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The Washington herald., 1910-09-11
Dinner Parties

Dear Mrs Adams
|. Are, dinner. parties ever given proceed
ing an informal dancer
2 Should LADY wearing short sleeves
ShG long kia gloves wear her gloves at
. should lady keep on her gloves at
4. on entering a theater, does the lady or
gentleman 20 first when gol@S down the
S. Is It proper when attending a theater
Tor the lady 10 remove her cloak before
seaeh,nE , ner seat or after she has been
isy 70 check her wraps? II so. where does
g, Do young girl. wear Scarfs to the tho
4. Should a gentleman wear MS gloves
curing the evening at the theater2
wear full dress 10 the opera in the evening.
IL the young woman he escorts wears a low
neck and they travel In cab?
SOUTHERN MAID.
l. Yes.
2. Her gloves should be removed
after she is seated at the table.
) see answer number two.
T. After giving the usher the
coupons, the escort gives the lady
precedence and follows them down
g. Unless her wrap is a cape she
should remove IL in the lobby, carry
II down the aisle on her arm and then
place it over her chair. 1t would be
proper Tor her TO check her wraps IL
she prefers, and in this case she
room.
S. Yes.
Z. Men who are followers of fash
Ion wear white kid gloves with full
throughout the evening. but these are
not obligatory.
8. Yes.
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the recipient When writing a strictly
business letter My dear sir" would be
the proper form Writing a friendly let
ter or a business letter TO a person
whom one knows well, Dear Mr., A. IS
an appropriate salutatiOn. Dear FRANK"
is form which should be used In noAe
but a familiar letter
The closing also depends upon the re-
lationship OF writer and recipient. In
business letters, Yours truly" or VERY
truly yours. etc, are proper forms. n
familiar letters. Sincerely yours"
ours cordially" are quite suitable.
or The pleasure is mutual, l assure
you
3. No: the young man should leave his
hat in the hall before entering the draw
ing room
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SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
Table Etiquette

II EAR Mrs. Adams
1 Is u improper to eat chicken with
the hngcrs3
2 What must one say TO a young man on
returning home from some amusement to
thank him.
2. When a young man asks me to have
Ice cream and hate 20 say yes what nice
words should I say7
4 When a young man asks me 10 90
anywhere. and / do not care to 20 what
should ] say2 II I care to 90. what should
I Eay7
s. 4 Il improper for a girl Of is to 90
carriage riding in the afternoOn7
WiNKS. TOODLES AND NOODLES.
/. Yes; the knife and fork are used
when eating chicken.
2. You may tell him you had a
very pleasant time, or that you en-
joyed the evening very much.
3. II you really want the cream.
you should accept his Invitation.
4. To decline the offer you may say
No, giving your reason for the re-
fusaL II you wish TO accept you
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

girl friends marries the other is left
alone. with no opportunity TO form the
good friendships that might have been?
Too late. What a world OF sadness in
those words! But many young girls real
lie the bitterness Of selfshness in friend
ships when the door Of opportunity is
closed.
SO much for the friendship OF two "a
the exclusion OF others. Let me urge
tnat congeniality Of ideas. interests and
Ideals be the foundation stone upon
which you build your structures. Never
mind about the girl who has the rich
uncle; do not cultivate false condition
or AFFAIRS II down In your heart Won
know that you and she cannot be friends
Choose the good and the true charac-
tiers that will add sweetness TO life and
that can join forces with you in the
great onward march
DO not be deceitful. I urge nv girls to
De polite always. but do not pretend
friendship for a young woman. Let
Kindness and truth be your guiding
stars. and remember that you can never
nave too many good. stanch friends.
So be wise In time and bear in mind
that in the golden age OF youth the links
Of friendship are forged that Will form
the powerful chain OF human interest
one OF the greatest factors Of life
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times. Let your grasp on the table
legs be as far down as you can reach
when the edge of the table is just at
the armpits.
For the last exercise you lie fat on
your stomach again. with the body a
little further forward and the hands
holding the table legs as before. The
body should be far enough on the
table for the legs to stretch straight
out horizontally. Then rapidly kick
them. the right and left alternately,
until you begin to feel the effect in
the abdominal and side muscles. This
exercise, which seems so simple. is
really one of the most difficult of all
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directly 10 the box? Where should the
hostess await the guests?
g. Is Il rude Tor a girl 10 applaud az the
theater2 UNSIGNED.
1. II II Is within his means to do so,
II would save much time, but he is
really not under obligation 10 hire a cab.
2. IL Is not necessary for a woman 10
offer apologies for shaking hands with
her gloves on.
g. The chaperons should precede the
young gels and should be given the
first choice OF seats. The chaperOnS
may sit side by side.
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Excessive Persbration

lear mrs. SymeS.
WIN you please tell me- what VIII remove
hair rom under the arms2 I have an
abundance, and as I perspire this seems to
rust ana ruins so many ~ my clothes.
Is there anything 20 remove his?
Mrs A. H $.
X would be better not TO remove the
hairs. for they absorb some OF the per-
spirauon. A reasonable amount Of per-
spiration is essential 10 good health,
but excessive perspiration is a serious
distress. II is sometimes due 10 the
fact that the kidneys have not been ct
ing properly. Drink plenty OF water
and battle the armpits with cold or
warm water, using common yellow
kitchen soap. Dry thoroughly. and
then dust that portion with a powder
made Of:
Suonitrate OF blSmuth 4 ounce
powdered oleate OF zinc...-.....-.. "A ounce
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Not Sure He Loves Her

Dear Mrs. Adams
am very much in love with a young
man who does not seem 20 care for me
He falls 70 call on me. How can I find
out II he really cares for me? Would Il
be improper for me TO invite him to my
home TO talk it over with him
AGATHA.
II you would stop to think in what a
position you would be placing yourself
and the youngy man by bringing up such
a delicate subject | am sure you would
soon decide for yourself that 1t would be
most improper My dear girl. bear in
mind the fact that the object easily OBJ
tained is not appreciated one-half so
much as that which Is strenuouslY
sought after. Therefore, let the man
find cut for himself whether he cares
for you and II you care for him.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-11

Dear Mrs Adams
1. I am a Cirl OF -. e1S when ! meet
young men On the street or IA SOCial gath
eTings ! am always at q loss TO know what
% say. How can I bring up a converse
tion7
street Is Il necessary 10 say How do YOU
DOR or Just bow? BASHFE-L-
l. Many girls OF your age suIer
from the same embarrassment. but as
yOu grow older you viii not find IL so
difficult 10 begin a conversation. Your
surroundings should suggest material
for topics.
2 A bow and a pleasant smile are
sufficient
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AzA~naNG-AEySNv eSmzngJv -

young lady 70 shake hands with a gentie-
man friend II she has her gloves on. and
should she make apologies for the gloves2
3. II number OF girls give a theater
party In the evening and are chaperoned
coed into the theater 10 their seats. and
should the chaperons sit together. or should
one Sit al each end OF the crowd?
4. Is II stylish 70 20 10 the opera IN
the evening without a hat7
;. II I give a theate- box party IN the
evening for some boys and girls how
should the party enter the box? Shouts
the couples assemble in the vestibule OF the
theater. or should each separate couple 20
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am engaged 10 a young man VINO objects
10 my going with another gentleman friend
Of mine. He says that II ] love him I
would not care to 90 with the other man.
DONE feel that Il Is fair 20 ask me 20
give up my friends MARGARlTE-
agree with your fance. for I do not
think that engaged couples should &C
cept or pay attention to members of the
opposite sex. OF course. l do not mean
to say that they should give up their
friends. but they should try to please
each other In their manner Of retaining
friendships
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OF them. and It will take long time
before IL can be OF any great duration
II Is wise 20 dress for these eIer-
cises In a loose waist, without cor
set and in wide gymnasium or swim
ming boomers. with a plain belt and
no collar. The exercise is heating,
and one should be just as lightly clad
as possible 10 avoid any chance OF
prostration. The early morning, while
the day Is still cool, is the best time
for practice.
And-a most important injunction
be careful not TO have a table so
small and so frail that II will break
under your weight
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Dear Mrs. Symes.
would like very much to have A nice
skin. What can ! do TO gain one? Ny face
looks as though Il were chapped: do you
think taicum powder would cause this7
Please give me the recipe for a good skin
food
What will remove hair from the face and
armsf BABY-DOLL.
There are many persons who ca nnot
use talcum powder on the face, and
possibly you are one OF these. Your
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The Proper Wording

Lear MIS-. ADAMS.
VIII you tell me the proper way to
word the salutation and conclusion OF A
letter when writing 70 the family doctor or
to gentleman friend7
What Is proper TO say when a person
have met you"7
3 Should girl take a gentleman's hat
"hen ne comes TO cali1 STUPID.
]. The salutation of a letter is decided
by the relation between the writer and
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Ef-ct of Blemishss

Oedr Mra. Symes.
VIII you please tell me what 70 10 for
little holes left in the face BY blackheads
and pimples7 FORGET- NE-NOT
Nature in her mysterious way will
heal the skin so that 1t will be per-
fectly smooth once again. II will do
no harm. however. to battle the skin
with witch hazel which Is an astrin-
gent and Will contract the pores.
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Dear Mrs. Svnes
Is cocoa butter good for the arms? Mine
are very thin and l would like to make
them plump. MY bust is small and my
neck Is bony- What shall ! do for themg
Where may ] buy cocoa butter7 I am not
able 20 buy it in this vicinity? l. B. ".
Cocoa butter may be used to develop
your arms. bust and neck. Massage *
into the skin once a day. Deep breath
ing exercises win also develop your
bust and neck
II your druggist does not sell the
cocoa butter. ask him for the name OF
a druggist In a city 10 whom you may
send your order.
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amin


Could YOU tell me the cost OF tannin and
the dose? Is II Injurious? Must the treat
ment be kept up for a certain length OF
timer A READER.
Tannih should not be taken inwardly
unless 1t is prescribed by a physician
Your druggist will tell you the cost
In the first part OF your letter you
refer TO proprietary article: therefore
cannot give you any information
about it,
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OElE MIS- Ggu4Ee.
Could you give ne a set q exercises %
make me limber7 Exercises that will make
me very graceful IN fancy dancing. I would
also like some exercises which wJald make
me strong. VINIAN
think you will be greatly benefited
n you Will join a gymnasium class IN
this way you will be made 70 go through
variety OF exercises which will help
you in every way.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-11
Il Fielding Breakfast

Dear MIS- AeamS.
Win you please inform me through your
paper what Is served for a wedding break
fast not too elaborate? MARIE
The following is a proper menu: Iced
bouillon. crOCuettes with fresh peas. a
dainty salad with cheese balls, ice cream
and ccffee
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skin is evidently too tender, To Improve
the condition OF your skin battle the
face every night before retiring in warm
water. using a good soap to remove the
dust and dirt; rinse in clear cold water
and dry thoroughly. Then apply the
skin food for which ! am giving the
recipe.
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anxious to Correspond

Dear Mrs. Adams
net a young man who does not live IN
my town. he said he was going 20 write
me a card and asked me 20 answer K. I
would like 20 correspond with him with
letters. How may ! let him know this
without his realizing ] am anxious % write
70 him? NAN
II would not be proper for you 70
suggest that you desire 10 carry on a
correspondence with the young man.
You may answer his postal card, but
let him send the first letter
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Red Nose and Pimbles

Dear Mrs. Symes-
viii you please tell me what would be
good for my nose2 II Is red and fun Of
plmples. Ny forehead, too. Is full %
pimples. READER
I am giving you the recipe for
lotion which you may use 10 cure the
rad upqa-
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SRpeyRuons Hair

Please publish your remedy for super
huOus hair A @.
Here is the recipe for a depilatory.
but let me tell you that ii will not re-
move the hairs permanently. The
electric treatment is the only thing
which will have a lasting effect
C,,trhfa. - soaa - c.irt.,r, .,,t
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orange-Flower Cream

Melt the first three ingredients. add the
=lycertH - che orange-fcwer water and
dissolve tns boraX IN the mixture: then
pour Il slowly into the blended fats stir
ring continuously.
To remove superfuous hair perma-
nently ii is necessary TO have the cleo
trio needle applied.
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Large Lips

Ny Dear Mrs. Symes.
WIN YOU kindly tell me when and how
should t2nuin be used7 Should I wipe n
over my lips2 Ny lips are very large and
possibly can. RFsF
The solution made OF ! teaspoonful
OF tannin and ounces OF water may be
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EA2aUNZ ZAAdNnzzz

T. In this day women have the ad-
vantage OF doing as they please with
theater
g. II would be better for all TO as
semble in the lobby or the theater at
an appointed time. The women enter the
box first, taking the front seats. The
men find their seats behind the women.
g. No
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Dance ard Theater

Dear Mrs. Adams
J. II young man Is almost an hour late
Ton account OF an accidentl IN calling for a
young woman whom he is to take 10 a
dance. should he hire a cab? A says no
and y says yes
2 At formal dance. Is It proper for q
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FreekLe Cure

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Would you please give me harmless and
quick remedy to remove freckles telling
when to use II and how? UNSIGNED
Here is the recipe for a very good
treckle cure. Apply the mixture to the
freckles daily with a piece of soft cot
ton.
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may say. Thank you, l shall be very
glad to go with you"
.. Not az all. provided she has de-
slraDle company with her and the
consent Of her parents.
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Lemon and Glycerin Lotion

Dissolve the acid and borax IN the water;
infuse the petals for an hour: strain through
a Jelly bag after twenty-four hours; decant
the clear portion and add the glvcerin
Apply as often as agreeable.
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~ IFFIcULT as these small table
exercises appear. they can all be
learned and accomplished by any
woman with ordinary health and
the will for strenuosity. The very en-
ergy required aids in their fiesh-reduc-
ing properties: for It is for the rather
too-stout woman that most OF them are
intended.
The woman with a weak back should
try the simple exercise OF lying fat on
her back on the table. getting a firm
grip on the edge and then. without rails
ing her head. lifting her legs TO a verti-
cal position This is by no means so
easy as it sounds. since there is immi-
nent danger OF rolling of the table! But
IL you hold fast and use your head for
balance you will be able to do your ten
Taisings and coverings daily without
fear and with full knowledge OF the
benefit done your back
To reduce the waist try resting the
right foot on the table and then. with
your right hand on your hip, leaning
down so that your left hand touches the
tip Of your left foot without bending
your knee. The important thing is TO
keep your foot on the table. and in the
process involved in securing this firm
hold you can fairly feel the inches roll
of your waist.
Certainly the exercise to acquire sup
pleness ought 10 achieve its object! But
even this does not require acrobatlc
training. The trick again is to keep
your right foot on the table. but this
time, with your arms hanging at your
sides, you touch your right knee with
your forehead. meanwhile keeping your
LETT foot on the ground and your legs
unbent. You will not be able 10 do mis-
at hrst. but with practice you can ac-
complish il the ten times daily that is
stipulated in the bond"
Inc two remaining exercises are
both for the purpose Of reducing the
abdomen. For the first you lie fat
on your stomach on the table. Rrasp
It's legs with your arms, and let your
Feet rest together with the tins on
the ground. Then you slowly (and n
VIII be slowly at first) raise them TO
the level OF your body, repeating five
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100 grains
100 grains

Mix thoroughly and keep dry in we'll
corked bottle until wanted for use. Take
enough 10 make a paste. and add warm
water 70 Il until the proper consistency Is
secured. Spread over the hairy surface. and
allow TO remain for from one 20 ave min
Utes, according 20 the nature OF the growth
and the susceptibility OF the skin. then
scrape on with a blunt blade-a paper knife,
for example II should be removed. as IN
every case with a depiatory wien the
contact with the skin should be avoided.
and Immediately after the hair has been
removed the denuded surface should be
gently washed with warm water and cold
cream or a bland oil applied 20 prevent
a.
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ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

n WING to the great amount OF mail
received and the limited space
- given this department. 1t Is alb
solutely impossible to 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 a reply.
This rule must also be complied with in
regard to personal letters
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En- IS Grolcing Darker

Ut = IT . VT A|I4F Mt
Dear Mrs Symes
l. I have had very PRETTY auburn hair.
but Il Is getting darker every day. What
shall ] 90 70 make K lighter?
?. What will keep my hair from falling
out?
3. How long must one tfSe olive oil 20 in
crease the hesh2 HOPEFUL
l. As a rule. every ones hair grows
darker as one grows older. A pinch OF
washing soda added 10 the water in
which you wash your hair will help 10
keep II brighter
?. To keep the hair from falling out
use the tonic for which I here give
the recipe Massage II into the scalp
once 2 day:
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used any time during the day. Apply II
10 the lips with a piece Of old linen or
absorbent cotton.
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Lotion for Red Nose

This lotion should be we'll shaken before
Il Is mopped on the nose. II may be used
both morning and evening.
Battle the pimples with hot water
and pay strict attention TO your diet,
for II ones digestion is out OF order
ones skin suffers from the attack.
Abstain from greasy. rich foods, eat
nothing fried. and include plenty OF
vegetables and stewed fruits In your
fare
The Washington herald., 1910-09-11

3. Il Is not possible to say Just how
long II wall be before results may be
seen. for 1t depends largely upon the
individual
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-06-20
L. q. O. F. MEMORIAL SERVICE

The memorial services held at
Yonge's hall by the Odd Fellows sun
day was of a very interesting charac-
ter. Mrs. George l.. Taylor had charge
Of the music and played the prelude,
the choir of the Methodist church fur
nishing the music. It consisted of Mrs.
T. II. Johnson, Mrs. l. F. Blalock. Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. w. Martin, Mr.. Geo. l.
Taylor, assisted by Mr.. Teneckye on
the violin. Mr.. J. y. Bowler with the
trombone and Mr.. Simmons with the
cornet The music was superb.
The chaplain. Mr. Chambliss. gave a
Bible reading and Rev. W. II. Coleman
offered prayer. Mr.. g. l. Bittinger made
few Introductory remarks in the alb
sence of the secretary. Mr. VI. NJ Little
who was detained at home by sickness
The roll call was dispensed with and
the eulogy in memory of departed
brethren, which had been assigned tc
Mr.. Little, was transferred to Rev. w
II. Coleman, who spoke feelingly and
impressively of the virtues of Or. W
II. Powers. the only member of the
lodge who had died during the year.
Mrs. l. F. Blalock and Mrs T. II
Johnson sang a duet, The Invisible
Land" very beautifully. Then Rev II
E. Gabby, pastor of the Baptist church
spoke very appropriate and very fine
address on Memorials" Then came
the closing song by the choir. followed
with a prayer by Rev. Coleman.
a large number Of beautiful and vel
arranged flowers were brought to tn.
lodge room by members and friends
and when the services were over, &
committee consisting of Messrs. L F
Ballard c. l. Moore. DR.. Wilson. W. c
Blanchard and W. o. Chambliss. tool
them to the cemetery and laid them OF
the graves of the departed brethren.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-06-20
FRANKS GREAT
EMBROIDERY SALE

The great lace and embroidery sale
begins tomorrow morning at o'clock
at Franks" and will last for six DAYS.
This will be the greatest sale Of laces.
embroideries and insertions that has
ever taken place in Ocala. In addition
10 very large stock Of these goods
already on hand-carried at all times
MIR. Frank has bought enormous
quantities for this special occasion and
bought them right. II is said. and the
statements of Franks are always
borne out. that there will be some Of
the greatest bargains and prettiest
goods at this sale that the ladies have
ever seen There will be plenty of
clerks to wait on you, SO that you will
not be long kept waiting. no matter
now great the rush. The ladies of
ocala and the surrounding country will
not soon have another such opportun-
ity OF laying in a supply of these
dainty goods. something that a woman
never has enough Of. and il is certain
~ an opportunity TO be eagerly grasp
ed to lay in a supply to make up sum-
mer garments with. Everything for
this sale will be arranged on tables
and marked in plain figures. Salts
chase or your money will be refunded
without quibbling. Franks only car
ries popular priced goods, there is
nothing cheap or shoddy and nothing
at ultra prices: il is the place Of hon
est values and good dependable mer-
chandise.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-06-20

Mr.. J. W. Kea. after spending Sunday
in the city with his family. started out
this morning on his weekly trip. his
first stop being Rochelle.
Mr.. George W. Martin went to Jack
Sonville today TO meet some Of the
travelling statesmen and buy goods for
the Ocala News Co.
Mr.. Robert Stripping. the popular
life insurance man and district man.
ager of the Florida Life Insurance Co.
has returned from a pleasant visit TO
10 his family at Gainesville, Ga.
Mr.. W. ]. Sheridan of the Woodmar
Sand & Stone Co, came up yesterday
from Lakeland. where his company is
just finishing one large sidewalk paw
ing contract and is taking on another
Mr.. c. c. Collins came up from Wood
mar this morning in his automobile
and brought his family up to spend the
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-06-20
w. G. T. L. FLOWER MISSION

A very interesting and unique pro-
gram is being arranged by the Ocala
union to commemorate the birthday Of
Miss Cassiday. the lady who instituted
the flower mission work, a work that
has brought pleasure and sunshine to
thousands of sick chambers One Of
the remarkable facts about this work
is that Miss Cassiday was herself an
invalid nearly the whole Of her life.
The exercises will be held in the Meth
odist church Thursday night and ev-
erybody is invited. The program will
be in later issue.