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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
TODAY'S HOUSEHOLD
AFFAIRS.
BY MARY LEE.
For Halloween.

Of all the festivals of the year there
is none more enjoyed by young people
than All Hallow Eve. because it is an
informal frolic. where best clothes and
company manners have been left at
home.
The invitations should be little out
of the ordinary, as short note written
on a scrap of yellow wrapping paper
adorned with black cat, witch or an
owl. The house decorations will CORE
spond with the notes. Candles stuck in
bottles may have black cat shades
Black kid gloves stuffed with wet bran
could be placed where the guests would
come in contact with them. while skulls
and long bony hands could be cut from
black paper and hung from walls and
chandeliers. Paper cloths and napkins
with appropriate designs can be bought
in the shops. also inexpensive favors,
as horseshoes, rabbit fobs. four-leaf
clover, black cats, witches brooms and
wishbones. An ingenious girl could
fashion many of these favors at home
The menu should be simple. Deviled
oysters or deviled lobster, sandwiches,
deviled eggs. devils cake, angel cake,
nuts. ice cream and cider or iced tea,
with plenty of leaves left in for for
tune telling, will be ample.
Among Halloween games none anords
more merriment than the fortune tell
ing by saucers. Seven small saucers are
placed in a row. their contents respec-
lively a bit of scarlet cloth. a handful
of moss, a scrap of blue cloth, branch
of thorn, a cord tied with double
knot, some clean water and a twig
with forked ends The person whose
fortune is to be told is blindfolded and
touches a saucer with the left hand.
The interpretations are as follows:
Moss-A life of luxury.
Thorn-Unhappy love.
Red cloth-The army, military hus-
band
Blue cloth-The navy. naval husband.
Forked stick-Marry widow or
widower.
Clean water-Single blessedness.
Double knot-Marriage near
Another game not SO timehonored as
many others Is played with tin clipper
ter The hostess sprinkles handful
Of soup paste letters on the surface OF
the water. The player closes his eyes
and scoops up some water. IL he or
she gathers in any letters they are the
initials of the future lifemate.
An open fire adds much to the success
of Halloween party. because the nut
test can be tried Two hickory nuts,
one named for the maiden and the other
for the lover. are laid in the fire side by
side II they burn quickly, happy
courtship and marriage is assured, but
If they fly apart there is trouble ahead
Another nut test determines the faith
fulness of lover. Three nuts are
named and placed side by side on the
ashes. The nut that cracks stands for
an unfaithful lover. the one that blazes
bespeaks high regard for the maiden.
but the one that burns steadily she
will wed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
NEW YORK. October 11.-There Is SO
much argument for and against pan
niers that it would take chapter TO
discuss that; the truth is, they are
here. The individual must reckon win
them in her own way.
This especial kind of hip drapery Is
not new; it has risen over the horizon
now and then during the last few
years, and its acceptance has not al
ways been instantaneous. 1t always
puzzles the majority. for 1t seems to
impose new difficulties. In its present
stage it is quite innocuous. One may,
or may not, have large hips to wear 1t.
There are so many variants introduced
by a variety of designers that most
of the average figures can be suited.
Taffeta and Tulle.
The French gowns show these pan
niers even in the simplest of morning
frocks, although one always associates
them with the swirl Of handsome even
ing materials. In the mind, this
drapery should be arranged with metal
brocades: in actuality, it is arranged
with serge, with broadcloth, with
duvetyn.
Callot sends over this new model
made of pink taffeta and tulle, the hem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
AMERICAN FASHIONS.

Even the babies have their fashions.
and most of them love to primp as
dearly as do the grown-ups. Then, too.
it Is lots more fun to dress little tot
than doll, and the pattern shown here,
for a child Of from one to three years,
is susceptible of such dainty touches
in the way of trimming.
An infantile bo1ero effect is worn over
a guimpe of most delicate handkerchief
lawn or embroidery, and the. boiero
may be edged with either lace or en-
broidery, including the armhole, and
the same sort of trimming used around
the edge of the sleeve.
II the material is thirty-six inches
in width. a child of three years will re-
quire one and three-eighths yards. with
half a yard of eighteen-inch lace, six
and a half yards of insertion, six yards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

HAA1. -
.s ,,,s. nm. aspect himself in
order to live comaoS
cided that the on
do was to tell - swan+ura
wasn't the hero otr;ahta,ad almost
at all, but had I. 5nb White and
out of his wits b!
his family. s.id no when he
81 ~ mind, and, as is
something of a - Win ''''i'
it out loud. ,.,aa that Rob
White himself hunting rasshop
t ~ ,',;'.a ~, tell?" ne asked.
INA. YOU so so(le start of surprise.
or, " athe truth about the
80 60 So, me the other night"
seaie Sou lou must have heard
ne ne eH ,pnndeuf, stories which have
ome "on ,,t That little affair. and
shbors have made me
~ terrible adventure. 1t
,,n,,s+ ha ,,ar,ice to be a real hero.
NJ nus We IS so much of when 1
Luou. tha+ ;ay neghbors knew the
trnth they aid all be laughing at
nc instead more Than I can stand.
Sn I'm eo, to tel them all about
~ can I'd Their laughter better
than l can ana ieslhS NY
spect." ~ no+ r.
But you oecialis asheu i'e no' ~
"I Lpnu, did" rplied Peter, but
+bat US pre I rallied how mean
it feels taccept something which
doesn't beg to me ,. .o,,
And / omised | wouldn't tell
didn't ~ ntinued Bob White. :.
yes, AMT was cry good OF YOU
SO novln return, I am going. to
ask YOU to tels Bob went on.
what 7'.ried Peer. What differ
ence does make . your
"All theirerene, in the world" re-
nl,ed RoWhite. You see, that story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

of edgfng and two and half yards OF
ribbon.
There are many qualities Of handker-
chief lawn, linen lawn. batiste and the
cheaper sheer lawns, which may be
used for this little frock. and soft white
silk is also often used for making up
dresses for small children. In case en-
broidery is used instead Of lace, 1t
should be very fine and small of pat
tern and material. The hair fiboon
should match the sash. and SO much the
rnle is this fashion that hair ribbons
and sashes are sold in sets as well as
by the yard. of differing widths and
exactly the same quality and tint.
The same pattern may be used for
simple wool and cotton frocks without
trimming, in which case It would be
we'll to bind the armhole with a con-
+rastinr color and use that con-
trastinR material for collar. sleeves
and little strip Of vest In the 'front.'
sewing the whole in one piece, WIN
w "a at ba nd of the same color stltcheo 10
the skirt and bolefo.
To obtain this pattern, Whicn comes
in sizes one, three and hve years. seno
IN cents in coin or stamps to Lucille
Gordon. care The Star. Be sure TO
state number and size wanted ana
give YOUR name and address, Ques-
lions about these patterns will be an
swered If stamps are Enclosed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
FASHIONS AND FADS.

The hair is worn close to the head.
Tricorn hats are in good fashion.
Petticoats are much fuller of course.
Evening frocks are still without
sleeves.
Many of the new suits and frocks are
helted.
Skirts Of dance frocks are extremely
full.
All colors are dull and lines some
what severe.
Children's coats are made with quaint
capes-
Feather turbans are in fashion again
this fall.
Brocaded silks will be used for after
Fashion is not quite sure about wear
ing crinoline.
Light Havana brown is one of the
good winter colors.
A great many flowers are seen on
fluffy evening dresses.
Fur bands and ribbon combine to form
a novel trimming.
Self-covered buttons are used both
for silk and cloth frocks.
Some coats have full sleeves gathered
into little bands of fur.
Pointed velvet belts are seen on some
Of the new full coats.
Gray krinnmer makes a charming border
to a green cloth coat.
Gray n a popular shade. II is COM
bined with black or dark blue.
Tufts of tulle and tiny roses are used
to decorate debutantes' gowns
Revers Of dark cloth cloaks are often
lined with ivory-white satin.
| The latest thing is a round. full
waistline marked by a piped cording.
| Some of the new winter evening
gowns are composed entirely of tulle.
Extremely full short basques are seen
on coats with tight-fitting backs.
Suits and frotks of serge are trimmed
with braids and embroideries.
Underwear may be made of light
weight washable taffeta or crepe de
chine.
! The princess coat, fur trimmed or
braid bound. will be a fayorite this
| winter.
| Bordeaux, that dark, wonderful old
red. is as OF en- seen in outer wraps az
! dresses.
| Where the bodice and skirt of the
evening lies join there may be a line
| of tiny roses.
Charming: little school hats may be
made frony old blue corduroy for the
little girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
Sweaters and Caps.

Navy and Belgian blues are now ia.
yorite colors in silk sweaters. with
contrasting collars and cuffs. Belts are
handsomer on heavy sweaters than are
sashes. Lengths are medium. pockets
large and collars varied. Shawl col
lare are competing with V shapes and
military effects.
Caps to match sweaters are In toque.
jockey, turban and various fancy
shapes. A new motor cap is shaped
like Jockeys, with peaked visor,
close back. crown ribbed, and from
the center top a triangular piece folds
over to a large button on the upper
part of the brim on the right side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
Cretonne Covers.

Covers for tables and dressers are
made of pretty Powered cretonne.
Some are trimmed with lace and 9TH
ers have a wide hem of plain linen, the
hem matching the flowers In color
other designs are charming. Some are
of dainty wreaths and earlands, 9TH
ers are in leaf and fruit patterns Of
rich coloring, and ALI with fascinat-
ing silky sheen. They are also used
for bedroom draperies and accessories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
To Clean Gloves.

Take clean piece of flannel, a lit
tie milk and a cake of white SOAP
Pour a little of the milk into a saucer,
dip the flannel into it, then rub it
well on to the soap: then dip into the
milk again. Rub the gloves in one
direction only and change the flannel
as it gets dirty. This process will not
only clean Write kid gloves. but also
any white kid article. 1t leaves the
leather soft, pIiable and glossy. I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
|GOOD TREATMENT
FOR OILY SCALPS
Makes Hair Fluffy and
Easy to Manage

Men and women whose hair and
}scalp are excessively oily have hard
work keeping their hair in good
condition. Dust and dirt mingie
with dandruff, cling to the oily hair
and scalp, clog the scalp pores,
stifle the hair roots and make pro-
(per cleansing almost impossible
Partisan Sage is an ideal treat
ment for this trouble. Wash the
}hair not oftener than once a week,
but use Partisan Sage twice daily.
pouring little into the parted hair
\ and rubbing briskly right into the
scalp with the finger tips 1t drives
( out dandruff. dissolves the excess oil
and stimulates the scalp into healthy
normal action. This simple remedy
can be obtained from any of O'Don-
(nelIs Drug stores or any drug
counter and is very inexpensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
To Transfer Feathers.

First. soap well the Inside Of the new
case with a cake of soap only just
barely moistened. Then sew the case
up. leaving an opening just large
enough to allow the feathers to pass
in easily. Then open a space In the
old case exactly the same size and
sew the two together. The feathers
can then be passed from the old case
to the new one without any mess what
ever,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
"0iI" With Kerosene.

When sewing machine works
heavily. take out the thread and oil
every part of the machine thoroughly
with kerosene. Work briskly for
some minutes, so that the kerosene
may do it's work of loosening all the
old oil and CRIME. and then wipe care
fully with a soft. old buster.
When the kerosene has been removed,
oil the machine again with lubricating
machine oil. and it will then work
perfectly. Be sure and use the lubri-
cant oil after using the kerosene
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
BY CANDLELIGHT.

Candlelight is perhaps the softest and
prettiest light in the world, and now
that we have every sort of electric
continuance to make our houses lighter
we are turning our attention more and
more to candles.
Unshaded candles are still used on the
dinner table, although shades are used,
too. So individual taste may be de-
pended on to decide the matter If
you desire to carry out a color scheme
candles. If you want as much light
is possible, have the unshaded candles.
Colored candles. too. can be bought,
and with these the table color scheme
can be emphasized.
There are even. new candles in vari-
GUS designs in black and white, and
these are in keeping with the many
other things that result from the fad
for black and white interiors. Some
times they are set in black and white
.candlesticks.
A fringe of little glass beads gives a
sparkle to candlelighta. 1t can be
bought by the yard and fastened on
if you have silver shades, colored
fringe that may be easily changed
with little sewing and ripping for
some other color can be used.
Little discs of glass, which slip over
the candles and rest on the top Of the
candlesticks, can be bought for 81
dozen. These catch the drippings from
the candles and keep them from max
ing a troublesome spot on the table,
cloth.
Before using candles make them as
cold as possible in the refrigerator. In
fact, it would be a very good plan to
keep candles in a tin box in the
refrigerator. This chilling process
hardens the candle so that it burns
much more slowly and therefore lasts
much longer than an unchilled candle
does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
Chocolate ApoIIinaris.

Boil one pound of sugar and to
cupfuls of water for five minutes, TIN
add four tablespoonfuls of cocoa md
ed with a little Of the hot syrup. FL
all ten minutes, cool and add ne
tablespoonful of vanilla. To each wo
tablespoonfuls of this syrup add tee
tablespoonfuls of whipped cream. me
gill of milk, and a gill OF ApolliJris
water. Stir we'll and shake brkly
with Clipped ice before serving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

Peter Rabbit didn' tell the 'ru.h
about that great fria he had al II.
the night. as he had lily madsup ms
mind to do. and he opt on eng
false hero, which, youknow. ? oeA'e
considered a hero whe you reilly ar.
not a hero at all. Pet didn't HKs.'
at all. No. sir. he dirt Lille IL e e
bit. That is, he didn't Ike 1t are ne
had discovered that he ,uld no i9ee1
respect himself. But hat cou
do about It?
You see. 1t was this Wy: W.
had thought the matte all
made up his mind that se,-resl
more to be desired than the
ton Of his neighbors; tat 'ouaa
get along without the lf'
couldn't get along withou
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
For School Lunch.

Line muffin rings with a good paste.
Fill with stewed apples well sweet
ened and favored with a dash of spice
or nutmeg. When baked, cover with
meringue and brown slightly in the
oven. This may be varied in many
WAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
PANNIERS AGAIN IN FAVOR.
BY ANNE RITTENHoUsE.

held down the center by a band of self
colored velvet ribbon. Whatever else
Is left off the modern frock. nothing,
1t would seem, must be done to de-
crease its fullneSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

of the skirt profusely trimmed with
roses. The bodice Is negligible. as
Callot's bodices are apt to be. but it
shows that pronounced straight line
that holds in the bust and does not
decrease the size of the waist. The
shoulder straps are wide bands Of the
tulle that are supported beneath by.
fiat. fitted pieces of strong net. ~.
BY the way, the woman who is
usually trying to produce steady
shoulder line only by means of folded
tulle or net should realize that not
this. The folds will slip and the line
will be spoiled instantly. There should
go over the shoulders first these pieces
of strong net. and they should be
and back of the bodice before the folds
are arranged over them,
Panniers Dispose Of Fullness.
AS the prevailing skirt is fuli-far
too full for beauty and comfortable
panniers are really a means of dis
posing of 1t at the sides. They save
much cutting. They also serve as
pockets. and the manikins. who show
them off. use them as such.
Sometimes they are lined with
brightly opposing silk. which flashes
into view when the wearer walks. The
idea of lining the irregular hem OF
the skirt also with bright colored silk.
which was. started by the house of
Paquin last April, has become exceed
ingly popular. and this lining of the
panniers was probably suggested by it.
AS this, kind of side drapery exists
today it is not part of an overskirt.
II is cut in one with the rest of the
garment : The opening Is long, and
sometimes it is not extended from the
figure as is the verttable pannier, but
says closely to the figure.
The Ruching at the Hem.
| Early in the spring there appeared
| the fashion Of accentuating the hem Of
| the skirt with a deep ruching. but few
paid heed to it. Possibly they did not
| like 1t. possibly they thought it mere
| " the caprice of an individual designer.
But this autumn they must pay heed to
| it, for it comes into the general fash
| ions in a pronounced manner.
The frock sketched today shows 1t in
an exaggerated manner. but II can be
done, even on SO simple a thing as a
morning serge frock, without making
the effect too frilly. On evening gowns
this ruching is made of tulle and
caught up by frequent roses imbedded
| in the depths. but on a serge or cloth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
Little S}otle
20 B,dtiil,e
BY TH0RNTo. W. BURGESS.
Copyright, 1sl5ay J. g. LloydD
Why Peterlidn't Tell.

You'll scarce belle It can be true.
The thing I'm god to tell to you,
But II you really ut to know.
Ask Peter II 1t tsn'so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

Dry clean them yourself with
P1taGm DIP. Cleaner. Its quicker,-easy-jus a.
e1eave-mseh more economical. II will clean and rem
svsfe wRhoR aiering the shape changing the color,
vrinng shrinking fabric. Makes the dress su
Sosk Bhe new again n = really triAing cose. z...
Putnam Dry.Cksdnsr 10 an invaluable household
aee. II will clean laces, silks Cloves curtains neees,
fafs md hundred other articles Makes you independent
81 the professional cleaner and Of his
ehsrees. Don't accept limitations.
Insist on getting Putnam Dry-Ciedner.
YsW Drassist carries Putnam Dry Cfsaner-2se
and Soc bottles II be can't supply you. write will
send boule postpaid for Csc.
MONROE DRUG Co. QUINCY, ILL
Makers of Putnam Fadeless Dyes. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

Feather turbans are in fashion again
this fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12
iPARISIAH;
l1E:Xd3
FOR HAIR AND SCALP
How to ,
Dry Clean
SUITS
and DRESSES

You know bow spots and stains will
3get on your clothes no matter how
careful you are-how dust will work
|into them and make them look shabby.
u, means job for the dry cleaner be-
fore you can wear them again-losing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

Children's coats are made with quaint
capes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

Many of the new suits and frocks are
helted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

All colors are dull and lines some
what severe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-12

Skirts Of dance frocks are extremely
full.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-22
THE DUTCH DETECTIVE

Don't cheat yourself out of a good
time by missing "The Dutch Detec-
tive" the Sunshine Benefit at the
Opera House next Tuesday evening
funniest ever written for amateurs,
sure cure for every kind of a
crouch. Included in the cas-. are
Messrs. Robert Lyon. Ray Kilgore,
Wallace Billodeau. Maurice Bracket,
Albert Butler. Miss Airline Burnor,
Mrs. Ora Vallier and the Misses Mar
garet Young. Chastine Kelley and
Thelma Bracket. Many of these are
already well known to Skowhegan
audiences as clever comedians; the
newcomers are showing talent that
will place them In the front rank
from their first entrances. The com
bination of play and cast Is winner
and will keep you laughing all the
evening. chuckling all the next day.
Come and forget your troubles. Photos
now on exhibition in G. X. Fogg's
window and In the vacant store In
the J. p, Merrill block Tickets on
sale at Sampson 4 Azores. Admis-
sion 25. 35 and so cents
Ways and Means Society OF the
First Baptist Church will hold a so
cial and entertainment in the vestry
next Monday evening. the 2sth, Ice
cream and cake Will be served Every
body invited. Admission Is cents
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-22
GRANG FORTY
YEARS OLD
Holds Anniversary Celebration at
NOrridge

NORRIDGEWOCK, APRIL 21-
Yesterday Somerset Grange observed
its fortieth anniversary with appro-
pirate exercises and a dinner which
was enjoyed by about 100 persons. A
short business meeting was held in
the forenoon and the afternoon ses-
sion was thrown open to the public
Features of the program included a
History of the Grange by Ellis Tobey.
one of the first members to be initiat-
ed and Mrs Mary Normandy. a paper
by Mrs Lila Tobey. the same hav-
ing been read before the Patrons
many years ago, a talk by State Mas
ter Stetson and several sketches rela-
tive to the Grange and its progress
read by different ladies. There were
also interesting musical numbers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-22
OFFICERS ELECTED LAST
NIGHT At SOROS|S
Annual Business Meeting Preceded
by a Delicious Supper in Library
ParlOrS

Last night the members of Sorosis
held their annual meeting in the par
lors of the Public Library. This
event followed a luncheon consisting
of lobster salad, hot rolls, pastries,
ice cream and coffee served under
the direction of Mrs. Emma H. Dun
ton, Mrs. Jennie Sampson, Mrs
Georgia Goodwin and Mrs. Carrie p
Fairbrother. These ladies were as
sisted in serving by the Misses Ross,
Kennedy, Whitten, Weston and
Thomas The choice of the officers
resulted in the election of Miss Clara
b. Varney to the office of president;
Mrs. Effie c. Furber, vice president;
Miss Alice Whitten, secretary; Mrs.
Vivian G. Woodbury., treasurer and
Mrs. Bessie Lambert, Mrs. Jennie
Sampson, Mrs. Birdena Conant, Mrs.
Angie B. Steward and Mrs. Grace
Curtis, directors. Miss Varney has
served the club as acting president
during the present year owing to the
removal of Mrs. Mabel p. Judkins
from town, Mrs Judkns having been
elected at the annual meeting.