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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09
Satin Considered Rival of Taffeta for the Seas,

, equipped: even with a generous dresA
allowance and the best dressmakefs.
she is not always ready with just tha
right costume, hat. shoes. gloves and
wrap, for the hour and the OCCASION
when none OF the standbys will serve.
The hat that goes with this frock~
by the way, is black and white. q
mixture of chiffon and velvet with one
enormous pink rose. For years We
have considered this last touch essen<x
TALLY provincial but this season II has,
risen to new glory.
There are several qualities OF white,
and colored satin that are consideredf
serviceab BILE for the average frock to~
day, and one sees almost as much now
of the material as of taffeta- They ard
interchangeable. Even where petti{
coats are concerned. this is true. Thu
wash satin, especially in white, Is ac1
cepted by the best dressed women ~
substitute for muslin.
One of the new French sketches that
have been sent over to an especially im@
portant customer in this country
shows a skirt that sweeps the floor IN
an even line and has no extension from
hip to hem.
1t is made OF founces Of black and
white lace. alternating. the edges
trimmed with bright green ribbon that
has a gold picot edge. The bodice ia
in keeping with the long flow OF the
skirt for 1t has a deep bertha of lace
below shoulder caps of tulle. Possibly
we shall return to the fashion of using
up precious pieces of old lace. custom
that has been laid in lavender with
the lace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09
A Gypsy Picnic.

A Gypsy picnic is an interesting at
~ fair. All picnickers should dress
in gypsy clothes. which can be made of
gaudy cheesecloth. old silk and the
like. and as many as possible should
ride on horses. The gypsy queen should
be the hostess and should ride ahead
with her chief. She should wear a
yellow dress. red sash and have her
hair arranged in real gypsy style. I'm
mense brass rings can be worn for
earrings. and tinsel can be used in the
general makeup of her costume.
In the gypsy wagon should be the
provisions-cooked baked beans. brown
bread sandwiches, coffee to be served
in tin cups and any additional food the
queen cares to serve. Red tablecloths
should be used in place Of white ones,
and as much rusticity as possible add
ed to the entire program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

at the beginning Of each season. ac-
cepting this and discarding that.
We arrive at some manner of con-
clusion by the time the season is about
to end. and then begin to watch i'm
patiently for something new to appear
over the horizon. AS a side issue to
this problem is the one which con-
Germs the betterment of the national
scheme of dressing through diversity
the expression of the individuality as
put out through the medium of clothes.
II France makes a close and Arbitrary
decision, we say. there is not enough
from appearing as though they came
out of an institution in uniform
dress; and. yet. II the choice is left to
US, to be made from an indiscriminate
flung at us during the last two years.
we are not capable Of making it.
Soon. in another few weeks. those
who will journey to Paris will have
this decision thrust upon them at the
openings. and later will come our op-
portunity to decide wisely. or other
wise
Wouldn't It be well to see the stua-
ton plainly. look at 1t in all It's bear
ing and go at the task of selecting
fact that the clothes which are offered
are not sorted out as the best or the
safest, but just thrown out to the pub
lie as ideas?
Don't take the exhibition as final
selection by those who are more capa-
BILE of judging than you are. Remem-
Der that fashion, like the world. Ia
chaotic at the present hour. and that
you are supposed to refuse or accept
or criticise as you see At.
At the midseason there is no anxious
choice to be made. but preparedness
Is the word. the slogan of the hour.
Among the several choices we have
made for midsummer clothes without
at 0f he 10 ho
blouse that, hanging from the shout
ders. reaches the knees. 1t is a most
comfortable summer garment
1t Is used as a shirt waist is having
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09
IND you ever notice in a great col
III ii lection of trunks lust how many

IND you ever notice in a great col
II u lection of trunks just how many
resembled your own? If you
wish to avoid confusion while travel
ing have your trunk properly labeled.
1t Is also a good plan to label the suit
case. Tab holders made of silver are
back Of the isinglass is secure.
Trunks stored in Easements should
never be placed on the floor, as there
is always some dampness which Will
damage any trunk. Amy wooden prop
or bricks will allow a few inches of
space.
A common purse for travelling COM
panions does away with much confu-
sion and wearisome settling up after a
day of sightseeing. Every morning let
each member of the party put speci-
fed amount into a common purse. from
fares. fees. luncheons. etc. are to be
paid. Personal expenditures or extras
should be taken from individual purses
A nice way to keep neckwear. rib
bons and such things smooth when
packing In a suit case is to put them
between the different leaves of maya
zine. This takes up less room than
box in a suit case and is very con-
venient when removed to the dresser
drawer, as 1t keeps these small arti-
cles smooth and nice.
A stiK hat box cut to equal the
hat will be found to be a most efectual
way Of preserving it's freshness during
travels. Underwear and other little ac-
can be packed neatly on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09
SUMMER VEGETABLE SALADS

each person. Cook in unsalted water
until tender enough to pierce with
broom straw. Throw into cold water to
slip the skins. then shape into cups
Sprinkle with salt, sugar. lemon juice
or vinegar and set away to get ice cold
At serving time NIL with mixture OF
vegetables. Season the beets we'll with
French dressing before filling the cups
and serve on lettuce leaves or a bed Of
cold siaw.
Cabbage Salad.
Mix together two eggs. one-auarter
cup OF sugar. one-third cup Of vinegar.
one-half teaspoon OF ground mustard.
one-fourth teaspoon Of celery seed and
a small lump of butter. Salt to taste
and then stir briskly until thoroughly
cooked. When cool. pour over one
small head of cabbage and a stalk Of
celery that have been previously chop
ped nne. An apple finely chopped may
be added to this.
Dressing for Cabbage Salad: Use two
teaspoons OF butter. one cup OF con-
densed milk. one egg. one teaspoon of
-four. three tablespoons of sugar. salt.
cayenne pepper and vinegar. Cook
FIRST five ingredients in a double boiler.
Cool. add salt. pepper and vinegar to
taste.
String Bean Salad.
This 10 . good picnic dish. Boil
young. tender beans until they are
done. Set aside to cool and mix thor
oughly with either mayonnaAse or
French dressing. Arrange on crisp
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Tomato and Cucumber Salad.

q FRANCE lettuce leaves on
A\ broad dish or in salad bowl SO
q q that the green will form a
border, as do the leaves placed about
the outside Of a bunch OF flowers. In
the middle Of this put tomatoes. peeled
and cut into slices, and the cucumbers.
which have been peeled. sliced and also
cut into strips or into dice. Do not
mix the two but have each arranged in
a pile by itself. These piles may be
made long and radiate from the CEN
ter, producing the effect of stripes. and
they may be divided into square heaps
or in any design. A little tuft of the
leaves of the lettuce heart may be
placed in the center. In either case the
bouquet effect is obtained. Pour on the
dressing at the last minute or pass It
10 the guests.
Radish and Cucumber Salad.
Fill two cups with equal portions of
thinly sliced cucumbers and radishes.
Soak in salt water for one-half hour,
drain and mix with two stalks of finely
chopped celery and one tablespoonful
Of onion Juice. Arrange on lettuce
leaves. dust with paprika and serve
with French dressing.
Stuffed Beet Salad.
Choose beets Of uniform size. one for
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are. the woman with only the average
purse to crafty her needs must put
cotton in her ears when she passes.
Whether France or we. ourselves, are
responsible for the incoming of char
meuse and also wash satin for mid
summer usage. is not important: the
fashion is here to be reckoned with.
and to be made much of while 1t lasts.
One of the new frocks for smart re-
sorts like Newport and Bar Harbor is
a mixture OF white satin and chiffon.
In texture that stands rough handling
and is intended for the afternoon. and
the morning whenever the ceremony
Of the occasion permit it.
The skirt Is mass of irregular
chiffon rufies with picot edges over a
satin foundation; the bodice is a tight
surplice. severe in its lines that reach
from neck to below the waist, where
1t is crossed over and caught on the
hips with an ornament made of white
cords; the armholes are loose from the
long. small sleeves OF the chiffon. and
the V decolletage is filled in with a
loosely drawn kerchief OF white tulle
This frock has taken a high place
because 1t can serve many hours. and
bridges the gulf that stretches between
street frock and low evening
gown. Every woman knows and
breads this gulf unless she Is well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09
To Keep Plants Fresh.

THERE is simple way to water
ferns and flowers which will be of
interest to one who must leave them
for time without care. Take a wash
ing tub and place three or four bricks
in it and put about two inches Of water
in the tub. Place the flowers on these
bricks and place the tub where they
can get the morning sunshine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

one teaspoonful Of 1t. Place in q bak.
ing-pan and In a hot oven for six min
platter, with a few sprigs Of parsley
Serve very hot.
Broiled Lobster.
Cut a cooked lobster in half length
eatable parts. open 1t out nat. dot but
ter over 1t, dust with pepper and place
the halves just as they are on broiler
and let the contents heat slowly over a
clear fire When quite hot serve on a
hot dish garnished with parsley and
seasoned with lemon Juice.
Dreamed Lobster In Pastry Shells.
Fill pastry shells procured at the
bakeshop with the following mixture:
Make a white sauce by melting two
tablespoonfuls of butter and thicken-
ing 1t with two tablespoonfuls of Hour.
Add a saltspoonful Of cayenne pepper
and a dash of lemon juice, then one
quart of rich milk or thin cream.
When this mixture has boiled until 1t
is thick and smooth, pour 1t over the
finely cut lobster.
Lobster Outlets.
Take two cups Of lobster. chopped fine
one cup Of milk or cream. two table,
spoonfuls of butter, one tablespoonful
of chopped parsley. two tablespoonfuls
of -four and the yolks of two eggs.
Scald the milk. rub the butter and -four
toRether until smooth and stir in the
hot milk. Add the yolks of the eggs.
beat light. take from the ire and pour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09


n RANCE is sending over few
III new ideas in clothes which are
il taken by the astute and expert
4 enced as forerunners of what
may be offered at the semi annual
opening which is scheduled to take
place in August, beginning about the
10th, according to recent dispatches.
Paris is suffering at this time, in the
sphere of fashion. from the lack of a
has to offer in an experimental way.
Heretofore the variety of fashionable
caprices which spread themselves dur
ing the three months before the Au-
gust openings gave the designers a
chance-a winning chance-to accu-
mulate ideas and establish a fashion
for the American buyers.
August for the early winter had al
ways been worn by the smart women
Of France in thin fabrics, but this con-
dition did not take away from the
fashion value of the frock or hat or
wrap-it merely enhanced it in the
eyes of the buyers and the American
public. if they ever knew about it.
which seldom occurred.
The smart Parisienne did all the
work and we accepted the result. That
surely is the easier method of pro-
cedure. 1t was she who turned and
twisted the silhouette. studied long
over the fabric and the color. debated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09
Mixed Vegetable Salad.

Rub the salad bowl with garlic and
line with watercress. Take fine strips
of vegetables of various colors. cooked
and cold. with peas and string beans,
carrots. beets and tomatoes. Pour
French dressing over it.
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lettuce leaves. Mix in some chopped
chives.
Tomato and Corn Salad.

|
Tomato and Corn Salad.
Pare and cut out the hearts Of to-
matoes. set on ice until they are chilled
and Nil with green corn boiled on the
cob. and then cut of and allow to get
perfectly cold. Cover with French
dressing or mayonnaise.
Green Pea Salad.
Marinate two cups Of cold cooked
peas in French dressing and set in
cool place. Cut cold boiled potatoes
into straws. arrange in nest shape on
a lettuce lined serving dish and sprin-
kle with salt. pepper and celery salt.
Drain the peas. place them in the po-
tato nest and serve with mayonnaise. to
which half cup Of broken walnut
meats have been added.
Green Pepper Salad.
Green peppers make a very pretty
salad. Select those that are large and
shapely. Cut of the pointed ends and
take out the seeds. Add mixture of
shredded cabbage and celery. or cab
bage alone. with a stiff mayonnaise
dressing. The cabbage shows at the
top and a bed Of lettuce hearts is ar
ranged for them. the light and dark
green contrasting prettily.
Wax Bean Salad.
Yellow wax beans cooked until ten
der, cooled and laid in French dressing
for an hour before dinner may be
| made into q delicious salad by chilling
| them. arranging them on round plat
ter on lettuce and putting a mold OF
mayonnaise In the center. This 10 made
by preparing 1t half a day before it is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

needed by setting a small cup Of gela-
tine in a mold. If this is too much
trouble. the stiff mayonnaise alone may
be piled in the center. with a heart Of
lettuce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

has arisen the custom of exploiting
clothes on certain women who are in
the limelight in French life at all the
social events without any money pass
ing between the designer and the
wearer. 1t was a publicity scheme
which has been advanced in per-
suasive manner to American women Of
high degree. but without much sue
cess. 1t is quite the natural thing over
there. also, for the well known dress
makers to supply the fashion writers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

the exact amount of trimming, and
then wore the finished product beiore
the most critical eyes in the world
those that belong to the designers. the
critics, the trained audience with ex-
pert and far-reaching judgment when
always exists in Paris. no matter what
other distractions there may be.
She-the smart woman-took TINS
new costume seriously, as an actress
does the first night of a new play. with
the seriousness that those who care
not for clothes or theatricals are in
capable of understanding or valuine:
rarely did it pass without storm OF
criticism, good or bad. and by the con-
sensus of opinion brought out the de-
signed knew where her failures were
and whether or not she had chance
of success along that line.
Such was the method of bringing a
new fashion out in Paris, a method
that dated back so far it is lost In
antiquity. All the queens of which we
have any account played their part in
this work of exploiting a new idea,
and from them. probably. sprung the
reckless custom of not wearing cos
tune second time-and history hints
that failure crossed off the obligation
to pay the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

The most important features Of the
coming coats are the large sleeves, the
large cuffs. collars and pockets: also
the coats themselves are very full.
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with their clothes in return for the
publicity given through the press. but
in this country the acceptance Of such
obligations by one who wrote fash
ions would be so derogatory to the
writer that she would soon be in pos
session of clothes. but out of a job,
Because these practices-well estab-
lished as they were-were abolished by
the war, because they fell to pieces
like a house of cards. the Paris design
ers seem to be beating the air. as it
were.
They have built up an air Of author
ity and sureness of touch through the
verdict. critically given. of an assem-
blage of experts, and they have been
able to say to the rest of the world
that its opinion mattered little. for
they stood by what they had done. and
what France had accepted America,
England, Germany and Italy must ac-
cept. There must be no change.
All, but today there is no public for
the experimental stage of fashions.
There are no women who are willing
their time to the upbuilding of a gown
in a private salon. and to wear 1t in a
fauItiess manner in the full limelight.
All of this should be remembered
when Americans pass Judgment upon
the heterogeneous mass OF fashions
which there is every reason to believe
the French will show to the American
Parts at the end Of this month.
Since August. 1914. there has been
no group Of authorities who could pass
on any group Of fashions presented
for their inspection and selection. and
in so doing settle upon one silhouette,
one fabric and a variety of colors as
the things to be worn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

Fashionable Chiffon
for Wem-at With the Fc-Long Of
Beth Elongated BuPdcton the Long Which
to andW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

In America we have our own way Of
attempting to settle this problem, but
the country is too colossal. too un-
wieidy for anything like an authentic
decision or one that will come speedily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09

one teaspoonful Of 1t. Place in a bak-
ing-pan and in a hot oven for six min
utes Serve in the shell on q warm
platter, with a few sprigs Of parsley.
Serve very hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-09
Special Correspondence of The Star.

NEW YORK, July s, 1915.
. RANCE is sending over a few
n new ideas in clothes which are
taken by the astute and expert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-09
RESULTS OF THE ELECTION

Both propositions submitted TO the
voters yesterday carried, as was to
have been expected, for Rock Island
seldom fails to express its approval of
anything which means the develop
ment or the betterment of the city The
surprising feature was the determined
opposition shown in certain sections to
the continuance of a park tax. Most
amazing was the attitude of women in
some places, majority in at least two
precincts being against the tax. Doubt
less some failed to have a proper IN
derstanding of the situation and sup
posed that the tax was a new one, in
spite Of the efforts that were made to
give the public all the facts.
Rock Islands parks constitute one of
the best assets the city has. They
could not be maintained without funds
and how anyone, fully understanding
the conditions, could voluntarily seek
to embarrass and hinder the work of
the park board is beyond comprehen-
sion. In effect, a vote against the park
tax was equivalent to a vote in favor
OF abandoning parks altogether and
allowing them to grow up in weeds
and underbrush.
Considering the general results Of
the election, however, it is gratifying
to know that the people as a whole
have shown that they are on the right
side on both propositions and not only
is the future of our parks assured, but
a cordial welcome has been voted to a
great new industry now being estab-
Iished in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-09
The Daily Story
Way Around an obstruction-By Esther vandeveer

document"
"I will bring her here, and she I'm
sign It I'm your and my presence
VERY well" replied Quimby. I'm.
there Is one thing should ike 10 bsv@
put I'm the contract-that no one excent
the bride, her father and her attorne-
shall know Of this marriage. pra,a.
to make It known to the lady I vish
eventually to marry at such time aaT
may select"
Certainly" replied Mr.. Jenkins ana
he added the clause 10 Mr.. Quimbv,.
satisfaction.
The lady was phoned for. and wbro
she was on her way the groom IN \.
asked the lawyer when the weddlng
would take place. Mr. Jenkins eavs
him 10 understand that he could taik
that matter over with the young iadv
when she arrived Mr.. DUMMY wa,
evidently much wrought upon BY the
plunge he was about 10 make ana
walked the floor nervously PreqeptIv
the door was thrown open and an ofiea
boy announced n lady. Tie was Al.
rected to show her in. A few mfurtea
elapsed, during which Mr. Quimby kent
hts eyes fixed on the door snxiousIv
Then a young girl entered, blushinr
and smiling.
Agnes cried the young man In
astonishment.
Yes, Tom-Agnes."
"Oh, Agnes, I was intending 10 Do
this 10 make n raise 10 offer myself 10
you not temporarily, but FOR goodr'
"Why did you intend 70 take an this
trouble7 II you wanted me. why didn't
you tell me so?''
"But 1T seems that you want another
fellow"
He hasn't asked me-"
Agnes was smiling, and a grin over.
spread the face Of the attorney. Tom
Quimby began 10 understand
"Well, then, Agnes" be said, Selling
the contract and tearing 1t into bits,
I'm yours II you want me"
How about the girl you were 70
marry after the dlvorceT7 she asked.
looking at him archly.
''Since you are the girl there's no
need of bringing up that matter"
my friends" interposed the attor.
ney, II have other matters requiring
my attention, and I don't see that
can be of any further service TO you.
1 give you this room for conference.
however, and you will doubtless sue.
coed in conducting the rest Of the case
yourselves"
After n brief interview the young
couple drove to the lady's home, and
she took her fiance up TO the sickroom.
A clergyman was called. and the twain
were made one in the invalid's pres
ence. The dying man did not dream
that he was under obligation 10 the
ingenuity of a lawyer to do away
with the supermodesty OF his daugh.
ter and her lover for seeing her mar.
ried before his demise.