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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Decline in Lace Making.

The caprices of fashion have told their tale on the lace industry at Calais. There is serious falling off in the trade. Many lace workers are idle. and there Is fear that those who are in work will have to suffer reduction in wages, says a writer on this subject. And all be- cause during the present year it has pleased fashionable women to dress like umbrellas. That is to say, they have abandoned those garments which required lace as fitting adornment At any rate, this is the reason given at Calais for the wretched condition of the lace trade. Un- fortunately for the lace makers the out look for the future Is far from bright.
 Fashion is plotting against the direc- toire mode and in favor of Louis VI pa- niers. In order to stand up against this new fashion the lace manufacturers talk of turning their attention to the making of silk tulle. But they will first of als have to make their peace with the rival town of Caudry, in the Nord, where cheap tulle Is being turned out. Apart from the freaks of fashion America is blamed for the present distress among the lace workers Formerly America went to Ca lais for lace, but now Uncle Sam decks his womenkind with lace of his own mak- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
In Anticipation of Christmas.

The little white immortelles that grow by the roadside in so many sections of this country should be gathered now and colored 8 bright scarlet for use at the Christmas season. The younger members by selling sprays of them to be enclosed with Christmas packages.
 Keep a list of the things your friends wish for. Useful little additions to the wardrobe-such, for example, as collar supports, dress-shield cases, etc.-would be most acceptable Christmas gifts.
 Some of your young married friends would like a cook book of well-tried recipes. Get small box of indexed cards. and ask each of your friends in common to name one or two of their favorite recipes upon the cards.
 A series of dinner cards for a family Christmas gathering could be made of various pressed leaves collected at the old homestead. Or a traveller might pro- cure such a collection from points of historical interest. A set of seaweed cards would be an appropriate gift from one who had spent some time at the seashore.
 cheted out of thread or cotton may be used to cover button molds, making a beautiful set of handmade buttons for some summer costume. The idea might also be carried out in black silk for an older woman.
 If you have the opportunity collect pine needles for fir pillow. No gift would be better appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Simple Table Manners.

My mothers homely injunction so haunts me that I look away from the restless fingers in very fear lest 1t should escape my lips.
 Keep your hands in your lap and don't play with the table furniture!''
 Another form of nervous unrest was common in Sydney Smiths time You are afarid of mel You crumble your breadP' he broke forth to a young lady who was overwhelmed by the honor of sitting next to him at dinner party 1T can always tell when a new acquaintance is overawed by me! He crumbles his breadr'
 Speaking of the reverend humorist, one might parody Dryden's famous lines into Great wits are sure to rudeness near allied" But the girl should have been taught by her mother, when young, not to crumble her bread upon the table cloth.
 Another solecism, and . moro objec- tionable one, is to lay bread upon the table and then butter the whole slice
 ''Who does that nowadaysf" I give no names. but 1t Is done by men of note whose titles would lend sparkle to my humble page. One was my vis-a-vis at a dinner so short time ago that hes itate to relate the circumstances. He took the bread from the smaller plate at his left hand. turned to the butler and asked audibly and impressively. But ter, pleasev When the desired article was brought, the great man proceeded to besmear the slice with it, yielding his knife trowel-wise Then he cut 1t into cubes, which he disposed upon his bread plate.
 VIII you have one more morsel of evil dence that the injunction to eat what is set before you, asking no questions for civilitys sake, is not needless7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Our Queer Language.

Edwin L. Sabin in Church Review. When the English tongue we speak, Why Is "break' not rhymed with "freakf' Will you tell me why it's true We say ''sew," but likewise few" And the maker of a verse Cannot cap his "horse' with ''worse?'' Beard" sounds not the same as
 heard;''
 Cord" Is different from "word;" Cow" Is COW, but How" is low, "Shoe" is never rhymed with "foe.'' Think of Those" and "dose" and 'lose;" And of "goose"-and yet of choose Thing of "comb" and tomb" and
 '.bomb;"
 And since pay is rhymed with ''say," Why not ''paid' with said" pray7 We have blood" and flood" and could '' Mould" is not pronounced like could '' Wherefore "done,' but gone" and
 'lone7'
 Is there any reason knownf And, in shorth 1t seems to me Sounds and letters disagree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Hints for the Toilet.

Straight hair can be curled by moist ening with quince seed, rolling in paper and holding until dry between hot tongs
 Never use anything but blunt instru- ment around the nall either in cleaning or around cuticle. To scrape nail rough cleaning; 1t also bruises cutice in push ing 1t back from base of nail and causes hangnails.
 A teaspoonful of tincture of benzoin to two tablespoonfuls of rose water makes the celebrated 'lait virginal."
 Be sure that neither your hair tonics nor your face powders contain lead or arsenic, as they poison the skin and scalp.
 Preparations of sulphur for the skin are not always beneficial. When used in cessantly they often prove irritating. It is good plan to apply the sulphur washes or powders at night, then in the morning add some soothing lotion to the wash water as bran, almond meal or oat- meal.
 A dry skin should avoid the use of aka line soaps, toilet powders or aromatic vinegars. They are too drying and cause the growth of wrinkles.
 Dip toothbrushes occasionally in boiling water and always rinse thoroughly after using. Tooth wash or powder left on the brush decays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Gay Paree as a Panacea.

Since Alphonse Daudet wrote Kings in Exile,'' and even long before, royal exiles of all nations have sought to find pana- cea for grief in the brightness and gayety Of Paris life.
 There are at present in Paris the princes of the royal house of Greece; also two charming American women, Mrs. Charles Carroll and Mrs. Frederick Bell. A rival ry has sprung up between them 1t seems, of which Prince George is the cause. Mrs. Carroll is seen going about with Prince George one day and the next he assists at G luncheon at Mrs. Bells.
 Mrs Carroll has somewhat the advan- tage. because she speaks perfect French. her mother having been a French wom- an. On the other hand the hospitable Mrs. Bell Is very rich. She has been seen to order 50 frocks at once in the Rue de la Paix, and is noted for the splendid festivities of her mansion in the Rue Barbey de Jouy. Furthermore. ex- fled princes are said to be particularly fond of rich American widows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
What the Shops Offer.

A lace stock collar and long, ruffly jabot to go down the side of the hem of ones shirtwaist is made of net through which runs a wall of Troy design It is edged with Valenciennes lace and em- broidered with silk braid. The whole effect is very fluffy and charming, and the cost is 50 cents.
 The old-fashioned jewel case has only one compartment, into which one 8 jewels are cast pellmell, without regard to value or fragility of settings The new case is made of red morocco leather and has five neat little trays, four small ones for rings, earrings and brooches, and large one for necklaces, bracelets and other large pieces. Each tray is lined with chamois and moves on cum ming little brass hinges. The cabinet sells for S5.
 Old-fashioned chintz is coming back into vogue again, and in the most de- lightful patterns. One of the quainrest is the paradise bird design. This is used for furniture covers, window draperies, bedspreads and for dressing tables It Is richly colored, but the manufacturers say 1t can be boiled without fading. A yard wide, 1t sells at 30 cents a yard Cretonne wall paper patterns and ere tonne Geneva cloth are IS cents yard.
 The new blanket robes arc not bundle- some and are the most comfy kind ot dressing gown in cold weather. An at- tractive one is in lavender with large white figure, has a lavender satin cord and tassel and a collar edged with lay- ender satin. It sells for s2.9S.
 ell ir, Hor .1 green, lilac, white, Alice blue and laven- der are 50 cents, and 1t is said they will wash.
 Even people without furs have disdained the clumsy muffler of yester-year and have chosen to go without any protec- ton for delicate throats rather than swath them in silken bandages. The new muf- fer is a taiior-made thing with nary a fold nor pleat. It is made of knitted lisle and is fastened in front with a glove clasp. The effect is somewhat like that produced by four-in-hand tie and the cost, in any shade, is 50 cents.
 A childs coat suffers just as much, if not properly put away when not in use as that of a grown-up, and there are very few mothers who know that small hangers can be had for little coats. They are made of wire at cents apiece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Orrine Does Cure DRUNKENNESS

Inis is a positive fact known to tens ot thousands of wives and mothers of ths land. They know Orrine is a re- naole remedy for the cure of drunken ness, because It has restored tn cir loved ones to lives of sobr1ety and usefuiness Hveryone of these women bought Or rlne with full confidence that if wonId erect a cure or their nancy would be guarantee is in each box. No othar remedy for the cure of drunk mess ta sold with this liberal guarantee hui brine has been 50 uniformly successful know that they have fuii proteetjon ip 1t should fail in any instance. wa never publish letters of patients but recently this came to us from pr Pa. Read 1t and you will readily an' preciate why Orrine is so well thought of: ' 'H''s Ut
 T have had a remarkable case of ,r- ebriaoy under my personal observation. The patient drank heavily for IS years and reached degraded condition. which caused the breaking up of hts family and separation from his wife. Every hope Nas given mp of ever say : Ing the man from his strong desire for drink, and only moth CTS interest finally persuaded him to s Volunta rfl Y take treatment for his diseased condi- ton. It was my pleasure to recommend Orrine, your liquor habit cure and th .
 
 was two years Ago and the patient Is now in healthy condition and still ab stains from the use of stimulants have sold Orrine for a number of yeara and have always found it to be satis- factory. I believe you have an excep- tionally good treatment for this dis ease"
 Orrine Is prepared in two forms. No l.. powder, absolutely tasteless and odorless, given secretly in food or drink. Orrine No. 2, in pill form, ia for those who wish to cure themselves Orrine costs only s1 box. The guar antes is in each box. Write for Free Orrine Booklet (mailed in plain sealed envelope) to Orrtne Co.,. s61 OrrIne e building, Washington, D. c. Orrine fs for sale in this city by Jacobs Phar- macy. Birmingham, Ala. and Fulton Bros., Bessemer. Ala.
 They know Orrine is . reliable and sf1oaoious remedy for drunkenness and thay will not o6sr you substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
A Royal Birthday Gift.

On her 22d birthday King Edward sent to Queen Ena. who is his niece, a charming old French clock with a face set with paste brilliants, accompanied by a long letter containing strong advice on the subject of moving freely about the streets of Madrid instead of remaining practically a prisoner in the palace. The very day the Queen received this let ter she and her husband took their first drive through the streets of the city after several weeks of seclusion. The effect was wonderful. The young couple were absolutely unattended by any escort, and they were heartily cheered throughout the route. The poor Queen was white as death but the King was all smiles.
 In addition to the fear of her mother that Queen Ena will come to an un- timely end there is another reason that makes Princess Henry desirous of having her daughter with her. Despite general reports the marriage of Ena and All fonso has not proved bed of roses. Though publicly the King of Spain shows his English wife innumerable loving at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

All trimmings which dangle and swing are to be in first fashion.
 Gold braid will figure prominently as . hair ornament.
 More embroidery appears on stockings than for many day.
 Very few felt hats are to be worn this winter.
 Fur neck pieces are very wide, and rnuffs are larger than ever.
 Rat tail braid is supplanting soutache in popularity.
 Sweaters are longer than ever. some reaching nearly to the bottom of the dress.
 Diagonals and homespuns are the most popular materials for morning street suits.
 Panne velvet Is very popular for the new turbans.
 Plum. wistaria and violet gre the most popular shades in the cloths of the win ter
 Lynx. black fox and pointed fox are the furs most popular for general wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
TO AN HoNoRED PIONEER.

and appearance of the nngernaiis were looked on as having reference to ones destiny. The nails were first rubbed over with mixture of wax and soot. and after that the sunlight fell fully upon them. On the horny, transparent sub stance were supposed to appear the signs and characters from which the future could be interpreted.
 Persons, too, with certain descriptions of nails were supposed to possess cer- tain characteristics.
 For instance, a man with red and spotted nails was of a fiery, hot-tem- pered disposition, while pale, lead-col- ored nails denoted melancholy tem- perament.
 Ambitious, and quarreisoms people were distinguished by narrow nails, while lovers of knowledge and liberal sentiment had round-shaped nails.
 Conceited, obstinate and narrow~mind- ed persons were possessed of small nails; lazy. indolent individuals of feshy nails, and those of gentle, tinnid na- ture of broad nafls.
 Those persons whose nails grow into the flesh at the sides are generally luxuriously inclined. while those with very pale nails are subject to both bodily and mental suffering.
 In early times it was considered that bad luck would certainly attend any person who neglected either to burn or bury the parings of the finger nails. Among the Hebrews 1t was the custom to pare the nails on a Friday. and tho operation had to be conducted in a certain manner.
 The little finger on the left hand had first to be operated on, then the middle finger, followed by the fourth finger, thumb and forefnger. The nails of the middle finger of the fight hand had next call to be cut; then came the thumb. then the forefinger and afterward ths fourth and little finger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
The Fly in Amber.

Everybody has heard of the proverbial fly in amber. In some case wing or a leg may be separated from the rest of the body-a circumstance which tells its own tale of a struggle for freedom. How strange bodies get into amber has been asked again and again.
 The case of the fly is applicable to all the others, and the explanation of it's Imprisonment Is very simple. We can imagine the fly sitting or crawling on the tree, and becoming entangled in the thin. sticky exudation. which gradually hardened around 1t. That the exudation was in thin condition Is inferred from the fact that even the most delicate parts of the insects buried in amber are pre- served practically uninjured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

the worst symptoms of nervous break down Is the inability to let go. When a woman Is so tired, mentally and physi- cally, that she really should be in bed she holds on to activity as man does to & live wire. She can't be torn from the very thing that is undermining her en- tire life, if not killing her.
 The more she goes the more she feels she has to go. She loses all sense of the proportion of rest and action that must exist if one would keep sound and sane.
 The great experts in the art of keeping health, which Is different from getting health, lay emphasis on the art of keep ing quiet The woman who relinquishes all gaiety, all activity. all vital touch with the outer world makes mistake She becomes a vegetable. She loses in terest for herself and others. Her mind revolves around herself and she talks in a circle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Fortunes in Finger Nails.

The little white marks on the finger nails have always been held to show certain qualities and to foretell events.
 A gift, beau,
 A friend, a foe,
 Journey to go, and the various things in store for the possessors of these specks-"a gift" if the mark is on the thumbnail, and the rest in order.
 When fortune telling was more in vogue than at present, only the shape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
TO A DEBUTANTE.

Few debutantes this season will expe-
 rience such luck Nor meath 80 many flowers and smiles,
 their pretty heads untuck As will the sweet Miss Estelle Nabb-
 at whose most youthful shrine Beaux and suitors, matrons, maids, in
 adoration pine!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

Women need no lon ger be humiliated and embarrassed be- cause tn ey are thin, fiat chest ed and not de- Veloped, f or s c 1 e n c @ has found 8 simple way to give tn e beautiful curves of a perfect figure. To prove this. let us send you free of charge a soc package that will show you how easily the bust can be developed from two to seven in oh es. and be- c o m 0 f u l l l, plump and firm.
 This discov- cry that is of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

ed, with half dozen pods of red pepper in 1t, and cook for 40 minutes, or even an hour; take out, drain. season, stun, sew up and roast until brown, crisp and tender. Have the oven very hot for the first half hour, then slack heat and cook gently until very well done. medium sized 'possum Is stuffed and roasted the same way. without the preliminary boil. fnr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

such Vital Interest 10 aII thIn Women, is the result of long study and investi- gation by one of the leading women physicians in New York state, who, in seeking to overcome the defects of her own figure without the use of pads" or forms, discovered happy Combination of tissue building ele- rnents that increased her bust some four inclFes made her arms round ana shapely and her neck and shoulders plump and symmetrical
 This prescription of pr. Catherine Ke.lps IS d real discovery on far dir- ferent lines from the ordinary nsure fts almost uniform success.
 pr. Kelly not only gained beautiful form by her own prescription. but used If successfully with many of her nattents. Women, this is personal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
A Royal Knight.

Queen Alexandra is the only woman who ever has been made knight It was not until 1862 that an order was open to women. and then the Order Of Victoria and Albert was established. This is divided into four classes, two family. the other two being open only to peeresses. Queen Victoria, however, con fined the order strictly to her relatives and friends and not fl single woman has been decorated since Edward and Alex andra began their reign. The order or the Grown of India is bestowed on wom- en who have bsen associated with gov ernment work in India, either tnemseiVes or through their husbands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Soldiers or Sailors.

Jacks the boy for play;
 Jacks the boy when girls are sad
 To kiss the tears away.
 A pastime, by the way, to which Mas ter Jack is supposed to be somewhat un- duly devoted.
 There is small doubt that the sons of Neptune run those of Mars very evenly as far as charming manners are con- cerned. Manners make the man." &C., cording to the old proverb - they win the women. at any rate.
 What the soldier takes with charmin g audacity tho sailor pleads for with gentle deference; for Jack, separated from the fairest portion of humanity for nine-tenths ot the year, is apt to regard them as something between god dresses and fairies that breath might blow away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Nerses To Some P0pular People
 Wltb Dolly Dal,ymble's Compliments
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TO A LOVELY VISITOR When fair Maryland holds her court Way down in Birmingham Like bees that haunt the loveiiest rose, Admirers round her stand; Mrs. Charles ". Ross-with giorfoue
 eyes, And charm, that Is your forte. The hours slip by in winged guiss When you queen it OCT your courtt
 A LA BELLH VEUvN While maybe who appeal to me AS possessive of great worth. There's one before mo now I see For whom I'd dole the earth. Mrs Reddin-whos just as sweet And pretty as san be; Her charms around me now are wound. And my hearts no longer freei
 TO AN HONoRED PIONEER There's something regal in your ways. And queenly in your gracious smilei Your wit and cleverness I own Have you-7Mrs. George R. Warte-en-
 throned And when my hair Is silvery gray, The only wish that can say, Is that young and old may love me
 true
 And admire me as they do you-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
The Art of Keeping Quiet.

If, every woman realized the Dlesseo - of Keeping quiet whom if II neoe.sAr for her health to do 90 she would Do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

tentions, in reality she is quite neglected and it Is said that the Kings many motor trips to San Sebastian and elsewhere. pre- vious to tho Ferrer crisis were made in order that he might spend his time in company of a beautiful Spanish dancer with whom he Is desperately in love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
DEVELOP YOUR BUST.

90 Package FREE to Any Woman
 Who Wants q Beautiful Figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

jSend the little coupon above and 100 f&r expenses, and a soc treatment will bd> mailed at once in plain package. Wrfte us today. DR. KELLY MEDICAL Co., Dept. 2Qs 4, Buffalo. N. '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

message from a ph v sician of your own sex. and ell we ask Is the opportunity to sh low you, without any expense on your part, that Dr. Kellys Form Developer will give you a perfect figure, beautiful com . plexion and improve the general health.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
TO A RRIDE-ELNCr.

TO A BRIDE-EJECr. One of the prettiest brides of ninteen
 nine According to-my heart Is Miss Louise Walker, From whom we soon must parti With beaux galore, yet you your way Have tread with placid gait, And the fine young fellow you've es-
 saved Must now no longer wait
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

Lynx. black fox and pointed fox ar the furs most popular for general wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

There seems to me purer air Wherever you abide,
 And when you're in the thoroughfars You are by each espied: And one and all now dofrs his cap In these pre-nuptial lays. Wishing fervently for you and yours Long life and happy daysl