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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

importance only by her wedding day.
One OF the many difficult questions
10 solve during this time of excitement
Is that of proper and becoming clothes,
that the graduate may begin her new
existence fttingly attired.
The conventional graduation frock is
pure white, and custom should be
closely followed in this respect Moth
ing could be more symbolic OF the
sweet girlishness of each maiden who
bids farewell to her alma mater.
Each proud mother who fashions her
young daughters graduation gown
sews into Its neat seams and yards OF
filmy lace countless stitches of love and
appreciation. She relives this period OF
immeasurable happiness in her own
life. understanding for the first time
the loving consideration Of her own
mother.
Happy indeed is the woman who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

larette white tulle or organdie Is
suitable. Narrow pleated rufhes OF
the material trim the bodice. sleeves
and skirt. The collarette Is en-
broidered with fine white linen
thread. The sash girdle is of wide
satin ribbon.
Charming is the pretty frock with
the f1chu drapery. Sheerest white
linen and narrow lace insertion
are a delightful combination, making
1T impossible for this frock to be
disappointing The fchu falling low
over the shoulders Is bordered by a
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crystal decorate the bodice. Tho waist
belt Is Of white satin.
Dotted SWISS and vaIenciennes lace
fashion the stunning frock with tho
narrow hounces trimming the skirt
A wide edxing Of vaienciennes forms
the rufiie. which passes over the
shoulders and CROSSES nchsb-uke IN front.
The lace borders the wide-mouthed
sleeves.
This design would be attractive &c du-
plicated In tulle or net. with narrow
lace to edge the flounces.
These few suggestions should provo
helpful to many mothers who arc now
searching for pretty models for the
graduation frock. Inexpensive maheT1als
are equally as effective IL properly made
as the more elaborate fabrics, which are
beyond the means of most people. Start
the frock immediately and avoid the
inevitable rush at the last minute.
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band OF the lace. Five bands adorn
the hem Of the skirt.
The model with the square collarette
Is Of crepe de chine, trimmed with cream
lace Ehirred bands of the material
adorn the bodice and skirt The broad
girdle Is OF white satin. White tulle
may be substituted for the lace when
crepe de chine is used. Cotton wolfe COM
bined with Irish crochet would be .
most effective combination for this
frock.
Most attractive Is the design with the
shallow Vandyka collar. Sheer white
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linen is the material used. The trt-
angular medallions should be of Irish
Or cluny lace. White satin Is used for
the girdle. It Is tied in bow at the
side. Silk fringe trims tho ends.
Especially effective is the gown with
the pointed fiounce. Sheer linen and
lace insertion are the materials used.
The bodice has two rows OF the lace.
arranged to form q deep collar effect
About the neck Is a frill Of the lace. A
pointed fiounce. adorned with band OF
the insertion. gives a touch OF the un-
usual to the skirt. Small buttons OF
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Marie Antoinette Fichus

TIME ornamental fchu. in it's various
guises. plays a prominent part in
Il the summer wardrobe.
The graceful ehawl-like Zines SO CLOSE
~ associated with Marie Antofnette will
be worn with many OF the prettiest
dresses
Finest null. chiffon, net or lace forms
the foundation for these dainty Access
series. A fine pleating OF lace or the
plain m aterial borders the edges.
The fiat Quaker collar of net or lawn
and edged with vaienciennes. Irish cro-
Chef or fine cluny lace has a decidedly
quaint effect which is becoming to most
types.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

How beautiful IL youth! How bright It
CLEANS
with its illusions. aspirations dreAms
Book of beginnings. story without end.
Zach maid heroine and each man
friend!
~ RADIATION day. What de-
hghtful thrill Of pleasure comes
TO every sweet girl graduate
when she hears those magic
words. weighted with all their signifi-
canoe.
They mean that her years of applica-
ton have not been in vain. and she Is
20 receive her deserved reward.
With backward glance OF regret. she
reviews the years OF happy companion
ship with loved schoolmates: then the
anticipation Of the future adds luster to
her bright eyes. and she longs for the
day which leads her to UNEMPLOYED paths
and pastures new.
This Is. perhaps. the happiest event
during the lifetime of a girl. exceeded In
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CHILDREN'S HATS

with green grasses, form wreaths On
leghorns or straw-colored chips that
shade the little faces.
Ribbon-trimmed hats. with pert bows
or plain scarfs and buckles. are goed
and easily made by mothers.
Surely the little girl can don IN appCo-
pirate, inexpensive hat this season!
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which accompanies them. The dress
is often OF entirely different material,
trimmed with taffeta.
Pumps Of green and colored feathers
are to be had in the shops. together
with wonderful silken hosiery OF every
hue.
Separate coats for girls, loosely belted,
are made of whipcord.
Large fower-laden hats Of erin will be
worn in midsummer. With the tailored
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year or two. Is procurable now in cot
ton in almost every shade, and Is in
great demand.
Separate wraps mostly are all to be
three-quarters long
Foulard frocks have met with immedi-
ate success.
One-piece frocks of black taffeta are
decidedly smart.
A new idea this season Is the pump in
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are accompanied by similarly checked
laces.
Cafe-au-lait and old-gold colored kid
gloves are fashionable.
Summer tailormades in cafe au lait
and other light colors are new and
pretty. trimmed with bit OF black
satin and perhaps a touch of bright
colored embroidery.
A distinctive feature OF many after
noon gowns Is the little taffeta coat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

green or red morocco. with plain silk
bow. 1t promises to be a great success.
For tennis and outdoor sports the blazer
jacket Is worn.
Evening coats of taffeta broche in
orange are seen everywhere, trimmed
with black satin or chiffon orr both.
The magpie effect is popular in foot
wear, the mixture of black and white ex-
tending even to the shoe laces. Black
and white check uppers to = pair Of shoes
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Newest Gloves

A RECENT assignment Of goods
~ from Paris contained . variety Of
= - smart gloves.
White giace kid. reaching halfway
between the elbow and wrist. had Q
turnback cuff of colored hid. C4d-eiue,
navy, brown, dark green and violet
were the colors most favored
Long gloves OF kid and suede are elA6.
orately embroidered and sometimes set
with Jewels.
Gloves OF light tan. champagne ana
brown will be fashionable for street.
wear.
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and satins-all may be found now In
bordered patterns.
There is much present use OF broad
cloth in tailored suits as we'll as In
separate coats-and the brOadcloth
skirt is always with us.
The new lace blouse is often coliariess.
Buttons are to be seen everywhere,
and especially smart are the large ones
of cut crystal. very often the sole.
trimming on a gown.
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FADS AND FASHIONS.

Long sleeves set in the armholes, says
Paris.
The waist line question seems 10 be
settied-normal.
The pannier is softly growing in favor.
and looks best when the medium employ
ed is soft and pliable. as chiffon or tulle.
Ratne, SO much worn for the last
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gown this season one must wear a three
cornered or four-cornered hat to be in the
fashion.
Bordered crepes and chiffOns are
much worn; in polka dots and in gay
colored floral and Persian designs they
are charming.
Patent leather shoes with white or
colored tops are worn by every one.
Cotton crepons, swisSes, foulards.
linens and muSlins, taffetaS, pongees
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has the ability to make the
graduation frock OF her daugh-
ter! With all these facts fore
most in mind. the attractive de-
signs given here were selected
from the best models in Paris.
Their delightful simplicity should
appeal strongly to every girl.
White mousseline de sole is used
for the lovely frock with the long.
straight tunic. The underskirt is of
white satin. over which falls the
tunic trimmed with a wide band Of
heavy lace. The bodice Is unadorned
save for two bands OF putting. which
outline the neck. and a row of tiny
bows Of white satin reaching from
the throat to the lace. The girdle is
OF white satin. Cotton wolfe may be
substituted for the mousseline de
sole.
For the frock with the pointed col
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Cottage Pudding With Strawberry

Beat to a cream one cup OF sugar ana
one tablespoonful of butter. add the yoiks
of two eggs well beaten, one cup OF sweet
milk in which half teaspoonful OF SODA
has been dissolved and a saltspoonful Oh
salt Stir in three scant cups or hour
sifted with a teaspeonfiit of cream or
tartar. Beat well. Lastly fold in the
whites of two eggs beaten stiff and turn
into bar or oval butfered moid ana
hake in a quick oven If preferred it
may be baked in individual stoneware
cups.
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Strawberry Sauce.

Rinse a stoneware bowl out with hct
water and dry Put into 1t large table
spoonful of butter and beat to a cream.
Add a cup and half of powdered sugar
and the beaten white of an egg. Beat
all together until very light and just be-
fore serving stir in a pint of well rlpenea
sweet berries crushed with silver fork.
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Stra W berry Mousse.

Hull and wash a quart of strawberries.
drain well and sprinkle with one cupful
sugar. Let stand an hour, then mash
and strain through fine sieve. Soak a
tablespoonful and a quarter of the gram
ulated gelatine in two tablespoonful cold
water for an hour. then dissolve in three
tablespoonfuls boiling water. Add Ia the
sugared berries, let stand in a pan ~ ice
water and stir until it starts to thlcken.
Have ready quart OF thin cream mat
has been whipped. fold INTO the berries,
turn into a mold, cover tightly, pack IN
ice and salt and let stand Tor tour hours.
Serve. RaspberrieS or peaches may be
substituted for the Strawberries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02
PARIS, May %.

"HE Bal Poudre given recently by
a prominent American was one Of
l. the most successful affairs of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

Mash a quart of ripe Strawberries and
strain through coarse cheesecloth. Soak
two-thirds of box of gelatin In one
cup Of cold water for an hour Add a
pint OF boiling water. the juice OF a
lemon and a large cup OF sugar Stir
until the gelatin II all dissolved, add the
strawberry juice and strain. Pour into
pretty shaped mold or small cups and
set on the ice to harden. Turn out for
serving. put border of ripe berries
around the bottom Of the form and serve
with whipped cream. Red raspberrieS
may be used In place of the Strawberries.
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Strawberry Salad.

Arrange well washed and crispy lettuce
leaves in q shallow salad bowl Put on
cored slices OF pineapple for the first
layer, then scatter large perfect berries
over the top. Dress with pineapple and
strawberry juice mixed In Partisan res
taurants at this season a great speciality
are the sweet wild wood Strawberries
dressed with claret.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD.
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Strawberry Blanc Mango.

Place one pint OF sweet milk in double
boiler, and when It reaches the boiling
point thicken with three tablespoonfuls OF
cornstarch dissolved in an equal quantity
OF cold milk, to which a pinc.- OK salt
has been added. Sweeten with half
cup OF sugar and cook. stirring constantly
for ten minutes Take from the fire and
stir in lightly the whites of three eggs,
beaten to q stiff frotb and favored with
orange Pour in cups that have been
rinsed out with cold water and set in the
ice box four hours to harden. When ready
to serve turn out into individual dishes,
and with sharp pointed teaspoon cut
little cavity in the top of each mold,
and pour strawberry juice. well sweet
ened, around the base.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
WIS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
Pitcher. E. w. Hewitt and J. B. Blakes-

Pitcher, B. W. Hewitt and J. B. B1akes- lee.
 William Pultz, who has been em- ployed for some time at Bellows Falls, Vt, is visiting his parents here, Mir. and Mrs Elmer Pultz.
 Mrs Twyford and her daughter, Miss Louise TWyford, of ROsells, N. J.. are guests of Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Daniel son.
 Miss Sarah Danielson, a pupil at Killingly High school, is spending her vacation with her parents here.
 Miss Vera Willis. teacher at the Center school, is spending her vaea tion with her parents at her home in South Manchester.
 Rev. c. A. Northrop Preached.
 The services at the First Congre- gational church last Sunday morning were conducted by Rev. c. A. Northrop of Norwich Those who ventured out in the storm were rewarded by hear ing most excellent sermon. Because of the bad walking, the other services of the day were omitted.
 Personal Items.
 Mrs L. ?. Smith is entertaining Mrs. F. k. Newton of Hartford for the week end.
 h1AS5 HSl6u S6i44Ch CL E4SI6Ip ~. Ill., is the guest of bsr grandparents MT. and Mrs. Frank K Moves, and her aunt, Miss Mabel K Moves.
 II. J. Tucker spent Thursday in Hartford.
 George Hoxie, with his power spray ing outfit, has been doing some work on the orchards belonging 10 N. B. Royal the past week.
 Other News.
 Miss Vera H. Hoxie spent the week end as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles NJ. Geer. st Highland View farm.
 Mrs. Caroline L. Preston reached her seth birthday Saturday, the 23d. She received many postcards and other re- membranes. Among the gifts was 8 large box of flowers, including carna- tions, narcissug, roses, lilies of the val ley, sweet peas and ferns. from her granddaughters. Mrs. Milan D. Whita- ler and Miss Ella P. Peck of Worces- ter.
 Myra c. Geer has been spending several days with her grandmother, Mrs. Hulda M Peck.
 Mrs. Hulda M. Peck and grand daughter, Miss Vera |. Hoxie, spent Wednesday in Norwich with Mrs. Bly, ron W, Peck.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
HANOVER
Meeting of Missionary Soeisty-Pupis PsFfsot in Attendance During Winter

Meeting of Missionary Soeisty-Pupils Psrfsot in Attendance During Winter Term.
 The Ladies' Missionary society met with Mrs. Anna Tanner Thursday af- fernson. The programme was pre- pared by Mrs. Standish. Topics, The Work in Ing Hol, China, and The Un- binding Of the Feet of Chinese Women. There was a large attendance.
 Attendance Report.
 Pupils in the junior room who have been perfect in attendance for the term ending March 29th are Harold Carter, Albina Deschamps, Alexander Larose, May Tolson, Isabelle Carter. Senior room-Jeremiah Delaney, Flor ence Mcintosh, Fanny Mcintosh, Flor encs Mcintosh, Annie Kulick. The schools have closed for one week va cation
 Congregational Church Interests.
 Last Sunday evening Secretary o. E. Ryther spoke for the Connecticut Tenn 7erancs union.
 Rev. F. S. Bamford of Plainfeld will preach in exchange with the pastor both morning and evening.
 The midweek cottage meeting next Thursday will be at the home of Wal ter Wibberly.
 The Christian Endeavor social is to be held on Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
Good Work in Versailles School.
WATERFORD
New Owner Occupies Roswell Tinker Place - Perkins Avery Marriage at

New Owner Occupies Roswell Tinker
 Place - Perkins Avery Marriage at
 Baptist Church.
 Albert Perkins of Millstone has moved to the Roswell Tinker place, Jordan, which he has purchased and thoroughly repaired.
 Rev. Samuel Carr and Miss Jeanette Carr are visiting Mrs. Carr's sister, Mrs. F. M. Rose, in Jordan.
 Dr. Allyn is building a bridge across Jordan river to connect his two Water ford farms.
 Mrs. Parmelia Monei is home after a visit at Mrs. Nancy Williams at Ocean View.
 Mrs. Elizabeth H. G. Shelley has re- turned to New London after a visit at Ocean View.
 Mrs. c. w. Elderkin of Springfield, Mass, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albert Brainard, at Graniteville.
 Perkins-AVe Marriage.
 Miss Airline Avery and Sherwood Perkins were married Thursday even- ing after service at the Baptist church. Frederick Williams of Goshen was a caller at Buena Vista Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND|
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties.

by Rev, D. P. Mathewson, supply pas tor of the First Baptist church of this town, of which MT. Palmer is a mem Der. Miss Amelia OVertOn, a school mate and friend of the bride from Westport, was bridesmaid and Ber- tram l.. Holdredge was best man. The bride was gowned in white and car- ried white flowers. The bridesmaid wore rose color and carried pink flow CTS. A reception followed the cere- mony. Cake, chocolate and tea were served. There were many handsome gifts including a morris chair, will low rocker, cut glass. silver, picture from the Christian EndeavOr society connected with Deems Memorial church of which the bride is mem Der. Mr. Palmer was g. student Of the Wheeler high school two years, and is now employed by the Federal Felting company at Clarks Falls. Mir. and Mrs. Palmer have commenced housekeeping in newly furnished apartments in the house with their parents, Mir. and Mrs. Horace F. Palmer.
 Those present at the wedding were Mrs Annie Meis of New York, a sis ter of the bride Mir and Mrs. George W. Burdick of Chase Hill. HOpldnton, Robert Burdick of Providence, Mrs. George Chester Burdick, who has just returned from Washington, N. C., where she has been during the winter with her husband, who has not yet re- turned, but will stay few weeks more with the R. l. Yacht club steamer Thetis, of which he is engineer. Mr. and Mrs. AllaWay Maine and sons were also present.
 Thursday morning Mir. and Mrs Frank Palmer accompanied Mrs. Meis and Miss Overton to Westerly where they took the 12 o'clock train for their homes.
 III at Sanitarium.
 E. P. Chapman was in Atueboro Sunday to see his son. ArJhur, who is very Ill with liver trouble at the sani- tarium. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chap man reside in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
FITCHVILLE
Recital and cantsta Attended by Local
 People.

Recital and cantsta Attended by Local
 People.
 Mes Katie A. Murphy of Norwich is spending several days with her sister, NrB. John McCarty
 Lewis J. Phillips of Southington is spending two weeks vacation with his mother, Mrs Jennie Phillips.
 Miss Mamie Fields and Misc Annie O'Connell of Norwich Town were re- cent guests of the Misses Anne and Margaret Fields.
 Mrs. R Johnson of Montville was a recent guest of her brother, George Adams.
 At Annual Recital.
 Many from here attended the annual recital given by +. P. Rose to his pu- pills at his home in Thamesville We'd slesday evening.
 A large number from here was pres ent at the cantata David presented in the Bozrah Congregational church Fri day evening by local singers.
 School closed last week Friday for he Easter vacation of two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
GALES FERRY
Sunday Services omitted-Snsil NSass
 of Local Interest

Owing to the absence of Rgw c. Wils9n Harrlson. who left Tuesday af- ternoon to attend the annual sessiou of the New England Southern confer ence of the M. E church al Providence. the morning service and Sunday school session will not be held on Sunday.
 Hudson P. LeavenwOrth, supsrfnten- dent of the WillimSntio schools. has beGn spending his vacation this week at his home at the Ferry.
 lNisa Mildred Pierce arrived last week to spend 6 ten days vacation at her home at Allyn's Pqint from her studies at NoIthneld seminary.
 Tho portable sawTpill operated by Joseph Clark and Charles Maynard oH Ledyard has been in this vicinity thAs week cutting the years supply o6 fire wood for several of the farmers,
 To Remove to Brooklyn, NY.
 MT. and Mrs, Alfred M. voarnoAa. with their daughters. the Miases Mary and Mildred, who returned recently ts their former homo at Gravesend. l. l are stopping at New London while pre- pairing their household goods for TO- moval to Brooklyn, N. Y, Whera fhay aTe to make their homo.
 MT. and Mrs Walter Gardner of New London were guests of Mfr and MrA. AaLuaMl EnlLl on A0nQay.
 Mrs Charles J. Pierce of ATyn'u Point was a visitor in South Willing ton last week.
 Several from the yiraFa wers As- tends.nts at & dance at the homo Of MT. and Mrs. John Mcclure on Friday evening.
 Rufus Hurlbutt and Car7 LarDen spent Saturday and Sunday with Mir. Lawson's brother Monett in Boston.
 Miss Alice SatteTlee was the R7ias4 for several days last week of Mir, and Mrs. Elmer Satterlee in North Haven.
 Assistant Engineer Neyes Smith Of the Wreckiag tug Tssoo spent Tuesday and Wednesday at his homo Tn ths village.
 Reading Club Meets.
 The Reading club was entartntnsd by the Misses Webb at Camilla cottage last week Miss Laura Perkins and Mrs. Courtland Coiyer acted as read CTS. A pleasant social season followed the readings, during which refresh ments were served. Ic was voted to donate $1 toward the recently eetab- lished flower fund Of the Gales Ferry church.
 Edmund Norman, who wsB 8 visitor at his home at Allyn's Point, returned to Boston Monday afternoon, The NlSSeS A1lluTeu anu BOFpNnF Hand of New London, with their guest. Miss Alice Ripley, Of East NorthfleId. Mass, visited Misa Florence Hurlbutt on Tuesday. Mrs. Emma Harrison lsft on Tussday to attend the sessions of the New England Southern conference of the M- E. church in Providence
 Miss Carrie Chapman of Norwich has been a guest this week of 1flBs Mildred Pierce at Allyn's Point
 Miss Lucy Gibson and Miss Jufis James of New London were over Sun- day guests of Miss Mabel Smith.
 Adelbert Alexander returned 10 the Ferry Tuesday, having been the gpsst of relatives in New York for sSFvgs2 days.