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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Using Fancy Bits

~ ITS of ribbon, fancy silk and deli
cately hued satin large enough to
l. cover the palm of the hand are
girl who has a happy knack of fash
Joining such materials into all manner
of favors for cotillons and luncheons.
These scraps are kept in separate
boxes according to their width and
coioring, so that when any special
shade or combination is needed it may
readily be found. They are gathered
in various ways. Some are from bar
gain counters, where often are to be
picked up for the proverbial song rem
nants of plain and striped MORE. Pc
king striped satin and French bro
cade, the latter in charming patterns
representing the lily, rose, tulip and
orchid in natural shades. A surpris-
ing amount of material may be culled
from discarded portions of the ward
robe. the lining of evening gowns, the
back and side cores of taffeta petit
coats, portions of satin biouses, fancy
sashes and scarfs, hat trimming and
parasol covers.
Anything which is not faded, soiled
or worn will make a covering for a
handkerchief, necktie, ribbon, ruff,
glove, belt or veil box, unless better
adapted to cover a tea cosey, pincush-
ion, sofa pillow, hair receiver, pin tray,
match safe or brush broom holder
A paper pad favor has ribbon COW
cred upper leaf while its under leaf is
gummed to the ribbon covered lid OF
fiat box containing matching envelopes.
Narrow ribbons are used chiefly for
trimmings and for covering elastic sus-
pender and knee carriers, as we'll as for
the armlets used to hold up long
wristed gloves
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Feather .C@vgrl@Gs
: LTHoUGH the edict Of UP to da

nv THOUGH the edict of UP to date
II hygienic science against the
feather bed prevents the modern
woman from enjoying the luxury OF
sinking into a bed of down, yet she
may at least slumber beneath cover
lid of the soft feathers, for despite the
vogue of blankets the down quilt con-
tinues to hold its place in the fash
ionable boudoir.
This season an attempt Is being made
to get away from the stereotyped pat
terms of materials which have been
used for covering these quilts for so
many seasons. 1t is doubtful whether
anything will be found prettier than
the lowered satins, sateens and silk
dimes, with their huge punches OF
pink, blue or yellow blossoms and
green leaves. Plain satins are being
used for many of the new quilts. one
OF ivory satin beautifully quilted being
a very attractive addition to a
luxurious bedroom. Another new style
OF quilt has two colors OF plain satin
used for its covering, the quilt being
tufted with narrow ribbon. The CEN
ter OF one quilt was OF white brocaded
satin with a broad band OF lavender
satin quilted for q border. The other
quilt was tufted with tiny lavender
ribbons. Another quilt was covered in
the center with q white striped silk
having an old fashioned design OF palm
leaves. There was broad band OF
blue satin for a border and outside
OF this band Of the palm leaf silk.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
GhrisGmnas Presents which a Gir7 Cam MaE@

- HE girl who wishes to bestow
more Christmas gifts than her al
lowance viii warrant may hope to
carry out her generous ambition If
she is blessed with the energy
and patience to make a number
Of articles likely to prove more
acceptable than those which rep
resent merely the expenditure of
money. One of these home manufac-
tured articles is an oblong box COW
cred with MORE or satin embroidered
in ribbon work or hand painted and
containing three rolls of lingerie rib
bon. which may be drawn through eye
let holes in the side of the box.
Nearly every woman is delighted to
receive pin cushion, especially one of
plump. square proportions which may
be suspended by a narrow but stout
ribbon from hook when travelling.
Another convenient type is a two inch
high circular affair. with an upright
most i'm its center through which may
be stuck a needle. This is a wonder
ful comfort to the owner of weak eyes
who has difficulty in threading a
needle. A third cushion is intended
for the vanity parse or shopping bag
and consists Of small circular mirror
witt a silk covered, thickly padded
back edged with narrow ribbon
through which pins may be stuck.
Coat and blouse hangers padded with
scented cotton batting and covered
with satin. silk, or embroidered mus
lin are decorated with broad ribbon
bows attached TO the root Of their
hooks. while for the hatbox are fiat.
round sachet pads of kindred materials.
those OF silk being bordered with
plated or quilted ribbon and those OF
lingerie fabrics with valenciennes lace.
The girl who can knit rapidly snonio
devote herself to making the new
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o CALLED plain girls sometimes

no y CALLED plain girls sometimes
owe their reputation for lack OF
beauty solely to excessive thin
ness" explained the April Grandmother
who had BEEN listening quietly while
her granddaughter discussed the per-
sonality of a schoolmate. Although
such girls may have eyes as bright,
hair as abundant and skin as fair as
any famous beauty of their particular
set, their noses and mouths have the
effect of being too large for the size of
the face, their figures look angular and
their extremities apparently out of all
proportion, merely because Of the alb
sence of that dainty roundness which is
one of the chief attractions of a young
girl. 1t should be retained as long as
possible, for IL such delicate curves are
vanquished either by illness or mental
depression they are never recovered
although any amount of extra flesh
may afterward be acquired.
When a girl, and especially one hav-
ing strongly marked features. is ex-
ceedingly thin, although apparently in
excellent health, she should carefully
consider her ordinary diet and decide
whether or not 1t Is directly responsible
for her physical condition. 1t is quite
possible that her thinness is due to
malnutrition resulting either from the
habitual use Of certain foods which can
not readily be assimilated, or from in
sufficient nourishment. Fear OF coars-
ening the complexion often deters girls
from eating butter, whereas IL that ar
ticle of food is pure, cool and spread
upon cool bread, it is not In the least
degree injurious to the cuticle. 1t is
only when butter is heated that it be-
comes acid, and, by upsetting the stom-
ach. produces blotches upon the face.
ITO eat lean and especially fried
meat several times daily is apt to make
a growing girl thin. but il she is I'M
willing to give it up to any extent she
would better confine herself principally
to broiled or roasted mutton and beef.
MILK is an excellent fat and beauty
maker, while cream which is also a
flesh builder, is simultaneously a COM
plexion wrecker. The same may be
said of fresh eggs, which are apt to
coarsen the skin and should usually be
dispensed with in favor Of raw or
cooked sweet fruits and green salads,
olive oil dressed.
The chief articles of food for the
would be plump girl to eliminate from
the menu served at the average Amer
lean table are sour pickles and foods
highly spiced or seasoned with guam
titles Of vinegar, pepper, sauce and salt.
The thin girl who Is ambitious to
attain curves cannot drink too much
fresh, pure, noniced water at her
meals. and II not strong physically she
should occasionally take a little sweet
cider or very small glass of native
wine.
Between the very hot and the very
cold baths which take off flesh comes
that happy medium the tepid bath.
which at one and the same time
cieanses the body and helps to increase
It's weight. Such a bath should always
be taken just before going to bed, as
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

cloak and havi~ is
no arm hole BY maps arc
preferred to the eapes, and. indeed
the wrap. which leaves no opening for
the hands
Light gray or oyster color is an at
tractive shade for an evening cape. but
the soft blues and the many new shades
of pink are especially pretty and sure
to be becoming to young girl. White
cloth is ever serviceable, but is consd-
cred somewhat old for a girl not yet
out
So fascinatingly pretty are all the
Innings, in the selecting of an outdoor
wrap of any kind this part of the cloak
should be given almost as close atten-
ton as the cloth or velvet covering.
For the first time in many years the
popularity of a plain white or cream
satin lining is on the wane and it's
place taken by the most exquisite flow
cred and shaded effects. F1owered
taffetas and brocades of all kinds are
al present very much in demand, while
all shadings of silk or satin are also
seen. In lining the jacket of a three
piece costume the satin should have
some reference to the shade of the
cloth-a tone lighter, perhaps, or of
some color introduced in the trimming
of the dress. For a separate cloak or
an evening wrap there are many
charmingiy pretty designs to be found
among the figured and Powered silks
and taffetas, which are as effective as
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Safety Pin Tape Needle

you mislay your tape needle. which
is constantly happening to the
most orderly of US. for they are
elusive little things. do not think
you must give up what you are intend
Ing to do with il. but resort to safety
PIN more excellent substitute can
not be found Put the end of the rib
BON through the pin. and when it is
clasped use the twisted end for the
point and push it through the opening
where you wish II. using it just as you
would needle, only. OF course. taking
more care. as 1t is broad and sometimes
needs to be coaxed a little TO do it's
work 1t will carry tape as well as
ribbon and is really invaluable in an
emergency.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

have invaded the realm even OF the
outfits of young girls not yet out, and
since such is the case advantage might
just as well be taken of the fact, for
there is nothing so generally service
able as gown and coat of black
velvet.
For young girl a velvet gown
should be fashioned with the utmost
simplicity, altogether the prettiest
models being those which are abso-
lutely plain, relieved only by collar and
cuffs and perhaps a deep yoke or cape
of heavy or baby Irish lace. Corduroy
is another material excellent for the
style of costume just described. and
separate corduroy Jackets are quite as
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

for cabinet sized photographs
A convenient desk box is an oblonS 2
OF about one or two by six inches, di-
vided into compartments for pens. clips
and rubber bands. while one for post
age should be just a degree smaller
and partitioned to accommodate spe-
eial deliveries. domestic and foreign
stamps. Or the pens. bands. clips and
postage may be kept in visiting card
boxes. silk covered and furnished with
lids swinging on ribbon hinges.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13
Remove Grease Snots

After taking spots out OF any mate
rial rub the moist place gently with the
palm of the hand until the fabric il,
quite dry The palm OF the hand has-
<hreefcld value in this connection. IT.
warmth quickly dries the material IN
prevents the lorna ton of rings. as
prone to follow in the wake of a rubbed
out spot. and the even motion of the
warm hand acts like an iron in pressing
out the wrinkles caused by rubbing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

"OATS. cloaks and wraps of all
kinds play most important part
this winter in the season $
outfit. for which the introduction
of the gown throughout for morning
as well as afternoon wear. the separate
coat or skirt naturally comes into
prominence. Even for school wear a
shirt waist and skirt costume is no
longer as fashionable as is a simple
gown OF lightest weight serge or cloth,
with which is worn in the street a long
coat Of fur or cloth in some dark color
or Of rough material to correspond
with the texture Of the dress.
With the exaggeration and all too
clinging lines done away with. the pre-
Hailing fashions of the seasons are
followed out quite as much for young
girls as for their older sisters and
mothers. In street suits and in all
long outer wraps the directoire designs,
with their high waist line. slender hips,
Ions. tight sleeves and unusual length,
are carried out altogether, modified
Of course. TO be appropriate to an un-
usually slender girlish figure. but quite
evident notwithstanding. one style of
coat excellent for morning wear is on
the order of the old polonaise. which
fastens over the gown and, half fitted
iu to the figure, covers the entire
dress. a cloak of this style makes
possible the lightweight plaids and
cashmere dresses. which are excellent
for the schoolroom. but scarcely warm
enough to be worn out Of doors with
only a short jacket as covering.
Instead of three niece cloth suits
dresses OF velveteen. chiffon velvet and
light colored cloths arc worn a great
deal this year for the matinee. lunch
cons. card parties. etc. and over these
gowns the new long skirted directoire
coats are extremely smart. Finished
with soft jabot Of lace at the throat
or with a wide collar of mink or white
fox. a threc-quarter length, semi
fitted coat Of light gray cloth, for ex-
ample. or Of black velvet, will make
a most serviceable garment for all
kinds OF wear. An excellent plan for
girl who can afford to be hand
somely sowned, but must still give
some thought TO economy is to have
made costume of black or brown
velvet or velveteen, the coat Of model
that would be suitable as well for an
extra wrap should such be desired.
Black is 50 popular this season as to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-12-13

smart as are those of the different va
rieties of silk and cotton velvet.
For the evening and for carriage wear
over a dainty party frock long, sleeve
less capes are being seen once more.
The capes are all decidedly voluminous
and long enough to completely cover
and protect the gown. Lined with fur
wadded satin and finished at the
throat with a wide fur cape, these new
evening capes are delightfully."- warm
and comfortable.
There are many evening cloaks still
made with full, long sleeves, but as
fashion demands a tight sleeve this
year the only cloaks which look quite
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-24
GROTON

Mrs. Lena Heath was taken severely
I'll on Sunday morning with a attack
ii heart trouble.
The condition Of Mrs. H. G. Clark
who Is i'll with stomach trouble, il not
improving as her friends could wish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennes Kicker and chill
dren OF Burlington are at the home OF
their paents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Rick
81.
Mrs. Lizzie Barney and Charles
Adams Of Montpelier arrived in town
Friday and remained with relatives
over Sunday.
Morris Coffin Of Burlington return
ed to his work Monday after spending
Saturday and Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Coffin.
Mrs. Emma Prescott Of Barton, who
was the guest Of her brother, the Rev.
az S. Eddy over Sunday, left Monday
morning in company with Mrs. G. Ii.
Plnsbury for Boston, Mass.
Mrs. b. S. Beeman and little daugh.
ter, who have been at Mrs. A. Nj.
Heath's for two weeks visit, returned
to her home at West Brookfieid, Mass,
Monday. She was accompanied to
Wells River by her sister, Miss Emma
Jones.
Fiery Page with his family has re-
turned from Lanesboro and will occupy
the Simon Emery house as soon as va
Gated by Fred White, who IL moving
10 the tenement of Or. s. N. Eastman
il the village.
The village school win open Monday,
April 13, with the following teachers;
G. B. Maxfeld, high room; Mrs. Her
man Kicker, grammar; Miss Helen
Walton, intermediate; Miss Mamie
White, primary.
The assembly given in the opera
house Friday evening as a leap year ball
by N. Frank Tinker was most sue
C. sgful event There were thirty couple
present, being the largest dancing party
ever given in own, and speaks very
highly for Mr.. Tinker. Some Of the
new dances were introduced, including
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-24
LANTERN IN THE HAY NOW.
Girls Tipped 1t Over and Fire Did $s,-
500 Damage.

West Brattleboro. March 24.-While
two young daughters Of Walter II.
Alexander were in haymow with q
lantern Sunday night the hay caught
fire. and in very short time the barn
and house adjoining were in ashes. The
girls narrowly escaped being burned
They went to the loft to thrown some
hay for the stock, and whether the Ian
tern exploded or was upset the girls
are unable to state. The loss was at
least So 500. The property, exclusive
Of the stock, was valued at $3.50.
The girls ran into the house and told
their mother that the barn was on fire.
Mr. Alexander, who was nearby. re-
leased the stock, numbering Is head.
The flames spread IS rapidly that
nothing in the house except piano was
saved Neighbors gathered but could
40 nothing 70 stay the progress Of The
flames. The house was remodeled re.
Gently
Mr.. Alexander has wife and six chill
dren They are staying in different
parts Of The town. Mr.. Alexander has
not decided as to whether he will re-
build He is a farmer and berry grow
er
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-24
WILL SETTLE FOR FUN.
BrattlebOro Boy Arrested For Shooting
Up Shack.

Brattleboro, March u. Raleigh Til.
son Of Chestnut street was arrested
yesterday ON complaint of states At
torney Robert c. Bacon, charging him
with taking part iii shooting up q
shack owned by Verne Winchester,
CnaFlcs Colt and Fred Thomas in Hook
er Winchesters wood recently He plead
ed not guilty and furnished bail for his
appearance today before Justice Ar
thur r Carpenter. Other boys partici-
pated in tie destruction Of the shack.
but they showed d disposition to settle.
After furnishing bail Tilson arranged to
settle with the owners Of the shack
for BIS share Of the damage, but he will
appear in court in order that the state
ease against him may be disposed Of.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-24
TALK OF THE TOWN.
This Is corset week at vauehan's.

This is corset week at vaughan's.
Leo Campagnali Of Boston is working
at o. Miami's barber shop.
William Edwards went to Lakeport
n. H, to-day 70 visit relatives.
To-day is the last time OF the Thaw-
White case at the Theatorium.
Mrs. win Jackson went to johnson
to-day for visit with relatives.
/ William Even left to-day for Texas,
where he has secured a position.
George Elliot went to sherbrooke, P.
g, to-day for visit with friends.
A policy in Nle Granite Mutual il as
good as any-any better than many
This is a splendid time to get rates
for fire insurance in the Granite Mutual.
William Duncan left to-day for Den.
yer, Colorado, where he expects to re-
side.
Attorney II b. Bullard 81 Burlington
was a business visitor in the city YES
tcrday.
Mrs. Sarah Bond went to Manchester.
N. IT,, to-day for weeks visit al the
hofe of her sister.
The regular meeting Of Queen Of the
Forest Circle, No. 3J7, viii be held this
evening at o'clock
Frank W. Jackson went to Warren
to-day, where he will institute a lodge
az Rtt{tatahe tbfs os5erfuf,
Mrs. r. L. Smith 81 Nelson, British
Columbia, il visiting at the home of 4.
A. Clark ol Elmore street
Mrs G. A. Brown and daughter, Bes
sic, went to Willisson last night for 4
visit at the home Of relatives
A sugar party and dance attended BY
abonti forty couples was held at Unity
Temple hall az South Barre last evening
Flagg's Wonderland Moving Picture
company opened the fortwthird weak
with the most extraordinary program
of motion pictures that has ever been
produced. The Price Of kiss Is the
only comedy. The Colonial Soldier gives
Us the reality Of our own boys Ia blae
as they leave their loved ones The Need
of Gold A Doctors Reformation and
A Stolen Childs Career are three re
markable dramas Pagliacris II a sur
prise, Is the name does not even give an
idea OF its novelty with the clown ana
aerahats Space cannot describe the
Witches Kiss; ii is a colorea magic pic.
tnre beyond description, Mr. Flaeg stir
has the public in his confidence ali can
be seen by The large audiences that visit
the Pavilion every night
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-24

the Barn dance" and an original dance
by Mr. Tinker called the Gibson the
later caller forth much praise from the
spectators. Carl O. Petersons orchestra
furnished excellent music and the coy
booth whore tasty punch and waters
were served was much enjoyed by the
merry party. Mr. Tinker viii continue
the class with four more lessons and
J. gand assembly The Merry Widow
Waltz and the whip poor-will'' will
be taught among the new dances. The
class viii be held every Thursday even
ing, and there are many new names to
Dc added to che large list Of pupils.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-24
OFFER A REWARD.
For Conviction Of Any "Night Rider
Who Shot Him.

Carlisle, Ky. March "a. Nicholas
County authorities offered yesterday
i reward If 5000 for the apprehension
and conviction Of any member Of the
gang Of might riders who called at
the housa of Hiram Hedges Friday
Eight and shot nim Governor Wilson
las been asked ID offer reward of
$500 for the apprehension and conyie-
ton Of any member Of the band