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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
The Marcel Wave.

Who does not know the difficulty of
keeping cne's hair wavy in warm
weather? There is a small patented
curler which NAV be had at any shop,
and which will he a positive boon to
the woman who desires to present n
dainty couture despite the heat. They
are made of French horn and are very
light and flexible. and unless ones hair
is exceptionally stubborn Will make n
marcel wave in less than fifteen min
utes, AMI can easily be fixed While
travelling or dressing: one has only to
slightly dampen the comb, pass through
the hair, and wind the hair on the
waver in twisting movement so that
the hair Will lie on the bar like the
strands of rope. At the end of the
time stipulated the bar las merely to
be pulled out and 10! beautiful wave.
The New Footwear
is nothing less than fascinating, and
not the least interesting Item is the
high sandal, which partakes .of all the
most charming characteristics OF the
low, shoe and the high boot. The back
and sides are like the ordinary boot,
while che front IS cut in many little
straps, each with its own particular
decorations of bows, buckles or bead
ing. Tan and all shades of brown shoes
are popular almost, to the exclusion of
black and are Worn With costumes OF
all colors
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As worn by MISS Vanderbilt.

The Fattma sash Is one of the no.
t!ceab!e features of the trousseau Of
the Countess szecheny who was for
merly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. Several
OF her gowns which came from Paris
are finished with the broad g!rdle and
sash. One, a rose-co!ored mousseline
de sole, IS trimmed with bands of chin
ch!l!a and has charming gray Fatinla
sash, which starts Just below the waist
line and is fitted TO a little below the
bust With long frtnged ends tied at
the side
A pale blue tea gown trimmed with
SILVER has draped sash of gauze OF
the same tone. the sash being brought
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sh,rtua.sts Trimmed.

All of the newest shtrtWa!s.s are
most elaborately trimmed and en-
brotderod. IN fact except In the very
plainest Of tailored waists, lace must pc
laid IN ali sorts Of fanciful designs IN
rhe back as we'll as in the. front, While
the sleeves are sectional and mueh
trimmed. The only way to successfully
Wake waist Of this sort is. after
having cut ;he n,ater!al, to haste 1t
firmly to a piece OF stiff brown paper.
WIEN this is done the lace may be
mined on and the embroidery laid
pwithout pulling the shirtwaist out Of
shape. Without the firm backing Of
tie paper all designs Will surely he
crooked and the light material will
lose all semblance to the lines OF the
waist,
tirely OF strips Of material either wo-
ven into lattice work and finished
at the intersections with medalllons Of
lace, or else laid diagonally across the
front, alternating with bands of lace
or embroidery. The pattern of the
waist is first cut in. brown paper. and
on this the material and lace Is bast-
ed. 1t would be obviously impossible
to get the shape of the waist In any
other way without wasting. much work
and running the risk OF the lines be-
Ing most. nnhecoming and out OF pro
y ~. i1ifN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
How to Menr md to Make.

The blouses for wear with the spring
tailored suit are fashioned along very
simple lines. Their style depends en-
tirely on correctness OF cut and the
smartness OF the stock or cravat worn.
A great many of these blouses are
made of the sheerest handkerchief
linen and batiste, and in many cases
the only trimming that adorns them
is the fine. hand run tucks.
The more elaborate lingerie waists
are confined solely to the semi-tailored
or afternoon tailored frocks.
The frst illustration shows one of the
newest of the spring blouses. The
cravat accompanying the blouse ties
in front and ends are ornamented with
Nalenciennes lace three inches in width.
The second model Is most attractive
when baby Irish is used. The arrange
ment of the lace on the sleeves and
shoulders Is new. The jabot is also
very smart. and the ends are orna-
mented with lace. The tiny cravat is
of black satin.
The next illustration shows a smart
model in sheer linen. This model can
easily be copied at home, and is not
at all expensive to make.
The rufflc is hand hemstitched and
the tie is of black velvet ribbon. with
tiny SILK tassels on the ends.
The fourth illustration shows another
easy model TO copy. II desired. the
collar. cuffs and ruffle down the front
may be hand embroidered. or they are
very attractive made of lace inserting.
The next sketch is good design
for a morning shirtwaist and would
also make up we'll in pongee or any OF
the light striped or checked silks.
The last illustration shows one OF
the newest models with a smart ar
rangement for the stock and jabot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
THE Eattmn Girdle.

The "Fatima girdle,' which looks
much like the sashes worn in the Turk
ish haren, has appeared on many OF
the new spring models. 1t lends itself
clarmingly to many alluring and
graceful effects on the tall girl But
let the tub beware AS surely as fate
the new sash will give her that awful
bag Of meal tied in tbs middle" eaect'
The short. slender girl can wear the
sash il she arranges II in a narrow
band SO that the waist line is not
shortened too much.
The new sash confines the hips or
|accentuates them If the wcarer Is too
thin. When the woman so used TO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
Most UNIQUE designs are being show

absolute freedom of the upper part of
the skirt dons the new girdle she feels
q binding sensation and has to adapt
her walk to 1t. The result is there has
been new walk started-a walk with
a great deal of hip movement with
each step the waist sinking into the
hips the body swaying TO right and
left with each motion Many women
claim that this is much more graceful
than the stiff straight walk which is
so much seen, and that as general
rule we walk too much like men, a
slight movement being much more
feminine and fasoinating.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
smnrt nelts in Differcnt colors.

When wants are many ard tae plte'
OF penury as regards the mod!st!c " -;
chequer has never been more tei., wy
seemingly small matter ofSdlnner ad.ess'
and sacques is iofSsa ~
retire into a back place, to the ineNl-
table detr!ment of the evening frock.
Two or three smart belts IN dllier-
ent colors do much to ring the chaHsss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

All persons desiring TO Join this
exchange orc requested to send
their full names mud address 10
Editor of Wnmnn's Pngc. Times
Dispatch. These names will not be
furnished for amy other than CORE.
spondence or exchange purposes.
only Initials or n nom de plume br-
Ing generally appended. Address
answers In care of editor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

ouestion.-Can you suggest a remedy
for the sinking Of crust In meat pie.
so that the gravy runs over 1t and
causes 1t to be sogsy? Il Il. x
AEsWer--1nvert a cup In the middle
OF your baking pan. The suction draws
the gravy under 1t and the top Of tho
cup holds the crust up from the hlling.
When taken out OF the oven the pic
VIII have light, crisp crust.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
around the waist and then tied again

around the waist ana t4leii lieu aSai"
loosely below the hips.
A wonderfully lovely gown worn by
Mile. Geniat in a new play at the
Coincide Franchise popularized the
Fatlma girdle in Paris, The frocl. was
made on lace princess, the lace being
over yellow silk and tho draped sash
of soft, cl!ng!ng satin. The sash was
brought smoothly over the hlns ana
tied once in front and the two Volunn!-
nous ends were draped AGAIN ana
caught up in the middle OF the PACK,
The long sleeves We're OF gau2e net,
and just a suggestion OF the yeAoW
satin was seen on the.walst.
The simplest way to arrange the
Fatima girdle is to start 1t from the
waist line at the back, bring It smooth
ly over the hips and tic in front Nun
a knot, tho long fringed ENDS raining
to the hem of the gown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

L. B. c.--care of Editor of woman's
Page. Times Dispatch: I should like
very much to Join the Round Robin
Club with you and am sending my
name and address. trust I may re-
ceive a reply from you soon.
Yours truly,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

no extravaganza to throw 1t away
when It becomes shabby and make
an entirely new set, With the more
expensive cretonne sets one feels az
II one must use them even after they /,
have become spotted and soiled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
Vanity Bags.

the smart afternoon gowns are in hand
embroidered cloth of gold, The frames
arc exqu!stely hand-wrought in old
English flat chased work with the
chain IN small gold links. "A novelty
in the fabric Is to have 1t inlaid with
fancy stones carrying out the color
scheme of the gown with which 1t is to
he used. Some OF these dainty little
bags hava a small case on the center,
within rim of gold set with stones,
end shows tiny miniature watch. The
ever popular beading for bags is being
made up in an entirely new manner;
the floral design is carried out in
shades Of old ard new ivory on a
ground work of dove gray.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

The editor welcomes NJ G. most
heartily to the Correspondence Ex-
change Column of The Times Dispatch.
Before this appears in print she Will
have received letter from L. 3. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
Jet Fashionable ms n Trimming.

The revival of jet as a trimming for
evening gowns, cloaks, and as hair orn-
aments has taken firm hold on the
MODESTO world A few years ago the
wearing of Jet in any form was an in
dication of mourning, but now It
flashes from many a dainty chou or
losette or adorns the corsage of black
lace of tulle gown Light hats with
bright wings and bows are seen with q
chic finish derived from a cleaning
Jet buckle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

AnsWer.--Use a quart size spr!nkins
can You Will get good results and
your hands VIII be kept entirely OUT
of the water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Quest!on.-can you suggest anything
pretty and Inexpensive in the way OF
light portieres for a cottage sitting
room? z. ".
Answer-Take three yards of,un-
bleached muslin and dye rich shade
of dark green. Take yard OF Gre
tonne In floral pattern pink
would be a pretty contrast to dark
green. Cut out flowers and leaves.
haste them on tire muslin ana
buttonhole with green silk Make a
border on top and BUTTON. Sew on
brass rings and put on a curtain rod.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
Questions and
Answers

estion.-What is the best method
OF sprinkling clothes for ironing so
mat they may be evenly dampened?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Question: Is it obligatory upon a
woman to call at a house or upon a
hostess whose invitation has not been
accepted? j.
Answer: 1t is. One is not relieved by
non-acceptance from, the duty of call
ing. The regulation visit within two
weeks time after the entertainment
should be made. In the case OF mar
ried woman, her husbands card should
be left with her own.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
delicate Perfume.

It seems that the art OF presenting
perfumes Is getting mere recherche
every day One cfEthe dalntiest con-
cets is a small bottleFo ia delishtfully
subtle extract in a falhpo" httedt car
ton case OF Japanese aprlc ana design.
To be useful as we'll as ornamental,
the sides of the box are furnished with
q CO landau. of ] COS. t-.---.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Question.-Kindly give me the pro-
portions OF a good cleaning MIXTURE
for black wooden clothes, NJ. E. 2.
Answer.-Mix one ounce Of boran aud
one ounce gum oamphor with ono
quart OF boiling water. When cool
add one pint OF alcohol. Bottle aud
cork tightly. When wanted for use
shake we'll and sponge the garments
to be cleaned This is an excellent
mixture for cleaning soiled black cash.
mere and wooden dresses. coat collars
and black felt hats.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Question.-What is the best way to
keep wells SO that they Will look fresh
and increased? NJ. L. G..
Answer.-Make a veil-roll by taking
piece OF mailing tube and covering it
smoothly with Dresden ribbon. The
roll can be padded and del!catelY
scented with sachet powder. Then at
ter the veil is adjusted smoothly, It
can be slipped into a black silk bag
that ties at one end and viii keep the
veil free from dust.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Question.-Is there anything tina. car
remove the discoloration from scorcked
clothing? NJ. Z. $.
Answer.-1t not too much burned
use the juice squeezed from a baked
onion mixed with an ounce of Full
.ler's earth, a little shredded soap and
a wine glass OF vinegar. Heat the r,iS-
ture until the soap is dissolved. Wni,
till 1t is cold before applying. Rub
we'll over the scorched place. leave to
dry and then put the garment In the
regular wash.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Questionable you know of any way
in which the under-sheet can be kept
smoothly tucked in on an infants o.
child's bed? Z. A. J..
Answer.-Make slip cover like a
large pillow-sl.p Just to At mattress.
Slip this on and tie at open end with
tape
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Queston.-ls there any way to keep
b"ooms in good order and prevent their
speedy disintegration? A. NJ. Il.
Answer-Wash thoroughly witn soap
and water before putting 1t aUay LIST
it dry and trim the edges evenly with
a pair of shears. This will enable YOU
TO use your broom twice as long as
usual.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

o. Z. N.
Answer.-Break four eggs into
large bowl, add one scant cup OF but
ter. one large cup OF brown sugar, one
half cup of black molasses, one heap
ing teaspoon OF soda in a cup OF no,
water. cinnamon. nutmeg. allspics mi
Juice of half a lemon. Beat long and
well. adding five cups OF sifted flour
and beating 1t In thoroughly. Bake 10
large cake pan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Editor of woman's Page: I have
quite a splendid collection of cigar
bands which / should like to exchange
for postals. either comic or historic.
latter preferred Does anyone care to
exchange? Who cen furnish a copy
OF the poem Asleep At the Switch?
r. S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Editor Woman's Page: Please put my
name on the Correspondence and Post
Gard Exchange l wish to hear from
L. B. c. about her Round Robin Club.
I will exchange post cards with per-
sons in this or any other State, but beg
to be excused from receiving or send
ing the so-called comic" postals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

in summer hosiery. one of the smartest
being a plain front with openwork
clock; the center of which Is embroid-
cred in various shades of cream, helia-
trope. cie' blue AND black.
The effect is decidedly original and
gives a most becomingly narrow APP
pearance to the ANGLE and foot. The
same idea Is carried out in a wide clock
entirely composed of a lace openworli
stitch with center showing quite Diff
ferent design.
Automobile Wells
must now match the hat color to bein
good style, Contrasting colors are gar
sh and passee. ones viel, however. may
be either several tones lighter or dark
or than the hat Il the same shade.
smart aaw model Very sspringlike is of
cerulean blue, about the color of the
palest flowers on deeper toned blue
toque. Another thing about wells, they
are more voluminous than ever. About
two yards wide and four long is the
f-,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Question: Please tell me what is
meant by "marinading" meat, and
what its practical use is? 3. T. D.
Answer: Marinading is a process
with a fornlida BILE name and simple
meaning It simple means that meat
Is soaked for sometime In a mixture
designed to render 1t tender and to i'm
prove its flavor. Vinegar. oil, pepper
and salt. mixed in due proportion, are
used to pack the meat In. Sometimes
an onion or pungent herbs may be
added. 3N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

The editor enters your name with
pleasure. and complies with your re-
quest as TO the postal card, hoping
that the Round Robin Club may fulfil
Its mission by. giving pleasure TO all
its members.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Question: What Is the best way
to prevent feathers from working
through cases? c. V.
Answer: Take paper cambria, make a
cover and put the feathers in 1t, Sew
1T up securely and then put on the
ticking case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

ouestion.-Kindly give me recipe
for spiced brown cake. and oblige
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

Editor OF woman's Page: l should
like to become member of your
Correspondence and Post Card EX-
change, and should like to exchange
cards with NJ. G. B. w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

The best way to wake your husband
on mornings after he has been out late
is to put baby in bed with him and then
keep the little precious waiting for his
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-12-17

clety. ~rne fortunate owners OF a
peaked house, roped with ivy and
densely surrounded by trees, are issu'
ing cards for Christmas specter hunt.
The Christmas ghost hunt is imported
from England, where the houses are
ancient enough to harbor specters who
were there before William the Con
queror The comparative newness OF
this country leads some to predict that
the fad over here will fail. There are
exceptions, however. for even In Wash
ington there is one Of the treasure
guarding ghosts-an out and out bucca-
neer Of the Spanish main variety, with
cooked hat, gold lace, rufies, high yel-
low boots, red jacket and an odor OF
antiquity. Those acquainted with him
say that be cllnks his chains Of stolen
doubloons. Washington Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-12-17

Another Of the same mature years
was "AIiss Miriam Jackson" If you
please. She came out with Teddy
bear in her arms, sang a song and did
such clever capering that every wo-
man in the audience wanted to hug
her.
Lillian Tobin, herself no bigger than
a doll baby, sang "Poor John" and In
vited the audience to join her in the
chorus, which 1t did with a will. At
the end of the programme Mr.. Pastor
announced that banquet was await
ing the children In the basement Of
Tammany hall.
After the little ones had been salts
fed in that respect they were sent up
to the main hall Of the building, and
there the really big feature Of the
evening took place. On the stage
stood three Christmas trees, bending
over from the weight of pretty things,
while the stage itself was heaped with
toys.
After that there was a second dis
tributlon for stage children only in the
committee room Of Tammany hall.
Most Of the children had written re-
quests for certain articles, and as they
appeared one by one and gave o name
corresponding with that on Mrs. Fer
nandez's list the present asked tOr was
delivered. Some Of these were Of
costly quality. having been purchased
with money donated to the cause.
Mrs. Fernandez said the children Of
the stage nowadays ask for useful
things rather than for playthlngs.
Since these events were inaugurated
Il is estimated that more thsn $4,000
has been spent for gifts.-Ncv York
Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-12-17
LONG WALK FOR SANTA.
Tree Burned, Father Goes Eight Miles
For New Toys.

Tree HurnooI FatHoF &Vo1 -ts"h '
For New Toys.
Gift intended for his eight children
being destroyed when his lighting OF
the Christmas tree, just before mid
night, caused a fire which damaged
his home in Cleveland, Alfred Ham
merrnelster trudged eight miles through
snow before be could rouse a store.
keeper and gather another supply OF
presents 90 that the chIldren's faith IN
Santa Claus might not be lost
The children were asleep when Mr.
and Mrs. Hammermelster completed
decorating the tree. The father de-
clded to light the candles as a test
They burned; 50 did the cotton snow
balls. The blaze awakened the chill
dren @santy herei" they piped, is
Il monln'Y The parents gathered
them In their arms and rushed to To-
street. Firemen brought out a lot OF
FIRE ruined presents from the house.
asanty been and gone and our things
Is burned upF' the children cried
Hammermelster. beEsn his weary
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-12-17

the airs Of q man who could "skait"
and having shown his ignorance there
Of, wns smartly reprOyed by Mr.. Pick
wick. Meanwhile, "Mr. Weller and the
fat boy having by their joint EFFORTS
cut out a Slide" all hands participated.
Says the chronlcler of the days sport:
II was the most intensely interesting
thing to observe the manner In which
Mr.. Pickwick performed his share In the
ceremony-to watch the torture OF anx-
iety with which he viewed the person be-
hind gaining upon him at the imminent
hazard Of tripping him up. to see him
A-adually expend the painful force whicn
+, had put on at first and turn slowly
around on the slide, with his face toward
the poiht from which he had started, to
contemplate the playful smile which man
tied on his face when he had accomplish
ed TIE distance and the eagerness with
which he turned around when he had
done 30 and ran after his predecessor, his
black CATERS tripping pleasantly through
the snow and his eyes beaming cheerful
ness and gladness through his spectacles,
and when be was knocked down, when
happened upon the average every third
round, II was the most invlgorating sight
that can POSSIBLY De Imagined 70 pehOiu
him gather up his hat. gloves and hand
kerchlef with a glowing countenanee ana
resume his station in the rank with an
ardor and enthusiasm which nothing
could abate.
Mr. Piclwick unfortunately breaks
through. the fee and gets a good wet
ting, but, being taken on q smart run
to the house, put to bed and given un-
limited quantities Of hot punch, finds
himself none the worse next morning,
when the party departs from Dinsiey
Dell.
Thus does Dickens tell Us Of one Of
the merriest ChrIstmases that reader
could desire. There Is no touch Of SD
ness In the chronicle. and all that one
could wish for is that the story were
longer. Long live the tale, and long
may we enjoy Christmas with the
Pickwickians!
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