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The Washington herald., 1914-12-15
The Merirgue and
Method of
Making 1t

Few American cooks understand the
possibilities Of the meringue. Most of
them can make a so-called meringue to
add to a lemon pie or a chocolate pud-
ding. Even this many Of them do poorly.
But the separate meringue, that is baked
by itself and then favored by means
Of some filling. or else favored before 1t
is baked, is unknown to many home
cooks.
To begin with, a word about the sort
Of meringue that tops one OF Americas
greatest delicacies, the lemon-meringue
pie. There Is no excuse for the rubbery,
fiat, sticky mess so often called me-
ringue. For a meringue OF perfect light
ness and tenderness is as easy to make
as the other more usual sort.
Use fresh eggs. and have them cold.
Separate the yolks and whites carefully,
SO that no trace Of yoIk is mixed with
the white. Then chill the whites on the
ice. Whip them to a stiff froth with 4
perfectly clean egg beater. Often a lit
tie oil from the wheel Of an egg beater
will drop into the eggs that are below
them and so spoil a meringue. Therefore,
make sure that the egg beater is as
clean as much hot water, soap, and rub
bling will make It.
A pinch of salt can be added before
you beat the eggs, IL you sometimes have
difficulty in whipping eggs stiff. Then
beat them until they Vare dry, and so
stin that they hold their shape when
turned upside down. Then add sugar.
Granulsted sugar is far the best. Some
recipes call for powdered sugar, but al
ways substitute granulated sugar and
beat 1t thoroughly into the eggs. Use
a rounded tablespoonful for every egg
white and beat 1t until the egg is smooth.
Next comes the baking Brown the
hot oven. When it is Drowned a light.
golden shade. open the oven door and pull
II to the front Of the oven. Let IL stand
there three or four minutes, and then
stand II in a sheltered corner where nn
draft can possibly blow on it. 1t is a
sudden change of temperature. or a sud
den gust OF cold wind, that makes many
meringues fall. But a meringue made
with granulated sugar-which makes a
much stronger fabric than powdered
sugar does-and cooled gradually after
it has been gradually Drowned, runs little
risk Of fall.
The cooked merinGues which are served
for dessert are not easy to make The
difficulty lies in their cooking. They must
be dried, rather than baked. Yet they
toughens them. failure and a sue
all the directions in the world.
One white Of egg makes n dozen
meringues. Beat the egg to a stiff frOth.
and for each egg add a quarter Of a cup
full OF sugar and tiny pinch of salt.
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Add the sugar slowly and beat thor
oughIy.
When the meringue is smooth and stifI
drop II in spoonfuls on a sheet of waxed
paper on baord. II you have a pastry
bag, use this instead OF a spoon to form
the meringues and stand them in the
edge Of a cool oven for an hour. At the
end Of that time they should be crisp
and dry and golden brown Turn them
over and scoop out the soft center, and
they are ready to use.
There are many ways Of using these
meringues- The center Of each can be
filled with strawberry jam or apricot mar
malade or any other fruit filling. and
then two Of the meringues can be pressed
together and served. Whipped cream
mixed with crushed fruit makes another
good hlIing. Bananas, peaches, plum
pulp, apricotS and berries can be used in
this way.
Meringues panaches are made by filling
the centers OF the meEingues with vanilla
Ice cream-and a pint Will fill a dozen
mertngues-and then joining two togeth-
er. putting them on a plate, and decoraI-
ing them with whipped cream, favored
with sugar and vanilla.
Meringues can be favored in the max
ing. instead Of depending on the filling
for havOring.
Brazil nuts and is therefore called Bra
lillian merinbue. Have a cupful Of shelIei
and chopped nuts ready. Beat the whites
Of three eggs. and add a pinch Of salt
and two cupfuls of sugar. The large
amount Of sugar Is necessary because Of
the other ingredients used. Then add a
tablespoonful OF clear lemon juice and
the cupful Of chopped nut meats. Form
on board and bake for an hour.
When you are making favored merin-
gues it is interesting to try a good many
different havors. After the eggs and
sugar are beaten divide the mixtuIs
into as many equal parts as you have
different fiayors. To one part add a lit
tie vanilla. to another some lemon ex-
tract. to another some almond extract
and a little pink coloring, to another a
little melted current jelly. This meringue
foundation must be made with an allow
ance Of half a cupfuI or sugar to .sacn
egg yOlk to counteract the liquid h4vor-
ing agents.
Another way to vary the meringues is
to add the fiavoring and coloring matter
beat an egg yoIk. and stifien it with
sugar. Then drop this yellow mixture IN
teaspoonfuls in the middle Of the top OF
white meringues. For brown meringues
mix cocoa and sugar in equal proportions
and add TO the beaten egg white.
Meringues are no more than big kiss
Is. not quite so dry. Kisses should be
dried through and on all sides. But any
recipe for kisses can be adopted 20 the
making Of meringues.
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properly dressed? Or is It the alluring
stocks Of new combs and pins that the
stores are sselilng such wondrous lots
of lately?
A representative of The woman's
Herald sat in the back row OF the
fashionable audience at Janet Richards
lecture yesterday and had a complete
view of the backs of hundreds Of heads.
From under all shapes and manner Of
hats there peeped gay rhinestone combs
and pins decorated with set stones; and
few women showed signs Of fiowered
or jeweled bandeaUE. Whatever the
reason, combs and pins enhance the nat
ural beauty of the hair and by the fact
that Washington women who are con-
servative in everything, including dress,
have taken a fancy to their ornaments,
we know that II is in good taste and
will evolve from a fad into a set fash
ion.
The three-piece sets, consisting Of
turban, mum and neck piece, are seen
in great numbers among the well
dressed Washington women. These sets
can be made at the milliner of velvet or
If a woman be deft with the needle she
may make very professional looking
ones at home. A smart woman Of r
street yesterday afternoon had on q set
made OF seal brown velvet. The turhan
was small and close fitting finished with
a rosette of the velvet and a Jet buckle.
The neck piece was. tight as are many
Of the fur neck pieces this season and
the mum, made in the modish barrel
shape, was also finished with a rosette
and a buckle. This was worn with
striking effect on a sand colored cloth
suit. Gray velvet sets have been worn
on dark blue suits Snd black sets are
good with any color. while white. or
-
and dressy set to brighten a dark suit
for afternoon wear.
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The Cost of Woman:s Dress
Cheaper Appear Ago. Says Barrymore
By ETHEL BARRYMoRE,

Does It cost more for women to dress
well today than. II did ten years ago?
No. 1t costs less and even with this re-
duced expense women can look better
gowned.
How much should a woman spend upon
dress is a big question. What a woman
spends, or should spend for dress de-
pends entirely upon her income and upon
what she must spend for other purposes.
A woman today may dress well upon
very little. One can get ready-made
things so cheaply in the stores nowadays
that II is much easier to dress well at
a modest figure than formerly-say ten
years ago. I've been through many
shops lately, and / have been amazed
at the beauty Of the displays and the
very modest prices at which apparel may
be purchased.
Why. today one may get a little dress
for "a or $ that would have cost S2S at
least only a few years ago, and all the
trouble and annoyance of dressmakers
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15
Monday Morning Club Recital.

The recital given by the Monday Morn
ing Music Club yesterday at the Willard
was one of the most interesting and ar
tistic entertainments presented by that
organization this season. The recital was
attended by a large audience of Washing
ton musicians and music lovers. The
program opened with chorus from We
netian Barcarolle," given by the Monday
Morning Music Club. Mrs. S. W. Hopes
gave two solos, followed by another
chorus from Shubert by the club. Violin
solos were contributed by Miss Helen
Tanner, and the club sang Pan with
flute obligato and incidental solo by Mrs
Elliot woods. Miss Gina Bernucci, a
Young girl who has won fame in Italy,
sang a group of native songs, and Miss
Catherine Mcneil. who has recently re-
turned from Berlin, gave several piano
selections The program concluded with
a group of Russian songs given by the
club chorus. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lombard. Gen. and
Mrs. Andrews, Miss Harlan, Mrs. Joseph
Thropp, Mrs. Hennen Jennings, Mrs. F.
w. Pratt, Mrs. Dickens. Mrs. Charles
Matthews, Mrs. Blodgett, Mrs. Edward
McCauley, MRS Walter Tuckerman. Mrs.
G. W. Fairchild, and Mrs. John H. Nc
Gruder.
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The Daily Children's Story
BY Frances Marshall

pine tree in the forest and feel Of the
sky and find out?" But he knew as well
as you do that the sky is far above the
tree-tops.
Mother Brown Bear was asleep by this
time. She had always warned Little
Brown Bear not to wander away from
home and not to trust Red Fox. But
Little Brown Bear forgot this and was
disobedient. So he got up on his hind
legs, stretcheU himself. yawned and ran
OF to the tallest tree in the forest. He
began to climb up the tall trunk. always
looking at the bright blue sky above
him.
Suddenly, just as he had his foot on
the highest branch and was reaching
out one OF his forepaws to feel of the
sky, he lost his balance and crash. he
fell down to the ground.
This was just what Mr.. Fox had hoped
would happen and you can imagine that
he danced and yelped about in great glee
as he watched Little Brown Bear pick
himself up. But when he heard old
Mother Brown Bear come hurrying
through the forest. he turned tail and
ran, for, your know. he was a very sly
fellow and he did not want to face
Mother Brown Bear.
Il was trying to find out what the
sky is made Of" whined Little Brown
Bear as Mother Brown Bear shook him
and growled a scolding at him and help
ed him brush the dust from his coat
why didn't you ask me?" said Mother
Brown Bear. II could have found out
from Mrs. Sparrow"
We'll, I didn't find out" said Little
Brown Bear, ashamed, and I wish 1
knew"
What is the sky made Of please.
Mrs. Sparrow" called out Mother Brown
Bear.
II have often been up IN the sky"
chirped Mrs. Sparrow from a nearby
bush, but, you silly Little Brown Bear.
it's far, far above the treetops- And
what do you think it's made Of? It's
just made Of air.
Mrs. Sparrow laughed at Little Brown
Bears surprise and few away. And Lit
tie Brown Bear walked quietly home
after Mother Brown Bear, sure that
next time he would be a good Little
Brown Bear and obey his mother.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15

Among the noticeable modes followed
by Washington women is that of at
tending teas, balls and weddings, and
In fact all social functions, sans gloves.
Gloves, one of the heavy expenses
of the society woman's wardrobe, have
been discarded by women whose dip
lomatic and Official positions enable
them to start a sensible fad and ad-
here to II.
Brides have forsaken the gloves for
the wedding costumes, debutantes who
were wont to cover their young arms
by shoulder lengths, now go bare
armed and sleeveless and the matron
with round and somewhat pudgy arms
wears them unadOrned to the ball or
the evening reception The glove for
street wear is still permissab able-at least
until the springtime il will be in fash
ion to wear them. These have been
seen in all colors to match the suit and
in sand and flesh tints they are also
very popular. For semi dress. pearl
gray gloves and pale yellow are very
good form. while white gloves for the
hotel lunch or the restaurant supper
are still the best and safest mode
Have you noticed the new wells that
so many smart women and little debs
are wearing? OF course, We mean the
one with the broad black gros grain
ribbon border that covers the mouth
and makes the wearer look as though
she had something to mourn for?
These are considered very fashionable
and certainly they are very new. for
they haven't had time to be picked up
by every one.
Washington women are dressing the
hair with more care and painful effort
to have each separate hair just In its
place caught by fancy pins or jeweled
combs than ever before. Is 1t because
the little tight hats-that rightfully can
be termed "lids''-show the hair to such
advantage or disadvantage-f it isn't
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15

Tuesday, December 15, 1914.
AstroIogers read this as an uncertain
day, for although Venus and Neptune
are In benefc aspect, Mars is strongly
adverse.
The planet. believed to sway men to-
ward warlike impulses, is in a place held
TO indicate a continuation of the world
conflict with added horrors. There is a
sign interpreted to mean famine and
sickness that will increase the death toll
With the approach OF the new year
many sinister signs are said to threaten
the royal families of Europe. The King
OF England has the prognostication Of
illness az we'll as bereavement The
Kaiser is under a direction held as indi-
cative of peril to his health and his per-
son. In the Cars horoscope Saturn
forebodes bereavement and indisposition
Austria is under the rule of a planet
that gives warning of evil. Spain has
the prophecy Of trouble, and Italy is
under a sway that means war or war
complications.
This is day rather lucky for women.
In business they should profit.
Neptune gives encouragement to all
who are interested in new thought or
occultism. The growth OF esoteric phi
losophies will be extraordinary in the new
year, the seers announce.
1t is a lucky rule for singers. actors
and all who bespeak public favor. There
is a prophecy that amusements will be
much patronized during the coming year
Accidents and injuries on journeys are
believed to be common when Mars is
adverse and this is held to be an un-
lucky day for travel.
1t is not a good configuration for buy
ing or investment Of any sort.
While the rule prevails temperate hab-
its should be cultivated. Danger Of ex-
cesses is increased when Mars is in evil
aspect.
The influences are not fortunate for
affairs connected with engineering. steel
construction and contracting
Surgery and dentistry are not favor
ably governed today. The wise will wait
for better influences, astrologers say.
Persons whose birthdate II is have a
happy augury for the year. In busi-
ness success will be assured, II proper
care is given. The home has the fore
cast of joy and comfort.
Children born on this day are likely
to have strong. decided characters. They
may develop great originality in thought.
In business they have the omen of sue
cess Girls probably will marry twice.
Copyright, lshJ
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15
Blood Remedy
SuStainS World
Myriads Have Learned of Its Re
markable Curative Value.


From the very fact that S. S. s.. the
famous blood purifier Is a natural nedi-
cine, 1t is opposed by those who can not
give up mercury and other dangerous
drugs. Habit is a strange master. Al
flicted people use mercury with blind
force Of habit. Not warned by the rheu-
matIsm they see all around them, un-
mindful of the Iocomotor ataIia, paraly-
sis and other dreaded results Of mineral
poisoning. they cling to the fast disap-
pearing treatment so surely and positive
ly being replaced by S. s. s., wherever
the light strikes In. S. S. S. is fast be-
coming the worlds panacea for all blood
troubles because it is welcome to a weak
stomach. is taken naturally into the
blood, is q wave Of purifying influence
known by its remarkable curative results,
and is the standby Of a host Of people.
1t goes into the blood and remains a strong
medicinal influence to the end and this
without any other effect than that Of Z
purely cleansing property.
1t is the most universally recon-
mended blood remedy known, and has
sustained its reputation for half a cen
tury. Its ingredients are Natures def
mite AntidOtes for germs that create our
worst afHictions. Get q bottle today Of
any druggist Refuse all substitutes.
wGte the medical department, The Swift
Specific Co., 81 Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga,
for free advice on blood troubles, and how
10 overcome them. This department Is one
Of the finest helps to men torbs found
anywhere, and It 10 entirely free
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15
THE GREAT WHITE WAY
By o. o. M'INTYRE.

New York. Dec. H-Jerome Beatty has
been appointed successor to Grantland
Rice as sporting editor on a New York
newspaper Rice goes to the Tribune
the FIRST of the year. Beatty is not a
stranger TO Park Row. He left a year
ago to knockabout the country a bit
and after playing New Orleans and Los
Angeles was called back. He brings with
him a good story picked up in Kansas
City.
Last fall after the major league season
had ended. a country baseball team pro-
duced a phenomenal pitcher. Their Op-
ponents, knowing Walter johnson had
returned home suspected It was Johnson
who was pitching. Finally they put it
up to a big player who was wintering in
Kansas City.
ITS a cinch to tell whether it's John
the country team.
How" was the eager query.
Well said the player. stick your
head in the way of a fast ball. and If
YOU live it amt johnson"
Two things have saved Jersey City from
oblivion-mOsquitOes and Young Shugrue.
II II were not for the New York laws
Shugrue would be lightweight champion
of the world for trimming Freddy Welsh,
of England, here.
But il is not of the fight We wish to
speak OF but Shugrue himself. Jersey
CITY has never considered him seriously
they never consider the home town boys
seriously Everybody knew him when.
But Shugrue was undaunted-just like
Frank MerriweIl used to be-and he start
ed out for a trip around the world look
ing for pugilists to conquer. He whipped
a string Of fighters in Australia that
would pile up as high as the Woolworth
tower and then he came home
How the old town changed! Bands
played. the mayor welcomed him and
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15
ETHEL BARRYMORE SEATED AT HER PIANO

ter and look better at less expense than
they ever did. There never were any
more becoming fashions than the pres
ent ones. and never did women dress
at as little expense.
Il don't think the woman OF today
overdresses or underdresses. There are
eXaggersNiOns of the prevailing modes, OF
course. but as a general thing the woman
of today is smartly and becominGly
gowned and more attractive than ever.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15
CRITTENToN HOME RECEPTION.
Washington, Women and WOmen's
Clubs Federation Invited.

Warrington Women and "Omen's
Clubs Federation Invited.
There will be a reception at the Flor
ence Crittenton Home, at 21S Third street
northwest. this Afternoon from to 5. This
reception is given in honor OF the Of
fcers of the General Federation Of
Women's Clubs of the District of Co
lumbia by the president Of the National
Florence Crittenton Mission, Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett, NJ. D., and is especially
designed to give the women of Washing
ton a chance to make an investigation
Of the Florence Crittenton Home and to
inform themselves in regard to the policy
and methods of the association in deal
ing with a very difficult problem.
Invitations have been issued for the re-
ception but any one interested in the
work of the home will be welcome with
out a card of admission.
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ed. She refused to have the legality
OF her own marriage questioned and she
refused also to have the position of
her little daughter Mary, who was at
the time heir to the throne. disputed.
But fortunately for Catherine she died
before Henry found it necessary to
meet out to her the fate that was I'm
store for his later wives.
Catherine is described as fair and
plump. She was dignified and taCtful
and vas in many ways the most admir-
able OF all the wives of Henry VIII.
Copyright, l9lI.D
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15
What's in a Name?

A puzzling question has just come be-
fore the California Court Of Appeals,
where Mrs. J. R. White, of San Diego,
a law student, is applying for admis-
sion to the bar under the name of her
former husband Mrs. White contends
that there is pothing in the statutes re-
quiring a woman to accept her hus-
bands name.
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and Iittings is obviated. You see frock
in the shop that you like. try it on. find
it's all right, have it sent home. then
put it on and wear it. That's all there
is to il.
Last summer l bought a dress for
s15O. l was going through one Of the
shops, saw a pretty little pink thing l
liked and purchased it. 1t was just what
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I wanted. and 1 put it on and wore 1t
about the house all summer.
But to say how much a woman should
or shouldn't spend upon her clothes is
more than can tell. l never keep track
of how much / spend. although l spend
less now than l did before / was mar
ried and had two babies to look after.
You know, I have responsibilities now
that I didn't have a few years ago.
L think all women today dress bet
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the when he defeated Welsh it took cool
heads to keep them from giving him the
city. Shugrue's life in Jersey City
would make good George Ade fable.
Before James X. Hackett acquired the
habit of falling heir TO fortunes he went
into the movies. He posed for a num-
ber of sword fights in the film version
OF The Prisoner Of Zenda," and was
probably the first American actor of his
standing to try the experiment.
That was only year or so ago-and
many of his co-workers shifted signif-
Cantly when Hackett's supposed fall vas
discussed. Now everybody is doing it.
Here are a few appearing before the
film today: Marie Doro. Pauline Fred
erick. Mary Ryan. Gail Kane, Wilton
LaCkaye. Hazel Dawn. the Barrymores.
Ethel SIld Jack, William II. Crane. Flor
enCe Reed. Margaret Wycherly. Gabv
Deslys. Elsie Janis. William and Dustin
Farnum. Robert HilIiard. May Irwin.
Tyrone Power. Edward Abeles. Mar
guerite Clark. Olga Petrova, and the
movie men are firting with NazinOva.
Digby Bell. Maclyn Arbuckle, and many
others too numerous to mention.
II. T Webster. the Cartoonist. was
rOped and then branded with a full even
ing dress suit the other night and cart
ed away to a swell. musical event in Car
negie Hall
When he was awakened after the first
intermission by his companion he was
told that the next number on the bill
was the great Efram Zimbalist. the
violinist.
DO YOU mean to say there is such
a person as Efram Zimbalist"' inquired
Webster II ALWAYS thought he was A
typographical error
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The Cuban Woman's Name.

In Cuba married women always retain
their maiden names in addition TO that
of their husbands. q
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Teaching Their Mothers.

Mothers of students in Pasadena CCal)
High School will be taught how to
cook.
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Miss Eleanor De G. Cuyler Is third on
the list Of New York's personal property
tax list with S1.0OO.0OO
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15

Women are advised by John D. Rocke-
felIer to take up golf to prevent their
getting old
The Washington herald., 1914-12-15

Recent statistics in Japan show thai
males in Japan Outnumber the women ',
CnIv 5SI.III.
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Baked Eggs-POach eggs and slip them
on slices of toast on a deep buttered
platter. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
salt and pepper. Cover with thick white
auCe and bake five minutes.