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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-02-28
R SOCIAL AMENITIES FOR
] THE SCHOOL GIRL

duty hostess to see that things are properly served
to your guests but having offered, make no comment
what they do. Some persons are small eaters,
others large like everything and others like
only few things, but all sensitive to remarks
and object to having attention called to their idiosyn
crasies
If you are on intimate terms with your hostess and
the occasion is informal it is quite proper for
you to make comments of personal character, such
praising the good things she has to eat or the
decorations for party, expressing your apprecia-
ton of the good time she has given you But do not
employ all the eXpetives in your vocabulary in do
ing So for such excessive eusion is artificial and
demned as all articality is the of insncer
ity and bad taste.
On occasions of formal character it is not good
form to make personal remarks of any sort in regard
to the matters pertaining to your entertainment
Though there may be particular dish at the
table which is favorite of yours you should not
on the fact should you ask to have passed
to you a second time. At dinner at luncheon the
idea is that you in the hands of your hostess and
your is to follow her lead account asserting
yourself or taking the initiative in any way. When
things arranged in there is question of
second serving but when the meal is less formal it is
customary have everything passed twice except the
SOUP and it is quite proper for you to take things
second time they are offered if you desire to do So
When you hostess never stop eating until every
one of your guests has finished for etiquette requires
you to your guest the embarrassment of making
herself conspicuous by being the last And when you
the guest do not thoughtIessly daily with your
food in dilatory fashion, for this is not only bad
form but selfish, you cause not only your hostess
but the others to wait for you.
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White
Bedroom.

settle upon flower at the beginning if not one
flower then group of flowers should be carried out in
all the decorations, for many of the papers and
chintzes have charming formal bouquets of varied
blossoms instead of the flower 1t is really
ration rather than color for the possibility of har
mOniOus variation is greater, while at the time
the shapes of things we'll their colors Sc
lected according to a general rule.
1t is not difficult to carry out floral idea in the
room as one might at first imagine, because chintzes
and cretonnes are now made to match wall papers.
Therefore if the to be refurnished has an old
mahogany a black walnut set there may be a wall
paper of old fashioned garden scattered
white ground and tied with blue ribbons, and cushion
covers and upholstery of the same. The hangngs of
sign the side walls, and so with the Powered side
walls the hangings should be of white the plain
blue to match the ribbons in the paper of plain
of the shade of the flowers, of plain green of the
shade of the leaves.
An attractive device for using the Powered paper
and at the same time the Powered chintZ for hang
ngs is to have the side walls plain and the Powered
paper used for the freze and ceiling creating the eff
feet of a bower. The lowered chntz may then very
effectively be used for window hangngs. To make
this style of papering effective it is necessary that
the Powered paper have large, open design,
with lattice work long branches to give the effect
of an arbOr This style of papering has the advan-
tage of leaving the side walls plain that pictures
may be used successfully. The paper for the side
walls is usually plain white or ivory, or perhaps
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pale tint of Plain side walls and ceilings with
flower friezes also popular The cut-out friezes
expensive, but ordinary lowered paper per-
fecy well be used for the frieze and if it is cut out
by the girl herself will not be at all expensive. In
the Powered papers this season. although the rose is
still a favorite, apple blossoms cherry blossoms,
daisies, buttercups and myriads of other flowers
her rivals. Delicate birds also poised among the
blossoms.
When is furnished with lowered chintz
and paper the colorings rather than the designs are
carried out in the rugs Plain green rugs are also
attractive in a room with Powered paper in which
there is a good deal of green. The white hangings
and the bed coverings valance or canopy, have the
same flower pattern, although usually all in white
favorite fad with young girls also to have even
the towels used in their embroidered with this
design, be it rose, pansy daisy.
However fashions change, there is one kind OF
which is always attractive and always favorte
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-02-28
Printed Cretonnes for Decorative
Work.

q o wonderfully decorative are the printed
} tonnes that they are used for vast number Of
articles which the young girl, possessed of a GER
tain amount of ingenuity combined with patience, may
make for herself Capacous laundry bags are evolved
from yard of cretonne, which so wide that only
one is necessary although both sides of the bag
should be douby stitched in order afford additional
strength The lower end is similarly treated, while the
upper one is folded back to form lined ruie above
a trply stitched hem when the cordage strings
drawn taut.
Folding shirt waist boxes are composed of five
pieces and lid of cretonne pasted over heavy card
board. The corners of the four upright pieces
joined by bowed tapes narrow ribbons, and the lid
is hinged with the same materials. For a small sum
any carpenter will construct and paint with enamel
skeleton frame for five drawer toilet case, intended
to accommodate pins of various sizes and classes. As
the drawers are merely cretonne covered boxes or
equal Size fitted with tiny brass handles any girl
may do that portion of the work.
Any box of convenient size and shape may be Gre
tonne covered and used for handkerchief gloves and
wells, but the daintiest of them have ribbon bound
edges and lined with muslin embroidery over
sachet cushions of delicately tinted sateen
-Four sectioned scrap baskets are merely panels OF
cretonne covered pasteboard joined intervals with
tape while whisk brooms topped with colored nanny
heads have creonne petticoats, which be turned
back when the article is in use
Laundry lists, post card albums and book calendars
have cretonne covers modelled after those used to pro-
tect magazines, and writing pads backed and cor
nered with the mdCerial.
Cretonne covered work boxes shaped and closed
like suit cases They open both sides and are fitted
with every utensi that the fancy worker will be likely
to require
Pin cushion tops scarfs and even entire dressing
table covered with decorated with gold,
black or colored gimp wherever edge must be con-
ceaed. Bedroom desks sometimes small, square
topped stands entirely covered with cretonne and
fitted with paper racks, blotting pads and boxes
ceang ink and gum bottles decorated with the same
material or they are in the shape Of huge portfolios
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-02-28

IN ERFECTING ones self in the rules of etiquette
= is continuous occupation of a most interesting
kind, for though the fundamental principles never
change there is constant change in minor matters
due to the fads and fancies Of Madam Grundy. And
not to keep abreast of the caprces of that auocratc
lady is to be behind the times, indeed
Madam Grundy this season frowns upon the ex-
hbition of excessively in any FORM and it is not
the fashion now to gush, though it wasn't so long
ago that gushing people were thought most attractive
But the proper tone of to-day is to have manner
which is cordial and sincere but distinctly quiet
this requires considerable drilling to attain
When you invite your friends to do anything show
the sincerity of your desire to have them accept by
manner which is warm but not urgent. If they ac-
cept quietly show your pleasure but if they decline
if they show uncertainty do not be insstent
try to tease them into doing what may be quite mpos-
sbles And, the other hand when you are the per-
invited do not gush over your acceptances cor
your regrets but make your replies brief and simple
with complete avoidance Of explanations as to why
you or why you cannot-explanations Of any sort
now being considered extremely bad form.
So much embarrassment would be eliminated if
girls would strive increasingly to acquire the tone
moderation in vogue, for every one has expert.
enced the akwardness of being gushingy urged say
yes when one has said no. and being expected to
give reasons for declining when often the reasons
were quite too personal to give.
At the table it is marked evidence of good breed
ing not to urge food upon guest 1t is an unwrtten
law of hospitality that what is yours is your guests
and this pertains to all matters but it transcends
good taste when you over-socitous about the
things they do or do not eat 1t is of course your
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Dainty Ribbon Stocking
Supporters.

IN NEW and original scheme has been devised by
~ one clever girl which if adopted by many would
do away with much annoyance and trouble. The
annoyance and trouble caused by the holes torn
in the tops of girls fine and heavy stockings
by the metal clasps their stocking supporters.
How many girls have not often found two
holes in a new pair of silk stockings that have
in this aggravating way?
Well this be entirely avoided by this new
scheme which is quite simple. 1t consists of sewing
little tape loops the hem Of the stocking in the
places where the clasps generally fastened, cut
ting the clasps from the elastic of the supporters and
sewing in their places piece of strong ribbon long
enough to through the tape loop on the stocking
and tie in bow knot.
The elastic may have to be cut little shorter than
it has been, for most stockings long enough to
make it necessary to fasten the clasps considerably
below the the hem. But each girl measure her
own quite easily and make the length right. The
effect of these little bows is very dainty certainly
much prettier than metal clasps
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-02-28
Theatre Bag of Kid.

N MOST novel and fascinating theatre bag is made
II of strips of blue and of white kid woven together
in just the in and out way that children learn
how to do. The strips are half inch wide and there
are thirty of them of each color. The white
up and down, and the blue of delicate shade,
woven across them. When both sides are woven the
two are put in the machine and stitched around two
inches from the edge three Sides the top of course
being left for opening. The edges of the strips
which remain outside Of the stitching are slashed,
each piece three or four times which makes fringe
The inside of the bag is lined with blue white
satin and this faces the top of the opening which
drawn up with kid bands matching the lining in color
When finished the bag is beautiful and unique, the
use of kid in this way being unusual and the making
of it is not difficult to any girl with clever fingers
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-02-28
Novelties in Leather Hand Bags.

M OTTLED pigSkin, seal and enamelled leather are
| employed to about equal extent for the de-
velopment of the fiat but capacious strap trimmed
and strap handled English mail handbag which was
designed primarily for shoppers and therefore has an
eminently practical air. Another substantial bag of
sensible size is of enamelled leather and is finished
with brass edged corners. OF similar spelt is of
twelve inch frame having double strap handles that
buckle into the sides. large square handbag
which carries strap handle at the back and pocket
in front, in pin seal of all colOrs well in
eight inch frame has back handle two side pockets
and separate purse
Muf handbags, supposed to have originated in the
Middle West are of SEAL calf and theNvariOus fash
ionable pelts over twelve inch frames They are of
the conventional type with the addition of large
pocket of padded silk side. This pocket has
openings slightly below the upper portion of the
frame into which one or both hands may be slipped
Or the bag may be carried in the ordinary manner
it is handle equipped
Sioux handbags,-which also suggest the Western
regions, of suede trimmed with bead threaded
thong fringe, with Jewels and with tiny furry ami
NAL heads But the latest developments in handbags
are made over ten inch pelt bound frames and show
combinations of several sorts of leather such goat
seal, with black enamel suede with morocco In
Paris it is fad to carry a leather handbag which
has watch set into its inside lining or exposed
through circular aperture cut in the flaps decorating
the outer side Some of the larger mesh handbags of
German silver have miniature timepieceS set in the
centre of their frames precisely they are few
of the lizard skin purse bags of the more expensive
class.
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with girls. That is the blue md white ROOM which
easily be carried out in inexpensive materials
and always looks fresh and The walls of this
room are usually white plain blue the chambray
paper, which looks like fabric, being used. Pale
blue is not a desirable color Cor room the fairly
deep linen blue being the most satisfactory shade
There charming blue and white chintzes for hang
ings and upholstery and this is ared by cushions Of
plain blue perhaps plain blue draperies are used
with figured chintz upholstery. Two or three shades
of blue all harmonious in tone, effective than
one UNMARRIED tint White enamelled furniture is
charming in such rOOm indeed is mahogany wal
nut or almost any other kind of wood. The woodwork
should be white and the bed is best entirely in white
For the dressing table there may be drapery either
of the figured chintz white The dressing tables
used have the cOored curtains outside, these
being lined with plain white material and finished
with cotton braid fringe. The nrrror is oval and
the frame is covered with the figured material put
full It is quite possible for any girl to make one
Of these dressing tables for herself. Provided the
mirror is good it's frame may be of the ordinary
description since it is to be covered. lower part
of the dressing table be made at very small
pense by ordinary carpenter.
Two things which should not be missing from a
girls the low dressing table chair and the
pier glass. The chair should be a simple straight
one this is the most comfortable for sitting before
dressing table. If not upholstered it may have a
fat cushion or pad Of chintz silk good way
of providing for the long mirror is to have it hung
inside the closet door There are also sale in
many shops small wardrobes which have
these mirrors set in the door.
One thing must be borne in mind in furnishing a
room which is to be both dressing room and bedroom
and that is the necessity for large number Of differ
ent places in which to stow away ones belongings
The sets of boxes covered with chintz linen are
invaluable in this capacity, aud besides the regular
sets for gloves handkerchiefs and the other small
items of the wardrobe there to be had pieces
of furniture covered with chintz, &C., in which pro-
vision is made for hats and shoes.
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A French Bedroom.
Courtesy of A. Lowenbein's Sons.

a transverse moulding Above this the wall is plain.
ground for pictures and other ornaments.
When a white paper is chosen it may be plain,
satin striped decorated with flowers and cOnven-
tional designs all in white satin a mat ground
the opposite. These all white figured papers are
growing more and more fashionable and are most
attractive
If girl is anxious to achieve the very last word
of dantness and delicacy she may complete her
white room by adding to her white walls and ivory
furniture hangings of daphanous null, lawn, net or
linen, drapng the dressing table and the bed in the
transparent material The only contrasting note
of color will then be furnished by the coverings of
such chairs upholstered the cushions used
cane chairs and couches Such a with
cushions and upholstery of striped Powered figured
brocade, chintz cretonne is most charming. 1t is
necessary however to choose just right tones of
white in order to have it attractive The enamel fur
niture should be ivory white instead of a blue
white and yet care must also be taken to keep the
effect white rather than deep ivory.
For the girl who begins refurnishing her with
the principal articles of furniture already hand,
especially if these be happily of old mahogany or
black walnut there is nothing attractive than
flower room. The French and English papers made
to represent old chntz and creonne patterns
derfully fascinating, and there are many beautiful
patterns being shown for this spring.
In making her room flower room the owner should
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Practical Suggestions for the Girl Who Sews

mounted upon folding nursery clothes bars, that
when not in use they may be placed almost fatty
against the wall.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-20
Highway for Trans-Mississippi
States.

Some otherwise well informed
people still entertain the notion
that the Panama republic is
somewhere in the southwest and
that the canal zone is "A public
work that will perforate the
isthmus for the greater benefit
of nations other than our own.
They do not realize that the canal
anna is on line with Buffalo. n.
Y, and that the ships carrying
Trans Mississippi products, if they
sail from Galveston, travel directly
east, and if from New Orleans
the line of travel is southeast
The Panama canal is highway in
which the Trans. Mississippi states
are more directly interested than
almost any other section of the
country, for it is here and also in
the Latin-American states that the
greatest benefit will be bestowed.
All this and other interesting mat
ter connected with the zone will be
displayed in illustrated lectures by
government experts at the session
of the Trans-Mississippi Com
mercial Congress, now being held
in Denver. This city is the geo
graphical center of the Trans-Mist-
issippi states, and it is here that the
government proposes to do some
missionary work, and if possible
awaken the commercial mind of
the western states to the tremends
Gus possibilities that are shortly
to be opened.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-20
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Well Known Resident OF
Sanford Struck by
Electric Fluid.

William Warnock was instantly
killed last Sunday in his own door
yard, at Sanford, by a bolt of
lightning during an electric storm
which preceded heavy rain.
The Warnock family were in
quarantine on account of their lit
tie son who is ill with scarlet
fever. Mr.. Warnock had been out
to cut an arm full of wood and
when he brought it into the house
a loud clap caused his wife to re-
mark that he better stay in until
after the storm. He made some
light remark and passed out toward
the corral. A binding flash a
minute afterward caused Mrs.
Warnock to run out in the yard
and she found her husband upon
the ground breathing his last. DIR.
Schenck was hurriedly summoned
but when he arrived restoratives
were of no avail
Mr.. Warnock's clothing was par
italy torn from his body and there
were a few light marks down the
back showing the course of the
electric fluid. The straw upon the
ground where he was standing was
set on fire by the lightning but
was extiuguished by some of the
neighbors before it spread to the
stable nearby.
Mr. Warnock was about 35 years
of age and had followed raiIroading
until n short time ago. He was a
member III good standing of the
Order of Railway Firemen Being
of a thrifty nature he had saved
enough to purchase his home at
Sanford and a ranch property east
of there. which was nearly all paid
for at the time of his death. He
was also interested in the cattle
business, in company with his
brorher-in-law, b. s. Reynolds, and
occupied an enviable position in
the business and social life of the
community.
! VIII Waruock WIS an upright
citizen a true friend. and "A kind
and induIgent husband and father.
His untimely death will be deeply
mourned by all who knew him and
his family have the heartfelt sym
pathy Of all.
IN account of sickness at the
family home the body was taken to
the home of his sister-in- law, Mrs.
Rosilla Warnock, and the funeral
occurred Monday in the church
at Sanford.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-20
"a Pair Of Pinks."

A first-class entertainment will
be given at Woodmen's hall Satur-
day evening. a two act play called
"A Pair of Pinks," made famous
by Ward d Vokes." with pleas
ing program Of clean, high-class
specialties, constitutes show
that anyone can enjoy. Harry
Ward and Billy West are two
Pinkerton detectives and disguised
as tramps make fast and furiousfun,
Willie, by Master Carl Fletcher;
Silvers, race track chambermaid,
by Walter Davis; Abe Coheustein,
by Geo. Latterwhite, constitute
the male members of the company.
The ladies' are represented by Ella
Warner Davis, as Mrs Rooney
Nettie Wilson, as Daisy; and
Margie White as Bedelia.
Zephulo, marvellous thought
reader, is also with the company
and in many places makes a thrill
ing blindfold drive at noon.
If the young folks want to dance
after the performance the company
will furnish good music until II
o'clock.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-20
ROMEO {. :.

Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Rains almost every day.
Everybody busy harvesting and
haying.
Broad q Co. unloaded car of
machinery last Tuesday
Mr.. Finn of Illinois, who has
been making quite AN extended
visit with Homer Neel left for
home last Sunday.
The public sale held by Mrs.
Amy Young was well attended
and every thing brought a good
price. We understand nearly all
sales were cash.
News is IA little scarce. Every
body busy and not even time for Il
school meeting. Things are quiet
in Romeo when they cannot kick
up "a school meeting.
There has been a number of
homeseekers here looking over the
country and all are well pleased
The San Luis valley shines above
them all.
The Romeo Telephone Co. has
filed articles Of incorporation with
the secretary of state, Eight
teams are hauling poles from the
hills and the work is being pushed
as fast as possible, The company
expects to connect with all neigh
boring towns before snow flies.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-20
Church Announcement.

There will be Catholic services
at the San Luis church. La Jara.
on Sunday. August %. Sunday
school at $50. Communion at S
o'clock. Mass and sermon at 10
a. m.
REV, \. BRUCKER. S. j.
Pastor.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-20
Lost.

Between my home and Cupulin,
"A black letter case containing let
ter addressed to- Mrs. l.. d. Esk-
ridge. also "A card case containing
business cards and some money.
Liberal reward if returned to
j. T. EsKRIDGE.
Note the new ad of the La Jara
State Bank in this issue.