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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Eve Up-to-Date.

Gun metal boots are the latest novelty in foot wear.
 Kingsfsher is a popular shade of blue which is becoming.
 An effective Japanese fan is of white tulle embroidered in black
 To fair-haired women the shades of purple Beaver hats are extremely be- coming.
 On a green leather bag coiled dragon done in dull gold is a late device.
 Some of the long, narrow, curling quills are gold and silver changeable.
 The new crepe blouses are shown in white, elaborately embroidered in black. Swans down sets composed of huff, neckpiece, and turban are worn by ele- gantes.
 still the beautiful red Poinsettia is seen on chapeaux, being made of red satin or velvet
 Foulards in all varieties, both as to coloring and design. will be used to a great extent for spring frocks. 
 The Empire night gowns with dainty hand embroidery are very attractive with entre deux of fine lace and pretty rib- bon bows.
 Dancing frocks in the Directoire styles have the girdle, hem, and sleeve tops, of Pompadour silk. while the rest of the frock is of heavy fillet net.
 Doouaas Doiole aa1 oil that family of goods, will be as popular as ever the coming season.
 
 At an astonishing angle is set a yellow burnt orange straw with amber hat pins holding it in place.
 It is said that in the old days when our grandmothers wore trailing skirts, on the streets, the under side of the train was lined with oil-cloth. When the grand dame returned from her walk the maid promptly got out brush and soap and water. and proceeded to scrub My Lady ys skirt.
 What Every Woman Knows"-these busy days when promptness is society's shibboleth-is that a watch is an absolute necessity, and many clever devices have been concocted for carrying these articles A most diminutive affair Is the finger ring watch mounted in gold, exquisitely arranged and worn on the outside of the glove. For outdoor sports, such as golf skating, or riding. the bracelet watch has long been worn, and is a pretty anc convenient arrangement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Society's S Alphabet.

(BY DOLLY DALRIMPLE.) A-For the Automobile and it's merry
 toot-too, B-For the Bachelors that fascinate you. C-For the Country club, where young ' love retreats, D-For the Dancing School where we
 all like to meet. E-For Engagements which are off in a
 day, Flor the Flirts who enjoy such play. GEFor the Girl with her heart on her
 sleeve, H-For the Hops" which we all hate
 to leave. For the Invincible, whose heart we
 cant wear, J-For the Jester-theres one everywhere. K-For the "Kindergart all like
 them so, L-For Love-without which there's no go. M-For the Matrons both giddy and staid, N-For the Notes of tenderness made. O-For the Optimists over whom we all
 rave, P-For the Pessimists-they are not very
 brave. Q-For the Quarters where the bachelors
 hide, R-For "Reubens," and Riches, and Rides. T-For Taps s''-with Forget Me Notsil!! V-For Vacations, of summer months W-For Walks with tender farewells, X-For the Unknown-Society's future
 belle Y-F'or You-whether beauty or beau, Z-For the Zealot-at the head of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
A Tea Oddity.

The tea looked like golden floss silk-liSe shredded golden satin-like the fluff of dandeions dyed gold.
 And is this tea?" said the interested questoner.
 This the tea merchant answered. lis the best tea in the world, and 1t is worth 800 or more pound For this is the famous Golden Tip.
 "I'll tell you why it is so costly.
 Every chest of the best S1 50 tea con- tains some handfuls of undeveloped leaves, of small gold-tipped leaves called Flowery Pekoe.
 Sort out from a chest these leaves, wrap them-a handful at a tme-in square of satin, shake the satin lightly, empty the leaves back into the chest.
 "Clinging to the satin remain a few golden shreds, a golden fluff, a golden lint. You brush it off carefully into jar.
 You cull more handfuls of undeveloped leaves from another chest, and, shak- ing them up in the satin. you are again rewarded with some more golden fluff.
 That Is Golden Tip, and by the time you have obtained in this tedious man ner a pound of it. 1t is no wonder that the exquisite product is worth 80 or $1OO Is it?'
 He shook the tea about in it's satsuma jar. The fluffy golden stuff shimmered like satin
 "Only emperors drink it." he said. "A cup costs more than a bottle of cham pagne."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Wine by the Hour In Italy.

Italy just now should be pleasant place for the man with a thirst a small purse and a taste for Italian wine. Ac- cording to the Paris Debate the grape harvest this year is exceptionally good and will yield even better results than last year The coopers are therefore fully occupied, and the wine dealers one idea is to empty his cellars of last year 5 wine. This, however, is not easy, as there is a duty on exported wine, so that Italy must consume it herself. The price of wine has fallen to ridiculous levels and a new system of sale has been intro- duced Instead of wine by the quart, wine by the hour is the regime
 Thus at Catane for 3 cents one can drink ad lbitum for an hour. But the bargain is not so great as might appear. for the price of wine is only half-penny quart, and to drink three quarts of Sicilian wine in an hour is no slight un- dertaking.
 At the neighboring town of Aciaca. tena the price for one hour Is only ? cents, while for cents one can drink for two hours. So successful has this system been in the south that it has been adopted in the north of Italy. In the neighborhood of Bologna, where the wine is of better quality than In Sicily. the tariff (per hours) is cents, while for the second hour it is only 6 cents, and for the third cents. The result Is that in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
The Gentle Art In Making
 Friends.

MT Whistler, besides leaving valuable collection of his wonderful achievements as an artist, left an important book, which for it's title he chose, "The Gentle Art of Making Enemies,' and died the Fortunate possessor of a great many friends.
 Certainly he had enemies-what man or woman with any individuality hasn't? But the theme of this particular disser- tation is friends.
 Comte said that 'the only true friend- ship was between man and woman, be- cause it is the only affection exempt from actual or possible rivalry" Never theless, the first thing that a girl starts and has is female friend. She wouldn't feel quite grown-up if this didn't happen. There are the secret conferences, giggling In corners, imparting the ups and downs'' of love affairs, and thousand and one other things that happen-and then are often dissolved after. womanhood is reached.
 History has not been made up of friend ships between women. There are no records of female Davids and Jonathans, nor is there female Damon or Pyth- las. Perhaps the most celebrated friend ship existed between Queen Anne and the tmpetuous Duchess of Marlborough-a Friendship as stormy as the stormiest love affair.
 Madame de Maintenon, that wise Wom- an and past grand-mistress of tact and reticence, advised her young pupils never
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Kinks of Cookery.

To fry bacon without shrivelling Lay strips with edges slightly overlapping in a cold fry pan and fry slowly until crisp.
 Keep Drowned flour on hand for the making of graSies thckening of roast gravies: 1t will be found useful to have Drowned flour on hand at all times. which can readily be kept in a Mason jar, or any covered vessel. To brown this flour there Is no better way than to put nuanfty on a pie or cake tin into hot oven, say while roasting or baking ot after through with either and the oven is still hot; brown to the desired color and put away for future use This will be found a time saver in a great many instances.
 The Arabian plan of making coffee Is to boil the grounds from one meal for about an hour and a half, to strain it. and to use the liquid part boiling hot next day. instead of water. By this method the small amount of nourishment which coffee contains is extracted and the flavor of the coffee is improved.
 One of the best racks for drying kitch-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
et-Me-Not Eyes.

There is hardly any color or sshades that a girl with blue eyes cannot wear in the day time. Brown haired girls have a wide range of colors, providing their skin is clear. but the gamut of browns is precisely suited to them. This is particularly good just now when browns are so fashionable and the shades are unlimited
 There are charming woods for a day and for evening tans cafe au lait, creams and yellows. If the eyes have a hazel glint girl will do well to go into grays. not the cold steel varieties. but soft doves, pink and blue grays, some verging into mauve, says Woman's Life. The eXcep- tions in this class come from the muddy skin. In those. cases tans and cafe au laits and grays should be rigidly avoided for they will only aceentuate all the thick ness of the complexion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Storyettes.

A young lady whose beauty was equal to her bluntness in conversation was vis- iting a house where other guests were assembled, among them the eldest son of a rich manufacturer. The talk turned on matrimonial squabbles. Said the eligible "parti:" ''T hold that the correct thing for the husband is to begin as he intends to go on. Say that the question was one of smoking. Almost immediately I would show my intentions by lighting a cigar and settling the question forever" And I would knock the thing out of your mouth!' cried the imperious beauty Do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
What Dreams Mean.

Stealing-To dream that you are ac- cused of stealing denotes that you will have a handsome present given to you.
 Snow-To dream you see the ground covered with snow is an omen of good luck.
 Wood-To. dream that you are chop ping wood signifies that you will be happy in your family, and become rich and respected.
 Worms-To dream that you see a great number of worms in your path is an indi- cation that the death of some one dear to you may6shortly be expected.
 Musician-For one to dream of being a musician who understands nothing of the art of music is an indication that the dreamer will have peace and com fort in the domestic state.
 Globe--To dream that you are looking at a globe fortells much good and that you will become a great traveller.
 Juniper-It is unlucky to dream of the juniper, especially if the person who so dreams is i'll.
 Seat-To dream that one has fallen from his seat signifies that he or she shall lose his present occupation within short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Dictionary of No Avail.

q suppose it is rather unlSind to speak of it." said the wife of prominent law yer to one of her friends, "but you know as well as I do that my husband is a notoriously poor speller. He has always been so. Why he has spent good share of his life trying to improve himself in this respect, but finally has given it up as hopeless Even the dictionary he
 has found is of no avail. He had occa- sion to use the word scissors in some thing he was writing, and l suppose did not care to ask any of the office force, so he referred to the dictionary. That he looked in vain is evidenced by the first question he asked me when he came home to dinner last night Mary, how do you spell scissors, anyway? I've spent some valuable time today looking 1t up in the dictionary; I simply can't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Plus X and the Number "9." "

When Plus X was elected to the SUI preme pontificate over five years ago it was observed that the great events of his life have happened in periods of nine years. He was for nine years, from 1858 to 1867, the humblest of country curates at Tombolo; for nine years, from 1867 to 1875, the modest parish priest of the little town of Salzano; for nine years, from 1875 to 1884, canon of the Cathedral of Ire viso; for nine years, from 1884 to 1893. bishop of the not very important see of Mantau. In 1893 he was preconized pa triarch of Venice, but the Italian govern ment refused to acknowledge him for a whole year, and 1t was only in 1894 that he made his solemn entrance into his new diocese, where he remained for nine years more until that pregnant July 26, when the patriarch stepped into his gondola from the piazza of St. Marks and started for the conclave from which he was des- tined not to return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07

use only a common quinine hair tonic to keep my scalp and hair in perfect condition" Not 's Hair TonicY" asked the reporter, mentioning one of the best known brands on the market q should say not" replied Miss Gra- ham, q make my own hair tonic and then I know there is quinine in it-and then, too it costs me only one-third as much. get an ounce of Beta Quinol at the drug store and then mix it with half a point of water and half a pint of alcohol. I simply shake these well together and then I have more than a pint of good quinine hair tonic. It keeps the hair soft and fluffy, pro- notes it's growth and-well. you can see for yourself what 1t does" and she shook her beautiful tresses Per haps other women could use Miss Gra- hams recipe with profit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07

Since Colonial furniture, glassware and chintzes are back in fashion, those who make tableware have fallen into line.
 One of the new importations is stone ware in Chinese patterns. The decora- tions are in bright colors, usually Of flow CTS. and the shapes are very quaint
 In the early days the stoneware cups were made without handles, and. although you can still get them, such a cup is not a convenient thing to drink from.
 This new-old stoneware wears forever and a day. It was originally invented to be of long service, as in those days people could not pick up table sets at the nearest department shops
 This ware Is charming for breakfasts and luncheon, especially when used in a dining room furnished with colonial mahoganY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Housework Sense.

It is quite remarkable how much more rested a housekeeper is at the end of the day If she makes it rule never to stand at any of her housework when she can sit. One woman l know always uses a tall stool when washing and wiping her dishes or ironing small pieces. She finds she can peel her vegetables and stir d cake quite as well sitting as standing. The result is that she does not know what it is to have tired feet when night cOmeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Her Luck.

I have to get uptwhen [ d rather lie down, Go out when I want to stay in; To gossip and talk when I'd rather be quiet,
 Lose at cards when I'm longing to win. must go for a drive when l pine for a
 walk,
 And dance when I'm aching for bed; And when I've craze for the mountains
 and lakes, I must stay up at Newport instead. I must be polite when I'd like to be rude, Dine out when I'd rather undress. For I am the woman whose luck it has
 been
 To have a great social success.
 The Femme de Chambre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
The Age-Herald Cook Book,

PEPPERMINT FUDGE. Two cups of soft brown sugar, Three-quarter cup of cream, And butter size of walnut Give richness in extreme Boil these till thick and creamy, And meanwhile stir it all Until bit in water dropped Will form a waxy ball. Then just before you take from fire, Vanilla bear in mind. And oil of peppermint also, The strongest you can find. Now beat until it's sugary, Pour into buttered plate; Then cut in squares when cool, and serve Init titbit up-to-date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
A Curious Story.

The Queen of Hanover, wife of King Ernest Augustus of Hanover (Better known as the Duke of Cumberland, son of George HID, died at Hanover about 1S42 of an illness which baffled the skill of her doctors as to it's real cause Dur ing her illness a clairvoyant was con- suited who wrote certain curious signs and words on the door of her bedroom, but although these mystic words were repeated over and over again the Queen died.
 The King of Hanover after his wifes death gave orders that her bedroom should always be kept as though the Queen would sleep there at night The bed was turned down, the pillows re- shaken hot water brought and the daint- lest slippers laid in readiness for her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Fashionable Colors.

Copenhagen blue and all the range of Sake blue shades are worn, and geranium hues, which suit blondes. Gray and tur- quose are generally becoming to light haired beauties Remember that where the complexion is salow blue next the face will only enhance the sallowness. To very fair skinned brunettes scarlet is not becoming. Where the complexion is creamy pale coral pink suits best. Olive tinted brunettes can wear dull and old rose shades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Nobody Can Borrow This.

device for the safeguarding of ones particular pencil Is shown among busi- ness office equipments. The pencil holder starts by being a paper weight. From this rises a long spear of steel, topped by yard-long flexible wire spring. to which the pencil is attached. The writing implement may be carried so far and no farther from the paper weight. Once released the pencil springs immediately back to its position on the desk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07

women And when her train all came out she said to me. ,Forasmuch as ye be an Englishman, whose custom Is in your own country to kiss all ladies and gentlewomen without offense, and al though it be not so here in this realm, yet will be so gold to kiss you, and so shall all my maidens.
 But if kissing by persons of opposite sex did not begin so soon in France as in Britain, the custom of men kissing one another has not been generally in vogue with the English since the seven teenth century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07

below his waist. Her hair Is a wonderful brown and so long and abundant that it always brings forth a chorus of '.Ohs," "Ahs!" and Isn't she lovely?" When asked by a New York reporter for the secret of her beauti- ful hair Miss Gra- h a m r i D D l i Il g ly la aughed and answered "The secret? There's nn Gaornt a hnt,t f. T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
"So Contrary 'A
Remember Mistress Mary?
 How very like her we all are

Remember Mistress Mary?
 How very like her we all are
 Especially in regard to our affections
 They writhe under the caresses of old frumps of both sexes.
 Yet muscular grown-ups, who disgrace fully outclass them, consistently inflict upon them catch-as-catch-ca matches
 Now this enthusiasm Is entirely mis- placed. A baby much prefers to coquet- tishly remark, "Ahgoo'' to his big toe than to be crushed by a grown-up's embrace, just as kitten prefers to gambol about rather than be squeezed.
 Yet contrary humanity consistently goes on punishing these little innocents when there are countless elderly humans suf- fering for affection and innumerable scared feline warriors perishing for pet tings Aren't we contrary?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Pewter Boxes.

That serviceable metal. pewter. has come into fashion again. One sees it in table articles. It's newest use Is in boxes of different sizes. These are etched and lined with velvet.
 They are used for gloves, handkerchiefs or neckwear They are good for mems dressing tables as they look less effemi- nate than silver and gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07

en towels has been devised by an in- genious man for his own house. He has riveted band of metal around the boiler quite high up and left loops in it through which wooden arms may be pulled up when the rack is in use. The towels thus hang high and near the range from which they get heat as wei las from the boiler. The principle is that of the cheap wooden racks one may buy at the store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Kissed by Thirteen.

did in France, as may be gathered from Cavendishs Life of Wolsey:" "I be- ing in a fair great dining chamber 1 at tended my lady's coming; and after she came thither out of her own chamber she received me most gently, like one of noble estate, having train of 12 gentle
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find it. I looked for .'sizzers.s "sissers," 'sissors,' "sizers." and everything else I could think of; now do tell me.
 T told him, and I wish you could have seen the expression on his face, 1t was simply a blank. And now-well. he says he really cannot see what use a dicton- ary is anyway; if you know how to spell, you don't use it, and if you don't know how to spell, you can't use it, so there you are"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Human Nature.

Automobile jokes always go good" said the comedian with the seltzer si- phon.
 Yes, everybody has to pretend to un- derstand 'em,' responded the comedian with the slapstick.-W Washington Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
A Declaration.
Dear Miss: {:

DedT MISS.
 After long consideration And much meditation On the great reputation You possess in the nation, I've a strong inclination To become your relation. If this my declaration Will suit your appreciation, I will make a preparation To remove your situation To a more convenient station On my own planta tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Hom~ stomach Cure.

Go to your druggist and get one ounce of Compound Tincture of Gin chona. one ounce of Prosene Compound and half a pint of sherry wine; mix these together and take teaspoon ful before meals and at bedtime in q little water. This simple mixture will stop belching of gas. heartburn and re- lieve indigestion In few minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
WELL KNOWN ACTRESS
Gives Recipe For HOme-Made
 Quinine Hair Tonic

Mabel Graham, now with Maxwell & Bells Girl From Dixie" company, has a head of hair that causes her to be envied by every woman in the audience Tn the great scene in the second act
 where she is rescued from the burning building, her head rests on the shoulder of her rescuer while her hair reaches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Favors for Chafing Dish Party

A favor for a chafing dish supper is a tiny metal chafing dsh quite perfect in detail. but so small that 1t will contain only half an ounce of candy Another unique favor is miniature lantern pasted to ribbon labeled, I'm Afraid to Go Home in the Dark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Superf|uous Hair Disappears
 Like Magic
Lady Will Send Free to Any Sufferer the Secret Which Cured

From childhood l was distressed and humiliated by an unwelcome growth of hair on my face and arms I tried all the depilatories, powders, liquids creams and other rub-on preparations ever heard of, only to make it worse. For weeks I suffered the electric needle with out being rid of my blemish. l spent a great deal of money on various things in vain, until friend recommended a simple preparation which succeeded where all else failed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Today In History.

If today is your birthday then you have the distinction of being born on the same day with Willard Fillmore, thirteenth President of the United States and who was born in the year 1900; and also with Charles Dickens, whose birth occurred on the 7th of February, 1872. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
February Birthstone.

The birthstone for February is the beautiful Amethyst, which signifies the power of deep love-
 'The February-born shall find,
 Serenity and peace of mind; Freedom from anger and from care,
 If they an Amethyst will wear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
They Sleep Head Downward.

The butterfly, like the bat, invariably goes to sleep head downward, it's eyes looking straight down the stem of the grass on which 1t rests. It folds it's wings to the utmost and thus wraps its body from the cold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
Homes or RattIeships.

The price of a battleship would build sanitary airy and spacious homes for 2O000 persons; such assets as the great insurance companies possess would turn all the slums of New York into civilized habitations.
 How about 1t, brethren?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-07
February Weather Proverb.

A quaint old proverb says regarding February weather:
 All the months in the year, Despise a fair Februeer-"