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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-05
Anent Footwear.

Anent Footwear.
Shoes and stockings used to be such a
conservative part OF dress that little atten-
ton ives given save to the AT and quality Of
the ono and to The quality alone OF the
other. n s 81 IF
As However, all this has changed. ana the
choice OF appropriate. becoming and stylish
footwear Is "a consideration requiring
thought and judgme emit.
these we do not mean to talk-but there
are, too. among the new shoes such attrac-
many a twinge at conscience over the ex-
stravagupces OF frail woman!
Shoes there are to match almost any
costume. and II by chance you do not find
tho shade OF your particular frock, the ae-
scommodating salesman takes your sample
and gets It for YOU VI q,
E Tlns have become almost as staple as
black. and 1T Is a fashion quite sensible
especially for 2snmlner--for r the lighter shoe
looks cooler, and he ahade Ia one which
5harmonlzes we'll with light and dark
iclOt hes. sS5s ,ss ~
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MRS. IsABEL C. MATHEWS.
Drewry's Bluff, Va.

!, The Work Like Rest tnd Why.
no Occupation appears so fascinating
to me as tSle pre-eminently womanly
one OF sewing II nerves be over
wrought, orr the temper strained to
breaking point. nothing brings such
.restfulness as the needles soothing
1nonotony
In merely beholding or touching the
soft diaphanous materials lies a
pleasure all its own; a pleasure accen-
tuated in the artistic mind by the
knowledge of being able to transform
shapeless cloth or silk into dainty. at
tractive apparel.
To see things OF beauty grow visibly
beneath skilful fingers Is the acme Of
feminine bliss. especially II they are
to be worn to elicit approval from the
eyes Of some favored masculine ador-
Ell.
i will venture TO- say that more de-
slEhtful "Chateaux de Espagne. and
more delicious day-dreams have been
fashioned while deity plying tho
,edle than at any other occupation In
the world and so may It continue to the
endS OF all time. ~
AIRS. a. G. SLOWER. s
~ eoo weet Cary Street. City,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-05
Tic Work Like Best ma why.


] like best the work OF keeping my
house in such order and comfort that
it may be haven OF rest to my fam
lis. so that Ihey VIII be 10th to wan
der from Il but glad to share the
pleasures which they enjoy there with
friends less fortunate.
II Ia certainly an undisputed fact
that the child who is reared In a home
in which its environments are order
comfort and Christian influence - more
apt To become q good citizen and
q Christian gentleman than the child
who is ignorant OF such conditions.
She was home maker. Who can
write more comprehensive or better
epitaph? And can anything be better
than to deserve having this said OF
one?
who can listen to the affecting song.
"Home. sweet Home" and not be
touched2 Certainly not one who has
had a home" that was more than
simply -four walls" for they; as some
one has said. do not home make"
Let us then have harmony in our
home, II 1t be but two rooms. for
better that, In which honor truth. god
Illness, faith, hope and charity are
taught and abound, than place with.
out them.
MRS. IslBEL C. MATHEWS.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-05
The suffragette Move ment

s5- AsC SusAkukNANG 4uONcHcHVs
reply to your request for comment
on the .Suffragette Movement,' /
should like to say that 1t is a compre-
hensive subject. II 1t were exhaubtiye-
Z " treated 1t would fill volumes.
II tbs movement should prevail its
ultimate consequences cannot be pre-
dtcted. I do not think, individually.
that women have any place in politics
or the pulpit. II women vote then
they should pay poll tax. take up
their puns In time OF war and stand
shoulder to shoulder with men in all
.other callings. public and private.
When such relations between the
sexes are assumed. men will certainly
lose their old-time attitude OF courtesy
and respect toward women, an altitude
which already shows marks Of change
and decadence.
assume the physical strength of men
they had better let men run their own
business, and hold to the realm for
which woman was created.
The possibility OF womens suffrage
will depend upon such men as are
elected to the legislature. II they can
be tossed about by the chimeras OF
women, the possibility Is great and
probability sure.
f do not flatter myself as being one
OF the wide awake women asked for
In your column. but know that for
1908 years progress has tended toward
the present regime by which both men
and women are well protected and
provided for
Therefore I say that long may this
condition continue in Old Virginia
1.-the home Of the free and the brave
F5{75l MRS. C. II. FRENCH. Z
Old Church Va.
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Dailn..!lt:s.,. Foot Cover,

s5 u I1yerys PART Sian gram Is dame Gyms
slined wi II lambs wool and trimmed
arda .sof lacg, RIB bon q apleatad
sil or sat tin, o KS II ke o,lleg q yy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-05
Mark with Initials.

Why mark sheets with Ink ina hap-
hazard way? It is 30 easy to find q
nice initial in newspapers or magazines
with carbon paper, and then traced
With indelible without the slight.
est cost and with little Etroublasa good
cured. and, IL preferred the letters
thus marked may be; embroidered
5 n this day, when,Hengrayed head lngs
are the rule, not the exception. letters
for the whole name may be found,
too. The new vertical Handwriting has
done SO entirely away it'll the@copper-
plate spencerian hand of long q go, al :
most no one now writes %. hand or can
make letters which deserve to be per-
ipetuatel on household linen In, either
Ink or fine stitches
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Questions I: I: and ]
Answers
Question: When was the first AEriS
cultural State Fair held In Richmond7
Answer: In November Of 1852.

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Question:: What is the best method
OF mending lace curtains 7, 4,
NJ. O. b. 3lsasGE
Take a width OF freshly lanndered s
not. the ,neshes Of which should match ~
tie tie net pieces Of requisite size and "a
5,l,ro ava acarefultv nnste them be-ts
hind the rents. using jar q q library 4,s Y ~
paste TO accomplish the m aada hss
the pateh atteI 4, ~ y, =. wti, scarcely
sbow When the curtains are next
numbered the patches may be rem !;
dered permanent by q, needle, thread bread 81
- : 4 II, e
Fourth ,o q Jn,s 1snshson 4 ssfa5
Use s Amef sSs s nemae PLAQUES
g ged robins and white carnations a., ~
each end tho table Rcd s seIxs prst
l r,,a,, Rrnnswick stew. with small
-, 10, n.,;saso 81 cornmeal bread. Then
w, =, .r;ngs 81 baked ham. spiced.s
with tomato jelly on q sbleacned iee tsAssg
,tato croaue..es , a,,m salted andsl
from the eo o,o.a p hat naper cases.
For desssled with red raspberries
russo - f EN-, Win white cake. Red and,
i,m rihbon candy and white mints W. VI
dinner coffee. White cheese chez ~ ba dosir n
sbntter-thins may pe tsis - 81 AT
Ques. Are there any nistor ti,e histors,
niversaries connected tee Win WI 1 =. q. b.
of Richmon f,,.ra ,n,tcrv. or the sale OF [
Ans. The ne, B s.r,. - Iames River, wass
land Ct the 3, fa ats Virpinin Gazette july
adye We IN me o. 1887. the remains
%, q IN NY w oa were Inferred I'M
of Presidsht I,u,. 's,sos wa 4 an in-ss
I5oi I =, da+e n the reunion OF United
aichmond. July 81. 1903, Mem lV01ENs IS
! IiospitaI was opened.
i 49,, u =. a 10.
cues How can windoW g a,st ! nd
hest cleaned and freed {1rolt u w q s.
stains? IL tat -. m 4 4
er--lay TN " SNtiuCS, -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-05
BITS Of Information.

Princess gowns, or rather princess skirts
and the lower portion OF the waist enwrap-
ping q corsage or blouse OF lace, embroidered
the tightly ntting sleeves to the waists hav-
ing serles OF plaits from shoulder to- ell
bow. encirclins and giving a kind Of drnped
and habile effect -
For a. long time now va h ave given luke
Ii the millinery the ostrich
tip. which costs Infinitely less than the
huge plume. and which does yeomnn service
original hat is consigned to the limbo of the
past.
Tn spite OF the craze which exists for the
empire and Creek gowns. with sheath-like
skirts clinging to the figure like the calyx
of n bud. or with flowing draperies of a
classical simplicity. the specialists of the
world of dress are devoting n great deal OF
attention to the quaint little fchu ,frock
fashioned in the Hogarth. Romney and
iGainesborough styles.
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Prize. This aypecis.

The prize for 1.-THE Work I Like
Best" Is awarded Mrs. Thomas u. Mack
No. no Hoibrook Avenue, Danville. Va.
The prize for "The Book j Love
Best goes to Mrs. M. Fl. Grayely. OF
Martinsville, Va.
A special prize for her expression OF
opinion on The suffrngette Move
ment' Is sent this week to Mrs. N. c.
Coyner. MIneral. Va whose article ar
rived too late for prcvious Insertion.
Along with the prize contributions
are printed others which we're read
with interest and for which thanks
and appreciation are hereby express
ed.-Tne Editor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-05
Fashion, Hints.

Lace jabots redeem the simplest
blouse from plainness; and. falling over
la fitted tailored coat. they strike an
agreeable NOTE Frilly Brussels net
Eruffling edged with baby IRISH is a
suggestion.
| "A clever touch Of black may be
added to any costume, elaborate Or SIM
lple, by the use OF narrow tie, knott
tied In front at the base Of the collar,
Its short ends finished with tassels or
small balls.
Dyed pongee, which only few years
ago was scorned by the fastidious shop
i per- has come to be the leader among
al! usmmer fabrics. It makes up not
ing and walking and coats for all oc-
Icasions from automobile. to evening
wear. but also appears in some of tire
ihandsomest semi-dress. gowns for at
lternoon use.
Brides carry bouquet or prayer
book, as they desire. The wearing of
Jewels also is a matter of choice,
Though IL worn they consist OF but two
or three pieces, the gifts of the groom
ilor nearest relatives. IS ~ 5ll5gs{sN