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then sewed holly side out, around the cir
conference of the uncovered side of the
holly ribbon disc, while the scarlet ribbon
disc is invisibly fastened over them, form
ing the button of the bag.
A Glove Member.
A fascinating little glove member to hang
at the belt has for its head full-blown
rose made of '1ile-green ribbon. From this
rose hang six or eight narrow green rib
bons ten inches in length, each of which
carries a pair of scissors or needle book
or a skein of vari-colered silk thread-ali
the requirements for mending hole IN a
glove or a tear in the frock
A case for holding handkerchiefs is built
from inch-wide baby blue ribbon and white
ribbon showing tiny forget-me-nots in the
same width. These are interlaced alter
nately to form a square as large as a
mans handkerchief, which is lined with
baby blue china silk and bound with the
baby blue ribbon. The corners are then
folded toward the center. The edges of the
triangles thus formed are felled together
half way to the center, where they are
turned back, showing the blue silk lining,
and leaving an opening to insert the hand
ken chiefs.
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choosing of an expensive garment Of this
Kind have to take several facts into con-
.sideration II money is No object the selec-
'tion is an easy one, but the difficulty begins
when the dress allowance for various occa-
single garment suitable for various occa-
sions. garment which will combine
warmth. durability and smartness
l will try to describe few of the
stunning wraps at the ateEer. though I
am AFRAID that my word painting will not
40 Justice to the originals. One wrap was
a long. clingtng cloak Of finest silver gray
cloth made with wide sleeves draped from
shoulder to cuffs. An ermine scarf attach
ed as q collar, tied In long ends in front
ana Tell almost to the feet The bottom of
velvet shading from gray to white with
the centers In silver spangles.
Satin Under Net
The second wrap was in mandarin satin
covered with net of the same color relieved
with white design. The net was gathered
full at the neck and fell in profusion of
lacy folds midway down the figure. The
model who was trying this wrap on spread
out her arms and looked like a lovely trop-
zeal butterfly. The shape is not easy to de-
scribe. The sleeves were cut in the same
long lines as the body of the mantle and
covered with the net, the wrists being fin
iShed with plalt1ngS of orange mouSSeline
de sole. The same arrangement of NOUS
seine trimmed the fronts on each side The
cloak was lined with white satin and
fiounces of white lace A third was a
theater coat of gobelin blue cloth trimmed
with coarse applications of lace about the
three-quarter skirt and wide sleeves A
pelerine collar of lace was edged with a
wide band of chinchilla and high turn
over collar of the fur finished the neck
Frogs and cords fastened the cloak and
caught together the side seams Of the skirt
The Ideal evening wrap to be seen on the
stylish Parisienne is of three-quarter length
and composed of sable, ermine or chin
chilla lined with accordion-pleated chiffon
and beautiful laces, but those who car
| luxuriate in wrap of this smart cult are
| in the minority.
For the mondafne who looks well In a
loose garment l would suggest a kind OF
empire pelisse in one of the charmingly
| light velvets of the season. If black velvet
and Jet are not too matronly for you the
combination Is excellent.
As last hint charming and inexpensive
evening wrap for a debutante is made OF
heavy white cloth lined with dainty pastel
color. The trimming consists of nothing
save curious tassels and edgngs of cord,
In the choice of an evening wrap there is
little necessity to lay down hard and fast
rules. You may wear with equal impair
! TALLY the Japanese kimono, the Russian
blouse, the paletot the directoire coat a
loose, flowing Josephine wrap or the early
Victorian shawl and still-be wrapped in
swagger fashion.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
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and is trimmed with an edging of the Val
The cuffs are of the deep cavalier type
running in a fitted shape almost up to
the elbow. A set of this lace makes an
untmportant bodice quite impressive
passed delightful morning at one of
the famous dressmaking ateliers 1t is not
often that gowns and wraps make an
impression on any one in the habit Of
criticising everything that comes out. but
this exhibition broke the record, and must
acknowledge to having had really delight
full sensations for at least half an hour The
dresses are more or less alike just now
skirts full, shoulders square and short and
sleeves growing more and more leg of
muttonish every day. The ever popular
puff at the top of the sleeve is the alterna-
tive, and the best couturieres when con-
structing puff of thin material, such
as chiffon or lace, inset very narrow wires
in each puff to keep it from falling too fiat
around the arms. This is a special device
which is well worth makngNa note of as
the hang of sleeve is a most important
point in gown The shapes and coIorinss
of the evening wraps and new opera cloaks
seen at this dress show We're really most
artistic and beautiful.
Selecting Wrap.
There is nothing more difficult or impor-
tant in the dress dispensation than the
selection of a carriage or evening wrap
Many of US when we contemplate the
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whether you win take them lightly or vio-

lently.
Step position forward left and right is
easily understood from the above. The foot
moves forward instead of to the side. Be-
gin by performing the movement, standing
as befores finally alternate with light
spring, Which really converts 1t into dance
step.
Step position backward points the toe d.
rectly to the rear. The spring will be more
difficult to perform gracefully, but you
must make every one of these exercises
graceful
Cross step position forward right means
that the right toe is to be pointed. lin front
Of the left foot, heel raised and turned
toward the left. Alternate and jump as be-
fore.
Cross step position back right means that
the right toe is to be pointed behind the left
foot. heel raised and turned to the left
When you come to alternate with jump
you will see that 1t does not differ from the
front. cross.
The step positions are quite enough for
the first lesson. If you are In earnest, how
ever you must make UP your mind to de-
vote at least a quarter of an hour each day
to the work after Ii once gets under head
way, and two quarter hours are better.
90 Climb Uphill.
At the second lesson take a climb uphill.
You can say there Is hill in your bou-
doir; never mind: Imagine one. Stand In
the middle of your floor apd lift your feet.
right. left. right left, as If you were taking
giant strides up the steepest mountain in
1he world. Climb until you are almost out
of breath. Tug upon the leg muscles at
every step.
1t is well to set yourself certain num-
Der of steps to take In this climb. other
wise there Will be no way of determining
when you reach the top of your home made
mountain Let the top grow higher day by
day. Take thirty steps the first day, fifty
the next, then sixty. and so on. You will
soon find hundred easy to accomplish
But fifty steps properly taken are worth
more than two hundred done slightingly.
To do the thing properly you must draw
the knee up against the chest until you
feel conscious of the taxed cords in the
back Of the leg.
The next exercise is taken sitting. Seat
yourself on a straight chair without cush-
ions. Place the feet together on the floor
side by side, and touching each other the
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dency to turn at the least provoeat,on, and
the weakness is really dangerous. for IL
often causes a serious fall. The exercises
should be used as a safeguard. One who
has sprained an ankle at any time Is
liable TO turn unless the cords are prop
erly strengthened.
Graces of the Dance.
In one pretty exercise the dancer has her
arm curved gracefully above her head
while she raises one foot. There Is no rea-
son why the arm exercises should not be
combined with, ahy of these movements
In this way the entire circulation will be
better stimulated. But as the leg move
ments concern at present, pay particular
attention to the position of the foot. First
1t is raised and placed against the other leg
at point below the knee, and next at q
point above the knee Alternately these
movements are repeated with the right foot
ten times, then with the left.
Trunk bending Is SO commonly given for
waist reduction and digestive treatment
that II Is not thought of as a leg developer:
yet there is one trunk movement which
means everything to the leg muscles. Try
It and YOU will see why. OF rather feel why.
Place the heels together, toes out: hands
on hips; bend forward at the waist. keeping
the legs rigid and forcing the knees back.
You VIII feel a pull on all. the cords at the
back OF the legs, above and below the
knees. Hold the position few seconds.
rest and repeat.
Up and Down Hill.
A run. either on place or down hill. is
excellent for this work. Run briskly and
with sharp upward ding of the heels. be-
ing elastic at every step. Pretend that you
are running over sod which must not be
damaged by a heavy tread. Let the heels
snap up until they almost hit the legs as
you run. Keep the hands on the hips,
throw the chest forward and the head
back, as If you were really trying TO reach
some spot in double quick time.
Jumping the rope has come to be almost
a cure-all. 1t is recommended for so many
complaints that 1t seems safe to prescribe
ii like the old-fashioned medicines, to be
kept in the family and administered to
every member once a day to keep every
body well. 1t is praised for digestion and
lungs and circulation and grace and. by no
means least, in the capacity of leg exer
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A Quaint Ceiling Decoration.

On the ceiling of one of the rooms at
Sans Souci, the palace of Frederick the
Great, is painted a large spider, with its
web. This strange decoration has an inter-
esting history.
The room adjoined the kings bed cham
Der, and in 1t he breakfasted Every morn
ing cup of chocolate was placed there for
him. and one morning just as he was about
to drink 1t he recollected that he had left
something in his bed room which he want
ed. He went to fetch 1t, and on coming
back to his breakfast he found that q
large spider had dropped from the ceiling
for fresh chocolate to be made for him.
Then the king was startled by the report
OF a pistol. Directly the cook heard the
order for fresh chocolate he blew his
brains out. He had poisoned the flrst cup.
and the kings rejection, Of It made him I'M
agine his crime had been discovered.
1t was In memory of his escape from
death that the king had the spider and
web painted on the ceiling.
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After dining at a fashionable restaurant
the theater is invariably the entertainment
arranged by popular Partisan hostesses,
who vie with each other in getting up small
theater parties instead of sending out in
vitations for a dinner and soiree at home.
Owing to this vogue theatrical managers
here have found it to their advantage 10
offer frequent changes in their playbills.
The result is that one must be very siren
uous to take in every premiere; but, on the
other hand, it affords the entertainer an in
finite variety for her theater parties, and
consequently one notices among the audi
ences some of the best-dressed women in
Paris.
The program on Thursday night at the
Theater Bouffes-P arislennes included two
new pieces from the pen of NJ. Robert
Bracco. Although not in any way brilliant,
both plays were sufficiently interesting to
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to so narrow a scope that much cannot be
accomplished. The modern waltz is so gem
tie a glide that it cannot be called exercise.
The two-step accomplsheS rather more. But
dancing as physical training means much
more than this. 1t bends and twists the
limbs, stretches them and uses their mus
cIes.
Dancing is far more than a means of de-
veloping the leg, and it must be treated by
itself But the funda mental positions can
be adapted for the purpose are now con-
sdering and used in a small space.
Begin with step position right and left.
Starting from the original standing posi-
ton, which means heels together, toes
turned out point the right toe while plac-
ing the right foot step to the right. Re-
peat rapidly, stiffening the leg you put
it out and raising its heel high. If you will
reach down and feel the right calf you will
notice that 1t seems to become hard with
the tension, and that it relaxes or becomes
soft when you replace the foot. The hard
ening is caused by the tension of the mus
cles, and this develops them and increases
the size of the calf.
Every day when you begin the leg work
take step position right ten times, left ten
times, then alternate ten times. Then give
e little spring as you alternate, placing one
foot out and returning the other to place at
the same time and with the safe spring. In
this movement the chief benefit lies, for the
jar is what produces the greatest results of
all.
Reduce or Increase.
In these movements, as In all physical
training, remember the rule that excessive
work reduces weight; mild work stimu-
lates and increases. The movements do not
differ but you must determine for yourself
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ReadY-Made fuckers.

Speaking of detail, there is another nov
city among the ready made evening access
SORES which is procurable in the shops 1t
Is a little lace tucker to be arranged
about the decollete bodice. The tucker is
made up in a variety of styles, some of
them threaded with narrow black velvet
Then there are the pretty and dainty collar
and cuff sets made of Valenciennes lace.
The collar has something of a chemisette
effect. It is pointed below the neckband
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quoise or emerald brooch in this com bina-
ton OF hair and tulle, the bright silvereri
Or leather aigret giving jaunty relief.
A Louis XIV Toque.
A small Louis XIV toque, very charming
for theater wear. is Of draped tuIle wreath
ed with roses In any becoming color Sim
lar small hats for the same purpose are
OF fine gold lace and tulIe adorned with
sweeping white or black paradise plumes
faste ned on one side to fall over the hair
behind. For the opera and ceremonious oc-
oaslons the swagger evening couture 10 a
thing of beauty and becomingness. A
charming garHture when the hair is worn
f;gh consists of coronet of roses In half
wreath fashion intwined In lattice OF
gold braid. out of which is pulled a pretty
coil of hair.
For the theater pretty blouses In crepe
dc chine are entirely pailIetted, but very
discreetly done, the sleeves and empiece-
ment being of lace. The crepe de chine IS
edged with roses in mousselne de sole nest
ing In full ruche of the same The
capote to be worn with waist Of this
kind Is made of a twist of pailletted tulle
o. the same shade and single ostrich
tip placed rather to the front This toilet
is chic Just now and may be worn to any
theater, except of course, to the opera or
TO the Coincide Franchise, where one goes
en- grande toilette
The styles in Separate waists ara as
many as the leaves in Vallombrosa but the
newest thing is little shirt to wear under
the heavy winter coat. We all know how
distressing it is to put ones most cherished
and artistically made sleeves into a coat
| covering of any sort which is sure to have
| crushing effect To meet this thought
full couturiere has designed delightful
| shirt of cream crepe de chine simply tuck
| ed all around. the sleeves treated in the
| same way so that they cannot possibly
| come to grief under any circumstances
| When the coat is thrown open lovely
| bunch of violets Is disclosed embroidered in
| the center of the waist front and sur
| rounded by green leaves, just as one buys
| them in the flower markets here in Paris.
| The violets seem to have just been pinned
/ on the waist. This is only another cunning
| invention which we owe to the genius for
| detail which Is part and parcel Of the
| French character.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-13
DRENNING IS PERsEvERING.
VIII Continue to Arrest Express
Agents, He Says.

I'VE are simply going to continue to
arrest these express agents" said City
Attorney Drenning today. ''They don't
want to act square in this matter of
paying up their license. We showed
this UP when we drew up a contract
here in which they were to pay over
the amount Of the disputed license
pending the settlement Of the legality
of the ordinance the city agreeing to
refund the license. I sent these COM
tracts to the heads of the express COM
panies and they refused to accept
them. I think it demonstrated clearly
that they didn't want to tote fair.
don't see any reason why an express
company should not pay. The tele-
phone and telegraph companies pay a
license and they are not fighting any
collection. The wagons of these ex-
press companies run over our streets
and wear out our pavements without
paying a cent in the way of taxes.
1--WE are going to continue to issue
warrants for the arrest of these agents
in order to protect us in the statute of
limitations.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-13
NORTH TOPEKA.

leave items for this column with KIM
ball Printing Co.. e12 N. Kansas ave.I
Miss Heloise Green is expected home
next Monday from Mayfield, KY, where
she has been for the past season as trim
mer in one Of the millinery stores.
Ed Ward was in town today from
Kiro.
Mr.. Jerry Klinefelter of Shorey who
was taken to the Santa Fe hospital last
week to receive treatment for inf1am-
matory rheumatism, is now somewhat
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rome. Colvin returned
yesterday from Newkirk, Okla. where
they went last Saturday to look after
some of their land in that section of
the country.
A. NJ. Cross will return this afternoon
from short business trip to Manhattan
Mr.. David Bowie has returned from a
business trip to Kansas City.
Helena chapter o. E. S. elected the
following officers at their meeting Mon
day evening: Mrs. Alice Miller, W. NJ;
Mr.. Harry Dewitt Miller, W. P. Miss
Dollie Tilford, associate matron; Mrs.
Minnie Ogden, secretary; Mr. John
Ruple, treasurer; Mrs. Matte Sher-
burne, conductress; Miss Dora Moffatt,
associate cOnductress.
At the annual meeting Of the Inter
denomination Missionary Union to be
held in the Lownan Hill NJ. e. church
Friday, December Is, Mrs. George Petro
viii be the leader of the discussion,
Methods of Work"
Mrs. E. D. Small of AIS Park street
was the hostess yesterday afternoon for
the meeting of the Duplicate Whist club.
The substitutes were Mrs. ". S. Ber-
gundthal and Mr.. Mark Putnam The
high score for the day, SO points, was
made by Mrs L. A Ryder and Mr.. Put
"a 4 7f0T1r17aH a r
ter the holidays and the next meeting
viii be Tuesday afternoon, January 8,
a the home of Mrs. Charles Lagerstrom
g23 Clay street south
MessTs. Henry Buechner, ]. A. Sheetz
and c. W. Thompson went to Leaven-
worth yesterday for the Shriners' meet
ing.
c. E. Heartburg is one of the possible
candidates now mentioned for council
man from this ward.
T. NJ Forbes returned Sunday from a
business trip to Little Rock, Ark, and
Shreveport, La.
C. L. Haywood who has been suffering
from a carbuncle on his neck is improv-
ing.
Miss Grace Herring Of 1914 Monroe
street returned Sunday for a visit of
several weeks to Denver friends
The w. T. K. club held its last
meeting until after the holidays yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
w. H. Rutter, S28- Jackson street. This
meeting was of unusual interest not
only on account of the good pro-
gramme presented, but from busi-
ness standpoint, for on this occasion
the question of continuing in the fed
Grafton came up and was acted UPON
Mrs. Howard Stuart presented the
question to the club whether they
should continue in the federation or
drop out for this winter at least. A
rising vote was taken and the club as
one person voted to withdraw from the
federation. Yesterday was music day
and roll call was answered by music
notes and the three papers presented
were in harmony with the day. Mrs.
A. NJ. Cross gave q most excellent pa
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-13
Nofes and PersonaI Afenfion.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. M. Hamilton and
their son John will spend Christmas in
St. Louis with Mr.. and Mrs. Hale
Hamilton at the home of the latters
parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Butterfly and
Miss Esther Hax of st. Joseph will be
guests of Mr.. Walter Burgess for the
Helianthus Christmas dance.
Mrs. Frank A. Lewis will spend
Thursday in Kansas City.
Mr.. Elon S. Clark has returned from
a business trip to New York and
Washington.
Mrs. Rudolph Best of Fort Scott,
who has been the guest of Miss Abby
Ware for some time, viii return home
Friday.
Mrs. Deutseh of Carthage, No, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. H. A.
Auerbach, and will remain until after
the holidays Captain Deutsch viii
come for Christmas
Mrs. G. w. England and Mrs. Arthur
Shaffer of Valley Falls are in town
today.
Mrs. \. S. Higginbotham and Mrs.
A. S. Ballard of Manhattan are shop
ping in town today.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Pemberton will
leave in January for a southern trip
Mrs. John Lawrence Work of Meri-
den is in town today.
Miss Lu Bennett of Kansas City IS d
guest at the College of Sisters of Beth
any and is spending today With MISS
Gertrude Tracy.
Miss Estelie Riddle will spend
Christmas at her home in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Clyde NJ. Lawrence will be
home tomorrow from a fortnight's
visit to Kansas City.
Mrs. Ward Page is visiting her par
ents, Judge and Mrs. Benson of OF
tawa.
Mr.. D. A. NIulvane has gone to Colo
rado on a. business trip.
Mr. and Mrs Lee Campbell are the
parents of a sen whom they have
named Harry William. Mrs Campbell
was formerly Miss Lula Mink.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dumont Smith of
Kinsley are at the Copeland for few
Mr.. and Mrs. oscar Dodd of Chi
cago, who are guests of Mrs Dodd' s
brother, the Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon
and Mrs. Sheldon, will leave for their
home Friday.
Mr. Norman f. Wear is in Kansas
City today.
Captain and Mrs. w. S. Albright and
their daughters, Maud and Sarah Jane,
and Miss Anna Ruder viii spend
Christmas in Leavenworth.
Miss Nellie Kaster will go to Baker
university, Baldwin, tonight TO spend a
day with Miss Margaret Better
Mrs. Charles Barnes and her two
sons of Usage City are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. S. J. Bear
Justice and Mrs. H F. Mason viii
spend Christmas in Garden City
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Kahr of Kan
sas City will spend Christmas with
their sisters, Mrs. Louise Cammack
and Miss N. 3. Kahr.
Mr. and Mrs. r. NJ. Fulton and their
son of ST. Louis. Mo, arrived in To-
peka today to visit Mr.. Fulton's moth
er Mrs. Margaret Fulton and his sis
ters at ZOO western avenue
The Helping Hand society of the
First CONGREGATIONAL church win have
an important business meeting Friday
afternoon at half after two o'clock
with Mrs. NJ. n schlegel, 231 Tyler
street
Mrs ]. w. Howard, $50 Topeka
avenue, has returned from six
weeks visit to Norton and Almena-
The s.Barracas," an organization OF
Bible students OF the First Baptist