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The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Sending Photographs

Dear Mrs. Adams
l. Which is proper: for a girl 10 send
her picture 70 young man first OF FOR
him 70 send his first? / have been keep
ing mp postal correspondence with a
gentleman friend and the other day he
wrote letter and asked me 10 send my
picture and upon receipt Of same he would
send ne his. AS I haven't any at present
! wondered II IL would be proper for me
10 ask him 10 send his hrst?
2 II gentleman escorts me home from
a dance and fairly urges me to attend
dance at the same place sometime in
the near future. would Il be al right
10 tell him I would go If could get the
girls TO go, or If he would take mo
oVer2 be knows I have % depend largely
on the girls to go out with me
5 Do you ever write 20 any one personally,
giving advice on social customs?
A READER
l. There is no set rule regarding the
exchanging of photographs, but a girl
should be independent enough not to
care 20 ask a young man for his photo
graph. Write and tell your friend that
at present you have none to send him.
and then BET him use his own discretion
about sending his
2. II the young man does not intend
taking you TO the dance he should not
urge you to attend, and under the cir
cumstances you should not promise
him that you will attend. Do not sus-
gest that you will go If he or your girl
friends VIII take you
j. IL you viii send me a seIf-address-
ed stamped envelope I shall be glad to
give you a personal reply to your que
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
To Haze Red Cheeks

Dear Mrs. Synes
|. What. viii make my cheeks red with
out painting them7
2 What will cure warts
3 What will make my finger nails grow
Z What Will remove blackheads?
5. l am a girl OK Is years and haven't
much hair: tell me a becoming way 20 FIX
il.
: What time should I so to bed?
Z. What will make big feet snall1
BETTY.
l. Plenty Of exercise in fresh air.
wholesome food and sufficient sleep are
necessary TO gain red cheeks.
? The following recipe is for wart
eradicator.
Sublimed sulphur .--.-.........lO grains
Glyoertne ..,,.........,.,,...... fluid drains
Acetic acid ! fluid dram
the treatment Cor several days, The warts
dry up and then drop OF
8. Nothing can be done to hasten the
growth OF finger nails
I. To remove blackheads. cleanse the
skin with warm water. soap and COM
plexion brush. and then use the lotion
for which I am giving the recipe:
Pure brandy. -'-'............--.---- 3 ounces
s. Arrange your hair in the most sim
pie and yet becoming manner. not die
carding your hair ribbon. To increase
the quantity OF your hair. massage the
scalp daily. using a few drops Of kero-
sene
6. You should be in bed at 10 o'clock,
IL not earlier
size OF the feet Care should be taken
when the shoes are selected so that the
cut of them does not accentuate the
size
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Advice on Social Customs

James should receive one. THE Misses
James another. and The Messrs
James" a third. The three invitations
may be tnclosed in one envelope and
addressed In full to 'Mrs. Edward L.
James" the matron of the family.
As for the form. there is usually a
slight variety from which to choose.
Any first-class stationer will submit
the accepted wording A bride who Is
an orphan issues her invitation in the
name Of the nearest living relative.
In this case, an unmarried sister is not
considered unless she be of very ma
ture years.
If bride have a step-parent, the IN
vitation should clearly designate whose
child she is. II a widow remarry. the
cards are issued in the name Of her
parents. but her own name must be
her first and middle name with that
Of her deceased husband, Il should
read Mrs Madeline Lane Scott"
II for reasons Of illness, accident or
death there be a necessity for post
pOnement of the ceremony, a printed
card should be sent out by the parents
of the bride It is quite simple, and
generally can be printed in a days
time by a stadoner. II can, in brief
terms. recall the invitation. In simple
lettering it may be as follows
Owing to the sudden illness Of Mr..
Henry Lanes mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Lane beg to recall the cards is
sued for their daughters wedding"
These are the main points for any
of my friends who contemplate mar
rage. and even for those who look for
ward TO single blessedness I advise a
mastery Of the facts. for little Cupid has
a way OF issuing an invitation on very
short notice. And. OF course. it must be
correct
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Imbolitc Treatment

Dear Mrs. Adams
When I returned from a little trip out
of town ] learned that a lady friend who
lives in the country had been in town
l wrote expressing regret al not seeing her,
TO which she answered reciprocating my
feeling of disappointment. The lady after
ward visited the town. I did not know
she was here until accidentally meeting her
on the street. She was very cordial. but
neither expressed desire nor wish for me
TO call, nor did she mention where she
was staying. After she returned home
/ wrote stating my surprise at her actions.
and enclose part OF her reply 10 that
letter. Now ! would like to know II there
would have been any improperly or lack
Of refinement for a lady 20 drop line
CT 10 phone to a gentleman friend 20 let
him know she was visiting his city and in
wiling him to call? Was Il a breach Of
etiquette 10 meet friend and fail TO invite
him TO call and then say in the letter
that II was mot very important? Is II
not parsdoxical to sign letter as she
did? SEEKING INFORMATION
If you are an intimate friend of the
lady in question, there would have been
no harm In her notifying you that she
was In your city II was most impolite
for her to fail to invite you to cali, and
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

A SIMPLE aid to those who are
" seeking comfort and improved
n looks lies in few pounds Of
cornmeal. 1t has long been
acknowledged as a friend TO US. but il
remains for the energies Of the pres
ent day to add to the recognition Of
the nutritive value that of its aid to
beauty and comfort
For tender skins 1 recommend the
quality that is not extremely coarse;
each devotee must Judge for herself,
a decision that l allow your good
common sense TO make. When giving
the face its cleansing bath, you will
find that after the application OF any
unguent, such as cream or olive oil.
a thorough rubbing with cornmeal
viii work wonders. A delightful
sstiny mster and smoothness IS i'm
parted 10 the skin which gives comfort
in the realization Of cleanliness and
good looks.
If you prefer a sachet 10 be kept
on hand for the requirements OF each
day, mix finely powdered cOFnmeal
with powdered Orris root. which viii
g'-'e a delightful fragrance TO the
whole and raise the golden cleanser
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Hair Stain

Dear Mrs Symeg.
/. Can hair dye and nair tonic Be used az
the same time OF will the tonic remove the
dye?
2. Do you think that wire hsirbrushes
iniure the sczlp2
8 Does the henna stain color gray hair
like hair dye would?
4 Is il more in the nature o. a tonic OF
a dye and are there different colors Of Il?
3. Which IS better. walnut or henna staing
G. s.
!. The one does not interfere with the
other
2 I do not approve Of them, for very
often they irritate the scalp.
5. Yes.
T. II is a dye only Auburn is the
only color that the stain dyes the hair.
5. The walnut stain Is used when one
wishes 10 have dark-brOWn hair, and the
henna stain is used when a reddish tint
is desired.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Proper TO Visit

Dear Mrs Adams.
!. am a young lady Of % years aud
have been szgegAd for some time NV
fance lives out d SIe city, and 1t is not
When he does call is it proper for me. to
entertain him until train time, which is 3
In the morning?
Q Would also like 70 know IL IL is proper
for me 10 visit at his home when I know
his sisters. HOPEFUL
l. If the young man has no place TO
go between the proper hour to leave
you and train time. then IL would be
more pleasant for him IL you had your
father or mother or some member Of
time for his departure. Under any
other consideration II would not be
proper for him TO stay so late.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Hospitality Due Him

Dear Mrs. Adams
I. have a gentleman friend who lives
some distance from here Mother and I
DAYS Are we expected to give him room
and his meals?
When introduced IN crowded room
to e bov or girl should acknowledge the
Introduction by shaking hands? When an
Introduction is made on the street, what
should I do?
g. When ones mother chaperons crowd.
should she offer to pay her wav2
DUBIOUS
L Yes: such hospitality is due the
guest.
2. In either case it is not necessary
TO shake hands, unless in the former
instance you should happen to be the
hostess. As a rule. slighA inclina-
ton of the body. smile and an APP
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Measurements

Dear Mrs. Symas.
/ Please give me the hip. buSt and waist
measurements for q girl of - years Ave
feet four inches tall. weighing Ia pounds
Am I too light in weight
Do YOU think my feet are very large2 I
wear a ~ shoe.
g. What is good for continual darkness
around the eyes, Do ] Jose too much
sleep? l work from in the morning until
s IN the evening. LULU II. r.
/. Hips, So inches: bust, IS inches;
waist. "a inches. A girl Of your height
can afford 10 weigh a few pounds more
2 The average young lady wears AZ
shoe.
g. Lack of sleep. strained eyes or an
impairment OF the constitution. may be
the cause OF the circles under your eyes.
The former cause you can correct your
self. but the latter two must be treated
by an oculist or a physician.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Number of Times to Gail
~ ~ Adams.

BcdI MIS- AuhIls.
l. have been keeping company with a
gentleman for about a year. and his work
takes him out OF the city every night
How many afternoons a week is It proper
for him 10 CALI
. Nv friend would ike to know II il Is
proper for her to accept money from her
beau 10 attend theateTs. etc. when cir
cumstances are such that he cannot accom-
pany her PERPLEXED.
|. He should not call so often that
he interferes with your daily round
Of duties and thus wear out his wei
come.
2. Il would be better for him TO pre-
sent the tickets The word beau" is
hardly in good taste over here In
America.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Results Expected Too Soon

Dear MIS- Symes-
1 have used Or. Vaucsires remedy for
about one month and also maSsaged ny
bust with cocoa butter, but without re
suits What would you advise me TO do?
Is there any harm IN taking too much Of
the remedy? MISS LILA
! advise you to continue the treat
ment: one months trial is not long
enough 10 determine whether or not il is
going 20 prove beneficial. II you take
the remedy as prescribed. no harm will
be done
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

before, and viii be glad 10 overcome
the habit 10 please you.
3. Let your pride control you from
making any effort to win the affee-
tions Of a man who declares he does
not care for you.
4. If a crowd OF girls attend an en-
tertainment with a chaperon. it Is
quite unnecessary for the boys 10 offer
to escort them home.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
To RemoVe Wrinkles

Dear Mrs. Symes.
/ VIII you please tell me how TO remove
wrinkles?
, What can 1 do 10 have sweet bFesth7
Can you tell me what makes my lips
dry and what 10 do for it2
T. have very high insteps and cannot
get shoes q nj right; is there anything 10
lower them? A READER
l. To remove wrinkles. massage With
cocoa butter.
2 See that your stomach is in good
order and your teeth free from decay.
Use tho following recipe:
Myrrh and Borax Mouth Wash.
Rub together in a mortar one-half ounce
each OF pulVerized borax and strained
honey; then sGd gradually one pint Of pure
alcohol and one-haif ounce each Of gum
myTrh and red saunders wood Let the
whole stand in a larFe-mOuthed glass bottls
for two weeks, shake the bottle OCCASION
ally. Pass through a altering paper and Il
is ready for use
g. Fever or exposure 10 the wind viii
often dry the lips. For the former you
will have To have a physicians pre-
scTiption. but for the latter you can
prevent any further trouble by applying
a good cold cream
T. You can do nothing 10 lower your
iustep. and you should not wish to do
so, for a high insteD. is q mark Os
beauty.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
To Reduce a Double Chin

Der Mrs. SVneSs
win the pomade you published reduce
lar way? G. H.
Yes. the pomade will reduce the double
chin. When massaging use the following
movements: From point OF chin, with
open hand press firmly downward.
throwing the head backward at the
same time. Battle the chin and throat
frequently with cold water.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Ignores His Uvnimg.

Dear Mrs, AuAns.
1 am corresponding with a girl friend
who is q years Of age, one year my
senior She also writes TO another boy
friend, who lives IN the same city as 1
do / know him by sight, but my boy
friends tell ms he is worthless I
wrote to my girl friend and told her |
didn't think he was what he represented
himself to be, and she replied saving
we won't discuss the matter now
Please advise me II I should close our
friendship o. L. 1912
I do not think the girls refusal to
discuss the matter should cause you to
break your friendship with her. It may
be that she wishes to consider the sub
iect before making any statements. Do
not be too rash in your decisions.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Il Sonvenir Collector

Dear Mrs Adams
l. l am going with a boy who insists
upon kissing me. We are not engaged. and
l would like 10 know how / can tell him
10 discontinue such actions without injury
10 his feelings
2 am very friendly with a certain girl
who insists upon grating small souvenirs
from various places merely for fun. Should
/ associate with her?
3. There is a young man I am very much
infatuated with He says he cares Moth
ing for me. What can I do TO win his
affections?
4. There is a general attitude among the
boys in our city to let the girls pay their
way TO amusements and then accompany
them home. Should the girls refuse these
attentions? FOUR D. II. S. GIRLS
1. Respect for yourself should be
considered before the boys feelings
therefore. you should not hesitate to
tell him to discontinue his actions
2. If you are fond Of the girl, do not
break your friendship. but bring be-
fore her the fact that you are greatly
embarrassed by her souvenir mania
Probably she has never realized this
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Answers to Beauty Queries

OWING to the great amount Of mall
i received and the limited space
~ given this department. IL Is aoso-
lutely impossible 10 answer letters IN
the Sunday issue following their receipt.
The letters must be answered in turn.
and this ofttimes requires three or four
weeks
All correspondents who desire an I'M
mediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for reply
This rule must also be compiled with IN
regard 70 personal letters
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

poo. look at the grains of meal that
have been brushed out.
COrnmeal promises an inexpensive so
luton 10 the questions that arise In
every womans mlnd-the questions
which more and more are receiving
their due consideration in the days order
Of a womans life
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

lip. and also what I can use on It. es It IL
always chapDed? S. l. "
The fact that your lip is large and
chapped leads me to believe that you
have the habit Of biting IT, II my sup
position is right. you cannot expect 10
cure the two faults until you stop the
habit. Then apply tannin once a day to
reduce the size and lemon juice 70 heal
the chapped skin
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Bathing

Dear Mrs. Adams,
went on an excursion last summer
TO a hay, where ] met a young man
q years old. We expect to e on some
more excursions this summer. Do you
think il would be wrong for US 20 go
in bathing? 1 am Is years old. A. L. A.
Not if you are properly chaperoned.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Card of Greeting.

Dear Mrs. Adams.
II an unmarried man Of % is a friend
OF family, Is it proper for him to Adde'S
the mistress only when he sends a cad OF
sreetinsE READER
Yes; but It would be much better for
him to write a little note of greeting
in which all the family might be in
cluded
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
In Undesirable Caller

Dear Mrs Adams
VIII YOU kindly inform me what 10 do
when a young man insists upon calling,
whom ! do not care anything for? | have
told him that I did not like him and that
I did not care to have him csll.
l sent a card 10 a young man q good
while ago I have seen him several times
since but he has never said whether he
got Il or not Shall I ask him the next
time I see him il he received 1t?
ANXIOUS
Under such circumstances you would
De justified in refusing 10 see the
young man when he calls at your
home.
If you have a good reason for desir-
ing to know whether or not the young
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
To Keep Up a Conversation

Dear Mrs. Adams
l. How can 1 keep up a conversation
with boys?
2 How can overcome my bashfulress in
sOCietV2
8 Il IL well 70 20 To q dance accom-
panied hy a gentleman without a chapernn9
ANXIOUS.
J. You should be acquainted with the
general topics OF The day, so that
when any subject is brought up you
will be able to give your opinions. It
is well TO remember however, that an
interested listener is appreciated just as
much as an apt eonyersationalist.
2 BY overcoming self-consciousnes
first of all, and then by taking an in
Jerest in the things and persons around
you.
s. 1t is always better to have a chap
eron accompany a couple to and from
a dance,
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Girls of Fifteen
Mrs. Adams

NEAR Mrs. Adams
We are girls Is years old Is IL
- proper for us to 20 with bows un-
chaper0ned in a small town where the bows
are known Is IL proper for girls Of our
age % receive iewelry from boys as a
Cift7 r. d. AND g. H
You should have a chaperon
No. jeWelry is never given by a man
TO girl unless they are engaged.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

propriate remark are correct when an
Introduction is made.
3. If the mother is giving the party
and is to chaperon the crowd. she
pays her own expenses; but Il she is
invited TO act as chapeTon. her eX-
penses should be paid by the person
extending the invitation.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Il GraudsOn'S Name

Dear Mrs. Adams
kindly tell me how q sons name should
be written when grandfather and father all
have the same name. IGNORANT.
The correct way is John Smith, Sd.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Six Queries

Dear Mrs Symes
L have. often read Of different things
that one should not eat 20 get thin, but
! don't know what I should eat
2 VIII you please name some exercises
that would help me 10 get thin7
cheek7
4 what can I do to get rid Of a double
5 What is a good remedy for frecdes7
s ] have large hips; what can I DC 70
reduce them JUST SIXTEEN.
l. Eat toast instead Of fresh bread.
sour things. II they agree With you,
salads, nuts and fruits.
2 Walking and running Will help 10
decrease your weight. You may use any
OF the exercises. directions for which
appear in these columns.
3. do not know Of any method you
may try TO gain dimple-
4 To reduce a double chin practice the
following exercise:
/ Stand erect in military position
Place the hands lightly on the hips. fingers
ierbone; then throw the head back with a
quick. even movement that is not jerk,
but yet puts all the muscles into quick
quickly 10 the right Till The chin is lust
over the right shoulder: then back again.
tie ist IN the same wa wan Repesf ten e lines
Do not tire The muscles Of the neck. but
gradually increase the number Of exercises
daily. until you can practice each one
about fifty times without after discomfort.
3. This Is a recipe which viii make us
into a splendid freckle cure:
Citric acid demon ..,..,,.,.,.,.... drains
ROT water ..-------.----- II ounces
BOTaI ...-.......... ............-. . drains
Red rose petals -.....-.---.--...s,.- ounce
GlECellne ounce
Dissolve the acid and bOrsx IN the water:
infuse the petals Cor an hour; strain through
q jelly bag after tWenty-four hours. de-
cant the clear portion and add the glycsr-
inc Apply as often SIS agreeable
6. Here are some exercises which are
excellent for reducing the hips. II is
necessary TO practice them daily, II good
results are 10 be gained:
/. Bring the knee up to the chest remain
ing perfectly erect Practice in alternate
NOV neuis.
> Place hands on hips. shoulders well
back Raise the leg. with knee heXed. and
give high quick side kick bringing the
foot back again 10 the floor. Repeat ten
times, hrst with the right foot then With
the left
3. Take standing position. hands or hips,
and rotate the hips. bending the knees and
keeping the chest and shoulders immovshle.
Contract all the muscles used in this exer-
else ard resist
Bending exercises also are good.
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then write as she did to you. The first
and last part OF her letter certainly
were contradictory.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
The Chinese Sfain

Dear Mrs Symes.
VIII you kindly repeat the formula for
Chinese stain, or tell me where II can be
obtained? Does the stain last longer than
one day after application? a READER
Here is the recipe you desire:
Chinese Eyelash Stain.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Chabped Lip

Dear Mrs Symes
Would you please tell ne what 7 can use
90 that can reduce the size OF my lower
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10

Powder the ink ana gum and TituTate
small quantities OF the powder with the
rosewater Unti! you get q uniform black
liquid in a powder, and then add the re
nainder
Have your druggist prepare the stain
for you The stain will have to be ap-
piled daily.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-10
Solutions to Social Problems

man received the card. there can be
no harm in asking him.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-18
CAMPAIGN IS
WELL On way
tuberculosis Work Makes Prog.
ress and Dr.. Hobby Submits Re.
port to the Health Board.

Progress is being made in the
campaign that has
been instituted under the Board OF
Health with the assistance of num-
Der OF clubs. Or. Hobby submitting
a report yesterday afternoon at the
meeting of the Board of Health,
showing that the work has made de-
cided steps in advance.
DR.. Hobby stated that II was prob
able that Central Union church will
follow the policy adopted by st. An
drew's and make provision for the
maintenance OF day camp, and that
similar action may be taken by the
federated Roman Catholic societies
of the city.
On motion of Fred Smith, the
board was authorized the salary of
two district nurses and suggesting
that DR.. Sexton confer with the ex-
ecutive committee of the anti-tuber-
culosis league and agree to some d.
vision of the district nursing work.