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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
PAPER LAMP SHADES.
Some Attractive Designs and How to
Make Them -

The first point to be settled in the making
OF a lamp shade. after the question of style
mas been decided upon. the amount OF
material necessary. This. Of course, will
depend largely on the size of the shade
We Will take as a standard the ordinary
banquet lamp For the covering Of one Of
these frames eighteen inches in diameter
II a single-skrted shade, two rolls only are
required but for the prevailing style of
double skirts three and sometimes four
rons are necessary
Winding a frame means winding all the
wires to which glue is to be applied, or
which are exposed when the shade is COM
plete with narrow strips of crepe (about
one inch wide, cut the length of the rolD.
In deciding upon the length Of the skirt
for shade. the following rule Is iny iria-
BILE: The length Of a skirt is the distance
from outside wire to bottom of standard.
Headings vary in length according to
length OF skirt and ones own Judgment as
to safety.
Ruffiing is done by means of thumb and
forefinger. Hold the crepe between the
thumb and forefinger of one hand and null
with an up-and-down movement over the
thumb of one hand with the forefinger Of
the other. All edges, whether single or dou-
BILE. are treated in this way
The underskirt is glued to the outside
edge Of the frame, after the wires have
been wound. This skirt is half the width
and twice the length of roll of crepe Zone
roll cut IN halves answering the purpose)
Should this skirt be too wide to suit Ii can
be easily altered by cutting to required
width. The outer skirt is made by gather
ing one roll and half of crepe tfuII
wloth) about an inch from the top Joining
the edges neatly together, and then gluing
firmly to strip of cardboard measured to
encircle the neck Of the frame.
This skirt may be allowed to hang loose
ly and evenly over the frame or may be
glued to the wire as in the underskrt
heading is next formed by taking the re-
naming half roll and dividing IL into thirds
gluing the strips neatly together gathering
the whole and gluing to a band as for the
skirt, care being taken that the second band
OF cardboard is made large enough to fit
over the first. The shade Is then finished by
tying band of ribbon about the neck and
finishing with a bow. These are the gem
eral outlines for making a shade and they
apply to the small princess shades with
the dimensions reduced), and for all shades,
whether candle or electric, which are made
on wire frames.
The finishing trimming of a shade de-
ponds largely on individual taste If flow
ers are to be used they may be festooned
gracefully in sprays or punches and fasten-
eu to the shade by needle and thread or
large satin bows may be distributed here
and there with very good effect; or, IL one
favors more elaborate effects, tiny ruchings
of crepe can be used to outline the shape of
the frame by fastening to the wires The
most lavish effects can be obtained by the
use of flowers.
Always use asbestos collars or mica CHM
neys in connections with lamp shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
A Costly Vogue.

The jeweled buttons that are being used
this spring are costly in the extreme and
are not now sold by the dozen or half
dozen. Some of these buttons are mount
ed in delicately wrought gold or silver and
set with precious stones, and they are often
made to order from specially prepared de-
signs.
Aquamarines, amethysts, garnets and tur-
quoise matrix are favorites for elaborate
buttons. while the different colorings of
sapphires are used by the few who order
regardless of price. Coral and malachte
also lend themselves to such uses
Such buttons are never sewn a gar
ment, but fasten in with gold button
ring, screw tiny gold safety pin, so
that the change to another garment is the
matter of but moment.
Nothing harmoniZeS so we'll with the fash
ionable Bordeaux shades the amethyst,
and for this reason there is great demand
for this stone.
Malachite set in antique silver makes an
ideal button for blue and green. while the
turquoise matrix Is adaptable for all sorts
of blues and grays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
Martha Washington Gown

Martha Washington wears pointed bod
Ice and full skirt Of Powered stuff. which
may be of any material, from brocaded
satin to printed challie, the latter opening
over petticoat of plain goods. The sleeves
are close fitting to elbow. ending there in
little frills, and the neck of the waist is
cut in shape. outlined with a snowy
frilled fichu. Long mittens are worn in
stead of gloves and the hair is powdered
and dressed high. Black patches should
appear on the face and an antique bag
should De suspended from the arm. A
Quakeress dress is charming If worn by a
pretty girl. The gray gown is made severe
ly plain, and the kerchief or fichu over the
shoulders is of fine white lawn, hemmed
on the edges. A large white lawn apron
also severely plain, and a stiff bonnet COW
cred with the dress material complete the
costume. On one arm a basket should be
carried and in one hand a cotton umbrella
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
A Sand Box.

A big box of sand is source of great joy
to small children when a slight ailment or
bad weather confines them to the house all
day, and this is not impossible to manage
in a workmanlike nursery If a large dust
sheet is spread on the floor when the opera
tons commence. The box should be on
wheels as sand is very heavy, and 1t
should be rolled away out of sight when
not in use, says Woman's Life. Tiny
spades and pals. also some pebbles and
shells are required to make this famous
play complete, and should any sand be
split on the unprotected parts of the room
II Is easily swept up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
Clam Fritters.

The secret of success in cooking clans is
not to overdo them. Long cooking tough
ems. Simply cook until the edges will curl.
To make fritters, which are excellent for
breakfast, supper or luncheon, steam the
CLAIMS until their shells begin to open, then
remove and chop, saving the clam juice
For family Of four, twenty-five CLAIMS
will be sufficient for q meal Having chop
ped the CLAIMS fine. put into a mixing bowl
and sift over them two scant cups pastry
-four. Beat three eggs, whites and yolks
separately. Add to the beaten yollSs a cup
full Of clam juice that has been strained
through cheese cloth and a quarter tea
spoonful soda dissolved in q teaspoonful
hot water. Stir well, then fold in the stifly
beaten whites, adding tride more -four If
the batter seems too thin. Have ready a
kettle of bubbling hot fat. drop in the bat
ter by the teaspoonful, fry a deep golden
brown on both sides and serve with a gar
nish of sliced lemon. graham mullins or
popovers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
New PAINTINGS,

However soon children tire of playing
with toys. they always find endless amuse-
ment in making new playthings for them
selves. The fabrication of paper dolls out
Of colored fashion plates is a work which
will easily serve to pass away wet aft
ernoon in the nursery. The figures should
be cut neatly round pasted on to card
board, and this IN turn cut out so as to
stiffen the figures. says woman's Life.
The arms and legs can be made to move
If these are divided in the first instance,
mounted separately on cardboard and at
tached to the dolls by means of small
paper fasteners, the heads being treated In
like manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
DRESsY AFTERNOON FROCKs.

is just below the lower edge of the belt
the unbecoming bias effect is overcome.
There is on this coat nOtched mannlsh
collar of velvet or satin, and the back
fullness is put into four side plaits with an
opening up the back. 1t is in this back
fullness that the new spring coat differs
from that of last season. And when buy
ing a suit it is we'll to keep this fact in
mind. neglected to say that the riding
coat reaches to the end of the corset and
IS very becoming cut for a slight figure.
Another comfortable model is the smoking
jacket. 1t is double breasted, semi-fitting
back and front and boasts a notched col
lar. patch pockets and cuffs of contrast
ing color.
To come back for a moment to striped
effects, the palest shades will be worn
as soon as the weather gives us chance
to don them We seem to have escaped
from the idea that colorS have a climatic
significance, and We wear the lightest
nuances in winter and the darkest tones
in summer if the fancy appeals favorably
to the couturieres
English tailors are making their striped
flannel suits with collars of the material
or of darker velvet or satin, but the French
artist prefers dash of vivid color in the
cuffs and collar, and pipings of satin are
often combined with the velvet which in
turn is trimmed with tiny buttons and
braid.
X
have been haunting the millinery salons
the last few days and have been impressed
with the amount of watered and Powered
ribbons used on the new hats In MANY
models the low crowns are encircled by
loops OF ribbon, each loop of exactly the
same size as its fellow and the whole eff
feet very precise and prim One or two
chapeaux for morning wear reminded me of
the quaint old Dolly Warden fashions-the
nat brim in front and the upward tilt at
the back. One dear little hat of this order
was OF nut brown straw with a long gar
land of fiat roses crossing the crown and
brim and encircling the hair at the back
The crown was of dark green taffeta and
Lanbelle in outline, but crushed in by the
Sarlands of roses. Quite number of the
new hats have this band of ribbon or flow
ers encircling both hat and hair. and the
erect Is attractive enough. if trifle BIZ
Zarre. me hats described are creations of
one OF the most famous milliners of Paris
CATHERINE TALBOT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
New Designs in Wells.

There are several new designs in wells
that are attractive. The chenille dotted
small rather than large dots-in the French
yelling is extremely fashionable. and the
clear mesh makes it generally becoming
novelty in heavier yelling is the yard and
an eighth square of chiffon cloth, with large
round velvet dots q shade darker in color.
There is a wide hem finished with hem
stitching The smartest Colors are gray and
pale tan, and the veil Is put on over the en-
tire hat with folds drawn back and fasten-
ed at the back Of the head with one of the
new fancy veil pins 1 at are SO popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
King Edwards Kitchen.

The kitchen where King Edward has his
meals prepared. like the other parts Of
Buckingham Palace, is fitted up in a most
luxurious manner. Indeed, George III went
to a great deal of expense and trouble to
have 1t furnished throughout In black oak,
which was estimated to cost over $4,000.
The kitchen consists of suite of rooms,
which include a confectionery room, pastry
room and a bake house.
The royal chef, who, by the way, Is a
Frenchman on. Menager), receives a salary
of $500 year and free lodging near the
royal palace. 1t is his business to superin-
tend only the kings lunch and dinner. He
has nothing whatever to do with the break
fast. The chef has four master cooks to
assist him, who in turn have a bevy of Serv-
ants under them.
When the dinner is to be served, the scene
in the kitchen is one of perfect order and
readiness. The cold dishes, which are pre-
pared during the morning, stand On the
table, surrounded IL necessary by ice: the
birds and other dainties which are to be
served cooked to second, are ready to
hand. says Woman's Life.
The ''hors d'oeuvres are sent forward to
an anteroom, which in the case of Bucking-
ham Palace is nearly three hundred yards
from the kitchen. The assistants are clad
in spotless linen; they all work by the clock
and each dish is commenced and finished to
within minute of the appointed times,
punctuality being insisted on by the king.
The chef walks around and superintends
but his assistants are so We'll Qrlled tnat
he seldom needs to give an order. though
here and there he offers a suggestion for
the further perfection of some dainty. Dur
ing this time he is himself thinking out the
final details of the masterpiece Of the table,
which he takes particularly under his own
care.
Just outside the door of the dining hall
there Is an apartment where the final
touches are given to the delicate and cost
ly preparations. At Buckingham Palace 1t
contains hot table. upon which the dishes
rest in readiness for their distribution to
the table attendants.
The man who yields authority here is
clad in Immaculate evening dress and
wears white gloves. and. In voice which
is rarely raised above whisper, he gives
the minutest directions as to what is to be
done with each particular item on the
menu from the moment 1t leaves the ante
room and passes finally from his care Re-
lays of men and women bearers convey all
these dishes from the kitchen ito the ante
room.
The passages from the kitchen are long.
with awkward corners in them here and
there, and In order to prevent collisions
In the hurry of the work, an ingenious ar
rangenents of mirrors has been effected at
these corners, 10 that the bearers may see
whether the road is clear for them. In
short, everything is done In the royal kitck-
en- to insure careful aud prompt service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
Callosities on Feet.

To remove a callous spot on the sole Of
the foot first soak it we'll in hot water to
soften. Then with a sharp knife cut OF
as much of the thick skin as may be re-
moved without hurting, but great care
should be taken not to touch the soft skin.
After the cutting spread the place with
a haste made of one-half dram of boracic
acid, ten grains Of beat-napthol and one
half ounce of lanolin. Bind on with thin
piece of cotton muslin.
Keep this softenfng grease on the callous
places day and night, for ii will eventually
cause the hard spots to soften entirely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09

Reception gowns for post-Lenten affairs
will be quite as smart If simply made as if
deliberately trimmed with lace, silks. etc.
In fact plain frocks, such shown
in the picture, will be considered better
form for young women and matrons than
costumes that are more decorative.
The dress on the figure on the right Of
the illustration Is fashioned of net. ma
terial that will be much worn during the
coming season. This model is really a de-
cidedly plain one but is exceedingly stun
ming because of the graceful nnes on which
it is cut. The skirt is long and full and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09

hangs In loose folds from the waist, where
wide girdle OF velvet marks the division
between the bodice and lower portion OF
the frock. The waist Is like a ''V'' and
shows to advantage over sheer lace chemi-
settle. The sleeves are made In large puffs
to the elbow and are finished with tight
fitting cuffs Of alternate rows OF lace and
net.
The other dress is more fussily made
1t has a loose flowing skirt with an imta :
ton fiounce of lace The bodice is tight
fitting and Is trimmed with straps of braid
and lace, the latter falling In capes from
the shoulders over pun sleeves. Nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
A Theater Toque.

The making of theater toque is such q
simple thing these days that a woman can
be pardoned for undertaking it. even though
sh, be not an adept in the millinery busi-
ness. She can grasp few bits of lace and
some roses, and with these in her hands
she can fashion very acceptable little orna-
meat for the head 1t should be very
small, and 1t should be worn slightly tilted
upon the coiffure. while it should be held
In place with handsome hat pins, which
must be selected with a special eye to the
colors and materials Of the hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
Use of Daily Papers.

The careful housewife has a use for
everything, and the daily papers are by no
means an inconsiderable factor toward
insuring clean kitchen. For instance, a
supply of paper folded in eight and hung
up over the kitchen sink will be found
most convenient to slip under hot kettle
that has just been lifted from the stove.
says Woman's Life. A store of full-sized
sheets should likewise be kept in the
kitchen table drawer, so that there is al
ways one handy to spread over the table
II necessary during work, and which can
be afterward burnt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
To Restore Black Lace.

All restored laces are little stiff at first,
but that soon wears OF. If not very brown.
give 1t a bath of tea and then wind around
bottle until dry. Quite rusty looking lace
may be restored by laying it in the tea,
and then II should be taken out and placed
the right side downward on strip of black
crinoline. Place q second strip over the
lace and iron until dry. when the lace win
be found to be perfectly black and without
that shiny look that comes from ironing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
To DRY Umbrellas,

The best way to dry an umbrella, and
to preserve it, is to leave it spread on the
floor or in the hall. Where there Is not
enough room to allow that, reverse the
usual method and stand the umbrella in
the corner with the handle down. says
Weman's Life. The rain drips quicker off
the points. The ordinary way collects all
the water at one place, where the cloth
dries slowly. and. therefore, rots the
quicker. Never put several wet umbrellas
together in one umbrella stand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
A French Critics Comment.

Shabby belts crooked buckles on fine
belts. belts that are too large and belts
that look uncomfortably tight are frequent
ly seen on otherwise well gowned women
and girls in this country. asserts an OBJ
servant Frenchman, who adds that atten-
ton to the waist line is a cardinal principle
Of neatness in dress. The visiting critic
also says American women are SO careless
that those who always have their skirts
drawn smoothly under their belts are con-
spicuous exceptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09
Mrs. Longworth's Easter Hat.

to be a turban of white chip trimmed with
q band of green velvet. At one side there
win be white bird with wings spreading
backward. The turban il irregular In
shape. one side being higher than the other.
But tt is typical of the hats that are to
come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-17

MT. Meyer intends to ask for a de- crease of rates and an increase of the weight limitation.
 "A number of Postmasters General have advocated Legislation that would make the postal service of greater use and convenience to the public but Congress has declined to enact the necessary legislation. Now MT. Meyer believes that if attention is called to the fact that we accord to the foreign CTS postal privileges which we deny ourselves Congress should be willing to equalize matters in our own favor.
 There are many details respecting the matter which have not yet been worked out but the idea is to mak e the improvement in the transportation and delivery of parcels an improve ment in the postal service, without any thought of competition with eX- press or other transportation com panies. The service would necessari- ly be general, and no higher rate would be charged upon a package go- ing from Philadelphia to San Fran cisco than on one from Philadelphia to New York. It might happen that tn rate of Il cents a pound would be high between Philadelphia and New York, but low between Philadelphia and the Pacific coast. It is not the intention that the service will compete with any
 
 uses of the postal service to the needs of the public, and increase the conven- fences to the public.
 "The rural parcels post, for example. if that can be established ed, would give to farmers far removed from express offices facilities for shipping pack ages and receiving packages which they cannot oth erwise obtain.
 "The advantages which the general public would derive are obvious. It has been established in every European country. Now commercial conditions are pretty much the same all the world over, and they do not differ ma terially in this country from those to be found in any European country. It tn erefore follows that if the parcels post in Europe has been an aid to commerce and great convenience to the public the same results will surely follow its establishment here.
 "The Postmaster General has gone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-17

into the matter with sufficient thor oughness to feel certain that the in- crease in the parcels post service will be self-sustaining as part of the gen eral postal service, and upon the rural delivery routes it will increase the re- ceipts so as to make the rural ser vice self f-sustaining also. This would go a long way toward reducing, if not entirely removing, the deficit in the postal revenues
 The recommendations concerning the parcels post are not the only important suggestions for the betterment of the ser- vice which Postmaster General Meyer will make to Congress. He intends to ask for the establishment of postal savings banks, and the revival of postal notes. as con- venient method of transporting small sums of money. The savings banks, he believes, are necessary to prevent the hoarding of money by foreigners and others who have little faith in private in- stitutions, but unlimited faith in the gov ernment.
 Foreigners, especially he thinks, would use the postal banks, because they are &C., customed to them in their own countries. He will couple with his recommendation, in favor of the banks, a request that the Postmaster General be authorized to de- posit money above a certain amount in the national banks, so as to return 1t to the channels of trade and circulation. As an encouragement of thrift, the postal banks, he believes, would be of general benefit
 Tn connection with the parcels post he has in mind the establishment also of local parcels post delivery system in large cities. the details for which are now being considered.
 Tests will soon be made of stamp vending machines and if they prove satis- factory it is the purpose of the Post master General to adopt them for the sale of stamps"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-17
COLLEGE ON WHEELS.
Tour of Georgia Will Be Made In the
 Interest of School.

Atlanta, October 1G.-tSpecial i've are simply waiting on the railroads in Geor- gia before we outline the itinerary of the college wheels which will tour this state in the interest of our school at Athens" stated Dr. A. M. Soule. president of the $100,000 agricultural college at the University of Georgia, today.
 Continuing on the subject of the col lege on wheels he said: 'We have made q acquisition for q special train to be composed of an engine, a baggage car for exhibits and two day coaches, to be used as lecture rooms. In order to get over the state we can't afford to lose as much time as would be required to go from our train to the town hall, de- liver these lectures on practical agricul- ture and get off again. We hope to make an extended tour of 30 days, and within this time to compass nearly the whole of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-17
ROOSEVELT AND BRYAN.
These Will Be Nominees, According
 To Champ Clark.

Atlanta. October 16.-(Special) )-Ilon. Champ Clark of Missouri. who came to Atlanta to deliver a lecture tonight at the Jewish temple, talked interestingly today of the next presidential campaign
 Roosevelt and Bryan will be the nom inees," said MT Clark. 'In my mind there is no question about it. They are already in the race. The truth is the politicians don't want either one of them but the people want them both.
 "Whether Bryan is elected or not, he will be eliminated after 190S for he has already declared in favor of only one term, and l shall favor the inauguration, the day after the election of a systematic campaign in behalf of a southern man for President in 1912. We can put up a southern man and elect him, and we must do il"