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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
HEREIN LIEs ART.

TTO make Che best e ones appeaF-
 ance is a great art. This is really where the F'renchwonan excels- She is often no better looking than any other woman. often less SO than her AnneEia can cousin. but she nearly a l4si 2sf makes a better effect. She almosl never sIavishly follows a mode3 she adapts it to her own type. or which she has made an exhaustive study She is careful of details. but she never lose sight of the ensemble in her attentfoh to them That Is why the FrehUilVva men are so alIuringz to look at Each one is the expression Of herself aBu one rarely sees the naisf7ts and sartOrieE ] freaks which cause with us sort ot sad mirthfulness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
@ @ Primitive Wooing &7 @

I N the early civilization of every peo-
 pie there has existed in .oue form or another the curious custom of securing a wife by stealing her
 without doubt it is the cave mans methods persistfng among the semi civilized, and even our custom of elope- ment can be traced back to the knobbed club days. So it is In darkest Africa today.
 Where a wife is not a chattel posses sion, precisely much the mans prop erty as his cattle and his farm, the African maiden is wooed and won by her dusky lover by stealth
 Often her parents favor some richer suitor and have chased the lover away from their doorstep, and then it is that the marriage by theft is sure to occur.
 Watching her house as a cat watches a mouse hole, the lovesick twain fol- lows the girl of. his heart when she leaves the house to draw water or gath CT wood for the fire, and out of sight of the house he woos her with soft words.
 If she is willing he tells her he will send some of his friends to steal her away-%puIa,'' it is called-and bring her to his house.
 Then he calls on half a dozen of his friends and bids them steal the maiden of his heart for him.
 At the appointed time the girl goes down to the spring alone her lovers friends creep up on her, and should she
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
LINGERIE FOR A MERE SONG

E A NY woman may have handsome
 lingerie if she will; save all of the remnants of half worn lingerie dresses, shirt waists and1odds and ends of eTn- brotdery. insertion. and lace. She may also save the good parts of half worn waists and evening gowns of delicate shades One lady had 8 drawer full of exquisite underclothfng made from the latter.
 A combination drawers and waist was made Of two broad lace hounces from skirts. These were cleverIy pieced together and laid on the pat tern When made up fresh beading was run at the waist line and about and narrow va1enciennes lace used as a finish.
 Last seasons all over embroidery frock will make a handsome combina- ton. Camiso1es may be contrived of all sorts Of dainty odds and ends, of which there are, not enough of one kind for any other purpose. Lace that is slightly worn may be4darned by the careful needIeWoman. then shirred in between. ribbons or bands of insertion or plain sheer material for dainty garment All old materials must be nicely laundered before being used.
 It is always well to lay in supply of narrow val lace by the piece during a sale Baby ribbon may be bought in the same way. Thus the material is always at hand to finish these dainty garments:
 It. is well. too to pick up remnants of fine white material which are often
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
USING WOn1EN,s BRAINs

RFHERE Is stdM 2 rather prevaIen nt no-
 ton that half Of the worlds brain power is quite suff1cdent to manage all of It's more Important affairs satis- eactorily and that the other haN should De excluded. support this notion as John stnarf Adfn wrote: rIt is not sumcfent to cain that women On che averags arc less gifted with cer- tain of sfts sllta1 faculties than men CT fiszk az sraad number Of wo- men than of men are 1t for occupations Of the highest InksllectuaI character It is necessary fo aaa ntain that no wo- men at an are 1t for hem and that the most eminent 51oxr are inferior in mental ties tp kns most mediocre
 we do aet mean now partfcularly fe male ss1fkrags gs We mean the total +edu- advances h that aeld which have oc- comforta ply on families there is un- doubtedly a prejudice against seriously educating women for any immediately productive work
 That the young daughter of the fam fly should be seriously trained to earn q living Is rather shocking to papa and mamma In conficts with heir con- ventionaI ideal Of her ss a social sorna- xnent She may study tlls saEnS books that her brother does and pass the same examinations but what is finally required of her is something utterly different From what Is required of her brother and because of that her total
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
Timely Tips For the Housewife

nuts and serve with French dressing. A very little shredded onion may be added for variety.
 Outside leaves of cabbage rolled IcloseIy and cut with sharp knife make pretty garnish for any salad
 The leaves should be fresh and crisp
 The little curls may be crisped by standing time in cold water. When one wishes to make a salad especially pretty. slices. cut very thin. of crisp red radishes arranged in overlapping rows make g very attractive garnisla. Radfshes cut to ulate tulips is am other way to treat them The brilliant red of the radish is a most pleasing color. but should not be used with car
 rots or the red Of beets-2fri fact. too. many colors are not in good taste on
 any dish
 On the farm where there are plenty of fresh green vegetables and always eggs, delicious cream and butter. one any number of salad combinations A Good Salad Dressing That Keeps.
 Take half dozen eggs, beat well and add a half cupfu1 of mild vinegar, stirring it in gradually and put them over hot water to cook. When smooth and thick the mixture will look like ma yonrFslse If beaten with an egg Wtfaisk while cooking the dressing is
 smoother Put into a fruit jar and sci in cool place When it is needed take out two or three tablespoonf11ls Iadd sugar salt, red pepper, paprika,
 mustard and cream to thin If making a fruit salad omit the mustard and pep-
 per. This is so easy to make and such
 comfort to have that every farmers wife should keep a jar on hand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

I in modesty struggle they lift her CD i their shoulders and run with her to her new home
 There she remains until the nex1 morning. when her relatives come and demand six goats as a trespass offer ing for having carried her away. In addition to these the regular dovry is twenty goats and five head of cattle Each goat is given in payment, for some definite item of the marriage bin
 For instance, one goat on account of the betrothal,. one as a fine for the coVetous eyes that spied the girl out two-one for each paFent-for the stool
 on which he sat when he wooed her
 two for the relatives trouble in looking
 for her when Kidnapped, two on account of the talk or "paIaver' and two for entering the house or grounds to make love to the girl.
 Of course the relatives make the
 'fbtII'' as long as they can string it out It is very seldom. indeed, when a marriage does not ensue as the direct result of the ''puIa,'' but sometimes the angry parents carry her back home again. In either event the African mar riage is one that is not binding for ever unless bothNt11e husband and wife
 are pleased. Indeed, like the modern
 advertising slogan, .aI1 goods not ap-
 proved may be exchanged the. dusky lover may return his stolen bride after
 a few months if he finds that he has
 made a mistake and really doesn't like
 her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

"A SynpAcny of Salada.
 BALLADS will never go out of style, Tor they ars such refreshing as well e nonrtshing dishes that they should bA on our tables as often as 1t Is poss1- b1e to prepare them.
 The very early salads may include tlae young dandellon an q any that have boards, when they will De beautif1lly ssshste tender and crisp few Of these blanchea dAnde1fons cut up and mixed with green onion or two, likewise cut 4nes and a. simple salad dressing Of oil and vinegar with dash of ketchup and salt and pepper makes d most appetiz- Ing salad One may use any desired a7iad dressing, but oil is so meaty and sweet and witha1 so full of nourish- ment that everybody should learn to like good olive oil
 Pepper grass and the mustard that fs so annoying In tIe field as weed make fine salads if dressed with some good salad dressing
 If one is 1ortunate enough to live near small brook or creek where the watezcress grows there is always a supplX Of a most whoIesome green. Served with lamb or pork chops just as aarhish and eaten without any dressing it is most piuuant and tasty salad Mixed with lettuce or pepper grass or served alone with French dreseinS of oi1s three parts. and vine- gar. one part salt and pepper to taste, 2 1t IS salad par excellence.
 Simple Lettuce and Peanut Salad.
 See that the peanuts are freshly roasted. roll with rolling pin to crush like coarse crumbs Sprinkle crisp well dried lettuce with the pea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
TREATMENT oF FREcKLEs.

ERECKLES and sunburn are the
 greatest drawbacks to beauty in the summer time. Both come directly from the suns rays and must be treat ed carefully in order to effectA a cure. In the case of freckles it Is sometimes impossible to cure them altogether. though these ugly brown spots may be frightened considerably if the right treatment is given. Of course all sorts of lotions are put on the market and advertised as 'freckIe cures.'' but few of them do the work they guarantee to do, andg1sofne of them are harmful Right in ones own home 1t is possible to compound a very efHcacious cure and one that will not do any injury to the complexion.
 Horss-adish root and butternilk mixed together and applied to the brown spots will do much to tighten their color. Crate Q fresh horseradish root very fine. cover, with fresh butter milk and let stand overnight. Strain through cheesecloth and wash the face night and morning with the resulting liquor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
Mothers of the Race Are Unselfish

THE rarest Of all the virtues is un-
 se1dshness. To disregard self so completely that all ones interest is wrapped fn another is an outward and evident sign of a big nature. There is only one class of humanity in which such unselfishness is to be found in abundance and that is in mothers. To be sure, there are a few other unself1sh souls to be found scattered here and there in a world of se1hshness, but. generally speaking unselfshness is to be round at its highest in mothers. That there are exceptional mothers who are intensely selfish only goes to provefthe rule.
 s If only children could appreciate to the full the greatness of the mother loyet Unfortunately most Of us learn too late to appreciate the magnitude of our mothers affection. It is the con- ftrariness of fate that we never value anything half so much as when we have lost it And as rule. we. take our mothers sympathy and help so much as a n1atterSof course that 1t is not un- anything to have expressed our love and gratitude for her many sacrifices for us.
 Our mothers give up gladly all per sonal pleasures and joys for our bene- fit. They offer all they have to give that we may aQVanceseanu ail they aSk in return is to see us succeed. And even if we fail what difference does it make in their confidence and their pride in us They love the black sheep just as much as the white.
 Who are so quick to console us in our sorrows as our mothers? They are as ready to comfort the grieving mans heart as to wipe away the lads tears. They fly to the defense of the grown daughter as quickly as they do to the little tot. They are the first to reach us
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
The Truth About Shields

6 6STF7Es5zIe is much to consider beyond
 cost and quality in buytRg shields. and there Is almost as much additional comfort in selecting the correct shape sad slzs as in collars and hats.
 roo many a charming blouse. looking aA fl made from the airy. dreams of a Hoet ig xaarred hy pair of too evident @llfsids because Gar too large and badly paaced Such care1essness is fnexcus- abis when such tiny ones may be spur- chassd and if covered with the inner chIhon lining will be practically invisI- bIe Then. toe. few know that the hiouss should be turned outward over me kneS and the shield placed smooth fy and dAtly not drawing at all, and che larger part of the shield toward the 4ront.
 There are large shields for those who mxs nsout or perspire very much. but with the half to sew into the blouse
 rge and 3sist a. tiny lap on the sleeve 1l7e. and there are shields where the epint rises in the front for those who have full bust.
 For lingerie hlonses are the muslin covered ana lace trimmed ones. and black shields for mourning.
 The shield which is to be worn on each side of the corset is a great pro- section to an expensive pair Some 6naes shield in the center front is all fhat is required The brassiere with shields which may be iaundered has been most successfut with the kirnono sleeve, as 1t is sometimes difficult to adjust with decol1eta or lingerie frocks. A very charming girl who ruined many entfEou frocAs found that 8 strip of sferk cloth wrapped about her before putting on the eorsets saved many a pretty frcck as well as dainty corsets. a Another idea for evening wear is to
 raE several folds Of hesh colored schif-. fon about the arms and shoulders and 50 obvfate the use Of shields The chif-: fons less pereeptibIe. aannders excel tenf1ys
 For the woman with "a full bust who fs uncomfortable when she leans for ward in evening dress there Is a series oK p7aited tul1e fans, about two inches deep and dtminishing to one inch. These are sewn together and fastensd snside the corEage, the largest fan next eo the material but not Showing above. so that leaning forward only huffy tuIle e aeen and the line Of the frock is not sesfroged.
 Another woman Hound a simple way. eo obw1ate the arency. Of lingerie drense6 and hl1ny peetIcoats by facfng ehe front panel Of the petticoat with its aatertal with petticcats already made tha piece may be added or if desired wider to 1t the fashfon an inset of plaits may d11 in the front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

in times of trouble, the last to blame us in times of misfortune
 Why not. then, show them some re turn for thefr investments Of love and self sacrifce2 Why walt until they are gone and we no longer have their words and deeds to help us before showing the appreciation lying deep ih our hearts? Why should we wait for the grim specter to stir the wells of our affections to the bottom ?? Let us begin-now, today-those of us who still have the chance to give the dem onstration of the love within us to the mothers who have spent their lives in our interests
 Those of us who have wives or hus- bands may. in the interest of our own homes. have neglected the mothers lonely hearth. Let us repair that neg lect while there is still time. Our hus- bands or wives may be dear to us. but after all. they are. comparative stran- gers as compared with our mothers Tho mates of our choice would nos have us neglect our mothers. or if they would. they are not worthy of consid- eration. Our mothers should hold fhe first place in our hearts because they had possession long before the new love entered in. And our mothers should receive our first consideration.
 A well known musical comedy star in divorcing her husband about five years ago. said that he objected to her helping her mother along. -'One can have many husbands in these days. she said. in conclusion. but one has only the one mother"
 Let us keep that in mind! So let us make the most of the one mother we have. Let us lavish our love on her in our most prodigaI manner for all we can give is but a small return on what she has given us. If we cherish her every minute of her lifetime it is but her due.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
cRocHETED ARTlcLEs.

HAVE you noticed the developnent
 Of crocheted articles7 Crocheted cords are now run in lingerie. instead of ribbon At each end of such cords is crocheted "a daisy or tiny wild rose this is an advantage over ribbon. which. having nothing on the ends to prevent, is apt to slip out of place oc- casiona1ly
 Smart belts. with various buckles. are crocheted in Roman colors Under meath the buckle snaps fasten the belt. The buckles are often of papier mache covered with silk buttonholing. The snartest results in these belts are often got in black and white effects.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
HOW 10 CLEAN SUEDE.

IF you. are wearing a pair of fashion
 able shoes it goes without sagine that they have some suede somevhere in their makeup. They have suede tops or they have suede trf11ln1ings or srr17e place there is some suede Also. as matter of fact, the suede becomes soil ed rather easily Now there are seg eraI sorts of cleaner sold for suede, arlr all of them are fairly good But v5o- man who has had much experience with cleaning suede says that the best way to clean 1t is to rub it with a fine emery cloth This IfseraIIy rubs of the dirt and leaves the suede smooth ana clean.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

thrown on the bargain table in short lengths. Exquisite fabrics may often be obtained in. this way for mere song which will work up beautifully with the addition of a little lace and ribbons.
 4 young girl on the stage accumu- lated trunkfuI of beautiful silk un ,derwear by saving the scraps from her cast off gowns and working up the ufa- worn pieces with leftover bits of lace into marvels of handsome under7vear during her waiting moments in the dressing room.
 The half worn ball dress may often be converted into dainty petticoat with little delicate patching and re- enforcing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
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EAmuY PORTRAITS

TNHERE is a beautiful home on Long
 Island, N. Y. that the owners wish ed to lease for the summer, Two par venus with social ambition thought this residence might be the means of launching them into local society, so they went to look it over. Upon enter ing the boudoir of a young woman member of the family. their eyes fell upon beautiful Madonna on the wall. They also observed a. Beatrice Cencf. one of the party said. Well. if we do take the house will you please remove the family portraits ?'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
HIeHc coLIARs.

T T is said that the Parisienne is wear
 ing the highest of high collars with her tailored suit Of white linen, well stifrened. one variety Of the genus but tons up in front of the throat and then flares suddenly out at the top in sharp pointed triangles that shoot into space at either side of the chin. Another mode of neck dressing is to wear a 'cravat of black satin or taffeta wound round the throat after the fashion of our grandfathers, willie points of cam bric dart out from under it at the top and mount guard In front of each ear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
rHE PLAIpIEs ARE coMlNe.

pLAIDs. large ones and genuine z Scotch ones, are coming along very quickly in the wake of the kits which we have seen now for some time. In America, however. the. rich colored plaids are toned down somewhat by combination with blue serge or gaber- dine. A plain blue serge coat. made in the straight box style and just trifle longer than waist length. is worn over a box plaited skirt of plaid chevtots P1aids peep out at neck and wrist from dark blue gaberdine suits and line some Of the long separate coats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

l-abso1utely unrehearsed and spontane-
 o1s-private performances at the Max
 inc Elliott theater for Winthrop Ames. also Walter Damrosch. and at their re-
 quest gave recitals in a Carnegie hal studio. Prominent people in art and society found her art entirely unique and the only case of a child improvis- ing works of art She is normal child and only shows this extraordinary gift when dancing. I had the pleasure
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
rHE work BAG.

l79E3u little enbroIdered poclkets which have long ribbons attached, so they can be auspended from the bedpost or 1aeEened to the rod of brass ar iron bed. ara most conveaient- Some of these little pockets are made of cow cred cardboard circular in shape. Two eogered circles are oyerhanded hallway expund with an owl on tree branch embroidered on one side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

PRESSED FLowERs IN FAsHloN. BLOWERS that look as if they had = been pressed as we used to press flowers and leaves when we were chfI- dren trim all the newest hats. They are placed between layers of chiffon or crape which form the brfns of hats or are applied flat against the sides of the crown, but wherever they are found they are most effective. In all the pastel shades are they to be had
 Daisies are used invariably in every combtnation of more than two flowers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
SEVERAL BEAUTY HINTS

Celery Is good for nervousness, being considered a stfmulant.
 An oily red skin needs an astringent Add a few drops of toilet vinegar to the wash wa ter
 For a red. oily nose anoint several times a day with a little diluted alcohol or witch hazel.
 Butter is excellent for a burn If the spot is covered instantly. with butter the skin will not blister.
 Touch warts and corns with a tiny brush or feather dipped in iodine and they will gradually disappear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

yZIRGINJIA MYERS, daughter of MT
 and Mrs. Jerome Myers of New York, was born in that city in. 1906 and made her first appearance at the Plaza hotel New York, at the age of four. At the age of live the Edfson company starred her In 400 foot film called ssDream Dances of Virginia Myers" Each year since she has given her own recitaIs at the Berkeley theater and Carnegie Lyceum Of her original dances
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

of watching this beautirui child dance at the Berkeley t11eater. New York city. in the spring and was captivated by the grace and charm of her improvised dancing.
 The very spirit of the dance seems epitomfzed in the little creature. At one time she is dryad dancing in the woodland, at another a fairy circHng in the mystic moonlight. at all tiTnes she impresses one with this spiritual quail ity mixed at rare moments with dra- matfc quality which lifts her into the rank of genius.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
ro REPAlR RLouaE-

VN7HEN a. hand ennbroidered blouse be-
 gins to show wear and 1fttIe holes appear. simply buttonhole around the tear Or ernbroider dot over the worn place. The effect will be good. and the blouse will last much longer if repaired this way
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20
TABOO.

HOBBLE skirts kimono sleeves and
 long coats are the few garments that are taboo so far, but there is all the rest of the world of ideas to choose from and in which to make oneself lovely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-20

education is entirely different from his She expects to win the race that is sci before her by charm. not by intellect: Practically she meets more incentives to do her hair pretttly than to develop her mind
 We do not think any fair minded ner- son who takes stock of the charnnIng women of his acquaintance will denv that a considerable portion of the worlds brain power is practically un- used. In view of the muddIe the world gets into with what brain power it does prac ticaHy use this seems large pre- ventable Ioss.-Saturday Evening Post.