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The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
TOILET TIPS,

To get the full value of cold cream 1t
must be let dry on the face. 1t takes
time for the skin to absorb it.
In massaging wrinkles use the tips Of
the fingers and thumb. always working
across the line. Never follow the lines
of, the crease.
For the baggy appearance under the
eyes rub gently with the tips Of the
fingers dipped in alcohol Afterward
massage in the same way with the cold
cream.
When shampooing never rub the soap
directly on the hair. as 1t gums and S
almost impossible to rub or rinse of.
Always have the soap in some liquid
form
For falling hair try massaging the
scalp nightly with lotion made OF
three drains Of pure glycerin. four
ounces OF limewater and half an ounce
of tincture of canthaTides.
A pallid skin indicates an aRaemic
condition Of the blood. the lack Of the
red corpuscles. A good iron tonic is a
necessity to improve such complex
ion
Bushy. irregular eyebrows should be
brushed lightly with a camers hair
brush dipped In olive oil The same
treatment is good for stiff and harsh
eyebrows and Is said to make them
grow.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
THE USEFULNESS OF PUTTY.

Never until I started a home OF my
own did I realize" said a housekeeper
recently, "how useful ordinary putty
can be. We went into a rather old
house that had been left to US. Boards
that did not meet, skirting that had
parted company with the fiOor-and
walls honeycombed with nail holes were
some Of the trials we had to face.
Putty carried us through them tri-
umphantly. The cracks in the floor
were carefully filled with it and left for
a day to harden slightly. and the putty
then was smoothed over until absO-
lutely level with the surrounding
boards. When the floor had been
stained and polished nobody would
have guessed they were not good solid
boards throughout The gaps between
skirting and floor were filed in the
same way and when painted with the
skirting proved equally successful
"Since then I have used putty for
filling ouse and beetle holes with most
excellent results. But for this purpose
I mix with it a liberal quantity of cay
enne pepper. working it in well. and
SSAoAS AAii4iS Al TIC HolSS PielCO 1nSiOS
each crevice a rag saturated with a
solution of carbolic. which buy ready
mixed at the drug store
"The usefulness of putty again came
10 the fore when the kitchen table had
gaping crack in 1t. I treated this
with putty too, and the weekly scrub
bing apparently has no bad effect upon
II. In fact. / am beginning TO think
that in the ordinary household there is
no end to the usefulness O. this ma
/ terial."
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09

that a severe Illness would have cost.
she spent money freely for everything
that would save her strength and keep
the wheels of the household running
smoothly A hairdresser came once a
week to take care Of her crown Of
glory-a luxury she never before had
been able 10 afford-and by sending
the family out TO dinner a couple OF
nights week the one maid was recon-
ciled to the inconvenience Of having
her spend her mornings in her room,
while the head Of the house gladly
brought up her breakfast tray At the
end Of a year she was a new woman.
There had been no interregnum in the
household, she had not been Obliged to
worry as to how things were getting
on in her absence. and the cost had
been vastly less than that Of sani-
tarium.
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caded velvets are as popular for after
noon wear as are brocaded satins for
evening. In fact. II IS season or ultra
rich materials which might well be
described as "matronly." And yet-so
clever are the dressmakers-the most
delightfully."- young" evening frocks are
composed OF brocades rich enough to
stand alone And in CONNECTION With
evening costumes I recently met with
a charming ball gown in the guise OF
brilliant blue silk yelled with bright
brown ninon worked with dull brown.
blue and bronze paillettes IN oval shape.
the tunic bordered with the thick che
Mile edging.
Though silhouettes are kept clear
and long lines are still favored, there
is mass Of detail which reveals itsef
upon a close examination OF the smart
est evening gowns, 1t Is certain that
frills of lace are creeping back. a
beautiful model shows a fichu or three
kinds OF lace-very fine. medium ana
coarse-but all the same tint, complned
with the softest chiffon to make a
lovely corsage drapery. The skirt has
three founces OF exactly the same ma
terials arranged in like order. and a
deep belt OF rose velvet tones perfectly
with the yellowish chiffon and laces.
Three dannask roses in different SHADES
of pink are charming points in the col
or scheme
Talking Of evening froeks reminds me
Of a couture worn at a holiday canoe
in mop style-the hair pushed up hlgh
over a frame crown and away from
the neck. The forehead was almost
concealed beneath a mass or huHy
fringe Wide coils OF hair were wrap
ped about the head above the bandeau'
and in the center of the "mop" to give
more height there was cluster OF curis
This was ornate hairdressing with q
vengeance and only goes to show that
It is difficult 10 establish simplicity.
neglected entirely TO say that the pan
deau was most original and one or the
newest OF bandeau fads-a heavy 'ciotf
Of silver ribbon beaded with oriental
stones caught with a cabochon or the
ribbon. CATHERINE TALBOT
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AN INGENIOUS DEVICE.

One of the newest and cleverest Of
the modern conveniences for the nurs-
cry Is an airer and drier invented by a
woman for the use Of her own children.
IT is like four sided clotheshorse with
a wire netting top, and a lamp placed
in the center is arranged so that 1t
cannot possibly turn high enough to
burn the garments
Even wet clothes placed on this dry
in a few moments, This obviates the
danger and Inconvenience Of hanging
clothes before the nursery heater TO
dry. thus shutting the heat away from
the ROOM This is a most necessary
nursery appliance in damp seasons and
In cases of sickness.
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The Small Conventions OF Dress ;=, T.. g.;

worked, but don't Go It unless you are
quite sure such assistance will not be
resented. Perhaps this same woman is
working hard to drown some grief or
her doctor lay have prescribed house,
work or she may be oversensitive and
prefer being overworked to having her
friends know how burdened she Is
There are many ways in which the
welIwisher may offend unknowingly.
and here are a few of them:
By insisting upon packing a friends
trunk.
BY forcing poorer friend into OBJ.
legations which she does not feel she
can accept Kindness to the poor and
proud" must never be pressed with in
discretion.
BY running upstairs in a friends
house unbidden. You think to give her
pleasant surprise, but there are few
friendships that can stand the strain
OF such officious Intimacy.
By being overwatchful Of the invalid
friend. There is no kindness that Is
more resented than the coddiing which
certain type Of woman gives to every
one she thinks is not strong.
BY pushing unduly the girl you like
into popularity. Not only is such kind
ness embarrassing to the girl. but II
gives her the idea that you think she
has not charm enough to hold her own
unassisted.
BY being too assiduous in attentions.
Most OF us like a breathing space even
in kindness. To have some one con-
stantly on the watch to see that we
are not neglected is almost more ir-
ritating than to be left to shift for
oneself.
Never to know what favor is to be
thrust upon US next Is a persistent
sort OF kindness that is as exasperat-
ing as 1t is officious.
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- VAS the Importance OF being in
earnest about the small con-
ventions OF dress ever oc-
n n CURED to you? Probably not,
but, as a matter OF fact, successful
toilet all depends upon the way In
which these little conventions are han
died Take, for example, the low cut
dress neck. mean the low effect
that is permitted for daytime wear. or
course this season smart women ana
girls are not going abot. the streets
counting all kinds OF lung trouble by
barring their threats to the cold blasts
as they did last winter. But for house
affairs such as afternoon teas. bridge
parties. receptions and the matinee.
Dame Fashion favors the frock that is
cut out below the collar bone. I'VE
inches deep front and back. These
pretty round cuts are charninS II the
threats they surround are plump and
white and the correct amount OF neck
Is exposed.
It is just here that my contention
anent the small conventions OF dress
gets an inning, for some women VIII
abuse the privilege accorded them OF
this senidecollete by appearing at att
ernoon functions in gowns cut low
enough to be worn at an English court
drawing room presentation. A woman
far over the danger line Of forty was
seen recently at a symphony concert
in such a costume, and the expanse OF
scrawny neck was anything save love-
~. No. this attractive fashion Is not
confined TO the woman with rounded
curves. Girls with thin necks. dowagers
with thick ones. alike leave OF their
collars The ever fashionable velvet
band with its jeweled clasps is worn
TO hide a physical defect. It holds
in the flesh or gives curves to the
bones and is altogether a very saving
grace.
II is an acknowledged fact abroad
that American women have good taste
in dressing. yet II the truth be ad-
mitted one sees instances on every side
where II is sadly lacking Good taste
is something like charm in g story. q
trif1e hard TO define. but we recognize
II at once when it Is present: its alb
sence pals and siclgens us. In dressing
good taste holds a position similar 70
that in other arts In entertaining
there are the so called "canons OF good
taste" that make I'll bred actions i'm
possible to the cultured classes. In
dressing there are hall marks that
distinguish and earmarks that con-
denim.
Now. one OF the latest earmarks of
chic dressing is to make a striking
contrast between a gown and the muff
and turban that go with it. A black
broadcloth suit. for instance, is con-
sidered very stunning if a geranium
red velvet turban Of the enveloping
sort edged with dark fur and a mum
Of the same color and material accom-
pany 1t
The brilliant coloring OF the turban
is toned down with a cabochon of
corded black velvet placed at the left
'front.' OF the swi-ls OF velvet. The
nun is rather shapeless and bullying
mass Of velvet built on wide long. tube
lines that are soft and unstuffed. The
ends are gathered and trimmed with
bands OF fur. with a dash of fur tails
tucked away in the center. A costume
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
The Popular
Week End Visit.
Clothes a Girl VIII Need For Three
Days Trip.

Days Trip.
IT has become an established habit
with many hostesses who have at
tractive large homes to invite guests
TO spend a week end with them. The
custom. like many Of our most delight
full social functions. is an English one
that now has become thoroughly
Americanized.
II is only natural. then. that with
many girls week end visits have be-
come a habit, particularly the bright
clever ones who are jolly and ready
for any kind Of fun or amusement that
may happen to be on hand. But with
some girls such a visit is an event. and
they anxiously begin to wonder what
they viii need in the way Of clothes
the instant after they have decided te
accept the invitation
AS to what a girl must take with hei
beyond two becoming evening dresses
three II Friday begins the visit-and
her neeligee and lingerie depends en-
tireIy upon the program her hostess Is
likely to make. IF a "horsy" colony !:
her destination she viii need her riding
habit. and if golf is likely to be in
dulged in she viii not forget her short
skirt suit Besides the accessories *
the way Of linen for these two suits
she will take two or three Of her best
hand embroidered blouses for morning
wear
There are trunks very like the steam
er variety called week end trunks es-
pecialIy designed for a suitable small
wardrobe. and lucky The girl who owns
one of these models. But a regulation
steamer affair will answer every pur-
nose. Her jewels she viii carry In hei
dressing case When slippers. glove:
and the other little things OF the toile
are added the trunk is ready to b'
strapped and expressed.
The hostess tells IT her note Of in
vitation the train the guest IS expected
by. This she must surely take, and
her departure must be equally pune
tillous
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juice. Stir one cup OF chopped meat
Chicken, fresh tongue. veal or lamb
into the sauce. When hot ac1 the
beaten yolks OF two eggs. Cook one
minute and set away to cool When
cool stir in the whites beaten stiff.
Bake in a buttered dish about twenty
minutes and serve in the -hells. A
sauce mixed with the meat
adds to the richness Of the entree.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
HOW TO EAT PINEAPPLEs.

Americans. as a rule, do not know
how 10 eat pineapples. They should
never be sliced. That treatment re-
leases the juice from the pulp and
leaves the meat dry and woody and
tasteless In Cuba. where they know
how to eat the fruit. they never peel a
pineapple. They take a ripe fruit and
cut off the top and bottom; then they
split the fruit lengthwise. then quarter
It and split the quarters. This gives
eight slices. Which are then eaten from
the hand as one would eat a water
melon. Following this method you get
all the juice and can make a tidy Job
OF It. and you will find it much better
than If sliced
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
SWEETBREADS WITH MUSH-
RnnMS

When an elaborate dinner Is being
planned a sweetbread entree is deli
cious for one of the courses. To pre-
pare this with the delicacy the Wand
demands. parboil a pair of sweetbreads
for twenty minutes, using a porcelain
or granite vessel. and afterward i'm
merse them in cold water for five min
utes longer. Remove all skins or rag
ged parts and cut into dice with a sill
yer knife. Put two tablespoonful OF
butter in a saucepan and get it very
hot, but don't allow it to burn. Put
In the meat and simmer five min
utes longer. Rub in a tablespoonful o.
-four, pepper. salt and a gill of cream
Stir until you have sauce Of velvety
smoothness, then I'LL the heated patty
shells.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
NEW EGG GLASSES.

Those who prefer not to eat their
morning eggs out OF the shell are TAX
ing delight in the handsome new silver
and crystal egg holders. These are in
the shape Of wineglasses. the stem
and openwork bowl being Of silver
and the inside tUmbler Of thin, fine
glass.
These are considered quite smart TO
give as wedding presents They are
also admirable 10 give to an invalid or
the leisurely woman who always has
her breakfast in her room.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
The HOME RESI- CUBE.

A woman who found herself breaking
down concluded that instead Of going
away for a rest she would take the
cure at home. The general public.
which has no mercy upon the invalid
who can stand on her feet had the
idea that she really was 1T impressed
upon it's mind when it learned that she
stayed in bed til noon every day and
went 20 bed with the chickens. Doc
tors ORDERS were quoted as further
protection. with TIE pleasing result
that social duties no longer were ex-
pected OF her and she was not impor-
tuned to serve on committees OF read
papers. Bearing in mind the money
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
SolicitOUs Women.
Well Meaning Friends Who Cause
Much Trouble,

SOME people get on your nerves ter
ribly. though you have guilty
conscience for such a feeling. The
greatest sinner in this direction IS the
man or woman who forces kindness
upon you.
Never do we cry Save us from our
friendsi" more fervently than when
friend Is doing us a favor that we do
not want Kindness under such con-
ditions is often more annoying than
neglect
These well meaning officious people
are all too common Their goodness
TO others is their long suit. and they
pIay II necessarily. no matter how
they bore.
Do not get in the habit OF being a
benefactor unless YOU are sure help is
wanted. Otherwise you lay yourself
open to snubs. You may want to go
in and help your neighbor who is hard
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OF this kind worn on a cold day is q
very inspiring sight. for the constant
wearing OF somber colors this season
has been a strain on the nerves.
1t is strange how velvet muffs have
caught on this winter. They are just
as fashionable as those made OF fur.
AS a mode they began last year, when
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they were carried out in chiffon cloth
and fur or mousseline and maraoou.
Now no transparent fabric is rsed- It
must be velvet or meteor satin to give
the desired rich effect
The rage of the hour in all parts of
the costume is for velvet. and 1t is
rather interesting to note that bro
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
A Successful
Woman Playwright

MISS HARRIET FORD, the clever
playwright. ogan her professional
career as an actress and was we'll on
the way to fame when the lure Of the
pen drove her into the writing rather
than the acting Of dramas.
One of her most successful adapta-
lions is THE Gentleman Of France"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09

a fine trellis work Of gold tracery. set
with paste. is so hinged that it may be
worn doubly curved across the front
of the head or at the back or else
singly, encireliug the entire head.
These ornaments are made up in Jet.
silver and gold. but for all round use
the tortoise shell is the smartest ma
teriaI for their manufacture. Il "a
suitable for all semidress occasions and
is fiattering TO many shades Of hair.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
LENT.L SOUP.

One quart of tomatoes, one pint hot
water, one tablespoonful sugar. one
teaspoonful salt, fou- cloves or pepper
corns, one saltspoorful white pepper,
one tablespoonful butter. one table,
spoonful chopped onion, one table,
spoonful chopped parsley. one table,
spoonful cornstarch- Put the tomatoes.
water. sugar. salt. cloves and pepper
corns on to boil in a porcelain stewpan.
Put the butter In a small saucepan and
when It bubbles put In onion and pars-
ley. Fry five minutes. being careful
not to burn. Add cornstarch. and when
well mixed stir 1t into the tomatoes.
Let It simmer ten minutes. Add more
salt and pepper II needed. Strain and
serve with toasted crackers.
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LOBSTER IN CASES.

Pick the meat from one medium sized
lobster-canned lobster may be used in
the same way-and cut in dice. Make
a good smooth sauce. cream dressing.
seasoned with one-half teaspoonful of
salt and one-Sixth teaspoonful Of pep
per and one-eighth teaspoonful Of pa
prika. Add the lobster and two tea
spoonfuls of lemon juice. Serve imme-
diatelY.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
HE MUEE HANGER.

Muff hangers are something like the
coat hangers and may be bought in the
shops. They must be covered in the
same way that was used with coat
hangers and are very useful as well as
ornamental. as the large muffs now
carried are much out OF place without
some such convenience.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09

NOW that we have so completely
changed the style Of our hair
dressing the old ornaments and pins
that helped to beautify the couture
have to be discarded. The uR to the
minute woman not only finds herself
confronted with the necessity Of pro-
viding herself with q supply Of new
frames and additional "hair," but also
with the pins. loops. slides and ban
deaux which have been designed to
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09

The thoughtful guest win take TO her
hostess as large a bunch OF flowers as
she can afford, remembering her ia
vorite kind, or else a box Of candy.
The latter is especially acceptable IL
there are children in the family Fall
ing both. a new and interesting book
would be appropriate.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
OYSTERS IN PATTY SHELLS.

= ! , EHo TN TN oTILEEO'
The oysters are put in to simmer In
their own liquor AS soon as the edges
show signs Of curling remove and
drain. Add a cup and half Of nicely
seasoned white sauce or use just
enough Of the oyster liquor blended
with -four and butter to make a smooth
creamy dressing. Flavor with a pinch
of celery salt. Have the shells hot and
fill Just before serving.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
TO CLEANSE SWEATERS.

To wash a white wooden sweater U-l
lukeWarm water and a good white
soap Rinse in water of the same tenn
perature. and while the article is dry
ing pull into shape. Change of tenn
perature In the rinsing water is re-
sponsibie for the shrinkage Of most
wooden goods.
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complete the most approved turban and
swirl styles Of hairdressing. The coro-
net comb of exquisite workmanship to
be seen among the Illustrations is a
most useful ornament, as it may be
used for either the front or back of the
hair The large new shell pins are
made with double loops. and they keep
even the softest strands Of hair In abb
solutely safe position
The double bandeaux- adorned with
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09

ENTREES IN dainty patty shells are
very attractive little dishes both
to the eye and to the palate. The fol-
loving recipes all call into service for
their successful serving the use OF
haky holders Of piecrust:
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There are several ways I'm which
every scrap OF an old sheet may be
utilized II one will give the subject
thought. OF course there are very few
housekeepers ignorant OF the fact that
il the sides are sewed together and the
sheet cut through the center II VIII be
given a new lease Of life. TwiIled
sheets. by reason Of their softness COM
bined with their substantial weave
make excellent polishing cloths and
good undercovers for ironing boards.
Old sheets make good wardrobe bags.
Cut up into several slips, they are
handy TO place on pillows over the tick
ing
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severely. "Jane Smith. take that taffee
out Of your mouth and tuck your feet
IN" Information is desired as TO what
the teacher should have done when the
class began 10 laugh.
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WV THEY LAUGHED.

From the solemnity OF a Sunday
school comes this story. It was girl
who was conducting herself In a man
ner unedifying. and her teacher said
The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
For the Household.

Oilcloth should never be washed with
soap. When dirty It should be gone
over with water to which a little
starch (made with boiling water) has
been added When the Oilcloth Is get
ting the worse for wear put a little
glue in a quart Of boiling water and
rub all over the surface This must
not be walked upon until quite dry.
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picturesque
made along the
illustrated designed
plain and embroidered white
white chiffon embroidered day In pale
which Folds Of
decolete
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Save your breath to cool your
broth" is a saying which cannot better
be applied than 10 women engaged at
a tea table in little tattle and scandal