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Evening journal., 1910-08-20
CUPS OF DESTINY

That no one may remain IN doubt
concerning the future there are now
cups OF destiny that foreten coming
events after the tea they hold has been
consumed.
The cup OF destiny is conventionaliy
decorated on the outside. but the in
side shows prophetic signs a printed
key comes with the cup where Il is
bought. otherwise the seeker after
knowledge might be at loss as 70 its
meaning A tea leaf covering slipper
means an adventure. on a ring it in
dicates a marriage Two tiny turtle
doves n they have succeeded I'm cap
turing a leaf forestall an engagement
A ship suggests an ocean voyage and
a locomotive a Journey on land. A bit
OF money signifies an inheritance. and
an old shoe bespeaks good luck. The
sign OF a letter implies that one is on
its way. and a package has the same
significance. A small cate almost hid
den by the other signs, pletntively sug-
gests the companion of the spinster
Then there is a medicine bottle 10
warn against sickness. and a grinning
skull and crossbones is an emblem OF
death.
To read these signs individually Is a
simple matter. but 70 weave them into
a continuous and plausible story and
eliminate all conflicting elements re-
quires judgment. and some women do
II much better than others should
the tea leaves lodge on a ship and on
a medicine bottle both Of these signs
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

WHEN you haven't enough rich cream
to make a good ice cream why
not have frozen custard for dessert
Indeed II well made the difference
between the two is hardly noticeable
In fact a good frozen custsrd is much
better than poor ice cream
A frozen custard is made like an
ordinary one. but instead of being
baked or boiled II is frozen When
made with fruit havoring 1t is par
ticularly delectable. No -four. corn
starch or other thickening is used. but
only eggs. milk. sugar and fiavoring.
Yolks OF eggs are used literally. and
these make the dessert nutritious as
well as refreshing.
A frozen peach custard is among the
best. The following recipe is especially
TO be recommended:
Prepare quart Of peach pulp by
pressing peeled peaches through a
sieve and sweeten with q cupful Of
sugar. Prepare thin custard from
three cupfuls of milk a cupful Of sugar
and four egg yolks Heat the milk to
the boiling point beat up the egg
yolks with the sugar and add to the
boiling milk Let II cook until II
coats the spoon but not until II boils
stir almost constantly while heating
TO prevent curdling Remove It from
the stove and when cool mix with the
peach pulp. Set the whole where II
will become perfectly cold and freeze
Il like ice cream.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
GOING A-VISITING

When went home for the holidays
for the first time" said q woman who
is married now and has daughters OF
her own. Il made my initial attempt
at packing just turned my bureau
drawers upside down, one by one. and
dumped the contents IN the trunk
teach my daughters better. for when
one goes upon a visit the hostess II
she chances 10 be in ones room when
the trunk is opened is likely TO size
one up by the way the contents look,
to say nothing of the maids opinion.
II they are a iumbled tumbled mass
she is pretty sure to think. II she
doesn't know one we'll, Dear me. I'm
afraid my guests room win be in dis
order during this visit!'"
There's a science in packing. Some
women make a profession Of It, pack
ing other peoples trunks for pay. But
It is a science any one may learn with
a little effort and IN these days. when
every one is making week end visits
and rounds Of visits. and It is so otter
impossible TO take a maid along. it is
a necessary science to know.
The size Of a trunk for week END
visits is OF the first Importance
trunk about feet inches long by Is
inches high IS a convenient size. This
trunk will At easily into the rack Of a
motorcar.
Summer wardrobes, being light ir
weight. can be packed in the trunks
with astonishing ease. Too close
! packing. however. should be avoided
for It viii crush out the new. fresf
appearance which is the chief charm
OF summer frocks. II is better to 50
on a visit with a few clothes all crisI
and attractive looking than 10 have z
greater number OF bedraggled ones
Everything. moreover. that is to be pu
! into the trunk should be in perfec
! order Each button and tape shoulC
be in its place wells should be fresh
gloves should be spotlessly clean. A
house parties II is often necessary e
/ change the clothes very quickly, and
as every guest cannot have the service
OF the maid at the same time. It Il
well TO be independent
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
THE NEWEST BEST" GIRL

The latest invention in weddings is
the best girl" who occupies the po-
sition toward the bride that the best
man" does toward the bridegroom.
She was invented recently by a young
bride The best" girl on this occa-
sion arrived at the church some little
time before the bride and at once pro-
ceeded 10 the top OF the center aisle.
where she took up her position on the
left hand side exactly opposite the best
man and there awaited the coming OF
the bride. upon whom during the cere-
mony she attended IN much the same
manner as the bridegroom is attended
by his best man. She held the brides
bouquet and gloves and generally
supported" her
Il never could see the use OF a
crowd Of girls trooping up the aisle
behind the bride" remarked the bride
on that occasion. Il really don't see
why I should not be attended on my
wedding DAY by my best girl friend in
the same way as my husband viii have
his best friend in the person Of his
best man"
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

The problem Of what TO do with
Jewels when travelling has been some
what simplified by the introduction Of
suede Jewel bags. made to suspend
from belt worn under the skirt OF the
gown. They are fashioned in differ
ent shapes and sizes and divided into
several convenient compartments
Good ones cost not less than So
To hold semiprecious Jewels. beads
buckles and various other ornaments
cases in imitation OF the suede ones
are made OF heavy linen and tucked
securely 10 the inside Of one OF the
compartments OF the trunk After q
trunk is supplied with a set of liner
Innings II often follows as a natura
sequence that various pockets made oi
the same stuff are tackled TO the In
side of the trays and the hat box. The
more certain kinds Of things are kept
together the easier 1t is to find them
in the trunk.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
A Bon Voyage Gift

A delicately suggestive as well as ac-
ceptable bon voyage gift Is a box Of
correspondence paper For foreign use
there are gray white sheets accompa-
MED by gray or metal blue tissue lined
envelopes, pure white with envelopes
lined with clan plaid and various col
ors with double faced envelopes Of a
contrasting shade
Ultra smart are the pale gray dinity
stationery having envelopes lined with
darker shade Of gray the French
lawn In pale tan and dull blue and the
squares Of white fabric which fold once
into their castings.
For quite small children there are
special sizes IN dimity and lawn sheets
which At into envelopes Of from one
and half to two inches.
The correct way Of presenting a sta
tionery gift is TO place It IN a cabinet
OF cretonne, pigskin or silk which. emp
tied will answer perfectly for handker-
chiefs. ribbons and gewgsws and viii
continually serve to remind the pos
SCISSOR Of the donor.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

should not be read, since few persons
venture on the sea when they are III.
II leaf has fallen on a ring as we'll
as on a ship and on a medicine bottle
II may he assumed that a marriage Is
70 he followed by a Journey on the sea.
The medicine bottieris then regarded
as an incident unworthy OF mention in
the main fortune. Should the leaves
rest on a medicine bottle and on the
skull and crossbones the wise fortune
teller win ignore the connection, for
the cup Of destiny must not be al
lowed 70 cast a shadow on a tea party,
and things OF this sort make some peo-
pie nervous
The person who drinks the tea may
read her own fortune n she chooses.
but II Is deemed more pleasing to the
goddess Of fortune 20 have the message
read by one who has no personal in
terest IN the event forecasted As
soon as the last sip Of tea has been
swallowed the cup should be turned
upside down on the saucer. whirled
around three times toward the left,
while the wish IL firmly held in the
mind. and then presented 10 the one
who volunteered 10 read it's con tents
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

soie ia another silk that lends itself 20
drapery Twilled and corded effects
are TO be particularly good for cover
ing entire hats and for trimmings.
The Illustrations show three hats for
early fall-Paris models in straw. The
modified lamballe shape Of black
straw and velvet. with crown Of white
net and roses. is very chic A good
model Of the rather large type Is OF
hay colored tagal straw, lined with
black velvet and trimmed with black
osprey.
still another hat is a smart affair q
gray green fancy straw simply orna-
mented with a stunning long whits
breast where the shape rolls up az the
side
Spiders are the mania Of the mo-
nent for hatpins, Fashionable wo-
men are fond Of 1ndulging In crszes.
and this Is one Of them. The spider
and the fly in enamel and silver with
the web embracing bronze spider and
a fly caught in the outer meshes is Q
winning pin just now Huge colored
enamel hatpins have superseded rhine
stones. A good looking enamel pin has
q large heart worked out in various
/ tones OF red enamel delicately wired
with gold. So enormous are some Of
I the new hatpins that there Is room for
| quite a large sized powder pun when
/ the hinge Is lifted The girl who
would always make sure OF her vanity
box VIII welcome this newcomer.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
THE MODERN UNREST

The ~fever called living r. growing
intense IN this new world Of ours We
have gradually evolved modern mall
sdy--a mental ST. vituH' dance that
throws us into a perpetual condition
Of febrile activity As an Irishman
remarked. We are In a frantic hurry
20 get nowhere" Speed. senseiess
speed. has become our divinity. and we
worship II TO the exclusion OF all
thinRsi
We have no time for friendship. no
time for anything. not even love. The
telephone is our conhdant and some
times our betrayer. The lies that IN
fated instrument has 20 register would
pave the United States
II is said that motoring began the
- downfall: theefveck end finished us
Ihe blessed d<ffest OF % ssr Sunday" tina
49, ,sisnewed vigor on. Monday Is I
Of tho past We want 70 n
anSNvhere 20 get rid OF our degenerat
and uninteresting selves. What mat
ters II n we get cinematographc view
4 Of scenery. that we are blinded ~ th
dust and poisoned by the fumes OF pe
troleum? We are getting there" an
when we reach tho goal ten 20 one "
vote n rotten" We are bored Stil
we must so on. on. on.
And what OF woman. the restfui. tn
serene-wonan the muse. the inspira
tionf We women. too. are sufferini
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

from an overplus Of misdirected ener-
gies. We may find mission when we
fail IN find a husband. but one thing
is certain-we lack that repose which
Ooh. shade OF TennvsonD stamps the
caste Of We're de We're" Woman up 10
date Is as unsatisfactory and unsatis-
fying as the mirage Of thing once
worshiped, the elusive shadow Of
fallen idol, for woman is doing every
thing at once. and doing IL badly as a
whole. There Is want OF finish.
lack OF harmony, about her that gets
on ones better balanced nerves. She
has lost the divine gift Of being the
sensitized plate OF mans emotions.
Perhaps she has no emotions to regis
ter. Chndren bore her. She prefers
dogs.
. The heart We are told IS muscle
When muscles get no play they fai
= into a state OF atrophy What visit
q Of possibilities this opens upi
p Wake up. womenl Yours was ono
: the kingdom OF love You have tn
q power OF tho world vet Soothe thl
10 modern fever Of unrest: cease 70 CT
d for gold when the flowers OF the way
Q side are far more perfect than any
/. thing the yellow metal can buy r
yomsa alone is given the clearer Wis
. ion that helps 10 lift mans soul to tn
e stars. or n we fs1 In our mission. &
! send II to the lowest depths OF hades
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

fastened I'm the center with square
OF black sateen The upper and lower
wedge shaped pieces are in black and
white lowered print; those at the
sides in the same pattern, but In ma
room shades
The third design is most elaborate
OF all In the spread under considera-
tion every square had a different de-
sign, and when finished all were sewed
together the seams being covered with
an effective featherstitch done in heavy
embroidery silk The lining was OF
cream colored silk
The fourth device consists mainly OF
fitting together Of ingenious small
squares and half squares.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

octagons In the corners are Of red silk
also stitched down with white For
these and other geometricsl designs
the worker Of the quilt had little tin
shapes cut out TO insure perfect ac-
curacy
When several pieces have TO be
Joined together 20 form one orna-
ment they should each be lined with
paper cut out when required the ma
terial being tackled lightly 10 It and
turned over the edge. The paper
backing Is kept up until the pieces
have been evenly sewed together
when IL can be easily withdrawn
Square No has for a center a St
Andrews cross IN blue sprigged cotton
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

Each square measures thirteen
inches across and is finished with a
turnover hem three quarters OF an
inch wide machined down on tho
right side Square No. ! is particu-
larry ingenious. The center octagon
consists OF scrap OF dress satin IN
pin stripes OF gray and black and
white This is laid upon a lozenge Of
old fashioned shot silk with tiny hail
stone spots in cream. The corners
that form the lozenges into a square
are OF dark blue silk howered with
honeysuckle pattern. and the whole Is
framed IN a border. three quarters Of
an inch wide. OF plain blue silk stitch
cd down with white thread. The four
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

"A FAD Of the minute Is the revival Of
the patchwork auilt-in an edition
de luxe. as Il were. Used in certain
rooms IN connection with old fash
Toned furniture the effect Is often very
good The four squares illustrated as
designs for quilts are an excellent
means OF using up odd pieces OF Gre
tonne. silk or printed cotton. The
foundation f. OF unbleached cotton.
and upon this tho patchwork pieces
are arranged in geometrical patterns
firmly tackled In place and finally
Eewed down with the sewing machine
The lines OF stitching running close 70
the turn IN edges makes a good nnish.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

gently Yields to every position OF the
child, giving perfect support and rest.
The canvas may be taken out and
easily washed.
The crib weighs only eight pounds
and is conveniently moved from room
20 room or out on the porch Besides
these advantages. II can be instantly
changed into chair or walker by sim
ply adjusting the canvas, so that as
the baby grows this invention takes
care OF IL during the day and night.
The price of the crib is $3.50.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
DON'T HAVE TOO MANY CLOTHES.


A woman who desires 10 dress well
on small income. and It can be done,
must learn first OF all never 20 have
too many clothes on hand at once Let
her buy the things she needs. wear
them out and then buy others. II is
better TO have one we'll fitting tailor
made suit. keep II vigorously pressed
and In order, wear II until II shows
signs OF wear and then replace II than
II is TO have several inferior suits. AS
TO large stocks Of underwear. they are
only an anxiety. II not looked after
frequently they grow yellow or a va
grant mouse makes a nest in them.
Styles, too, alter frequently in under
wear as in outer garments: also human
figures alter and grow fat sometimes
and the treasured articles won't AZ
when they are brought out. As 20
shoes, II Is better for the feet and bet
ter for the shoes to have several
changes and wear them in rotation. but
II shoes are kent too long the leather Il
apt TO rot
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE

Every housewife should realize the
possibilities OF salt as a cleanser. In
Iced salt and kerosene should be IN
he claaneing outfit OF every household.
'or together they form a combination
which eradicates almost any dirt.
For polishing mirrors nothing can
exceed the merit OF salt When apply
nR II the glass must be wet with clear
water. then the salt rubbed on with a
damp newspaper. The final rubbing
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
Every Baby
Should Have One

NEXT TO food sleep Is the most Inn
- portant factor in making for
strong. healthy life for the baby. The
crib pictured is a new idea that Is
meeting a long felt need and provides
a safe clean and comfortable bed The
white canvas duck body is both deep
and wide and holds the infant securely
and comfortably The soft fabric
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
WARM WEATHER FACE LOTION,

When one has been out in the sun
and the face has become dry and sun
burned try this lotion: A pint Of cam
phor water. half an ounce Of glycerin
and quarter OF an ounce OF powdered
borax-
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
HOW 10 EAT a RAw Eea.

HOW TO EAT A RAW EGG.
Break the yoke of an egg into a dish
with teaspoonful OF white sugar and
a teaspoonful Of orange or lemon juice
and beat lightly together with a fork
Put the white on a plate and add
pinch OF salt Then with a broad blad-
ed knife heat II 20 a stlff froth Now
a lightly as possible mix all together
IN the dish Transfer II 10 a tumbler
which it win nearly MI II IL Is properly
prepared ANY fruit juice may be used
in place OF the lemon or orange
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
RUSTY SCREWS.

Screws that have rusted in their bed
Of wood may be easily loosened by
pouring a small quantity Of oil around
the top of the screw. When sufficient
time has been allowed for the grease
to sink IN the screw may be pulled out
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
WHERE A FAN 10 NEEDED.

An electric fan placed in the kitchen
so that II will create an outward blow
ing current Of air will not only remove
the heated air. but viii carry away to
some extent the smell OF the cookery.
Evening journal., 1910-08-20
ELABORATE EFFECTS IN HOSIERY

ELABORATE EFFECTS IN HOSIERY
The newest hosiery shows many
charming effects Stockings beaded
across the instep and up the ankles
are perhaps the most novel while
others embroidered In vinelike designs
appear more graceful than those with
the pattern scattered indiscriminately
In an all over or loose pattern
A design describing a circle Just
above the instep Is new. and there are
innumerahle drop stitch weaves The
oolors are unusually varied and can be
found TO match any gown. Some are
OF a most beautiful chaugeable effect
I'm silk. while others are so closely em-
broidered that they have two toned
effect without being actually woven In
that way.
Plain stockings OF lisle. silk or gauze
still hold their popularity with women
Of conservative taste for all except
elaborate occasions OF for home use
with dainty house gowns or lounging
robes
Evening journal., 1910-08-20

may be done with dry newspapers or
with a chamois skin.
A tablespoonful Of coarse salt. tea
spoonful OF ammonia and pint OF hot
water mixed and kept for rinsing de-
canters and carafes viii make them as
bright as new.
Silver discolored either by egg or
other use win respond at once TO a
vigorous rubbing Of damp salt
Salt and vinegar combined will
usually restore polish TO brass and cop
per. and salt Is a wonderful renovator
OF polished wood surfaces that have
been dulled with hot dishes To
brighten such spots cover the gray
portions with salt. which Is then wet
with olive oil. all OF the latter being
poured on that the salt will absorb
This should stand for twenty -four
hours. when Il should he removed and
the surface rubbed with soft cloth
II all grayness has not disappeared re.
peat the salt and oil bath
For removing discoiorations of fruit
from teeth or hands salt is excellent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-14

nm nor SWEET POTiTO UEN
VIA, Form . Z nIen TO Fight the Greed,
ENtOrtIsn Of Monopoly.

= '.s-- should ne strike u the Hot sweet
Potato Mac
-rsr stand In front ~ me >choolhous" door
80 ~ no. sNert poIat"cN to The little mites
I.. 10 'h-lr sweet rt'Is apprtl'"S
.. .-~ - o stove trust ha- come and should thc
sweet Potato Men
FTG rsgE,c fo -"il any more
.-'-' 0'.i b" many -ad face A. tnc sch""ih"u.'
.,pr-
-F .--..r' y,')' NJ ne Eau -.fc ~ Tou'V /@'ro-
The foregoing ~ Mr.. I"ltner. tn" East
= s" wireless expert and lItt"rnt"Ir,
49, written yesterday ~ protest against
49," -t'IatiOn IN the hot sweet potato
b. ,-fry There ar" now hctw""n Sn
rrI 'sir pe,i"ra of tins dainty on tn"
no. sd" whose usual prIr" for fh"Ir
't'"- - ! cent per. School children
IS 'N.-" eagerly
i." p"dlcrs pay from W ip ~ CENTS a
lev f,r ~" rent ~ the stoves. anbSeven
. Zr a. Is cents when trade j. brick
d." potatoes they have been buying at
n.tra"t- wh"r" they could get them ch"a p"
e-' Now the stove renters are insist 70
~ Z that the pc,ilers hTy m" pOtatD".
~ 'n~m or e. without the stoves and
~ prices which the pedlers say ar"
gh"r than those prevailing NJ IN" mar
ks's
ne result II that the sweet potato
go are threatening 90 form "a union
~ dsGAAg0 n seEtkMs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-11-14
uGt 81 mn WONT GIVES BELL
Ia Church In Memoir, Of iais Grand.
fatrrr. t'0ninnti0r Matthew q. Perry.


OssiSISG. y y. Nov. n Tn" Perry
memorial presented to ~. Mary Church.
Scarborough. ivy August Belmont IN
honor 81 his grandfather. iommo dorr
Matthew G. Perry. Ih" father nj the steam
navy and the opener 81 Japan. was un-
y.lled thi- afternoon IL consists 81 u
bell ciytIr.-i At rnba-co. Mexico IN Isi.
10y Commohnr" Perry. and presented To-
the church IN that year.
Commodore Perry was OF. ~ the
founders II the church ard resided for
years on IN. site II the present William
Rockefeller mansion at Scarborough.
The bell was taken down from the
b.liry last year and was suspended
from "A carved oak helm III the interior
Of tho church Mr. Belmont purchased
another bell t. he used for calling the
congregation TO worship.
The rector III the church. the Rev y
Ga Kley Baldwin. delivered an address. IN
which he reviewed the life 81 Commodore
Perry who was "a brother ~ Oliver
Hazard Perry. In" hero Il Lake Erie. dwell
hing particularly On his having introduced
Christianity in Japan just a. the mo-
mortal was being unveiled the Crngregn E
tiDn sang the hymn sung by tommod ors
perry's men the first Sunday the feet
Law AZ anchor IN the harhor 81 Naga-aki
JaDan IN 1853
AIr and Mrs Belmont were present
with Mr. George Tiffany. Commodore
Perry'- daughter and her daughter. Miss
.Jnn., Tiffany. and Mr.. GeprR" Merrill
Il Morri@iOwn. y j a grandpa lighter
of Commodore Perry and daughter ~
Capt NJ. Calbraith Perry