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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04

past, and the hesitation waltz. with its
offend any ones. taste. has come into
high fashion, there are more and more
conservative women going into it.
The doctors aid and abet the dancing
lessons. They claim that the practice
gives women healthy exercise which they
won't otherwise take and it keeps them
from playing bridge in the afternoon, to
which those who guard our health have
always objected in strenuous terms.
As exercise, there is no doubt that
dancing is the best form yet invented for
women. There has always been a doubt
as to tennis and squash because Of the
violence it involved; but the only objec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04

less precious stones which surround II
in a skillful jewelers. setting. 1t is Ike
a piece of music which keeps suggesting
a theme, but only gives a faint idea OF it
in a few notes, until at last the theme
breaks out in splendid mastery and con-
trolls all the harmony. Or. to change the
figure, it is like the rising sun. which
colors all the clouds and gives r1ch
hue to the landscape and brings Shapes
and forms to light in dim way. ana
then suddenly breaks forth IN spiendio
glory, q glory which eclipses all tnat
went before and yet is more glorious
because of that which went before.
Notice how this verse speaks first or
Gods love. am impressed by that ut.
tie word 80" God SO loved the world.
It brings before US the infinite Father
hood which yearns and longs for the
peace and welfare Of the children, and
plans for their happiness. 1t drives away
those awful ideas Of God which some
people have had, as If He were fierce
Being full Of wrath and power, but with
out tenderness. 1t forbids fear in the
sense of being afraid. 1t calls for child
like confidence, for a Fastening to hide in
loving arms outsfretched to bless and
comfort. my Father" the child cries.
and that is enough. There He stands
waiting, and we fly to Him with all our
cares and worries and work and weari-
ness, and find peace in the good He has
planned for us. And then the word so
brings before us the sacrifice Of God in
sending His only Son to bear the burdens
of human life and to die
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man can help himself. God does not in
terfere. He gives the divine help when
it is needed and sought for, and not
otherwise. Unless there is human effort
there is no promise of divine direction
Idleness is never rewarded help is only
given to those who strive. BE diligent
in all things" Strive to enter in
The effort is not to be fitful, but con-
slant and persistent.
Shoot your arrow against sin and Satan
not once but many times. Trust in
and rely upon divine help. but fight for
yourself and for those around you. and.
like 1t was with Joash, your arrows, as
the signal of attack upon yours and
Gods enemies. will prove to be the ar
rows Of Gods deliverance from the power
and dominion of sin and all unrighteous-
ness.
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~ HE funeral of the onlil Swedish
D Lutheran pastor Of the city. Rev
Andrew Enstam, who for several
wears past has been in charge of the
mission congregation which has been
meeting in the Luther Memorial Church
Chanel who died at Johns Hopkins Hos
pitai in Baltimore Friday, following a
surgical operation, will probably be held
tomorrow afternoon from Epiphany Luz
theran Church.
will be in charge of the service. Rev.
Henry Anstadt, pastor of the Luther Me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04
A Telephone Card.

Get a 1O-by-11-inch tablet with deep
" toned yellow paper Of the heaviest
variety, with edges torn and slightly
rough. Remove the back and cover with
a. pretty shade of leather-colored wall
paper. Print in red the names and tele-
phone addresses Of intimate friends and
relatives Stipple the rough edges of the
paper with red. In one corner of the
cover paint a pretty design Of holly and
red berries. Hang the card by green
cord.
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Handy Skirt Hanger.

CEW the upper end Of a discarded hose
y supporter to a two-inch-length of rib
bon. At the other end Of the ribbon sew
a large, strong safety pin. The safety
pin fastens through the folded skirt belt,
and the hose supporter slips over the
hook in the closet. A supply of these
hangers made with pretty blue or PINK
ribbon would be a nice gift for a girl
friend.
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mortal Church, will probably make .
short address as will. also, a Swedish
Lutheran pastor who will come from
New York.
Since coming to Washington the de-
ceased pastor. it is pointed out. endeared
himself to a large circle of friends, both
inside and out of the Lutheran denomi-
nation.
His effort was to gather a congregation
for the proposed representative Swecisn
Lutheran church in Washington to bs
erected under the direction Of the Au-
gustanna conference of the denomination.
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large pearl buttons. The sleeves are long,
with narrow turnover cuff. Under the
turnover collar is a mannish cravat run
through with a scarfpin This is strictly
a house blouse and for morning wear on
the street.
riers to bring the small muffs into
fashion.
Some of the most fashionable women
are again wearing large picture hats.
1t is said that the jackets Of the new
spring suits will reach barely to the hips.
One of the most satisfactory posses
sions a woman can have in her ward
robe is the one-piece frock of thin blue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04
REDlCT SPRING GOWNS OF SCOTCH PLAID
in the fresh air away from the marts Of

in the fresh air away from the marts Of
commerce.
SO far no one has advocated the wear
ing Of a plaid coat, but the skirt Of plaid
Is frequent in Paris. Over here they yet
cling to the checked skirt with the plain
coat. AZ q leading fashion that idea did
not take as well as the designers thought
1t would It was adopted by some very
smart women, enough to give 1t cachet,
and the wholesalers put 1t into their
stock.
Perhaps it may meet with more favor
able attention now that 1t did not receive
popular ovation. Fashion often works
in this curious way.
L The costume sketched here is of cloth
and velvet The skirt Is excessively mar
row with a slash UP the back so the
wearer is able to walk. Over this Is the
pleated tunic, which ends at the waist
line below an attached bodice Of white
chiffon cloth. This is low in the neck, as
a matter Of course, and is surmounted
by a cravat OF black velvet ribbon.
The short coat is In deep-blue velvet to
carry out the main color In the plaid of
the skirt fabric 1t has that popular
cutaway line across the hips and is lifted
up in the back, in the same fashion as
the skirt. An ugly fashion, II there ever
was one, and 1t was invented by Cabot.
So was the slash in the back: and the
sole reason for these inventions was that
her confreres were doing differently.
Around the edge Of this little Jacket
was q wide band OF white fox. This
peltry was also put around the sleeves
and It matched the huge mum made in
the shape Of pillow.
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with unforgiven sin, il we are selflsh anu
mean, if we are doubtful and complain
ing. If we do not know our Father as our
friend, and if we do not anticipate seeing
Him at last, then we are not saved-that
is, we are still slaves to the passions OF
earth and to our miserable emotions. The
fullness of the salvation Of Christ means
that our sins are washed away through
His precious blood that we are made
His children members Of His family;
that we try to tell to others the story
Of His love- and that we find joy in His
eyer-present companionship and look for
ward to seeing Him in the better home
and larger life He has prepared for US.
/ think all will agree that the great
salvation verse Of the Bible Is found IN
ST. John, 3: IS. 1t has in it the whole
gospel, is really condensation OF the
whole Bible tecahing, and is the inspira-
lion which leads us to do and dare and
endure unto the end. 1t Is anticipated
in MANY places in the Old Testament.
especially in Isaiah. David anticipated
II. too. and so did job.
It shines like star against the Dack-
ground of the sky of Israefs history and
Gods dealings with His people and It
sings it's mighty message, with all the
nrophets and poets and historians as an
accompaniment. love to read Isaiah, 50.
and that wonderful verse, Isaiah, 1:l6,
and then place by their side John, S:l6
It is an example of setting message
where 1t gains luster from its surround
ings, Just as diamond gains beauty and
power from the gold or from the other
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To Strengthen Petticoat.

DASTE a piece of thin muslin the same
l color as the skirt and about twelve
inches wide on the wrong side all the
way around the skirt. Sew in with rather
large stitches, but firmly enough to hold
we'll. If stitched or sewed too tightly, it
might start breaks in the silk. When the
silk begins to wear, as it does eventually,
the worn places may be darned to the
muslin.
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Tbe 5alhatiotr Verse.
By Rev. Dr.. Floyd W. Tomkins.
Rector Of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Of
Philadelphia.

II and thing begin the year with Bible study
y and to the Bible daily Such reading
is better read and mediate upon
keep mind through the day rather than read whole
chapter and done duty The Bible
reading duty only because need the spiritual food God
gives And this food rich and powerful that
little at time better much Bible study the other
hand is seeking the great teachings and truths OF Gods
upon them may feet solid ounda-
ton study reading for the healthy life o.
Christian.
Salvation unlock the Bible History and prophecy
and poetry God for His children the center Of
Father wants from shining and from
the results of sin higher life, nober
endeavor, unconquerable hope.
He for Heaven. From Genesis to Revelation
salvation rings happy he who hears and follows
Christ glad and cannot be glad we laden
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The hat is an exaggerated students
berette, such as was worn last summer
by girls on beaches It Is Of blue velvet
without a touch OF trimming.
It is possible that the little gowns which
will usher in the spring will be In plaid
silk. so it is as well to be advised before
hand. 1t would not be unwise to make
up such a frock during the leisure weeks
before the spring sewing must be done.
It can be worn with or without a Jacket
and II one does not wish to go to the ex-
pense Of q coat for this frock alone. why
not choose a plaid that has as the domi-
mating color the one carried by coat
you possess?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04

Tic Old prophet was 1red1 1rs tne e1u Vi MS
long and useful life in the service of his country
In the quaint language of the chronicle he was
fallen sick Of his sickness whereof he died"
He had seen many kings on Israels throne. He
had witnessed in numerous instances the sue
OF these rulers i'll repulsing Israers enemies
but now in the solitude of the death chamber he
realized that great disaster had befallen his ma
ton His window overlooked the hills OF Gilead
and he could see in the distance the Jordan val
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serge with a loose surplice blouse and .
long turnover white muslin.
The fan should match the evening
toilette or emphasize a distinctive color
note.
Hats with flower trimming and edges
of fur are worn by many smart women.
Flowered and printed designs on white
mousseline de sole make very pretty
blouses.
Popular and elegant are the hats OF
dark fur with narrow, close brtnls in
turban shapes.
Flesh color is great favorte for seps-
rate blouses.
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lev. where Syrian enemy held sway.
had been prophet minister and teacher
1t hour of great sadness
template death the tragedy of his couny
subsection the power of the his faith and trust
the God he remained mistaken
When the young king appeared his sick chamber he
prophecy of the Lords deveance
The king directed shot the toward the 1t
the lines
declaration of intended invasion.
History Alexander the Great arrived the
country of the Persian
Virgil represents Tunus giving the signal of attack by
throwing spear.
"Who first" he cried. with me the foe will dare:'
Then hurld dart, the signal of the war;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04
BY ANNE RITTENHoUSE.
,peeial Correspondence of The Star.

~ieciaI CORRESPONDENTS OF Inc SUIT.
NEW YORK, January 5. 1914
1HOSE who manufacture shoes
must be reaping a harvest
from the overwhelming demand
for foot covering. Was there
ever such a time for shoes?
The buying Of them occupies much of a
wonan's thoughts when she thinks about
dress at all.
This is especially true if she has yielded
TO the modern craze for the dance. And
now that the turkey trot is a thing of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04

held the bow and arrow toward the en-
campment Of the enemy. 1t was not by
the strong young hands Of the king that
unaided would gain the victory, but it
was by the feeble hands Of the dying
prophet, the representative Of God,
that the power for delverance was to
come
That is lesson all should learn. 1t is
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special Correspondence OF The Star.
NEW YORK, January 3. 1914.
%XR PILL plaid fabrics win out IL
Paris? That question has
NM been asked over and ovel
{" since Paauin and others re.
vived them about the time Of
the coronation Of King George, In compA-
ment to his Highlanders. But the worio
would not accept the fashion In whole
it allowed itself to be persuaded to wear
it in spots. 1t was placed on the cuHs
and as a belt to a rough suit, but the
nearest approach made to wearing It IN
large quantities was in the popular gown
of Premet's with its apron Of plaid SIX
over a skirt of blue serge.
This spring there will be another and
more concerted attempt to make the
Scots material popular. and 1t might
succeed. We are Injured to bright tones
and may desire a change from solid
colors. Perhaps. In the meantime,
Paris is wearing gowns which have a
dominating part in plaid, as. for exam
pie, this frock that is shown today.
The treatment Is not simple. The de-
signer did not intend that the public
should be unaware that he had departed
from the conventional. mere was ~
necessity for him to put that pleateo
tunic atop the narrow fur-trimmed skirt.
But 1t is as difficult to get away from
tunic now as from the income tax.
Therefore, it was placed on this already
conspicuous skirt.
Yet the whole costume taken together
is charmingly warm and gay for a morn
ing walk against wintry background
1t was sketched in park at the hour
when the women who would be healthy
dismiss any thought Of riding and walk
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~ symbolic OF what occurred between the age
W prophet Elisha and the young King oash presses
Iorant lessons II Kings, I3:I4-Io
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BY the arrow as the emblem of the
commencement of hostiities, the prophet
meant to teach the king that 1sraels
cause was still to be maintained and
that Israels God would fight with him in
his contest against the Syrian oppressor.
4 significant feature OF the symbol en-
uloyed was in the prophet laying his
hands upon the hands of Joash as he
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5unnap Morning Talk.
Tbe 5ignal of attafk.
Up Barhep s.. 9rmirr.

The Arrow OF the Lords Deliverance-I Kings 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04
By ANNE R1rTENHousE.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
NEW YORK January g 10
The Press., 1914-01-14

died four years ago. Twenty one years ago the second son of the family met with tragic death, which cast a shadow of gloom over the oommun- ity. Since that time Mrs. Durkee has received the tenderest care of her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Weeks, and her son, Orin P. Durkee Early last spring Mrs. Durkee sustained some injuries from fall, but she so re- gained strength that with the aid of a nurse she was able to come here with the family for the summer. Mrs. Durkee was an estimable woman in every repsect. For more than half century she has been a member of the Baptist church here, where she re-. tained her connection to the time of her death. The funeral was held at the home in Worcester Jan. 2, Rev.
 Allen R. Foster of the First Baptist church officiating. Among those who attended the service were Rev. B. P.
 Mathewson of Ashaway, R. l., and Mr. and Mrs. David Mathewson and Wallace l.. Durkee of Warrenville.
 A beautiful floral tribute was sent
 by the friends and neighbors here.
 In the spring the body will be brought here for burial in the family lot.
The Press., 1914-01-14
sittinn Cross Leuqed.

Fully 80 per cent of the men and women who travel in the trains and street cars sit cross legged, and this habit is responsible for many ills, ac- cording to a prominent London physl- elan. The prime objection against this habit, he says, is that the return flow of blood from the leg is stopped at the knee, the result being that the veins in the leg swell up. All the weight is thrown on one side of the body, and the under leg goes to sleep owing to the pressure put on the scl- atic nerve. The body should be equal ly balanced. Then there is another danger Too much crossing of the legs is sure to bring lopsidedness. Let the legs rest Imply. In that way the mus cles become eased, while the flow into and the return of blood from ihe legs is naturally done and the body IS equally balanced.
The Press., 1914-01-14
Po+c ac E0od.

j. Rats form favorite dish in China. Split open. dried. pressed and powder d with d finely ground W-.ft% bArk. they look somewhat like haddocAs. as they hang ill long strings over butch CTS stalls. Dr. Arthur Stradling once declared that "rats would be. not only wholesome. but, very nice. if properly prepared-not common sewer rats, but such as I ate, barn fed animals snared in a hop garden. The flesh. though perfectly white, was dry and tasteless
 But then they were only skinned' cleaned and submitted to the fire with out any of the ct ceteras which make other meats savory. Admiral Beau
 fort and other arctic explorers speak highly of rats as a whosesome addi- tion to their supply of food in those dreary latitndes "-Chcago News.
The Press., 1914-01-14
Saw tha Practical Side.

Ideas of advancement in South Amer ica are aesthetic, while in the United States they run along practical lines. AS an indication of the uses to which capital has been applied in South Amer lea and the difference in temperament of the people of that part of the west ern world as compared with the fn- habitants of the United States story is told of a meeting between Bra ziIian promoter and an American pros pector at one of the new cities which have recently sprung up on the banks of the Amazon. The native pointed with pride to pretentiOus opera house overlooking the mighty river and asked the stranger if the site was not superb. We'll" said the man from one of our western states, ''I think it would be mighty fine place for sawmill."
The Press., 1914-01-14
Sacred Deer,

From time immemorial deer have been held in reverent regard by the Japanese. Herds are kept in com pounds, and the highest respect is paid to the animals. Ill Olden times the shogun gave the. people such a strict order to protect the sacred ami malls that if any one happened to hurt or kill them he was put to death on the spot. It was a period of terror. Even at the present day the deer are so tame and abundant in the shrine grounds that they ill fine weather stroll round to the streets by twos and threes and surround passersby, asking for food and even taking the persons sleeves in their mouths affectionately. Once a year some of the deer are caught by means of net with han dle by several tanners Gin service of the Kasuga shrine Oftice) and taken to an inclosure, where their splendid horns are cut off with saw. while crowd of spectators watch the work with breathless interest Admission 10 sen, equal to about cents). This done, some of the sacred hOlns are, as custom, awarded to the spectators by means of lottery.
The Press., 1914-01-14
DisiIIusion.

The unmarried woman who shall be the subject of this anecdote was fixing herself up to go out in the evening. A certain man was going to call for her, and though the occasion was somewhat spoiled by the fact that they would have to take her little niece along she nevertheless took the usual care Of her complexion, hair and eyes, for the man was trembling on the verge of proposal. The trio-auntie, auntles $ beau and auntie's niece-walked along the street until they came to one Of those all night photograph galleries. You know how awful a person looks standing in the ghastly glare of the mercury tube lights that they put 1n the windows of such places? Well' they paused in that awful greeny-yal- lerv light. And the little niece said to auntie's beau:
 "Ooo-ooh, look! Auntie looks just like she does when she first gets up in the morning!'- !'-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The Press., 1914-01-14
WELLINGTON.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do wrong.
 Miss Palmer went early in the week to New York for visit that all the hilltop hopes will not be long.
 The Friday evening grange meet ing was a success altogether, the chick en supper being a feast of good things, we are told by those present.
 Mrs. William Converse, who last week sustained an operation at the Hartford hospital, is making a good recovery and hopes to be able to re- turn to her home soon.
 MT. Cosgrove is recovering from his late serious illness, but not as rapidly as he might in warmer weather. However, he is busy with his books, his correspondence, his poultry articles, and incidentally with chickens. He was at church and taught his Sunday school class as usual Sunday morning.
The Press., 1914-01-14
rb. varvino Cost of Education.

A certain Yale graduate, for many years d member of the faculty and always a close observer of the homo undergraduate, once Gin a moment of exasperation, we take it let drop significant remark. The burden of the remark was that a majority of the students attending Yale ought to be taxed some several thousands of dollars a year in return for the privilege Of attending college, while the remaining small minority should be paid double that amount for contributing them selves to the undergraduate communi- ty. Without doubt this observation, like the famous reports of Mark Twain's death, was slightly exaggerat- ed. But it was not without its very considerable mod!cum of truth.-Yale Alumni Weekly.
The Press., 1914-01-14
Modern Clothing Co.
Silver Glitter of the sardines.


 The decline of the sardine packing industry in Brittany will in time re- duce the worlds available beauty. A sardine factory is not a particularly beautiful object, but sardine boat cer~ tainly is, and to see the sardine fleet coming in the lrave little port of Le Croisic over the tumbling waters of the bay was a sheer delight. Hardly less beautiful are the boats in port when the fine sardine nets, of an al most ethereal blue, fiutter from the masts to dry. And boat with car go of sardines is as delightful to the eye as a cargo of herrings. You don't think about death in that silver glitter. London Spectator.