The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-18
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Answer because the Christmas festival!
lis kept during the time when the feast 9 Il
odin, The Ynle father. vas formerly h en-
il Saxon households ~ great log was
3drz wn In with much! ceremonial and laid
ncaoss tho hearth. Then the Ynlc fiic was
New Ycur, was ushered III amidst much
merrS-inakng and caronsing.
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Answer From, hook Of that name ,a,,'.,
writer and novelfst.! {.
couerr-When does Ash "Wednesday. fall
in 1905. and what will be the date of lsas-
Answer-Ash Welnesday falls IL, q -: March Is,
$, 1905. Easter Sunday will be April e3u
beuse & friend Whos sst tss him
me- Two days aftcrward he wrot e e, an; and.
aske1 me hm g
home. Should I accept his invitations?
Answer-All such questions depend for
menf of tho es1a ade @
a Young man should call on a young lady
before asking her TO go out With him.
Query-J nave some excellent mahogany
chairs that need yupholster'ing. y pal lor
h Is np an SarRfa e siof
would ,be best for covering 9.3,z
Anywer-groeade de. in blue and old gold q
IL you have one or two covered In pink
and old gold and the 0 Tiers in& blue. he
effect would still be CHEEKY and apprio.-
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Query-;yvhat a. / The, most appropriate
material for q debutante'sS gown? Should
ne desE Ig@ f9E sy naaR wear De eut
Answer rs otl,ing il 50 pretty anu 50
suitable osgakn{dyy fhi a,th
aSfull tucked or 'shtrrcd 3skirt2and a baby
waist, with short sleeves, and a berthe
Of chiffon or of some OF the pretty soft
Z laces tina t$aro noW9so niue h W or1i- VIZ
z 8 uery-vVh IS the best and easiest
n,ethod.of cleansing soied mating
ttAnswer-Usc warm water, with a strong.
Infusion Of salt, and soft cloth. Wash,
the ma ting carefully, using a little meal;
/ foEc rubbing. spots or dlscolOrato ms. u Wlpei
dry after washing and raise tho windoWs.E
20 that the sun and air may assist in the
work Of, reno REM. e t tion.
Query What lis your experience with
street Cheers In the doing up Of lace cur
ftains? I have trouble In getting mtnc
properly done, and am considering the
purchase Of sgetchers WIN tke eIi he 1,ER me
5raAnswer.-I have sttetchcrs and feel that
tains have been washed and rinsed, they
sare starched and put Mt once in the
/: frames. These are set in the sun and
the curtains are soon dry without further
trouble or manipulation. find the
stretchers invaluable. t#5Y
S. Qiery.-1 have a friend gentleman,
with whom 1 have been corresponding.
JIG has not answered my last letter.
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q Answer.-By no means, unless You are
convinced that your. letter has miscarried.
Even then it. would be advisa bio for you
70 wait. ( your friend wishes to con-
ytinuc :the correspondence, you will be
certain to. hear from him.
Query.--Hhat do you consider the pref
test house and table decorations for q
Christmas party Z =, i, ,s@
Arswer-Holly. mistletoe and running
cedar. or pine. II! these are judictouslys
md stastefully5 pl aced, q and i Z parlors and,
5dninE-room be lighted With red candles
in silver of gilt cand elabra. there is Moth
Ing prettierS or moro suitable Tor inc
season. &, III Eel II y.