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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

Look not mournfully into the past; 1t
comes not back again. Wisely improve
the present; II is thine. Go forth to
meet the shadowy future without fear
and with a brave heart
To little minds revenge may be sweet
but great and generous spirits feel a
consciousness OF dignity and merit In
rendering good for evil. with which the
pleasure OF revenge cannot deserve to
be compared.
We are builders OF our own characters
We have different positions. spheres. ca
pacitles, privileges. different work to do
in the world. different temporal fabrics
to raise: but We are all alike in this
all are architects Of fate.
Bright. cheerful. hopeful thoughts are
friends that will insure success. The
ambitious person should learn as early
in life as possible 70 pick out the friends
and enemies Of success, and In many
cases II will be found that the greatest
enemy resides within themselves.
Much good work has been hindered
by such anxiety 10 do better as deters
one from promptly doing ones best.
When we set our hearts to doing so
well that practically we do nothing, W,
are paraIyzed not by humility, but by
pride. II I'm such a temper we succeeded
in making our light TO shine. II would
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

7 y leather you will find many suit
able gifts for the boys. A present
that is always acceptable TO a man
and one which is very Inexpensive
is a good quality Of leather belt, very
narrow I'm width. Some men wear these
all the year around. and most men wear
them during the summer. Do not give
a man a change purse, for very few
men use them, but perfectly plain pig
skin bill-fold viii always be welcomed.
A pair Of dog-slxln gloves would also be
a safe choice, buying them with the
understanding that they may he ex-
changed II the size Is Incorrect
II a man shaves himself, he would al
ways be glad 10 have a handsome leath-
er razor strop. II he smokes, a cigar
cite or cigar case Of pig-skin leather
viii be most acceptable. All OF these
leather gifts can be elaborated by hav-
Ing silver or gold plated Initials ADDED
TO them
For his bureau. man prefers very
plain articles. His toilet articles should
Sc OF bone with black initials on them.
or OF ebony or imitation black wood
With silver initials II you buy silver
articles, they should be without pattern
OF any kind, and engraved with block
fhs only kind OF a pincushion a man
reveis IN is very small IN size, made Of
some practical, heavy material. Velvet
makes a good mans cushion Never
make them OF satin, unless YOU make a
DerfectiY plain one, covered wsCh a
Heavy hem stitched piece OF linen that
can be removed and washed occasion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
Mep Foot Warmer

When the invalid Of the family com
planned that the hot-water bottle got
cold long before morning. one Of the
sisters devised new sort Of fOot-warm-
er that was found perfectly satisfactory.
II was simply a small down quilt or
puff She hfst made a cover OF satin
a yard SQUIRE. This was filed with
down. The quantity in a large uncov-
cred sofa pillow. bought at a department
store. was found sufficient An outside
slip was made Of some light pink wool
crepe. which had once done duty as a
wrapper.
Before putting this cover on, the pun
was fastened lightly with knitting cot
ton In spaces six inches apart. Soft
ribbons were sewed on two sides Of the
outside cover. For use the pun was fold
ed together. the ribbons tied at the ends.
and II was put at the foot Of the bed
between the sheets.
When the feet were slipped IN they
were warm IN a few minutes and, what
was better. would keep so Indefinitely,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY
THEN all az once the duckling could
L flap its wings; they beat the air
more strongly than before, and bore II
strongly away: and before it well knew
how an this had happened, # found IL
SELF in a great garden, whore the elder
trees smelt sweet, and bent their long
green branches down 70 the canal that
wound through the region. Oh, here II
was so beautiful, such gladness OF
qpring. add from the thicket came three
Glorious white swans. they rustled
tnefr winzs and swan lightly on the
water. The duckling knew the splendid
creatures. and felt oppressed by a pecu-
liar sadness.
II will ny away 10 them, 20 the royal
birds, and they VIII kin me, because L.
that am so ugly, dare 10 approach them
put it Is Of no consequence. Better 20
lac killed by them than 20 be pursued
by ducks, and beaten by fowls, and
uusbed about by the girl who taxes
care of the poultry yard, and 10 suffer
hunger in wiuterw And IT few out into
the water. and SWAN toward the beau
tifm swans: these looked al II, and
came sailing down upon It with out
spreading wings. XIII mer' said the
poor creature, and bent it's head down
upon the water, expecting nothing but
death. But what was this that II saw
in the clear water? II beheld its own
Frnage-and 10, II was no longer a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
Holiday Table Supplies
Sho9U Advance IN Price

AS the time until Christmas grows
less. the nousekeeDer finds the prices
Of three important elements Of the bou-
day dinner going steadily upward
The Yuletide demand for turkeys to-
gether with the fact that poultry men
have discovered that there are no tur-
keys IN cold storage has started the
price up. and the probability is that be-
fore Christmas turkeys viii be selling
for 50 cents a pound. They surely v ont
be less than = cents" said one dealer.
A year ago It this time there were
a thousand barrels OF frozen turkeys m
Washington, but the dealers say that
now there isn't one
Florida oranges, another big factor en-
the Christmas feast, went up = cents
crate this morning, and sweet pota-
toes. which when roasted are an Epi-
curian delight, have jumped 50 cents a
barrel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
Latest Partisan Style
Is Half Length Sleeve

Haf-length sleeves. or those coming
just over the elbows. are the latest
from Paris for late afternoon and in
formal evening affairs. and are much
worn when made up in opera and dane
ing frocks-
For informal receptions. bridge. and
other afternoon functions the sleeves
may be either long. with often a small
pun or diaphanous material 1T the ell
bows. and the lower half of lace or
net; or the th-ee-quarter length, or end
ing. perhaps, three inches below the
elbows.
The full-length sleeves are, gener-
ally speaking. patchy affairs made Of
several different materials. including
first the satin or other material Of the
gown over the upper arm with a small,
transparent puff Of chiffon cloth over
the elbows, this matching the color of
the gown material, and then a strip
Of embroidery followed by a tight-fit-
ting section Of lace or embroidered net
finished at the bottom with a band OF
embroidery braiding, or gold or silver
lace and a fold or two OF satin. II
takes a long and slender arm TO carry
this combination. or even half Of it.
successfully. but as the American girls
all too often have thin arms, lily de-
developed above the elbows. It is not a
bad style for them.
The round. plump, tapering arm with
small wrist and dainty hand is best
set of with thin, plain sleeves as de
void Of all Ornamentation as possible.
a little lace or net matching the mate
rial and not spelling the effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
The Bedtime Story.
n1frnsd read to the little
ox vale their beds fer the night
THE UGLY DUCKLING.

clumsy dark-gray bird. ugly and hate
full TO look at. but-a swan.
II felt quite glad at all the need and
misfortune IT had suffered. nov Il re-
allied its happiness IN all the splendor
that surrounded r.. And the great
swans swan round II. and stroked Il
with their beakB
In the garden came little children,
who threw bread and corn into the
water: the youngest cried. There IS a
new OneI' and the other children
shouted joyously. YES. a new one has
arrivedy' And they clapped their hands
and danced about. and ran to their
father and mother and bread and cake
were thrown into the water: and they
all said, 1.-THE new one IS the most
beautiful Of ALI so young and hand
somel" and the old swans bowed their
heads before him.
Then he felt quite ashamed. and hid
his head under his wing, for he did not
know what 20 do; he was so happy.
and yet not at all proud. He thought
how he had been prosecuted and de-
spised: and now he heard them saying
that he was the most beautiful Of all
the birds. Even the elder tree bent it's
branches straight down into the water
before him. and the sun shone warm
and mild. Then his wings rusted, he
| lifted his slender neck. and cried re-
| joicingly from the depths Of hts heart:
/ II never dreamed Of so much happi-
ness when 1 was still the ugly duck
ling!"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
Some Sensible Suggestions
For Leather Gifts for Men

ally. However, the velvet ones are Tar
better. -. ..o- - ,,se
after shaving is a most useful glII
BUT make no mistake and buy cologne
Select a standard toilet water without
a pungent odor-someth'ng that Is re-
freshing TO use after shaving
Next comes a mans desk. and brass
fittings are always a good investment
To he sure, they are not cheap, but even
a little trinket that is useful is FAR more
accountable than an elaborate one that
Is useless. You can hardly go amiss
here. There is the clock-either In brass
or leather case-the fOur-cornered blot
ter. the stamp box. ink weH' whlch
should be very large size. paper cut
ter. letter opener. a machine for weigh
ing letters. a clip TO hold loose sheets
Of paper.
A word about pictures might be OF
help to some girls. DO not think thar
because you are selecting a picture Tor
a mans room that II must be q ballet
girl balanced on one toe. They may not
V-ant a churchyard scene. but any artis-
tic pIcture that would appeal 10 the av-
erage girl would likewise please the
average man. And a picture Is always
a safe choice. And In speaking OF a
mans room and his needs therein, books
will always find a place on MS center
table. These need not necessarily be
about sports and prize fights, but a Sc
lection of any OF the latest popular nc
ton can not be wrong. Book racks are
also acceptable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

He parents who make it rule 70
play constantly with their small
children do not recognize the
fact that they are training the
youngsters to be a bore to themselves
and a nuisance TO their elders.
II a child Is always led in his play
bv HIS mother OF nurse or any other
enslaved relative he will soon reach
the point where he viii have no idea OF
how TO be happy except in company,
and will thereby have sowed the seed
for a harvest Of future loneliness SO
long as he can command the services
OF his family ne viii be comparatively
content, but when circumstances arise
that M Re it necessary for the women
Of the heusehold 70 do something else
than devise sports for the young mo-
euI of The nursery there IS trouble Tor
all concerned.
The child is irritable, unhappy he
has no knowledge Of how to manage
his own resources when he IS thrown
upon them.
AS the child grows older he may IN
his school work be encouraged to De
velop a little personal initiative eu'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
CHEAP COMPASS
is EASILY MADE

Magnetic a needle By rubbing its
point against a magnet vigorously.
Next slice a cork in such manner that
YOU VIII have a neat disc about the
diameter OF a dime and twice as thick.
Cut a slight groove through the cen
ter Of one side Of this and lay the
needle IN it. 50 that il divides the disc
into halves and projects equally beyond
at either side.
Now. If you will float the disc with
the needle On It In the middle OF a cup
full of water you will have as good a
compass az anyone need wish for. The
magnetized point Of the needle viii
turn TO and indicate the exact north
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
School of Experience
Is Best Place to Learn

Hard but painfully true is the saying
that experience is the only school in
which fools viii learn. To mitigate the
severity Of the curriculum so that there
may be less pain connected with the
tuition is in the power Of the parents
who win accustom their children from
an early age to think for themselves,
to make decisions from their own judg-
ment and then to bear the results. even
when these do not prove satisfactory.
Precept as well as prsctlce Will be
needed. and from the outset a child
should be instructed that to himself
must he eventually stand or fail
Encourage the boys and girls 20 make
their own decisions IN such matters as
their pleasures, their outdoor pursuits,
the choice Of their clothes. Make them
feel due responsibility in the prepare
ton OF their studies.
Nothing OF all this IS incompatible
with parents and children being on
terms Of intimate friendliness. The
mother or father hould always be
ready to be consulted. to aid in reach
ing a conclusion-but hrst let the child
work the problem out on his or her
own lines and then refer to the parent
for approval or disapproval Of the solu-
ton, but not for assistance in finding
the solution itself
Such drill as this and such custom OF
ruling ones life and ones self is Of
good stead in the inevitable battles Of
life that the most loving parents can
not ward off from their children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
World Loves a TrOusseau
Almost as Much as a Lover,

many. many seasons. No longer is
there a cut and dried rule as 10 what
a wedding dress shall be like TIE
bride exercises her own taste and one
brunette who Is to be married during
the coming month has ordered a white
robe embroidered not only with tie con-
yentionaI embroidery of silver and
pearls. but with pale green traceries.
It used to be the idea that pearls
should not be worn on a wedding dress,
because pearls mean tears, but the
brides Of this fan viii wear all the
pearls they can lay their hands on.
The graceful, symmetrical figure OF
the present day ideal depends absolute
ly upon the corset. There is not the
slightest doubt but that the success
Of a corset is the success OF a gown
and the gowns victory is the Joy OF
the dressmaker and the delight OF the
woman for whom it is made.
Use As Much Care
As In Selecting Tiara
The woman Of artistic ideas selects
her corset with as much deliberation
and care as she selects her tiara, for Il
It unquestionably true that the elegance
and good lines of a gown depend upon
the corset worn with it. The slightest
error in the expression OF the hip, an
inch too much in the length of the
bones in the back spells failure for
| the most carefully planned example Of
/ the dressmaker's art.
Almost every month sees a new mod
/ el designed with greater consideration
| for delicate organs. at the same time
/ keeping the graceful, long curves OF
/ the normal healthy figuEe. The Scien-
tihcaIly made corset respects the nat
/ ural grace Of the spine; the soft curves
/ Of the hip; the weIl-prOpOrtiODed bust
and the rounded waist line, and Is
| so cut as to conform readily to these
( conditions.
The figure that is lacking in any Of
! these details is easily improved II the
corset provided Is built to cooperate
with nature at her best, and with 50
many different hygienic corsets 20
choose from no angular or over-piump
woman need proclaim It except TO her
1 cCrsetiere-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
Those Who Love Nature
Have Few Dull Moments

shine not in gloIiAcation OF our Father.
but of ourselves.
Those who love nature can never be
duh. They may have other temptations.
but at least they viii run no risk Of
being begUiled by ennui. idleness OF
want of occupation, Ito buy the merry
madness Of an hour with the long
penitenCe Of after time The love of
nature, again. helps us greatly to keep
ourselves free from those mean and
petty cares which interfere so much
with calm and peace Of mind; Il turns
every ordinary walk into a morning or
evening sacrifice and bTightens life IN
til 10 becomes almost like a fairy tale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
CREEK HEAD BAND
is ATTRACTIVE

One OF the newest things in head or
naments is a Greek band. made Of three
wires completely covered with ribbon.
with the ends concealed by a full rO-
settle OF the same material Another
ornament Of sweet peas is attractive.
Fine small loops Of ribbon are used.
three at the top and two below, ana
finished with yellow stamens to give
them a realistic touch. The bunch Of
blossoms is tied with a large bow. by
the use Of wide ribbon, large roses can
be made by placing the two edges to-
gether and winding the folding satin
around the finger and sewing the corded
ends together. A spray Of green leaves
adds to the effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
Answers to Locoed Puzzle
Shows Chasers Know City

Little Mss Helen Gould has sent In
her answers very early this week and
I hope they are as correct as they are
neatly written. Miss Gould is the little
"shut-in" member of the puzzle circle
in whom we are all very much inter
ested.
Just quantities Of answers are pour
ing I'm and I expect Santa Claus will be
Jealous of the interest evinced by the
puzzlers even If it is almost the time
Of the year when he is the man Of the
hour. But. he need not worry, for the
puzziers are all very busy people and, as
a rule. busy people can always find
time for everything they want to do
very badly, and ] know they all want
to write to old Santa.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
WOMEN
GET PARTIAL VOTE

Austrian women had their first
chance to vote a couple OF weeks ago,
ut the ballot was restricted to single
women and widows in the province Of
Vralberg who possessed taxable prop
erty.
Wives were supposed to be htly rep
resented at the polls by their hus-
bands.
The single women and widows voted
under a new election law. They split
on strict party lines, and two widows
were among the most effective of the
stump speakers in the campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

ham. stewed potatoes. Vienna rolls. cof-
fee. -
LUNCHEON.
Stewed oysters. olives, gingerbread,
cocoa.
DINNER
Noodle soup, boiled fresh beef tongue,
sauce piquante. sweet potato croduettes,
cauIifOwer endive. French dressing.
waters. cheese, tapioca, coffee.
Thursday,
BREAKFAST.
Fruit. cereal. sugar and cream, broiled
tripe. delmonico potatoes, corn mullins.
coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Potato chowder, cold slaw, cookies,
tea
DINNER.
Printanier soup. salmi OF tongue with
olives. mashed potatoes. Drowned tuT-
nips. caulifower. salad. waters, cheese,
blanc mango and jelly mold, coffee.
Friday.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit. cereal. sugar and cream, par
sley omelet, baked potatoes. toast. cot
fee.
LUNCHEON
Tongue and egg salad. apple sauce
/ Cocoa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

z JUDGING from the variety and
numbers Of streets, avenues, and
places which are included in the
lists sent in TO me this morning,
I think the puzzlers have Travelled an
over Washington many times.
Number one seems 70 have caused
some difference Of opinion a mere
man puzzIer has sent it In as Union
street" while a little girl puzzler has
placed on her list second street" Of
course. the little girl Is not supposed to
know much about IAN auxiliary TO
conflict" and man is generally sup
posed to, but, however, I am not taking
sides with either of the puzzlers. or
saving which is correct. but IT Just
goes 10 show how differently the locoed
streets impress the various readers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

EOR an extra speciaT' under the
spreading Christmas tree what do
you say TO working up a Teddy lion?
Children love animals and the more fe-
roclous they appear the more tender IS
the appeal they make 10 the Riddles in
the knee skirt ranks.
Velveteen possibly you have some old
pieces Of material lying about the
house,, or zibeline cloth or any Of the
furry mapped materials which one may
always find n any 'well-conducted'
scrap bag. viii do admirably in the
evolving of this king Of wild beasts.
-Tavynv shades. of course, are necessary,
unless YOU wish TO stand convicted OF
being a fake naturalist. BE careful
too. and note that the body should be
made from some nice, sleek looking ma
tcrial while the name, to be properly
and fearsomely ferocioCs, should be
made of a much shaggier material.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15
NEW RIBBONS USED
TO TRIM TURBANS

The new ribbons are called Egyptian
and they look like temple columns. They
are wonderful IL coloring. intense, vivid
and definitely marked. The hard bril-
liant colors are blocked in on gray or
ecru Backgrounds.
They are used fo- trimming turbans'
although the effect is not all that the
fastidious might desire, and they are
widely used for the folded Eirdle and
long sash ends that are put on elab-
crate house gowns
They add a good note 20 certain frocks
when used for revers or cuffs. and there
is a French fashion Of putting q huge
bow Of such ribbon at the lower side OF
an in. laense FIR muff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

The lion has the body ans feet ia one
piece, but properly cut in sections, that
perfection of shape may be had. The
name is made in three portions; the eyes
are represented by amber beads, and the
nose ana mouth 10y sliiiful touches Of
ueedlework
Teddy lion is the easiest thing in the
world to make with a May MantOn
pattern, No. 651l, which may be had
at Cioldenberg's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-15

Monday.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit. cereal. sugar and cream.
minced meat on toast. PAT kerhouse
rolls, coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Egg vermiceln. olives, cake, cocoa,
grapes
DINNER
Vegetable soup. veal outlets. mashed
potatoes, squash, celery mayNonnaise,
waters. cheese, cornstarch blanc mango.
coffee.
Tuesday.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit. cereal. sugar and cream. cod
fish balls. stewed potatoes. mullins,
coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Corned beef hash. toasted crumpets.
tea
DINNER.
Split pea soup, chicken turnovers. glib
let gravy. mashed potatoes, baked
onions. lettuce French dressing,
waters. cheese. hg pudding. foamy
sauce. coffee.