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The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
SUDDEN CRAZE FOR
BLACK AND WHITE

There is n sudden craze for black and
white. a craze that actually filled one Of
the shop windows with all sorts OF black
and-white candy. Whether it was edible
or not was a question, but the effect
was sufficient to halt the pedestrians be-
fore the store.
And the embroidery world is not be-
hindhand. for one OF the exclusive art
needlewOrk shops treats us to a feast
OF blaCk-and-white embroidery. Chief
among the pieces exhibited was a hand
some table cover of what is known as
Black Forest embroidery. the table
cloth having in its very center huge
circle composed of fir trees, foliage and
gambolinG deer. The stitch was far
from difficult. being that muCh-lOved
and simple stitch known as cross-stitch.
In the circle. in fact forming the circle
itself. there were four fir trees, set at
regular intervals and stretching their
pointed tops toward the center Of the
circle, but sadly failing to reach their
goal by about two feet. In the four
spaces between the trees there were
twelve deer in oil, three deed in each
space, and under and beside the deer
were baby trees not as high as the ami
mails, and a thick underground. The de-
sign was altogether charming. and one
and being hailed With delight BY ones
descendants.
The owner of the shop was very agree
able and volunteered the information
that the famous Black Forest of Ger
many had inspired the design. You will
doubtless recall that famous forest that
lies in Southern Germany. It is really
chain OF elevated plains, the greatest
of which. Feldberg, measures 1890 feet
high. These plains are covered with
dark fir trees Many religious retreats
are among the dense growth. and it is
to the nuns of the forest that we owe
the design found upon the attractive
table cover
We have had such riot Of color in
embroidery that the return to single
color upon a white ground is restful to
the color-surfeited eye. The design will
work up so quickly in simple cross
stitch that either very young persons or
busy housewives will find it pleasant 20
pick up at old moments. There is very
little to be learned in cross-stithcing.
but there Is one precaution that must be
taken, that of having the understitch
always slanting in the one direction and
the top stitch in the opposite direction.
A good plan is to have all the lower left
hand corners to the upper right-hand
corners, and the top ones in Just the op-
posite direction. Any good art needle
work store should be able to supply you
with the design or have il stamped for
YOU. II Is really worth while, for the
design is appropriate for SO many things.
The embroidery can be carried out in
blue and white, but 1t is not so Interest,"
ing as when done in black and white TO
suit its name of BLACK Forest"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
THE PUNCH.

good wedding punch can be made
without alcoholic flavoring, il il is de-
sired. Wash a dozen good lemons and
two sweet oranges and then CRATE off
the thin, outer rind. Add to four cup
fuls of granulated sugar and a quart of
water Stir in a granite saucepan over
the fire until the sugar is dissolved and
then boil slowly for ten minutes without
stirring. Strain through cheesecloth and
add to 1t while it is hot the contents of
glass Of currant jelly, one of grape
jelly, and one of raspberry or ounce
jelly. Cool and add a cupfuI of pineapple
cubes. and two of canned Strawberries
and plenty of candied cherries cut in
half Put on the ice for ten or twelve
hours. Then pour it into a huge punch
bowl in the center of which there is a
block of ice, and add three quarts of
Apollinaris water, a pint of grape juice,
and quart Of imported ginger ale
Here is a tested recipe for wedding
punch: Pour. three cupfuls of boiling
water over a cupful of sugar and add
a pint of good brandy. Bottle it and
let it stand for twenty-four hours, shak-
ing from time to time. Then add three
cupfuIs of pineapple Juice. two cupfuls
OF lemon juice, and quart Of claret
Strain through flannel and add two cup
fuls of lemon syrup. Chill and serve.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
VIVACIOUS WOMAN
Is NEVER AT REST

Scientists are trying to prove that the
yiyacious woman loses her appearance OF
youth earlier than the one Of phlegmauc
temperament Whether this is true or
not the pity of II all is tnat the vivacious
woman retains her spirit Of youth She
may burn herself up quicker with over
exuberance. but she never loses her kit
tenish ways, and therefore is apt TO make
herself ridiculous.
She chatters instead OF discOursing with
intelligence upon subjects that come up
she mouths her words and punctuates
them with disconcerting emphasis. She
gesticuIates in a way tended TO give her
yis-a-vis nervous prostration and grim
aces so ludicrously that he or she-mean-
ing the vis-a-vis-rs so lost in watching
the vaudeville show that he has neglect
ed TO listen to the words.
Oh. vivacity. how many sins are COM
mitted in thy name. Lips are compress
ed In a straight line or twisted to one
side. eyes are squinted. leaving series OF
little wrinkles at the temples and coy
looks, arching OF the brows accompanying
ingratiating smiles. The voice is highly
pitched and staccatO instead Of softly
modulated as a young woman's voice
should be.
With this Srimacing continuing DAY
after day. is il any wonder that the hines
it makes at first deepen into wrinkles,
burrows, and other signs of old age all
too soon?
This vivacious woman never rests She
uses up so much energy uselessly that
she has no control over her nerves.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
FAMOUS WOMAN, HER BIRTHDAY AND YOURS
BY
MARY VICTORIA COWDEN-CLARKE.

Mrs Novello, Mary's mother. was 2
strict disciplinarian. and taught her chill
dren to bring all their troubles TO her,
and so leave her husbands few hours
at home-he was away all day playing
or giving lessons-peaceful and quiet. So
they went to their mother for assistance
in everything. and looked on their father
as a delightful companion. They were
even warned not to ask him for money
he was so good-natured and so absent
minded. Mrs. Novello said. that he would
always give the money to them. She
herself would use discretion.
1t is said that Mary -Cowden- Clarke's
married life was not especially happy.
But Mary's family all held Mr.. COwden-
Clark in the greatest esteem. Clara
Novello adored him as a child-she was
much younger than he was-and he
taught her to figure and do sums little
by little each morning while he was
shaving. At night, when she was ready
for bed, she would go to him for a story.
and after it was over he would carry
her upstairs and tuck her in bed.
Other famous women born today are
the eldest daughter of King Alfonso
and Queen Victoria of Spain, the Prin-
cess Beatrix, and Anna Swanwick, born
in lSlS, an early woman suffragist. one
of the founders Of Girton College. Cam
bridge, and notable also as a translator
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
jamie Is COmfOrted When
Contrasting Her Life with
that Of Irma, Rich, But
Chldless.
MOTHER

"Oh. dear! As fast as sew this on.
the goods tear around it It's simply
too old to patch any more"
The threadbare little trousers, mend
ed and remended, fell into her lap. and
she leaned back with an air of discour-
agement. Her mother, looking up, sud-
denly put down the sock she was darn
ing, and said:
Let me try it. dear" And then.
''Why-Janier'
1T isn't the patch,'s sobbed jamie.
letting her work slip on her knees onto
the floor. Il wouldn't cry over patch.
mother! Irs-everything"
She pulled out her handkerchief and
pressed IL to her eyes. The older wom-
an got up and went over to her daugh-
ter; put her arms around her, and drew
the flushed face and wet eyes against
her shoulder. II was years since Jane
had wept in her mothers arms No
questions were asked. and for a few
moments she had her cry out on that
comforting shoulder. while her mother
stroked the soft hair. patted the bent
head. and murmured little words of
endearment. Presently Jane sat up
and wiped her eyes.
You're overtired. dear" said the
mother. I'm afraid Irma's visit was
too much for you, with all your cares.
Why did she stay so long,?
1t wasn't the visit. mother; 1t was
Irma herself. l mean, il wasn't the
mere having company that tired me.
But Irma-Irma-" she hesitated-
You haven't told me anything about
her visit yet" said her mother. taking
up the sock again.
1T sounds silly when / put IL into
words. But I've always had such a
hard time somehow-with the children
and being poor" Again she
paused.
And seeing Irma, who has every
thing" suggested the mother. to help
her out.
Sort of brought II all home to me.
how little I've always had and how
much she has II sounds mean. l know.
Don't think I begrudge II to Irma. But
being with her so long emphasized inc
difference in our circumstances. ana
tit seems to have poisoned my
mind"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

The President occupied his usual place
at the Central Presbyterian Church yes
terday morning. He was accompanied
BY the Misses Smith, Of New Orleans
who arc passing a week at the White
House, zen route for New England, where
they will spend the summer.
Mrs. Wilson and her guests took
motor ride late in the afternoon. The
Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs. Nc
Adoo Joined the family party for dinner
last evening.
Mrs. Garrison, wife of the Secretary Of
War, will leave today for Sea Bright, n.
J., where she will open her cottage for
The season. Mrs. Garrison will not close
her Connecticut avenue home, as she will
join the Secretary in Washington from
time 90 time.
The Chief Justice and Mrs. White, who
have a cottage at the White Sulphur
Springs. hope to go there the last OF this
week, to remain until September.
Miss Leita Montgomery, neice of Mrs.
White win not accompany the latter this
season. as she expects to sail with friends
next Saturday to pass the summer in
Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery and the
younger children of the family have gone
70 their summer home in Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
FOR YOUR FOOT ARCHES.
by BETrINA VAN NESS.

slim out of your clothes and into your
nightsown and kimono, and. picking out
a nice casy-chair. settle back in II IN the
most comfortable position imaginable.
Now. raise one stockingless foot, and
point the toe down, extracting every
muscle of the foot as much as possible.
Relax the foot: contract and point down
relax. contract. Do this ten times, theh
change to the left foot and repeat. This
is merely reversing the actions OF the
day. in an attempt to minimize the
snreadinC and consequent weakening OF
the arches which the days work has
entailed.
Next. exercise the toes. Resting the
right heel on the ground, lift the rest OF
tbs, foot, and work the toes up and down
vigorously and quickly. until you are
conscious of a sensation of fatigue in
the sole Of your foot Do the same with
the left foot Rest a few minutes, and
then take this special exercise Tor
STRENGTHENING the arches OF the feet
standing erect, head up, chest out, arms
handing loosely at side. heels together and
toes slightly turned out. rise slowly on
the toes until the heels are as far from
the floor as you can lift them Sink
slowly TO the floor again. Rise on toes
again, sink to floor. and continue tor
fiye minutes. or until you feel an active
sense of fatigue. Be sure to inhale while
rising on toes, and to eXhale while drop
ing heels TO floor agin. Rest for nSe
minutes after this exercise,
The three different exercises you have
taken will have counteracted the ordi-
nary wear and tear of the day. Before
retiring. however, hold a cake of cocoa
butter over the fame of a lighted candle
to soften IL: then rub over the feet.
Massage gently with both hands. being
sure to rub from instep toward toes Be
careful TO rub between the toes with your
fingers, which have been made oily by
the cocoa butter they have absorbed in
massaging.
With this few minutes care OF your
feet each night. you may be sure that un-
less YOU wear ill-fitting shoes. adopt
pumps for street, or indulge in French
heels, you Will be free from corns,
tunions, chilbains, or any other ills OF
the feet: and that nervous headaches VIII
soon be a thing of the past Nothing
really has such a sothing and healthful
effect upon the nervous system as we'll
cared-for feet.-Mothers' Magazine,
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
CCopynEht. lelI.D

CCopynsht IelIl
Mary Victoria Cowden-Clarke was born
in 1893, on June %, the eldest Of eleven
talented children. Her father, VincenZo
Novello, was the son of an Italian father
and an English mother. Her mother,
Mary Sabilla He'll, was the daughter of
German father and an Irish mother.
The youth of Mary Novello was spent
in a most interesting household. Her
father was a famous organist. and Dick
ems, Leigh Hunt, Charles and Mary Lamb
and many men and women famous in
literary and artistic circles frequented
his home.
Mary's brothers and sisters were all
talented, but the most famous of them
was Clara, the famous soprano singer.
Mary, herself. turned to literature for
vocation. When she was nineteen she
began a Complete Concordance to
Shakespeare" on which she worked
steadily and faithfully for nineteen years
before Il was completed.
One of the best friends of the Novello
family was Monsignor Victor Fryer,
chaplain to the Portuguese embassy in
London, where Mary's father was or
ganist for many years. This good man
was godfather to all the little Novellos-
so says Clara in her memoirs-and the
Victoria in Mary's name was given in
his honor.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
DAILY HOROSCOPE.
MONDAY JUNE ~. 1914.

The stars incline. but do not compel"
the summer solstice begins when both
Venus and Mars are rising in Leo. The
ingress takes place on the cusp of the
twelfth house.
Venus gives promise Of rather a favor
able outlook for the country. but Mars
indicates a continued drain on the na-
tionaI treasury and a constant piling W
Of the public debt. Depreciation of GER
tain important stocks is indicated.
The signs are read as prophetic Of as
tonishing gain in power Of Socialists
who will acquire control in places least
suspected of being amenable to their in
fiuence, the seers declare.
a menacing star governs Affairs con-
nected with the postofice revenues Dis
content among employees is foretold.
The moon and Saturn are in places that
are not auspicious for financial condi-
tions.
Theatrical affairs are subject to an
evil sway Immense losses are foretold,
especially in inland cities. New York will
not be exempt from the malefc rule of
the planets that govern amusementsI In
cendiary fires are a possibility. for the
stars in angry blaze augur ill.,
Agriculture is under a prOpitious reign.
Immense crops are promised in certain
States. especially those of the West, but
floods and severe storms are prognosti-
Gated
Shipping again is under an unfortunate
omen. Heavy losses and an unusual
number Of wrecks are fOretold.
Foreign astrologers predict the rise OF
a woman leader, who will be greater
than any that has essayed reform In
economic matters.
The sudden death Of a great scientist
is foretold. The mortality among famous
persons will be large in the next few
months. II astrology is correct in its
readings
Persons whose birthdate il is have the
sugury Of successful change within the
rear. Sickness in the family Is pos
, abiIity TO be guarded against.
Children born on this day may be ex'
esedingly fond of travel. Boys should
sue Ned in business. although they hav'
the Nmen OF heavy losses.
ICOpgright BILL
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
tCopyiEht. lsill
By FRANCES MARSHALL.

Aspic jelly dishes have a value not to
be lightly reckoned with in warm
weather. such a dish as chicken in aspic
might well be substituted for the hot
meat dish at dinner in summer. And
either chicken in aspiC or eggs in aspic,
recipes for both of which dishes are
given below. forms an admirable dish for
a summer luncheon.
Chicken in aspic-Weigh out ten ounces
OF white meat Of chicken. which has been
well cooked. Pass this through a grinder.
or mince very fine. Make a stin sauce
with the broth, Of the chicken and a lit
tie cream thickened with 1our-enough
to make half a cupfUl. Season this with
salt. pepper and nutmeg, and mix with il
very thoroughly the minced chicken.
Have ready half a cup of aspic jelly.
warmed and melted, and half a cup of
cream whipped stiff. Beat this together
thoroughly and pour into individual
molds. Now. I'LL a border mold. the size
OF your platter. with melted aspic, and
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
HOUSEWIVES Daily Economy Calendar
COLD DISHES FOR SUMNER

let both the individual molds and the Dor.
der harden on ice. When ready to serve
turn the individual molds out on the plat
ter, then the border around them, and
garnish with parsley or cress. Serve
with mayonnaise dressing.
Egg in aspic-In a large saucepan
thTee-quarters full of boiling water. pouI
two tablespoOnfuls Of vinegar and a small
tablespoonful of salt. Into this drop very
carefully six fresh eggs. Poach These
three minutes, remove carefully with
skinner. and lay them in ice water for
five minutes. When chilled. remove them,
trim them neatly in circular or square
shapes, and arrange on a clean cloth tc
dry. Melt half a cupful of aspic Jelly
place the eggs each in a strong paper
case, such as you use for creamed fish
entrees, etc, cover each one with jelly
and place in the ice box until the jelly
is set. Serve individually on a leaf OF
letture heart with mayonnaise on the
side.
Frances Marshall will be~giad to answer
in this column any questions concerning
household subjects
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
Society Doirss in ono AROUND
Ole National Capital

in the practice of law, left yesterday for
Chicago. en- route for their new home
Mr.. Boutell is the eldest son of the
former Minister to Switzerland Henry S.
Boutell. and prior,1to locating in Wash
ington was. in the diplomatic service.
The former Minister and Mrs. Boutell
and their daughter. Mrs. Brooks Ladd,
have gone to Kennebunk. Me, where they
will be Joined later by Mr.. Ladd and Mr..
Hugh Bouteil.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. P. Johnson. who
returned from an extended motor trip
through Virginia a day or two agoIwilI
leave this week for their summer home
at Port HOPE. Canada.
Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis, u S.
N, and Mrs. Davis, after a short visit
in New York, have arrived at their home
Bramble Hill. jamestown, r. l.
Admiral Davis has added a large studio
to his jamestown house and will pass
much OF the summer in painting marine
views in which he has already achieved
great distinction.
Mss Martha A. Goldman has opened her
residence in Bellevue avenue Newport,
where she is now established for the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery Blair. who
reside in Maryland, just north of the Dis
trict, have leased a cottage at Nara
gansett Pier for the present season and
with their children will take possession
early in July.
Mr. John r. Mclean. who Is at his
suburban home, Friendship" for the
early summer, has retaken Kinney
Lodge at Narrangansett Pier where he
will transfer his household during the
present week.
Mrs Thomas ". Symons has gone to
Albany to pass some time with Col.
Symons who is engaged on special duty
in that city. Mrs. Symons will return
to the family home on New Hampshire
avenue before making any plans for the
midsummer.
Mr.. Kenneth Clapp, of this city, was
one of the ushers at the marriage of Miss
Elsie Won Berger 10 Mr.. Gerard Living
ston Jackson, of Chicago, which took
place in New York Saturday. The BRIDE
groom. who was graduated from Yale in
the class of IA" started with his bride
for Europe on Saturday afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
Jurists to Leave City

Mr. Justice Day win leave town i'm
nediately upon the adjournment of the
Supreme Court. which is expected to
be taken today. and will go to his
home at Canton, Ohio. Later he VIII
20 TO the summer home of his son and
daughter-in-law, at Mackinac Island.
other early departures among mem
bers of this circle planned for the next
few days will be those Of Mr.. Justice
and Mrs McKenna, who hope to get
away tomorrow and go direct to Med
field, Mass. to visit their daughter. Mrs.
pavinport Brown, and Mr.. Justice and
Mrs. Hughes. who go to Lake Suna-
nee, n. H, also tomorrow.
Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Holmes, who
have a summer home near Boston. VIII
20 there during the present week. Mr..
Justice and Mrs. Lurton. and Mr.. Jus
tice and Mrs Van Devanter will not
leave town before July 1.
The German Ambassador will go %
Newport today, where he will look at
several cottages proposed for the sum-
mer embassy. The counselor and MEM
bers of the embassy stan are already
in at Newport for the summer
Count Won BernstoTff will take res:-
dence for himself only in case his pro-
posed departure for Europe should be
delayed for official reasons.
Miss Rosemary Bradford and Lieut..
Clarence A Richards, L. S. N, whose
marriage will take place on June 80, at
St. Margarets Church, will have four
bTother-oficers of the bridegroom as
ushers. who. like the latter and the
father of the bride. will wear full uni
form.
Tue ushers will be DR.. Paul DesseZ,
Lieut. Andrew c. Pickens. Lieut.. Leigh
Noyes and Lieut.. Douglas L. Howard.
The best man will be the bridegroom 5
brother, Mr.. James P. Richards. The
brides only attendant will be a matron
of honor Mrs. John Dunlop, formerly
Miss Gertrude Schaeffer, Of Washington,
and New York.
The ceremony will be followed by a
small reception at the Washington Clue.
Senator and Mrs Pittman did not give
their usual weekly dinner party at their
suburban home last evening, but will
give a dance there on June g This will
be primarily for young people. and m
compliment to Miss Genevieve Walsh
debutante daughter of Senator and Mrs.
Walsh. of Montana. Miss Walsh and her
mother will sail for Europe early in
July.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

The children"
But she doesn't want them"
Il don't believe she knows what she
wants. Is she cOntented?"
NO. but / don't see why"
Then you have Justin" the mother
continued.
Trina has a husband, too"
Would you want hers?
why, mother, OF course not. But
he's good to Irms. and l suppose she's
fond of him"
still, IL you had to choose between
Irma's circumstances. with her hus-
band. and your own, with Justin"
why, said Jane, as she paused.
why. of course" The question was
too foolish to answer seriously. Il
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
FASHION FANCIES
OF THE MOMENT

Jet nail heads, bands, edgings, allovers.
ornaments and chains of Jet are being
worn more and more as summer days
approach.
The smart combination of checked and
plain materials has crept into children's
fashions in the form of the smocklike
bodice and the little skirt of plain ma
terial.
The taffeta costume has won the ,ap-
proval of smart Parisiennes, and many
of the loveliest models are combinations
of plain andNhow1red designs. The bod
ices and tunics are fashioned Of the
latter.
One Of the newest evening slippers has
has a button on each side for the pur-
pose of buttoning an instep piece across
the front OF 1t when the owner wishes
to wear it on the street. The attachabIe
piece is of leather to match the slipper
and initiates three straps.
The colors of the new season are being
much discussed. and the soft. bright
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

mixed with two teaspoons Of bakins
powder to make the dough rather stitf
Mix in cup Of chopped nuts Roll out
and cut out with a tumble cutter. Bake
in qick oven.
Lemonade Powder.
Rub the rind of a large fresh lemon
upon ounces Of loaf sugar. Crush il tc
powder and mix with il Z ounce tartaric
acid When thoroughly blended put the
powder into a glass bottle and cork
closely. 1t will keep for some time
When wanted for use stir a spoonful Of
the powder into a glass of water. Time
y hour to prepare sufficiently for dozen
tumblers Of lemonade.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
FOR BABy's BATH.

II the baby is afraid Of the water ahd
cries and screams when taking his BAN.
buy several prettily colored cork bob
bers," such as fishermen use. Throw
these into the bathtub and baby VIII be
SO busy trying to catch them thai he
will forget to be afraid of his morning
bath. and will even learn to like II