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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
Helpful Hints for Christmas.

With Christmas less than two weeks
away the average man is racking his
brain with the eternal problem what
shall l give them for Christmas?"
Here are few hints that may prove
useful TO bachelor and man OF family
alike.
For the mother, coffee percolator OF
copper, silver or aluminium: q fern DISH
a foot rest, sleeping slippers, a set of hair
combs. n sewing table brush and comb,
not necessarily silver: gloves for street
or evening wear, or n pair of fancy hat
pins. Belt buckles are always acceptable
to women. whether they be maid. wife or
widow.
For the big brother. n chain pocket
knife, a leather cuff or collar case, shay
ing set, consisting OF n magnifying mirror,
mug, soap dish and brush OF nickel. silver
or ebony; Turkish toweling bath robe
and slippers To match. solidback military
brushes, a sweater tennis racquet,
signet ring, cuff buttons, a cravat pin OF
late design, travelling bag or bill case.
For the big sistcr-yours or some other
fellow's-a shirtwaist box. n set OF combs
and fancy hairpns, n string OF new beads
OF carved mother-of-pearl or coral. veil,
handkerchief and glove case OF embroid-
cred linen, hatpln holder OF china or
silver In vase foIm. having handles at the
sides; fancy hair ornament for evening
wear. OF tulle. flowers, sequins or feathers:
white gloves, elbow length lucky ring
for the little finger, set with birth stone.
or a large horseshoe pin.. to be worn at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

For instance, the blouse pictured at the
left OF the page was designed for wear
with striped broadcloth suit, the effect
OF which was soft blush gunmetal
gray. Chiffon cloth OF rather dark
gunmetal shade was selected for the
bodice. with second lining OF Copen-
hagen blue mousseline between the gray
chiffon and the white taffeta under bodice
or low. necked lining.
The use Of these two shades brought
the tone In perfect harmony with the
cloth. and was extremely odd and artistic.
The trimming consisted OF bands OF Per-
sian crepe, printed in various soft colors
with blue and gray predominating. and
bias bands OF gray satin. The little re-
vers were OF light Copenhagen blue. hand
embroidered In grny and blue silks with
touches OF silver, The yoke was OF
Mechlin insertion and little rufies OF
edge TO match. the sleeves being OF all
over lace with rufies as finish.
The second blouse was intended for
wear with n rur coat, and was In old
pink cloth. with a plain plated skirt in
train length OF the same. but crepe. Lib
erty satin, silk or chiffon cloth could be
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

used with excellent results. The sleeves
and bodice part OF the blouse were cut
In one. the sleeves being laid In tucks ns
pictures. The revers were OF handsome
Irish lace. with little fine plated lace
about the edge aud the pointed yoke was
OF sheer white lace. There was cravat
Of dotted muslin. the sbirred mousque-
talre sleeves also being OF this trans
parent silk muslins. aud the revers on
either side OF the front were finished
with passementerie buttons II the blouse
is made up In crepe, chiffon cloth or such
soft material these rcvers may be omit
ted. the material merely being laid In
soft plaits into the folded glrle.
The long sleeves shown in this model
are feature OF some Of the newest
French blouses. many OF which come
with the arm well defined 10 within
few inches ~ the shoulder. transparent
lace. null or sheer batlstc being used for
the long sleeves This fancy for the long
transparent sleeve IL also shown In one
or two OF the low. necked dinner gowns
recently seen. and II must he acknowl-
edged that these sleeves are more becom.
Ing 10 the average arm than are the
short sleeves. 50 mucn m vogue for the
psst conple ~ seasons.
This season the popularity OF the fur
coat has created demand for cloth and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
Hot and Cold Drinks for the HOLIDAYS.
BY SARA CRAWFORD.

Hot Punch.-Take half pint OF rum
half a pint OF brandy, quarter of a
pound of sugar, one large lemon, half
teaspoonfnl OF nutmeg. one pint Of boil
ing water. Rub the sugar over the lemon
until Il has absorbed all the yellow part
of the skin. Then put the sugar into
punchbowl, add the lemon juice free
from seeds and mix these two ingrcdi-
ents well together. Add the rum, brandy
and nutmeg, mix thoroughly and the
punch will be ready to serve. II is very
important In making good punch that all
the ingredients are thoroughly incorpor-
ated and to insure success the process
OF mixing must be diligently attended TO.
This is an old-style punch.
MIX Punch.-One pint of milk made
very sweet, wineglass full of brandy
or rum, well stirred together: crate
little nutmeg over the top of the glasses.
Roman Punch PIain.-Four large
lemons, one quart of water. one orange,
one and a quarter pounds OF sugar.
Freeze the lemon water ice very hard,
then add one gill OF rum, two tablespoon
fus of sherry and two tabespoonfuls of
brandy. Serve In glasses.
Roman Punch No. 2.-Make two
quarts OF lemonade. rich with pure lem.
on Juice and fruit add one tablespoonful
of lemon extract. Work well aud freeze
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

aud useful articles can be made at small
cost that will be sure to be appreciated.
Several OF these are suggested In the IL
lustration. For instance, the FIRST article
pictured. at the left of the cut, small
linen covered pillow will be sure 10 be
liked, or else an oblong square pillow
slip dalntily embroidered and possibly
with the prospective owners monogram
added. could be selected Instead OF the
heart shaped pillow sketched. This little
pillow was covered with n pink China
silk slip. the outer cover being of hand
kerchicf linen worked In cyelet embroi-
derry In all white.
The little tape measure illustrated next
was made by covering a small round tin
measure with n piece Of white satin rib
bon, with a holly design. a bow of white
ribbon being tied TO the end Of the tape.
The little needle case was made OF a
yard of three-lnch wide scarlet satin RIB
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
A Five Room Cottage Home
Designed by
Chas. S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis, Kim

this house. exclusive OF heating and
plumbing, is S1.50o.
The cottage is low. with a broad sweep.
ing roof extending down or over the
piazza. and a grouped dormer gable
lighting the second story in front The
exterior treatment is odd and peculiar
and altogether quite pleasing. The out
side OF this house would lock well
shingled with the shingles stained brown,
the roof green and the trimmings all
light cream color or white. If built in
the open without much foliage, the trim
mings would look well painted dark
green. leaving the body OF the house
brown.
A very pretty way to finish the interior
would be TO use hard pine, left rough
from the saw: Washington hr or spruce
or even hemlock would look well and
stained with nice sienna brown, the
floors being in hard pine or fr and
stained 70 correspond with the casings;
then the walls can be plastered With
rough sand. finished and tinted In shades
OF green, using light tints on the ceiling.
IL the castings and cornices on the outside
were TO be left rough from the saw and
stained, they would also look very artis-
tic.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
Attractive Gowns for Holiday Wear.
BY DOROTHY DALE.

The Christmas season Is always a gay
one. and Ii Is a wise plan to look over
ones wardrobe before the busy holidays
come and see that ones gowns are In con.
dition and plan any new ones that will be
required.
In this weeks article tn, illustrations
show some OF the new designs for bodiccs
or separate blouses. such little fancy cor
sages being very much liked this season
for wear at the theater. or informal aft
ernoon teas, bridge parties, luncheons,
etc. II is an excellent idea to have a
couple Of these trimmed waists made
which will be 10 harmony with ones
cloth street gown-the models pictured
being especially appropriate for such use.
Some Of the corsage or blouse models
especially liked. show trimmings. straps
or motifs OF the cloth. OF which the coat
and skirt are made, worked into the de-
sign Of the blouse. but in n great many
Instances the cloth selected for the suit
does not lend itself very successfully to
such use, IN which case chiffon cloth,
marquisette and other soft semltranspar.
ent fobrics, matching In color or harmon.
ixiw with the cloth. are chosen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
New Motor Cars Hark
Back to Former Models

The national horse show recently held
In New York is now but a memory, and
with the thoroughbreds comfortably bed
more reverts 10 automobiles For the
benefit OF those who have not had an op-
portunity TO inspect the wide variety OF
1908 models II might not be amss to
tell them that by holding OH TO their 1907
cars they will not be left so far In the
have them believe. The hlgh-grade cars
have not departed so very far from the
standard set as far back as 1905.
Free construction. commonly referred
TO as talking points, has almost no place
In this years exhibits and, unless the
best authorities are.very much mistaken.
the leading cars have developed into a
type that will be In style and quite as
much so years hence as they are at the
present writing. The car of the hour Is
the four-cylinder vertical motor. For
lighter cars the two-cyllnder opposed mo-
tor Is much in vogue Reaction has al
ready set In which tends to revive the
popularity OF the twocylinder motor for
all light cars.
The majority OF the best cars are
showing a chassis having n four-cylinder
motor, water cooled, with the sliding
gear transmission OF either the selective
or progressive type. The final drive is
by shaft. with the rear axle OF the float
ing type.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

the back OF lace collars.
For little brother, knife, games. FISH
ing tackle, skates, sweater. set Of boxing
gloves, camera, collar and cuff buttons and
books.
For little sister. books, skates. a sweat
or, pin or ring, fan and chain. box of
stationery, a sewing box or a picture for
her room.
For the baby. folding go cart tcan easily
be taken on cars). baby spoon, eiderdown
comforter, small music box or a toy
piano, toys In endless variety. a box Of
wildly colored blocks, set OF bibpins, a
lingerie cap or a fancy lingerie pillow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

Here is a peculiar type of cottage that
Is we'll adapted for n summer home. IL
Is planned without basement. built on
piers wieh open panelling below the floor
for circulation OF air. IL is also planned
with foundation and small cellar under
the kitchen portion.
The main portion OF the house Is %
feet wide by IL feet deep. the kitchen
portion 10 by 13 feet. This is a very
convenient. snug cottage and an ideal
home for small family or for young
couple just starting home life. The front
is symmetrical, with central vestibule en-
trance and wide piazza across the front.
On each side OF the front is a projected
oriel window with wide sill on the In
side convenient for plants.
The main living-room is IA feet inches
by Is feet inches, at the right OF which
is bedroom IL feet by IA feet 9 inches.
which can be used for sltting-room if
desired. This bedroom is provided with
two ample closets and bathroom. this
bathroom also having a rear outside en-
trance. There Is one central chimney, a
good large kitchen and convenient pantry
opening between kitchen and living room.
On the second door are two nice cham
bers with closets. The estimated cost OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

Just before serving add for each quart
OF ice half a pint OF brandy and half q
pint OF Jamaica rum. Mix well and serve
In high glasses. As this makes what Is
called a semi or half ice, 1t IL usually
served at dinners as coup de milieu.
Tea Punch.-Pour one quart OF boil
Ing water over one tablespoon of tea.
Let stand till cold Add juice Of three
lemons. Strain. Slice three oranges and
add with one cupful of grated pineapple.
Add one quart cold water and one and
one-half cupfuls sugar. Add candied
cherries. Serve with n cone OF sherbet
In center of punch bowl.
Cup ST. Jacques.-Make or buy one
quart lemon Ice. Add three-fourths cup
Of lemon juice, one-half cupful shredded
pineapple. little orange wine, one cup
full water. Serve In champagne glasses
with white grapes on top.
Virginia Punch.-Fill long glasses
half full cracked ice. Squeeze into each
the juice of large blood orange, add a
tablespoonful OF powdered sugar and
pony of maraschino. Cover with a shaker
aud shake well. Pour back and forth
from shaker TO glass four times. Fill up
the glass with seltzer. Decorate with one
half slice orange. Place two straws In
the glass and serve.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

Although Christmas, the season when
We all prepare 20 loosen our purse strings
20 a greater or less extent, is nearly here.
the effects OF the financial squeeze that
has been felt all over the country
have not entirely vanished and n few
timid ones still cling tenaciously 10 the
hobby that the country and Its credit are
going 10 the demnition bow-wows. or
course, financial stringency" is on every
tongue. until thousands of people who
never had a bank account Ia their lives
and whose incomes do not vary one dollar
In a decade enter earnestly into the dis
cussIon and insist that hard times are
upon us; money was never tighter. and
unless radical steps are taken at once
starvation stares US In the face. The
croakings OF persons OF this type. coupled
with the misstatenents and gross exagger-
ations of the yellow journals. have more
TO do with present conditions than any
thing else.
In every panic, or financial disturbance.
n Is invariably the poor who suffer. and
nine times out OF ten those who have
never entered a bank and have not the
vaguest idea OF the methods, OF banking
are the ones upon whom the burden
falls. The wealthy bank depositor receiv-
ing change for a clearing house certih-
cate from the street car conductor smiles
as he does so. but the laboring man who
10 paid on late Saturday night by check
for HIS weeks toll goes home to find
hunger and an empty larder. True, he
can cash his check on Monday morning.
and he has solace In the thought that his
Job still awaits him. but a dreary satur-
day night and a still drearier Sunday
were his, although he had worked just
as hard and earned just as much as he
did In weeks when financial stringency
was not the hobby OF the hour.
Stocks are soaring money is easier and
confidence Is fast returning. but the
hurt has been done, and there is no
denying the fact that Christmas this year
for hundreds OF thousands OF persons will
be a far different festival than the one
planned two months ago.
Christmas shopping Is being greatly
curtailed. this year. so the shopkeepers
tell as, not because work is less plentiful.
or because there ia less money this year
than last, but simply because millions
OF dollars are stored away in vaults ana
strong boxes and money is not In circula.
tion. Business, In consequence, has suf.
fered a terrible depression and assign
ments all over the country are reported
among firms. banks and industrial enter
prises whose credit Is as sound as II
ever was, and whose books show assets
In large figures, yet one and all were
forced TO the wall because those who
owed them money refused to withdraw
II from Its place Of hiding. The New
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

bon which was made into little bags, in
which spool of thread or an emery or
thimble could be kept, the remainder OF
the ribbon being used for the roll and
needecasc.
The tea-cosy would be very useful gift
for the hostess, who is fond OF serving
afternoon tea. II was made OF light green
satin. gold cord and two linen doylies en-
broidered in n mIstletoe design in white
and green. The cosy was lined with white
flannel and was made large enough TO
cover a good-slzed teapot.
The little article illustrated last In
simply book Of the useful little pow
der leaves" which may be purcha sed In
any departmet store for quarter.
slip cover OF brocsded ribbon or silk
was then neatly made and used TO trans
form the useful little article into a pre-
sentable gift or remembrance.
BEATRICE CAREY.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

The Christmas gifts illustrated are es-
pecially designed for the home needle
worker, and anyone or those pictured
would be apt to prove useful and pleas
ing little gift. SO many of the fancy
work" articles seen are often so imprac-
Ical and useless, and IL Is always wise 10
plan each gift before II Is made with
view 10 the taste and requirements OF the
intended owner. So many women make
or buy their Christmas presents In hap
hazard fashion. .afterward. and probably
at the last minute, deciding on the recip-
tents OF the various articles, but II viii
be found that ones gifts are much more
appreciated. no matter how simple they
are. n each one Is obviously made or pur-
chased with careful thought OF the recip-
tents likes or To oil some special want.
or course, with Intimate friends a Sc
lection is always easier, but gifts for
others are not hard to select IL one has
the least originality. and very attractive
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
Some Little Things Worth Remembering

Did you know that
Football was introduced into England
by the Romans and long antedates the
advent OF cricket?
That the day OF rest with the ancient
Greeks was Monday; Tuesday the day OF
public worship for the Persians, while
Assyrians selected Wednesday, the Egyp-
tians Thursday. and the Moslems have
ever clung to Friday as the most sacred
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

day OF the week?
That, due to greater evaporation, the
sea is much more salt In the tropics than
in northern ATTITUDES?
That peaches, called Persian apples,
were known In Europe before the Chris
tinn eral
That before the days of coined money
the Greeks used copper nails as cur
rency?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
ABOUT MEN AND THINGS.

The Oklahoma Constitution bids fair TO
beat the record of that of the United
States In point OF amendments
VIII j. Pierpont Morgan. for the bene-
at OF our readers. kindly differentiate
undgested securities and water logged
stocks?
Rnmor has II that the Royal Spanish
couple Instead of dragging their lusty
young heir about the continent with them.
substituted a dummy. Perhaps IL got TO
the point where Alfonso simply had to
have more sleep.
Jersey dairymen have advanced the
price OF milk one cent a quart. giving as
a reason that the State Board Of Health
now compels them TO serve the simon
pure article. Surely this should recon
cile the consumer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

vine In applied embroidery laid between.
The yoke was OF cream Chantilly, as
were the elbow-length undersleeves, the
cloth sleeves being finished by a turnback
cuff OF the silk and an upturned tuck In
the cloth.
This gown was designed for wear with
n short hip-length coat OF black baby
lamb with n lynx collar and ssnuff. and a
large mushroom hat. which hared up
little I'm front and was trimmed with
lynx scarf and two white gardenias with
dark foliage. the hat Itself being a pea
cock felt. DOROTHY DALE.
Rarcbit Bostonese.-Put into tho
chafiing dish directly over the fame. two
pounds OF full cream cheese cut up. or
broken with fork. into small pieces
allow II 10 melt slowly, and when nearly
dissolved. add a tablespoonful OF nne salt
aud n dash OF cayenne pepper. Have n
half pint OF rich cream whipped thorough
ly. fold IL into the melted cheese beating
until light Serve on disks OF toasted
brown bread
Rarebit ImpcriaI.-Season a half
pint OF rich milk with n generous pinch
OF salt. an equally generous one OF Eng.
llsh mustard. and a teaspoonful OF Wor-
cestershire sauce; put IN channg dish and
bring 10 boiling point. then add two
pounds Of fresh American cheese which
has been cut up when melted smooth add
two well beaten eggs stirring until creamy.
Serve on squares Of hot buttered toast
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-09-03

Promises.
The Democratic party is and has al
ways been the party of the people. 1t
is in favor of equal and exact justice
to all and against any class or special
legislation, by which one person prof
its and another suffers disadvantage.
1t believes that every man, whatever
and however lowly may be his station
in life, shall have an equal chance
under the law and that he shall not
be Disseminated against. 1t is OPP
posed to the policy of a protective tar
if under the iniquitous operations of
which great trusts are formed and
fostered and reasonable competition,
which is the life of free Americas in
dustries, is crushed out.
In Kentucky ours is not party of
promises only, but party of perform
ances as we'll 1t has never made
pledge to the people Of the state that
it has not faithfully and scrupulously
kept. Along its course are no haunt
ing spirits of unfaithfulness. The
McChord railroad bill, promised by the
Democratic party to the people, which
was passed by the legislature OF 1898
but vetoed by Governor Bradley, has
become a law, under the just opera
tons of which freight, rates in the
commonwealth have been lowered and
equalized to the great benefit OF the
shipper.
A uniform school book bill. the en-
actment of which was pledged by the
Democratic party to the people. has
been placed upon the statute books.
and under its provisions and opera
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-01-10
6rtlling nf tllr
5magtltatiur mrttrr
BY ANNIS Russell,
Actress.

exploits of science.
So accustomed have the reading public become the exploits Of the
press agent that when legitimate bit Of printed regarded
with suspicion
Why must needs be exploited hunter Of great game juu
expert ape genius before achieve Shaespearan
beyond
The press agent would have lose jewels that he might with the
of Dumas describe their value and them with the ingenuity
Poe discover them mantlepece where phanc had
while walking sleep If really had lost diamonds and possessions
would hasten the police maintaining
maintain that such hroncng not relevant my profession 1t
sufficient for that be for the results accomplish
work. and show wonder who also appears the performance
further maintain that private life of no interest the world
at large speak myself alone but Of professional
lawyer known lawyer and refers you the results that
achieved before the bar Who whether he
shire his strawberries? doctor achieves his reputation through the
he effects because his idle hours consumed collecting
oa postcards But the actor Alas! he pursued with
presidency.
know in making these objections that cannot seriously affect the
future of those whom object for able dispose Of
xaggang profession the versatile and energetic who fill would
bob up equally lucrative capacity before the day
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-01-10
Wby Married Wor1en
Should Dot Ceaeb
By DIR. WILLIAM j. CALLIVAN.
Ex-President of Boston School Committee.

becomes bound obligation greater than any Her
her mportan duty her home 1t is the
which she consider and it takes precedence of all other
tons Marriage kind of agreeable comradp involving no
responsibilities other than those which hired render
S marriage at all.
Of family hope employment exacng
teacher the public schools without sacrificing the interests of
Indeed it be said that married cannot possibly be
wife mother teacher the public schools time
She will be deficit regard the other Motherhood imposes
her the obligation of teaching her little flock of pupils
find that she has all that she should undertake perform this duty
properly.
To the statement that marry with expectation
Of disseminating employment of assuming the duties
ponsbes which have been mentioned think the may
be made that such ought not
children ,G be n''"''"' with the '''''''" Of J" &c. ~