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Nearly, al waists blouse q little. but
the bag pouch is thing Of the past.
The most fashionable skirts for street
wear are very simple, having plenty OF
fulness about the feet, but may fit
rather closely.-with the very deep yoke
effect at the top-or plaits may extend
I to the waist.
b Fur bands directly on tho bottom Of
the skirt are now used. and are always
pretty except when dragged over pave
ments.
Round waists are worn. but the belt
should dip just a little.
The newest belts for coats are OF dull
gold, silver or leather embroidered. and
all of the metal belts which were once
quite correct. Girdles of plaid silk are
pretty with dark dresses. giving q touch
Z of brightness so much desired.
Tailors and dressmakers report that
they are making more black cloth cos
tunes than ever for women of oil ages.
The smooth finished blue cloth gown is
considered much smarter than those
F OF rough texture. These black gowns
are both plain and deliberately trimmed,
short for street wear. or long for cur
brage use.
The square bow, fnlshlns ute glTdie
Just below the bust, Is one OF the newest
touches seen on most Of the lete Inn
ported models with deep glrdles.
The embroidery of a handsome belt
makes a fascinating piece OF fancy work,
and the woman who has time and skill
cannot employ 1t moro usefully.
Cross-stitch or Russian embroidery Is
considered the zmartest for tho straight
band collar and cuffs worn with wash
waists. It Is on cotton etan!ne or dne
canvas.
The tub waist has been found to
exactly meet the requirements Of the
American girl for all undress occasions
and for wear under winter costumes and
coats. So widely has this fashion OBJ
tained, that shirt waist luncheons are
fad with the seasons debutantes.
Any kind OF sheer or soft silk fabric
can be used for dressy waist, and the
more handwork there is on It, the
better. Smoking, which was first bor-
rowed from the Roman peasantry ana
on it's last appearance never rose to
higher distinction than decoration for
negligees or children's dresses, now finds
an Important place In dressy waist con-
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ae Us
Dainty designs show cuff buttons decors
ated with the signs OF the zodiac. .isS
The h gems and flowers for tbs
months are: January. garnet and SHOWS
drop; February. amethyst and prtmroseli
March. bloodstone and violet; April dla,;
mond and daisy; May. emerald and hawy,
thorn; June, moss agate and rose; Julyi
ruby and water lily; August. sardonyx
and poppy; September, sapphire ana
goldenrod; October. opal and hops; Noy 81
embeg, topaz and chrysantheMum; De-
comber, turquoise and holly.
Engagement rings are sometimes ses
with the stone Of the wearer's BIRTH
month, particularly where this happensss
to be the emerald ruby or amethyst.
The diamond, the traditional gem for en-,
gagement rings. Is frequently combined
with one Of these less precious stones,
when It happens to be the hance's births
stone, But the birthstone craze ~ not
n,onopolized by the fair sex. For nsI,.BB
besides cuff buttons. there are wafea
gems g{s
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FEBRUARY FASHIONS.


struction. Stirring is as popul Il az sovelS
and pin tucks In spiders, wheels. tees
work, and other conventional designssa ras
again highly in favor ssS
"A noticeable fad this sea son Is the use
Of i, hadings Of one color. This " is5I
specially to be observed In hats, some Of
which are very pretty and effective.
The Infants Outfit. 4
% Fashions for tho infant change 80 little
that an article on tho subjects Of GAR
ments for these small +" bundles Of possi4
billtles" cannot be expected to abound
& in novelties. ~
For them. however. as we'll as for
children Of superior age, the garments CT
this season show the trend Of the epoch
toward the extravagant and the pics
turesque. 9sf u
Splendid 1aces, silks and chifrons are
employed for cloaks worn s. over q wash
dresses which have wide collars IN 8thas
fashionable dropping style reaching stbto to-
the waist, and under the bottom OF this
coat fluffy frills OF lace or chlnon.s;
Though moro extravagant in details. ths 4
length Of tho Infants frock is much lesag
So and they are shortened at the age
OF three months. Fine lawn, nainsooAs
and French null are used for them, and Y
the pointed yoke with bishop sleeve cons
tinues the favored style.
For ordinary wear they may HAYS i
simply a hemstitched hem at the bots
tom, but for dress-up occasions baby
robe has a trimming Of lace and ems
broidered insertion, ]. III
Fine hand tucklng and embroi cry. the 1
more the better, appears on Infants gars$
ments, Cloaks and hats Of matching
material are either cloth or silk. ss N
White is almost universal for the gossi
ing-out toilet OF baby. the only color adj
mlsstble being furnished by the tiny h
hand embroidered roses which decorate
the small bonnets. mingled with the Lace
ruchlng, With tho bonnets q veil 81
white lace net Is zen regle." shirred over y
a ribbon that holds them around q ths /
crown, l3 NJ vi X ~.
The sleeves OF the coat are quite lonss
coming we'll over the hand. and the sltttld IL
silk and wool mits are fastened to them u
with small nursery pins. a
Little kimona sacques of plain SILK s.
with fancy silk or ribbon horS
ders, have. to, soma extent, taken the II
place Of the long-used crochet sacQues,
but they seem to lack the daintlness o.
the latter. ALICIA ADA lJ.as - =. s hi.
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Tellied Apples and Cream.

Pare and core one dozen firm apples.
put on the IRE with enough water to
cover them. Boil until quite tender, then
take them II out OF the water, and lay
them in q deep glass dish, Add to the
water one-and-one-halfp pounds Of sugar,
and let it come to boil. Drop the
apples into this and cook TIL quite done,
keeping them whole and unbroken Take
them out carefully, and replace in tho
deep glass dish. Slice into the hot syrup
one large lemon add one ounce Of gel-
atIne previously dissolved In cold water.
Let the whole mix well, come to boil,
and pour over the apples, quite filling
the glass dish. 1t &wil soon CONCEAL II
set in cool place. Serve with whipped
cream, seasoned with sherry wine.
81 MARGARET FRENCH.
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On tho way to the altar the brides
maids, walking two and two, followed
by the maid of honor. who walks alone,
precede the bride. The duties OF the
maid Of honor are such that she keeps
licr place during the ceremony close 70
The bride. a little In tho rear at the
LETT. During the ceremony abe holds
the bouquet and gloves OF the bride. and
Immediately after the ceremony uncoVer 3
4 the face OF the bride. adjusting tho veil
deity and becomingly. She has, OF
. course returned to the bride her bou-
e.uet and gloves. Fer next duty Is 70
3 turn the train of the bride SO that she
may move from tho altar WITHOUT any
4 ewkwardness.
The maid of honor and the bridesmaids
are in duty bound to call upon me
mother OF the bride not later than three
days after the wedding.
Best Man and Ushers.
Tho first duty Of the best man after
accepting the invita- ton OF his friend,
The bridegroom. elect, Is to call upon the
brIde-to-be express his wishes for her
happiness and his pleasure in taking
part in hcr wedding ceremony; very
soon after this call he sends her sulta-5
BILE gift. He alone. II he wishes to 90
SO, Is privileged to depart from the strict
rule of etIuuette, which demands that
all wedding gifts be made to tho bride.
Ile may make his friend any personal
Eft he chooses. 53 li2
1t is the duty OF the head usher to so
MS early as possible to the church on
tho day OF the ceremony to see that al
1as been arranged as directed, He and,
the other usllers will have called at the
brides home the evening before to see
thai all orders are fully understood; they
stio,lld be- OF the church three-uunrters
OF an hour before the time appointed
for the ceremony. They will have been
detailed for duty at the various aisles.
THOSE having charge Of the center alsle'
should be provided with lists of tho relr1
tiyes and nearest friends of bride! and;
bridegroom. It has become custom
for the ushcrs to ask all guests whether
they are the friends Of the BRIDE or Of
tho bridegroom, and to seat those. OF the
bride upon the left and those OF the prldai
groom upon the right. An usher VIII oiter
his arm to woman guest and escort
her to seat, even though she. be nc-.
cou,panied BY an escort. who will follow
Immediately behind her. Just before the
arrival OF tho bridal party. the brides
family will take their seats III the, frnnt
left hand pews, the foremost being re-
served for the mother, and father pfStha
trAde. The mother walks With the head
family Is escorted 70 her seat byalI usher.
II the mother Of the bride arrive. after
thu other members Of the familyaaNd
wishes the attention, It Is proper for two
,shers to walk down the aisle before
her, she following ON the arm Of the.
head usher, This distinction Is also Rc-..
corded the mother of the BRIDEGROOM, Sliil y
less she come accompanied by her llus-
band; in such case she comes down
the aisle on the arm, of the head usher
followed by her husband, ~
Continued Next Week. ~
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THE PRINCESS LOUISE.

The portrait Of the Princess, painted. by
Natter is hung at Versailles. and has
5Champney Wells. the. we'll known Amer
lean artist. Its 5reprod ctlon In color is a
beautiful feature OF the February Gem
Illustration Is taken.
After the lapse Of centuries. through
tho immortal art Of the master who
OF the! Princess looks down from the en-
circling canvas where she was painted
like the unfadlng Image Of youth and
grace. I'M g}.i a TIL .F 5
her serene S.nbrow.s flower-crowned and
pearl her violet eyes. looking
out upon the world with the Ingenious
her softly rounded fcheeks the red rose Of
her sweet. lips ; the air Of engaging and
gracious dignity which perYa des her fig
ure-all make good the title which the
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VALENTINE.

II you were here. sweet. what would my
ti song be7
All, It would happiness all the day long
bel
Now it is sadness. and now It. is sorrow,
Go. and NbId Granther Time hasten the
morrow! h u 7& sa
Hasten the morrow, aye, hasten the min
When this drear emptiness love shall
have In It; Ell;
when my two arms, that 50 fain would
enfold thee,
Tightly shall clasp>thee and tenderly
hold thee!
Then do you ask, sweet, what will my
song be?
Alb. It will happiness all the day long bel
Clinton Scotland In Reader.
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III points with decoration Of red
hearts. s8,3

Choosing OF Partners.
Two large hearts Of glt-covered card
board should have pouches formed by
gsmaller red-covered hearts pasted IN b the
Centre. After the King aud Queer are
crowned these hearts arc adjusted to
form miniature breast-plates for them, boz
Ing held In place BY ribbon rosettes at
pinned on the wearer. "a .a5
Tie Queen has IN the pDuch Of her
large heart, tiny little hearts with co.'s
responding numbers II, red and black ink
for the ladies' and gentlemen. She dis
tributes these hearts. which give each
gentleman his partner for the evening,
whom he must seek and find out OF the
company In the person Of the fair one
possessing q tiny heart numbered as his
own. Their little hearts not only COM
tain numbers, but some couplet Of good
fortune as varied as possible. SO that
much amusement may DO afforded by
reading thenl il4 n
Heart Archery Contest.
Now divided into partners, the guests
arc ready for the "Heart Archery Con-
Stcst' contest IN which darts pierce a
heart target made for the purpose This
heart target is OF white cardboard three
feet in height, on which has been painted
inner hearts outlined IN reu' tnc olHerent
sectional hearts to BIO marked Fame"
Single Rlessedness, 'Matrimony,"
"Thy Hearts Desire -Four Times
Welded" and 50 or--and the section on
which the Mart ID fixed will determ'ns
tho future Of the player.
These darts have been found BY the
King in the pouch Of his large heart and
distributed. Tho partners In the order
of their numbers arc bllndfoded BY the
King and Queen and arc sent to storm
Cupid's citadel, holding their darts, made
Of gilt paper In the shape Of arrows With
a pin in each, In their hands. Much
merrment is aroused by the blind sec.
tIonal choice OF the archers and the des-
TIMES that are foreshadowed BY the
pinnlng on Of the darts.
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ETIQUETTE OF WEDDINGS.

letters contain pleasant conceits as val
cntines, which take the place OF favors
and make q pleasant souvenir Of the
occasion.
Refreshments may consist Of heart
shaped sandwiches, hcart-shaped cakes
and coffee. Ice cream could be served
4 in heart-shaped meringues gaces. A
large heart-shaped cake In which q ring,
a thlmble and slxpence Is hidden.
should be cut by the Queen. For bon.
bons old-fashloned secrets and CONVERSE
ton lozenges could be used.
.CURFEW.
The book Is completed. IF
And closed like the day;
And the hand that has written It
Lays It. away. s
Dim grow its fancies.
Forgotten they lie;
Like Goals In the ashes.
They darken and die.
Song sinks into silence.
Tho story is told.
Tho windows are darkened.
4 The hearthstone is cold.
Darker and darker
4 The black shadows fall:
Sleep and oblivion.
Reign over all.
Longfellow,
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Princess bore as The flower OF royalty.,ss
In the midst Of the most corrupt and
the most brilliant court of Europe, che
lived her pure and tranquil life, az far
removed ~ from the vicious influenceaI
arouid her as II the denizen Of 3anotheE
world. I'M VA /. s.55 5 eil 5sfs
One cannot think OF her ever as 3Erow.2
spiritual and charming One is told thar
she ended her days al Rome. viii Their her;
footsteps turned when the storm Of tho,
French Revolution broke: Perhaps she;
swent-who can tell? But She belongs all
ways to France and always to Versaill essS
where her pictured presence to-d aysde.F
mands and receives the same sorts OF
her Footsteps when she paused In the salon
Of the court. with flower in her hand
and Natter caught and held the spirit
of her beauty for those who camo afteEi
to SEQ and to $Wond err q t.
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BlYsS'L. Owe Sd /: j!

why does azure deck the sky? #
iris to be like thy looks Of blue,
Why is red the roses dye? Al
Because tits thy blushes hue.
All that's fairs by Loves decree, =
Has been made resembling thee!
W;hyBi IS falling snow 50 white
Butato be- like 4thy bosom fair
Why are solar beams SO bright !?
That they may seem thy golden hair.
All that's sweet, by Loves decree
Has been made resembling thee.
.,5.gf TOM MOORE
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FOR SAINT
VALENTINES EVE
Longfellow,

~ A variety OF games may be arranged
as entertainment for this delightful fes.
tival, where Cupid and the King and
Queen. of; Hearts reign supreme.
Cards OF Invitation may be sent out In
the form OF hearts, by cutting heart
shaped pieces Of card board, Heavy
water color paper is, moro attractive for
this purpose, or heart-shaped cards can
DO purchased. These Invitations may be
very simple or attractvely decorated.
according to the desire or ingenuity Of
the hostess.
1. "A simple one might have an outline in
black India Ink to emphasize the heart
shape, while an inner line some little dis
tance from the edge could be drawn In
red, Tho wording, after giving the name
and address, might read rs follows'
%"From the heart OF a friend,
These cards she doth send,
In the hope that YOU may be sure 70
!, attend.
II King and Queen,
On the arrival Of tho guests, a game
of contest, such as "Hearts,' might be
played, the winning gentleman and lady
being declared King and Queen OF Hearts
Another way to determine who shall be
tl9 uLl tSuScil 40 kulo' lAof 'AoS NSsS
should have provided small slips of paper,
'or cards with numbers on them written
in black Ink. as many numbers us there
are gentlemen, while corresponding nuns
bers In rec, ink should be for the ladies.
These numbers, should be placed on q
tray and handed to all, Tho gentleman
and lady securing slips on which the
number "seyen"-a perfect numher-,ls
written. are declared and crowned King
and Queen Of Hearts and rclgn By DOING
the Ronors for the rest OF the evening.
The crowns should be made Of card, board
covered with gilt, the upper sdgo cut
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Ovsters in Blankets.

Take large plump oysters and season
them With salt and pepper. Carefully
wrap each In q thin slice Of breakfast
bacon rmour's Star Bacon is the best
and SECURE With tiny wood skewer. Rrnil
over a clear fire until the bacon Is very
brown and serve as soon as taken from
the broller. *
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BIRTH MONTH SYMBOLS.

New designs for jewelry and sllver-
ware indicate the fad for astrology, and
the girl with the birth-month craze also
emhroiders her sofa pillows noWadays
with her birthnthne Sodlaeal sign and
natal dover; and she affects this dover
In her bouquets and dress sarniture.
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The PostHlaster's ARRIVAL

After the guests have taken thelgsseats'
sat the refreshment table-the evening Ia
law Of partners stlll being obsel,Yedtsa
novel feature might be the arrival Of the
postman. Hs Is announced by the rinE-
Ing OF the. bell. and carries In his mails
bag q letter for each perso which he
ensrs al he announces the name. These
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LOVES PERFECT JOY.

Though Winter rules the year.
Dear heart, have yornal cheef. .Sg
For Spring, with all her golden promise
81 waits Il ISL
The unbarring Of the gatesi
Then after weary Gays OF Doubts Ane
SS woes. 81 .a IN Z. IN Sfs /. s.l
Pesehancs loves perfect 3ox~vhes
knows2 who knoWs2
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THE BEST RECIPES.

Contributed by Housewives Who
Have Tested Their Excellence.
..rhe man WHO gets up a filled guest
from a banquet and drains Oft his cup,
Gees the last lamp extinguished with
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Recipe for Two Pecks Picked
Cucurnbers.

ozs. allspice, OF. mace, ! or pepper,
10 o.. cloves, / OF. celery seed. tea
spoonful cayenne pepper, IL table,
spoonsfuls powdered angelica. I table,
sponsfus horseradish dozen onions,
chopped fine @
Cut up oucumbers, II any size, II two
inches long leave them whole. Spread In
layers with above seasoning between
each layer, add brown sugar. Cover
with vinegar and boil slowly until you
can stick a straw through them. Tie
up tightly while hot. NJ. 2. p
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| PAGE FOR WOMEN ABOUT FASHIONS AN HOME

oheerfulness. goes we'll eontented 10 bed
and enjoys Its roposo. |" .5s
Plum Pudding (Delicious).
y J. 10 lbs. grated broad crumbs. ID.
raislns, / ID. currants, III. brown sugar,
/ .lb, butter, ia pint -four, largo Wine
glass brandy, eggs, ia b. oitron. Cream
butter and flour. beat eggs separately,
very light mix we'll, adding nutmeg, rin-
natlon and mace. NJ -. u.
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Caramel Pie.

cup preserved dainsons run through
colander. 4 cup sugar. 1-2 cup butter,
dreamed light, ! cup milk, mixed with
dansons, 4 eggs. Beat yolks and add
butter and sugar, then add milk and
damsons. Beat whites ana season with
vanilla. Mix In other ingredients and
bake In a light pie crust. M. 3. B.
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Chopped Pickle, OF Hyden Salad.

4 TO gallon chopped cabbage add half
gallon green tomatoes, chopped dne,
quart green peppers (seed taken out.
quart onions. chopped. Strain and throw
away all Juice. Add one tablespoonful
Of beaten mustard. two ditto g Of CHINA
mon, one ditto OF cloves. three ditto
i Of celery seed. Y q lbs Of sugar. 2 tables
spoonsftils, salt. ia gallon Of vinegar.
Mix well and boil for Twenty-Five mlnr-
#utcs. FIJI 85 siss s.35 ". ls 8. WA
This makes very hot pickle, so hall Of
pepper can gbe used, ~ preferred.
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Breakfast.

Breakfast.
Bananas. Apples.
Sally Lunn Turnovers.
Oysters In blankets. SHRED eggs,
Tea. Coffee. h
Dinner.
Raw Oysters.
Celery. Olives. Damson Pickle.
Tomato Blsque Soup.
Boiled Rockfst and Egg Sauce.
PorterhOuse Steak.
Dreamed Potatoes. Maccaronl.
Lettuce with French dressing. Is
Apricot Souffle.
Toasted Crackers and Cheese,
81 Coffee.
Supper.
Drop Mullins. Banana Rolls.
Chicken Croquettes. Celery Salad.
Jellied Apples with Cream.
Tea, Coffee.
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DAILY MENU
February g, 1904

February, 8, 1904.
Nov who could DO heater, or brighter,
or sweeter,
or WHO hum q song 80 delightfully."- low,
As Nancy, sweet Nancy, while kneadlns
the dough7
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-04
Senate Proceedings.

The bill to regulate the daily hours OF
service of railway employees met IT'S
death in the Senate Thursday by vote
Of 16 to II. The bill was brought up
for second reading and had been
amended by the committee so as to in
,lude telegraph operators. passenger
Or freight agents or any person en-
oloyed in and about stations or depots.
Although II hours was fixed as the
time. a clause was inserted except at
he option Of such employe and eX-
,ept in case Of unavoidable emergencies
md then only so long as may be
actually necessary Provided con-
.inues the bill. that upon its being
made to appear to the satisfaction OF
he railroad commission that the duties
If any such employe are not such as to
ccquire more than - hours OF actual
abor or service out of each day, though
,.hc nature Of such duties be such that
/ is necessary for him 10 be in and
about said Office. st2tioS or depot for a
.ongcr period; and. if it be made fur
her to appear that such longer hours
0f labor or service will not be detri-
mental either to such cmDloye. or to
thc interests OF the public. they may
pass an order. excepting such employe
rom the provisions Of this act"
If complaint should be made to the
railroad commission il should invcsti-
gate and enforce the act