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The Washington times., 1910-03-12
CHARMING COIFFURE FOR SUMMER
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

WHILE the "sworl" and the braid ef-
w fects which have distinguished the
modish cOiffures OF the past winter have
succeeded in entirely routing the once
popular pun and pompadour they in
turn have become passe. for the simple
reason that the style was readily
achieved by almost any woman with
skill in dressing her own hair.
Therefore the ultra modish women
AVE set themselves 20 seeking out
81 netting equally becoming but differ
ent. However, the doom of the set
coiture has been definitely sounded and
once again the individuality and char
acter OF the woman as prefigured in her
mode or hair dressing is not only per-
MISSILE but necessary:
In fact, fashion has swung so com
pletely away from the piled up puffs
and wooden" pOmpadOuTs that there if
imminent danger Of a fufhneSs which
makes for nothing so much as slouchi-
ness or a set Of tresses in such disorder
th6t - lack Of attention Is the first thing
suggested to the onlooker.
As a compromise between the swirl OF
which some Of us are weary and the
braid. l feel sure the couture pictured
today viii be welcomed There Is a
grace and carelessness apparent in the
softly cOiled masses of hair which Is
at once becoming and well ordered. 90
The fluffy fringe which shadows the
brow makes for becominKness as does
the heavy roll of hair which. drawn
loosely across the front Of the head,
loses itself in a double eight" Just be-
low the crown OF the head. The style
which is suitable either for morning or
evening wear is especially desirable as
a summer couture.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
Hints of Nodes

Coat gowns are TO continue popular.
Many a summer gown will have the
skirt made up Of a series Of rufhes of
varying length.
Dresses OF coIored embroidery on
White will be found among the gowns
for summer wear.
Lapels Of coats are faced with MORE.
velvet or satin, the long separate coats
Oftener than otherwise having a collar
Of carucal, astrakhan. mink or other fur.
Chndrea's styles are strongly Napo-
Ieonic. They, as well as their mothers,
are wearing the military coat without
the capes, fastened up the side with
heavy gold or braid frogs
Frocks OF batiste, swiss and Paris
muslin daintiIy hand embroidered and
laoe-trimmed, are among the most be
coming gowns for young girls where
the occasion demands them.
Tuue IS nearly always becoming and
makes a satisfactory finish 20 nearly
ey cry sort Of evening frock- With a
high-necked gown a narrow fold Of il al
the throat instead OF lace or ruching is
often more becoming. Il softens harsh
outlines and has the effect Of youthful
ness.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
SEVEN CORED SKIRT.

A stylish model tnis season IS the
Sevcn-gored skirt with an inverted box
pleat on each seam. These are stitched
over the hips
For tail. slender matrons the plcated
skirt mounted on a deep hip yoke is
fashionable In some cases Cwhen a
dressy effect is desired a soft sash is
drapod where yoke and skirt join. and
is tied loosely az the left side. For
general wear such drapery should be
dispensed with. and a nat band OF
braiding substituted
There is also the pleated skirt, in
which model the pleats run UP TO the
belt The narrow front gore is plain,
and II trimming is used. IL is placed on
the cores This ornamentaJion may be
an outline or the edges Of the panel may
be piped with a contrasting material.
OF groups Of small buttons may define
the panel, but there is no fold on the
lower edge Of the skirt
Most women will remember that this
model was worn yeas ago with one or
more folds as trimming. and IL was be-
coming 70 those OF medium height. The
1910 pleated skirt models will be gener-
ally becoming
This cannot BE- said OF the apron. and
the double skirt effects. though a mOdi-
dcatiOn Of the apron style, might prove
satisfactory. These apron draperies are
pointed in the front and reach 10 the
knees, then graduate in length toward
the back. where they are lost under
broad double box plests that suggest a
panel 4 deep hounce completes the
skirt headed BY 4 fold
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
FlOWsr 9Oque Timely
HeadWear for Women

As an acceptable transition from the
fur-trimmed winter hats 70 the straw
shapes for summer wear. the flower
lOque stands a happy medium
Its wealth Of color. the wide range
from which 10 chOos--for the first
blossoms or spring are used as lavfshIv
as the rich flowers OF summer o. thu
foliage Of aUtumn-snd the delightful
comfort Of this new shape are potent
factors Of the high favor IN millinery
circles.
The Eeranium toQue. shading through
deep and pale tones Of red. is fasclnar-
ing in its round shape and brilliant
coiorinc- As a bright spot in a sray
or black costume the idea is irresistible.
Just ouw Of red velvet ribbon IS placed
az one side The mallue Brim rests light
iy on the hair and can be green or red
A huge cabochon OF velvet is a bec0m-
Ing ornament for The toqCe OF pale vel
low rosehuds II is n2de Of q double
quilting o. brown veIve. around a center
or flowers. This gives p becoming break
In the side line Of the round turban-
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
CARE NEEDED
WITH JE wells
Careful OWnerS Devote
Much Time TO Clean
ing Them.

- HAT diamonds are frequently kept
In jewelers. saWdust. and that
they are dried there after being
brushed with sOapsuds. is not
new 70 the wearer of these perfect
jewels; but that they may be rinsed
with cologne water and are frequently
shaken in a small bag Of bran may be
news 70 many.
The dry bran bath Is a pOlisher. and
is the method OF those very careful
women who first resort 20 the clean
white bIott'nC paper as q dryer and 20
the bit cf pointed bIoJting paper. too,
as a mop for the Crevices-
Precious stones are never wiped dry,
but sawdUst abSorbs the moisture. and
many persons leave their diamonds IN
II, keeping a box for the purpose.
Polish pearls with a chamOis. says
the up-to-date Jeweler. and beware Of
water, Wear the pearls whenever you
can: contact with the warm flesh IS
their best preservative as TO texture and
color. Pearls tarnish and are said 70
die" but old danes who valued their
family Jewels and knew their peculiari-
ties locked them up with a piece Of ash
wood. notwithstanding the protests Of a
younger generation.
Hot water with a little ammonia Will
clean fIigree silver and chased gold
ornaments. a fairly soft brush viii be
an advantage, and paper or cotton
should be the constant wrapper for these
easily discolored metals, after jeweler' 3
sawdust has absorbed the moisture and
channels OF soft kid has been used TO
polish
Oxidized silver should be dipped IN
a solution Of one part sulphuric acid and
forty parts water. which mixture is
poison. and requires careful handling.
Ivory ornaments require a peroxide
! treatment which whitens. The solution
is rubbed OF the backs Of brushes, on
/ bureau novelties. etc, with a cloth, and
| as a cleanser ordinary bicarbOnate Of
soda with hot water Is essential.
! Ambor Is rubbed with pulverized
( chalk slightly moistened with water
/ The beads, u such they be. are then
| laid upon a flannel cloth, rubbed with
olive oil and. lastly, a dry wooden cloth
until the polish returns.
The opal is rubbed with mastic (Which
! is putty spread on a chamois and
slightly moistened. Polish is restored
/ to this gem with powdered chalk. fol
lowed ny a washing in water and a
dry rub
The clean jewel presents a smiling
face TO the beholder. whereas those IN
need Of attention do justice to neithei
themselves nor their owners. no mat
ter what their intrinsic value
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
The Bedtime Story.
dintot AeIrb
FAITH POTATO BUGS FRIGHT.
Bv FARMER SMITH.

GCTHE sun was streaming IN the win
dow OF Mr.. Potato Bugs house
when Mrs. Potato Bug called her hus-
band" said Ethels father one night
Outside the crickets were trying 10
sing, hot as it was, and the tree toads
were making an effort at noise
d" What do you want2' asked Mr.. PO-
tatO Bug Of his good wife.
81 wish you would see where those
dear children are said HIS wife.
''NIr. Potato Bug put on his nat and
went out TO see where the youngsters
were. but he could not find them any
where.
- say, there, Mr. Cricket, have you
seen my children anywhere9' asked Dir.
Potato Bug
81 think they are an playing hide
and seek said MT. Cricket.
a. That means a Job for me- SAID Mr..
Potato Bug. for he was very warm and
he did not like 10 goehopping over all
the clods OF dirt. He would rather lie
on the sofa IN the cool parior and rest
himself.
+" Children where are your shouted
Mr. Potato Bug, as loud as ne could.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
DRESS
IS 4 STUDY
AdViCe of Friends Often
SOlpeS Question That
Is Troublesome.

a nation the women OF France
" are not beautiful.
- But they absolutely reverence
the good points they possess,
and dress with a chic that IS in itself
a species Of beauty. The magnolia-li6e
complexion that IS so frequently seen
among the refined. and that is so fer
vently admired. is kept from the suns
too b6rning rays BY a carefully ar
ranged veil and a welI-polsed parasoI
when madam taxes the air. and even for
the shortest walk gloves are put on.
When they travel en- automobile,
quite plain women wear the most hide
GUS masks as a preservative Of what
little comeliness they possess-masks
that keep the eyes preserved from glare
and the skin from dust and sunburn.
They evidently deem themselves re-
sponsibie guardians Of their own pretti-
ness. and are always ready not ONLY 70
take the precautions already named, but
10 foreso the delights Of eating and
drinking vian6s and beverages that do
not enhance their beauty. Inc women
Of France are an example IN the
culture Of ComeIiness to all the resi- of
the European nations.
! Surely Il IS IaudabIe for women 20
dress to please men. and delightful 10
those who do so 10 hear the approval
Of the man whose approval they seek.
II is only to be deplored that as a rule
man is too tardy with his praise.
1t has been said that he only notices
the dress of his womenfolk when he
dislikes il; only makes II a subject OF
comment when he wishes TO cast asper-
sions on it.
What induced you to buy such a
| dreadful hat2" he will ask his wife
when she has put on. simply to please
/ him and look her best in his sight, a
! new confection- That color does not
/ suit YOU" he viii observe. 81 like YOU
( best in white"
/ The woman who dresses to please hel
sweetheart or her husband, and who e
/ this wish allies a natural propensity foE
/ haoiting herself becomingly, is the we'll
/ dressed woman par excellence.
/ She need not be Iuxuriously CARRIED
/ she viii be able 10 excel on a small al
| lOwance with q desire to look well II
/ the eyes Of him to whom her heart Is
/ given quite easily. Such IS the power
/ Of love; 70 gilds everything it touches
! even dress.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
PONGEE SUIT.

A natty suit in natural colored pom
gee had short peplum all around,
with two little pockets set IN near the
front, while a strip OF embroidered
black satin was inserted at the closing
The bIoused jacket had a deep yoke At
the neck and military fasteninEs. The
pleated skirt was made with 2 yoke
that fastened in front with a oompH-
Gated cross-Over arrangement I'D large
pearl buttons. Both these models had
fancy three-quarter sleeves, with deep
cuffs and q suggestion Of the bishop
puff
The cutaway, swalIowtaI effect Is
seen on many Of the newest suits.
Either the jacket is very short in front
and graduates into a full length coat
behind or the skirt has a cutaway tunic
for the back and a Pleated panel insert
in front.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
Price of Eggs Goes Up
As Mercury Goes DoqUn

It will be along toward the latter part
Of May before fresh vegetables begin
TO come into the Washington markets
from the farms in Virginia and Mary
land. and then the quantities viii be
small. a few hot house gardeners will
have some produce ready for cousump-
ton by that time. Later in the season
the crops Of the truck farms near Wash
ingtOn VIII be ready. Green vegetables
now are all from Florida
From the standpoint Of the consumer
II may be said 10 have been an 81 wind
that has blown for the last three days,
but the man on the chicken ranch ap-
preCiates the boost the weather has
given 10 the price OF eggs. The cold
weather Is held entirely responsible by
commission men for the increase. anOth-
er cent being added today. But as the
mercury goes up. eggs VIII come down.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

This so amused Mr.. Cricket that he
had to lie down and laugh. You can't
make enough noise 10 brighten mos
quito he said to Mr.. Potato Bug.
Just then the children came scamper-
ing across the field as fast as their
little legs could carry them.
% Father. father. Faith has had such
a fright DO tell us what she saw, and
they ran out of breath into their father
arms.
They knocked their fathers glasses
OF and mussed his hair all up. Father,
saw something dreadful said Faith.
I was hiding under the fence and
looked up and saw something all wet
and two big holes in It and then all of
a sudden I saw two great big eyes and
then two horns stick up. and when the
thing opened its r1outh I thought ]
was going 10 be swallowed up The
eyes kept rolling around and I tried
70 hide under the dirt, but I could not
" Father, do tel US what It was,
said Faith
Il" TT was COW said Mr.. Potato Bug
and ne could not help smiling
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
Next Embroidery Pattern
Offers Good Suggestions

If any Of you have fancy for max
ing an attractive pair OF bOotees as a
gift FOR the Easter baby you viii be
particularly interested iu the suggestions
offered in the embroidery pattern which
viii be printed on the Woman's Page OF
Sunday evening edition u The Times.
Not only does the pattern provide the
design for the proper establishment Of
the boots but the easiIy-foIlowed set Of
directions furnished will serve TO keep
the veriest tyro So the circle IN the path
TO success in hel efforts 10 manufacture
the fascinating addition 90 baby's ward
robe.
Furthermore. various materials are
suggested as suitable for the eIabora ton
OF the b0Otees, while the working dia-
gram Is a help 20 the inexperienced
ueedIeworker who IS merely trying her
prentice hand.
FRANCES CARROLL
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
FadS of the Hour

Lace girdles are the latest fad.
The newest black silk stockings are
embroidered up 10 the lnstep with tiny
jet beads.
II not unusual 10 find four. Eve and
even six Kinds OF lace in comb nation
on a single gown.
IN chiIdren's clothes black and white
check materials are much used. Little
coats OF the same are worn over these
dresses.
Sleeves fuIled into The armhoIes and
gathered below the elbow into deep
cuffs are seen ir some bic
afternoon gowns.
The Russian turban. in heavy fur or
velvet. IS one OF the leading styles. and
81 is consistent with the rage for Rus
sian fashions generally.
In cotton, plaids promise exceedingly
well from the start They are two toned
and are shown in ali grades Tney viii
make US nicely with swisses.
IN place Of the ionE-Used white net or
lace yoke. one finds the selfcoIOred net
or lace once more conspicuous and the
lower sleeve IS also Of the dyed net or
lace.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

ON the 72d day the young Moon.
~ rising in Soorpio, has Saturn in
elliptic conjunction.
Venus looks with bright power on
lovers, favoring courtships. engage
ments and weddings, as well as family
celebrations.
The auspices are good also for enter
tanning. inviting. visiting. seeking
amusement and doing anything con-
nected with singing. music or dancing.
especially after o. m
Shopping is under good signs. Dry
goods merchants, salespeople, demon
strators. jewelers.. mAliners. dress-mak-
ers and others who cater 20 women
should find the day beneficial
Women must, however. beware
against extravaganza In this lerlod.
The aspects also warn women employees
against gossip or malice.
Uranus and Neptune favor unusual
and intricate undertakings, but great
care must De exercised 20 found all
things on a firm basis. and 10 prepare
for contingencies.
There Is an effect Of permanence this
day even in things that may seem
merely temporary. Il viii be we'll
therefore, 10 make plans with unusual
forethought and caution.
This day Is marked as excellent for
hiring men or women for an work
manual or mental, in ThJp, Office. field
or house.
There arises a sign of two bright suns
one shining against the other Il is
read by aStrolOgers 20 denote the com
ing OF two great ones. each bent on
rule and striving with a great fury
20 keep powers.
Women and men with this bIrrh-date
viii fare best during the twelvemonth
II they seek their recreation IN liter
allure. art, or the open air rather than
In social circles
Children under today's aspects are
born with a strong possibility OF being
able to sway others. either through
oratory OF some expressive art
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
OLD FASHION REVIVED.

AS an outgTowth Of the tendency to-
ward the lines Of Marie Antoinette and
her times, the flchu is here in combina-
ton with the voluminous folds of the
skirt. Wolfe. mOUsseline de sole and
chiffon are used over satin foundations
with the picturesque effect that COS
tunes Of the draper period usually at
tain. 4 single rose Of satin or tulle, or
the artificial flower, Is used TO hold the
ends Of the hichu at the girdle.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
AN OLD PRACTICE.

The separation Of the sexes seems TO
have been formerly by no means an IN
common practice in the Church or Eng
land. In fact. Edward Wis prayer book
specially mentions that at the COM
mUniOn service the men shall tarry on
one side and the women on the other.
The papers Of a church IN Westmore-
land include elaborate directions for the
division Of the sexes at it's services. All
welded men were TO he placed first be
fore any Of the young men, and all
young wives were TO 'forbear and come
not at their mother-in-law's FORMS
this was presumably before the days OF
the pew-"as long az their mother-in-
law lives"
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
TO CLEAN SILVER.

Clean silver toilet articles with paste
OF alcohol and whiting. 1t will not
scratch the surface of plain silver. A
soft brush should be used 70 get the
paste into crevices- Wipe with channels
or soft cotton, and brush the embossed
or engraved parts with a soft bristle
brush. A solution II salts OF tartar will
clean white bristIes nicely. and If well
rinsed the brushes will look new.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
JEWELS AND GOWN
MADE TO MATCH

There is growing insistence that
an jeweIry shall match the gown IL
is worU with. and though this Is an
expensive style, II is a most effective
one. Ir earrings, this IS particularly
noticeable, though the rivival OF ear
rings in this country has not been as
widespread IS abroad. They are now
being shown extensively. however. in
the long drop style, with the amethyst,
topaz. and lapis again preferred
Something new IN I0ckeLs has Just
appeared which should satisfy the de-
mand for color scheme in jewelry- They
are OF enamel in color. corresponding
% the fashionable new shades the en-
amelI7E being done on sterling silver.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
Massaging the Scalp.

Massaging the Scalp.
d. a S.-MassaEing the head gently
night and morning with rotary mo-
ton is the best treatment possible for
the scalp. Sage tea is good as a simple
tonic. though its continued use darkens
the hair.
SO many things ust be taken into
cons Iteration IN the matter Of falling
hair that the directions given must
necessarily be OF the most general sort
stomach disorder, an excessively nerv-
Gus DIS pOsirion, too frequent washing OF
the head and the habit Of wearing
heavy rats all tend TO wreck the hair
50 II YOU would have lustrous tresses
take an inventory Of your own short
comugs and as far as possible eIlmIn-
ate any Of the causes mentioned An
egg shampoo Is preferable % the use Of
soap, especially II the hair be dry and
I brittle. An esq beaten up with a small
quantity OF lemon Juice constitutes "a
very good shampoo. Rub the mixture
well into the scalp and when thorough
/ ~ cleanse1 rinse with luke warm water
Dry tire hair in the sun II possible
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
"CANEZON" WINS FAVOR.

Paris rs bringing to light another nine
teenth-century fashion in the form Of a
little muslin jacket. II is called the
CAMERON, and is worn over a lace blouse.
The craze for yelling one material with
another IS probably responsible: but
once seen the little overiacl1et speaks
for itself, and has won its way to many
feminine hearts during it's short stay.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
TIME TO DYE WRAPS.

dressmaker TO restore her old evenins
Capes or party wraps for between
son wear. by having them dyed one o,
the new. odd apricot shades. ANY very
pale shade that has become faded vii
look like new, and take nicely 10 thi.
brilliant hue, which is so effective
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
TAN MATERIALS WORN.

Meteor and all clinging materials are
utilized for costumes for formal coca
slons, while basket weaves in tbs eoars-
est threads are 10 be worn for simpler
frocks- Tan or biscuit color is much in
favor now. Il is very perishable, but
always in vogue in the spring.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
FUNNEL AS TwINE-HoLDER

The ordinary tin funnel makes a
handy device for new ball Cor ono
made of odds and ends OF twine). by
placing tfe Irvine in the funnel and
drawing 1t through the end. BY hang
ing on { convenient nail in the kitchen
it can also be used FOR culinary pur.
poses whenever needad.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
BRAID USED IN PARIS.

Much braid is being used in Paris for
trimming tailored costumes military
fashion. An especially stunning model
OF cream homespun had a fullplalted
skirt, with n tUnic hanging over it TO
the. knee; The coat vas double breasted,
and bound with heavy white cord
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
AnSGUers GiUen to Inquiries
From Readers of The Tines

hang the Jacket up 70 dry. From time
10 time, as the drying progresses. take
down and rub between the hands 20 pre-
vent stidening. II directions are prop
erly followed your Jacket viii be clean
and beautifully soft The same process
applies 20 the chamOis gloves which
many women now affect all the year
around.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
Tardiness of Puzzle Replies
Marked Feature of the Week.

7 CS2 as a tribute 20 the acumen OF
tire puzzle contingent. let me say
that the quota OF absolutely cor
rect solutions fell very little below
the average this week, although there is
no galnsaying that the puzzle was a
more than ordinarily difficult PROPOSE
ton.
The only unusual feature OF the con
test was the hardness Of the arrivals.
However. the contestants ali got into
line before the fateful hour Of 3 o'clock
on Friday, which is in itself an achieve
ment gratifying TO a degree 10 those
who must keep tally Of the entrants.
/ wish We could by some wireless
device or other do something TO bridge
the distance between the editors desk
and cur Out-of-tOWn puzzlers. but it
seems impossible.
one OF my most constant and inter
ested correspondents writes me as fol-
lows:
Difficulties of
Baltimore PuzzleTs.
"2402 North Charles street, BaItI-
more. Nd, March 9, 1910.
My dear Madam Editor: Thanks
for the puzzle which / am a little
late in sending In. We Uut-Of-
town contestants have many DIFF
ficulueE, the lateuess IN receiv-
ing the puzzle-aud also the fact
that we have not the Congress
sional Library for Information.
Il have enjoyed IL, however. and
am not sorry that 1 was one OF
those who wanted a more diff
cult puzzle
Hoping ! am not the last and
that 7 may still have a fighting
chance 7 am,
Gratefully yours,
MARY G. y. JOHNSON