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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
How the Distinctly Feminine Hope Unbusinesske Woman May As
Man Of Her Blair Hints

occupy the roomy city apartments and
take their meals outwhen they are
not being entertained by the men who
have pleasant habit Of dropping into
New York during the summer. Roof
garden restaurants and shows, trips
to the beaches, automobile runs, trips
in the river boats-and in all Of these
the tactful hostess of the winter din
ners is literally the belle. Young girls
she sometimes invites to join their par
ties, but not infrequently she is the
only woman. She knows all the ms
and outs Of her husbands business,
yet she never, talks on the subject to
his customersA She simply lends the
charm Of her presence. This sort Of a
wife never lands in the divorce courts,
and her husband never feels that it is
necessary for him to help his custom
ers paint the town red by way Of en-
PERTAINING them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Betty Blair Answers Many Questions

Mr.. Blank 50 kindly sent me. Jack
is no less appreciative of its beauty
than I am. We khope that you will visit
us soon and see for yourselves how
very pretty it. makes our table look.
Very sincerely yours, Mary Jones.
It is tactful to mention the special
gift SO that the ~giver may not think
that the note is a mere mechanical
repetition Of others. The bridegroom s
thanks should be associated with those
of the bride and the notes should be
sent out as soon as possible after tho
arrival of the gift.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Miss Alice's Wedding Gown
- " ANY misleading descriptions
~ of Miss Alice Roosevelt's
- ruod1irfT ro,p, 1poro. ,,r;n+od

~ wedding gown were printed
in advance. The New York Times says
this is accurate:
The satin itself was pure white, soft
but heavy, and the laces in the yoke
and bertha were heirlooms in her moth
er's family, the Lees Of Boston, for,
as is generally known, Mrs. Longworth
is the only child of the presidents first
wife, who died soon after her marriage
to Mr.. Roosevelt.
The bridal bouquet was a novelty. It
was muff Of white and mauve orchids,
the flowers for it having been selected
with great care by the bridegroom. The
flowers in the mufff were chiefly mauve,
and the white orchids were used as a
decoration and fringe pendent to it.
The voluminous tulle veil was fast
ened well back on her pompadoured
couture, and was caught with natural
orange blossoms.
The gown had a deep yoke Of old
rose point and no collar, but a dogcollar
of pearls and diamond necklace were
worn. Two folds Of white satin per-
haps an inch apart outlined the lower
edge Of the slightly pointed yoke, the
lower one concealing the joining Of the
deep bertha Of point lace to the yoke.
The bertha formed two deep points,
one coming a shade below the waistline
and the shorter ending some four or five
inches above. Between the two satin
folds on the yoke was fastened the
huge sapphire set in diamonds that was
the gift Of the. president and Mrs.
Roosevelt. The robe itself was a prin.
cess, with a modified surplice effect
across it. The skirt Of the robe was
plain around the bottom.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

as her husband wished to entertain
were the means which in time might
place her on financial level with the
Moneybelts. Many deal has been
coaxed to successful issue by a per-
fectly served dinner, over which pre-
sided tactful hostess. ,i
Not once during the meal has the
matter uppermost in the minds Of host
and hostess been preached, but the
woman has played a lone hand Of tact
full charm. The guest has departed in
a glow Of friendly feeling and the
next morning, with thoughts Of bust
ness, has come the conviction that
these people were well worth putting
in line for something better. "A man
who had the sense to select such a
clever wife, would not make many err
rors in business.
On the other hand, the fussy wife
who shows the guest how anxious she
is to please him, or the cool, indiffer-
emit woman who entertains because her
husband insists, sends the guest forth
feeling that the husband of such a
woman must go thru life with handi-
cap that forever cuts off chance Of
succeeding.
+ i. J.
The woman who can make herself
indispensable to her husband as his
social mentor and co-entertainer has
many pleasures which the less tactful
sisters miss. There lives in New York
charming young matron who believes
this creed. During the winter she
gives, for her husband s out-of town
friends, the most charming little din
ners. In summer, she is literally a
summer girl in town. Her mother
takes the children to the country, the
maids are dismissed, husband and wife
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

wife's cautious, unobtrusive interest
over the phone convinced her that such
nice woman must have an excellent
husband.
This little woman also had the gift of
putting her best foot foremost and hid
ing the petty economies to which, as a
struggling Doctors wife, she was sub
iected. Her wardrobe was slender, but
distinctly up-to-date, and she carried
her clothes with an air which gave
them a certain elegance. Her house
never looked bare, for when she found
that lace curtains were beyond her
purse, she made exquisite arts and
crafts effects with canvas appliqued. It
was this "airo which she gave to
everything in their little home and her
personal appearance which gradually
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Laws Of Politeness.

AlbWo y! = OA2VO4<VSos
Who makes the laws of politeness,
Miss Blair; mean who decides
whether a girl should ask a man to
call on her or whether the man should
ask the girl?-J. K.
- z.as4s-ss. 44$$ a:se@s
Custom and good society have laid
down certain laws which are followed
by those who are well bred. These
laws had theiraorigin in common sense,
good taste, convenience and courtesy
and do not differ in any matter Of con-
sequence, no matter where you go. e
they do differ it is to suit the convent
ence and life Of the people. The laws
that govern New York society girl
would be more conventional than those
for girl in small western town
where everybody knows everybody
else. A girl is supposed to have tho
privilege Of choosing her friends an and
for that reason man should not ask
permission to call, but should wait for
her to extend the Invitation if she
chooses to rank him among her friends.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

w ALE pink linen is used for this
- dainty frock. The yoke is shall
IA low and quite plain, while the
skirt is laid in two broad box plaits,
the place Of the third being taken by
two stitched bands one and two shades
deeper than the dress, that border the
neck and run down the front. The
small turnover cuff is bordered in the
same manner, but the belt is black pat
ent leather.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
japanese Dinner.

Numerous requests have come from
readers for strictly up-to-date Jap
anese dinner. In a large city one can
purchase at a large importing house
nearly all the requisites for such
dinner, such as the sailed plums,
picked fish. and chop suey soy, to mix
with rice and salads, and the dainty
rice cakes or, at least, the rice flour,
and all sorts Of delicious preserved
fruits, which are served with forks
for that purpose, or if these be lacking
toothpicks may be used. With mate.
rails the average housekeeper has at
hand she could serve a homeless meat
of some kind, as the Japs never, serve
meat with bone in it at the table,
and olives. Rice is cooked with tea,
but this would not be reGshed by the
average guest. Salads are always
made Of sailed or picked fish; her
ring could be used. Sweet cakes are
served with tea in cups without han
dies. The room should be decorated
with japanese lanterns, umbrellas and
fans, With lanterns used as candle
and globe shades. Tiny fans come ex-
pressly for hair ornaments, six being
none too many for the decoration of
ones couture. Napkins come folded
most intricately into shapes Of frogs
and other animals, and it is quite a
trick to see if they can be refolded in
the original shape. The repast in Japan
would end with sailed plums, so pass
the olives again.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

Every one recognizes as bore the
woman who is forever quoting the clev-
er sayings Of her husband and dwelling
at length upon his good points, his sue
cess in business, ETC., but the wife who
knows when to drop a hint that counts
is really worth while. Such wife was
spending the week end with some in
fuential friends and apologized for the
non-appearance Of her husband by the
simple statement that he had been
called suddenly to California to settle
the Van S. estate. She never re-
ferred to the matter again, but she had
taken infinite pains to spring the news
at a moment when the entire party was
present and her words would drop on
fertile soil. The Van S estate was
just then attracting considerable at
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

To prevent cake from sticking to tins
when baked, first grease tins, then flour
them, lightly beating out all loose -four,
leaving only what clings to the grease,
thus doing away .e:sh the old form of
lining with papees
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Wedding Puzzles.

wv ILL you please answer some
w questions > that At / puzzle naas..a me ne
for the bridegroom to wear dress suit
if the bride wears veil, and if she
wears gloves should the bridegroom
wear them7 And if she does wear
gloves how can the wedding ring be
put on her fngerS Ignorant. !.
.-.,- ..
The bridegroom should not wear a
dress suit unless the wedding takes
place after pm, even. if the bride
wears a veil. IF it is a day wedding
he should wear light trousers, white
vest and a black frock coat. If the
bride wears gloves the bridegroom
should wear them also, and Of the same
color. The bride g left glove should be
removed when it is time to place the
ring upon her finger, or else the glove
is ripped in the seam and the ring
finger is pushed aside at the pr5per
time. The bridegroom carries his right
glove in his left hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

Write an informal note to each
friend thanking her for the gift she
has sent. Do not try to use q form,
but make each note personal, men
tioning the gift and expressing the
pleasure that you and your husband
take in it, something like this:
MY Dear Mrs. Blank: Please ac-
cept my warmest and most cordial
thanks for the lovely lamp you and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

The letters /. r. stand for Imperator
and Rex, the Latin for emperor and
king. Emperor William is king Of Prus-
sia, as well as emperor Of Germany.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
z. q.

Place piece Of blotting paper over
the spots and press with a warm iron.
When the wax has all been absorbed
wash the stain in alcohol
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Child's Birthday Party.

Will you please give me a little adj
vices I want to give my little girl a
birthday party on her seventh birth
day, and what is the best way to put
the candles on the, cakes Will you tell
me of some little souvenirs and some
pretty little gameq I should also like
to know of something for refreshments,
nothing elaborate but something mex
pensive. Can you oblige me with an
answer before March Is? [ intend hav-
ing twelve little girls, the teacher and
Sunday school teacher. A Mother.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
New and Novel
Entertainments
Copyright, 1eoe.)
Quotations for Dinner Cards.


~ HERE is always demand for
dinner card sentiments, and
- these from Shakspere are very
appropriate:
"May good digestion wait on appe-
tite and health on both.'
"Sit down and feed, and welcome
to our table,
"Let them be welcome then, for we
are prepared.''
"A good digestion to you all, and
once more I shower a welcome on ye,
welcome all.'
IT am glad to see you; much good
it do your heart.
"Better cheer may you have; but
not with better heart
"Good sister, let us dine and never
fret.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

s The last leap year was in 1904. You
can easily determine the question of
leap year yourself as it falls in year
that is Invisible by four.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Acknowledging Wedding Gifts.

Would you please tell me how I.
should thank my friends for the beau
tiful wedding gifts I receivedf I have
searched several books Of proper let
ter writing but find no. form Of this III 9
kind.--Mary Jane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

Use alum water freely for chilblains.
A little -four put over the top Of a
cake will prevent the icing from rum
ming.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Progressive Conversation.

There is nothing better to promote
sociability than progressive converse
ton. Prepare cards with five Or six
good topics, such as 'sShould Women
Vote9' "What Would You Do with a,
Million7'' "What Trip Would You
Take if You Could Choose?" "What
Is Your Hobby7'' "What Is Your Bette
Noirs' "Can You Keep Resolu-
tion9'' Pass these cards and allow ten
minutes for topic. Then ring a bell
and change partners. After all have
progressed, take a vote on the most
popular topic.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

The best way to put the candles on
the birthday cake is with the little
flower holders. They cost S cents
each, but as they can be used indears
nitely they are not extravaganza. -
you cannot get them you could make a
pasteboard cover for the cake and stick
long pins thru the pasteboard and up
into the candles. Place the cover with
the candles on the cake and then, when
you are ready to cut the cake remove
the pasteboard Some of the Christ
mas tree candle holders are fastened to
long pins, which could be thrust into
the cake very easily, while the holder
would protect the frosting from the
melted wax
A hunt is always enjoyed by children
and you can hide anything you choose.
At one Of the most amusing children g
parties animal crackers, the lions,
tigers, elephants, etc, were hidden
thru the room, and the youngsters had
wild animal hunt. Nuts can be used
for a nutting party, and little baskets
to be used as souvenirs or gay paper
bags to hold their findings may be
given to the small guests. For refresh
ments have sandwiches and cocoa with
ice cream and cake. Running from
each place to the center Of the table
you might have a narrow ribbon, and
attached to the other end some mex
pensive toy, a penny whistle or a horn,
al hi den in a ball Of tissue paper hung
from the chandelier. Then, at a given
signal, the children pull the ribbons and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Emperor William.

VIII you kindly tell me what the fol-
lowing letters stand for after the sig
nature Of Emperor William s name
Il. R.s-Mrs. T.. q.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
a Depilatory.

How can remove the black hair
from my armsq want to wear elbow
sleeves sometimes, but I cannot be-
cause my arms are made ugly by guam
titles Of hair.-A Constant Reader.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

~ NE play coat for little miss lis
Il made of rough blue cheviot. It
is cut like Russian blouse,
with number Of rows Of stitching for
a border. Collar and cuffs are narrow
strips Of black leather, and two straps
run down from the shoulder where the
coat opens. The belt is Of black pat
ent leather, while the furry beaver hat
also black, has scarf Of Roman silk.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
An Evening with Celebrities.

This affairgwas arranged by a hostess
always on the qui-vive for something
new. And it all came about by a friend
remarking: My birthday is on the
same day as Queen Alexandra s, !" and
/" Mine is on Queen Victoria s." said
another. So the young hostess evolved
plan which resulted in her asking
twenty-four of her friends to spend the
evening with her, and she asked each
one to represent in some way a person
| whose birthday fell on the same date
as his or her own.
In the assembly on the night APP
E pointed was found most illustrious
nroinpany. There was Jenny Lind, Mar
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

/ For reaches use equal portions Of
cornmeal and red lead mixed with mo-
lasses and spread on plates placed in
their haunts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
An Old-Fashioned Party.

Invite the guests to come arrayed in
can borrow. Even the men ought to be
able to bring forth a dress coat Of old.
time. cut. Then arrange a program Of
songs in favor, say fifty years ago.
Serve tea, coffee, hot baking powder
biscuit, cold pressed chicken, boiled ham
sliced, pickles and cup custard, with
sponge cake and hot gingerbread, stick
candy and apples.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Candle Drippings.

z Will you kindly repeat the directions
you gave sometime ago for removing
red candle drippings from table inen9
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

- F mama is busy making up the little
4 frocks for summer she will perhaps
like this wee dress for Miss Little
girl. It is the sweetest bit. Of a froek
in dainty dimity, prettily Powered in
rosebuds. The dress is tucked around
the neck, there being a beading and a
val edge.
Dainty eye1ets embroidery has been
used for the guimpe. With few such
frocks our little maid will be well fitted
for her summer belleship.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
The Last Leap Year.

TO settle dispute kindly tell me
when we had the last leap year.-A
Subscriber.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

Battle in rum and powdered alum to
relieve poison caused by ivy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

Scrape raw potato ana place on a
burn. u ives instant relief.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

receive their favors.. Tiny flags are
always popular fayors for the young
sters and would prove Inexpensive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

Roast the nuts and remove the brown
husk. Then grind the nuts as fine as
you can in meat grinder or coffee mill
and pack away in small jars.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
Peanut Butter.

Will you please tell me how to make
peanut butter9 Lucille.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

tina Washington, Mozart, Longfellow,
Alice Roosevelt, Miles Standish, Mrs.
Cleveland, etc. Each person told some
story Or aneedote of the person she rep
resented.
A huge birthday cake was the table
centerpiece, and toasts were given and
healths drank by this very lively COM
pany, and all pronounced the occasion
most enjoyable. y.
Reunions.
A party Of ladies, who had been
abroad together, decided to hold re-
unions at certain, intervals, and so
continue the friendship made con
board ship" or the tHscontinent, ;" or
lin London" as the case might be.
The first affair was called Scotch
English luncheon and the hostess had
sent direct from Tuverners quantity
of heather, which came in perfect con-
dition. It was used at each place tied
with lavender ribbon. Instead Of place
cards with, names each bore some joke
or pertinent reminder of the Journey
Individual mutton pies, Scotch oat-
cakes, orange marmalade, curds and
whey and delicious English mullins
/ toasted were served. For amusement
the hostess had pinned on the wall,
| placed on the table and mantel, pic
lures Of churches, famous paintings,
public buildings and portraits of. noted
personages seen while in Europe.
A prize was given to the one guess
ing the most. Most Of the pictures were
souvenir postals which have reached 4
high degree Of artistic perfection. The
very finest are made in Germany.
+ !.
idea for a Missionary Society,
A missionary society sent out these
unique invitations with a tiny silke1
bag, the result being goodly sum fol
the treasury:
9" Hail to thee, lady! and the grace Of
heaven,
/ Before, behind thee, and on every HAND
j Enwheel thee round.
4 This gracious greeting Shakspere wrote
so long ago,
And we repeat it to thee, bidding the
to our feast. rs
i A silken bag we send, and ask Of the
4 To place within its lustrous folds
A coin for every rich crowned year
That 0 'er thy head has passed, and,
Lady, straightway reach the centur,
mark,
That every silken fold be rounded on
to fullness.''
Il On the date mentioned each lady O.
arriving deposited her bag in recep
tacle provided and in charge Of an at
tendant.
i After the serving Of a cup Of tea 0
| chocolate the bags were emptied and til
contents counted. A short musical pre-
!, gram followed.
II Questions on any subject pertainin
i Ito this department will cheerfully b
: answered. A reply will be sent by MAJ
if stamped and addressed envelope b
s Enclosed; otherwise answers will appea
) in this column. Address Mile. sMerr
q The. N Minneapolis Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04

aa :
Said western man who had been
east on a business trip, in response to
the inquiries Of his partner, regarding
mutual friend:
ooh, yes, I saw Jones several times.
Dined twice with him at the Astor.''
"Funny, but he never seems to take
anyone home. Wonder what is wrong
with his wife9''
. The world Is full Of women like Mrs.
Jones, who consider time spent on her
husband g business friends waste,
pure and simple. If the money and ex-
ertion were to be expended on Mrs.
Moneybelt, whose invitations are a
badge Of the truly elect, there might be
some use in getting up smart little
dinner, but. for a man from the wild
and woolly west-whyq
+. If Mrs. Jones would only stop to
think she might realize that. such men
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-04
A Coarse Skin.

~ OOd46V JA4A4s q
My face is all marked with crow 8
feet and my skin is coarse and muddy
looking. I have tried several astrir-
gents, but all in vain. Should I wash
my face very often and would It be
injurious to use cold cream? My face
lacks color. What would you suggest
for me to use9 B. j..
You do not want astringents for your
skin but massage and skin food. Mas
sage the face for fifteen or twenty, min
utes every night, using a good skin
food, and you will soon notice ian I'M
provement in both the texture and the
color. Wash the face at night with
hot and then cold water and then rub
in the skin-food. A good skin food is
made of half an ounce each e0f sper-
maceti and white wax, an ounce Of
cccoanut oil and one Of lanoline, with
two Of oil of sweet almonds. Melt
these in a dish placed over hot water,
and while still warm add half an ounce
each Of alcohol and elderfower water
and four drops of tincture Of benzoin.
Perfume with ten drops of violet OF
rose extract and beat with a wire egg
heater until smooth and creamy.