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Evening star., 1909-06-20

E<I7 OUR little etiquette sermons neip
my sister lot, but, | am sorry
to say, she has brother who
isn't always up to the scratch with man
ners and would like to hear something
sometimes on the subject of the right
thing for the boys Couldn't you do an
article once in while just for my sex
the behavior that marks the gentleman,
and so on?'
So runs a letter in last weeks mall, and
another from a Man Reader" as this
correspondent signs himself, asks for
something on manners and the young
man; good conduct for all occasions and
at all times" adding: "At times / have
been placed in embarrassing and extraor-
binary situations Qittie things impled)
and have been at a loss as to what course
of action to follow"
There have been other letters like unto
these-all frank. earnest and delightfully."-
appealing to a woman who sets up for a
preacher on any subject. My duty was
obvious-this must be a MANS week
Now as to the behavior that marks
the gentleman 1t begins with mercy for
every human creature that walks the
earth and a tenfold tenderness for the
old and weak The truly manly man-he
who never makes cruel Jests at the eX-
pense of his fellows. who Is or brave ana
kindly heart for all OF earthS sunerinS
race-is always gentleman, however
light his purse or poor his clothing.
gentleman never SCOTS at any form or re-
ligion, or at love, the supreme fire which
keeps this sphere, as a writer puts H..
from going TO the "demnition bow-wows.
An inScription unearthed upon wall In
ancient Pompeii puts the thing more fore
IDLY: "He who has never loved can be no
gentleman declares tie scribble done by
,K,tr Itrsf hoe 1u 90
turies.
A gentleman is courteous and gentle to
all women, respectful and obeNenr TO
parents and protecting 10 children. He
is honorable in money matters. avoids
coarse speech and lying, and is always as
careful of his dress as a soldier on
parade.
In short, a gentleman is a fine, whole
some honorable man, pruned or all the
thorns of his sex. He is essentially per-
son TO be trusted-both mans man and
a woman's man-somebody for mothers,
grandmothers, sisters and maiden aunts
10 adore forever. and for every man to
speak OF as q fine fellow At all times
and in all places he is the RIGHT THING.
In the way of polite observances social
custom calls for number or little signs.
whose omission. while not entirely damn
ing vet detracts from the impression OF
perfect breeding. These tribes. so I'M
portant in aggregation, certainly concern
''nanners and the young man.. for every
one OF them tends toward the perfect
whole-the creation OF that prince OF per-
sons the gentleman. Let me enumerate
a few, for space does not permit all the
lesson which concerns the subject.
1t Is the polite and proper thing to lit
the hat entirely from the mead while
bowing to a woman: and. of course, to
remove the possible cigar from the mouth.
To bow in the same way to clergymen
old gentlemen, and such man friends as
are passing with women, whether the
ladies are known or not.
To bow when offering any courtesy to
lady who is stranger.
To bow Just as tremendously when
parting with lady after speaking to her
Evening star., 1909-06-20

now shown. in fact. suggests coolness,
guimpes and sleeves being only an ex-
cuse for concealment with their unlined
nets, tucked gauzes and open eyelet
needlework: while coats have dropped
sleeves entirely and headgear assumed
something like a touch of reason.
Altogether. there is rural flavor upon
the town: fowered calico holds a choicer
place than silk. as far as the counter
goes, and in the milliner's window field
posies and pale. grasses vie with the
farmers fruits for notice, their simple
prettiness quite putting the more Sor-
geouS flowers to the blush.
The lingerie headgear is most charm
ing, and though the prettiest of this is.
of course, for misses and children. there
very smart muslin hats for women.
which, with their frils and ribbons, go
delightfully."- with certai- quaint frock;
in the same materials.
One of these dresses and a group OF
designs in lingerie hats are shown by
the weeks models. The other dress and
the child's frock both permit such pretty
head coverings. all of which will be found
adorable on the right wearer.
And now let me introduce these hot
weather dainties more fully.
Figure A.-This is a princess lingerie
gown of a sort in big demand just now.
and while seemingly SO splendid. the
home making of such a garment would
not involve any great amount of labor.
The trimming portion of the front which
is made of embroidery edging and in
sertion, is quite easily put together. while
the sheer white muslin used for the
gown may be bought on any counter
very cheaply; and SO also may the small
quantity of tucking needed for guimpe
and sleeves
A number of thin summer textiles may
he utilized with color for a. gown in this
design. A lovely little FrerGh frock seen
offered one charming idea for the model.
It was of white dotted crepe combined
with bands of pale blue muslin f1owered
with pink. A running vine of the pink
and blue was used in place of the edg-
ing here employed. and a garlanded
founcng-the pattern forming looped-up
garlands-replaced the edging. All white
however, will be preferred by most per-
sons. so let me say that If the gown is
of plain swiss. with swiss embroidery,
1T would be suited to really splendid af-
ternoon or evening occasions.
An under slip of white louisine or fine
lawn is necessary to create an appears
ance of dressiness, and if there was
second slip in color the effect of the
dress could be pleasantly varied. 1t is
no uncommon thing for exclusive makers
Evening star., 1909-06-20

beautifully often, and always clean SUI
perbly, will be a rewarding material. as
no matter how plain gown is, this rich
silky texture creates a look of great eie-
gance. The scallops in this case could
be done of hand embroidery and the but
tons be of silk embroidery. while some
what handsomer textile than net should
be employed for the long-sleeved gufmpe
A parasol in the same material as the
dress makes the get-up very fetching.
and the deep basket hat would be lovely
if of panama or leghorn, with white.
deep blue. rose-colored or black ribbon.
For this little dress eight yards of shan
tung, pongee or linen twenty-seven inches
wide, and two yards of tucked net eight
cen inches wide, will be required by me-
dunn figures.
Figure CA lingerie dress for. girls
from eight to fourteen is displayed by
this figure, whose juvenile coiffure, by
the way. is arranged in the latest style
for these childish ages.
The little dress, with its Dutch neck
and short sleeves. expresses a very sum
merry note, and if the frock is handmade
and of sufficiently. good material it could
run the gamut of service, appearing as
Evening star., 1909-06-20

the back, or again, lnotted at one side
of the waist of the pinafore suits still in
high favor.
The mousseline coat for dressy summer
wear has superseded the lace model, but
it is very perishable, and instead Of be-
ing represented in white it Is of some
fashionable color and worn over costumes
of white, biscuit or tussore shades. And,
apropos Of modish colors, blue is having
a great popularity, and the old crushed
strawberry, as we'll as a real rose pink.
is very fashionable. while a faint mauve,
verging on gray, has received the unpleas-
ing name of mauve neurasthenique-an
unhappy sign of the times when the pre-
yailing ailment to which the wear and
tear Of modern life has brought the ma
jority of womanhood penetrates even to
the colors of our wearing apparel
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Evening star., 1909-06-20
Women Who Lose.

They either spend everything in sight or
they count every car fare, every olive,
every radish.
1 have heard of women who began to
save by appropriating all their husbands
earnings, leaving nothing in the family
scheme of expenses for amusement or
Improvement. / heard the husband Of
such woman exclaim after he had at
me, and we are now rich. but paid the
price. She sacrificed everything. For
years We did not go out a single even
ing. We never bought any new books or
magazines. We never went to the thea
ter or took an outing. My wife looked
shabby, SO that l was ashamed of her.
Would / have it happen over again? No
a thousand times, no! The sacrifice was
too great. 1t was living DEATH
Allowing nothing to go to waSte-that
is the secret Of good housekeeping.
The woman who has made a study of
this need never stint her husband in or
der to keep within the limits of her al
lowance.
For breakfast and for lunch she uses
odds and ends, making the dinner a SUBJ
stantial meal with a good steak or roast,
fresh green vegetables and a dessert of
fruit.
have heard women say they could
not afford to have salad for dinner when
a mead of lettuce costs only from to 10
cents and much more than that small
amount was wasted in the kitchen in a
single morning.
The finest quality a woman can have
is a proper pride In herself Women
who possess this quality very seldom
have difficulties. matrimonial or other
wise. 1t is the cowardly, poor-spirited
women who is imposed upon. You know
how it is with a hOrse-the minute you
show fear or even the fact that you have
no confidence in yourself it is all up with
you. Well, 1t is the same way with a
man. AS long as you respect and be-
lieve in yourself SO long will he do the
same.
This is the time of the year when
housecleaning is about over and a train
of nervous wrecks mark it's passing.
Believe me, no house should be allowed
to get SO filthy that it requires such ex-
hausting overhauling.
Don't accumulate, my friend. That
is the remedy
Don't accumulate either trash or dust
or antiquated notions. Be simple. Have
FEWER things, but keep what you have in
speckless order and up-to-date in every
respect. KATE CLYDE
Pongee and chiffon broadcloth are the
favored materials for the new evening
wraps. They are usually trimmed with
satin bands.
The most expensive waists have long
sleeves, but with the warm weather Will
come greater number OF the elbow
sleeve variety.
Some of the lingerie waists have one
or two shallow tucks at the shoulder and
little round c02larless yokes of net or
flet lace.
Evening star., 1909-06-20
Fads for Women.

A housekeepep kindly sends the follow
ing information: To get rid Of red ants
that infest pantries and places where
food is kept buy cents worth of tartar
emetic. Take a small quantity-enough
to cover the tip Of teeaspoon-and dis
solve it in a tablespoonful of water
Place in a small dish or an individual
butter plate and stand it where the ants
congregate. This is supposed to free the
house OF the little pests.
To make it more tempting a little sugar
may be added. If the ants frequent more
than one place small vessels containing
the solution should be set near each.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

coats are long and button across at the
left-hand button corner at or below the
knee But this is hardly a style which
will have much vogue during the hot
weather, and it is doubtful whether 1t
other hand, return to favor Of the bo-
lero, our faithful friend of many seasons.
but lost awhile. In view of the descent OF
the waist to it's proper place. 1t looks as II
the bolero might once more have the en-
tree to the court of fashion. But women
are rarely guided by a sense OF fitness
in their tailor-mades: rather, they seem
possessed of a demon of contrariness. The
very long coat is becoming alike to the
stout and to the thin woman, Disgusting
the superabundance of flesh in the one
case and the lack of it in the other: But,
no; the fat woman will welcome the bolero.
which will add to her rotundity, and the
Evening star., 1909-06-20

IN spite of the fact that we are told
there is little difference between this
! years fashions and last years, there
are numberless trifles unconsidered, py
the unobservant at least, which make all
the difference possible-"just the little
more and how much it is, and that little
less and what worlds away" The very
high waist and skimpy skirt, for instance,
proclaim an ardent follower of directolre
modes that were so smart last June, and
although these skirts may still pass mus
ter for few weeks to come, every day
sees their good style fading more and
more into the limbo of things that have
been. But there is no doubt that the
bodice that is worn over the skirt coming
is much exploited here and there for
parasols. belts and handbags, and the
grassy fnery is very effective with linen
frocks in the warmer tans and yellows
One and two button gloves of white
wash leather are the seasons favorltes
for practical wear. These come through
soap and water as good as new, and
since they are stout to boot they are
really economical purchases. Their prices
range from 75 cents to $1.50.
Silk gloves make up in perfection Wnat
they lack in length, for the short glove
Evening star., 1909-06-20
AID TO THE INJURED ON JULY FOURTH

that the celebration of Independence day
brings forth. II children were properly
protected from the use of toy pistols
giant firecrackers and other dangerous
noise-making devices-but why talk Of
things as they ought to be? 1t were
better to accept them as they are and
to give a few instructions to mothers
who are apt to lose their heads when
Johnnie or Molly is badly burned.
We all know that the best treatment
for the Fourth of July accident is, to
use a Hibernianism. to guard against it.
But when the inevitable does happen
and in case Of serious injury the man
Evening star., 1909-06-20

S Mrs. Rice, the suppression-of-un-
~ necessary noise advocate, has not
1 y succeeded in diverting American
patriotism from expressing itself on the
Fourth of July by means of explosives
Of various kinds. there is every reason
to believe that the casualty list of our
national holiday will line up in length
with those of preceding years. Care
lessness on the part of parents, disobe-
dience on the part of young America
and greed on the part of dealers are
responsible for most of the accidents
Evening star., 1909-06-20

we'll al a little afternoon dance as at
church
Embroidered muslin. insertion to match
and Italian lace are its materials. Guam
titles for six-year-old girl are six and
one-half yards of muslin in twenty
four-inch width. fourteen yards OF lace
insertion and six yards OF embroidered
banding.
Drawing D.-There is a daintiness and
charm about the lingerie bonnet which
renders 1t the special privilege of young
heads. and when it is reflected how
easily such headgear may be made at
home and how little material each thing
takes, it seems singular that so many
girls ignore the possibilities of washable
textures.
Any wide white embroidery. lawn lin
en-. dotted muslin. etc, shapes this pretty
millinery TO perfection. and besides being
most enhancing, it rests upon the head
like a. feather.
The models shown arc for youthful
women. misses and children, the mate
rial of the charming bonnet at the lower
part being pink and white percale II is
called in some places the Milk Maid"
MARY DEAN.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

lDSCMMER mate
rails show a de-
cided preference
for tub textures.
and surely nothing
is more comforting
to the body in
warm weather than
a covering which
can wa sh, and
which soothes the
eyes and nerves
besides with i'm
or delicate flower
Evening star., 1909-06-20
Care of the Hair.

Falling out OF the hair may often be
corrected by cutting the hair short and
having it recut every month. The scalp
should be brushed vigorously twice daily.
Evening star., 1909-06-20
A Good Lemonade.

Fourth Of July lemonade takes on
more festive appearance by the addi-
ton Of a little pink coloring matter such
as comes with many of the packages OF
gelatins or a little currant, strawberry or
red raspberry joice. Slices of bananas.
Strawberries cut in quarters, raspberries
or pitted cherries add to the attractive
ness of this favorite holiday beverage.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

has almost entirely superseded the long
one Some imported ones displayed mar
row embroidered vines at the back in
stead of the usual points. Those with
the narrow straight stitching or raised
line here are more becoming to the hand.
and suede white-a faint tan-ls a most
useful shade. as this color may be worn
with any but a white dress. But for all
round service and smartness nothing can
take the place of white, for here the
harmful influences of soap and water are
absolutely defied.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

bluins water is used for the rinsinc
and, of course. all colored garments are
dried in the shade.
To Remove Fruit Stains.
Tie up some cream of tartar in the
stained part, and then put the linen into
lather of soap and cold water and boil
for while. Then transfer it wet toe
lukewarm suds. wash and rinse well
and dry in bright sun. Either fruit or
wine stains will be extracted by this
process.
A simpler method is TO rub the stains
when newly made with common salt.
A third is to mix in equal quantities
soft soap, pearash and Stacked lime.
Rub the stains with this, and expose the
linen to the sun with the mixture plas-
tered on. But as soon as the stain has
disappeared wash out the linen immedi-
ately, as it will be injured IL the mix
ture is left on too long.
Colors are very charmingly combined.
and one of the latest ideas of the season
is to make up shot silks with covering
Evening star., 1909-06-20
THERE are, after all, only two
kind of women in this world
i those who like to work and those
Ub

THERE are, after all, only two
kind of women in this world
d those who like to work and those
who don't.
You can tell them apart q mile on
The woman who likes to work usually
looks like thunder when she has pretty
Clothes. She wears them in an absent
minded way, and you all know what I
mean by that. Clothes are utterly dead
and without meaning unless some life
IS impaired to them by the wearer.
The woman who loves to work never
thinks of her clothes. The woman who
hates to work always bears them in
mind; consequently she always presents
a good appearance.
The woman who hates to work gen.
orally has a husband. You see, he is
a necessity. She CRAFTS on him the live
long day and makes him do everything
for her. And yet he is perfectly happy,
because, thanks to her being so lazy, she
is good to look upon. Her skin is satin
smooth and her eyes untroubled. She
is never too tired to be amusing. She
has sweet and cooling ways. She is never
hurried or dusty or tired.
But the other woman?
Well she usually has a husband, too,
but he is rather in the way than other
wise. She Is very clever, quite as clever
as he is, and her interests are quite as
numerous as are his. So you see she Is
pretty nearly always hurried and dusty
and tired. She is too sensible to have
cooling ways, and She scornS powder ana
such artfulness.
She helps her husband and is very kind
and reasonable in her demands on his
purse. But is he grateful and happy on
this account?
No. indeed He would rather she took
his last cent with a sweet kiss than to
be as independent as she is. He wants
to have a fuss made over him. He wants
to be thought the whole thing. He
likes to have a wife he can be proud
of, who looks as young and as dainty as
a girl, and a woman can only be this
type when she doesn't worry, when she
doesn't take life seriously.
If you want to know the truth. in nine
cases out of ten wife does more harm
by earning money than good The chief
effect is to make man consider himself
wronged. and very justly so, by losing
his home atmosphere, for a wife cannot
attend to her home and to her business.
too, If she is in an Office all day. And
the second effect is that she loses interest
in her appearance and good looks, which
are the principal asset in any woman
when you come right down to it.
Personally, | would rather be a good
looking woman than a clever one any
day, and I think that's just the way the
men feel about us, too.
While on the subject of wives let me
say this: 1t is a great mistake to be too
economical. Women are extremists.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

thin woman will choose a coat buttoning
tight across the chest. just where 1t
should not, and thus both confirm the
wisdom of the writer of "Sartor Resar-
tus."
A detail which marks the dividing line
between today and yesterday is the de-
cline Of the high collar and the substitu-
ton of the rundown or Peter Pan design.
But the Peter Pan is seldom worn, ex-
cept by the young girl, without very
fine outstanding band of tulle around the
throat. for daylight is not always KIND 10
the skin. And this pretty fashion means
the revival of bow cravats. And speak
ing of bows brings to mind the fact that
they are being worn on skirts, catching
up drapery or doing duty as sash at
Evening star., 1909-06-20
Fig. D-Lingerie Bonnets.

countless in number and varied in style,
but there is special weakness for the
fussier thing. Such materials admit
of pretty handwork-tucks, embroidery
and dainty lace edgings-are much to the
fore for out-of-t town wear. Everything
Evening star., 1909-06-20

festive day occasion and even on smart
oveninp one The dress is suited, how
ever, to any service. for all that is need
cd is to suit the material to the use re-
ouired. For really fine frock. white or
pale cream shantung, both of which WASH
Evening star., 1909-06-20

eighths yards OF tucking. and twenty
four yards of embroidery.
Figure B.-A misses gown of almost
classic simplicity is pictured here. but if
the material is carefully chosen a gown
in this model could be worn on the most
Evening star., 1909-06-20

below the normal waist line and some
times sharply pointed in front is decid-
edly in the van of fashion. a forerunner
of the moyenage modes which are advo-
Gated by the few.
Another decided note in the summers 8
fashion is the close fitting corsage, mold
ing the figure from neck to knee, not un-
like the old clingng jersey, and the killed
short skirt worn beneath this bodice still
further helps to carry out the resem-
blance These tight-fitting waists are COW
cred with embroidery or rat-tail braiding
or with crochet lace for lingerie frocks
and for evening wear. incrusted with jet
or jewels.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

and one of the latest ideas of the season
is to make up shot silks with a covering
Of light chiffon.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

inaccurate wniteness OF deHcate HUWer
tintS.
White has its usual tremendous vogue,
and plain tailored gowns in this are
Evening star., 1909-06-20

While on the subject of. wives let me
say this: 1t is a great mistake to be too
economical. Women are extremists.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

BY our coats, too, shall we recognize
the newest tailor -mades from that which
had its birthday last season. The latest
Evening star., 1909-06-20

Since tan is only suitable for morning
and the country. bronze is the incest
non-black shoe for wear with coIored
frockS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

You can't always judge the dinner
by the price.
A well digger says there's always
room at the bottom.
The average girl would rather be 10
love than be happy. t.l
Ii VIC didn't have to work there would
be no fun in 1oafing. .t
Speeches. amaZement is one OF inc
things that go without saying. T
Do everything reason tells you to "
Unless conscience vetoes 1t. ~
II you are in small place it may %
because you won't fit in big place
All the world may be a stage. out
Just the Same stage money does NOV
pass. -tt.
The optimist expects to get a gooa
hand even when the other fellow SMUT
flcs and deals. &
The way to make a woman happy 10
to make her believe that she is max
ing you unhappy.
One trouble with fate is that 1t hanus
us corn beef and cabbage when We
want pie and ice cream. na.S
The man who believes that two can
live as cheaply as one never naa y
reckon with milliners and dressmakels
Even the bible-reading girl Is apt
be skeptical when she turns to ''e
page where the date of her birtn /"
recOrded.--ChicagO News.