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The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
THE DUTIES OF A CHApERoN

IN AMERICA there is a self-relIance.
an independence Of action that is
cause for wonderment abroad. Our
young people learn to care for
themselves 10 a great extent and It
IS quite natural that after school days
the young men and women consider that
they are capable Of conducting their
social enterprises without the aid OF
growu-up people.
Yet immature beings should be guided
by ones who are wise through expert
enee and developed intellect and chap
srohage. modified. to be sure. Is quite
necessary.
chaperon has exaeting duties. She
is responsible for the action Of her
charges and for the general welfare of
the party under her care. She should
not be absent from her wards and must
remember that her duty must be sin
cerely performed with the well-belng Of
the ones in her keeping always in view.
In the first place. a chaperon should
dress in good, inconspicuous style, and
her manners should be irreproachable.
1t Is her duty to see that the proper
men are introduced, and tactfully to
make every one Of party feel at ease.
There should be a rigid but unseen
discipline by the chaperon. She it is
vino decides when the special little
function must come TO an end. It Is
her duty to see that each young girl is
provided with an escort.
Her presence must be felt. but not be
regarded as a wet blanket" There
should be sympathy between ehaperon
and her charge. and tactful exercise
OF the restraining power must always
be shown.
The chaperon. in other words. is the
executive Of q little party. She en-
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Received No Thanks

Dear Mrs. Adams
!. VIII you please tell me what I must
DO when ! send q boy & box OF homemade
candy and ne never writes to thank OF even
let me know he received it7 ! wrote him
letter when I sent the candy telling him
was sending It, and after I didn't hear
from him l sent card asking him IL II
reached him, but never received a reply.
Z what should say when any enc ASKS
me 10 play on the piano7 / don't Ike TO
Jump night up and 20 play for fear the
company will think I am too anxious. I
don't Ike TO hold back either. ANXIOUS
]. II you are very anxious to know
whether the candy was received by the
boy, inquiry at the postofice will help
YOU. II was very rude of him not 10
acknowledge the gift.
2. You need not rush 10 the piano.
In a graceful manner you may rise
and say you would be pleased to play
Tor them. One should never wait TO be
coaxed: Any one with an accomplish
nent should be willing TO share It Wtts
other2
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Another arranged q musical program.
Cards and dancing are always popular
forms of Amusement
2. The decorations would be selected
according TO the number Of years the
couple had been married for each an
ntversary has its significance. The re-
freshments may consist Of dainty sand
witches. a salad, olives. ice cream, cake.
bonbons. nuts and coffee. Personal feel
ing should govern your decision regard
ing the wine
8. Evening dresses should be worn;
slippers may match costumes IL so de-
sired
4. Invitations should be issued one or
two weeks before the day of celebration.
s. The host and hostess should stand
in the drawing room to receive theirs
guests. II there is no maid to direct
the guests to the dressing rooms, you
may ask one OF the family or an tnti-
mate friend to do this.
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

forces the laws OF social custom and
the wishes Of parents and guardians.
She takes the place of mother and
father, and is responsible for her young
friends.
Some things ehaperon must not do.
She NIT not use her position as an
excuse for having a very good time on
boat or train or In a hotel. while the
young woman under her care is al
lowed TO have things her ow way.
The pleasure-seeker is nc protection at
all
Picnics. camping parties. weekend
trips or any gatherings of young men
and young women should be chaperoned.
There must be some reliable. re-
sponsible person OF mature mind to be
in control. Some one must be present
to advise and to direct the actions of
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the members OF the party. Objection
able behavior is never allowed by the
ehaperon; but she does not have to in
sist upon good, sensible conduct in any
way that Is unpleasant
A chaperon must not overstep the
boundary line. II travelling with her
charge. for instance. she should not be
a veritable dragon. She has no right to
open the letters Of her young friend.
She has no right to suspect the actions
Of others. There Is no excuse for over
surveillance. for rebellion results and
the end has been defeated.
The sane. proper action at all times is
the duty OF a chaperon. Tact, sympathy
and knowledge Of the proprieties are
necessary for successful performance
OF the duty Of one of the recognized in
stituuons-yes, even Ia Americal
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Dear Mrs Adams
l. Is il proper 10 accept a piece Of jew.
elry for a present from friend TO wkom I
am not engaged7
2 I broke an article which was a gift
from him He offered to have Il repaired
Shall I ask him for II or wait until he
thinks Of giving Il back himself7
DOUBTFUL
1. II is not proper for a girl TO accept
jewelry from a man to whom she is
not engaged.
2 Wait until he returns the article,
which. by the way. you should have
had repaired yourself.
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HH Objection Raised

Dear Mrs. Adams
Is Il proper 10 ask young gentleman to
my sisters nome. my sister being out for
the EVENING" / know that nv mother
would not like me to go out walking. Is
II proper to meet the young man on the
street! We have a great respect for each
other. I am Is years OF are. MY parents
have no reasons whatever 10 dislike him
! have spoken to them on the subject but
cannot get satisfaction from them They
Just say they don't like nlm He Is aware
OF the fact too, but says I'VE were made
Tor each other MI.
1t is evident that you do not appre-
eiate the interest your parents take in
you Remember that they have lived
longer than you and are well abba to
decide what is best for their daughter.
Do not invite the young man TO your
sisters home and do not meet him on
the street.
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Out Waking

Ia there any harm IN Is-year-old girls
going walking with boys on Sunday after
noonf
Z. Is It improper for g schoolgirl to re-
ceive a ring from b0y7
8 when two girls are out walking with
n hoy where should be walkf CHUES.
1, Not II chaperon accompanies
them.
2 II is very improper for girl to &C.
cent ievelry from a boy. Only engaged
couples have this privilege.
8 On the curb side of the pavement,
allowing the girls to walk side by side.
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Solutions to Social Problems

when a lady presents her card upon making
q CALF Should she continue to tiss cards
friends? s
2 After lady has been called upon by a
new friend how long should she walt be-
fore returning a call UNINFoRMED.
J. Cards are handed to the servant
who opens the door. If there is no ser
want the card should be left on the
card tray as you are departing. A visit
ing card Is never handed TO the hostess,
Until a close friendship exists the cards
should BE- used.
2. The return call should be made
on the next reception day Of the person
who has made the call. II she has no
reception day, the call should be made
within two weeks time.
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Invitation to a Dance
~ EAR Mrs. Adams.

EAR Mrs. Adams.
/ am invited TO a formal dance.
The young girl who Is giving the
dance invited me, but no boy has asked to
go with me so would II be all right II
father took met If girl goes to a dance
without boy, how does she set her pro
2 Is II considered necessary to wear long
kid gloves TO dances If one is only ls years
oldl Kid gloves are so expensive, and
really prefer silk but I have heard that
silk gloves are not considered proper.
J. A boy came TO my home and made re-
marks about some girl friends that hap
pened to call. they are my dear friends
Don't you think | did right to tell him to
kindly cease talking about them? He went
home angry. but now he asks me to par
don him and Jet him come to see me. Do
you think I should allow him 10 call
AN ANXIOUS FRIEND.
]. 1t would be perfectly proper for
your father 10 escort you to the dance.
He may then put you under the pro-
lection Of your hostess, who should
make 1T her duty to see that your
program is filled and that you are not
neglected.
?. Kid gloves are the proper things
to wear at a formal entertainment
3. You were justified in asking him
not to make unpleasant remarks about
your friends, Since he acknowledges
his fault and wishes 20 apologize, I
think 1t would be quite right for you
TO allow him TO call again.
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Il PerpLesing Point

Dear Mrs Adams
when q man accompanies girl home
from a party to which she went without an
escort is II his privilege TO ask 70 be al
lowed to call or is Il q courtesy on the part
Of the girl 70 ask him 20 calf Is IL I'M
proper for the girl to take the in4tistive5
Does the fact that the girl accepted the
mans escort place her under any obligation
60 renew the acquaintance II sac does not
wish to number him amorg her friends7
Would IL not have been discourteeus 70 the
hostess for the girl to refuse a mans COM
pany home, even II be had not treated hsT
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Dear Mrs. SymeS.
1. VIII you please publish harmless
remedy for freckles?
2 What can l do TO get rid OF a dou-
bic chin? Is there anything that will
make my cheeks thinner
s. Can you give me any prescription
besides the cosmetic paste to whiten my
haads2
a Is girl OF IS too old TO wear hair
ribbons? INFELICE.
l. Here is the recipe for a harmless
cream which. if applied once a day,
will soon remove the freckles:
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The Hair

Dear Mrs. SyTnes
What can I do for my hair7 Il Is thin
and l have q lot Of dandrun
JOSEPHINE.
Once a day apply few drops OF castor
oil to your scalp. Massage the scalp for
fifteen or twenty minutes and then brush
the hair firmly. This treatment will re-
move the dandruff and increase the
growth OF hair. Shampoo the head about
once q month.
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Care of the Nails

Dear Mr.. Symes
would Ike to know what to use 70
keep my finger nails in good Condition
and how to get rid OF wide finger tins.
CLARA
II your nails are Gt all brittle You
should apply olive oil 10 them every night.
One hour week spent on the care OF
your ringer nails will keep them in good
condition. TO manicure properly you
VIII need one pair OF good manicure
scissors with small. curved blades one
orangewood stick, a good flexible nail
fle, small bottle OF peroxide OF
hydrogen. q piece of pumice stone. some
paste, powder and 8 buffer.
Daily massage will help TO give the
fingers tapering appearance.
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Complexion and Hands q

Dear Mrs. Synes
What shall I DO to keep a good com.
plexions Ny face chaps so easily How
ROSE
To prevent your face from becoming
chapped do not use too much soap
when washing 1t. Be sure TO dry It
thoroughly, because half drying it viii
cause the skin to chap quicker than
anything else. Before retiring cleanse
the FACE and then apply q lotion made
of rosewater, EIycerfne and benzoin.
This same lotion should be applied
20 the hands 10 keep them white ana
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creamy skins TO the use OF this. Taken
with the food. or in combination with
grape or orange juice. it IS a wonderful
tonic and flesh builder. and. moreover,
it has a clearing effect on the skin.
A teaspoonfuI Of olive oil before meals
Is the usual dose for adults.
AS a cleanser and whitener. olive oil
holds an important place For dry skins
or wrinkied faces a gentle massage
with It is recommended, and for those
who do not wish to make any special
creams it offers an easy way TO good
looks.
Onions are eaten by the Spanish wom-
en-. who attribute their beautiful skins
TO the different varieties Of this vege-
table. raw or cooked. At all times OF
the day the beauties Of CASTLE eat tbs
vegetable and rejoice in it. The hint
is given 20 my American readers. And
just here let me add that all green
vegetables are excellent for the COM
plexion, while fruit, stewed or fresh.
has long been recognized as q friend IN
deed.
Try these methods this summer. Ac-
cept the hints from women of other
lands. and with your good American
common sense see what gratifying 10
suits can be obtained.
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with respect on previous OOcasions7

with respect on previous occasions1
BETSY
It is always better to allow a young
man 10 ask permission to call. IL. how
ever, you feel that the young man Is
somewhat Of stranger in your city.
you may arrange TO have your brother
or mother invite him TO your house.
The fact that a young man escorts
you home does not place you under any
ohligations to renew his acquaintance.
To be courteous to your hostess II was
necessary 10 accept the young man she
appointed for your escort. If you did
rot care Tor his company. you could
have dismissed him after you left her
house. l am sure that any true-hearted
American girl would rather walk home
unprotected than to be in the company
OF a man she cannot trust
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Il fielding Anniversary

Dear Mrs Adams.
J. VIII you tell me the best kind Of en-
tertainment for a wedding anniversary in
the EVENING"
2 Some suggestions on decorating ana
-rsfEeshments would be helpful. Would II
be proper to serve wine7
g. What Is the proper drsss7 II light
dresses are worn, should slippers 70 match
be worn7
4 Should invitations be sent out, or will
verbal ones dot
s. Should the host and hostess receive
the guests in the drawing room7 Also. who
should show the guests 70 the dressing
rooms7 PERPLEXED.
l. The kind OF entertainment would
depend largely upon the ages OF the
guests One couple who celebrated the
wedding anniversary engaged some OF
their friends to give an amateur play.
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Light Eyebrows

Dear. Mrs Symes.
Win you kindly tell me what I can do
FOR my eyebrows. they are 50 very light
that they can hardly be seen. ! got an
eyebrow pencil at the drug store, but u
took the hairs out. and ] couldn't use Il
al all Also tell me what kind Of vaseline
I should use for my eyebrows. ! tried the
yellow but Il didn't help any.
What colors would you advise blonde to
wear? BLONDE
feel quite sure that the eyebrow pen
Gil is not the cause Of the hairs falling
out. The brows are probably in need OF
& tonic, and I advise you TO make use
OF the recipe 1 am here giving you APP
ply the ointment to the eyebrows once
daW
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Freckle Cream.

z. To cure double chin. massage daily.
lusing the following movements; From
point OF chin, with open hand press
chin and throat frequently with cold
water
You can get rid of some OF the flesh
in the cheeks by massaging with the
pOmade for which l am giving the
recipe. For while you should abstain
from all foods that are at all fat-form-
ing, such as cereals potatoes, corn.
beans etc
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In standing position, clasp the hands
over the abdomen Contract the muscles
% the abdomen and bend at the hips six
times, keeping the muscles well con-
tTacted throughout the bending. Rest
by taking three deep breaths between
each exercise.
II you will give close attention to your
hair its growth will soon be increased.
Every day massage into the scalp crude
oil. After invigorating the scalp. brush
the hair for ten or fifteen minutes. The
brushing will remove the dust from the
hair and evenly distribute the nature
oil. which gives the hair q pretty az
desirable gloss.
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Green Soap Treatment for
Rlnckheads
Recipe Requested :

Dear Mrs. Symes
have been using one OF your remedies
for removing pimples. and Il has given me
great satisfaction. but they have not an
disappeared yet. and have lost the recipe.
l think the name OF il is Fosatt cream
VIII you kindly publish 1t for me agafn7
VIII you also tell me OF something To
remove scars from the face after the
pimples hare disappeared What causes
pimpies2 ANXIOUS
Here Is the recipe you desire. I an,
glad It has helped you.
Fosatti Cream for Pimnlac
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~ WING to the great amount OF mail
received and the limited space
~ given this department. it is alb
solutely impossible to answer letters
in the Sunday issue following their
receipt. The letters must be answered
in turn, and this Outlines requires
three or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an
immediate answer must inclose
self-addressed envelope for a reply.
This rule must also be complied with
In regard TO personal letters.
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The blonde who has very little color in
her cheeks should not wear dark and
somber colors, but the owner of fair
hair and tinted cheeks would do well TO
select duh, soft shades as well as black.
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at any druggists, and can be placed in
boiling water and STEPPED until the color
Of ordinary tea is the result
A cup Of this decoction in the morn
Ing will purify the blood. giving en-
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Pomade to Reduce Fat.

3. II you VIII rub powdered oatmeal
or powdered almond meal into your
hands after every time you wash and
dry them they Wi soon become soft
and white.
4. Not at all; girls OF Is and IS cling
to hair ribbons, and right they are, for
there are years and years to come when.
such youthful touches must be dis
carded.
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Recipe Repeated

Dear Mrs. Symes
There was a recipe IN your paper some
time ago for a remedy TO cure red nose
win you kindly repeat it, SAM J.
I presume this is the recipe to which
you refer:
To%iov, Gov Pad MISE
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To Reduce the Bust

Dear Mrs SymeS
Would you kindly tell me how to re-
duce my bust7 A friend OF mine asked
me 20 And out how 10 reduce the hips
and abdomen. What can I do TO I'M
prove the growth OF my hair, which is
light broWnf MISS INQUISITIVE.
I do not recommend the reducing OF
the bust, for it is not advisable. Very
often serious trouble results after such
treatment
To reduce the hips and abdomen the
out:
To Reduce the Hips.
Hip-circiing can be done with good
results in the way OF decreasing size If
the principle OF resistance Is employed,
taking standing position. hands On hips.
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Fosatti Cream for Pimples, i.

70 remove the scars battle the face
with lotion made of sixty grains Of
bortc acid and eight ounces OF witch
hazel. Pimples come from disordered
blood, due to wrong diet. insufficient air
and to elogged pores. The blood must
be purified and the skin carefully
cleanseS,
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phatic improvement in the appearance
of the skin.
need not introduce olive oil and It's
merits TO my readers. The dark-eyed
italian beauties attribute their clear,
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ton OF cloths which have been dipped in
hot water Is effectual Give the skin the
hot bath at night, adding a pinch OF
borax to the water II IL be hard.
Do not forget to dash oe,d water as
final bath, in this way contracting the
pores. Apply this lotion If there are
blackheads in the skin OF course, II
should be used after the cleansing;
TS.obAo ...-s-.--- ouilCe
A~iAeot pvtaSsel. s-s---. = ounce
You have, no doubt, heard Of the
beneficial effects Of stepped herbs?
Camomile tea is the secret of the good
complexion Of our English cousin. The
flowers can be purchased in dried form
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Answers to Beauty. Queries
To Reduce the Abdomen.

bending the knees and keeping the chest
and shoulders immovable. Contract al
the muscles used IN this exercise and re-
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Cocoa Butter

Dear Mrs symes
I. Please print recipe for cocoa outtef.
2 What will remove blackheads7
]. do not have a recipe for cocoa
butter, but you can buy II ready pre-.
pared at any drug store
z. The following is very good for re-
moving blaekheads:
Green Soap Treatment for
Blackheads.
I1ncture OF green soap. ..........,..s ounces
Distilled witch haZei................2 ounces
Let this mixture stay on only a few mo-
ments. then wash of with hot water
IL the green soap initiates the skin. as IL
sometimes VIII. use il every other day
Apply cold cream
Green soap may be purchased at any
drug store. 1. is not q regular cake
soap, but II Is about the consistency Of
Open each seed acne with the point or \
me cAmbric needle. The hardened mass
must be pressed or picked out The empty
sac OF the gland should then be batned
with little toilet vinegar and water or
with very weak solution Of carbolin acid
and water. Sterilize the needle before
using It by dipping into boiling water, as
the use OF any instrument unless the skin
as well as the needle Is thorouFhlY
cleansed. is always dangerous
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Lotion for Red Nose.

This lotion should be well shaken before
Il IL moPped on the nose. II may be USED
both morning and evening
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Cards and Calm

Dear Mrs Adams
/. Win you kindly inform me how and
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AIeIt nc uFsl i've insFsdIents t0EetheT,
beat until the mass concretes adding the
benzoin, drop by drop. during this proc
eSS
Extract OF violet or any perfume may
DO added II agreeable
Remember that the motion of the An
gers must always be up and out. and II
wrinkles be marring your face. you
should rub the cream across the lines.
Russia supplies US with the hot bath
idea For opening the pores and cleans
ing the pores Of dirt that means black
heads II allowed to stay, the appliea-
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"ROM women or other countries
come a few secrets OF the beauti-
ful complexion that I am pleased
TO pass on TO you. An attractive
skin depends upon proper cleansing ana
nourishing, upon careful diet and the
amount OF rest and fresh air that you
get. Remember this when you hearken
10 the beauties OF the nations, and do
not expect good results II the general
state OF health Is poor
A FrenchWOman Is very careful -
massage daily her face and arms. After
& walk in the air the skin naturally is
covered with a layer OF fine dust that
tends 20 choke the pores. stop the mil
Hons OF little outlets through which
waste matter is poured. and II not re-
moved this will interfere with the health
and beauty OF the body.
At night the face should be washed IN
hot water and eleansed with the follow
ing lotion:
The Detroit times., 1910-12-12
Editorials by the People
100 Cut on the soft SNAPS.

To the Editor OF The Times: was
pleased at some OF the suggestions
that you made TO our incoming gov
ernor whereby he could cut down
some of the expense OF the state by
abolishing the Offices OF state oil IN
spector and salt inspector and their
deputies. All the good that they do,
as | see II. is to spend the money OF
the state treasury. / do not blame
them. but / do blame the state legis-
lature and the present governor Cor
not having abolished these Jobs.
Why does salt need an inspector?
There is only one thing that | can
think OF that the manufacturer could
afford to adulterate salt with that Is
cheaper than salt; that would BE-
white sand, and the Standard Oil pco.
pie has no time to spend on adulteret-
ing oil. 1t can hardly sell its grades
OF oil now. except theii gasoline. What
about one getting our moneys worth
out OF the labor commissioners Office?
What good TO the state are a great
many Of the appointees at Lansing
during the sessions OF the legislature,
only to help TO keep the expenses UP
t. the one-thousand-a-day mark?
think that a good many are about as
little use 10 US as one appointee from
our county who was asked what h.
was doing at Lansing TO earn the
money paid him. his answer was
Teaching the boys low to play po-
ker" GEORGE j. COLEMAN.
Ithaca, Mich. Dec 9. 1910.