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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
Lord Acheson Rejected.

That Lord Acheson proposed to Miss
we'll known among, the immediate
friends Of both and the very last story
going round was that "he meant to
have another try.' Miss Reid was
asked to be one Of the bridesmaids at
the wedding Of Lady Mary Acheson
and the Honorable Robert Ward. but
the Reds got out Of it, as they thought
by accepting such an office little Jean
would be giving encouragement to the
future earl of Gosford, and this they
considered would not be right. Every
one says how very much in love he is
with her, and It was remarked at his
sisters wedding how very unhappy he
was looking. He is furiously Jealous Of
Dalmeny, and If the days Of dueling
were not over there is no doubt we
might look forward to some excitement
Of that kind in Hyde Park. If the en-
gagement to Lord Dalmeny Is not an
nounced It won't be because Miss Reid
has not been ftasked." If she refuses
it means she will have rejected three
future earls, No: being Lord Brook,
the eldest son Of Lord and Lady War
wick, perhaps when all is said and
done, the most individualistic and clev-
er young man Of the lot. There is GER
tainlY no doubt little Jean is most
fastidious young lady. Maybe she
would be less 50 if she knew the scores
and scores Of girls who would literally
jump at any one Of the three men in
question. #. --
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

and short coats unless you already have separate
wrap, perhaps the better plan will be to choose
the longer There may be times when the skirt and
its own coat may be too warm, and you might like
to wear thin gown, using the coat extra
wrap, hence the wisdom Of choosing the greater
protection.
Gray will become you, and it is color that gives
excellent service The mixed gray tweeds make
viceable suits, and, altho this color has had quite
for favor since spring. it WILL feel sure, last
thru the fall and winter.
AS to model, you will become the pleated skirt
made walking length, and these always stylish.
I should have nine cores with box pleat each
stitched to yoke DEPTH and the bottom finished
with several rows Of tailor stitching. This is full,
comfortable skirt, and not too heavy The coat
would be nice made in long tourist, rather three
quarter length, in box effect, rather than strapped
in at the back, and closing double breasted, coat
sleeves made full and roomy, the collar and cuffs
faced with heavy black peau de sole. Another good
and perhaps more stylish model is the Prince Chap
This is three-quarter length, has the usual in
the back, but made only semifting there the fronts
just shaped into the figure the closing quite straight
and either single double breasted, preferred
The sleeves in the coat model, and the collar,
cuffs and buttons in black velvet will be a smart
finish. Gray Is always better for touch of black
pronounced color dark red, deep orange,
in the darker tones Alice blue, shell pink and
In the lighter colors.
I hope you will find something Of use to you in
the foregoing, and IL can help you further please
write again.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
Miss Reds Suitors.

I For some reason not easily defined,
!. Miss Reid, the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, has created more
interest and consequently more gossip
than perhaps any American girl who
has ever come over here. For all this,
Miss Reid never does anything in the
slightest degree eccentric; never firts
not to the extent of even sitting out
a dance with a partner She is certain
ly pretty, but not unusually SO, and she
has quiet, dignifed manners. Yet nearly
every week new fance is assigned to
her. Recently it was Lord Acheson
who was supposed to be the favored
one; now it is Lord Dalmeny, the elder
son Of Lord Rose berry.
From most points Of view Dalmeny
would be much more welcome to the
parents Of Miss Reid than young Lord
Acheson, who is a pleasant young man
enough but something Of nonentity as
far as personality is concerned. Dali
meny is, however, a coming man, tho
he is never likely to attain the glorious
success or the magnificent failure Of his
father. He is q young man with
".views,'' with plenty Of ambition and
plenty Of promise. He is an optimist,
too. Other advantages he possesses are
that he Jig the grandson Of the late
duchess Of Cleveland on his fathers
side, while his late mothers people
are the Rothschilds, which means that
one day he will be fabulously rich. On
the day that Lord Dalmeny marries he
will come into possession Of Mentmore,
one Of the numerous magnificent seats
of his father A great deal Of color is
given to the rumor Of Lord Dalmeny 8
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
&zZMAN MRS. LEGS ADVICE TO HOME DRESSMAKERS
Questions of Journal Readers About Matters of Dress Ans
wered by Expert---Other Stories of Interest Women

chosen taking It around the lower edge Of coat in
simple loop-as-y ou-go design IT.
The sleeves will possibly turn upside down and
change to coat Or leg o. mutton. I know this is
easier to say than to do, but the way always man
age to lay the material the sleeve pattern and
then slash Or patch, az the pattern demands, and
when no vacant spot is left then the seams
with braid, ending in . motif Gust q TWIST, and
as, Of course both sleeves are arranged exactly alike
this braid looks exactly as tho it trimming
entering into the original design and not akeshift
Bring the sleeves into pretty braid trimmed white
cloth cuffs, and am sure your suit will be great
success should not line the skirt when making
over; the coat will require it, however.
Your husband is undoubtedly right; in fact the
majority Of women would seldom go wrong if they
would accept their husbands taste In matters sar-
torial rather than their own.
AS to white, there is no woman alive who is too
old to wear It, and your red tie will give only the
necessary touch of color and not be fashy at all.
do wish all women could be brought to feel that
pretty gowning is much more important at 40 than
at 20. Youth IL always charming but at 40 we must
call in the aid Of dress-not necessarily Juvenile
styles OF grish materials but just pretty, striking
handsome toilets, suits purses or In
cinations and made youthful is consistent with
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

wears am s feet inches tall, 4oinch bust, 80
waist and 40 around hips, take 42-ineh length
skirt weight 1853 pounds, A years Old have hazel
eyes, rather arge small nose derkbrown hair quite
gray on the temples and streaked top, clear COM
Plexion, but inclined to flush and tan. Ny husband
thinks look best In a white waist with q collar
edged with red and red tie Is It not rather too
fashy for woman Of my agei Can wear prin-
gownf What style coat would be best for gen.
eral wear for spring and fa7 Are pntucks very
fine tucks and close togethers Excuse my Ignorance
Osakis. "A. L. F.
Graduated hounces are by out Of style;
indeed, It is the very best model that you adopt
AS rule the join Of skirt to aounce is concealed,
but the principle is exactly the Surprising you
trimmed top and bottom of the founce with fold
of brown silk or with brown fiber braid ending in
a motif at the front width. The coat I should rip
and then make into smart little Elton. Release the
pleats and then side pleat from each shoulder simu
1ating triple boxpleat, back and front tapering to
the waist line No belt will be necessary. should
remove the stole collar and substitute fiat finish
running down narrow vest Of white broadcloth
trimmed on the outer edge with rows of soutache,
brown and pale green alternating, and outline with
strap of silk with row Of braid, you have
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
Stole His Sons Sweetheart. =

Stole His sons sweetheart
To those in the know there was some
thing pathetic in the marriage Of Aus
ten Chamb erlain. For his popular and
charming American stepmother he has,
since the day his father stole her from
and spiritual. platonic affection-an af-
fection which was very near sending
him to his grave as confirmed bach
elor. There is. no doubt Mrs. Joseph
Chamberlain returned that affection in
entirely the same spirit.
OF late years there have been mo-
ments in the elder Chamberlain 8 life
when he felt angry with himself in
yns Pnd 6 d ns f;ySstS son 1
hard, seeing as he did the emptiness of
Austen s life and the imminent danger
there was Of his never marrying. He
flung girls right, left and center at
Austen's head, society naturally did
likewise Of the exchequer
are not to be picked up every day and
Mrs. Joe Chamberlain also did her little
best in the years she has been in Lon
don to find a wife for the boy who had
been her slave until his father came on
the scenes and told him he was 20 'er
young to marry YETI Austen Cham
berlain was within measurable distance
of a. on his wedding day, and it was
only six weeks before that he bethought
himself that after all his father and
q stepmother must be right and that he
had better marry some onel
On the wedding day Mrs. Joseph
Chamberlain looked younger than the
bride from whom she took more than
half the honors. She was never q pref
ty woman, but she possesses what has
so much more power than good looks
an infinite charm; a characteristic
sweetness that even played havoc with
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
A Flannel Suit.

= Dear Miss Lee: You have helped so many,
would be so much obliged If you could help me too
have brown flannel suit, ive-gored skirt with
graduated rufle ten inches wide in front and sew
enteen In the back. How could make it over so as
To be in styles The jacket has three inverted
pleats in the back and each side the front, a
blouse front, has stole collar sleeves large at
the wrists and have narrow cuffs There is narrow
belt. have worn 1t two winters and it is too good
to throw aside. I live in the country and do not 90
much. The suit is lined thruout. Would you advise
me if I make it over to line it,
Please tell me what colors are best for me to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
Interesting Gossip Of Americans in England
RyLadY Mary.

r oNDoN,, Aug. THE engagement
- Nicholas Wood, the Birming-
ham motor-car manufacturer and re-
puted millionaire, and Pauline Chase,
the pretty American actress, Is off.
A famous woman, whose name need
once a royal favoffite and tho talk
Of London, is said to be at the bottom
Of the trouble. When she puts her eye
on any man, he has but little chance
Of escape, and woe betide his fancee or
even his wife, once the lady has fas-
cinated him. But she only puts her eye
this, yet they fall into the trap. It
seems incredible that q woman who Is
getting on for 80 and with such rec
ord should still have 1t in her power
to GUST young and pretty women, but
there it is. Most people noticed that
nearly every photograph Of the ex-royal
favorite taken at Ascot and Newman
ance; and her friends declare that poor
little Pauline Chase is inconsolable. J
There Is one remarkable story con-
nected with this woman which has
never got into print, yet it is absolute
~ true. Some years ago she got hold Of
the marquis, Of Queensbeerry, weak,
fe% sm ali psas s on n1a p asybE sS Rt
then insisted that he must give her the
family Jewels which, Of course, were in
the possession Of his wife.
"No,' he said, "I cannot possibly
give you Lady Queensber1ry's Jewels
"0h, but I never take NO from any
them and what is more you must bring
The marquis did not dare refuse-he
was then under her sway absolutely
and in good time the Jewels arrived.
Lady Queensberry missed them and ac-
cused her husband Of having given
them to ting woman who was then the
1t. Instead Of flying. into q rage she
took it calmly and said very little.
"Try to find out where she has de-
posted them,' she remarked.
Grateful for his wife's calm In the
matter the marquis decided that he
would find out and moreover so unut-
terably Disguised did he grow with
he determined he was finished with her.
When Lady Queensberry discovered
the. bank in which they were placed
which, by the way, was one in Sloane
street, she made up her mind she was
going to have her jewels back. Always
rather clever at Initiating signatures
a remarkably easy one to initiate. She
also managed to procure. some note pa
per bearing the actresses address and
then and there Lady Queensberry wrote
an order to the manager Of the bank
purporting to have come from the act
ress, requesting that the jewels which
he was taking charge of for her be
given to bearer. The manager appar-
emily suspected nothing and handed tho
case to the messenger who conveyed it
back to the marchioness. Every one
remembers the sequel; the. excitement
in Scotland Yard, the amusement Of
London, the rage Of the actress, and
the abrupt manner in which the matter
was eventually hushed up. The mar
chioness is the one and only woman
who has been match for the notorious
Mrs. K. At the time Lady Queens
berry was made a heroine by her
friends and the late queen thought the
ruse so smart that she sent for her to
congratulate her on her cleverness.
After this Queensberry turned over a
new leaf and they have lived more or
less happily ever since.
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good taste You can wear a princess gown exceed
ingly well It should, however, be cut to fit the
figure rather than shirred about the waist line tho
very tiny tucks may be employed.
P,ntucks are very small tucks, just large enough
In which to insert ordinary pin. If the material
is to be tucked sodly, then they are set in about
half an inch apart. If in groups, the tucks a
little closer together, and resemble group of
cords more than anything else
Your best colors cream, ivory, yellow, orange,
reds, famingo golden brown tan, gray clanet, coral
pink, rose pink old rose, and if your color is good,
dark green will become you having hazel eyes. . -.
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charming picture called t'The First Love-" Then the
"schoolgirl'' came next with books and slate; Etmai
denhood' showed young girl daintily gowned, with
letter in her lap and box containing diamond
ring; "wifehood" and "motherhood' were followed
by "old age.' 9.>....
Space forbids going into the details Of each scene,
but it will be easy to work the pictures out with very
little preparation It is simple matter to have col
ored lights, and they will greatly enhance the beauty
Of the pictures If music is played very softly during
the scenes it adds to the pleasure in marked man
ner, and suitable selections may be found, such as
"Auld Lang syne'' or '.Long, Long Ago." for 'sthe
old age the wedding March, for "wifehood' and
"Hush-a-By Baby' for infancy" Frappe was
served and everyone was delighted with the enter
tainment. .&s
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day and date? E&55' F'77 - - '77 ~
Where should these guests be seated at the table?
In returning the call of young lady whom you know
and have entertained should moth
er whom you do not know should just your be
left without the husbands card7 80 = =
The visiting card is perfectly proper to use with
be seated at your right the cousin your left at the
table. - -. 80 -. 20
If you wish to call the young ladys mother, il
card; the other hand, you will be correct in simply
asking for your friend and leaving your card for
her.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
A Jacket and Skirt,

Dear Miss Lee: Will you please tell what
would be appropriate for me to get for jacket and
skirt, or shall it be long coat and skirtsomething
that will be quite warm, as I am not very wellq
Would like gray if can wear it, and how shall
make it9 I am medium height, black hair, some gray
on the side, very dark, only weigh SO pounds, age
a.. want something both serviceable and with
style. Please in The Sunday Journal as soon
you can, and oblige. Mrs. F.
Wadena MINI.
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A Guessing Game.
Copyright, 1905.

~ HIS clever little game offered at affair
given for recent brideelect. The questions
- were written in white ink heartshaped
cards Of color and the guests told that the
answers all began with the word "heart."
QUESTIONS.
j What she takes from us2
h 2--Tow she greets us?
u 3--Where sit?
Ias 4-What disease threatens7
81 5--Oftentmes what Is her conduct?
6-What then comes Of us?
A# 7-TIOW do we feel?
## 8-Descrbe the catastrophe?
9-What flower consoles us?
10-Under it's influence what then 10
ANSWERS.
#e Hearts.
Sc 2-Iearty.
gsg 3-Hearth.
4 4-Heartburn.
Us 6-Heartess
81 6--IIeartache
r Heart sick. ..
U 8-Heart rendinE.
s.# 9-Heart's
10-Heart whole. L.
The prize heart-shaped box of ssvienna, -
randy, which is imported, and is very delicious -
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son who find out what volumes the recipient does
not possess, so there will not be duplicates. The
Of the donor, with inscription will greatly enhance
the value Of the gift and it is safe to say that this
collection will be more than priced when placed upon
the booksheves Of the new home The handkerchief
and linen showers are both pretty Each article be
thrown at the bride until she is fairly buried under the
white Offering
The "china" shower is always favorite, and a
unique way devised for the stocking shower by hav
ing a large fshoe'' candybox in the center Of the
luncheon table with ribbon going to each plate When
the ribbons pulled all drew out favors except the
honored guest, who drew out number Of white pack
ages all rolled tight in white tissue paper-a pair Of
silk hose from each guest present.
flower shower is the very prettiest Of all, and
should be given the day before the wedding Each
guest brings bunch Of flowers and the bride is liter
ally showered with blossoms from huge floral ball
suspended in doorway. Have large ball made Of
wire cover with moss and fill closely with flowers;
carnations make perfect sphere The ball is made in
halves and filled with petals When farewels
being said the hostess pulls the ribbon which separates
the two halves releasing the petals which fall upon the
young woman who is about to leave the realm of single
blessedness for the and unknown way. This scat
terng rose leaves the pathway of bride is very
old custom
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
The Seven Ages Of Woman.

series of impromptu tableaux enacted in a
hotel parlor the other night which was worthy Of
far larger audience altho the realized for
ity good one owing to the generosity Of the ap-
preciatve audience The pictures shown represented
'sthe seven ages Of woman;'' first, infancy was
real live baby hastily borrowed for the OCCASION with
real live angel bending over it; the second scene
- childhood was modelled after Jessie Wilcox Smith
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

look said this indefatigable hostess who is on
the alert for something The souvenirs, which
were JOY to the guests small Japanese teapots
bearing card on which written, "Polly put the
Kettle on and we III all drink tea'' -.
= copy Of "Mother Goose for grown folks was
the prize Of the person who guessed the most charac
ters. It was very jolly party that departed, and
proved without doubt that all only children Of
q larger growth. ss 49,: X -
Bridal Showers ... \ '....
The bride Of today is very lucky Individual, for
besides her wedding presents she has all sorts Of de-
ightful affairs given by her intimate friends There
stocking, " handkerchief - Etpate and cup and
saucer, 8 linen,' 'sbook, - tfower, 'tkitchen"
and novelty showers. Some or all of these func-
lions are likely to fall to the lot Of girl who
her engagement and who gives her friends this
opportunity to show their good will. Great should
be taken that only ones nearest and dearest friends
are asked to parties Of this kind; strangers
calling acquaintances should not be asked to contrib
ute, for it would be embarrassing both to the giver
and the recipient; this Of the instances where
hostess must be of who the brdeelect would like
TO be present Remember that the gift without the
giver is bare.'' ..,.6
One Of the very latest fads is turnover collar
shower. Each guest is asked to bring material for
turnover and her hmble and at the conclusion of
afternoon the fair take it for granted that ad-
jective applies, as it to be the prerogative Of
bride to be termed thusy) bridetobe will have
Der of these useful accessories to her trousseau.
The s book shower" must be arranged by per
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
A "Mother Goose' Luncheon,

'Mother Goose'' luncheon is indeed an affair
out Of the ordinary In the invitations which had
quaint little pen and ink sketches them Of
tMother Goose' in peaked hat and broom, ready to
"sweep the cobwebs down from the sky, y the guests
were requested to wear something to indicate char
acter in the dear old nursery rhymes. The center
bon radiating to each plate, where little Wooy lamb
was tied to it. The place cards had tiny tspiders"
attached to them Each guest called upon to re-
guessed This was the occasion Of much merriment.
When the dessert course was brought in the hostess
asked eli to pull their ribbons and out Of the
favor counters, and elected much comment s1There
is no telling what can be found until you begin to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

possible engagement to Jean Reid in
the fact that the Whitelaw Reds and
their daughter have spent two week
ends this season as Lord Rosebery's
guests.
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A Game for Children.

s-=.. A Game for Children.
Form circle and cast lots take vote as to
who shall be the fhuntsman.'' When chosen, the
hunter proceeds to give to each person-one
becomes his coat another his hat gum belt shoe,
The huntsman then walks around the outside Of the
circle and calls for each article in turn AS they are
called person arises and takes hold of the person
in front Of him. the first person having attached him
self to the hunters coattails When all going at
rapid pace the hunter suddenly calls 'banglb then
ALL including the hunter, rush for seat and the one
left must become the hunter.
+ + +
Questions on any subject pertaining to this depart
ment will eheerfully be answered. a reply will be
sent by mail if stamped and addressed envelope is
cosed otherwise will appear in this column.
Address Nile. Merri. The Minneapolis journal
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Questions Answered

correspondent signing the initials 6 NJ. BIZ asks
replies to the following questions:
z When is entertaining sister and a cousin. and
wishes luncheon their honor will the visiting
card Of the hostess be Tor invitations WRIT
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In the regard to the respective merits Of the long
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

one Of the shrewdest statesmen in the
world and actually induced him to steal
his own sons sweetheart!
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The prize heartshaped box Of "Viennav
randy, which is imported, and is very delicious