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The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Going TO a Dance

Dear Mrs. Adams.
I. Would Il be all right when a girl
cannot 20 with a young man to q dance TO
ask him 70 meet her at the hall where
the dance IS held2
q Is a il-year-old girl too young 20 so with
boy to an afternoon dancer
:. How should a girl entertain boys when they
come 70 see her. and girls are calling, tooi
THREE GIRLS.
l. IL would be much better to have
the young man escort her TO the dance
but ii. under the circumstances, il is i'm
possible, she may ask him 10 meet her
and her chaperon at the dance hall.
2 Not If a chaperon goes along.
3. 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 Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Music During Refreshments

To inexperienced: II IS quite proper
to have music during refreshments
/ do not advise you TO use the two
calling cards inviting your guests. II
the entertainment is to be formal the
invitation should be in the following
form:
Mrs JOHN A. WHITE
and
Mrs. FRANK A. BLANK
request the pleasure OF
Mrs A. G. SMITHS
company at luncheon,
on Saturday. May Eighth,
at half-past one O'clock
Six Madison street.
If you choose, brief notes of invita-
ton may be issued in this form:
Cedar street
Dear Mrs Smith
II would please Mrs. White and me very much
II you viii lunch with on Saturday next the
fifteenth, at haf-past one O'Clock.
Trusting there is no prior engagement To rre.
vent your coming, | am.
Sincerely yours,
MARTHA j. BLANK.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Broke His Contract

UcdT MS. AuHInA- =
wish you would kindly give me some advice.
l have Enown a young man since childhood. and
have been engaged to him for eight months.
When we started going together we agreed that
| should 60 with no other men aud he should
60 with no other women. Now be pays attention
70 one or two women, and ] have taken him To
task Cor IT, but Il does no good. What shall
/ do? WORRIED.
If the young man does not care 10
live up to his part Of the contract. he
should free you from yours, so that
you may accept attentions from other
men. DO not reprimand him any more
for his actions, but act differently to-
ward him.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Is LtHis Duty?

Is Il young mar 8 duty az a social gathering
% set the wraUs and rUbbers o. lie yDung
woman be accompanies. and help her into
them
Also. IS q young mans place % take a
woman arm and help her over t-esc1erors Va lks
when ne is escortlng her 90 and from a ulace7
MADGE AND MIG
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 Washington herald., 1910-05-08

games or at the end. 1t may be a buffet
luncheon or a regular course luncheon.
One should wear an elegant afternoon
costume, hat and gloves. II the party is
a formal one, cards should be left
3. The bones should be removed with a
fork.
4. In concluding a business cOmmuni-
cation married woman signs her name
Mary Smith and beneath in brackets she
writes Mrs. John A Smith.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Should She Speak First?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
am young girl nearly II years old and have
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 our
neighbOrs. and % course ] am acquainted with
his people His friends tell me that ne is sorry
there was a misunderstanding and wishes 10
speak 10 me, but as ne il very bashful he
doesn't like TO speak first. Would Won please
advise me what to do to regain his friendshipi
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
BrfhStOnes

U"lT w N1nDN
Please tel me the birthstone q each month
ard is meaning. SWEET SIXTEEN
II would be very foolish for one to
give CredenCe 70 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.
constancy; February. amethyst. peace
Of mind; March. blOOdstone, bravery:
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Necessary TO CAL

Dear Mrs. Adams
Will YOU kindly tell me n Il Is proper
10 call after being invited 70 n luncheon
and bridge, even II the entertainment were
held al a clubhouse. or would II De proper
10 leave cards the day OF the anair ana
not call afterward at the home q the
hostess? VERY ANAAOOo.
You are under obligations to call at
the home Of the hostess soon after the
day of the luncheon.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

Dear Mn AdaulA
Will you kindly tell me the proper way for
widow. husband dead. 10 sign her Nance
Should II be on bar card Mrs. Grace Miller or
MIS- John W. Miilerf NJ r.
When signing her name a widow uses
her Christian name and her deceased
husbands surname. Her signatIre 70
business communications should be nre-
fixed with the title Mrs in brackets
A widow is privileged to use either of
the forms you suggest.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
The Daily Bath

VIII you kindly give me n recipe for an
inexpensive tonic bath that can be used
frequently! l used 70 battle daily but II
weakened me so that had 20 discontinus
the habit The daily bath is essential 10
cleanliness. RIM
Probably your daily bath was weaken
ing because II was too hot. A person in
a normal condition should be able 10
take tepid bath daily. A handful OF
table salt added 10 the water in which
you battle will prove strengthening.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

effect or a 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 a 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 Il.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
p. D. g.. on Cards

NJ dear Mrs. Adams
nifyf N@iu sig
q Describe formal luncheon bridge par+r.
left? aus 70
? In eating FISH, how do YOU remove thu bo,A.
with a fork OF fngersi WINS
4. How should married lady sign A business
letter which she has written 10 a maiden is5S
whom she has never met? CORDFTTJI11'
1. 2. P. c. means to take leave. cards
bearing these letters are used by per
neighborhood or city 'i'0
2. The hour for the luncheon bridge
party is usually set for 2 or 3 O'CLOCK,
Luncheon may be served between the
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
BHSt is Small

Dear Mrs. Symes
!. 1 am girl OF II years Of are ana I
nave very small bust. Would v6u kindly
tell me II massage Il with cocoa butter
II Il would develop?
?; How can ! make my checks and Inns
red and my face stout7 ~
3 l have lot Of blackheads and pinpIes.
could you give me remedy for these?
T. s. c.
J. II Is Just the thing for Won IN Use
2 To have natural red lips and checks
one must live a healthful life. securing
suncient sleep and exercise In the open
ar and eating the most wholesome Of
FOOD. To fatten the face, rub into the
SKIN the cream for which here is the
recipe:
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Lotion for Blackheads.
Hair Split at Ends

Lear Mrs. Symes
Ny hair is very dry and thin and keeps
spltung at the ends where thew seem
% turn white. I have clipped then, -
put II does no good Was troubled ,4-b
oandTun until using your recipe. which
C1Hed Ior nuN vom'ca and rosemary and
AIcohol The dandruff seems 20 be an
gone, but now ! want 10 know what 10 20
FOR the other trouble NAY ET,T r w
II clipping the ends Of your hair does
no good. have them singed. To increase
tne growth OF your hair and 10 relieve
the dryness. rub a few drops of coal oil
INTO your scalp every day. I am glad
my recipe for dandruff cure has helped
you.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Somewhat Blackboard

Dear Mrs. Adams
am a yourg man. q years Of age. and am
in love with girl Of q I an well acquainted
with her family. being great chum OF her
brothers and having often dined with them.
] ain not considered bashful among a crowd.
but somehow can't muster up the courage 20
talk 10 this girl ] do 20 other girls; IN fact.
! very seldom talk 70 her; still / cannot forget
and keep my eyes from her. Please tel me how
! nay become more intimate with her.
VERY ANXIOUS
You can become better acquainted
with the girl by inviting her and her
mt Their 10 places of amusement. Show
yourself interested in whatever she Is
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
For Whitening the Skin-A
Liquid Powder.

SIN the zinc, dissolving IL In Just enough
OF the roseWater 70 cover it. then add the
slycerine; next. the remainder 0T The rose
water
Shake well. and apply with a soft sponge
or an antiseptic gauZe- The face must be
well wiped OF before the LIQUID dries. ar ~
viii be streaked
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Pale Lips

-Ed4 MIS- cNrneE-
Is, mere any way OF making pale riog
-, -. Lt 50. please lei me know rr-,gr5
'.'iS FLCSSIr
One must be in perfect health bsf,-.
she can possess red Inns 49,. go.
means may be employed hr1+ trj- =
never advisable. for I'm time fbo $3.50
VII destroy the delicate skin rraI-j5S
IL rough. See 70 it that Won are 1i,-iDS
a healthful life. getting plenty or frss5
ali sieeplng IN well-aired rooms and
eating wholesome foods. "-'A
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

April, diamond. innocence; May. emer-
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 Washington herald., 1910-05-08
To Increase the Gro2Uth

I have had typhoid fever and nv hair
has been cut Il Is about two inches long
now and l would like TO know II II would
Ground my head Do you know OF any
thing ! can put on my hair to make h
grow fastE ! an IS years OF age and am
u nave long again A. g.
1 do not think It would be advisable
70 wear any artificial hair on vour
head. II would cause the scalp 10 be
overheated and may injure the growth
Of the hair. Twice a day rub the tonic
Tor which l am giving the recipe into
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Definitions and Pronunciationy


Dear Mrs Adams
J. Bow do you pronounce vioomte and what
does d mean Also CheTalery
Please sise ne the titles Of the French
feather
l. Which initial is used. the first or las. q a
persons rane 90 paper. stickers etc
A READER
/ Nleomte IS pronounced Vi-kOnt
Inc tile Is given 10 a son or younger
brother Of a count. Chevalier is pro-
nouuced ey-a-leer-meaning a knight
The titles Of nobility in France in
ascending order are: Chevalier baron.
Elcomte. 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 p 1852 which IS still in
force They are protected by the penal
code against usurpation.
3. some are white, some black and
some gray
T. The last initial is generally used.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Visiting Annt

Dear Mrs Adams.
have been going with a young man for
three years and would like TO know II II
would DO proper for US both to spend three
or four days with my mothers sister, VINO
lives out OF town. MABEL
II you are engaged to the young man
II would be all right. Otherwise 1t would
be considered improper.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

lear MS SlUeS.
Do you know OF a harmless wash that
can he 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
The following recipe is for a harmless
liquid, which may be used instead Of a
powder
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Green Soap Treatment for
Blackheads.
1incture OF green soap. ...
Distilled witch hazel

61tinCnIure OF green soap............ ounces
D-S'iieu Witch hazel..............-. ? ounces
Let this mixture stay on only few mo-
menus then wash OF with hot water.
II the green soap irritates the skin. as II
s9netlmes VIII, use Il every other day. Ap-
Green soap may be purchased at any
orug store. II f. not a regular cake
soap but It Is about the consistency OF
Open each seed acne with the point Of .
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
SeaSickne5s

Dear Mrs. Synes.
VIII you kindly tell me Il there Is a pre-
ventiye for eascknesS2 A TRAVEL TB
Every day for a week before You sta -
out on your travels take a teaspoonfi,I
OF peppermint in a glass Of water before
each meal.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Hands.


Rub on the hands four OF five times a
cay wash the hands IN warm water be-
tore applying and dry carefully. Shake
well IL the glycerine is heated Ii will IN
crease the solubility OF the preparation
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your love. Do not be so ready and will
ing 10 bestow affection upon him. and
If you are not engaged 10 be married
you should not allow him 10 deprive
you Of other men friends.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Vent Win Another Girl

Dear MIS-. Adams.
J. ! am girl 70 years or age. and am in
love With young man OF % We have
been going constantly together about two
months. a short time ago he was With me
un'il oclock and left. I asked him n he
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Offer Her HdUicg

an boy q ls, aid have been calling On
young lady for about three months and
care a great deal Tor her One evening she
atierded a party with Young man who las
not good reputation. Would YOU Il IN NV
place. have anything more 20 90 with herf
DEEP ~ LOVE
II 1 were sure that the young man
was not worthy 90 associate with the
young girl, I should ask her I'm a tactful
way not 70 have anything more 10 DO
with him, pointing out the reasons why.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
N410<<M60Z

Would 70 be proper for ne % speak frstf I have
no reason 20 think that he doesn't carr FOR me
UNDECIDED.
BE patient while longer. and I as
sure you the boy will overcome his hash
fitness and Will become friendly once
more.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

DtdL MIS-. - mes
VIII you kindly publish a remedy FOR
hands that persplre7
AN ANXIOUS READER.
rms recipe is for a very good lotion
which you should use on your hands:
Lotion for Profusely Perspiring
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
EyelaSh Dye

Dear Mrs STmes
VIII you please tel me OF something
harmless with which I NAV dye my eve
lashes? PERPIFXF6
Here is the recipe for a harmless
stain:
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Lemon and GIycerine Lotion.

dissolve the acid and boraN in the water:
ihiuse the petals for an hour, strain through
a Jelly bag after tWeDty-f1uT hours. de-
cant the clear portion and add the EIyCer-
Inc. Apply as often as agreeable
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Cream % Pir1nles.
To RemOve FreckleS

Lear MIS-. SAfUeS.
Please publish a recipe which 7 may use
70 remove treckles. an IS years old ana
have a great many
A FAITHFUL READER
Here is recipe which Will prove
helnful In Nnnr rase.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
The Vancaire Recibe

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Please publish in your columns Dr. Vau-
caires treatment for charging the bust
Also the cost OF having It filed MARY
Here Is the recipe to which you refer:
DR.. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bush
LIQUID extract Of galega goats
rue ................-....... ; a. d.
Lacto-p phosphate Of lime. 154 drains
Tincture OF -fennel. ............. IL crains
Simple syrup .............-..-... IgIL ounces
The dose is two soupspoonfuls with water
before each meal.
] cannot say Just what IL will cost
you, but any druggist will estimate the
cost
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Answers to Beauty Queries

x WING 10 the great amount of
matt received and the limited
space given this department, It
Is absolutely impossible 10 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 a reply.
This rule must also be compiled with in
regard 10 personal letters.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

Melt the first three ingredients add the
glycerine 20 the oranre-dower water and
dssoive the borax in the mixture: then
pour II slowly into the blended fats, stir
ring continuously.
3. Here are two recipes for you TO use
70 get rid Of the blackheads and
pimples:
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Plmbley and Bldckheads

Dear Mrs Syues
am a xiii or Is and an troubled With
plmpies and blackheads. I am a hearty
eaieT- Would YOU advise dieting?
TROUBLED.
/ advise you to diet for a while avoid
Ing all rich and greasy foods. This NAV,
prevent the pimples from appea~j1E
Bathing the pimples with hot water WIN
neal them To get rid of blaCkhpads.
cleanse the skin with a good soap and
water and then use this recipe.
Lotion for BlacxbAads
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
NOf L0ved Enough in Refurn

To Anxious Heart. I have not the
space 10 print your long letter. so will
merely give you my opinion OF the case.
II would seem that the man whom YOU
love so much Is very selfish and Is too
sure Of your love. II would be better
Tor you 10 give him cause to fear losing
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Chinese Eyelash Stain.

Ind an Ink ...-...-..-.... Il S-s-n
RCseWater .............-.. ounces
Powder the ink and gum and tr!turate
small quantities OF the powder with tbs
rosewater until YOU get a uniform black
LIQUID in a powCer. and then add the re-
mainder OF the rosewater
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Hair Tonic.

your scalp and then brush the head
gently but firmly.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08
Oily Hair

UeaT Ms Symes
WIZ you please publish in the columns T.,
recipe Tor oily hair which IS falling out7
c. c.
For oily hair use daily the lotion for
winch here is the recipe II will also
prevent the hair from falling out
covered bicsrbo1ate Of soda z. ou7ca
Borate OF soda powdered = = ounce
49,, 'she-.---...-.---.--- I fluid o-1~a
Distilled water si--5 ounces
NIX and agitate until solution Is c5r7-ie-a
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Wido5v's Signature

doing and continue to be friendly with
the family.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

fne cambria needle The hardened mass
must be pressed or 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 % carbolic acid and wa
ter. SteriIiZe the needle before using e bv
dipping Into boiling water. as The use Of
any instrument. unless the skin as well as
the needle is thoroughly cleansed. is a.
WayS dangerous
The Washington herald., 1910-05-08

~HE reign OF the sWirled couture,
or the "calot," as the French
call 1t. is over. And in the place
Of that popular style OF hair
dressing there are many different ar
rangements that are calculated 10 suit
all types OF beauty-for which woman
Kind should be truly grateful. .
II your profile Is such that a length
ening Of the line from front to back is
required, the low parted arrangement
recommend TO you. You will notice
that the soft. natural wave has re-
turned; not the stin, life-destroying ef-
feet that is produced by process equal
TO the lnquisitlon, but wide, soft line
or curved beauty. The hair is secured
in a loose knot at the back and the
ends are caught up in soft loose curls.
1t Is reminiscent OF other days. but the
touch OF modern fingers is evident
The ascending couture is a style
suited to many faces. No false rolls
are required for the waved hair Is
drawn up in soft lines, and a mound OF
loose puffs and curls is placed on the
top OF the head
II puffs do not appeal 10 you. a simple
coll OF the hair on the top IS always
good and is sanctioned for this season.
Parted at the side. the hair waves back
from the brow in soft lines, and the
back sweeps UP in neat waves to the
top.
The Grecian tendency in some Golf
fures is apparent Parted and knotted
at the back. but held quite up from the
nape Of the neck, this couture promises
neatness and GOODNESS for summer. This
effect is also attained without the ad-
dillon Of false hair.
simple. girlish arrangement at the
back is secured by looping the hair in a
loose figure eight and pinning It in a
neat line from the crown OF the head 10
the nape Of the neck. A soft parted
The Washington bee., 1910-07-09
Death of Miss Ida Countee.

The sad, death of Miss Ida s.
COuntee, one of the teachers in the
public schools, whose residence was
2Io D St. S. w, and which occurred
Friday, June 3, robs the southwest
section OF the city of ore of its popu-
lar feminine citizens. She had been
in bad health for severa1-years. dur
ing which time she was a sufferer.
and had recently gotten so much
worse that she was forced to remain
home and was afterward compelled to
retire to her bed which she never left
alive
Miss Countee was one of those
young ladies who possessed that
amount of sunshine that compelled
every one with whom she came in
She was born and reared in South
Washington, receiving her early eduCa-
tion in the public and high schools of
the District of Columbia. She was
appointed a teacher in the public
schools several years ago, promoted
from time to time, and was teaching
the eighth grade at the time of her
death. She was faithful worker in
the church and Sunday School. and
other local departments of the church
She was also a member and faithful
worker in other organizations. She
was formerly the recording secretary
OF the WOman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society, which position
she held until i'll health compelled her
to resign: was secretary of the society
known as The Young Ladies" and
also others. The funeral, which took
place Tuesday, June 9TH, from the
Met. 4. NJ. T. l. Church, D St. be-
tween end and 3rd SITS. S. w, OF
which she was a member, was the
largest held from that church for
several years. Long before the
funeral procession arrived the big
church was taxed to her utmost ca
pacIty with societies, school children
and friends of the deceased. Among
those societies who turned out to paw
the last tribute Of respect. was, the
Blaine Invincible Auxiliary. the
Young Ladies, and the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary So
clety Of the above church. The floral
tributes were of the largest variety
Of recent date, coming from various
organizations and personal friends
they almost hid the rOstrum from
view. Rev w. A. Ray, the pastor,
preached a most powerful sermon. in
which he carefully reviewed the useful
life of the deceased and urged others
to follow her.
Other speakers were Rev. p. A.
Wallace, formerly the pastor Of the
church. and Rev w. J. Howard. pas
tor of Zion Baptist Church.
Interment was at Paines She
leaves father, many sisters and bro
thers, and host Of friends to mourn
her loss
Grand Secretary James Field Need
ham, OF Philadelphia, passed through
this city Ell route to Richmond. Va.
Mr.. Vim, Haynes, Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau, Treasury Depart
ment, has recently been promoted to
a clerkship Of class 4, which is a we'll
merited promotion.
The Washington bee., 1910-07-09
In a New Home

Mr.. Robert Campbell, who has con
duSted an undertaker's establishment
with much success at $40 F street
). w, has moved to his new home.
348 Second street S. w, Makinsev
ScOtt's old place This place has been
remOdeled and modern Improvements
added, which makes it one Of the best
undertaking places in the city. Mr.,
Campbell has spared no pains 0r-cx-
pense to make this his new home
attractive and convenient in every
way. He has built 4 new stable iu
the rear Of his house, equipped with
elevators and telephone connections
There are four telephones, two in the
stable and two In the house. So It
can be seen that this young business
man, who has been so successful I'D
this particular line, is fully prepared
to give the public quick and salts
factory service Robert Campbelre
success Is an example and an insDira-
ton to the young coiored man I'm
Washington who is willing to work
Tor success.