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The daily sentinel., 1913-11-20
HouSe CotOns
For INFORMAL 6E,eor

Several little dresses" as the clerks
and dressmakers say when speaking OF
gowns for all sorts of informal wear,
especially in the house. are essential IL
one would be quite up to date and
ready for the many demands of the
winter season. Two attractive models.
suitable for afternoons at home, were
selected from q great variety of de-.
signs that their demand has created.
The one at the extreme right (rgo. 1880
is q dainty blue and white striped chif-
fon with deep lace 1ounca and a gir-
die Of nfssenta charme meuse falling far
down on the right side which does not
appear In this view Il viii suggest O.
splendid way to make up almost any
thin material over q foundation which
could be made from another dress.
Evening dresses in their second season
may be utilized in como euch way at
trihing expense
A five gored skirt with a slight dra-
perry at one side is worth considering
IL one has narrow material 70 conjure
with for new frock. The pattern
from which the simple Jouy silk with
a chiffon yelling over part Of the
blouse may be easily duplicated as pic
tured above is No. 7724. 1t is COM
fortably wide at the bottom being one
and three-quarter yards at the foot in
medium size. The pattern is Is cents
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Toi,ef BAD For SO ccnfs

n MONG numerous useful gifts
"a that may be made by sym
pathiZers with the "spus"
ideas is a toilet bag to hold hairpins,
side combs, invisible net and invisible
pins. Cover n piece of round paste
board with piece of dainty upholstery
chintz, allowing ore-quarter OF yard
at the rate OF rs cents per yard. From
straight piece nine inches wido and
twenty-sevon long make the sides by
turning up three inches and stitching
little pocket spaces, which will be on
the inside of the bag when II is Joined
on the bottom. The diameter of the
bottom should be about elght inches.
Sew small brass or crocheted rings on
the inside OF the top OF the bag
through which to run a SILK cord draw
string and the gift is complete. The
various articles win find c place in the
pockets.
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ew Hand Embroidery For Linen Gifts

EMBROIDERED linens of all kinds
are extremely fashionable now
adays.. and. apart from fashion.
they are the. cherished possessions of
housewives and prospective brides.
White and unbleached or, natural color
linen pieces for dining rooms and bou-
doir decorations are particularly effec-
tive and beautiful in cut work, with
Richelieu and Venetian embroidery.
waIlachian embroidery is done entire
ly in buttorlhole stitch. but for many
purposes is less attractive than open
work designs through which colored
lining of coDtrasted material may be
seen.
Scarfs and pillow covers. two of the
NIT useful articles. done in the button
hole and eyelet> combination stitches,
appear to take a great deal of time. as
illustrated, for example. in the, pillow
on this page Once the design has been
applied to the linen. the actual work is
not a tedious task for the clever nee
dlewornan.
The pillow shown Embroidery pat
tern 14111) makes a,choice gift for a
bride or for Christmas, with conipafa-
lively little outlay Of money. The Gov
er Is twenty inches long and eleven
wide and requires. therefore, three
| quarters of yard of narrow linen,
costing about fifty cents per yard. Lin
en- floss by the skein is almost the only
kind which cam be bought in the nat
] ural linen color One DOZEN skeins at
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twenty-five cents will suffice. When
finished the pillow cover may have a
hand crochet lace border or one of mar
row Cluny lace, which comes in the
soft tan and grayish tints. as'weli as in
pure white. Only the froa. side of the
pillow slip is decorated.
Four small squares of white linen
large enough to take one-half the pat
tern for one end of this pillow design
nny be Joined together with lace .nser-
ton TO make square pillow; or half
Of the same decoration would be adrni-
rable for the ends of a dresser cover or
table runner.
The daily sentinel., 1913-11-20

SW>HE custom of serving Tea has be-
come almost as general with
Americans nowadays as with
their English relatives. The difference
In large cities especially Is that tea
hour is frequently spent at fashionable
tea rooms or hotel restaurants. The
various occupations or pastimcs which
attract women to the shopping dis
trlets or the theaters in the same
neighborhood incline women to drop
in for light refreshment near where
they chance to be. At the large hotels
there is likely TO be a large table set
with tempting CONNECTIONS. spun sugar
baskets and flowers that delight the
eye, while the pastries are displayed.
The daily sentinel., 1913-11-20

"a NATURAL ouill penhoiders, with
the stems colored blue, green,
violet or pink, are sold to match
the color of desk fittings or room fur
nishlng They are a fanciful revival OF
the olden time quill pen.
Desk sets consisting of biotter cor
ners. inkwell, paper holder. tray. etc,
ure shown IN light blue. rose and vio-
let quartz and are especially dainty for
boudoir writing table, with blotting
paper to match.
white linen handkerchiefs having a
colored line hem not more than one
eighth of an inch wide and dainty
initial embroidered In matching color
are one of the holiday novelties.
Heart-shaped organdie bags six inch
es long filed with a potpourri of dried
flowers. more delightful than any one
aroma by itself, are intended for holi-
day gifts. They may be hung in q
wardrobe or placed in bureau drawers.
The size mentioned costs 95 cents.
With all things Oriental in the height
of fashion for dress, the scarab has not
been overworked. 1t appears rs tho
central feature of beaded motifs with
sprend wings on either side. as the dec
grafton of sash ends. The sash is
made of black moirc. and the decora-
ton Is of red. green or dark blue irri-
descent beads. Colored tulle snshes
with embroidered ends are also q mod
ish accessory that will dress UP an
otherwise plain looking gown.
The daily sentinel., 1913-11-20
Practical Household Hints


ange with saw tooth edse, leaving the
handle piece intact. Carefully remove
the pulp with a sharp knife or scis-
sors Fill the orange baskets and
serve each on leaf of lettuce,
Candicd .Ssooef Potatoes
Candied sweet potatoes are q deli
cious holiday dlsa. To prepare them
boil four large sweet potatoes. cool.
peel and slice. Add n teaspoonrul OF
butter. hals teGspoonfal of cinnamon.
cuehalf cupful OF 5rsar ana enough
water to barely cover the potatoes.
One-half teaspoonful OF lemon Juice
VIII improve the favor. Bake tho mix
trre Until il candies and serve hot.
Gfnss Effc5en EfeasHr
Now that so much emphasis is put
upon household sanitation manufac-
turers are Offering attractive lines OF
GnbrcaiIable kitchen utensils, suoh AZ
shelves hooks. table slabs and rolling
pins. Porcelain tops for kitchen tables
are also u modern luxury that elifni-
mites cracks and crevices for dirt.
Giass spoons are an innovation for eu,-
mary service. Then. too. glass door
in the gas stove has obvious merits.
DiS6Gan ,.S--ar,dard
10 as5uss tlic lsitp.ie ie,i Ind. "a ,.Iuaf tAx
right height for evory maid or houses
wife who may use IT is impossible. but
a crever little device has appeared In
the form OF a folding wire standard
about four inches hish which may be
placed under the pan end thus make II
unnecessary for the tall person to. stncp
untn her back is bent it not aching.
This may be bought for quarter. -
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In the home the matter of serving tea
for the family group or the casual CALI
er is a simple hospitality easy to adopt.
With a tea kettle and an eicohol Inmp
the beverage may DO brcwed in a fe;s
moments. Lemon, sliced. and loaf srg-
ar are tho general aeoosnuaain5nts.
and only waters, that may be bought
need be added. 1t Is considered bette-
form nowadays not to aorve hearty or
'mussy" dainties for callers wearing
gloves.
The daintiness of appointments is es-
sential. A large mahogany or wicker
tray. IN lieu Of a silver one, holds tn,
service. which is brought into the rocsa
at the time Of serving. Small stands
with two or three sholves for holding
as many plates OF crackers or bonbons
are conveniouce for serving. 1t Is
also good form to use small linen or
damask napkins smaller tian are used
for luncheon or breakfast. These may
be hemstitehed or scanoped and are ip
the hest style when ornamented with a
small embroidered initial
The daily sentinel., 1913-11-20

a WOMAN with a. Maltese terrier
IA went into a large department
- shop in New York a few days
ago to fit out her pet with his winter
wardrobe and. after spending about sz5
on what she deemed necessary for his
health and comfort, remarked. Hes
worth good many dollars and would
rather spend all this than to have him
get cold or sick" What she bought
was sweater for house. beautiful
cloth coat for dressy street wear and
boots.
Boots for tiny CANNES are no small
item. according to this aeason's styles.
SO being the price for two dark red
rubber shoes that are neatly fltted and
laced up the back; and then. too, dogs
must have twice as many shoes at once
as child, making Sc the requisite al
lowance.
But up-to-date comforts and luxurles
of house dogs by no means end with
their wnrdrobes and ordinary baskets.
Paris has just sent some elaborate
brown wicker baskets with tail back
and canopy. In the top of the latter is
compartment with n drop shelf front
that contains dogzy's box of soap and
sponge, two combs. a pair of clippers.
brush and iincn towel The round
bottom is upholstered with green or
red. has soft rouyd hair rug and a
white felt blanket to cover him when
he sleeps His playthinss In this fash
ionable home are two round brown
notified celluloid bulls and two rings.
each of which has its own cup holder
at the top and the bottom Of the bas +.
ket. To buy such house close to
Fifth avenue for dog is a bargain at
little less than $40.
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Fufurisf DesiSns
"A Fad In Hosiery

Novelties in hosiery when carried to
the present extremes. though regarded
quite as bad taste as fancy stationery.
nevertheless knows no bounds. The
Futurist art idea has appeared in queer
shaped and colored flowers on either
a black or a white ground. There are
some designs with the flowers in nor
NAL size. while others show a well COW
cred pattern of dark and light flowers
closely massed. In mercertzed {hsle
these cost less than-s1 per pair. though
SIS. is the price Of an open riesh cord
stockings with sparkling beads and
only a solid silk foot. These are In
tended for wear over flesh color stock
tngs.
Rainbow. shaded silk stockings with
horizontal, eradations OF color add to
the odd hsaiery novelties. ~
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is sometimes a problem

m HERE Is sometimes a problem
3 for the mistress of family
who has the Thanksgiving fam
uy dinner repeatedly to devise table
decoration which will be d.iiercnt from
all It's annual predecessors and. y5t
Just a bit more attractive Especially
in the country it is difficult to get flow
ers in late November. not to say ez-
pensive, but at once there looms up
luscious fruits and vegetables that
suggest the harvest season.
A most attractive table decoration is
pictured here. rs made with squash,
apples, grapefruit and grapes, with
sprays OF fern, soft and feathery. above
the mound An oval dish or tray may
be used for the base so as TO protect
the linen cloth. a pot OF growing ferns
If placed In the center will remain
fresh and form foundation against
which to mass the fruits and vescta-
bles. n pan of wet sand is also good
for n center holder for blossoms which
should stand upright.
Orange Baskefs
Fruit salad is delicate with game
and more suitable with u hearty tur-
key dinner than u heayier salad
.tqprso. Make; one OF soralige, zrape-
'fr,li4 stslds white I,rape,s. with a few
English walnut freats and French
dressing, a.t
A novel way Of serving It, especial
ly II the color scheme of the table dec
orations is. s.ycllow is in baskets made
from the orange skins. Cut sections
from theupper hair. leaving a strip for
o handle. Cut the skin around the or
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Ornamental Stitches
:.s';''s'::sTs1Hs".'.ii

0NE of the things which distln-
guish high priced custom made
garments today from the me
diocrc grades of outer ciotfins is the
appropriate handwork for which the
possessor pays big price but the wo-
man who makes her own gowns may
add the same sort of individuality with
a few extra hours of time and WORK.
For instance. an exquisite evcclng
gown OF shell pink taffeta elk and
shadow lace appeared recently in city
shop. its. unique charm WAS given by
a, tiesighsof stnallsfsnxqr qrs ,einbroi idqtssd
IN dnf1iirs stitch and havins' q slsigio
rhinestone in the center of each. fars
of the fiowers which resenbied tho
petals of an open Mild rose in outiins,
were worked in hol Izontal silis threads,
and others were similarly done in line
silver threads. Now that gold and sill
vcr are both very fashionable this cf-
fective decoration Is one worth trying.
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Seen In the Shops
.,..-ss:..i.ay.43ai.s.r't.s~i..i-s'sss 'sss.z''F's'.'

NATURAL Quill penholders. with
the stems colored, blue, green.
violet or pink, are sold to match
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Soft and Supple Materials Characteri,
Wraps, Gowns and Lingerie

continues produce and this
with errac lines and curves but rich In colorng quality
We need depart from the
materials shapess
general idea noticed class clothing
lingerie the comfortable outing
that crumped In the hand easily pocket
kerch
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OF the newest types Is shown on this
page, having its crown OF light fitch
skins and black aigrette monture.
The dress on the model wearing this
hat (S060) is style of afternoon
gown to be admired for its simple ele-
gance without being too extreme. It
has many features which the we'll
dressed woman will appreciate. In tho
first place. the material is one of the
newest crepe weaves of silk and wool
combined, giving sprinkled satiny
surface that reflects light and shade
charmingly in pinkish lavender tones.
The surplice vest is made of dull gold
lace, which appears also in the sleeves
and stamps the F'renchy character.
One Of the odd and telling features
which will interest the economical
seamstress is the cord lacing through
eyelets in the front plaits. The same
effect is seen In costly duvetyn suits,
on which self fabric cords are the
smartest decorations, and very mex
pensive too. Tho skirt Is a very new
one-piece design. having a jabot effect
at the right side of the back. In chif-
fcn velvet, velveteen or woolen ma
terial that Will drape gracefully this
1attern would be admirable and easy
to adjust. The pattern Is 15 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Eas tern Star Picnic.

The annual Robert Morris picnic of (the Order of the Eastern Star. will be held jointly, as usual by Esther Chapter
 If Canaan, and Laurel Chapter of Nor fblk, at date probably in the third week in August to be fixed soon by 8 joint committee. Members of Esther Chapter met, with Mrs. George W. Ford, Worthy Matron, Wednesday evening, to discuss the picnic, and the Worthy Matron appointed committees as follows
 Place and transportation, George w. Ford, chairman Brothers Holsapple, Laffargue and Holt.
 Refreshments and tables, Mrs. Han lon, chairman: Sisters Holsapple, Dewey Belle Roger. Whitford.
 It is probable that some desirable place between Norfolk and Canaan will be selected by the joint committee.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
REx'S BAD BREAK
Sneaks out of Strange Auto When he Finds His Mistake.

 Finds His Mistake.
 Judge A. T Rorabaok's big collie dog. "Rex, !" has become confirmed slave to the auto touring habit since J. Clinton Roraback became the possessor of tonr- ing car, and at every possible opportunity front seat beside the chauffeur, Georgo Bullock, where he sits. erect and proud. and plainly enjoying his aristocrasio position. He knows the peculiar whistle of the car, and when he hears it in the distance he is on the qui vive until tho machine arrives. either at the Rorabaok cottage at Twin Lakes, or at the law office in the village where he spends much of his leisure time. Generally he runs out to meet it. and frisks alongside uutil it comes to stop, when he leaps. in, if permitted, takes his position he- side the drivers seat, and patiently waits for it to start.
 If Rex never mistakes the honk ox the horn, he was not always so oook-sure oT auto itself Until quite recently all autos looked alike to Rex, but since he made an embarrassing blunder few days ago, which caused him some hu- initiation, he is more discerning in tho matter of auto identity.
 Rex came into the law office. from ths door yard. and saw an auto in front of the office. It was one-seated runabour. whereas the Roraback car is five pas senger car. We'll, Rex didn't recognize any difference between an auto and am auto, but sprang out and jumped into the machine, taking his usual place be- side the drivers seat and awaited devel- opments. As there was no chauffeur i'm the neighborhood, Rex had time to in speot the car, and apparently he found it unfamiliar. Turning his head, he seemed to notice for the first time that there was no back seat. That settled it. He realized that he had made a bad mis- take, and silently sneaked out of the car and skulked across into the office. where he crawled into a far corner and lay down, looking as sheepsh as a well-bred collie dog can look. From that time forth he always looks for the number when he finds car standing near the law office, before venturing aboard, un- less he recognize the chauffeur or passengers.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
The New Haven Road.

No one doubts that MT. Mellen, in re- clearer vision of hindsight, make some changes in it if he could This is the common rule in the conduct of all large affairs, and it's application to MT. Mellen only shows that he is man of good sense and admirable candor. But in re- gard to the main and essential lines of MT. Mellen's work Mr. Prouty himself comedies that it is satisfactory. Mfr. Prouty. for all his tiresome beating around the bush, and for all his hysteri- cal adjectives about the bookkeeping affirms that the financial conditions are sound. and that the properties bought are of substantial and increasing value. In regard to what may strictly be called railroading-tha is to say, the actual by our railroad lines-Mr. Prouty places these lines level with the best managed railroad companies in the United States. He has worked good deal of what may be called the Brandeis juice into his re- port, so that men of that callber and temper can find things that will suit and encourage them in their wrecking inclinations; but when one discards all that speculative rubbish, and comes down to the affirmative propositions of actual and regular performance, even MT. Prouty really says that MT. Mellen has conducted the railroad system of New England well within the lines of financial safety and with an expertness in the strict field of railroading that makes comparison of our railroad sys. tenn with the best in the country not merely necessary but advantageous Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
A GREAT HARVEST
What the Summer Resort Business
 Means for New England.

What the Summer Resort Business
 Means for New England.
 New England is undoubtedly doing this year the greatest summer resort bus iness in her history. Figures compiled byth New England Lines would indi- cate that about 1,400, 900 people spent their vacation within the confines of New England in the year 1912, and the reports 30 far show that this number will probably be greatly exceeded this year.
 The railroads operating in New Eng land try every year to get on their lists every hotel and boarding house open to summer boarders A compilation based on these lists and covering all the rail. roads shows that last year there were 1. 406 hotels and boarding houses in New England with total capacity of 222, Al persons. For the total number of per- sons accommodated it would probably be fair to multiply the total capacity by six figuring on the average vacation being two weeks and the season to consist of twelve weeks. This would give ,332,- 846 persons accommodated in the season. Estimates based on these figures and from the reports of hotel keepers would place the amount spent by these vaca- tionists at, roughly, $100. 100000.
 That the summer resort business is one of New England s leading industries is indicated when comparison is made with her agricultural figures. The total value of all of New Ensland's crops in 1909, as given by the census, was $141,- 1f2,829. The total value of her dairy products in the same year was $50, 720,- 766. or about half the estimated amount which summer visitors spent last year
 There IS probably no other region of this country where so much is reaped annually from summer boarders.
 The compilation made showed that last year Maine had 1,265 hotels and boarding houses with total capacity of 69,07s; New Hampshire had 1.157 with a total capacity 55, ,95S Vermont had 513 with capacity of 9,194 Massachusetts had 695 with capacity of 44,676. Rhode Island 163 with capacity of 15, 400 and Connecticut SIS with capacity of 27,- 845.
 There were 1,550 hotels and boarnlng houses reached by the New Haven rail- road, 1,452 by the Boston and Maine and 1,242 by the Maine Central. The re- mainder of the 4, ,406 hotels and board ing houses are reached by the other railroads operating in New England.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
PoIack Robbers.

A daring daylight holdup of an Ar. menian peddler took place Friday morn ing, in Windsor, when three young Poles held up and robbed Fred Adnor an aged peddler. of $85 in bills and SIC in silver, and took from his pack pack. age containing nine razors, number of jack knives, mirrors, combs and several other articles, and badly beat him up. The assailants were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Convey. They appear to be be- tween IS and 21 years of age. They were searched and number of articles of the peddlar's pack were found on them but the money was not found.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
To Benefit Canaan Hose Go.

For the benefit of Canaan Hose Go. the firemen of Norfolk will produce their two act comedy, "Hick'ry Farm, and the amusing farce, "Murder will Out" in Town Hall, Canaan, tomorrow evening. These are enjoyable produc- tons and the local actors of Norfolk fire company. who gave the opening per formances in their own town last night have devoted much time aud practice in preparation for them. Those who like to been tertained and enjoy a hearty laugh will do well to get their tickets early, and those who desire to show their appreciation of our firemen, and oontri- bute, even in 9 small way, to the sup. port of the Canaan Hose Company, will buy tickets, whether they can see the show, or not.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
FOREST FIRE
Judge Roraback Turns Out with Fire
 Fighters.


 Prompt action and vigorous work on the part of dozen men from this will lage, yesterday prevented an extensive and destructive forest fire, on the lands east of the road to Falls Village through "the sands" At about the noon hour dense clouds of smoke were seen, about haif-mile below the Lindell place, and word was telephoned to the village that a grass and brush fire was crawling up into the woods on land owned by Judge Roraback Two auto loads of men were quickly mustered and rushed to the spot in the autos of Allyn Fuller and J. O.. Roraback and the battle with the flames began. J. Julian and his son, who live in that neighborhood, were already at work Judge Roraback accompanied the men, and with shovels and hoes they attacked the line of fire, which was ad. vancing up the hill in crescent of flame, and in about an hour had it under control, though several acres of dry grass and underbrush were burned over.
 The prompt and effective attention of the fire fighters saved the forest of tim Der from damage and doubtless saved Pine Grove from the danger that threat ened it.