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Selecting a Veil.

MOST women make the mistake of
IVA buying wells in a haphazard man.
ner. A great deal depends upon the veil.
for it has the power of enhancing or
marring the beauty Of the face to a GER
tain extent Ample time should be given
over to the selection. The veil may be of
the newest pattern and perfect In quality
and texture, and II worn by the wrong
type OF woman be worse than no veil
at all.
Some wells accentuate the pallor of
the skin, bring the ines under the eyes
into prominence and play havoc with any
trace of beauty a woman possesses. The
woman with high cheekbones should
never wear veil with a large lowered
design, and the brunette should avoid
clination to give even the best groomed
woman an untidy appearance. For the
fair-comDlexioned woman the heavier
patterns are the best, but the wells of to-
day. made Of the finer meshes and COW
cred with shadow designs out ined in fine
threads, are the safer under all condi-
tions.
The inconspicuous veil is always safe,
and one of the best patterns has white
foundation OF a fflmy sort OF net with
black threads. Wells with borders are
worn. but they are only becoming when
the border is worn at the top Of the hat.
with the palmer part. having but little
of the scroll upon it, brought over the
face. The figured part usually adds at
Effectiveness to hat, white the remain
der of the veil covers the face and ends
under the chin.
1t is dangerous to wear a veil that is
harsh in texture. for not only will 1t ir-
ritate the skin. but it will cause the mus
cles OF the face to witch involuntari'y
with nervousness, When a suitable pat
tern is discovered 1t is good plan to
cling to that style.
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r lingerie hats made OF white tulle,
allover lace edging. banding, en-
brodered. plain batiste. null or
,iimity are not always washable. as their
name might induce one to infer. being
very elaborate in some instances, but
they are invariably developed with Vie"
to daintiness and softness of contour.
Charming types of lingerie millinery are
made of rather coarSe-meShed allover lace
and trimmed with a wing motif or two OF
the same lace and narrow frills of pleat-
ed ribbon Sometimes, when bilm Is
turned up, the facing is very elaborate
being effected by means OF narrow race
ruchingS or fine net incrusted Win iace,
applique or embroidered moufs. Large
erect loops made either OF woe Ilp',ol
or of the entire width of taffeta or SATIN
piece goods are used as trimming TOT
lingerie hats. and are employed III Wiliie'
black and all evening shades, ana also ~
a great variety of lowered or nsurea ei-
fects. Flowers, too. are extensively
used. often in conjunction with theSe
loops or bows, forming dainty Sarlahas
and wreathS, outlining the BOWS IN mar
row bands. or serving Tor the ornaments
ton of the underbrim
Smart hats for outing and sporting Wear
are in duck, pique and linen, and also IN
cotton ratine and corduroy. They are
all In simple styles and inexpensive
enough, SO that one need not go TO the
trouble OF cleaning them frequently, put
can buy four or five hats season at a
very small price. White Is the fashion
able color in all OF these hats, except
those OF corduroy, which are IN tan,
taupe, gray, navy and garnet, as Wen as
in white \ bit of color is sometimes in
troduced in the trimming Of these white
hats or appears in the flange outlining
the edge of the brim. as. for instance. in
a large roiling-brim sailor. wide from
front To back, which has "a contrasting
brim fange in pale blue, but otherwise is
pure white Many OF these hats havel
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I'm no way interferes with the statelinesS
that is the Impressive feature of the
bridal gown. however styles may come
the lavish use of lace lend an effect of
frivolity TO the wedding costume this
vcar, because of the beauty OF the long
ines and draperies and because the heavy
nifty and elegance. Trains are square
rather than round, and in many cases
he bridal train Is merely a width or
the forty-five-inch satin, dragging be-
hind the skirt. which Is, OF course. rather
narrow in cut. Only the most expensive
satin charmeuse or meteor will give the
proper effect of richness in the simple
lines OF wedding gown and train. and
better to dispense with satin gown en-
tirely and be married in lace over chif
fon, draped crepe de chine or even white
net. 1t is perfectly permissible to wear a
wedding veil with such gowns. even when
there is no train. and many June brides
follow this custom when the wedding is
10 be an informal one out of town. In
any case, the wedding gown should touch
the floor all around and hide the feet.
unless a travelling suit is worn. Such
suit Will, of course. be In the convention
al street length, just revealing the foot
IN Its trim buttoned boot OF dull calf
or patent leather.
The beautiful bridal gown pictured is
3 representative lace-trimmed model OF
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Hangings for Windows.

E0R bedroom windows and doors there
is an endless var ETY. of good th'n'ss
To select from. in all eolorings and MIA
ter'als and suited to any stvle OF fur
nishing. The domestic cretonnes may H.
used for the less important rooms. u / The
colors are not as permanent rs THO i'm
ported ones. so that II t. often cheaper In
the long run to spend more on the ma
ter,al.
Some Of the materials are partls COW
cred with birds and butterflies. OF trees
Yielding roses peonits or frait on the
same branch. And there are pastoral ef
fects on rretonnes much used for bed
room ndows IL Is well to touch on the
necess ty of restraint not only In color
ing, but In pattern. Assuming that one
has much elaborate detail in the carpet
and char coverings curtains n such
rooms should be In pla n. simple colors.
With pla n carpet and wall PAPER
good background can be formed for
chintZ coverings Ia chairs and similar
materials for curtains. The successful
drapery or curtain should combine the
quiet and gay n such a way that unity.
harmony and variety are attained.
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Tot every one knows how to make up
IN a bouquet. The perfect ones are
those VIII CHI are confined to one kind
of flower, care being taken to avoid too
great compactness. Nature loves elbow
room in bouquet. When several varie-
ties of flowers are used they should. of
course, be of the sorts that harmon.ze.
Plain glass vases, medium tall and far
ing and having heavy bases, make ex-
cellent holders for sweet peas; Spanish
pottery suits the rich colors of nastur-
tums and geranums; cyl ndrical vases in
dull colors are appropriate for holding
hollyhocks and branches with woody
stalks; Mexican bowls in their full col
ors enhance the loveliness of autumn's
last offerings the chrysanthemums. An
assortment of this kind Is not beyond
the linn ted income, and by degrees one
may be able to provide good collection.
A serviceable receptacle for cut flow
ers made be made out OF a glass fruit
jar If you understand the method OF
raffia weaving you can cover n jar In
any color. though the straw shade is real
" the prettiest Something very hand
some can be made by mixing lamp black
with boil ng seal ng wax, and pouring ii
slowly over the glass jar. No matter how
unevenly it runs. ii Is pretty in its ebony
color Another method is to get a round
globe, paint il blue on the inside, then
with yellow wax over the outside In long
str ngs allowing the blue to reflect
through. This gives an oriental touch.
Any girl can make ornaments with seal
ing wax, pa mt them black or duh delft
and tone with lighter colors.
A good many housewives have trefnbled
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Short Cuts for Housekeepers

then leave in the cooker for about four
hours.
Three-fourths of a pound Of macaroni
makes four pounds of tender, creamy
pipes. and beans present all the most
priced qualities, coupled with a favor
which no other treatment can develop.
Rice comes out firm and tender. Rice
and macaroni should be removed from
the cooker at the end Of two hours.
Canned vegetables are also much i'm
proved by being placed In a freless
cooker after having been brought to the
boiling point.
Coffee may be very much improved by
being allowed to remain in the cooker
for some time after having been made
in the usual way. OF course. 1t must be
boiling hot when placed in. 1t may re-
main in the cooker several hours. and
then be found to be hot and palatable.
the flavor being greatly improved by the
retention Of the aroma. Coffee made in
a cooker does not require as much
grain, and cannot lose in quality by de-
lay or grow cold. Tea and coffee may
be kept temporarily hot in this way also.
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FASHIONABLE FANClES
OF THE SEASON

THE pagoda- shaped parasol viii!
rank as first favorite as the sea-
son advances. These models are trim
med in various ways. but the NEST
novel item in their design is the use
If yeIve. ribbon. snother pattern m
.arasCls is called the canopy, which
has a more spreading effect than III,
pagoda shape and will be more use
full at the seaside.
continue to be popular. Some of the
newest ideas show a combination OF
lace and ribbon flowers. The flowers
are arranged In the center, and rufiles
of lace surround them. Roses are the
popular flowers in corsage ornaments.
Elastic ribbon hair bands in all colors
have large silk bow in corded effect
to match the elastic band.
There is a fancy just at present for
black enamel jewelry, and occasionally
one catches a glimpse OF a large black
enamel brooch worn rather low down
on the corsage. The bar brooch is in
high favor, and one made in platinum
has a fringe of moonstoneS hanging
from it. and another formed like a
dagger is set with garnetS and pearls
Narrow bands of imitation diamonds
mounted on black velvet make an eff
fec.ive headdress for the simple Golf
fure, which is the vogue. Another
headdress consists of a wide piece of
black tulle dotted with jet beads and
fastened on the right side with large
wheel of emeralds
Among the newest colors are French
blue, nile green. gold, mustard and
gray, and, of course. black and white
still continues to hold its own Fetch
ing little coatees are being fashioned
of heavy lace yelled with bright-coI-
ored mousseline or chiffon. These are
most attractive and useful for wear
ing over contras ing satin gowns, while
later we shall see them carried out in
lawn, linen and dotted muslin.
Exquisite little candle shades made
of hand painted silk. or paper in
shades of mauve and rose, set in
black wood frame, are being much
used for decorating the dinner table
pretty idea which can be carried out
very easily. A small silk handkel-
chief decorated with a fringe of tiny
crystal beads is most effective The
colors that give the most becoming eff
feet are those of deep rose pale vel
low and dark red. printed with floral
designs. dinner table decora ted
for a bridal reception Is most attrac-
tive when the scheme of decoration In
cludes pale yellow blossoms and rose
pink candle shades embroidered with
gold roses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-09
Night Light for Sick Room.

A NIGHT light In the sick room Is an
absolute necessity When lamp
Is turned low, ii is apt TO give out
disagreeable odor. Considerable oil may
aso be consumed during the watch OF
several weeks or months. Candles give
the subbued light necessary for the sick
room, but they are expensive. II 10
through them. however. dear as they are
that the saving in the gas and kerosene
bills may be made. The use of tapers
would amount TO a considerable sum il
they We're not prepared to burn slowly.
but n little trouble makes a candle last
throughout the. night. Light an ordi-
nary wax candle and allow the taper 10
burn to level. Now put the flame
out and cover the top with q layer OF
salt, .eaving only the blackened end
of the wick exposed. When the candle IL
to be used, il IS lighted as though IL had
not been submitted to an unusual treat
ment and ii will give out a faint but
steady light.
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Caring for Cut Flowers

with fear lest the tall vase filled with
heavy roses would topple over and bring
d. aster to the prettily appointed dinner
table. This fear can bc eliminated II
she VIII put two three inches OF
clean white sand in the vase. This will
weight the vase down, keep the water
pure and Ia the case of the longs emmed
flowers the stems can be inserted I'm the
sand thus enhancing the beauty of the
arrangement. The sand should he taken
from the vase Occasional ly, rinscd off
with clear water and dried in the oven.
Only plants that demand great
amount of moisture should be kept I'm
jardinieres. Excessive moisture causes
roots to decay, and many flowers loon
die unless given plenty OF air. 4 pretty
flower pot is made Of wicker. There are
wicker crooks and also wicker pieces 70
wicker color. as IL does not dctract from
foliage or blossoms.
An ordinary flower pot may be made 10
look very attractive by cutting a piece
of green plotting paper to fit around the
pot. either sewing the edges together or
joining them with little brass paper fas-
teners. Wall paper like that of the room
may be used in the Same way, and Is
cheap and easily renewed.
For a hanging basket choose one in
the ha f-eeg shane. Line II with moss
and very rich. light soil. For ferns the
long-frond variety should be selected.
There are many varieties, the most
graceful having fronds that grow sex
eral feet long. A snowy basket is one
made wholly Of red geraniuns, doubl',
petunias and myrtle. English or ground
ivy myrtle endureS almost any tempera-
ture and viii often survive drought.
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Handmade Buttons.

THESE buttons will play an important
part in the decoration OF summer
frocks and costumes. An attractive but
ton is made by covering mold with
coarse linen and embroiderng it with
French knots in floss silk. Another form
OF handmade button is that formed of
buttonholing twist. which is first wound
over square button mold covered with
Chinese silk.
Very pretty are those buttons which are
fashioned of plain taffetas. embroidered
in the center with tiny wreath of silk
leaves or flowers. These ook particu-
larry well on evening wraps and after
noon frocks China blue buttons are en-
broidered in gold thread mingled with
blue. Tiny buttons no larger than tiny
seed pea Is are used 10 decorate fine lace
jabots and 81 shirt ouses.. Lace stocks
are seen trimmed down the center with
chiffon-covered buttons. the chiffon be
ing repeated in piping round the neck.
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Guest Towels for Bedrooms.

THIS Is the time when the hosp'table
woman is making her guest room
as attractive as pc S BILE for the bf nefit OF
summer visitors and week enders who will
apprec ate restful stay in a real home
in the country. Guest towels are a great
convenience and a practical help to the
laundress. for they take no time at all to
iron. The cross-stitched towels in blue
or pink patterns are very dainty with
cretonne decorated bedrooms. but many
housekeepers prefer the pure white tow
els, scalloped at the ends, or hemmed
and embroidered with q small init
Four of these pretty little towels at least
should be provided for the weekend
guest, with a stable bath towel to boot
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slippers accompany summer evening
frocks or white linen or serge cos
tunes for the street
*
Two charming lingerie costumes for
the June bride are pictured. One is
street gown of white Turkish towelng
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fabric with buttons and belt of jade
green leather. The other is a new bat
iste and ace model which has several in
tereSting features for example, the vide
sleeve fms he'd with ha f-cuf and tuck
ing and set nto low armhole, the panel
tunc opening over a sash ted at the hip
instead of the waist, and the belt pass
ing under embroidered motifs.
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S always handy when the travelling cos
tune is of white material, and some OF
the new go.nc-away coats are particular
ly smart and know ne in cut. 4 coat of
black and white striped wolfe, just COM
pleted for a bride of this month is lined
with soft gray taffeta and touches Of
heavy white crochet lace at collar and
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Taffeta rarasols of plain color carry
floral and Persian borders. which for the
most part are wide ribbon. The border
is no longer on the edge, but has moved
higher up on the par asol. directis n tho
center or several inches above the hem.
and narrow border frequently appears
several inches below the top
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Lingerie and Linen Hats

round jockey crowns consisting of eithel
four six inferred sections. The brin,S
although made on stiff foundations may
be rolled up or dented at will. Some
times the brirn of these hats is double, or.
Is finished with rolled rope or tube
edge
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the airy muffs of sllirred tulle, flower
trimmed. are really eXquisitely beautiful.
A bridesmaid, carrying one OF these June
wedding muffs, is pictured. The muff,
like the shirred tulle hat. is trimmed with
pink peonies, made OF silk. and the gown
of pale pink and white shot with taffeta
has a short tunic of white net eInbroid-
cred with crystal beads and tiny pink
silk roses. The bridesmaids walk up the
aisle with the muff held in both hands
and rather low against the figure, though
not quite at arms length. The brides
maids gown pictured-one of six similar
costumes-wa accompanied by long white
silk gloves embroidered with tiny pale
pink rosebuds and by pale pink satin
boots with white crystal buttons and
French heels
At the same wedding two small maids
of honor walked ahead of the bride, and
their frocks were simplicity itself, as pic
tured. The short skirts were made OF
two ruffies of very sheer embroidery, at
tached by lace band to bebe bodice of
lace and null with epau,ettes Of embroid-
cry. The picturesque caps were of en-
broidery and null, and fell to the Shout
ders, over the hair, at the back. while the
pink ribbon bows at the back fell below
the waist. The sheaf bouquets carried
by these little maids were of pink roses.
and the silk stockings and button-strap
slippers were pale pink also.
Most brides, this season. are going away
in taffeta. Never was such a gathering
of taffeta-c.ad brides at the popular re-
sorts frequented by honeymooners as this
spring has seen. Coat and skirt suits of
shot taffeta lead in favor. of course, but
there have been, also, many charming
taffeta frocks worn with smart, full
length travelling coats This seems to be
really the ideal travelling costume for
bride who-it will be remembered-has al
ways some one eager and ready to carry
her coat" when its we ght becomes op-
pressive. These taffeta travel ng frocks
are very simple and very smart. with
pannier draperies, many buttons and
usually belt of patent leather at the
waist. For just now the patent leather
belt is shining at the very top of fash
ions wheel. 1t adorns not only tub
frocks and bathing suits. but Insects the
most eleeant afternoon costumes of taf
feta, lingerie material and serge
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With picture dress of black satin and
white chiffon, which has suggestion of
"old fashions skillfully adapted 10 mod
ern IDEAS an old fan should be carried.
A Fragonard fan would be appropriate.
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Sashes are even more popular than ever.
The new plated sash Is usually about
twelve inches wide and made with narrow
inverted side plaits which meet in the Gen.
ter. the outer edges being finished Off with
hem.
Deep yellow tones on the khaki order
are popular. Blues in sake, pertwtnkle
and peacock arc all used.
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E u DIN G. gowns
this season are
loaded with lace.
though loaded
does not seem ex-
actly the proper
term. as the ef-
feet of so much
lace floating over
the rich satin gives
a II indescribabie
effect of delicacy
and airiness and
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been made up for many June brides, and
such costumes, besides looking cool and
dainty. are in reality very cool since the
coat is bu Ii without a lining and the
skirt-wth its two widths of thin serge,
is delightfully."- light in weight.
travelling coat of one sort or another
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Apricots.-One pound eVaporated april
cots one-half pound sugar, water to COW
er apricots by about one inch. Wash
the apricots, soak in. cold water, which
should cover them by about one inch
when placed on the stove. Add sugar.
boil five minutes over the flame and
then allow to remain In the cooker for
eight hours. This tri1ing expenditure
will yield two full quarts of delicious
cooked fruit. Tapioca and sago are fine
with such fruit juices in making tempting
desserts.
All vegetables through iireless cookery
are more perfect i'll shape and far richer
in mineral salts and distinctive fiavors.
With the exception of cabbage. caui-
flower. onions and potatoes, all vegetables
should he allowed to cool in the liquid
in which they are cooked. The flavor Is
much sweeter Dried vegetables are de-
licious through this process. When pre-
pairing, wash and soak over night cook
thirty minutes or more over a fire and
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Almost without exception. the simulat-
ed tunic is feature Of the summer
dress.
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Excellent soup can be made from the
leftover carcass of a fowl, from the neck
piece of lamb or from any leftover beef
bones and scraps of beef. Place in the
kettle of the fireless cooker. cover with
cold water, place on the stove and bring
slowly to a boil; then put in the cooker
over night. In the morning remove the
meat and bones and use the liquor or
stock. to be reheated and favored ac-
cording to the style of soup desired
Breakfast cereals are the most abused
foods in ordinary cookery. Rarely do
they receive the long. slow cooking which
their nature demands. because OF the
early rising this would necessitaie. The
fireless method delivers the full value Of
the nutrients with "a minimum depend
ence upon the cook.
Fruit is ofttimeS serious problem on
account of expense. The fiFelesS method
makes available many dried and eyapo-
rated fruits, which can be obtained rea-
sonably at all seasons. Delicious COM
pounds can he made which rival the best
respect suggesting those usually served
or the insIpid canned products. Each
shriyeled piece sWells to its original size.
unbroken, distended. with juicy, aro-
matte liquor. and charged with the IA
yors which characterize the fruit in it's
prime state. The following recipe for
apricots gives an idea of what may be
accomplished: