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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23

the teahouse is the most important amusement insti
tuition Of Japan. And the geisha is the presiding
genius, the soul Of the teahouse
The Japanese never entertain at home All social
functions except those Of official character in
circles, are held in the private Of teahouses
which engaged long in advance For instance
If you accept invitation to dine at certain hour
on certain date jinriksha will be sent for you and
you will be escorted to the place Of meeting, where
your host and hostess will be found awaiting you.
Geishas invariably the principal feature Of the
entertainment. 72a# ..*. r..
"what the geish. girl does depends entirely upon
what you want her to do. Her sole aim is to please
She Is young graceful pretty-accordng to oriental
ns hel training e0wns 'a a % es sss b:
tending Of the special schools where she is taught
to sing to dance, to pose to recte poetry, to tell
koto, native instruments corresponding to the banjo
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
Bazaar Candy Booth.

VIII Nine Merri tell how to decorate and conduct
candy pooth at church bazaar, also give idea for
decorations for the fancywork table?
. The Committee in Charge
AS am just free from the throes of bazaar which
has occupied the best part Of week. feel qualified
to speak integently The candy booth is usually the
most popular Of departments, good money-maker
Have only homemade Candies with the addition Of
sailed peanuts pecans and almonds also popcorn re
practicable have it popped the spot Decorate with
white and pink cheesecloth with fringe Of pink na
per rosettes across the top and hanging on
lengths Of ribbon (tape will answer across the front
of the BOOTH. -. '0-s - - -
Let the attendants wear white with pink bows on
white caps, pink collars and belts Arrange the
candies attractively in dainty boxes baskets and
bowls. Take orders for holiday confections Have
pair Of scales and be honest and fair, giving back
correct change. You may add candy bog fayors for
dinner parties and chdren's entertainments also tba
swapping motto caps Pretty cards to accompany Gift
boxes should be provided and should think dinner
and score cards would prove q lucrative side line
A booth which attracted much attention At onr
bazaar and which would be adaptable for your fancy
work table was built and ornamented at very Ittia
COST The background was lattice work maia from
strips Of pink crepe paper. Over this trellg there
quantities Of autumn leaves which had been ont
from crepe paper and fastened by pins to pink lat
tce work The roof top made Of closely placed
strips Of pink paper - fSS =.
This scheme could be worked out in daisies hnl,v
the gorgeous poinsettia as all these flowers come
on rolls Of crepe paper at 16 cents roll It takes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
By Madame Merri.

CARDS FOR MEN.
"A clock serves to point out the hours and woman
"She's gone, I abused"
THUS pleasures fade away"
$50 fare thee we'll and may the indulgent grant
every WISH"
AN hour like this Ia worth thousand passed In
ponp and ease"
Pleasures that come unlocked for thrice wei
come" - ,
MENU.
Oysters the Half Shell.
Olives, Almonds, Celery, Jelly
Chicken Gumbo Soup. Bread Sticks.
Buehsh, Sliced Cucumbers.
Broiled sweetbreads Peas. ~.
Fillet Of Beef, Mushroom Sauce.
Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, Lemon Sherbet.
Chocolate Ice Cream
Cake, Coffee, Cheese Nuts
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
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the guitar and the harp This training occupies from
two to three years. and then she is ready for profess
sional life. She lives at home and appears only when
summoned.
"she is paid by the hour, ranging from 20 cents
quenty in demand her schedule Of prices is revised
at once, and sometimes the advance is startlingly
rapids A geisha who receives 30 cents an hour now
may command ten times much next year. In addi-
ton the patron must pay her kisha fare and for her
meal at the same rate any other guest Also he
expected to give her bonus, gift Of money. the
amount not satisfactory protest is made but the
next time she is summoned by that patron she prob
ably will plead a previous engagement. Upon this
bonus she depends mainly for Gilded youths
vie with each other for the favors Of popular geisha by
lavshing large and costly presents upon their
favortes and as result the average geishas costume
isexpensve, many Of them costing much Partisan
gowns
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23

W. many, and matters "Japanesey' Of
such general interest, suggestions for little
Japanese entertainments in order. a.
To be sure, there will be lack Of realism Guests
will not be able to look thru the partition and see the
lady next door making her toilet Nor will they, as
gentleman the other side in the hands Of his
seur, or his tattooer, the may be. All told
tho, the entertainment will be novel and facnating
The wall of the hall of feasting should be
hung with such Japanese embroideries obtain
able The kakemonos Qovely panels) fascinating,
while any Japanese bric-abric adds. Either the ex-
quiste artificial flowers of the Sunrise kingdom or
natural blossoms, according to the Japanese season.
complete dainty scheme. :,
One simple scheme calls for big paper umbrella.
with lantern suspended from the end, Of each rib,
playing the star part The low table that the floor
sitting Japs will be mostly for decoration, if
is to have little touches that proclaim bit of knowf,
edge of and sympathy for Zipangu-whch is Japan
Some Of the Datnues
It is much easier to tell what to eat than how to eat
fork to the eastern chopstick.
Your tea, by the way, will be an "ocha,' even
tho guests be not compelled to remove their shoes
before entering. If it be for charity your aides
should be dressed in japanese costume cotton crepe
kmonos forming the bulk of the requirement.
Two serious dishes will be quite enough, Japan
sse salad and Japanese eggs.
For the salad take two cups Of boiled rice, add
grated onion, and while hot pour well-beaten
EIench dressing (SlX CaDleSpoonIus olive OIL one OF
tarragon vinegar half teaspoonful of SALT saltspoenful
OF white pepper, and season with garlic onion).
Let it cool. Line dish with lettuce leaves and turn
sice in center Put drained sardines around, pressing
them in neatly and haste with much more French
dressing is above indicated. Dust with minced
parsley, chives beet.
This reel pc is for Japanese eggs:
Hard boil six eggs, and boil one cup Of rice. Re-
move the shells Of the eggs while they are hot, cut
them in halves crosswise, and them down into
che plateau Of rice, which is platter. Pour
half pint Of sauce, to which has been added
suspicion of onion juice and teaspoonful of soy
Dust with chopped parsley A garnish Of
smoked salmon may be added tho it is not necessary
= Decorative Delicac1es
The table will be dotted with other ornamental
fishes in which will be less Japanesoue deli
cacies These will be decorative as they are deli
cious.
japanese persimmons kumquots and other fruits
are offered fresh, picked preserved Another dish
Is made of sugar. red beans and gelatne while dainty
little sweets small cakes are of powdered rice favored
with mint Crystaized ginger like other dry dainties
will be doilycovered dishes. Various other deli.
cacss may be purchased in Chinese Japanese stores
There must be a charcoal fire if cigarets are to
appear. 80. ~.-1'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
Washing F1anuels.
CuIe for DandruR.

viii you please tell me cure for dandruffs
have such lot that my hair is coming out have
tried the quinine and vaseine but it makes my hair
so oily. Reader.
You have not rubbed the vaseline and ouinins
properly into the scalp but have probably put It on
the hair, which will not help you get rid Of the
dandruf at ALL It should be rubbed well into the
scalp, parting the hair that the salve will not ret
on It, Massage is very good for dandruf and If the
scalp is rubbed for ten or fifteen minutes every nioht
and again in the morning you will notice an improve.
ment Rub vaseline or vaseline and quinine well
into the ecalp and the next day give the hair good
remove most of the dandruf and by proper shampoos
and massage you should be able to get rid Of the
trouble unless it is caused by diseased scalp, when
q tonic.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23

charmer in Japanese costume may play tho sami
and others may try to rival the steps the famous
gesha, tho they probably will not be disturbed by the
knowledge that the dainty, cheerful, obedent Jap
maiden considers 1t de rigueur to be pigeon-toed
About the aeisha Girl.
Speaking Of the geisha girl, here is an interesting
description Of her vocation by Mrs. Frank Pixley
taken from the Chicago Tribune:
"The geisha girl Of Japan has no equivalent any
where in the world She is social factor constantly
in evidence and her exact status always is mystying
to the tourist
"From early childhood the Japanese are passion.
atey fond Of games, amusements, and entertainments
The little brown skinned slanteyed children Of Toxic
play all the games their occidental cousins know and
hundred others. The adult Japanese turns for
the theater is patronized only by the lower Classes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
A Progressive Dinner.

This dinner was arranged for six couples but the
number may be larger smaller, according to the
wishes of the hostess The ladies change at each
course, instead Of the gentlemen. After the dessert
course each man is to write description Of the
by his first partner This will make lots Of fun
Below given appropriate quotations for the place
cards. each lady takes hers when she progresses but
the men retain theirs. The menu given has Just sir
courses and may be Of benefit to the hostess who
like to enliven dinner with this scheme.
ssa FOR TIE LADIES' CARDS
Happy have we met, happy have we been
#1@9 HAPPY may we part and happy meet again.
M What fates impose
$50 The men must needs abide" 4f$
s3 Il have parting sigh to give
~ So take my parting smile"
Press nobly on"
II will abide thy left (right) side
And hold the bridge with thee"
Another move in the right direction
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
THE TOP-FIOOR GIRLS
LETTER-WRITING LESSON

- 'E"Ao oD1 IN the boarding house said the top
ID hoor girl was the most indefatigable letter
writer they ever knew. All admired her episto-
lady Industry few grew smuous, and became In
Glow do you find time to write 80 many 1ettersfn
asked the back-parlor boarder. '' '
..Evan simply g,t take e tns said ii. tphoor M
going get my of on time. sa1s Ss.a
thus scrupulousy attentive my correspondence nee
visited my aunt In New Orleans three years ago.
tended visit, and asked each of them to write to e
Of course all promised to do So and on the way to
New Orleans my upper berth dreams were frightened
while there N'1's1- ''''''s
~ ~ did not know my aunt any Of her family
There had been discord between them and my mother
~ of many years. and mother was very much opposed
20 my essay1ng the role OF peacemaker. However I
found aunt charming, altho rather inouistye shs
seemed particularly interested in my social HE, and
when told her how many dear, loving friends + had
Dear me, how they will all miss you while You
are aWay. presume you viii hear from them ofteni'
49,, On, yes,, said / quite often,' and then be-
"But did not get any. I wrote reams to my
friends not only at home but in Chicago and else.
arveed at the situation Morning afer nor naas
when the mail delivered she would sort ont thu
letters, and when alone was left to eat my break
fast without line Of northern friendship to break
sne monotony OF the meal she would say with sgnif
cant emphasis:
There doesn' seem to be anything for you this
"o1u1hg, my Gear.
Finally my aunt got suspicious. She didn't Hike
to accuse me outright Of being impostor but she
did give to understand that since my own mother
would not write to me must be under cloud Of
kind people would not 50 persistently neglect
me. The worst Of it all the family felt the same
way. Even Aunt Carries nephew, Jim, thcnsht It
queer; That hurt me like everything liked Jim.
that If could only have received few letters while
there to discredit their belief that was an out
cast Jim and I might have-oh, well, never mind
about that.
Anyway, never got the letters. When got
back home said some pretty warm things the sub
ject My friends were surprised because took the
matter much to heart. =
You were gone such short WHILE they said
in excuse, and we were SO very busy, and besides,
we never dreamed that you would really caro-
"Carel Merciful fathersi Why, I suffered tor
ture, and since then have tasted curtaied my hours
Of sleep and even worn stockings with holes in the
chances Of making anybody else pass thru the valley
Of humiliation as did then"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23

AN in very serious trouble and would like your ad-
4 vice at once. / am young lady and keeping
company with one young and love another. The
one am going with is very welto-do and very
good man. I have gone with him about year. 7
respect him very highly as friend, but do not
love him. The other young is very different.
He has nothing but his earnings, he has spent his
savings on strong drink. For my part, think that
II ne would get good wife and home Of his own,
ne would quit and be very nice man. because he
enjoys home life much. He is liked by everybody,
and has no relatives around here which think is why
ne drinks He has not tasted any liquor for two
months and says he will. have never asked
him to stop, as have not cared for him before. He
has never expressed his love in words but looks tell
just as much he asked me to stop going with the
other man. He earns lots Of money as he is hard
worker and handy at lots Of things. I always
picture myself as very happy with him. If he becomes
q temperance man. What shall do, stop going with
the man don't love and give the man I do love
trial and see what he will do' Please give me your
advice as I am SO unhappy. Anxious.
II you do not like the man you are roinp with
you should certainly accepting his attentions
and encouraging him to think that you like him. It
Is always dangerous for girl to marry man to
reform him, and If you really love the second man
and your parents approve the best plan would be to
wait year and If he is able to conquer his appe
tite for drinkhat is If he tells you he cares for
you. Until he does, you really do nothing but
stop encouraging the man you do not for
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
A Uhocolatiere.

Four college girls gave this pretty affair in re-
ception room Of their dormitory hall. The room had
glowing CRATE fire and red berries graced and
jars spray two in each after the Japanese fash
ion. The chocoatethat favorite winter beverage Of
every schoolgirl-was served piping hot with heap
ing spoonful Of whipped on top Of tall cup.
There was deliciousy strange flavor about It that
was given by pinch Of cinnamon and few drops Of
vanilla; then just before serving it had been vgor-
ously beaten with egg heater. Graham waters,
orange peel were served. A variation from plain
chocolate is make by following French recipe Take
four tablespoons of grated chocolate to pint of milk
sugar to sweeten according to taste; when it has
thoroughly boiled pour the yolk Of egg, beat
ing constantly to prevent curdling. =.
This makes very rich drink. half pint Of cof
fee added to the same quantity Of chocolate makes
pleasant change. - 49,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
SOME ODD RECIPES "~
s< s-.~ FOR MUTTON DISHES
Mutton Couops.

E..# -. Mutton Collops. tst."
~ UT thin slices from theleg the chump end Of
loin Of cold roast or boiled mutton; sprinkle
with pepper, salt, pounded mace, minced savory
herbs and minced shallot; fry them in butter stir in
teaspoonfu Of four add onehalf pint Of gravy and
tablespoonful Of lemon juice, simmer gently for
i've or six minutes and serve Immediately.
Hodge-Podge.
Mince one pound Of underdone cold mutton and
cut up two heads Of lettuce sand fine onions. Put
and salt to taste, and teacupful Of water Let
these simmer for threequarters Of hour, and then
mix in pint Of peas that have been cooked separ-
atey.
Mutton Ragout
Cut the remains of cold neck or loin Of mutton
into small chops and trim off most Of the fat put two
ounces Of butter in stewpan dredge in little -four
and add two sliced onions stirring until brown then
put in the meat. When this is quite done add one
fourth Of pint Of water two small carrots and two
turnps sliced very thin; and stew until tender
about quarters Of hour Serve the vegetables
in the center of dish with the chops laid around
them Green peas may be substituted for the carrots
and turnps
Sleeps Brains
Detach the brains from the head without breaking
them AMI let them remain in hot water for an hour
Remove the skim tie up in small CLOTH put into boil
ing water and simmer for ten minutes Season with
pepper and hot, with without melted butter
Sleeps Hearts.
Fill three Sleeps hearts, which have been we'll
cleaned with savory stuffing and tie or skewer
them SO that the dressing will not fall out Bake
in pan containing little dripping for about three
quarters Of hour turning and basting when
sary.
Sleeps Trotters.
Have the long bone extracted from twelve feet
and cleanse them well. Put one-quarter Of a pound
Of beet mutton suet in saucepan with two Sliced
onions, sliced carrot, two bay leaves two sprips sc
thyme, one ounce Of salt and quarter ounce Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
: Apple Pies with Raisins.

Apple pies with raisins far from novel, excent
as they have been forgotten in the search for further
fetched desserts. Cut up sour apples and turn tbsn
with goody proportion Of seeded raisins into an
under.crust lining pie tin. Put the cover but do
not pinch it against the lower crust, and bake When
the apples are tender the upper crust without
breaking it, season the apples with sugar mixed with
tiny tabs Of butter and with cinnamon stirring it into
the fruit carefully and then put on the TOP crust
The pie is delicious hot or cold
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
Electric Meat Choppers Now.

The good housewife accustomed all her life n
using chopping knife and bowl must have been snr.
prised when she for the first time modern chon
ping machine operated by crank and doubtless she
would be still more surprised If she could sea- nrss
entday electric meat chopper in which hand labor 40
far as the chopping goes, is entirely eliminated.
In this machine you just feed the meat into =
hopper and turn switch and the motor does the rest
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
FOUR HINTS FOR MONDAY

Mend the clothes before washing.
Devote Monday to Strengthening up after Sun
day, and the week will start off in good order.
Monday evening put the clothes to soak for early
washing Tuesday morning. n ,t hi.
Go over the last weeks expenses.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23

Questions on any subject pertaining to this de-
partment will cheerfully be answered. reply will
be sent by mail If stamped and addressed enveop is
inclosed; otherwise answers will appear in this col
umn Address Madame Merri, The Minneapolis
Journal. .~-..<
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
A silk Dress.

Will you please tell me how to remove grease from
blue silk dressa bought gasolene some time ago,
while In Minneapolis, to clean the silk and after
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
Pretty Uhristmas Tree Decoratto,

Pretty Christmas Tree Decoration.
Buy bells which come in gilt, silver and colors,
and are quite inexpensive to pin the tops Of the
branches They not only reflect the light but give
faint musical tinkle when the tree is touched. An
other effective decoration is gold and silver stars
These may be made at home with scarcely any ex-
pense. -2 -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23

pepper and let them simmer five minutes Add two
tabespoonsful Of flour and two and onehaf quarts Of
them simmer for three hours and then take from the
water Mix together plate a quarter Of
pound Of fresh butter tablespoonful Of -four one
teaspoonful of salt, onequarter of teaspoonful Of
pepper, little grated nutmeg and the juice Of one
lemon Put the feet with gill of milk into stew
pan, and when very hot add the mixture Of butter,
etc., and stir until melted. Mix the yolks of two
eggs with five tablespoonful of milk stir this In the
other Ingredients keep moving the pan the fro
for minute two but do not let it boil after the
eggs are added Serve in hot dish garnished with
croutons of sippets Of toasted bread
Toadin-the-TIole.
Make smooth batter Of six ounces Of -four one
pint of milk and three eggs Butter baking dish
and pour in the batter. In this place a few slices
Of cold mutton, previously well seasoned, and two
kidneys cut into rather small pieces; bake about one
hour and send to the table in the dish it was baked
in Mushrooms may be substituted for the kidneys.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23

time to cut out the designs but the redeemng feature
IL the very pleasing result with minimum expense
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
A Mans Shiny Clothes.

Can you tell me how to remove the shine caused bv
wear from man e blue serge coats Inquirer,
Il aqSH
Put q damp cloth over the shiny spots and press
dry with iron, not too hot OF course the shine
Will return again with and the coat will have to
be pressed frequently with the wet cloth.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-23
A Fad Party,


ST. Fad Party.
"what won't Molly think Of nexti" was the OK.
namation, when little gray envelop Auttered onto
my desk "oome to my party Wednesday night,
and wear your pet hobby also state in your accept
ance what Is your favorite dish.' Molly's hobby
with the red lettering which she used year in and
year out. Well this is what found that night in the
great living room where all loved to assemble.
Just the funniest conglomeration the eccentricities
Of genius personihed" was how a clever girl ex-
pressed it.
There was the postage stamp fend wearing mot
ley collection pasted on various parts Of his clothing
even his face, hands and hair bore sticker from
some place The girl who was making silk quilts out
Of her party gowns and those Of her friends was
rayed in costume by side Of which Joseph g his
torical coat Of many colors would have looked sad
and somber garment. Bugs, butterflies, toads and
lizards played in most lifelike attitudes over the
clothing Of the naturalist Of the crowd the girl
who went In for physical culture necklace of
miniature Indian clubs and dumbbells. Of course the
camera crank went around trying to take everybody
and the autograph collector hand with book and
pencil One girl doll cup and saucer On a
long chain, and there were spoons worn as
hair ornaments showing the fad of the wearers
One Of the drollest figures was the man devoted to
making handmade furniture he had a set Of doll %
chairs table and bed, which he had in basket and
insisted upon showing every how perfectly thew
were constructed. Altogether it was most amusing
party. .".-
a When refreshments served it was seen how
the hostess had to cater to the likes Of her
guests. ...l1.5 =r-%