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white satin yelled with black mousse
line de sole. Fringe OF steel ana
corai-colored beads bordered the
tunic and sleeves. A girdle OF coral
velvet with long sash ends formed
the high waist line.
One gown was q beautiful tone poem
The foundation was OF mauys satin
with an overdress OF white lace. A
tunic Of old-blue mousseline De sole
was gracefully dYaped over the lace
The waist line was finished with a WIDE
girdle Of old blue embroidered With
mauve and gold.
Yellow mousseline de sole formed the
lining Of a dainty frock. The over
drapery was Of cream dotted net trim
med with bands OF skunk fur. girdie
Of turquoise blue with long sash ends
completed this charming creation.
Wraps for evening wear are extremely
elaborate. A design by Drecoii OF cop
per-colored velvet WAS finished with
bands of skunk.
Another model of taupe satin had re-
vefs and lining OF emerald green.
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the holiday spirit comes
M the desire 10 appear 1T our
best. A new hat. chic and


M the desire 10 appear IT our
/" best. A new hat. chic ana
smaft. would be q charm
ine addition 20 ths Christmas ward
robe. A dainty piece Of neckwsar
gives . fresh. new touch to . SEA-
sea-old gown. Surely this 10 IN
article ever welcome,
For these who have thought with
out esasing to discover an appro-
pirate sift for enc rather difficult
to please or who has an over
abundance OF everything. neck
wear should be q happy suggestion.
II 10 always most acceptable.
From Paris. the birthplace Of OK,
auisite novelties. come the designs
given here. During odd times be-
tween now and Christmas. one Of
these attractive eollarettes or jabots
may easily be fashioned. II the
''first hat" has become rather worn
and shabby. why not make q new
one ana have 1t for the holidays?
The turn-up model 10 Of beige
beaver. with q band Of skunk CUR
trimming the edge An ornament
fashiened Of the fur gives . smart
touch to the left side.
The coilarette worn with this hat
has q band OF black velvet around
the neck. A pleating Of black tulle
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White kid is used to trim some Of the
stylish new hats for children.
For afternoon wear velvet IL often COM
bined with mousseline de soie
Black charmeuse is a favorite material
for gowns to be worn under the long fur
coat.
Theater caps made with beads and en-
broidery banded with fur and set OH with
aigrettes make a beautiful finish to an
evening gown, but completely hides the
coiffure.
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CHRISTMAS HINTS.

MENU SUNDAY.
Fruit. c.,..,
ssusages.
Fried Apples. Corn Rr..6.
Coffee.
DINNER.
p. German Lentil soup.
Celery.
""Neo fo'atoes. nirn:ps.
steamed Pudding, Lemon Sauce
Co6ee.
PAPER-BAG SUFFER-,
Potatoes Baked In Paper Ran.
Scones Baked In Paper Rags.
Smells Milsnaise.
naSed Bananas. Marsuerites.
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Cunning bonnets Of velvet with brims
Of silk in cashmere design are ex-
tremely popular.
For the growing girl. stunning hat
noticed was of black velvet. The crown
was puffed and encircled by narrow
band OF old-blue ostrich feathers.
There is still q great demand for the
separate blouse. One attractive blouse,
for q blue or green tailored suit was Of
dark green mousseline trimmed with
narrow ,pleatineB Of blue.
White satin separate blouses are
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Taupe is q favorite color for the long
separate wrap worn on the street. Wide
scarfs Of fur enliyen these.
The one-piece gown Is very much pre-
ferred for all formal daytime functions to
the tailored coat and suit.
On the very newest blouses one sees the
jabot or side frfll Of lace held In place
under pleat or tuck with fancy buttons.
Yelled effects are still in vogue among
the costume blouses.
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Cloth-covered buttons are seen on every
gown.
Plain and striped velvets are being fea-
tureo prominently among the serni-tai-
lored and tailored costumes.
The black steel-beaded scarf Is very
charming and blends with every gown.
The coat and skirt costume. in spite of
the innovations Of the 0nc-piece gown and
the fn- cca:, Is sti.l much loved and
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artistically applied
especially In millinery one must be
careful IN Ss Lee WOOL sit showing now
Hatbandd or cgocheted ornaments Of
wool are popular. They are used on
every kind Of hat, beaver; fur: felt and
OF. srnall blossoms crocheted from vari-
Gus brightly colored woods and inter-
spread With green satin leaves
Re careful IA selecting hat with large
wool movers on It. for unless they are
very carefully worked. ana in only one
color tone. they are generally bizarre.
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Furs are used much In combination
zfbeline. chinchilla, toupe and ermine Inn
partially mingled on coats and gowns.
Rings are charming and unusual this
season-the Egyptian scarab, Jade stones
and lapis lazuM are among the favorites
Scarfs are an important article OF the
toilet this season. The straight satin
scarf which is from to IL inches wide
and aeO inches long. Is not only fashion
abic and pretty, but serviccable and
c-.ctieai.
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A wrap for practical wear was OF
brown ratine with collar and cuffs OF
beige satin Large pearl buttons with
a rim OF gilt fastened the front.
Fur scarfs are wider and longer.
Muffs are extremely large. One fas-
cinating set of skunk fur had q lining OF
vivid cherry-red satin
Styles for the snaah people grow more
allurinG as the holiday season APP
proaches.
Trim little dresses Of dark-coloYed
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FASHIONS AND FADS.

Oriental seed pearls are again in favor.
BLACK for an afternoon gown il very
ansinetive this season among ali the
mxur1ant coiorinGs
F1S .: ossd extehsiveiy in tie making
Of neW hats
Large fat ratz 0, Eel: ard vc.vct ha c
brims Of fur.
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serEes have collars and cuffs OF black
velvet embroidered with hright-cdlored
woods. >
Another attractive feature Of child's
dress was a tie embroidered with orien-
tai colorings. The long ends were fin-
ished with tassels of bright-colored
woods.
A stylish little coat was of heavy
black satin. The broad collar was
scalloped around the edge. The cuffs
were also finished In this manner.
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The corsage bouquet Of every sort and
kind OF flowers adds much grace to even-
ing gowns.
Jewelry this season il delicate and open
in design so as to resemble delicate lace.
The fashion Of one-sided effects Is still
in power.
6hining-beads. silver and crystal fringe,
long silver and bead tassels make heavy
and beautiful embroidery for the winter
gowns.
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Among the homemade goodies that will
furnish appreciated Christmas gifts are
the various marmalades and conserves.
For a delicious orange marmalade choose
the imported Seville oranges or the sour.
thin-skinned California or Florida oranges
now in the market. Acid oranges ineyre =
marmalade that will jelly.
Slice very thin one dozen oranges end
five lemons; cover with eight quarts OF
cold water and let stand for twenty-four
hours. Put on to boil and after the boil
ing point is reached cook one hour. STIR
ring almost constantly. Put away for an
other twenty-four hours Measure and
allow one cupful of sugar to each OF the
orange mixture Simmer another hour:
then turn into jelly glasses. This amount
will make good dozen glasses.
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Orange Honey Karmalade.

Orange Honey Karmalade.
Crate the yellow rind from two large
oranges and add to it two pounds OF
strained honey. Remove the pulp an
Tuice from a dozen good-sixed. juicy
oranges. This should measure at least q
quart. Add the honey, put into the pre-
an hour. Turn into pots and cover, when
cold. with parafiin.
Bitter Scotch Narmalade.
Press the juice from q number 81
oranges and set aside. Put the rinds In Q
preserving kettle with water t. cover ana
cook until the rinds are soft, adding more
water il 1t boils down too closely. when
thoroughly tender pour into q jelly bag
and squeeze. pressing hard to get ell the
juice Add to the Juice soueHoed from
the oranges In the frat place ana meas
ure. To every pint Of the juice allow
pint and a half Of crushed loaf sugar.
Cook twenty minutes, then test = spoonful
on Q cold plate: II 1t curis up when the
spoon 10 pushed through Il, the s0or~
malade Is ready. Take from the nfe
pour into small Jars and let stand vn.
paral1n. This makes Q beautiful 5elly.
like marmaiade not often seen u tns
country.
Popcorn crispG
Have ready . BIG pan 81 fresh. popped
corn. taking care that I'll the hard ker-
nels are sifted out. Pour over the corn
some hot taffy, then work lightly with
the tips of your buttered fingers until
all the kernels slightly adhere to each
other. This can be nodded into halls.
but Is more delicate IL left loosely ad-
EMMA PADDOCK rELroRn.
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CUpID-EROs,

Cupid, the god Of love. was the son
of Venus. He was her constant com
panion. and. armed with bow and
arrows. he shot the darts of desire
into the bosoms of both gods and men.
This god was usually represented as n
plump. rosy checked boy. with light
hair hanging on his shoulders. The
sod of love did not escape the innu-
cnco OF the passion with which it was
his Office to inspire. Enamored OF
beautiful maid called Psyche. he sont
zephyr to convey her TO splendid
home. where he became her husband,
but never let her behold his form. Her
sisters. who were jealous of her hap
piness. persuadinR her that he must be
some odious monster. the imprudent
Psyche took a lamp to gaze upon hum
as he slept. She let drop of oil fall
upon him. The god awoke, and few
away. leaving her in desapir. After
undergoing long persecution from
Venus. who had also Imprisoned Cupid,
Psyche is found by her lover. who had
made his escape. He interests Jupiter
in her favor. and Venus is at length
prevailed nto lay aside her resent
mont.
The marriage OF Cupid and Psyche
Is celebrated in the palace OF Jupiter,
and Psyche bears son who is named
Pleasure.
FLORENCE KUPER.
Lorraine, Va,
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\ FAITHFUL FRIEND.

Mr.. Barnes had a faithful dog. of
whom he was very fond, whose name
was Fido.
He was a small fellow. with shining
black eyes. and he generally accom-
panied his master wherever he went
One day Mr.. Barnes. who lived in o
iinc country home. was going through
the woods to take some valuable notes
and papers over to the bank In the
town. twenty miles away. Fido was
TO go along, Of course. and as he put
tho saddle bags. with their valuable
notes and papers, on the fine gray
horse, Mr.. Barnes said to l'ido, "Wc
must look after those caret.lly, Fido.
DO YOU understand" And Fido wag-
ged his tail ms If TO say, "of course. 1
do"
1t was Il line, clear summer day. but
the sun WAS hot and. travelling slow
~. they were still some miles from
the town whom dinner time came. Mr.
Barnes tied his horse, and sitting down
in the shade OF a large tree, ate tho
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IAN OLD FASHION HOUSE,

There Is an old fashioned house ten
or twelve miles from Jarrctts that has
been there for about 200 years Mr.
Bailey owned it for some time, but
he sold IL to Mr.. Hale.
Mr.. Hale has owned IL for some
time. 1t is a seven-story house. Up
in the top story is a small room whero
the slaves were put when they dis
pbayed their master. Up in the top
of one OF the rooms in the third story
is large bell the masters used to
ring when they wanted the slaves.
The yard is about two acrcs OF land
with large trees In the front and la ok
yard Out in the front yard, under
II large tree. wheel is lying on the
ground. In the summer the children
have lots of Fun cutting and eating
watermelons. The old wheel has been
lying under tho tree for many years
like to go out there in the summer
and spend my vacation with my
cousin. PANSY WELLS
$50 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va.
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THE LITTLE RUNAH'Als.

II wish mamma would tun, and dot
me don't like auntic: don't like unkio:
don't liko Aleurca. o, what s'all do.
sobbed Hcrtic Gordon. a little girl Of
four.
Lets run away. don't like tie
way they treat you Mamma said for
me to take care OF You and so shall"
said Cyril her six-yoar- old brother.
with flashing eyes.
Yes let's do" She agreed.
Let mo cut OF your curls and then
"untic Won't know YOU, she'll .hink
We're Nelson and Betty Denton"
CSrii cut on the long curls. ana TO-
sether they hurried out of the door.
They ran under tho cover of bushes
until they got out OF sight OF Tho
house and then as 1t was growiry
DARK ihoy vcntured out to tho roal.
After walking about a half a mile.
bertic said Cyril. I is tired and told.
Take me home"
NO, wc won't go back. They VIII.
whip us and send us to he'd Come let
us walk faster, sec light. Lot
Ms run. That win keep us warm
They ran until thoy,rcachcd the light,
winch proved TO be s. cottage
- covered cart stood before III.
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Editorial And Literary Department

door and tho cold. tired children crcpt
In and, covering up with some bags:
they soon fell asleep. The owner
came out and drove or without know
ing what his cart contained.
The childrcn's parents had gone to
India and left the children in America
with their only relatives. The people
very strict. often furnishing them So
rcrcly. Cyril Was handsome, high
spirited child, with thick, light curls
ana sparkling black eyes. Although
he never complained lie resented the
Ill treatment and often wished for his
parents and home. Berthe was dat
cate, little flower. like her mother. Her
curls were golden and her eyes were
blue. Cyril was bravo and tried to
make it easy for his sister, but at last
it became unbcarable and they de-
termined to run away.
When the children nwolle the ca.
had stopped before a country inn and
the owner was inside. They crcpt ~;
and went into the dining room. Be
fore Il bright fire sat handsome
young couple. Cyril drew back AID
whispered, "Why that lady looks Just
like mamma" The lady turned around
and seeing the children, she startoI
invOluntarily. She called them to hci
and said in sweet voice. What IS
your name, Eirlie?"
'Woberta Mawic Allison Gordon"
she answered slryly. And mine is
John Arthur Cyril Gordon, Ir. You
look just like my mamma and be-
licve you are said Cyril. throw. ng
his arms around her
a telegram was sent 10 the uncle
and aunt and the next day Il large
motor car took the happy four To the
farm. After getting tho children's
possessions packed they bid goodbye
to America and sailed for England
and home.
MARY ANDERSON GILLIAN
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Literary rmz.lcmcnt..

what great Americas writer dic.j
III NoNehlh"rf On whut datcg When
ana where was he born? In Which q,
~. WRITINGS 30 WA fHd these words.
Ny very dog has for :,.to, r,c?"
z. Whsi great Amcri,,n writer ,y.z
born Novomber 3. l,ai? Where wax il.
born? Whcn' did lie J'c2 Wharcc
What WIS his hrs; no.m? IN when
OF his writings do you iinI The III.
folwins lines:
by an unfaitcring step, approach ,hy
grave.
Like ono who wraps tho dranc,.,. .,
his couch
About him, and Hes down 10 nloss,n,
drcams?'
Original. by
EVELYN =. DYKE.
2$lS Washington Avenue Newport
&ows, We,
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BESSIE FARREL's COUSIN.
Continued-Part I'D

~
II Bessie Farrell was prepared for a
surprise that night she got It. for
Gussic Ronrifour was moro Tran IL
great beauty" she was marvelously
beautiful. Tall for her age. slim and
graceful with an abundance of dark
curls that fell to her waist. She show
cd the indian, and yet she was a French
coqucttc. You could coll her Mother
Indian nor French; che was distinctly
both. Bessie became her fast friend
at once. not that She really lilicr her
cousin, but size stood in awe OF her
They were out driving when Joseph
Payton and Manuel STANDBY came the
next day. and although Mrs Farrell
cordially Invited them in, they deciin-
cd her invitation declaring they would
rather wait for the girls on tho
sunny verander than In the parior
They were Just seated, when Mrs.
Farrel looking up. exclaimed. why
here's Bessie now. Where can
looks tired out: moro like she
had been on a tramp In tho country
than for a ride"
"Gracious.' BESSIE threw herself
down in tired heap on the steps. quite
oblivious of the two young men behind
the vines OH tho vcranda. "lri never
go out any where again with that wild
cat She's Just ruined my temper and
corplexion,' she burst out ongrily.
"Bcssle!' Mrs barrels shocked voice
said rcprovlnsly.
II don't care. I'm as frccklcd as a
, turkey egg. She ought 10 wear 4
blanket and live on reservation, and
not go rompinG around with civilized
people
bessie. ! never hoard yau talk like
this before Where Is your cousin
now? Can't you como up and be In
iroduccd 10 Mr.. Stanley. or perhaps
YOU would like to change your frock
first?' OH, blessed mother instinct!
Bessie made q dash for tho rear OF
the house. saying something unintel-
liglblc about her dress as she fed.
The silence on tho porch became OPP
prcssivc. and Payton's certainly IS n
quiet evening made the silence still
more felt. All things must ultimately
end. ana ~ Eirl,ah laugh, free and soft
acted like electricity.
Mrs Farrell started up. "Why. there's
Gussic now" she said and the two
followed the direction of hcr eyes.
St"ulcy clutchcd Peyton's arm.
"Ior ~ he exclaimed. what n beauti-
ful gi.l'" But Pcytcn did not need his
admonitinn. Ills eyes were fastened OF
the slim, childish figure of tho girl.
Her midnight trcsscs were blown back
from inc Oval race, and the dark eyes
spanked withcthc excitement of tho
drive. She did not see Pcyton and
stanley till she reached the voranda.
Then Mrs. Farrell introduced them. and
both young men took a great fancy TO
the assured little brunette scarcely
out of knee dresses.
Go Bo Continued.l
Composed by
WILLIE f. CHADWICK.
Care William Chadwick. National
Soldiers Home, Hampton. Va.
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lunch he had brought with him,
throwing scraps OF bread and meat to
the eager Fido. Then putting the sad
die bags under his head for pillow
he lay down and enjoyed Il refreshing
nap.
When no awokc. he found that he
mad slept longer than he should, and
making his preparations, he started on
his way. He had ridden for an hour
perhaps. when he noticed that Fido was
no longer trottinE at his side. Draw
Ing rein, he looked back OF his should
er and saw the familiar little figure
como tearing out of tho woods But
what could have happened to the dog?
lie came circling round and round the
horse. barking and yclping with OK
citement. Could the heat have driven
fldo mad2 Again and again he at
tempted to start, again and again Fido
snapped at the horse, seeming to grow
more excited and vicious all the while.
At last. telling aurc that the dog
must be mad. and fearing that his
valuable horse would be bitten, Mr..
Barnes regretfully drew small re-
vilvcr and fred. Fido gave one cry
and ran back again into the woods. Mr..
Barnes rode on for a mile. sadly
enough, when he happened 10 touch his
horses. side lie uttered an exclama-
tion OF dismay. The saddlebags were
gone! Oh. he saw 1t all now. He had
loft them at his resting place. and Fido.
faithful friend, had been trying to tell
him. Turning his horse, he dashed
back into the woods. There sure
enough. lay tho saddlebags. all un-
touched. And there. his little, cold
nose resting upon them, lay faithful
Fido-dead.
POLLY BERRY
Green Bay. Va
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What Did pefnIl Hint

You did SO weil with your first Bible
puzzle that l AM giving you a second,
contained in the following directions
sent by a Boston clergyman to his
mother. when he desired to inform
her Of domestic event OF Importance.
lie said:
From sweet Isaiah's sacred song,
ninth chapter and verse Blk,
First thirteen words please take and
then the following afrlx:
From Genesis, tho thirty fifth. verse
seventeen. no more,
Then add verse twenty-si* out Of
Kings, Book Second. chapter
four:
Tho last two verses. chapter first,
First Book of Samuel,
And YOU Will learn, what on that day,
Your loving son betell."
Now exercise your ingenuity and
reproduce quotation by directions. The
frat correct answer received will win
tho prize. You will note that to-day's
honors go to Harry Chadwick
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MY TuIP TO VIRGINIA BEACH AND
CAPE HENRY.

1T has been my pleasure to spend
a week OF my vacation at the sea-
shore. We left Richmond by the C. &
q. at Q o'clock A. NJ. and reached the
Arlington Hotel. Virginia Beach, at
80 p. NJ. Each day after eating din
nor and resting a while. We went In
bathing. which we all enjoyed so much.
wish our editor could have been
with us. for l am sure she would havo
also enjoyed the fine sea breezes and
the salt water Sunday my father
came down and spent the day with us
We ran up the boa walk WAY 10 meet
him. and such happy time We had
together. that I was 30 sorry when
ne left for Richmond. On Wednesday,
during our stay at tho beach we went
10 Cape Henry 10 SEQ the lighthouse
and other points OF interest. Tho
Superintendent OF the lighthouse was
and explained IT all to i,s. This light
house is 81 feet high can be seen at
sea for eighteen miles, and Ia one Of
the finest OH the Atlantic coast. Tho
lens alone cost $4,000. and IL took
two years to build It, The view from
the very top is simply grand You
can soc whore the steamers go up the
bay TO Baltimore and through Hamp-
ton Roads TO Old FONT and Newport
News. Our party registered at the
lighthouse and returned to Virginia
Beach. after spending most interest
Ing morning.
I shall always remember my visit
with pleasure and with many thanks
to tho superintendent. ] could write
more, but am afraid my story will be
too long, so vii end.
JEAN FRANCES CRAIG.
(Seven years old.
Ii; IT,,