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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
NEW TRIUMPHS In
DAINTY PERFUMERY
Sweet Odors Should Be Subtle, a,
the Heavy Scents Are
Vulgar.

The greatest profusion of sweet odors
come to us from France. and always
are the perfumes adding a new triumph
to their art. Faint, delicate perfumes
haunt US as does the breath of spring.
A scent that combines spicy, woodsy
smell, with the faint sweet suggestion
Of flowers. is one of the new bouquet
perfumes, which is subtle, rather than
persistent and should make quite an
appeal to the woman who considers a
heavy scent of any sort vulgar. This
dainty fragrance has been carried out
by the perfumer in all toilet neces sites.
1t comes in small crystals for the bath,
in the form of sachets to be secreted
in lingerie and gowns-in toilet waters,
lotions, eau de cologne, powders, soaps,
and even brilliantine, so that the same
perfume scheme may be found in all
the preparations that adorn the toilet
table.
The perfumed bath sounds essentially
epicurean, an institution that appeals
only TO the luxury loving. but, in reality,
il should be a legitimate adoption by
those who are tired out in mind and
body.
harmless narcotic lies hidden in a
sweet odor. 1t relieves overwrought
nerves and brings contentment ana
certain repose, and this, combined with
the invigoration of the bath. is found to
refresh one enough to again find the
impetus to go on either with the social
or necessary duties at hand, after the
fatiguing stress of the day. II requires
but little time and effort to prepare the
perfUmed bath. merely the dropping OF
a tablespoon of the crystals into water
which is neither too hot nor cold, and
one energies as though remade.
In this new perfume tnere is a fasci-
mating. ever-present odor of spring flow
ers abloom. a suggestion OF fresh earth,
a clean. pungent smell. and one can
hardly conceive of all this charm being
pent; up in bottle. But the receptacle
Is quite worthy of its contents-a quaint,
artistically shaped bottle. bearing a blue
and silver label. which is an ornament
in itself.
In delving among scents that are new.
one comes across a triangular-shaped
leather case which contains a pure crys-
tai bottle. and when one inhales its
insinuating odor with no perception OF
heaviness and no trace of musk, one can
hardly believe MS Russian origin. for
Russian perfumes are generally too
marked in their concentration.
Quite new are the different sachets to
be dropped into water for bathing the
face and neck Each sachet contains
different ing gradients. which AFFECT vari-
Gus conditions of the skin and applies
also to the different types of complex
ion. They claim to be both beneficial
and beautifying.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
TWO HELPFUL HINTS
FOR THE HOME SEWER

The soft wash silk shirt waist Is
made more or less plain, according to
the figure that its wearer possesses
For those who are plump the plsinest
models are chosen. But shoulders are
long and so are sleeves.
The neck of these waists Is finished
with a turnover collar and tie. The
collar is soft and rather high at the
back. Guns are turned back and link
buttons are worn with some of them.
BY the way of little frivoIity, ia
bots OF net or lace provide a finishing
touch which seems superfuous with
the four-in-hand tie, but is neverths-
less In evidence
When made up for a slender figure
these waists are set to a yoke in the
back and fulled into the shoulder seam
In front. The collars are widened
Soft waists of crepe cloth are made
plain with long sleeves and wide sailor
collars as well as in the regulation
designs just described. Turn-back
cuffs are often finished with crystal
buttons. These waists are opened ar
the. throat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

In Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt. cucum-
bers are truly appreciated. They are de-
veIoped to their utmost. Some times
they reach a length of two and a half
feet, and they are much eaten and liked
by the natives.
Moreover, the beautiful women of these
cities understand the value of cucumber
juice, and 1t is squeezed out of the huge
green vegetable for them to use as a To-
ton for the skin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
SUITABLE MATERIAL FOR
THOSE SUMMER CURTAINS

good finish for all cotton curtains. espe-
cially for cheesecloth, and hemstitching
is always effective upon this. as well as
scrim and swiss curtains. Scrim may
be edged with a coarse lace, such as
cluny. torchon. &C, with a row OF the
insertion above the hem. Some scrim
shows a bordered edge, others again may
be stenciled by hand. Net is a little
more difficult to treat, but the hem may
be made firm by using a lace braid and
very simple conventional pattern may
be obtained by weaving or darning in
heavy holes with heavy. mercerized cot
ton. The deep hem on point d'esprit
may also be finished with a fine lace
braid. for the fluffy ruffies of former
days are not to be seen now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

remember and give OF her own strensth
toward making the homework lighter Tar
mother?
We are bound to confess mat there are
girls who have the idea that their school
work entities them to an endless play
time at the end Of their graduation: girls
who look down on their mothers from
the giddy height of their absurd conf
dence in their little learning.
II you are one Of them, my dear, ! am
sorry for you. because your mother has
learned more in that great school OF ex-
perience and suffering 10 which she has
been going for now almost a lifetime than
you could learn in twice two lifetimes
in your algebra and history, neither OF
which have taught you how to market.
or to cook, or keep your household well
poised. or yet again how to become a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
THINGS YOU CAN MAKE
FOR THE BRIDES CHEST

This is the season when many girls are
buslly engaged making preparations for
June weddings, and they appreciate any
thing made by a friend and contributed
to the dover chest. Most of all do they
admire the articles of fine needlework,
so II you are in sdoubt regarding an &C.
ceptable gift fashion something by hand.
A boudoir cap is not only useful but
charming as we'll especially when fash
Toned Of lace and hand-tucked sheer
linen or batiste.
Patterns can be purchased to insure the
proper shape. and after the linen is tucked,
place the pattern over the material
and use this as a guide when cutting the
cap. Whipstitch a border of inch-wide
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
WASHABLE CHAMOISE
AND D0ESKN GLOVES

The secret of success in washing
channels and doeskin gloves lies in using
lukewarm or cool water-better cool than
even a few degrees too warm.
That, at least, is one of the secrets;
the other is to use soapy water. The
soapier the water, providing it is of the
right temperature, the silkier and softer
the gloves will be. They should first be
freed from all dirt in a soapy bath, and
then put through another soapy bath in
order that they may be rinsed from the
dirt set free. They should then be pressed
and squeezed in a thick towel until they
are free from soap and water as nearly
as possible. Then they are ready to be
hung to dry in a cool, dry place.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
"a. c1reruI No, to InhaIe Dust.

It is safe to say that if a sample Of
dust be taken at random from any Of
fee, warehouse, shop, or factory ana
this sample properly tested for germs
the tubercle bacillus, or the germ of con-
sumption. will invariably be found to be
present in large numbers. Now, it Is the
inhalation of dry. germ-laden dust that
is the commonest cause of consumption,
so that anything that tends to stir up
this dust and convey it 10 the mouth is
literally tempting Providence" especial
" in weakly and anemic persons with
consumptive tendencies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
Bootees for Baby.

Bootees costing 5 cents may be made
or more months, and can be laundered
many times. Buy a simple pattern, or
make one. using eiderdown edged with
a single-stitch crochet, or buttonholed, or
else bind with taffeta ribbon. Lace
around the ankle with a cord or ribbon.
Half a yard of eiderdown will make six
pairs. The goods can be bought in brown,
gray, blue, red, or white, and with con-
trasting cord and edging one may match
any of the baby's little dresses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
Roxhury Cake.

Yolks Ct two eggs. one-half cup of sugar,
one-half cup of butter, softened: one-half
cup of molasses, one-hah cup of soul
milk, one and one-half cup of sifted -four,
one teaspoon cinnamon. one-haf teaspoon
cloves, grated nutmeg, one teaspoon soda,
whites of two eggs. one-half cup seeded
raisins. and one cup walnut meats,
broken in pieces. Prepare in the usual
manner and bake in small tins and frost
with boiled icing. This recipe makes
eighteen cakes. The recipe may be easily
divided, but. as the cakes improve on
keeping in an earthen jar, it may not be
too large.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Window curtains at their best are short
lived, and though we may fume at their
very existence during the warm days.
the problem still remains to be solved,
of what to buy that is suitable for sum-
mer use that most appropriately fulills
the 'raison d'etre. There are two rea-
sons why windows mast be covered
first, because they secure privacy to a
room. obscure unpleasant outlooks. and
shield a room from too strong a light:
and second, because they take away the
bleak look of a window and provide it
with the proper framing.
1t Is a great relief to note that cur
tains are becoming more and more sim
pie. We can perceive this new attitude
in all the houses, however pretentiously
decorated, that have a tendency toward
good taste. The conspicuousness of or
nate hangings is apt not only to mar
the dignity OF facade, but to detract
from simple, classic outlines that may be
its chief charm, for curtains. like wall
paper, should not be aggressive, but
rather fulfill their function of acting as
a restful background. And so net and
scrim have come to be some of the most
popular materials for -curtaining win
dows. They are not only capable of
standing frequent laundering. but they
are thin enough to let in light and air,
10 NOT COlltCl QusI dS easily as 90
many curtains of heavier weave.
Cover the Glass.
In town houses, the view beyond the
windows is often unpleasant; in apart
ments, windows sometimes overlook dark
courts and brick walls that are insight
iy, and when these conditions prevail.
curtains should always be hung 50 as to
cover the glass. Adjustable rods can be
obtained which enable the curtains to
be swung back at night TO allow a thor
ough ventilation. But when the view
from a window is an added charm, and
gives glimpse of untrammeled beauties
beyond, the curtains should hang in
straight folds on each side of the win
dow. They are never looped back as
was once the custom. Not only are
scrim and nets of all kinds appropriate
for covering the glass, but there are fine
Swiss embroideries which are a little
heavier and which temper the light and
obscure the outlook more completely.
Point d'esprit is also good for simple
curtains, and cheesecloth possesses pos
sibilities for a country house which few
have come to realize, for it lends itself
easily to stenciling. which may give
touch of individuality to an inexpensive
material. or can be finished in many dar-
ing ways that may make II quite dis
tinctive. There are also many novelty
nets which can be had that are both in
expensive and effective. They possess
a sheer. lacy texture, whose patterns
are small and shadowy and dainty to a
degree.
cotton-ball fringe that is small il .
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
Dainty sun Hat. for Wee KiddIe..

There Is nothing more becoming to the
fiowef-like face of child than the en-
broidered hat of linen or pique. At this
season the clever mother Is making the
summer clothes for her little people
There are many pretty frocks and hats
which are purchaseable at the needlework
departments already stamped in attractive
designs These can be embroidered In q
surprisingly short space OF time, II not
too elaborate design is selected
Pad the flower petals and leaves with
darning cotton. running ths stitches
IsnsthwisA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

One cup sugar. one-half cup butter
mixed with sugar. In a separate dish put
one egg. one-fourth cup sour cream. one
third teaspoon soda, a few drops mapline,
and . pinch of salt. Mix together. then
add the sugar and butter mixture and
two cups -four. Roll thin and over the
top spread the beaten white Of one egg.
then sprinkle with sugar and chopped
nuts, Pass rolling pin over lightly and
cut in any shapes desired. Place In mod
crate oven and baked. but do not let
brown
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
A New Train.

A new train is cut with wide-square
end and the end gathered into rather
broad tucks. The tucks were close to-
gether. and instead of being ironed fat
they were slightly pressed the reverse
way, so that they gave the fluted appear
ance that was very attractive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18
Oatmeal Crfaps.

one-fourth cup butter. one-third cup
sugar. three-fourths cup -four. one-halt
cup oatmeal. pinch of salt. and one tea
spoon baking powder. Sift the -four. salt,
and baking powder together. rub In the
butter. add sugar and oatmeal. and mix
with the egg to a stiff dough. Add a lit
tie milk II necessary, roll out on Toured
board and cut into rounds and bake about
twelve minutes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Miss Alice E. Swanson, who has been
teacher in Youngstown. Ohio for more
than half century. plans to retire this
year. She began teaching when fifteen
years old.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

A woman has been found living in a
cave in the forest OF Fontainebleau,
France, and her only companions were
number Of snakes and rats.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

The brilliant Oriental trimmings have
made black suits possible that have none
of the somber effect of those of former
seasons. The model sketched here is in
the form of a three-piece suit, having a
skirt attached to a fancy waist that
shows a front of bright-figured MORE.
The coat closes with black silk buttons
and cords and has a collar of the figured
MORE. edged with black satin. The cuffs
are of The same material and a band of
the same trims the skirt drapery and faces
the front of the coat. Ivory buttons are
used,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Miss S. II. Hill has been elected sexton
OF Crowland Abbey, Lincolnshire. Eng
land. an appointment which has been in
the Hill family for 1853 years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Teachers in the schools of Milwaukee
have been instructed to urge the young
girls TO avoid the use OF corsets until
they are more mature in years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

The latest fad among German women
Is to have their own particular spoon
at their favorite bakery, where they meet
their friends every afternoon for tea.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Although women have accomplished
most every trade. Miss Leonora O'Reilly,
a leader in the Woman's Trade Union
League, is now introducing women
"steeplejacks."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Mrs E. T. Stotesbury. wife of the Phil
adelphia banker, has pledged $4,000 to
the Young women's Christian Associa-
ton Of that city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

valenciennes lace to the edge. Cut enough
strips of the material two inches In
| width to make a pleated fiounce to finish
the edge Of the cap. Join these together,
making a French seam. and hem the
lower edge neatly by hand. To this whip
stitch a narrow edging Of valenciennes
lace and have the strip knife-pleated.
Join this to the lace insertion borderins
the cap and finish the front with a fiat
bow Of pale blue or pink MORE ribbon
Dotted swiss makes a pretty boudoir
cap, which requires very little time to
fashion. A large circular piece is cut
from the material. and this is gathered
about the edge to form the crown. which
resembles the old-fashioned. dustcap.
This Is edged with a double frill of lace.
the lower one three and the upper two
inches. in width A strip Of satin ribbon
three inches wide is then twisted about
the crown and tied in a full bow at the
side This is a particularly becoming
model.
The Lingerie Pillow.
The lingerie pillow in the fashionable
obiong shape makes a lovely gift for the
dover chest Medallions Of filet. cluny.
and venetian lace can be purchased at
the needlework shops, and when mounted
on linen are the daintiest pillow covers
imaginable. Select five small medallions,
using one for each corner and another
IN the center, or three large ones, placing
one in each of the upper corners and one
IN the center OF the lower side.
Cut the oblong OF linen and haste the
medallions In place, then buttonhole-
stitch them to the linen and remove that
which Is beneath the lace When the
top IL completed. whipstitch back of
plain linen to 1t and border the pillow
with an edging of lace to match the
medallions used
When q medallion is placed in each
corner embrofder a monogram in the
center or the pillow. This Is particularly
The luncheon set would be most ac-
ceptable gift. for the dover chest is not
complete without 1t. Select a simple de-
sfgn-one with a plain scalloped edge.
and monogram b lovely-and embroid-
er the luncheon cloth, two sizes Of plate
doilies and tumbler doilies. The most
dimcult part of this Is the monogram.
which should be in the Old English or
script lettering. Pad the letters heavily
with white darning cotton. running the
stitches in vertical lines Embroider over
the padding with mercerized cotton,
using stitches at right angles with the
padding. Keep the lines Of the mono
gram sharply defined. for therein lies
half the beauty.
The oval platter doilies are attractive
when embroidered in a grape or conven-
tional design. Scallop the edges and
stamp a grape design at the ends. Pad
the grapes and embroider with mercer
ised cotton: the leaves are not padded
and are worked at the edge with long,
and short stitch.
The asbestos mats should be covered,
and attractive covers can be made of
linen cut to At the mats and seaIloped
at the edge. A narrow edging of cluny
or crocheted lace 10 whipstitched to the
border u the covers are not scalioped.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

In Rome, the governess to the royal
children holds strings Of great power.
Miss Brown rules the royal children. the
royal children rule their mother. their
mother rules the king.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Miss Violet Edmunds. the Brookline
Mass. heiress, who was engaged to Rev.
Clarence ". Richeson. when he murdered
Avis Linnell, is now doing missionary
work in Japan.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Dogs with caps attached to the collars
have collected several hundred dollars in
New York City for the women's League
for Animals.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Plain linen and bands of cluny lace
make this charming frock. The closing Is
made at one side Of the lace band in
front and a girdle of orange satin Is
Tied around the figure.
At the throat Is a knot of black velvet
finished with orange satin balls. Elk
ira fullness Is given to the skirt by the
pleated inserts at the front and back.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Some of the newest wells have hexagon
meshes and hand-run borders-the Dor
ders to be worn high on the hat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Mrs. B. NJ. Hyndman declares that the
British working people are among the
most wretchedIy educated people in the
world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Nothing could be more simple to make
and nothing more effective than this
pretty frock. 1t is made on sacque lines,
straight from shoulder to hem. From the
shoulders on each side Of both front and
back a tuck extends Down the entire
length of the dress. Just inside these
tucks large slit Is worked in the ma
terial and wide belt Is passed through.
The neck is trimmed with a wide collar
and II the sleeves are too long they are
finished with a cuff.
The dress pattern. No. 62s5, Is cut In
sizes 4, 6. 5. TO- and IL years. Medium
size requires TWO and seven-eighths yards
of thirty -six-in4h material
This pattern can be obtained by sending
10 cents to the<patterns department OF
The Washington Herald
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

Salt Will Stop Mustard Sticking.
A pinch of salt added when preparing
made mustard will keep il from drying
and sticking to the mustard pot.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

One OF the most promising clubs in
New England is the Boston Business
woman's Club. which has a membership
of 40.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

The pastor of Welsh Congregational
Church. of Edwardsville. Pa. has an
nounced that hereafter all women must
remove their hats as soon as they are
seated in the church.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

The portrait of Miss Eveline James.
Of San Antonio. Tex, has been selected
as the central figure which will appear
on the reverse side Of the new issue OF
United States bills. I
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-18

A French countess has made the dis
covery that the conformation Of an in
FAINT child's toes will tell whether II Is
going to grow up a criminal.