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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Il Broken Engagement

Dear Mrs. Adams.
VIII YOU kindly give me some advice as
70 the following. ! am girl q years old.
l was engaged 10 be married q a Young
man. having zone with him three years.
one night ] gave a party. and TO my sur
prise. he told me he would not see me any
more. but promised TO make an eXplana-
tOn. Six months have passed and / have
received no word did not return his ring
Lately he mas been telling my friends I
treated him mean" vet / am at a loss 70
know what he means. * may be he Is
making my friends think l am the cause
or the parting. This young man aunt tells
me he wants 20 write and make up. What
shall Z write him IN answer. as I wish to
show him I still am very angry at the way
with him. knowing how he made me feel.
have not the space To print an OF
your letter, but am very glad you
have written SO explicitly about your
love affair. / fully realize what en-
barrassment and disappointment the
young man has caused you by his i'll
treatment. If you still feel that you
want an explanation from him. you
may tell his aunt that you will &C
cepf a letter from him. It is not your
place to write TO him and, as you say
you do not wish to go with him again,
1T will not be necessary for you to
answer his note. I advise you, how
ever. 10 return the engagement ring.
since ali the sentiment is gone.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Advice on Social Customs

once or twice; ana arrer the navor or
temperature has been tested lay it in
the saucer. In taking soup the correct
motion is from the body in an outward
motion; and liquids should be taken
from the side Of the spoon. With Crane
fruit and fruit cups, hot buildings and
custards. fruits served with cream. and
when eggs are served in a glass. the
spoon IS used.
/ have given the main points IN your
knife. fork and spoon etiquette. OF
course, they are the outcome of refined
ways Of eating.
II these technicaliues, so 20 speak,
are mastered. and no underlying good
breeding be evident. they are worth very
little. But II knowledge Of the proper
use Of these is added to delicate and
Well-bred table manners, the result Is
valuable when you are dining at home
or abroad.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
BaShfnI Girl

lear Mrs. Adams.
/ have a little perplcxing question I wish
you would answer In your column. I am
young girl and very bashful IN company.
1 always am invited out 10 parties and
otner amusements. but SIN stay very bash
iul. have a dreadful habit OF blushlng.
- NJ. /. 6.
Ny dear liLJle friend, there are many,
many girlies just as bashful as you,
ana indeed / want to help you all I
can 10 overcome the embarrassed feel
Ing. First Of all. let me tell you that
you Will overcome 1t as you grow
older. You must be less self-con-
seious and exercise great viii power
When you go to parties do not sit
away from the crowd. but ioin in and
help TO make fun. I advised a bash
ful reader the other day to get from
the library a book on self-control; no
doubt this will help YOU. too
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GcHzg5 w1&0~

w THEN the question OF amusing
Nv little guests is brought 10
the minds OF mothers, many
will suggest one or two ring
games. and perhaps a bllndfolded hit
or-miss enc. and then they stop. The
little children invited for an afternoon
soon grow tired OF amusements in
which one or two. perhaps. monopolize
attention. and the party" is not the
success which mother had planned
When you look back on your happy
hours, do you not remember the Joy Of
blowing bubbles? Why not give a
bubble party for the little ones? In this
each child will always be doing some
thing. and. what is more important. will
thoroughly enjoy every minute Of the
time in a healthful way.
Modern toycraft has added several
things 20 our pipe Of long ago. Soap
bubble sets are now procurable which
are cheap and offer variations Of lust
'bubbllng."
Before the party begins place a heavy
cloth upon a large dining-room table.
On this arena each set should be laid
and an immense bowl Of soap and water
Fan occupy the center. OF course. each
child must have his own set Of tovs
There are plain pipestems for making
the suds. pipes for blowing a bell"
Tor change, and queer little standing
figures upon whose raised disks large
bubbles can be carefully placed.
When the last guest arrives-and at q
rhiidren's party punctuality is conspic-
uously present-the little ones should he
conducted TO the scene Of the game and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
On an at Home" Day

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Suppose an announcement card reads
thus: AT Home. First Thursday in No
vember.' The gentleman IS a friend OF
my husband. but the latter has never met
his bride. am not acquainted with either
Of the parties, but am anxious 10 meet
the bride. Absence from the city will pre-
vent my attending her reception. VIII II
be proper TO send cards on her receiving
day and. upon my return 20 the city make
callY Or should one wait for the bride
10 CALI Does one make party calls after
receptions In general? MATILDA.
II II Is impossible for you 10 attend
the reception, the invitation should be
acknowledged by posting or sending
by hand. the day of the reception,
your card and one Of your husbands
TO the bride and the same number TO
the brides mother. 1t is your duty to
call on the bride. One does not make
party calls after a reception.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Offering assistance

lear Mrs Adams.
J. Is d. improper FOR a boy 70 take A
EHi hand as he helps her out OF a row
boat on 20 the beach? I think il Is an
right. out a friend OF mine thinks II js
dreadful Tor rue % allow a boy to hold
my hand az he helps me out of the boat
? What can I do when hov sgueeZeg
my ankle while putting on nv rubbers7 7
have asked him not 70. but Il has no eject
rubber5 for me.
3. Is a l6-year-old girl too young To
correspond with a bcv while she l. avvsv
at SCHOOL, a HIGH SCHOOL GIRL.
J. The boy is only offering assistance
when he extends his hand to help a girl
out of a boat. and IL is all right for him
10 do so.
2. Have nothing to do with such A
person. He Is neither n man nor a
gentleman, and has no respect for the
opposite sex.
3 Do not let correspondence take I'D
too much of your time. An occasional
letter will be refreshing, but do not
allow It to interfere with your studies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
YOUR KNIFE, FORK AND SPOON

II HAVE watched people eating al
puzzle and private tables. and l feel
that a little talk is due anent the
proper use Of your knife, fork and
spoon. Like many little conventionali-
ties which seem meaningless. the cor
rect ways OF employing these have re
good common sense and refinement have
been the underlying reasons.
The knife Is invariably held in the
right hand and is used exclusively for
cutting. The small butter spread" as
II Is called. is used only to place the
butter upon the bread. and when you
are eating II should rest upon the bread
and butter plate, or the tip should rest
upon the smaller butter dish. When you
have cut the desired piece Of meat. place
your knife at the side Of the plate and
use the fork for conveying the food to
the mouth. Never allow the knife TO
rest after the fashion Of a gangplank.
with the handle on the table.
The fork is really a very important
article. From the tiny fork used for
clans and oysters. generally in the form
OF Neptune's trident. up through the
fish, dinner, salad and ice cream forks,
there Is opportunity for a display OF
good breeding or for reprehensible man
ners. The fork should be used for fish,
meats, vegetables, entrees, salads and
desserts that are solid in FORM, as ices.
frozen Duddings or melons
Probably one place in that long list
shows a lack Of knowledge more than
the rest / refer TO the salad. Never cut
lettuce leaves with a knife. Fold over
with your fork a piece of the green and
lift 70 the mouth. The side OF the fork
is sufficiently sharp 90 divide a large
leaf into smaller portions. Let me here
make strong plea for the fork in eat
ing asparagus. We see il often taken up
in all its eel-like glory. steered toward
the mouth and eaten. IL Is not In keep
Ing with good, decent table manners 10
try 20 master four inches Of a vege-
table at one time Use the fork. The
edible part Of the stalks can be cut with
a fork; and the white, tougher end
should remain on the plate.
And now we come 90 the spoon. Never
allow your spoon 20 remain IN the bouil-
lon cup while drinking from II. II
should only be used to stir beverages
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07

UtlT MIS- AUdTllS.
!. How soon should a friendly acduaint-
ance, but not an intimate friend cali upon
those who have lost their dear ones through
2 IL a card OF sympathy Is sent what
should be written upon IT.
3. When should the card be sent. after
the funeral or before?
4. Should one who has sent a card also
make a call in person2
g. In sending kOWers, should ones card
merely be attached 20 the floral Offering or
should some consoling sentence be written
s. Should the florist deliver the offering
or should II be sent by a special uessen-
Eer7 GERALDINE.
l. Within from ten days to three
weeks after the funeral a call Of con-
dolenCe is required
2. 1t is not kind to send a card OF
sympathy II II is possible for you to
leave the card in person at the house
OF mourning as soon as you have
learned OF the death. Sometimes q
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Zze 5o90 BoAAlE Ae~e

into play some unused portions OF their
lungs which are sadly in need OF exer-
else.
TWO children can have as much fun
as ten; numbers, or the lack OF them.
VIII not hamper the giving Of this SEN
sible and enjoyable party
When each little guest leaves at the
end OF an afternoon or merriment. LEI
him take his soap-bubble OUTFIT as a
souvenir or one OF the best parties that
you can give for little bows ana rIrIs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Ho1o Far Should He Go?

Dear Mrs. Adams
When z boy escorts me TO nv home
should ne take me right to the door 10 bid
me goodnight. as there is a street lamp
at the end OF walk7
am a girl OF Is and not allowed 10
keep company: but II my parents are
away. may a young man come 70 spend
the evening with me? MISS +.
When a boy escorts you home IL .
his duty to see that you arrive there
safely and not leave you at the end CT
the walk.
II your parents object to having young
men call upon you, do not take ad-
vantage Of their absence. Be true TO
them and let them know they may trust
you out OF their sight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Which Night?

y.
! am IS years old and last winter I had
several young men call on me. I expect
20 have them call this winter: but as l
have number OF duties TO perform. am
undecided which night 20 have them call.
some OF my friends entertain wednesday.
give me your opinion OF my situationl
Also. could YOU tell me what my hand
writing denotes? Do / write a letter well
enough to correspond with college man7
JOE
You know better than I the night
which would be most suitable for you 10
entertain. l have no idea as TO what
your duties are and on what nights they
should be performed
As 1 am not versed in the art of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Dissatisfied With Color

Ny hair is light brown. and 7 want 20
make Il a little lighter without making
u very blonde Would peroxide OF hydro
were used? II not. how much should Do
used and should Il be pE IN lie water
In which the hair Is Vasaed2 In using d.
peruxide7 NOT SIGNED
l am very careful about advising anna
tours TO use peroxide on the hair for Il
is so seldom that they meet with good
results II II IS not properly applied
the hair will look streaked. II is never
aQNisable 70 bleach the hair
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07

brief expression Of sympathy is writ
ten in pencil on such cards; il Is better
taste, however. to write nothing on
them
3, Answered in number two.
T. Yes; at the time stated in reply
number one.
.. The flowers should be accom-
panied by the sender's engraved visit
ing card, tied with a bit Of narrow
white ribbon TO the stems or wreath
Above the engraved name an express
sion OF sympathy Is always written IL
Ink or pencil
8. Either method is proper. but gen
orally the florist delivers the flowers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
ways lanecIo1e-
Fosatti Cream for Pimples.
Too Young TO Tell

Dear Mrs. Synes-
Please tel me n my fern Is in proper
ton. am IS years old. an feet inches
tall. my bust measures % inches, waist, =
inches. hips. 81 inches. ! wear a number
81 shoe and glove
Nv hair is between a light brown and an
auburn. How shall I wear it, Ny eyes are
blue. LATTRETTA X 8 r
For girl of 10 your measurements are
al right. OF course. they are not up to
what they Will be when you are some
what older and more fully developed.
It IS hard 10 say how a person should
wear her hair without knowing what
her features are and what style would
be most becoming. 1 do advise you
however, not TO give up hair ribbons
lust vet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07

three or four weeks after the receipt
Of a letter before "A reply appears in
the paper although il is too late to
help you now for the day you men
ton, I might suggest for the benefit
OF your SchOOimates who will act as
Chairmen in future that a book on
games, entertainments and amuse-
ments Will be found very valuable
You can get such book from almost
any library.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
In Hour for Play

DEdT AUdTuNs
Every other Friday we have an hour for
good time at school I am in the sew
enth grade and chairman OF the Committee
for the entertainment this coming Friday
We are from u to Is years old and We
don't care 20 play childish games Can
you suggest something good 70 do? Please
suggest something rather eaucational
T. p.
1t is too bad you did not send a
stamped addressed envelope for a per-
sonal reply TO your letter. 1t is usually
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
After the Theater

Dear Mrs. Adams.
In the columns OF the Sunday paper
please suggest a few things 20 order FOR
an after-theater supper or lunch for two
or four persons. INEXPERIENCED
This little menu would be suitable for
lunch after the theater: Deviled ,
or lobster Newburg, chicken sd,
rolls, crackers and cheese. ices and
coffee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
What TO Serve

Dear MIS- hNaAiLo-
kindly tell me what I should serve to
callers who have received cards from me
announcing my marriage and stating at
home" after n certain date. A. SMITH.
II Is the custom TO serve light re-
freshnent on the day at home. Fresh
" made cups OF tea, or, IN winter,
small cups OF hot chocolate, with light
fancy cake. sandwiches and bonbonS,
are sumcient TO provide.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07

Dear Mrs. Symes
Can a deforu-ed nose. which was once
perfect. be rcstored2 Are there any
Ipecialists who can restore Il? F L. 3.
There are specialists who assert they
can change and improve the shape OF
the nose bur let me advise YOU TO be
sure you go 10 a perfectly reliable
one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Young Girls Figure

Lear Mrs Hymes.
Please tell me II the following meas
urements FOR Eirl OF feet ~ inches
they should be. Hips, SO inches. bust.
3Sh inches: waist. 22h inches: upper
arm. 81 inches: ankle 10 inches: calf.
1914 inches. thigh. 1871 inches. Ny
weight IS 1874 pounds and I am II years
old BLK
You could afford to weigh five or six
pouI. s more and your waist is too
small for the rest Of your measure
ments. IL should measure twenty-five
inches
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Not III Proportion

Dear Mrs. Symes- .
nv bust So lnches2
What can 40 il my body is nlg1l2 s1d
my face thin2 JNSlNNE.J
Your waist should be about four
inches larger 10 correspond Win Ihs
size Of your bust.
You may either take exercise 10 de-
crease the flesh Of your body or make
your face plump by nasSaglng with
cocoa butter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Solutions to Social
Problems
Hair Ribbons

EAR Mrs Adams.
Should n girl who II tall for her
age and nearly through a graded
school wear one or two hair ribbons? I
am past 70 years. L. G.
II two hair ribbons are becoming,
there is no reason why you should not
wear them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Body MeaSnremenfS

vii 81 grateruI n you viii tell ne Y
my asire B. in proportion, 1 am res ..
-f.- measures "a inches; bust. So inchesi
fi-s az inches. neck 12i1 inches. % you
fLi-t weigh roo wuCSr s REAbr-H
Your proportions are very 500, 90
,,oUr height. Vigorous exercise ana
afet will help 10 reduce IL.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Large Ankles

Dear Mrs. Symes.
make ankles and legs smaller and better
shape They are SO large I cannot get but
ton shoes = n "
Exercise will help to decrease the
flesh on your ankles and legs. Wear
high, laced shoes and take long walks.
Do not wear low shoes and do not
stand for n long time on your feet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Measmements-Eyela5hes

Dear Mrs. Svmes.
am Is years old and would Ike 20 know
what You think Of ny measurements.
Height s feet s inches: weight. 164 pounds;
waist p inches. bust SO inches hips. 40ih
inches: calf tSi4 inches; ankle, 10 inches;
wrist. Z inches: forearm. 10 inches. size OF
shoe. 40.
Is there anything tLat will make the
eyelashes Rrow besides vaseline2
You are certainly a very big girl for
your age, and / do not think II would
DO YOU any harm 20 take the differ
emit exercises often given on this page
20 reduce the different parts OF the
body.
The following is a recipe which may
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Msa5nrements

Dear Mrs. SyDer.
please tell me II the following meas
urenents FOR a sir OF 5 feet 3 inches
in height are correct. and. T. not. what
should they be- Hips. $50 inches.
waist. 25is inches: upper arm. Inches:
ankle. inches. calf 1914 Inches; thigh.
q inches. Ny weight Is IL pounds. Is
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07

typography. 7 cannot very We, ny
what your handwriting denotes. II an
your letters are written as we'll "a the
one you sent me. YOU are perfectI,
capable Of carrying on a correspondencs
with a college man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
Asking to Cal

Dear Mrs Adams
Is II proper FOR a young lady to invite
young man 20 call upon her, or should be
ask her II he may? R b
1t Is always better plan 70 allow
the young man to seek permission to
call
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
To Clear the Compilation

Dear Mrs SymeS
What Is good 70 clear my complexion
How can l reduce my bust and hips7
is feet inches TOO tail FOR Young
giri OF III l. H
To clear the complexion take out
door exercise, eat wholesome food,
have at least eight hours sleep out OF
every twenty-four and take a laxative
occasionally.
Diet is the only safe way TO reduce
the bust. Drink no milk, eat little. IL
any. white bread, avoid sweet and
stSrchy foods.
To reduce the hips take the follow
Ing exercise:
Place hands on the hips, shoulders
well back. The lex is raised with knee
neNed. Then. after a high. quick side
kick. bring the foot back again TO the
floor This is TO be repeated several
times
Five feet six inches Is not too tall
for a girl OF II
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07

- WING 70 the great amount OF
mail received and the limited
space given this department, II
Is absolutely impossible 10
answer letters in the Sunday issue fol-
lowing their receipt. The letters must
be answered IN turn. and this Ofttines
requires three or four weeks.
All CORES pondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclOse self
addressed stamped envelope for a reply.
This rule must also be complied with
IN regard TO personal letters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-07
4 Number of Requests

Dear Mrs Symes. - --, 90
ss-,.-s ena bTaCkhcadS2 Is olive on goa
'or nc bl00d2 Ny race Is ave. 80
rsd asd ,,, TgSf q rs Is powder harmful g
3saceq What is good Tor cAApps1
TSLs S Is lemon good FOR whiJen II. : 5hs
h1 ,n,s De-son who is troubled with
,la-jybeads and pimples should ao-
s+ein from all rich foods, pork -
.,-g~y form, hot breads anu ; " ~cNs-
So Should neither drink couSe AOL
- but should live prlnclpally On
ss,,b or stewed fruit and green yege-
1.LIss she should eat whole "he4I
800 and should take great oeaI
= C,1+do0r exercise. / advise you u
- the two recipes here given
Green Soap Treatment Ior
BIackheads.
DietfIIp8 witch hazel---------;; - = -
lei this mixturs stay on only 5rl lev l-'
-. fLan wash OF with loL Wat1A- A..
r1Sn{S. lTeen SOAP irriJates the skin, as II
,---,.+j-,ts viii use il every otner e4y'
Apply . eo-G T nav be purchased Al any
s->Ig store. II Is not a IeslA.a. 49, 90
S - s16S " bat Il is about the cons.s'enc! %
1T 6Sea each seed acne with the point q
dne cambria needle. IN, ~ di,r me en6ty
mus rs rs ,la-5 should then be oathed with
4 little toilet vinegar ard water, or VITA, 4
,-,sfse~ SrsriIize the needle before using IL
bv dipp!ng into boiling water. as re vi
~ am Instrument. unless the skin as Wen
as The needle Is thoroughly cleanSed. is al
ways daugerous
Posatti Cream for Pimples.
Extract OF violet............... 70 drops
sweet almond oil tAlen's)- IA Grams
Sulphur prccipitate- - kLatLs
IanOlln ...-.---.----- -.--s------- % H-----5
OXIDE Of zinc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS = sCEuplca
don't think it would be advisable
for YOU 10 take olive oil II Is uSu-
ally taken TO build up the body, and
is not prescribed as tonic for the
blood.
Probably your face is always red
because you wear your clothing too
tight and do not allow the blood 70
Circulate freely. Do not use warm
water on your face and little. II any.
soap. go
The frequent use Of powder viii in
time cause enlarged pores and black
heads.
Lemon juice and benzoin will whiten
the hands and prevent them from
ChaDplng.
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EasaTira ------.------- 2 ounces
Tucture Of cantharldes.------- = ounce
al ~ r5serIa 81. ............. j. drops
Mix thoroughly and apply 10 he eye
until the growth is sufficiently stimulated;
then less often
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Answers to Beauty Queries

be used TO increase the growth OF eye
lashes. BE very careful that none OF II
gets into the eyes. for il viii inhams
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that too much for girl OF IS years7
z. L.
on the whole, your measurements ara
very good, but, Of course, a girl Of 10
is not as a rule fully developed, so thai
in a few years time Your figure
should be greatly improved.
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AS you may pay from $40 to 25 or
more for a good suit, we Willfind little
trouble to dispose of these suits for
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$I8, $40 and S25 n
A splendid opportunity to seIe
good fine OvercOat very cheap II
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n Patent, tan and dull feathers, e. . AE
during this sale --- 05. .4J
sf.00 mems Thompson shoes. all
feathers and shapes, during this n nr
ssie ------------------ Z.JV
$500 and $3.50 Whitecomb shoes.