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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

them are-have been made of the softest
and most supple of materials-all the
Sauzy shimmering fabrics are used for
this purpose and side by side with them
are seen wonderful brocades. satins. vel
vets, rich moires, fables and gros-grains.
A SUPERB WRAP
A magnificent cloak is of satin and
velvet brocade in a beautiful shade of
greenish blue. The long coat is slightly
draped over the sleeves which. as is
openings. 1t is edged around the neck
and sleeve openings with the very fash
ionable skunk fur and is lined with fine
gold tissue that gives it an indescribably
rich appearance when thrown open.
A rather simple yet especially smart
evening cape was in bright rose-colored
liberty satin embroidered in jet, an arts
tic vine pattern running over the upper
part-huge jet buttons fastened the fronts.
There are also lovely models in intri-
cately draped nets and chiffons, for eX-
ample a cloak of bronze net, trimmed
with skunk and laid over gold tissue.
FANCY SCARFS
Every evening costume is now accom-
panied by a fancy scarf of some kind
These scarfs are worn over the shoulders
between the dances at ball or careless
ly thrown on the back of the chair at the
opera. Perhaps the handsomest are in
the deliberately embroidered metallic
chiffons Many of these in the gold
headed and bueled stvles are almost Gov
cred with solid embroidery and have a
trimming of fringe to match the Sarni-
ture. Lace scarfs of all kinds are also
used a great deal. Those of black Chan
lilly are especially handsome and most
appropriate for wear with black satin or
velvet evening gowns.
VELVET STREET FROCKS.
Among the very newest walking gowns
are some very handsome models in black
velvet and black wide vale velours.
These are often handsomely braided and
occasionally trimmed. Some are in
the new Russian style cut both straight
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certain feeling for the beautiful that
should be cultivated. if it is. not natural,
before the ordinarily busy woman will
be a successful maker of lingerie.
Failing in this. the first thing to be
studied is the model No one who will
actually and faithfully copy a model can
go far wrong. 1t often proves a dan
gerous experiment. to diverge in the
smallest particular from the pattern Sc
lected This is a natural state of affairs,
when one realizes that the makers of eX-
quisite neckwear have spent many years
perfecting patterns and wording out their
present models. Hand work and careful
measurements are the keynotes, says an
exchange. Each piece of material that
goes into jabot, for instance, should be
measured and cut exactly like its model.
This should be accurate. down to the very
width of the insertion and the lace. and
even to the size of the hem. The ma
terials, to- all have been chosen with an
eve to a certain desired effect. and they
shcu be followed without deviation, eX-
cept in the matter of actual lace designs,
which are not usually matchable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
Health and Beauty

Honey is said to be a good substitute for
cod liver oil
Celery is a good nerve tonic 1t also
contains sulpher and helps to ward off
rheumatism.
To take the soreness out of q soft pain
full corn try binding it up each night with
baking soda moistened with q little water
If the hands are large do not wear tight
sleeves The pressure on the arms will
make the hands swell. A tight wrist
band is as unbecoming to a large hand as
q low heel is to large foot.
An excellent home remedy for burns is
pure vaseline. Olive oil will serve the
same purpose. The point is to exclude ali
and dirt from the burned surface, and this
either oily substance will do.
Many persons do not know that callOus
places upon the feet may be kept smooth
by the use of the pumice stone. 1t must
not be rubbed heavily, nor must be al
lowed to remove too large a callosity If
results, and you should buy the smooth
est procurable.
SuperfiuOus hair is a very usual affiic-
ton. and many requests come for some
thing to remove this unsightly growth
All such remedies must be used with
great care unless one is wise enough to
prefer an herb preparation. when no
harm need be anticipated. One of the
best of these herb depilatores is the ce-
landine leaf The plant must be STEPPED
in quart of water. and after the mixture
liquid used as a wash or compress.
which may remain upon the hair all night.
This process is sure. but very slow. In
time the hairs will disappear, and should
they show any signs of reappearing the
ceiandine may again be used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
Cleanino Black Lace,

Pure alcohol can be used witt
wonderful success as a means OF
cleaning black Spanish or Chantilll
lace.
The alcohol should be poured into .
clean basin and whipped with the hand
until it is frothy. when the lace should
be dipped into it and we'll worked abou!
with the fingers until the dirt is re-
moved. After gently squeezing out the
spirit, the lace should be laid on Il
folded cloth. the patterned edge pulled
out, each scallop or picot being
fastened down with a pin.
When perfectly dry, the lace should
be unpinned and pressed gently be-
tween the palms of the hands until
smooth. in lieu of ironing it. as this
would flatten the pattern and spoil the
color
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

. Black beaver or velvet picture hats,
| trimmed with long plumes with their soft
tips falling over the brim in Cavalier
Shoes and slippers are black too and of
course the stockings follow suit.
To meet the requirements of the modish
woman hosiery must be fine and dainty
and exactly match the shoe or slipper.
son and fortunately in Ethiopian Double
foot Hosiery one can secure a stocking
fine and sheer from the instep np-yet
woven so substantially at the foot that it
outwears heavier and coarser hose.
Few presents are more acceptable than
nice stockings and many women buy the
plain styles and embroider them in scat
tered patterns. or with monograms on
quality are faddish. one can more easily
put all the fussiness of the gift in the
ribbons and trappings
CLASSIC HAIR ORNAMENTS.
Paris is responsible for the new hair
ornaments that are in the medieval and
classic styles Wreath effects in rather
fiat roses, made of gold or silver tissue
Are the very latest thing. These extend
all the way around the head and are
the hair is dressed rather fatty in front
in the prevailing mode. Then there are
wreaths of pink roses and foliage. most
artistically intertwined and bandeau in
pendant chains like the adornments of
the middle ages There are also elabor-
ate bandeau effects in bright Jets and
simpler ornaments of soft satin ribbons
that have fiat bandeau effect in the
front, and soft rosette on each side.
DEBUTANTE'S GOWNS
Charming dancing frocks are being
made for the buds" Of the season of
chiffon and other sheer stuffs ruffled de-
lightfuly around the lower edge and hav-
ing simple draped bodices and soft sash
draperies on the skirts.
Rosalind May.
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Eve Discomfort.

French oculist has given some
special attention to the study of eye
discomfort which is experienced by
seine persons after watching moving
picture exhibition, and he has given
the malady the name of cinema
topthalmia. He has found that some
eyes are not affected in the least and
that others recover quickly. In some
ca ses the trouble is avoided by giving
the eyes rest for few seconds i'm
mediately after the first shock, which
takes place as soon as the display has
commenced
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HOUSEHOLD HELPS

lobe Of the ear, and being so conspic-
uous is only appropriate for formal
use.
Small Earrings for Street.
The smaller size will be in better
taste for street or morning use. Many
drop earrings are seen with tailored
cistumes, but this is not considered
smart.
The rule in regard to the wearing of
earrings is short earrings when the
skirt is short, long earrings when the
toilet has train, and correctly
dressed women never depart from this
rule.
Even rings-that is, the settings
are large this season. The marquise is
popular. of course.
Fillets come in stones of every color
In the fine jewelry these are set into
platinum, but some are effective
seni- precious stones, mounted with sill
Yer, beth bright and oxyGiZed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
Use for Empty Spools.

All empty spools are saved in our
household, from the largest ribbon one
to the tinest buttonhole twist. When
ever any dyeing is done, the ac-
cumulated spools are dropped into tn"
solution. Then they are put away, 20
be brought out only in stormy weather
Supplemented by meat skewers. Their
building possibilities are almost un-
limited, and their gay colors have the
cheering effect needed by children on a
rainy day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
In Your Kitchen.

! The sediment from javelle water is eX-
cellent for securing purposes.
Coal SCOT is easily removed from tin ar
ticles or porcelain if they are first coated
| with Kerosene.
| You will find a clean paint brush valu-
able in cleaning sandy dried peaches.
Wash them several times.
If you have valuable oil painting do
not hang it over the mantel near the
radiator, or anywhere heat is liable to
| wrinkle the canvas.
To remove the shine from a dark wool
material, sponge it with solution of
common washing blue and water: press it
while still damp under a thin cloth.
A good way to remove grease is to mix
equal parts of ether, ammonia and alco-
hol: rub into grease spots and allow to
evaporate. To be applied with a sponge.
Allow mush to bake in the pot in which
it is made, then scrape the rough edges
out.
Cream cheese mixed with canned cur
rents or jellied cranberres makes Il good
sandwich filling.
DO not Scrape cooking utensils of any
kind. Clean them out as much as posi-
bic, fill with water and washing soda.
cover and allow them to steam. They
will then clean easily.
French chalk will remove practically all
grease spots on Gress materials. Use
drug store dress cleaners. which are
usually spirits of some kind or other over
blotters to absorb the moisture and pre-
vent the spot from spreading.
Crossbar muslin. with hand en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

Did you ever wear homespun? Prob
ably not, but your parents did. Old-time
clothes were coarse and tough, able to
stand the boiling and rubbing and pound
ing Of the old-fashioned way of washing.
The delicate fabrics of to-day won't
stand it. Perhaps your clothes are boiled
and rubbed hard, and that is why they get
frayed edges, tear easily, and wear out
before their time
Fels- Naptha soap is the modern way
of washing. 1t cleanses clothes thorough
ly in cold or lukewarm water-no boiling,
no hard-rubbing, little time.
Follow directions on the red and green
wrapper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
THE WORLD OF FASHION.
The New York Opera Season
Wreaths of Golden Roses.

There is only one thing prettier than
the evening gown this winter and that is
the evening cloak. Now that the opera
season is at it height. on any night when
a great popular success is sung at the
Metropolitan or some new lyric triumph
is brought out at the Manhattan one may
see all the leaders of society swathed
from head to foot in the most gorgeous
creations of the great Partisan dress
makers or their New York rivals.
The new opera cloaks-capes many OF
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Anty Drudge on Mendins.

Mrs. HouseavUe-'1 seem to do nothing but mend and
darn all the time Half the clothes full of holes
after few washings.''
Anty Drudge-"Its the boiling of your clothes in the
wash that causes you all this work. Deare. Boiling
weakens them and makes them soft just it does
meat or vegetables. Use Fes-Naptha soap in cold
or lukewarm water and the clothes will wear much
longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
FOR THE GIRLS.
The Making Of Stocks.

1t will be found quite impossible to
economic time on the home made stock
and jabot. Money can be saved on them
without a doubt; but money saved means
invariably time spent.
Stocks and jabots. plsses. dainty ties
and collars mean. one and all hand sew
ing.
This is not all they involve. There is a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
arge, without the little fingers catch

large, without the little fingers catch
ing.
To avoid this, place small article
in the baby's hands and the little
closed fists go through readily.
This saves tedious moments at tn"
dressing time for both mother and
bafe.
A small closed penknfe is good, or
any small article that baby may
handle Saftly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
NEW IDEAS IN GIFTS FOR YOUR
CHRISTMAS BUYING.

II isn't a hit too early to think of
the Christmas gifts that you are go
inc W huv for the nearest and dearest,
you know.
There are fashions in jewelry, just
90 there are fashions in everything else
co if YOU are going to give jewelry
get This seasons styles by all means.
Divine for Everyday.
Nanv kinds OF semi-precious stones
will be worn, but the most fashionable
will be the divine. This is of a pale
green color with touch of yellow, as
would be surmised from its name.
1t is a stone that will be practical
for everyday wear, owing to its soft
radiance and undecided hue that will
harmoniZe with a costume Of almost
any color.
Next in favor is the aquamarlne, an
almost clear stone with faint green
tnge. Seen singly it appears to ne
almost colorless, in masses the stones
have a decided green.
Jet will be popular. 1t is really only
suitable for winter, being somewhat
heavy, and in exquisite filets, coronets
and combs for the hair is decidedly
effective, ana for the yellow or the
white-haired woman no ornament is
more attractive.
incidentally it is unpretentOuS, but
handsome, and often much more strik
ing than garnitures costing many
times its value.
Amethyst Holds Its Own.
The amethyst and the topaz will hold
their own, and will be seen in many
new designs.
Faired- haired women favor the for
mer, the soft amber tint of the latter
being preferred by brunettes.
Opaque stones, such as jade and
onyx. seem to have been dropped from
the list of favorte pewels, but the
dark blue of the lapis laZuli, and the
paer. greeny turquoise continue in
favor.
Cameo for Bracelets.
a large brooch is suitable as a fin
ish for the popular Dutch collar.
The rev brooches are semi-prccious
tracery Nothing heavy or solid is
used as a mounting on account of the
size of the stones, for the effect would
be too solid and heavy looking.
New bracelets are large; massive, in
fact
A large cameo is the most fashiona-
BILE setting for bracelets, mounted in a
border of enamel.
These are beautiful, and so are the
handsome cut jet bracelets. The lat
ter will be pretty on an arm not par
particularly white, by reason of the
contrast while delicate white or pin
ky satin. will be enhanced by tho
dainty cameo.
Chains are long and are of cut jet.
oxydiZed and bright silver. some plain
and some mounted with stones.
The newest chain is a slender cord
of oxydiZed silver. large handsome
chiseled links of the silver appearing
at intervals. This is considered
smarter than the stones and is the lat
est fad in chains.
The festoon necklace and the single |
pendant being on a slender chain are
still much worn, the only new details |
being a change of stones the Divine
and the aquamarine taking first place.
yellow gold in delicate scrolls is the
preferred mounting for transparent
stones. OXydiZed silver forming the set
ting for such semi-preciouS stones as
the turquoise and lapis lazuli
Earrings are considered smart. Those
of jet and pearl lead in popularity and
designs.
The screw earring is large and often |
oval in shape. 1t entirely covers the ]
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

Dyspepsia is our national ailnent. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters is the national cure
for it. 1T strengthens stomach menu
branes, promotes flow Of digestive juices,
purifies the blood, builds you up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

IT have been somewhat costive, but
Doan's Regulets gave just the results de-
bowels perfectly B. Krause,
3O6 Walnut Ave. Altoona, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

Any skin itching is temper-tester.
The more you scratch the worse 1t itches.
Doan's Ointment cures piles. eczema-any
skin itching. At all drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

To clean black dress goods try spong-
ing it with cold tea. 1t is said that
spots and stains disappear readily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04
Around the House.

If you read by artificial light. use a
reading lamp with an opal glass shade
OPEN below.
This should be white on the inner
and green on the outer side.
It does not much matter whether one
uses oil. gas or the electric light, for all
three can be employed on the table
with such shade as described.
If you cannot get this simple affair,
sit so that the back is turned to the
light
If that is impracticable, wear a
shade over the eyes to guard them
from the light
Always try to have the book at the
eyes proper focus and so near the
level of the eyes that the head has not
to be bent
Reading in bed is no more hurtful
than reading elsewhere, provided one
obeys the foregoing rules.
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A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas'Eclcc-
trio Oil, strongest cheapest liniment ever
devised. A household remedy in America
for Is years.
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and behed. others are fitted and many
coats give lnulcations of the coming
ing more fulness in the lower part.
Very little broadcotb is used this sea-
son in the smart tailor gowns. For cere-
monious wear velvet is made up. while
for general utility wide vale diagonal.
serge, cheVlot or homespun are employed.
THE VOGUE FOR BLACK.
There is perfect rage for black
Street gowns. evening frocks and house
dresses are all of this somber hue unre-
lieved by color but frightened by touches
of gold tissue or fancy gold braid in the
yoke and trimmings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-04

Crossbar muslin, with hand en-
broidered scalloped edges. makes q
dainty and servceabe school apron
fnl u cn1nl GIRL
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To Sin on Coat.

Many mothers find it difficult to pu
the little hands through the sleeves ant
cuffs, even though the cuffs be quiz
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his is not all they involve. There is a
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
PUPILS GIVE RECITAL.
Hamilton school Commencement 10
BE Held Tuesday Evening.

A pupils recital was the event OF in
terest last night al the Hamilton School,
Lafayette square. Emile Campbell play
I'd the opening number. Polonaise. opus
20. No. !. Chopin. in good style. and
a vocal solo. Beyond" Iambert). by
Miss Louise GohIke. was also acceptably
rendered.
This was followed By Impromptu. c
sharp minor CReinhold). Miss Alice But
Ter Cherry: Thou Art Like Unto q
Flower List. and The Rosary" C,Sev-
in) Miss Cora Martin: Scarf Dance
tChaminade). Miss Viola Taylor; PapiI-
Ion Denneel, Miss Lulu C-aig, The
Robin Sings in the Apple Tree and
Midsummer Lullaby (MscDoweE). Miss
Emile Campbell: Mszurka fSchulhonD.
Miss Emily Bassett; Waltz Ia bien
Aimee Schultz. Miss Inez F-ew: Last
Night CKjerulO 30 Vert Thou in the
Csuld Blast t1Iendelssohn), Mss Camp
bell and Miss Bassett; Rondo BriIante
(Nsohr), TWO pianos. Miss Frew and Miss
Cherry.
The numbers were al given in credi-
table manner. and enthusiastically re-
ceived- This evening the baccalaureate
sermon viii be preached al -he Church
OF the Epiphany. al O'Clock To-mOr-
row evening. a programme OF dramatics
viii be given at the school. and Tuesday
evening. the commencement exercises
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
MiSce[LdneOuS.

The Allan Liner Mongolian. with 5oe
passengers aboard, while eastward bound
from Liverpool and trying to make port
at St Johns. Newfoundland. was esuvb.
firmly in great field Of drifting ice. so
that the passengers were in great peril
Some walked ashore across the pack.
The last westward voyage OF the Gu
nard Liner MsUretsnia was finished in
days Is hours and So minutes, which is
thirteen minutes less than her previous
mark
The National Daylight Association. re-
Gently formed at Cincinnati. has now
brought its plan 10 have clocks turned
forward two hours during the summer
months 70 the attention OF President
Taft, and he has promised TO take IL I'd
with his Cabinet. The object is 10 pro-
mote the comfort Of all who work
George Meredith. the veteran English
writer OF problem novels. died at his
home, near London. Monday at the age
OF eighty-one. An appeal from the pub
lie TO have his ashes buried in west
minister Abbey was refused by the dean.
although it was signed by many noted
authors.
- %eOeCASs Avt many 9Co4S tic
actual head and guiding spirit OF the
Standard OH Company and a power in
Wall street. died at his home in New
York Wednesday from a stroke Of ap-
cplexy. He leaves a fortune estimated
at s59.000,000. His burial took place in
bis native town, Fairhaven. Mass, Fri
day During the funeral services in New
York. the entire machinery OF the oil
trust throughout the country was at q
standstin for period Of two hours.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
JEWISH FEAST At HAND.
Class to BE Confirmed at Eighth
Street Temple Tuesday

The Jewish Feast Of Weeks. CT Pente-
cost. viii begin at sundown on Tuesday
originally an agricultural feast, when
the first ripe fruits were offered in sacri-
fee 20 God. the more important giving or
the Ten Commandments was later added
10 II as a further object OF celebration
It Is the feast Of revelation. Of morality.
and religion. In the conservative and
reform congregations this feast is OF spe-
ciaI importance. and significance has been
attaehed to II by celebrating the conhrma-
ton Of BOYS and girls Of the Jewish faith.
In the Eighth Street Temple the con
frmaiion Is particularly impressive and
elaborate. This years class OF twenty
two represents the first fruits Of this ses-
sion's religious training The class has
been under the care OF the rabbis OF the
congregation all year
Services will be held az the temple on
Tuesday 81 20 O'Clock. al which time
DR.. Simon win deliver an address on
~Chidhood and religion The ritual part
cf the service viii be conducted by Rabbi
Stern
on Wednesday morning the holiday ser
vice viii begin al $50 o'clock. with the
confirmation services starting az n-l5
o'clock. An elaborate musical programme
has been arranged by Rabbi Stern, who
has directed the temple choir for the last
trirty-five years.