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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
BINGHAM MATERIAL
FOR SOFA PILLOWS

Women who are looking about for ma
terials with which to cover pillows for
use in the country or suburban houses
should not forget the humble Bingham. Ii
Is one of the very best coverings that
can be obtained for cushions that are to
have great deal of hard wear in the
summer. 1tis cool and light, pleasant to
the touch, easy to sew, and, of course,
perfectly easy to launder. Not every one
thinks Of it for household purposes, be-
cause it has been devoted almost ex-
clusively to costuming. Both in the i'm
ported qualities and the cheap domestic
grades it will be found admirable for a
number OF purposes in the summer cot
tage and bungalow.
Green, blue, or violet Bingham for
couch pillows in rooms whose colors and
general style of furnishing warrant its
use will be found most attractive. Both
plain and figured gingham Is good and
the two look well when used together on
different pillows on the same couch.
There are, of course. many designs, es-
pecially among the expensive ginghams
which would not be at all effective for
pillow covers, but the checks, polka
dots, simple stripes and plain ginghams
are always pretty sure to turn out well.
Some of these pillows are finished with a
border Of cotton fringe, but they are
quite as attractive without any trimming.
They are also made with plain centers
and figured borders, but here again good
taste usually decides on the plain pillow
as the more desirable.
Old-fashioned seersucker or wash crepe
is another material most attractive for
summer pillows In white or cream color.
with cotton fringe, these make very smart
looking pillows.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03

phone. and to help you where l can fair
ly do so: but ! cannot answer questions
that even hint at an answer to any num-
Der of the puzzle.
Last week many. many peaoIe called
me up to ask questions that would enable
them TO use system of eIiminat ton in
solving the puzzle. is No. IL so and so,
or this, or that" | would be asked. for
example. which. had l answered. would
have given my questiOner an advantage
over those who plugged away in silence
No Objection i'm Getting Together
There is no objection 10 friends getting
together and trying to find the mystic
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03

WASHINGTON WOMEN
TIE COMFORTERS

An old-fashioned affair was given at a
Washington home where the women met
to tie comforters that had been ordered
from the guild. to which all belonged
After busy afternoon the hostess asked
them into a dining-room for tea The
cheese sticks, celery, and opera sticks
Candy were all arranged in log cabin
fashion on pretty plates. This really old
fashioned menu was served: Oyster pat
ties, sandwiches, potato salad, hot gin
gerbread, apple sauce, gingerbread, and
tea.
1 jotted down this rather novel scheme
for a supper. the menu to be planned
with dishes typical of American cities,
for instance: Baltimore to be represented
by oysters; Boston. by baked beans and
brownbread: Philadelphia, by scrapple;
Chicago, by cold ham and grilled sau-
sage; Atlanta. by fried chicken; New Or
leans, by chicken gumbo soup; San Fran
cisco, by rice, &c.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
-MORROW'SMENU,
HOW TOPREPAREIT

BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Cereal Sugar and Cream
Broiled Sausages Saratoga Potatoes
Corn Bread Coffee
Broiled Calls Brains Pickles
Caramel Cake 49,. Cocoa
DINNER
Macaroni Soup
Beef Croauettes Mashed Potatoes
Dreamed Carrots Cabbage Salad 60
Waters Cheese
Orange Short Cake
Coffee
Caramel Cake-Cream together one,
cJpful of butter and three cupfuls of
sugar: add alternately one cupful of
milk and three cupfuls of sifted flour:
then add one teaspoonful of vanilla. Cut
in the white of six eggs whipped to a
stiff froth, and, lastly. stir in one and
half teaspoonfuls of baking powder.
Bake in four layers.
Caramel Filling-In clean frying pan
Iut one cupful of granulated sugar. Stir
melts and becomes a -ich coffee color.
Add quickly one-half of a cupful of hot
water and cook until as thick as mo-
lasses. Take two cupfuls of fondant-
put in a double boiler, and mash and
stir over the fire until soft enough to
pour. Add to it two tab.espoonfuls of
the caramel and spread between the
layers of the cake.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
EVERY WOMAN CAN
ADD TO HER HEIGHT
By the Color and Style of
Her Gown.

In these days Of the slender and will
women are gracefuI-every woman must
appear tall.
1t makes no difference if she measures
but FIVE feet when standing on tiptoe. to
be in style she must manage to look at
least three inches taller.
SlenderneSs and grace are valuable at
tributes to charm. A certain delicacy OF
poise and fineness of line are inevitably
associated with refinement, and the wom-
en- of today wisely desire to make them
selves and their surroundings artistic
and beautiful.
1t is the civilized instinct asserting it.
self. Life must be faced, so why not
face it as charmingly as possible, and
certainly a charming gown is the out
ward manifest sign of an inward spiri-
tual grace" if there ever was one.
To appear tall, says the Delineator.
always. if possible, have your gown OF
one color. built in long. flowing lines,
with the belt slightly lifted.
Have the belt the same shade as the
gown. tall woman can afford a con-
trast as the waistline with very chic
effect
But these hints are for the petite wom-
an. The neck should be rounded or
pointed. and always dressed low. Flat
collars and guimpe effects are becoming.
Dog collars and stiff ruchings should
be Stunned. Pink, white, and light
green are colors that add materially to
height, especially when carried in some
shiny material such as satin. Brown,
black, and red. and dull fabrics must
be avoided.
Dress the hair high. Never mind if
the hairdressers' windows show heads
with astonishingly draped coiffureS- The
best style is the most becoming style,
and a pretty bandeau or filet or ribbon
will give an up-to-date look while per-
hitting height.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
LIGHT FINISHINGS
FOR THE DARK ROOMS

In many of the city houses where
there a few rooms which are poorly
lighted much can be done by the use Of
light furniture, wall paper. and hangings-
A brass jardiniere holding a bright flow
er or mirror, with a gilt frame, will do
much toward lighting a dark corner.
Artificial light, of course, will always
solve the problem, but this is not best
for the eyes, while a sunny yellow pa
per, transparent curtains, and no shades
will brighten the darkest room.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
FRILLS OF FASHION
FOR SMART WOMEN

In materials. this season, everything
that is not striped-unless it be a frank
iy plain surfaces covered with lozenge
spots. One OF the new materials show
ing these dots is called meteore wolfe
and it is a fabric of wonderful fascination.
One iridescent pattern has a black ground
with lozenge spots that are green or rose
or gold as the light strikes them.
Instead of being on the wane. the bead
craze seems not to have reached its zenith
yet, for not only on imported costumes
and trimmings and even the facing Of
hats We see beads in all colors.
This bids fair to be season of the
brightest colors in hat trimmings. with
purple. reds, and green's of all shades
in high favor, while the smart blue COL
orings will vary from natter blue to
marine and raven blue.
The combination of gold shades with
black and white is one of the spring pro-
auctions and is distinctly handsome. De-
spite protest, black and white are still
in favor, although in many cases dull
silver and gold is used, added for the
sake of novelty.
The new black velvet parasols lend an
air of almost startling chic to any cos
tune with which they may be carried
These are lined with white and pale
colors and have gilded ribs. The para
sol of the moment must have black
velvet somewhere about it or be classed
with the out of date.
Close high todues of maline with jew
eled bands and a mount of paradise
feathers at the back are to be extreme
ly smart for evening wear, especially in
black, royal blue. or coronation purple
A combination of pomosranate red with
jade green is decidedly becoming TO
youthful face.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE OF LAST
WEEK AND SEND SOLUTION OF NEW
PUZZLE BEFORE CONTEST CLOSES

| flowers. but please don't feel hurt when
/ refuse to answer questions which would
throw a light on any number of the puz-
| zIe.
| This may seem an unnecessary request
/ to many of you. but could you have been
| in my boots last week, and already this
! week. you would see that so many have
| done this as to make it a consideration.
Already solutions of the new puzzle and
letters accompanying them are pouring in
| with every mail
| am not telling you that any of them
are correct answers, though.
One comes from a very little girl who
wants to know if she is too young at
eleven to be a member of The Washing
ton Herald's Puzzle Circle
| Not a bit of il,
| For when a little girl grows to woman
hood, with no knowledge of the flowers
! of the woods and fields" she finds that
she has missed some of the most beauti-
! full and some of the most useful lessons
| that life has to teach.
| 1t does not matter how many solutions
OF the puzzle come from a single family.
and the little people are just as welcome
to the contest as the grown-ups of any
| household.
For your encouragement, let me say
! that many blanks have been left in the
solutions of the puzzle so far received.
"Hastc Makes Waste
While it is well to send your answer
as soon as it is ready. it is also true that
haste makes waste" sometimes.
l am reprinting the puzzle again to-
day for those who may not have seen it
yesterday.
Three prizes are offered for the three
most nearly correct solutions.
The first prize is g. the second prize =,
and the third prize 81.
The contest closes on Friday at noon.
and the prize winners will be announced
on Sunday.
The answer to each of the twenty num-
bers of the puzzle is a flower of the woods
or fields.
Two separate and distinct flowers are
not combined to make an answer in any
instance
Each number is just one flower.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
GUM ARABIC WATER FOR
VERY FINE MATERIALS

Ordinary starch is not the best stiff
fener for fine FABRICS. laces, and nets.
since. if the starch is not well mixed.
1t is likely to form Jumps over the ma
terial and cause trouble in the ironing.
An excellent stiffening, however. is a
solution Of one cupful Of cold water to
an ounce OF gum arabic. This is put in
a wice-mouthed bottle and set in a
saucepan OF water over slow IRE un-
til the gum is dissolved. Then the LIQUID
is strained through a piece Of muslin.
When cold. add one gill of alcohol
This solution may be kept indefinitely,
and for fine lace hak teaspoonful
mixed with a cup Of cold water win be
suficient, while for heavier articles more
Of the thick gum water is used
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

1 hope that some of the also rams
in the In and Around Washington"
puzzle who waited until the contest had
closed last week before sending in their
solutions, are among those who have
sent their answers to the new puzzle SO
bright and early this morning.
II seems too bad to have worked as
some of the most tardy contestants told
me they worked last week. and then
exclude themselves from any possibility
of winning a prize just because they
did not notice the things said about
the hour for closing the contest" or
thought they would be considered, any
way
Harped on Closing Hours.
I harped on the closing hour every
day last week until 1 felt that you must
surely be sick of the frequent reminder,
and over and over again / stated en-
phatically that no solution of the puzzle
would be eligible for a prize if it came
TO The Washington Herald Office later
than noon on Friday.
In spite of all this. there were more
than fifty solutions received on late
mail Friday night or early Saturday
morning.
The same rules and regulations gov
erning last weeks contest hold good in
solving the FLOWERS of the Woods and
Fields this week.
All answers must positively be received
by noon on Friday TO be eligible for a
prize.
And please write your name and ad-
dress on the same piece of paper you
use for the answers to the puzzle.
Separate Slips Confusing.
Separate slips. containing names and
addresses. are very confusing and great
trouble-makers.
And while 1 am scolding I will have a
general clearinghouse time of it by Civ
ing you all the 'don'ts'' at one time.
l am just as appreciative as l can be of
every letter that accompanies a solution.
l am always glad to talk to you over the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
THIN STUFFS ARE
STILL THE CRAZE

Just step into the summer dress goods
department, where cotton materials are
arranged with all the store mans Sc
ductive artistry, and say a word against
the present fashions if you can. The
summers wardrobe is going to be a dainty
one if its own seasons materials go into
IL
More thin stuffs, transparancies plen-
tiful among them. are being used than
anything else. II the craze for trans
parent fabrics keeps on and the schemes
for yelling multiply beyond present
bounds, not much but gauze will be
needed in the fashionable outfit. Even
the checked, plaided, and embroidered
ginghams of Opaque texture which have
been the very symbol Of sensibleness
other years are outnumbered now by
the zephyr ginghams that you can look
through with little effort.
Fichus and sashes and scarfs are the
present ha1lmarks of the lingerie frock.
The first installments Of spring trim
mings which came on to the counters
gave promise of riotous luxury in orna-
mentations throughout the wardrobe
the coming season
ana every IfeSn ConSiSEHrent uds kept
up the standard of richness and artistic
effect. The great prevalence of bead
work, OF silk embroideries In Oriental
colorings, and of tinsel tiny beads and
tinsels in Persian colors. are among the
newest things
The tinsels are sometimes worked in
solid patterns against a background of
tesselated, cracked. or loaded glass ef-
feet, WHICH is wrought with the beads.
A great many coral beads are employed,
and the chalk-vhite ones on black net
and jet ones on white net are very much
in evidence Copper tinsel is also popu-
lar
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
WIDER SKIRTS AND NEW
TUNES BEING SHOWN

With the wider skirts has come the
foot pleating which gives necessary full
ness around the feet. The width of this
pleatins varies, but it is gradually deep
ening, and who knows but that it may
end finally in the full pleated skirt which
is now so much out of date
New TUNES are also shown, and many
innovations are introduced in the cut,
some of them hanging straight and the
newest giving the effect of being wrapped
around the figure.
These last are extremely graceful and
are a new idea which is accorded a
hearty reception by well-dressed women.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
EDITORS NOTE.

Answers to all questions sent
to this department will be print
ed in regular order.
Where a question involves the
names of business firms or is of
too personal a nature to be an
swered here, a self-addressed.
stamped envelope must be in
closed for reply by mail.
Readers desiring immediate in
formation in matters of etiquette
or household perplexities may
telephone their questions, and
they will be answered immedi-
ately. where it is possible to do
so.
Questions which require re-
search may take several days for
answering.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
NOVELTIES SEEN IN
WASHINGTON SHOPS

The housewife with limited oven space
will welcome the double roast pans, in
which she can roast two articles of diet
on the same shelf Of the oven This is
simply a double-decker pan, OF agate,
the top section being elevated an inch
above the lower by means of perforated
sides. The price is $50.
A useful addition to the aluminium
kitchen service is the aluminium coffee
percolator. This is shaped exactly like
the ordinary coffee pot, only a portion
of the glass section rising above the lid
This is extremely light in weight and
durable a the same time It is priced
at SO and s..
cake mixer which mixes batter in
three to five minutes is shown in the
kitchen department. Instead of using a
heavy agate or wooden spoon. or getting
the batter all over the arms and hands
4 handle is turned in the top of the
mixer and in a few minutes the batter is
ready to be poured into the cake tins
The cost of one of these is a.75.
To take the place of the drip bag
there is kitchen press with a very fine
SItNe "iINh l'iuelS Jelly LndhlnS easy.
This press costs $50, and can be used
for MASKING potatoes. spinach. pumpkins.
and apple sauce. The only requirement
IS that the vegetables should be cooked
The old wooden coffee mill which every
housewife numbered among her kitchen
utensils was, at the pest, an unsatis-
factory article. but now there is a small
coffee mill, made for the most part of
glass. which is most satisfactory. This
mill is in three sections, the topmost be-
ing a large glass jar, which will hold
two pounds Of coffee. From this the
coffee slides down into the second section
where it is ground and falls finally into
the bottom, a glass cup which may be
uhscrewed. The price is s. cents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
MolaSscs Pie.

Reader-Here is a standard recipe for
molasses pie, which is a favorite in many
households: Nine tabelspoonfuls OF Porto
Rico molasses, one tablespoonful Of melt
ed butter, three tablespoonfuls of vinegar.
grated rind of one lemon, juice of one
lemon. two level tablespoonful of -four.
half teaspoonfuI of cinnamon, one level
teaspoonful of nutmeg; moisten the flour
with the vinegar and lemon juice. then
add the molasses. rind, spices, and but
ter. and pour into crust-lined tin. Bake
half an hour IN a moderate oven.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
Broad Collar Shapes.

In the shops which specialize in fine
necKwea- each day brings forth a more
fascinating showing than the last. Not
that one finds much of absolute novelty,
save in some OF the broad collar shapes.
but the detail work is so fascinating and
so varied that the models seem radically
new despite their accustomed shapes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
Novel Cherries.

One OF the novelties offered by fash
ionable grocery store is the creme de
menthe cherry. This is about the size
of the maraschino, but of a bright green
color instead of red.
They make a delicious and attractive
looking tid-bit when placed on top of an
ice or fruit salad.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
JAPANESE KIMONoS
BECOMING POPULAR

The short japanese kinono is Incoming
more and more popular. and the sinpIe
lines and hand embroidery of these an
peal forclbly TO the woman who has
much time on her hands. for with very
iittie trouble she can evolve a charming
little sacque from couple of yards OF
silk and a little time and care experded
on embroidering typical japanese designs
The cherry blossom is always good. as
is the chrysanthemum and butterGy en-
broidery
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03

We illustrate a style which Is charming
~ simple and pretty, giving long lines to
the slim childish figure. The closing Is in
the centre OF the front and on each side
Of this there are two deep tucks at the
shoulders which extend from the should
ers to the hem Of the dress. Similar
pleats are placed in the back. producing
q panel in the centre.
The neck is cut out a little and the out
line finished with a shaped fat collar.
The sleeves are of three-quarter length
and are finished with turn back cuffs.
This dress may be OF linen, gingham.
panama, brilliandne or any Of the pretty
mercerized cotton fabrics.
The pattern. 5,o67, is cut in sizes to Il
years To make the dress in the medium
size Will require yards of material So
inches wide, with Il yard OF contrasting
fabric "a inches wide to trim as illus
trated.
The above pattern can be obtained BY
sending ten cents TO the ONCE of this
paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
FLOWERS OF THE
WOODS AND FIELDS

l. Something of which lovers
and mountaineers are
fond.
,. Headdresses for ladies.
). An Americans adornment.
4. A domestic animal and an
appendaSe.
5. The mouth of a bird.
s. A gay beast.
Z. A staff of precious metal.
s. a wise mans stamp.
2. A useful thing for a modiste.
10. The sweetest thing in the
world to mother.
II. a style of dress and a small
tree.
IL. A dead one
Is. a HoIlander's great comfort.
IA. A maiden's home.
Is. Quaint, scdate persons.
IS. An anatomical popularity.
Il. A funny little animal plant.
O IS. An aviator whose flight no
once can regulate.
10. Something we hope to have.
20. Something given in the puz-
zle department and a
shrub.
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when the body is in a rundown condi-
ton, and general upbuildIng of the sys-
TEN Is desirable.
Aside from its great cosmetic value, the
Turkish bath is marvelously healing in
all blood and nerve conditions, govt
rheumatism, and all nervous troubles,
giving way before the massage and heat
To which the body is subjected.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03

ThS model Is one Of those simple styles
which are 50 comforta BILE for general wear
at home
The back OF the garment is entirely plain
ana the front Is plain in cut buf trimmed
with the heightened fronts Of the large
square collar. A peplum Is placed below
the waist line. The sleeves are small
gathered at the armhole and loose at their
lower edge. which comes just below the
elbow.
OF the many materials which are appro-
pirate Tor this garment sateen, lawn, Or
candle, wash silk. mercerized ginsham and
the like Will be found inexpensive and
dainty.
The pattern; 5,06S, Is cut in sizes 50 to A
inches bust measure. Medium size requires
81 yards Of q inch material
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending ten cents to the office OF this
paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
Care of Knives.

When steel knives are not In constant
use always wrap them in tissue paper
and lay them away. This quite prevents
them from rusting. and avoids the need
of cleaning them when they are required
again.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03

Boil and mash one large sweet potato.
roll into it as much -four as will make
it like bread. add spice and sugar to
taste, with spoonful Of yeast. When it
has risen. work In a good-sized piece Of
butter and bake II IN small rolls. - b
eatan hot =,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03
Cream of Tartar for Rust.

Mrs. l. A C--Boil the article with the
rust stain for about an hour in three
gallons of water To each gallon add one
tablespoonful of cream of tartar. The
stain will disappear no matter how old.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03

II paint spots stick to window panes.
do not use knife to loosen them. A
cloth wet IN hot vinegar wiz clean them
perfectly. .sts.{s 49, -
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To Sell Manuscripts.

J. F. J. B.-I have mailed you the name
of the book. and where it may be OBJ
tanned. which gives the information you
desire of the many publishers and their
respective needs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-03

Reader-Put in the chopping dish
two tablespoonfuls of hCur. stirring con-
stantly: season with pepper and salt: add
gill of cream or cold dressed sweet
bread and a dozen mushrooms cut into
small dice. Let simmer for about fifteen
m inuteS