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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-04-12

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The Washington times., 1907-04-21

part which 1t pleases her at present tc
play. That part is the strenuous life,
she must be healthy: she must be
athletic; the vapOrs are out Of fashion
and the woman who faints is looked
upon with plying contempt.
In the natural course OF events is II
not to be expected that woman should
admire the strenuous, IL such a word
may be applied. IN dress as well as in
action? Such is not the case. however.
Never has dress been more suggestive
Of gentle helplessness. Today woman
droops, drOOps. everywhere, gently.
gracefully, seductively, but she does
droop.
Never was dress more utterly feminine
tEan IL is today. Never was II less
aggressive in style, material. and ad-
JGstment. Woman may be veerin g
slightly t0wsrd the masculine IN habi-,
she was never further from IL in dress.
This, perhaps, shows inconsistency, but
this IS one Of the times when incOnsist-
ency is c0mmendable
Woman is essentially creature of
moods. She may adjust herself and
suit her attire TO her life. her life to her
attire, but. let Us hope not, for both at
present are very desirable. Rather let
her continue to suffer under the old time
accusation. at the same time moderatin,
It; let her be consistent in her incon-
tsfstency.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

at the same alarming angle-even the
hat trimmings are retiring into the
background. But be not alarmed! This
does not mean that the wearers are 60
ing 10 initiate the Shy and shrinking
violet Fashion is only less contradic-
tory than lovely woman herself.
a new skirt has ia: e made its appear
ance-an audacious billowy skirt which
frou-frous and flutes IN a way quite fas-
cinatng. It has come. and come 10
stay, for on the lawn at Benning Il was
worn by no less person than Mrs.
Perry Belmont. OF course, no race meet
would be quite complete without this
interesting woman, who Is equally at
nome In Washington and New York
Mrs. Perry Belmont shares with her
husband genuine love Of racing as q
sport, and is often seen near the pad
dock caressiug the soft nose Of some
victorious thoroughbred. She looked. mar
uculaTly well on this occasion IL. a cos
tune Of her favOrite black and white.
an adaptation Of the suspender dress
and striking in its chic simplicity.
Black broadcloth was used for the
skirt and for the wide wrinkled belt
which fastened in two points in the
back. Two. three-inch straps. also of
broadcloth, ran from the belt in front
up to the shoulders. Just over the turn
Of the shoulder-and here Is a touch
which gave distinction and which you
should jOt down in your note book-the
two straps became one. It really gave
the effect Of their being cut in that
way but on looking more c.5selv /
found that the two straps were inst
softly crushed together
Irish lace is still quite the lace. II
has an air Of richness and luxury about
It which appeals 10 fashionable women.
MRS. BelmOnt's waist was of this lace
untrimmed, except for plisse ruffes Of
chiffon finishing the elbow sleeve and
four stunning oval buttons Of cut let
down the front OF the waist For this
year what is gown without buttons?
1t reminds me of the old game of But
ton. buttonl Who's got the button %
OF course, the answer is "Everyonep'
But 1 am sure you are anxious TO
hear about the skirt. Like many things
which at first glance seem impossibly
complicated it was. in reality. quite
simple. Shall let you into the secret?
The clever dressmal1er had simply cut
alternate cores on the straight and on
the bias Of the cloth. The bias cores
were put on to look like box plaits, and
they hung with a splendid swing which
at once gave character to the skirt.
There was a little necktie Of black
taffeta as a finish to the collar and
with this costume Mrs. Belmont wore
long suede gloves.
Mrs. Patrick Calhoun's gown of dark
The Washington times., 1907-04-21
TOLenqthen q Shirt

With the present fashion there are
several ways in which a skirt may be
ienRthened without the process being
patent There may be a yoke set on at
the TOD, or g ruffie put on at the bot
tom or the skirt may be finished plain
by letting down the hem. But n any
case. the work must be done with the
utmost care and neatness, and, II may
he added. with discretion. For instance,
il does not do 20 decide oThand that
one will add a yoke, for yoke may be
an fmpossibility-beca there is not
sufficient fullness at the band or the
cut is not suitable Home dressmakers
have been known TO cut out yoke in
all confidence. only TO discover. with
dismay, that they could not use It, and
that their spare piece of goods had been
cut into beyond redemption.
Right here II would be well 70 say
that the time spent in cutting and fit
ting paper patterns for any new idea
IS never lost. The skirt ripped from
the band and applied TO the paper pat
tern, which has previously been pinned
in Mace at the waist, will soon show
whether such an alteration Will be pos
sible. If it should be, the pattern
son and the skirt pinned or basted on
il at an even length from the ground.
When removed, Il will be very easy 70
see where to modify the one 10 mt the
other. Should the skirt, for instance,
be found to be uneven at the top in
nlaces and its length be such that one
cannot well trim It of. the lower edge
NAV assume a fancy shape 10 Mt the
circumstances, scalloped or pointed,
for example, and no one viii ever know
that the wearer was victim Of neces-
sity.
Another way, strange as it may sound,
is by means Of two or three small
tucls, providing, Of course. that the
skirt is only moderately short These
tucks should be taken in the skirt
proper. and sufficient length added be-
low, the piecIng being hidden by the
bottom tuck
But the lengthening which requires
the greatest care is that Of letting
down a hem or adding a little more to
a plain skirt which is to have a trim
ming put at the bottom TO hide the
Iengthening. If there is already a crino-
line facing. this should be removed and
a fresh one put on in such a fashion
as to provide for the new length. the
curves Of the widths being carried OUc
in this extra length. On doing this
much basting is the price OF success.)
After this the process Is simple and
need hardly be described. If the hem
provides sufficient length. a few roWs
OF narrow braid will form a nice foot
trimming. one row to run exactly over
the old hem mark. IF but little piecing
is necessary, the same braid may hide
enough of it, for it IS TO be practically
impereeptible; but II a broader piece be
necessary, the reYiying fashion Of a
combination Of materials 81 the one
skirt leaves ample room for choice from
broad braid to contrasting plaid.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

blue yelling quite suited her blond color
ing. It was P simple little frOck Of
walking length The skirt was side
plated, and arrangement of plaits re-
peated In the waist. A chemisette Of
tucked mouseline and lace with turned
back collar of white. edged with a tiny
piping Of pale blue and white. gave the
needed contrast. The sleeves had a
turned back cuff of white, piped like the
collar. Brass buttons-toujours les bou-
tons, you see!-fastened the collars and
cuffs. An ornament deftly coutrived
Of taffeta silk, from which hung two
ends, was placed just below the collar
in front. The little bows on the collar
were also of taffeta. The wide girdle
was Of yelling.
I saw Miss Elizabeth Winthrop Ste
vens, who is Of particular interest as
one Of the spring brides, on the Avenue
the other day in such a charming hat
that 1 think I must tell you about it.
II seemed to speak of spring and
flowers and youth and sunshine sym
phony Of tender green and rose pink
It was the inevitable mushroom shape,
and Miss Stevens wore it set well back
on her head. The brim had tafeta silk
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

affects. It was set rather far back on
her head and emphasized the new tilt
OF course you have Noticed the new
tilt-the general effect of sliding of
backwards which seems to have sudden
" attacked couture and hat
No longer does the pompadour rise
jauntily from the feminine brow. To be
truly up 20 date. the hair must be
caught softly backward to the crown
OF the head. there 10 nestle in puffs and
rolls. from which the pendent curls both
in a way quite fascinating enough to
captivate any mere man. Hats are set
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

loops Of braid fastened with a button.
The plaits we're formed with one row Of
stitching, and the deep hem at the bot
tom Of the skirt was also machine
stitched. The side cores and back met
with plaits in the same way. and they
also ended under a braid ornament.
Just above the hem each gore was or
namented with a shaped piece of the
material narrowly edged with braid.
Above this was row Of braid which
ended in the ornaments mentioned
With this gown Mrs. Longworth wore
one OF the fiat black hats she so much
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

The accusation OF WOman's inconsist-
ency is as old as the hills and as new ar
yesterday. II a man were not ambitious.
civilization would stand still: II woman
were not inconsistent. she would stand
still It is one Of her pleas for recog-
milton. II she accepted one attitude and
stuck TO IL, IN no time that would come
TO be regarded as her proper sphere
and there she would be expected 20 re-
main, Any departure would be regarded
as unwomaRly So TO avoid this she
cheerfully accepts the accusation Of in
consistency She advances or retreats
In her opinions and attitudes just as
she secs ut. She has no straight and
narrow paths. but sklrmishes all over
the place
Just at present her inconsistency is
fairly Haunting Itself IN the faces OF
its accusers. By all the laws OF fitness
woman should be dressing to At fhe
The Washington times., 1907-04-21
CAYENNE PEPPER AS sTIMULANr

In cayenne pepper we have a pure
energetic, permanent stimulant Why
not use it instead OF whisky and brandy.
which are not more energetic and are
not permanent in their action 2-Thera-
peutics and Dietetics.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21
ZINC, Exo
(RS. SBOLW
GNICkERBOckERo

shot in green and pale pink drawn
around it. The crown was a fluff OF
green tulle, and across IL was thrown a
garland Of pink roses. 4 curled aigrette
sprang from the left side Inside the
brim soft folds OF tulle made a becoming
setting for the youthful face.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

brushes for hair and clothes, with a
comb, mirror. powder puff, a purse
and compartments for hRndlCerchiefs,
gloves, veil, and goggles. It has a mem
oFandum book, and even a tiny travel
ing clock, mounted in the same satiny
green leather that is employed IN
the construction Of the bag.
Two novelties in vanity bags will
bring JOY 70 the hearts of the women
who are fortunate enough to own them
One is no larger than an ordinary purse
and has a leather handle. through which
the fingers slip easily, and upon which
Is fastened a tiny silver watch This
bag has the comfortable bellows bot
tom" and is fitted with an amazing
number Of pockets and compartments
The other bag is much larger. is Of
fancy tan morocco and has IN addition
TO the vanity bag proper a compart-
ment for opera glasses and another for
a fan.
Bead bags are very much used for
afternoons and for the theater. Some
OF the smaller bags are of black mocha
with a lattice work of cut-steel beads.
A mocha bag that is large enough to
carry opera glasses, handkerchief and
purse has an attractive oral design in
the cut-steel beads.
An attractive bead bag for a woman
in mourning IS OF solid bead work in
at Jet beads, through which runs a
design In cut jet. These solid head work
bags are very much liked and come in
number Of different colors One in
white with a floral design in all the
natural colors-pink flowers and green
leaves--is extremely attractive.
Velvet and silk bags partially covered
with bead work are also very good.
/ One rich dark green velvet bag is orna-
mented in an Oriental design, and looks
u H1TN IL
same rich shade A white satin bag
ornamented in silver bead fieur-de-lis
! is charming with white gown.
Beaded pompadour and striped silk
/ bags are quaint and attractive. one in
/ rich heavy silk is embroidered with a
/ Napoleonie wreath in heavy green silk.
and has beautiful bead design IN lilies.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21
HANDBAG NOTES

Hand bags grow more and more neces-
sary to the comfort Of wOmankind as
the years roll by, and each season some
Improvement is made IN the way of ma
ter1al, cut clasp or furnishing
Saftian leather, which IS soft, smooth,
and shining, is one OF this years offer
ings, and every kind of vanity bag, mo-
tor bag or pocketbook can be made of
it.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

A green saff1an bag is shaped like a
huge leather envelope. At first glance
one has notion that it's holding powers
are limited. but appearances We're ever
deceiVings' Bags this year have what
Is known among their makers as "bel-
lows bottoms and, being thus en-
dowed, the woman who owns one may
iii II as full as a small boys pocket
and still have room for something more.
Canteen bags of saf1an leather are
new and pretty. They have card cases.
inside purses, compartments for mir
rOrs, powder puffs and salts bottles.
and boast the short. strong canteen
shown in Russian seal.
Silver gray bags are charming with
the silver gray gowns. One n a fancy
leather is embossed in a floral design
and is lined with gray silk. This bag,
Ike most Of the new ones is supplied
with certain little aids to beauty.
Handbags in Vienna leather come in
number OF odd shapes and different
COlOrE One IS a combination Of green
and brown morocco, embossed in an
antique design and studded with brass
nails. Another is in soft calfskin; still
another IN gray, mounted in fine gilt
and studded on one side with imita-
ton baroque pearls. The bags all have
fine gilt chain handles.
Ny lady who goes motoring must have
a motor bag, of course, and the new
ones are very complete. One saffian
leather beauty ist provided with tiny
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

One attractive safiian bag is fat
yet capacious. 1t is made on a frame
OF German silver, boasts a flap pocket
on one side, and one Of the new two
strap handles, adorned with tiny silver
buckles.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21
Consistency of Women

Copyright. 1901. By ". R. Hearst)
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

- MART people are fast getting out
Of doors. Society is putting on
4 its new spring frocks. The blase
world Of fashion is shifting fresh
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

Beaded pompadour and striped silk
bags are quaint and attractive One in
rich heavy silk is embroidered with a
Napoleonic wreath in heavy green silk.
and has beautiful bead design IN lilies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14
The Latest Martyr.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 He picked up the newest book on

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 He picked up the newest book on eti- quette.
 "Gentlemen," he read, mo longer re- move their hats in public elevators"
 "Ah!" he said. That is much better"
 So he determined to introduce the re- form in St. Louis. He went out every day to a lunch room where there Is a little elevator which works heroically with big crowds Remembering his Hoyle, he kept his hat on his head, instead of thrashing others In the face with 1t.
 But oh. how the other men looked at him those that had not read the booki Long settled in their provincial manners, they kept waving their hats about as if at a bull fight or ball game
 And how they did glare at him, Wasn't he the rude thing? Indeed, he was. But he stuck it out-loollng them squarely in the eye, taking with gallant resignation the angry glances of the ladles-and all ways thinking what it said in the book and how he would be justified if only some man from New York, Boston, or some other place where the manners are up-to-date would also ride with him. to laugh at the ancient manners of his ac- cusers.
 when he kept his hat on in the presence four very athletic-looking men, he yves ruthlessly removed by the said four and hanged to a lamppost.
 Some day, as all martyrs do, he will have d monument upon that very spot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14

Congress Representative Bertram Clayton of New York. She is a sister of Mrs. Pugh, the widow of Senator Pugh
 In series of articles which appeared in Modern Women the following sketch of Mrs. Clayton was recently published:
 Mrs. Clayton is a remarkable woman, a remarkable mother remarkable citizen and withal q writer of note
 In these days, when the sons of the very rich seem to run to either waste or to run riot, she can point to fam- ly which would do honor to any mother and by her own account she raised [ fthem to be the men and women they are. Two of her sons are in Congress now. One from New York and another from Alabama. One daughter is the wife of q prominent physician of Mem phis, Tenn. and her other children are an honor to the state and to her.
 Her maiden name was Hunter and she was born In the Carolinas, but her parents were lured further south by the wealth in the cotton growing states and settled In what Is now Alabama. They were of Scotch English ancestry. | Her father joined the army which helped to chase the Indians into In dian Territory and was identified with 1 oth CT pioneer movements in lne state of Alabama.
 | When young Miss Hunter was sent to | a school in Montpelier under the su-
 pervision of Bishop stephen Elliott. A young law student came to En- 1 faula to study in the courts there and
 hearing of the excellent traits of Miss ! Hunter said: She will make a good wife. l must get acquainted with her" l She esteems it a great honor that 1 she had two sons in the United States 1 Congress at the same time. In her old age she wrote the book White and Black Under the Old Regime" She now lives with one of 1 her sons at Eufaula.
 Mir. w. T, Jones and Miss Jennie Will l Hanson. both of Ensley were united In marriage yesterday at s o'clock by Dr.
 J. D. Steele at the pastors residence. 1 Miss Elise Riggs is attending a house
 party in South Alabama.
 , Mir and Mrs. Welch have taken pos
 session of their new home, 12l0 South | Thirteenth avenue.
 | Mir and Mrs Frederick K. Dimmick and l their little daughter will leave today for | the mountains of western North Carolina. Mrs. Culpeper Exum and her little
 daughter, Lestra Kinney Exum, are at l Tate Springs. They expect to go later | to Ashevllle. N. c.
 Mir. and Mrs. T.. C. Harrison announce
 the approaching marriage of their daugh-
 ter. Ira, to MT. Charles M. Weisinger.
 The ceremony is to take place at the First
 Baptist church on the afternoon of Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-14

may be had at nominal cost A large per cent of the young women employees are aVailing themselves of the luncheon feat ures. A wholesome menus Is served and an ideal little kitchen in q corner of the luncheon room Is so conveniently ar ranged as to make these domestic ar engagements complete.
 But even greater than the luxury of having a cup of tea without having to go "out" for it. and even more delight full than the lounging room, are the sleeping apartments opening beyond the luncheon room. Rows of white iron beds give an air of comfort and cleanliness On indictment nights, par ticularly in the winter, the young women employed in the exchange may remain for the night and be relieved from exposure to the weather.
 Altogether the entire arrangement has solved wisely and well the problems of living" less under the strain of work. It Is lessening the great ner- vous tension of the busy young woman who has hours" and who scarcely has time to study how best to preserve her strength and the most restful way of spending what leisure moments that are hers throughout her long and work ing day.
 The little "club life" feature of the exchange Is teaching her the economy of time, showing her the value of re- creation that lies near at hand, and lunchng in what seems her own lunch- con room, Is proving a daily delight and compensation to the groups of young women who gather there for a cup of tea or the hot luncheos. as they prefer. Lockers are provided for each young woman. The individual head pieces" when not in use are hung in the locker, like you might keep your golf belongings at the club. All the arrangements are perfect.
 On the first floor are the handsome booths and the public office with tho terminal room in the rear. You are taken there to see the big motors, and have things explained to you and where you say ives, that you under stand" and really understand nothing and only know that you are in the big terminal room which connects myster- iously with floors above.
 On the second floor ere the local op- erating rooms. You glance down the long switch boards, while some one tells you that something else is soon to be removed for entirely new appara- tus, something has always to be mak ing room for something else, the in formation bureau is going to be trans ferred to another corner, that "infor nation" is now "9000" instead of "500," which shows the growth of the tele phone company. and you pass out through an intricate net work of wires,