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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
:. FAD FOR SUMNER WEDDINGS. !:

Good old Dame Nature does much to
aid the summer bride in providing set
tings and decorations that are at once
exquisite and inexpensive. In winter the
bridal decorations suggest luxury and
hothouses. In sumner they should
breathe simplicity, fields and dales. Hot
house plants are distinctly out Of place.
artificial lights absolutely obnoxious, and
heavy food an abonination.
a bride who carried a dowry of many
thousands OF dollars selected June as
Ter wedding month, calmly informing
Ter family that she intended 20 depart
Is far as possible from the conventional
city and church wedding. The invitations
were sent out from the country home.
and when the guests arrived at the VII
age depot. instead Of conventional ON
nibuses ard drsss. they found awaiting
them number Of hayracks. gay with
green and white steamers. No gay cam
opv led 60 the house from the entrance,
but bower OF greenery, and instead o.
bamboo or mating screens on the
porch. there were swaying curtains OF
woodland vines.
40 palms or dollhouse flowers were IN
sight. but m the drawing room an altar
had been improvised and covered with
white cloth At the back were massed
ferns. transplanted from woodland deils
rot 7nilc from tho house. and the car
pet OF the altar was wrought from tcid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21

daisies sewed on coarse netting. This
virginia. altar on the cool white and
green mating was an exquisite study IT,
simplicity
The bride wore the finest Of French
batiste. trimmed IN real vaIenclennes.
and carried a shower bouquet Of pure
white rambler roses gathered that morn
ing from her grandmother porch. Her
bridesmaids were gowned in palest green
organdy and carried field daisies.
Another city girl. whose wedding oc-
CURED at her fathers country place
could not yield so much to the law OF
simplicity, but she. too. adopted a nov
city for carrying her guests from the
depot 10 the house Her father possesses
fine stable and string Of horses. and
the village livery could have compile
mented their private equipment but as
a trolley line ran directly past the lodge
entrance Of their home. the bride hired
a special trolley car, and had II decor L
ed IN green and white.
When the city guests arrived they
found car draped without in streamer,
Of white ribbon and great punches OF
ferns. and presided over by q motor
man ana conductor clad in white duck
Within. the ceiling OF the car was stud
ded with white roses set in smllaX. th'
window curtains had been removed ant
syyaz-ing smilax substituted, great bows
OF white ribbon were tied on the arms
and "A small pillow or cushion Of white
roses and ferns was hung on the bach
OF each seat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
The GOsSiping Girl.

oh, the gossiping girl with artless smile
Is a pleasant sight to see.
As she talks Of her neighbours faults
meanwhile
- With a SAVIOR of charity.
You haven't heard" she exclaimed
with a sigh
"Oh, yes, it's really true.
I'm sure no ones more surprised than L
She was such a fine girl, tOo,''
Oh. the gossiping girl is an innocent
thing.
And she has for US all a charm,
With her tongue that carries its deadly
sting,
For she never means any harm.
I once knew a fellow, the best Of men,
Whom l counted my lifelong friend.
But he married a gossiping girl, and then
Our friendship came to an end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21

What temperament she may have is
smOthered. and she finally loses it en-
Iirely.
She is so afraid that a genuine emo
ton might produce wrinkle that she
smOthers the emotion Immediately for
fear Of the result.
You watch the pretty, dOll-like face
surrounded by the soft. beautiful hair.
perhaps. There IS something lacking
there. some warmth. some swift. wild
emotion that springs from the heart and
soul and Is imprinted on the face by q
lightning stroke.
You note again the face Of a fasci-
mating, interesting woman; you note the
swift look Of intelligence, her grace,
her laugh.
You could put that woman in a room
where there were a hundred women
magnificent from the standard of clas-
sic beauty. and she viii be the most adj
mired. the most sought after. the most
remembered one there. Why2 Because
she has that mysterious. marvellous
quality we call temperament"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
Interesting Exercises Marking the
Graduation OF I4s PuPils-Judge
Chambers Address.

The commencement exercises OF the
Business High School were held last
night at the New National Iheater. ne
large auditorium and the galleries Of
the building were filed by the parents
and friends Of the graduates, AMI those
interested ia the welfare Of the school
Tho rs graduate. eighty-siX girls ana
slNty-two young men, made u heautil III
and impressive picture as they marched
upon the stage 10 the strains Of the
High School Cadets March and took
the places assigned them.
The exercises were presided over by
Commissioner -AIaCfarlaud. who has jUr-
isdiction over the public schools in the
District. Also on the stage were -he
Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe, WHO made
the opening prayer and pronounced the
benediction. Col John Biddle. the En-
gincer Commissioner. and Judge William
Lee Chambers. commissioner Of Span
ish Treaty Claims. and lately chief jus
tice Of the International courc at Sa-
moa, who delivered the address to the
graduates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21

one Of the very conspicuous changes
is taking place IN mems collars. The
popular and becoming little high band
turnover collar IS gradually being
crowded out by new shapes. This high
band turnover was descrvcdly liked
and many were the reasons for its
popularity For one thing. it is very
becoming 20 the throat. and gives all
mon m air of youthfuiness. hiding ans
lines Of the neck which may not be
graceful on the other hand. the high
band turnover is a difficult collar 20
wear. II is bad for the man with the
short. heavy neck, and the man who
likes low collar. with plenty OF breath
ing space. should never attempt TO wear
The collar that is now coming in is
the wing collar This IS merely re-
yival Of the turnover points and the
standing collar Of other days. SO much
like the old-fashioned collar IS the new
wing collar that men who preserved
their old collars are putting them on
again. They are in style without the
changing Of as much as q point.
Novelties in Scarfs and Pins.
Neclties are large and attractive. II
is "A great year for the string tie and
the new neckties are wide and and made
of silks Of many colors. The silks are
heavy aad are figured in various pat
terms. The best color Is red or wine
color. or claret shade. And there IS
Il tie which combines red and green in
chauceable silk with very good effect
Scarf pins are varied and. it must
be confessed. very eccentric. Indian ar
row heads, quaint arabesques. cod do
signs carved out Of wood. and small
spring flowers are all seen I'm natural
lines and in pretty shapes. A carved
head in black wood is very taking upon
an imperial tie of many cOlors. ana
there are jcweled pins which look fine
against a background Of sUbdued SILK.
Surprises in Shirts.
There are shirts with stitched plaits
that look like tucks. and there are
shirts that are plain across the front,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
:. WOMANS GREATEST CHARM. :.

Have you never noticed the thousand
a1d one shadows and lights that chase
themselves across the face of a person
OF temperament 1t is n hard word to
define that. temperament, but We. all
know II when we see 1t.
"DIse has temperament. Bernhardt
has temperament. and so has Mrs. Car
ter.
The woman whose beauty Is without
flaw, the woman with the faultless face
and form rarely has temperament TO
any great extent. That quality is held
almost exclusively by her palmer sis
ters.
why is it, Possibly a compensation
Of nature. 1t may be. one reason for
IL is this
From her infancy she is taught TO
believe that she is beautiful; she is over
conscious and she is usually vain. All
that handicaps her power OF expression,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
FIVE GIRL GRADUATES
FOR DOUGLASS SCHOOL
Commencement Exercises Held at Car
roll Institute Hall-Inter-
esting Program.

The commencement exercises Of the
Douglass School OF EloCutiOn and
Physical Culture were held IN Carroll
Institute Han. Tenth and x Streets
northwest. last evening. The hall was
nned with frien0s and relatives Of the
nCpils.
They were enjoyably entertained un-
III a late hour by the following pro-
gam: Overture, THE Loreuz Orches-
ira recitation. THE Mustard Plaster
Gieldingj. Rose Riggles; recitation,
Loves Triumph" Ethel Gregory; reel
tqtiun. Uncle Daniels Prayer MARX
Twain Maud Smith selection, olches-
trst. recitation, ''Noiccless Bells tFoNl,
Susie JOst; recitation, At the opera
Jessie Cray.
AFTER "A short address and the prcsen-
tation Of diplomas TO the graduates
Susie Virginia lost Rose Corneila ttls-
glcs. virginia Maud Smith. the pro-
gram was continued
a selection uy the orchestra was ioi-
lowed by the cOmCdlctta, our aunt
from California" in which the follow
Medley. Sally Needy, Sisters, j. Cray
S. J0st. ~ smith; Mrs. Medley, their
mother h Riggles, Miss W ucoAnBlDS'
their dresemaker. N. Riley Mrs Merry
Muntoburu. their aunt from California
J.. Gregory
a selection 10y the orchestra. a panto-
mine: Home Sweet Home sung by
Mrs.. Arthur Dunn, accompanies. Ms.
l.. j. Kelly. and final selection Dy
the orchestra, closed the entertain
mcnt.
The stage was handsomely decorated
with American flags. and the young Ia
dies who graduated were loaded down
with floral offerings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
Latest Novelties and SDGCi0IficS
Now TO Be Found in The Shops

One Of the prettiest neckwear fashions
Of the season Is the little stock collar
OF hand-embroidered null or batiste
which melts away into "A wee circular
yoke below. These collars are very DIFF
ferent from and infinitely prettier than
the earlier affairs in which the collar
was attached to the yoke and not made
in a single piece with It.
Lovely fans of black see and gauze
have japanese decorations representing
fight Of butterflies. The moths. which
are executed with true Oriental craft.
are produced by n combination OF wa
ter color painting and tiny sequins-gilt
or silver
Narrow plaitings Of satin adorn many
Of the silk gowns In black this gives
a very French touch on a gown OF bla ok
taffeta A pretty model of the kind
seen recently had a further finish Of
large hand-worked buttons In black
silk.
Shawls are seen in rather unusual
numbers. There are enough Of them to
suggest a revival Of the 1920 and 1850
fashion. The silk shawls are specially
attractive, embroidered in self or con-
trasting color. Pale salmon pink IS en-
broidered in white; dull rich magenta
has a pattern worked in red OF deeper
tone. OF course all the usual pinks. pale
blues and creams are also strongly in
evidence. Pongee color, with sti1chery
in white or yellow, is pretty and more
unusual
The latest honeycOmb fabric gloves
/ have embroidery Of black or white with
4 little turnover cuffs Of black. This color
arrangement is also reversed in glOves
Of the same style.
The most recent candy box has pho
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21

tograph Of the st. Louis Exposition on
the Ida hint for the person who wants
TO send a timely gift.
Dahlias or chrysanthemums OF heroic
size are now mixed with the big roses.
in studied disregard Of color. to form
the wreath for the very wide brimme6
sailor hat. These flowers are in strange
contrast TO the tiny ones used for the
purpose earlier in the season.
Gold stamped leather is coming in
rapidly. II is used for some very hand
some belts. as wen as for handbags
and pocketbooks. Dark blue and black,
and occasionally white. are seen stamp
ed with gilt and silver.
White bobbinet generously tucked and
shirred and weighted with lace makes
an effective soft white gown.
The latest linens are in coarse weave
with design of small checks IN colors
and white
La Tosca sticks are being used a so1e
June weddings. With these the big
cavalier hats make a picturesque, i:
rather theatrical. scene. Ostrich plumes
hold their own through the seasons.
though. at the beginning Of the present
one. we understood that their place
was 10 be taken by millinery blossoms.
AS usual. a shape has since come out
in which they are indispensable-this
time the cavalier"
Little automobiles made Of paper are
tmong the most recent table favors.
With these go small dinner cards repre-
senting the goggles worn by enthusiastic
chauffeurs TO protect the eyes.
Childrens pique hats are now made
with high poke crowns. Both crown and
brim are Of the pique. and from the lat
/ ter depend full lingerie rutIies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
Decoration Of Theater.

The interior Of the thea.er was pro-
fdsely and tastily decorated in the col
ors Of the Business High school, AID
suspended from the prOsccuium Was q
large badge. similar 20 the school class
pin in design and color. The front Of tho
stage was banked with beautiful flow
ers. gifts to the graduates from friends
The degrees were conferred by Com
missioner Biddle. who was introduced by
Commissioner Macfarland.
Superintendent A. r. Stuar. announced
that Miss Addle Woodville had won ths
scholarship offered by Mrs. Ellen Ssen-
Ger Mussey for a course IN he Wash
b.gtOu College Of Law
Judge Chambers spoke or the qualities
which go 10 make up "a successful bust
ness life OF all that Is necessary. ~
laid great emphasis on the Immeasu~-
able worth OF truth honesty. and faith
Truth, he said. holds all the others in
tact, and honesty is mans greatest anl
best capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
THE HOME ITS PROBLEMS IND INTERESTS
SMART FIABERDASHERY
FOR THE SUMNER MAN

but figured in the h1ndsomest possible
manner. with all the beauty lying in
the material. which is Of fine quality.
II is surprising 20 note how chea ply
neEligee shirts can be bought this sea-
son. You can get negligee for a dol
lar. and # a man watches his chance
and uses taste he can fit himself out
with shirts that look as though they
were made OF the most expensive ma
teriais. though costing little.
Scotch madras. cheviot. heavy linen
and good washable cotton stums all
make handsome shirts.
The vests Of the season are made with
six buttons Of pearl They are single
breasted. and the buttons are OF me-
dunn size and are Of the kind that sew
through the button. not fastening with
shank.
Those who want to be very ultra in
dress. or who have a kind sister In the
family can have buttons of smoked
pearl put on the vest, and there is a
weii-known dandy 40 has gun metal
buttons, buttons trim Tel with silver
and buttons trimmed \ itu gold. just ac-
COrding 20 the 1eWelry he is wearing.
But the avers &c man VIII be cOntented
with pearl buttons down the front. and
with the points cut away AT the belt
line.
Rivaiing Feminine Hosiery.
There are few men who do not take
a pride In their feet. and those who like
nice hosiery can revel in the counter
offerings Of the season. There are few
plain hued hose. but the best stockings
, are in two colors and many are in three
or four and even FIVE tones.
Sensational are the gloves Of the sea
son. They are about the color of manila
paper. and vary from a little lighter to
d little deeper. They are short IN the
wrist with one large pear. button. and
they are tailored and he lily stitched
These gloves are of very fine material.
The beauty OF them. from an economical
standpoint. Is that they VIII wash. The
washable glove Is the glove of the year.
II Is 10 be worn by the very smartest
Of men, and the occupation Of washing
the gloves evenings viii fail to the
wives, the sisters, the mothers and the
sWeethcarts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
Special Fourth of July Excursions

BY day and night via superb steamers
OF Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Co. Tickets good going Saturday. the
I'd, on regular night steamer. and sun
day morning the Sd. at $50 on special
day steamer. Both steamers, return
ing, leave Norfolk and "Old Point Mon
day evening. the 4th. $3.50 round trip
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-17

How to Ixoep Pipes From Freezing.
 In frosty weather leave all faucets turned on so that they will just drip. This prevents the water from freezing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-17
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

A daughter was born to MT and Mrs F. J. Tyrrell of 3S South Wilson street Sunday morning.
 Mrs John Carroll Of Torrington was visiting IL. NJ. O'Brien and family of Bank street yesterday.
 As next Friday will be visiting day for the teachers at the Town Plot school, the school will be closed on that day. This will give the school an opportunity to have the new hot air furnace installed without any loss of time to the teachers or pupils. Next Monday being Washing tons birthday, there will be no school.
 The advent of cold weather has caused much sickness and the doctors are rushed with calls. Sick people will do we'll to remember whenever they want prescription to be hlled' to send 1t to A. 0. Walkers pharmacy where the prescription materials arc the best that money can buy. Every thing is fresh and pure. There Is no substitute. The doctors directions are always carried out with absolute accuracy and the utmost care Is taken that there are no mistakes. The prices arc the lowest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-17
POLICE COURT DOINCS.
William Glenn Given Thirty Days in
 Jail for Non.Support.

William Glenn was the only one be- fore Judge ,Peasley in the city court to-day. He was charged with non support of his wife and seven children, and he said that in q way he was guilty. Mrs Glenn said she lives at 791 East Main street and that since January 1 her husband has given her only $o. For two months before that time he gave her nothing. and since October he has worked onlg ten days. She said he is too lazy to work and when he manages to make up his mind to work he loses his job on account of his fondness for strong drink. Now she wants him kept away, for he Is seldom sober and is d bad example for the children, the eldest of whom is IA and the youngest years. She would rather try and get along without him than have him around the house drunk and giving a bad example to. the chil- dren. Until two weeks ago when the baby got sick she made no complaint against her husband, then she thought it about time to bring him to a sense of his duty. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-17
POLICE PENSION FUND.
President of Board of Trustees May
 Draw All Necessary Orders.

Commissioners Van Keuren, Beach and Daily, as the trustees of the police pension fund, held short executive meeting last evening and passed the following vote: Voted. That upon payroll duly approved by the comlnis- sioners of public safety, the president of the board of trustees of the reserve fund of the police department be and is hereby directed to draw all neces- sary orders upon said fund, to be countersigned by the secretary of the said board of trustees, in. order to pro vide for the payment of Officers Miles McNiff, John Byrnes, Thomas F. Ahearn, John Sullivan and Michael Sullivan, transferred to the veteran re- serve by vote of the board of commits sioners Of public safety on February ?. 1904" ..
 The badge for the reserve policemen has been adopted by the board of pup lie safety, or rather was given thelr approval last evening. It is practical ly the same size and shape as the reg ular polfceman's badge, and has a black border with the words Veteran Reserve. No -. Waterbury Police De- paltment."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-17
USEFUL SUGGESTIONS.
How the Busy Housewife May Light
 Her Burdens.

How the Busy Housewife May Light
 en Her Burdens.
 When making ice cream, large wooden mallet crushes the ice sufficient ly fine and does>not break the burlap bag. says the Chicago Tribune.
 The bathroom sponge keeps sweet if the juice of a lemon Is worked into it occasionally and rlnsed out again with warm water.
 The broom will last twice as long if dipped in boiling water when new and loft to stand in 1t until the water Is cold. Hang by slipping the brush part between two nails driven close enough together to crowd the broom straws.
 Clarify grease or drippings by put ting them in basin and pouring boil ing water over them. Let stand until cold Scrape thetimpurities of the low CT part and if wanted for pastry repeat the process.
 Pop corn and roast chestnuts over gas by putting them in the oven in a cov- cred metal roaster or in two pans turn ed together.
 \ For pot and pan cleaner use fiber brush patterned after dish mop.
 Cake is softer made with water i'm stead of milk, as the milk when exposed to heat in combination with the egg hardens the latter.
 Tinware may be dried more effeetual- ly with a damp towel than with dry one.
 Kettles may be thoroughly cieansed hr hni %1 s~ them.
 To light a fire dry orange peel slowly in an oven and use instead of chips. 1t makes an excellent fire
 The best way to sew on a button is to place the button on the material, lay ing pin crossways over the holes. Sew over the pin from side to side with strong thread, then remove the pin, and the button will give slightly. Wind the thread a few times round under the button and finish 1t off.
 After baking a cake stand the tin on cloth which has been wring out of hot water. Leave a few minutes and then turn out. Tho cake will come out without any trouble.
 When buying apples choose those that weigh heavily. These are the best, and there is less waste in large ones than in small.
 Bacon is cheaper if bought by the side, and if packed in sawdust and stored in cool, dry place will keep for months.
 Wet boots and shoes should be ai- lowed to dry slowly, on boot trees If possible, and when nearly dry little vaseIine should be we'll rubbed in.
 Stale bread if broken into rough pieces, dipped in sweetened milk and baked on a buttered tin till dry and crisp is delicious to eat with butter or cheese.