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The Washington herald., 1912-01-11
NOTES THAT COME
s TO US FROM PARIS SHOPS

lace vanish completely. while an artificial
rose or flower OF some sort can be add
ed 10 give a touch of color, should the
gown seem too somber.
The kimono sleeve seems TO have met
its Waterloo, and while for the dressy
afternoon toilette when a two-piece cos
tune Is worn one frequently sees this
costume accompanied by a blouse en-
suite whose sleeves are short and retain
the kimono shoulder, the smartly dressed
woman In tailored costume is likely to
be found wearing a blouse with long
sleeves finished with frills and collar of
the high choker sort. Paris has furnished
a surprise by going over enthusiastically
to white and cream blouses. and after
having stOutly insisted for several sea-
sons past that only through a blouse
matching the coat and skirt in color
could a two-piece costume be saved. But
these creamy blouses are chiefly OF one
special sort. the models of fine net dain-
tily embroidered. wrought with fine hand
tucks sometimes lace trimmed. These
have taken the place of the fine lingerie
blouse and are worn by Parisians even
with the heaviest OF wool or velvet suits
offsetting 70 some extent the exceeding
warmth Of the woolly and furry and fieecy
materials which the tailors are exploiting
this fall
Charming little novelties of detail are
introduced into these net blouses despite
their general family resemblance: and OF
course hand embroideries and fine laces
can make the little trifles surprisingly
expensive though some of the simpler
handmade models have quite as chic an
air as the more ornate.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11

Satin is a more effective background
or lining than any other material for
the evening gown. and as a material
for the entire gown there is nothing
more satisfactory as an investment. In
black, white, or colors, the satin even
ing gown always looks well, and a good
figure shows to such good advantage
whether fashion DEGREES that there shall
be folds or plaits or drapinG. Satin crepe
dc chine Is extremely fashionable now
for evening gowns, and is also a salts
factory material. although II lacks the
richness and depth of the former. Plain
and brocaded designs are both popular,
and the new brocade crepe de chine is
an extremely smart fabric in the most
fascinating Of colors, one shade OF blue
being especially noticeable. II has an
unusual pattern throughout and 1t is
made up with white lace, the crepe de
chine in the train and waist and the
front of the skirt in the lace.
Black lace Is extremely fashionable this
season, but, like the embroidered nets
and laces. is difficult to treat satisfac-
torfly. When il does turn out well there
is nothing smarter, and the style OF put
ting Il over satin, white or colored. and
then trimming Il with velvet, works out
better than any other way. There is a
certain shade of white satin over which
black lace is most effective, and the pres
ent fashion of the tunic shows the beauty
of the lace and the pattern to greatest
advantage. With black velvet, girdle.
and SASH long ends edged with fringe,
the duIlness and ineffectiyeness of the
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11
HOW.TO CARE FOR
A FINE PIANO

Pianos should be as carefully nur-
tured and cared for as the favorite
house plant Trying to play on an in
strument with lot Of rafting strings
is about as satisfactory as trying to
sing with a husky voice, and it is no
wonder that some women allow their
skin at the piano to wsne in the face
of tones that sound like a burIesque
rendition of a familiar air.
Do not allow the piano to stand against
a cold, damp wall. Be sure there 10 an
air space between piano and wall.
Once year is the minimum for tun-
ing the piano. Twice or even three
times is better, especially II it has been
neglected for some time. The piano
very much out of tune should be tuned
twice within a period OF few months,
after which it will stay in condition
for some time. Select a good tuner and
keep him. Every tuner pursues a diff
ferent method of procedure. liable TO
result badly when practiced several
times.
The keys of the piano are kept white
by rubbing them once a month with a
soft cloth moistened In alcohol. When
the piano case looks dull and smoky, 20
over it carefully with soft cloth moist
ened with alcohol or cold water, then
rub well with a dry cloth Too much
alcohol eats into the varnish. Be sure
to polish vigorously after using it.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS
The BeIaseO-s.The GamBsers.,'

The BelnscO-sThe Gamblers.
The Gamblers" comes to the Beiascc
Theater next week, with the usual natl
nees. This latest play OF Charles Klein
vivicly reproduees certain interesting
phases OF contemporaneous American
life A technical point in the banking
statutes seems likely to send an inno-
cent man to prison. and his son cheats
in card game to save his father and
open the way for his own conviction.
Then there is the wife OF the Federal
prosecutor. who was formerly wooed by
the man IL becomes her husbands duty
to try to send TO fall. When the man
sought by the authorities robs the home
OF the investigator. and incidentally that
of the woman he loved, and Is surprised
by the husband. the play reaches a eli
max that Is declared Irresistible. In
New York. where the play ran for over
500 consecutive performances at Maxine
Eltotts Theater, the critics pronounced
The Gamblers a gripping Wall street
drama, with an answering human ap-
peal
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The Co.mo.-vaudevIne.

One OF the few established features in
vaudeville who have established a per-
manent following in Washington Is
Noodles" Fagan, the newsboy, who has
been around the world. has seen all
phases Of life. and is one Of the most
picturesque monoiogists on the stage.
He was accorded an enthusiastic recep-
tion when he visited the city last winter,
and is certain TO repeat at the Cosmos
next week.
"Editha's Burglar" the delightful play
let by Frances HOdgson Burnett the
well-known novelist. win be presented by
James O'Neill and company; and the
Ballo brothers will present one Of the
best Of Mexican musical acts, full Of the
seductive tfnkles Of guitars and Inando-
Inns Other bookings will be announced
later.
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GIRL GUIDES MAKE
TOUR OF GERMANY

little party of girl guides, an Or
ganizatiOn which is the counterpart or
perhaps the complement of the hoy
scouts, has recently returned from visit
10 Germany from London. An invitation
to visit Germany was sent six months
ago TO the British Girl Guides from the
hamburg WanderbUnd, the object being
10 promote a friendly feeling between
the British and German organizations
4 party of six girl guides was ac-
cordingly got together. the captain be-
ing Irish. two of the other girls being
English, two Welsh, and one Scotch.
The tour is considered to have been a
great success, and it is hoped that be-
fore long a party Of German girls will
return the visit
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The CoIumbIa-Chauncey OIcott, in
"AIacushIa.,

One OF the most interesting attractions
booked for this season at the Columbia
Theater is the perennial fay0rite,
Chauncey olcott. who win open hete
on Monday. January Is. presenting a
charming romance OF life In Ireland a
century ago. entitled "Macushla'' (pulse
OF my hear). The play. whicn is frcm
the pen OF Rida Johnson Young deals
with the dasning type OF character found
in the stories OF Lever Maxwell and
other Irish novelists. and brings to the
stage the romantic era once more, There
are some clever characterizatlons woven
into the story by Mrs. Young. and the
basic romance is said 10 be most inter
esting. II goes without saying that the
piece will be handsomely staged. Angus
tus Pitou won his laurels for that sort
OF thing some decades ago. and he has
had the habit ever since. Frederic
knight Logan has written the Incidental
music. and last. though not least by
any means. Mr.. OlcOtt will coltributs n
number of new songs This is the most
serious play that clever Mrs. Young
has yet attempted
The scene is lsid1fh the County Kildare.
where the old Milesian nobility sought
refuge during the ssnguinary days OF
Cromwell
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New York. viii be the best ever offered
at popular prices in Washington. Bige-
low and Campbell are billed under the
title Of Two Boys and a Singing Act. !"
a singing and comedy melange. The
Musical stoddards viii be offered In a
genuinely funny act, brimful Of sur
prises and sensations inc melody. The
comedy, The Absent-minded Professor, .
Will be Of exceptional interest Just A
Girl Is a sketch to be presented by the
Wslker-Ill company, and Is brimfuI OF
hiiarity. Marie Dreams, 'that wonderful
girl barytone." will reveal a voice of
excellent quality in a wide range Of Sc
lectiSns. The headline act will be the
Great Powers. the worlds eminent hyp-
notist,' in an act which will show some
Of the real mysteries Of spIritualism.
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Quite a novel effect is obtained in this
little frock by the use Of the kimono
shoulder in combination with a small
yoke. The bodice Is also tucked in both
front and back, while the skirt is pleated
all around.
Plaid and check materials. plain colors
in serge and cashmere, with contrasting
silk for the yoke. will make a natty little
dress in this style.
The pattern. SOS, is cut in sizes 6, s.
10, and Il years. Medium size requires
"a yards of 36-inch material.
The above pattern can be obtained
by sending 10 cents to the office Of this
paper.
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Plain Business Man Is the
Preferred Matrimonial Risk

tunate poor who have to spend their even
ings together? People in comfortable cir
cumstances never have TO undergo this
terrible suffering. Believe me. II Is much
more important for your friends TO have
entertaining husbands than to have ons
Nevertheless the maiden refused tc
hearken to her mothers advice. but as
she fet a trifie uncertain on the marriage
proposition. and was devoted to a search
for her ideal she packed her trunk and
hiked out West where marriage licenses
are sold with divorce coupons attached.
she Gets Experience.
After some years of variegated and
checkered domestic career she returned
home, and was affectionateIy welcomed
by her mother.
II perceive" said the mother, from
your numerous wedding cards that you
have been somewhat OF a marrier. and ]
would like to ask IL you have ever found
your ideal?''
Il found several of him." returned the
daughter, but, alas, the road to happi-
ness is always streWn with tacks. My
first husband was a clergyman who won
my heart Of spelling to me Of spiritual
things, but when we were married l
found that I had to dress according to
the congregations taste. and that got
upon my nerves, so that 1 threw up the
job.
me: married a doctor, but all of
his time was spent in making profes-
sional calls and keeping dinner waiting,
and as I did not desire TO spend my life
eating cold victuaIs l cut that.
Then I espoused a lawyer, but he
was cruel and inhuman monster who
refused to tell his little toosy wootsie
an the secret proceedings in his divorce
cases, and as ] believe there should be
perfect confidence between husband and
wife / passed him Up, too.
my next experience In the holy es-
tate W. with a novelist, and all went
well until ! began comparing myself
with his heroines, who were all tall and
slender, with golden hair and melting
blue e-es. do not answer to that
description by a year and a half, and as
I did not care TO have a rival who made
me look like % cents I resigned.
II also ascertained that my dream Of
bliss as a politicians wife was a pipe
dream. for my husband kept the glad
hand for the public and never extended
II at home. Finally. 1 married a mu-
sician with whom / expected to exist In
perfect h.Tmony, but. unhappily. We
found out that our natures were tuned
in different keys, and when he began
chasing a high G afinity ! threw up my
hands and quit the game.
at Will be about all the romance in
mine. What l am looking for now is a
groyeling creature who viii charge my
virtues and my faults up TO profit and
loss, and strike a good general average,
and who Is willing to stake me 10 bar
gain money
Thereupon she married the green
grocer. who was so stupid he had re-
NAMED faithful TO her memory, and
they lived happily ever after.
-Moral-This fable teaches that the
business man is the preferred matri-
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11

deadens the hair, causing it to become
brittle, streaky. and split at the ends.
CanthroX produces an indescribable soft
from perfect shampoo. II relieves irri-
tation and removes dandruff thoroughly.
The hair will be very lustrous, and YOU
will have no trouble keeping the short
hairs in place.
Mrs. R, C: Nothing is worse than
stale or greasy beauty creams. Always
use fresh-made, greaseless complexion
creams, and your skin will not be shiny
or hair grow on 1t. BY mixing into Il
pint cold water teaspoonfuis glycerine
and ] ounce almozoin, you have a de-
Ing, and identifying the skin. This is
excellent for chapped face and hands and
keeps the complexion in perfect condi-
ton Use ii morning and night, and you
win soon have charmingly smooth, Nre-
fined complexion.
Ruby r.: Do not despair You can
easily save your hair, but not by using
strength. Get at your druggists an
ounce of quinzoin and 1k-pint Of alcohol;
mix these with iz-pint cold water. Apply
this tonic to the scalp about twice a
week, and you will be amazed to see how
quickly 1t rids your scalp of dandrua
and Irritation, and your hair will stop
coming out. This tonic makes the hair
ing your own hair tonic as directed YOU
win have the best hair and scalp remedy
known to science
Anxious: II Is not necessary to resort
to the pain and expense attending the use
of the electric needle. With powdered
delatone and water, mix enough paste to
cover the hairy surface. After letting re-
main on two or three minutes remove,
wash the skin. and the hairs viii have
vanished. This leaves the skin white.
firm. and hairless, and while druggists
charge dollar for an original one-ounce
package, II never fails to do the work.
Jennie: Yop-can make your short,
stUbby eyeiashes grow thick, long, and
curly II you apply pyroxin to lash roots
with thumb and forehnger. For thin,
scrawny eyebrows, apply pyroxin with
finger tips. No harm follows the use OF
pyroxin. but care should be taken not to
get any where no hair is wanted Drug
gists charge a dollar for an original
package Of pyroxin. but It e worth IL
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11
Br poRoTHY pIX.

Once upon a time there was a young
maiden who was overloaded with ro-
nance and sentiment She was one OF
those moon-eyed females whose hair al
ways seems to be coming down, and
who pass up straight fronts in favor of
Greek draperiesN that look as II they
needed TO make trip TO the laundry.
In spite of this afiictlon the maiden
was blessed with so much pulchritude
that a worthy and industrious green
grocer. who did not know when he was
well OF, hunted trouble by greatly de-
string TO marry her.
Unfortunately nature had not framed
up the cen grocer upon romantic spec
iications. when il came TO chasing the
almighty dollar he was a long-distance
sprinter. but he had nary a yearn except
for his dinner, and the sight of the Ame-
thystine Sea never filled him with any,
thing but seasiokness.
When the maiden compared him with
her Booth Tarkihgton ideals he did not
fit in a single particular, and so she
turned him down, good and hard. when
he tried to get an option on her for life.
This greatly Grcuched her mother, who
was a foxy old dame, who had lived in
thlS vale OF te6rS long enough 10 Know
that a husband who is a good provider
is worth all the romantic heroes on the
cinder path, and so she took her daugh-
ter aside, and thus communed with her:
What She said.
II do not desire" she said, "to inhu-
ence your young affections, nor TO dictate
your choice, but I have a curiosity to
know what sort OF a matrimonial hunch
you have up your sleeve that causes you
to hand the ice to a warm proposition
like the green grocer. Foolish creature,
do you not know that II you marry him
you will be able to automobile through
life and wear clothes that Will give
every other female heart failure every
time she looks at you?'
That is true" replied the maiden. but
have a romantic soul that scorns the
vulgarity Of trade, and l could not even
enjoy spending money that smeit of cab
bages and onions. / must have something
that deals with the higher side OF life in
mine, and no one who is not in a learned
profession need apply
Forget it,' cried the mother, ''the
dough's the thing, not how you get it,
Furthermore" continued the maiden.
Il apprehend that the tired business man
is not an exciting companion with whom
to spend your evenings"
''Imbecile," exclaimed the mother, do
you not know that it is only the unfor-
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11
At the Arcade.

\ large and enthusiastic crowd at
tended the basketball game last night
in the splendid Arcade auditorium. 1t is
to be expected that the game on the 18th,
between Georgetown University team and
that OF st. Johns College, Of Brooklyn,
n. Y. viii attract another large audi
ence- The visiting team is conceded 10
be one OF the very strongest OF all the
colleges, and has been but seldom beaten.
In the motion picture theater will be
shown tonight, on three reels. the great
novel of Thackeray, Vanity Fair" The
winners of cash prizes for the best week
ly averages in the bowling alleys will be
announced Saturday night. The Palm
Cafe Is fast becoming a popular place.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11
Chocolate seafOam Fudge.

Mix two cupfuls Of sugar. cup Of
cold water, and thirds Of cup of
grated chocolate. Put over the IRE and
boil until Il spins thread from- the
fine of n, fork-dIpped into the sirup.
Take II from tine FIRE. beat in the stiff
white of an egg. and whip until the
mixture is stin. Turn into creased pan
and cut into squares.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11
Fruit Cocktail.

For fruit cocktail. remove pulp from
grapefruit and mix with shredded pine
apple. bananas cut in slices and straw
berries cut in halves Of in season., using
half as much pineapple and banana as
grapefruit, and allowing four strawber-
ries to each person. Pour over a dress
ing made of 'one-third cup sherry wine.
three tablespoonfuls apricot brandy, and
cup Of sugar. Chill thorouglily,
serve in double grapefruit glasses and
garnish with maraschino cherries.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11

tins year. and the chorus Of twenty-four
attractive girls is provided with a big
array of artistic costumes. The spectac-
ular feature Of the entertainment will
be dancing advertisement called THE
Ballet" which. II Is promised. will be
the most elaborate dancing specially ever
seen in burlesque houses. The producers
believe they are warranted in making
this production on account Of the great
interest which has been manifested by
the general public in the Russian ballets.
Signor ROvero and Mile. Natalie are the
principal solo dancers. while other prom
inent people in the company are Johnson
and Buckley. Jack Strouse, Marion Mack.
and the Comedy -Four.
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Lyeeum-"wntson'. Beef Trust"

BY popular request. Billy Watson. of
burlesque fame. as the only real Ger
man comedian. VIII appear in the old
familiar burlesque ''Krousemeyer's Al
ley" at the Lyceum next week
No comedian on the burIesque circuit
enjoys greater popularity than Billy
Watson. and In this burlesque, which de-
picts the jolly Dutchman in contact with
Grogan. the Dutchman with a crouch.
he Is the essence Of comedy. The old
play and fun producer had been laid
away for all times, but the demand to
see the old scenes were so many and so
insistent that Il was brought forth again
with all the glories OF the best, that ar
lists, cOstumers. and decorators can make
Of n production Some OF the associated
artists are Billy Spencer. the original
Grogan: Ida Walling. Ruby Marion.
Margaret Newell, Alice Gilbert. and
Charlie johnson, and many others.
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The vIrEInIa-MotIou Pictures.

There is question whether the hlm
Of the Delhi durbar, expected to arrive
at the Virginia to-day, Will arrive as
scheduled. Though heard from by WIRE
less. the boat bringing 1t has been de-
layed by the heavy storms raging along
the Atlantic coast, and the flm may not
get to Washington before Friday. when
II will be on view at the Virginia for a
week thereafter.
II will be the most gorgeous and be-
wildering AFFAIR ever seen by the eyes
OF man. Two hundred Indian princes,
with their retinues, will take part. The
Jewels worn by the pettiest of these
princes would MI a trust magnate's wife
with envy.
II is a triumph Of the moving picture
art that we, surrounded by snow and
ice. can see with utmost realism this
Oriental pageant that so lately passed
along under a blazing tropical sun at
the other side OF the world.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11
Health and Beauty Hints
BY MRS. NIKE MARTIN.

II. n r.: To whiten and beautify the
complexion, you will find nothing better
than simple, inexpensive lotion made
by dissolvtng ounces spurmax in h-pint
witch hazel Tor hot watcr). then adding 2
teaspoonfuls glyCeTine. This lotion will
1reshen up and improve any complexion
look. It does not clog the skin pores
like powder and lasts much better. 1t
gives TO the skin smooth, velvety tone
For treating freckles and skin discoiora-
tons generally, spurmax lotion is very
fine
D. L: To quickly get rid Of that SAL
low, pimply look on your face, you should
take a good system tonic to remove the
impurities nom your blood which come
from lack OF exercise and eating too
much solid food in the winter. A good,
old-fashioned tonic can be made by dis
solving an ounce Of kardene in h-pint
ALCOHOL then adding h-cup sugar and hot
spoonful before meals. and YOU viii be
surprised how quickly the look of per-
feet health will come into your face and
your energy and ambition be restored.
Nadie: To strengthen your weak eyes
and rid them of that dull overworked
look. put in each eye daily two or three
drops of a fne.s Strengthening tonic made
pint q water This ee eve ei ,epye yys'9s g IN XerS
soothing and strengthening, and will
make your eyes strong, clear. and spark
ling. I find it unequaled as a tonic for
treating weak, inhamed, expressionless
eyes.
Reader: There is one remedy above all
others that ] take pleasure in recom-
mending for fat reduction. II Is harm-
less and 50 very effective in regaining q
shapely figure. Just dissolve ( ounces
OF parnotis in IL pints hot water and
take tablespoonful before meals. This
simple remedy will remove yotJr excess
fat rapidly without dieting and strenu-
Gus exercising, and seems to produce best
results in the winter months Your skin
viii be firm and free from any fabbiness
Mrs. 7. B.: You will not catch cola
from shampooing II you use for your
shampoo a teaspoonful OF canthrox dis
solved in cup Of hot water rinsing the
hair thoroughly. You should. never use
soap shampoos, as the aIkali dulls and
The Washington herald., 1912-01-11

The stalks may be quickly removed
from currants by well Touring the hands
and rubbing the Currants as hard as
possible between them. This takes much
less time than picking them separately
and is quite as effective.