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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
PARTIES OF MANY SORTS DESCRIBED
Copyright, 1905.

Copyright, 1905.
~ HE first day Of April offers an
opportunity for the up-to-date
hostess to provide something
out Of the ordinary for the entertain
ment of her guests. 1t is needless to
say that such an evening will be. full
of surprises. Decorate the invitations
with a water color or pen and ink
sketch Of a court jester and request
each guest to relate the most g fooln
thing he ever did or heard Of. When
the guests arrive have the house all
dark, curtains drawn, and very little
light visible when the door is opened.
Instruct the maid to say: "Not at
home.' This, however, is only for a
moment, when she changes her mind
and asks the astonished guests in.
Offer a prize for the best "fool'
story. When awarded, the box or
package will contain nothing, but the
real prize will be found elsewhere
later on, in the napkin at the table, for
instance. The one who declines to
tell any story, or the worst one, gets
his prize at once. To choose partners
for supper, take ribbons three-quarters
of an inch long and shut between
the folding doors, the men on one side,
girls on the other. Each holds a rib
bon, and when the door is opened the
ones holding the same ribbon are part
ners.
The menu is deviled crabs, baked po-
tatoes, asparagus, tomato salad, ice
cream, coffee and cake. For the "bouil-
lon' have creamed celery in old-fash-
toned soup plates. "Baked potatoes
may be mashed turnips, carrots and
peas in baked potato shells, covered
with grated cheese and Drowned in the
oven. These are delicious. For the
"asparagus have large macaroni laid
on toast, with cream sauce. "Tomato
salad' may be mixture of blood Or
ange, celery and nuts served in cucum-
Der boats. The "ice cream may be
old-fashioned custard frozen. Puff
pastry filed with mince meat will be
the "cake," and will delight the men.
"Coffee' may be one Of the cereal
preparations, but the real thing should
be provided for those who wish it. Pass
cigars and cigarets of chocolate. Tiny
wands wound with ribbon, the end of
each one bearing bell, make charming
souvenirs and place cards can be cut in
shape of Ounce or FOOLS cap.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
THE UNFINISHED PRAYER.

"Now I lay, ''-repeat it, darling
"Lay me,' lisped the tiny lips
Of my daughter, kneeling, bending
Ger her folded finger tips.
"Down to sleep''-"To Sleep"
she murmured, ..
And the curly head bent low; IT,
~ pray the Lord, IL gently
added,
"You can say it all, I know"
"Pray the Lord 1.-THE sound came
family,
Fainter still-"My soul to
keep"
Then the tired head fairly nodded,
And the child was fast asleep.
But the dewy eyes half opened
When I clasped her to my breast,
And the dear voice softly whis-
pered,
"Mama, God knows all the
rest.
London Mail.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
no worms in the pot, but cannot i'm
agine what the trouble is.-Mrs. R. j..

1t is possible that the plant has out
grown its pot, or perhaps the soil has
turned sour. You can esily detect the
latter by the odor, and if the earth has
soured, remove the plant and wash
every trace from the roots by holding
them under the faucet. Then clean the
pot thoroly, outside and in, until the
sour smell has entirely disappeared.
Then place layer of pebbles or broken
crockery in the bottom and replant the
plant in fresh soil.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

If the christening is a private house
affair and only a few guests are in
vited, gift might be looked for, but
altho the custom is becoming more gen
eral every year, there is no reason why
the parents should expect you to make
a christening present unless you are one
of the godparents. Godfathers and
godmothers are always expected to pre-
sent their godchild with some lasting
remembrance, a silver mug or piece
Of iewelry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Irritated Skin.

If it is not asking too much will you
kindly answer my question in the next
Sunday Journal? After taking a bath,
warm or cold, usually have such an
itching of the pores on my legs and the
pores will stand out like tiny pimples
and itch so I can scarcely dress myself.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

trope. There will harmonic with your
hair far better than the genuine tones
Of these colors, also, golden brown, deep
gray, wine red, old rose and pale rose
pink (this sparingly). Black should
suit you, but all fawns, putty colors and
pale tans should be avoided. -
The Spring Color.
Please tell me the color worn this
spring by a girl Of 159 I fancy
Nile green. Also please publish a
fashion for such a girl, for long sum-
mer coat and a dress.-A Traveller.
Really, the most fashionable color Of
the moment is gray, and it is seen in no
end Of different shades, in fact, an
action on the part of theatrical man
agement here proved that there are
at least ffty-seven varieties (Which
sounds like somebody's pickles, doesn It
itO He announced that any lady
wearing gray frock would be given a
free seat for matinee performance of
the "Little Lady in Gray the pre-
ferred seats to be given those pos.
sessing gray eyes, also. The conse-
quence was standing room was at a
premium, and ffty-seven different
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
By Mile. Merri

Then soapbubble blowing is fine
outdoor amusement. Divide the COM
pany into sides and blow the bubbles
across tennis net, one side blowing
and the other tanning them back with
palmleaf fans.
1t it is not too much trouble, invite
the children to come in costume, each
one representing a flower, then give
little prize to the child guessing the
most "flowers.'
Serve simple refreshments with
birthday cake containing ten candles
and one "to grow on
A Game of States.
Here is a clever game which can
also be used as a novel way to pair
partners. On cards write the following;
the key is given below:
1. What is the most religious state?
2. What is the most egotistical state?
8. The father Of states
4. The state where the untidy should
live?
s. The maidenly state?
g. The state for students.
7. The best state for miners.
g. The most unhealthy state?
8. The state to cure the sick7
10. The best decimal state2
II. Best in time of floods?
IL. The state Of astonishment7
KEY.
l, Mass; 2, Me-; 3. Pa; 4. Wash; s.,
Miss; 6, Conn; 7. Ore; g. ILL.,; 9, Md. !;
10. Tenn; II, Ark; IL, O.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Curly Hair.

Do you know Of anything, dear Miss
Blair, that will make my hair curly? It
is so straight and stringy that I never
can do anything with it and if you
know Of any way to make it grow curly
L will be thousand times obliged to
you.-School Girl. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

You will find cure for freckles in
the answer to Sally. To smooth the
rough skin, avoid the use of soap on
your face. Massage daily with a good
skin food and before you 60 out in the
March winds rub little of the skin
food well into the skin and then powder
the face lightly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Questions Of Etiquette.

Would lit be proper for lady to
speak to a young man she has never
met, but who has shared her pew in
church for the past year9 By speaking
to him only mean a bow?-Miss T.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

In these days Of women workers in
office buildings it is not to be expected
that convention requires a man to re-
move his hat in the elevator. In
hotel elevator he should remove it, as
the distinction is made that the office
building elevator is a public thorofare,
while the hotel elevator is theoretically
a private place.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Do you know where the expression,
Going around with a chip on his Shout
DER" originated. If you do, will you
kindly tell me the story2-Kate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Whether this is the true version, I
do not know, but one authority credits
the phrase to an Irishman at Donny-
brook fair. He was, as he said, "blue-
nodded for want Of fght,' and put
a chip on his shoulder and dared any
one in the crowd to knock it off.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Cure for Freckles.

Will you please tell me a safe and
sure cure for freckles7 I have quite
number and would like to get rid of
them. Also tell me how to use the
remedy.-Sally.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Lack of nourishment causes the hair
to split at the ends. Massage the
scalp we'll for ten minutes every night
and rub in little vaseline. You can
remove the paint with turpentine, but
it has probably taken the varnish from
the piano already.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Christening Gifts.

Please tell me whether it is Gus
tomary to present gifts to a child at his
christening, and if they would be ex-
pected by the parents ?-Perplexed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

~. Way to girl IS heart.-A box of
flowers and a theater ticket.
13. Never borrowed, never lent.-A
toothbrush.
IA. Symbol of eternity.-A barrel
hoop.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
A Summer Gown.

Dear Mrs. Lee: Will you please say
what size you would call me, and what
colors would be becoming9 l am 5
feet l inch tall; weigh 100 pounds;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Rubber Plant

Can you tell me what is the matter
with my rubber plant9 The leaves are
all turning yellow and some of them
have fallen out I am sure there are
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Hair that Splits.

Will you please tell me what causes
the hair to split7 In moving my piano
it rubbed against the doors, leaving
some paint on it. Can you tell me how
to remove it without taking the var
nish from the piano or leaving a stain
there?-E. II.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
To Soften a Rough Skin.

Is there anything that will remove
freckles, dear Miss Blair? l have quite
a lot of them, and would like to get rid
of them. Also, can you tell me how
to smooth a rough skin?-Julia.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Take colorless iodine and with a
camel's hair brush touch each freckle
with the iodine. You may have to use
the iodine several times, but do not put
it on when the skin is much irritated
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Marie Corelli,

Will you tell me please what Marie
Corelli's real name is and where she
lives ?-Reader.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
BETTY BLAIR SAYS:

I have trouble with my nerves and I
think that is what causes the irrita-
ton. What do you think, and is there
any remedy 9-Anxious.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Question of Precedence.

IN GOING down the aisle of thea
ter should girl follow the usher
Il or should her escort follow him?
Is there any rule in regard to this mat
ter?-Jim.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Another Auction Party.

Once or twice before Nine. Merri has
given lists for auction parties, but this
one may be new to many Of the read
ers. Wrap each article separately and
give a list to the auctioneer Of the
things to be sold, which are as follows:
1. A study in black and white.-A
piece of chalk and a lump of coal.
2. A wedding souvenir.-Several
grains Of rice.
3. The travellers guide.-A time
table.
A. The fruit of disobedience.-An
apple.
5. A letter from hell-H.
6. A marble group.-Three marbles.
7. A revealer Of mems thoughts
Paper knife.
s. A pair Of slippers.-Bits Of or
ange and banana peel.
9. Mightier than the sword.-A pen.
10. The first American.-Picture of
an Indian.
II. Hawthorne's masterpiece.-Scar-
let letter A.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
A Man and His Hat,

Is 1t necessary for a man to take
off his hat when he meets a lady in the
elevator of an office building9-In-
quirer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Teacher of Whistling.

Will you please give me the name Of
a teacher of whistling, the address and
the price Of the lessons? I am very
anxious to begin Am Old Subscriber.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

If you have shared a pew with the
young man for a year it would be prop
er for you to recognize him when you
see him elsewhere, altho it would be
much better if an introduction could be
given by some one in the church you
both know. .n.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
greatly improved by following this lit
tie hint.
A Mourning Gown.

Dear Madam: As my father died
last August, I am still mourning.
would like to ask you what to get for a
dressy gown, how to have it made, and
what to trim it with9 am feet 7a4
inches tall; 36-inches bust; % inches
waist measure; have fair complexion;
light hair; blue eyes, and small face.
Would also like to know what style hat
to wearq Would be very thankful
for any suggestions madef
Minneapolis. H. O. NJ.
My advice wold be q fine black
French wolfe made in princess style,
the waist fitted by means of small box
pleats from a narrow front panel
From this the skirt may be in triple
effect, seeing that you are so tail and
slender. These will simulate three
flounces Of equal depth, that on tho
bottom being finished with a hem and
a group Of tucks, and the skirts added
under fold Of the goods. Then
above these, on their respective skirts,
add second fold.
This will be very graceful model
and lovely yoke for the top Of the
gown will be Of strips Of dull black
mousseline de sole, shirTed on both
edges, forming little puffs and alternat-
ing with the dull black faggoting.
The yoke will be in round form outlined
with hemstitched frill Of the wolfe
showing group of pintucks above the
hem. The sleeves will be medium
puffs to the elbow, finished there with
hemstitched ruffles lined with thole Of
black mousseline. This will be a
lovely gown, and as dressy as Is con-
sistent with good taste, seeing that you
are wearing mourning. A hat in keep
ing with the gown will be large toque
draped with folds of dull chiffon, and
may be trimmed with little market
| punches of black violets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

There is absolutely no way to make
the hair on a grown person curly. The
ability to curl depends on the construc-
ton of the hair shaft itself and there is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
The Brides Bouquet.

Will you please tell me who pays for
the brides bouquet, the bridegroom or
the bride father "A. B. x.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Two April Fool Games.

Announce to the guests that you have
a picture that you would like to show,
that 1t has given you a great deal Of
pleasure, and doubtless will give them
as much. Withdraw a curtain reveal
ing mirror, with "April fool" written
on it with soap, when you have one or
two expectant persons in front Of 1t.
For the second stunt, pile sofa pill
lows, books, plants and anything in the
way of obstruction, on the floor; then
tell a certain person to mark each OBJ
stacle carefully in his mind, blindfold
him, and tell him to walk across the
room. In the meantime, after the vic
tim is blindfolded, the objects have
been noiselessly removed, leaving the
floor clear. It is amusing in the ex-
IRENE to see the blind man making his
way, and when the bandage is removed
his establishment is great. By the way,
delicious April fool chocolates may be
made by dipping oyster crackers in
melted chocolate, after the same man
ner as creams are coated.
\ !. :.
Questions on any subject pertaining
to this department will cheerfully be
answered. A reply will be sent by mail
if stamped and addressed envelope is
enclosed; otherwise answers will appear
in this column. Address Nile. Merri,
The Minneapolis Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

When Welsh rarebit is stringy it is
usually tho fault Of the cheese. A full
cream cheese that is not too old should
be used.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Colors and Styles.

Dear Madam-Altho l do not do
my own dressmaking I have to
depend on it being done in the
house to a great extent, and should
like your advice as to colors and
styles most becoming. am feet AZ
inches tall, weigh 1877 pounds, bust 80,
241h waist and A hip measure; a little
shortwaisted. I have brown curly hair
just turning gray, blue eyes, clear skin
with good color and round face.
I bought a remnant of navy blue
dress goods for a skirt, two months ago,
but should now like a suit. AS velvet
is used so much, could it be made up
stylishly with a velvet Elton jacket,
and use the same as trimming on the
skirt? And howa Please give some
suggestions, as to hats also that would
be ecoming.-Minnesota.
I hope I may be able to help you
In regard to the remnant, my advice
would be to try and get skirt and also
tiny coat from it, trimming both with
velvet in order to provide sufficient
material. This will be decidedly smart
er than the coat of velvet and the cloth
skirt, even tho the latter is trimmed
with velvet. I should have seven
gored skirt, showing very narrow
front panel, with an inverted box plat
down its center, held with groups Of
tiny blue velvet buttons. On the lower
edge Of skirt have wide band of vel
vet Ono blue cloth underneath), it's up
per edge given an undulating effect,
and also it's ends meeting the front pan
ell. Cover the join of skirt and velvet
with blue fiber braid. This will be a
very handsome skirt and the panel eff
feet will preserve your height. If you
', can manage corselet skirt, do so,
otherwise, make a shaped belt from bits
of the cloth and trim with braid. The
fussy little coat will be quite short,
the front edges cut as long as the ma
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

The bridegroom sends the bouquet to
the bride and should, of course, pay
for it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Custom prescribes that a man should
follow the usher in order to save the
girl from the annoyance of waiting
while the usher finds the seat, and also
to protect her from anything unpleas-
ant that might be encountered.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Lenten Pastimes.

During Lent everyone recognizes the
fact that nearly all entertaining has but
one end and object, namely, charity.
There are thimble parties galore, but
the sewing is for some hospital or some
family in which the hostess or her
guests may be interested. Even the
card clubs renounce prizes for the time
being and contribute the money to
some worthy cause. Nine. Merri would
suggest that some of the young girls
who have written for entertainment
schemes within the last month would
issue invitations for "kaffee
klatsch," which means, in German,
"coffee and chatter" and then pro-
pose making the layette for some poor
little baby. At 5 o'clock serve a sup
of something-hot bouillon, tea, coffee
or chocolate, with some waters.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

I have said many times, I cannot give
business names and addresses in this
department..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Marie Corelh lives in Stratford, Eng
land. Her real name is Eva Mary
Mackay.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
A Popular Phrase.

nothing that you can do to change the
shape Of the shaft.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

should be more apt to think that the
skin is irritated by the use of soap in
hard water. Use benzoin in the bath,
or borax to soften the water and see if
that will not help you.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
A Masquerade Costume,

~ EAR MADAM-Will you kindly
B tell me what will make pretty
masquerade dress and headwear,
and what to represent that would look
charming, or is it necessary that one
should represent something or some
one? I am quite tall, measuring feet
~ inches, of average weight and well
proportional. Any suggestions you can
give will be appreciated.
An Iowa Reader.
My idea is, that you will make a
splendid Liberty. For this, you will
have a red and white cotton skirt
trimmed with bands of silver. Cut
these from silver paper and stitch or
paste to the skirt. The bodice is dark
blue satin, if you are fair, light if your
hair and eyes are dark; sprinkle with
silver stars and laced over white
lawn chemisette. The sleeves are three
putfs of white lawn to elbow overlaid
with wing sleeves Of the red and white
striped, slashed on the inner seam, or
rather left open, to display the white
puffs. Edge these all around with the
silver bands and on your head wear a
cap of blue satin, trimmed with a band
of white satin ribbon bearing the word
"Liberty' cut from silver paper. Your
hair will be flowing, but slightly con-
fined Wear blue stockings and silver
slippers; bottle of silver paint will
work wonders on pair of old slippers;
carry Il stars and stripes shield as a
j"~. For this, cover one of the ordi-
na!m leaf fans after cutting it
i,.,o the proper shape. I am sure your
costume will be charming and more
over, quite inexpensive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
Stringy Welsh Rarebit.

What makes Welsh rarebit stringy9
Marie.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1906-06-08
hearing said petition so fled and
appearing from the affidavit OF

hearing said petition so filed and
appearing from the affidavit OF
F J Gibson county auditor, that
notice of the filing of said peti-
tion and of the time and place Of
bearing the same was mailed to
the Board of Supervisors Of said
Plain Center civil township
more than twenty days prior t,
the said Oath day of May, 1906,
and the said matter coming reg
ular.y on for hearing after due
noticehas been given as afore-
said, at the Office of the said
county in the said town OF
Wheeler on the said oath day Of
May, 1905, and no one appearing
in opposition 10 said petition,
and after due consideration of
the Board, said petition having
been in all respects regular and
there being no opposition there
to. it is therefore resolved by
the Board of county minis.
sioners of the said county of
Charles Mix, that said congress
sional township ninety six,
range sixty three, SO compris-
ing q part of said Plain Center
civil township be O. ganized and