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Furnishings, Decorations, dc

Touched up on every hand by the clev-
crest artisans, perhaps. in the United
States. the cafe presented a charming
appearance. The work is elaborate
throughout. Voght & Morrill, are the
architects. They adopted a style Of their
own, which was taken from cafes and
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and miuutes
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Advice on Social Customs

to. stay anywhere after the chaperOns have
10 have received several invitations TO
20 out with young man and have refused
SILL having good reasons What shall I do
in order that he may remain friend 10
H. When a boy calls FOR ne 20 go 70
party. should l put my wraps on IN front
O bin or go upstairs 70 put them on? Is
you al a girl friends II he comes with the
boy she Is going With --,-.,,------,-
l. No; II. YOU are schoolmates, you may
Q, Quite improper; he should leave you
at your door.
8. 1t is hardly safe for two young girls
to be out at night without some older
person TO protect them.
4. Let him bring UP the subject OF call
Ing and then you may suggest time.
5. Yes.
6. l can see no occasion for It If you
are not acquainted with the person at
the other end Of the wire.
Z. 1t was all right for you TO accept an
invitation extended by a school friend,
but his conduct was most rude, You
did right 10 refuse 20 grant his request.
s. II would be better 10 extend invita-
tons 10 the girls and boys. II Is placing
the girls in embarrassing positions TO
have them ask the boys.
g. II the ehaperons did their duty they
would see that each person was In her
own home and not give the young peo-
pie q chance TO hnger.
10. A constant refusal OF invitations
will cause the young man 70 think you
do not care for his friendship. II will
be necessary for you to make 1t quite
plain to him that you have very good
reasons for declining.
II. Either way would be proper. Your
escort should call for you at your own
home.
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.Za%S OovseN lzc@ G1ce eDY

fectlons and while I don't object to his
attentions Is II all right Tor me 10 allow
him 10 pay me 50 much attention. as 1 am
his senior by a YEAR,
2. Some time ago I had a moonlight dance
with him. and when the lights we're out he
took advantage and hugged mo. The mother
Of a very dear girl friend what he had
done because the E-h.S cane on uneN-
pectedly. From all appearances she was
not very much shocked. but don't You
think that he should explain or give some
excuse 10 her? HELEN MAC
l. The difference In your ages should
not interfere with your friendship.
3 7 think he owes apologies 10 you.
and you, in turn, should reprimand him
severely for such behavior Remember
that many young men Will take advan-
tage Of every privilege a young girl
allows them. so that Il Is up to you TO
stop such actions. so that you Will be
caused no more embarrassment.
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preston is always the best. A bride
should present her husband 20 any OF
her friends with whom he is not &C
quainted. and he. OF course. does like
wise Under no condition should the
married people leave their places while
guests are arriving. The mother OF
the bride should remain In the room
throughout the reception. The host.
however. ia at liberty 10 visit various
rooms Of the house after perhaps a half
hour by his wife's side.
When the time draws near for the de-
parture Of the bride and groom, she dis
appears and returns in her travelling
gown. TO be met by her husband. Now,
] emphasize the fact that every guest
should contribute toward a quiet. digni-
fed and comfortable journey for the
pair. There is nothing more unkind and
more reprehensible than the practical
jokes played at this time. Any action
that Will contribute TO the embarrass-
ment or inconvenience Of the departing
ones should be relegated to people who
are lacking in good breeding Let the
journey together begin under the most
favorable conditions. Sometimes there
is necessary only the unwillingness OF
the intimate friends to nip any ill-bred
tendencies IN the bud. / plead most
earnestly for a happy ending of the
wedding reception.
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Speaking First

Dear Mrs. Adams
l. I am a girl OF Is. and would Ike 20
know n IL Is my place 10 speak 20 A boy
first after a quarrel II II was through ny
fault that Il originator
Q Is Il right 70 talk freely TO boy. with
whom one Is well acquainted on different
subjects that concern ones self2
3. Is It right for me TO go 10 school TO a
teacher who does not treat me rlght7
Should I study OF not? NOT SIGNED.
l. Yes; II is your duty TO restore
peace
?. 1t is never advisable to introduce
familiarity into a conversation Ele-
waiting topics which are clean and
wholesome would be much better to
discuss than personal ones
s. II you have given the teacher
cause for his i'll treatment you should
try to remedy all faults. Imagination
often leads a young person TO believe
that he is not being treated right. 1t
would be your own loss If you
neglected your studies. You had bet-
ter take advantage of your opportu-
nifty and gain as much knowledge as
possible.
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BLaCkheads

Dear Mrs. SYUes.
Win YOU please tell me what 70 use FOR
hlackheadsg Also. what viii make my
hands soft and whittier ELLA
To get rid Of the blackheads apply hot
cloths TO the face at night. Then rub
the face with suitable brush 10 remove
all possible dirt. and after wiping il per-
fectly dry, apply a good cold cream. \
few such treatments will soften the
blackheads so that they may be easily
pressed out
Almond meal or oatmeal reduced 70 a
fine powder will whiten and soften the
hands. After the hands have been
washed and dried, little Of either may
be busted on them. Buttermilk IS also
good for the hands as we'll as the face,
and It should be used once a day
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S. The mentioning Of the surname Cfol-
lowing the proper prefix Is sufficient.
Numerous Questions

Dear Mrs. Adams
1. Is II wrong 10 speak to a boy whom I
see at school every day when l meet him
on the street. although l never have been
introduced 10 him?
?. Is Il improper for a boy who has es-
corted me home from a party to enter the
house Tor few minutes at 1 O'c.ock in
the morning.
3. Is II proper for two girls 10 60 10 a
dance In the evening and come home to-
gether without q chaperOn7
I. II boy has asked 10 call on me some
time, but no date has been fixed who
should speak OF # first the next time we
3; Is II wrong to talk over the telephone
70 boys whom do not know, but see often
s. How many dances should a girl give
a young man with whom she attends the
dance? How many with other young men?
l.. A boy TO whom / have never been in
troducec. but have seen at school every day
for year. asked me 20 a party. Did
do right or wrong In accepting the invita-
ton? After we came home he asked me
for a kiss. Wasn't he wrong In doing so
and hadn't ! a right 10 refuse him?
3, Would II be al right 10 have a party
and Invite all girls and heve each one OF
them ask a boy?
;. Is It right Tor party Of young people
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Answers to Social Problems
When Giving assistance

N EAR Mrs. Adams.
!. Do you consider Il lack OF
- good manners on the gentleman's
part II, while walking with young lady
10 school. he takes hold OF her arm 10
keep her from slipping. the walks being
very icy or should he offer her his arm?
2. Would you think IL improper II A boy
should write 10 girl whom he had never
seen, but had known her brother for a
number Of years?
:. Is II necessary for n man to 20 I'D TO
the porch or a young woman's home II
ne has escorted her home, or can he bid
her good evening al the main walk?
T. on entering public building should
the gentleman precede the lady and open
the door. or should he let her enter nrst?
s. Which Is the better way 70 introduce
a friend 70 say Miss Blank or TO say
her full name? POPE
1. Probably the young man does not
know that he should OFFER the young
ady his arm II assistance Is needed.
2. The boy should not write TO the girl
unless he has received an introduction
70 her.
3. II is a young mans duty when he
escorts a young woman 10 her home 20
see that she arrives safely al her door.
(. The young man should open the door
Tor the young woman and allow her TO
enter before him.
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To Uhiten the Skin

Dear Mrs Symes.
I. VIII YOU kindly tell me what I can DO
10 make my skin whiter
2 What can l do for earache. and for
nOsebleed? BROWN EYES
The most harmless thing 10 use 70
Whiyen the skin is lemon juice diluted
. To relieve earache put a few drops
Of warm oil into the ear. II the pain
continues. medical attention should be
procured. For nOsebleed apply cloths
wrung out Of cold water to the fore
head; raise the arms above the head,
and snuff UP peroxide Of hydrogen,
which is a styptic. II Il is impossible
to check the bleeding. or il one is sub
jet 10 nosebleed, medical assistance
is necessary
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Visiting Fiancee

Dear Mrs Adams.
J. Would you kindly inform me II you
think II proper for a prospective husband
10 visit az his fancee's home, he living out
OF town?
. When having a quiet home wedding IS
II proper 10 serve refreshments when the
ceremony takes place about 10 in the aft-
ernoon? l. r. 3.
!. Yes. perfectly proper.
2. Refreshments are always in order
when a home wedding is solemnized.
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this friend Of health and beauty.
Rare is the case Of a woman
who cannot eat and profit by IT; the
general effect OF good fruit is bene-
fetal, and I heartily recommend Il as
part Of your diet.
There are many forms OF fruit, vary
Ing from the freshest, through stewed
fruits, 10 the juices OF many kinds
fresh fruit. OF course, must be selected
carefully. for there is danger IN any
kind the skin OF which Is broken.
Through this the disease germs will
force their way. with the resultant de-
cay that must never be taken into the
system. AS a general rule. Il Is best TO
refrain from eating the skin of fruit.
Nature has exerted herself 10 protect
the fruit. and the skin Is made 10 with
stand the invasion OF insects or germs.
II is, therefore. unpalatable and eX
tremely indigestible. Before indulging
in fruit remove the skin.
Stewed fruits are always easily d.
gested. and the laxative powers OF
this form need no emphasis. They are
good for people who are convalescent
Or in good health. and the fact that
they have been cooked insures the
destruction OF all germs.
II you feel IN need Of a general
tonic and flesh builder. try a table
spoonful Of pure olive oil IN half a
glass OF grape Juice once a day. II
you prefer, divide this dose into three
parts and take one before each meal
The results are wonderful. 1t is best
10 pour a little juice into the glass,
then the olive oil, and last a little grape
Juice. in this way easily disgusting the
OIL
II freckles or tan are worrying you,
take half Of a lemon and rub over
the skin. II IS a successful whitener
and bleaCher- With constant applica-
ton the skin will gain an attractive
whiteness
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SnberfRons Hair

DIT MI NNTUee-
I. would like 10 know of soma solution
% take the hair OF the face and arms
.. What can I do % develop The neck
and chest? READER.
l. The only way 70 have the hairs
permanently removed is by the electric
needle. De7ilatories may be used. but
the result Is only temporary.
. To develop the neck and chest mas
sage with cocoa butter. exercise and
breathe deeply.
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To RemoUe PimbleS

have quite a number OF pimples on my
face and when they 60 away they leave
a dark brown spot that looks very much ike
a mole. VIII you kindly advise me what
10 do for them? VIII an external applica-
tion cure them. or would II be advisable
TO take something for my blOOd7
a READER.
II you are constantly troubled with
pimpies, your blood is in need Of a
tonic. and I advise you 10 have your
physician prescribe for you. for until
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What to Say

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. Should a girl say Thank youp 20 a
boy who has escorted her home2
2 When a person goes 70 the door IN
answer to a ring should they say Come
in or Come in, please?
3 Is It any harm or rude 10 kiss a boy
in a game?
he call for her? EMILY
l. She may say Thank your and
sincerely assure him that she spent
pleasant evening.
2. The latter phrase IS better
3. 1t is not good form. Therefore. II
would be better not to take part in such
a game.
4. Certainly.
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4 Broad Nose

Dear MIS- SyTneS.
an a young Eirl II years old. and
would thank YOU very much n you would
kindly tell me what ! could do % Eet a
narrow hose. as my nose Is very broad a.
the end and sDoils my appearance
AHO tell me q some E0Cd tonic 20 build
up my system. as 7 am nervous and run
down and an getting very thin. A. B. ".
II superfuous flesh adds width %
your nose YOU NAV be able TO help mat
ters by daily massage. Otherwise,
nothing can be done 70 narrow your
nose.
The wisest thing for You % do IS 20
consult a physician who. after deciding
what YOU need can prescribe for YOU
II would be nonsensical for me 10 ad-
wise a remedy not knowing what your
system needs.
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Hair-Hands

Dear Mrs Symes.
WIN you please tel ne how - make ny
hair grow down on my forehead?
How can I whiten my hands2
BLUE EYES.
Vaselne should make your hair grow
down on your forehead. Apply il every
night.
To Whitcn your hands wash them in
lemon juice. A slice OF cucumber over
them will whiten and soften them, 100.
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The value of an apple Is unques-
tionable: IL Is excellent for breakfast,
and must be eaten after the skin IS
removed. A certain acid exists In ap-
pies that is necessary for good d.
gestion-the ripe apple is indeed a
friend.
Oranges have been recognized for
years as a beauti1er Of the COM
pleXion. The pulp is not ever digest
ible. therefore the Juice should be
prepared by squeezing the fruit. They
are especially good for people on
milk diet. for there is a cOunteractive
effect that Is excellent Even young
children should be given a daily dose
Of this. The beauties Of the courts OF
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Escorted Home From Church

IleaF WFs- ADAMS
am a schoolgirl OF L. and would like
70 know II IL Is ell right Tor me 10 be
escorted home from church en- the evening
by a gentleman OF q. SWEETNESS.
I do not approve Of your making a
practice Of accepting the young mans
escort. II your parents do not object
It Will he all right for him TO walk
home occasionally with you, provid-
ed. however. you have a chaperon.
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To Increase The Weigkt

Dear Mrs. Symss-
VIII YOU kindly tell me what can do 70
increase nv weight and if there IS any
recipe 20 YOUR knowledge that viii help nns
20 gain weight without Injury?
A CONSTANT READER.
II YOU are thin and want 10 be sJoUter,
eat foods that build tissue. Avoid food
that Will not digest easily and be care
ful 10 maSuCaJe thoroughly what you
do eat. Do not eat anything contain
ing strong acids. Sleep nine or ten
hours every night. Before each meal
take a tablespoonful OF olive oil. II the
taste is at all disagreeable, take the oil
in grape or lemon juice.
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France, who specialized" in every
thing that increased their attractive
looks. insisted upon the orange treat
ment.
For throat trouble, pineapple Is
well-known remedy. II you cannot
digest the shreds. try the plain juice.
It cures hoarseness, and alleviates
the pain Of sore throat
There are other friendly fruits.
ready for you as the warm days come.
Never exclude them from your diet
for they are absolutely beneficial. and
important agents in your general
healthy welfare. And from robust
health there will always result good
looks.
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PAYS Her Carfare

Dear Mrs. Adams
Please tell me what to say 70 a boy friend
when no PAYS my carfare. having met
him on the corner while waiting for the
car. PERPLEXED.
So that you will be under no obliga-
ton 10 him, you should thank him,
but should let il be clearly under
stood that you do not wish 1t to occur
again.
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Nightmare

Dear Mrs. SyrneS.
win YOU please tell ne what viii cure
nightmare I have brother Who gets H.
and he has Us up al night. ANXIOUS
Nightmare is usually caused by ex-
tremc nervousness. Your brother should
be very careful Of what he eats for din
ner at night. u is really worth While
seeing a physician about this trouble,
for ne IS not getting proper rest, and
his system will soon run down.
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Il Very Selfish Boy

Dear Mrs Adams.
l. am a girl Of II years Of eye and 90
with bow I9 years old. Although we are
not engaged he gets very jealous when I
90 out with another boy. Must / stop
going with other boys? And when ] have
a few friends TO play cards must I always
invite him to play with me?
2 Is Il ell right for him 20 kiss mo
when leaving the house after having called
on me? ANXIOUS READER
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At a Morning Fielding

Dear Mrs. Adams,
Would a white lingerie dress worn with
a white beaver hat be IN good taste ct
a small morning wedding in November
10 is my aim 10 select something that
could use afterward. and still not ex-
pend more than so or SIS. ELISE
l presume this costume IS for a
bridesmaid. 1t would be permissible,
provided it would be in keeping with
the brides and the other bridesmaids
outfits.
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Is There Any Harm?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
There Is a telegTaphy school In this place
but the students are not well thought o.
here. There are some very nice ones at
tending now. one Of whom like very much.
Is there any harm In going with him, II he
IS well behaved? NJ. NJ.
A girl cannot be too careful IN chOos-
ing her friends. If you are sure that
this person whom you like is worthy
Of your friendship, there is no harm in
going with him.
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Bad Breath

Dear Mrs. SvTcS.
Would vou kindly tell ma what causeB
a bad breathe How can IL be preyented2
I feel sure In my case IL Is not caused ~
unclean or decsyed teeth because they
are all nlled and I clean them three times
q day. MARJORIE
Impairment OF digestion, constipation.
a diSordered liver and bad teeth all
cause an impure breath, and until the
trouble is cured the mouth cannot be-
sweet
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THE WEDDING RECEPTION

a FTER the wedding ceremony It is
~ natural and courteous for the
N newly welded pair TO receive
their friends. The bride and
groom stand together under floral bells
or in front OF palms and exchange a
short greeting with each guest who
shakes hands with them.
The mother and father OF the bride
stand near the door and are the first TO
greet any newcomer. while the parents
part OF the room
! do not feel like giving any form OF
reply 10 be made by the bride. Ali wishes
for her happiness should be gracious
~ received, and the most natural exc
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Dear Mrs. Symes-
VIII you please tell me What viii make
the hair glossy
kindly rive me a good cream recipe 20
whi;en the face; one that VIII not grow
hair
What IS a tooth paste used tor2
CLARE
Brushing the hair for ten or fifteen
minutes every day Will make IL glossy
The application OF brilliantine will add
TO the lUster Of the hair. This recipe
you may have prepared at almost any
drug store.
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n WING 10 the great amount OF
mail received and the limited
~ space given this department, il
IS absolutely impossible 20 answer let
tiers 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-ad-
dressed stamped envelope for a reply.
This rule must also be compiled with IN
regard 10 personal letters.
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Tonic for Hair

Dear MIS-. SymeS
VIII you kindly give me- recipe FOR my
hair? II is very thin and oily and falls
out dreadfully. 3. A
/ am giving you the recipe for one Of
the best tonics you could use on your
hair. You cannot expect good results,
however. unless you rub II into the scalp
gOod brushing
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Fond of Gray Hair

Dear Mrs. Synes.
an very fond OF gray hair and would
Ike 70 know what could use u turn mino
that color. NOLLNA.
I do not know OF any way IN Which
you can turn your hair gray.
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Heat the cocoa butter and OIL q almonds
IN a baIn-marie. and when thoroughly
blended add the zinc and boraN. su- as
r. CooIs. and add the oil Of beTgam1t last.
Rub into the hands at night
Not much can be done 10 decrease the
size OF he veins. Keeping the hands
in good condition. however. will give
them A good appearance, making the
veins less noticeable
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married IS at liberty to accept the at
tcntions Of men friends. and you should
not give I'm TO the boys selfShness.
> No: kissing YOU is but another evil
denCe Of the boys rudeneSs and diSre-
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Offering Forgiveness

dear MIS-. Adams,
VIII you please tell me how many times
you think Il is proper 70 forgive person
for doing anything wrong? A. 3. S.
One assurance Of forgiveness Is suffi-
Gent, and IL the offender respects your
opinion he will not repeat the offense.
Always temper Justice with mercy.
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Sbeaking 10 a Classmate

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Is Il proper 10 speak 20 a boy 20 whom
one never had an introduction, but is in
ones class at school? HELENA.
Yes; under such circumstances an
introduction Is not necessary
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Burning Feet

Dear Mrs Sy1es.
VIII YOU give a recipe for burning feet2
A CONSTANT READER
Bathing the feet in cold water and
rubbing them with alcohol should TO
lleye the burning sensation.
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Brilliantine for Hair

You need have no hesitanCy about
using the following recipe for a cream.
for Il will not promote the growth Of.
hair on the face.
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Quinine Hair Tonic.

Sulphate Of quinine. ! dram
49, elNtA = OlllNcs
Diluted sulphuric acld............. Is minims
Recuhed spirits ..-......,.....,.... ounces
Mix then further add: Glycerine 4
ounce: essence royale or essence musk.
5 or s minims. Agitate until solution Is
complete.