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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
. MISS CALHOUN'S
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Miss Calhoun has relatives and friends in Birmingham who will be interested in the following announcement clipped yesterday from an exchange:
 Announcement is made of the engage ment of Miss Harriet Calhoun and MT. Stewart Witham, both of Atlanta. The wedding will be a social event soon after Easter.
 Miss Calhoun is the daughter of Mrs. A. w Calhoun and of the late pr. Cal houn She is a social favorite of At lanta, and is well known throughout the south, her family being one of the oldest and most prominent in Georgia. MT. Witham is of a wealthy family of At lanta. Miss Calhoun is a sister of MT Andrew Calhoun, who married Miss Mary Guy Trigg of this city. Their little son, A. W. Calhoun, will be the ring bearer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

One of the series of pleasant incidents in the visit of Mrs. John Futch of Jack sonville was the luncheon-b bridge party arranged informally by Mrs. William J. Young and taking place yesterday at her home.
 Eight friends were included in the courtesy and enjoyed first tempting menu served in a manner eXemplifying the clever hostess that she is Mrs. Futch was the fortunate winner of the game trophy.
 Those who composed the party were Mrs. Futch Mrs Thomas Morris, Mrs. Jesse Lewis, Mrs. Roscoe Harris Mrs. Henry Hidden. Jr.. Mrs William A. J. Kopp and her guest Mrs. Lillian Kraem- CT of Washington and Mrs. Fallon O'Byrne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
How to Cook Cereals

Arropos to your remarks, recently made as to the time for cooking cereals. let me submit the following general rules for preparing what is now as truly an American breakfast dish as it is Scotch or Irish: All cereals should be put into boiling water. stirred until they begin to thicken, and then allowed to cook slowly without stirring until they are thoroughly done. Oatmeal, rolled wheat, rolled barley and cereals of this kind are wheat preparations. as buck wheat and materials of this character should be sprinkled dry into a saucepan of rapidly boiling water and cooked for 30 minutes. Cook Irish or steel cut oat- meal for at least four hours. It Is bet ter to have it cooked overnight. Boiled oats require at least an hour, rolled wheat an hour, rolled barley one hour. Indian mush at least two hours, graham mush one hour and the wheat preparations 30 minutes. ALICE H.
 Thank you for a valuable contribution to our stock of "standbys" I note this is printed clipping. Whether it be yours by right of invention or by possession alone, it is worthy of preservation. The canny housewife sows (and gleans) beside all waters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Combination Scallop

Left-overs seem to be in high repute in the Corner at present. Here is one that takes nightly with my family. maybe somebody else may like it. It is called combination scallop: Mix together one cup of chopped cold meat, two cups of boiled rice two cups of stewed tomatoes, and half cup of bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper and bake half an hour. MARY IT."
 We welcome all combinations that are at once economical and toothsome, and your contribution fills the bill. Much, of course, depends upon the seasoning, but you have evidently learned the art here or the family would rebel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Recipes for Lunch Counter

''I have come to the Corner for assist ance. I want some ideas with regard to few lunch club recipes for lunch counter. I want to surprise my employer. am tired of tongue and potato salad and cold ham and such I entreat for a few hints from you HELEN &.
 Why not introduce cheese dishes soufes and varieties of Welsh rabbit also croquettes and pates, of which there are many kinds and all popular? I can readily understand why you are tired of the usual array of cold dishes so famil- far ta us all that the very names are deal petizing In cordial sympathy with you and desire to meet your wishes. 1 ask members of our family of house. wives to cudgel their active brains and contribute each a dish that will relieve the monotony of which you complain and help carry out the agreeable surprise you are medtating. I shall have a sense of personal disappointment if I do not have the opportunity and the privilege of publishing such an assortment of tempt ing recipes for luncheon dishes during the ensuing weeks as shall effectually ad- vertise your counter and add new re- nown to the H. H. C. Who will lead off in the competition? What is your repertoire. my practical housewife, is best suited for the purpose of which Helen s. speaks? We want dishes that are not too expen- sive for the business man or woman Of moderate means; that may be quickly made ready and prettily served and be at once palatable and nutritious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
GRADUATING CLASS
 IS ENTERTAINED

Alexander City. February 1S.-(Special) At 6 o'clock Monday evening, Prof. Frank Puckett. assisted by Mrs. Puckett and Miss Terrell, entertained the senior class of the Alexander City High school at one of the most elaborate receptions ever given in honor of a graduating class in this city. The Puckett residence had been carefully prepared for the evenings entertainment, and IS boys and girls. the graduating class, assembled to enjoy the hospitality of their teacher.
 The guests of the evening were Helen Smart, Bessie Lee Moon, Miriam Pear son, Florence Carlisle, Kate Horton. Clara Frohsin, Onie Parish, Lucille Kerlin. Cor nelia Howell. Mittis Thomas Eina stan sell, Pinkie Mae Nelson and Margaret Carlton, Eley Watt Smith, Theron Wat kins. Byron Ford. Lloyd Park and James Carlisle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Miss Fannie Gibson of Collinsville who was the guest of Miss Ethel Zuber in Pratt City left yesterday to visit Mrs J. w Smith in Atlanta before returning to her home
 Miss Rosa McDonough is seriously ill at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs w l.. McDonough in Pratt City
 Mrs. G. J. McLeestere has gone to Kan sas City to visit relatives.
 MT. I. N. Shelton and Prof. J. R. Man. dy of Quinton, O., guests of pr. and Mrs. George Brown.
 Miss Marie Logan of Cincinnati is visit ing Pratt City friends.
 After a two weekes visit to friends in Pratt City MT. and Mrs. T. H. Simp- son have returned to Savannah.
 Miss Ruby Bagley gave spend-the-day party yesterday in East Birmingham. Her guests were Miss Consuelo Lowe. Miss Drue Edney, Miss Joe Custred, Mrs. J. C. Maritime, Mrs. Harry Custred, Mrs. Venable and Mrs. Samuel Bagley.
 Miss Ozele Isom was a hostess yes- terday evening at rock, including in the courtesy Miss Wilda Sims, Miss Florine Marlborough, Miss Consuelo Love- Miss Ruby Bagley. MT. Perry Roper MT. Nil liam Roper, MT William Love and MT. J. F. Yarbrough. A plar- was served after the games.
 The Determination club will meet with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
MASKED MEN HOLDUP
 A LOAD OF WHISKY

Fort Deposit, February 1S.-lSpecal.)-It is alleged that a two-horse wagon loaded with whisky was held up few miles north of Fort Deposit last night by a number of masked men and the entire lot confiscated. No clue as to the identity of the persons who robbed the wagon has yet been found.
 It is stated that the wagon was driven by white man and negro. who were supposed to have been hired by some op- orator of blind tiger to go to Mont gomery for liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Quest club will meet this after noon at the home of Mrs. Willard Will son.
 Mrs. M. A Myatt will be hostess to the Clio nian club.
 The Fenelon club will hold a meeting this afternoon with Miss Sara Neill in her studio at Five Points.
 The Ladies Aid society of Simpson M. E. church will have an oyster supper in the lecture room of the church this evening from to s o'clock. Tickets can be secured from members or at the church.
 A turkey dinner will be served by the Ladies Aid in the lecture room of the Handley Memorial church this evening at 6:50 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
THE OPEN FIRE"

happy goodnight kiss is given loving hug and soon silence-the flame flickers, casting grotesque shadows on the wall, the image of the ''four-poster' dancing implike the last to disappear, and coals is all that remain.
 Memories that crowd the brain to over flowing, sweet, tender. sacred, that could never harmonize with steam-heated flat rightly named, because it is eX- tremely flat" when compared with the comfort and joy of the old-time open frepace'' R. F. LACKEY.
 pirulinphap February IT. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Bran Cup Cakes

T find, by placing a piece of charcoal in the pot while boiling .dahhaa aa1nn0n6k no unpleasant odor arises recipe for bran cup cds 1s( well beaten, one cup of bran, 0ifelol!ld onS4 half cups of sour milk, one teaspoon of making soda dissolved in the milk, three four5hs of cup of sugar. tUo cups of flour, one teaspoonful of salt At the lasc add four tablespoons of melted lard and one teaspoon of lemon extract
 AMY F. L.'' Hint and recipe are acceptable. Both bear upon subjects we have lad before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

The roadway of life is crowded with interesting people.
 Yes, men and women are continually touching elbows and giving voice to per sonal grievances and recently there came to view a man sorrowing under a some- what unique woe.
 He said his trouble was being an "only." An only what?'' he was questioned. He replied:
 "Oh, just an only; any old only; every old only Don't you see?"
 He had been born handicapped. 1t seems, by being an only child.
 Such unfortunates, according to the statement of this particular man, had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Register of Escaped Convicts

Jackson, Miss. February 1S.-(Special) Mrs. O. M. Spickard, registry clerk in the office of the secretary of the. board of trustees of the state penitentiary. has re- gently compiled and had printed in pamphlet form, the name and descrip- ton of all escaped convicts. The pam phlet comprises IA pages and describes about TOO convicts, white and black, who have taken French leave of the convict farms during the past 25 or 90 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

far better die young" unwept unhonored and unsung," than live to mourn as he
 For one thing, an only child is hurried into an early grave trying to follow all the several careers picked out for him by doting parents and relatives, he declared.
 He was never permitted to sneak off,, and be just what nature and inclination fitted him to be-
 Also he had to embody so many person. alities.
 He must be the eldest son, the scion, and uphold the dignity of the family
 He must possess a strain of wildness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
ny MYRTLE MILES

Hillsboro, Tex, has been more delight full than was the dance given by MT. and Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider in Roebuck Springs at the Golf-Auto club to intro- duce her to a number of their young friends in the neighborhood. A salad course was enjoyed by the young peo- pie at the conclusion of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Offers a Bible

''If you will kindly give me the ad- dress of Mrs. A. J. M. 1 will correspond with her with regard to the Bible which shc wants, and see that she is supplied free. I thank you for the opportunity you give us of helping others in this way.
 GEORGE W. N" A Bible had gone from another liberal hand to Mrs. A. J. M. before your letter came. We are as grateful as if she had not been supplied. May we trespass so far upon your kindness as to direct the next applicant for the book of books to you? Let me add that your personal post script touched, a chord in my heart which is ever ready to thrill at mention of returnless past. l thank you for the tribute to a good man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
MRS. kOPPS TEA
 FOR MISS KRAEMER

Mrs. William A. ]. Kopp's bridge tea will be a pleasing event of Saturday aft ernoon. She will entertain in compliment to her guest, Miss Lillian Kraemer of Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

Mrs w. F. Haynie gave house warm ing yesterday afternoon in Avondale. Her decorations were palms and roses A salad course was served and a contest and music were enjoyed by 75 guests
 MT. and Mrs. F. F. Osborne announce the marriage of Miss Eva Osborne to MT. J. P. Wick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

Mrs. William Meehan this afternoon at ? o'clock.
 Mrs William Marlborough of Athens is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. c. Bailey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
MRS. WALSTROM AND MRS.
 YEATMAN TO ENTERTAIN

Mir. and Mrs. Harry Walstrom and Mir and Mrs. George Yeatman will give dance tomorrow evening at the latter s home to compliment Mrs. Harry Arnold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
MISS WALTER
 HONOREE AT DANCE

None of the many delightful parties arranged for Miss Katherine Walter of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
DoL1snAr1rx:s| |PHILOSOPHHI

Ole Miss, dar's jes, two kinds uv folks desc days; dem dat lives on dey Nerves an dem dat lives on dey Nerve. YasSum!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
anonAhdndsHe|pInqI1d
By Marion HdHaHd

our nnmbers of late. Have you ever tried the expulsive powder of the charcoal upon the odor of cooking onions? In my own kitchen the simple plan of putting a slice of stale bread into the pot with any of the cabbage tribe has succeeded to charm in preventing the nuisance or the smell throughout the house. It has been less efficacious with onions. How about your charcoal? will you try it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

Mrs. J. NJ. Hankins entertained the Fortnightly Shakespeare club fin East Lake yesterday. Following the patriotic suggestion in the approach of Washing tons birthday she had used decorations appropriate to that day. On the pro gramme were Mrs. J. c. McPherson, Mrs Thomas Lee, Mrs. D. G. Meadow The guests were Mrs. Julia Truitt Bishop Mrs. DuPont Thompson, Mrs. Carl H. Milam Miss Lila Chapman Mrs. II. G. McLaurin. Mrs W. l.. Weeks and Mrs. J. c. Sligh An informal musical pro- gramme was presented by Mrs. Drayton Bernard.
 A reception in the East Lake library was given last evening in celebration of the first anniversary of the library. The Boys Industrial school band and the Boy Scout band furnished the music and among those taking part in the pro- gramme were Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Mi lam and Horace Wikerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

A musicale will be given Friday even- ing at the InglenooS school under the auspices of the school improvement as- sociation. A small admission fee will be asked and an interesting programme is promised.
 Mrs. R. T. Campbell will be hostess to the Forty-tWo club this evening.
 The Boy Scouts of Inglenook will meet with Paul Bradley in Inglenook this even- ing.
 MT. J. D. Lewis left Wednesday for California, Mrs. Lewis accompanying him to Kentucky, where she will visit for a short while before joining him in Cali fornia. They expect to make their home in the west.
 Mrs. A. Stein and children are here from Caera to visit Mrs. Joe Craig.
 Mrs S. F. Boiling has returned from Knoxville after a stay of two weeks with friends.
 MT. and Mrs. ]. D. Maddox have moved to Decatur.
 Mrs. M. Davis has been called to Pratt vile because of the serious illness of her daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

Mrs. F. o. Harris was hostess in Ems ley yesterday afternoon to the Forty-two club, entertaining the eight members
 Mrs. l.. II. Pennington was hostess to two tables of players yesterday after noon in series of 800 games. They were Mrs. w. c. Carr. Mrs. J. w. McCary, Miss Frances Youngblood. Mrs. C. R. Walker, Mrs. J. C. Bryant, Mrs. S. F. Hede, Mrs. J. c. Barrett
 Mrs. Joe Reed has returned from a visit to relatives in Talladega
 Mrs Frederick Sheehy of Chicago is visiting Mrs. W. G. Matthias.
 The Rev. John Milner is in Columbiana visiting relatives.
 Mrs. W. G. Gresham. who visited Mrs W. B. Adams, has returned to Carbon Hill.
 The Workers Band of the Baptist church of Ensley will give a colonial tea Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs J. M. Lowery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

The Mothers club of Woodlawn held an interesting meeting yesterday morning at the library. On the programme were Mrs R. A. Clayton Mrs. George Francis, Mrs. J. D. Merrill Mrs. c. D. Finder and Mrs R. C. Alexander.
 Miss Lapsley Lanier was hostess yes- terday morning to the Gretchen club. The young women remained throughout the day, embroidering and sewing. The luncheon table about which they met at noon was decorated with violets, and daf- fodis frightened the drawing room The eight members were present and Miss Nina Bain was the additional guest
 The Thursday Evening Rock club met with Mrs. Josephine Miller last even ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

The Quiet Interests of Early Lent In Society

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-01-08
!: DICTATES or FASHION

# . b & ~ ~ H .
Dance frocks are made Of chiffon
and are glittering with paillettes.
Sand colored corduroy 10 ,seen in
women's practical. winter coats ii
The tunic 10 now cut In points or
scalIops. These are edged with large
beads. Colored beads, let and pearl
beads are used, ss..5s.s .,s,g q. !.
Printed taffeta IL 1 favorite material
for tea Jackets. and some sof the de-
signs andscolor schemes are AZ poetic
a. they ire effective. - n. N
& II the skirt does not hare enough
uss Z reed or thick wire to get the
right line. This Is done In many Of
the high priced models and can be
copied by you. 4 4 Sas5 55tss 4.
Fawn and straw-brown silk Innings
are used for the immensely popular
covert coating suits, ana Tor the
equally wellliked marine blue ones
there are Innings 70 match. Shot
fsilk ~ much used again for ths pur-
pos. 81 s3 Esd ssst .SssSs
Many 81 the nswlss;st bloussk havs
Nh gnecks. That y ~ eay. they Are:
4 right ul AZ ~ threat
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-01-08
SUITABLE FOR FLEsHY: MAID


Tho girl who 70 too deshy should
never wear shiny stuns such % satin.
They catch the light on the curve Of
your figure and mako you look much
stouter than you really are. Soft dull
stuf1s are the right things for you. !,
Never wear blouse Of one stun and
the skirt OF another. but always have
whole dresses or costumes. A contrast
ing vest collar or front on . dark
dress 10 quite allowable. I ; z J.
Wear stripes or plain stuffs rather
than checks or lowered patterns.
Don't have contrasting ,belt-it cuts
you in two and. BY. taking away your
height. increases your apparent width.
Wear, becoming collars. High ones
are very unbecoming to Z Thick throat
and. besides you are nearly sure to
ha' . pretty neck -most stout people
have-so you may @ well showit. F..
Let your indoor skirts touch the
ground always Have them made
close.fittins on the ship1 withga good
fare ,outSat the foot IA skirt which
draws In round the feet always in.
creases the apparent size 81 the hips.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-01-08
Then He Popped the q Question q q !.

5ss5,' Then No Popped the Question. !. Z
zone Of; the .liveliest figures In the
social world. y young woman whose
enlargement was announced q couple:
q weeks ago.; said . NeR York ~ |, Z 20 !,
c,al climber, brought about the pro,
nosal;b an ingenious trick, which sst
~ her peculiar style Of beauty In two
str,kingiy contrasting frocks on the
ssme evening. There had been reports
that the young woman was irritated
~ the slowness Of the men she "a
y i !. on the night In question. at 4 4
d,nnar party !, Ia her home, the girl;
wora q beautiful creation Of : deli.
y. = rose shade, and It was observed
th.s.ahe was unusually animated 10
MAJ exchange Of small talk with the
,,,.n a the case. To. the guests II
s :. real disaster when 4 ser
yant stumbled and dashed Gomez %
~ rose gown. OF course, the young
n vas the most sympathetic q Al ~.
T .Ts.,I Az hurried out She surprised
t 4 a company BY appearing i've min "a y.
s ,..s sfterward Ia ! white gown Of
s ~ greater beauty than ths rose
cns. Il VA : Transformation 70 quick
- Ssas' youne woman was received with
srclsma4icns d dslight Raf sc ':Il' y,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-01-08
OF DRIED VEGETABLES
MANY PALATADlE Dishes NAV
I ss.i,,,} % RREPARED. s... a,
Nssd Especial Cars but wiz Messy
D Time Given - Thsm-- ExesIlesA.
Hash 10 One Composed ~ a.:
q tatess end lsnt|is. y N n

Dried vegetables contain D i.stsAt
deal OF nourishment, ana II thsysaiu
properly prepared they can bss -
Into very a palatable dishes. Tkav
should always be soaked ovsfniGht.
rinsed. brought to the boiling paint.
and then simmersd slowly withta
quarter Of . teaspoonful o. baking
soda in the water. n nesss.-l33sgy,' & f.{s'
When the fresh vegetables are
scarce the good. housekseper can give
. greater variety 70 her table for .
smaller cost Il she uses literally OF
the. dried vegetables n we'll. q 81 tie
tinned. Baked beans. porridgs md
succotash arc old standbys that 10
one has need to be reminded 81 -bpt
With these time-honored dishes many
households seem TO end their uss, Of
dried vegetables. ! }5faSi 5
II you. live. IN Z locality where you
can get dried sweet corn, or II you
have been forehanded enough to put
II up for yourself You are very lucky.
Tor this 10 far superior to the timed
variety. Canned corn IL one Of the
vegetables whose flavor Is entirely
changed by being canned. Dried corn
Is delicious made into corn mock
oysters and can hardly be told from
the fresh vegetable. % Ss + as
Soak the corn overnight and In the
morning boil 1t up with . pinch Of
baking soda Press out the pulp with
q sharp knife and to- pint Of the
pulp add two beaten eggs. one tea
spoonful Of butter. and salt, asdash. OF
pepper. and enough flour TO bind. Roll
into small cakes and saute them In
butter. or drop from spoon into hot
tat to make .fritters. These may, of
course, be made Of canned corn also,
and they are sometimes improved by
adding 4 little milk and sugar.
Dried beans and peas make very
kcnS purees. but care must Do taken
to soAk and boil them for 4 sufficiently
long TINE, When they have boiled
until this. ssre very tender mash them
through q sievs.o' Place again IN the
saucepan and stir into them enough
hot milk, pepper and salt to season
them add butter and 4 little sugar
before serving. }M$ i
A very good hash Of potatoes and
lentils IL made from one and one-half
cupfuls Of cold cooked potatoes. two
cupfuls Of boiled lentils. one tsaspocn-
,ful OF salt, pepper to tasts. half . cup
full OF milk and one tsaspoeafpl of
onion Juice. Cook the hash<in 4 fying
pan ninth brown. and serve With ? TO-
mato saucs, ,y .i.Ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-01-08
Wire CLOSETS.

ri A wire cupboard for the kitchen Or
pantry 10 I great convenience. II L.
Of. course. impervious to hies. and
therefore 10 useful for holding waters,
'cerea1s and other food In summer
food which does not. however, need to
berkept in . refrigerator. 81 . .:5. IA.
It IL also impervious To the attacks
Of mice, and 10 useful In the autumn.
when mice sometimes make their way
into the house from out Of doors.
These wire cupboards, made Of :
wooden frame over which wire screen
ing7 IL fastened, come Ii various stsss
ct various prices. gr5 WI s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-01-08
aftifI BAD BONNET
pRGTrvH1Ao COVERING THAT 10
III. Y GAsv' 70 MAKE.
0esN. Perhaps, In Rabbit Yarn o.
/. !. saxsay-sueeses WIN, D Sure II
XII One VIII Fellow the plrse-
q Ea ltleas Given Ases. i.pte

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How cumming The little baby bonnsts
are knitted tn rabbit yarn or Saxoly.
and 10 sasy TO make! Indeed. anyone
Who can do The plain Knitting stitch
Gan make . bonnet ~ following dirse'
tons: ,..gsl.ssg ...ssg! yfr} ~,
First, II 10 necessary to And the face
size. This, viii b u. Il Or 1s inches.
according to the ago Of the child to
wear It. Four sksins Of two-fold sax
ony WOO, will b, required, white or
pink, % preferred. 10 make the bon
net csst on % stitches. using No. 3
bone needles. Knit In ridges for u
inches. o. lo7 ridges. ana bind Of.
10 make the band round the neck
Of The crown. With . steel needle pick
up one stitch, from the l07 ridges.