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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
Daddy Bedtime
y. The First
DlOI " Fral Butterfly
OF Spring.

smiled Jack and Evelyn had been telling him that just that
\ morning they had sen II butterfly
ITS pretty early for butterflies to be- out isn't It, daddy p they
asked.
Yes, it u.s., but little Spring Azure likes to get up early. He is the first
the woods you will soc the little blue creatures flying gayy from flower to
flower.
"Now, where do you suppose the little blue butterfly comes from7 Well,
blankets and went to sleep. Not all of them lived through the winter, but
the sleeping babies they began to force their way ut of the little cradles.
Like all butterflies when they wake Vi thus, they were quite weak ana
had to perch for awhile OF the plant to which tho cradle was hung while they
% their wings into shape for flying AT first the wings we're wet and
wrnked. but by shaking them out the air Dol dried them.
"The wings area delicate blue, so like the color of the sky that the but
terdy has been named the Spring Azure Another N given tt, the butter
fesh Lycana. It's their family name.
"Lycaon ws a king Of long ago. He lived In the far Off time about which
now we have only stories that sound like fairy tales. 1t Is said that he had
a great many ons Some say that he had as many as fifty.
"Iycaon was lot Il good king. He did no treat his people well. He had
cruel ideas about religion. He thought 1t pleased his god to kill people, 10
whenever he ent % pray, which he d1d at al altar bufded 0 n beautiful
high mountain, SON poor creature. generally a prisoner he had made in
of Ills wars, ws killed N the altar.
But Lycaon's god hated these awful killings He loved all human be-
tngs, n he vas 70 angry with Lycaon Tor Ls wtckedness that me day he
turned thu wicked king tnto a great ugly gray wolf that went off bowling
ttoth The forest n became the father OF all wolves that have lived ever since.
And Lycaons were also changed in FORM, n some persons thought
that they became butterflies and lived among the flowers because In their
lives they had been SO fond Of pleasure and seemed TO have so little good sense
"Of course this Is only a story, but when the dainty blue butterfly "a
named some one my have thought Of this old story and named these little
winged creatures so because ate different seasons there IL quite q change in
their looks"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
EFFICIENT
HOUSEKEEPING
Fats
BY HENRIETTA D. GsAurL
domestic Science Leosursr)

Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife would eat no lean,
And sc between the two, they kept the platter clean:
If Mother Goose could come back she would find the enemies II tho
frying pan and the adherents of good eating in all shapes and forms, ar
diet.
No problem in the food question is morev vital than het of the proper
fat % use, for fat is necessary to health.
The purest. that comes o our table is olive oil, but its cost pecudes
its Use by all, and all palates do not relish its nuty flavor.
Sweet fresh butter is more desirable. 1t is the unfantng resource Of
the cook: there is o substitute for 1t; nothing else should TAKE its place
upon our tables.
But, even though you may have it in abundance, butter does not do
for all uses and now few a afford it for any use but the table.
Mrs. Sprat would have to study the market, If she would continue
her diet of fat today. fol it has changed wonderfully.
Time vas i. the memory of all of us, when fresh country lard might
be had on any market a a costo of about three pounds for twenty-five cents.
Now, in cities pure lard sells at fifty cents for a three pound pail.
If you will read the label on the pals you VIII find that 1t seldom says
Pure lard" but reads Composition. lard" II Compound lard This is
because beef suet Is added, IT the fats are mixed with other oils.
Some of these compounds give better results in deep fat frying than
lard but which is best suited for certain uses each n must determine for
herself
The best ats for frying are those that al be made hottest without
burning. Next to olive oil stands cotton seed oil This lasth a beef so
much improved that it is now entirely free from the strong favor and n
pleasant odor that a sc Objectionable when it was first introduced. IT
is sold under the name of American salad oil at one-hfth the cos of olive
oil, and has the same wholesome quality.
Almost all wholesale bakeries use it for shortening and it is safe
say that all shortening compounds contain a quantity of it
The discriminating cook thinks her larder incomplete without a crock
for dripping. Not only is it economy to ave every bit of fat from meat
cookery, but it Is satisfactory in results to use meat dripping for shorten
ing cookies, dumpHngs and all articles where a mixture of butter and lard
would ordinarily be used.
The dripping crock will cut your lard bill in two if kept in constant
use.
There is a n excellent fat separator on the market that instantly re
moves every particle of fat from grayes, broths and liquids that are
poured. through 1t.
The affair is not much larger than a pint cup and acs like magic, for
as fast as the liquid is poured in its flows out the spout free from the fat,
which remains in the separator.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
DICTATES OF FASHION

Some OF the dainty crepe ~neglegees
are completed with a skirt to match.
Striped eponge of unusual coloring
is a favorite material for top coats of
three-quarter length.
Separate waists of fine dotted swiss
are trimmed with lace and sometimes
with the crystal buttons in color.
Fancies of feathers and braid, small
but decidedly individual, are the sole
trimming on many of the early spring
hats.
Boudoir slippers-without labels. of
course-are made Of the came mate
rial as ones boudolr gown and are
often similarly trimmed.
Adaptations of the sailor collar are
seen on many of the pretty one-piece
house dresses of Bingham or percale.
The frocks button straight down the
front or a little to the left side.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
AIM SHOULD BE SIMPLICITY
Best Ideas for Dressing of Young
Girls Hair Is Here Given
From Authority.

In the Woman's Home Companion
Grace Margaret Gould writes "A Talk
With Girls About Their Clothes" Fol
lowing Is an extract which presents
Miss Gould's ideas about hairdressing
for young girls;
TN arranging your hair. I would
bear first In mind, If l were you, not
to hide the shape of your head. You
may admire the way your older sis
ter or your best friends mother wears
her hair, but don't try to copy it. The
more simply you fix your hair the
more becoming it Is sure to be. Part
ing the hair either in the middle Of
at the sides is very pretty If 1t hap
pens to be becoming to you, but II it
Is not, the soft wavy pompadour worn
without a rat is in quite as good style.
The hair which is drawn back from
the forehead in a low pompadour and
continued back owe the crown Of
the head, where it Is then made into a
little coil covered by a big bow, is
very effective, only it must not have
the effect of all bow and little head.
The bow should be small enough to
show two cunning little curls be-
low It,"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25

pound and it made me a strong well wo-
man. | am very thankful that | fol-
lowed my friends advice and l shall
recommend it as long as / live. Before
/ took the Compound / was always
sickly and now | have not had medicine
from a doctor for years. You may pub
fish my letter. Mrs. EDWARD 3. Hill
BERT, Fleetwood, Pa.
Such warning symptoms as sense Of
s~uffocation, hot flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil, timidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes,, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and inquietude, and dizziness,
are promptly needed by intelligent wo-
men who are approaching the period in
life when woman's great change may
be expected.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound invigorates and strengthens the
female organism and builds up the weak
ened nervous system. 1t has carried
many women safely through this crisis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
JEWEL FADS ARE NUMEROUS
watch Bracelet Mounted on Narrow
Black Rlbbon-seed Pearls to
Ornament the Jabot.

Tho new watch bracelet is mounted
On . narrow black MORO ribbon, hold
ing on the arm a very fiat watch,
either square, concave or oblong in
shape. made in platinum and encircIed
with diamonds. Instead Of the black
velvet ribbon, a colored ribbon may
be worn, or else a band made of very
tiny seed pearls, says a Paris cor
respondent.
Then again, there is a jabot made
by a clever employment of seed pearls
mounted SO as to initiate the delicate
tracery OF lace. The gold bags are of
a very fine supple mesh and fashioned
with gold of different shades. The
meshes are often placed In different
ways 80 as to initiate the tridescence
OF silk and MORE. The chain to which
he bag is fastened may be replaced
by a thick silk cord the same color as
the gold. and on which are jeweled
slides with stones to match those In
Produced in the mounting. One very
pretty purse may be noted. It is in
platinum, with black and white stripes
alternating with bands of little seed
pearls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
IDEAS FOR SPRING DRESSES
According to information, Printed
Siiks VIII Be Largely Used In
the New Costumes.

Paris dressmakers are using printed
silks OF rather forid designs on soft
silks and crepe de chimes for Innings,
especially where plain materials are In
question. All crepe fabrics also are
In demand for home gowns, and with
these the introduction OF printed silks
will take the form Of collar facings
and little touches in the Wristbands.
Buttons will also be covered In small
designed printed silk.
Sponge cloths, ratine or velour de
laine, all more or less the same thing,
Will still find favor in the early spring,
but serge and suitings In navy blue
promise to be more in vogue than
ever.
In the navy blue suiting the tiny
pin stripe Is likely to lead the way,
one OF two coats and skirts having
already been seen in this material.
The fashion in tailor mades dots not
just yet show much change. The
lines are simple In the extreme. The
inverted pleat at front and back, al
lowing Of a little more freedom in
movement. but retaining the straight
line. is 80 far the only innovation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
GUEST BOOKS MADE COSTLY
Really Attractive Idea Liable to Be
Source Of Serious Inroads Upon
the Average Purse.

A charming modern fancy is found
I'm the guest book. It's adoption has
arisen from the cost of entertaining,
for In most country houses the week
end is an institution. No doubt the
motor had a good deal to do with the
~Ifasfton, for In remote places where
visitors used to be few and far be-
tween, friends are now cordially well
coined. Guests set their wits to work
to find a few original words Of greet
ing, for the old fashioned sentiments
that were wont to decorate country
hotel albums are not suited to the oc-
icasion.
Vellum is the latest binding to find
favor, and this year some exquisite
workmanship and designing have been
lavished on these useful books. Tones
large and ponderous are displayed
where entertaining is done on a big
scale, and for the modest but charm
Ing cottage or quaint old hall there
are moderately sized books bound in
vellum richly Illuminated with scarlet,
blue and gold, and fastened with
leather thongs. Some designers choose
their inspirations from old missals;
Others select margined volumes Of a
couple of centuries ago., and there
is also a leaning to the beauties of
Italian renaissance workmanship.
fooled leather is often favored, some
of the models offered being exception
al in their designs, as well as In the
way In which the work Is executed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
HOUSEHOLD
XQUESTI0hs

A teaspoonful of t~urpentine boiled
with your white clothes will greatly
aid the whitening process.
II moths have attacked a carpet,
work powdered borax into the carpet
wherever there is a sign Of the In
sects.
To have boiled potatoes fuzzy.
pour the water OF when they are
done, then let them stand In the dish
they we're cooked In on the. back OF
the stove for a few minutes, giving
them an occasional shake.
When you are boiling rice, take
care not to throw away the water,
Strain 1t into q bowl and you viii
find It makes a most excellent starch.
This starch may be used either hot
or cold. Two or three drops OF tur-
psntlns are an improvement
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
Hats Demand Small Heads.

The new hats demand very fiat, I'M
obtrusiye ~coiffeures, and all artificial
contriyances for putting out the hair
have been discarded. The hair is soft
ly waved, however, to give 1t a dainty
iuffiness about the face, and the waves
are drawn far down over the ears,
which signify their presence only by
the earrings which depend from their
lobes. The e~Xaggeratediy simple Golf
fure makes ONE look young and I'M
sophisticated, and heads Just now
have a small and aristorcatic sugges-
ton. The hat is worn out of doors:
a close-f1tting cap of gold lace or
gauze at the theater; and in the house
the tresses are usually covered by a
perfumed boudoir cap Of sheer embroi-
derry and plated net frilling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
Tho Double Train,

A new train seen lately consisted Of
two trains, each quite separate, and
endless In point. A very lovely even
ing dress Of deep orange charmeuse.
had this double tail. One was Of the
orange cherneuse. and was Just a con-
tlnuation Of the dress itself. The SEQ
ond train was Of lemon-colored
mousseline de sole, and started from
, drspery at the waist, which came
down n side and round the back OF
the frock, falling into a train the OK
act Size and shape Of the satin one.
When we'll done this has a very pretty
~ we'll ~ . vsry novel effect
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
WITH SQUARE OR ROUND COLLAR, WITH
OR WITHOUT BELT.

Spring coats are in demand for the
little tots as well as for their elders and
here is a most attractive little model.
The coat is laid in box plaits in both fronts
and back in Norfolk style and such plaits
are apt to be becoming to children. The
big collar is another pretty feature. 1t
can be made with square corners both at
the front and at the back as shown on the
figure, or it can be made with shawl fronts
and round back as shown in another view.
Both are equally fashionable and equally
pretty. If liked, a belt either of the ma
terial or of leather can be worn. For
immediate wear, serge, shepherds check
and similar materials are excellent for
such a coat. For the later season, heavy
silk, pongee, linen pique and the like
would be pretty. In the large view, the
coat is shown with the big square collar
and the pretty turned back cuffs scalloped
and embroidered and that finish is always
dainty and pretty for children's garments.
For the 6 year size, the coat will require
ga yards of material 27, 81 yards SO or
az yards A. inches wide, with u yard IT
inches wide for the collar.
The pattern of the coat 1867 is cut in
sizes for girls from 4 to 8 years Of age. 1t
will be mailed to any address by the
Fashion Department of this paper, on
receipt of ten cents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
"a PAGE Fop TM W6rENf0LKsE
HND
HOME talks
Old Age Bad Form

HERE are the old ladies' of yeatsryear7" the poe. mishs we'll sins,
1MI And the answer would not be a mournful shake of the head,
Ivvl and a reference to the hillside cemetery. Rather would It be q
W finger pointed to a group of smartly dressed, styIshly coiFeurod
a discussing the political situation, the milk inspection of their city
" a suceessful hand atb bridge They would bear their years lightly upon
them. II undertook to guess their ages. be might venture forty five
ntty-hVe Wherea the probability is they would be nearing If not past
d seventy milestone. But there would be of the old-tfme ear-marks
OF seventy. There would be high spirits, erect bodies, fresh complexions
comprehensive understanding of the affairs of the day Old age as we
nee knew it. has largely vanished.
Some people regret the passing of the old lady. They think the bowed
hsur In rusty black sitting silent tin the armchair, with hair drawn tightly
huencs altosether lacking in the smart matron of today with her talk of
bridge and civic bsttsrnent
But is this so7 Does not the old lady OF today have more real In
husnce In the practical affairs of life, and does she not have a fuller le?
And ought not she and her gain to be considered, as we'll al what she
may hold in her hands for others7
So ought not the lev old lady be hailed as a step forward to a better
understanding OF hfef And ought not the means by which she makes this
step be proclaimed far wide. that all may take tf Should not the
waters Of this fountain of youth be tapped for public drinking places every
where, that all may be refreshed7
And how with advancing years has woman grown young, instead OF
tue toward life. In concrete details. it would be hs. by changing the
methods of her chief OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; ad then by bringing into
her life, fresh and live interests.
She is n o longer the slave Of her housework. 1t no longer Keeps her
on. She bundles up the washing and sends 1T to the laundry. Her broom
has become transformed into a vacuum cleaner. She works with her brain
instead of her hands. Consequently, she is more alive all over N she
has considerable time In her hands.
And this time, she uses for golf, for walking OIL motoring, which keeps
her figure erect her step brisk, her complexion clear. Some of it also
goes for bridge, or civic work. IT some special study and SO her spirits
thinks about getting old. Indeed. she is beginning to look o old age as
bad form. She would nc more be guilty Of wrinkles and ignorance of the
affairs of the day. than she would Of not knowing which fork to use, or
how many cards to leave when calling
And isn't It worth while to drink OF these waters of the fountain of
YOUTH And they are bubbnng up right in your WI kitchen, and that is
the place to begin to drink. II you are the slave of your homework, IL
you know nothing but its monotonous round. % are on the road Ito Al
early olda ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
IDEAS THE OTHER WOMAN HAS
FOUND OUT.

Do you know that many Of the daily
tasks may be done while sitting
PAIRING potatoes, wiping many Of the
dishes, and even ironing, II M has a
high stool. Many women lever sit
just from force of habit, when the
strength might be well saved and the
feet rested by taking the pressure of
from them. When standing, in iron
ing, always stand on a rug folded in
many thicknesses. as ,"e spring rests
the feet.
One way to seve the dishes is to use
a damp cloth and a dry one in the
dining-room to wipe dishes that are
used for foods which dare not be much
soiled.
If you scorch a dish Of food when
cooking, scrape 1t out and add q little
soda, with a pint or less Of cold wa.
ter. Let the water boil, when the
food can be removed without scratch.
ing the dish.
When an obstinate spot OF soorched
or burned-on food refuses to come off,
rub with a piece OF pumice stone,
This scrapes without injuring the sur,
face.
There is no economy In using old
or WORKOUT tools OF utensils. A
lleaky pail, which leaves its trail wher
ever 1t is carried, ia worse than poor
economy.
Do not bang or gouge the hands and
fingers using the stove iron or a
pieae OF wood for a hammer.
Have a small egg beaten which will
beat an egg In a cup. Get good small
wooden spoons for stirring and mix
ing. They are easy on the hands and
never get hot when used in the dishes
cooking on the stove.
Have a soap shaker for dish-wash.
ing; in this every scrap Of laundry
soap may be saved and used.
Good sharp Knives for pairing and
carving, and q good knife sharpeneI
is a true necessity in every home.
H.~~N
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25

Questions.

Questions.
L. Why is govt like reciprocated
love?
2. Fill in the blanks in the follow
ing sentence with the same word re-
versed: ....... it ..... she.
3. Behead and curtail to disem-
bark and leave a useful article.
4. OF what trade are we when We
walk in the snow.
5, What part OF speech Is kissP
Answers.
l. It's a joint affection.
2. Saw, was.
3. Land.
4. Printers.
5, A conjunction.
Be a classified" advertiser. see
page eight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25

From the genius held in highest g
gard this adorable turban for spring
has been launched Upon its triumph
N way, nothing could be simpler,
nothing more impossible to brain not
gifted than it's creators.
1t Is made Of wide black and white
satin ribbons In a soft heavy quail
ity. Maline In several thicknesses is
laid over these. The ribbons are then
apparently wound about a sort cap
(widened at the top and tied in a
broad bow across the back. A fine
wire. invisibly placed, supports the
bow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
kILING WOMEN
OF MIDDLE AGE
Mrs. Hilbert Tells of Her Dis
tressing Symptoms During
Change of Life and How
She Found Relief.
Fleetwood. Pa.-"During the Change
of Life / was hardly able to be around

at all. l always had
a headache and /
was SO dizzy and ner.
vous that | had no
rest at night. The
flashes of heat were
so bad sometimes
that / did not know
what to do.
"One day a friend
advised me to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We q a bla Conn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25

The pretty and equally effective and
simple gown Is In perfect harmony
with this excellent millinery. 1t Is
of black satin with white lace intro
duoed at the neck and sleeves. A band
of bright green satin is laid across the
bust. The rather high waist line is
outlined with a black girdle. Over
this is worn a long semi.ftting coat
of chiffon.
The skirt narrows at the bottom but
Is not In extreme of this mode. The
whole thing is, as ordained by fashion,
easy, soft and flowing.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
New Screens.

Many OF the new screens are exceed
ingly beautiful. Those of embossed
leather are much In demand. Except
is a reaction against anything like
sumptuous decoration. When COW
cred with the new broeades that show
gold and silver threads interviewer In
the lovely patterns Of olden time the
screens are much to be desired.
There is a slight tendency to have
the material employed for the screens
match the curtains of dining rooms,
libraries and bedrooms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25

6ABLNEI1.

ONT 1atter yourself that
D friendship authorizes you to
say dlsagreeable things to your intimates.
The nearer you come into relation with
a person, the more necessary do tact and
courtesy become. Except In cases of ne
cessity, which are rare. leave your friend
to learn unpleasant things from his enc
mics; they are ready enough to tell them.
Holmes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25
Punch Work EHectiAa.

Sheets and PILLOW eases with de-:
signs wrought put IN satia stitch and
punch work are extremely beautiful:
A very simple design is stsetiya II
we'll done. sema bed linen Of thir
s8rt seen Feesntly has the punch work
aoas in seft yellow 1of The liasp y
used ia 4 a.xslfow FoemLa :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-25

~ ADDY smiled Jack and Evelyn had been telling him that just that
IA morning they had seen Il butterfly
ITS pretty early fr butterflies to be out isn't it, daddy p they