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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
THE HUMAN BUTTERFLY IDEA IN NEW PARI
Give a Charming Appearance to the
Feminine Figure-Attractive Shoulder
SCarfs of Fur and Tulle

hypnotizing my husband and friends
into forgetting the unpleasant fact.
have brains, n knack with clothes, and
what kindly critic once described as
a graceful personality. Though I say
1t myself. have done wonders with
these gifts.
/ was forced with a snapshot group
the other day by an amateur camera
"fend," and I have the results before
me.
Now what right has this irrespon-
sible snapshotter to come shattering
this bubble reputation with the hdeous
truth of his horrld prints?
For as right he regards Il. You
are looked upon as the meanest Of
spoil sports II you refuse to be victim
lied. and your snapper has the eyes
of Argus. 1t Is useless to give an ami
able assent and then try to slip away
inconspicuously. No matter how un.
important member OF the group you
may be. no matter how little YOU may
really belong in spirit to the circum-
stances. the mere fact that you are
trying to escape his lens fixes his dc
termination to have you. Everything
must wait while you are tracked down
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05

| pattern. while the French bedroom de-
mands Sevres china Japanese set,
should not be used indiscriminatslv
unless, possibly, In the simple little
bedroom, with no particular period of
style Of furnishing. They are a tempta-
ton, though, for they have wonderful
little cups. which neither slip nor slide.
For bedrooms furnished in the one
tone style now popular plain tinted
china sets are to be had-gray, lavcn-
der, old blue, pale pink, soft rose and
rich bun. Some Of the sets include a
china tray. which is generally dis
pensed with, as 1t Is not easy to carry.
If tray cloth is used 1t may be OF
hand embroidered linen with small
scalloped edge or plain damask hem
stitched and monogrammed. The small
lunch or tea napkin. II possible match
ing the linen and the marking OF the
tray cloth, should appear on the tray.
A graceful and pretty addition to the
breakfast tray Is a few flowers OF the
faintest perfume. The season OF the
year and the color scheme of the tray
are to be taken into consideration in
selecting the flowers. There are little
silver and glass flower holders which
clamp on the side of the tray and are
ample to hold q rosebud or two, few
forget-me-nots or a bit of mignonette.
A European notion, where the
household Is large, Is to put the mail
for each member of tho family in a
small portfolio. Tho portfolios go up
on the trays. They are made Of chintz
or material to match the tone of the
room. Frequently the morning paper Is
laid in with the mail when the tray
Is going to a man guest.
There are in the shops all sorts OF
pretty little tray appointments for IN
dividual use. including salts and pep
pers, toast racks. egg dishes and things
designed to keep food at the right tenn
perature. One novelty is the coffee pot
Of three compartments. Fitting over
tho top Is a mite Of a sugar bowl.
ample for several Jumps, then over
that a cream jug.
The question of tho breakfast menu
depends upon the individual taste. Tho
fruit should not be too cold. Tho
fruits in season should naturally bs
served. II tho tray is OF ample size a
small compete filled with cherries and
currants arranged together on shaved
ice Is attractive. Oranges should never
be sent up on a tray unprepared. Hot
toast. preferably unbuttered. seems to
be growing in favor for breakfast,
though other hot breads are frequently
served.
Popovers and crisp corn mullins ers
excellent for breakfast II they can be
served as soon as baked. and with them
there should be marmalade of soms
variety. 1t Is a wise plan to see that
the tray Is always supplied with n llttls
Jar of Jam or marmalade.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05

and dragged back 10 the damp lawn.
the basket chair and the affectionately
linked arm of some individual you have
just met and hope never to meet again.
1t is my misfortune that in my case
the camera does lie. 1t not merely re-
fuses to flatter, but perpctrates what
even my enemies admit Is a gross libel
on my inadequate features. For the
things that save me from an absolute
ugliness are certain harmony of color
ing and charm OF expression, qualities
for which the camera has "A profound
contempt. On those rare occasions
when family pressure forces me to go
and have my photograph taken by a
professional | spend much careful con-
sideration on the lines of my frock
and the dressing of my hair. and, hav-
Ing approached the studio in II mood
of resignation mingled with horc,
employ all my arts to interest the auto
crat who reigns there in the problem
of making the best of me.
am not ashamed OF the pains take,
for surely it is a mothers business to
see that the photograph that goes with
her daughter to school and TO sons scat
tered about the world is not mere
record of eyes and nose and mouth. but
a real reminder of her personality,
something which by its graciousness
and charm gives their idealizing powers
IA chance and helps to keep her influence
a living thing in their lives.
Yet my trouble may go for nought.
| am helpless to prevent my snaptaking
acquaintances proudly scattering their
haphazard and misleading prints among
my circle. IL ] tried to prevent 1t
should reap nothing but singers at my
inordinate vanity. I am certain that
great many women secretly share my
dislike of the license allowed to the
amateur photographer, and would be
thankful If public opinion insisted on
the snapper accepting a polite refusal
tn he snapped as final. But who ever
succeeded in escaping from his camera
without argument, irritation and offence
given?
am as willing as any ono to sacrifice
my personal dignity and appearance in
the cause OF Christmas games or picnic
frollcs. These light hearted moments
carry their own gay absolution In the
memory. But I protest against the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
FIREPLACE FURNISHINGS

Q TITABLE andirons are not always
easy to find. and frequently Won
see beautiful fireplace spoiled
because II has been supplied with and
irons out OF proportion and of an in
appropriate style.
Sometimes to luxurious big living
room Is given a pair OF little old tlms
andirons which would do exactly for
a cosy little Colonial bedroom, while
small fireplaces are often thoughtessly
furnished with huge, heavy modern
andirons.
Authorities on the subject say that
brass is suitable for formal rooms. while
the simpler apartments should have
iron tipped with brass knobs. In
spacious hall. where the fireplace Is cor
respondingly large, the hearth looks
we'll II heavy wrought iron grille with
tall andirons to match is used.
For rooms done in quaint old tims
style of furnishing some of the repro
auctions of the Hessian designs Of and
irons, painted in gay colors, are good.
A complete set OF fireplace furnish
ings may include n fine old brass fender
with claw feet, pair of steeple topped
andirons, shovel. tongs and heavy rings
to hold them to the lamb of the fire.
place. Such set would fit we'll in
a modern Colonial house.
The country home is really not com
plete without n brass roaster and corn
pepper. so interior decorators say.
These look somewhat like the old time
bed warmers.
The latest hearth accomplishments for
the bedroom are the enamel tin dust
pan and long handled brush painted IN
colors to match the chlnt2 OF tho room.
Fire screens are also accessories deemed
necessary for the complete room
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
PORCH PILLOW COVERS.

TT Is now time for the house
keeper who has got settled in
her summer quarters to look
over her supply Of porch pillows; Gull
out the faded ones and make new cover
ings This is a pleasant part of refur-
nishing and can be done at ones con-
venience.
Several things are TO be remembered
concerning the colors and materials
which appear on the cushions Of the
out of door living room, into which the
American veranda has developed these
last few years.
In selecting its cushions II cannot be
treated like an ordinary room, as the
brilliant light has to be considered.
The adjoining lawn or garden. with It's
flowerbeds and shrubs. Is seen in con-
nection with the porch, so the two must
be planned together
Some persons before fitting out
porch completely with cushions test
samples of the cloth to see II they will
stand sunlight and water. One should
never use handsome embroidered or silk
pillows on the porch: comfort. not elab-
orateness, should be the aim.
The covers. II possible. should be uni
form in material and color. with per-
haps one or two carefully chosen con-
trasting shades to avoid any chance of
monotony. II the materials are wash
able two sets Of removable covers are
made for convenience in laundering.
II porch happens to be fitted in
brown wicker furniture, covers of Hol-
| land linen, with q monogram in a
darker brown, is a good choice for both
chairs and settee. Dark blue linen,
marked in white or a darker shade of
blue, makes decidedly smart covers for
the porch, which has the natural col
| ored wicker furniture and blue and
white jute rugs.
one woman who has Just gone up TO
her summer camp with a supply Of blue
and white plaid Bingham. which. with a
finish OF the wide old-fashioned rick
rack. she Is to make up into pillow COW
ers. which she knows will be cool and
comfortable
Some very successful coverings have
been made from materials borrowed
from the kitchen, such as crash towel
ling in blue and red squares, and what
is called German dish-cloth. of heavy
hand-woven cotton, creamy in color.
| This peasant cloth when trimmed with
an equally foreign looking red and blue
cotton fringe is effective.
Some house furnishers provide the
porch seats with cushions covered with
| lowered cretonnes and serviceable
chintzes, which are always attractive II
there happens to be no adjacent garden
Of gay colorings. but merely n velvety
| green lawn.
Cushions that are supposed 10 be for
real comfort on tho veranda couch
swing should not be OF rough, scratchy
material. but OF some smooth goods.
pleasant for the face to rest against.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
Sailor Hats Still Winning Fresh Popu.
larity-Several Different Kinds of
Flowers Used to Trim One Hat

rangement easily adjusted. Below the
mirrors are strips of wood into which
are screwed small hooks for holding
toilet articles-buttonhook curling
rtongs and the like. The side Of the
screen which is exposed to the room Is
covered with one of the new cretonnes
showing a design Of dull black on a
cream colored ground and the frame has
been stained black to accede to the de-
Jnand for black In interior decoration.
For piazza use IN ornamental screen
is Invaluable, as 1t can be placed to
shield the tea making apparatus from
the breeze and its reverse side can be
fitted with hooks for the holding of tea
cups. All projections must. however. be
limited to the outer panels, as otherwise
the screen would not fold easily and
thereby would lose one Of its CHEZ adj
yantages.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05

snapshotters right to pillory me in
permanent record of such grotesqueries.
new photograph OF any one We love
renews our sight: we see them sud
denly afresh, and therein lies the sting
of the amateur snapper's effort. 1t may
he received by the family round the
breakfast table with shouts OF reassur-
ing laughter. but later you fancy you
observe your youngest son examining
you across his marmalade and toast
with certain surprise; and given rein
to morbid circumstances you even
imagine your husband avoids looking at
you when he asks for more tea. And
you hate the innocent snapshotter with
n hatred so sorchng that It would dry
up tho very chemicals in his developing
tank,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
LANGUAGE OF THE VEIL.

# HE veil speaks n language all -
own. and even the Paris woman
who knows the art Of dressing
so well has great difficulty In learning
the exact art of the veil. Much mors
complicated is 1t 10 Americans
The veil tells where one ,s going.
what o'clock Il is and what mood one =
in. 1t must never be knotted AZ tho
back, must not weigh down tho feathers
on the hat, must never be raised even
for kiss, for a truly artistic and pretty
woman would never consent to show
her veil drawn across her forehead IN an
ugly straight line.
There are numerous kinds Of wells,
such as the wolf veil, which shows the
mouth; tho Turkish veil, which shows
the eyes; the muller, which Is drawn
over the face by ribbon passing undcr
the chin and round the ears; the wcep-
ing willow veil. which falls low round
the neck, and the floating veil. worn by
fair motorists and American travellers
in foreign countries.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
DECALCoMAN1A FOR FURNITURE.
MATEURs who would not attempt

A MATEURS who would not attempt
~ to paint furniture need not hest
tate II they really want some OF
the decorated variety. The old fashioned
process of transfer pictures. or decal-
comania. is being put to an excellent
present day use
White. black or gray enamel bedroom
sets or single pieces can be decorated
by the application of small Dresden
flower patterns. Ono may have TO hunt
long through the assortments OF these
transfer pictures to find something that
will not be too large or grotesque. for
this sort OF decoration should not be
overdone.
For use in summer homes there are
no end Of things to be decorated in this
way. The backs OF desk and dressing
table, chairs, trays, wooden candlesticks,
picture frames. mirror frames. work
boxes. book racks can all be decorated
with these pictures.
This transfer process Is easily done
and inexpensive. The materials needed
are the pictures. transfer cement and
a rubber roller, the kind used for roll
ing down photographs.
The varnsh-like transfer cement II
applied thinly to the pattern, being
allowed to dry for ten or fifteen minutes.
Then the transfer is placed in the posi-
ton desired on smoothly finished sur
face and rolled down. After rolling tho
paper should he wet and rolled again.
After removing the paper the surplus
varnish around the pattern and the gum
deposit from the paper should be cleaned
away with n spOnge saturated with
benzlne. Then the transfer should be
gone over again with n soft, dry cloth
to remove any benzine.
The piece should be allowed to stand
two or three hours before being finally
coated with vsrnish to give a pretty
finish.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
FOR THE BREAKFAST TRAY.

~ nee upon a time breakfasting in
bed was indicative of Illness or
lazness, Nowadays women are
advised to rest before rising and to take
their breakfast during this gentle
awalening," Naturally to make this
relaxation pleasurabe the breakfast
tray should be made as inviting az
pretty china, glass, silver and good
things to eat can render It.
The old discomfort Of eating in bed
il done away with by the small in
valid table, the legs OF which are ad-
justed at the side of the bed and the
top OF which swings over ones lap. A
more recent device il the very light
weight wicker or wooden tray with a
glass top above the covering of chintz
or brocado matching the bedroom fur
nlshings, This tray rests on the bed
A bedroom furnished In chintz may
have . breakfast set ip q chints nowsr
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-05
A PLEA AGAINST THE
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER

n Tow. am a plain looking woman.
N which, in spite Of the we'll
meant efforts Of tho feminists,
continues 10 be the supreme bit or i'll
luck for the average woman horn to
the average NE.
spend o grcat deal ~ lime and labor
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-01-22

go up that stoop. ring the bell and be
admitted"
What do you msan?"-bluntly.
Been tipped of to anything about our
House OF Mystery second ques-
tion with kindling interest.
The other, however shook his head.
THE bets a fair one" he said. And
he repeated It. you are always so
devilish hard up that thought you
would like to pick up a hundred. You
can take It or leave It."
"Oh, Ill take you fast enough" Tom
made haste to agree. Your moneys
as good as anybody's. But sit here till
noon? | don't think! haven't break
tasted yet"
you pamper that gross appetite of
yours. Wen breakfast together. There
will be something to talk about, who
ever wins; for, truly. something is
happening across the way at last"
Tom was Immediately all eager In
qulry, but to his opportunities Van
Vechten opposed the one injunction
Wait" SO Tom grumbled and growled
W hO puA pooNg anu 90 "a obu wv "a
his chair a dozen times during the
period OF waiting though he made 1t a
point TO settle himself there some min
utes before the hour OF noon. He sat
glowering darkly at his friend and ut
tering sarcastic remarks which the
latter apparently did not hear.
However, the alert watchfulness that
lay behind Van Vechten's imperturb-
ability was infectious, and as the preg.
nsnt moment drew nearer and nearer
Tom himself fell to scanning the
street, which was quiet and oppres
sively respectable, and never crowded
with traffic of any sort, even on work
days. On Sundays 1t was practically
deserted all day long-especially mid
summer Sundays.
There was no word from Van Vech
ten until he quietly announced:
Here he comes"
Tom Phinney craned forward. He
beheld stalwart, we'll set-up young
man in a shabby suit, approaching or
/ the opposite walk. He scrutinized him
| intently.
Excepting that 1t was so nicely
timed, there was nothing dramatic
about the mans advent. Tom even in
dulged in a disdainful "Huh!"-not
withstanding which he was sensible o.
distinct thrill when, a few second:
later, the young man mounted thu
steps of Number 1913, rang the bell
and after the now familiar preliminary
door-tender, was admitted.
And all the while the clock in the
club hall was Ginning the hour o
| noon
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-01-22
RecIaImIna zuyder Zee.

Queen Wilhelm!na in her speech
from the throne on the opening of
the Dutch parliament said that a
measure would be introduced for the
reclamation of thefZuyder Zee. The
Zuyder Zee was originally lake, and
the scheme is to make 1t so again by
constructing a great dyke across the
entrance OF the zuyder Zee and then
build three other dykes around the
coast of the Zee, one running nearly
directly north and south and one clos
ing the western part of the Zee; an
other from near the southern end OF
the first to point well up on the
eastern shore, while third one will
stretch northwest in the direction OF
the dyke built across the entrance.
This scheme will not touch the center
OF the Zee, which will thus return to
It's former condition of a lake.
II the Dutch chambers sanction II
the work will be carried on b. means
OF public loan, in the Netherlands
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-01-22
DRINKING PAN AND GRIT BOX
Being Scratched Into It-contrlv-
ance Is Easily Made.

The accompanying illustration OF
combination drinking pan and grit
box appeared in recent issue of
Successful Farming The idea of ele-
waiting the drinking pan is to keep the
water clean and prevent litter being
scratched into it. The birds soon
learn to fly upon the perch in front
of the pan, to get the clear water.
The pan itself is made about three
inches deep, so that when the wa
ter becomes frozen it can be easily
dumped out.
The small hopper or box under the
grit, or be divided into compartments
drinking pan is made on the self-feed-
ing principle, and may be used for
grit, or be divided into compartments
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-01-22
PROFITABLE TO GRADE EGGS
Better Prices Are Always Secured
When Eggs Are Sorted According
to Size and Color.

Even buyers at the country store
will appreciate your efforts II you will
sort your eggs according to size and
color Graded eggs show up a great
deal better than those that are piled
in promiscuously, and should - and
will-command a better price If the
dealers attention is called to the fact,
and he is assured that your eggs will
be furnished that way all the time.
There are few, even OF country
stores, that would not be able to
command higher price for uniform,
clean, fresh eggs, attractively picked.
and one that produces that kind the
year round can secure an advance in
the market price. Large shippers
will jump at the chance to secure eggs
of this class, and are always ready TO
pay higher price.
One firm made the statement re-
Gently that strictly first-class eggs
were worth eight cents a dozen more
to their trade than eggs that they
could not guarantee. 1t is the
cheapest possible way to increase the
poultry income. Try 1t.
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-01-22
DEAL MAINLY IN MILLIONS
open-H anded Generosity Of American
Plutoerats Is Something to
Marvel At.

A cable dispatch the past week an
nounced, with quite a flourish OF
trumpets, that the money value OF the
magnificent display of gifts at the we'd
ding OF the royal Prince Arthur OF
Connaught and the Duchess Of Fife
was estimated at no less a sum than
$4,000. The number and generosity
OF the donors are reported to have oc-
casioned a great wagging OF tongues
and a general lifting of eyebrows in
the assembled ranks of royalty. On
the same day there was recorded a
wedding at Baltimore on which occa-
sion the father Of the groom, Mr..
Henry Clay Frick, presented to the
bride his check for 100000, while
the fortunate groom received from his
father securities valued at $12.000.00o.
No mention was made Of other gifts,
which were presumably numerous and
costly 10 use the familiar phrase. Com
paratiyely speaking. how meager and
Inimposing are the evidences OF the
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-01-22
POULTRY
FATS
COLONY HOUSES FOR WINTER
Some Poultrymen Arrange Summer
coops In Suitable Manner for Zee
During the Cold Weather.

When young birds are brought In
'from the range We often find our.
selves in need OF more house room TO
winter the increased flock.
There are several ways in which the
summer colony coops may be made to
piece out the winter houses. II there
is but one 1t may be placed close to
the main house and used as an extra
scratching and exercising room. The
fowls may then pass from the main
room to the addition by means Of a
tube constructed of boards and set
into the opening about 10 by 20 inches
In size. cut near the floor of each
building. A dry goods box with top
and bottom removed will answer nice
ly as connecting passageway.
Some people fit up the summer col
ony coops as laying rooms. arranging
all nests in them and thus leaving the
whole space in the main building for
use of the hens In the daytime. Still
others use the coops as busting rooms.
Especially do the early brooder houses
answer nicely for this, as there is usu-
ally plenty of sunlight The dust may
be kept moist and free from trash and
so does not get into the food and water
vessels, as 1t often does when nesting
and feeding must be done in the same
! room. Sometimes two or three OF
these coops ARE used together for q
small flock, one being used for roost
ing room, one for nest room and
exercise. In each case they are Joined
by wooden tube or passageway.
Some make their summer colony
coops Of knockdown sections so ar
ranged that some five or six of them
may be-set up together in one continu
GUS shed for sheltering the birds In
winter. Such pen must either be
banked with straw or covered with pa
per for the winter to make it wind
proof. By the tipe the young birds
are ready for the colony houses an
other year the old ones are having
free run of the farm.