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The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
How to Keen Flowers.

As the flowers become more scarce In
the garden it becomes L Matter of i'm
portance to make the very best If those
which we are aDIe u gather. During
these autumn days the dew fingers long
on l,af and petals. and it IS 4 good plan
TO ''luck the blossoms while the dew Is
still upon them.
Flowers gathered under these condi-
tons VIII last twice as long as those
which have been exposed to the sun
without the protection of the dew drops.
Naturally the cut blossoms should he
placed in water as soon as possible; a
small lump OF charcoal in each vase viii
heip a great deal toward keeping the
specimens nice and fresh. II is also a
good practice to cut a fraction Of an
inch of the stalks each day.
In many cases by employing a few sim
pie chemicals It is possible to Ien-then
the lie OF the cut flower to 4 surprising
extent For instance, about a teaspoon
tul Of carbonate Of soda dissolved into
each pint OF water used tends TO MAIN
tam the blossoms in a good condition.
The presence OF this chemical will pre-
vent the cells in the stalks OF the blooms
from losing moisture. owing to the fact
that II stimulates very free absorption,
A small lump Of camphor dissolved in
the water in each vase is said 10 have a
somewhat similar effect.
where II Is desired to keep flowers for
some special occasion a rather different
plan is recommended. In the first place
secure in a shallow dish Of some sort and
then nil this with clean, damp sand. A
glass shade will be necessary although 4
number Of wide-mouthed glass lars would
serve the purpose equally well.
The flowers should be gathered I'm
fresh condition and their stalks neatly
trimmed on Each one should then ba
stuck into the damp sand and finally
covered with the glass shade. The whole
arrangement must be left in some cool
room.
Many kinds OF flowers will keep for
weeks when treated in this way. and they
will be ready for use at any time. Tho
only danger is that sometimes mold will
appear. II this difficulty arises. a few
drops OF carbolic acid on a fragment Of
cotton should be slipped under the glass.
Various means may be adopted to revive
flowers which are badly wilted. II ths
blooms are dropping merely because they
have been out of water for some time
but are otherwise fresh. the following
plan Is said to act like magic:
Secure a bowl of boiling water GHd
plunge the stems into this. placing the
whole aside in a dark cupboard. BY tho
time the water is cold il will be found
that the flowers have completely revived.
Fresh water should be given when plaC-
ing the specimens in the vases.
II there is reason for believing that
the flowers are rather old. good result
may be secured by throwing a small
lump of. camphor into the hot water
Common salt may also be used as =
stimulant to revive fading blooms. and
here It is recommended that the solution
should be rather a strong one.
In all these cases the flowers will be
more likely to revive II after treatment
they are allowed to remain in a cool ana
shady room. OF course, at all times
direct sunshine helps to fade cut flowers,
and this should be borne in mind when
placing the vases in a room.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
Flowers for the Winter.

Last summer fur was In fashion. This
winter flowers are everywhere in evil
dence. This does not mean that fur Is
not also worn in great quantities. For as
trimming on suits and dresses and
wraps Of all sorts fur was probably never
so popular before. But flowers are worn
with the fur-on the nun or neckpiece.
Flowers are used on evening dresses at
nearly every part of the design. On one
beautiful model Of white lace and blue
tulle there is a strand OF immense morn
ing glories attached at the right shoulder
and hanging down the side Of the gown.
Another satin dress made in the new
lounce effect has small roses that hold
down the ends Of the satin streamers that
finish the ends Of the shoulder straps.
These roses are applied in a slanting line
across the bias edge Of each streamer
and a loop Of roses on a narrow band Of
net connects the ends OF the ribbons Of
both sides.
The corsage bouquet Of bright color Is
frequently the one note of contrast on the
handsome black evening gown that has
swept the world by storm. II is some
times a large flower and sometimes q
bunch Of many-colored blossoms. You
win see q bouquet Of flowers placed at
the top Of a blouse or coat, thereby CIV
ing a spot that artists would call the high
light.
Flowers on millinery are a pleasing re-
lief from the military ornaments and
feathers that have trimmed our best hats.
Garlands of dahlias, roses and camellias
encircle hats; single blossoms in extreme
size are seen on toques. Flowers are COM
bined with plumes in many ways. Around
the large, fiat hat there viii be a fringe
of ostrich fronds, and at one side there
will be placed a bright rose or daisy.
Another unique use Of these two favorites
Is a round disk of feathers, resembling q
wheel, In the center Of which Is large
rose.
On children's hats there Is a use of
flowers. for they seem particularly appro-
pirate to little faces. Headings OF small
flowers around soft brims are easily made.
Single roses Of taffeta, made in the
wrapped style and placed at the side Of
velvet hats make simple and effective
trimming. Flowers that are fiattened out
and embroidered down under buttonhole
stitching or chain stitching are effective
at the front and sides of hats Of all
shapes
The scarf and nun set is frightened
by the addition Of flowers that can be
bought at the millinery department or
made of silk, metallic tissue or velvet at
home. Do not forget the Importance of
metallic tissue, gold, silver and bronze.
The glitter Of dress has been reached by
the decoration Of flowers.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
Remsmher the Hand Rag.

When you plan-the dress or suit for
afternoon be sure to make allowances
for q little handbag to 60 with I>the
gown. II you notice the stocks that are
high priced and have a note Of exclus-
iveness, you will see that there are
many little bags OF oval shape with met
al tops and tasseled ends that hold the
handkerchief, coin and any little book
that win be needed for shopping or call
ing. The lower ends are gathered into
rings or shirred disks and ornaments
attached. The lining can be satin or
silk, and have any Of the various pock-
cts and cases sewn in. The need
rate bag So that 1t will spell complete
ness.
A black moire bag Of this type can
be lined with white satin and embroid-
cred with white beads in rose design
over the top. The ends can be gathered
in under a black-and-white tassel and
the top drawn up over black-and-white
cords. This in any heavy silk, such as
bengaline, brocade or silk poplin, will
serve as an excellent idea for the hand
bag.
Broadcloth to match your suit for the
season must be used for a separate bag.
The outer edge can be outlined with
silk fringe. from which tassels can be
made for the bottom. With heavy black
tional form can be placed on the upper
surface Braid can be used also, espec-
tally IL this is the decoration on the
suit
A military bag is another accessory
that win complete the idea of the
smart military suit that will be worn
The bag Is easily made Of satin or
cloth to match the material Of the
gown. The outer edge should be bound
with metallic braid and a decoration Of
braided frogs or disks should be placed
on the upper flap. Cords and tassels
will finish the bag, while q bright lin
ming of metallic tissue or satin viii
give q contrast when the bag Is opened.
Many little pieces Of embroidery and
silk from the scrap box can be utilized
in making bags that will be varied in
effect. A black satin bag with a bit OF
japanese embroidery would be appro-
pirate for any afternoon costume The
lining should be Of gold satin and cords
OF gold silk or gold metallic thread. The
use OF jade rings or any Of the, imita-
ton porcelain rings that are purchas-
able for as little as 10 cents apiece can
help you 10 strike the economical note.
Do not let the little piece OF embroid-
cry 60 TO waste. The separate bag Is
the thing. You can make y
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
SEEN IN THE SHOPS.

And now II Is white hats-white hats
trimmed all In white and white hats
combined with darinf, touches OF bright
color. fur, artificial flowers and fruit.
There is a showing OF these newest con-
ceits of millinery at Lansburgh & Bros.
for S. These hats show trimming Of
purple velvet pansies. monkey fur, ermine
and white roses, and many other sorts
Of Interesting trimming. Perhaps the
most effective OF them all Is one all In
white, the trimming being a band Of
white fur and a cluster Of life-size white
grapes.
Have you heard OF the revolt against
the ari-white bathroom? The idea seems
to be that bathrooms with their usual
appointments are all too monotonously
colorless- White-tiled 1oor white porce-
lain fixtures. white towels, white lawn
curtains and white linen shades at the
windows give little chance for color. To
relieve this tiresome whiteness there is
now offered a linen roller curtain material
and green foliage. 1t is very effective
when used In an otherwise pure white
bathroom. II can be bought by the yard
suitable for roller curtains at w. B.
Moses & Sons
As the Washington dancing season
opens there Is an unusual showing OF
evening gowns st the various women's
shops in the city. Debutantes' dancing
frocks in tbe1new pastel Shades, yellow,
pink, and blue, In delightful combina-
tions OF chiffon, satin, and shadow lace
can be found at the firm OF ]. z. Cum
ningham & Co. for prices varying from
$1s.s5 to S15
Other interesting models at Cunning
hams. selling from SIS to 1885, show the
very new black and white and black
evening gown. On several Of the all black
models there is a touch OF Jet which
is one Of the seasons Innovations. Mon
key fur, the new black and white lace
and large artificial roses lend distinction
to other OF these black models. One CT
two OF these models shows the return Of
the short WASTED bodice-a new empire
style that is exceedingly effective in
black.
A brown satin evening dress in this
collection reveals a large red poppy. thus
showing the very newest color combina-
ton OF ALFRED and brown. Flesh pink
maline in folds finishes the neck Of this
gown Among the other new colors OF
the season shown in these gowns from SIS
to mass are sapphire blue, lemon yel-
low and American Beauty color which
can neither be called q pink or q red.
Black maline shoulder sleeves, q mere
Of a sleeve, let into the large
armhole are to be seen in many Of these
models.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
Ivory Buttons.

There is a prediction here that IVORY
buttons will be in high favor this spring.
This Is a long way to look ahead but the
prediction is probably right. At present.
in one or two of the shops Of importers OF
Oriental novelties on Fifth avenue there
are 20 be seen exquisite hand-carved
ivory buttons. Buttons of this sort are
worn by fashionable women not only as
trimming to indoor gowns but as coae
buttons for suits and evening wraps.
Among the new American-produced
ivory buttons. however, is the carved
ivory button with black rim and colored
center. The next buttons include both
self-shank and sew-through buttons.
Among the sew-through buttons those
with four holes, which are sewed on
with colored silk or most effective. There
are some novelty shaped ivory buttons
square and diamond-shaped amon4
them-which are exceedingly effective.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
With the Crochet Needle.

II you crochet, there are ever so many
cozy and acceptable things you can make
for the gift season. These articles include
gifts for man, woman and child. and real
" AFFORD a larger selection in this respect
than embroidered articles.
For the man who yet attends evening
affairs there is the fine knitted scarf of
silk to wear with his evening clothes, and
the silk o. wool sweater for outing pur-
poses. II the young man hunts in cold
weather. there is the pair of heavy woolen
socks to be knitted for him. the like OF
whose warmth he cannot find outside OF
the home knitting needle. Men, too, will
wear knitted bedroom slippers, particu-
larry the elderly men. They should be
made without frills or ribbons and in a
very close, plain, fine stitch, so as not TO
look like fancy work" These slippers
should be knitted in dark colors, for a
man will shy at pinks and blues.
Bed slippers are welcomed by all ages
and both sexes, but particularly are they
welcomed by the old people when the cir
culation becomes sluggish, the nights be-
come cold and the sheets seem to be in
sympathy with the outside temperature
These slippers should be knitted so as to
come well up about the ankles. II they
are rather tight at the ankles they viii
be all the more snug. They are made
without soles and are, consequently. not
for use when walking about the floor. as
are the usual soled knitted slippers.
Knitted gloves, too, are welcomed by
the men and boys Of the house, particu-
larry II they are nature lovers. The men
will not, of course, wish to wear them
along the city streets, unless they be suffl-
ciently elderly to disregard the fashions;
but for outing wear these knitted gloves
will be found to surpass the kid glove, no
matter how warmly lined. For the school
boy and girl they are excellent. and can
be made very attractive to the children by
bright yarns.
Knitted hats that are quite new and
made in the shape OF the soft little turn
down mushroom hats Of felt can be cro-
cheted in dark colors. Thees hats are or
namented with bands Of grosgrain ribbon
tied in regular hatband fashion at the
side. They are excellent school hats and
well liked by the average boy. They are
comparatively new. The stitch is very
close and fine. One frequently finds dupl-
Gates of the cut in the little fabric hats
affected by schoolbOys.
II crocheted in very fine stitches, smart
outing scarfs for girls, which they have
recently been wearing in place Of furs,
can be made in dark wools- These are
used as wide throwstoles, and are worn
outside the coat. They are worn in dark
blues, grays and browns usually.
There are sacks. caps, socks, afghans,
shawls, etc, that can be made for the
baby. The baby will also welcome mitts.
Women, old and young. welcome sweat
ers, small knitted Jackets to wear under
the coat, bed and bedroom slippers, etc,
to say nothing OF the innumerable things
which can be made Of cotton and linen
thread for the lingerie and the linen
closet, etc. The woman who crochets
need not look beyond her own skillful fin
gers and her glistening needle for a solu-
ton Of the gift-season problem
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
spaee SaYen.

Door hays save much space. They can
be made TO accommodate shoes, soiled
clothes, finery, stockings, underwear and
umbrellas. and doubtless many other
things Those for shoes are best made
of bed ticking very heavy cretonne or
denim. The bag should be hung by four
rings to four nails on the inside Of the
closet door and the rings should be
firmly fastened by loops Of tape to q
tape band stitched across the top Of the
bag. The pockets should be formed Of
plated cross-wise strips sewed on along
their lower edges and at each side and
tackled at intervals to form receptacles
big enough for a pair Of shoes. Soiled
clothes door bags are either shaped like
real bags and fastened at the top with
a drawstring or else are made without
fulIness Door bags for holding neck fix
ings or any other fragile wear are made
on big hoops, one at top and one at
bottom and another in the middle, which
hold the bag in shape. Stocking bags
are like shoe bags and shoes and stock
ings can be accommodated in the same
bag Umbrellas require long pocket
which reaches from top to bottom Of the
bag and such pockets can be fastened
on each side Of these bags. Underwear
can be safely and conveniently slowed
in pockets a little bigger than those re-
quired for shoes and stockings.
Pasteboard boxes covered with wall
paper are attractive and hold all sorts
Of small dress accessories. These boxes
bought in an enameled frame, are ex-
pensive, but a carpenter can cheaply
put to gether a wood frame Of the de-
sired size which can he enameled with
two or three coats Of white enamel and
then fitted with boxes covered with paper
matching that Of the room where they
are to stay. Labels reading Wells"
'-Gloves," ''Handkerchiefs." ''Neckwesr,"
''Stockings,". or any other words desired
should be pasted neatly on the face Of
the boxes.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
Wasted Worry.

Most OF US arc worrying about Ameri-
can-made gowns. We are inclined to
regard 1t as q personal hardship that
Partisan dressmakers are no longer send
ing over to US the products of their
genius ana their Industry Or We are in
clined to feel that after this the clothes
situation is going to be radically diff
ferent-tha4, perhaps. it win be part Of
our patriotism, when the French dress
makers are able to come again into the
American market, to combine to retain
the industry for our own dressmakers.
But why worry? Doesn't the vast ma
iority OF American women wear Ameri-
can-made gowns any way? Most OF US
can count the French gowns or wraps or
hats We have had in our whole lives on
the fingers Of one hand. Those French
creations were events long to be re-
membered.
Dldn't Mrs. McAdoo. the youngest
daughter Of the President, buy her
gowns, most of them. ftom a we'll
known American dressmaker? He is an
importer. to be sure. but the gowns OF
the Presidents daughter were all made
in this country Really it is only one
woman in many thousand who is in
convenieneed by the present Paris clothes
situation. because it is only one woman
in many thousand who depends on
Paris for her wardrobe.
So why worry? And why plan to take
from Paris the economic advantage she
may be able to regain as the dressmaker
for the very few welI-tO-do women who
can afford to have real French gowns!
Most of the leading society women Of
this city or New York have a few
French things each season. The rest are
American 1t is very, very few of us who
have all our clothes made in Paris.
u Paris can keep her prestige as the
worlds fashion arbiter after the war is
over, or If she can regain a little Of
that prestige while the war is still wag-
ing. let her keep it. For it is the Ameri-
can dressmaker, tailor. and milliner who
dresses most American women
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14


strength the older girl did she notice that
beth
One day The Wise Woman heard
quietly while the former belief that friendship
greatest thing the world
of very rare" said
YOUR FRIEND TODAY IS OFTEN YOUR ENEMY TOMORROW
THEREFORE, NEVER TELL YOUR WHAT YOU
WANT YOUR ENEMY TO KNOW"
listened as one to
Then Elizabeth. abruptly left the
with the speaker.
S yuung" Wise Woman. learn"
personal the
first time that far yesterday they each signed the eternal
love and loyalty.
They in love with the
knowing
young nice to both of them.
a he asked he hand in
the girl Martha open
chamber
to knowledge all
world she
years. shy she told The
And have the auday this Kissed the life
time friend of the girl, Martha.
perfect little what
confding little doesn't like He
disappointment
Elizabeth also loved The Man wanted be his wife than she
Wante anything else in all the
of the which Martha had always which
always thing
familiar with weaknesses friend She
herself the friendship
that the condolences which given
of friendship all
bounded back like boomerangs thousand times with
that sometimes the injuries her than she could
gavey
is human viii
friend anything that would not herest ta
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
Preparing the Turkey.

The turkey may be killed and picked
several days before II Is to be prepared
for roasting. II you buy your turkey,
select a good fat hen with smooth black
legs and soft loose spurs. The breasts
should be full and the flesh plump and
white
The turkey should be fattened with the
proper food, but in order TO be in prime
cooking condition should be kept with
out food for twelve hours before Il is
killed. 1t should be carefully bled and
hung from six to eight hours before
picking The superiority of the dry
picked bird over the scalded one is very
marked.
The turkey should be drawn by the
cook, not the butcher, If a good-fiavored
clean bird is desired. It is easy to draw
any fowl SO as to remove the intestines,
giblets, etc, intact. After the head and
feet are cut of, the turkey should be
singed, drawn and wiped well with
damp cloth.
In cutting to remove the crop, cut the
skin on the back OF the neck, fold back,
loosen crop and windpipe and pull out
without breaking. The cut for drawing
the intestines should be made straight
across just below the breast bone and
should be no larger than is positively
necessary. With the left hand, loosen
the membrane about the neck of the
bird just below where the crop has been;
with the right, separate the membrane
from the inside Of the turkey until suf-
hciently loosened, so IL the gizzard is
pulled steadily, all the organs come out
together.
Then cut about the vent with a sharp
knife, pushing the end Of the intestine
back, and slip the whole thing out intact.
Carefully cut out the oil sack at the back
just above the tail and remove the fat
about the Eintestines- To wash, scaId the
inside with boiling hot water. To wash
is to lessen the flavor and lose some Of
the soluble albumin desired in the turkey;
to soak in cold water is to toughen the
bird and make it tasteless.-HeIen Louise
Der. =
The Washington herald., 1914-11-14
HOROSCOPE.
''The star. incline. but DO no. s0mDei
Saturday. November "a. I014.

Saturday. NovenBeryI4. 1914.
Good and evil mingle in the planetary
influences today Astrologers read that
Venus. Neptune. and Mars are strongly
benefc. while Saturn and the Sun are
adverse.
Both Venus and Uranus are IN pisces
held to Indicate an unusual sympathy be-
tween men and women. Love afrairs are
subject 10 a good leading that is be-
lieved to increase understanding and to
promote romance
II Is a fortunate time for weddings. The
Young are especially lucky under this
confguration. which Is supposed to In
cline toward the realization OF ambitions
In worldly affairs.
When Venus Is exercising a kindly In
fuence all who contribute TO the orna-
mentation or 20 the needs OF women are
said to benefit greatly. This Is declared
to be an aspect especially favorable to
modistes. tailors. milliners. shoenakers,
perfumers. and jewelers.. An unprece-
dented activity on the part OF designers
Of fashions, predicted long before the
world war, will bring fame and fortune
to many Americans. among whom
woman artist will be conspicuous.
Today should Re lucky for actors, sing
ers. painters. and all members Of the ar
tistic professions. II il foretold that they
VIII meet with extraordinary competition,
but that they will build up new schools
Of expression. Chicago Will gain distine-
tion in this direction, the astrologers an
nounce
The Queen of England Is subject to in
fiuences that are severely trying, II the
stars are read Alright. Before the end
Of the autumn she may suffer ill-health
and bereavement Is foretold.
Canada is under a planetary govern
ment making for a solidarity OF interests.
The Dominion will become the center OF
unprecedented activities. and great events
viii be written in its history next year.
1t Is prophesIed.
France should benefit from the rule OF
the stars which has been so sinister the
past few months. for as the Sun leaves
the evil direction OF Mars II meets Jupl-
ter in an aspect that should bring about
more favorable conditions The prophe-
cies for PariA are good
Persons whose Sirthdate Il is have the
augury OF an active year. In which their
financial and domestic affairs will pros
per. The young will marry.
Children born on this day may be high
strung and exceedingly quick mentally.
They have the omen OF happiness and
success. They should be fortunate in
marriage and in friendships.
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