The Washington herald., 1907-03-24

ito announce ones approach by hutter
Of petticoats. A veil should adorn every
bride Since your means are limited, this
might be of tulle, reaching TO the edge
OF your gown IN back and front, and
covering your face, with "A crown Of
orange blossoms, mixed with myrtle and
ivy. which is a pretty foreign custom.
Your father should. Of course, escort you
into the drawing room. while your
mother, IL there is no best man, accom-
panies the groom For the attendants,
the simpler the t0ilettes they wear. the
better. Plain muslin, with white MORE
ribbons and trimmings Of Valenciennes
lace make most charming costume. As
for the ceremony and whatever pertains
10 H. consult your pastor The house
may De as plainly or as richly decorated
as you choose. but two weeks hence
there should be budding trees in the
woods that would make a pleasant back
ground, and there are always ferns In the
woods 10 be had on the edge OF creeks.
and evergreens at the florists at small
expense Your admission of limited
means pleases me- There is nothing in
such bad taste as 90 make a splufge at z
wedding and 20 set a standard which one
cannot keep up. A very pleasant custom.
aud one that has always been followed In
Europe, and is being widely introduced In
America, is the keeping OF a record book.
In Which al the family and the guests
sign their names as witnesses Of the
marriage, ana which later on serves as a
repository Tor all the events that happen
In the family Many congratulations.
Question: G. Is it necessary fer the wife Of
Senator OF member Of Congress on leaving town for
the summer to send r F. G cards. and what exactly
does T. F. c. meani-Mumbers Wife,
Answer: No. p. P. c. cards should
only be sent when those they represent
are to be absent from town for a long
period. The departure of a Senator or
Member means only a rather prolonged
vacation. but II either a Senator or Mem
Der is retiring permanently from political
life il is well to send p P. c. cards to
those whose acquaintance they have
made. p. p c, are the initials for the
French expression. pour prendre congo.
TO take leave
Questions Z. VIII sou kindly tell me what 10
wear at an afternoon tesf vas invited informally
the ether day 70 the house Of an Intimate friend
and vent in street tailor made costume. to md an
the women in velvet. lsees. ami tulle with spring
bonneis The next day went 10 a formal tea
and wore rather elaboEate aew spring gown and
nat maae entirely q rozes aud Vi0lets. % find
neary e'ery one in street tailor-msds costumes
Answer: It is very dificult to assist
you in this matter One must be guided
entirely by the character OF the house
to which they so. The first tea which
you speak Of IS probably given by a
mondaine whose friends nav verv
much attention TO dress: the second
perhaps. 20 a strong minded woman
with a cult In this day Of sumptuous
attire II would be very dificult for
any one TO overdress.
Question; an a very old-fashioned woman and
am ehaperOning two nieces in q fashionable school
here They continually use such words as howl
| ing swell 'feiler. aud "ust grand. Wat
course must pursuei sheuld / SPEAK to their
teacher about itl-spinster.
Answer: Most certainly I should
speak both to their teacher and to my
nfeees. Such language is objectionable
and It is what discredits Americans.
both IN their own country and abroad
Question; 3. In nna n your former issues you
said it vas unnecessary to return caH after at
tending tea. DOES not this bold good about a
bridge psrtyi Should one. having accepted an in
TitatlOn % an afternoon bridge. make Q return
visit. especially Il one has lost ones last months
allowance3-W, s. d.
Answer: Most certainly. II you ac-
eept ones hospitality you should make
a return call. Whether you lose or win
has nothing whatever TO do with H. Il
depends simply upon yourself and your
lust for gambling.
Question: TO- ! am a Young woman from the
West visiting some distant connections here who
aTe straight-laced and quite opposed 10 races
Having several horses myself which have run
on the Western trscks and being deeply interested
in this sport do not feel that I can miss it,
Gould yOa, perhaps. meuti1n q Chagerun for a
money consideration or otherwise. who would take
me out therei ! do not want to offend NY rel
atiFes, for they dear and hospitabie people but
must see the races, II you can aid me In ibis |
shall be very grateful
Answer: Your request is quite beyond
the province Of The Arbiter, who can
not undertake the supplying of chaper-
ons to Benning for ambitious young
women; put 1t would be possible. 1t
seems to me. for you 20 find some one
who would include you in their party.
il is perfectly good form for you to go
TO the races. IL you care to, especially
so II you are familiar with racing and
own stud. Why not make a confident
of your relatives and ask them 10 help
you out. I dare say they would be very
glad 10 do so.
Question: Il. I am invited for several days to
60 Eith party 10 Beuning to visit the races and
being q stranger in Washington. ] an anxious to
krow What viii be proper toilet 70 wear theFeg
Stranger.
Answer: A modest street costume
The only thing to avoid is not TO over
dress. The women as a rule wear very
gay hats, and you are apt to see all the
new spring models.
Expects to Live Long.
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