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The Washington times., 1910-03-14

ing as fashionable for All outing pur-
poses.
Puttee legElus are much II vogue,
these being, either black or tan, calf or
pigsIyin. Gauntlet gloves 20 match the
Ieggins are worn. Some very smart
drivers are wearing these Ieggtns and
gauntets Of a gun metal finish, end
these are very handsome in tone
There IS some variation n the costume
Of the gentleman driver from that OF
his chauffeur II IS decreed that the
chauneur's coat should be the plain box,
dOuble-breasted. button-through gar
ment with no embellishments as 10
cuffs and lapel treatment Also the
chauffeur cap IS 10 be OF the French
chauffeur style. having a large visor and
fuII nat crown The trousers are cut
same as the owners garment but have
no buttons or laced effect the cuffs be
I ing plainly tailored merely 70 tuck into
| the puttee IeEEins- These garments are
/ Of washable whlpcord, and olive shades
/ sre preferred The leggins and Eauat-
! lets are black calf skin On stormy days
: the chauffeur wears rubber cap with
! a cape attached which falls down over
7 the neck and shoulders and cut around
; the face. thus giving gratifying protec-
! ton IN the most incIement weather.
/ These rubber caps are shown IN black,
! light tan. and terra Gotta shades
The Washington times., 1910-03-14
PRACTICABILITY AND COMFORT ARE FIRST THOU(

cord. petrol cloth. kahki. and natural
linens In whipcords the popular shades
are tan. pearl, and gray. and in the
petrol cloth, brown The kald and I'm
en- suits are Of the natural unbleached
shades Of those materials.
There are several styles OF top coats
permitted to the uotorist. There are
the raglan, gaberdines, and slip-ons. The
raglan overcoats are cut along the lines
OF the conventional raglan styles. Var
iations are confined only as 10 length
and fullness- Some have the regular
collars with a tab attachmeI 81 the
throat. so that II may be Clasped snugly
as q protection from wind. rain and
dust Others have a protector collar
made TO 1T snugly az the throat On
all these coats there IS also a tab at
tachment at the cuffs so that the sleeves
may also be oiasped snugly at the wrist
for the same protection These nag
Ians are fy-front or OF outtOn-thrOugh
variety. These latter may be either
single Of double breasted. Most Of them
have slash diagonal vents. so that en-
The Washington times., 1910-03-14

the plaits. The belts close with two but
tons and Ore, of course. OF the same ma
terial and pattern as the balance OF the
garment. All edges, lapels, cuffs, and
pockets and lap scanned Usually crav-
enetted and waterproof materials are
employed.
The best usage has established that
the caps should he Of the same material
and pattern as the suit. For the gen
tIemen drivers the caps are OF English
yacht, golf or etOn styles. Also some
neglige telescope effects are permissible
The trousers are C1t peg-tOp with tall
ored cuff buttons and are all Of the full
knickerbocker effect. The cuffs on these
trousers are either button or lace at the
knee. These trousers are similar IN
style TO those in vogue for the cyclist
during the height OF that craze a few
years ago. Puttee Jeggins are worn with
this costume. the button or lace effect
on the cuffs showing little bit above
the leggIn top.
The materials chiefly employed in the
construction of these suits are Of whip
The Washington times., 1910-03-14

trance may De made 90 the SUIT or
trouser pockets without disturbing the
outer garment rs 10 uubulJoning- These
garments are for the most part huished
on with lap seams or Ivy stitching
One novelty recently sIown iu one OF
the smart shops, shows the protector
collar laced in front with silk cord In
stead OF the usual buttons.
The Eaberdiues are cut much fuller
than the raglan or sllD-ou styles Some
are almost beU-shape IN their fare and
sweep Of skirt These garments are
shorter than The raglslns and Usually
stop at the knees.
Tan. slate. and olive are the fashion
able shades in these outer garments ard
various textures. presum ably Of foreign
origin. from their names. are employed.
These materials are known as Bur
berryS. RCSeberrys. and Mcintosh,
cloths. While being quite substantial In
appearance, they are really light in
weight for spring and summer usage
Il IS well defined that the motorist IS
10 wear shirts OF soft flannel or some
lighter silk textures. such as ponEee,
Jap, or China silks These shirts usually
have the soft ROD, lay down collar, OF
are cOlarless- Where the soft roll col
lar is attached the bat wing or string
tie IS worn, and with the-collarIess shirts
stocks are affected Stocks are return
The Washington times., 1910-03-14

HE pendulum has swung from the
extreme elaboration OF table ap-
pointments which was considered
au fait but a little while ago, TO
the utmost simplicity IN linen, silver and
china.
The Minton. the Haviland and the
Roval Worcester makes OF china are
showing almost exclusively decoration
consisting Of narrow bands which may
be Of gold or of some rich color, and If
one wishes rich color designs, in browns
or greens. the CantagelH ware of Flor
ence will be foI,nd most attractive. An
afternoon teaset for two in the Royal
Worcester. consisting Of the tray, two
teacups and saucers. sugar bowl and
creamer. illustrates the survival and in
creasing popularity Of the plain white in
china with the gold band and gold ring
that has been produced for the last
seventv-five years. The set was Of
white. lined with a soft yellow, and
edged with a narrow gold band
Brass tea services are gaining in favor.
/ These are finished with lacquer 80 that
| they will not tarnish and are now TO be
obtained in many graceful shapes The
! copper tea sets are also in demand
These consist of 5he tray. tea pot, bowl
and pitcher IN a curious cOnical shape,
with repousse decoration and ebony han
l dies. coffee sets a. German china,
which always include a large porcelain
/ tray. seem to be quite the fad just now
/ Separate copper trays, twelve lnches Dy
] sixteen costing about "A, come IN either
oval or square shapes Mahogany IS
! greatly used for these trays, also, and
! more inexpensive one are of green oak
/ with wicker handles, the bottom OF the
| trav being glass over Cretonne or tapes
/ trv It is possible to have these made
! at 2 Slight cost by a picture framer.
/ mahogany or oak frame, preferably
/ oval and places the tapestry or silk be
/ meath the glass, backing the whole with
a thin polished wood.
! Tabla linens show delightful cOmbina-
tiOns of embroidery Cluny lace and me-
! dalIions. Those for gala occasions have
ALWAYS some sort of decoration IN the
/ center which dispenses with the usual
| centerpiece. one novelty from Paris had
I four 9-inch squares marked off in the
! center A conventional design in white
en-. >roidery filed awo of these. while
the alternating spaces were nlled IN with
hand-miRie hlet lace
! one hihldsome cloth Of double damask
which -Eas circular and two yards IN
dfameter. was edged with Cluny lace
aborIt two inches wide, put on without
inches across. was Inserted in the centel
of the cloth, with the linen cut away
beneath IT. The monogram was placed
about half way between the medallion
and the edge Of the table, at the hostess
place.
Another cloth, more within the mean
OF the average buyer. had a scallopeS
The Washington times., 1910-03-14
RUGS AND CARPETS
SHOW NEW WEAVES
Oriental Rugs Only of Best
Quality Should Be
Used.
- HE Oriental has long been oonsid-

- HE Oriental has long been consid-
cred the acme OF elegance and
/ luxury and durability IN q rug
for the weu-appolnted home.
with the result that one sees them of
every quality IN homes where they are
not IN harmony with the other furnish
ings-
Decorators, when consulted, always
advise against an Oriental rug that Is
not OF the first quality and often find
that the domestic weaves are better
adapted to the general tone OF the house
than the Oriental. at any r,1ce. They
maintain that q fifty or sixty-doliar
domestic rug Is better from every point
Of view than hundred dollar Oriental
This fact should be well considered be
fore investing IN floor coverings that are
expected 20 be used for several years.
at least
{ Among the staple lines the Wilton. the
E Administer and Brussels have seemed
/ 20 lead IN popular favor for some time.
( There IS an infinite variety Of designs
I in these rugs, which include the Oriental
{ patterns. oral and conventional designs.
4 and twO-toue stripe or border effects
( The Smyrna rug for q uodest floor Gov
{ ering is unexcelled IN durability and at
( tractive colOrings and designs This
( may be found in floral or Oriental pat
} terms. size y for $3.50 Il Is a
! heavy. seamless, tufted rug. and the
Z fact that It IS a reversible cOmmends II
{ 70 the thrifty Ingram art squares are
/ especially desirable for bedrooms and
/ come in many soft colOrings at 80 for
Z a x y size
There arc many STYLES of hand woven
l rugs on the market which are known
( varioUsly as colonial. rag OF fun rugs
/ These had their birth IN the rag carpets
/ Of our gTandmothers. whose striped
gayness was woven on primitive looms
I from scraps OF ribbon. calico. old dress
goods. etc. The fact that It is very dff-
hcult. IN weaving these rugs. 70 obtain
proper tension IN regard 70 the thick
ness OF the fabric. which varies greatly.
accounts for their continuing to be hand
woven This permits OF a variety OF
patterns and OF rugs being woven 70
order in the coIors that may Be- desired
At first considered appropriate for the
bath room only. their popularity has IN
creased until they are much used fo-
bedroom rugs The Log Cabin style
. with its CHEEKY oolors often gives a
quaint touch 70 the kitchen when used
/ / in strips before the sink or stove
II Tor the summer home there are many
! / inexpensive grass rugs which add con-
/ fort and beauty 70 the veranda. sui
are often very effective IN the living
rooms OF q bungalow when the rest OF
The furnishings are Of the same char
/ acter. For $ one may obtain SKI
= rug Of prairie grass, which IS durabls
ard pretty. Paper fiber rugs are also
E well liked for summer home OF modest
{ bungalow. These are made from very
~ tough twisted paper and are amSns
! the most durable tugs made
To meet the requirements OF the mod
: eru home and apartment with its Ions
I living room. new sizes in rugs are be-
. Trg put cut IN the Administer rugs
( one may find = size I1.5xI2. and another
1lSxI5 In tapestry rugs rs by 2 feel
. S.3x10.6. and lG.6x13.6 are the new sizes
The Washington times., 1910-03-14

-HE motorists apparel should pri-
marily be pointed toward prac-
ticability and comfort and these
realized, then the accomplish
ment OF artistic effect may be given
consideration That grace. utility and
ease can be embodied in the motOTist' s
clothes is evidenced IN the productions
now to be found IN any Of the we'll
equipped shops catering to this trade.
For those men who desire TO affect the
prescribed fashion in auto attire We de-
sire to state that such fashions are well
defined, even to the minutest accessor-
les. Those who decide such things have
designated in the garments the authen-
tic materials, cOlors and styling for the
devotee in contradistinction 70 the gar
ments that the business man wears, who
merely uses the motor IN riding 10 his
office as a matter Of convenience
The mandates for the suits are that
the coats be cut Norfolk with belts and
box plalts. The coats are cut yoke ef-
feet, the yoke extending 10 the top but
ton of the coat and TO the beginning OF
The Washington times., 1910-03-14
MeqU JegUelry

French ieweIry IS artistic in the new
dangling earrings. one pair that hangs
half way 20 shoulders consists OF two
hoops Of diamonds. pendent from three
graduated clusters. The lower and
larger hoop is brought through the first
one at right angles, and in center is g
rose setting Of small stones around a
larger brilliant
Less conspicuous is the same idea OF
linked hoops encIrcling a pendant, ex-
cept that hoops and drop are oval in
stead Of round
The Washington times., 1910-03-14
Simplicity Keynote This Year
In The Table Appointments

edge. headed BY an elaborate pattern In
eyeIet embroidery The same pattern
was used TO outline the central circle.
The hand-woven Italian linens, which
are now imported in considerable variety,
are Of such exquisite texture that hem
stitching is all that IS required on them
ReticelIa work, which is a combination
Of open squares or circles and button
holed bars is sometimes seen on table
cloths Of this fabric.
The Washington times., 1910-03-14
CLEANING A FLOOR.

A waxed floor should never be washed
with soap and water except just before
II Is to be re-Waxed-
The Washington times., 1910-03-14
GOOD TASTE SHOWN
IN HOME OF TODAY
Despite Period of Flat
Dwelling Houses Are
More Domestic"

- HROUGH calamity cTiers assert
that the fiat-dwelling age marks
the decline Of ''the paternal
The Washington times., 1910-03-14

cred the acme OF elegance and
luxury and durability IN a rug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
PERSONAL.

Judge L. @ Barley, OF the O1rpors-
tiou o u t, of Alexandra, was caller
a. the e venor's tfice yesterdAy.--
TRIchm bud Times Dspitch.
Mr. William B. DsingeIhsld at her
handsome residence on Washington
street yesterday afternoon was the
charming hostess at betu i'ul bridge
party giveu 10 honor OF her bou 70 guests,
Mrs. n e. Niles sDd Miss Volt Miles.
The psrlors were most tastefully deco
ra,ed with carnations sud wistsrla, the
color schsme being whit, and lavender.
Those Who VOC TIE pretty prizes we're
Mrs. II. z. Burke, Miss Gordon, OF
Ffedericksburg, aud Mrs. Louis 3.
Sect.
Lieut.. John Downs, j., U. s. N ,
will tonight be the hos. at dinner
dance to be given on board his ship, the
Dolphin, now lying at the Washington
navy yard. Among the Altxsndrla
gueit, will be Mu. Ripple, Misses Besll
Dainge,fisld, Clarence and Msry Snow
den, Violet Niles and Mr.. O. 3. 1.
Burke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
PLEASANT AFFAIR.

A pleasant affair occurred 10 the
diniog room oil the Saskatoon O.uo on
Monday afternoon, wheo a pumbsr oil
the usmbera gathered to ssY fsrewell 10
Mr.. W. z. Smith, Who left on Tuesday
for the Yellow Head Pass, in the mcu''
tsins, where he will engage 10 engineer
Ing work on the @. T. p. Z. The
president OF the club, Mr.. Kenneth Ash
Worth, presided, and he 1t wss Hho ex'
pressed for the club aud himself The deep
feeling of regret Nith which the word OF
Mr.. Smiths intended departure was re-
csived. Bhsf and to the point we're the
remarks of the president in reviewing
the qualities possessed by Mr.. Smith,
uua lities which have made him one OF
tue most popular members OF the CLUB.
A gift accompanied the presidents good
words. Mr. Smith responded, after
which Mr.. Fl. L. Jordan, Mr.. l.. M'
Bdwell aud Others lad few words to
say. Mrs. Smith sDd children will iol.
low hin some time towards The end OF
May Saskatoon, Canada, Press 2nd.
Mr.. Smith Is well'kuOTn here where
he married Miss Reba Barrett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
WEDDINGS.

Miss Grace Douglas Anderson, dsuyh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert W. Adder
SOD, of this city, aud D.. Eigsr Lyons
Woods, u. s. navy. we're married al
Oorisl Church at 1880 O'Clock lat even
ing, Rev. W. ]. Morton officiating. The
bride was ttt .nded By hsr sitt:r, Miss
Lisa d. Anderson, and the groom had
for bis bett msD, Mr. SAMUEL B. Woods,
of Fort Smith, AK. The bride entered
the church with her father, who gave
her in marriage. She wore white
satin princess gown, trimmed win
duchess lace and pearls, ard her veil vas
eau xht with a diamond suuou'ss. htf
bouquet was q cluster Of lilies al the
vslley. Miss Anderson wors o gown Oh
pink messsline, trimmed With silver,
and carried bouquets of bridesmaid roses
The bridesmaids were Miss Charlotte
England, Baltimore Miss Gssnie wal.
tsr, Baltimore; Miss Mary Hooff and
Miss Elizabeth Jones. of Alexsndris,
aud Miss Inertia Woods, Ohsrlot,es-
Vile. They wore dresses OF white chill
fop. trimmed with cbsntilly lace and
drsped WITH pink, and carried btuq1ets
OF pink sweet peas. Master furoer Al
ripgtop, j., aud Miss Elizabeth Taylor
both OF Richmond, served rs ribbon
bearers. TIE u,hers were Messrs. John
K. Graves, Washington; Lieut. George
W. Steele, LIEUT.. John N. Enocbs aud
Lieut.. Henry Davis, all OF the U. 8
nay7. The church wss decorated With
pslms and white flowers. The decosa :
tjous a. the house consisted OF palms
and spring flowers. The wedding march
was played By Mrs. Charles G. Lennon,
orgsni,t, Following the wedding the
bridal couple we're rendered a reception
at the home of the BRIDES parents, 9l7
Prince street. Following the reception,
DR.. and Mts. Woods left for northern
tip. Among The out-of town gusts
present wss Mrs. CLAUDE A. Swanson.
A pretty wedding took place at 2;SO
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the ps''
sonsge of St. Mary's Catholic Church,
In fredericksburg, when Mics Agnes
Hooper CALLAHAN, daughter OF Mrs. M.
r. CALLAHAN, OF Stafford Conrt House,
became the bride of Mr.. Thomas E.
Dollar, Of st. Elmo, Alexandria county
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Joseph M. Perrig, pastor Following
th, wedding Mr.. and Mr. Doian re-
turned TO ST. Elmo, where they will re
aide. The bridegroom Is we'll known In
Alexandria, and Is chief clerk In the
master mechanics Office at the Potomac
railroad yards terminal, Alexandria
cnuntV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
SURPRISE PARTY.

As WIS stated 10 the GaE,t'e sur
prise parry vas given at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Nslls, 9l9 Dake
Ct .eet, Wednesday evening, IN honor
of their guests, Miss B.ssie Merchsnt,
of Msusssas A large sud j)yiul crowd
assembled t. psrIiOiptt, 10 the maoy
Interesting games, Refreshments we're
ssryed, and st lste honr the company
6eout,d after hsVlOg enjoyed very
pleasant evening. Among the guests
prssent wers Misses Sadie aud May
Gimes, Mary aud Myrtle Burgess,
Elhh O~ens, FL Eab'tl PaTne, Sadie
Purvis, Hslen BoWman, Lizzie aod
Ru b Francis, Sadie PITT, Estelie Wood,
] ,seobine Malls; Messrs. James Burket,
Milton Hicks, Harvey Francis, Htr-
mao G pdfrey, Raymond GsiDe', Dane
Brown, Robert Dawson. Grafton TIE
nary, Lester B1wman, Harry Butcher,
C.sreoce Combs, Clay Phillips, Mr..
Powers aud william and Liuwood
Nails. Among the Gu! Of town guests
were MIS- Ada Reed and Miss Aunie
Ohislom snd Joan Merchant, Mr.. JOhr
Wilson and Flank Smart, oil Wash
lpgtln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
CHARTERS.

Charters were grsnted yesterday by
the State Corporation Commission to
the following concerns;
Colonial Portland Cement Corporation,
Alexandria, Wister M. Balderston, presi'
dent; w. {. Bal1erston, secretary, both
of Washington, d. c.; friedrich P. Rus
sell, treasurer, alexandria, Va, Capitol
stock; Maximum, &c. 600 900; minimum,
81 900. Objects: Manufacture a"d sell
cement.
The Fleet Review Publishing Com.
pany, Inc. AL ,xandria;. J. K. jerks, presi
dent N. P. Ward, secretary and treasur
er; ]. r. CoK-fll of Warrington, Cani-
tai stock: Nahum, $1,000 minimum,
81, 900. Objects: General printing busi
ness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
ALEXANDRIA L. O. VS.. LINWORTH

The gene of bail to be played on the
moth Alfred street grouod tmorrow
at 1870 between the Alexandria Ath'
lite Oub and TIE LinwOrth a. O. Of
Washington, promise, to be one OF the
BEST seen on the sand lots Of this city
this sessoc. The A. A. c. lave picked
their line up from about 20 players,
and they expect to put up a best game
of ball against their Washington op-
poneut. This will be the first game OF
the season for the A. A, O., and large
crowd be expected to be preent. a
grand stsnd is now being erected 90 he
grounds for the accommodation oil thos
who wlsh to Wit 1883 the game snd lake
II essv,u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
TIE APOLLO OROHEs IRA.

An opportunity will be given Alex
dria music lovers st the Ytung Peoples
Building, stuh Washington street, on
next Friday evening, April 22ad, to
hear the Apoll, Orchestra, Of Washing
ton. This orchestra, consisting OF forty
two pieces, which was organized by iis
present leader, Mr.. Albert P. Johnston,
IL now playing In It, third season vita
phenomlnai success, and the opportunity
to hear 1t should not be missed. The
programme Is most entertaining one
the soloisis for the evening, being Mr'.
T. A Hulfi.b, contrallo, snd Mr.. Ker-
meth w. Ogden, tenor, OF this city,
Patrons should secure tickets early al
Aliens drug store, ss the seating cs
pscitJ of the building necessarily limits
the number to be sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
RECEPTION TO MINISTER.

All The arrangements for ths receF ton
tonight Of Rev. II. NJ. Cart'r, recently
appointed pastor of the NJ, E. Church
South, have been made. The reception
will take plsce 10 the church, and the
public Is cordially invited. Rev. J. K.
Sewer, pastor OF the Secood Presbyterian
Church, will deliver the address OF vel.
come on behalf Of the Ministerial
League, and Rev. F. j. Preltymau, pre-
siding elder, on behalf Of the District
Other addresses will be made by Off
Gals Of tle church aud others. A mus
cal programme has been arranged Tor the
occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-04-15
FUNERALS.

The funeral of Miss OirOline O.
Weadon who died at her home yester'
DAY took place from the Methods! Epis,
copsl Otu oh South this morning and
the services we're cOntu tied By Rev. a.
NJ, Osuter. The psllbesrers wele M'ssrS
]. G. OockeY, Ftsnk Pollard, Carol!
Place, r P. w. Garuttt, ]. F. Glover
and @. W. Keys.
The funeral OF the late James W
Nslls will be held from bis home, ~
Wolfe street, this afternoon. Rev. W
F. Watson, OF the Frat Baptist CHURCH
will con6u ( the services.