends of
mating and oilcloth which will am
ply cover hall or kitchen.
If, after this search, many things
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08
BEAUTY DON'TS
WHICH WOMEN
SHOULD OBEY

Don't forget that the nurses of a
womans beauty are seven-fresh air,
sunshine, warmth, rest, sleep, food
and whatever stirs the blood, be it ex-
ercise, or enthusiasm.
Don't neglect sleep. You can sleep
yourself into good looks A long nap
and a hot bath will make any woman
more attra ctive. and lift years from
her shoulders.
Don't eat when tired and don't work
When tired. 1t is a mistake to work
When not in fit condition-bad for the
work and worse for you.
Don't miss your beauty sleep" It is
a mistake to go to bed late at night,
rise at daybreak, and imagine that
every hour taken from sleep is an hour
gained.
Don't give unnecessary time to a
certain established routine of house
work, when it could be much more
profitably spent in rest and recreation.
Don't sit down to table as soon as
you come in from work, or a round of
social duties. Lie down. or sit down
foor ten minutes, waiting until you
can partake of your dinner with the
physical machinery rested and re-
freshed.
Don't battle inss hard water. Soften
1t With a little powdered borax. or
handful of oatmeal.
Don't wash the face when travelling,
unless Ii is with a little alcohol and
water, sor aalittle cold cream.
Don't attempt to remove dust with
cold water. Give the face a hot bath
with soap, and then rinse thoroughly
with clear tepid or cold water.
Don't rub the face with too coarse
towel. Treat 1t as you would the nm
est porcelain, tenderly and delicately.
Don't be afraid of sunshine and
fresh air. They offer you bloom and
color.
Don't forget that hearty laughter is
a source Of relaxation. So are all high
thoughts, as those Of hope, beauty
trust and love.
Don't forget that beauty is power.
There Is nothing more potent. II is 20
a woman what capital is 20 a Dler-
chant Its absence Is 4 misfortune. SIS
culture wise and proper.
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if he is of true blue metal, he likes
the world best when he is not too fine.
for the crown of royalty has its
weight.
For the boy ofseight. given to creep
ing under tables and hiding behind
sofas, a French cooks costume pro-
vides excellent suggestions Sheeting
Of the coarsest description is. all that
is necessary. with a wooden spoon for
emblem, and the buckled shoes which
go with the period of knee trousers.
Rosettes of the sheeting ornament
these at the outside leg, and over the
long coat, buttoned closely and fitting
tightly, must be tied the culinary
apron \ cooks cap-also of the
sheeting-is worn on the head. and a
touch of elegance is given by a null
cravat with lace edges.
The pure white of this costume is an
agreeable variation of the riot of COL
or seen at fancy dress parties.
Mary Dean.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

during the first half of the season, and
the other taking it the latter half.
The idea of a simple home life dur
ing the heated term commends itself
in many ways. After the strenuous
struggle of nine months in business
and the social whirl, the four walls of
a hotel bedroom, the dress parade of
it's dining room. and the interminable
gossip of its piazza are not conducive
to absolute rest. The cost of living
in a cottage is little if any higher. and
the perfect freedom, the right to come
and to go, to dress or to lounge as
one likes. are not within the gift of
any hotel-keeper.
The one person who perhaps quails
at the thought of a summer house is
the wife and mother Once she has
tried the plan or thoroughly canvassed
the situation, with its simplicity of liv
ing and lack of formality, she will
agree that the fancied difficulties will
vanish.
The novice at fitting up a summer
cottage should begin at once, for the
season of heavy reductions in furni-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

quilting. Powered cretonne and tur-
key-red calico form the tight bodice.
which the usual white muslin fichu
and sleeve fiounces set off.
Prince Charming was much more
magnificent, for in the fairy tale his
little highness wears silks and Yelvets.
His color was pale azure, with slash
ed sleeves for his velvet doublet and
pointed velvet shoes for his feet. Then
there were the Indispensable silk tights
as we'll as a velvet cap with a curling
ostrich feather. All these details were
of the same beautiful blue. The velvet
doublet opened over a white null
CAMP. and the same material showed
through the slashes of the puffed
sleeves. Finishing points were a belt
and pouch of russell leather and a
princely looking dagger-dull enough
not to endanger young fingers.
Give the small boy in fancy dress
something to carry and a part to
play, and he is in his element. Also,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08
NOW is THE TIME
TO RENT AND STOCK
SUMMER COTTAGES

The average American is just awak-
ening to the comfort of owning a
summer home. Time was that a sum
mer cottage, far from the maddening
crowd, was the badge of wealth. To-
day families possessed of moderate in
comes can afford to take a place for
the heated term, if they show wisdom
in making the selection.
And now is the hour to act, before
the great majority begins to plan for
the summer season.
In selecting the summer cottage, pri-
vacy, a stretch of ones own grounds,
shade and large airy rooms are of vital
Importance. If the seasons rental is
too high for one family, two may club
together for the months of June, July
and August, one family using the place
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08
GAYEST COSTUMES I'm DEMAND
FOR MD-LENT DANCES

M-Careme Now Celebrated by Many Smart Circles in Am
ercaFancy Dress Balls Only Are Permissible for Mid
Lenten Notwithstanding of Modern Plays FIRE.
quentIy Reproduced.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

Corn oysters-Grate enough fresh
corn 70 MI nearly a pint measure. II
canned corn is used, press IL through
me colander or sieve. Add the volk
oL an egg, beaten light, and salt and
pepper 20 taste. Have ready Some 49,, a,.u
hot butter and Just before frvIng az
10 me corn mixture the beaten whtts
OF the eEg' and. " the mixture seems
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

Pineapple Cream-Heat to the boil
ing point one can of shredded ninean-
pie: strain one-half ounce of gelatine
winch has been dissolved in cold wa.
ter and add to the pineapple. Remove
rom IRON me hre' and when it begins TO
Pour into a mold and set on ice
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-04

The W. L. Douglas Shoe Co. is incorpo-
rated with a capital of 81, OO0 600; $1,00O-
600 of this is common stock, held by MI
Douglas; 100000 is preferred stock now
offered at par. 800 per share. This stock
is full paid and -assessable, and pays
z per cent dividends.
Mr. Douglas cannot secure a single dol
lar of the profits of the great Douglas
Shoe Co. until this per cent has been
paid to the people who buy this preferred
stock AS the the business has not for
twenty-three years failed to pay at least
per cent on it's entire capitalization,
holders of this preferred stock are abso-
lutely sure to get their per cent dlVl-
dends.
Many people want to know why so
large and prosperous a concern as this
should offer per cent preferred stock
TO the public. The reasons are fully eX-
planned in the prospectus, but it is prop
er 10 state some of them here.
This business was founded and built
up to the proud position Of the largest
concern Of its kind in the world by the
genius and untiring efforts of its head.
He has now reached a time Of life when
he feels that he must set his affairs In
order. although mentally and physically
at his best and with the prospect of de-
voting many more years to the guidance
VI lIlc dlldlIS VI me OOlIDdLJ' Lib
great business must be perpetuated, must
be maintained, must remain in future
years as it IS now, the greatest shoe
concern in the world. One man, even
young man, would need much assistance
to carry on and enlarge a business like
this, and much capital, much energy and
earnest efforts of many people are needed.
A corporal ton never dies. Hence this
business has been incorporated.
The present purpose is to get the pub
lie to become an interested part of the
Douglas Shoe Company, and to assist it
in its successful career, not only by their
money. but by their help in all possible
directions.
There is no question about the sound
ness of this enterprise. 1t is one of the
solidest concerns in the world There is
much more than a dollar in actual as
sets behind every dollar of this stock. the
magnificent plant and the great business
of the w. l.. Douglas Shoe Company,
with its GA stores in As cities-aII owned
by the company
This is better than a savings bank. No
savings bank could have the resources
behind it that this company has. The
savings bank VIII pay you to 31h per
cent. This stock pays you Z per cent.