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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

used by Gen. Washington. is model Of
Martha Washington. She Is holding a
Workbag which she made during her de-
Ginning years. On the table are numer-
Mount Vernon. a Society OF the Cincin-
nati tea cup a saucer, decanter and wine
glass. a Lowerstoff bowl filed with yell
low roses and mignohette, all of which
are standing on silver waiter taken
from the silver service at Mount Vernon.
Mrs. Washington's gown is a heavy sal
mon-tint silk. painted in set design.
the colors of green and brown predomi-
mating. On the floor of the case is a re-
ceipted dressmaker's bill which reads:
Philadelphia, July the Ii, 1892. Madam
Washington: To F. Serre. To making
silk habit, e12: to making a pair Of
stays, G2: to mending a pair of stays.
FL; Total. ELS. Received payment in
Mrs. Sarah Childress Polk, wife OF Pres
ident James X. Polk, entertained most
serious views of life. She was puritanical
to the highest degree. During her ad-
ministration of the social affairs of the
White House dancing was never permit
ted and wine was entirely prohibited In
the matter of fine clothes. however, she
was extremely partial and she was quite
40 ioilo VI So1SeouS 6o"iiS as Was Inc
gay-hearted Mrs. Madison The gown
shown in the exhibition. worn at the Polk
inaugural ball, is of blue brocade.
Mrs. George W. Fall. adopted daughter
of Mrs. Polk. who loaned the gown to
the museum. wrote from her home in
Nashville, Tenn. that the family records
show some very interesting things about
Mrs Folks fondness for fine clothes.
When Mrs Polk came to Washington
with her husband for the Inauguration
she wore a black velvet coat bordered
with a fringe and tassels and a purple
silk velvet hat trimmed with broad red
dish purple stripes.
Two White House brides furnished
abundant material for models. One Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

instances that historic gowns had been
ruthlessly cut and slashed by the de-
scendants Of the original wearers and
the material used to fashion latter-day
costumes or for fancy work.
4
Again, many of the priceless gowns
have been destroyed because of the care
lessness or ignorance Of their owners.
They were packed away in half-rotten
chests in damp attics and left there for
years without attention to become the
prey Of mice and moths. One gown of
extreme fame at the time when its wear
er was mistress Of the White House was
a dozen generations.
1t was refused by the owner because it
was in tatters and rags. The owner said
she would be ashamed to have placed on
exhibition such valuable heirloom which
had been SO badly cared for by former
generations Of the family.
A Jefferson gown was promised to Mrs.
James by a descendant of that great
democratic President. After much cor
respondence the descendant wrote to say.
Il suspect all of the trunks were pretty
well rumaged during the war and all Of
the serviceab1e silks made over and worn
out by the Confederate bellies. for neces-
sity knows no law."
Great glass cases arranged on both
sides Of the room will contain the exhibit
But seven OF the twelve figures to con-.
prise the exhibition have been completed
These are Martha, Washington, Mrs
Dolly Madison Mrs. James K Polk. Mrs
John Tyler, Mrs Harriet Lane Johnston.
Mrs. Ulysses Grant and Mrs. Taft.
H. B. Hendley. a sculptor for the Ma
tional Museum, modelled the six figures on
which the gowns are shown. He made
no attempt to secure facial licensees of
the former great ladies. A long study of
the coiffures of the various periods was
made, however. SO that as for gown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

Costumes of Former
Mistresses of the White
House Exhibited on
Plaster Figures in the
National Museum
Show Changing Fash
ions of a Century in
Women's Gowns-Ex-
hibit Still Incomplete
How and Why 1t Was
Assembled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08
THINGS EVERY BOY KNOWS

times secure fine. new dresses by taking
advantage of the same rule.
In order to catch a good string of fish
In Virginia or Vermont. or anywhere else
for that matter. 1t is only necessary to
bait the hook with nice, wriggly angle
worm. make wish and eXpectorate OIL
the unfortunate bait and place the line ia
the water. Fish will respond almost i'm
mediately.
Snake feeders dragon fiies) along
streams or in marshes indicate to all
boys the imminence of snakes. All
boys take warning upon seeing this
insect and give the snake which ii Is
attending a wide berth. Nobody has
ever seen snake feeder arranging tn.
snakes lunch, but it is known to be
positively true that the insect is tn.
snakes chef.
All boys know that it is dangerous
to go swimming during dog days, but
the period of dog days may be mar
rowed to suit the natatorial convent
ence of the Individual. In other words
the dog days rule may be suspended by
vote of a good-szed crowd of young
sters unable TO resist the purling lure
of the stream.
The danger from snakes and turtles
while swimming does not deter young
Sters. for 1t is a well known fact tina,
a snake cannot bite under water. for
the simple reason that the minute 81
opens it's mouth to nab the unsuspect-
ing swimmer it chokes. The same rule
applies to turtles.
Another bit of swimming lore. is tn.
remedy of boyhood for water in the
ears. A fiat sunwarmed stone viii
draw all water right out of the ear of
the boy who seeks relief
Ell.
The universal knowledge Of boys ex-
tends we'll into the field OF materia
medica. A bee sting or an insects bite
may be instantaneously cured by plac-
ing the mingled juices of three weeds
any three-upon the disconnected por-
ton of the anatomy Ordinary cob
web is generally known to be a means
Of stopping the flow of blood when the
jackknife goes wrong.
II one has a tooth pulled and will re
frain from putting ones tongue In tho
cavernous vacancy. new tooth, fully
crowned in respondent gold, Will grow
there.
The guild of boyhood also promul-
gates certain rules calculated to pro-
tect the brethren from their foes.
It 10 a known fact that il one calmly
faces the onrushing ram. the ferocious
animal thus frowned upon will be awed
by the bravery manifested and will re
fr ain from the intended attack. A good
pair of legs and the nimble knack OF
climbing tree or scaling a friendly
fence will also serve to save the day in
such cases.
A mad dog will not modest one who
stands idly at the roadside and looks
idly about. And If you ever happen to
get caught by a bear the thing to do
is to fall over, lie perfectly still and
hold your breath. The bear will think
you're dead, anyway. SO what object
could he have in killing YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08
LLABoRArE OSrurE
ofMRs & S. Grant

Harriet Lane, niece Of President Buch-
anan. who married and became a john
son. and the other is Mrs. John Tyler
The former gown is the property of Miss
May s. Kennedy and the latter belongs to
Mrs. Pearl Tyler Ellis.
In Buchanan's administration Miss
Lane was the most popular belle in
Washington. Her violet eyes and golden
hair, in addition to a wonderfully charm
ing manner, endeared her to all those
with whom she came in contact. Although
woman Of practically no social expe-
Renee. she assumed the responsibilities of
White House hostess, and never had they
been better conducted.
Mrs. Tyler's gown is the one she wore
when first presented to the court of
Louis Philippe. 1t is a beautifully en-
proidered creation, rather more youthful
than any Of the other gowns. 1t was
particularly suited to Mrs. Polk, how
ever, for she took up the duties of the
first lady of the land' q an extremely
youthful age.
The most modern costume is that Of
Mrs. Taft. 1t is her inaugural gown, a
creation Of floss, silver and rhinestones,
which was made for her in the Philip
pines. 1t is low cut, with short sleeves,
and has a very long. full train. It was
presented to the museum by Mrs. Taft
to be used as permanent exhibit.
In fiat glass cases, arranged between
the cases containing the models OF thu
first ladies, there Is a miscellaneous coll
lection of hats, umbrellas, gloves and
''whatnots" that women of all genera
tons love.
The exhibit will ho =, suhstanttal odd,
ton to the National Museum collection,
and 1t is due to the unfagging interest
and energy of Mrs. James that this ex-
hibit Is possible. The government fur
nished some money for the search and
collection Of the gowns and made the
models. but for the most part Mrs
James has herself borne the expense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

The exhibit is about half completed.
From five to eight more figures will be
added, and then the nation will have
gained comparative demonstration OF
the change in fashions of more than q
century. And those objects on exhibition
viii have a great historic as well as an
artistic interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

social Intercourse. The grave dignity as
sumed by the ladies since Mrs. Washing
ton was far too serious to suit the gay
hearted Mrs. Madison.
Mrs Madison invariably carried a
book in her right hand when she entered
a room to greet a visitor. She was not
a devotee of literature; in fact, she dis
liked reading. 1t was far too slow for
the lively first LADY She never knew
more about the book than two or three
lines that would be underscored for her
by her social secretary, and one or two
other facts. 1otted down on the flyleaf. to
warrant a few remarks on the book IL
other conversation failed. She often said.
later In life. that this omnipresent book
saved her many embarrassing situations.
The gown has been well cared for, and is
a most cherished possession
Opposite the model of the fair Dollv
Madison stands the model Of Mrs Grant,
dignif1ed and stately and costumed in the
formal. magnificent fashion In vogue in
the years just following the war. 1t Is
dresses were the models of the time.
Some historians declare that her dresses
were the most gorgeous and most beauti-
fui that have ever graced either the re-
ceiving line or the huge lists of guests
at the White House. The gown worn BY
the Grant model was fitted from pieces
of Mrs. Grants gowns gathered from
far and wide
1t is the most imposing costume of the
1t consists of a heavy bro
cade. over which is draped a point lace
which falls in graceful, folds from the
shoulders. The lace, loaned to the mu-
scum by Mrs. Grants daughter, is be-
l,eved to be the same which the famous
generals wife wore at the inaugural bail
in honor of her husband. The model
represents Mrs. Grant standing in a cor
ner of her drawing room apparently
smiling at and slightly looking to ap-
preaching guests.
Vernon chairs. by the side OF . table
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

n a secluded cor
ner of the National
Museum, somewhat
out Of the beaten
path followed By
sightseeing throngs,
there is an exhibit
ton that will bring
joy to the heart of
every feminine Wis
itor to the National
Capital. ..
Here, in a dimly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

lighted room, made smoky py Warilke
relics Of former glory which repose In
glass cases under lock and key, on all
sides, famous White House ladies of by
gone generations may be viewed; and If
the visitor is Of the proper temperament
an acquaintanceship may be cultivated
that Will prove an amending enjoyment
Just as during past administrations,
when these famous women stood with
aides of their husbands cabinets to re-
reiye royalty and lowly Americans on an
almost equal footing. these women stand
today Here the first ladies Of the land
hold perpetual rule. They are not both
cred by petty, trivial everyday cares. So
e!aI problems no longer interest them
they have a mission.
1t is to show the changing fashions OF
q century in women's gowns that these
women again make their bows to Amer
lea At one time each OF these great
James stood before this country as a
model Of all that was good in woman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

"HERE'S a freemasonry of boyhoo6
that extends from Maine to Oregon
and from Michigan to Texas. No
body passes the signs along, but the
young F1oridan and the Iowa youngster
have the same superstitions. the same
line Of lunches and the same good omens
as the boys in Utah and New Jersey.
Every boy knows that snake. NOR
tally wounded at any hour Of the day,
will not die until the sun sets. That rule
has been proved by unlucky reptiles from
the lakes to the gulf.
Another bit of snake lore that the
boys all know is that hair from a
horses tall dropped into a pool Of water
will, If given time. develop into horse
hair snake, wnggly and mysterious.
Mulberries left in water will also de-
velop reptilian tendencies, as boys from
time far past have known.
A turtle will never let go until it hears
the rafting Of thunder. though 1t is pos
sible to fool the tenacious bird with
good heavy club and an empty barrel
If you cut off turtles head 1t will tod
die. headless. an exact measured mile pc
fore it wabbles over and dies. That DIT
of information has been the execution
writ for thousands of turtles all over the
United States. For q novice it might be
difficult to induce the turtle to obtrude
it's head from the shell long enough Tor
the execution, but with certain magic
tumble of words recited in its presence
the turtle will at once respond to the cue
and hasten the execution.
The subject of luck makes all boys akin.
If horseshoe is found in the road the
finder has but to pick it up, make wish,
expectorate Justify upon the horseshoe.
hurl it backward over his head and walk
away whistling a certain tune. II no
keeps on going. without looking back, the
wish will be realized
If horseshoe is not available, per
fectIy round stone treated in the same
Way will produce similar results. That
rule will work on all subjects but one
and that is a wish that the school
house will burn down. All sorts Of tricks
Of black magic have been tried without
avail in that case.
If one sees a load of hay and makes a
wish while 1t is passing along the road
that wish will come true.
The first star at night is also fulfller
of wishes il the wish is prefaced with this
formula:
Star bright star light first star I've seen tonight
/ wish I may; 1 wish I might
Have this wish come true tonight.
Every gray horse one sees is an omen
of good luck If proper recognition is
made. One must wet the tip Of the fore
finger touch the palm of the hand and
then hit the palm vigorously with the
clenched hand. Count each gray horse
this way until ninety-nine have been
noted. Upon seeing the hundredth some
thing Of value may at once be found. In
this game gray mule counts ten votes.
II is bad luck to kill frog. Such an
act affects the milk of the COW supplying
the family of the youngster killing the
frog and thus serves to convict the cul-
prit at the dinner table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-08

If one will catch a butterfly and bite
Off its head the bitter will receive a
suit of clothes the exact shade and color
ing of the butterfly's wings. Boys do
not care for the motley colors represented
by some butterflies but little girls some
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10

by taking cup of gluten flour. a cup of cold water, and mix until smooth, then add cups boiling water; boil for five minutes or until clear, and add l tablespoon powdered alum.
 Ordinary granulated fish glue dis solved in cold water, then heated, is used for the heavier work. It is nec- essary to always keep the glue hot and this is best done by keeping in a double boiler. think it always best to set apart a day for this work when we can devote our whole time to it.
 On the kitchen table spread several thicknesses of newspapers. When one sheet becomes soi1ed throw it away.
 The book covered with crash on which is stenciled a simple design, is a servicable one for magazines or children's books.
 Spread your crash fiat upon the news paper with the wrong side up. With the ruler draw rectangle to fit the back of the book, this is the hinge of the book, then to the left and the right of the space just made, place pieces of binders board cut the exact size, or one quarter of an inch larger, than the sides of the book
 These boards must be placed with the sides exactly parallel to the drawn rectangle, and the top and bot tom must be exactly on the same level as the top and bottom of the hinge space.
 Then cut your crash, allowing one half inch margin outside the lines you have drawn. This surplus is to turn in on the inside of the cover. Now apply the glue to the boards where the extra one half inch of ma terta1 is to be turned in, working the glue with the brush along a strip about three eighths of an inch on the edges from the center towards the edges, will be found the easiest and best way, for if there is any surplus glue it will run along the outside 1 edges where it is needed most. | Now place your boards in the l spaces drawn and draw the covering over the inside edge where the glue is applied Be sure that the materia is on smoothly, removing all wrinkles as you work Having made the cover 1 This may be of the same material al
 the outside, or of some harmonizine color. Cut the lining one half aI | inch larger all around than the cover Fold over this margin and apply glu,
 to the wrong side and attach lining | When the whole process of gluing ha l been finished, spread the cover ou
 flat and place a. heavy weight upon it Now the cover is ready for the bool which may be fastened by means o
 two small holes punched in the bacl
 of the cover.
 Christmas books bound in colore. linen, with the title, and a spray 0 holly stenciled on the cover make a,
 acceptable gift.
 | Cretone covers for childrenss book
 are made in the same way.
 l A MOTHFR-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It is quite a long time since I wrte to The Corner; but I have not forgot any of the Sisters.
 The old year has gone and the new year has come, and may it prove a happy one to all the Social Cornerites.
 Crimson Rambler: Thought your letter was fine about your trip to New York. Will send you a card soon.
 Am glad to hear Married and Hap py is better. I hope she is at home now.
 Thought Maine Lovers story was all right.
 What a lot of new writers there are coming to the Corner. They are all welcome.
 Will send in few household hints which may prove helpful to some of the sisters.
 To remove mildew and iron rust, mix together equal parts of laundry starch, soft soap, with half as much salt, and the juice of one lemon. Ap- ply thickly and lay on the grass in the sun.
 In the winter. add a handful of salt to the last water to prevent clothes from freezing so quickly
 Warm the clothes pins in the oven on cold days to help keep the hands warm. Add a tablespoon of lard to the starch and your irons won't stick. Soak blood stains with glycerine before washing. With best wishes SNOW BALL.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10

It will help them to remember that everything cometh from God and that He is their loving Heavenly Father.
 Always let the little ones go to bed happy If they are well. it is very easy to do so. if our own minds are in the right condition. It takes but very little to keep a well child happy if they have been properly trained and cared for.
 Every mother needs to have her heart so filled with the love of the dear Saviour that she can feel in the midst of her many cares and duties that His peace is breeding over her. and that as he said while on earth in human form: Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not" that even now He is holding out His loving hands to her little ones and pleading with her that she may so lead and train them that they will early learn to love and serve the Saviour who gave His life for all who will give their hearts to Him and serve Him.
 Oh, that every mothers heart may trust in the precious words of Holy Writ, which says: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the Lord for ever for in the Lord Jehovah is ever lasting strength.
 Surely no person living has greater need of everlasting strength than the mother in the home if it is an ideal home
 AUNT ESTHER
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
WHAT WE DO AT HOME.

Editor Social Corner:1 have enjoyed the Social Corner and prof1ted because of it's practical helps and sweet spirit. I thought some things we have learned and practiced at home may prove use ful to our family circle:
 Rice is a good substitute for the more expensive white potato. .
 Washing soda should not be used on china. as it will take off the gilt.
 Pillow cases should be starched a little; they will look well twice as long.
 Do not wash colored clothes in very hot water or leave them wet very long.
 Gravies served with all meats will serve in place of butter on bread and potatoes.
 Cut squares of white oilcloth and put under the children's plates and save the tablecloth.
 Putting a coat of varnish on the linoleum yearly will make it last for wears and look bright and new.
 delicious sweet sandwich is made of thin slices of white bread spread with jam topped with cream cheese
 A few drops of paraff1n added to shoe backing will impart good polish to damp shoes and also help preserve leather
 Time will be saved if 8 frying pan or griddle is wiped with a piece of newspaper to remove the surplus grease before it is washed. 1t IS more pleasant for the guest if the hostess will not make plans for every minute of the day, rushing her about from place to place. A bit of cloth or chamois should be kept in the sewing machine drawer to wipe off the machine before beginning to stitch.
 If the boy gets his rubber boots wet inside, good way to dry them is to 1 fill them with hot yellow corn. The outer rough stalks on the bunch of celery are not good to serve green, 1 but they make excellent stewed celery. 1 Patent leather and kid boots will ] take higher polish if first wiped over l with a sponge dipped in milk, let dry | and apply the backing. When boiling potatoes. try putting a cloth over them before putting on the i lid They will take much less cooking 1 and be much more mealy 1 Hoping many will be helped by these practical suggestions, I will close with l good wishes for all during the new tyear.
 l MARTHA MAGE | AS1 JI1+k
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
SOMETHING ABOUT SAMPLERS.

Editor and Sisters of the Corner: What a very pleasant surprise An In terested Reader prepared for us this Christmas. I was both surprised and delighted when I received the pretty calendar on Christmas eve, to think that I was among the favored ones who had interested one reader enough to make him remember them. Many thanks. dear Interested Reader.
 Our department continues to be full of good things, and I look forward to it each week. The number last week was a good beginning for the year. As our editor Is trying to make this the best domestic page in New England, and he depends on us to help him, let's each resolve to do our share, and try to do it in the best way we can.
 How many of the Sisters, I wonder. are fortunate enough to own a sam pier? My girls came home from school q few weeks ago, very enthusi- astic over one shown them by the teacher. that was worked by dear old lady In this neighhorhood, who Is now 97 years old.
 The girls were very much surprised when I spoke of the ones I have, and of course wanted to see them imme- diateiy, I am sure they had seen them before, but had forgotten about them. Since then I have put the smaller can loek at 1t whenever they wish. The samplers are both worth look ing at. How patiently and carefully