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The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Whem LeaVing The Hostess

Dear Mrs. ADAMS.
]. Upon leaving a reception. Il it proper
to tell the hostess that one has enjoyed
the afternoon, as one would Say upon
leaving a card paTty7
2 When an ''at-home' card bearing two
or more names OF persons who are TO
entea tain Is received. should the acceptance
be directed to all or only one?
8. When a party is given in honor Of a
friend OF The hostess. IL II necessary for
the guests 70 call on the friend sitter the
party
reads to the effect that Miss Brown u
entertaining for Miss Smith. should the
iatteT's name be mentioned IN the accept
alCeg
s When s. mother gives surprise party
for her daughter. should tho guests leave
cards for both or only one when making
&. n setting a table for dinner, should
the silvsrware be arranged from the plate
outward in order Of courses, beginning
with Soupspoon nearest plate. OF should
It be arranged in the reverse order; that
is soupspcOn on the outside and the rest
KATHERINE @.
!. Yes. provided the hostess is not
too much occupied at the time OF ones
departure.
d No written acceptance is necessary
In this case If you do not attend the
reception. you should send cards 10 each
hostess so that they will be received just
about the hour OF the entertainment.
8 The guest should call on the host
ess and the friend.
l. Yes.
s. Cards should be left for both.
s. The silver necessary for the first
course should be placed furthest away
from the plate.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
SAGE Tea on Aabarn Hair

Dear MIS-. SyneS- -.
1 have auburn hair; please tell me viii
sage ten make IL darker? How Is il pre-
pared? Where can buy ST. Do you think
Il win harm the hair? PRETTY.
To make sage tea. take one ounce OF
the sage 10 four ounces OF water. Steep
for several hours, then set aside 10 cool.
Strain and bottle. The sage may be
bought at any drug store. The tea will
not harm the hair. but Il win darken II.
If yours is a pretty auburn shade, ]
think It would be foolish to make ts
darker.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Tonic for the Hair

Dear Mrs. Symes.
DO YOU know OF q cheap but good tonic
for the hair or a wash that VIII make i
grow in about six months time? While I
an using the tonic viiI II be possible 70
make my hair grow in curly?
ANXIOUS.
You will find that crude OIL is one
of the least expensive and yet one OF
the best tonics for increasing the
growth of the hair You can buy It at
any drug store and should apply II
once day TO the scalp. using a very
few drops. Be sure 10 massage the scalp
thoroughly. as this countse just as
much. IL not more. than the tonic used.
II the hair Is not naturally curly. you
can do little to make II grow in 50.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
PICNIC MANNERS

rUsT because you decide to band
together and enjoy a holiday
on the water or In the woods
does not necessitste wholesale
disregard for good manners and gentle
breeding. A picnic is necessarily an
Informal affair. When a crowd OF
young people is compelled to eat in
an unconventional fashion and to act
IN a way that is a result of existing
circunstances-washi at q pump,
sharing the same cups and doing many
other little things that would not be
Tolerated az home-there is a fair chance
OF overstepping the boundaries of good
manners. Against that danger let me
raise an earnest voice Of protest
DO not quite understand why young
men and women should be vulgar be-
ca use they are enjoying a holiday. It
Il hard to realize that a certain digni-
NED department can be thrown aside as
one would discard an old coat. In fact.
1 90 not value good manners that are
put on or on az the wish of the owner
the innate gentleness OF breeding is not
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Without a Ch0beron
Dear Mrs. Adams.

Dear Mrs Adams,
J. Would 1t be proper for three girls
gil over 20 TO go 'autong'' at night with
i've young men without a chapeFon?
2 What should e girl do when a boy
holds her too Gloss when dancing?
g. IL a man has been exceedingly nice 10
8 girl and insists upon kissing her good
night. would It be proper 10 reward him
thus?
g. We are all three in love with the
same young man, and he doesn't show
any decided preference sor any one OF Us
How are We to find out whom he thinks
the most Off THREE GID MAIDS.
]. 1t would not be proper.
2 She should tell him he was not
in the right position and that she
would like to have more freedom. If
he falls TO improve, she would be JUS
titled in refusing to dance with him.
g. It would be Improper for a man to
ask for such q privilege If he were
not engaged to the young woman.
Under such circumstances the young
woman should refuse to grant him
such a favor.
4. You may all be sorry IL you at
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
0@NGNHa~ Z<lSs5 III
SGMzN6Ae@ GH

~ ESPITE the fact that Americans
are cheering the idea OF a
sane Fourth. there will still be
thousands OF children who win
celebrate the nations Independence with
freerackers and skyrockets. Reforms
require a long time to be worked out,
and in the interim a few human beings
suffer. So with q fervent hope that lit
lie Jack will not be burned, but with
knowledge that he probably will. each
mother lives through the glorious and
dangerous day.
Now. Gin time Of peace prepare for
war is a sensible maxim 10 be OBJ
served in the household. So II little
America must play with fire, it were
better to be prepared for the SUISSE
quent burns.
First OF all, let me recommend pre-
caution that is quite successful: II
your child Is TO be protected from
sparks that ignite the clothing and re-
suit fatally in many cases, there is
treatment that can be given the gar
ments TO be worn on the day.
Make a solution of water and alum.
nine parts of water to one Of the lat
ter. and dip each article in this. It is
a process that renders the material tenn
porarily fireproof, and a step that ex-
hort you to take. The few minutes oc-
cupied in doing this might save the life
OF your child. Even If you have de-
cided TO withhold the pleasure Of the
lighted punk from your little ones I'm
gers, other boys and girls VIII be fir-
ing away. and your child might have
10 pass the explosives. If I were you,
7 would make everything fireproof. from
hats 70 underwear.
linseed oil and limewater, should be
prepared before the great day. Indeed.
Il is a remedy that should be always
in the house in a convenient place. II
IS particularly efficacious in cases OF
severe burns.
The affected parts should be bathed
in the cooling liquid and bound with
linen saturated with the oil
For slight burns on legs or hands, a
solution OF baking soda is sometimes
successful in giving relief. BandageS
soa ked in this quickly made remedy
must be applied: and. by the way, re-
member that there is a right way to
adjust a bandage. AS you wind IL
around tke leg turn over In fold the
width of cloth. This fold will run dag
onally across the bandage, and the re-
suit will be a tightly fitted band. pro-
duced by the series of folds around the
injured portion.
Suppose that there IS an abrasion OF
the skin and the powder has entered
the wound. This must be removed. A
sponge and warm water will do 1t, or
II the injury be too deep, a doctor
services should be secured.
When the oil or a healing. salve Is
applied, cover the wound with absorb
ent cotton to exclude the air, for the
contact with this is extremely painful.
Probably the wounds on arms or legs
are better treated before than after.
In long sleeves. high neck and wooden
stockings and a previous dip IN the
alum water. a child is comparatively
safe. The sensible garb eliminates al
superfiuous ties or ruffies and decreases
the chances against the wearer.
] hope to see the day when independ-
ence will not be coupled with a death
dealing celebration; but in the mean
time ! eheerfully offer a few sugges-
tons for the first aid to the injured.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
To Darker TIE Hair

Dear Mrs. SyYnes.
VIII you piease tell me what viii bring
my hair back 10 It's natural color2 II has
been slightly bleached. VIII you repeat
the recipe for sage tea, and tell me II X
will change the color Of my hatrf
CLARA B.
To make the sage tea. take one ounce
Of the sage to four ounces OF water.
Steep for several hours. then set aside
to cool Strain and bottle. If you apply
this tea 20 the hair once week IL VIII
darken Il and will help 10 gradually re-
store the color 20 your hair.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03

Of the fact that a picnic is an informal
enjoyment Of an afternoon.
And neither do you, my friends. Deep
In your hearts you feel as every one
does; that picnic manners can be just as
refined as the actions OF the drawing
room. There is just a different setting
and, naturally, q slightly different
usage. Good manners can be evident
They must be if you are well bred!
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
What CoLors?

Dear Mrs. SymeS.
Please tell me what colors are becoming
to ne I have golden yellow hair blue
eyes and a very fair compIexio1e have
most always worn navy blue and black.
Are theSe suitable colors1 JUNE.
The two colors you have been wear
ing are quite suitable. I think you
should be able TO wear various shades
OF blue and brown. White is IN
doubtedly becoming TO a person Of
your type.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Exes Too Small

Dear Mrs Symes
VIII you kindly tell me how TO make my
ewes large, as mine are very small2 ! want
something which will not hurt the eyes.
BROWN EYES
ANY attempt you would make to en-
large your eyes would prove injurious
You would do we'll not to touch them az
all. for they are the most delicate Of or
Eans.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
When Introducing

Dear Mrs. Adams
/ VIII you please tell me which is proper
when making young man and woman ac-
ouainted to mention his or her name hrstf
2. When a young man calls on a Young
lady should she ask him hack agalnf
3, A young man comes to see mo and
also goes 10 see other girls. Should I tell
him he cannot come 10 see me II he calls
on other girls7 BLUE EYES
l. Several forms are used, but the
one most used Is, Miss Brown, may I
present Mr.. Smith,
?. II the young man proves TO be
agreeable and gentlemanly, a woman
may say she shall be glad to have
him call again.
3. Unless you are engaged to the
young man, you have no right to make
such stipulation.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03

nrst one. only the young man has been
away from her for some time and has
learned 10 Ike the other one better
Do you think It advisable for young man
2 years old TO marry girl IS when he IL
making plenty to support herr
TROUBLESOME
To be fair 10 the girl, the only thing
for you 10 do is 10 break the engage
ment with her. Let this episode, how
ever, be a lesson to you. so that you
may not make another contract only
to be broken.
In my opinion, they ere both too
young. II both parties are willing
and the parents raise no objection, /
suppose ii will be ell right.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Tan and FreckLes

Dear Mrs. Symee.
VIII you kindly tell me something that
thing that / can apply that will prevent
the same when exposed to the sun and
wtnd7 PEGGY.
To remove the tan and freckles ap-
ply lemon juice to your face once a
day. You should never go out in the
sun and wind without protecting your
face with a sunhat and a veil Before
going out of doors apply good pow
der TO your face, but be sure TO re-
move every bit OF it from the skin
when you return home. else the pores
viii become clogged and blackheads
viii appear
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03


VIII you kindly publish q recipe for 70
dueing the size Of the bust? A. 3. c.
Diet is the only thing will recon-
mend 10 reduce the bust. Drink very
little liquids. eat no white bread give
up all sweet and starchy foods Do
not eat between meals. The wearing
Of a tight-fitttng corset cover win
make the bust less nrominent
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Not Sure

Dear MIS-. Adams.
/ go with young man whom ] love very
much. and he tells me that he Is fond OF
me and cares more for me than any other
girl; but somehow I can't believe 1t,
Would you please tell me how he could
prove his love for me ~ My mother and
sisters say he is only flirting with me.
A GIRL ~ LOVE.
If you are at all doubtful as to his
sincerity, you cannot be very deeply in
love with him. It is very unwise for
a young girl TO devote her time and
attention 10 a young man whom she
cannot trust. His actions and con-
Germ for you should be proof OF his
love.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
To Increase the Flesh

Dear Mrs. Symes.
I am feet 1 Inches tall, weighing ios
pounds. NOW. ! would be very much obliged
IL you can help my case. have been told
that l am attractive. but would be more 50
II could add fifteen pounds more OF flesh
70 my body. Seeing that you advised Dr..
boxes Of same and am on the fourth box
now, with seemingly no increased flesh.
You give such good advice q others that I
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03

~ WING 10 the great amount OF mail
received and the limited space
~ given this department, IL is ao-
solutely 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
immediate answer must incioSe
self addressed stamped envelope for a
reply. This rule must also be compiled
with In regard 10 personal letters.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
To Renes0 the Friendship

To ReneS0 the FRIENDSHIP
NEAR Mrs. Adams
! am a girl % years old and in love
with q young man who know loves
me dearly. Several years ago heard a lot
of things he said about me. which made me
tsFy cross, ana have not spoken a word 90
him slice. A few weeks ago / heard that IT
was not true that he made remarks about
me and am now very anxious 10 sneak 10
MN. Would you kindly advise me what to
ooE A READER
Write him a note apologizing for ac-
cusing him falsely and ask him to call
upon you so that matters may be ex-
planned and settled. Should he refuse
10 reply to your note, do not bother
any more about him.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Tonic for Light Hair
Quinine Hair Tonic.
Bleach for the Neck y

VIII YOU kindly tell me Of something
that I can use TO whiten the skin on my
neck2 have used any amount OF peroxide
and II has done no good. The skin Is still
yellow. LORRAINE.
The following recipe is one which has
been praised by many OF my readers. 50
] give IL 10 you, hoping IL Hill soon have
the desired effect on your neck:
Take fresh strained cucumber Juice,
boil II for i've minutes. and for every Eve
ounces Of Juice add;
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Scars on the FACE

DeaF Mrs Syme9.
nat with an accsdeut in the coal mine
and Il left three blue scars. one on my
lower Ito, one on my cheek and ono above
my right eye. Can you please tell me
what to do 20 get rid Of them? And u
you can Will you recommend me 70 some
doctor or Specialist
Yours is not case for me to attend,
but I cannot recommend any specialist
to whom you should go. Surely you
know a physician IN your vicinity who
will be able 10 advise you.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Oil to Inrease Weight

Dear Mrs Symes.
VIII pure cod liver oil, taken three
times a day after meals increase MP
weight? fAdrSb A h
Yes, IL taken regularly.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Unsettled

III Ms. AUdll1s
" hat should you advise yeung man To
do when he Is engaged &c a Riri ana he
comes dissatisfied with her, when rhe Is lust
as nice as she can be all the time 10 him.
nut IN the meantime the b0v learns to ike
aIsotner GRIT There 10 nothing sgainst the
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Spring Tonic

Dear Mrs. svnes
a5,,ss nat Kine II tbs ba "ouio zee
should II be takan7
2 IL castor oil good to cure dandrudf
I heard about lemon being used for washs
ing the hair but my hair is brown and
] would rather see il getting darker than
lighter Would you advise tar soap fcR
washing the hair which is also falling outf
LUCILL.
/. AS every one does not need the
same kind Of q spring tonic, ] thin6
the safest plan would be for you t.
have your physician prescribe for you.
2 Castor oil Is excellent for remove
ing dsndruff; IL VIII also prevent your
hair from failing out. Tar soap Is what
you should use II you wish your haiR
to grow darker.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Jaborandi Tonic.

The duirine should be dissolved IN the al
coholic liquids by warming slightly, then
the other Ingredients added ard ihe whole
filtered Rub into the roots Of the hair
every night.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
To Remope Tan

Dear MrB. Symes D -,
l. Ny hands are very large and thick.
but not fat Can you give me some remedy
TO reduce them and something 70 make
them white2
2 should Ike something 70 remove tan;
g. Ny legs are very small. Please teal
me what will make them large.
l. What will make my eyelashes longG
TWO GIRLS.
/. There is no remedy which viii re-
duce the size OF your hands, but 10 keep
them white rub lemon juice on them
occasionally.
2. To remove the tan use the follow
L..
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Walnut Stain for Hair.

-Four ounces Of walnut skins. beaten 20 .
pulp. % which is added pure alcohol. IS
ounces.
Let stand eight days and strain. Then
apply 70 the hair with small brush
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Answers to Beauty Queries

continue using the tablets as deteEt mas
saying A DISTRESSED GIRL.
advise you 20 stop taking the tablets,
as they evidently are not what you
need. Instead take one tablespoonful Of
olive oil before each meal. If you OBJ
Ject 20 the taste, you may add lemon or
orange juice TO 1t to make II more pal
atable. Be sure that you get plenty OF
sleep. and do not allow yourself to
worry.
Tonic for Light Hair
Dear Mrs. Symes.
Will you kindly les me know recipe
that will put oil In my hair and that will
thieken Il also? ] do not want anything
that viii darken II or bleach H. r. I. u.
Here is the recipe for tonic which is
quite suitable for your light hair. Use
as directed:
Quinine Hair Tonic.
sulphate Of ouinine..- dram
Diluted sulphurio acid........... Is minims
Reclined splF1ts-..---...--.-..-.-. ounces
Nix. then further add: Glycerine 4
ounce; essence royale or essence musk
8 or minlms Agitate until solution "
complete. Apply 70 the roots every day.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Recipe for Walnut Stain

Dear Mrs. SynneS.
VIII you as soon as possible publish IN
your column the formula for walnut hair
stain which is mixed with alcohol? know
that the two are mixed. but DO not know
the quantity Of each. MAXINE.
Here is the recipe you desire:
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
READER ".
To Reduce a Thick Lip

Please publish some simple remedy 20
reduce the thickness OF the upper lip.
which is considerably larger than the
lower one
What can I do to remove superhuous
hairs from my face and arm besides using
the electric needle2 BLONDE.
To reduce the thickness Of your lip
apply a lotion made OF one teaspoonful
Of tannin and eight ounces Of water.
Use daily.
Here Is the recipe for a depilatory
which you may use TO remove the super
fiuous hairs. II IL not, however, per-
manent remedy. but viii take away tho
hairs for time;
Sulphide Of soda or calcium sui
phloe .---.-..-.-.-..-...--.-s-.... " sfaths
Cnask ..s....-......s.....s. -sr.-.... lVV AIatnS
Mix thoroughly ard keep dry Ia we'll
coTked bottle until wanted Tor use. Take
enough 70 make a paste and edd warm
water 30 1t until the proper consistency Is
secured. SDFead over the hairy surface
and allow TO remain for from one to FIVE
minutes. according to the nature OF the
growth and the susceptibility Of the skin
then scrape on with blunt blade-a
paper knife. for example. IL should be
removed, as IN every case with 4 deDil2-
tory. when the burning sensation IS pro
duced. Too long contact with the skin
should be avoided ana Immediately after
the hair has been renpvsd the denuded
surface should BE- gerAly washed with
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
VaseIiHe on Eyebrows

warm water and q cold cream OF = blarG
oil applied 20 prevent irritation
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ing recipe:

Dissolve the acid and borax in the water;
iinfuse the petals for en- hour: strain rain
hours deesnt the clear portion and add
the glycerine. Apply as often as agreeable
g. Exercise and massage with olive oil
will increase the size Of your legs.
l. To increase the length Of your eye
lashes apply a good quality OF vaseline
TO the edge of the Ids once day. DO
not allow any OF the salys 10 get into
the eyes.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
Reducing the Bust

Nix thoroughly and apply two or thru
times day until the stain Is removed.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03

tempt 10 gain such information. Bet
ter let matters stand as they are and
continue to be good friends.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
To DeveioD the Bust

Ufdr MIS-. byTlles.
Would you kindly give me formula for
developing the bust2 Is the Faucalre
treatment the best? II 50. kindly tell me
how to use 1t. ANXIOUS.
The Vaucaire tonic is one of the best
treatments for developing the bust, so
am giving the recipe for same.
DR.. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-03
LIQUID extract of salega

(goatsrue) ..............,, 3 fluid drama
T TiSstuEps phosphate 81 fssp Ct ie grsiIns
Simple Syrup................ 1871 ounces
The dose is two soupspoonfuis with water
before each meal
DR.. yaucaire also advises the drinkins
Of malt extract during meals
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-02
LOCAL COURTS WERE
KEPT BUSY LAST YEAR
Deputy Clerk Of Courts Msrable Com
pletes Annual Report for Clerk
of General Assembly.

Though the law does not require
the report 70 be completed until No
yember 1. Deputy Clerk OF Courts
Marable yesterday completed the an
nral report of the work Of the Cor
pcration Court and Circuit Court in
kis city for the year ending Augusi
81. 1910. and forwarded the report
TO the clerk Of the general assembly.
This repor; shows that 4 total 81
900 cases were commenced in the TWO
courts during the year. rs OF that
number being in the Corporation
Court and the remaining % il the
Circuit Court.
In the Corporation Court 10 &C
lions at law were cbmmenccd. -
are pending and los were decided.
while three were removed TO other
courts. Forty-fve suits IN equity were
commenced. 20 are pending and III
ir.terlocutory DEGREES were entered
and 40 final DEGREES were entered.
During the year 1913 prosecutions were
begun. % are pending and 100 were
decided.
IN the Circuit CoaTt fifteen actions
AZ law were started. seven are pend
irx and fifteen were decided. Seven
suits in equity we're commenced. six.
teen are pending and eleven inter
Iocutory DEGREES were entered and
nine final DEGREES were entered.