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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Wonderful Gems of a Queen

Queen Alexandra, in addition TO safe
full of diamonds and pearls. owns some
wonderful colored gems-rubies, SIP
phires, and emeralds-which. however,
she rarely wears. The only cOlOred
stones she really Hikes are amethysts.
and these she has given at Christmas
and on their fete days to her friends
and relatives in such numbers. set IN
scarfpins, bangles, chains, hatpins, and
sunshade tops. that she has quite popu-
larized the stone, hitherto little valued
in England. With dresses of her IA
vOTtte color, mauve, the Queen always
wears amethysts. The jewels she val
ues above all are her engagement ring,
set with a beryl, emerald, ruby topaz,
jacinIh, emerald-the first letters Of
which spell out the name by which she
has always called her usband. BERTHE; -
the beautiful diamond cross given to her
by the women OF Denmark on her mar
rage, and the crown OF brilliants set in
silver. bestowed by the women Of Eng
land on her silver wedding day.
The most splendid jewels Queen Alex
andra possesses are undoubtedly her
pearls. She has ropes and ropes Of
them, high dog collars and pearls set IN
trimmings for the cOrsaEes OF her ball
dresses. These have been collected and
given TO her by the TsaT and her sister.
the Dowager Empress of Russia, as
well as by members OF the English
Danish, and German royal families,
many being old heirlooms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Correct Sauces for Meats

Here are the rules for serving correct
sauces for meats as laid down By an
experienced chef:
With roast beef. grated horseradish.
With roast veal. tomato or horseradish
sauce.
Roast mutton, curTant jelly.
Roast pork. apple sauce
Roast lamb. mint sauce
Roast turkey, chestnut dressing, cram
berry Jelly.
Roast venison, black currsnt Jelly or
grape Jelly.
Roast goose, tart apple sauce.
Roast quail, currant Jelly celery sauce.
Roast canvashaek duck, black currant
jelly.
Roast chicken. bread sauce
Fried chicken, cream gravy, corn
fritters.
Roast duck, orange salad.
Cold boiled tongue, sauce tartare or
olives stuffed with peppers.
Corned beef. mustard.
Lobster outlet, sauce tartare.
Sweet bread outlet, sauce beShameI
Cold broiled fish, sauce piqus..te.
Brciled steak, maitre d'hotel butter or
mushrooms.
Tripe, fried bacon, and apple rings.
Broiled fresh mackerel, stewed goose
! berries.
Fresh salmon, cream sauce and green
peas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Toy Rotary Press.

An attractive toy for the small boy is
rotary press which will do practical
work. and. therefore. is instructive as
we'll as amusing. An outfit of ink, type,
cards, tweezers, paper, etc, comes with
the press, which is self-inking. AL the
working parts are made so that they
can be adjusted by the thumb screw.
The press is made entirely Of iron, and
viii operate when the crank at the side
is turned by the hand. printing a roll
OF paper. The type which comes with
the set is made of rubber, and can be
set in the grooves on the cylinder OF the
press. Additional rolls Of paper can be
purchased from time TO time as needed,
or the press, which Is equipped with a
revolving feed blanket Of rubber, can
be used for cut paper OF cardboard
printing. These presses come in several
sizes, and range in price from sI5O to s..
The large sizes are practical for use in
restaurants or other establishments for
printing menu cards or other small
items.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
GroI0 Lettuce at Dinnez

Yes" said a florist. II can work
miracles in my business For instance,
can grow you lettuce while you walt
sweet, crisp lettuce that you may eat
for your dinner with the broiled spring
chicken.
1 do it in this way. I take q hand
full of lettuce seeds that have bten
soaked overnight in alcohol. and plans
them in a box containing three inches
Of loan and quiCklime. I water this
soil, and in ten minutes the seeds burst.
In twenty minutes two tiny leaves push
through the earth. The leaves grow
and multiply. In an hour they are as
big as half dollars. Then you may
pluck and eat them. They are delicious
"a fairy salad.
Sometimes, when I give a dinner
party, I have one of these little nre-
pared lettuce beds in the center of the
table. The guests see the lettuce grow,
and when the time comes for the salad
course there is their salad blooming be-
fore them, all ready for them to pluck A."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
a Calendar For Lovers

The twelve months are arranged in
a plan Of incompaubilities tG:,, may be
taken in at glance. but which we adj
wise our married readers not 20 look
at, lest they ind that they have made
a mistake. II is as follows:
January cannot agree with one born
IN July.
February cannot agree with one born
IN August
March cannot agree with one born in
September.
April cannot agree with one born in
October.
Nay cannot agree with one born in
November.
June cannot agree with one born in
December.
The man Of the world will carry a
cutting OF this paragraph ebout with
him, and bring up the subject Of birth
days early in the conversation with
any manageable person 70 whom he
may feel at all drawn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Egg Plant, Turkish Stple

Cut the egg plant IN slices, peel. cover
with salt and put weight on top OF
the piled up slices to extract the bitter
acrid Juice At the end Of two hours
fry In olive oil or good drippings. and ar
range part Of the slices in layers around
the sides and bottom OF a cooking pot
clay the other fried slices one side. Now
fry in the same drippings. one pound
chopped meat and one onion sliced and
put layer of the meat and onion on
top of the sliced egg plant IN the sauce
pan. Next should come a few slices of
tomatoes, seasoning all with salt and
pepper over this put another layer of
egg plant, then more meat and tomato
and so continue until all the ingredi-
ents are used. Add a little stock or
hot water to partially cover, put on the
lid and cook gently on top of the stove
until the water is almost gone. This
is a delicious way Of cooking egg plant
and hearty. enough for the substantial
course at dinner,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
* Suggestions the Proper Diet for the Children |ms
DIET FOR CHILDREN

In a family where there are children
the mother is often compelled to cook
separately for the young ones. This
extra trouble may easily be avoided
II IN preparing the food for the old
folks the following practical sugges-
tions be kept in mind
Frying should not be chosen as a
means Of cooking meat for children.
When preparing beefsteak have a hot
fire, place the steak on the gri Iiron
and hold It close to the fire for min
ute, turning it rapidly. The fierce heat
coagulates the aIbumen near the sur
face, seals the pores of the meat and
keeps in the juice. When the outside
IS scared hold IL farther from the fire
until it is done. On removing sprinkle
It with salt
Steak should be cut about one inch
thick. The top Of the round IS a juicy
and well favored part Of the beef and
steak cut from there is less expensive
than the sirloin or cho!cer steaks and
Of broiling may be applied TO other
more nutritious. This same method
of broiling may be applied to other
meats
Poultry is not more desirable for
children than beef or lamb. although
being more delicate it is sometimes con-
sidered so. Either the white or dark
meat may be given, the former being
preferable II may be roasted. boiled
or broiled.
Fat Is essential to the proper growth
OF the tissues of the nerves and brain
and is peculiarly important TO children.
as the brain enlarges rapidly during
childhood. Next TO butter and cream
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
FOR THE HOME BEAUTIFUL

! most wholly 20 the great metropolitan
centers. the demand for them now has
spread over the entire country and
promises TO have a great boom as soon
IS warm weather comes.
Stem ware, as the charningly shaped
goblcts and other spindly glasses are
called, is 10 be trimmed with gilt and
oTnamented with a gilt monogram or
crest, when given to the bride Of June
days For country houses there is a
ve-ltable craze for glass IN every shape
and form in which Il will prove service
able for the table. and the cares Of the
housekeeper are thus greatly lightened
as many pieces do away with similar
articles OF silver which in summer
means much care.
The old-fashioned glazed chintz, which
IN the victorian era was for so long a
period in favor as a covering for the
English drawing room sofas and chairs
is now very fashionable for bedrooms
us use showing the knowledge OF
/ what's what"
This chintz is generally a large floral
pattern on white ground, and Will last
for years IL properly cleaned and
calendered." a word unfamiliar 10 most
American ears, although in England
1 calendering Is a usual process in every
household, many housekeepers using Il
Tor their beautiful linen sheets, which
makes them dreadfully cold and Slip
perry. It IS done by a mangle that bur
nishes the material with a giaza. and COR
chintzes and table napery may be ap-
propriate, but for sheets, except in tor
rid weather. il is anything but com
Portable
IT shall never forget" said an Aneri-
can girl. speaking Of calendered shests
visiting at a country house IN Eng
! land, where IN zero weather they gave
me polished sheets of ice. for that IS
what they felt like I shivered for an
hour 0F rn0rn ma hfa =, eJao- - 7
took them of and slept in the blankets
was sfraid that the housemaid would
consider that - was an American alb
/ original habit, so I made I'D the Dad
| again In the morning. pressing Il down
az II It had been slept IN. This I did
every day for my weeks stav. as 7 shaIi
a IS aye remember those caIerdered linen
I sheets with amusement. fancying y
| hostess feelings II she had seen me AT
work night and morning"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Treatment Of FOIntInd

Painting proceeds from different
causes, the commonest being a disturb
ance IN The circulation Of the blood IN
me brain For IN ordinary fainting spell
lay the patient fat Great harm has re-
suited often from the treatment by ig-
noFant people trying 10 make the pa
hent SIT up or propplng up the head
with pillows To send the blood back
from the heart TO the brain the nat Dos
ture absolutely is necessary. Let the
patient lie 90 the feet are higher than
.lc Head: throw open the clothes about
the chest ard throat: sponge the face
Win cold water, and give some cold wa
ter 70 drink
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Kitchen Kinks

Never throw away empty cotton reels;
they have a hundred uses. In mos;
kitchens therA is a row OF nails on
which aprons and dishcIoths are hung
with the result that they are frequently
torn and rust marked. This viii be pre-
vented II you force on each nail one OF
your empty reels; nothing could make
a more useful peg.
a reel will make an excellent stop to
prevent the door from opening too far
and banging the furniture. Cover the
reel with thick cloth, to prevent It's in
juring the varDish OF the door. and
screw 1t firmly to the flooring IN the Do
sition required.
Often enough one finds the door OF p
cupboard provided with no better means
Of opening than a keyhole. You car
make an effective knob BY screwing on
another Of those ever-usefuI reels.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11

bacon is one OF the most palatable
forms in which it can be given. II
should not be overlooked. as then too
much of the fat Is fried out. Some.
times bread soaked In bacon fat will
be eaten with relish.
After a child is two years old a
vegetable Of some kind besides potato
may he given at the midday meal. Cab
bage and raw Cucumpers are unsuitable,
but any other we'll cooked vegetable
is harmless in small quantities. SteWed
celery, peas. beans, tender cGulifiower,
baked or stewed tomato are all useful
Any fresh, ripe. seasonable fruit may
be given early in the day TO a child
who is well. The points to observe are
to have It sound-that is without a
suspicion of staieness-and not to give
too much at once. Strawberries, rasp-
berries, blackberries. pears, apples,
peaches, oranges, and grapes are all
welcome.
Fruit having a skin should be pared
and grapes should have the seeds re-
moved, or the child should be taught
not to swallow them. Bananas must
be given with caution. They disagree
with many children. Try a slice one
day, and II no I'll effects follow two
the next, proceeding slowly until GER
tain il can be well borne.
Stewed fruit can be given at supper
and is much relished by most children.
Apples, pears, and peaches cooked IN
this way are a valuable addition to the
diet list. and almost any OF the fresh
fruits can be similarly treated.
In winter preserved apples, apricots.
etc, are nearly as nice as the fresh
fruit. and bear little resemblance to the
old-fashioned, leather-like dried prepare
lions. They must be soaked overnight
before cooking and boiled until perfect
~ tender.
Prunes with the stones removed are
favOrite' dish in many nurseries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Easily Made Wan Pocket

The girl who expects to spend the sum-
mer In hotel or TO so to boarding
school next fall should by all means
have a wall pocket.
A very effective yet cheap and mex
pensive one may be made Of a back OF
heavy cardboard twenty-four inches long
and fifteen inches tall. Divide the too
into four rounding curves, six inches
between the points.
Cover this back with brown linen crash
or convas. and IN each point embroider
IN red or blue a small conventionalized
flower. as a daisy.
Then make the pockets from a straight
piece of the material ten riches high
and thirty-twO inches long. Bind with
red braid and embroider in a simple
daisy design. Sew the front OF the case
and divide into four pockets by a line
Of briar stitching beneath each curve.
This viii give a fullness Of two inches
to each pocket.
Bind all around the outside with red
braid and fasten brass rings at each
end and in the middle to hang to the
wall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11

Floral rnuslins for window and bed
dgEperies are shown in a great assert
ment. and at very reasonable cost.
Bed sets, including coverlet and cover
for roll. are retaiIed for $3.50 Some have
all-over patterns. others borders.
RULED curtains are sold for IS cents
a pair. Those OF figured Swiss have
hemstitched ruffles Of plain Swiss.
Floral patterns are also shown IN window
dra7eries. Where the curtains and bed
drapertes match or harmonic WITH the
wallpaper, a very good effect is OBJ
tanned.
Marking the linen with embroidered
monograms in the color Of the room In
which it Is to be used is a new de-
parture, which entails several separate
sets OF linen. as but few househOlders
have more than one bedroom IN the
same color scheme.
Stationery for country houses is being
given much more attention than ever be
fore, as even small places are now
given a name. which must be blocked
out upon writing paper. to follow fash
ions demand. Seif-tone or white are
the styles preferred for this lettering,
and in many homes those attractive
presses That stamp out letter heads are
used
The So-callod navy secretaries are
greatly in demand, and very hard to
md. They are those quaint, old-fash-
iOned mahogany writing desks. with
drawers. or doors in under part. a flap
that lets down on braces, and top with
glass doors showing shelves for books.
In the top part china can equally well
be kept, OF any other precious belonging
that Is safest under lock and key.
Centerpieces and doilies that are en-
broidered in colors or made Of drawn
rra9-lr 1nN 10 81
very soiled before washing. not only
because everything that belongs TO q
table should be kept spOtlessly clean,
but because they are perishable things
and should never De rubbed hard
Many attractive novelties are shown
IN the art embroidery departments for
the summer. Foremost among them are
the cottage sets for summer homes and
cottages. These sets are selling better
than ever before. Hitherto, confined al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Eight Compartment Handbad

One Of the most novel handbags seen
this season, although Of ordinary size.
about 7x4 inches, and one inch thick,
has eight compartments. These COM
partments, instead Of being all Of the
same depth, graduate from an inch and
half in the front to three and a half
inches In the back. The principal ad-
vantage Of this graduation Is that the
compartments are more easily reached
than they would be II they were all the
same depth This feature appeals
strongly TO msthOdical women who like
20 classify and segregate the different
Stems they keep IN their bags. The bag
IS Of the back-strap variety and has a
gold-plated fastener, and contains celIu-
3otd and engagement tablet accompanied
by a gold pencil. The compartments
are lined with calfskin and the change
compartment. which has a gilt frame,
Is lined With suede. The bag is no
heavier than the ordinary variety With
only two or three compartments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Fall Gloves

The new gloves to be worn with the
emart tailored suits are Of English
chamois In natural colors. fawn and
light gray. Some Of the long gloves are
rot buttoned but fastened at the wrists
with stitched bands OF channels, which
clasp from side to side. The biscuit col
ored suede gloves are beautiful and
match any gown, for when the gloves
are drawn on the hands the tops are
turned back and display a colored lin
ing-some white, others blue. pink. green.
mauYe. etc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
French Toast

Take slices OF bread and toast q nice
brown. Boil three eggs hard. Take
the whites OF eggs and cut I'D in small
strips. Take a pint Of milk. one tea
spoon OF -four. a lump OF butter, salt
and pepper Put on the stove aud heat
with whites of eggs and pour over the
toast Then take the yoIks Of eggs and
crate over The top Serve hot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Chocolate Cream Cake.

To one. and one-half cups Of light
brown sugar add a sCaut one-half cup
OF butter; one cup of milk; One-fourth
cup Of corn starch; one and three
fourths cups Of pastry -four. whites of
four eggs beaten stiff and two tea
spoons Of baking powder.
Cream for filling-Beat the following
Confectionery sugar. unbeaten white OF
one egg and One-half egg shell of cold
water. Roll this out and put It in the
middle OF the cake after having melted
chocolate TO cover the cream This
fllling may be used with any cake re-
cipe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Vacation

A little blue sky and a shady nook,
With briarwood pipe and story book;
A hammock swung meath the bending
trees,
And Iazylike feeling OF comfort and
ease;
Rest for the body and spirit and brain
From the terrible struggle ara horrible
strain
Nothing to do but to eat. sleep and play.
With a business a hundred miles away!
Baltimore Sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Simple Menu for a Dap

BREAKFAST.
Strawberries. Ceral and Cream
Boiled salt MackereL Potato Chips.
Rolls. Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Green Peas and Bacon. Boiled Rice.
Sliced Tomatoes. Apple Butter.
DouShnuts. Iced Tee
DINNER
Corn ChOWder
Baked Crown OF lamb Boiled Potatoes,
Banana Croquettes. Cucumber Salad.
Rhubarb Pie. Cheese.
Black Coffee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Good ManHexS

The simplest and most certain way of
intoxicating good manners in children is
IN practicing them yourself, and a home
where courtesy ana consideration for
others IS the keynote scarcely can fail
to be a happy one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
wisdom Whispers

People don't call you a liar every time
they think IT,
Other people are the best judge OF
ones Importance.
Another love affair is a wonderful
glue for broken hearts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
Gems.

Delicious little gems can be made
from the wheat Tnush left from break
fast. To one and a half cups of the
cereal add a saltspoOn Of salt two
thirds cup OF milk, White -four 10
make a stiff batter. we'll and bake
quickly in gem pans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY.
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Ave and the Beach, Atlantic City
n j. Capacity. 500 guests. Specially reduced
s-ates for Sept and Oct American plan, SO
TO SIS weekly, 81 to s. daily. Superior table
and serviSe- Largest and finest rooms. Hot
and cold sea water IN 81 baths; private and
public Music Write for folder Garage
CHARLES f COPE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11
No. 1000
Ladies' Thirteen-GOred Skirt,

ladies' IhlTteen-GOIed Skirt,
In ankle length. with an inverted box
plat at Center-baCk seam and side
plalts below hip at the other seams.
All seams allowed.
This IS an extremely smart model for
/ street wear, and may be developed in
! almost any material Wolfe. Panama
( mohair, and lightweight serge would all
I be very suitable for the purpose
The pattern is in seven siZes-22 to "a
inches, waist measure. For 26 waist the
I skirt requires los yards of material 20
4 inches wide, 81 yards So inches wide, Az
yards a inches wide or 324 yards 81
4 Inches wide; 21z yards % inches wide, rs
/ yards sc inches wide, / yard A. inches
wide, or = yard "a inches wide extra.
/ will be needed for bias bands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-11


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