Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-16
Be a Natural Hostess
BY LILLIAN RUSSELL.
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II must he acknowledged that for
most persons it III quite difficult to be
normal and natural In their bearing
when making special effort to enter
tain Their anxiety to please and
make favorable impression often
leads TO extremes which are misun-
derstood. Extreme attention ia dis
comforting and embarrassing. It Is
only when the hostess and guest feel
themselves on an equality that both
are ut ease. The fawning and SER
vile hostess disgusts and embarrasees
or else amuses.
Fictitious hospitality heaped upon
the humble guest is soon analysed, pnd
the visitor sees his hostess patroniE-
Ing him ms all inferior. who must be
entertained for the sake OF politeness.
In both cases extremes are applied.
and the result is diametrically oppo-
site to the object in view. y.
II il impossible for the hostess TO
permanently deceive the guest. In
showering superfuous attentions, the
hostess soon appears in an unna tural
position.
There is no mask that will fully
disguise hospitality so consciously and
studiousiy extended II may be cloak
ed for time. but is soon Visible in
tally that will stand the test Is the
natural greeting and the ordinary at
tentiop expected from the gracious
hostess. The unnatural Is too ficti
tious to go uninasked. and when dis
closed, is worse in its ultimate effect
than rudeness.
II YOU desire to please the strangers
within your gates give them the same
natural, unostentatious. and unas-
sumed attention you offer your most
frequent guests. Make them feel at
case. Do not be serviic. Do not pat
ronize servility disgusts; patronage
Remember: An overdose OF insin-
cere attention often brings worse re-
suits than neglect
Lillian RussclFS Answers
f. F.: The following formula is good
for pimples. Five grams of lapSIin, five
grams sweet almond oil. fycSgrams Of
sulphur precipitatc two and one -ha If
grams oxide OF zinc, and ten drops OF
extract Of violet. Mix these ingredi-
ents together. If there is any pus in
the pimple, open it with needle
sterilized by dipping II in peroxide or
boiling water. Apply a drop Of perox-
idc to the sore, and then wipe off, with
sterilized gauze. Afterward rub a
little of the cream on the pimplc, and,
unless there is some peculiar infec-
tion, II will heal directly. OF course,
a severe case of pimples OH the face
deserves a more extended treatment
than this, but for light case it is
beneficial
II. o. g.: l do not believe vaseline
contains peroxide, and ! am sure it
does not bleach. The constant use OF
yellow vaseline on the eye lashes and
brows Will darken them and not act as
a bleach. The plain yellow vaseline is
the kind to be used.
Frank; A mans finger nails should
never be pointed nor highly polished.
File them to conform to the shape Of
the finger tips and to extend slightly
beyond. Keep the cutiGle well looscned
and smooth If You polish them at ALL
polish them just slightly and use no
tinP. II Is a mark Of 'neatness and re-
finement for man to Keep his nails
in good condition,
XII: Sores about the lips are al
ways disagreeRble to others as we'll as
ones self. Cold sores usually come
from Internal troubles. As soon as a