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The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

ence on others around him. No one has
a right to annoy others and then plead
as lack Of thought. Every person has
rights that must be respected by his
neighbors. In no other way can there
be social harmony.
The law has taken some points into
its own hands. a barking dog and
an annoying boy are now, in most
places. legally restrained to keep the
peace. But there are still culprits
and disturbers of the peace that
should be checked in their thought
less careers.
Do you talk at the top of your voice
at all hours and in all places? Do
you push others in crowd? Do
you drum on the window pane in a
car? Do not make the mistake of
met in a day.
I know of one woman who made
her first trip into the country after
complete nervous breakdown. She
arrived after a journey Of five hours.
was able to recall that trip, she said
that the whole thing was "a night
mare Of annoyances." A little boy
drummed at her back; a man ratified
auensy snS nsI Tth ro msddsnlnf fire, frs
girls chattered and gigxled 30 that
she wanted to scream. and one woman
insisted upon conyersing with her
to place that weary traveller back in
fair condition. The people didn't
There always win be individuals
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Il Book on Etiquette

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. Will you kindly tell me where could
get book on etiquette?
2. Several OF my boy friends have asked
permission to take me to a theater Som0
night do not like to mention the affair to
them again. but they never state the night.
3. When a young man escorts a girl to
some social affair and upon returning he
goes into the house with her. when should
she thank him? Should she ask him to
call again? DREAMY EYES.
I. cannot mention the name Of
any establishment. but all bookstores
have q collection Of books on etiquette
from which you could make q selec-
ton.
2. Do not remind them Of their suE-
gestion. but let them make a specific
engagement.
3. When he is leaving her she may
thank him. She may say she should
be glad to have him call some time.
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~ OW that the season is in full
M swing and evening dress has be-
come a commonplace, the girl
whose neck and throat have been
seemingly spoiled by high stocks
feels sadly unfa shionable On the one
hand she must wear the stiff and ungain-
ly collars no longer in style: on the other
she must expose to the world a neck
yellowed. too fat or too thin. and often
badly wrinkled.
Massage will either reduce or increase
the size of the neck; gentle massage is
q fat producer and vigorous massage
q fat destroyer. With the first method
Use cocoa-butter. unless you are afraid
OF raising hair; in that case substitute
vegetable cold cream. Try for the
second cold water massage, dipping
the hands in very cold water at each
stroke and working with the flat palms.
Always massage in curved lines. from
the chin down, around and up This
will reduce double chin much more
quickly than any system of caps and
bandages.
Another flesh reducer that will
strengthen the muscles of the neck and
give firm pose to the head is the star
gazing" exercise. This consists in look
alternating in quick and vigorous sue
ceSsion some ten times al each prac-
tice period. BY the way. singing and
deep breathing exercises are both Just
what the scrawny- -neckcd girl needs to
build her up. Thus are there exercises
for both excess and deficiency of flesh
The tanned neck, or the throat that
shows the ugly collar line. can be
bleached by the use of peroxide of
hydrogen, with the addition of two
drops of ammonia. Sponge this on the
neck night and morning and let It dry
on the skin.
Alternate this with the throat steam
ing which both reduces and wnitens the
neck. For this. wiring out a towel IN
very hot water and apply it to the neck
and throat as IL ironing The water
should be as hot as can be borne and
the rubbing movements hard and strong.
Five minutes of this before the peroX-
ide and ammonia application (and, by
the way. lemon juice Is almost as good,
though not SO lastingD will give you
pretty, white throat in six weeks.
II you must bleach your neck imme-
ciately. and feel that your skin is strong
enough to stand it. dip lime in salt
and rub 1t on. Then wash In hot water,
dashed on. and massage with cold
cream. II. on the other hand, your skin
is very DELICATE. try mixing lanolin with
the peroxide.
Be careful not to spoil your work by
binding your neck again with tight
""'ier OuranT ap the time OF treatment
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
The Teins Dire Noticeable

Dear Mrs. Symes.
are always So noticeable What can / do
to prevent this?
The skin on my face is very rough. How
can make II smooth?
What will make the bust large? I am II
and am not fully developed. READER.
Your skin is evidently very trans.
parent. l advise you to massage your
hands daily with a good cold cream
To have smooth skin one should BE-
very careful of the soap she uses. Buy
the best and purest. 1t is also neces-
sary to thoroughly rinse all traces Of
the soap from the skin. for il it is not
washed off the skin will dry and
crack. Before retiring apply a lotion
made Of rosewater. glycerin and benZoin
do not advise one Of your age to
Nature should be given a chance to
work unhampered.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
To Organize q Club

Dear MIS-. AdamS. -
1 am young girl 1s years Of age. Ny
parents both work and have to- stay at
to organize q club Of few young girls Of
my age. VIII you kindly send me the rules
for organizing q club. telling the amount
OF fees and what would be nice to serve for
Tefreshments on the afternoons We meetf
Where can send for pins for the club?
s. B. 8.
First Of all. a temporary president
should be elected, who can take charge
Of the meeting. Then a permanent
president. secretary and treasurer
should be elected and each one assigned
her duty. The amount Of fees may b0
determined by the circumstances Of the
Girls, each one being allowed to vote.
Ask jeweler for a cataloS from which
you can choose pins.
Chocolate and crackers. or tea and
sandwiches. may be served for refresh-
ments. er
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The Correct Dress

Dear Mrs. Adams.
hat. shoes, ETC., for woman who rides
horseback. A READER.
The most sensible outfit Is Of rough
woolen goods, the skirt divided II you
ride aStride, saddle-back otherwise,
with no superfiuous material The
coat should be strictly mannish in
cut. that is. cut away at the lower
edge in rounded lines. The pique or
linen stock collar. with q plain pin.
with a shirtwaist underneath the
coat. The derby hat for women Is
now low crowned and has quite .
wide straight brim: but u this style
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Quinine Hair Tonic
Nose is Broad

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Ny nose is very broad, not by nature
but has become 50 itself; Is it good
shape?
duce the hips?
How can l remove blackheads?
VERY ANXIOUS.
Gently squeezing and massaginr the
nose may restore Its normal shape.
Here are several exercises that will
reduce the hips:
1. Bring the knee up to the chest.
remaining perfectly erect. Practice in
alternate movements. "
,z:, Place hands on hips. shoulders we'll
and give 9 high quick side kick, Bring.
Ing the foot back again to the moor.
Hepeet ten times. frst with the right
loot, then with the left.
y Take standing position. hands on
hips. and rotate the hips. bending the
knees and keeping the chest and shoui-
GERS immovable. Contract all the mus
clss used In this exercise and resist.
Bending exercises also are good.
head cure:
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Received No Invitation

Dear Mrs. Adams.
wish to ask your advice Ny husband
had q friend who was best man at our
wedding. For three years our home was
open to him. as he kept bachelor apart
ments. Nothing was ever too good for
ried and invited my husband for usher.
After the ceremony my husband was in
vited to the breakfast and was ignored.
No apologies have ever been offered. Should
I have been invited or should my husband
have gone without me? PERPLEXED.
The "friend" showed unpardonable
ton.
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u Z2oGzz5yz Sz<GzzzD

all day. SO the only time have to see my
sweetheart is Sunday afternoon. She has
hurt hurt me BY making dates for that time
but she insists upon doing so. Is this
right? think 1t shows q lack Of love and
consideration for me.
Which is the proper way for q couple to
walk in public? Should the young man hold
the girls arm. Or should she have hold Of
his? F. P. L. A.
II you are both engaged. I think the
girl hould keep her Sunday after
Moons for you. It looks as though
she Is not very anxious for your COM
pany. II you are not engaged. you
time for you.
Should the girl need assistance, the
young man should offer her his arm !:
Otherwise 1t is not necessary for him
to do SO. q
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Is not becoming to you. a plain velour
felt or beaver shape is just as good
1t can be kept on the head firmly by
broad elastic band and hatpin
Riding gloves should be quite large,
and can be either the gauntlet or the
regular short type. With this cos
tune a riding crop is necessary, and
also boots. either tan or black. patent
leather or calfskin. Comfort should
be your first consideration. and q neat,
modish appearance your second.
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who are selfshly centered and who
see nothing beyond their own little
circles. Let me urge you to a careful
determination. II you have any
annoying habits, begin now to cor
rect them. Help to decrease the ap-
palling number of little annoyances
that exist in everyday life.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Pimples and Dark Skin

Dear Mrs. Symes.
I am IL years old and weigh ly0 pounds.
I am 5 feet 5 inches tall. Do you think
I weigh too much?
Ny skin Is very dark; will peroxide
whiten IL? What will take the purple
marks away after the pimples disappear?
Have you anything that will close the
You weigh about twenty pounds too
much. The only thing I can suggest
Is that you exercise freely.
If your skin Is naturally dark. moth.
ing can be done to whiten II. II your
skin is tanned, wash the face daily
In buttermilk. Too constant use OF
peroxide may make the skin dry. Tho
purple marks will gradually disap-
pear. but to heal the spot apply witch
hazel.
The daily application of the lotion
for which I am giving you the recipe
will improve the condition Of the
pores.
Lotion for Enlarged Pores
borfc acto ..............s.s..s.ssssss ofem
Distilled witch hasel. ounces
Apply with piece Of old linen OF hie
Of ahsorbene cotton.
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twice in a soft line that will hide with
out swathing the neck. Fasten in back
by a fiat pin and you are armed
against critical observers.
Indeed. some women have gone so far
as to cover their neck and shoulders
with a thin net in a shade bit lighter
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Wriiing Paper

/ have received box Of beautiful writing
paper with a neat floral design on the
hack Of the envelope. win you please tell
me II 1t IL proper to use 1t for ordinary
correspondence? s. s. 8.
Yes. 1t may be used for personal cor
respOndence
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Green Soap Treatment for
Blaclkheads

Tincture OF green SOAP. 3 ouncs.
Dtstilled witch hazel - . ounces
Let this mixture stay on only . few
:. II the green soap irritntes the skin. n
someumes Will. use u every, other
dey. Apply cold cream.
0reen soap may Be purchased at any
drug store. II ie not . regular cake
soap but It u about the consistency Of
Open each seed acne with the poInt Of
. hne cambric needie..s The hardened
maee must BE- presSed or picked ont. The
empty sc ee the siaAA should then b
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15

than the flesh and drawn smoothly. yet
not overly tight. over it. These "hallu-
cinations" give the effect Of beauty
without the trouble Of procuring it.
But much the more sensible way is to
make the throat beautiful permanent
and real.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

bathed with a little toilet vinegar and
water. or with very weak solution of
carbolic acid and water. Sterilize the
needle before using it by dipping into
boiling water. the use of any instru-
ment unless the skin well as the
danHerouS.
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sent to the different members Of the bride
groom's family? ]. NJ. C..
soon as they are received, whether
they arrive before or after the cere-
mony. 1t Is never Kind to delay this
act. for 1t keeps the donor in suspense
and may cause anxiety If he or she is
its destinati tion safely. If the members
Of the groom's family have sent gifts
separately, each one should be written
An informal note. II one gift has been
sent by the family, then one note, ad-
dressed to the mother, will suffice. You
should request, however, that your
thanks be extended to every one.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
To Darken the Hair

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Will you kindly tell me IL the inclosed
recipe will darken the hair? Mine is turn
ing gray. ANXIOUS READER.
Yes. the recipe is good for the pur.
pose.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
Fans

HEAR Mrs. Adams.
Please tell me the proper way fans
are carried or worn At formal gather.
tngs. AN INTERESTED READER.
Sometimes the fan Is worn on q
chain. and then again 1t Is merely,
carried in the hand.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
LITTLE ANNOYANCES

worn 10 ShreQS by the minimizing
IA actions Of friend or a stranger
in your vicinity? I wish to talk to
you today of little annoyances that.
separately considered, seem very tri-
fling and too small to object to. but
when taken in a collective group lead
on to wide fields of d cussion.
There's the tapping or drumming with
fingers or any object on q table, the
back Of a chair or a door. 1t may serve
for an outlet OF nervous energy on the
part of the drummer, but what does II
do to the hearers? l am not naturally
nervous. but I know others who are,
and few can be worked into a state
of exhaustion and nervous despair at
the hands Of a thoughtless person. There
. the keynote Of our little talk. thought-
iessness. The man or woman who
bangs the door, who rattles the boxes
In the cupboard or who kicks the car
seat on which you happen to be does
not think of. the effect Of his or her,
actions on other people. But he should
No. one who Ii . single atom in tn,
great mass Of humanity can act aloSs
ana without certain amount Of infu-
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you must. whenever possible. wear
nothing but the low collars, and not
compress the neck in any way.
Meanwhile, the problem is to hide the
process Of transformation. In the back.
the little .'spit-curls' are the solution.
Make them by means of the curling
iron. If they do not come naturally. and
cluster them all around the bottom Of
the coiffure in enough admired dis
order to give the effect of nature.
AS to the front and the obnoxious
collar line get an extra wide veil and
pin il over the brim of your hat Let
it be loose enough in front to be folded
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Oily Skin

DEAR MrS. SymeS.
My skin is oily and full Of pimples. Kind.
ly give me q remedy for this.
What will reduce the size of the nose
II 1t has lately become large? X. z.
Before retiring cleanse your face
with hot water and a pure soap. Rinse
lotion % Tor n which % bere @ aeh tbs apply in .ns
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AeknosVledging Gifts

WIN you please tell ne how soon after .
Weddin3 Should . note Of thanks for .
pgsssnt b seatf sheuld formal 1ots b
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TO Ssceeten the Breath
NEAR Mrs. Symes.

I am 2l years Of age. but my bust
Is very small. Will YOU please tell
me what to do to enlarge It? I would pre-
fer not to take anything internally. al
' Nv hair o is falling ali out rapidly and is thin
and stringy. What could / do to make it
heavier without injury to the hair or scalp?
How long will 1t be before new hair will
start to grow: It is rather oily and is
MY breath is very bad mos. Of the time.
"na' e0o'' fSrEREsTED GS E fsHfEf READER.
1t is not necessary for you to take
anything internally. Daily massage
with cocoa butter and practicing deep
breathing will develop the bust
Here Is the recipe for An excellent
tonic, which l urge you. to rub into the
scalp every day. 1 cannot say just how
long it will take to produce. a new
growth. but faithful attention will bring
quick results. To give the hair life and
oughly every night before retiring. =
Quinine Hair Tonic
sulphate OF auinine dram
PiiStsd bHss@i'fn sulpnuric acid IS nnnfss %nis.
Mix. then further, add: Glycerin. Y
complete. Apply to the roots every day.
Diseases Of the mouth and stomach.
neglected teeth, tartar and the abuse
Of rich dishes are causes Of a bad
breath. and 1t Is quite necessary that
the cause be cured before the breath will
become sweet. Find out whether you
need to visit the physician or the
dentist.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
In Public

Dear Mn. Adams.
have been going with a young lady for
twenty months. seeing her two or three times
q week At her home. and We consider our
must rest during the day. and she works
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
avoid pimples you should not

eat rich and greasy foods.
First find out what caused the en-
largement Of the nose and then find q
cure. I advise you to consult q physt.
clan about this matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
SHR|NERS ELECT
. SET Of OFFICERS
y. c. O'Flaherty Made Poten-
tate-Annual Reports Are
Received.

-. y Flaherty was chosen potcntatc
OF Acca Temple. Mobiles of the Mystic
SHRINE at the twenty seventh annual
election OF officers, held last night Mr..
J. laherty was moved up in Office. ac-
cording TO the principle of advance
mcnt.
1t Is said that no one living can ,read
ny turning sands with more agility
than he. and that at the same time II,
Is mcrcilcss indeed when it comes 70
screrinS the heads of unfortunat, can
"id"tes from their bodies. II is only
hitcr the dread ceremonies are over
lhat lie rclaNcS ana his terrifying
lrowns become smiles
y. Jeter Jones was elected chief rnS-
PAN Edward a. Evans, assistant rab-
pan ana Thomas Whittet. high priest
ana prophet, whilo Il. Nee. Bulline ton
WAS taken from the floor and made
pr'sntai guide. Mr., Whittet is not in
'hc Inc of progression being alreud,.
q past potentate. John T. AIayer vas
re-aiectd treasurer, and Charles 4.
Nesbitt recorder. Preston pclvin was
'sain chosen trustee for three years.
rue officers We're installed by Past
iotehthtc George l.. Bagby who has
pech the main actor for the past year.
he was assisted by Gilmore ID. Io,ch :
KISS. acting as marshal
lrcston BelHin. Thomas Whittet and
-. Z. oFlahcrty. OF Richmond, and T..
l.. bownhhm, of Alexandria, were elect
ca representatives from Acca Temple 10
INC imperial Council OF Mobiles OF the
M!S',c SHRINE, which will be held in
Los Angeles in July.
reports were made by the trustees,
NC imperial representatives and the
Shrlncrs' Beneficial Fund. That Of The
trustees showed a gain In membership
OF sixty during the year just closing.
SiN candidates went Through the NV
ini ordeal of Initiation, but were re-
fiNcd by the supper which followed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
CANDIDATES GET
HOTEL QUAR- TIERS
Four Will Locate at Murphy's
for Campaign-Two at Work
Yesterday.

Headquarters have been secured at
Murphy's Hotel by four candidates
Tor offices within the gift OF the Legis-
iature. They are T.. c. Nlassie, OF
Richmond: II. NJ. Darnall, of Roano ke,
and Charles a. Johnston, of Mont
Somery. candidates for Auditor OF
Public Accounts, and Major Charles G..
Nfzer. of Norfolk, who seeks the posi-
lion of Register of the Land Office
These rooms VIII be occupied on
Monday and Tuesday of next week,
which will make about a day cam
faign. The candidates will meet tho
members of the Legislature az they
come to the city and cndeavor to corral
their votes.
Mr.. Darnall was i'll the city yestcr-
day. lie feels satisfied with his
strength and thinks his chances arc
good. lie has had printed and circu-
lated pamphlet containing his pic
lure and hattering local Endorsements
from bodies and citizens of Roanoke
Major kiser who wishes to succeed
Colonel John w. Richardson, arrived
last night. Although chary of divulg-
ing figures, he says that If all the as
suranccs no has received arc correct,
nc will be easily nominated In the
Joint Democratic caucus. He Is now
chief of police of Norfolk. and was
formerly from the Southwest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
NINTH DISTRICT
READY FOR FIGHT
Meeting of Democratic Commit
tee Called to Decide on Time
of Convention.

FOR the purpose of considering plans
Tor the election of a Democrat TO tho
next Congress from the Ninth Vir
sinia District, call has been issued
Tor meeting of the district commit
tee, 10 lie held at West Radford on
SATURDAY January g. 1912. 1t is prc
sn1ned that at that time date and
place VIII be selected for convention
for the nomination of marty candi
date
The same Plan of an carly conven-
ton WAS followed two years ago. when
Henry G. stuart was nominated In n
meeting held on March J. The date
VIII probably he somewhat later this
year since no satisfactory convention
can be held until ii il seen what the
| Legislature will do in the muttcr Of
Iredistricting.
Primaries are ignored in the South :.
West, and the district committee FIXES
~" date for the convention. II was
! deemed best in 1910 to name can.
/ d!datr carly, so that the organizati,n
could DC complete and the poll taxes
looked after The result was the re-
elecu"n OF Representative Slcmp by Il
! bare majority Of about 700, against
( ~ only TWO years previous.
! an early or late convention in 1912
I WI, Of course, be 4 matter for the
! determination Of the ccmmittc.
! Among the candidates who have
| been suggested are Robert T.. Bruce. OF
, Wise The nominee in 1906; former Gov
iertor J. iiogc Tyler, OF Pulaski; II.
Tate irvine, OF Wise; T.. Lee Trinkle,
, Of W%thc; Judge Martin Williams of
Giles, ana Judge Frank r. Hutton. I
Washington.
| The call is being sent out by sccrc-
tary j. Frank Wysor OF Pulaski y,
the direction of District Chairman Pey.
ton +. 81. Clair. OF Giles The other
members arc r. T. Buchanan, OF
Smy,h; w. u. smith of scott: NJ. =
Clark. Of Russell, and I. a. Lynch, OF
raacwcll.
There seems to he no disposition ia
again ask MIR. stuart to make the sac.
lice since he yielded against every
wish In 1919, at the party's call.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
RESUME HEARING
ON NEXT TUESDAY
Seems Penitentiary Matter Is
Near End-Legislative Action
Improbable.

Further investigation into conditions
at the state Penltentiary, based on the
Darlington accusations. VIII probably
be hud on Tuesday night, january 2.
The formal call has not been Issued
for this meeting.
superintendent who Immediately pre-
coded Major Wood. will DO summoned.
as will Doctor" Sam Smith. the hos.
pital steward. It Is believed tho cvi-
dencc. to BIO given by these will BIO
cumulative and corroborativc of that
already adduccd as to satisfactory con-
ditions existing in tho big prison.
Darlington. that conditions arc practi-
cally ideal. and as the board OF dircc-
lots has declined to so Into matters
which date back to prior adminIgtra-
lions. and therefore which cannot BIO
corrected, the investigation appears 10
De nearing Its end.
the former surgeon will be further
cause OF punishmcnts for short taska
and bad work for the Thatcher Shoe
Company. At Wednesday nights hear
Ing he asked to be given the clerk and
the expiration book to check up tho
lists. However, II was stated by Major
wood that no opportunity now exists
LOT tho shoe company TO accomplish
such purposes. since whipping, the only
punishment which counts against a
man on the question OF parole, has
long since been abolished for offences
IN the shops involving the shoe COM
pany's business.
1t Is now believed to BE improbable
that the LEGISLATURE will so TO the
trouble and expense OF merely inves-
tgating tho directors. when everybody
consents to the proposition that tho
institution Is in excellent shape