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sash or No Sash.

A sash may he worn or not as de-
sired with a graduating gown. II
used It should be of soft messaline
ribbon about eight inches wide, This
should be fastened slightly to the left
of the centre back under closely
strapped bow with two long ends. ono
reaching nearly to the foot OF the
gown and the other trhe shorter.
The waist line may be very slightly
raised In the hack in empire effect II
becoming to the wearer
These sheer lingerie dresses neces-
state careful workmanship. as their
transparency reveals all seams and
flnishings. They should be sewed
with French seams unless entire
deux," known in the shops as seam
beading" be used to unite the Diff
ferent- cores. Insertion Of Valen-
ciennes lace Is often employed In the
same way as beading. This, II sewed
by hand, should be Joined to the rolled
edge OF the, material: II sewed by ma
chine, 1t should be Very carefully and
evenly stitched as near the edge of
the insertion as possible The mate
rial should then bescut away under
meath the lace. leaving about one-quar-
ter Of an inch seam to be turned back
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White scrses.

Beautiful white serge suits. de-
signed for the company Of picturesque
millinery. dainty blouses and correct
small accessories. and shown by the
most exclusive houses catering to an
ultra clientele. are in semi-ftting coat
and walking skirt design. very simply
trimmed with stitched bands of the
serge or white satin braids and some
some buttons of varying size. Goats
are quite long-that is, well over the
hips, and in some models the fronts
do not come together by several
inches. They hang loose from the
bust line, and now and then one
catches glimpse of a cleaning satin
lining in rose pink. pea green or Co
penhagen blue. This colored lining is
a nuance in suits of this type. and
one which has already been we'll re-
ceived by acknowledged smart dress
ers. A pretty idea is to match the hat
trimmings with the lining of the coat,
and when the smart Pierrot run en-
circles the neck it is in the same
shade Tailored suits, with coat lin
lings of cerise satin, are especially at
| tractive when accompanied by cha
peau trimmed with cerise in ribbons,
flowers or feathers and fun neck
ruff OF cerise net or ribbon. One can
readily imagine the beauty OF such
combination.
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Concernin: seckwenr.

A little trick of dressmaking was
told me the other day by fashionable
modiste. When q woman has very
short neck she must have the neck OF
the blouse cut rather low and set the
collar down on 1t. thus giving the
wearer the appearance OF having a
much higher neck than she really has.
II the natronly woman Is going TO
invest in a feather boa, she must get
q flat one. not round. Marabout is bet
ter than ostrich feathers. inasmuch as
the flue is shorter. These stoles or
boas must reach nearly to the knees
in order to be becoming. for the
shorter ones only tend to take from
the height OF the stout woman.
Rox-pleated neck ruffs OF tulle. net,
etc, are simply out OF the question for
the matronly woman unless she has a
long neck. For the woman whose head
is set close to her shoulders they are
the most unbecoming thing she could
wear In some of the smart city shops
/ have seen neck ruffs made of flat
loops of ribbon. falling one over the
other. forming a sort of cape effect
about the shoulders, and finished In
front with very long streamers OF the
same ribbon. But these loops must be
long and flat. not short and puffy.
Many of the spring Jackets are made
without collars OF any sort. and this
style Is to be commended for the ma
tronly figure. The jacket is finished
with little braiding or hand en-
broidery about the neck. thus giving
a woman very flat appearance about
the throat These coilarless Jackets
are seen on many imported models.
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Best pressed Heads.

The roll at the back OF the head Is
not allowed to droop. and whatever the
arrangement of the hair may be. puffs.
curls or braids. the greatest thickness
projects at about half way between the
crown and the nape of the neck. There
is still the fiat effect directly on top.
The best dress heads have no stray
locks to be tossed by the breezes. ana
one wonders how they can be kept In
such perfect order when not single
head that fell victim to the horrible
marcel wave has more than two hairs
OF the same length.
Rough. fuzzy hair is provincial now
adays The ends are nicely laid in
place by judtcious use of brilliantine.
The woman who would have the FASH
ionable glossy finish to her hair must
take excellent care of 1t. Every night
1t should be brushed and care should
be taken to avoid washing 1t too often
The fact that water used too FREE
quently on the scalp istinjurious to tho
hair is beginning to be recognized. 1t
deprives the latter of the natural oil
which is necessary to health, and whom
you have washed away the dust and
grease. you have washed away the
nourishment OF the oil cells at the root
of the hair.
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EpiSrannS.

A bigot gets more credit for his
stubborn nature than the open minded
man gets for his sympathy.
Never argue with fool. Contention
is a plane. The wise man Is pulled
down to the level OF the fool, but the
fool can never be raised to. the alti-
tude OF the sage.
Jealousy is the only passion that can
never be reasoned with or convinced.
The logic Of truth appeals to anger,
to envy and even to hatred. But jeal-
ousy, the green-eyed monster. looks
you straight In the face and calls you
liar.
It is usually the blunt person who
makes the most cutting remarks.
Laughter is the sure indication OF
character. We can never thoroughly
understand man until we have heard
him laugh twice-frst at joke, then
at rival. -
cradle where. he. ought to be con-
tented. whilst an. optimist Is a person
who is happy under conditions where
the average human being would be
misera BILE.
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The Stylish womnn Know. That

The new rose red Is being made up
with touches of black at the belt and
neck.
Bands OF dotted Swiss threaded with
ribbon make a pretty finish for night
gowns,
Mans clothes fall in voluminous
folds about his hips and snugge
around his waist.
Dyed lace made over chiffon OF Il
lighter shade Is some times seen on
some smart new blouses.
Straw colorings, pongee shades and
other light tones are much sought In
cotton stuffs.
Many OF the new princess gowns are
made with princess slip, but deny
the fact by belt or sash.
Long sleeves are making gradual
Roadway, and 1t is advisable to have
| a few summer dresses made with them
cluny lace, the color of the dot, IS
combined with the Swiss and the dress
| is worn over a slip Of self-color or
white.
The skirt with the plain. close-f1tting
top. but naring at the lower part con-
tinues to grow in favor. 1t Is some
/ times trimmed with wide fold, but
just as often 1t is plain.
The summit Of Juvenile jauntiness is
reached by a REFER of snowy white
serge to which is attached sailor
collar OF dark blue serge and on which
sparkle brass buttons. However. It is
adapted only to those uncanny chill
dren who are careful Of their clothes.
Bands that suggest the tunic are
more practical for walking skirts than
the tunic draperies that are seen at
their best in the soft materials of house
gowns and evening dresses. The line
Of trimming that is most generally be-
coming dips towards the front and
rises on the sides. giving a slight for
ward movement
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The Graduation Frock

The selection OF the graduation frock
Is but trihe less exciting than the
choice of the wedding gown. The cont
1nencement is an event of Importance
and the frock to be worn upon such
an occasion must be considered with
care.
Nothing is quite so pretty for the
sweet girl graduate as lingerie frock.
Come have preference for silk,
and II this material be used, SILK Of
supple nature should always be chosen.
leaving the "stand-alone" variety for
the marriage robe.
Messaline Is charming and falls in
graceful, pretty lines. This may be
trimmed with valenciennes lace Very
much in the same style as the lingerie
frock.
China and India silks are youthful
and lend themselves to simple designs,
are cooler variety Of silk. and, in
addition to these qualities, are capa-
BILE of being Numbered.
But the lingerie frock Is always the
most suitable for this all-important oo-
casion. For IL there is wide variety
of materials from which to choose.
Dotted swiss Is never unfashionabla
and always make up into an attrac-
tive frock. This season there are ex-
uuisite embroidered swisses, and moth
ing could be daintier than a frock Of
this. material for the girl who is a
graduate,
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spices ana Digestion.

Although the use of spices for the
nurposes Of frightening the flavor of
food is almost universal. it is gener-
ally recognized that their influence OH
digestion is detrimental. Some expert
ments recently carried out tend 70
prove, according to the Indian Lancet,
that while spices stimulate the motor
functions Of the stomach, they pro
eressively impair the secretory func-
lions, and in the long run inhlbit the
production OF, 'hydrochtoric acid. on
the whole, therefore, the Snsestlon OF
spices binders rather than accelerates
digestion. though an exception may be
made in respect of persons in whom
slowness of digestion is due to a de-
fciency OF muscular activity on the
part of the stomach. and also posi-
hlv Of the victims of hyperacidlty.
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Fashion Echoes.

Silk muslin gowns snow cloth hens.
The new petticoat lis mere rufle
buttoned to the corset.
Flligree Is not admitted to the de-
coratcd scheme OF parasols.
Some smart princess gowns simulate
the tunic by means OF tuck.
With pique suits are trimmed on
the skirt with bands of colored linen.
Smart colored effects are this year
obtained In the dotted swisses.
The sleeveless coat In silk, lace en-.
broidered net or what one Will is to be
picturesque feature.
The heavy filet laces gain constant
ly in popularity and have quite super
seeded the Irish and venise.
The idea of braiding an entire coat
of dark color with white or biscuit
soutache is popular In Paris
Green is favored In gown trimmings
this year and lingerie dresses are en-
broidered In It's delicate shades.
Pretty and new are the jabots made
Of fine plated lawn with colored
hems.itch like handkerchief OF
crourse. in washing fibers. They are
black and white with pale blue, mauve.
and yellow edging.
The anagement OF the Grecian dra-
pcries especially in the skirts, is
adroit. They are wonderfully plastic
when well handled and lend themselves
admirably to the concealment OF bad
points and the emphasizing OF the good
ones.
A walking suit may mean a close
fitting cloth cutaway with trotteur
skirt In ankle length. or 1t may mem
q directo!re coat of Shantung with q,
skirt that sweeps the floor by several
inches. and with unabashed assurance
the Parisienne will inform you that
both skirts are short.
The designers OF children's clothes
adhere to simplicity In style and the
makers try to avoid the mistake Of
oVertrinMing. They are made dain-
~. With hand run tucks. brier stitched
or fagoted bands. inset OF fine lace. or
sprays OF embroidery, but the embroid-
cry and lace should be used in small
quantities and suggest the idea Of
finish.
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Bracelet Garter.

The latest fad is to wear bracelet
garter Just a little bid below the knee
which is fastened by jewels and deco
rates with three BELLS OF course in
arranging for the jewel it IS better
luck to pick out the birthstone:
Those born in January should wear
garnet; February, an amethyst;
March, bloodstone; April, diamond;
May. an emerald; June. an agate; July,
a ruby; August, sardonyX; septem-
Der, a sapphre; October. an opal.
November topaz, December, a. tur-
quois. 1t. is only necessary. Of course,
when having such garter made. to
have very small birthstone. but the
birthstone there should most certain
.ly be, else, according to the old saying,
no luck Will attend YOU on your way
through life. The bells. Of course, are
to add plquancy to the novelty and ren-
dor the new bracelet garter unique,
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nuchc., n Doctors Bride.

No one ever surrendered more to
marry her choice than did the Duchess
Pauline of Wurtalnberg for DR.. Welim,
young, struggling physician. 1t was
while she was nursing her mother,
who was seriously Ill. that she met
this young man. 1t was love at first
sight at least as far as she was con-
oerned.
All went we'll until the duchess re-
covered when she was wild with in
dignation to think that her daughter
could fall in love with poor, strug-
Cling physician. The princess told
her mother she was determined to
marry her choice, and nothing could
change her. Finally when they saw
that this headstrong girl would not
yield, the King Of Wurtemberg gave
his consent, providing she would sur
render her title and rank. The mar
riage took place In Silesia. She often
tells hersfriends that she Is not sorry
for the bargain she drove with royal
relatives. They have a happy home,
lovely children, and one Of their boys
is quite a genius. Since the children
are grown Frau Welim devotes much
Of her time to charity.
Prince Carl of Baden Is often leased
because he sacrificed throne for a
lovely wife, but he answers that lie
would give up two instead of one if
he had the chance. When the prince
asked his elder brother for consent
he had no trouble in getting it, pro-
vided he would renounce all claim to
the throne. His tiancee warned him
to think we'll before he took the im-
portant step. but he answered that it
was only she that could make him
change his mind.
Certainly these and many other royal
marriages show that royalty value love
beyond rank.
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came into style. for 1t was always nee
essary to rearrange them. This meant
time and trouble for both the sales
woman and the customer.
Turn Up in the Back.

Hats Of straw. smaller both in size
and in the width of the straw braids.
turn up in the back close to the
crown, and dip in front over the hair.
as college men have been wearing
both felt and straw hats for the past
two summers. The straw edge OF the
brim is bound with narrow black
silk ribbon, while the centre Of the
crown has circular bit of silk en-
broidered in long white. silk stitch
cries. A bowl shaped hat OF very
coarse glossy straw braid in ochre
,yellows Of various grades has the
charm Of novelty as knockabout
style for forenoon wear, and will be
liked for motoring. tits large Its brim
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Pinned Into Place.

The hats in the shops this season are
made with bandeaus pinned into place
90 raat they may be easily removed
when the prospective purchaser tries
them on. In this way 1t is easy to ar
range fthe bandeau according to the
coiHure It may be built up in the
front or the back, or 1t may be omitted
entirely If the hair Is so arranged that
it will support the enormous sailor so
popular this season. OF course, il the
bandeau is necessary, after it has been
arranged to suit the wearer. it is sewn
into place before the hat is sent home.
This Is a much better arrangement
than was In effect when bandeaus first
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trim IT. The. slip lis quite pretty rnadn
of lawn or batiste, or 1t may be made
OF China silk. Avoid, however. OF us
Ing the stiffor silks. tis the effect OF the
whole should be graceful and supple.
a graduation dress should, above all
things. be girlish in It's effect There
VIII be many future opportunities for
more elaborate and ornate costumes in
the way of reception, dinner and ball
gowns.
White kid slippers and white kid
gloves are necessary adjuncts to the
graduation outfit. While dress kid
is tho acknowledged style for full dress,
suede Is so much cooler for warm
weathei wear that 1t would be quite
permissible for the girl graduate to APP
'propriate this to her use
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slip for Lingerie Frock.

"A very important accompaniment to
the lingerie crock Is the foundation
sllp-in fact, it may make or mar the
fress. This should be cut and fitted,
sewed and finished. with exactly as
much care as the outer dress. The
ylip should be cut either In one place or
Fhould be Joined at the waist line to
PORN one-piece garment. To avoid a
distant seam at stheSwalst line, the best
way Of making such slip is to at
ZACH waist waist and skirt to fitted
and boned girdle of the same mater
Hal. about six inches deep. After skirt
and waist have been properly adjusted
md sewed at the top and bottom edges
of the girdle, the surplus material may
be cut away. leaving only the girdle
portion to encircle the waist, This
method prevents. any unseemly hulki-
ness to mar the graceful waist line. Let
the slip be we'll cut. we'll fitted, we'll
seWed well finished, but do not over.
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Jet Conspicuous.

Jet occupies very conspicuous place
among the trimming materials. 1t Is
used in long strings made of beads
in graduated sizes, and Is particularly
effective for small hats trimmed with
military pompons Of cut ostrich or
heron giving delightfully."- jaunty
air to these otherwise rather sober
models Jet pins In large ball-shape
are equally In favor, also agrafes and
cabochons made OF this lustrous ma
5terlal. Silver, gold and enamel hat
ornaments in the shape Of pins,
buckles, cahochons, etc., are lavishly
employed on this seasons hats. as are
motives made Of gold OK silver en-.
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pillows for Summer.

The most effective pillows for sum
mer cottages are shown IN TWO SHADES
~ course burlap; the natural color is
Invariably combined with contrasting
color.
Bold designs are cut from the nat
ural burlap,+ and these are artistically
arranged upon a square OF dull green,
blue, red or brown, according to ones
taste and are held in place by COUGHING
or buttonholing With heavy thread.
These buttons are extremely good
looking and at the same time represent
but little work
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saal.cxneare Rlddlcs.
Washable ,rulle.

r.,,,o =, all descriptions is SHOWN y. \
s,nnar dresses. and ne" 70.
"a Ia a variety that may be WASH.
al as easy as cambria. TINS Is VIZ
ss,,ch az an innovation In dress sooa.,
and we may soon expect 70 mo 81.
~ linen chiffon which VIII take w.
ei,ca on the fragile material thae mas
bae, associated with that name.
Another very attractive material Is
.,own with its white striped WIN p "a e
hIne..put the stripes form on,S wy
patr NJ the material. and on the re-
rnainder OF the fabric are smaii punch
es ~ roses SO fresh looking that one
could almost pick them up.
Cotton crepes make the most con-
,,anient wash dresses. Thin and rough
toIies are very nice, and some are 20
sheer that they might even be USED 30.
lingerie. They will take the place OF
lawn and linen. as they are Just as
light and transparent as these mater
ials.
A white material. striped with white
has a wide band of Natter blue on the
border; others have stripes of Natter
and pale brown. The same kind OF
material Is to be had in white With
green hem striped with black. AMI
above the green band Is another band
striped with white and black. AS the
majority of new models show hordered
tissues, those new materials Will he
very much in demand.
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Presidential Contest.

Answers 10 Fres!dentlhI7 tOHtssI M
/. John Adams. Colossus OF Indepsn-
dsnoe. a Andrew jackson. Fighting
President. 3. Martin Van Buren,. Little
Magician. 4. James Is, Polk Young
Hickory, 5. Andrew Johnson, Indspen-
dent Pres!dents 6.IU, s. Grant, Silent
President. Z. Rutherford Q, HAYES
Policy President. S. Grover Clsveiatd.
Man OF Destiny, .. William Mcklnley.
Little Major,
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The Housekeeper.

which makes 1t cool,
as the veil drapery is thus kept away
from the face comfortably. while The
turned down brim insures shade to the
eyes Scarf sdrapery in white. with
cross stripes of color in silk on the
ends. is more popular this year than
ever. On all-white hats they are most
attractive In this effect.
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from the lace. another row OF ma
chine stitching should be run in the
very holes OF the first row of stitch
ing If possible. This gives nea.
finish and prevents the lace from pull
ing away when laundered.
Two shirring threads are always
better than one. az theGsecond thread
holds the gathers in place much as
the old-fashioned "stroking' used to
r.
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Competitive Contests

AS the time limitation for the
conteAts inaugurated May 18th does
not expire until Saturday, May 23d,
the prize winners names cannot be
annoinced until Sunday. May 3ist,
day or two having to be allowed
for the examination OF the papers
after they come in. In the mean
time contests arc announced for
this week, the time Limitation fol-
lowing the announcement in each
instance.
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The rrize of 81 In the book title con-
test yoeg TO Miss Nellie D. Spencer.
No. 125 South Fifth Street. whose an
swers follow here:
THE wooing OF" Mrs. Alexander:
"In the Palace of the King Marion
Crawford: when Knighthood Was in
Flower" Charles Major; Middle
march" George Eliot; Lady Roses
Daughter" Mrs Humphrey Ward
lizard Cash." Charles Reade; All Sorts
md Conditions Of Men" walter Besant:
"a Chance Acquaintance" w. d. How
elIs, "Riclard Carvel," winston
church.il. "Tbe Crisis" Winston
Churchill: Our Mutual Friend" Charles
Dickens. "Mr. Barnes of New York.
Archibald c. Gunter; Great Expecta-
tionr." Charles Dickens: "Old MYddle-
TOMS Money," Mary Cecil Hay The
Ieavenworth Case" Anna Katherine
Green: The virginian." Owen Wlster.
"somenow Good" William De Morgan:
"The Little Minister" j. NJ Barriei
"Sext Door" Clara l.. Burnhar, jan
Ice Meredith Paul Leicester Ford
.1ord,n Keith" Thomas Nelson Page
"The Landlord at Lions Head. w ~.
IowerIs. Monsieur Bea@caire. BOOM
r,rLt,gton. "a Gentleman OF France
stanle,s weyrnan: Called Back, hueh
Sorw,v .rrhe Coast OF Chance, Esther
.rd lucia Chamberlain; Quo Nadis,
HenrvS sienkiewicz; Looking Back
wara Edward Beilary; She Riaer
,Issgar6 The Vision OF Sir Launtal.
lanes Pussell Lowell; The Cardinal
c,,,tf Fox" Henry Harland.
Mt.s Ne,lie ID. Spence. 40. IFS south
e.tr.h street. Richmond, Va
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broidered and spangled in tulle In all
lead shades.
Full .ruches of tulle OF two or more
colors wound on wire are used as
substitutes for aigrettes.
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Request: should like a good recipe
for strawberry Jelly. r. II. e.
: Reply: Take desired quantity of ber-
ries. wash carefully, and place on a
slow fire without drop of water.
When the Juice has come from the
berries, strain twice through a cheese
cloth: measure, and for every cup Of
juice add a cup of sugar. Place on
brisk fire, stirring until 1t threads
from spoon. Pour in glasses and seal.
Cook one glass at time.
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Question: Can you suggest a clean
ing mixture that will make linoleum
look clean and bright2 G. III. NJ.
Answer: Add one cup Of beeswax
shaved fine and melted with two cups
of turpentine. Sweep the linoleum
free from dust, then apply the bees
wax and turpentine with a soft cloth
and rub clean. Polish with a dry
flannel, and the linoleum will look
like new.