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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
kkVV 7HAT is more delightful"
" writes. a French authority
" " on dress matters, ethan to

wv on dress matters, ethan to
see a really old woman exquisitely
gowned-the woman of IS and more
who has emerged triumphantly from
the storms of life and fallen gracefully
into that delicate peace which is the
crown Of age, that faded and last pref
tiness which has earned the right to all
the fairer and sweeter things in life,
and which, delicious to relate, is often
accompanied by a: captivating fondness
for pretty clothes9 In short, that lady
who is not elderly any more, but is at
last s*eetly and simply and beautifully
old.Y NJ. ->... .S.. ~
Beginning with mere materials, the
textures of the moment in all respects
are suited to identifying age. The gor-
geous silks, stiff with gold and silver
patterns, the handsome and dignifed
moires, the velvets falling as lightly as
muslins-all these, fashionable when did
world danes carried jeweled snuff
boxes and wore pale blue and patches
and pink roses in their hair, are again
in vogue. Some of the colors affected
long ago are especially admired this
easonl-framboise, vieux-rose, silver
blue-and in all Of these delicate yet
| rich tints have been seen evening
gowns for old ladies:
The styles Of these dresses do not
vary greatly from those for more
youthful wearers. Skirts, are perhaps
more often plain than trimmed, and
there is a tendency with bodices to con-
ceal stiffness by means Of looser cut.
But there are the same yokes the same
elbow sleeves, in effect if not in reality,
and in some instances the same sug-
gestion of high girdling. Especially for
very slight figures are the more ele-
giant styles coquettish and frou-frou
and tho the dame s age might, to many
minds, call for bonnet, her white head
is as frequently topped by a jaunty
hat.
/ Many very dressy gowns, such as are
designed for receptions, theater wear,
visiting, etc, show a combination of
lace skirt and pelisse or redingote Of
velvet or silk. or satin. The handsomer
Of these costumes are in one color, and
q the foundation lace Of the skirt is
made more impressively rich with
heavy guipures and embroideries OF
! all sorts.
!, Furs deliberately voluminous, with
tails, and very generous in size, &C
company these toilettes, which may
also with perfect taste be set off by 8
brooch or chain of precious stones. The
lovely old canoes, once the rage, sci
j with pearls and diamonds, are much af
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
Model for q Sample.

- LIZABETH LEE-Dear Madam:
T. Will you kindly tell me how to
- make a dress like inclosed sam
pies I want to use some color and all
over lace, but because Of my sallow
complexion there are few colors can
wear. T am tall and slender and 80
years old. w..
I have Grecian costume made with
the wings and no sleeves. Now, I
want to wear it again, but my health
will not permit me to bare my arms.
Could I leave the wings as they are
and put in tight sleeve, too, and
should they be Of the same material7
Where could I get the bands for my
hair7 Do you know where can find a
good picture of Greek fgures-L O.,
Bridgewater, s. D.
The sample Of drab etamine shows
that the material will give excellent
service, tho the color will not be par
ticularly kind to you. AS to model,
everything is en- princesse here, from
lingerie to velvet, 80 seeing that your
figure will allow successfully wearing
that style, should adopt it, that is,
If you like the models.
You are restricted, as you say, to
few colors, and while a pretty green
would combine well, this color would
not become you. A warm golden brown
is admissible, but will, I fear, be rathe,
heavy-looking. My idea would be silk
in a mixture Of reds and creams, either
plaid, check or polka dot. This com
bination would be striking without be
ing loud, and moreover, be becoming tt
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fected by the smarter. dresses. Brace
let's smade Of velvet bands, fastened
with the smaller Of these brooches, are
also in vogue. ~,s1g ....-.,,- e,.-. ..
Gowns strictly for indoor use show
dressy melange Of teagown and recep-
tion toilet. Some charming indoor
ideas developed by a "grand" French
house display loose sacques of lace over
skirts of mousseline, silk or velvet.
The revival Of shawls is happy
kindness to the old, for many old ladies
need constantly to have something
about their shoulders and the lovely
designs and colorings Of the new ones
lend themselves with special grace to
the woman well past middle age. No
matter how light the shawl, it pro
cvides some degree Of warmth, and in
the long narrow stripes in which they
now come all can be easily and grace
fully draped. 80. s.->~r.., +. r
For intimate everyday use, the tiny
squares Of ice wool, which are every
where displayed in lovely old-lady
grays and violets, are sometimes worn
Eabout the head in headdress fashion. A
handsome lace scarf shaped into a
headdress about the face with a ribbon
is always becoming. In fact all soft
and mellowing effects, all caressing
coquetries are aids and abettors to the
charms of the grandmother.
Street toilettes, for the more aged,
naturally conform in some degree to
long established traditions. There are
more old lady frocks in black than
anything else, and more old-lady bon
nets by far than hats. But the finer of
the street frocks are very splendid.
The already rich stuffs bristle with
the application of other rich materials
and sometimes, joyful to relate, there
! is smart gown in a rich color, which
gives a sturdy old lady a most trium
/ plant air. One such recently seen was
made Of dark wine colored cloth, with
cut-out cloth in bands upon velvet
The jaunty jacket was hip length and
loose, the wide three-quarter sleeves
which were Topped up in most youth
full way, showing big undersleeves OF
wine-coloored lace. With this stunning
/ gown was worn a little Marie Stuart
i bonnet of wine-colored velvet, trimmed
/, with wine-colored ostrich feathers
tipped with black. The furs were baby
! lamb, the little perlerine and big muf
being in. the new grandmother shapes
i i. !. i.
4 Apropos of things French, the tin
i seled trifes of the moment, especially
& in the form Of military furnishings
! are charming for the old. The sophis
ticated shades for gold and silver,
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Hints to Entertainers

died cherries together. Boil four table,
spoonfuls Of sugar and three Of water
for one moment; then when cool add
the juice Of half an orange, mix with
the fruit, butter the bread and spread
with the mixture. Ornament with citron
or angelica and candied cherries. Serve
on cut-glass plate.
i !. +
A delightful affair for children from
the hours of 7 to 10 Is costume
party, in which the boys are requested
to come as "Brownies," and the girls
as, "Fairies.' Decorate the house with
festoons Of pink and white crepe pa
per, fairy lamps and lanterns and
lamps with pink shades, so all will be
as rose-colored as possible. For souve-
Mrs give each child wand wound with
pink and white tissue paper, with
steamers at the end. Have dancing, if
possible, as children always enjoy it.
Be sure to have swapping crackers and
serve pink frosted cakes and pink
ice cream; strawberry or raspberry
juice will give the coloring. y
+ + + .@:<:
For real, genuine fun, give ''Bon.
net Party" Send out Invitations to
about fifteen or twenty congenia]
people, and request each lady to bring
an old untrimmed hat, with all sorts OF
material for trimming. ....* =
When all have arrived, put the hats
on one table, the trimming on another
and have supply Of stout thread
needles and thimbles Pair the company
by matching rosettes Of baby ribbon
and then each man is to select hat
with the trimming, and proceed to con
coct a creation worthy Of his fail
partner. Provide mirrors, so the effect
may be tried while the hat is in process
Of construction. .r.i- !. :, r.
Allow an hour for the. trimming
then call time, when the hats are tt
be judged by a committee.
Award a prize for the best and poor
est work. Candy boxes come in tn,
form of hats, thimbles and spools o:
thread, and make appropriate prizes
They could also be used for suppe
favors filled with ,bonbons or nuts.
H. !. j. +
For formal dancing party nothin,
is prettier than a Pink Bal Poudre
The ladies, all wear powdered hair
beauty patches and pink gowns, an,
the men wear pink neckties and
pink ribbon across the shirt front.
4 The decorations are pink, and tn
refreshments consist Of pink ices an
creams, with pink frosted cakes an
bcnbons. If It is a "cotillion,'' tn
favors are all pink, with pink candle
and shades. For a few hours, q
least, the world is viewed thru rose
colored glasses.
Pink is such a becoming color tina
everyone can wear it, especially wit
powdered hair; the men may do
white wigs, with the peruke tied wit
, huge pink bow.
i i. +
), Questions on any subject pertainin
! to this department will cheerfully b
/ answered. A reply will be sent
) mail if stamped and addressed Ell
/ velope is enclosed; otherwise answer
: will appear in this column. Addres
: Mile. Merri, The Minneapolis Journa
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

is decidedly coquettish, especially when
the parasol is ybordered with frill Of
hanging lace. All these small details
require time and thought, I know, but
attention to trifles is! the secret of-good
dressing.
Nowadays, nobody need be plain
looking unless she chooses to be Of her
own free will, for there are SO many
ways and means for a woman to i'm
prove her personal appearance if she
will. If I can help you further, please
write again.
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a becoming gown. I am horribly prac-
teal and care too little for dress, /
fear. I am short, feet 8 inches, have
brown, straight hair, blue eyes, round
face and muddy complexion. Have a
short, large neck, which I generally
dress with band Of black velvet,
despising white collars. Weigh 127
pounds and carry myself quite erect.
Have been taking some physical train
ing and trying to improve along these
lines. have never laced, nor indeed
will I ever wear tight corset, but
think I will have one made to fit.
Would you advise it7 I want dress
that will be comfortable for spring
and summer wear, will not show dust
and will be dressy and look we'll on me.
I fear I have not made myself clear,
but I hardly know what to tell you.
Hoping you will give me some advice
that will help, MRS. W. B. W.
French wolfe, mohair, foulard and the
pongee silks are all good wearing ma
terials, as well as dust resisting. Tai
feta, too, possesses the latter quality
and is very dressy looking, but cannot
be recommended for hard wear, Tx
the soft taffetas give, better service
than the stiff, rustling kind. Burling
hame and Rajah silks, heavy weavt
of the pongees, will be ]. very mucl
worn this summer, and already charm
ing models are ready both in the prin
cess styles and the coat effects.
very fine French wolfe makes a goot
all-around gown, being equally appro
pirate for day or evening wear. Il
regard to color, either navy blue, no
too dark, or a golden brown may b
chosen, and becoming model willhav
a seven-gored skirt, each width sug
costing a triple box plait, by layin
three side plaits on each edge. Cate
the plaits down invisibly with tapes o.
the wrong side, press well, and fnis
the bottom with hem. Above this o
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Women's Varied Interests

them in such trades when they have
acquired the skill.
GA second branch Of the work is
that done by the legal and statistical
committee, which watches industrial
legislation, reports violations of the
factory legislation, which. is 80 much
more comprehensive in England than
in this country, and takes care OF in
dividual victims Of unjust or illegal
treatment on the part of employers.
There is, in, the third place, a com.
mittee on education and technical
training, which mas made many lmpor-
tant recommendations especially with
reference to the establishment of trade
schools for girls) to official bodies en-
trusted with power over the education
al system of Great Britain.
"The fourth important work under
taken is that Of organizations work
carried on especially among the least
skilled and most helpless classes in the
community. Clubs are formed among
women in different trades for various
objects, all looking to the betterment
of the condition of the members. In
some, there is opportunity for larger
social experience; some devote them
selves to physical training, while soma
are means of increasing the skill and
the bargaining power OF those VINO
join.
.sSimilar work to that done by the
council is impossible in this country,
because of the absolute dearth OF ma
terial such as results from its lnvestl-
aations. But if there can be an IN
vestieation of national scope, there
will be opportunity for like or
ganization to provo of great value and
effectiveness.
Much of the work of the Woman s
Industrial council of Great Britain Is
accomplished in this country by or
/ CARNATIONS such as the Consumers
T league, the Women's Trade Union
league, and others, but it has fallen TO
! the General Federation of Women )
clubs to secure the investigation, so
sadly needed, into Industrial condi-
5 tions of women. The plan for asking
for the investigation, however, did no.
originate in the clubs. Credit should
be given to individuals, most OF them
i club members, who first conceived the
, idea of putting the matter in the
hands of the United States department
of labor. When it was found that an
! especial appropriation for the purpose
would have to be obtained from con-
gress it was agreed by all interested
| that the General Federation of
Women clubs was the only organiza-
ton of women strong enough to under.
; take the work with any prospect OF
success. How gladly the general fed
: Grafton accepted the responsibility was
an indication Of the growing interest
in practical matters among all club
women. No enterprise of the clubs
ever met with heartier or more gen.
, erous mode of approval from men and
women outside the federation. The best
newspapers in the country have pub
lished editorial paragraphs ENDORSING
the bill, and congratulating the club
women on their work in its behalf.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
For 'Embonpoint."

Dear Miss Lee am girl Of 21
years Of age (altho I appear somewhat
older), 5 feet 7 inches in height,
weighing between 100 and ITO pounds,
with waist measure Of % inches, and
am fairly well proportioned. I have
dark brown hair, gray green eyes, and
clear, pale skin. OF course, + wish
to appear as slender as possible, but
while have general idea Of what to
wear, plain colors, ETC., I have not
subtle discrimination In the choice OF
the most becoming colors and styles
for my type. Any suggestions you
could offer would be appreciated.
Az -Embonpoint.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
BY MILE. MERRI.
Copyright, 1867

~ he request comes again tor sug-
gestions for the fifteenth we'd
- ding anniversary, which brings
the crystal wedding.
The invitations should be written
tho same as for any evening party,
and, if desired, the words "Crystal
Wedding' may be written in one cor
ner, or the two dates given and the
guests can figure out for themselves
the occasion Of the company.
Of course the dining room table will
be the center Of attraction, and it
should be kept as near all white as
possible. Use a glass bowl filed with
white roses or carnations for the cen
terpiece, and glass candlesticks, with
white shades. Use glass dishes to hold
bonbons, sailed almonds and olives.
Serve turkey or chicken sandwiches,
coffee and ice cream or an ice in tall
glasses. The candles placed around the
room may be coated with mucilage and
effect will be very pretty. Place cards
may be treated the same way, and tiny
boxes filed with wedding cake may be
coated with diamond dust, the mono.
gram and date put on in gold paint and
given 10 CdCn SucbI do 6OuVOAAAs
If a salad is served, 1t should be a
combination Of fruits with whipped
cream mayonnaise DRESSING, Toasts to
the host and hostess, and a program OF
well-selected songs, add much to the
enjoyment of the evening. If desired
the bride and groom's cake may be
baked in heart-shaped molds, as they
are newer than the round ones.
... i. < X .<a
A young correspondent wants sug
pestions for surprise party. Per
sonaIly I do not like "surprises, but
if some one of the. family is taken into
confidence, the affair can generally b.
managed with satisfaction to all. Lee
each girl prepare basket or box Of
luncheon for two, just as daintily al
possible. On arriving pile their boxes
in one place. After the surprise il
over I would suggest some good games
such as have appeared in the depart
ment from week to week, then Blind
field one boy at a time and let him Sc
lect basket or box and stand II
line with his treasure unopened. Ate
all are supplied, each one is to hav
three guesses, to determine which CIR
prepared .Guo It1IeSumcnO. WuoA pdil
ners are found 20 to the dining room
where, doubtless. some willing mem
Der Of the family will have provide,
drinkables and arranged a prett
table. ."
!. !. i.
A new dainty for the afternoon tea
table is what is called Touraine choc
olates. Take whole wheat bread, butte
the loaf, cut off the slices, then Gu
into strips an inch wide. Cover eac
piece with melted sweet chocolate
sprinkle thinly with any finely choppe
nuts, either almonds, walnuts Q
pistachios. Stand aside for an hour t
harden. Another novelty for evenin
refreshments is fruit rounds. With
biscuit-cutter make rounds out Of slice
Of whole wheat bread. Then chop
quarter Of a pound Of candied pine
apple and quarter Of a pound Of cal
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Becoming and Practical.

Dear Miss Lee: This new depart
ment Of The Journal appeals to
me and I write at once for advice as
to my spring dressmaking. I want a
nice gown, one that would be nice for
many occasions, but most of all I want
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

TIME legislative committee in the
New York State Federation is
- at work on the bill Endorsed by
the federation to equalize the inheri-
'tance laws relating to husband and
wife. Half a dozen women lawyers
are assisting in drawing up the bill,
and they are being assisted by several
eminent men lawyers, among whom is
J. M. Williams, who codifed laws on
dover and courtesy rights for Ohio and
10 specialist on the subject. As the
inheritance law now stands a woman
whose husband dies intestate Is entitled
to one-third the personal estate abso-
lutely, and life interest in one-third
Of his real estate. This dover right
plan has its virtues and it's failings,
but women generally appear to disap-
provide that one-third Of both real and
personal property Of which either hus-
band or wife dies possessed shall de-
scend to the survivor absolutely. g.
A husband may not will away all his
property from his wife, but she may
will all of hers away from him If she
chooses. On the other, hand, in the
case Of wife dying intestate, if she
has ever had child, her husband in,
herits the use of all her real property
during his lifetime. If there has never
been child he gets nothing at all. The
federation wishes a bill passed which
shall give husband and wife equal
rights in the common property and il
each other s separate estates.
+ + j.
! Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, president of the
Oregon state federation, has been ap
] pointed inspector of meat markets il
! Portland. Mrs. Evans is also on tn,
editorial staff of Portland newspaper
). The following interesting account o;
one of the most important organiza
lions of women in England was write,
in the Lexington Herald by Mis-
Sophonisba Breckenridge Of the Law
faculty in the University of Chicago
eve have in this country as yet III
organization which has undertaken
work exactly parallel to that of tn
Woman s Industrial council OF Grea
Britain, of which the Countess of Aber
deem is president, and whose object i
ito watch over women engaged i
trades and over all industrial matter
!, which concern women, leaving to Sis
ter societies interest in professions
women, the poor as such, and childrc
except so far as they are occup1e
!. in trades
"This care over industrial wome
the council exercises in four ways, tn
{ first and most important being tina
of investigation, considering this tn
basis Of all the rest, since nothing a
the present day needs such patient, az
: curate. examination as labor questions
t and Of all such questions none is NOR
: difficult to understand and deal wit
than those which affect women The re
t suits Of these Investigations are pull
1 lished in the organ Of the council an
+ in scientific journals, and upon the1
r depend the. other activities of the cour
ell.
e One of the most interesting result
( OF this branch of the work has bee
r the establishment of bureau whlc
8 seeks to encourage girls to train fo
skilled trades at the sacrifice OF lmmt
date wages, and to find openings fe
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

I quite understand your difficulties
as a girl, but when a mature woman
your troubles will be fairly well over,
your proportionate figure allowing q
wide personal choice in wardrobe mat.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

: The working population Of Glasgow
spends annually in drink, on an aver
age, $16,676,25O, which is three times
as much as it pays for rent.
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Ordered to write composition on
filial love, a schoolgirl. at Versailles,
who had just lost her mother, was
seized with syncope and died.
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Questions on any subject pertaining
to this department. will cheerfully be
answered. A reply will be sent by
mail if stamped and addressed en-
velope is enclosed; otherwise answers
will appear in this column. Address
Mile. Merri, The Minneapolis Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

Apropos Of things French, the tin
seled trifes of the moment, especially
in the form Of military furnishings,
are charming for the old. The sophis-
ticated shades for gold and silver,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-01-06
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to an per
sons interested that The City Council
of the City of Cairo. Illinois, having
ordered that sewer be built on Tween.
ty-second street in said city. from n
point 80 feet east of the west line of
Pine street, TO point 30 feet west OF
the east line of Holbrook avenue. tho
ordinance for the same being on file
in the office of the. city clerk of said
city and having applied TO the county
clerk # Alexander county for an as.
sessmenr of the cost of said improve
ment according 10 benefits, and an as
sessment thereof having been made
and returned TO said Court the fina,
hearing there will be had on the six
teenth day of January. A. d.. 1906. or as
soon thereafter as the business of the
court will permit. Said assessment
Is fatah'e in three installments with
interest at The rate OF five per centum
per annum. on all nstallmenfs except
The first. from and after confirmation
All persons desiring may file objections
in said court before said day, and NAV
appear on the hearing and make their
iefense. ". YESTERDAY.
superintendent of Special Assess.
ments.
Dated, Cairo, Illinois. December Both
:. d., 1905.