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The Washington times., 1906-02-21
HInfS On Cake Making.

Home made cakes. skilfully mixed and
baked, are wholesome, more nourishing
and more appetiziug usually than those
bought The art Of Cake-making is
simple the important points being ex-
actitude in the proportions OF ingredi-
ents. care in preparing them and light
ness Of hand in mixing
Here are Il few "sign-posts" which
viii point the way to success in cake
making
All ingredients 70 be OF good quality.
The -four should be thoroughly dry
and sifted well II the cake is TO be light.
Damp -four makes heavy cakes.
Fruit should be freed OF stalks. stones
and be rubbed in clean cloth.
Fresh butter is better than salt: and
sweet. pure best dripping makes excel
lent plain cakes
Weigh each ingredient carefully and
be sure the quantities are correct.
Before gTeasin a cake-tin or lining It
with creased paper the tin must be per
fectly dry. damp Tin cannot be gr ased
properly, and. therefore, the cake viii
stick
a pinch Of salt should be added to
every cake. it brings out the favor Of
the ingredients.
For all light and fancy cakes butter
IS usually Creamed, and the operation IS
we'll worth the trouble Warm 4. basin
slightly. put the butter and sugar in 1t,
and with a large silver fork or the hand
work il round and round. until il is
creamy.
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NoUelty for CRiId1en.

a new schoolbag. or. rather. box. has
superseded the one Of cloth which the
school-goiEg youugster swung across
his shoulder as well as the leather hand
satcheI in which his elder sister pre-
ferred 10 carry her text books
The novelty Is nothing more nor less
than a small size of dress suit case
u hich all Of the children are now clam
oring for and which IS being turned
out in large quantities TO meet the de-
maud
The little cases come in a variety of
styles, notably imitation leather and
cloth with leather corners. There are
Of course. many Of real hide made In
every way Iike the well-built suit case
but the cheaper grades, retailing from
81 down are naturally more popular with
the youngsters. They are carried this
season by both boys and girls from pri-
mary grade 10 college preparation
The Washington times., 1906-02-21
To Clean Wooden Fabz!cs

The best cleaning material for dark
woolens and other fabrics is soap bark
which can be secured from any drug
glst- To prepare IL for rs boil ) cents
North of soap bark in a quart of boil
ing water for two hours. Strain through
cheese-clOth into a clean tub or nail
and ado sufficient hot water to cover
the goods in case you are going To
wash them thoroughly Have the ma
Have also ready a smooth board and
lay the goods. piece by piece. upon il.
sponging thoroughly on both sides
Meantime cover the soap bark that is
left IN the kettle with water for a sec
ond boiling. and let it simmer while
the cleansing is in progress After ali
the cloth Is sponged and every spot re-
moved, rinse in the strained water that
comes from the second boiling. wiring
and dry partly; then iron
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

Bazaar Novelties.

A young woman who was asked to
preside over the pincusSion table Of
a church bazaar, had a happy thought
for the securing of novelties. She sent
out cards announcing their selection to
those she wanted for her table, and re
quested their presence at an at home
fer an earlier date. This was 10 be &
competition party. the conditions OF
which were set forth clearly on the
cards Each was requested 10 bring
ne or more pincushiOns the most novel
they could either make or buy. For the
most original and unique cushion there
was 10 be a prize The contest brought
out q collection with features Of a
mens geTie. = circus, and a market, says
the Chicago Tribune.
Hanging lobster claws, heavy ele-
plants, standing or sitting. and gdyly
capaTtsoned hunters in company with a
crowd n animals dressed up. pincush-
ions in the new and popular Red Rid
ing Hood coats. and in fact all the
most fashionable ideas In toggery carried
out ia pincushiondom.
\ set OF treble cushions somewhat
elongated and recalling breakfast cruets
were furnished with a great quantity Of
pins Three circular pill-box cushions
fastened together were in cardboard
rings which were covered with tiny silk
OF gauze muslin frills. One has its
opening filed with a soft babys ball in
varieCated tints for hairpins. The tops
of the others are covered with bright
satin. striped by rays of baby ribbon.
the pins being prcttily divided according
TO color on the various unts-
Lingerie hats in large doll size We're
made with two circular staTChed and
embroidered edged fiats. fastened to-
getheT bv a ribbon trimming run in and
out around the dome-shaped crown. This
was formed by the fat-bottomed cush-
ion slipned in Padded chairs leaned uD-
on by little fat babies learning to walk
received pins in the seats and backs.
DaintilV StOCkinEed legs had real In
gerie frills about the knee and bejeweled
carriers. while the assortment Of veEeta-
bles extended even 20 cucumber pickles.
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piece Of silver. a small picture, or some
table linen for that sum.
G. It is highly improper for a young
woman to call her men friends by any
such appellatiOn as fellows
Z. wife should leave two of her
husband s cards when making an after
noon call, one for the man of the house
and one for the woman upon whom she
is calling. She should only leave one of
hers. however. for the woman. If there
are other women in the house a card of
both husband and wife should be LEFT
for each of them
5. l cannot answer this question in the
column.
9. This one comes under the same ban.
To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column
NV dining table has the varnish taken
on il very long il leaves = mark. What
could ] Use to polish it and get rid of
the marks? n. H
Hot plates frequently disfgure tables
by leaving on them a cloudy white
stain. This could be avoided if a mat
were always placed between the hot
plate and the table. The same with
hot dishes, etc. To remove the heat
stains. rub on a few drops of sweet
oil and afterward polish with spirits
Of wine and a soft cloth
Or, hold hot iron a few inches above
the spot until the wOed regains color
Polish with a cloth wrung out in kero-
Sene.
II the spot be small, surround it with q
muffin ring and let the hot iron rest
on ii a moment. It will confine the
heat and rest the hand.
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

I. To make a Welsh raTebit with
| beer, take half a pound of soft, grated
cheese, one gill Of beer, TWO eggs. one
tablespoonful OF butter. one teaspoon
full Of lemon juice and the same Of
" orc aStershlre sauce and half a spoon
Iul or celery salt. A pinch Of cayenne
and one Of mustard.
Put a broad saucepan over the fire
and melt the butter. When il misses
stir in the cheese, then, still stirring
the dry seasoning. Have ready the
eggs beaten separately and very light
BEFORE YOU stir them together in a bowl
with few swift strokes. Add three
spooIn,fuls of the hot mixture to these.
rapidly, then pour the eggs tnow
warmed by the hot cheese), into the
saucer an. never letting the spoon rest.
In one minute more add the sauce. beer.
ana lemon juice and put upon rounds
OF not bUttered toast.
;. ! am sorry, but know of no cure
3. one way is to listen to the CON
versatile used by persons who speak
correctly and compare your use Of the
English language with theirs. II it sui
ters by comparison, correct II.
4. Here are some tOasts for a small
party;
Friendships the wine OF. life,
Let's drink Of it and to It,
May had luck follow you all the days of
And never overtake you.
Here's to those who love us
And here's to tho g who don't.
y smile for those who are willing To
And tear for those who won't
Here's to YOU. as EOod as YOU are.
And here's to me, as bad as / am;
As bad as ! am, and as good as You are
I'm as good as you are, as bad as 1 am
Here's to us aII-God bless us, every
one.
Here's TO one, and only one
And may that one be he
Who loves but one, and only one
And may that one be me.
.. Yes. there are a number of small
gifts suitable for q wedding that YOU
can get for So You could get a small
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HANDMADE FRoCK FoR THE LITTLE MISS.

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! have just told another correspondent
this is a WOman'S column, devoted cT-
tirclr To womanly answers 10 won1anly
learned discussion of the why's and
wherefCres OF the English language
in r.
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To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column.
1. Please tell me how to make rare
biz with beer.
.. What viii cure chiIblaius2
s. How can I Improve in converse
tion2 ] do not wish to take lessons in
English.
Give me some toasts for a small
paTty2
.. Can I get a small wedding gift
for So What can one buy for that2
.. Is IT proper for a young lady to
call her men friends fellows?
T. Must I leave two of my husband 8
cards with mine when making an after
noon call?
8. Is it proper to say that IS he" or
that IS him'2
2. Can one say that she and he were
riding MRS. X.
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To Editor woman's Inquiry Column.

To Editor WOmanTS Inquiry Column.
!. Please tell me how to make potato
yeast I cannot make as good bread
with the yeast cakes we have here as
we made with potatoes at home.
never made any myself, aS Mama al
ways did the cooking
.. I am seventeen. NV husband 5
step-mother is twenty. She wishes me
TO call her Barbara. Is this proper?
We like each other very much.
F. D. \
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

l. / am sorry I cannot tell you how
30 make potato yeast. It is not in my
cook book Possibly some OF my read
ers viii come 10 the rescue and send
me q recipe, and if they do I shall be
glad to let YOU know.
= Yes, I think considering the slight
difference in your years, that you might
call your husbands step-m0ther Bar
bara.
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column
Please advise ne what to use q
make my face smooth. Ny nose is
shiny all the time. STAR
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

Massage with Il good. cold cream will
help TO make the face smooth and re-
move The shine from your nose, GlyCe-
rine and rosewater is also an excellent
facial lotion.
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

To Editor Wuman's Inquiry Column:
1. Kindly tell me whether it is proper
TO hold gentleman = overcoat In the
theaIeT or any public entertainment.
> If engaged to young man. and
through some thoushtlcss Indifference he
became offended, should the girl ask
him to explain if she thought she was
the cause of offending him? If he will
not, should she ask him again or give
him up
s. What sort of a dress would you
considered proper for a bride of june
NJ. s.
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To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
What is your opinion Of the gram
NAUTICAL correctness of the following
quotations? H J. b
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l. A woman should never hold p man $
coat at the theater or any place of pub
lie entertainment
? II he doesn't wish TO explain let
him go How do you think you would
feel II married TO q man whom you mad
10 coax to tell you the cause OF his
every little pouto
2. 4 June bride will find a colored
linen coat suit embroidered in white an
excellent and serviceabIe wedding dress
for travelling.
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

! / must decline to answer the ques-
lions that came with this request This
is purely ii wOmau'S inquiry column.
limited strictly to wOmanly answers to
Womdnly questions
The Washington times., 1906-02-21

m simple but pretty little house gown Illustrated in above sketch Any
able The skirt is circular and quite plain The short pointed bodice closes
\
over lace bordeTed by fiat collar delicate
blackpferby \
o
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To Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
+ l. Can you tell me how to clean furs? ?
Fan II be satisfactorily done at home.
and ii not. where can I have il done
?. Can you tell me something about
he process OF Eelatine making MY
husband likes il, bat since learning
hat it is made of bone he Will not eat
I. | would like to convince him that
{ Is a clean food. He imagiaes all
:inds OF old bones are used.
8 Is this very common sentence cor
Get? cit is going to rain If so.
that does the pronoun it stand for.
{ not correct, what would be the bet
sr form to express the fact?
I. I am told that some people clean
Irs al home by rubbing them with
and and then beating the sand out
18th a stout stick. but / do not believe
can he done satisfactorily. If ] We're
ou | would take my furs TO furrier
ID have them cleaned.
>. cannot so into the details OF
siatine making. but / understand that
iere is nothing i'm the process that
BUR husband need fear.
s. This question 1 cannot answer. As
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-14
AMONG THE CLUBS.
The Woman's Club.

On Monday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock
Mrs. C. ". Culp will read paper before
the Woman's Club on "a Tribute to
Woman as the Undercurrent in the
Worlds History"
A new feature in club life will be the
literary round table, which will be held
fortnightly for the informal discussion
of ancient and other literature. The
meetings will be held on alternate
Wednesdays from 8 to P. NJ, but, owing
to previous engagement of~the audi
ence rooms, the first meeting Will take
place next Thursday afternoon, January
18th. at o'clock. on which occasion two
of the most popular novels Of the day will
be discussed under the direction of Mrs.
j.. L. Lewis.
January 19th being always celebrated
as Virginia Day at the club, its mem
bers and their escorts will have the
pleasure of hearing Colonel William H.
Stewart, of Portsmouth, Va. deliver his
eloquent lecture on Commodore Matthew
F'ontane Maury next Friday evening at
half-past eight O'Clock. The ladies are
entitled to invite gentlemen escorts
Club in New Home.
The Kate wheelook Whist Club will
meet for the first time next Wednesday
in It's new home, the front ground floor
room of No. 200 East Franklin Street.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Delightful Reception.
Misses Emma and Myrtle Childs gave a
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Albert, Miss Campbell. Miss Jnno Ruther-
foord, Mrs. George Il. Cannon.
Gift to Mrs. Craigie.

I A very delightful feature OF the enter
tainment given Friday night by the chill
dren Of the Virginia Passenger ana Power
employees was the presentation BY Mrs.
n. T.. Dunn, on behalf OF the Womnn's
Auxiliary, OF II beautiful silver tea SCR
vice to the president Mrs. =. j. Crnigie.
Mrs. Dunn's remarks were very happily
chosen. Mrs. Graigie. after thanking the
auxiliary took occasion to very earnestly
thank the children for their zeal and
earnestness in working for the entertnin-
ment, and rendering 1t q perfect perform
ancc. that was greatly enjoyed by the
large audience.
Mrs. b. a. Franklin, on behalf of the
auxiliary. presented Mrs. Dunn with n
lovely silver cake basket and n set of
silver spoons.
All who know Mrs. Dunn's earnest work
in dual capacity of chairman OF both the
entertainment and membership commit
tees, were delighted that she should be
remembered In this way.
The ladies who have so curneAtly
worked with her, keeping UP certain lines
OF the work during Mrs. Craigie's Illness,
and who, with Mrs. Dunn. managed this
entertainment. were Mrs. b. A. Franklin.
Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Cardwell.
Very charming features of the evening
were the playing on the piano. mandolin
ard violin by Miss CORTLAND and Miss
Williams.
Miss Laurp Atkinson's young pupils
rendered Nearer My God, TO Thee" in
pantomime.
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largely attended and great success In
the way of social enjoyment.
Mrs. w. d. Thomas and Miss Mary
Thomas were ut home to friends last
| Wednesday afternoon at o'clock, In
honor OF Miss Mary Thomas. The Wo-
4 mans Club rendered n reception to
Princess Amelia Troubetzkoy that was
n social event OF Thursday afternoon.
Miss May Jones entertained number
of friends very ciiarminsiy at lun-
cheon and cards Tuesday afternoon in
the Jefferson Hotel. and Mrs. Garrett
Wall was another OF the weeks card
lostesses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j. Willis. Of
Pembroke" entertained Saturday eve
ming at dinner In honor of Miss
Morris. of Duluth. Covers We're
laid for fourteen Among those presen,
was Miss Sophie Meredith, Miss Page
Ayictt Royal Miss Mary Beirne, Miss
Stewart bryan. Mr.. Frank Davenport
Mr.. John curic, Mr.. Hamilton @. Boy
kin, NJ Frank Blenkenship and Mr.
Miriam Ferguson.
Mrs. w. Il. Broom complimented the
Misses Dyer, OF Washington, d. c.. on
Tuesday evening last with card party,
given at tbs Chesterfield in their honor
Week in Prospect.
Mrs. benjamin Nash and Miss Mary
c. Hatcher, of No 500 West Franklin
Street. VIII give an informal reception
Tuesday afternoon IN honor of Princess
TroubetzSoy. Mrs. 8. w. Travers and
Mrs. Carroll Montague will be in the re-
ceiving party.
Mrs. Lawson Carter Younger. of No.
1904 West Franklin Street. viii be at home
Tuesday, January 10Th. from to ! p NJ,
in honor of her debutante daughter. Miss
Cora Younger.
Mrs. James Allison Hodges, of No. 1o7
East Franklin Street has issued invita-
tons for a reception to be given Thurs
day, January 18th, from to P NJ, to
Miss Emma Moorehead Fry, of North
Carolina, who is Mrs. Hodgess guest.
The Monday German will have the third
of its series of dances in the Masonic
Temple, beginning as usual at $50 and
closing promptly ut 1880. The presence
| in Richmond OF an unusual number OF
! young ladies from other. elites, who are
| visiting friends here, renders the fore
| cast for the mid-winter dance very gay,
| indeed
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What Sulphur Does
For the Human Body In Health and Disease

The mention OF sulphur will recall to
many OF us the early days whom our
mothers and grandmothers gave uB our
daily dose Of sulphur and moasses every
gpring and fall.
1t was the universal spring and fall
blood purifier" tonic and oure-all. and,
mind you, this old-fashioned remedy was
not without merit.
Tho idea was good, but ths remedy WA
crude and unpalatabie. and largo guam
tlty had to be taken to get any effect.
Nowadays VIC get all the beneficial ef-
feots OF sulphur In a pnlAtnbe, concen-
more effective than a Tablespoonful Of
tho crude sulphur
In recent years, research and expert
mont have proven that tho best sulphur
fSr cia sa'GS he Tss Il u hat SD%a'a o fo
drug stores under the name Of stunrts
Calcium Waters, They aro small chnoo-
!nte-cnated pellets, md contain the active
medicinal principle OF sulphur In highly
concentrated. effective form.
Few people are aware OF tho value OF
this form Of sulphur In restoring and
maintaining bodily vigor and health; Rul-
hur a1ts directly on tha !lysr aaa ssars,
blood BY tho prompt elimination OF waste
Our grandmothers knew this when they
a aoTn ~ h Fuphur and
often worse than the disease, and cannot
compara with tho modarp concentrated
preparations ~ sulphur.lof whicht htuart'a
Calcium Wnfatp Ia uEdouDtedly we pest
and most widely uaad,
They ara ths natural antldate tor iiYap
and lidnay trnlhleH, Hnd cure cpnatipa1
tinn and purify tho blood In way that
often surprisGa patient and phyalclan
allte,
Or, H.. ~, WiIfnn, while experimenting
with ppiphup vemediop,. Hoon round t1at
tho sulphur from CALCIUM Was auneriop
70 any othnr form ITO payal For liver,
kdBaY and blood troubles, oapnnlally WhoqI
ayo bsea Hiiyprasd Rt ths re, results, ,tI, %,
tDlnna fran etllart'a CainlMnl WaiatH, ~
patlenta.HHsfari rrnm bo!lb and nlnplss,
ind eyer adep-GeatBd GarnHnGlabi llaYs
repeatedly poen them dry w hnn dla-
pEM dear and 'smpatii. Allhaagh staa,r;t's
,ntnlng Wpiera b pr9nEsataalrss s III
| tahDoqJ nv ma1y pipH!clnnyl yat ! knnW
NJ, pgIhins, 10 aafa aId les'4n aI,, ler Gn ng
| thla rernadEH 80. \,
IA any rate, people who are tirGd 60, ~
feran wi lind HI, atHartfsa Calcium W ssan.
e tiye pr lga 1a1 to. sss
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delightful reception to q. number of their
young friends last Wednesday evening
at their home. No. 2315 NJ Street. This
city.
The Misses Childs proved admirable
hostesses In providing amusing and novel
games for their guests. The party was
entertained during the evening by Mr..
Harry Harris, formely of New York. as
sisted by Messrs. Watson and Darby,
who sang several of the latest popular
songs.
Among those present were Misses May
Tyler, Olga Gipper!ch, Maude Coleman.
yerna Parker Alma Parker Annie Boat
wright, Blanche Kidd. Bessie Allan, Min
ME Barker. Maggie Hart, Lottie Hart,
Myrtle Childs and Mrs. Julian Binford;
wright, Frank Power, Robert Slaughter,
Woodson Tompkins. Oscar Enol, Herbert
Francis, Sam Norment, Richard Pude
Charlie Taylor, Marshall Boyle, Mason
Smith and Forest Stuart.
Card Party.
Mrs. c. w. AIassie, Of No. Z21 East
Broad Street entertained at progressive
euchre party on Friday evening, in honor
OF Miss jamie Brockman. of Amherst
county. who Is her guest.
There were eight tables. and the color
scheme of blue and pink wns beautifully
carried out in the decorations and score
cards.
Mr.. Howell won the first prize and Mrs
Cheatwood received tho consolation. Aftor
the game delicious Refreshments were
served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
wards. MIR. and Mrs. William A. Crump
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Billups, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. cheatwood. Mr.. and Airs. An
derson, Mr.. and Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Bos-
s!eux. Mrs. Bhackelford. Airs. rulloy
Miss Janin Broekman. Miss Snllle enel-
llngs. Miss Grace Bchermerhorn. Miss
Manic Waddy Mlga AMMO Loar, Mis-.
Alice Lear. Miss Mary Curtis and Mia,
Mario Curtis Aieaara. Jsfr. MIlInar, ELL.
son. Ncwson,o, William Parr, s. q, Mas.
soy. Robert Smith. Aosars. Lear AND
Woolwina.
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Gated toyfallen Confederate heroes bein
composed by her:
Memorial Hymn.

Calmly sleep our noble heroes
Meath the azure Southern sky;
Hearts SO brave. now gently sleeping,
Till the summons from on high.
Round our soldiers graves we linger
TIL the setting sun Is low,
Telling OF our hopes that persisted
With the brave we cherished so.
They shall sleep, but not forever.
In the lone and silent grave,
Blessed be the Lord that taketh.
Blessed be the Lord who gave.
Round the heavenly throne OF Jesus,
Angels swell the glad refrain.
Radiant in our Fathers glory
Shall our heroes rise again.
Mrs. Fischer's mother, Mrs. NJ. e.
through her. Mrs. Fischer is q daughter
Of the American Revolution.
BY special request. Mrs. Fischer. who
in song represented the State of Texas
on State day, at the Worlds Fair and
who rarely appears. except in concert.
will give number of vocal selections at
Lee Camp Hall, on Friday evening. Jan
vary 18th, when the Veterans and Daugh-
tiers OF the Confederacy will unite in
keeping the birthday of General Robert
E. Lee.
On this occasion Mrs Fischer win sing
to the veterans. in ballads that they love
best to hear, and that speak most elo-
quently of the days OF the past and are
most truly associated with their comrades
who Wore the gray, and with the anniver-
sary they will celebrate.
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JANUARY GAIETIEs.
The Week in Retrospect

The past week has been very full of
entertaining, dinners, card parties and
tuncheons. succeeding each other with
ibcwildering rap!dity. Miss Cabot, of
jEoston. who is the house guest OF Mrs.
names Allison, has had a number of
Entertainments g!Ien In. her honor. Mr..
gJohn IT. Anderson being the host OF an
fAcademy box-party. TO see the Run
always" last evening. Those in the box
Included Mrs. Allison, Miss Cabot. Miss
tTones, Mr. Anderson and Mr.. Potts.
i The Tuesday german began the week
srith its New Year dance, which was