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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
AMERICAN WOMEN'S SPEECH

Harper's. Bazaar continues its energetic
crusade on behalf of clear speech among
American women Following MI. Henry
James's famous criticisms of their faults
during the winter and spring II
is now printing n series of helpful practi-
cal articles by John D. Barry, Instructor
of diction at the American Academy OF
Dramatic Art, telling women how they
may refine their speech. Mr.. Barry says,
among other interesting things in the Au-
gust Bazaar:
1--WE can probably agree on what our
ideal speech ought to be: English, without
a localizlng accent. in which every sylla-
BILE is pronounced that should be pro-
nounced, in which every word Is clearly
expressed, and every thought given Its
full value. This docs not mean that We
ought to strive for rigid correctness, On
the contrary, IL is a good plan for most
speakers, especially public speakers, TO
avoid even those pronunciations authorized
by the dictionary that distract the atten-
ton of the listener from the thought, and
centre 1t on a particular word. Words
should be the self-effacing servants OF
thcrght, During a play, sermon or lee
ture, or In any discussion, It Is evident, OF
course, thai the listeners ought not to be
attracted from the main issues to the use
of a queer word or to the way in which n
word has been pronounced. We all know
speakers who use words so rarely spoken
that their speech becomes an object Of
curiosity, sometimes amusing, sometimes
annoying. or even painful, always an in
ferior agent " thought
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
FLOWERS OUT OF SEASON

Some people object to forced blooms pc
cause they think II spells the pleasure IN
natural blooms when their season comes
but there is always an easily distinguish
able difference bctween hothouse and out
door flowers which makes the latter all
the more welcome when they come.
Where the party. az table Is small 1t IS
never well to have a high eentrepiece OF
flowers. Conversation around the corner
of a large bunch Of flowers Is stilted and
uncomfortable. Where the party Is large
IL does not make 50 much difference. be-
cause there are other people 10 talk 10 be-
sides those directly opposite.
White lilacs arc perhaps the most deli
eately beautiful flowers Of the advance
season for table decorations. They are
very graceful when massed in a large bowl
or In a tall vase and they light very well
indeed. being most effective rs a back
ground for handsome silver and cut glass.
Their odor, while fragrant, Is so subtle
that IL adds 10 rather than detracts from
their enjoyment in a close room.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
Not American ways.

/ wonder what would become of a
society girl on his side of the water
who would resort to such a trick to
get the better of an enemy. I'm sure 1t
can be said truthfully of our young
society men and women that they are
at least ladies' and gentlemen"
They lead, more or less, idle lives, and
excite the envy of their less fortunate
brothers and sisters, it Is true, but
they are not altogether to blame for
that; their privileges are merely the
result of circumstance in the making
of which they had no hand, and who
will blame them if they take advantage
of the good things the gods" have
provided for them.
Rowdyism and horse play are things
which have no part in h lives of the
society man or woman of America, at
least we never hear of 1t. Our young
people realize that the eyes of the world
are upon them and they are NOT fanx-
ious, as a rule for the notoriefy that
such rough house behavior brings in
its wake.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23

Jus look at that girls arms" l heard
one man say to another while waiting FOL
a Clinton avenue car last Saturday. How
any woman with such horny, calloused Ell
bows can dare to expose them to the
world gets me, but it seems as II they
have all gone in for the short sleeve. re-
CARELESS of how they look he added.
I had to look. too. to see the object OF
his criticism, and when / beheld that pair
of bony arms with their red. sore looking
elbows. I could hardly blame the mar for
his remarks. for this particular girl car
ried the style to extremes.
It's only another instance of how a
popular style will take hold of people, and
1t is no exaggeration to say that nine out
of every Ten women will adopt a fashion
regardless of how it suits them, for since
elbow sleeves nave become fashionable al
most every woman has worn them.
When I heard the conversation or those
men I tried to get out of range OF their
vision, for I was wearing short sleeves
with n vengeance that day. 1t was very
warm and it did not occur to me that
my arms were no prettier than he aver
age woman's.
So, I suppose every other woman would
offer the same excuse If some one told
her short sleeves were not becoming to
her. She would likely say she did not care
as much for looks as she did for comfort,
n perhaps that's not altogether a bad
excuse.
Did you ever notice the different types
of bare arms you meet in a days travel?
You'll see plump arms, thin, scrawny
arms; freck1ed arms, dimpled arms ana
arms with elbows so sharp and red looking
tha one might think they underwent
some sort of a scalding process, If you
wend your way along Broad or Market
street any OF, these warm days.
Elbow sleeves are a comfort n a
boon to the present-day woman, and even
the most critical man will not object to
them when they reveal a plump, well-kept
arm, but strange to say the arms of very
young girls are not what they should be.
to say nothing of the arms of their older
sisters. The outdoor existence of most
this. and 1t would seem IL that were true
of girls who indulge in all sorts of field
sports and athletic games that call for free
action of at least that part of the arm
from the elbow to the wrist.
Sunburnt and freckled arms may not be
pretty to look upon, but If our girls en-
Joy more comfort in an elbow sleeve. why
should a mere man take 1t upon himself
to criticise? The elbow sleeve Is a COM
fort. as nearly every girl and woman will
testify, so let us hope it will continue TO
be one of the prevailing fashions for
years to come, in spite of the uncom-
remarks Of members Of the
sterner sex
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
LACE AND VELVET rRIMMING.

One of the imported frocks Is noticeable
for the arrangement of lace upon the
waist. The dress foundation Of chiffon
cloth is made in a princess pattern with
a high collar. The lace formation Is
merely a bodice, shaped not unlike a cor
set. The front is low with long tab ends.
This is supported around the neck and
over the shoulders with velvet ribbon,
possibly two inches wide. The piece
which comes around the neck divides the
lace bodice down the front. being plated
and fastened through the middle with a
long pin. giving the appearance OF a
long, narrow buckle. The skirt Is trimmed
with an insertion Of lace similar to the
lace of the bodice. Velvet ribbon is also
used upon the short lace sleeves.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
EGGS FOR THE
PICNIC LUNCH.

Six h~ar6-bofied eggs. three tablespoon
fuls OF olive oil or two of butter, one
tablespoonful lemon Juice or vinegar. one
hair cup chopped celery or meat, one tea
salt. one teaspoonful onion juice
and a few grains of cayenne. Eggs should
be boiled twenty minute to make the
yolks mealy. When cooked, place in a
pan of cold water, crack the shells and
leave for about hve minutes, and you will
have little difficulty in removing the shells.
After filling the eggs pierce the two
halves with a toothpick. and wrap each
egg in a piece Of white tissue paper,
twisting the paper at both ends to keep
Il in place.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Buy crude carbolic acid for sinks 1t Is
cheaper and answers the same purpose.
Put the crude oil down the pipes, cover
the opening n leave some time before
flushing the pipes.
To remove paint stains from a floor
soak for a while with benzine or turpen-
tine, then rub with emery paper or a
little pulverized pumice stone.
Mildew. If not of too long standing, can
be removed by the use of raw tomato and
salt. Ruiz the stains with tomato. sprinkle
thickly with salt and lay in the sun. 1t
may be necessary to repeat the process
two or three times.
Handkerchiefs, towels, ETC., can be
bleached by washing In the usual manner
and then allowing them to stand over
night in a solution of one-half teaspoonful
of cream Of tartar to each quart Of water
used.
Clean the fruit jars with a metaiiic
brush to free the sides from pieces or tnin
glass. Wash the jars in hot soap suds
rinse well and bake them thoroughly IN
the oven. This baking process Is really
essential and sweetens jars wnlch nAVe
stood all winter In the cellar.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
CHECKED CUSHIONS.

Pretty indeed are the Bingham cushions
and how dnintily they are decorated. A
pink and white check is outlined with
many trailing vines Of green. Another
cushion partakes Of the Biedermier designs
and white. yellow. red. maroon, black,
perhaps many other colors. too, for they
were plentiful, when used in working the
odd, though pretty designs. But the latest
idea is to produce something in trailing
effect with the cross stitch. which is Moth
ing but little ks worked with floss. One
cushion Of white and lavende was COW
cred with green grape vines and little
blocks or checks were worked solid for
grapes. Pretty? Yes. decidedly 50, and so
were many others made in the same fash
ion with a variety of colors.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
DeadIy aBread-PelIet. Used.

The weapon which did the damage
in this particular case was a bread
pellet" in which a small stone was
concealed by one of the "Hooligan bril-
gade," the maxine by which these young
offenders are known. 1t is said that
al sorts of horse play occurs at those
dances, n that the super hour is
invariably enlivened by the throwing
of all sorts of missiles, n indeed,
that the bread pellets are the least
harmful of these.
This particular case of rowdyism is
laid at the door of a certain earl's
daughter, a leader of her faction. She
was Jealous, tits said, Of the Ameri-
cans beautiful dark eyes, which h
said "she used too much" and which
she decided should be given a rest.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
OF A
BACHELOR GIRL.

Plano lessons are the thing before mar
riage. cooking Lessons afterwards.
Many husbands are under the delusion
hat Il gives their wives delirlous personal
pleasure 10 tax I'VE dollars from them
and expend the same for household neces-
stiles.
Why Is Il that Il Il 50 much more fun to
set n bad example than a good one?
Often a cheerful disposition is wrongfully
credited 10 a person who has very pretty
teeth and knows Il.
Weddings are things sufferers go to TO
behold a couple Of innocent people receive
a life sentence. not knowing what they are
In for.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
THE BEST WAY
TO MAKE STARCH.

The starch should be dissolved thorough
ly In a little cold water; just enough to
make 1t pour easily, say a tablespoonful
of starch to half a cup of water. Boil
the water. and when boiling briskly re-
move from the fire, or In the case of a
gas stove turn out the flame. Slowly stir
in the starch and do not boil again. You
will ave a good clear preparation en-
tirely free from the Jumps which make
the ironing such a task.
The proportions are the same as for or
binary starchlng. and depend upon how
stiff you wish the articles to be.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23

All society is discussing he tomboy
behavior of the younger circle of Lon
don's smart set and wondering IL the
horse-play which is permitted and which
seems to be the proper thing at the swell
boy" and girl" dances in the best
English society would be c-ountenanced
here.
Imagine a young girl having her eye
so badly hurt during supper at one of
the big fancy balls that she was COM
PEELED to leave the scene of the festivi-
ties at once. And this really happened
to one of the prettiest American buds
now in London. but of our 1t wou
be out of all reason to divulge her name,
since she is well known to the Smart
set at home and abroad. and it would
never do to shock the trusting "papas"
and "mamas,' who look upon the be-
havior of their young people as beyond
reproach.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
Y%%oNEW5


The sale Of hite-lined enamel ware at
Bamberger's IL attracting the attention
OF thrifty housekeepers. The sale includes
every known kitchen ~utensil, and are
worth double he price asked.
The fastidious woman will delight in
those dainty kimonos and dressing sacques
seen at Hahne's. They are mad of dImity
and lawn in a variety OF pretty designs.
and tastefully trimmed with lace and rib
bons.
A handy little blue-name oil stove seen
at Wv. Snyder's will interest the aver
age housewife. II Is nicely japanned. and
is said to be free from smoke and smell.
Army duck belts In white, with pretty
pearl and gilt buckles, are among the
special offerings at the David Straus store.
With the shirtwaist suit these are indis-
pensable.
Lingerie waists. quite the prettiest of the
season, were seen in wide variety at the
French shop. They are made with fine
Valenciennes lace and cluster of tueks,
combined with French land embroidery.
The new Fluffy Rufies'' sailor hat
is the latest thing In millinery at L. S.
Plaut & Co.'S. 1t is the dainty creation
Its name suggests. trimmed with soft
MULE and smooth. glossy wings. For the
summer girl one of these pretty hats will
be quite the thing.
A beautiful gauze fan, seen at Hart
degen's, Is mounted on sticks of ivory in a
unique carved design. 1t Is decorated with
silver and irridescent spangles and gold
beads.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
spIcEp -GoosEBERRIEs.

Use the green fruit for this purpose. 1t
Is best 10 irst scald the fruit, adding a
pinch OF soda to the water, rinse well and
allow one pound OF sugar to a poEnd of
fruit. Add the juice Of two lemons and a
spice bag containing cloves, cinnamon and
ailspice, Boil The syrup. d the berries
and gpiees. cook done. about ten minutes,
and seal. Fruit juices may be added If
desired. but u must be from tart fruits.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23

VIII you please state IN your valuable
paper what viii take mildew out Of a
white waist7 l shall anxionsly await an
early reply. Thanking you in advance,
A CONSTANT READER
The following recipe a been used with
satisfaction: Mix soft soap with two
parts Of starch and one part common salt
and the juice Of a lemon. which VII form
a paste. Put It on both sidea Of the ma
terlal ana let II he on the grass IN the
sun. When the stain Il removed the gar
ment may be washed and rlnsed IN the
usual way.
VIII you kindly publish in the question
box how to clean a white silk p~nrasoll
Also a black sateen waist. and ohlige.
I. NJ. s.
First brush your parasol with a clean,
soft brush to remove the dust. Sponge
the soiled places carefully With a Euds
made OF white soap. after which sponge
with clear warm water. II your parasol
Is a fancy one I would advise taking Il
70 a professional cleaner. a. home work
may not have the desired effect on lace
or other trimmings. Your black waist
may be washed In the usual way IN water
10 which a handful OF salt has been added.
Add salt TO the rinse water. too. II you
would set the color. Dry quickly and
press.
| am a Young honsekeeper and have had
considerable trouble with new hatirons.
Can YOU tell me how to make them
smooth and work easily7 I ind a great
deal OF valuable information in the
question box. A READER.
Clean you natirons IN The following
manner and I think you will bave no fur
ther trouble; Wash them occasionally in
strong soap suds. Rinse. and grease the
smooth surface with warm mutton tallow
or sweet oil and put away In a dry place.
Before using wash again In warm soap
suds. rinse In hot water TO which has been
added a little salsoda or borax. Wipe
perfectly dry before using.
VIII you kindly give me a recipe for
cleaning a rubber dressing comb
ANXIOUS.
Wash your comb in warm water to
which has heenN added n t~easpoonful Of
borax and n dash of ammonia. Allow the
to remain in the water until all the
parts are clean. II may be rlnsed by hold
ing It under the cold water faucet and al
lowing the water to run through with
force,
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
CHERRY ICE.

To each pint OF sweetened cherry juice
add one-half pint OF water and the juice OF
a lemon n orange. Boil one pound of
graduated sugar ten minutes In one cup of
water. add to this the syrup and one ounce
OF dissolved ~gelatine, then the fruit liquor.
turn into a freezer and freeze. The same
can be made OF strawberry or raspberry
juice. t
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
SARDlNE SALAD.

Sardine salad is a delicious luncheon or
tea dish. Remove the skin and bones
from six big sardlnes and cut into tiny
pieces. Place these in a salad bowl with
six cold boiled eggs cut in quarters and
one big, firm apple cut into 9trips and
three cold boiled potatoes cut into dice.
If you like the flavor add half a teaspoon
full of finely chopped chives and then four
tablespoons of French dressing. Serve
very cold.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
-CREIoNNE AND PloUE.

TO " worA ,mbination of cre~tonne-fur-
niturdi anu ing If you please, made up
with ate pique is sure to startle one.
and yhortretonne is being used by the
hundrfe. of yards to adorn fine dresses.
S,metimes IL Is covered with ~allover.
again used as bands, while 1t is having its
own good time in a reign Of popularity as
straps for Paris Jumper suits. Cretonne
is anything but a thin fabric, SO must
be very effective for women to adopt with
the additional discomfort of wearing
something warm and none too light IN
WeiRht.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23

Huge wells and feathers continue to be
chosen by ultra fashfonables. A WELL
known actress In Paris, who now and then
takes this town by storm with her smart
dressing, appeared recently Ia a hat bear
ing a plume nearly a yard long and a veil
that not only covered head and shoulders.
but fell nearly to h bottom OF tho skirt
IN the back.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
PLATED SKIRTS.

A rich cream wolfe skirt was made at
tractive by a neat trimming around the
bottom. The skirt was plated in box
plaits about two and one-half inches wide
around the entire breadth. The bottom Of
each plat was trimmed with a narrow
pyramid of lace. possibly seven inches
long. The lace was as wide as each plat.
gradually tapering to a point, The effect
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
A TIMELY HINT.

80 clean leather upholstery wash the
leather with warm water to which Is
added a little good vinegar. Use an alb
solutely clean cloth. To restore the pol
Ssh prepare the whites of two eggs with
n teaspoonful of turpentine to each egg,
This should be whlsked briskly, then
rubbed Into the dry leather with a piece
of clean flannel and dried off with a piece
of clean linen cloth.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
A COFFEE SET FOR FOUR.

A coffee set shown for four consisted
Of a stand of silver with n to carry
II. on each side were two silver trays in
which were a cup and saucer, and a tiny
glass cup. a small silver sugar bow and
cream pitcher, small pair Of sugar tongs.
Down the centre a crystal cruet, and a
email oliver coffee pot.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
A HINT.

When giving a lawn fete. remember to
put n little sand In the bottom Of each
lantern and there will be less danger Of
them blowing about, and fire is less liable
TO result from these treacherous but pretty
yard ornaments.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
ICE BAG.

1t Is claimed that the oiled paper bags we
get from japan can safely be used for maxi
ing ice bags, as they will not tear apart.
are safe 10 use in cases of sickness and can
be carried quite a distance even In a picnic
basket, when only a small quantity OF Ice
is needed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
Cherry Cake.
BY Reauest.

Pour hot water over a pound of can
died cherries, let stand a moment, drain,
dry in a cloth, and set in the oven OPEN
ing to become dry Take half a pound of
crustless bread slices in as much milk as
they will absorb. Add four beaten eggs,
four tablespoonfuls of sugar, four OF
warm butter, a quarter of a pound OF
boiled and grated chestnuts, a busting OF
cinnamon. When these ingredients are
mixed well add the cherries. Pour into
a buttered shallow pan. brush the sop
generously with butter. strew much sugar
and cinnamon. and bak slowly in mod
crate oven. This is delicious served with
chocolate.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23

Every little maid needs a short coat which she a slip on overs summer
frocks O. cool days, and which are not so fussy or elaborate as to become
easily soned or frayed with constant use Such a small wrap is the one
shown, simple enough for any m to fashion and full of style. In every
way suited to small wearers The broad collar is oneo of the most satisfactory
way of finishing the neck IF a small coat as ii may 70 left plain or
trimmed with braid if desired. The naty trn-back cuffs ae a pretty
hnsh fol the sleeves. Red broadcoth is a favonte for these coats while the
material in white, as well as serge and cheviot, are much favored Any
of the seasonable materials may serve. of which 2 yards 50 inches wide are
needed for the medium size. 2S7-sizes. l. p 4 6 and 5 years The price Of
this pattern is 10 cents