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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-31
Mr.. Dickinson to Visit Chicago.

Secretary Dickinson has accepted invi-
tations to attend the annual dinner of
the Hamilton Club in Chicago April Q
and the banquet of the Southern Club
OF Chicago on the 10th He will leave
here on the Sth and will return on the
18th
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Children Like Buried Cities.
From the Interest Shown.

TALK about getting busy! am
sure almost, every kiddIe IN
Washington got to work on
that hidden city puzzle. and
the way the dirt few was a caution.
F1rst thing on Monday morning came
d perfect deluge OF solutions written
uy boys and girls all the way along
from ten to fifteen years Of age. Indeed.
looking over the collection IN a casual
way l should say the gr0wn-ups have
only the slimmest sort Of a chance TO
win out, in this weeks contest.
SeEefal telephone messages evidenced
INC LdcI Ihst one or two numbers pro-
ed a PIT ot a worry 10 the travellers but
IN lHe main some sort of reasonable
iooalhS answer is affixed to every one.
ddyhe l am rot pleased, too. Indeed.
personally I'd love 10 see the boys and
girls make that interesting little Jour
elders.
Would It not be a good joke on the
wise acres, Old middle-aRed, and lust
sroWn-ups who have ali along had
Things pretty much their own way. Any
way the way things have started OF IL
LOOKS pretty bright for the youngsters
ana al have TO say is, don't tarrv
Soc long at any one Of the cities Miss
sass has tucked away in her list, and
above az things don't delay IN sending
your solution right along the minute
you have finished IL.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
The Bedtime Story.
to
o. the nigh
THE MAIDEN WITHOUT HANDS.

what stood behind the mill. I knew /
had nothing there bat the large apple
tree. SO / gave him my promise
"Oh. husband said the wife, in
alarm, that must have been the
wizard, ne did not smean the apple
tree, but our daughter, who was be-
mind the mill, sweeping out the court"
The miIlers daughter was q modest
ana beautiful maiden, and lived ia
innocence and obedience to her
parents for three years, until the dav
came on which the wicked wizard was
10 claim her. She knew ne was com
ing, and after washing till she was
pure and clean as snow, she drew a
circle OF white chalk, and stood with-
In ia,
The wizard made his appearance
very early, but he did not dare 20
venture over the white circle there
fore he could not get near her. In
great anger he said to the miller.
Take away every drop Of water. that
she may not wash. otherwise I shall
have no power over her"
The frightened miller did as he de-
sired, but on the next morning. when
the wizard came again, her hands
were as pure and clean as ever, for
she had wept over them. On this ac-
count the wizard was still unable to
approach her; so he flew into a rage
and said: Chop her hands off; other
wise i cannot touch her"
Then the miller was terrified and
exclaimed. How can ] cut off the
hands Of my own childr
CONTINUED tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
FZoqUers Are Considered Best Form
For Adornm1ent of Dinner Table

For the adornment Of the dinner
able the form that gives much result
for the least energy is the flower decor
aticn- The rules for de sign can be
made use OF by the hostess when this
part OF her work confronts her. There
should be an important spot in the
decorative scheme, and the rest Of the
design should be connected with the
central idea The eye should be held By
a large group Of flowers and wander off
TO the contributing smaller ones, only TO
return to the main patch OF color
A very easy arrangement OF flowers Is
a large. fat, circular bank secured in
the following way: Upon circular or
oval tray, with depth enough TO hold
water, place q smaller circular pan or
dish. Bank the flowers I'm the latter.
adding q. touch of green asparagus. on
the fat tray arrange the flowers. with
the blooms outward. Be sure TO cover
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
HIDDEN CONTEST
FOR THIS WEEK

Plural of a farm building and
an article Of furniture.
PA color and a body of water.
"a common fruit and a heavy
weight
"A noted explorer of the fifteenth
century
5-The name of Democratic Presi-
dent who served more than one
term.
ga woman's name and a rustic
support.
THE abbreviation for a Western
State, the largest division of
land on the Eastern Hemis-
phere, and an exclamation.
s-A pace made by a horse and to
put out of sight.
"A tree or shrub and a small
missile.
l0-A young woman. and a mineral.
ia male person and the Christian
name of one of our Presidents.
PA color and Bible character
who profted by the careless
ness of harvesters.
Bone of the twelve apostles and
part of the human body.
I4-Babylonian name for a god and
a word meaning swift.
l5-An exclamation and what a de-
feated candidate did.
l6-State OF excitement and to
drive away.
IA vegetable growth and q do
nestle animal
l8-A kitchen utensil, a part Of
speech, and diminutive for
maternal ancestor.
ia verb meaning possession and a
woman's name
2O-The opposite of old and the most
ancient known houseboat.
2l-A valuable mineral and a part
of the body.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16

the holder in each case A circular mat
OF greens can be placed upon the table
cloth. framing the tray. Little Findlvid-
ual bouquets for the women and bOuton-
nieres for the men may be placed at
each plate.
For a long table two masses can be
well used. Frequently long window
boxes can be made to furnish a high,
oblong decoration. The low, rectangu-
lar form is often built on a discarded
pastebOard suit box, which holds a dish
and is hidden from view by a covering
Of white paper and the flowers. Cen
orally speaking, a low decoration is de-
sirable. At d dinner party each guest
likes to see his hostess. and his com
paniOns. This fat form also enables the
all-seeing eve OF the hostess to keep ev-
erything in her range OF vision. One
color with green or white is the best
idea to follow when Sc Getting the blooms
the flowers and the candle shades should
match or hHTmoniZe
If these few hints anent table decora-
ton be followed, an artistic effect will
generally result
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Tin Wedding Anniversary.

NJ. W.T. all depends upon how much
emphasis you wish to put upon the an
niversary. A great many persons pre-
fer to entertain just as they do on
usual occasions: others find a lot Of
sport in using their wit and ingenuity
in cOntriving unique features. In the
latter event, for your tin welding cele-
bration, YOU might send out invitations
wrapped in tin foil, serve your coffee in
small tin cups, and your dainty sand
witches on pretty little tin plates For
a centerpieCe on your table have a large
tin cake pan in the center funnel of
which YOU place a tin fish horn. Filled
with flowers the unusual receptacle
makes a very attractive appearance. Tin
candlesticks used for your tapers, and
pOtted plants set about in tin pals are
effective adOrnments-
Unusual touches may be given ~ the
use Of tinfoN. which may be literally
employed carrying out the decorative
scheme. It is rather difficult to give
any suggestion for entertainment since
YOU have given me no clue to your
preferences. Card playing is, OF course.
always a great standby, but II you have
a small company Of intimate friends
YOU could play games that would other
wise seem a bit foolish" on other Occa-
sions If you viii give me some idea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Daily Fashion Talk.

The mother who wishes 10 see her
young daughter daintily clad will do
well to consider the several details Of
the practical set of underwear pic-
tured. Corset cover and petticoat are
the two principal garments for the
young girl, and developed after this
model they should prove satisfaetorv
IN the first place the button-hole prob
len' which takes time and patience. is
solved by the cut of. the corset cover,
which is wide enough to slip over the
head.
Inc fullness is adjusted by running
lhrougn the beading, which also serves
as trimming linen bodkin or ribbon
The petticoat is cut in five cores. and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
NEWEST IN BRAIDS.

Brafding seems to have lost none Of
It's prestige, a new departure being
the arrangement Of wide braids upon
tailor mades, also a tracery 81 large
design Of the finest braid obtsinable.
Bands Of wide braid are used extern
siVely on tailOr-mades, and there are
models showing braids in ladder out
lines. something Of a military figure
Folded cloth resembling bTaids is
employed in the very same manner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
NEEDLEWORK ART.

There is an easy and a hard way to
stroke gathers.
The old-fashioned stroke. with the
polnt Of needle, sometimes slashed a
fine garment after it was partly made
Take a great many stitches on the
needle at one time, crowd them to-
gether and hold them IN this close
position on the needle with the left
hand.
With the right hand hold the bunch
of material about an inch below the
needle, pun on II gently and move It
from side 10 side
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
HOLIDAY TRIPLES
EASY TO MAKE

There are any number of holiday
trifies that require no sewing-onIy care
ful FASTING. A cOrnucOpia is made
simply BY twisting a double sheet %
heavy note paper and holding il In
shape with hOll. seals. A fringe OF cot
Ton batting is pasted around The top,
both inside and out It Is Ornamented
with a knot Of tinsel. and Santa Claus
seal. set in a medallion of silver and
white.
These medallions are excellent for
ornamenting a Christmas tree, or the
tops Of boxes to be used IS faV0rs at z
Christmas dinner. They are made on a
circular OF diamOud-shaped foundation
OF white paper. covered with batting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
FRESH AIR NECESSARY
FOR A PROPER SLEEP

To sleep without plenty Of fresh air
Is TO take just so much poison into your
system.
It means that you breathe the same
s-alr over and over again, and then you
wonder why you feel so heavy and
Ianguid in the morning.
= No matter how cold the night. open
your window as far as it viii go If
you wrap yourself up properly, you viii
not feel the cold.
Wear a flannel gown and something
over your head. The last thing before
going 10 bed. MI a bottle with hot water,
cork 10 1igntLN and place it in ne bed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
SUMMER REMNANTS
ARE ALWAYS USEFUL

Any number Of charming articles may
be fashioned from summer rex nants.
A sofa cushion offers an excellent
OF what may be done with
SCRAPS" Il may be made OF rem
nant of white organdy left from a
party dress, and lined, after a bunch
Of flowers cut from two small cretonne
scraps have been appliqued, with but
tOnEoIe stitches Of pink silkotine. with
another remnant of white lawn. The
3la-incE- wide rufde should be stitched
with pink, and pink satin ribbon serves
70 faEfeU il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
BAG FOR TIE BABY
MADE OF CRETONNE

An attractive bag of rosebud cretonns
IS lined with ruboer and intended for an
afternoon away from home With baby.
The edges are bound and stitched with
plain pink and the top points button to-
gether- The pockets Inside hold babv's
small belongings. There IS room to slfp
m filled bottle and extra safety-pins.
The bag IS carried by ribbons run
through a stitched casing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
PREPARING ALMONDS.

Blanche four and a half ounces of
almonds, ana cut up one-third of
them into long thin strips. then grill
them slightly in a moderate oven on
baking sheet. but do not let them
color TOO much. The rest Of the al
monds must be finely chopped and
dried, without coloring them at all
Now peel two ounces Of pistachio nuts
and dry them very slowly so that
they do not change color.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
HAMPER FOR NURSERY
MADE OF PARASOL

The daintest nursery hamper imagin-
able is made from a plain white linen
parasol turned upside down and fitted
10 a small modern standard
A tiny lace frill is placed around the
edge, and linen pockets are sewed across
the sections inside for soap. powder. and
other toilet articles. II may be easily
carried about by the handle. On one
side embroider baby's monogram IN pink
linen thread
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16

MILLER who had By degrees
n become very poor, had moth
Ing at last left but his mill
and a large apple tree behind
n. one day when he went into the for
est 20 gather wood. an old man. whom
he had never seen before, came TO-
ward him. and said. why do you take
the trouble TO cut down wood? 1 viii
"a give you great riches if you viii prom
Use TO let me have what stands behind
your mIl.
THAT can be no other than my apple
tree, thought the miller. 4 possess
s-nothing else" SO he said 10 the old
man, yes. I VIII let you have it"
60 Then the stranger smiled maliciously,
and said. 'In three years I viii come
again to claim what belongs 10 me-
and after saying this he departed.
AS soon as the miller returned home.
his wife came toward him and said.
@AIiller. from whence have all these
7riches come so suddenly to our house?
All at once every drawer and chest has
become fun Of gold. no one brought il
here. and I know not where II came
from"
oh" replied her husband, 4 know
all about IT, A strange man, whom
met ia the wood, promised me great
treasures II I would make over 20 him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Board Directors.

Miss X. L. W. Parsippany, y. 1.-THE
Young Women's Christian Association
Of the District Of Columbia maintains
board and room directory. which is open
10 all. The character of each house is
personally known at the association and
an inquiry addressed to the secretary,
Miss Florence NJ. Brown, Twelfth and
T streets northwest, Washington, ID. c.
VIII doubtless bring you just the infor-
nation you are seeking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Course in Millinery.

Mrs. B. H.-AIiss Edna FrizzeIl con-
ducts a domestic art department at the
local Young Women'S Christian AssOcIa-
ton, Twelfth and F streets northwest
which includes a course in millinery
that forms a good basis for professional
work. I would advise your presenting
your case at the association and obtain
ing advice and assistance in your quest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
COLD WATER HEALTHY.

Cold water dashed on the face and
chest in the morning has tonic effect Of
d cold plunge without the shock.
A simple remedy for burns is made
by adding 10 a cupful Of olive oil tea
spoonful of carbolic acid. Apply band
ago soaked in the mixture
Relaxation is the secret of taking the
mental, moral and physical kinks out
Of ones system. II will take many Of the
unsightly lines from your face and pre-
vent new ones from forming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16

the more notable paintings. On the frst
Monday of every month a member OF
the faculty gives a lecture in the still
life" room Of the gallery TO which per-
sons interested are admitted without
charge Mr.. Richard Brooke viii de-
liver the monthly talk for December.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT.

There are three women among the
nominees for the next Norwegian par
nament. One was chosen by the lib
erals and two by the socialists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Cards Listed
And Return Calls Made.

Cards left during tie afternoon are
duly listed and return calls made within
as short space Of time as possible
after the expiration of a week or ten
days If the bride makes her rounds of
calls alone. 10 addition to her own she
leaves her husbands card
The dinners and suppers given in the
new home should be arranged Nth as
much care and foresight as is bestowed
upon the at homes. and, save in the
case Of a formal dinner. when en- graved
cards are sent out, the wife writes the
note Of invitation. using we" instead
OF the - Of her maiden days.
OF course a fine sense Of dis-rimina-
ton is necessary IN making up the first
dinner lists, but as a general policy IL
is much the best way to have nice
balancing Of old and new friends to heIp
carry the feast of with the proper vim
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
RIVAL OF SOUTACHE.

While soutache IS strI holding it's
own, rat-tan braid is growing increas-
ingly popular.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16

n J. 81 know in one instance
very stubborn case of suffering was
cured by the care and patience OF the
childs elder associates. Quietly check
your boy when he begins to stammer.
FELL him to think what he IS about TO
say and then you yourself repeat rap
idly and correctly what he tries STAN
uneringly to utter. It viii take patience
and Watchtulness, but the process viii
work a cure and be beneficial as a side
issue in teaching the lad 10 weigh his
words"
In the event of trouble being caused
by nervousness It would be well to con-
suit a reputable Fhysiciau I would be
glad 10 furnish you with the names OF
several general practitioners should you
be a stranger in washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
At Corcoran Gallery.

At Corcoran Gallery.
NJ F. K.-A descriptive catalogue of
the paintings and casts in the Corcoran
art collection may be had at the en-
trance TO the gallery. Brief sketches Of
the artists represented are given and
there are also Illustrations Of some OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
THE WASHINGTON TIMES TUESDAY. NOVEMBER te. 1901
Cost of These Garments
CORSET COVER.

OOSE " i IESSS GdFNISHtS
CORSET COVER.
Corset cover embroidery. III
yards, Is inches wide, at 25c
yard ..........-... ................S0.3
Narrow ribbon. yards at SC
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PETTICOAT.
I,ongcloth. 25k yards. So inches
wide, at 1215c yard, ............sO.31
Embroidery for ruffie around
skirt, 31g yards at 15c yard 49,. So
Lace OF embroidery beading. 3
yards at &c ward. ................. 90
Narrow ribbon, , yards at &c
yard ......................... 10
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NAINSOOK WAIST.
Nainsook. + yard. So inches wide,
at l0c yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .15
Val lace insertion fer trimming
waist, 3, yards at Sc yard. ..... "a
Val lace for trimming waist, .
yards at sc yard. ................. 40
Lace beading, s yards at sc yard Is
"a
PETTICOAT.
Embroidered flannel, "a yards.
S6 inches wide, at sec yard 81. 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Decorations May
Be of Simplest Sort.

Decorations also may be OF the simp-
Z lest sort, but the house must be in
proper trim. the bride and her assist
ants must be on the dot when the re-
eceiving hour arrives, and every pre-
caution should be taken 70 avoid any
possible hitch in. the progress of the do
mestfe~end of things. An awkward maid
zor a series of whispered directions are
9 bound 10 bring humiliation even TO the
woman gifted abnormauy with savoire
fsire.
To be able TO entertain gracefully
and generously, to be in touch with the
situation, TO know what you are able
to do and then to have IL done with
as much ease as though the house had
been established a hundred years. is
the only way to attain that thrill Of
satisfaction one has when ones last
guest has gone and a review Of the at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16

may be made vita or without the
rufhe
Longcloth and pongee are serviceable
materials, but lawn and nainsook make
daintier garner Is, while shaker flannel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Eliminate Confidential
Conversation With Guests.

II is the height Of ill manners for her
to engage In confidential conversation
with any guest. and all afternoon she
must remain in sight Of the doorway
that no caller from the earliest TO the
latest shall stand a second before re
ce}Ving her proper greeting.
Especially must she look out for those
who are unknown to the greater part Of
the sssemblage and see to 1t that they
are properly cared for. Much the same
course must be followed at an evening
al home. which. with its addition of the
host and men callers. is likely enough
20 take on an appearance Of more i'm
pOrtance.
Refreshments NAV be served from a
buffet If ones household service admits
the scheme. However. if ones aircum-
stances precludes the employment Of
servants, then the glass Of wine or Of
punch. with its accompanying. tid-bit
served by the hostess herself, is all that
the necessities OF the case require
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-16
Many Social Duties Fall
On Young Married Couple

lust about the middle OF the bleak
est month of al the year the be-
witching brides and beaming
bridegroons really come down TO
earth and recognize the fact that If
they would be members in good and reg
ular standing Of the little community
IN which they hitherto Tevolved on a
= single axis" they had better look
= about them and take cosnizance Of their
social duties.
With the new house to look after
and the new duties it entails to meet
, and master the days pass all too quick
~, yet woe be to the social prospects
of the newly-weds who permit time 10
whirl past them and leave them by the
/. swayside.
Strike while the iron is hot is a very
-sgood proverb for the bride and bride
= groom to keep in mind In the nature
of the case all eyes are turned upon
them and how they c0mpOrt themselves
socially for the first winter of their
married ,ife fixes their status for a
good time to come. This after-the-
3 honeymoon period is beset with pitfalls
for the feet of the unWary, and from
the number Of notes upon my desk I've
a notion a little list Of does and
"donts" might come in handy.
. Acknowledge Gifts
The First of Ali Else
OF course, the very first thing the
bride has to lock after is the gracious
acknowledgement Of the wedding gifts.
All presents are sent in the brides name
and the bride herself is expected to send
the proper Acknowledgements. How
ever. the bridegroom shares in . the
honor, and when the note is written
I've" must be used instead of 81 For
instance I'VE are delighted with your
charming gift, for which receive our
thanks" If possible II is just as we'll
TO name the article subtle form OF
-fattery which enhances the word OF
depreciation.
s ss Very soon after the return from the
5 honeymoon trip, cards should be sent
out for an at-home, unless at-houae
cards We're inClOsed with the wedding
named. of course the bride sends her
personal card with the day and hour az
fixed in one corner. In Difference 10
1.-The men friends whose business pre-
clude their taking part IN afternoon al
fairs Il is well also 10 have one or two
: husband and wife join in sending cards.
= Afternoon at-hOmes may be Just as
formal or as informal as you please.
but the average parsonage wishes new
ertheless that guests be properly cared
for and pleasantly entertained A group
of ones intimate friends to assist in
the dining room, at the punch bowl TO
pour tea or coffee, and generally to
-ziook after the callers is the usual pro-
cedure- The ordinary tea table dain-
ties are all that is required in the
way OF refreshments.
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AnSqvers TO Inquiries From Readers of The Times
Children.

Of your wishes I VIII take pleasure IN
making out a list Of games for you
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NAINSOOK WAIST.
PETTICOAT.

Embroidered flannel, Pa yards.
S6 inches wide, at sec yard. ..sl.d