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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-12
CRYING THE FORFEITS

forfeit is 10 give out line. and the
one who owns it is TO rhyme to the
line given. Either a quotation or orig
inal line VIII answer
The owner Of the forfeit is to stand
with his hands folded behind. and is
TO guess the name Of any person touch
ing him.
II a gentleman. he is to put on the
hat of lady and initiate her voice
and manners for four or FIVE minutes;
il a lady. she is TO, put on a gentle
mans hat and initiate him in the same
way. Sometimes these limitations are
very humorous.
Mention the name of some remarf1a-
bic pefson and repeat an aneedote
about I'm.
Mention one Of the most recent of
modern discoveries. and give a short
explanation Of T.
Keep a serious face for I've minutes.
Say Around the rugged rock the
ragged rascals ram. three times with
out making a mistake. Or The Leith
police dismisseth US
Stand with your heels and back close
10 the wall. then stoop without moving
your feet and pick up the forfeit
PAY a compliment to each Of six of
the company. and spoil II afterward;
for instance, say 10 lady, What
glorious hair you have etc
Ask the owner Of the forfeit what
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all. we can use al the numbers from
1 to 25 and 50 on
This is the rule for arranging thenn-
Begin with figure 1 in the middle
space az the top. Now you must always
go diagcnauy 10 the right When the
number is at the top Of the page we
think Of the lower edge as joining the
upper. just as If IL We're rolled around
d cylinder. so We put in the bottom
right hand square. Now Join tbs
right hand edge to the left hand and
put 3 where il belongs Now we have
something new 10 do When the row
Is all filed out We drop down one
space and go right on. sloping Up
across the square as before This gives
US T. and 5. Now drop down for :.
fold the paper ro1nd for and pat
in the last space
That sounds pretty confusing. doesn't
IL? The best way is TO cut out a
square of paper. making it fairly big.
then you can actually fold it over as
you fill in the numbers.
Now I will give you the same puzzle
with i've squares each way and you
can add the rows up for yourselves !.
and see what they come 10. then. after
you study out the way the numbers
are arranged. you can make one for
rowzr Remember. though. that you
must always start with 1 in the middle
OF the TOD row. and you must have
an uneven number OF rows. Now let
US see how this adds up.
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A Hanging Scissor Case

To arrange place Tor SCISSORS where
they may be always found when they
are required is a great convenience.
and the hanging scissor case is de-
signed for this purpose. 1t may be
made OF any color and any material we
fancy. and for the foundation a stout
piece of cardboard. cut out somewhat in
the shape of an open fan. should be
used This is covered both back and
front with the material chosen and
edged all round with a silk cord caught
,up into three little loops at the sides
and base. There is a loop of cord at
the top by which it may be hung upon
the wall. Two pointer pockets are ar
ranged in front, into which scissors age
easily slipped or removed when they
are required. and to keep the scissors
clean and bright it is a good plan to
line the pockets with wash leather
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no cooking and those that do. In gen
eral, the uncooked ones are easier for
the inexperienced. With a foundation
or fondant, of French cream a great
variety of popular sweets may be
made For this buy the first quality
of confectioners' sugar and make sure
that it contains no Jumps or impurities
Of any kind Above all, the greatest
care must be taken in measuring Fon-
dant can never be made on a damp day
Take the white Of as many eggs as
you desire 10 make up into the fondant
lit may be wise TO try the first time
with tho white of onlsA one egg. Add
an equal quantity of cold water and
then beat in enough confectioners
sugar 10 make it stiff enough to roll
into balls or any other shape desired
With this foundation you may COM
binc nuts. either whole or chopped.
candied cherries or other preserved
fruits. making the balls small and
dainty
Another way of making fondant is to
put on the stove to boil two cups OF
granulated sugar. one of glucose and
one OF water, stirring we'll at the be-
ginning so that tho sugar will not
harden at the sides. Add a pinch of
cream of tartar and when the syrup
forms a soft ball when dropped into
water it is ready to remove from the
nrc. Work II vigorously with a wood
en- paddle and turn onto large platter.
After kneading it will become soft and
can be worked up with nuts and fruits,
like the uncooked fondant.
Old fashioned chocolate creams can
be made from this fondant Make the
balls the night before they are to be
used; then they will have a firm crust
and be easier TO handle. Melt several
bars of sweet chocolate and add piece
of paraffine the size of a walnut to keep
the chocolate from running. The bowl
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The Size Of His Order

A timber merchant was sitting in his
Office one day musing sadly over the
general depression in the wood trade
when a quiet looking young man en-
tered.
DO you sell beechwood?" asked the
stranger
YES. sir" replied the merchant, hop
ing TO book a. large order. We can
supply il on the shortest notice either
in the log or the plank.
oh. l don't want so much as that"
said the youth. shifting his feet un-
easily. 4 just want a bit for a fiddle
bridge"
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musical instruments he prefers, then
request him to initiate it.
Blow CazrdIe Out BIindfoIded-Put
candle on a table at one end of the
room; biindfold the forfeit holder at
the other end, turn him round three
times then tell him TO walk up to the
candle and blow it out. 1t is simply
surprising how difficult it is to walk
in the right direction. and when near
the candle the blowing is generally
directed away from instead of toward
the candle.
Musical MedIey.-Four persons may
redeem their forfeits in this way. Each
is told TO sing verse of different
well known song; the first starts with
the first line of his song, and continues
singing. while the second starts his
first line. and so on till all four are
singing different song started at q
different time: the effect OF the airs
following one another and cIashing
together is most grotesque, and the
difficulty Of each keeping his own time
and tune makes it more funny.
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BY SaIIie III. Noses

"A ANY of our girl readers would like
Christmas if they could think of some
thing new. Perhaps the ones here given
will help them out. They are all easily
made and none will cost more than 35
or 40 cents-perhaps not so much as 1t
depends on what the ribbon costs. I
have made. l should think, dozen of
each of these little things and they
have greatly pleased the recipients.
HANDkERcHIEF CASE
From a heavy piece of canton flannel
CIT a circular piece 20 inches In cir
cumference; cut a small circle to stitch
in the center, and before stitching take
a piece OF cotton batting or wadding.
sprinkle thlckly with violet sachet
powder and place between the two
thicknesses OF flannel. Take three
quarters of a yard (27 inches) of four
or FIVE inch ribbon, the handsome flow
cred kind preferable. sew it together at
the ends and feather stitch one side
into the edge Of the canton flannel with
some contrasting embroidery silk or a
shade of some one of the designs On the
ribbon. Turn over the upper edge of
the ribbon TO form a casing and feather
stitch down with silk Now run through
the casing very narrow ribbon (better
quality than baby ribbon: draw up
until the opening is just wide enough
to admit the hand easily; then tie the
ribbon and make a number of long
loops. using about four yards of the rib
bon. These are very pretty and will
delight any woman or girl The better
the quality of the ribbon used the better
they will look and retain their fresh
ness.
NECkFIE HOLDER
At the harness makers or hardware
store get two quite large white bone
rings. such as are used on the brides of
horses. Tie these together very firmly
with strong cord in such a way that
they Will stand out from each other.
Conceal the cord with bow and short
ends of inch or inch and quarter rib
bon of any favorite color=gentlemen
generally prefer red At the back of
this bow sew another piece of ribbon
with bow and loop at top to hang it by.
The ties are drawn through the rings
and are kept much nicer than when
folded and laid in drawer
FOR RAIRPINs OR HATPIgS
Take one yard of four inch ribbon
of pretty design; cut in two and
lay the pieces across each other so
each of the four ends will be an equal
length from the center. At the center
slip between the ribbons a square of
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all over town with it. The following
item is from the Palo Alto Times:
boys Build Ingenious Wagon
Aubrey Irwin and Howard Irwin.
young sons OF Robert Irwin. have at
tracted a great deal OF attention from
people passing the family home at
727 Bryant street the last few days
because Of the five seated automobile
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Sheen IN India

India possesses. enormous stocks of
sheep. There are nearly eighty nine
millions of sheep in India. which is
about ! times as many as there are in
Australia
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which they have built out OF the run
ming gears OF a boys express wagon
and two or three planks.
The ingenious wagon was built from
patterns found in the boys page Of the
Saturday Cali IL has high seats and
two crank axles with connecting drive
rods. permitting each passenger to
assist in propelling the wagon"
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Magic Squares

GEoFFREY F. MORGAN
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NECkTIE HOLDER
'OR RAIRPINs or HATPINs

Take one yard of four inch ribbon
of pretty design; cut in two and
lay the pieces across each other so
each of the four ends Will be an equal
length from the center. At, the center
slip between the ribbons a square of
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Rhyminr.-The Ders0n who holds the
The Washington herald., 1908-02-10
" Heads Up!'

Is there anything calculated to take the
starch our OF a fairly self-respecting in
dividual like the aUtocratic cry of that
heavy demagogue. the wagon driver, when
he yells Heads up
You may be stepping across the street
ever so briskly and self-p0ssessed, enter
tanning a moderately good opinion of
yourself; but let that imperious command
smite your ears. though it issue from the
smallest potatoes capable of handling a
horse-yea. even a ten-year-0ld boy-and
instantly you wither into humiliating
consciousness of your utter insignifcence.
and skip gWltily out OF the way, feeling
like less than three dimes. And that.
though you go in silk and velvet while
the leering teamster rides In filth and
rags.
Heads upr There's nothing like il TO
emphasize the sheer nonimportance of
persons who so on foot!
The Washington herald., 1908-02-10

Party raiment for little folks in dancing
classes is the vital topic in sewing
rooms where boys and girls are fitted out
The shops are displaying many fancy
French dresses for gala seasons. made Of
soft silks and Of lawns and lace, but the
average child, growing like a weed, is not
INDUCED in the imported costume which
is purchased by the few.
The leap year party is the feature Of
the year 1893. At these functions the
girls put on a note of masculine attire
and the boys frolic as girls. AS rule
little girls c0rfne their costumes TO boy
ish coats. hats canes. stiff collars and
ties.
A quaint little costume appeared az a
dancing class A small girl wore a scarlet
coat with manuish collar and cuffs Of
buff. and a mans silk hat set on her wee
head. the hat slipping down 20 her ears.
Now and then b0yIsh costumes Of kuick-
erb0ckers are worn, but it is preferred
tn keep girls in their perticoats. The
boys who frolickod as girls wore rampant
bows 0f ribbon on their heads. big hats,
rashos. fancy waists and aprons. and
were allowed a wide range in feminine
attire
For a valentine party a pretty girls
costume can he made Of white net
decorated with Wreaths of red hearts. and
/ the masqucrsdes afford play Of the
/ Imagination in the imPeTsonation ot
characters.
Society has decreed a greater Difference
10 mourning costumes than has been seer
iH some time. Grape wells are not
obligatory, though black and the tasteful
/ arrangements Of lavender and gray and
white Of half mourning have been de-
signed for those in affection.
For house gowns on receiving the visits
of friends in the first weeks Of mourning
/ the New Idea Womau's Magazine recon-
meuds: Cashmere silk-warp henrietta
/ crepe de chine. and loujsine silk are ap
propriate for these dresses. An attractive
( princess gown Of crepe de chine is made
with round yoke Of black silk anC
bands Of Grape. The belt and cuffs are o
! Grape and the skirt is trimmed around tht
bottom with a deep border of the same.
4 woman does not ordinarily go from
! deep mourning directly into colors. There
/ is generally a transition stage known as
/ second mourning. during which she wears
gray. lavender and white. A pretty drcs.
] for the second mourning is shown. It d
The Washington herald., 1908-02-10
Praise for a sane Poet.

From The Philadelphia Inquirer,
It seems idle to ask people in these
DAYS 20 read poetry, especially that Of a
recently dead man. But those who have
the taste and the leisure viii find in the
works of Stedman not only genuine
poetry from the point of view of crafts
manship but an idealism that was all the
better for being in and of the world in
stead Of the fancy of a mere speculative
philosopher. The banker Rogers a cen
tury or less ago had a somewhat similar
career, but Stedman was the loftier poet.
lie was no lion hunter or lion tanner. He
simply divorced himself from business
when be went home at night and sat
down TO sing nationally and delightfully."-.
A poet ought TO be none the worse for
being sane. and sanity was a character
istic of all tthe inspirations of this gifted
man who lived life and also sang it.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-10
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

have Just received a bit Of paper
containing the formula OF a remedy for
gall stones, and because it was contri-
buted by woman who was cured by it
through the skill of an old nurse. 1t Is
so simple and harmless, that ones family
physician could not possible object to 1t.
am preparing to give IL TO anybody
who wants it sufficiently to say SO and
send a seIf-addressed and stamped envel-
ope. I am not permitted TO mention in
/ this column the names of those who have
wares upon the market else ! would print
this remedy in full for the benefit Of all
!
A group Of women. all Of whom had
been touched by sickness this winter.
were discussing remedies the other day.
and il was generally conceded that med
icines were not particularly popular.
Common sense and correct living had
done more for them than drugs, and they
had acted under medical advice at that.
For the nerves one woman declared FOR
fresh air ana sensible periods OF rest and
for stomach trouble another vouched for
the virtues Of drinking water, two quarts
a day, with perfect mastication of all
foods For cmaciation, another has
found a remedy IN hot milk, small cup
ful IN the middle OF both forenoon and
afternoon and at bedtime.
For common headache one member OF
the party recommended a walk in the
fresh air-and an inspection Of the gas
fittings by a man who knows his busi-
ness She related an experience Of her
own 10 strengthen her advice. After re-
covering from an Illness she took up her
old habit of spending the forenoon in
sewing. save when she had social en-
| gagements or shopping 10 be done. She
found that her recovery from the effects
/ Of illness were not satisfactory as she
I alternated between good days and those
which sent her 10 bed for part of the
time Her bad feelings O. .sted princi-
pally Of headache, weakness in the arms
and hands. and drowsiness. the latter
symptom being regarded by her doctor
as a serious matter.
/ On one of these bad DAYS a member OF
the household sought her In the little
room set apart for sewing, and declared
as she entered the room that she could
detect a strong odoT Of gas. gas-iittel
was Immediately summoned, and "a leak
located in each Of the two bracket AK
lures in the room. IL being too late In
the afternoon 10 turn of the gas In the
cellar and make repairs, he put a thicl
! layer OF soap over the suspected places
and supplied new fixtures the next day.
The woman has been steadily improv
ing IN health every day. because she has
d habit Of keeping window open Il
7 supply the house with fresh air. Tha
habit prevented the escaping of gas from
leaving more serious results than th'
headache and weakness. Whenever j
can be possibly managed. this woman
takes q brisk walk somewhere near mid
day, when the sun is strongest. and sh,
has not had q trace OF headache fo
months, A young woman who has beeI
in poor health an winter has cast asid,
the doctors who did not accomplish mOr'
] than 10 keep her out Of bed a part OF th'
time. I'm favor Of an automobile which d
IN commission every day when the wealth
or is no atrOci0us. Now she is really re-
covering. BETTY BbADLLN-
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WHEN BEN CAME HOME
BY LESTER ROSE
By LESTER ROSE.

though you were too weak to walk. I've
done twice as much as you have to-day
and got the supper, too. but don't look
half as tired as you do, Stop incoming
here in the dark and come out and have
a cup of tea"
Il don't feel Ike eating" answered
Vesta. the s0bs rising in her throat. To
this woman the abandonment OF the home
meant nothing. She could not understand
what tt meant TO the girl.
Mrs. Brewster turned away.
You'll be hungry by and by she said,
sharply "There'll be some cold things in
the pantry, but I'm not going 10 make
any more tea.
She hustled out and left Nesta to her
self Wearily the girl rose from the box
anl left the house. She could hear her
father laughing and Joking with her step
mother. and the noise OF mirth fell Of
fensively upon her ears.
The dusk was deepening to dark and
the air was chill. but Nesta did not feel
the need Of a shawl. She wandered down
the road past the white gate 10 the little
bridge that spanned the creek
Here she loved 10 lean upon the rail
and watch the sunset over the fertile
fields The sun had long since dropped
below the hills, but the girls overwrought
| Imagination could conjure up the scenes
Of the past She leaned upon the rail and
| looked out across the fields, now bristing
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with the frost-lSissed stubble. She could
see again the glories OF the waning day
She could almost hear voice whispering
tn her ear.
Her hands clutched the rough bark Of
the wood as in memory she lived over
that night when she had sent Ben Folsom
away because SIZE thought it her duty 10
remain with her father and console him
for his loss. she thought of the sharp
faced woman who was sitting opposite
him at the kitchen table, discussing their
new home in the West, and then she
thought of the geIitle-faced woman who
still lived in her daughters heart II not
| in her husbands
So lost was she in her thoughts that
she never heard the quick tread of an APP
4 preaching pedestrian, nor needed his pres
| ence until a brown hand closed over her
! slender fingers.
Did I startle your" demanded Ben, as
/ she started back with cry. Il was on
my way to your house. l got in this
afternoon and heard the news. DO you
want TO go TO Canada, Nestaf
| slowly the girl shook her head.
1 81 would rather die" she murmured
/ passionately. 1T is like a second burial
| - go away and leave mother up there on
/ the hill all alone,
And your father?" he asked gently
! 'Do you still feel that he needs you more
! than ! dO?"
How much do you need me?" she de-
manded, shyly
80 much that I have come almost
! across the continent to ask you again Il
you will marry me. he declared. Il haY,
/ done well out West far better than
anticipated I can buy the farm perhaps
we can arrange with your father to buy
the furniture. too. and-we will make
new nome where the old one was. Are
you willing deaT?"
Not for the sake Of home sai6
Vesta. softly but because you want me
Ben. and-because I want you, too. dear.
Copyright, 1867
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a new East Indian nsglgee is known as "djibbah. 30
New and stunning combinations are Of dead old
rose and duh blue
New smart patent leather shoes have striped black
and white cloth tops.
Pond lilies in gold and bronze green are used
for the c0ifure decorations.
Long amazon rlumes aud beautiful aiEettes have
fill sway on hats this winter
Yellow chamois mocCasihs for bedroom WeaT, bead
ed IN pink, blue and white. are pretty.
& beautiful but very expensive innovation Is the
rich silk rain coat lined with fur
There are new Grecian robes Of white cloth. trim
med with Walls Of Troy In gold.
Black fuTs viii have strung vogue. mink and
seaskin having increased 30 tremendously IN cost.
A yery useful present for a man Is o0rksges
with a handle Of white iyory, on which is carved a
mans head and arms.
The masculine shoe becomes a thing OF real at
tractigeucss when excmplihed in tan suede TOPS and
patent leather vamp5.
EImiue takes new freak in a hat Of the big
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Exit the PIeatS.

The pIeated skirt is rapidly dissp.
pearing. New designs are cut circular
and circular gored. As for the trimming
the bias folds are disappearing with the
pIeats and circular folds are taking theil
place. This change is most remarked IN
the walking costume. which for SO many
seasons has been modelled on the pleated
style with little or no variation other
than in the grouping of the pleats and
the width Of the bias bands. Skirts are
longer. too, and walking length now
barely escapes the floor while for a cos
tune inclined at all 10 fOrmality the
skirt is long and trailing
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SOME FASHIONS AND FADS

bell mushroom order. The fur forms the steep
sloping bTim which is rather wide.
Soft plush bats for men, IN brown and gray, arc
displayed by smart hatters. who say they are the
newest thing fer motoring and gOltng
Pony coats and hly coats have long sleeves and
narrow shawl collars the halfhtte coats are Of hip
thIee-quarter. and fuil length.
Whole skins are used in handsome neckpieoes. So
arranged that they cuss at the back, and often one
single animal Is used for the neckpiece.
dainty present for a woman is little round
vanity box Of dun gold, with single diamond set
Ia the lid II holds powder puff and powder.
Neckuieces and muffs are trimmed with numerous
heads and tails, The heads arc softer and more
natural in their mounting than they have been Of
recent years
Hand emhr0ideries are used more than ever on
elaborate toietCs The work is 0f the finest and, IN
response % the Partisan influence shows touches q
rich color.
Tiile and chiffon NECK uts Of quite passablt
smartusss can nov be purchased for about s. Thes
are spriuzed with velvet dots 0n selicolOf OF tinl
white dots.
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Seen in the Shops.

Wire frames wrapped with ribbon are
shown 10 support the hats which have
perishable materials underneath. The
daintiest Of these have small sachets
suspended from the top Of the frame
A black velvet band an inch I'M width
had four small buckles of pearls. This
was to be worn around the throat Other
pieces of velvet had canoes OF semi
precious stones connected by chains OF
gold.
A unique parasol handle was shep-
herds crook I'm the curve Of which was
fastened a watch
Plaid bags. rubber-lined are shown 10
hold overshoes. These viii ht into a
small space and are usefu3 to a traveller.
Most useful are clothes bags open at
the bottom as we'll as the top. Instead
Of turning the bag inside out the bot
tom is unbuttoned.
Attractive pincushiOns made of small.
flowers Of ribbon which We're painted
and put on round pieces of silk-covered
cardboard.