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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15

dressily treated with proper accesso'
ries, such a gown may go In triumph
to the theater. Little" however, also
means that the get.up is costume. .
bodice gown and not coat suit.
Many cheap materials are suited to
these frocks, although, OF course, II
one expects good service textures had
better be chosen with an eye to at
least seasons wear, for really
common goods soon shows wear and
tear. and SO many dainty little hand
touches are needed on a gown II
seems scarcely worth while to spend
the time on something that won't
last
The illustration gives charming
adaptation of the little" gown, the
drawings displaying both a round and
a trained skirt. and the material used
being a bargain silk in Quaker gray
and dull blue. Such wide stripes are
very modish just now, yet for some
reason or other striped materials are
The costume, as shown on the fig.
ure, consists of q round skirt made
barely to escape the floor, this being
now the correct length for all round
skirts, and a peplum bodice with the
popular low arm seam and soft wide
revers. The skirt Is prettily trim.
med with very full plated rufIle OF
gray silk put over q slightly wider
one Of blue; the two are plated to-
gether and the edges are machine
pinked.
For the guimpe and sleeve ruflles
q pretty French lace In gray white
Is used, and the revers and CUT bands
are of plain gray satin charmeuse.
This model is very up to date. and
many women have the bodice made
to slip over a complete waist Of net or
lace like a jacket. The dress In its
present shape would also be very suit
able for a Christmas dinner, at which
full dress is not expected, and nothing
could be prettier for a home reception
at my time.
All the plain and bordered marqui-
settes and veilings, striped and plain
silks, and checked and figured voiles
are other adaptable materials. and
with double width goods only three
yards and half or four yards would
be needed.
II the trained version of the style
is chosen the floor fall OF the skirt
could be cut pointed or square. for
Though the pointed tail is consid-
cred shade more chic than the
square finish both cuts are equally
used. With = plain trained skirt in
some rich brocade bodice entirely
OF lace would be eminently smart,
and in this event the back Of the pep
lum could be made much more elab-
crate or be cut with . deep rounded
dip.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
so.cAlLED little" TOlIETV
ARE POPULAR.
Among Other Advantages They %
Not Constitute Such . Strain on
the Purse-Striped Materials
Much In Vogue.

It Is q relief to turn from the moro
splendid creations Of dress to the gen.
tie effects adapted to the average
wearer and pocketbook. The toilets
called "little," which means q fairly
modest material made up in a simple
and yet dressy manner, fill the bill.
They are worn in the house. smart
women DOMINIC them for the caller
or for the home dinner: covered with
long cloaks they are permissible In
the street and, provided the bodice 10
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
Silver Tea.

Silver Tea.
The Silver Tea given last night at
the lovely home Of Mrs. Oscar NJ.
Eaton, was the success of the season,
a large number being present to en-
JOY the program OF music and read
ines, which was carried out as pub
lishcd yesterday, with one or two
exceptions.
The lower floor OF this spacious
home was beautifully arranged for
The occasion. FestOons of hearts We're
artistically draped over the door
ways. about the walls and from the
corners OF the rooms to the chande-
liers. the affair being in the nature
of a Valentine Tea. In the reception
hall, prettily decorated candy
booth, presided over by Miss Dora
Bonackcr and Miss May Jones, had
been arranged and these young la
dies proved to be quite charming
salesladics, as quite handsome
amount was derived from the sale OF
the delicious homemade candies.
Receiving at the front door were:
Mrs. S. F. Smith and Mrs. O. NJ. Ea-
ton, who ushered the guests to the
parlor where they were welcomed by
Mrs. II. J. Drane, Mrs. c. F. Brush
and Mrs. T.. N. Rodrick. The parlor
was beautiful with its decorations o!
red hearts, long-stemmed vases fill
ed with lovely roses, and the dark
greenery of several beautiful ferns.
The library was also prettily arrang-
ed, roses being used to splendid ad-
vantage in its decoration.
The dining room was especially
pretty, the flowers used in this room
being nasturtiums. The dining-table
was beautiful. red hearts being scat
tered over the snowy linen, the table
being further ornamented by DoWls
of nasturtiums. The guests were
served with chicken salad, sandwich
cs. olives, pickles and hcart-shape1
axes. which were very much en-
joyed.
A very gratifying sum was reallz'
ed from the entertainment, and thf
ladies wish to thank all those who
contributed to the success of the oc'
casion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15

the cup, the journey will DO taken
early in life. and lower in the cup,
later In life.
The rather gruesome sign c. made
by leaves forming the shape Of cot.
fin, means that some friend or rela.
tive is shortly going to leave to the
owner Of the cup a legacy, and the
nearer the edge Of the cup the sooner
the event will happen. The cross (E)
is a symbol of misfortune. and the
larger the cross the greater the mis-.
fortune, while q number Of small
crosses indicate q series of little mis-.
haps.
F represents a tree, and when we'll
defined shows good health and long
life.
Two leaves in the position shown
by G are known as scythe, and indi.
cate a prosperous life.
Several crinkled leaves together
(H) denote luck at cards or an un.
lucky marriage
Three tiny spots in the position
shown by diagram predict a sea voy.
age In the near future, and four dots
arranged in a square a long railway
journey.
Sometimes, but rarely, distinct ini.
tials may be found among the leaves
q is an example Of this), and in that
case they are supposed to be the ini.
tails Of future husband or wife. OF
course, any amount of fun may be
made in this way by anyone with an
inventive genius and a ready tongue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
More 70 Be Remembered,

The man Of now has much more
excuse for making mistakes than did
Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great.
The world IL bigger and there Is moro
In It. There is more to be remem-
bored. There are machines now in
everyday use that would have given
the Conquepor of Gaul headache to
have even looked at. There is enough
completely In a single business day to
drive Alexander into q brainstorm.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
TO Be READ EVERY DAY.

" brave today, today.
kind and true.
\ men in a gracious way,
pd cheer in the things |
In the deeds do.
aaest heart of a child be
grace of a rose in bloom; ;
] the day with a hope d.
ia ny face to the sky's glad
-
y. er a cloud OF gloom.
golden levers of Love and
lie the world, and when,
path with kindly deeds
right.
he hush of the starlit
Z rest in peace. Amen"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15

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SOCIAL CALENDAR. =
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Thursday.
a. Meeting at MISS
.n-s
j. zig Of Second Annual
Nauqaa Assembly.
Friday.
, rf4.y Musicale, Mrs. 5. /.
r. mrs Studio.
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
Frohman Knew.

It was reported to Charles Froh.
man that one of his most prosperous
male stars was in fair way of get.
ting married. II don't believe it,"
answered the manager, who is him
self confirmed single man; "he will
escape; he was always good fight
err"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
Whist Club.

The Whist Club was delightfully."-
entertained yesterday afternoon by
Mrs. S. T. Fletcher. In her usual
gracious manner, she welcomed each
guest with that delightful hospitality
that is always so pleasing and which
makes an affair really enjoyable.
There We're two tables OF players,
the members and their guests being
Mrs. ". 5. Irwin. Mrs. ]. ID. Griffin,
Mrs. ]. d. Lowell, Mrs. 5. T. Fletche.,
Mrs. T. /. Woods, Mrs G. T. Flem-
ing. Mrs. Paul O'Doniel and Mrs.
John Edwards.
Miss Bailey won the pin, which she
will wear until the next meeting,
whiaA occurs Thursday, February %.
|lt q decided to change the day OF
|mSnt1t from Wednesday to Thurs
d6HN it was inconvenient for sew
eral 10 attend on Wednesday.
Mrs. Fletcher served delicious re-
fffeshments, after which all repaired
10 their homes to meet next with
Mrs. ]. d. Griffin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
Eighth Anniversary.

a Young entertained a
r.ends yesterday, the oc-
the celebration of her
3iFg anniversary.
was prettily decorated
and roses, and the din
vas especially beautiful.
= laid for eight, and all
= much indeed the sump-
n-course dinner. After
Young entertained hes
n an automobile ride. Sh<
q in entertaining by Nh,
Rae.
present were: Mrs. J.. A
Q: Barlow, Mrs. H. c. Iunes
seville, Ga, Mrs. R. T. H,r.
Macon, Ga, and Mrs W. d
Mrs. Minnie s.. Russell, q
'nFille.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
Valentine Dahce.

A Valentine dance was given last
night in the Odd Fellows Hall,
which was quite a delightful affair.
The grand march began about $3.50,
and from that time on the evening
sped most rapidly as the couples
tripped the light fantastic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
FORTUNES IN TEA CUP
OCCASION FOR SOME HARMLESS
FUN AND AMUSEMENT.
Calls Only for q Little Inventive GEN
Ius and q Ready Tongue-lllus-
tration Shows Some Forms
Of the Game.

After tea a good deal Of harmless
fun and amusement may be derived
In telling fortunes by the leaves that
remain in the bottom of the cups.
The small quantity of tea that has
not been consumed should be rinsed
round the cup. and then poured away
in such manner that as many as
possible Of the leaves arc left adher-
Ing to the sides and bottom Of the
cup.
1t does not take much imagination
to see faces and heads and other
forms in dying fire. and it Is not
very difficult to find shapes. lines and
letters. etc, formed by the tca-lcaves.
To hotter cvnlain this, above the
sketch of the teacup may ne seen
some of the forms that should be
looked for, and which are supposed to
indicate various phases Of tickle for
tune.
For instance, star indicated
among the diagrams by A is supposed
to forctcll a distinguished career.
A long line of leaves OR) a journey.
and If continued all round the cup.
which rarely happens, a journey
round tho world. If near the top OF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
CNAUTAUQUA CALENDAR.

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
Move to Aid the Poor,

The government has undertaken to
solve the high cost Of living in Vienna
By making q grant of $3.50, 900 a year
Tor ten years for the erection Of
dwellings, of medium size.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
LOOKING Upward,

Tin 1999)-"Marie. bring out the
aeroambulator. and take baby up foe
an airing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-15
Thursday.


i Opening addresses.
rontcrt, Rogers Goshen Band.
Vocal selections, Miss Nell
liuauell.
Readings, Miss Mcdonnell.
Friday.
lo Bib hour, The Man Inside,
Roy. J. o. Davidson.
% Physical Education, Mrs. Ad-
ans.
q afternoon concert.
Greetings from Mother Chau-
I4llI, and an Hour With
LoNgfellow," Miss Meddie o.
iMnilion.
+ ]. ing concert, Rogers Co
10 Band; solo, Miss Bunnell;
i.H-s. Miss Mcdonnell.
r.. Taking the Sunny
Lon J. Beauchamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-29

not of a diamond rather curious
thing when one comes to think of it.
r
AT seven years of age the child. called
upon to examine a series of drawings
of people-one OF them representing a
wcman's face without any nose. an
other an armless man and forth
ought to be able to tell offhand in each
instance what is lacking.
One in a multitude of tests of various
kinds is the question: what would you
do II you missed a train" A chi of
eight would probably say that il d not
know. But Chi d of ten il OF average
men atty. would inevitab bly, rep y: Take
the next enc"
Later these simple test aro followed
by coio-e pictures rePr, en'inE peo-
pie in the 81 Of doing yaFious lIags-
for instance. group of men eng ged
N building a house. A chi of sven.
being asked what he saw would call
attention to a man hammer.ng. mother
man saving, and so on But the child
of ten. IL of average mentality, won
bunch al these concepts together and
say that the picture showed the build
ing Of a house OF like purpose is another
picture showing plumber .mending a
broken pipe in Kitchen and another
of a child in a BARRIERS chair. The child's
hair being long. smart boy or girl OF
ten years would be likely to explain the
picture that of youngster having
its first hair cut-which would be COR
rect
These methods are especially useful for
testing children who are mentally back
ward. Often it happens that a boy or
girl, voluble of speech and vivacions In
is supposed or this account Ia
be unusually bright. whereas. as a mat
ter OF fact, he. or she. is considerably
behind the average in mental develop
ment. Under the tests described. how
ever. there can be no mistake. and the
proper classification of the youngster IL
determined absolutely and without pos
sibility of error.
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Rented Wedding Cake.
THERE was something wrong with

THERE was something wrong with the
cake. the baker said; il looked all
right and ii smelled all right. bur mis- ar
tistic sense told Linn il would not taste
all right.
Then fix it up with AN extra coat %
icing and we will keep il for renter"
said the proprietor.
''Who In the world would rent cake
some one asked.
Wedding parties. said he. They
want a big cake in the center OF the ia
BILE for show but cake of that size good
enough for wedding would cost mon.
than they can afford to pay. 80 they ord,r
fine cake put up I'm individual boxes for
the guests and use the brides cake just
as an ornament. They don't buy IL. they
rent it. Sometimes a cake L. rented q
dozen different times. After each we'd
ding II Is freshened up with a new eosf
OF icing. and looks as good as new for
the next occasion. 4 good renter fetches
about x3 a wedding
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child's prospect of survival is so poor.
When 1t has passed the first year safely
it is worth a good deal more money. At
thirty years Of age healthy man has an
economic value of something like $1,000.
Says one of the large placards in the
health exhibition. tackled on the wall to
give information to the casual visitor:
where the white hearse goes oftenest.
there you will find the weakest spN in
your municipal housekeeping It is
rather striking statement. Healthy ba-
bies are an asset unhealthy ones are a
national burden in adult life 1t is. funda-
mentally question of conservation. For
1t should be realized that there are no
other materials out Of which to fashion
citizens.
The state can protect the babies: 81.
by preventing the marriage Of the unfit;
% by educating people to be parents; (o),
by caring for expectant mothers; "a by
controlling infectious diseases; 60 by in
specting foods. especially milk; (6) hv
safeguarding the health of the women in
industrial communities. Municipalities can
supplement these measures by providing
parks to serve as breathing places for
mothers and children.
From 30 to 50 per cent Of all babies
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cred case divided into three equal COM
partments. The first compartment con-
tains 100 naked doll babies, supposed to
represent that number of new born hui
man infants. In the next compartment
(Which represents the end of the first
year, only seventy-five doll babies remain,
the missing twenty-five finding for SUBJ
stitutes as many miniature tombstOnes.
The third compartment shows the end of
the second year. with seventy doll babies
still left, and only Ave more tombstones,
or thirty in all.
This shows, in such a way as to be
understood instantly. what happens to
the average 100 children born into the
the first twelvemonth, but only an adj
ditional FIVE succumb in the second year
OF life. After the first year the baby's
expectation Of life Is enormously increaS-
ed. 1t gains more vital strength to re-
sist disease or unfavorable conditions of
environment. After the fourth year it
has an average expectation Of living to
be thirty-five or forty years old. and as 1t
grows yet older its prospect Of longevity
is steadily augmented.
Two hundred and eighty thousand ba-
bies died In the United States asst year.
Some were born too soon; some were too
some were victims Of ignorance neglect,
drunkenness or other bad habits of the
parents; come We're victims Of poverty;
some lost their lives because their moth
efs We're overworked or insufficiently
nOurished.
OF every five deaths in the United
States one il of child under one year.
One-third Of all deaths of infants occur
in the first few weeks Of life, and most Of
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art of motherhood-that is to say, in the
proper ways to take care of themselves
and Of their babies when the latter are
horn II they need medical treatment
they are sent to hospital, or a physician
is called in.
1t is declared that the prenatal influence
is of paramount importance In producing
a normal human being. Furthermore. the
time to teach mother how to look out
for her child is before the latter is born.
The business is so arranged that one
nurse visits from so to 100 expectant
mothers every ten days. Their physical
condition and manner Of life are watched
carefully, the thing Of prime consequence
being to see that they do not work too
hard and that they get enough to eat. The
supervision Is kept up for one month
after the child is born.
This work for the betterment of babies
and to secure the survival OF as large
percentage Of them as possible Is organ
lied to help the self-respecting poor. 1t
is made as far as possible self-suppOrt-
ing, and the mothers are encouraged to
pay the cost when they are able to do
so. This does not amount to very much,
the average expenditure for the care Of
an expectapt mother being only 1921. Be-
fore very long the enterprise Is expected
to he entirely self-supporting, a thing
much to be desired, inasmuch as 1t will
thus be more, substantially useful and
better appreciated by the benef1ciaries
than mere charity.
OF every 100 children born in Boston
five (and fraction over) are brought
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1T gets a taste of whatever the family
happens to have at table.
1t needs bath.
1t is not kept dry or clean.
1t is taken to moving picture shows and
into overcrowded places.
1T is bounced up and down.
1t Is teased and made to "show on
for the benefit of visitors.
1t is kept up too late.
1t sleeps in a hot with the WIN
dows closed.
Surely these are hints which ought to
be of value to the average mother. For.
after all, it is the exceptional mother
who really knows how to manage and
take care of baby.
Later, if the child is so fortunate as
to overcome the many obstacles which
present themselves in the way of its
survival, it goes to school. 1t goes to
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into the world dead. This statement,
however, applies only to babies which
have had no prenatal care. Among the
thousands of infants in that city whose
mothers have received such care less
than three have been stillborn, the per-
centage being cut down to about one
half. The average weight of newborn
Boston babies without prenatal care is
seven pounds, but babies whose mothers
have had the advantage of this kind of
attention average seven pounds eight and
one-half ounces. fact which illustrates
fulness of such watchful treatment.
x *
One of the most interesting features
of what may be called the baby exhibit
at the health congress is a GLASGOW
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born in cities come into the world without
adequate medical observation. the moth
ers being attended in confinement by
midWives Often these midwives are ig
norant and hopelessly incompetent. Pow
erty and ignorance are accountable for a
very large percentage of all deaths of in
fants. and one very destructive evil
springing from the latter even among
people who ought to know better, is the.
practice of dosing babies with dope"
medicines-such. in particular, as sooth-
ing sirups and other nostrums of the
kind, all of which contain opium, NOR
phine or other dangerous drugs.
The we'll educated farmer of today
knows that his little pigs. If they are to
be expected to survive, must have plenty
of fresh air and sunshine. Human
babies have the same requirement. To
supplement which, here are some "don'ts"
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stroyer of babies, is attributable largely
10 PAD housing. Ill-ventilated rooms, with
lack of fresh air. tend to promote and to
spread this kind of Infection In many
instances 1t is kissing that does the mis-
chief. the germs of the disease being fire.
quently found in the mouths of well
people. The prudent mother will avoid
kissing her baby on the mouth, and she
Will discourage the kissing of her infant
by other people. Children are commonly
encouraged to kiss one another; it is an
unsafe practice {.
In some of our cities, and especially in
Boston, much attention is given at tne
present time to babies before they are
born-which means. of course, to the ex-
pectant mothers Such mothers are reg
ularly enrolled" at as early date as
possible, and thereafter are visited at fire.
quent Intervals by nurses trained to the
business. Instruction Is given them in the
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these are due to bad conditions affecting
the mothers before or just after birth.
Nearly five babies in every 100 die dur
ing the first month. Thirty-seven per
cent of all deaths under one year occur
in the first month of life, and a great
majority of them are due to prenatal in
fluences. 1t is declared by those who
are best informed about such matters
that at least one-half of all the baby
deaths could be prevented
The average infant. newly born, is reck-
oned to have value of 500 This be It
understood, is merely from an economic
point Of view. 1t may be expected to re-
turn to the state that much over and
above the cost of it's rearing and educa-
ton. The amount is so low because the
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communicated direct from the health
exhibition:
Don't taste the milk from the baby's
bottle. To do so may convey disease.
Don't use ''pacifier." 1t is liable to
cause adenOids.
Don't wash the baby's face with a
handkerchief wet in the mouth. It is
dangerous for the child.
Don't take the. child into crowded
places. The air in such places, being
much breathed. is likely to be unwhole
some.
Don't give the baby a bite from food
which you have yourself bitten into. In
lection may be the consequence
Don't allow the baby to be exposed to
flies or to dust. Both are common car
rfers Of disease germs.
much enlarged photograph of q very
notwithstanding infant is shown at the
health exhibition, and accompanying it
Is placard which explains few Of the
things that are wrong with the child, as
follows:
It is fed or taken up whenever It cries.
1t is fed too much.
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For Sherlock Holmes.

COMEBODY wondered how long a Ger.
- tain woman who had just left the
room had been married.
About fifteen years said the Jew
eler.
How do you know asked the jew
eler's wife. You never saw her until
tonight
Il can tell by the size Of her wedding
ring" he replied. THE width OF we'd
ding rings changes about every five
years. The kind she wears was in sty 10
fifteen years ago.