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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Going to a Dance

Dear Mrs. AdamA
/. Would 1t be all right when. q girl
ask him to meet her at the hall where
Is a i4year-od girl too young to 90 with q
boy to an afternoon dancef
8. How should a girl entertain boys when they
THREE GIRLS.
/. It would be much better to have
the young man escort her to the dance;
but If. under the circumstances, 1t Is i'm
possible, she may ask him to meet her
and her chaperon at the dance hall.
q Not if q chaperon goes along.
8. A very pleasant time may be spent
in singing and playing the popular
songs Games may be played; and II
you care to. you might spend some time
making candy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Lotion for Blackheads.
Hair Split at Ends

Dear Mrs. SymeS.
NY hair Is very dry and thin and keeps
splitting at the ends. where they seem
10 turn white. I have clipped them on
but it does no good Was troubled with
dandruf until using your recipe which
called for nuX vOmica and rosemary and
alcohol The dandruff seems 70 be al
gone. but now / want to know what 70 g.
for the other trouble. MAY BELLH
II clipping the ends OF your hair does
no good. have them singed. To increase
the growth OF your hair and to relieve
the dryness. rub a few drops of coal OH
into your scalp every day. I am glad
my recipe for dandruff cure has helped
you.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08

DEAR Mt. Adams.
II when dsp%rt E0sso 81 to 5s SoStssa
and receiving lfnez
Z A. a reception are guests introduced
! II an invitation to a luncheon is on n:
calling card OF the hostess with luncneon
Shosld n ZEE lnVisation be answered In the
third person or FIRST person?
q married woman and the servant opens
the door for her. IS 81 correct TO give her
I no% many ag9 car1s 81 Should be lett
s. Is Il correct Tor 6. man 10 wear oia-
How Hany cards should q married
:. When n invited 70 a brides reception
ShoSEd one eau upon the mother ~ one one
mother OF should the bride oe called upon
& Do Eentienen wear white kid gloves at
40 they wear them on their way to the
dance and keep them on during ne nsr. cancer
/. It is sufficient to take leave OF the
hostess only. II she is busily engaged
ct the time of your departure, it would
be better to withdraw without interrupt
The hostess introduces a guest to
those nearest her, and in turn the
friends will introduce the guest TO other
guests. As a. rule. the hostess ASKS
few OF her intimate friends TO introduce
strangers and make them feel comfort
able
3. The invitation should be answered
IN the third person.
e. II is not necessary TO give the
name: she should give the servant one
OF her cards and two Of her husbands;
g. No: q pearl or a plain gold stud Is
worn.
g. One Of her own and one Of her hus-
bands.
Z The mother is really the hostess.
and should be called upon within two
weeks after the wedding The bride
should be called upon soon after she re-
turns from her honeymoon.
9 The gloves are an essential part OF
the mans dress. Street gloves are usu-
ally worn 70 and from the dance. the
white gloves being donned in the dress
ing room.
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games or at the end. It may be a buffet
One should wear an elegant afternoon
costume, hat and gloves. If the party 10
a formal one, cards should be left
g.. The bones should be removed with
fork.
4. In concluding business commune
cation a married woman signs her name
Mary Smith and beneath in brackets she
writes Mrs. John A Smith.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
SAY GOODBYE"

IT IS very unusual for people TO for
get 10 greet friends or acqUaint-
ances; that IS recognized by all as
an absolute necessity. But the exchange
Of courtesies at the other end Of the
visit Is frequently neglected. I mean
that many women forget TO say good
bye TO the people whom they meet on a
short call
It is impossible 10 DO this in large
and formal receptions or dinners, but
when you have just dropped IN" for a
little call and have met a few people,
you owe 1t to your hostess or your
friend to say goodbye to the others.
1 should class a woman as either
thoughtless or ignorant If this little last
word be left unsaid. It is always en-
harra ssing 10 the ones left behind-em-
barrassing for the hostess and for her
friends to whom she has introduced
YOU People are. OF course, not respon-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
The Daily Bath

will you kindly give me recipe for an
inexpensive tonic bath that can be used
frequently? / used to battle daily. but IL
weakened me so that I had to discontinue
the habit. The daily bath is essential to
cleanliness. r. 1. NJ. r.
Probably your daily bath was weaken
Ing because 1t was too hot. A person In
a normal condition should be able to
take tepid bath daily. A handful OF
table salt added to the water in which
you battle will prove strengthening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Definitions and Pronanciations

Dear Mrs. Adams
I. How do you pronounce viconts, and what
does it meant Also cheValierY
2. Please give me the titles Of the French
g. What Is the natural color Of an ostrich
feather?
4. Which initial is used, the first or last Of q
PERSONS name. paper, Stickers. etc.
A READER
/. Vicomte is pronounced vi-kont.
The title is given to a son or younger
brother Of count. Chevalier Is pro-
nounced hev-a-leer-meaning knight.
2. The titles of nobility in France, In
ascending order. are: Chevaier, baron,
vicomte. comte, marquis and due The
French Revolution and the provisional
government of 1S4S abolished them, but
they were re-established by the decree
of January a. 1852. which Is still In
force. They are protected by the penal
code against usurpation.
8. Some are white. some black and
some gray.
4 The last initial IS generally used.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08

effect or conservative pompadour is
the front arrangement.
Variety is the comforting keynote IN
the new coiffures. The possibilities are
great for all lines that suggest a
thoughtful study OF the features and a
natural adaptation Of the hair in way
10 make the best of the beauty be-
meath. Study yourself arrange your
hair In various ways until you decide
upon the most becoming style and then
perfect It.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
P. P. C.. ON Cards

by dear MIS- AdamS.
]. What does P. P. C. on calling card sig
.. Describe formal luncheon bridge party,
and tell what should be worn. Should cards Be
3, In eating fish, how do you remove the bones.
with fork or hngersf
4. How should q married lady sign business
letter which she has written to maiden lady
whom she has never met? CORDELLIA
1. p. p. c. means to take leave Cards
bearing these letters are used by per-
sons who intend to depart from the
neighborhood or city
2. The hour for the luncheon bridge
party is usually set for or 8 O'clock
Luncheon may be served between the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Broke His Contract

Dear MIS- Adams.
/ wish you would kindly give me some advice
] have known young man since childhood and
When we started going together We agreed that
] should go with no other men and ho should
70 one or two women, and l have taken him to
task for it. but it does no good. What shall
/ dor WORRIED.
If the young man does not care to
live I'D to his part of the contract, he
should free you from yours, 50 that
you may accept attentions from other
for his actions, but act differently to-
ward him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Is 1t His Duty?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
TO get the wraps and rubbers Of the young
woman he accompanies, and help her into
them?
Also. is it young mans place to take a
woman'S arm and help her over treacherous walks
when he is escorting her 10 and from a place?
MADGE AND MEG.
The young lady should put her wraps
on In the dressing room.
A man should never take a woman's
arm. II assistance is necessary he
should offer her his arm.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Necessary to Call

WIN YOU kindly tell me IL It IS proper
20 call after being invited to a luncheon
and bridge, even ~ the entertainment were
held at q clubhouse. or would II be proper
10 leave cards the day OF the affair and
not cali afterward at the home OF the
hostess? VERY ANA1OOS.
You are under obligations to call at
the home of the hostess soon after the
day of the luncheon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Visiting Aant

Dear Mrs- Adams.
I have been going with a young man for
three wears and would like to know X II
Srould be proper for us both to spend three
or four days with my mothers sister. who
lives out OF town. MABEL
If you are engaged to the young man
II would be ell right. Otherwise 1t would
be considered improper.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
To Increase the Grozvth

Dear Mrs. Syrnes.
I have had typhoid fever and my hair
has been cut. II is about two inches long
now. and 1 would like to know IL II would
stop growing II were to wear a braid
around my head. Do you know OF any
thing I can put on my hair to make it
grow fast? am Is years OF age and am
anxious to have It long again. A c.
I do not think it would be advisable
to wear any artificial hair on your
head. 1t would cause the scalp to be
oyerheated and may injure the growth
of the hair. Twice a day rub the tonic
for which I am giving the recipe into
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Pale Lips

Dear Mrs. Synes.
Is there any way OF making pale IIps
red! IL So please let me know through
your columns. TT OSSTEs
One must be in perfect health before
means may be employed b1It thiS I.
never advisable. for in time thu rones
will destroy the delicate skin nnakfn1
1t rough. See to It that you are IiyinS
a healthful life. getting plenty OF fresh
arr Sleeping In well-aired rooms and
eating wholesome foods.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Birthstones

Utdr MIS-. AudInys
Please tell me the birthstone Of each mouth
and its meaning. SWEET SIXTEEN.
1t would be very foolish for one to
give credence to the belief that mani
mate objects could influence our lives.
In this age we believe that the moulding
of our fate lies within our own hands.
However, here is the list of the stones
and their significance: January. garnet.
constaDcy; February amethyst, peace
of mind: March. bioodstone. bravery;
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
en- Soap Treatment for
Blackheads.

Tincture Of green soap............ ounces
Distilled witch hazel ounces
Let this mixture stay on only a few mo-
ments; then wash of with hot water.
II tho green soap irritates tho skin, as 1t
sometimes WILL use 1t every other day. APP
ply a cold cream.
Green soap may be purchased at any
drug store It is not a regular cake
soap" but 1t Is about the consistency OF
Open each seed acne with the point Of .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Widoz0s Signature

Dfaf AQauls
win you kindly tell me tho proper way for
widow, husband dead. to sign her name?
Should it be on her card Mrs. Grace Miller or
Mrs. John w. Millerf NJ B.
When signing her name a widow uses
her Christian name and her deceased
husbands surname. Her signature to
business communications should be pre-
fixed with the title Mrs. In brackets
"A widow is privileged to use either OF
the forms you suggest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Seasickness
Dear Mrs. symes.

Dear MIS-. SyfneS.
VIII you kindly tell me II there Is a pre-
ventive for seasiclxness? A TRAVELLER.
Every day for a week before you start
out on your travels take a teaspoonfuI
of peppermint In a glass of water before
each meal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Somewhat Backward

Dear Mrs Adams
/ am a young man, a years Of age, and am
with her family. being a great chum Of her
brothers and having often dined with them
I esn not Considered bashful among q crowd,
but somehow i can't muster up the courage to
talk 70 this girl IS 90 to other girls; IN iact,
and keep my eyes from her. Please tell me how
/ nay become more intimate with he:
VERY ANXIOUS
You can become better acquainted
with the girl by inviting her and her
mCther to places of amusement. Show
yourself interested In whatever she Is
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08

April, diamond, innocence; May, erner-
aid. marital happiness; June. agate.
health wealth: July. ruby. successful in
love; August, Sardonyx, happiness: Sep
TENDER, sapphire. intellect: October,
opal. hope: November. topaz. sincerity;
December, turquoise. success in every
thing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Should She Speak First?

Dear MIS-. Adams.
been acquainted with a young. boy OF my own
age for nearly two years There was a mis-
understanding between us about two months
ago, and we, "fell out he is one. Of
his people. His friends tell mo that he is sorry
thee sas was a MISUNDERSTANDING and wishes 70
doesn't like to speak first. Would you please
advise me what to do to regain his friendshipf
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
To Remove Freckles
Instead of a Powder

Dear Mrs. Synes.
Do you know OF a harmless wash that
can be used for the face instead OF powder
and cannot be detected? AS my skin is very
dry. the powder can plainly be seen and does
not adhere very well. G. V.
The following recipe is for a harmless
liquid, which may be used instead Of
DOwder
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
~ WING to the great amount OF
mail received and the limited

Is absolutely impossible to answer let
ters In the Sunday issue following their
receipt. The letters must be answered
In turn, and this ofttimes requires
three or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclose a self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope for reply.
This rule must also be complied with In
regard to personal letters.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Bust is Small

Dear MIS-. Symes.
l. am a girl OF IT years Of age and I
have very small bust. Would you kindly
tell mo II massage 1t with cocoa butter
II Il would develop?
q How can make my cheeks and lips
red and my face stout?
8. have lot Of blackheads and pimples
Could you give me a remedy for these?
T. S. c.
I. 1t is Just the thing for you to use.
Q. To have natural red lips and cheeks
one must live healthful life securing
sufficient sleep and exercise in the open
air and eating the most wholesome Of
food. To fatten the face, rub into the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
.1-moMl611Ez

reason to think that he doesn't care for me-
UNDECIDED.
Be patient g. while longer. and 1 as
sure you the boy will overcome his bash
fulness and will become friendly once
more
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your love. Do not be so ready and will
ing to bestow affection upon him, and
If you are not engaged to be married
you should not allow him to deprive
you of other men friends
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Went With Another Girl

Dear Mrs. Adams.
L I am a girl ls years OF age. and am In
love with g young man of q. We have
been going constantly together about two
months. a short time ago he was with me
until o'clock and left I asked him II he
would come back TO accompany me to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Hands Persbire

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Will you kindly publish q remedy for
AN ANXIOUS READER.
This recipe Is for very good lotion
which you should use ON your hands:
Lotion for Profusely Perspiring
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Offer Her Aduice

Dear Mrs. Adams
/ boy of 49, and have been calling on a
young lady for about three months, md l
care great deal for her. One evening she
attended party with young man who has
not good reputation Would you, if in my
place. have anything TO do with her3
DEEP IN LOVE.
was not worthy to associate with the
young girl, I should ask her in tactful
way not to have anything more to do
with him, pointing out the reasons why.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Eyelash Dye

Dear Mrs. Symes.
harmless with which I may dye my eye
lashes? PERPLEXED.
Here Is the recipe for q harmless
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Answers to Beauty Queries
Hair Tonic.

your scalp and then brush the head
gently but firmly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
For Whitening the Skin-A
Liquid Powder.

SIT the zinc, dissolving Il IN just enough
OF the rosewater to cover It.; then add tho
glycerine; next, the remainder OF the rose
water
Shake well. and apply with soft sponge
or an antiseptic gauze. The face must be
well wiped of before the liquid dries, or Il
will be streaked.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Hands.

Rub on the hands four or five times q
day. Wash the hands IN warm water be-
fore applying and dry carefully. Shake
we'll. If the glycerine Is heated 1t will in
crease the solubility OF the preparation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08

Melt the first three ingredients. add the
glycerine to the orange-fower water and
dissolve the borax in the mixture; then
pour II slowly into the blended fats, STIR
ring continuously.
s. Here are two recipes for you to use
to get rid Of the blackheads and
pimples:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08

fine cambria needle. The hardened mass
must be pressed picked out. The empty
sac of the gland should then be bathed with
a little toilet vinegar and water. or with a
very weak solution Of carbolic acid and wa
ter. Sterilize the needle before using it by
dipping into boiling water, as the use OF
any instrument, unless the skin well as
the needle Is thoroughly cleansed. is al
WAYS dargerOuS-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Not LoTed Enough in Return

To Anxious Heart: ] have not the
space to print your long letter. SO will
merely give you my opinion of the case.
1t would seem that the man whom you
love so much is very selfish and is too
sure of your love. It would be better
for you to give him cause to fear losing
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08

HE reign OF the SWirIeo Coinure,
] or the "calot," as the French
call II. is over. And in the place
OF that popular style OF hair
dressing there are many different ar
engagements that are calculated to suit
al types OF beauty-for which woman
kind should be truly grateful.
II your profile is such that a length
eniaE OF the line from front TO back Is
required. the low parted arrangement I
recommend TO you. You Will notice
that the soft. natural wave has re-
turned; not the stiff. Understanding ef-
feet that IS produced by q process equal
70 the InQuisition, but wide. soft line
OF curved beauty. The hair is secured
IN g loose knot at the back and the
ends are caught up in soft. loose curls.
Il Is reminiscent Of other days. but the
touch OF modern fingers is evident
The ascending couture IS style
suited 10 many faces. No false rolls
are required. for the waved hair is
drawn up in soft lines, and a mound OF
loose pufs and curls Is placed on the
top OF the head.
II puffs do not appeal TO you. a simple
coil Of the hair on the top IS always
good and is sanctioned for this season.
Parted 81 the side. the hair waves back
from the brow IN soft lines, and the
back sweeps up IN neat waves TO the
top.
The G-ecian tendency IN some Golf
fures Is apparent. Parted and knotted
at the back. but held quite up from the
nape OF the neck, this coinfure promises
neatness and coolness for summer. This
effect is also attained without the ad-
dition OF false hair.
simple, girIish arrangement at the
back IS secured by looping the hair in a
loose figure eight and pinning 1t IN a
neat line from the crown Of the head to
the nape OF the neck A soft parted
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Chinese Eyelash Stain.

Gum aT ,aI ....................... Gram ST
lnQlan NIX II OidA
Powder the ink and gum and triturate
small quantities Of the powder with the
rosewater until you get uniform black
LIQUID in powder. and then add the re-
mainder OF the rosewater.
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doing and continue to be friendly with
the family.
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Dear MIS- SymeS-
Please publish in your columns DIR. vau-
CARES treatment for charging the bust.
Also the cost OF having it nlled- MARY
Here is the recipe to which you refer:
DIR. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust
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Pimples and BlackheadJ

Dear MIS-. Symes.
am girl OF Is and am troubled with
pimples and blackheads. I am a hearty
eater Would you advise dieting?
TROUBLED.
advise you to diet for while, avoid.
Ing all rich and greasy foods. This may
prevent the pimples from appearing.
Bathing the pimples with hot water will
heal them. To get rid OF blackheads,
cleanse the skin with a good soap and
water and then use this recipe:
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Oily Hair

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Will you please publish in the columns n
recipe for oily hair which Is falling out?
c. c.
For oily hair use daily the lotion for
which here is the recipe 1t will also
prevent the hair from falling out.
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LIQUID extract OF galega goats

I cannot say Just what II will cost
you, but any druggist will estimate the
cost.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-04-08
The Man on the Box.

Those of our local theatre-goers who
appreciate high class comedy should
be very much interested in the COM
ing of "The Man Of the Box" drama.
tiled by Grace Livingston Furniss
from the novel of the same name by
Harold McGrath-to be presented at
the Grand on Wednesday, April 18th.
As the book was, and still is, one of
the best sellers, so has the play prov
en- to be one of the best and most
successful comedies staged in recent
years.
Both in the book and on the stage,
"The Man OH the Box develops a
combination OF comedy, farce, senti.
iment, emotion and mild melo-drama
that is pleasing to all play lovers.
1t is we'll written, its scenes are well
constructed, and the plot moves with
a rapidity of action that helps along
its mirth giving qualities and its
comic power. Mr.. Wilmer Walter
heads the company presenting the
play here, supported by Miss Louise
Langdon and a strong cast. The pro-
duction will be complete in all do
tails, ,a5..... s g.,,s