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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
New Charity Idea

Times may be hard for all classes this
year, but certainly charitable enter
tainments have never been more en-
Enthusiastically undertaken DOR more
zealousIy carried out than has been
the case during the season just past
Charity balls have ever been popular
way OF inducing those not otherwise
generously inclined TO part with rev
Of their almighty dollars for the good
Of the masses. performances OF some
play or opera that Is the rage Of the
moment have before this year been
given With all surplus from the exor-
bitant price demanded for entrance and
seats handed over TO some prthy In
stitutiOn or organization.
In England, however, The climax was
capped this year BY the Duchess OF
Sunderland. who demanded a smiling
for each glass Of champagne doled out
az a large dinner. and the money. OF
course, was devoted to charity 50
lucrative did the dinner prove thai the
sudden inspiration was at once initiated
quickly became a fad, and from that Is
now almost a custom among popular
hosteSses in London.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
SasheS Axe Important

Sashes and sleeves are important de-
tails OF spring and summer toilettes'
both being capable Of the widest va
riety-
Only in ultra-dressy gowns viii one
find the sash arranged with any SHOW
OF elaboration. but it is largely employed
in simple effects for unpretentious frocks
Of dimity. lawn, null, etc As far as
sleeves are concerned. tie japanese
arrnhole and various adaptations is YET
much in evidence, though there Is no
question that some of the leading dress
making establishments are inaugural
ing a movement away from japanese
effects.
Terminating in IOng-fTinged ends, bre-
telles have taken on all sorts OF fancy
forms and are used TO gaTntsh both
day and night frocks. These combined
sashes and sCarfs are generally made
in mousseline de sole. gauze or filet net
richly embroidered in cOlored beads,
pearls or gold and silver thread en-
brOidery. They are very effective WOr n
at the side OF back Of some chiffon, ba-
tiste or muslin toilette de diner The
eCharpe of satin. sOuple fTinged with
knOtted strands of silk. combines an ef-
fective adOrnment for a, plain princess
robe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
The prune Beautiful

II you want the daintiest sweet mag
Unable 10 pibble on this afternoon, 90
right out 10 the kitchen now and put
some prunes on TO soak. Several hours
later, perhaps right after dinner stew
them in tho same water. Then drain
them, and when they are cold take the
stones out just as you would treat
dates.
Boil together ~ cups OF sugar, =
square chocolate and %-cup OF milk un.
III a thick syrup Is formed; then ado
ss-cup chopped English walnut or pecan
meats. Remove from the fire. add a
half-tea spoon vanilla and beat until
creamy. FIJI the pruues with the mix
ture and press the edges together
Dissolve an ounce Of gum arabic IN 4
pint OF water. and dip each prune II
IL. then IN grlnulated sugar. Set u
a warm place until dry, and you won
recognize your humble old friend, tat
prune. in its new guise,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
lvelty Cards
To Place Guests
lust From Paris

For even an informal luncheon or din
ner guest cards at each plate do much
TO facilitate the seating OF the differ
ent members Of the party. Even the
most clever hostess will frequently for
get at he last moment just where she
has decided that each guest would md
the most cOngenial neighbor. and mis-
Fake OF this sort might have really seri-
Gus consequences were there any rea-
son why any two persons should be sep
arated, while II would be a pity for two
persons who had been carefully chosen
out for each other beforehand to be
placed by mistake at opposite ends OF
the table.
When she is constantly entertaining
however, albeit in an informal manner
elaborate dinner cards will come 10
quite an item in the course Of the win
ter, yet it must be acknowledged that
there is nothing especially pretty about
the plain gilt-edged card, and certainly
It does nothing 10 make tie table more
attractive.
A new style of dinner card lately
: brought over from Paris is certainly
ingenious, for not only does il answer
all requirements from an economical
standpoint, but IL also adds much 10
the effect of the table. This little nov
city consisted Of tiny wire rack on
the order Of a tripod or miniature ar
lists easel. with one leg in back and
two in front, and tiny rack TO hold
the cards.
Tied or wired to this small rack is a
my cluster Of artificial flowers, made
With the perfection only attained by
french wOrkmcD. which completely
over the wire stand, while on the rack
eposes an ordinary pastebOard card
nth the name OF the guest inscribed
pon II. The flowers may be changed
ccOrding to the decoration Of the table
roses. narfheriJes. ferns. carnations,
tc-and II desired fresh flowers may be
ed to the rack with bright colOred rib
IN. and for a large luncheon or dinner
rs little ornamentatiOn will do much
help out the picture given by the
)vyers. crystal, gold and silver.
These little racks could be quite easily
ade with soft copper wire, and the
" clusterS of artificial flowers would
st little or nothing, and would be de
shtfully easy 10 make up. The din
cards are but a small item. and
together make a quite charming add
N 10 the table; but the hostess hat
tier be watchful lest these card racks
49, taken away as souvenirs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
The Girl in Boarding SckooI

When the consensus OF opinion seems
20 be that you are the most most con-
ceIted girl ia school, or the worst
''Inocker," don't go on into a corner
and weep, and decide that they are
mean. hateful set OF girls, and ysu
want 70 90 right home to mother. Prob
ably it's all true. what. they say, and
even mother herself has caught a glim-
mering of that fact once in a while, and
mothers friends saw It with a clearness
thar was dazzling. That's one Of the
lessons YOU came to learn. and you
should be glad that you can learn IL
now while you have a chance 20 turn
over a new leaf before an audience who
viii nail each Improvement with delight
and take you back into full fellowship
as the dearest thing that ever happen
cd az soon as you've learned the real
insignifcance Of your own attachments
and abilities and have FesOlutely curb
ed the tongue that had become prone
TO say nAedlessly disagreeable things
particularly about the absent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Publishes the News
Of Engaged Couples

In Switzerland there Is a newspaper
especially for engaged couples. Agents
ali over the country collect particulars
concerning young people who have be-
come engaged TO be married. and their
names, addresses. and particulars OF
their social position appear in this week
ly journal. Every girl whose name is
thus mentioned receives the paper for
one year free, the subs Jribers 10 il be-
ing chiefly tradespeople who send ad-
vertisements Of their goods to those
whose names are so published.
rheumatism being such a universal
complaint, It is hardly to be wondered
at that there exists a paper entirely
for the benefit OF rheumatic sufferers.
This IS published IN Germany, and in II
rheumatic patients discuss their symp-
toms and tell Of anything that has
proved a relief TO their pains. while
medical men contribute articles TO II or
the different phases, symptoms. ano
species of rheumatism, and the progress
which the cure of rheumatism is stead
lily making. Needless TO say, most rheu-
matte patients make point or seeing
this strange print
There was staying in London recently
the editor OF the only illustrated paper
in the whole OF the Caucasus, who
therefore is in the happy position oil
having no competitor. He IS said e
have made arrangements for the pub
fishing of a worlds miniature postcard
newspaper, tho print Of which VIII %
so small that the readers Will be sup
piled with a nlagnifying glass In orde
TO master its contents. .,-,-
Greenland possesses one inohthll
journal. called the 'Kalorikmlt-
consists OF a single sheet OF three col
Tnns. and is published at GOdthaab, Of
the west coast OF Greenland. A thre
months subscription 10 the paper take
| the peculiar form of two ducks. A saDi
skin viii pay for the paper for Whot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
THE MODERN PETTICoAT.

There has been a great deal Of con-
trOversy lately about the petticoat. Not
only are the city fathers concerned be-
cause the subway breezes won't let II
alone but the Paris dressmakers are
complaining because there isn't room
for Il beneath the fashionable skirt In
the leading houses evening dresses are
shown over .silken tights, and in the day
time satin ''lCnickers" often replace the
petticoat. Nevertheless, many women
still cling with fidelity 10 the cult OF
the petticoat
The newest petticoat is a princess gar
Ynent, which serves the purpose OF cor
set cover as well. 1t is made OF silk
stockinette, falling tightly 10 the knees
and finished with a lacy silk frlll. moi
too full
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

one OF the most serious problems with
which the ordinary housewife Is con-
fronted is the question OF the best means
for the economical disposal OF the left
over vegetables. In the summer months
when green vegetables are plentiful,
there are scores Of uses to which the
small scraps left from dinner may be
put, but when the foods TO be disposed
Of include such things as squash. tur-
nip, onions. cabbage. celery, radishes,
etc, the cook often feels like abandon
ing the task as a hopeless one.
In spite of this feeling. however. there
are ways and means by which these
apparently worthless left-overs may be
utilized to advantage.
Thus. an excellent method OF dispos-
ing OF leftover squash IS 10 add two
well-beaten eggs and about a teaspoon
ful OF -four 10 each pint OF the cold veg
etable. Blend the ingredients thorough
ly; shape the mixture into square cakes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Would You Be Successful?

Stop
Saying that fate is against you
Going around with gloomy look on
your face.
ault finding, nagging, and worrying.
Taking ofrense where none is intended.
Boosting or what you can do instead
OF doing IT.
Talking continually about yourself
and your affairs.
Saving unkind things about others.
Writing letters when angry instead OF
waiting until you have cooled down
and thought matters over.
Thinking OF yourself instead or doing
fer and thinking OF others.
Belittlinge those whom you envy be
cause YOU feel that they really are su-
perior to yourself.
Gazing idly into the future and dream
ing. instead of making the most or the
present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
FCicdSSe Of Oysters

For four persons. one and one-half
dozen large oysters are needed.
Melt one scant tablespoonful OF put
ter IN a stewpan. and one tablespoon
full Of flour or CoTnstarch, cook Tor
about i've minutes. stirring until Il be
comes a smooth paste, thea add one
cupfuI of hot cream or rich -milk,i str
until a thick sauce, season with sax
pepper. and a dash Of nutmeg.
Drain the oysters and add them 10
the sauce: also one tablespoonful OF the
oyster Juice. which should be first care
fully skinned. Let all come TO BOIL
then place them where they will keep
hot, but not boil.
Add the yolk Of one egg mixed with
half teaspOonful Of lemon juice and
one teaspoonful of chopped parsley and
serve Immediately. If the mixture is
allowed 10 boil after the egg and lemon
Juice are added II will curdle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
ToothSon1e Dishes Can Be Prepared
By Housewives of Economical Turn
From Left OUer Summer Vegetables

cover with egg and crumbs. and fry
brown IN deep fat.
Leftover sweet potatoes are delicious
when cut into cubes and fried In deep
fat or they may be prepared after this
fashion: Cut the potatoes. into strips
lenRthwise; warm them slightly In the
oven: roll them in granulated sugar. and
fry them in a little butter until wen
Drowned. During the process Of cooking
Il viii be necessary to move the pieces
about occasionally, or 20 shake the fry
ing pan. Otherwise they are likely 10
burn.
30 prepare leftover onions deleetably
boil some rice IN g little sailed water.
and when done drain, but reserve the
liquor. Butter q baking dish and ar
range the rice and cold onions In alter
nate layers, cutting the onions into
small pieces. II desired. Make sauce
by adding milk. butter and salt TO the
rice water. and, If necessary, thicken
with a little -four. Pour this into the
baking dish. saturating the rice and on
ions thoroughly; cover the top with but
tered breadcrumbs, and bake unul
brown
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
TO Clarity Sugar

Put two pounds OF white sugar into a
saucepan and pour over one pint of cold
water. When this has dissolved put
the saucepan over a moderate fire.
Beat the white of one egg and before
the syrup becomes hot stir the egg thor
oughly through. Watch it carefully and
when commencing to boil remove the
scum as IL rises.
Boil until the scum ceases to rise
then remove from the fire and either
bottle IL for future use or use it al
once
This will keep for a month or more
If made alright. The above is the
old-fashioned method, but II is the best
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Cheap OnleieL

Put a cupful Of finely crumbled bread
into a bowl. and pour over IL twO-thirds
OF a cupful Of sweet milk. When the
bread has become thoroughly moistened,
stir it with a spoon until II is entirely
smooth and free from Jumps, Add the
yolkg OF two eggs, beating them into
the bread and milk one at a time then,
fold IN the stifly whipped whites, and
pour into a Well-buttered baking dish.
Bake in a moderate oven until vel set
A pleasing variation Is to sprinkle the
ton OF the omelet with grated cheese
and paprika before removing il from
the UEeU.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
LOCAL MENTION.
100 Violin Books Given Away.

In order 10 introduce their method Of
teaching, Mr.. and Mrs. +. T. Benjamin
will distribute, free of charge, 100 violin
hooks Thursday, March %, only, Pythian
Temple, 1912 9th 81. NV, between L and
Mass o. M, to boys or girls 6 TO %
years, whose applications are not al
ready on dle) presenting this invitation,
who should be accompanied by parent or
a note stating child evil attend regu-
iarIv Thursdays for the ( months les
sons, for which there will be no charge.
Vfolins furnished free at classroom. Elk
penses paid by annual carnivals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
An Odd Hair DYc

A simple homemade dye for color
ing the hair brown Is made from potato
parings boiled In cold water in an iron
pot until soft
The water is strained before using
and IS applied with a comb or brush.
This must be carefully done, as, Ike
NEST coloring matters, It stains the
scalp
Different degrees OF brown can be
applied. according as one wishes, light
or dark tint.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Design by May Manton.

sign ~
useful mat any
practical as wen
and is
with
the circular
edge
made
novelties and attractive
seasonahe
and will be made
for
Will AZ yards Of material ~ yards - or
yards
there is seam at that
viii sufficient
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
While HAS and VeiLS.

Hats OF white tulle. mousseline, lace
and net are sure 20 be much worn. with
flowers and ribbon for trimming White
lace or tulle wells are worn with them
a. well as white lace short wraps
sacules or coat forms-tOgether with
wide lace scarfs- Long cloth coats
silk lined. IN white and evening COlors,
are important TO carry for wear when
nights are cool or damp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
FoRMuLA FOR ToorH PoWpER.

A simple formula for tooth powder IS
this. Five ounces of areca nut char
cCaI. two ounces of cuttlefish bone, one
ounce of raw areca nut, pounded. Mix
together. Two or three drops OF oil or
cloves or of cassia may be added II a
perfume is required.
Use a firm brush when cleaning the
teeth. Remove all foreign particles
with a piece of dental floss. Twice a
year have the dentist scrape away the
tartar which is sure TO form in spite
of all care
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Lenten Salad

Lenten Shakespeare the yolks and
whites OF four hard-boied eggs and
chop the whites quite fine. Mariaate
them with n French dressing and ar
range on crisp lettuIa leaves. Rub the
yoIts through straiuer or force them
through a potato ricer and pile them
lightly I'm the center. Serve with a
French dressing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
THEN THE FIGHT BEGAN.

well said Mrs. Casey. proudly, my
Dennis was wan o. the pallbearers at
the funeral o. the rich Michael HOoli-
gan tn day"
'Ay!" retorted Mrs. Casey, jealousy
twas well-htted fur the job yer hus-
band WAS. shure, he's uae5 10 carry
ing the bier that some wan else pays
FIR
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Rohinson,s Stable

On Sunday afternoon heard the tele-
Dhone exchange tell one OF its custo-
mers that the line was busy. It was not
busy Main 100.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
IN LEGAL TERMS.

'.And what was your family's de-
cfsion7''
Practically unanimous in my favor. 90
answered the young lawyer mother
voting aye, and father dissenting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Purchases for
ObSeTVdnt Shopper

Tiny four-in-hand ties with small
bow placed one inch below the knot
are novel and striking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
Pie-Pie-Pie.

II its your custom TO eat pie at lunch
be sure its from the Connecticut Pie
Co. The pie with the delicious crispy
crust.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

Beautiful Chinese buttons covered
with Chinese hieroglyphics are being
shown for silk waists, Of which they
are often the sole trimming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

New pins in French gilt for fastening
furs or for chatelaine are in the form
OF a large, fiat bow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
nc Cans Pineapple, Ioc;

In Corn Beef. Sc; Salmon, nc; large
cans Best Tomatoes. 10: Fancy Corn,
75kc: Early June Peas, Sc; Extra Sifteds
ne ]. T. d. Pyles' IL stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

Attractive slippers OF patent leather
have tiny bow Of that leather run
through a small square buckle OF moth
er-Of-nearl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

Shaving cases OF leather, 10 hang by
a cord. have on one side a small oval
mirror.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24
nn Heaters-Gag Radlators.

Don't deny yourself delights conferred by
satin skin cream and Satin skin powder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

CoIored stripes OF different widths are
among the smartest Of the new madras
shown for spring shirt waists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

Dainty trays cut in the shape OF a
three-leaf clover have the sides Of green
velvet and the inside covered wiz bro
cade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

OF interest to the home miIliner are
huge bows Of ribbon or lace in different
cOlOrs, wired and ready to place on
the new hat. As some OF the hats are
partially made and need little or no
other trimming, these bows are great
time-savers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

A huge and handsome silver bowl on
q stand has a netting OF gilt over Il
for flowers Without the netting 81
could be used as q punch bowl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

A pretty blotter, longer than wide,
was made Of two lengths of dark green
blotting paper. on the smaller one
was p piece of water color paper on
one SIDE OF which was painted a bunch
of pale purple iris The three were
fastened together at the right-hand cor
ner by a bow OF narrow green satin
ribbon, clamped by a brass fastener.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

A dainty head dress was a pale pink
rose OF silver and chiffon. 10 which was
fastened a bunch of pink feathers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

Among lovely ornaments for wearing
across the front OF the hair was one
composed OF dark green holly leaves on
which tiny rhinestones were Sprinkled
Another was Of punches Of gun metal
berries with sprays OF maidenhair fern
fnterspersed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

Some OF the latest belts are jeweled.
others are OF narrow scarlet leather, or
of leather cut IN fiIiEree patterns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-24

Among the Ioveliest Of the new belts
are those Of gold elastic, worked with
decigns i'm gold and fastened with elab-
crate gold buckle. The same style is
carried out in silver.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-06-02
SPOR T S

At two o'clock this afternoon the
yacht Hawaii, Captain Harris, will
leave for San Pedro. Everything is
in readiness for the start, the neces-
sary finishing touches having been
completed yesterday. All the water
and stores necessary for the trip were
taken on board, and the yacht was de-
clared ready for sea.
Berger and his band will be on hand
to play patriotic airs and one of the
largest waterfront crowds of the year
is expected to be on hand to wish the
captain and crew godspeed The crew
as well as the captain feel confident
that the Hawaii will be the lucky one
in the race and their feeling is the
wish of every one in the Territory. The
race will start promptly at high noon
on July 4, the starting gun being fired
by the President in the White House.
So far there are three yachts entered
besides the Hawaii, and it is quite
possible that one or two more will
! enter during the month.