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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
CURE FOR SLEEPLESSNESS.
BY ABIGAIL MOORE.

overwork is frequent cause Of sleep
lessness. In such case a cup OF beef
tea, hot milk, hot milk and sherry or
elderberry wine, taken after a warm tnot
hoD bath. Is recommended.
Sleep essness due TO nervous dyspepsia
may be cured sometimes by eating oys-
tiers. spinach, asparagus. onions or ap-
Piles with the evening meal. digestion OF
these calling the blood from the over
active brain to the stomach. II they can
be digested without difficulty, raw onions
or an app.e taken just be.ore retiring has
soporific effect. If the stomach IS
weak, hot matted milk is recommended.
Drugs of any kind are TO be avoided. IT
none Of the simple remedies mentioned
avai!s. 1t is well to seek advice from a
physician TO determine the exact cause
of the trouble
Worry or mental strain of some sort is
widely responsible for wakeful nights.
and every effort Of the will should he
made to rid the mind of narrowing
thoughts-at least for the time being. IN
this connection a good plan is to train
the faculties to go over the ground"
that Is. the perpleNing problenl-and ad
justing it as we'll possible. throw 1t Off
the mind with the feeling that nothing
more can be done about It till morning.
anyhow. This mental process is similar
to the physical method of filing away
papers Tor future reference, then closing
and locking the desk.
Going to bed with the stomach empty Is
more harmful than having il over. oaded
with food-though that extreme, too,
should be avoided. Crackers and milk "A
glass of warmed ale. or arrowroot with
little sherry is excellent for elderly per
sons, who should not dine late. and cup
of cocoa--chocolate is too heavy-or hot
lemonade with a sprinkling OF nutmeg, Is
good for the younger folk
Haggard cheeks. heavy oyelids and
iusterless eyes, the effects of fatigue and
sleeplessness, are not aids to beauty or
good looks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
What's to Become of Peggy?

you right carefully. Peggy" my mother
suggested. Maybe we could get a fresh
ribbon for your waist Mrs. Elder hasn't
paid me all the money she owes me-
could ask her for it When is the party -
I ignored her question.
Il won't wear that old white muslin to
| regular dance" l said I've got to
have new Dress.
I thought deeply for few moments
Then my face frightened.
Mother, you don't ever wear that
! black silk of yours beran. thinking
out loud. II could cut it lo3-necked and
make it look grand
"oh. Peggy. my black silk dressw The
heart. I knew full well how she had
worked to buy it. How it had been her
best and only for years. How proud she
was on the rare occasions when she
wore it.
But youth will not permit middle-age
the human frailties A woman of fifty
may wish to look her best as keenly as
does any girl. But in the eXes Of the
girl. the drama of it merging on the
tragic is always-a comedy.
For the moment my joy over receiving
the invitation was such I was disposed
to be kindly toward the victim of my
piracy.
We'll. mother" j said, 81 guess won't
have to cut 1t up so you can't ever wear
1t again. I'll make it new-fashioned for
you You and l are pretty much the
same figure, anyhow. You can wear it
again when you want to-
My mother turned and looked out of
| the window 1t was to hide tears. Tears
that came from a girlish youthful heart
They should have fallen on my own heart
like hot Goals.
An right, Peggy said mother. you
can have my dress
Where is it?' l demanded Il cts
look at it now
My mother wiped her eyes with her
apron and went Tor it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

and are set smoothly into extension arm
holes. 1t fastens closely about the throat
with an outstanding collar of skunk.
The fullness below the bust in front is
drawn under a little pointed bib set
above the belt. In back there is slight
blousing above the belt.
The skirt portion of the coat is quite
long, reaching a point midway of the
hips and knees, and, like the blouse,
opens down the left side. There are a
few very scant gathers at the waist just
to give the necessary ease over the hips.
The corners of the coat at the opening
are rounded off. otherwise the lower line
is perfectly straight all around. The
large, fiat buttons are cloth covered.
The skirt is one of the simplified peg
top" variety, with some fullness on either
hip and an even line Of gathers across
the back at raised waist line.
A special word must be given to the
smart little military toaue that is made
to accompany this costume. The same
blue duvetyn is used, draped softly
around the head, and there is no trim
ming other than the outstanding fur brush
on the left side.
OF course. the entire costume may be
equally well developed in any color. II
would be bound to be attractive in mouse
color. for instance, with collar and cuffs
and hat brush Of opossum, mou on. fox
or any other gray fur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
TODAY'S HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS
BY Mary Lee.

dining room. everything but the ed!bles
being in readiness Games should keep
the children in the other rooms until
tea time.
Afterward, when the table is cleared
and the guests have probably become
more hilarious they may be allowed to
romp wnere they please for an hour or
so, when they Will break up and reach
home in time to go to bed about their
usual hour.
There must be Jack Horner pie. of
course in the center Of the table. Only
the most inexpensive souvenirs should
be given. Children have so much around
holiday time that expensive articles will
scarcely be apr reciated.
A few flowers. lighted candles with
pretty shades, and dishes OF bonbons
will complete the table decorations. A
chicken sandwiches. sponge cake. small
cakes iced, ice cream. fruit or a fruit
salad, lemonade or milk.
A very old English game that will
is hitting the bulrs-eye." This con-
sists of throwing snowballs through a
wreath of holly. Just back of the wreath
hangs a group of sleighbells. which, of
course, Jingle II the thrower is success
full. Each player has three throws. The
snowballs are just small, ordinary rub
Der balls covered with cotton batting
stuck on with mucilage.
A quiet game is ''tiptake" On bare
table are piled ever SO many different
kinds of nice things to eat. such as large
bonbons punches Of ra.sins lady apples.
small bags of nuts, etc, each wrapped
in tissue paper One Of the players leaves
the room and during his absence one Of
the goodies is removed from the table.
The Player then enters the room again
and is told he may help himself to any
thing upon the table, except 'tiptake. "
Should he choose the same kind of goody
as "t,ptake'' he is out Of the game. II
not he may go on choosing, but when
he reaches "tiptake' lie must forfeit
all he has gathered
OF course, player may. after being
successful with two or three takings,
feel the wiser plan will be not to risk
another take, but be satisfied with his
luck. A new tiptake is chosen each time
player leaves the room.
Every hostess to juveniles knows how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

yearned for one, now is the time to get
it. Furs are reduced, and the reason is
the lateness of the season, which kept
women from buying in November, and
the desire Of the shops who hold furs to
get rid of them before they must store
them.
The risk in furs is getting worse each
year, for fashion demands that we
change their shape as well as their lin
ings, and if furrier does not sell his
wares when the cold weather is here,
he breads taking the risk of keeping
them over. The public is absolutely un-
certain Of its wishes from one season
to another, and the furrier may be left
with several thousand dollars worth Of
peltry on his shelves. So he reduces
and reduces.
The woman who wants a fur coat often
takes advantage of his predicament, as
she is doing now, when the bargains are
especially remarkable, after such mild
season. She is clever to know that while
he may not want to hold over his wares
in peltry she will find her greatest use
for them right now.
Our cold weather often comes now, and
lasts through February, March and into
April. Three months of constant wear
one will have 1t for motoring until June,
and find it admirable for travel through
the summer if one goes into cool chimes.
One is often willing to buy fur coat
if it can be used at ali hours Of the day.
Only the rich, the very rich, can afford
many furs that go with various frocks
and serve several occasions. Those who
have ordinary pocketbooSs must choose
wisely the orc piece that is available at
all hours.
No one could complain of dullness in
the modern Innings of coats They are
not all futurists. but they resemble the
rainbow more than the average women
would care to have them do. That high
y colored lining beloved by nearly all
the dressmakers, as well as the fur
riers, is only intended for those who
have many changes of apparel. Other
women soon tire Of too much briiiiancy
inside as outside.
So when you are searching the town
for a reduced coat, look we'll to the lin
ing. Don't choose one that is embellish-
ed with the landscape of summer. the
apples and peaches may tire your WIS.,
ion, day in and day out Better choose
one that Is dull gray or gold. The latter
is acceptable at all seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
of Modern Girl Re
corded by Ethel Lloyd Patterson.)
N.-First Formal Dance.

The next morning had letter. Now
a letter was a real event to me. All the
boys and girls knew lived in my neigh
borhood. If they had anything to say to
me they ran in to see me on their way to
and from school or work. Ny mother
came up stairs. where was making beds,
and handed the letter to me Importantly
Then she quite naturally sat down to
wait for me to open 1t and tell her what
was in it. I turned the letter over eev-
eraI times in my hand. Then 1 broke the
seal. My face flushed
.Oh, mother!'' exclaimed. 1.-THE Royal
Knights are going to have a dance at
the Town Hall, and it's an invitation.
Oh, mother, a srown-up dance! Can !
go? Whatll 1 wear?''
WHO can go to take care of you,
Peggy?'' my mother asked. Can Billy
go to watch out for your
"Oh, mother!' I protested, there you
90 spelling things again! You don't
know--grown girls don't have any one to
look out for them!'
Mother looked serious. What a pity
she did not go on-"spoiling things right
then and there! For it is seldom a
child's true happiness that a mother
spoils. More often it is the snares and
pitfalls to which the eyes of youth are
blind.
But what can I wear?' I repeated. ]
did not trouble to ask mothers consent
to my going. again. I knew if ! wanted
to go / would go. That was all there
would be to it.
Il can clean your white muslin for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
THE DAILY MENU.

BREAKFAST.
Stewed Prunes Cereal
Fresh Clipped Beef,
Drowned in Butter.
Rolls Coffee
Luncheon.
Minced Meat on Toast
Lettuce With French Dressing
Cream Cheese Waters
Tea
DINNER
Pea Soup
Roast Fore Quarter of Lamb
Potatoes Turnip Sauce
Currant Jelly
Chocolate Blanc Manage
Coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
The Furs That Wear.

The following statements by a writer
in the London Times may be of interest
and perhaps some value to those Of US
fortunate enough in these days when
even fresh eggs are luxury to have
any spare cash for furs. The durability
Of furs varies enormously and has little
relation to price. For example, ermine
and chinchilla, both of which fall in the
rare fur class. stand respectively at %
and is in table where skunk is 20 and
beaver 90. In this table sea otter, with
its water hairs, is taken at 100. Here is
the list in full:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Money SaUed by
Making Your Cough
Syrup at Home
Takes But q Few Moments, and
Stops . Hard Cough In
n Hurry

I -
( Cough medicines, as rule. con-
tain a large quantity of plain
{ syrup. If you take one pint of
( granulated sugar, add II pint Of
( warm water and stir about 2 min
( utes, you have as good Syrup as
I money could buy.
! If you will then put 2K ounces
J of Pinex fifty cents WORTHY in
} pint bottle, and fill it up with the
} Sugar Syrup, you will have as
} much cough syrup as you could
} buy ready made for $3.50. Take
teaspoonful every one, two or
three hours. 1t keeps perfectly.
( You will find it one of the best
cough syrups you ever used--even
{ in whooping cough. You can
{ feel it take hold-usualIy con-
! quers an ordinary cough in "a
hours
! 1t is a splendid remedy. too, for
} whooping cough, spasmodic Group.
hoarseness and bronchial asthma.
Pinex is a most valuable con-
J certrated compound of Norway
white pine extract. rich in guaiacol
} and other healing pine elements.
( No other preparation will work in
( this formula.
{ This plan for making cough
{remedy with Pinex and Sugar
I Syrup has often been initiated. but
tnever successfully.
: a guaranty Of absolute salts
faction. or money promptly re-
, funded. goes with this prepare
J ton. Your druggist has Pinex,
or will get it for you. II not,
7 send to The Pinex CO., Fl. Wayne,
Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
To Make WaHleS.

Waffies are considered difficult to pre-
pare. YET really they are as simple as
possible. The recipe which never fails to
give perfect results calls for one pint OF
MILK two Eggs, two teaspoonfuls of bak-
ing powder and butter the size Of an egg.
with flour for a thin batter: Serve with
scraped maple sugar and double cream.
Spread the rich cream quickly on the
hot waf11es, cover with the scraped maple
sugar and serve at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Chocolate Blanc Mango.

Heat a pint of milk and add to it a
pinch of soda. Into the milk stir a half
cup of sugar. and when this is dissolved
two generous tablespoonfuls of corn
starch wet with cold milk. Cook until
smooth and very thick: add two heaping
tablespoonfuls Of grated chocolate and
cook for a minute before removing from
the fire. Stir into the pudding a tea
spoonful of vanilla, turn into a mold
wet with cold water and set in a cold
place to form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Clear Apples.

Core and pare six mediums sized apples
Boil a cup Of water and half cup Of
sugar for five minutes with three or four
slices Of lemon peel Put the apples in
this and as soon as they boil push them
to the back Of the stove or put them over
very low heat and let them simmer
gently. uncovered, until they are trans
parent and tender. Don't cook them too
long and don't cover them, else they
will become mushy, like apple sauce.
Chill and serve with whipped cream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

Corsage flowers of fabrics show little
evidence Of declining popularity. for while
fewer are seen worn on street costumes,
they are seen on evening dresses of every
description Among the novelties are
roses in all shades studded with jewels
that represent sparkling dewdrops. and
some Japanese blooms in chenille. These
are q Japanese lily and a wild honey
suckle blossom-.the former In two tones
Of yellow. the later in shades of pink.
A very smart rose Of foxgloye-colored
velvet. and some knobby little rosebuds
are likewise just out.
Small flowers are still popular for lin
gerie and dress trimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The durability Of furs is reduced by
artificial coloring. The baum marten,
which in a natural state stands at IS, in
the table is only 45 after tinting. The
amount of fur needed for half-length
coat of average girth is sixteen square
feet; for a full-length motor coat twenty
seven square feet is required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Wedding in q Flat.

Because of the,lack of space in a city
| fiat the bride Of moderate means-say a
business girls apt to feel it is next to
useless to think Of planning anything in
the way Of wedding breakfast or re-
ception. But it is quite possible to serve
| a very dainty repast Ito which she nigh;
invite all her personal friends) with very
little trouble or Inconvenience even in
\ quite small apartment.
OF course, It is understood at the out
set there can be no formality. Both prin-
| cipals and guests will be expected tt
Join in the general merriment at once
without ceremony.
The attendants of both bride and groom
must be here. there and everywhere. wei
coming friends, introducing strangers and
seeing to the comforts of the guests I'M
til all are entirely at their ease, and not
until conversational footing is reached
must they relax their efforts. The utmost
cordiality must reign If the wedding In
a city fiat Is to be success. In fact,
there will no room for the freezing proc
room the decorations should not be too
lavish. All the rooms open to guests
should have a few flowers tastefully ar
ranged. Of course. on mantels. tables or
ers standing about the room will only be
in the way as soon as the guests begin to
arrive.
The table will be set in the dining room.
the centerpiece bowl Of howers-lilies
of the valley, pink roses-or a basket with
a tall handle filed with flowers and ferns,
a bell covered with mock rose leaves or
orange blossoms being suspended with a
white satin ribbon from the handle.
One end of the table will be occupied
by punch bowl and glasses. the other
with the coffee service Between will be
dishes of bonbons. sailed almonds, stuffed
olives and the brides cake. Piles of plates
with paper napkins between should be on
the sideboard, also sandwiches of differ
ent kinds and extra silver.
As soon as the congratulations are over
one friend takes her place at the coffee.
the other at the punch bowl. The maid
brings in individual plates of chicken
salad while the guests help to pass dainty
bread and butter sandwiches. The filled
sandwiches are passed next, and then ice
cream with dainty cakes and fancy
| waters are served.
Lastly black coffee in small cups is
brought in. and then the bride cuts the
| cake. If boxes are not provided for tax
| ing home the cake, the lacy-lookins
japanese paper napkins will answer the
purpose. The guests nibble just little
Of the cake; the rest they take home to
dream upon.
The chicken salad can be made at home
| the day before, also the ham and tongue
cooked for filing sandwiches. Specia
| bread should be ordered for the sand
| witches mot less than day old). while
| the small cakes, waters and ice cream
will come from the confectioner. Bouil
| lon may be served first at the breakfast
il desired. but it is not really necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Stuffed Apples.

Cut off the tops of tart firm apples
and remove as much as possible Of the
inside, leaving firm wall. Stuff the cav
tiles with mixture Of chopped raisins.
walnut and almond meats, blanched, and
cinnamon and sugar Put them in but
tered baking dish and pour over them a
cake batter. Bake in moderate oven.
Serve hot with lemon sauce.
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necessary IL is to the success of the party
to get the ice broken as early as possible.
l know no better way than to distribute
swapping motto crackers soon after tho
arrival of the small guests. followed by
passing around a dish of bonbons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
AMERICAN FASHIONS.
By LILLIAN E. YOUNG.

Any style feature that hints OF the mill
tary is bound to be approved, and II only
for that reason the model sketched must
find particular favor. It takes a slender
figure to carry such styles, and, needless
to say. youthful one as well.
A regular old-fashioned union blue is
the color used here, and the material is
duvetyn.
The coat is quite high WASTED and belt
ed in with four-inch strap Of SELMA
terial, with two cloth-covered buckles in
front The opening is down the left side.
started directly from the shoulder. The
blouse portion has long sleeves, trifie
full at the waist, with cuffs Of skunk,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
A spotless Gas Stove.

A coat of silver enamel paint twice a
year will keep your gas stove looking
better. save backing and prevent its
soiling your dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Apple Custard.

Core and pare some, apples and bake
them in covered dish until they are
soft. Put them through a sieve. For
each apple allow half cup Of milk. one
egg, half a teaspoonful Of butter and a
tablespoonful Of sugar. Beat these in
gradients all together and add them to
the hot apple pulp. Pour into buttered
custard cups and bake in a pan of hot
water for about twenty minutes. Then
put a meringue, made of the beaten
whites. with a tablespoonful of granu-
lated sugar added for each white, on top
of the custards. Brown in a hot oven
and serve cold.
Pour wineglassful Of brandy over four
apples that have been cored and sprinkled
with lemon juice. Then add cup Of
granulated sugar and bake for three
quarters of an hour. Sprinkle with sugar
and chopped almonds and return to the
oven for few minutes. Serve with milk
or cream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Dishes Made Of Apples.
Apple Snow.

Core two apples and bake them in a
covered dish until they are soft. Press
the pulp through sieve and add cup
of powdered sugar and the whites Of two
eggs, beaten stiff. Beat all together with
an egg beaten for twenty minutes and
then pack it in a mold. Chill on the ice,
unmold and serve with whipped cream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Apple Puns.

Chop four sour apples fine and add to
them a beaten egg, a quarter Of a cup of
molasses, half teaspoonful Of salt. a
cup and a half of cornmeal and the same
amount of sifted white flour. Dissolve
half teaspoonful of soda in warm water
and add, with enough warm water to
make a thin batter. to the other in
gradients Drop in buttered muffin tins
or custard cups and bake in quick oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

Tuile calottes. with fur and jet trim
mings, are hats much liked for wear at
the dancing teas.
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Apple F1.itters.

Remove the cores and skin from Some
tart, firm apples and cut in slices almost
half an inch thick Sprinkle them with
lemon juice and then with powdered
sugar. Cover them with piece OF
cheesecloth for half an hour and then
drain. Dip each piece in fritter batter
rather stif, so that 1t covers all the
apple. Fry golden brown in deep, hot
fat. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and
serve hot.
Cut some apples in half and put eacl,
half. after the core has been removed
on little cake of sausage meat. Cook
slowly for fifteen minutes and then turn
the halves of apple and the cakes OF
sausage over. Cook slowly for fifteen
minutes more.
Copyright. 1914.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Fun for Little Folks.

The English fashion of having chill
dren's parties in the afternoon, say from
3 to Z. with set tea" at 5 O'clock
is most sensible. Children feel very much
more important when asked to sit at a
prettily arranged table than they do
| when refreshments are just passed
CASTOR more, and incidentally this ar
rangement Is less trouble for the elders.
| The table can be set beforehand in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
BY ANNE RITTENHoUsE.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
NEW YORK, January Z, 1914.
What of the fur coat? Have you found
that 1t served more occasions than you
thought 1t would when you bought it?
II you want one, If you have always
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Corsage Novelties.

Copyright. 1914.)