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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-12-06
Decorations for a Church wedaln

Decorations for a Church Wedding,
At the head Of each aisle place an
arch covered with ferns and vines.
From the one under which the bride
passes have her monogram suspended
and from the other that of the groom.
Mark the pews reserved for special
guests by punches of flowers tied with
ribbons or white tulle. Bank the
altar with ferns, palms and masses Of,
flowers. If there are to be a number
of attendants, say four or six, have
them carry shepherds crooks, tied
with a knot of flowers and ribbons
and precede the bride two and two,
awaiting her coming at the head of
the aisle where they separate and
cross the crooks above their heads,
forming an arch under which she
passes. The effect is extremely pref
ty and is something different from the
flower girl. Immediately preceding
the bride, there may be a tiny page
carrying the ring on the oalyx of a
Gala lily. He should be dressed In
white linen, with white canvas shoes
and white stockings. Blue is a color
much affected by bridal attendants,
with large hats, plume laden.
Shower bouquets are still popular,
also the white prayer book with mark.
ers of ribbon with a dover on the
end of each.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-12-06
A WoMAN'S

Women have much to do, so many
pains to suffer, so many critical
paripda IN gO th rouob
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-12-06

Chains and beads have been omnl.
present, and glass and china have
been worn as freely and f~ashionably
as onyx.
have been Haunted for the eason that
they furnished the necessary note OF
color contrast.
At some Of the boardwalk places
young women have ~disported them
selves in khaki coats. skirts, leggins
and hats suggesting the Rough Rider
uniform
On bathing beaches there have been
such sights as never We're before on
land or sea; the princesse effects Offer
ing opportunities for 10 c~artoonist's
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-12-06

The lady bug is generally at home
when the kissing bug calls.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01
4 Miraculous Cure.

TIL. following statement by II. VI.
Adams and wife, Henrietta. Pa. will IN.
tcr.-, parents and others. "A mi-acu-
lous cure has taken place in our home.
Our child had eczema years and aas
pronounced iDcurabl., when We read
nbou, Electric Bi,'.rs, and concluded 10
tt, it. B.for. tn. second bottle was nil
taken we noticed n chang. for the better
and after taking bottles he WIS CON.
pl.,ely cured" It's the up to dat. blood
medicine and body building tonic. Guar.
nn,e.d. joc aud sl.UD at all druggists.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

After having been employed on
the North Farm some four years
MIR. A NJ. Dabney and wife de-
cided 10 return to Old Missouri,
there to settle down for life, but
after being back there two months
they discovered that things did
not look AS in former days and
Friday Mr.. Dabney arrived in
Monte Vista and says his wife will
follow in few days. The common
saying in the san Luis Valley is,
They all come back
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

An effort is beng made here to
organize class for the study of
the Spanish language by Carl
Martinez. The very best ins,ruc-
ton is assured by Mr.. Martinez
whose education was acquired at a
Spanish speaking institution, and
whose English is faultless.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

For twenty years W. l.. Rawls, OF
Bells, Tenn, tough, nasal catarrh. He
writes; THE smelling and soreness m
sid" my nos. was fearful. till | began ap.
plying Bucklens Arnica Salve to the
sor. surface; this caused the soreness
and swelling to disappear, never to re-
turn" Best salye IN existence. DC ut
all druggists.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

Pharmacists say that when
handling wood alchol they have to
be careful and not inhale the
fumes that arise from 1t when en-
posed to the air.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

a. c. Phares made three trips
TO Center Thursday in his auto.
He has made 94i miles with his
car this month. The automobiles
are taking the place of the rail
road cars To considerable extent
and when Edison perfects his
storage battery autos will be more
in evidence than at the present
time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

The Martinez orchestra went to
Alamosa Wednesday night to fur
nish music for the XXX club
dance which was very successful
affair.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

Mrs. Mavbelle c. Stu sher ar.
rived here last Sunday morning on
visit. Mr.. Slusher viii join her
about Christmas to spend the
holidays.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

George Widman sold big
bunch of cattle this week to John
Adams, of Alamosa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

Perry and Will Allen. of Monte
Vista, and Clarence Shakespeare
Of La lara, attended the ball at
Alamosa Wednesday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01

George Nj. Corlett has qualified
as county superintendent of
schools by filing his bond and
taking the oath of office.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01
Brief 1offinss

&. G. Kerr is improving aud ex-
poets to be ont of the hospital in a
few days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-12-01
For Sale Cheap!

Team Of big horses, harness and
wagon. n. >. Olson
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become rarer than mahogany. Walnut

become rarer than mahogany. Walnut Is
used, however, for bordering and strips.
The oak floors are in several shades. The
pure oak Is the natural color treated only
oak, new oak, Of course. which has been
treated in an attempt to make it look like
venerable English oak. The real old oak COL
or Is, however, impossible of attainment by
artificial means. The color obtained Is
either too golden brown or too heavy and
factorily rich and at the same time quiet
and harmonious about the real old oak
which has so far eluded all the efforts at
imitation. Occasionally a dealer obtains
a piece of old oak. and them every inch of
1t Is made use of. The prices asked of
rich customers for carpeting, doors or
wainscoting made from it are simply fabu-
lous.
Besides this artificial darkening and en-
richment Of the oak to make it resemble
the old English wood there is a process
now in vogue for dulling the pure light oak
floors SO as to do away with the appear
ance of recent construction. When this
wise be quite yellow and bright is made to
look dim and gray. Not much, If any,
polish is used. While the color attained
is not particularly desirable at first
glance, 1t has the advantage Of harmonic
Ing with other fittings much more gener-
ally than does the bright new oak floor.
Dark mahogany is not used for floors en-
tirely, but carpetings are made up of the
dark and light mahogany In block pat
terms. Oddly enough, when one considers
the richness of its coloring mahogany
throughout does not make very beauti-
with other woods for carpetings and makes
very attractive floor. For bed rooms
and the upper part Of the house generally
hard yellow pine Is much used
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SUGGESTIONS FOR APPAREL.
Articles indispensable for Women
Away From Home.

A grave fault which most people make
when at seashore is having too many
trunks with them. The accommodation i'll
seaside lodgings Is generally SO restricted
during the month of August that one might
as well expect to stow three or four dress
boxes In the cabin of yacht as in the tiny
rooms of villa for which rapacious
landlady makes an exorbitant charge. An
other mistake which is frequently made is
that of providing nothing but washing
gowns and light summer attire. Those who
have suffered from the depredations of the
seaside laundress, and have had their cher
ished linen and muslin gowns returned to
them In a sodden and 'crumpled condition
know only too well the futility of emitting
dark-colored wearing apparel.
Navy blue serge Is almost Indispensable,
and the woman who spends much time
away from home is never without cos
tune of this description. useful supple
ment to the serge coat for those who have
restricted their holiday wardrobe is repre-
scented by the dainty little embroidered
linen or lawn collar and revers edged with
killed frills which can easily be made at
home and washed in ones own hand basin,
and which give to the costume in question
a less workrnanlike and more summary APP
pearance. The addition of a dressy lingerie
blouse or front. instead of the simple morn
ing shirt, makes an effective ensemble for
smarter occasions.
THE same consideration Of the inadequacy
of the seaside laundress should weigh with
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Monte Of Violet Cloth -

gowns, and do not afford any great warmth
whereas the ordinary separate jacket or
wrap really does possess advantages of
that sort The coat and skirt costume of
The coat is not suitable to wear with any
thing else, so there must be separate
jacket or wrap to wear over other gowns
If additional warmth is required.
The covert coat is more or less Of a use
full garment, but should be made loose and
something on the lines of a mans coat
to be really smart. Then there are the
loose coats in all light colors, either with
coat sleeves Of large size or with wide
sleeves. These are most useful. for they
mer, well as being suitable for the at
ternoon or for a carriage wrap. The smart
est are in the light colors, and yet there
are some most attractive ones in bright
red and blue, with large buttons that are
to be had only at smart places. and which
are extremely well cut and we'll finished.
All these loose coats have more or less
of a practical air about them and look as
though made by tailor rather than by
dressmaker. They are not at all on the
same plan as the more elaborate wraps
of cloth or silk that are trimmed with
braiding or lace, and yet in most instances
they are smarter than the latter. Motor
ing has had much to do with the demand
for them, for although they are not in
any sense of the word motor coats, yet
they are useful to slip on for driving or
for going about in any sort Of a trap, and
while much better suited to country wear
than city, are not inappropriate in the off
season if a loose coat is necessary.
From present indications, or at least from
vague hints, it would seem as though next
winter was to see revival of the Louis
XVI coat in velvet brocade or CLOTH In
| the meantime there are to be seen some
| few smart silk coats in this style and
| intended to be worn with net, lace or chif-
| fon gowns. They have not yet been made
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figure. but II any longer, especially II be-
low the waist, 1t must needs be loose.
y
1t is difficult to describe the sort Of silk
wrap that combines jacket and cape. 1t is
really on the lines of the old-fashioned
cape. with long ends crossed in front and
then at the back falling like long sash
to the hem of the skirt. These are made
in all colors; the newest are in changeable
silk The newest of all are the bright
scarfs of taffeta with rosettes at the back,
which are intended to be worn like the old
fashioned scarf and tQed In front with the
ends hanging to the end of the skirt. These
are made Of changeable taffeta or Of black
and have no trimming at either side. but
across the ends are ruchfngs or puff1ngs Of
taffeta with finish of a narrow ruffie.
The smartest of these are, as has been
said, quite plain and without any trim
ming save the taffeta but already the
style has been improved upon CD and is
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garment. which frequently has no other

garment. which frequently has no other
trimming.
Occasionally sprigged challie or figured
flannel Is used for the babies wrappers
or kmonos. OF course, only certain colors
may be chosen. the choice being confined
to pink and white or blue and white. The
pattern should be very small and the back
ground white. Nor should the general eff
feet be that of close design. The gar
ment should be very light in effect. Some
times a tiny pink or blue spot on white
ground, tiny rosebud, forget-me-not or
daisy makes exceedingly pretty indoor
wrap for the baby. But the greatest care
must be taken in the selection, lest some
thing too pronounced and not sufficiently
dainty be procured.
A most attractive fashion Is to embroid-
err tiny sprigs or blossoms at intervals all
over the little garment. OF course, the
design should be very scattered one and
the blossoms very tiny. 1t takes compare
lively little work to do this. as the bios
som Is SO small that few strokes of the
needle complete it. white flannel, CASH
mere plain challie wrapper made in this
fashion and embroidered all over with tiny
rosebuds had pink silk lining and bead
ing and was tied with pink ribbon. An
other white wrapper, embroidered with
pale blue morning glories, had a blue lining
and ribbons A pale blue kimono had little
white daisies embroidered on 1t and a
white scalloped edge.
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The Barmaid Evil.

From the New York Evening Post.
Our London correspondent cabled on Sat
urday that the suicide of barmaid, eigh-
teen years of age, because she had fallen a
victim to the drink habit, had once more
deeply stirred public sympathy in England.
In his opinion, 1t may lead to legislation
similar to the Glasgow ordinance forbidding
the employment of girls as barmaids. An
other suggestion is that, because of the rate
of mortality in this calling, 1t should be
treated as dangerous trade. and be subject
to special regulations. This would not be
satisfactory to the Church of England Tenn
perance Society, which has long fought this
evil A bill recently drafted by some OF its
friends Is brief enough: THAT after Janu-
airy l. In the year following the passage OF
this bill, no woman not hitherto q barmaid
shall be engaged TO work in that capacity. !"
Two other short sections provide that the
wife and daughters of a publican working
i'll their own inn ehall be excepted, and that
ell who are barmaids at the passage OF the
act may indefinitely continue in the employ
ment.
no Americans the idea of a woman's serv-
ing as bartender is revolutionary, If not re-
voting. The English public house of the
reputable class II. however, In many re-
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The Tea Wagon.

The little tea wagon now so popular at
country houses usually holds on the lower
shelf plates, napkins and extra cups and
saucers. The top shelf holds the hot
water kettle, the teapot, sandwiches and
cake the good things to eat being strongly
in evidence. After the hostess brews the
tea the little wagon is rolled about before
each guest, who then helps himself ac-
cording to his own WILL He makes his
choice of either lemon or cream for the
tea and takes whichever sandwiches are
likely to please his palate.
The sandwiches most often seen now on
little tea wagons are filled with cottage
cheese, through which chopped green pep
pers have been sprinkled. They are easily
made and meet with such general favor
that hostesses declare they court embar-
rassment unless at least four are allowed
to each guest. Cookies and simple indi-
xidual cakes are preferred for afternoon
tea to anything that is rich orselaborate.
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Jeweled Lizards
for Holding Skirts

News has recently come from Spain and
Italy that the queens Of both countries
are wearing bejeweled lizards as skirt
holders. In Paris the trottoire, or skirt
escaping the pavement, has now given
place to longer skirts. and 1t is to keep
them from dragging that the lizard holders
have been designed.
Although not every one admres the sup
pie beauty of lizards, artistic jewelers.
have used them models for skirt hold
ers in recognition of the graceful curves Of
their bodies. These holders usually are
from four to six inches long, and they are
made of precious as well as semi-precious
materials, while no jewels are deemed too
brilliant to initiate the lizards bright
round eyes. A few of them are seen in the
Paris shops, made entirely Of brllliants,
but to wear them is rather regarded as
stepping over the borders of good taste.
The dealers there state that the most popu-
lar lizard skirt holders are made of silver
gilt and have small emerald eyes. TO
please those who simply consider utility
they are also made of gun metal. These
latter when worn on dark skirt are hard
ly perceptible. AS far as price goes, liz
ard holders can now be found to suit al
most every purse.
On the under side Of these lizards, Just
below the neck, there are two prongs point
ed downward. There are two similar ones
which, springing from the extremity OF the
body, point upward When 1T is desired to
keep a long skirt from trailing and to
avoid the annoyance of holding 1t up the
lizard is caught by the upper prongs into
a part of the gown falling a little be-
hind the right hip. By means of the lower
prongs the tail Of the skirt is firmly held
up from the ground. These novel bits of
jewelry are so well made that they can
be handled quite freely. There need be no
fear of breaking them. The impression
which they produce on a gown Is the same
as though beautiful lizard had rested
for an instant on his upward march.
The French. Italian and Spanish women
have taken to lizard skirt holders with I'M
usual delight. In some subtle way they
seem to carry out the impression produced
by the exquisite froufrou of yellow or deep
rose silk that peeps from under these
skirts: to harmonic with their high in.
steps, their high heels and the gay colored
clocks worked In their silk stockings.
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Dainty Wraps
for the Infant

Babies clothes are always most fascin-
ating to make and for those having a
large circle of acquaintances a gift for
one newly arrived mortal or another is
usually in order. Nowadays It is almost
obligatory that gifts for young infants
from feminine friends of its parents should
be charming handmade additions to its
wardrobe. cradle furnishings bassinet
outfit. The gifts of silver and ivory are
more or less reserved for masculine ad-
mirers OF the infant wonder.
A number of wraps for use indoors as
a protection from draughts are always
necessary. Among them should be long
wrappers, short sacques and two or three
kfmonos. The long wrappers, heavier than
the kimonos, are frequently quilted. XII
monos. both short and long. are needed.
It Is now quite a fad to make the short
ones with the sleeve pieces open, so tina,
they may tie under the arms as shown in
one of the Illustrations.
Mummy cloth wrappers are used without
other trimming than a couple of rows OF
narrow and fine Valenciennes edging all
around. In pink they are especially pretty
They are tied with white wash ribbons
Wrappers, kimonos and sacques OF China
or Japanese wash silk are made all in
white. lined with thin flannel or unlined
and trimmed with Valenciennes. The en-
broIdery Is not 90 effective in these as It is
on the flannel. unless embroidery of a
quality too heavy for chidren's clothes Is
used. All the lace employed should be
narrow and of dainty rather than snowy
patterns. Valenciennes, torchon, guipurt
and baby Irish are all used on the silk
wrappers and kimonos. They should, how
ever, be applied sparingly If the best eff
feet Is 10 be produced.
The gulpure or baby Irish insertion may
be used In a single band for border al
around the garment. The lighter laces, II
very narrow. may be used in entredoux
several rows being employed. or they may
be used as edging only. All the silk wraps
seem TO look best in white throughout
When a color is desired II Is best to use II
as lining under the silk in flannel or cloth
rather than in the silk itself. 1t then may
be tufted through on the silk with baby
ribbon or tiny silk-covered buttons. An
other way to trim the silk wrappers Is
with shirred satin ribbon. The ribbon is
very narrow and Is exceedingly pretty with
the lace on the all-white wrappers. 1t Is
made into designs for a border or used In
several straight rows down the front and
around the bottom of the garment. or II Il
used on either side of the lace bands or ts
tuft the lined garment with little rosettes
Wrappers, kimonos and sacques are alst
made OF white nuns yelling over coloret
silk hninss. pink and pale blue only being
used for this purpose. The SIX Is usuail5
used an a binding on the outside of thu
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and skirts with separate waists,
yet there never was a time when 30 much
attention was paid to separate coats and
Jackets of all shapes and sizes. and this
without reference to the attractive coat and
skirt costumes without which no woman
can possibly get along and be comfortable.
The smartest Of summer gowns have all
separate coats or wraps that seem to give
& finish to them that summer gowns have
always lacked hitherto. and the taneta coat
or wrap is one of the luxuries of the season.
They are made In a great variety OF designs
and look even more like capes than coats
They are not bright in color and sometimes
have wide belts and sashes to match: They
have no sleeves or they have wide flowing
sleeves that reach the elbow. AS a rule
they are trimmed with the same material
and without any lace, and at the same
time there are the most adorable little ones
that have insertions and medallions OF lace
or have quite as much lace as material it
self.
Then there are the coats intended to be
worn over the most elaborate gowns or
silk net or of lace When these are worn
the gown itself is trimmed with the fol
Of taffeta and the coats are also of taft, 4
Of the same shade. These are rather me
conventional in style and are often ratht.
on the plan of the cloth yelling OF linen
coats that are rather loose fitting and at
the same time are so cut as to quite indi-
cate the lines of the figure. They are very
simple and are trimmed with braiding or
with fine plaitings of lace. A most charm
ing gown that is made of polka dotted