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Evening star., 1909-06-27
A Persian Ceiline
r YOU should want to ventura IN

IF YOU should want to venture upon
an exquisite color scheme for walls
and ceiling in a room where light is
plenty and where artificial sunlight is
not necessary. there is no more service
able idea than that of a very up-to-date
decorator. whose choice admits Of the
restoring Of the paper on the side walls
without disturbing the ceiling paper.
Their extreme difference makes thi,
possible as well as the fact that thew
are joined by a moulding.
The side walls of this square room
were covered with a delicately striped
paper In frosty silver and the palest Of
green. that was little more than a gray
the whole giving the impression OF a
green tinged with silver.
Now. the ceiling was an oriental =,
Persian effect in sage green, dull blue.
gold and silver-a ceiling rich In color.
not readily smoked and not to be spoiled
by the use Of a dustbrush
Remember always that IL your room
is very dark you will need the ightest
OF ceilings, and that IL your lighting
system for the evening is at all defec-
tive you may help out the situation nv
sunlight effect overhead-some yellow
tone that will make you everlastinplv
thankful.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Comforts of Home

IN ONT be uncomfortable all summer
IN an ugly room. whether you
stay by the sea or In some noun
tain cottage. There are MANY honey
touches You can take with you. and a
rev others to be got upon your arrival.
that VIII save your feelings on the rainy
Gays when you would really enjoy being
alone II you were not housed in q bare
oarn-llke room, with nothing to take off
the raw edges.
When you leave home take with Won .
chihtz trunk cover made In that very
most useful way. It's lower part is the
simplest OF ruff1es. strung on TO a tame
ana fastened around the trunk proper
While Its lid is lifted. The top cover is q
separate and fitted affair. boxed at the
corners. so that it will remain in place
when you lift the lid.
AFTER you arrive at your destination
get an empty packing box to use for a
writing desk. There Is really nothing
TO equal it for convenience. Cover n
with chintz or denim. stain the inside. If
you like, but always remember to leave
the front open, so you can keen YOUR
knees and feet In 1t while you write
1ou cannot hurt 1t: you may even kick
IL II you feel so disposed or IN at ease
Don't carry away from home framed
pictures, and do avoid valuable toilet
silver; put If there is a place where Won
VIII want your unframed family near
you 1t is in just this same maintain
home
Evening star., 1909-06-27

T<HE best among our possessions are
the very ones that give us the
Il most trouble, that require the
most constant keeping in order. we may
not delude ourselves into the belief that
once having purchased the valuaoie
garment or accessory we have hnisheo
with it forever, and that we have only
to don it and be satisfied. The constant
care of articles Of intrinsic worth Is the
one and only way by which they may be
used, enjoyed and still be kept to pass
on to others of our kin. If not. indeed.
to future generations.
The woman or the young girl who
does not know the first rules for the
preservation Of pretty things is the very
person who should not have them. and.
indeed, she rarely does possess them
very long. They do not necessarily pass
her by in the great distribution. but
even having and wearing them for
short season she will find them unfit for
longer use Dust, the weather and the
constant service demanded OF the modern
woman's garments unite in conspir-
acy to deprive them Of their first
beauty and to make their care fit sub
Ject for actual study.
Hat adornments appeal to every care
full woman as some OF these very ac-
cessories needing special thought. There
is an art in the putting away Of the
ostrich feather so that 1t may renew its
youth while resting 1t is never advisa-
BILE to leave the plume or other valua-
bies on the hat or toque to be crowded
into some hatbox. perchance in a none
too dry closet. The plume should be
freed from dust by the softest of hat
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Buttoned Jabot

~ o BE at all original in this day OF
numerous neck fashions. the ia
u bot must be invented on the spot
by the maker thereof. A beautiful lit
tie affair which was, after all. very
usual bit Of pleated linen and Irish cro-
chet, was fastened ingeniously with but
tons and buttonholes to the permanent
stock collar of a blouse. This took away
that stuck -on look which has become an
unpleasant part of the Jabot when worn
without rundown collar.
The pleated linen was set into .
doubled strip Of the same material. two
inches long. which was finished and
feather-stitehed in the daintiest manner
Al the way round. At each end OF IL
were two buttonholes. which fastened
over the four lace buttons on the stock
collar. There was left tiny space in
the center for a pretty pin. and the trim
fastening of the jabot made 1t appear
part OF the blouse.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

through a very coarse needle. You
may best accomplish this with an over
seam stitch. Now. cut a row Of per-
pendicular Sits around the ankles and
run through them ties OF inch wide red
ribbon. When the boat rolls and the
breezes blow your feet. clad In their
scarlet warmers. may prove your most
cheerful companions.
The last suggestion Of this most re-
sourceful person was the pongee bag OF
huge proportions to hang from a nook
In the stateroom. 1t was designed to
hold all her small possessions. Legin-
ming with the rolling collar button and
continuing through the list of small
things she needed while dressing. The
particular point OF this DaS Was that II
was Of circular cut. q yard In diam
eter. and made to draw UP on two long
ribbons. and to open out into fiat
surface, showing its contents In most
convenient fashion. The man who fills
the role OF solitary traveller could have
no more useful present than this COM
modious stateroom bag.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
How to Apply the Design

execute it satisfactorily. One is,
see that your material is level-cut
and folded by a thread-and that
your design is placed upon it evenly
at every point.
The second is, when placed accu-
rately, secure the design to the ma
terial with thumb tacks or pins so
that they cannot slip during the
operation.
Transfer paper comes in white,
black, blue, red and yellow. 1 ad-
wise the use of the lighter colors
when possible, as the black and blue
are so liable to crock.
Do not rest your hand or fingers
upon any part of the design you are
transferring, else the imprint of
hand or fingers will be as distinct
upon the material as the drawn
lines of the design.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Colored Foot
gear

WE ARE admonished that nearly
" all of the ravishingly beautiful
shoes and stockings, pumps
and slippers are incorrect" We are
told that they are barred out" and
that we. too. should be under the ban
II We were to appear, even once, in ex-
tremeiy beautiful summer footgear A
Few plain styles are each season per-
m0ted us from among a new galaxy Of
beauty. and their selection seems to hs
along lines of evolution: the fayort.es
oeing usually an outgrowth of-perhaps
slight Improvement on-the SUCCESSFUL
shoe OF the preceding year. This NAV
not be exactly the place to storm and
rage against the habit OF remakinr
"omen's feet each year to fit the fash
ioHapie shoe. but 1t somehow seems thar
oeihg the sufferer OF SO much agony.
woman might be permitted. in return
by the vouchers for correct stvl. 80
unimpeachable taste, to wear inst ,,..
IN while a pair of the gayly colored
slippers that strut into the shop win
vows ana stand there hesitatinp.
Inc porch of the summer home offer,
one excellent opportunity. as does, the
perfect afternoon gown. which women
Searn TO match In some gay foot nov
city they may not wear on the broad
hgnway nor with the tailored gown
1here Is little reason for any hard
and-fast decree against the eavest or
DAINTY slippers. provided they be chosen
with que respect to the pretty gown and
worn IN the somewhat secluded region NJ
ones own home or temporary ab;dInc
piace-the summer hotel. The pitv NJ A.
all Is that fashion novelties are so eriev-
ously misunderstood as to time and
place. The dainty blue slippers and far
iamed little red shoes are not p,,t a,
sale with the intention of expIoitin.
them In company with the green gown
1t Is just as incorrect to wear tan or
ford ties with black velvet costume.
THIS the average woman never thinks of
ooins. yet she will occasionally Iapss
into evening slippers In the DAYTIME
coiorful suede novelties with a rough
cloth suit and glorious. gay stocking.
when the sun is high.
II women were to stop and reaso, an,
the fitness of things. they would ~,
blunder into the wrong shoes and stoct-
ings at the right time. thus dr,v;n-
fash1on's lines more tightly and oftar
concerning whole lines of really hea,,t;-
Iul accessories.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

THERE are two ways to apply
1 this design to the material
upon which you wish to work it.
Ii your material is sheer-such
as handkerchief linen, lawn, batiste
and the ike-the simplest method
is to lay the material over the de-
sign and, with well-pointed pencil.
draw over each line.
If your material is heavy, secure
piece of transfer or impression
paper. Lay it, face down, upon this;
then draw over each line of the
paper design with a hard pencil or
the point of steel knitting needle.
Upon lifting the pattern and trans
ter paper you will find neat and
accurate impression of the design
upon your material.
There are two points to observe
in this simple process, if you would
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Shopper and Sa1eswoman
TIME saleswoman IS very much like
the oldfashioned mirror, except
= that she does not wear her motto
round her face:

TIME saleswoman IS very much like
the old-fashioned mirror, except
= that she does not wear her motto
round her face:
] give back smile for smile
And frown for frown-
She may be unconscious OF her re-
hective qualities, but she possesses
them. none the less. I say the sales
woman, because aggressive shopping
seems now to be mainly as between
woman and woman. The masculine
shopper Is comparatively rare, and
wishes he were more so; and as for the
salesman. an innate gallantry toward
woman renders him less open to the ac-
cusation of indifference and incivility.
Since the discourtesy of some sales
women Is fact too well established for
argument. 1t behooves the world OF
women shoppers to consider the reasons.
which are nearly as obvious as Is the
discourtesy. For example. there is al
ways to be found the one whose Ill hui
NOR dates back TO pay day and hinges
on the small amount Of her weekly
wage, and the one who is sadly over
worked. The new woman who does not
know her stock is omnipresent, as Is the
careless girl who Is not dependent on
her position. There are, too, the vic
tins of close confinement and bad venti-
lation. the woman who has a heartache
because of an ill-cared-for child at homo
and the one whose headache is the re-
suit of too frequent evenings out.
We have always with US the sales
woman of the bad disposition and the
fll-bred girl who does not recognize a
gentlewoman. Closely allied and pa
thetic are the saleswomen who endeavor
10 conceal an imagined inferiority by
surrounding themselves with an atmos-
phere OF superiority. and those who re-
gard a trifiing purchase as thing be-
meath Contempt
The fiippant girl whose best young
man" has just given her an opal ring
is as provoking to the tired shopper as
1.-The hostess who Is entertaining
friend across the counter.
And here we reach the tiredness of the
shopper, which Is part OF the same
story. AS WEAKNESS takes possession
OF her the milk of human kindness is
crowded out. and she forgets each and
every one of the above reasons in a de-
sire to get home.
Since the purchasing power OF Ameri-
can man has allowed American woman
to be drawn into this vortex Of trade.
she has outstripped the American In
dian at his own game of SWAP" and
has fallen into the habits OF all shop
pers. She allows herself to be daily
swept over twenty-three acres Of floor
space and hoisted on thirty-seven els-
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Erin ging Linen Gowns

q ONE long linen fringe. LOOKING y.,,,
like the knotted frinses or dam,
- ask towel end. is shown eaaina
the tunic of a brown French nnan
gown. The drapery is longer 8, fron,
than at the sides. while senarota .na
shorter tunic ends fall at the hal, -
this Interesting model. but al, 80 ,ho1.
are 1rayed ana fringed to depth Of
SIX inches' WIZ : knotted heading ex-
tendns an in' nd a half below the
tunic.
This is nice work for the needewoman.
and the drawing out of the linen threads
Is delightful play for the small daugh-
ter who loves TO help mother.
The gown in soft brown. with Its long
lines and graceful fringe. is well suited
to the tai. slender woman
Evening star., 1909-06-27
For the Economic Traveller

a CAUTIOUS traveller. who had
~ counted down her expenses to the
\ minimum, and could neither beg.
borrow nor steal a steamer rug, be-
thought her OF pair OF time-Worn
blankets, which were no longer shaggy.
These she mad dyed an inconspicuous
brown, after which she bound them
with grosgrain ribbon to match. and
she protests that they were not only
perfect success, as far as her comfort
was concerned. but were much admired.
The traveller who most enjoys ner
journeys has learned to disregard ap-
pearances. to some extent. and to con-
slider comfort beyond all else. Now.
cheap red felt feet do not sound el-
Turing. but they are not intended Tor
exhibition, and IL your feet are the
kind that turn into blocks of Ice on or
binary dry land. you will value these
simple foot warmers for the sea voy-
age. Cut two large. nat shoe shaped
pieces Of scarlet felt, lace them to-
Eether with narrow red ribbons run
Evening star., 1909-06-27

TN today's design 1 am supplying you
with number of the separate parts
u and pieces that go to make up the
little girls dress, which is here
shown you as a guide. 1t is so simple
in construction that any mother VINO
has made her own children's clothes Will
find 1t entirely possible to place the
parts OF the design 1 am giving you
and to put the garment together.
The neckpiece and cuffs only are to
be scalloped. while the front straps. the
belt and the bottom Of the skirt are to
be hemmed. unless you care to use the
little sleeve scallops along the other
edges as well.
The bowknots. leaves and petals all
should be done in solid work. although
the expert embroiderer may prefer to
make the work more expressive by diff
Evening star., 1909-06-27

vators. But If she has still sufficient
grip upon herself to think her shopping
thoughts. 1t should be possible for her
to recall this business back from the
'ungentle art'' into which 1t is so fast
declining. The most harassed sales
woman is likely to respond to fair treat
ment. Courtesy breeds courtesy. The
shopper who is not considerate lays her
self open to the accusation of the i'll
breeding she deplores In her sister
woman.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
A Seashore Luxury
MOST delightfully."- larr.

n MOST delfghtfullv large parasol
~ for the sandy beach presents It.
self Just in time to tempt the hur-
ryins seashore folk. 1t is Of huge pro-
portions. and since it is an established
fact that figures and sizes mean MOTH
Ing to most women. 1t may be better to
describe it's ample outline by vouching
for the fact that three bathers and a
small child NAV share its grateful shade
For the tentless owner of a baby or
two there could be no more simple and
certain way of keeping off the rays OF
the burning sun. This largest of SUM-
shades is made OF striped awning cam
vas in dark yellow and white. bordered
with large fringed scallops. Its long
wooden and metal-capped handle Is
made to dig into the sand. while the TIT
ed sunshade rests on its edge. 1t is port
able, and would be a valuable part Of
the seashore outfit
Evening star., 1909-06-27

Terminating between the parts: for in
stance, while the petals of the forget
me-nots should undoubtedly be worked
crossways, the leaves and bowknots are
possible in a lengthwise stitch. All OF
the little dots are intended to be worked
as eyelets to make the garment more
delicate.
The repeat for the skirt may be used
four times, or it may appear only in the
center front.
This whole design Is a nice one to own.
In this particular model the parts are
small and therefore easily handled. and
by running your eye over the page you
will see that its separate sprays and
wreaths are all SO shaped that they are
applicable for other dresses: in fact. for
almost all garments for little children
and infants.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Woven of Linen

TOR the stout woman there are beauti-
i full combination garments even thin
ner than the usual batiste and linen az
fairs made by the perfect seamstress.
They are low necked and of knee length.
made of woven linen.
These corset-cover-pantalo combina-
tions are of exquisite make and beautiful
finish-the really best garment for the
would-be hiplesS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-13

cloud of dust was seen in the distance and the passengers In the car took fright.
 Probably it was Talmadge Wakeman who went to Stamford yesterday on his uncle's motorcycle, to take part in the football game with the Bridgeport High school.
 Mrs. Thomas Perry is on the sick. list.
 Summer surely struck the town on Friday, when a graphophone in the corner drug store could be heard. as far off as F1int's corner.
 MT. and Mrs. Morris Davidson have returned to New York.
 The following residents of Greenfield Hill have been appointed to look after the meetings and work of the Chris tian Endeavors: Geo. Merwin, Mrs. Walter Merwin, Ethel Merwin, Oliver and Louise Meeker. Maud Prentice. Oliver and Francis Pease, Henry Whitaker, Miss F. M. Wakeman, Edna Bulkley, Mrs. Oamstead, Mrs Bradley Jennings and Henry Jennings. Mrs. Warren, Miss G. A. and Fred Banks, Walter Nichols. Miss S. J. Per ry. Sadie Banks, Helen and Samuel Prentice Jennie Hall, Bessie Archi bald and Arthur Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-13
ASTHMA
Expert Medical Scientists Announc, Startling Results Obtained By
 Toxico

New York:-Thousands are taking advantage of the generous offer made by the Toxico Co.,. 1175 Broadway, New York City, requesting an experimental package of Toxico. the great discovery for Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis and Catarrh. which is mailed free of charge to all who write for it.. It is curing thousands of the most stub born cases It makes no difference how long you have been suffering or how severe the climatic conditions are where you live, Toxico will cure you.
 If you have experimented with other treatments and have failed to find a cure do not be discouraged but send for a trial of this wonderful truly mer- itorious remedy which is a scientific compound discovered by a professor of Vienna University, and is being rec commended by thousands
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-13
FAIRFIELD

MT O. G. Jennings was entertaining
 last night, quite large party of gen. | tiemen from New York, which came ur yesterday afternoon, in automobiles en route to the football game this after noon at New Haven. The guests are said to be same as those who recently stopped over night while upon a coach ing tour to Newport.
 The executive committee of theAud- obon society held its regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at the residence of Miss Kippen.
 The mercury reached 70 degrees in town yesterday.
 Miss Mabel Pickett is home from a visit in. New York State The Hewettsb, who have bought the Wallace Place, are old Fairfield people, and once lived in the house now oc- cupied by Attorney Clitus King, when 1t stood at the corner of Broad and Spring street.
 Yesterday Miss Ethel Donaldson left for Boston, where she will visit her sister Marion who is in college in that city. She expects to be gone until the Thanksgiving holidays
 Mrs. Fred Burr's last musical was very enjoyable.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry S. Glover re- turned from New York yesterday.
 The weather has been so mild for a month past that many people continue to go to the beach to shoot ducks, hunt for oysters and the Hargrove boys still take~ a plunge in the brine, now and then.
 MT. and Mrs. Gushing, of Snake Hill, are now in New York. Miss Cushing remains with her sister.
 MT. Horace Burr is in New Jersey on a business trip.
 Considering his age. as we'll as that of his brother, and the fact that his nephew has a business of his own in Newark, N. J., it is now rumored that MT. Harral has given up the project of building an additional factory for his rubber works. A few months ago he seriously contemplated doing SO, but now he thinks that when he gets ready to retire it will be better to sell out to some other company. Meanwhile the plant is over crowded with work and the coming year promises to break all records for the number of orders received. It is-running five nights in a week.
 Miss Mora Fisher has found work in the Bryant Electric, Bridgeport
 Mrs. William Hu1se has been elected to represent at Cheshire. on the 2Oth inst, the federation of Women's clubs.
 Automobiles now and then go so fast motormen, when they leave their cars to turn the key in the signal box, have to look both ways for Sunday, on peril of being run down. There is a rumor that a day or two ago Benj. Parsons, a motorman, had a narrow escape from being caught by an auto. The women in the machine shrieked,- a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-13
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MENTAL HYGIENE
 PLANS OUTLINED

At the second annual meeting of the, Connecticut Society for Mental Fly giene which was held in New Raven, Friday afternoon, interesting reports. of the progress made since the found ing of the society were submitted. This organization, the pioneer society of its kind in this country, is doing a unique and valuable work in field which in the past has been relatively neglected.
 The work of so-called After Care and Prevention is about to be established on a comprehensive basis, and in time far-reaching results will inevitably be secured. Not only does this society help patients upon their discharge from hospitals for the insane. but it is also engaged in assisting and advising persons who may be threatened with mental or nervous disorders.
 One Of the chief objects of the so- ciety is to familiarize the public with the principles of Mental Hygiene and their practical application In fact, the inauguration of this work in Con necticut marks the beginning of campaign of education akin to that which has made it possible for the whole public to work for the preven- tion of tuberculosis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-13

WANT ADS GENT A WORD :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-13
Ray Thompson, Famous
 Bare Back Rider, Herr

Ray Thompson. one of the best bare back riders. who ever appeared before an audience. has arrived after the sea- son with the Buffalo Bills and Pawnee BITS combined shows. which will this year winter in Trenton. N. J. Thomp- son has a yearning for this city. ever since he came here a few seasons ago to take charge of the fancy stepping horses. Thompson has brought num- Der of horses with him. which he will put through their paces at the Brook lawn Riding Academy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-13
EvANGELIsT HUGHES.

Rev. MT. Hughes, the Welsh evange- list who has been conducting services at the First Methodist church this week. was an opera singer at the time of his conversion. and his singing is attracting a great deal of attention He will preach at all services tomor- row. At the 3 o'clock meeting for men only his subject will be ''Will a God of Love Provide a Hell?" He will lead the song service at 7:15. and the subject of his evening sermon will be Fighting God"