The Washington times., 1912-05-25

boys and girls might take part, includ-
ing copenhagen, hi-spy, and balL and
even the humble but enjoyable game Of
bean-bag. An outing usually suggests
its own arnusements.
Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you please tell me how to make ginger
ale at home also publish a recipe for dan
oel'on blossom wine ThsnklHF MAS goPR r. az
There Is a preparation which may be
bought at almost any drug store, which
Is used for making ginger ale at home.
The only labor required is to add water
and bottle, until ready for use.
Dandelion wine is made as follows:
Steep the dandelion flowers In boiling
water for Ave minutes, then strain OF
the liquid, pressing the flowers down
hard. Sweeten to taste, then add
brandy to the proportion of pint to
every four gallons of liquid. Place in
uncorked bottles and keep in a cool
place until fermentation ceases. Draw
off and rebottle.
Times Inquiry Department:
You published silhouette puzzle of the
not found the correct solution UP TO the
present time. VIII you kindly answer In
names Of those who guessed correctly have
been published. READER.
The names of those who correctly
guessed the names were not published,
| but letters were sent the first fifteen
who guessed correctly, and tickets to
Madame x" were also sent them.
Times Inquiry Department:
Plea Please e. publish S,. N your inquiry column
A recipe for Southern whitewash
which has been highly recommended is
| as follows:
Boil one pound of rice in four gallons
Of water until soft and broken. Strain
and rub the rice through a colander
! back into the water, and while II In
still boiling stir into II a peck of best
lime, with a pound of salt. Boil UP once
| and apply while hot. This makes a
glossy and durable covering for wood
| and walls.
Times Inquiry. Department:
| Is there an Iowa society in the District OF
| Columbia? II so. where does IT meet, and
who are the officers Thanking you Tor
answers to the above questions am yours
truly. H. G. G.
At one time there was a large and
fiourishing society of Iowa people in the
District, but former members inform
this department that. though the So
ciety still exists. its meetings have been
discontinued.
Times Inquiry Department:
Will you please publish recipe for elder
berry blossom wine. Very truly A. F. II.
Steep the elderberry blossom flowers
in boiling water for Ave minutes. then
strain off the liquid, pressing the how-
ers hard. Sweeten to taste and add
brandy in the proportion of pint to
every, four gallons of LIQUID; Put N
uncorked bottles and place in cool
spot until fermentation ceases. Then
, draw off and rebottle.
Times Inquiry Department:
, win you please inform me through your
, paper the correct form for gentleman TO
Introduce his wife TO woman acquaintance;
| his wife to a gentleman acquaintance, and
| his wife to a prominent gentleman, such as a
Cabinet officer, or diplomat? Very truly.
The proper course to follow in all
introductions is to present the gentle
man to the lady. the younger to the
! older, the inferior to the superior.
Whatever the form the name should be
spoken distinctly. Persons of celebrity
should have introductions made 10
; them
Times Inquiry Department:
Will YOU please inform me OF the seating
capacity Of the Barnum and Bailey GurGus
The question Of the seating capacity
, CT this iii Gus is one that is known only
lv the treasurer his assistants. 'he
andNor, and the manager.
l II is about lO,oO0, so another circus
, manager Informs this department.
Times Inquiry Department;
! l have been told that persons could make
from 81 30 to 50 per day addressing envelopes
, at the Capitol. Kindly let me know II tnls
a position. Very truly yours.
: SCHOOL GIRL
4 The Ccngressmen of the state from
/ which your people com4. or any Con-
., grcssman Mith whom you may be per-
z sonany acquainted. may possibly be
able to give you some employment OF
iris kind. The work consists of the ad-
D dressing of sp aeches and other matter
j and sending them out 10 the Congress-
mans constituents. If you know sec
rotary or any one connected IN an oI'
fic!ai capacity with a Congressman
: Ihev are the ones 10 whom you shoulc
= upply for such work.