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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
In EgnIess Winter

Eggless Icing-One cup Of granu-
lated sugar, five tablespoons Of milk,
flavoring Boil the sugar and milk to-
gether until il threads from a spoon.
Add the flavoring and stir until thick
and creamy enough to spread on the
cake.
Eggless Chocolate Cream Icing
One and half cups Of sugar, one-half
cup Of sweet milk. f1avoring. and one
half square of chocolate. Place the
sugar and milk over the fire and let
the sugar dissolve. Boil four minutes
after it first begins to boil. Do not
stir 1t. Remove from fire, add flavor
ing, pour out on a platter and beat
until thick enough to spread on the
cake. While preparing this cream ic-
ing, have the chocolate melting. Cow
er the cake with the cream icing
then spread the chocolate smoothly
over IL.
Eggless Chocolate Filling-One-half
cake of chocolate, two-thirds cup of
sweet milk, one-half cup of sugar
pinch Of salt, one tablespoonful OF
vanilla. One tablespoonful of butter
Crate the chocolate. Cream the but
ter and sugar and add to the choco-
late. Stir in the other ingredients
and boil in a double boiler until
creamy and thick. This is delicious
for layer cakes.
Plain Water Icing.--This is the sim
| plest Of all icings and is especially de-
sirable for use on coffee cakes OF
sweet rusks. II is, however, also very
good on cakes. To make IL, to two
tablespoons of boiling water ado
enough confectioner's sugar. to make
thick enough, 20 spread. Add any
favoring desired and spread at once
on cool baked stuff.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
donated Book Samnle

Lake Odessa-What to do with his
accumulation of sample books sent to
the school superintendent for exam
ination is one of his little problems.
He does not like the idea Of selling
them, as that smacks of commercial
izing a gift, besides the amount he
would get for them is not by any
means great. Supt. Appleman Of Lake
Odessa made a district school near
his old home happy, by boxing up all
he had Of such books that were suit
able for such a school and freighted
them on to the old home school. They
made a fine addition TO the little Ii
brary, and some Of the textbooks
served to open the eyes Of some pupils
as supplementary, helps in their
study. Supt. Appleman thus makes
room on his shelves, adds happiness
to many a child, and helps to awaken
some bright boy or girl hungry for
help.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
Rice Cooked In Skim MIX

One cupful Of rice, six cupfuls Of
skim milk, three teaspoonfuls of salt.
Wash the rice thoroughly. Cook
in an uncovered double boiler till all
the milk is absorbed, which will take
at least an hour. This nutritious
dish can be made savory as we'll by
adding to the ingredients one-fourth
level teaspoonful Of curry powder and
few grains of cayenne Eaten with
butter or gravy, it is very palatable
when served with meat or in a similar
way. If one prefers, the rice can be
made savory by seasoning with few
drops of onion juice, celery salt, and
paprika. or little cayenne pepper,
if it is liked, or with grated cheese.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON GOWN

Cray poplin is used for this youthful
frock. The V shaped corsage blouse
over a white lace guimpe Is finished
with black crochet buttons and black
panne velvet You viii observe how the
side cores Of the skirt. banded with
velvet are buttoned on to the yoke.
which gives a front panel effect The
saucy poke bonnet which goes with
this frock is of black panne velvet with
a perky red rose and its outstanding
leaves.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
ONE PIECE FRocKs.

One piece dresses have coats. and
long ones. TOO. that almost cover the
dress In like material. One piece
dresses have proved so valuable that
il will be a difficult proposition TO
make many women who have adopted
the tailored frock consent to wear the
waist and skirt again except for sports
wear. So much better dressed does
she appear that she wears frocks of
this description on as many occasions
as possible. so that the coat TO match
has been offered and accepted by the
well dressed woman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
Cousins and Economy

"Should cousins marry?" was the
object of an animated discussion at a
ladies' debating club the other night.
After a great many speakers had
vigorously taken the negative side,
a prepossessing young lady, who was
known to have crowds Of cousins her
self, spoke up boldly in the affirma-
tive, and threw fresh life into the dis
cussion by declaring that she always
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01

Song of the Seasons
Sing song Of winter
Plenty snow and ice;
Lots of fun in coasting
When the crust is nice.
Sitting by the hearthstone
With its warmth and glow,
Reading, writing, looking
At the falling snow.
Many joys hath Winter,
For the young and old;
With its sports and pastimes,
And its bracing cold.
Sing song Of Springtime,--
Gladness everywhere;
Fields and forests blooming
With flowers bright and fair.
Tender blades are springing
Ger the sunny leas;
Little birds are singing
In the leafng trees.
Richest joys hath Springtime.
For the young and old,
For its light and beauty
Are worth more than gold.
Sing n song Of SUMMER
Beauty everywhere;
Wealth in field and garden
Which the household share.
Pleasures by the lakeside,
Where the wood nymth dreams,
Bathing, boating, fishing
In the crystal streams.
Thousand joys hath Summer,
For the young and old;
For its wealth and pleasures
Never can be told.
Sing a song Of Autumn
Splendor everywhere;
Growing hills and mountains.
Where the forests are.
Fruits Of field and orchard
Filling box and bin;
Glad'ning hearts Of toilers
When they're gathered in.
Give praise to the Giver,
All we young and old;
For the wealth Of Autumn
Never can be told.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01

man. But for an Old Fool, who, hav-
ing had Good Christian Wife, goeth
to seek her Successor among the seek
ers Of Pleasure, even to such an one
as myself, the way I tell thee is the
way Of wisdom.
And he. looked at the Philosophers
Stone, and wondered if had learned
it there.
1t was none of his Business where
/ learned it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
Wanted the Usual Thing

We had a children's party. They
were seated around the table being
served ice cream and cake. The chill
dren were all eating their ice cream
with the exception of one little fellow.
| went over to him and said, "Well,
John, why don't you begin? With all
seriousness he said: "Why, I'm wait
ing for my meat and potatoes first. -
Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
For Winter Breakfasts

Ever try baked apples and Wien
ers for a frosty mornings breakfast !?
They will inspire a husker to five
more bushels Of corn during the fore
noon. Core the apples with clothes
pin it you have not corer) fill the
space with sugar, lay a wiener on
each apple, pour a little water over
them in the pan and bake. Both odor
and taste are delicious.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01

When a woman is beautifully and
extensively dressed it indicates one
of two things-either some man can
afford her or she could afford some
man. Heiress hunters should make
sure first.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01

If you want to solder small hole
in a pan and have no solder stick,
set an empty tomato or other factory
can on hot stove until it melts to
pieces. Collect the solder from the
seams. 1t will be enough.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01

One-quarter pound Of butter, one
pound of sugar, one cup of water.
Boil till crisp. 1t can also be made
by taking one-half pound of butter,
six ounces of treacle, three-quarters
Of q pound of sugar. Stir ali up to-
ge.her and boil till crisp.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
The Eternal Feminine

Whats all that noise upstairs 2"
called the mother. al thought you
were playing house."
eve are, mamma" the little daugh-
ter replied. Johnny Is the papa, and
he just came home from the store.
I'm arguing with him about money
matters"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
This Story Has Color

The grocer had just put a new boy
to work, and among the other in
structions was this:
."If you do not happen to have just
what a customer asks for, suggest
something else as nearly like 1t as
possible"
Soon woman came into the store
and asked the boy: "Have you any
fresh green stuff today?"
mo, ma'am," answered the boy,
but we have some nice bluing."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
Grown Wiser

Grown Wiser
used to watch her girlish head
Bent over work; the sunlight stole
To touch her hayward hair, and
spread
A soft encircling eureole.
She looked so slight, so innocent!
/ thought, at twenty-one or so,
With all-sufficient self-content,
knew so much she did not know.
For men grow old in knowing,
taught
By evil things as we'll as good;
Ny life was in the world, thought,
And hers in gentle solitude.
/ might not learn it, if / would,
This strange, sweet thing she un-
derstands:
1t came to her with motherhood
And tiny touch Of baby hands!
Charles Buxton Going.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
Potato Surprise

Here is a recipe for potato sur
prise, and if the following direc-
tons are carried out. This dish is
substantial for luncheon or Sunday
supper:
BAter a baking dish the required
size; into it slice some boiled white
potatoes making an inch deep layer;
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
Made From Spaghetti

For a substantial luncheon dish
nothing can equal package of spa
ghetti, and it is a real friend; before
starting to prepare any of the fol-
lowing dishes, break up and boil
three-quarters of an hour in boiling
wateri one-half package of spaghet-
ii; it must be quite soft. pour cold
water over it to bleach, then drain
it in a colander.
Fry it in bacon fat like hashed
brown potatoes, or in deep like
French fried; as a border to "fri-
casseed chicken" Serve hot. While
the spaghetti is hot cover it with any
favorite salad dressing; as soon as
cold add some minced onion, celery,
capers and pimento, or only one Of
the seasonings, with little paprika;
chill, then serve on lettuce leaves
with graham or whole wheat bread
cut as thin as waters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
WOMAN AND HOME

over this put three thin slices Of
breakfast bacon; more potatoes and
bacon until the dish is filled; sprinkle
grated sharp American cheese over
the top and three dashes Of paprika
and salt and pepper to taste.
Add by spoonfuls one gill Of sweet
milk; place in brisk oven for half
an hour, or until the cheese melts
and turns golden brown. Serve hot
in the baking dish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01

Is the oven cracked, or can you see
fire around the base of the stovepipe
Cracks interfere with heating. If you
have no regular stove cement, mix
salt and ashes together, moisten with
water to make a dough, then press it
into cracks with knife. 1t will har-
den and last a long time, and you
will be surprised at the improvement
in baking.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01
WASTE Labor

Lady of the House-"Say, Dinah,
did You clean the fish ?" Dinah-
"Law, no, missusl Why should All
clean dat fish? He done lib all his
life in de wattah. "-Puppet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-01

did her best to encourage her own
cousins to marry one another, as such
unions were far more economical than
the ordinary kind.
Economical How, dear?" her
eliminates cried, in chorus.
"Well, you see," said the speaker,
demurely, zone wedding present does
for both then"
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hand, with arm akimbo. will rest on
the hip. with the little finger poised
in the air, as II challenging attention.
The efYeminate man will usually be
found to strike this attitude.
I'm the main 1t will be discovered.
that the deceitful, untruthful person
will hide his hands, while he honest
man, with nothing to conceal. leaves
them open 10 the gaze. The untruth.
full person never permits his hands to
hang naturally at his side. II he has
something to secrete he will keep his
hands out Of view. The clenched INST
means determination, the open hand
honesty. with nothing TO conceal.
There are any number Of variations
in character. as there are In the car
rage Of the hands. Note. for In.
stance. the timid. investigating person.
how he will clasp his hands behind his
back. Such a person 10 cautious. but
not deceitfui. He IL only Suspicious Of
facts"
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Vaudeville and Burlesque.

PALACE-Eddie Foy and the
Seven Foys In "The Old Woman
in the Shoe" Dorothy Shoemaker
in "A House Of Cards." by Perez.
val Wilde; Anna Wheaton and
Harry Carroll In song, Gladys
Clark ahd Henry Bergman in
song review, George Rockwell
and Al Wood in "The Night
Boat" Marion Weeks, soprano;
Meehan's CANNES.
COLUMBIA-"Up and Down
Town." two act b~urlesque by
Frank Finney with music by
Harry Afford, will be given by
the Boston Bu~rlesquers. The
principals are Frank Finney. Tim
Sweeney. George Banks, Florence
Mills, Ida Emerson, Mae Holden,
Emma Harris, J. p. Griffith, Muir.
ray Bernard and others, assisted
by a large chorus.
AMERICAN woman Pro-
poses" by Paul Armstrong, one
act satire; Eddie Borden in "The
Law Breaker" Carl Damann
troupe, Harris and Lyman. Tyro-
lean Troubadours, Mabel Harper,
Draper and Clayton Sutton, Nc.
lntyre and Sutton, Brandt and
Aubrey. frankie Rice. imperson-
a,or; Clark and Mccullough In
Much Ado About Nothing"
Gray and Klunker, Williams and
Segsl, Roedcr's Invention and
special pictures.
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while later he landed in London. I'm
fortunately. however. Of the Occidental
languages he only spoke German,
which by no increased his
popularity in England.
He learned English rapidly. however,
and a short time later his brother ar
rived In London to youch for him ON.
cially.
His frst appearance on the English
stage was not in a speaking part. He
was given an engagement at the COL
iseum in vaudeville. Immediately
ahead of him on the bill. however,
were a couple OF burlesquers. and he
was SO disconnected by them that he
could MOI do his best. and besides his
dances were hardly suited for vaude-
vile. so his engagement came to an
early end.
While In London he was introduced
to William Butler Yeats. the Irish poet.
who took an immediate interest in
the Japanese boy and wrote for him a
small play called AT the Hawks
Well" which was like the symbolic
or "Noh" plays Of Japan, with which
he was. Of course. familiar. The cos
tunes and settings were dsigned by
Edmund Dulac. and from the original
production Of the play his London
success was assured. both on his own
account and on account Of his dis
tinguished patronage.
London society women began to take
An interest in him and he was made
. great favorite. It wal at the home
Of Lady Islington that Queen Alex
andra saw him dance. and thereafter
no was much sought after by titled
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English ladies for private entertain
ments In their homes. He has danced
for Lady Paget. Lady Cunard. Mrs.
Asquith and Mrs. Aston.
Ono Of oliver Morosco's scouts. who
was looking for new material for 80
Long Lefty" happened to hear OF
him and offered him a contract to
come to New York. Itow wanted to
come I o America and so he accepted.
but when he landed Mr.. Morosco soon
discovered that tho japanese dancer
would not At in with the rest of 80
Long Lefty"
When he was released from his
Morosco contract he went to the
Washington Square Players. He ftted
In nicely with their plans to produce a
japanese play and he set to work with
them to adapt for the American stagS
one Of the japanese classics. The
original Of "Bushido' performed after
the conventions of tho Japanese stage
takes from 9 in the morning to 6 I'm
the evening and they had to cut 1t
down to the length Of their n act
plays. A single incident. the most
dramatic OF the japanese version. was
0eloCteO anu mo oohibtohSo VI tho
young Japanese student was found In
valuable. In fact he was the moving
spirit of the play. He not only d.
rected its production but he also de-
signed and executed the settings and
costumes.
"Bushido" IL one Of the most sue
cessful plays that have been brought
out by tho Washington Square Players.
which more than 1ustifies the conf
dence imposed In him.
Recently Itow gave his dances at a
special matinee at the Comedy Theatre.
His dancing. he says. is not typically
Japanese. 1t Is more the expression
OF his own individuality than the in
depreciation of a national art OF Japan.
His themes We're japanese but his
dances are his own. he says.
In Japan every actor Is also n
dancer, according to ItOw. In fact the
two arts OF dancing and acting are
closely allied on the japanese stage
Japanese dancing is more pantomimic
than Interpretive, he says. Japanese
acting In tho main Is simply the pam
tomimic expression Of poems to thu
accompaniment OF music. The poem
IA recited and the actor attempts to
represent each picture n emotion
made in the poem. II, for instance, a
mountain is mentioned tho actor must
convey with his bohy'' and arms the
Idea 'of Q mountain. japanese acting
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contact. Such a person Ia always
looking for trapdoors and concealed
things. They seem to be searching
for Information.
you have doubtless noticed a well
poised person. calm and yer tenn
pered, how he will always lay one
hand over the other. There Is a sure
indication Of dignity. The hypocrite.
the bully. the suspicious. the nervous,
the one lacking In decision. could not
hold the hands in this position for
any given time. It Ia a natural pose
Of the unruffied front: OF the placid
mind.
zone does not have to seek far for
one possessing the artistic tempera-
ment. SO called. Such a person IL the
one who makes a pose Of the love
Of art. rather than the doing Of any
thing practical and useful. Observe
how such a person will rest n hand
on the breast with the index and little
finger outstretched, while the other
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THE HAND REVEALS CHARACTER
Scholar Than . winter Gar
Aen Toe Dancer.

"ChAracter 10 revealed in many
ways" says Marilynn Miller. who d
appearing in The Show Of Wonders
At the Winter Garden. Some read
tho bumps on tho head; others the
lose, eyes. mouth and chin. while
many md the handwriting . sure in
dex Of the man.
IT believe all of these methods Of
reading the hidden secrets of tho soul
are trustworthy. for I have tested
them all and found them reliable and
true. But there Is a surer way than
these. and one that is infallible. I re-
fer to the carriage Of the hand.
Being a dancer. one would imagine
that I should have given more atten-
ton to the foot than to the hand. This
is true. but dancing has taught me
many things: It has disclosed very
various truths.
"One cannot dance well and be MOTH
ing else but a dancer. Merely learning
to stand on toes IL an inconsequential
part of the art terpsichorean. 1t Is
not the human foot alone which must
DO mastered. but the human body
It's grace and character must be ar
IDENTIFY studied and utilized. And %.
among other things. l have studied
the carriage Of the hands and what
they reveal.
THE reason the hande Indicate the
character II not far to seek. Ono does
with the hands what ono feels. Did
you W notice an excited woman,
how she will throw her arms about
like a windmill? On the contrary. y,ou
have noted. probably. with bcwilder-
ment how a self-possessed person. un-
der stress and storm. will let one
hand rest upon the other quietly. COM
posedly. 1t Is. all a matter OF the
mind. IF one allows the mind to be-
come stirred up like cream in a churn
the hands will take up the action and
beat about in n wild way.
80 1t In that every phase OF mem
tality d. revealed in the carriage of tho
hands. Let us take. for example. tho
hypocrttical a If you happen TO
know one of this character watch his
hands and you will find, hardly with
out exception, that It d. his habit to
hold his hands before him al II In the
act Of prayer. Such a person win also
rub his hands together. as If oiled.
Samuel Butler. who wrote 'Hudtbras,'
spoke OF hypocrisy as being that ac-
cursed sin that takes so many good
men in: but the hypocrite v
takes in one who has made a study Of
the carriage OF the hands.
Mote the trustworthy and reliable
person, whether man or woman. Such
a person has nothing to hide; they
are secret,ng nothing. They are open
and above board. Such a person. un-
like the hypocritc. allows his hands to
fall naturally ut his side. His fingers
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carries his hands. II IL one OF the
characteristics of the high strung. ner-
o u person 10 grasp che thumb Of
II hand and fold II tightly within. the
fingers. The other hand II usually to
be found dan gling his watch chain or
fob. The hands Of such n person are
always in action, fiddling with some
thing. The fingers will open and close
exactly as one would expect Of one
under w excitement.
Observe the suspicious man. He
will ordinarily hide one Of his hands
behind his back. while with the other
nc will carcss his chin. Such a one
acts as though the ends Of his fingers
contained eyes,. with the result that
II any object should be brought close
to these hands they would instinct
lively urn away from II and avoid
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dangling at the sides. Such a person
will allow one Of the hands, usually. to
hang in a lifeless way with the fingers
wide open. while the other. fingers
apart. will rest on the breast. Such a
person al be detected by the hands
at n glance. There Is no installing
the meaning Of those open. lifeless
fingers.
Now. the pugnacious man--the
bully! lie will carry his hands at his
side. his fingers tightly clenched. Such
a person rarely. II ever. leaves his
fingers open for any considerable time.
He is always in the attitude an IL in
the act OF hitting something. He Ia
always prepared to strike. There Ia
no mistaking the meaning Of that
clenched fist.
Recall the way your nervous friend
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AMUsEAiENTs.
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is redundant. he says. II Is like a child
drawing a picture Of q donkey and
then writing underneath: This IL Q
donkey" II the picture IL graphic
enough there il no need Of the label.
1t must be taken into consideration
that there is an essential difference be-
tween Japanese music and Occidental
music. The lack OF harmony must
make It sound queer to Occidental ears.
he says. when played a. the accom-
paniment Of dancing and acting.
. japanese acting 10 like an ivory
carving. to use his vi simile. 1T ID
perfection Of detail in miniature. but
II lacks perspective. 1t Is too narrow
and limited. That Is why I am here
to study the ideas Of the West" he
says.
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-
AMUsEMENTs.
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MlCHlO rTOW HAS DANCED FROM TOXIC TO NEW YORK;

lie open. naturally. Having no evil
thoughts In his mind. the fingers do
not what we might call pose You
grasp at once that such person is
n in whom you can safely confde:
that there Is nothing evil In his char
acter. Such hands seem to look Il you
and say:s We are truthful. honest
and reliable: W. can he depended
UPON
Now let us take the person who
can never make up his mind on any
subject: never has n decided opinion,
and who is eve lacking In fixedness
Of purpose. Such a person can never
he entrusted with a secret-to he re-
vealed to the first person he may meet.
Such a person is like a sieve. with the
result that he holds his hands like a
sieve--the fingers usually wide open.
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MAJESTIC THEATRE.

"Flora Bella" with Lima Abar-
banell in the title role and the
original cast from its long run at
the Casino Theatre, will come to
the Brooklyn Majestic for the
week beginning Monday matinee.
In the company, in addition to
Miss Abarbanell, are Charles
Purcell, Adolph Link, Robert
O'Connor, ROydon Keith, Gilbert
Clayton. Muricl Hudson, Juliette
Lippc, Fanny Grant and Ted
Wing.
The Majestic will inaugurate a
new Sunday policy beginning to-
day, when u concert will he given
afternoon and evening. The pro-
gramme will be supplied by the
Ktith Offices.