The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-12

N'iAAAHt NtA6lNf AlNAl4t anu uttent is well
dressed. The road to hell is paved with
satin, and it's mighty slippery mate
rial
With the departure Of the corselet
skirt the celnture is receiving renew
ed attention, and is, as Of yore, capable
of making or marring a costume. Any
one can arrange a ceinture IN a fashion,
but only the first-class modiste recog-
nizes the full worth of bestowing the
most careful attention on what in APP
pearance is merely a folded or fitted
belt The one in vogue at present is
only shaped at the upper edge. A very
common mistake is found in the delu-
sion that a ceinture can be relied upon
to pull a doubtful fit into law and or
der at the waist, whereas all that can
justiiably be expected of this adjunct
is that it accentuates a fit already
consummated. And when, OH when
will the lady Of embonpoint recognize
that a buckle worn at the back is the
sole prerogative Of the elegantly slim
figure.
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A perfectly formed woman will stand
at the height of from five feet three to
five feet seven inches. She will weigh
from 125 to 14O pounds.
A plumb line dropped from point
marked by the tip of her nose will fall
at point one inch in front of her
great toe. Her shoulders and hips will
strike straight line drawn up and
down.
Her bust should measure from twen-
ty-eight to thirty-six inches; her hips
from six to ten inches more than this,
and her waist should be from twenty
two to twenty-eight inches in circum-
ference.
The upper arm of this perfect woman
will end at her waist lire. Her neck
should be from twelve to fourteen in
ches in circumference.
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The cape effect is becoming quite
mania in Paris, even for evening dress
es, and the popular sleeve of the mo-
ment is made in one piece, so far. as
the upper part is concerned. with the
bodice. A great many elegantes are
appearing in toilet showing the new
long shoulder line. This effect. as one
might suppose, is not that of 1890 but
rather suggests a number Of beautiful
ly gowned women wearing dainty
capes.
If it be true that coming events cast
their shadows before, then the return
of the long sleeve is almost within
sight. The advent of artistic long dap
hanous draperies for evening wear we
may take as the thin entering wedge
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An effort can be made by every men,
Der of the household to contribute some
one nugget Of information that has
been found in the mining of the day.
In one home circle the father asks
each one in turn at the evening dinner
table: what is the best thought you
have had today?" This affords excel
lent discipline to the mind, keeping it
on the alert to pick up some striking
helpful ideas, knowing that when the
dinner arrives an accounting will be
asked
But all conversation cannot consist of
lofty and learned anothegms. Small
ta'k cannot he ruled out Of conversa-
tion. Dean Swift said that a man can
not alwavs he nassng fve-pound notes.
He must recognize the importance of
70'"n change.
TNo"e ore thoughtful, educated peo-
n'e who are exceedingly moor takers in
pm evening company simply because
thew carrv no small change with them.
Penny thoughts are as important in
our mental purse as larger currency
Still, talk for talks sake is rarely pro-
itahle. Gruff old Diogenes used to
'av' "non't sneak ur1e~~ '-ou car give
Is eor'AtHing No4+ar tra- silence"
Paurs injunction 20 let no corrupt
communication proceed out of your
mouth covers wide ground. To carry
It out We will take heed that no false
mood, no unkind comments, no jealous
no cynical remarks, no I'M
Kind sarcasm cross our lips.
One Kings Daughters society form
I'd a Tongue Guard League. Each
member carries in her pocketbook a
little card written with three questions
which constitute three sleeves through
which all conversation must pass be-
lore it is uttered: rs it true?" rs
It necessary" us it kind?"
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She walked into a bank on upper
Broadway and pushed a check through
he paying teller's window.
you will have to be Identified" said
ne. IT don't know you, madam"
you don't, eh?" said the woman,
With fire in her eye. Aren't you the
father Of the Smith family that has a
lat in the Pileremin Apartments"
yes"
"Well, I am the red-headed janitress
that your wife's always complaining
about. When you left home this morn
ng I heard you say; Emily, If our
children get fighting with that old fury
n the basement, don't quarrel with
ler. Wait till I get home, and let me