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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
SMALLEST IN THE WORLD.
Che Gwo Gent Stamp

world. The editor, James E. Kinsella,
well known in newspaper circles of
the West, fills the small space at his
disposal with witty paragraphs and
valuable information concerning the
workings of the big Chicago post
Office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14
PAGE FOR WOMEN ABOUT FASHIONS AN HOME

either side lis they 60 down to meet the
bride and her attendants. AS soon as the
party Is In readiness, the signal Is given
to the waiting organist, tho inner vestl
sbule doors 9arc thrown opei, and the
ushers In pairs proceed up the aisle fol-
lowed BY the bridesmaids, also in pairs;
aftcr them walks the maid OF honor
alone,. followed BY the bride on tho arm
OF her father. When tho altar Is reach-
ed the ushers separate, half OF them 60
Ing to the right, the other half to the
the bridesmaids do likewise forming nj,
inner half circle on either side. Some
times they remain at the foot OF the
chance steps while the bride and bride.
groom go up to the altar attended only
! blythe maid OF honor and best man.
/ At the conclusion OF the ceremony.
after the bridal couple, followed BY tho
maid Of honor on the arm Of tho best
man, has passed down tho aisle. the
ushers will either fall into ranks behind
the bridesmaids Of they step forward In
proper succession and meet tho BRIDES
maids. whom they accompany down the
aisle and place in their carriagcs. They
then enter their own carriages and pro
coed as rapidly as possible to the brides
homo In order that they may be on hand
:
wedding party arrives. They will stand
Just within the entrances OF the drawing
room, and as tho guests arrive offer their
arms to the women, who may 30
strangers to the bride. escortlng and pre-.
senting them to the newly married couple
their escort following and being also pre-
sented. It Is hardly necessary to add
that 1t Is strictly good form for the
ushers to address all strangers. that IS.
guests who are strangers to them--tho
usliers represent the host and hostes, arc
their assistants. II there Is formal
luncheon or breakfast each one escorts
O bridesmaid to the dlning-room.
THE .GIvINGsAyvAY5 OF THE BRIDE.
Tho giving away Of the bride ls the
office of the brides father, II he is living,
otherwise the nearest male relative, her
mother or guardian answers the ques-1
ton. "Who giveth this woman to this
man ~ and after placing the BRIDES hand
In that OF the bridegroom. takes his seat
in the front left hand pew.
HOME WEDDINGS. @,s 5 4.
Home weddings may follow in all im-..
portant features those Of a church we'd
ding but the scale will. Of COURSE. be
smaller and the attendants may be fewer
In number. An aisle will be marked Oft
with white ribbon and the guests dis
posed on the right and left, as at q
church wedding. II the affair is to be
of a very simple character, written and
Informal invitations are sent out by the
BRIDES mother, she having, Of course. OBJ,
tanned from the bridegroom the names he
may particularly wish to honor with an
Invitation, beside those Of his immediate
family. ~
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Lent. the great spring fast. derives its
rame from the Saxon "Lenet." Lencten-
tId. or spring tide, was the Saxon name
for March, because in this month there here
il a manifest frightening OF the days.
AS a chief part Of the fast falls IN
March. this period came to pc called
first Lenten.fasten and Afterwards
Lent. IA,
val tomorrow merrily enough. Coco
housewives will show thcir skill IN pre-
pairing pan cakes for a Shrove Tuesday
dinner and, in distant New Orleans the
"Mysticls Krewe Of Comus" Will revive
tho glories Of their annual pageant ana
the brilliancy Of their annual ball on
Mardi Gras. ~.
But on Ash Wednesday society Will have
cars alone for the church bells. It will
have ng,lratiyely, put on the garments
OF hum iliation and repent ance and turn
cd it's thoughts from the kingdom OF
the world to the kingdom OF spirltual'
ity.
For tho forty days, beginning Wednes-
day, February H. the Lenten maid ana
tho world are supposed to walk far
apart on the sounding shores OF time
she being invested with all tho mystical
secuslon which has come to be as
ISOLATED. through the tradition OF CEN
turtles, with SO holy number as forty,
Our Lord tasted forty days. Moses
was forty days In the mount. Elijah was
forty days fed by the ravens, s, tho rain
Of the flood fell forty days, Jonah gave
Nineyeh forty days to repent and the
Lord was seen forty days after his
resurrection.
Ancient physicians ascribed many
strange changes to the period of forty
days and alchemists looked on forty
days as the charmed period when the
philosophers stone and the elixir Of life
were to appear
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MY LENTEN MAID.

. i u 49,
MY Lenten maids demure and shy. 3
Nunlike her sweet simplicity 3af
She's donned garb OF sober grey, "a
Does penace for her sins each day.
Denies herself the things that please, lis
Eschews Nths pomps and yanlties, Il
And counts poor me as one Of these.
My Lentent maid tears no complainss
But loyller than pictured saint,
She keeps her way. serene and falr
While I am lost In dark despair.
Other poor sinners can see
Helped by her sanity charity,
Alas! It stops e'er reaching me.
My Ienten maid. ! should Feslsa 81
All hone that might call you MINIS,
Did NOT know your altered ways
Would last no more than forty days-
A Lenten girl cannot WOO,
~I,ut, when the forty days are thFpugn
MY Easter maiden will be you.
'f' HELEN CocAiBE ts
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out OF tho gloom-ah, long ago
Her sweet face shone; and down the me
stair,
Slender and graceful. tall and fall,
Grandma came. with footstep light,
To go to the Generals ball one night.
with throbbing heart and flashing eyes.
She entered tho ballroom large and and
grand.
Lights are cleaning on every hand
Hustle OF silk and shimmcr Of LAGER
Delicate laughter and youth and grace.
Music that throbs on tho heavy air:
THAT sobs and dies: that leaps again
Into new life with a clearer strain.
AS the dancers form for, the minuet,
Led by the gallant La Fayette'
Whom for his partner would he choose?
He. the honored and loved by all, +.
Heauty and wealth in the brilliant shali,
Maid and Madam waited to see
II she the Generals choice might be.
But. splendid DANES. he passed them BY,
His eyes were fixed on dainty race,
Full Of O namelcss tender grace.
The face OF girl with shining eyes,
Looking to see II the throng held yet
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE.

(Concluded From Last Weekly
The maid OF honor and bridesmaids
vii! be even more than punftual and
will sink all personal Views and prefer
ences in their united desire to advance
those Of the bride. whose day Of days
IT lis, It Is the duty and privilege Of
the maid of honor and first bridesmaid
to retire with the bride to her dressing
room to assist her In removing her we'd
ding gown and into her going-away
frock, It is not etiquette, strictly
speaking or good form for anyone but
the best man to accompany the newly
married couple to the station. and any
of what may be fitting, styled
,'horse-play." Is pot only considered bad
form but absolutely vulgar The, maid
of honor has the rlght to throw the
good luck slipper; the other atten-
dants content themselves with pelt!ng
the departing pair with flowers. a fashion
which recommends itself to then.yictims."
AS soon as the first carriage Of the
actual bridal party arrives. the head
usher orders the closing of the Inner
doors OF the yestlbule and all usher Is
stationed Mt each to prev vt the entraco
Of anyone save the incomsg bridal party
entering the outer door Of the yestlbue
Two other ushers then stretch the white
ribbon along the length Of i he aisle on
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J GRANDMAlMA's SELF.

The face OF her hero. Lafayette .
And 10! At her feet on Bonded knee,
IT'S he the honored OF all the land,
Asking gently for her hand,
begging the favor may granted be
From the sweet maid who blushed to
see. III aisit 81 ss5 X N ,a5
Proud young figure he led her out. 4ss5
And down from above the music came, FIJI
Lea ped on the air from its sheath Of
flame, g tss ~ fa3 K .
Leaped into exquisite melody,
AS step by step. now grave. now slow.
Back and forth, and to and fro.
bending low with hand on heart,
The stately dancers meet and part.
Beautiful maid. with rose-leaf face,
Gliding slowly to her place
Bending, turning, courtseying low,
Dropping uron Bonded knee #s
10 her ga..ant wis a Wis.
She told her heart in that fairy glow.
Her only jewel a white, white rose
THAT should she live to be old, 50 old, Z
Dropping and sad and grayi'and cold,
Never, ah never, should she forget
That she danced with General Lafayette.
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Scalloped Eggs.
-. - ::
Observation-Disclosures.

February being lovers month. st. Val
entine's anniversary. has come to be con-
sidered an. appropriate time for the. an
nouncing OF betrothal at an j. engage
3ment luncheon" toswhich the dearest
friends OF the engaged pair are invited.
Appropriate invitations to such
luncheon should be written In Chinese
LIQUID white on the inner surface OF red
hearts, cut from Bristol board and
hinged with ribbon. Invitations should
he sealed with red wax after the
fashion of ancient Gays ana ZOE tue sahe
OF uuaintness. 80,
Blush roses and maidenhair ferns are
eLpropriata hall and parlor decorations,
a long stemrned rose being placed on the
luncheon table beside each cover. The
center table ornament should be tall
green crystal jar filled with the fragrant
pink blossoms and encircled with q
PLAGUE holding ferns and pink rosebuds.
An d-fashioned china service with a
rose design harmonfzes best with the
table adjournment which should include
pink shaded candles In antique French-,
gilt candelabra. Agmenus which may
assist hostess 10 given here:
lobster Bisque in Bouillon Cups.
Crisp Biscuit. Olives.
Chicken Crouuettes. Latticed3 Potatoes.i
Celery Radish Roses.
Cabbage Salad in Tomato Cups.
Cheese ringers. Deviled WATERS
cranberry Jelly.
Sponge Hearts Ices ana cream.
Coffee.
A pretty idea In choosing partners Tor
dinner or luncheon is to have a large
heart made OF tissue crepe paper and
suspended from the door leading into
the dIning-room. From q slit In one
side hang narrow red ribbons with small
RED hearts attached, On these are
broken sentences. When each guest
draws a ribbon she finds attached to the
other end a dnintlly embroidered hand
kerohlef or some other souvenir. Then
eucil must find tho heaO (which conn
pletes her sentence,
Appropriate quotations for such an oc-
,casion are:
.nBut love is blind, and lovers cannot
see the pretty follies which themselves
committ,"-Shakespea s36
70 spirit of love. how quick and fresh
thou art."--Shakespeare.
"Better (. to have loved amiss than
nothing to have loved.'-Crabbe.
doubt truth to be q liar, but never
doubt II love."-Hamlet,l4
',All love is sweet, given or returned"
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AFTERWARDS.

I thought I had forgotten-buried deep
\ Old joys, old memories and newer pain;
! thought that ! should never feel again
Wild heart throbs nor my startled pulses
To hear your step, nor wake from hard
won sleep
To knowledge OF your look and voice
as plain ]. u, /. \. "a E5. .;t5
gain ags sff
l thought. love died when trust ! could
a. not keep, Il ~. ~. II
But when once more CHANGED to see your
face,
~ know I reckoned falsely; everything
That I thought done with hurried back
to rout +
My fancied peace. All, fatel are time
4 and space
And broken faith no barriers? Must 7
bring
My very life to blot this loving out?
CHARLOTTE BECKER.
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EXCELLENT RECIPES.
.cARAME. NUT ICE CREAM.

Put half cur OF graduated sugar in
a saucepan and stir over the fire until
melted and Of dark brown color; add.
one-half cup of boiling water and let;
simmer for ten minutes. Scald one pint.
Of thin cream n a double boiler, add two
thirds OF a cup Of sugar, one-half salts
spoon Of salt and the caramel. Stir until
the sugar Is melted, then set away TO-
cool. When we'll chilled, add one pint Of!
cream whipped stir, one teaspoon Of;
vanilla, one-half teaspoon OF lemon and
one cup Of blauched and chopped English
walnuts. Freeze and let stand two hours
before serving. 81 55 S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14
SUITABLE DRESS FOR OLDER WOMEN.
Shortcomings Of the Too Glish DressersPeau de Crepe
the Ideal Fabric for Present Modes.

elder women, and not a little Of the
charm of her who Is said to be hold
ing her age" Is due to the suita billy OF
her costuming.
To dress In extremely youthful style
when time has placed unmlstakable
marks that youth has passed does but
call attention to the fact and point
cut the shortcomings.
To be sure husbands and brothers do
not like their women folks to look dowdy
or antiqunted, but there Is q distinct
medium between that and such an I'M
suitable display OF dress as have re-
ferred to.
Suitable dressing Is within the power
of her who will give the question suf-
flcient thought-eyen though her purse
be not long.
For women of advanced years, many
loose cloth coats with matching skirts are
seen. and for travelling as we'll as other
general wear for the coming season the
model / have depicted for you will be
especially popular.
Composed of champagne Peau de Crepe
"a fabric that combines the two most
essential qualities for the coming sea-
son's modes. softness to contribute to the
same time sufficient "body" to keep the
garment from the deplorbaly "draggled"
appearance so often scientific coat Is
quite .three-quurters In length, shlrred to
r belt at the wastline. and Is handsome
ly trimmed with champagne colored lace.
and worn over skirt to match.
To grow old gracefully. is the essence
OF reflnement-and apropos Of essence
a word here and now about scents, Let
all wonderland men, too, for that mat
ter--who wish to class among the ''well
grcomed'' avoid tho vulgar perfumes so
commonly In evidence.
ti"'The best or none'' should be the mot
toFof her who. would DO truly refined
and she who chooses, for example. the
new and charming bouquet. Of the great
I.ubin Of Paris. called enigma, can rest
assured that she Is a delight to at least
ono OF the senses.
Coming back to our muttons-the eld-
erly lady's apparel-let her eschew the
girl!sh scuttle, front hat. the exaggerated
straight front corset, and the extremely
high heels Let her chose sensible
shaped shoe, correct model corset, such
as tho @. b., a la spirlte, and Il conseryat-
tive shape Of bonnet with a narrow vel
vet ribbon tied in dainty fashion under
tho Gilman she may make a strlkingly
effective and best OF all, sensible ap-
pearance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

For February and March tho long;
closely fitted coat, with It's many stitched
seams and gored snug skirt to match.
will continue in favor. The fact Is, tins IN :
:two-piece suit, with easy walking leng. =
while there may be slight mod cations
In bothSj Jacket and skirt. the mode IN the
main will remain apparently the same as
now. 5l Z. |. Y
IT is noticeable In the advance models
for tho spring cloth suit that. coats are
growing q trihe shorter. and sleeves less
aVouminous. The modish sleeve now IS
wrist the fullness-if it may so be called
being at the elbow. cut goring from the
shoulder seam and gradually widening
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14
I FEBRUARY FASHIONS.
Waning Winter Ideas in Attire for Matrons, Maids,
Young Girls and Children.
Young Girls and Children.

or tunic, as It Is generally called, Is
usually q part Of the skirt that is.
plated at the back and front, shirred
ri the top and Joined to the skirt under
the plaits to hold them in place and
prevent their flying up. The tunlc Is
considered at It's best when about half
tho length Of the skirt proper. and takes
the same trimming at the bottom This
trimming may & BIO braid, velbet ribbon,
lace bands or Insertions. or knlfe-plaited
frills. according to the material Of the
frocli or the X use for which 1t Is In
tended. ALICE ADAMS. +
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cuRK:1Ep OYSTERS.

4 Drain the liquor from one pint Of oys;.s6s
tiers. heat It to the boiling point, rem0yeS
the scum and add sufficient cream to make
one pint. Melt one tablespoon OF butter:
In saucepan. blend In one ia blespoon OF
'1our, mixed will, one teaspoon Of curry
powder, pour In the hot liquid slowly, seas
son with peppor and salt and cook until
thlckoned; then add the oysters; cook
until the edges ruflle and serve immedi-s
ately, $t5 sgi3s5 Sf3 Ssi
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FOR "A. RLY SPRING WEAR.

begins to narrow again to the hand.
Where 1t is just loose enough to we'll ad. 3
nit the hand and bouffant shirt-waihst5
sleeve. for the shirt-watst sleeve, by the
more pretentious the bodice the more
attention Is paid to the sleeves cut a; and
adornment. $S s5jsi . 3as {. 1}Ssss
shown for misses, but these will 5sabes
adopted later on, and the close. long coat
will continue to run till far into A prll. sf8I
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SPECIAL LENTEN RECIPES.
Dreamed Fish.

Take any kind OF white fish, boiled and
faxed Season with salt and little
curry powder. Make a. white sauce Of
two tablespoonfu1s Of butter, one table,
spoonful OF flour. and one cup OF hot
milk. Put in ramequins and cover with
bread crumbs prepared as follows: 10
one third OF cupgof butter add ono
small cup OF dried bread crumbs. mix
we'll with salt and pepper to taste.
Brown In quick oven. and garnish with
Darsley. " E II ". p
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POTATO cRootuErTEs.

Take fresh mashed potatoes, season
with salt, peppe. and butter Add ona
we'll beaten egg. make into small ro!ls I
or balls. dip into beaten egg then N 4
golden brown; drain or brown paper ana
cracker crumbs. and fry in hot fat 70 s5a NJ
serve hot, # 333
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soIJR MILK COOKIES.

Cream one-half cup of butter. gradually
add one and one-nalf cups OF sugar, then
one we'll beaten egg one cup Of sour
cream, one teaspoon OF soda, dissolved i
in one ia bleonoon OF hot water, and suf-s
ficient -four to roll. Cut In rounds and
bake IN a quick oven. "
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MA1TRH D'HorBL BuTTER.8

put one-auarter OF a cup Of butter into
a saucepan, suueeze over It the Juice
OF half a le NJ n and season with peppes
and salt; place or the hottest part OF the
stove: let boil UP once. pour over the hshBi
and serve. I'll
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LENT, THE SPRING FAST.
Preceded BY Valentines Day and Shrove Tuesday.
Whence 1t Derives It's Name.

The signs Of penury were strewn;
I saw the grimed and uttered floor,
The walls OF logs from tree-trunks
hewn.
I SAID !: THE gates of life are shut
To those within that wrctched pen;''
But, To-. from out that Iowly hut
Came one to rule the world Of men.
-Strlcklaad w. Gilliland. In December
81 ccess.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

In these days Of great variety In
modes, no white haired woman need
choose between grandmother cares and
caps and the fripperies Of her grand
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IN VALENTINE TIME

Said Cupid with q frown.
Il do declare
st. Valentine to me is quite unfair
Tor all the other young unmarried men
Are let off much more easily than when
st. Nick was here little while ago
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But / am kept so busy with my bow
And arrows that I'm tired out Me-
thinks
I'd give hundred hearts for forty
wlnlss." u xxx sSSsi
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MY VALENTINES

Tell me OF your valentine,
Bright with tinse though 1t shine
You have none as sweet as mine.
Mine has lovely eyes Of blue,
Eyes that wink and blink at you,
Eyes that ever Will be true,
Hands that grope and catch and hold.
Precious are they--more than gold,
Can't be bought and can't be sold,
Money could not buy hlm--no!
For love him, love him SO.
Every day love him more
c!upids, hearts and loye,knots fine,
May be on your valentine.
That Ii all right for Its kind.
Now with envy don't repine,
And I'll tell you what Is mine,
MY baby boys my valentine.
SOURCES.
II ma ssed a stagnant marsh that lay
y beneath q rocking scum OF green,
"A Il athsome puddle by the way;
No sorrer pool was eyer seen.
4 I thought: "IIoWflost tn all things pure
And clean and white those foul depths
Nexr day from out that pond obscure i
two queenly lilies laughed at me.
i passed q hoyel round Whose door
8 & d = - 4 3 Il
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A Rockhsh Glaze.

& Boil a large arockfish in water. to which
must be added atablespoonful OF vim
'egar-(boil in an open vessel quite
warm remove carefully every bone, then
press carefully back into shape. and lay
on large flat DISH putting back the
head and tail. This is easily done while
warm Put It In. q cool place and when
quite cold put over It a rich mayonnaise
dressing with chopped pickle. Preserve
the shape Of the FISH In spreading the
dressing. Garnish with a border IN of
parsley with thin slices Of lemon, and
sliced hard-boiled eggs. Let 1t stand at
least three hours on Ice before serving.
A beautiful and delicious lunch or
supper dish.A
Cheese sFondu.
One cup OF bread crumbs. one gill Of
hot milk. one tablespoonful OF butter.
Stir until smooth, add six tablespoonful
OF grated cheese ]. little salt and pepper.
Stir till the cheese Is dissolved. then re-
move from the fire. Beat two eggs, the
iyolks and and whites separately Stir
the yolks first into the mixture, then the
whites. Put In pudding dish, and bake
twenty minutes.
Scalloped Eggs.
Boil twelve eggs hard slice in thin
slices. take two cups Of bread crumbs,
+mofsten with warm milk. Put In deep
baking dish, alternate layers OF bread
crumbs and Sliced eggs with small bits
OF butter and fine dropped parsley.
strew the top with bread crumbs and bake
In quick oven! -
MARGARET FRENCH.
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AN ATTRACTIVE WALKING SUIT.

Is
finished u IS
due proauc1o s" W
is al In
ont pale blue