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WHEN TO RISE

TN RESPONSE 10 many queries I
am going 70 talk today on the oc-
easions for rising. I think, on the
whole. that the fundamental prin-
ciples are easily mastered, and upon
these you can base your actions. using
tact and a general spirit OF kindness and
regard for other peoples feelings
In any instance when a certain hos
pitality on the part Of a hostess is 10
be shown. you should rise 10 greet your
guests. When callers enter your draw
ing room at an afternoon tea, you. as
hostess, should rise from a group with
whom you have been chatting and step
forward to meet the newly arrived
visitor. II is not necessary for the
other members OF the circle to rise az
the introduction OF the guest,
If. however. a very old man or
woman should enter a room, whether
your respect for gray hairs and rise at
an introduction and ofter the most con-
yenlent chair.
When a man Is introduced 10 a woman
IL is not necessary for the latter TO rise,
except In cases OF elderly persons or OF
dignitaries to whom you wish TO show
q certain formal respect.
Men should always rise when woman
Is standing. IL is not necessary that
& quick automatic standing position be
taken. but there should be no hesitancy
on the part OF a gentleman 20 rise
when women enter a room and 10 see
that they are comfortably seated before
he sits down. He should rise, also,
when an older man enters his presence.
IL is a very easy way 10 show respect
for his father, for his pastor, for his
White-haired uncle. Right here let me
urge that you. my dear readers, insist
upon this Difference from your brothers
or your friends. Request that they
show this little mark of respect just
10 please you. * is surely a little
thing to do, and few men will refuse
Children should be taught 10 rise
when their parents or older relations
enter a room They should OfTer their
places and remain standing until their
elders are seated.
When rising shows your thbughtfulness
or any weli-deserved respect. then by all
means rise. These two points should be
the guiding stars In your actions.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

Ing down the aisle IN the theater for a
girl friend IN the audience 10 speak out
loud 10 attract his attention? ROBERT.
/. II would be rude and unkind 10 the
young lady. Surely the ten or fifteen
minutes intermiss!on could he enjoy
ably spent in conVersing with her
2. If the friend is not sitting next TO
you. II would be better 10 show signs Of
recognition by giving a smile and a
slight bow.
5. Some young men wear the full dress
suit between the ages you state, but
the majority wear tuxedo
4. Such actions would be most I'M
proper, A dignifed young lady will
never try TO attract attention 10 herself.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
ADVICE ON SOCIAL
CUSTOMS
asking Permission to Call

Dear Mrs, adams
!. Should a young man, rather init
mate friend. ask me II he may call for
the FIRST time, or should / tell him that
he may call? II about what time should
he come and leave?
2. Is IL proper for either OF US 10 wear
formal evening dress. and should the
young man bring a box OF candy at the
FIRST or al any other timee
J. II young man is introducing a
young lady friend. who should he men
ton frst, ana what Is the proper fOTm2
What should the young lady do?
STUDENT.
!. II is better 10 let the young man
ask permission 10 call. The time he
should call depends upon the custom OF
yoRr vicinity. The usual hours. how
ever. are from TO 10 o'clock.
2 Formal evening dress is not worn
when informal calls are being made. If
man wishes to bring a box OF candy
20 the young lady upon whom he is call
ing. he is at liberty to do so.
8. A young man introducing a lady TO
a lady presents the younger 10 the older,
II there is any noticeable difference In
their ages. A young man IS always pre-
sented 10 a woman in the following
manner: Miss A. may I present Mr..
B?" The introduction may be ac-
knowledged by a repetition of the names,
a smile and polite bow.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Il Grop!R of Hair

Dear Mrs Symes
| have a very dishguTing growth u hair
between my eyebrows, When q child, / cut
them of, so that now they look dreadful.
! have had about fve treatments from the
electric needle. and I cannot see that they
have done any good. ! have rubbed am
monia on the growth night and morning
Do you think u will kill the hairs IN time?
Could you tell me Of some acid that viii
Kill the growth II the electric needle IL
used, will II cause any kind Of growth or
harm the eyes in any way? BETTY
The electric needle is the only thing
which will remove the hairs peTma-
nently without leaving a scar. If you
are not gaining the desired results from
the one operator, I think II would be
advisable TO try another one. The treat
ments will not cause a growth or injure
the eyes If a thoroughly experienced
operator does the work. ANY acid you
would use might cause an ugly scar.
which would be ten times worse than
the growth Of hair. The constant ap-
plication OF ammonia may kill the hairs
In time, but the process is slow.
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[ III FIRyT ppINcIpLEJS@r

kITF WE all began right" said a
doctor the other day. I'VE should
all last twice as long"
What he meant by that
Slightly enigmatic statement was that
II children were taught from the very
beginning the first and fundamental
principles OF good health, there would
be less sickness on earth and men as a
whole would live 10 ripper old age.
And he is right. Good air. pure
water, plenty OF sleep, sufficient exer-
else. wholesome food and cleanliness
are the six things that human being
needs to keep him we'll; and every
child, from the time IL can be taught
at all, should be taught those six.
Good air. That means keeping the
bedroom thoroughly aired. opening all
windows that viii not throw
draught on the child during the night,
and absolutely all IN the morning, II
means deep breathing exercises and
play in the open air. instead or IN
oveTheated rooms; IL means looking
nature In the face, and not poStpohing
a walk or romp because OF a storm
or a touch of extra heat or cold
Pure water. spring water IL you can
get II; II not then the purest you can
obtain. Would you rather drink a
cemetery or a menageriey a friend
used TO ask, who objected 10 my boil
ing the water I drank. Personally /
prefer the cemetery. Do not let the
child gulp down glass after glass Of
tween meals. not at them, and too
much ice water is the curse OF the
American people.
Plenty Of sleep The healthy child OF
10 or 10 should be in bed by half
past : or s; from 10 TO Is, or 10 is
plenty late enough. We adults can
vary the rule If We win. but early TO
bed and early 10 rise" is an excellent
rule for a child.
Sufieient exercise In general there
is no need of urging this upon a child:
overeXercise is far more common
fault. But some children seem mae
tive by nature. and must be trained 20
take proper exercise. which will bring
every muscle into play and induce
deep breathing. The old-fashioned
ring games are the best possible
means to this end.
Wholesome food. No fried foods no
tea or coffee. no highly splced dishes.
but any amount or milk and bread and
butter and well-cooked meat and
fiesh-making vegetables and greens.
Soup is always a good choice for
growing child, and such Vegeta bles as
spinach and lettuce keep eyes bright
and compilations clear. a little pure
candy az meals viii not hurt the child.
and is always apropos with the
youngsters.
Finally. cleanliness. / might almost
say that this is the most important OF
the six. The child should be taught
10 take a bath daily; warm IN winter
and Just with the chill on 10 in sum
mer. very warm bath mot hot)
once a week is a necessity, however.
Plenty or soap should be used. and
a not too hard brush. as well as two
loosely woven washcloths. In drying.
the body should be rubbed briskiy
with a Turkish towel; only the face
should be dried with the softer towel.
The child viii soon learn do ali this
for himself.
The use OF the toothbrush is an
other lesson that must be taught.
cold water and some reliable paste,
powder OF wash are essential Pow
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Personal Notes

1ltdT MIS-. AudnleI
Will you please tell ne when Il is good
form 10 use correspondence cards? Would
II be bad taste TO write Few words OF
coincidence on a card 10 a friend who has
lost her mother? VIII you please suggest
something suitable and appropriate to say
to her? ETHELYN ".
The correspondence cards may be used
for personal notes such as invitations,
notes Of sympathy or congratulation.
etc. It would be proper to write TO your
friend on a card, but let your words Of
sympathy spring from your heart.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Iavitati0n 10 a Dance

Dear MIS- Adams
have been placed In a very embarrass-
ing position and should like 10 have your
advice. ! received an invitation TO a dance
bearing the name Of the young man with
whom l was 10 60. I had been with him
many times and considered him one of my
best friends. The invitation contained the
programs. which were to be filled by the
night OF the dance. However he did not
speak 70 me about Il. but al FIRST con-
sidered II merely negligence on his part and
allowed many OF my dances 10 ~ taken.
The night came. yet he said nothing. I
then was told that he had asked another
GIL 10 attend a dance given by his fra
ternity. He treats me as he always did.
and we often paint together an before,
Friends have told me that | should turn
him down; what is your opinion in such
a case? BETTY b
I don't believe the situation is quite
clear 10 me- II the young man invited
you 10 go with him and then failed TO
make his appearance at the proper time,
he was most rude TO disappoint you.
You would be justified in asking him
fer an explanation, II would be better
20 hear his reasons before turning him
down.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

dsred charcoal makes a good denu-
frice. or precipitated chalk and orris
root. Teach the child 10 brush the
inside OF the teeth also, and 10 use
an up-and- down instead of lateral
movement Surgeons silk should be
run between the teeth after each
meal,
There are little points Of cleanliness
about the chnds room that must be
considered also. The bed should be
thoroughly aired each morning, not
simply turned over, but every bit OF
bedclothing taken OF and laid on two
chairs before an open window with
out touching the floor anywhere. The
nightciothes should be hung up 20 air
also. and the mattress frequently
turned.
In the night the clothes should be
hung up and spread out, not left in a
disorderly heap on the floor. Often
garments are wet with perspiration.
and should be hung over a chair back
or a elothestTee 10 dry thoroughly
In the matter Of clothing. shoes,
finger nails, ears, haiF-al the mirror
but so important details-the child
should be taught the strietest cleanli-
ness And thus is learned the last
fundamental principle OF sood health.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Difference in Height

Dear MIS-. ADAMS,
DO you think that a man should marry
a girl taller than himself? VIII il eals
her discomfort and modification IN the
future7 My sweetheart is a couple II inches
taller than I. For myself that makes no
difference but a friend who is an fastener
like herself. says she would be Tidiculed By
her friends and in time would dread 10 be
seen with me.
Kindly tell me If you think il would be
wise for me TO invite her to accompany my
sister and myself on = two or three months
trip7 JOHN A.
The difference in height should not
and does not make a particle of differ
ence where love is concerned. II you
and your sweetheart are perfectly salts
fed with one another. what should you
care about the opinions Of others?
II your engagement has been ANNOUNCE
ed II would be all right TO send her an
invitation.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
FIR Me Sed TKoroughIT
Beauty Query
Answers

n WING 10 the great amount OF mall
received and the limited space
~ given this department. II 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 q self
addressed stamped envelope for reply.
This rule must also be complied with In
regard 10 personal letters.
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AH InVitati0n TO Vi5it

Dear Mrs ADAMS.
/ would like 20 have your advice. ] am
a man Of Il years. ! have written 10 a
girl OF Is 10 come 10 see me in my home
city. Do you think 1 am doing right? She
has a sister who would Ike 10 come.
Would IL be all right for me 20 tell her 10
come too7 Would 1t be proper for me 10
pay whole or half OF the fare for the hrst
girl? I can take care OF one, but not two,
FRIEND.
Unless you are engaged 10 the young
girl or she is an Intimate friend OF other
members of your family, you should not
have extended the invitation TO her.
Since the invitation is Issued, il would
be wise to ask her sister 10 visit you
al the same time Do not pay either
girls fare.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

exercise 10 reduce the hips: Lie ex-
tended on the floor, supporting ones
self % one hand, while The other Is
placed upon the hip. While holding this
position, ndise the body gradually from
the floor until the whole weight Is SUP
ported by the hand and feet Il IS COM
paUauVely easy 10 get the body from
the ioor as far as the knees. but 10
bring Il Up 10 the full extent just de-
scribed is not easy a. first 7: should be
tried first on one side and then on the
other
j. TO increase the growth Of the eye
brows and eyelashes apply a good quail
ity or Vase.!le 10 them daily.
+ Lemon juice is excellent for whit
ening the skin. Apply II as often as Y
Is necessary.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
BHSt is Large

ENTlrs.
What will reduce the bust without harna7
! VIII be is In February and my bust is
very large. have neat form, as i only
weigh l01 pounds and my height Is fiye
Feet one inch. What is the usual height
and weight OF girls Is or Is years Of age?
CHRISTIE
/ do not advise you to do anything to
reduce your bust, for as you grow
older the rest of your body will de-
Yelop In proportion 10 II. Girls of Is
or 10 years vary so much in height
that there is no standard
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Telling the Truth

Lear MIS- ADAMS.
Please tell me what Is the proper answer
20 question when any truthful reply
would hurt the questioner's feelings
PERPLExED.
If you wish to avoid hurting a per-
sons feelings try 10 suggest that you
prefer not 10 answer the question. If,
however, 1t is a question Of vital i'm
portance, tell the truth.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
When Introduced

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. What is proper 70 say when introduced
10 a person?
?. When walking with young man at
night should he take hold OF my arm7
g. is IL proper for a young lady TO shake
hands with young man when introduced?
Miss NJ. AND Miss p.
1. How do you do. Miss BlankT' or
ST am glad to meet you, Mr.. Jones" are
phrases to use when acknowledging an
Introduction.
2 II is never proper for a man TO
take hold of a woman's arm. If she is
in need of assistance. he should offer her
his arm.
3. It is proper. but not necessary.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Gray Hair
Dear Mrs. SyTnes.

l am a young woman and my hair Is
turning gray In one patch near the roots.
! have been using a tonic but would like 10
know IL YOU think a patented tonic which
Is recommended 20 restore gray hair will
injure the hair? IL Is made Of sulphur and
sage and other ingredients
I have line on my forehead over the
nose II is not very deep and with your
advice think IL can be removed
A SUBSCRIBER.
] am not at liberty to recommend any
patented TONES but 1 think that the
application of the hair tonic made ac-
cording 10 the recipe here given will
prevent your hair from turning gray.
Your hair evidently needs nourishment,
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
In the Theafer

], When a young man escorts a young
lady 10 the theateT. is il rude for him 10
leave her between the acts for smekey
Al the theater should = person bow
IL better form TO merely smile?
s. DO young men between the ages OF Is
and 20 wear full dress at a dinner party7
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Duties of a Butler
Mrs Adams.

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Will you please tell me what are the
exact duties OF butler, and Is there any
, place where a man can learn what he
has to do TO become a butler?
JOHN J. B.
The buffers duties include the clean
ing, setting in order and the general
care OF the whole drawing room floor.
although his special duties are In the
dining room. His work is often light
ened by the assistance OF other men
and women employed by his mistress,
do not know OF any place where you
may learn the art, but / think expert
ence will soon teach you all you need TO
know
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
II Miscellaneous Shouer
Dear Mrs. Adams.

lIUaI ME-, Audnl6.
would like 20 give a miscellaneous
shower for friend OF mine. Should !
have music and dancing or have a sumner
and are men supposed TO attend? Would
II be proper to have II three months before
she Is to be nAarriedF Is II necessary to
give written invitations?
ANXIOUS IRMA
II would be very nice FOR you TO pro-
vide music and a supper for the guests.
Young men are seldom invited TO a
shower for a bride. for the simple rea-
son that one does not care 10 put them
under any obligation Three months
prior TO the wedding is not too soon to
hold the affair. ! think II would be
better TO send each friend a personal
note
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Il Good Rouge

LclT MIS-. SVWes
l wish you would please suggest q good
harmless rouge that may be used without
detection. I have tried several but with
no satisfaction. Do you think II wrong 10
use Tougef Ny face Is absolutely colorless
and ] save taken medicines prescribed BY
our hest physicians. T II. e.
Here is the recipe for a rouge, which
! feel sure Will prove satisfactory. II
IS non wrong 10 use a rouge il one IS
able 10 apply IL aTtistiCally. and II T.
really improves ones appearance II will
prove injurious 10 the skin. however, II
II IS not thoroughly washed OF before
retiring. Personally, l advise against IL
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sultana Cream Make-Up

bend he iais N Tie inside TecepiaCle Of
q custaTO boiler. add benZ0in while they are
heating, the rice powder and carunine while
cooling. and the tinctuTe last of all Spread
u on the face and neck gently and care
FUZZY rubbing II into the skin, and avoid
getting 4 into the eyebrows OF close 10 the
eyes. Powder with any hesh-colored now
der or yeloutine. applying freely with A
pun; and after q little while wipe OF with
OH o. chamois- This masks ss e1ectually
as plaster OF pastes and paints ali Slfgbt
linpeFfections OF the skin without having
the repulsiyely artificial look which they
give. By artifeial light il is imperceptibIs.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Applying for a License

Dear Mrs. Adams.
II divorced man applies for a marriage
license. must he give ali particulars re-
ssTding his former marriage such as names
OF contracting parties, ages. when and
where the event took place and cause OF
divorce, who the plaintiff is and conditions?
supposlng this all took place in another
state, VIII the clerk or some county official
send back TO said state for confirmation OF
truth OF his statement before granting the
license. or issue the license at once?
ANXIOUS.
young man applying for marriage
license is under obligation TO answer an
questions asked him by the clerk, and
the clerk has the liberty 10 ask any or
all of the questions you mention. You
must have with you the papers proving
your divorce before the license will be
granted Won
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Sweet almond Oil

Dear MIS-. Symes.
Is sweet almond oil a good tissue builder
Tor the face and arms or is cocoa butter
better, and how should l use il and how
oiteng A CONSTANT READER.
Both are very good for building up
the tissues. Each one Is to be mas
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
White CanVas Shoes

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Is II correct to wear white canvas shoes
at picnic? I wore a pair once. and have
been criticised severely for IL. r. V c.
IL you wore light-coiored dress
with the shoes there was no reason for
an adverse criticism.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

7 he qufHi-F should be q ssllvsd IN the al
coholic liquids By warning slightly then
Jre of1e- Jos lenJE ADDED aEa the whole
altered. Rub into the roots OF the hair
every night.
The wrinkle Is probably caused by q
habit Of frowning. and before attempt
ing 10 remove il with creams and mas
sage IL is necessary 10 stop the habit.
once a day massage the wrinkle with
the. cream made according 70 this
recipe:
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The Use of Sage Tea

III VS.. ElWts-
Ny hair IS just beginning 10 turn gray.
Would your reciDe for sage tea 70 dErkea
the hair be all right 20 use on IL? Would
IL be Injurious IN any way? Please tell
me hcS 70 apply IL.
VIII cocoa butter II used once a day on
the face. make he hair grow7 J 3.
Sage tea is just the thing for you 10
use 70 darken your hair. and IL Is not
at all Injurious. Apply Il 20 the hair
with a small brush.
NJ
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
II Rejected Proposal

dear MS Adams
/ am % years OF age and come 20 you for
advice. young lady whom I love very
much has rejected my proposal saying she
does not love me enough. She thinks we
should part for 8 long time and see II our
love is strong and true, Do you think IL
advisableq She is "a years old and very
sensible person.
AN INTERESTED READER.
think the young lady's suggestion a
very good one. Absence very often
teaches US that we care more for a
person than we ever suspect
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
Cream Of Sweet Oranges

HAIR MI a saucepan with boiling water.
stand a jam Jar ia this. Shred the wax
and spermacfti into the jar. Let Il dissolve
Heat almond oil and add TO the wax Heat
oFange-noWer water: add II half a tea
spoonful at a time, stirring the mixture
quickly. Life the jar out Of the saucepan
Beat mixture with a whisk Heat and
add oil Of sweet orange Whlsk eream
until 1t Is cold. Put in pots and cover with
parchment.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
TU0 Recipes

Dear Mrs. Symes
would Ike 70 have your two recipes for
ofahse-HoWer cream. as ! 60 not know
MhIch one always use. One has glycerin
in and the other has not
Mrs. " 1. B.
Here are the recipes TO which you re-
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Long Cloves

Dear Mrs Adams
Is il appropriate for one to wear long
kid gloves with a dress which has elbow
length sleeves, In the evening. without
hat? {, z. =.
Yes
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SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
Broke the Engagement

Broke the Engagement
~ EAR Mrs. Adams.
I was engaged TO be married TO a
- young man. but One night he was
intoxicated when he came 20 see me. /
got very angry and broke our engage
ment and said ] would never marry him.
Do you think did right2
BROKEN HEARTED.
You were justified in breaking the en-
gagement, for the young man has no re-
spect for you. and you surely have no
respect for him after such actions. II
you we're 10 marry him, your life would
be full Of sorrow.