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The Washington herald., 1916-01-08

in would
thirty and twelve o'clock" he impaiently
when her fashion plate of English checks
walked him.
What can do for you? asked.
"Oh nothing whatever thank waiting Miss Winthrop
answered that implied that had
presumption
Girls luncheon hour remarked that
"No trouble all to wait
kicking
office
$50 control of my hat and
am" finished The Busy Man.
"Why of
thing Tell her that would we'll her
didn't business
her work. The
divided between her The Busy
scented connection with The Girl of
"It isn't to make such
affair if she her business lot of
81 know answered The Little Lady hand
Mans but The Girl capable, worthy suggestion
doesn't stumbling
woman admrer his office time
"Of right thinking
The Girl in
allowing it, she does
Certainly agreed The Busy Man.
herself pleasures an extent
ed, and doesn't deserve anything better than fired
"But he sighed with relief I suggestion
Girl has been with long time and
would hate to lose her. But shall
activities during business hours responsible for the
her figures If she doesn't fall for that out goes"
Little and said
The Girl had keen to win
higher place her business life appreca-
tion.
And The Lady right
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Nerve Tire.

about physically perfect being, one in
whom all the functions OF the body are
performed with unconscious ease, leav-
ing surplus of radiant health to be
felt and in measure absorbed by those
lesser mortals fortunate enough to ex-
perience the charm of such a presence.
Some one exclaims, But this is the
superman or the superwoman," as the
case may be. Very true, they are the
rarer exceptions; few have such health
and many Of US were marred in the max
ing. But no matter, given what material
we have to work upon. every man and
every woman could improve physically
and thereby IN attractiveness If a con-
scious effort were made to attain results.
What would you have-a nerve-racked
body weary in mind and soul, or one de-
pendent upon a healthy nervous system
that does your bidding without fatigue?
Choose!
A word before close this article to
the busy woman of the value of ten to
fifteen minutes complete rest and relax
alton during tn day. 1t Is one of the
greatest beautifiers. No matter what
the demands upon ones time may be. 1t
Is economy in the long run to shut one
self away from everything for fifteen
minutes during the afternoon. It may
be a difficult habit to acquire in the
beginning, but the results, In the sense
OF calm and subsequent grasp and hold
upon things that follow, soon make the
habit a necessity. to say nothing of the
improved complexion, disappearance Of
lines and wrinkles. clearness Of the eyes
and brightness of disposition that sue
ceed these tranquil moments.
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HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
BY FRANCES MARSHALL
FAVORS TO MAKE.

Every hostess has innumerable occa-
sions for the use Of pretty place favors'
and II Is a lucky hostess indeed who
always has on hand either ideas for the
quick making OF attractive faYors or the
favors themselves.
There are 50 many lovely things that
can be made Of crepe paper. that nobody
need be at q loss for favors simply be
cause Of their expense For made OF
crepe paper they are decidedly mex
penstve-
Easiest to make are paper-covered
futed paper patty cases. The cases can
be bought for a small sum, and then
crepe paper in the desired color should
be cut In narrow strips, fastened neatly
around the patty cases in one, two or
even three rufTles, and tied with colored
ribbon. The addition Of a little bunch of
paper flowers under the bow Of ribbon
adds to the attractiyeness Of the bas-
kets, and a handle, made Of wire, COW
cred with a twist OF paper, can also be
added.
There are also the tiny crocheted bss-
kets, made Of crochet cotton, and sttf-
fened in equal parts of raw starch and
yranulated sugar, dissolved in luke
warm water. These are very pretty, and
cost only few cents, and to the woman
who knows how to do thread crochet
they are easy to make
These, like the baskets made OF crepe
paper, are for holding bon bons and nuts,
and the crochet baskets can have the
handles run with ribbon Of the color Of
the other decorations
Flowers always make lovely fayors
In the winter, a single rose at each
plate at dinner, with a pin whereby 1t
may be pinned to the frock, is a worthy
favor. OF course a bunch OF violets Is an
even lovelier favor, and also a much
more expensive one.
Tiny flower holders OF glass-they can
be bought In pretty shapes for as little
rs cents each-are also dainty fayors.
Each should hold a few flowers, and the
holders, as we'll as the flowers, are for
The guests to keep II they wish to.
Small candlesticks in glass OF brass
each holding a burning candle, are also
pretty favors, that add much to the at
tractive appearance Of the table. One
stands burning before each plate.
tCopyriEht. MAl
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FAMOUS WOMAN, HER
BIRTHDAY AND YOURS
January sEmma Booth Tucker,
Mrs. Julia Glover.
BY MARY MARSHALL

Almost hundred years apart were the
birthdays OF the two most famous birth
day patronesses OF January 8. Eva
Booth Tucker was born in 1850 and Julia
Glover was born in l7s.
Julia Glover was the daughter Of an
actor named Betterton or Butterton, and
when she was about ten years old she be-
gan to play youthful parts with her faith
ers company. He was stern father,
It is said, and domineered over all his
selling her for some thousand pounds
which. by the way, was never paid-to
Samuel Glover, whom she married when
she was twenty-one.
Julia Glover went through most OF the
famous parts Of her day. She played
much Shakespeare and It is said that she
excelled In middle-azed. cheerful parts.
She was SO successful that she was call
ID the mother of the stage" but her
fife was never happy, for her husband,
~ well as her father, was brutal to her.
She was plump-she was even called
''monstrously fat'-and she had q most
wonderful memory-two things empha-
n4Sed BY her biographers. Far different
was the life of Eva Booth Tucker. She
was born the daughter of Gen William
Booth. founder OF the Salvation Army,
and she was married to Commander
Booth Tucker. Her active work among
tho poor and needy endeared her to thou
oAnds of people, and when she was killed
n q wreck q few years ago her death
was mourned throughout the world.
tCep--isAt, DlaO
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THE GIRL WHO MADE GOOD.

hearse you for this part? / want
workers and not pouters in my
scene"
Elizabeth was rehearsed. Though
this was her first individual role, she
lent herself TO it with the manner Of
one long experienced. She had poise,
she absorbed all the directions that
were given her, and commingled her
art with pathos and humor; in fact,
Ishe touched even those who watched
the scene with cold, analytical eyes,
looking constantly for the flaws
which would be made visible upon the
screen.
This was her first chance and the
beginning of steady climb, both ar
tistlcally and financially. She had not
come with false conception of the
inflated salaries picture actresses are
supposed to get. She knew she
would have to work many months
before her real opportunity came, but
that she would be prepared to meet II
and should ultimately be the con-
queror.
Even after she had been there for
weeks, | noticed that she still wore
the plain little suit and hat she had
come in. She was not bedecking her
self in gaudy splendor, such as
great many of the girls seem eager to
I do, but she was saving every penny
she could and storing it away for a
wardrobe, which is so necessary to
the actress.
Today this girl, whom l call EEz-
abeth, is not only one of the most
popular girls in pictures but she is a
very high-salaried artist.
Patience, courage and determina-
ton to work hard arc the three essen
tialS of success.
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AS SEEN BY A WASHINGTON WOMAN

and plumpl For, according to recent
health Investigations. these cookbook
ing bivalves may not be naturally
plump and juicy at~eil. They may
simply be water-soaked by the un-
scrupulous tradcsman who seeks m
this way to augment his profits on
selling oysters. And the worst thing
about this new phase of food aduter-
alton is that no one but chemical
expert can tell the difference between
an oyster that is pleasingly plump, be-
cause nature and favorable surround
ings made it so, and the poor, measly
little specimen that has been water
soaked into his present prosperous
condition. The only thing to do, it
would seem, is to deal with oyster
dealers whom we can trust and who
are too honest to take part in this
recently exposed dishonest practice.
MARY MARSHALL.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08

The French were formerly considered
the nervous race of the world. One
spoke Of the phlegmatic German, the
stolid English. and the hysterical French
Today the American has usurped the
Frenchman's claim to this unenvtable
title and not only do we hold the worlds 5
championship in this respect, but we as
nation are rapidly developing into a
race Of irritable, ill-mannered nervous
cranks. The various manifestations Of
these conditions are exhibited by the
hurrying throngs wherever Americans
gather, and foreigners sojournlng in our
land soon lose their look of serenity and
their good manners in the necessity Of
keeping up with the American pace.
There is no question that we are the
pacemakers Of the world, but our nerves,
and notably our looks suffer horribly IN
consequence. This is especially true Of
the wage-earners, upon whom the great
er burden falls. Not so many years ago
one heard a good deal about ''neuras sthe-
nia;" II was a term used in season and
out for every functional nervous trouble
in the calendar As this word is now
understood, there are few neurasthenics
compared with the masses who suffer
from nerve tire (Which seems to be a
chronic state among us).
Evidences OF nerve tire are seen all
around us. Few awaken in the morning
refreshed from the nights slumbers,
bright. thoroughly alert and eager for
the joy of another days toll; instead Of
this delightful response of the nervous
system TO a perfectly healthy impulse,
the jaded nerves must be whipped into
action. Hot food is required to start the
internal machinery, and after consider
able effort the tagging body Is started
on its weary way.
In the majority Of cases, the spirit Is
willing, but the flesh is weak, and these
are they who. despite every warning, go
on until the nervous system breaks down
completely and further effort of any kind
Is Unbcara BILE. Nature never fails to
send out indications when 1t Is being
abused, although it is amazing the
amount of abuse that can be tolerated
1t makes us wonder what kind OF beings
we would be were our condition one Of
perfect health. Every man and every
woman would be radiantly attractive in
one way or another.
There Is an indescribabIe fascination
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A SIGN OF The TIMES.

Without comment, simply as a mat
ter of figures, recent expert shows
that, whereas the women OF our own
land call for more stockings OF sizes
Q and oK than of any other size the
women OF the Lstin-American lands
to the South of US demand hosiery
from one and half to two sizes
smaller. And added to this is the fact,
proved by figures, that the average
size of stockings worn by American
women is larger now than ever be-
fore.
Yes, it is an uncontrovertible fact
that American women are passing out
of the class of the fairy footed, and
the time when we could look with
amazement at the size of the hands
and feet of our English cousins is no
more. But who cares for size more
or less If the foot is Of good shape
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08

and proportion? Our women now are
taller and of better build generally;
they are more athletic and of greater
powers Of endurance than they were
a generation or so ago. So why should
we bewail the tendency that shows
that their feet have kept pace with the
other members of their bodies?
Chiropodists and shoe dealers tell
US that the craze for dancing
brought about demand for larger
shoes-not because dancing actually
enlarged the feet. but that it made
necessary shoes that permitted free
dom of motion And with the present
vogue for skating, which we are told
is having an effect on almost every
detail of woman's attire, there will be
no return of the tendency to wear
stockings too small for comfort
Beware the oyster ths. is white
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08
Articles for the New Year.

am going to write series for the
girls who are ambitious to become
actresses on how to conduct them
selves upon their entry into studio,
the art of makeup and the tricks
have learned through my long expert
ence. The best way to illustrate these
will be to take individual cases, such
as | have done in THE Pretty Girl'
and. "The Girl Who Made Good"
would appreciate any letters from my
friends giving suggestions as to what
subject would interest them most or
the advice they desire before enter
ing the picture field. All letters
reach me in time, though there are Of
ten unexplained delays. The letters
| do not answer through the medium
of the newspapers | will answer per-
sonally.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08

why,
The Busy Man his twelve instead of
Is had been agreed.
Turned office
The Girls divided doesn't chalk
cheese Making mistakes in her figures lately, too"
The Little Lady who has the Mans wife
quickly sympathetic for she perfectly well that be- referred
head booeeper employee
Man had relied for fidelity business
"Ten all about it." solicited Busy gently
WELL know The Girl worth her weight in goldor
til luckless
lunch formed
PLANTATION.
And she had just well go when he work until for
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08
HOROSCOPE.
THE stars incline, but do not compel
Saturday, January 8, 1916,

Saturday, January 8, 1916.
Astrologers read this as an unimportant
day, but the stars are mainly adverse.
While Mercury is family helpful, Mars
and Sun are In malefc aspect.
1t is a fairly good direction under
which to balance accounts or to seek
publicity.
Writers come under a rule of the plan
cts, which is read as helpful to those
who treat serious subjects. Fiction con-
tinues to be directed by evil stars but
a new romance will gain extraordinary
popularity next month.
This month carries ominous signs for
both Germany and England. Royalty is
under a sway that is read as threatening
to health and power.
Several weeks Of exceedingly severe
weather are foreshadowed and agricul-
turists may suffer heavy losses to crops
and stock.
The prevalence Of skin diseases is prog
nosticated and the public is warned to
exercise precautions against infection.
A disaster near Leadville, Colorado, is
prophesied by a western astrologer.
Fires in places Of amusement again
are forecast Railway accidents also will
be more numerous than usual.
Another crisis in the Parliament Of
Great Britain Is probable within the next
fortnight
Canada has business outlook that is
very favorable for the spring. Manufac-
turing comes under good influences
The eclipse Of the sun next month Is
read as foreshadowing continued war
fare, earthquakes. famine and robbery.
Columbia and Venezuela have a most
threatening outlook. China and Japan,
also, VIII be seriously disturbed, =.
The planets presage the rise of many
new heroes In the United States. The
older public gods have little hope of re-
yIved popularity.
Persons whose birthdate IT Is have a
year OF stress before them, but they
should be able to maintain moderate
prosress in business affairs.
Children born on this day may be self
wiiied and fond of material pleasures.
Boys are likely to have reyerses in bust
ness NE. These subjects of Capricorn
nave saturn as their principal ruling
planet
tcepyrisht. AlaJ-
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Answers to Queries.

Help Wanted: An ingrown toe nail may
reach such a stage that only the sur
geon's knife can bring relief. II yours
has not advanced to this degree, lift the
nail from the bed of flesh and gently slip
under 1t small bit of absorbent cotton
which you have first dipped into a solu-
ton of silver nitrate 40 per cent?. This
solution will blacken the flesh and nail
land everything else 1t touches), but It
will reduce the inflammation. The nail
must be kept raised from the flesh by
packing cotton under it until 1t Is well.
(CopJrisht Igsl
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Answers to Correspondents.

Miss Elvernon, -- =, is
eager to find out what questions /
answer. Almost any question that !
can that bears upon the subject of
acting, life on the stage and in
studios, the care of oneself, what
books to read and study, my expert
ences in the different countries in
which l have travelled, and any ques-
ton that can be logically answered.
Of course, it is difficult TO answer
personal queSSons, as / cannot see
into the future, and, not knowing the
individual, feel that | cannot give the
advice that really should be given by
the father or mother of the family.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08
Albert Brayshaw Ordained Deacon.

Albert Brayshaw was ordained deacon
by Right Rev. DR.. Gravatt. Bishop of
West Virginia, assisted by Rev. r. E. L.
Strider. of West Virginia, at services
yesterday morning at the Church of the
Advent, Second and u streets northwest.
Rev. Edward Marshall Mott was mas
ter of ceremonies Rev. Canon De vries.
of Washington Cathedral. and Rev. c. T.
Warner, Of st. Adams Church; assisted
in the ceremonies.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08
Concert Aids New Hospital

A recital was given at the Playhouse
on Wednesday afternoon for the benefit
OF the New Emergency Hospital by the
Boston Quartet. composed of Sylvan
Noack, first violin; Otto Roth, second
violin; Emil Ferir. viola: and Alvin
Schroeder. violincello. with Mrs. George
Eustic at the piano. The program in
cluded Haydns quartet ip D major and
two movements from ADebassy's quartet,
cDus TO-
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SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX.

o'clock, and will be assisted by Mrs
Kate Waller Barrett, Mrs. Arthur
Ramsay, Mrs. Edmond Hamilton, of
Brooklyn, N. Y; Mrs George E.
Tower, Mrs. John n. Culbertson, Mrs.
archibald McLachlin, Mrs. Norman N.
Hill. Mrs. P. Edwin Dye. Mrs. Albert
Dlliie. Mrs. William c. Woodward,
Mrs. M A. Winter, Miss Winter, Mrs,
Anson Rogers Tracy. Mrs. Ella 8.
Knight, Mrs. J. Edison Briggs, Miss
Flora Briggs, Mrs. Walter Hamilton.
Miss Katherine Cissel, Mrs. CLAYTON F.
Emig' Mrs. William B. Todd, Miss Ce-
celia Todd, Miss Helen Todd, Miss
Elizabeth Warman, Mrs S. Russell
Bowen. Mrs. Henry T. Rainey, of Illi-
nois; Miss Carrie E. Rogers, Mrs. Ed
ward Dana Hardy, Miss Cornelia
Heartt Hill. Mrs. James Wright
Clarke. Miss Burnina Clarke. Miss
Daisy Clarke. Mrs. Matthew Trimble.
Mrs. Appleton P. Clark. jr., Mrs,
George Howard, Miss Howard MRS
Otis Joel Rogers, Miss Virginia Gull
Mrs. r. E. Lowe, Mrs. r. II, McNeiIj
DR.. Helen F. Perkins. Mrs. r. v. Hell,
lams, and Mrs. MacAllester.
Mrs. Beverly Randolph Mason will be
at home today and the following Satur-
days in January and February at 1906
Florida avenue.
Mrs. Charles c. Rossire, jr., is visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Burrell at
their home in Cleveland Park
Mrs. A. c. Downing and the Misses
downing were at home yesterday after
noon for the first time this season. and
Will receive on the remaining FRIDAYS
during the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Carl Smith will not
be at home this afternoon, but will re-
ceive the following Saturdays during the
season at their studio, 1873 Seventeenth
street
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair, who are
IN Newport, r. l., will return to Wash
ington on Tuesday.
Mrs. Point, wife of Capt. Will H. Point,
U. S. A., received the guests at the in
formal hop which the officers stationed
at the Washington Barracks gave last
evening at the Officers Club.
Mrs. ]. Franklin Jameson will be at
home this afternoon and the remain
ing Saturdays in January. Miss
Frances Mesler and Miss A z. Jame-
son VIII preside at the tea table today
The Washington herald., 1916-01-08
Will Not Use Brick After All.

The brick controversy between Secre-
tary OF the Interior Lane and designers
OF the new home of the Interior Depart
ment regarding the material to be used
IN putting up the structure is at an end.
Neither the warm gray-colored brick
called for in the original specifica tons
nor the red brick desired by Mr.. Lana
win be used. 1t will not be brick at
all Officials have decided to end the
dispute by employing light limestone.
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h UTE contrary to Miss Pretty
n Girl, who resented having to

~ Girl who resented having to
X start on the lowest rung of
the ladder, is todsy's story of lit
tie girl whom you all know, but
whom will call Elizabeth.
She came to the studio without an
introduction, came for days and days
without ever being given an oppor-
tunity even to become a part of the
mob scenes. She was not very pref
ty, but there was nothing garish
about her appearance. She had on
neat, plain little suit, cotton gloves
and sailor which showed signs of
long seasons wear. But she never
complained, sitting there quietly, hour
after hour. hoping that the opportu-
nifty she was longing for would ar
rive.
Her First Opportunity.
At last it came. A director was
short three or four girls and sent out
to the waiting-room to see if there
were not the necessary types who
could step in and fill the vacancy.
Elizabeth looked up eagerly as the
assistant director analyzed their
faces, and her bright, tense express
sion caught his eye
Have you had any experience in
pictures?" he asked her, studying her
features, which he saw Immediately
would be of Photographic value. They
were clear cut and her eyes were
beautifully expressive.
"No, sir" she replied, looking him
straight in the eyes.
For moment he wavered, selected
another girl, a prettier~ girl, then
came back to Elizabeth.
"Its extra work." he said finally.
at doesn't need much experience, if
you do what you arc told. Come on
in and we will give you chance"
That was the beginning. For
weeks she was on the regular staff of
extra girls. Because she was always
on time, was quick to observe and
comprehend everything told her. and
showed an absorbing interest and
genuine love for her work, she at
tracted the attention of several of the
directors.
Not Pretty, But Clever.
"She is not pretty girl" one of
them was overheard to remark, but
/ think she will be one of the great
est actresses on the screen, if some
one takes an interest in developing
the art which / am sure she pos
sesses. / am going to give her trial
myself at the first opportunity"
A few days later, one of the act
resses was indisposcd during scene.
1t was not an illness such as would
arouse ones sympathies and make
the director glad to wait until she re-
covered, but it was that distressing
sickness known as Temperament.
The girl had resented the directors
scolding because she had not done as
hshe had been told, and in a spasm OF
anger had walked off to her dressing
room, pouting and aggravated. She
was confident that as soon as her
dressing-room door closed upon her,
she would be sent for. and cajoled
into returning to her position on the
stage.
But in this case it did not happen
as Miss Temperamental Actress
would have had it. The director look
ed around and saw Elizabeth sitting
there, looking like a bright little
squirrel on the limb OF tree.
you, little girl, with the brown
hair, he called, "would you mind
coming over here and letting nie re-
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%ZGZH M KE1Hs<D
~ A455UkE
BUSINESS NEAR-SIGHTEDNESS.
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI
BUSINESS NEAR-SIGHTEDNESS.
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.
Copyright. iss.,

The Girl trying to mix business and pleasure in business
hours and can't be done without seriously affecting her work
shall have let her co. declared The Busy Man The Little Lady
who companions him through life.
Whereupon his companion, with instant sympathy for both
The Girl and her employer made gentle merceon and saved the
young womans
But suppose there had been Little Lady mtercede with
The Busy Manp
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