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The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
SUITABLE DECORATIONS
FOR WEDDING IN APRIL

friends will recognize at first glance.
According to a fashionable florist, or
chids, lilies of the valley, sweet peas.
and daisies are all fragile rivals of the
Easter lily for April weddings. Snap
dragon, first cousin to the sweet pea,
is also much in vogue.
The beautiful Easter lilies rising so
gracefully on their tall stems lend them
selves more readily for decorative pur-
poses in the vast interior of church
than do they in the usual moderate
sized cozy house. So, If you are to have
a home wedding, it is best to have your
house fragrant with the perfume of other
spring flowers than the Easter lilies,
tempting as they are.
Fortunate is the girl who can have
her marriage take place in the country.
Nothing adapts itself so we'll for a we'd
ding as the country house-commodious
airy. and spacious. Then, too. there are
the fascinating hooks and corners which
lend themselves so admirably to the
decorators art.
If the size of the grounds permits, the
reception may be held on the lawn. The
simpler the effect, the better. A soft
emerald carpet. a deep azure sky. shady
trees. and flowers everywhere-what
more can the April bride desire?
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

to tell you about It when she was pleased.
1 took real comfort in trying to do things
extra nice. She never let the children
get in my way in the Kitchen, and If
they tattled about me she always listen
ed TO ne, too. She was so good to me
when 1 was sick, bringing UP my meals
and medicine and hot water bottles and
magazines of their own library table for
me to read. that 1t almost makes me cry
to think Of it And she had the sweet
est way with her with everybody.
never heard her say an ugly word while
was there to anybody, not even 'cepttng
that ugly old brute of a man of hers.
That's the only fanft I had to find with
her, that she put up with too much from
him. A fat iron over the head now and
then might have learned him some
sense
To that last formula for increasing
marital felicity. Name, who, together with
the first speaker. was sitting in the troll
ley seat in front of me. gave such en-
thusiastic assent that the talk promptly
drtfted away from the subject of mis-
tresses to a eulogy of the wisdom of
one Della Grady, who out-Keeleyed the
Kelley cure by a judicious use of fat
irons upon an erring husband.
Despite the interest of that last anec-
dote I was very sorry for the digres-
sion. for had hoped that Names char
acter sketch of her Madam would follow.
Not that know the "Madams." I trust
I should have had the self-respect to
change my seat and get out of earshot of
the rather loudly pitched conversation, If
l had.
But simply because the angle of vision
from maid to mistress seemed to me de
cidedly interesting and suggestive
Suggestive Of what? did 1 hear you
ask?
Well. tell me, dear lady. who 50 graph
ically describes to your friends the faults
of that maid of yours, just what do you
suppose her unvarnished description Of
you to her friends is.
She knows you well-no one better
not even your husband and children, for
their clearness of vision Is obscured by
their relationship to you. Try. then, TO
imagine her description of you TO some
friend upon the trolley car Could she
testify, Il never heard her say an ugly
word all the time I was there" or "She
was that quick to tell you about it when
she was pleased that l took real comfort
trying TO do things extra nice for her.
Don't you think on the whole It's quite
a suggestive line of thought?
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
Whyf

Observer-Now, win you tell me why
it is that nice, respectable man, in
good standing, will pass q respectable
woman with a good character, neat ap-
pearance and neatly dressed. for another
woman that is all ''doTled up" when every
one that has eyes can see that all she
to recommend her is outside appear
ances? She has none of the sterling
qualities that make up the true woman
I don't want you to understand that I
do not admire a neatly dressed woman.
And / think she suTpasses the CLASSY"
kind the same as real diamond sur
passes an imitation in brilliancy. I have
a chance to see both sides.
OBSERVER
/ am publishing -Observer's'' letter to
give some one a chance to answer it
I confess it is beyond me, unless 1t is
that the man who is guilty of 'Ob-
servers accusation is too stupid to
realize that all is not gold that glitters.' -
Olive Complexion.
Margaret C.-Your coloring is very I'M
usual, and unless you exercise discretion
in the selection of your clothes you are
apt to spoil your appearance. AS your
eyes are blue, any tone of this color
should become you. You should be care
full of the dark navy shades, however,
as they may make your complexion
look darker than 1t is. Electric and tur-
quoise should look extremely well and
can be included in your evening gowns
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
TUB DRESSES THAT CAN
BE MADE FOR A DOLLAR

1t is astonishing how many dainty
frocks for the summer can be made
these days setting the limit of expendi-
ture at 81, including the patterns and
thread
For never before have so many delica te
designs been shown in inexpensive lawns
and ginghams, and the business girl
should begin now to make the smart
little dresses which she will wear to the
Office during the coming summer.
Two things should be remembered.
One is that much trimming of any sort
detracts both from the cool effect OF
the gown and makes il bad to launder.
and the second to remember is that how
ever dainty the very light materials are
they are far less serviceable than a plaid
or a plain buff or blue dress.
As to the question of expense, begin
with the pattern.
Choose one of The Washington Her
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
DELIGHTFUL MENU
FORBASTER SUNDAY
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Cereal Sugan and Cream
Broiled Chops Stewed Potatoes
Egg Rolls Conee
Clear Soup
Roast Ducks Currant Jelly
Rice Croouettes Spinach
Egg and Lettuce Salad
Waters Cheese
Burnt Almond Ice Cream
Coffee
SUPPER.
Creamed Sweetbreads (Chafing Dish)
Nut and Apple Salad
Bird's-nest Jelly
Cake Coffee
Burnt Almond Ice Cream-Shell and
blanch some almonds. dry them until
brittle, then weigh out four ounces.
Chop them fine. Put in saucepan one
half of a cupful of granulated sugar and
two tablespoonfuls of water. When
clear sirup is formed. add the chopped
almonds and cook slowly until the sirup
becomes a red or caramel color. Turn
out on a creased plate, and when cold
pound to a powder, sitting through fine
sieve. Into double boiler put one pint
of milk. beat together the yolks Of four
eggs, one teaspoonful of flour. and one
cupful of sugar Stir these into the
scalded milk, and when thick and smooth
take from the fire and strain. Add the
POUNDED almonds. and when cold, one
pint of cream, and freeze.
Bird's-nest Jelly-A white cornstarch
blanc mango is made in the proportion Of
four tablespoonfuls each of cornstarch
and sugar to each pint OF milk. This.
after thorough cooking, is divided and
each portion colored with chocolate.
fruit, red color paste. raw yolk OF egg,
&C. When using eggs. for the week or
two preceding they should be emptied
carefully out of a small hole in one end
of the shell. the shells rinsed and put
aside. These are now to be well rinsed
again in water and filled with the blanc
mango. then set away, propping them In
an upright position In q pan OF nour.
When the blanc mango Is firm, the shells
are cracked and peeled on and the eggs
arranged on bed Of any kind Of clear
jelly demon. orange, or wine), which has
been broken with . fork.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
Tomorrow has at last come!

Tomorrow has at last come!
Saturday, the big day is here, and 1t Is
going to be big beyond everything ex-
pected-
Yesterday morning l was indeed per
picked. for 1 had still fifteen crippled
children whom 1 would not have dis
appointed for my right hand, and no
way of transporton for them yet in
sight
But 1 was not long in doubt, for Mr..
George Marshall, president of the Termf
nal Taxicab Company. generously offer
ed to send two big cars for the unfor-
tunate weak ones in theEEpiscopal. Home
for Children in Anacostfa, which was a
splendid thing for Mr.. Marshall to do.
Then Mr.. and Mrs Bates Warren offer
ed the services of their own car for
those of the Children's Hospital. who
are well enough to attend the party. but
not well enough to walk, or take the
cars.
This left but two little ones for whom
arrangements hadn't been made and the
Dupont Garage offered an automobile
for there transportation 4to and from the
theater to-day.
But that was not all the trouble that
] confronted, for there were on my list
14O motherless. fatherless children, living
too far out to walk in to the city, and
having no money with which to pay car
fares.
One hundred eXpectantly waiting chill
dren for the great hour with disappoint-
ment before them unless some great
big hearted man or women furnished car
fares for them all.
AS soon as this fact became known
to Mr.. F. h Curtis he dug down into
his pocket with a smile and brought out
the money necessary to save these 1i0
orphans of Washington a terrible heart
ache to-day.
Which was another splendid thing to
do.
million times over will they be re-
paid for their cooperation in making
these hundreds of children happy if all
those who have Tended me a helping
hand this week will happen along at the
entrance to the Columbia Theater this
morning for thirty minutes before 10
O'Clock. for there they will see some
thing like 100 dependent children with
faces all radiant with the joy of an
ticipated happiness.
a morning of wonderful pleaSure>is in
store for them. and they know it This
travel festival is very different from the
ordinary hlood-and-t thunder views pre-
sented to the little folks for the precious
nickel. The Howe pictures aresnot only
instructive and very beautiful in them
selves but they areSsO clear and so well
focused that they occasion no discom-
fort to the eye
There is to be a special programme
for the children. as well as other
stunts" suited TO the juvenile sense of
entertainment
Oh. there is going to be some fun.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
CHOOSE FLOWERS
WITH THOUGHT
Consider First Where They
Will Be Placed.

You have probably felt sudden clutch
of delight in your heart at the sight of
the Easter flowers abloom on every side.
The tall stately lilies. filling the air
with fragance, the azaleas with their
many blossoms each perfect in itself.
the golden yellow of the daffodiis. the
great shy hot house daisies and the
hyacinth. narcissus, and sweet peas in
every shade the heart could dream OF,
and ah. so many more one cannot name
them all.
Easter Flower Time.
How eagerly the women crowd around
to buy them, don't they? For somehow
women are Influenced by the price of a
flower. or by its attractive appearance
than by the thought of the room in
which those flowers are to be put.
There is a general theory that the
colors of flowers will blend with any
thing, and to a certain extent it may
be true, but a room all rose and green
gathers fresh beauty when the pale
tinted sweet peas fill a great bowl on
the table, and the room papered in buff
or brown, seems filled with sunshine
when you put daffodils in. but reverse
the flowers and the entire effect is lost
To Accentuate Effect.
If the flowers are TO go in your little
drawing room. buy flowers that VIII
accentuate the color scheme toward
which you strive in the hangings of
the room.
II they are for the dining-room have
a thought of it as you buy, and then
having chosen your Easter blooms. ar
range them so that they show to best
advantage. Don't put too many in a
vase. or, if it is a potted plant. don't put
IL where the lace curtains of the win
dow will continually rub against its
delicate petals.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

aid ones that are capable of being car
ried out in several different fashions, with
or without the high waist line or with
long or short sleeves and with or with
out yoke. Thus, for 10 cents, you will
provide yourself with a pattern for sew
eral frocks.
Next, a few yards of white null and
some inexpensive lace will make broad
collars and cuffs and a fichu or a dainty
pointed yoke, all of which will serve as
trimming for your gowns.
Then as to materials: Ginghams, plain
ones, may be purchased as low as and
10 cents a yard. A good quality of lawn
in dark colors is only a cent or two
more in price, and the narrow skirts and
small sleeves make it possible to make
dress with seven or eight yards Of
fabric
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

After the April bride has finally fin
ished the exhausting work of complet-
ing her trousseau, she turns to the
pleasant task of planning the floral
decorations and novel features of her
prospective wedding.
The girl who is clever and original
leaves only the details and the execu-
tive portion to the florists and decora-
tors. She has her own distinctive ideas
and plans: the florist aiding her with
suggestions and mechanical devices.
No matter whether the wedding is to
be elaborate or simple, the bride wishes
this most eventful day of her life to
be full of sentiment, loving thought. and
carefully prepared little features and in
novations indicative of her own person.
ality and character, which her intimate
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

this course The next course win be
the main one, and If chicken be too ex-
pensive lamb may be substituted.
Restoring Color to Gown.
M. E. MI would advise you to have
the faded black grenedine dyed. As it
would be very hard for you to do this
in a boarding-house why not take it to a
reliable cleaner and dyer and have the
color restored. l am suggesting a rea-
sonable and reliable firm TO you by mail
~ ! appreciate the difficulty of strang-
ers in a new city in finding firms that
do good work and who do not overcharge
for it. and am also sending you the ad-
dress of a reliable wig and switch maker
81 No; we do not buy answers TO
social questions.
give the questions that are asked me
my personal attention.
Siege of Fort Stevens.
F. M.-The official records show that
the Confederate army, commanded by
Lieut.. Gen. Jubal A. Early. arrived in
front of Fort Stevens at an early hour
tired after night on July II, 1864
Marriage Laws.
]. NJ. B.-If you will call up the clerk
of the court at Rockville. Md. he will
be able TO tell you the Maryland towns
in which girl may marry at the age of
eighteen without the consent of her par
ents.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

This pretty waist recalls the baby waist
of long ago, although 1t Is quite different
in cut
There is a yoke here. but It. Is cut in
one with the upper part of the sleeves.
Below it the material rs fairly full in
both back and front and the closing is in
the center of the back
This is model which demands soft
material. at least for the lower portion.
The upper part may be of something
substantial A good combination is silk
for the yoke and net for the remainder.
Another idea is to use linen for the yoke
and something embroidered for the rest
of the waist. Again embroidery for the
yoke and dotted swiss for the full por-
ton.
The pattern. $3.50, is cut in sizes 3 to
43 inches bust measure Medium size re-
quires 3-S yards OF 3s-inch material
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the ofbce Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

The following are a few of the charm
ing letters sent me during the past week
by some of those who have found the
Locoed Historical Houses a pleasure. 1
would like to show you all the messages
that come to me about the puzzle, but
space limits me to the publication of
only a few each week. which does not.
however. mean that the others received
are not just as much appreciated and
valued as the ones published.
1t is because 1 know that each member
of the puzzle circle Is interested in the
comments of other members that I take
pleasure in publishing a few letters from
puzzlers at the close of each contest.
The following are very typical of dozens
that came to my desk this week:
My Dear Mrs. Manz-I feel that I
know you as Miss Carroll and when you
were she you were very kind to me. a
poor. little cripple, and helped me in
many ways, though 1 never solved but
one puzzle correctly-at least. did not get
but one in in time.
II feel assured this one is correct but
fear, as usual, 1 am too late, as no
doubt many have already gone that are
correct. Anyway, as you seem to like for
us to send them, am going to try.
Wishing you as much success as you
had with the Times. 1 am,
Ever sincerely your adnirer
HELEN GOULD.
''4o6 Sixth street northwest" I"
'.2f15 First street, NV. April II, 1911.
My Dear Mrs. Manz-Inclosed please
find my solution to the very interesting
puzzle of this week. I have been travel
ing. in spirit. all over the city, through
its highways and byways. for the old
historic houses. Many are most familiar
TO the sight, but alas, for the names by
which many may be known. They are
quite lost to me. I am very sorry not
to have been able to solve No. II.
IT can find nothing to At the loco Of
that number. was most anxious to find
one of the taverns kept by Peggy
O'Neilrs father. but while could de-
cipher o'Neill and tavern. there were
meaningless letters left over.
IT have enjoyed the puzzle very much
and quite agree with the members 6e
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
Daily Fashion Talk for Herald Readers
NEWS NOTES OF
WASHINGTON SHOPS

In a collection Of coats for an occa-
sions there are Scotch homespun models
at SIS and upward, half-dress pongee
serge ones 1880 and more. full length
satin coats at from s24-51 English polo
coats cost from IS In Seventh street
store
French marquisette waists may be had
as low as $s.75 and up to much higher
prices as-the work on them and the TRIM
rnings the increased
French overblouses fn-iarge variety are
S-75 and more In all the better class
shops
Embroidered and lace-trimmed lingerie
gowns Of handsome style are to be had
at SIS.
collars and full revers are selling at $40
in one of the smart F street shops.
White voile dressing sacques with col
ored voile collars and cuffs are s2s5 in
F street.
Accordion plated and lace trimmed
princess slips, white or colored, are to
be had at S5.95 or S.95.
Small boys white Russian suits are
$50 on the Avenue; sizes from to 6
years.
Wide patent leather belts for girls or
children come in black, white, or red,
with oblong buckles. at A cents or "A
cents in a G street shop
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
An Idea for Easter.

A guild of little girls had a clever
idea last year which resulted in making
for them a good sized Easter offering.
They collected fifty good recipes for
preparing and serving eggs. These were
printed on a soft cream paper in old
English script and bound in a pliable
yellow paper cover with the lettering.
Easter Eggs in Fifty Ways" These
booklets sold for 10 cents apiece and
were we'll worth the price
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
Embroideries for Spring Gowns.

There is a great deal of opening-work
embroidery used on the new thin frocks,
and one sees the old favorites, Irish,
cluny, and valenciennes well represent
ed; but there is a noticeable mingling of
fine and heavy lace and embroidery,
beautiful motifs of Venetian worked in
among the valenciennes and embroidered
not or linen, &c.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
TT is NOT TOO LATE TO
ENJOY HERALD'S THEATER
PARTY AT THE COLUMBIA
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

Cut out the coupon in to-day's paper
and hurry down to the theater. 1t is not
too late now to enjoy The Herald's
Theater party. for coupons cut from
The Herald this morning will be good
for admission to the Columbia as hong
as standing room remains in the house
Don't waste time in coming to The Her.
aid Office now. Just bring your coupon
direct to the Columbia, and be there
at 9:45 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
The New Corsape,

The newer corsages are made with the
lower part of the material of the skirt
cut OF in an even line at the point just
below the bust. and Joined to a trans
parent upper part. To avoid too un-
dressed appearance, fastitfious women are
placing a band of ribbon. embroidery. or
heavy lace under the transparency at the
lower edge
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
A Candle Hint.

We all know how very provoking and
mussy it is to have candle wax drip on
the table or centerpiece. To prevent this
put the candles on the ice for a short
time. before using or If the weather is
chilly. wrap them in paper and put them
out on the window sill. The result is
They retain their shape and
burn down without the slightest sign of
dripping.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
A Darning Hint,

In darning stockings. bed linen, or table
linen. old net. black or white. can be
utilized to good advantage. Basic a patch
of net over the hole and draw in and out
through the mesh. The darn will last
twice as long. Old curtains, old yokes
of dresses, or overskirts of net can be
used up in this way.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
LETTERSFROM THOSE WHO
FOUND PUZZLE A PLEASURE

the circle who say it has been fascinat-
ing.
Hoping that the Puzzle Corner of
Every Woman's Page" may be con-
tinued, ! am, very truly,
GERTRUDE L FARRELLY."
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
FOR BUSY HOUSEKEEPERS

Apple dumplings as German house
wife makes them have. stif batter for
a foundation, with theIapples. peeled. cut
into dice. stirred into it, and the apple
batter is dropped in small pieces into
boiling water and boiled until they arc
cooked through. For the batter, mix
seven-eighths of a cupful of flour, a
tablespoonful of butter. half a cupful
of milk, three eggs. and tablespoonful of
salt.
An attractive salad of cherries is filled
into half orange shells and served on
white lettuce leaves. Drain the liquor
from a can of the fruit and dress the
cherries with oil and vinegar. Then fill
them into the shells and put. "a generous
allowance of mayonnaise on the top of
each.
For a snappy spring salad cut new
boiled beets into slices. toss them to-
gether with diced !ard-boiled eggs, dress
with oil and vinegar. sprinkle with
minced chives, and season with French
dressing. Serve on a bed of cress.
An old-faShioned way to make a bread
pudding is also a tasty way Butter
slices of bread and make a custard of
four eggs. four tablespoonfuls of sugar.
and quart of milk. Turn the custard
into baking dish and cover the top
with slices of bread that have been but
tered, with the butter side up. Bake
until the custard is set and serve cold
Children are sure TO be fond of the dish. E
For tasty cheese dish cook half a.
minced onion in a tablespoonful of but
ter until it is slightly brown and then
add tablespoonful of -four and stir until
it has cooked for three minutes but do
not brown it. Add a pint of milk and
stir until it boils. Then turn in about
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

French brides have taken to wearing
bridal dresses of malines or tulle in COM
bination with Brussels lace fiounces and
voluminous enveloping wells are also OF
the maline or tulle.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-15

This plain little frock will be found SUIT
able for school or general year II made
of simple fabrics, such as serge, cheviot,
plaid. or striped novelties and the like as
well as of ginSham and similar materials
for warm weather.
The waist is in plain Gibson style, with
a tuck at each shoulder. and in front
there is a simulated closing. while the
real one is placed in the center of the
back
The skirt is gathered all around and is
attached to the waist beneath a belt
Bishop sleeves completed the dress and
these end in a narrow band cuff at the
wrist.
The pattern. No. 1919. is cut in sizes 6, s,
10, and u years. Medium size requires
27-S yards of 36-inch material or . 3-S
yards of 4+inch. One-quarter yard of
1s-inch all over and 1-2 yard of 90-inch
silk will be needed to trim as pictured.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the office of this
paper.