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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
ON MAKING COMPLAINTS.
By Ruth Cameron.

The other day in q restaurant l saw
young girl haughtily summon the waitress
and tell her to take back an order OF ice
cream in which. according to the GUS
toner, there was taste OF salt.
The waitress inquired if the customer
would like something in its place, and
being told with some asperity that sne
had no time to try again. meekly bore
away the ice cream and changed the
charge on the customers slip.
After the waitress had disappeared
heard the girl say to her companion: II
wasn't very salty. but it didn'. taste the
way 1 thought it would, and there was
little salt in one corner, SO ! thought
that would be good way to get rid
Of IT.
1 wonder who was blamed for the salt
in that ice cream. Somebody was. Oh
course. Complaints like that aren't usu-
ally left in m idair. The restaurant lost
10 cents by that girls decree. and some
one was probably held responsible Tor
that loss.
When a customer Of a shop or patron
Of some public utility launches COM
plant into the air, and receives the as
surance of some obsequious clerk that the
matter shall be attended to, she 1eels
sense of relief at having vented her right
eous indignation. But l don't peheVe she
visualizes to herself the fact that some
real concrete person is going TO receive
sharp rebuke or perhaps even more lhah
that as a result Of her complaint.
The girl who used a speck OF salt as d
pretext for getting rid of some cream
that she did not fancy is an exaggerated
example of the complainant. mere are
not many like her-I hope. But there are
a great many people who are always
ready to complain of the goods or service
thew receive, on any legitimate ground
Clothed in little brief authority, al
WAYS think when I see any such person
ENJOYING the opportunity to be domineer-
ing and sLT.ercilious TO some clerk "hose
business it is to receive complaints
Some employers make allowances Ioi
such cranks, and receive their complaints
with a big grain of salt. but the more
common tendency is to take the side OF
the customer against the employe GER
tain successful clothing house deliberately
tells its clerks to remember that the
customer is always right Pleasant Iof
the customer? Yes. But think OF the at
titnde toward employees. which is the IN
evitable complement And, although Few
employers go quite so far as to make that
a stated rule, in the majority of cases the
customer undoubtedly gets the dement, Oh
the doubt in any matter of complaint
So go easy on such complaints. Think
twice before you make them. There are
times when you owe it to yourself, TO
common justice and to future sufferers TO
protest. But more often the righteous
Indignation which you fancy you feel is
simply ruff1ed pride, passing annoyance
or desire to exercise Your power as the
Give yourself chance to cool down
first, and then, if you think you ought to
make a complaint. do So
But you probably won't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Practical Hints
For the Hostess

Perhaps the most enjoyable of all sum-
mer festivities is the luncheon which
takes place on the piazza and is given to
q few congenial friends 1t Is mistake,
so the most accomplished hostesses think,
to make a luncheon too large. Small
parties are so much more enjoyable. If
the guests are chosen with an eye to con-
geniality.
If your chief idea is to pay Off social
debts. don't give a luncheon, give tea
or an afternoon reception People stay
such a short time at affairs of this sort
and there is usually such a crowd that 1t
does not matter whether the guests asked
are especially congenial or not, as they
seldom remain long enough to find out
Give a luncheon, and especially q piazza
luncheon, simply and solely for your own
pleasure and that OF your friends. Six is
an ideal number for a piazza luncheon,
but II all ones friends are card players
and one wishes them to stay after the
meal for a game or two of bridge the
number might be stretched to eight.
The invitations to such a festiyity of
course take the form of cordial notes
written in the first person, and should be
sent out about a week or ten days in ad-
vance unless the luncheon is to be very
informal indeed. when a telephone mes
sage two or three days beforehand is all
that Is necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Latest American Fashions
BY CORA MOORE.

The separate waist" Is a broad and
elastic term. 1t includes not only the
simple lingerie blouse and the jumper,
but also interesting models in pract-
cally any material that can be named.
A heavy, closely woven linen is popu-
lar, and in the model sketched a string
color was used. although the same linen
is to be had in a goodly range of colors,
many of them of peculiar tone, one of
the blues, for instance, having green
ish cast to it and brown suggesting 4
brickish hue. The string color, how
ever. may be worn tremendously with
any skirt.
Short sleeves with roll-back cuffs are
cut in one with the side sections, and
Jumper that falls we'll over the Shout
ders, graduating to narrower proportions
over the bust, forms the front and back.
This part is hemstitched all around
the neck is cut V-shape and finished
with a turn-back frill of batiste, and is
slashed for the insertion of a kings blue
velvet ribbon, which, after encircling the
waist as a belt, is drawn up under one
arm, and carried into a fetching little
bow in the center Of the plastron Ihen
the ribbon end is drawn down to the
center back, where a second bow is ADDED
to cover the ends.
Peplums have not been accorded the
favor that was expected OF them, and
their reign was short lived, but the skirt
ed blouse may be counted upon for some
time The skirt, If desired, can be joined
to the belt and adjusted with 1t. 1t is
gathered at the top or joined without
fullness, but in any case 1t must pc
carefully fitted. remembering that the
lower line is important to make or mar
the whole effect Of the waist and there
by the whole costume. An inch or two
in length Is sufficient to make great
difference in the appearance and lines of
the figure. as also is the direction of the
lower line, whether it is of uniform
round length. slashed to four long points
at 'front.' back or sides, or whether 1t is
arched. These points must be determined
to suit the figure that is to wear the
waist.
The Robespierre waist is the model of
the moment. and smart 1t is upon the
figure rightly designed to wear 1t. The
long, shapely sleeves are admirable after
the wearisome period of bobbed-off ones
and the chief feature, the collar. is most
picturesque If not always becoming.
In the ready-made waists, and
they are so satisfactory that it is rare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
The Latest Fad
For French Knots
BY ELIZABETH LEE.

The fancy work that will be popular
on veranda and lawn this season is ex-
tremeiy simple, for the designs are car
rled out mainly in French knots
Thus, If one is an expert in this stitch,
or indeed only an amateur, she will be
able to produce the latest ideas in en-
broidery
knowledge of correctly shading the
no call for any particular skill. Instead
of working the petals of the flowers in
long and short stitch, French knots are
used, sometimes all in the same SIZE and
sometimes varied. For instance a daisy
will have the middle worked in medium
sized knots, and the petals near the GEN.
Ter IN larger ones, graduating to very
small knots at the outer edges.
The finished work looks very solid and
when correctly shaded is effective. Still,
to my thinking. it looks too much like
machine embroidery. Strangely enough,
the knots-heavy looking as they are
make much prettier decoration for a
frock than for the bits of household
linens. l saw a waist in white wolfe, the
design worked out in tones Of old pink.
using only the French knots, that was
really beautiful.
the design sweet peas-carried out in
their natural colorings, was nothing short
of hideous. I fancy the design has a
good deal to do with the success or fail
ure of the work.
For instance, fir cones, burrs, acorns
and totter grasses might be very success
fully carried out in the knots, also any
strictly conventional designs. but in order
to produce the silky sheen of flowers the
petals should be worked in the fiat, short
and loLg stitch. Still. as the French
knots are the craze, every one will be
working them. l suppose, regardless Of
design. 1 can only express my opinion
and perhaps save few from disappoint-
ment.
French knots should be a success. White
cotton on colored backgrounds should be
very cool looking and effective. Take a
little frock of pink chambray, for in
stance, trimmed with simple design in
white knots above the deep hem. the
belt and cuffs to correspond. and the
front Of the waist carried out with a
little. more elaboration. This would be
really lovely and SO practical, too. yet
cost OF materials.
The soft tones of water blue yOrked
in white or white and a darker shade OF
blue combined would be equally effective.
and the result would be a most exclusive
looking little frock-something one could
not buy in the stores.
1 should also like this form of deco
ration on belts the ends of crayats and
on collars and cuffs II carried out in
one color. using different tones. but not
in so-called natural codoring.
Pale tan or brown linen decorated in
shades Of green or brown is sure to De
a success, especially if a little black
velvet were introduced when making up
the gown, or black pipings of some kind.
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ST. so each .
All Boys Summer Suits
At Clearance Prices.

Medium and weight Wool Suits in the seasons best
and hadesbrowns and blue There
still wide variety for selection and the sale offers
splendid opportunity the Boys School Suit for the be-
ginning of the school which is less than month off
$S.OO-For choice OF any 5000 So so and $3.50 Suits.
S6.OO-For choice of any $3.50 s8.5 and 5000 Suits.
S7SO-For choice $1,000 S11oo $I25o and $3.50 Suits
NEW AUTUMN SHOWING OF SWEATERs-These serv-
garments shown promising
sactoy selection for apn white red and blue cors and
gray and combinations; with high
collars that NAV be down. style all button
in like
Sn.75 to $500 each.
hr door
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The Shoulder Scarf.

Take three broad bands of heavy lace.
one of fine net and one Of colored chiffon,
and you have. after due manipulation. a
smart fiat long scarf to wear with a
summer frock
The chiffon band, which is the widest,
should be finished at the edges with hem
stitching and yelled as far as the stitch
ing with band of fine net, through the
center of which should be run a six-inch
band Of heavy lace. The effect is very
soft and rich, as the lace and the net
sufficiently tone down the coloring of the
chiffon foundations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
New Arrivals i'm
Misses EXtra=siZe Shoes.

Shoes made especially for growing grlthose for
spring heels yet enough the high heels of women
These shoes this precisely and with exact
ness that speaks facilities producing shoes
cordance with expressed demand.
Shown in black lace styles
college heel that renders comfort and
conditions of ALL these shoes
their fashion value and aactveness of
through giving features Every pair is fitted with
Goodyear welt sole which saac
ton unusual durability. Sizes 2H to E.
and
Of '"Ap ana Jun 'e"
$500 pair. $3.50 pair. $3.50 pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
MiIady's Mirror.

To make a good shampoo boil castle
soap shaved to a powder-about two
heaping tablespoonfuls-in little water.
putting in about two saltspoonfuls OF
washing soda. When getting ready to
wash the hair massage wee bit of cold
cream into the scalp, then slightly wet
the hair and work in the soap jelly or
liquid--into the scalp, of course.
To correct the STOPPING shoulders prac-
tice walking with load on the head.
When shoulder blades become too OBJ
trusive stand with the back against the
wall stretch out the arms with the back
Of the hands against the wall. Keep this
position for a few minutes, then lower
the arms and repeat the movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Chocolate Sauce.

Take one cupful of milk, two table,
spoonfuls Of grated chocolate three
tablespoonful Of sugar, one teaspoonful
Of cornstarch and one teaspoonful of
vanilla. Combine all the dry ingredients
Moisten with the milk to form a paste
Heat the remainder of the milk, stir in
the paste and let boil until it thickens
Add flavor, then cool, beating from time
to time as it cools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
" THE
KITCHEN &c
PANTRY

Chicken pates are always a luncheon
treat and offer valuable suggestion
for the use of left over pieces of chicken.
They are very rich and SO require no
elaborate side dishes Asparagus tip
salad is delicious and seasonable. Vanilla
ice cream is real frozen dainty with
rich chocolate sauce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Sherry Bouillon.
Chicken Pates. Baked Corn.
Asparagus Tip Salad.
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce.
Angel Food. Coffee.
Chicken Pates.

Chop the meat of cold chicken coarsely
and season well. Make a large cupful of
rich drawn butter. and while on the fire
stir in two egges, boiled hard and minced
very fine, also little chopped parsley.
then the chicken meat. Let the mixture
almost boil. Have ready some pattie
pans of good paste, bake quickly to a
light brown. Slip from the pans while
hot, fill with the mixture and set in the
oven to heat Arrange upon dish and
serve hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Mildew stains can very often be re-
moved in the following manner: Mix a
small quantity or SOFT soap with the same
proportion OF powdered starch and salt
together with the juice of lemon. APP
ply this mixture to both sides Of the stain
with small brush. and, II possible, let
the article lie on the grass all day and
night until the stains have quite disap-
peared. Then wash in the usual manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Asparagus Tips Salad.

Take twelve tender asparagus tips, one
firm tomato. one pimento, one head let
tuce.
Tie asparagus in bundles Of three and
cook in boiling sailed water until tender
Remove the string. Arrange on crisp let
tuce. on individual plates. Cut the tomato
into four rings and slip a bundle of the
cooked asparagus through each ring,
place on lettuce and sprinkle bits of
finely chopped pimento over the whole.
Serve with French dressing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
Fads and Fancies.

The new smart coat is cut away at the
waist and rather short, reaching only to
the hips either in the same material as
the skirt or in contrasting color.
The figured gowns have skirts trimmed
with ruchings Of plain silk or satin. This
is newer than the wide bands. which
give solidity to a narrow skirt.
The new nightgown made of lawn,
nainsook, French dim1ty, china silk or
crinkly crepe has butterfly sleeves and
a dainty pointed yoke, finely embroid-
cred.
For daytime wear white satin has be-
come a. craze White should be care
fully chosen. For one sort of complexion
ivory is the shade. and for another COM
plexion cream tone. The chalky tint ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
A New Angel Food.

Sift together four times one cup OF
sugar. one cup Of pastry flour, three
teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a
little salt; add to- this mixture one cup
Of scalding hot milk. then cut and fold
In the beaten whites of two eggs. Turn
into an unoiled tin and bake in moder-
ate oven forty-hve minutes Any flavor
ing desired may be used.
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length other evening gowns will have
narrow trains.
4 very chic and becoming toque is
made of swathed silk or gauze or lace.
soft and symmetrical, yet carelessly ar
ranged in long foldss around the frame,
and finished at the left side or in front
with feather.
II extremely fashionable. the new fall
hat should be made of two materials
velvet and MORE, velvet and plush, velvet
and fur, velvet and tulle. velvet and
ottoman. velvet and satin or velvet and
leather. in two colors.
For evening. the hair il dressed nat
and close to the head, and a large aig-
grette or beaded band with drooping or
naments is worn or an arrangement or
gauze that looks like a turban and trim
med with ostrich plumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
House Dresses at 90.
Pure Flax Towels of
Recent importation

Are and the various grades manifested
the which exercise selecting and that all shipments
comply quality requirements During the
will make
A speciality of Csc Towels.
The quality these is better than ordinarily
YOUR attention and approval on merit alone.
secondfoo
Woodward s. Lothrop.
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FREckLES

New Drug That Quickly Removes
These HOmely Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as q new
drug. othine, double strength, has been
discovered that positively removes these
homely spots.
Simply get one ounce OF othine, double
strength, from any druggist In the city Of
Washington, and apply little Of 1t at
night, and In the morning you will see
that even the worst freckles have begun
to disappear. while the lighter ones have
vanished entirely. 1t is seldom that more
than an ounce is needed TO completely
clear the skin and gain u beautiful, clear
complexion.
Be sure TO ask for the double strength
othine as this Is sold under guarantee of
money back IL 1t fails to remove freckles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23
New STYLES i'm White Lawn Dresses
For Little Children.

We attractive displays have
early the of styles in White Lawn
Dresses The stability of this fabric and its eff
ectveness chdens modes make much sought after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Among novelties in sacques are those
Of corded and shot silk, which give q
novel finish to the outdoor toilet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Dainty scarfs are an absolute necessity.
They are OF changeable chiffon cloth ia
rainbow tones, and are two and nan
yards long and yard wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Some of the early fall dresses and
waists have round-neck finish. The
most popular low cut is about one inch
below the collar line. For yokes with
high collars : brussels net is in high
favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

The floating paradise plume is at the
moment the favorite millinery trimming,
and white plumes on black hats are
specially popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

The glowing rosy pink which must be
worn with discretion. but which is most
chic, Is loveliest in taffeta. II you can
not wear solid dress of this gay color,
you can have belt or bow or a parasol,
or perhaps a hat.
The top coat is a fashion necessity this
summer. The young girl going away
may prefer the striped blazer; the older
women can choose from many styles. but
white is the best choice, as it does not
conflict with color schemes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Very effective are the sleeves which
are slashed to show a soft undersleeve
Of white net or lace. The slashes are
made in q short sleeve just at the elbow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

White Lawn Dresses, long waist effect,
charmingly trimmed with fine tucks,
beautiful valenciennes lace and embroid-
cry and finished with soft ribbon c. ~
sash. Each Observation-Disclosures. PO'Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Empire Style Dresses.
made of lawn and trimmed
with tucks, ribbon-run
beading and lace Co.
edging. Each. $50. pl./o
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ChiHons.

On some Of the smartest boots the
white uppers affect the form of CATERS
with an apparent strap passing under
the foot
A chic idea in footgear is to have the
buckle and the heel give dash Of
color to a smart shoe, and scarlet or
white Is most effective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

ly worth while to have them made for
some ineXplicable reason, the most at
tractive models are to be found among
the low-neck ones, and the woman who
does not indulge In the slight decol-
letage is found to resort to chemisettes
or choose from the less interesting as
sortment. The former is no great hard
ship, however, for the neckwear counters
readily supply these adjuncts In various
beautiful laces or plain nets or mulls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

No one seems DESTROYS. SO far. OF re-
turning to dresses made around the hem.
either for evening or day wear. For
dances, the skirts will be Of graceful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-23

Sheer white Lawn
Dresses, long waist effect.
square neck and short
sleeves. trimmed with
r rnGss; oea Taeg and $3.50
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White Lawn Dresses,
long waist effect, square Emu
neck and short sleeves trim made
med with embroidery; skirt with
finished with tucks and beadil
embroidery edge edgini
Each ............... ply
Beautiful White Lawn Dresses.
ed In the charming long waist
square neck and short sleeves:
skirt made of fine embroidery.
Edch ....................
Third floor, Il IT..
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extra glossy surface white satin is be-
coming
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MERlNO
UNDERWEAR.
Boys Balbriggan Vests and
Drawers. vest high neck, short
sleeves: drawers knee
length; 39c value. Md
Rebuilding sale I'll G.
price -....-..-. -........
Boys Cross-bar Muslin Vests
and Drawers. vest coat style.
sleeveless: drawers athletic style;
broad bottom: 35c val nm
ue n e ii ng Sale VIC
Women's Lisle Pants and tights.
lace trimmed around bot On
tom; soc value. Rebuild oOyG
ing Sale price ........
Women's Ribbed Combination
Suit, low neck. lace trim
med and tight knee: on Nd
account Of broken sizes, I'll e.
women's Gauze Wool Vests and
Pants, vest high neck, long
slice YES; pants ankle
length: all sizes; Sl.t9 ON
value. Rebuilding Sale (lVC
price
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Misses and Children Mid
dy Blouses and MILDLY Nor
folk Coats, with belts.
Values up to SI.5o and 90
$I.75. Tomorrow. COS
Balance of our entire stock
Women's Washable aists;
lingerie and tailored effects;
also Black Lawn and Soisette
Waists. Values up to 100
$500. Tomorrow. IN
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lot Of Jabots and Collars with
jabots attached: values NJ
up to 500 and $3.50. Sale ZOC
price. each ........
Lace Coat and Dress en
Sets, new fall styles. eOVVC
Priced at, only. .........
Others at S1.00 and $1.50 set.
L lot of Silk Bows. all IN
shades; regularly sold at II VIC
25c Sale price. each. go.
CHI m i s tie Sets. made of
shadow nets, white and 81
cream: regular soc values. a0QDG
Sale price, SET.
New Robespierre Collars, white
and colored collars. with beautiful
jabots attached; made OF shadow
iaces: many styles TO a. n nm
select from. Choice, I'D Ii oVVVU
each, soc and. ......
Head Scarfs. yards long. prop
err width and extra fine
quality; all shades: reg d1
ular 75c values. Sale 4f4fO
price, each .............
lot of Neckwear, Jabots. Dutch
Collars, Irish. Crochet Il MY
Bows and Lace Stocks; II ZI2C
regular CSC values, ca.
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length; other evening gowns will hav,
narrow trains.