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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
TWO MODISH GIRDLES.

fashionable woman's waist must neces-
sarily be very limited, and when a
dressmaking establishment or a tailor
concelves smart effect that suits the
general run of figures he or she is pretty
apt to work the design overtime. This
duplicating of models even in details
OF dress is always little bit annoying
and the happiest way to escape this
monotony of repetition is to design your
own belts and girdles. If it isn't easy
to do the entire designing by yourself,
at least little originality can be in
fused into one of the copied CONNECTIONS
and new effect secured in this way.
Both tafreta and soft silks vie with
velvet at present for first choice of ma
terial from which girdles are made, and
the balance is just little in favor OF the
velvet on account of it's reintroduction
among the fabrics of fashion. Besides
it lends itself admirably to the crushing
and stirring, to say nothing OF the snug
ness which characterizes the modish
girdle.
Plain effects are usually carried out
in velvet. The most popular style OF
this material is nothing more than q
ten inch bias strip of velvet crushed
into folds so that it measures about
three and half inches in front and
scarcely two in the back A silk encased
whalebone to which the plaits are
fastened gives the proper stiffening to
the front, and the same means is used
in the back
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06

bition. It is wise to first give strong
demonstrating of the legs, from tt
thighs to the tips of the toes, the.
slow, gradual, strong up-stretching.
Then DEMONSTRATING. with circling
at the ankle, may be given, and SIM
liar circling with upstTetching. This
work can be taken both sitting and
lying down. Then stretching, with
circling at the hips, and always plenti-
full stretching, with full, strong down
and up pull of the toes and muscles
over the instep and calf of the leg.
Sooner than is credible, the foot and
calf muscles begin to grow firm and
ctrong, the thighs get sturdy, and the
hips swing free, until at last the legs
are as strong as the trunk, and are
able to share the body's work Of
standing. 49,. - !. 81. :. ~ !:
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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
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FASHIONABLE GiRDLES.
The 0irdle Is Considered q Verv I'M
portant Part of To-Day's
Costume.

BY the way a woman defines her waist
line do you determine whether or not
she has any claim to membership in the
smartly gowned class, for it is this little
joining of skirt and bodice that tells the
whole story of woman's knowledge
of the fashionable details of dress, says
the New York Herald. Once considered
Of no consequence whatever, the belt,
and its more elaborate form, the girdle,
have Of late assumed a very important
position in the feminine wardrobe.
Ideas and designs to be carried cut
in the space offered by a girdle for a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06

support. Hold the little feet down
and the arms outstretched, and coax
the up-pulling of the body by the back
muscles, with help at first, and finally
without help. With children old
enough, swimming movements of the
arms may be introduced for increas-
ing time endurance.
Letting babies lie down and stretch
and breathe and turn until they have
strengthened their muscles into readi-
ness to sit up of their own accord, is
the beginning of wisdom III physical
care. Adult training does wisely now
adays in following the same precau-
ton. Overtaxed muscles throw too
much burden back, upon bone and or
gans, upon nerves and energy. Just
this one simple, inexpensive precau-
ton of letting babies lie fat, with
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
Physical Culture for Children

The prevalence of tiny, crooked
backs, crooked legs, of contracted lit
tie chests, and pallid child frailty,
with the inevitable accomplishments Of
sharp, shrill young voices, and weary,
anxious, joyless little faces, is ap-
palling. 1t keeps us studying what
such sadness means, and how we can
mot quickly and surely help tor,
best of all, how prevent it.
For Strengthening the back muscles,
lay the baby fiat on it's stomach, with
the front of the body hanging off a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
TALxa D1I1HLY TOLD.

= During the funeral Of IN unpopular
man In . New England village. .
stranger having asked Of the ssxtons
Who's .dead?" and What complaint e
the sexton replied: "Thers ID NO COM
plant; everybody, 10 satisfied"
I meant to have told you Of j. that
hole" said tho kindly host to hts
friend. who had suddenly disappeared
IN tho course Of stroll through the
grounds into 4 pit full of watsr The,
friend climbed out and shook himself.
1T doesn't NATTER" no said. cheerily.
IL found it,
John g. Carlisle, who has 4 farm On
Long Island, was discussing with his
foreman the ACCESSIBILITY Of putting On
new man. NO." said the foreman,
II wouldn't bother to take on Frank.
He wouldn't suit" "Why not7"
well. because you couldn't place no
dependence on his stickin' to tho Job.
He's such 4 predetermined cuss he
never stays at any one thing"
It was 4 new voluntary and tho or
gan1st had been going through it for
the drst time. After she had finished
the organ blower asked her II it had
gone all right. With some surprise
the young woman answered.: "Oh, IL
went very well, thank you. But why
do you ask" "Well," said he, II had
never blown to this piece before, and I
was rather anxious about it."
An 1rishman travelling in France
was challenged by Frenchman to
night Z duel, to which no readily con-
scented, and suggested shillelahs as
weapons. THAT won't do" said tho
Frenchman's second. "As challenged
party you have the right to choose tho
arms. but chivalry demands that you
should decide upon a weapon with
which Frenchmen are familiar" rs
that so?" replied the Irishman, ooolly.
VERY well, we'll fight with guillo-
tines"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06

Free deep breathing, and easy twist
ings and turnings, until they sit up
of themselves, is rare boon. 1t is
also potent charm against indiges-
ton, weak lungs and throat, flabby
muscles, shivering circulation, bend
ing bones, and fretful nerves I'm
comfortable babies are either rebel
liously cross or discouragedly re-
signed.
Now it is time to begin also to pre-
pare for the next step of standing, and
this is exhaustless fun for Young Am
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
To the Point.

Mr.. Crusty-Confound it, young
man, it's after ten O'Clock! Have you
no home to go to? ...'
Mr.. Pert-No, but we we're just talf-
ing about making one Funny coincf-
dence that you should mention it--
Smiths Weekly. So.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
Common-Sense Health Hint

For a sluggish liver lemons furnish
the most beneficial of acids. Next to
them in point of value stand tomatoes.
These should be eaten freely at all meals.
The juice of lemon squeezed into a
glass of water ought to be drunk as often
as possible, but especially upon rising
in the morning before anything has been
put into the stomach,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
Possibly.

II wonder what he ever saw about
her that attracted him?"
Perhaps the $4,000 worth Of dia-
monds and pearls with which her par
ents had decorated her.
Record-Herald.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
Pretty Stationery Case.

1retty Statlonery Case.
A stationery case can be made Of
cardboard, covered 1>ith blue denim,
with designs embroidered in white
silk. Two pieces of cardboard covered
with denim form pockets for envelopes
and writing paper.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06

Pa-1t's the art Of letting person
know you know enough not to know.
He-If had never been in love b.
tore how would have known what
allied me?
She-I would have told you.
Higgins-Here's a funny typograph-
ical error In this paper. It speaks OF
q mans "mother-in-jaw."
Wiggins-Well, isn't that al right1
can't see anything wrong about It
Miss Passay-You may sneer ut pet
dogs, but they're faithful, anyway.
I'd rather kiss a good dog than some
men.
Mr.. sharpe-Well, we'll. some men
are born lucky. =
what would you do II. you were q
king?" asked the man Of vault!ug am
bition.
Il don't know" answered tho mat
ter-of-fact person. II suppose I'd fol-
low tho fashion and wear q look Of
worry and 4 bullet-proof shirt"
Nov, If were only an ostrich"
began the mean man at tho breakfast
table, as he picked up one Of his wife's
biscuits, then"
EYES," interrupted tho patient bet
ter-half, then I might get 4 few
feathers for that old hat I'va worn for
three winters"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06
FACETIoUs FILINGS.

Johnay-Pa, what is tact7
Pa-It's the art Of letting q person
know you know enough not to know.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06

He-lf I had never been in love b.
tore how would have known what
allied me?
Sha-I would hava told WI,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-06

FeprcSSlOn-and then, IN the same ST.
lence with which she had left her
home, he led her back to it.
Could any words have been spoken
after this barrier of five long years?
He led her to the coy bedroom, al
ways kept in readiness as she immedi-
ately saw, and tears sprang to her eyes
upon finding there every comfort. AS
he helped her settle down in the arm
chair near the fire, just as he had done
the night he brought her there as a
bride, the Colonel spoke for the first
time in a strangely subdued voice:
''This is your sanctum; all the house
is yours, but here live, and do as you
please. Good night"
The light kiss on her forehead, as
cold and kind as tn e few words, chilled
her. How remote she felt, how little
hope there seemed of beginning life
, anew! He little guessed, it seemed,
that through fear of his being taken ill
, she had left all else behind.
The pleasant, gabled house was
spared the visitation of illness; all
I seemed we'll within; Helen resumed
her old habits; she also had hours for
herself, and continued her writings for
! periodical. AS she detected her hus-
bands eyes following her, she felt his
look to be like his words-coolly in
different.
You must have grown tired of it
! ALL" said he, one day, after dinner.
She flushed.
do you say this because 4 have re-
turned?"
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
4 SUNDAY SuppER
Mock Crab Toast.
Vegetable Salad.
Meringued Apples. Cake.
Coffee

Mock Crab Toast-Put one tablespoon
butter in the blazer of the ehafing dish,
stirring it round that the bottom may
be evenly creased Add one-hslf pound
grated mild cheese and stir until it
meIts Slip the water pan underneath.
then add the yolks of three eggs, beaten.
with one tablespoon anchovy sauce.
one teaspoon French mustard. two
tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice,
and one-efuarter teaspoon paprika. Stir
constantly and in a minute lower or
put out the light. Serve on hot buttered
toast.
Meringued Apples.-Prepare the ap-
pies early in the day by cosing. and
IA ring. Place in 4 baking dish with d
little sugar, water and lemon luice,
cover and bake quickly until tender but
not broken. After removing them 70
the serving dish fiji the centers WITH with
| around shem over them is heaped a
meringue which is thickly busted with
powdered sugar Place the dish IN
moderate oven Just long enough 10 cosor
lightly Serve extremely cold.
Vegetable Salad Mignonette,-CooK
together twenty minutes One-hau can
tomatoes. one-half cup water. one one-nslI 1lI II
onion cut fine, two cloves, one-half pay
leaf, spring of parsley, one-haH tea
spoon salt. and dozen .pePpeTcofas'
Soak one-third package gTanuIated seIa-
tine in six tablespoons cold water.
Taste to see that the tomato is well
seasoned. add the gcIatine. stir until
dissolved, press through d sieve Add
two tablespoons tarragOn vinegar, pour
into border mold and set away to
stiffen- Pare two good-sized potatoes,
dice and boil in saIted water until Just
| tender. Cut fine one-halt can muSa-
rooms Rinse thoroughly. then drain
one cup tiny canned peas. Cut fine suf-
fcient blanehed celery to measure two
thirds cup. Mix the vegetables, adding
| liberal quantity French dressing Turn
| the Jelly on a salad dish. I'LL The center
with prepared vegetables. and sprinkle
| thick4y with fresh mignoneste pepper.
which is whole peppers eoarsely groun4
in table pepper mill.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Only One Break.

Chic.Aen or celery or any other salad
that would tougher or wilt if left long
in the dressing was packed. unseasoned,
in a bowl. covered closely. and dressed
just before IL was eaten.
Cushions. taken from boats or from
carriages. If We had come by land, were
laid around the cloth upon rugs. which
protected 5iannels and duck from grass
stains or earth damps-
Lastly, the floral treasures collected
by the decorating committee were dis
posed tastefuIly between dishes. pitch
ers and bowls. and the ma steriaI part
CT the feast began, to the aceompa nj
ment OF much jesting and more laugh
ter.
l recall with sincere satisfaction ztnat
in all the eight or ten picnics 1t was my
happiness to attend that golden summer
L witnessed but one incident that could
be construed into rudeness or undue Il
cense Of speech or act.
\ young. coliegian. with more spirits
than wit had brought, of his own mo
ing it after all were seated about the
tastefulIy decorated table, scattered the
contents broadcast over the array,
splashing into glasses, doIttng salads
and sandwiches and shocking the COM
pany into momentary silence.
Then the clear. sirlish voice of the
hostess was heard: Mr. b has
! evidently made a specially Of chrono-
logical tables in the university! / am
afraid most of us are too unlearned to
| appreciate them!''
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Egg Salad.

Boil six eggs perfectly hacd, putting
them on in cold water. and cooking ten
minutes after this reaches the boil, that
the yclks may be dry and mealy, Cut
the whites in two, remove carefully, and
rub the Yolks to paste with three
tabespoonfuls of minced ham or chick
en-, or both, ten drops of onion juice, n
saltspoonful of mustard. a tabIesnoOnful
Of melted butter, salt to taste, and half
teaspoonful of papriha. Crowd this
mixture back into the halved whites,
cutting bit off the bottom of each
ting the newl-- formed yolk rise above
the edge of the white as far as the
original yolk would have done Arrange
these on lettuce leaves and serve with
4 French dressing, OF with boiled salad
dressing.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
4 Dance on the Turf.

By the time the supper was over the
sun was near the setting. Tablecloth
and napkins glass. crockery and silver
were returned TO the hampers and
camp fire was kindled, with plates. and
dishes as a foundation. We sat In
ring about it. singing, chatting. and
STORYTELLING. until the flames sank into
ernbers. These were extinguished care
fully before we set out for home.
Sometimes there was an Inlpromptu
dance upon the turf in genuine fairy
fashion Always We carried away with
us lighter hearts and healthier bodies
for the innocent diversion of the sum-
fIler afternoon
Recipes for the preparation OF some
picnic yiands viii be found in the re-
cipe column.
MARION HARLAND.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
4 New England Picnic.

But an al fresco pleasure taking on
the part of a dozen or more congenial
families or a company OF nice, neighbof-
1y young people. propery chaperoned, is
cne of the least conventional and alto
gether agreeable forms OF summer en-
tertainment.
It was my nrtune. several years ago.
to spend q summer in one of the love-
liest Of New England Towns, where the
private picnic was favorite means OF
dispensing and receiving hospitality. y
description of one of these yeritabie
pleasure excursions will convey my
meaning more truly than a list of for
NAL Instructions could.
The young people. numbering some
times twenty-five, sometimes forty, as
sernbled at the house of her. who gave
the function. If the designated pleas
ure ground were 10 be reached by land
carriages were at the door TO convey
the party Those who owned private
ca rrfages brought them; perhaps half g
dozen would be on horseback; the resi-
we're accommodated in vehicles fur
nished by the hostess. one wagon con
tanned the collation..
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

are copies of Navajo blankets, with
even the Indian coloring copied, al
though not in such bright shades.
Willowware is probably the most pop
uIar of porch furniture-it comes in such
fascinating shapes: and the styles of
chairs which best reproduce in 1t are
sure TO be comfortable; and a comfor-
table chair is a thing eminently TO be
desiredi Green is more popular than
redz-it seems cooler; but here and there
is a porch which needs the rich red to
bring out its beauty spots
Some sort OF a table you must have,
probably a low one. which can be used
as a tea table. For you're sure to have
all sorts of little porch parties.
II your porch is deep enough. have a
hammock across one corner, or bam-
boo couch, piled high with pillows in
gay summer dress.
Bandanas, tied at the corners. make
cheap pillow -covers-not a new idea, by
any means, but q satisfactory one And
linen and cotton covers come all ready
to pop the pillows into and button up.
Plaid ginghams and check ginghams
with the checks effectively large, make
the right sort and launder perfectly.
And, then, there ere the pIIloWs-f1at
and a little stiff. covered with a flexible
something that is dimly related to mat
ting.
But there are a hundred new things,
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
Plenty of Good Cheer.

This particular town was so fortunate
as TO have within easy walking distance,
and also accessible by trolley cars. a
chain of lakeIets leading up into the
hills; ponds" the country folk called
them They furnished water power for
ffourish;ug mills. They were the popu-
lar resort OF lovers of boating and swim
ming. Water picnics'' were the or
der of the day in the summer 1 speak OF.
The young men wore flannel yachting
suits; the erirlS, white waists and blue
serge shirts, or waists and skirts or
white duck or coIored linen. Anything
like display in costume would have peeh
reckoned vulgar and out of taste, The
chaperon and two or three coOpitS
went nsthe first boat; the provisions
under the care of a trusty domestic
followed in the wake of conYiViai meet.
The amateur musicians were near the
middle of the line, with guitar pahJo'
violin. and flute. When we cleared the
town the music begaE-part songs, glees,
roIicking boating ballads following one
another Everybody sang, whether or
not voice or ear was good. -Four O'Clock
vas the hour of meeting. By we
disembarked at one of the many at
tr,ctive landing places bordering the
nowers. sand violets Tioting upon the
stones. ferns fripging the shore and
towering into beds of bracKen in the
edge OF the grove. y committee of flow
er lovers sailed forth in quest of deco
ratfons for the sylvan feast. Another
end a smaller dcputation remained be-
hind to lay the cloth and spread the
table 4 level expanse of sward was
selected and the damask was secured
against vagrant gusts by laying big
stones at the corners. One hamper con-
tanned napery and table furniture. This
| consisted of wooden plates, bowls, and
dishes, bought for a few cents apiece
stout glasses and stcneware pitchers,
silver forks, knives, and spoons. The
napkins We're of Japanese paper Some
times several girls Joined hands in pro-
,idfnG refreshments, one bringing moth
| ing but sandwiches, another providing
! cakes, a third iced tea and coffee. d
| fourth salads, and all clubbing in
! on the ice cream.
! This last was the most cumbrous arti-
| Gle in the van or boat, packed down III
/ a freezer surrounded by salt and ice
| Salad dressing, French or mayonnaise
came in a wide -mouISad jar, closely
| corked; lettuce was washed and picked
| over at home. wrapped in a damp nap
| kin and laid lightly in a basket, bits OF
| ice scattered among the leaves preserY-
ing their erispress. Each sandwich was
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
SINNERS reesIo7
2I.Sslao <l1e0l<z-ei

| HE stay-at-homes are gradually
waking up to the idea that, with
just a little effort. porches can
be transformed into the coziest
OF pIaces-a sort of outdoor room.
And ever since the first few porches
were Furnished" more and more attrac-
tive summer furniture has been brought
out each spring with this year as far
ahead of last as last year was of the
year before.
There are mating rugs and split
bamboo screens, willowware-not the
white that shows soil SO easily. but col
ored, like an enamel, rich green, or red
and wire-grass furniture. strands of
the strong grass twisted and bound and
woven into heavy cord. and then these
ccrds twisted and woven and bound
again. until the bit Of furniture is made
as durable, yet beautiful, as a much
sturdier-looking piece can be.
Mission furniture has its representa-
tive in summer form-chairs and porch
screens, with cane seats and lighter
frames than you usually associate with
mission styles. Only the same duh tone
OF the wood and the straight lines are
preserved, and instead of seeming pom
derous, its simplicity gives it a cool
look.
These chairs with writing arms" are
the greatest sort of luxury. You always
want 10 write your letters on the porch.
and it's so aggraVating 10 have TO hold
pad on your lap, with the inl-wen re-
posing calmly on the floor. or on table,
hard TO reach as you sit at ease. well
back in your chair.
Those chairs are wonderfully coEven-
lent for sewing. too; for the arm holds
q dozen things in the way Of cotton and
scissors-an the little things you must
have around.
There's an odd new furniture with the
frames soft tan color and the SEATS
made of the same color. with bits Of
red and blue and green woven in In
streaks, apparently at haphazard-real
II in a sort of broken pattern The
colors are as gay as can be. yet are
handled so well that the effect is deli
cately Eastern.
The newest designs for mating rugs