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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
MAKING THE GUESTS
ROOM ATTRACTIVE

IT is a genuine pleasure to find room
arranged for ones reception in the
house of the hostess i'm such a way that
every article bespeaks a little welcome
To be ushered into a cold, cherries ROOM
devoid of special preparation. is not the
most pleasant sensation, by any means.
guests room need not be large one.
nor handsomely furnished. but bath the
diminutive size and the lack of elegancies
will be forgotten if there is cordially
in the general appearance of the room.
How quickly the average woman takes in
the appearance OF the interior of "A room.
She can look into a room. close her eyes.
tents 1t is a womans nature to observe
details.
few weeks ago the writer had the
pleasure of being entertained in a room
OF the following description:
The room was not large, but il was so
restful. The first object TO attract the
eye was the beauty OF the bed and window
drapery. The windows We're curtained
with finely dotted net with overdraperv
OF soft white china silk. bearing minia-
ture blue dots. The side curtains were
drawn to each side and the valance a
the top was short and scant. The bed
was covered with the same silk. the
seams covered with narrow insertion THAI
matched the curtain net. There was one
willow rocking chair, a shoe box, shirt
waist box and roOmy closet with hang
erS i'm il. The dresser was covered with
"A beautiful white linen scarf and in the
center WAS bowl of sweet peas. ON
small stand was d dish OF assorted fruit.
some waters. a pitcher of cold water.
daily paper and a recent magazine. Pins.
scissors. needle, thread, etc, were in a
little morocco case. What more could
one desire?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
Bedroom Door Knockers.

HE small colonial cottage of young
bride who put thought and the plan
ming of many months in the furnishing OF
the domestic paradise of which she is the
guardian angel is unusually successful in
all its details. The great knocker on the
front door, white woodwork. candle
sticks of both brass and glass, old-fash-
toned chintz hangings, rag rugs and well
chosen mahogany furniture all help to
carry out the colonial effect.
The most original detail Of the whole
house takes the form of small brass
knockers. miniature copies of the knock
er on the front door. on all the bedroom
doors. These knockers are not more than
three four inches long, but they are
practical as well as ornamental. 1t would
take much persistence even on the part
of very heavy sleeper to ignore the per-
sistent, sharp tap, tap Of the little brass
clapper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
0Id-Time Beaded Bags.

INVITATIONS of the beaded bags that
our grandmothers carried are now in
fashion. They are singularly appropri-
ate as an accompaniment to the pannier
and old-fashioned flounces and fichus
Among the newest Of these beaded bags
are those In deep maroon. Some OF
these are quite plain Of surface, while
others have a pattern; a quaint posy,
an oak leaf or a beetle picked out in
silver. gold or black beads.
A few Of the bags are envelope shape,
the flap being held with an antique
looking silver or gold brooch. These have
handles of white silk cord, and inside
are three or four dainty little vanity
fittings. In fact. it is the exceptional
bag that does not have from one to five
fittings, even the cheaper grades show
ing the small mirror and powder box.
There are also rose opera and carriage
bags made from odd bits of oriental en-
broidery. beautiful embossed and bro
caded velvets and satns, and even bits
of costly furS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
Care of Tailored Clothes.

THE value of taking proper care OF tall
Ored clothes is seldom fully realized
but it is really almost as important az the
proper cut. A tailored Suit should be
thoroughly brushed soon as il is taken
off. especially the bottom OF the skirt
and the collar of the coat The coat
should be put on a padded hanger. which
in turn should be hung on a pole in the
closet SO that the garment will not come
in TOO close contact with anything else.
The skirt should be hung by two tapes
placed at each side OF the belt, or else
clenched by trousers hangers In the lat
ter case the waistband of the skirt should
be folded in half and the hangers closed
over il.
Pressing and repairing are equally inn
portant. \ wrinkled suit is shorn of its
style, and one with a loose skirt braid a
frayed edge or shabby lining is beyond
the pale When more than just a stitch
is needed a small tailor should be em-
ployed.
Such details as these are ail-important
from an economical standpoint, they
preserve the suit and give the well
groomed air that is essential to smart
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

neck or sleeves will be brought more in
harmony with the skirt when the coat is
removed.
We have become accustomed to the
splendOr of modern evening gowns and
we have shown so much enthusiasm for
brOcade as their material that the manu-
facturers have kindly given it again to
us for spring use in lovely tones Chief
of these is sunlight yellow, a deep rose
pink, old Chinese blue and white-plenty
of white. Sometimes the brOcaded figure
is Of metal or of satin stamped on
crepe background and edged with silk:
again, it may be a cluster of silver
leaves on white satin huge velvet
grapes on crepe de chine. The makers of
brOcade have shown ingenuity and have
brought out fascinating patterns that
make plain tin look commonplace
Not only will this white brocade be
used for evening gowns. deliberately
trimmed with seed pearls, crystal bugles
or white jet lattice work, but it will be
used in its simpler WeaVeS for afternoon
gowns and informal house gowns. The
newest frOck for iuncheOnS has a decided
pannier which is arranged at the back
into long draped pleat. and the ROmney
bodice. which is high at the back and low
in front. has this decoletage outlined
with wired pleated ruff of white lace
There are Il few crystal buttons in front
and at the wrists of the long sleeves
which are finished with pieated ruffies of
lace.
Because of the demand for color there
is Il folded sash of Chinese blue chiffon
with deep satin sewage caught in
front with large pink velvet rose.
Copyright 1913. by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

see an entirely new cut of jacket from
her house. But sufficient to the day is
the evil thereof. The Russian blouse is
difficult enough to contend with except
on the form divine that the designer had
In mind when she invented it.
The majority Of the new gowns show
this kind Of jacket made in remarkable
ways anG used as a background OF SPLEEN
did embr oidery and metal galloons. 1t is
a shorter jacket than the Russians wear
and grows shorter as the weeks go on.
which is another evidence OF the incom-
ing fashion for short coats. The very
long cutaway has diminished in popu-
larity, and many of the new ones made
Of serge and shantung are cut away in
front to show the hips and finished at
the back about twelve inches below the
waist line. This Is the usual model for
the everyday suit. although there are
tailors who are introducing again the
straight sacque affair with its slightly
double-breasted fastening. This in a
modified form has been worn during the
winter with belt at the back made of
fur and high collar to match.
These were not as mannish as the new
spring ones, which are reversal to the
mans jacket with it's fiat revers straight
sleeves and bone buttons. The belt at the
back is retained as it makes the coat diff
ferent from the thousands that have
preceded it. and it looks as though fur
will be used on even spring coats, for the
season has been prolific of it and there is
no reason why the Americans should not
continue to wear bits of 1t on their cos
tunes until hot weather. The French do
this. even though their springs are warm
er than ours, but they are a fantastic
race and like nothing much as an I'M
usual juXtaposition.
X x
The woman who has held OH to a wide
skirt for two years, believing that the
narrow one was only a caprice, must put
it back in moth balls. There is not sign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
Dishes Out of Routine
for Dwll@d P@l@t@s

work. To make it mix two ounces of but
ter and two of flour over the fire, and
add gradually three cups of rich milk.
Let the mixture come to boil; then care
fully stir in the beaten yolkS of three
eggs, and season with pepper, salt, cay
cnne and dash of tarragon. Take from
the stove. Remove skin and bones from
three and a half ounces OF cold boiled or
canned salmon and rub it 10 a paste with
the stiff1y beaten egg whites Add this
mixture carefully to the cooked sauce.
pour at once into soutf1e or baking dish.
sprinkle with fine bread crumbs and bits
of butter and bake for about thirty min
utes. Serve Immediately. 1t IS well to
make a cone of paper to invert over a
souffie while lit is in transit between
kitchen and dining room, as any draught
or cold wind causes the souffie to fall.
Liver and Bacon.-The most appetiZing
way of serving liver and bacon in the
morning is to cut both liver and bacon in
small peces-each slice of bacon in
three or four pieces and the liver in cor
responding bits-season them with salt
and pepper put them alternately on
skewers. fry them five minutes in deep,
boiling fat and slip them on pieces of
toasted bread.
Broiled Potatoes.-Broiled potatoes can
be served with any breakfast fish or
meat. To prepare them cut cold boiled
potatoes lenSthWlSe into slices a quarter
of an inch thick. Dip them in flour, broil
them brown on both sides and serve them
with butter. pepper, salt and parsley.
Minced Veal and Eggs.-In these days
OF high-priced eggs a dish calling for both
meat and eggs seems worse than eXtrava-
giant. But minced veal and eggs are so
good that the departure from economy
which their preparation involves may be
overlooked. To get them ready chop
enough cold veal cOarsey to make pint
Add to it about half a teaspoonful of
lemon juice, salt and pepper. d half tea
spoonful of -four, tablespoonful of but
ter and half cup of stock or water.
Cook brskiy over the fire until the ngre-
dents are blended. Serve on slices of
toast and drop a poached egg in the mid
die of each.
Cream Muffins.-These mullins are eX-
ceptionally light and fluffy. To make
them mix the yolk of one egg. two table
spoonfulS of sugar. cupful of milk and
half a cupful of melted butter. Sift
little flour in which two teaspoonfuls of
baking powder are mixed into the liquids
then add the egg white, beaten to a stiff
froth and then more flour until a stiff
batter results. Drop the batter i'm hot
CREASED muffin tins and bake in a quick
oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

IiE woman dressed in rainy day
attire has no excuse NOWADAYS
if She possesses the newest
things in wet weather acceSSo-
ries to look a fright Rainy
day accessories are now made in styles
as smart and materials as attractive as
are the accessories for sunny day cos
tune.
First Of all the umbrella, the trade
mark of a rainy day. 1t has reached the
highest degree of convenience and good
looks and no one need nowadays be
caught unprepared for shower. for UNI
brellas are so made that they are little or
no trouble to carry
There are folding umbrellas that have
three joints and can be placed when not
wanted in little leather cases not more
than fourteen inches lcng and two inches
wide These cases can be slipped in the
pocket of suit case or bag for over
night or weekend visits or can be car
ricd about without Inconvenience Plush
cases long. stiff cylinders with little cap
covers just big enough to hold an UNI
hrella hold ful-length silk umbre las
with silver trimmed handles and silver
plates for monographs and initials. These
pllsh-covered umbrellas are easily car
ricd about by the traveller strapped 10
suit case or bag or strapped up i'll pun
die with canes and golf clubs.
new umbrella has a leather strap at
tached to the end of the handle to sip
over the arm. \ convenience, this ar
rangement. but seemingly a bad thing
for the dealers, for an umbrella so equip
ped could hardly be lost even by the most
careless man or woman.
There are attractive rain or shine UNI
brellas for use in all weathers that VIII
prove a boon when warm weather arrives,
since they will serve as well for paraSoiS
as for umbrellas These umbrellas are
made of lightweight but durable change
able silks-green, blue, red and black IN
their various combinations-wit attrac-
five handles in natural woods In various
finishes.
Lined umbrellas are among the novel
ties brought from Paris. These are IKE
the parasols familiar to the women VINO
remember the days when the pongee sun
shade lined with coiored silk was a
standby The lined umbrellas have col
ored wash silks for lining that contrast
with the browns. green's and reds now
so ia shionable for rainy day use.
For children, umbrellas are now mace
in diminutiye size Big. full size UNI
brellas are really hard for d small chlid
to manage-they are hard enough, in
windy weather for a full-groWn MA" 10
keep right side out-sO the small umbrella
should always be provided for the small
child. These, in blue Or red, correspond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

secrets of fashions
are guarded as though they belonged TO
affairs of state. If there is one person in
the world who takes himself or herself
more seriously than the Paris designer,
that name has not been written yet in the
worlds history. Probably Napoleon was
as unapproachabIe as Poiret. but Caesar
was far more democratic than Cabot. 1t
is probable that such airs of importance
have contributed 10 the fame of these de-
signers and they have learned that 1t
never does to allow the public free access.
1t is one of the Weaknesses of human
nature to lessen its respect for any one
whom it knows very well.
If the public knows the secrets that go
toward making OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
gown the public is apt to say that il can
do it at home. so it does not pay to be
democratic. In Paris one must approach
designers with far more fear and trem-
bling than one would approach the
crowned heads of imperial countries: and
partly for this reason S25.OoO,O0O a year
goes into the Golfers of the unapproach-
able ones.
If this is true during the season of sell
ing. il is more empha tically true when
the doors are closed against pirates. for
now is the time that new gowns are being
worked out. that new ideas are shown in
the workrooms, that new colOrs are
mingled by the artists. The reason of the
secrecy is the desire for money. Nov
city is the thing that pays and a continu-
Gus succession of novelties is the royal
road to wealth.
No one could find out a word this week
of what Paris intends To exploit in the
way of spring fashions. but one may rest
quite sure that a number of the Riviera
gowns Will he duplicated. These we al
ready know about and they viii proba bly,
form the basis of the first frocks that
will he sent to America in March.
There has been an experimental season
going on in America since the list of
January The gowns which have been
shown We're made by American whole
sale houses and sold to the retail trade
early in the season to stop the gap be-
tween the active weeks of buying and
selling. They have been displayed i'll the
shop windows more than anywhere, else.
except at Palm Beach, for no woman
wears these clothes until late spring. and
few women buy them SO far in advance
They serve to create interest and are an
excellent advertisement, as they bring
people to look who may remain to buy.
So far the fabrics are of more impor-
fance than the shapes. Even what is her
aided as new is only "A working out of
some design that was shown i'm the WIN
ter. The Russian blouse, for instance.
Was shown in d succession of models last
August by Paquin, who pinned her faith
to IL and reaped a good many antago-
nists. She was sure that it would succeed:
the other dreSSmakers We're sure it would
not, and the winter has not done much
toward substantiatng Nine. Paquin's
faith. but she is surely to be triumphant
this spring. This long, beted coat may
become too popular for her advanced
ideas and when March comes we NAV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
Novelties Seen i'm Shops

ness of Forposa are shown i'm Japanese
shop. These tiny cacti, an inch or two in
height. are ported i'm bits of japanese
pottery, and cost from a dollar to several
dollars. They of interesting shape and
appearance. and of course possess the
advantage that they never grow too big
for the little pots they come in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
When One Goes South.

NOTHING could be more acceptable to
the traveller starting for the south--or
for any other point of the compass, for
that matter-than a basket of flowers and
fruit. One which develops "A color scheme
of great beauty shows a bronze basket
which holds hugs bunch OF black Ham,
burg grapes and half a dozen tightly
closed buds of the tea rose. The wicker
i,ar,die 81 the basket is wound with soft
sai,p riot n the color of the roses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

THE FEATURE IN THE. DAUGH-
TIERS GOWN Is THE ROBESPIE,RRE
COLLAR AND THE VIVID BULGA-
RAN EMBROIDERY AT NECK AND
WRISTS. THE SUNBONNET HAT Is
OF WHITE PIQUE WITH THREE,
SMALL VELVET PEACHES ON THE
BRIM AND A BLACK VELVET CROWN
BAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

in color with the capeS Of blue or red
waterproof material with caps to pull
over the small heads in very stormy
weather. The blue capes have rcd lin
inSs and facings, and the red capes have
S.ue Innings.
Raincoats for grown folk are made in
different varieties. For cool weather
wear one of heavy cravenette is most
comfortable. Cravenette is now made in
all sorts of cloth. Checks and stripes
faint green. red. yellow or blue lines on
tan or blue backgrounds-are especially
attractive. Black and white checked
cravenetted cloth is also made into rain
coats. Blue tan and green, old standby
rainy day colorS are also used. Some
OF the best looking have collars and cuffs
OF waterproof velvet and button with
fancy buttons.
4 new heavy rainy day coat is made Of
rubherized tweed-to be more accurate.
of thin tweed with ruoberiZed lining.
This coat possesses the advantage Of
looking like a regular knockabout coat
when the weather clears.
The prettest of all rdincoatS and the
most comfortable for warm weather
wear are made of rubberized silks Those
| of blue are most durable. They are some
times lined with checked and plaid silks
in gay colors. and have facings, collars
| and ours OF these same silks
Capes of rubberiZed silk for women are
delightful protection for finery worn in
/ the country They are little worn as yet
| in the cities, although there is no particu-
| lar reason why they should not be. They
| possess n grace and charm not shown
| In the lines and folds of the SITTER coats.
:.
! RubberS are always Il nuisance. and
IN n nf n1.lF
them really attractive Tan rubbeTs for
use with tan shoes are not ugly and any
rubber that fits the shoe is acceptable.
Thin rubber sandals which roll into a
small package can be carried about. even
in the handbag, in small rubberized silk
envelopes for emergency use
For children white rubbers are sold for
use with white footsear. Washing with
soap and water keeps this dainty foot
covering in good condition.
ArcticS for wear in snow are a neces-
on and off and are waterproof unless
holes are worn in them, FOR the shield
over instep and ankle cannot admit
water. On very stormy days water is
bound TO get in through the buttonholes of
the buttoned goloshes: but, on the other
hand, this kind of shoe is more suitable
for women, buttons do not catch in
the hem of the skirt and buckles some
times do. causing tears and rents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

Salmon Souffle-A salmon souff1e Is
heavy for breakfast. but it is a tempting
dish. nevertheless. With fruit. good cof
fee and crisp toast. it constitutes a very
satisfactory preparation for the morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

Those of Spring Are Short and Heavily Trimmed With Em-
broid@ri@s and Coarse Lac@s---N@w Skirts Are
Still Narrow, Even When Pl@aG@d

~ l.. t. l. w | THAI
shall We be clothed
this SPRING. And
Xix 2 wi sc. how
Shall We go about
in loops and folds
or in straight lines
and fiat trimming?
Are We to be dig
nified or groteSque"
As far as Paris is
e one rn G d. the
secrets of fashions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

DHE early morning appetite III
February is q Ill., but 1t IS not
dead 1t is simply tired OF the
winter long routine OF d2iE
fare and Graves something OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09
WHAT We'll DRESSED W0f1EN Will WEAR SN0
SMART FASHIONS FOR THE /
LEATHER Covered Umbrellas Plaid Waterproof Coats
of Rubber and Silk, and White Rub
b@rs Are Offered
of Rubber
[b@r@ Are Offered.

in color with the capeS Of blue or red
waterproof material with caps to pull
over the small heads in very stormy
weather. The blue capes have rcd lin
inSs and facngs, and the red capes have
S.ue Innings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

neck or sleeves will be brought more in
harmony with the skirt when the coat is
removed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

@0tiE woman dressed in rainy day
attire has no excuse NOWADAYS
if She possesses the newest
things in wet weather acceSSo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-09

The woman who has held OH TO wide
skirt for two years, believing that the
narrow one was only a caprice, must put
it back in moth balls. There is not sign
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-12-06

ST. Vincent de Paul Society: The
annual meeting of the Particular
Council of St. Vincent de Paul Society
will be held in the Assumption school
hall, st. Paul, Sunday evening, De-
cember Z, at eight o'clock. A full re-
port of the years work will be made.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-12-06

for the court attended Mass in the
Church of st. Michael and at two
o'clock Sunday afternoon the work Of
organization was begun. The opening
prayer was offered by Reverend p.
Magnus Hermanutz, O. s. B. Brother
M. Simonitsch, state court trustee,
from Moorhead, acted as installing off,
GER; brother McGinn, of Thief River
Falls, as past chief ranger, and brother
M. Walz, of Detroit, Mimi, as vice
chief ranger; brothers Loskiel and
Harry, as conductors; Math. Barren,
from Thief River Falls, as sentinel
After the initiation ceremonies the
election of officers took place with the
following results: Chaplain, Reverend
Magnus Hermanutz, o. s. B.; chief
ranger, Joseph Loom; vice chief rang
er, Bro. Rumreich; past chief ranger,
Joseph Suda; recording secretary,
Henry I. Daigle; financial secretary,
Jos. A. Loocik; treasurer, Paul Ober-
miller; speaker, Joseph G.. Vavrosky;
deputy high chief ranger, Henry
Harry. At the banquet which followed
the election, the ladies of the parish
served at table and program of
toasts was carried out. Delegations
were present from Courts Number 6O3
of Moorhead, Number 1928 of Thief
River Falls, and Number 1742 of De-
troit.