Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
One Of the Fine Arts-

One Of the Fine Arts-
In letter writing is TO conform your style
of writing perfectly to the person whom
you address. Many things must be cons d.
cred. The age. the degree of intelligence
the social position and the amount of
familiarity you have with your correspond
ent are only few of the things the good
writer remembers. Although seemingly he
writes without constraint yet these reflec-
lions govern all that he says, and not only
the manner but the matter.
Remember not to shock a friends preju-
dices by sneering al customs he is wont to
respect; not to engage in useless foolish
discussions on paper; not to write upon SUBJ
Jects or IN manner you would ever have
cause to regret
In these days of cheap postage and rapid,
careless and voluminous writing many peo-
pie forget that the written word far more
IMAM the spoken stands to condemn the
writer, and that the words of an ill-adv sed
or hasty letter are hard to eradicate from
the memory of it's recipient
Unsought advice about private aft hrs be-
ing usually a mistake, is impertinent when
written. No one should send a letter writ
ten in anger or bitterness of spirit 1t NAV
be the escape valve for hurt frame of
mind. Answer a letter soon Discard nos
tails.
There is Some
Wise saying to the effect that the mirror
Will tell you what no person ever will, and
if people will give heed to the correction
of the faults the mirror is willing to tell
them of much good may be done
Mirrors rejecting the person at fu.i
length are most desirable articles with
which to abundanty supply house. Sud
denly to see yourself as others are seeing
you is likely to start quite a reform of bod
lily appearances. Round shoulders would
straighten up, standing with arms akimbo
would become obsolete, gestures would Gull
tivate and attitudes acquire charm el-
bow leaning would cease to be popular
gum sales would fall off-yes, these are only
a. few of the things that would happen if
each home had several rejecting galleries"
that is, mirrors all sides of the house
Such method would not foster obnoxious
vanity with sensible people and others are
vain any way. There is no virtue that may
not become vice in the hands of the wrong
person The little inelegances of ones
physical behavior should be sought out and
given lessons in grace and culture.
The Tidy Girl
Uses her handkerchief to save her gloves
particularly when boarding car, carrying
an umbrella or drinking a glass of sod /
water or chocolate at a drug store. She al
ways washes her own silk and lace gloves
in summer and takes pride in her washable
white kids
These may be washed on the hands in
tepid water and afterward rinsed in several
clear tepid waters while still on the hands
Always use studded water for them and
never pass the soap through the hands. To
prevent the gloves from becoming yellow
put drop or two of ammonia in the sec
ond and last rinsng waters. If removed
while only partly dry they will stretch out
of shape.
If you find a stain on your new glove
clean II just soon you can. Do not
allow 1t to dry in and become permanent
blemish. Dip tooth brush in gasoline and
rub the glove until clean, drying afterward
on bath towel or piece of flannel. There
is no excuse for soiled gloves in large cities,
where dyers will clean them for 10 cents a
pair
Comfort
In walking cannot be known with feet
that are not in good condition. Thorough
and careful attention Should be given to