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New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

THE doctor told certain business
 man to stop everything for the summer and live the simple life in some very quiet place, so instead of going, as usual, to the shore or noun tains he and his wife found tiny cottage in wood @ short distance from a little village and thirty five miles from the city.
 Here they settled for the summer Their clothing was of the plainest There was no need for anything elabo- rate, as their friends were all far away at fashionable summer places, so they had no visitors and did not even have q maid or cook with them.
 One day while walking in the village they stopped at one of the houses and found an old lady making rag rug which was very pretty. Every house in the village had several such rugs, made by braiding strips of rags to- gether and then sewing into various shapes, while some few were crochet ed rags being used instead of cord or yarn.
 The business mans wife, having so much leisure, decided to make several TIES for her home, so she used the few odds and ends of clothing that she did not need and made a rag rug. This was s,,ch a success that she decided to make a silk rug rom dlscarded stockings. She discovered they had left all their silken hose III the city, thinking silk would not be suitable for
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

curves up high and close about the throat, buttoning down the left side from ear to shoulder point to Worth s gorgeous velvet and sable full length cape, passing Jenny's little elbow depth coat capes en route.
 Skirt bottoms in the fall were re- ported slightly longer" They are al ways slightly longer as far as the wo- man of quiet taste is concerned, but even the slightly longer skirt is what, in the old days we would have called short. The thing is practically neces- sary while skirts are full or f1aring, for greater length spells awkwardness.
 White chiffon and georgette crape are now made into afternoon dance frocks. The dark touch of fur or the velvet ribbons which band these frocks only serve to bring out their filniness The effect of the white touched up with black gives such a costume a Pierrot touch that is fetching.
 The bib effect, both on suits and dresses, is a new style feature that is decidedly becoming to most figures. It is generally of the same color as the garment. In some cases, as in a dark brown, green broadcloth or linen the bib part is of white pique or satin.
 From Paris comes the rumor that mohair or alpaca may have an in- ming when the French dressmakers show their spring collections in Febru- ary One surmises that the reason for the revival of that old time lustrous and serviceable material is because there is a goodly amount of it to be
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

, the golf skirt. Alpaca or mohair is not susceptible of fussy trimming and,
 therefore, 1t is likely that tailors will give it a more welcome reception, de- spite it's general shiny unbecomingness to the average woman.
 For demiseason wear broadcloth and taffeta are recommended for the dressy costume or frock, and broadcloth and georgette crape are being used eXten- sively
 White lingerie silk or satin blouses for the coming season have, like many of the newest suits and dresses, touch of neutral or dark color to set them off. The new blouses of white satin, which seem to be a sort or ldeal = ized middy type, are quite posslple TOT sports wear. They fit the figure loosely allow the arms to be raised easily and are loosely belted.
 By way of atoning for abbreviation in front or at sides or all around, the evening frock may have wisp of train draped over it and trailing on the floor, | and this train has almost as many va
 garies as the fashiQnable skirt hem. It
 may appear at the side or in the back, | may be hustle draped or fall in soft | jaboting folds, may be pointed, square, swallowtail fishtail or serpentine; it
 may be of floating, cloudy tulle or of taffeta A recent much exploited model has a train falling in rounded points at each side of the skirt, while between
 these trains in the back the underskirt runs up to a perilous height, and the front is not so very much better.
 Even the wedding gowns at recent fashionable weddings have been short CT than ever before, save in the matter of train. A certain piquancy often re-
 suits from the union of short, full dis tended skirt and train, but when clinging long line frock does appear among things modish, as it does at times, one realizes, with sigh, that the average woman looked better in her evening gowns five years ago than she does now. AS for the unlucky women below average-well, the less said about the scenic effect when they don the type of evening frocls most common today the better.
 With this prophecy of suits and evening gowns we may pass on to the pretty gown for informal wear as here illustrated. Made of dainty handker- chief linen, with white net collar and deep cuffs, the bodice is picked out
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
Pads and Fangles

WHY is the modern pocket handker- chief square, or at least rectangu- lar. whereas our ancestors of the eighteenth century permitted them selves every variety of shape? The answer to the question provides a curi- ous little footnote of history.
 It chanced that the existing irregu- larity of form was displeasing to Queen Marie Antoinette, who suggested one winter evening at Versailles that a uni form shape would be an indication of good taste.
 The curious searcher among the debris of the ancient regime will accordingly find decree of Louis XVI, issued in the early days of 1785, enacting that all pocket handlerchiefs should have right angled edges henceforWard.
 From Paris the new mode rapidly spread over Europe. but it's origin was somehow overlooked by the revolution ries when busy obliterating all traces of Bourbon rule, And so it is that the suuare pocket handkerchief remains as Louis XVI's one permanent achieve m6nt.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
About the New Blouse

HREPE DE CHINE has proved a V tried and trusty friend and will by virtue of this trustworthiness be again the material most frequently selected for the blouse of new design. Tn flesh. pink. maize and the deeper yellows as well as white will the simpler blouscs Se made, and not only in plain colors, but in stripes of all widths, from the pin stripe to the awning stripe, when one hardly knows whether the white is striped with Q color or the color IS striped with white. Then there are the wash taffctas as we'll as the newer wash satins. Both will be employed in white and stripes, the colors of which include green, yellow, purple, red, cerise and blue.
 Dressier models continue to be fash toned of lace and the dainty sheer crapes that have made such charming bIouses for the winter suit of cloth or velvet.
 Sports waists are frequently fashion ed with a wide belt so that they can be donned over the sports skirt. Another novelty in the fashioning of the same waists Is the mode of fastening, for they. as we'll as the dainty ninon frocks in pastel colors. are fastened down the back.
 Cotton waists have a touch of color in their, trimming, and frequently do cedored stripes appear on the batiste blouse.
 Sleeves on the newest blouses are
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
Pinafores Return

TT has been a long time since 1t was the fashion for little schoolgirls to wear pinafores of checked ginghasrl These once popular aprons have served to inspire a pinafore frock seen the other day.
 Lightweight worsted materials oi both plain and checked weaves were combined in the making of this att tractive frock The apron overdress of the blue and white checked material had shoulder straps and pockets in true apron fashion. The foundation was of plain dark blue, with a chemi- sette and turned down collar of sheer white linen.
 The dress was smart and just as well suited in design to miss of six as te the high school girl of sixteen.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
VANCE SPRING HATS FOR HER OFF FOR SOUTHLANDS

showing of smart millinery will show | the most fascinating models imagina- ble, made of tiny narrow ribbons stitched together so that an appear ance not unlike that of straw is ob- tained
 It is possible that long streamers ot satin ribbons will make their appear ance as one of the most pronounced vogues of the spring season.
 Palm Beach will be the mecca for all fashionables for the next three months. Fashions for spring will re- ceive the hallmark of approval there when formerly they have been depend ent upon decisions made at Nice and Mentone.
 Already American dressmakers and modistes are making great prepara- tions for the coming season and at a time when heretofore they were wont to take @ very much needed rest.
 The first hat pictured is soft, wide brim, a dainty novelty straw with a facing of flesh colored georgette crape. Pale blue velvet ribbon and a soft hued velvet rose trim it charmingly.
 Designed for Palm Beach wear, the next hat is of white panama straw, it's wide foppy brim being faced with pale pink broadcloth. Especially smart is the simple arrangement of the moire ribbon with streamer ends, the tone matching the facing. Height marks the next model. a beautiful brimless hat of Joffrc blue gaorgette crape with a band Of matching grosgrain ribbon. On the tiptop of the crown is arranged dainty bunch of moss roses.
 The next spring model is a brown chip straw with a spiral flare of brown moire ribbon. This accentuation of, height is decidedly smart if becomingly worn The only color note is crush cd velvet rose in front.
 The last hat is of cerise chip straw, the brim Of which is faced with a matching tone of satin rose Of tfils material nestling on the rolled pack front. This is the kind of hat that IS so smart to wear when you first dls- card your winter turbun.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
JUST A HINT

F the dainty crepe de chine blouss
 shrinks bit after it's first launder- ing and-as so many of these ready made blouses do-becomes just a trifa too scant to cross the bust, the edges at the front may be faced all the way down with similar material and tha blouse worn, open, over a chemisette of organdie Such chemisettes in all manner of pretty styles come ready to slip under the bodice, and for the pur- pose just described the best modal is one which opens slightly at the throat but has smart upstanding collar4at the back, kept crisply in position by 8 bit of Stiffening
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

tween them and the waist, which, of course, is not indicated. The sleeves, equally puffy, reach a trif1e below tha elbow, and the neck is rather low rounded, but nowhere about thess practical garments is there a scrap oa trimming. For afternoons all the baby girls have perfectly plain apron frocks in small dotted white swiss muslin, and for seeing special visitors are similar frocks trimmed about the hem. the eI- bows and the throat with narrow frfil- ing, real lace edged. A few of our tiny nelghbors are wearing full length coats definitely shaped about the shoulders and under the arms and +ok- ing on width from the hips down
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
THE AVOCADO.

ITHE avocado, or alligator" pear, Is
 coming into favor. It is a green or purple fruit not unlike an eggplant in appearance, and has a soft pulp and a delicate, almost nutlike, flavor. The avocado Is eaten in a variety of ways, but principally as a salad. Cactus fruits, now happily spineless, may be used for jam making and preserves. The cactus, or Indian fg," is staple food in Mexico and has much to com mend it for more general use.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

NE of the most charming de- 5 velopments of the new modes
 in millinery is the late sea
 son showing of colored hats.
 This phase may have sprung from she late arriving autumn fashion for coIorfui sports hats, the shapes and styles of which are largely drawn upon for the modelling of these latest bits of frivol in the millinery world
 Knitted sports hats in brilliant col brings. as clear in tone as those seen In parrots plumage, are new arrivals Tn outdoor wear toggery but the dress mats done in the same colors and du- pIicat1ng the same shapes are made of faille. velvet and heavy ottoman silks.
 Ccrise IS the favored color Just a simple band of folded silk, with a but terfiy bow in front and the marrow brim machine stitched into a sem blance of stiffness, provides the derni- a1son model. with the required degree of chic.
 Worn with any of the wool velours, velvet or corduroy coats, which resem- ble motormcns coats in character and grizzly bears In the amount of fur trimming they sport the new hats of brilliantly coIared silk are the most de- hghtsui bits of graceful headgear fash Ion has sponsored for many Il season.
 delightful conceit just peeping into the merry whirl of the modes and de- signed to supplement the vogue for these hats is middy, blouselike bodices made of taffeta or faille in colors to match the hat.
 These newest pretties i'll the line of waists are belted at the waist line with soft folds of the material made with Sashes. but with heuastitched rather than tassel trimmed ends.
 Solid color and no contrasting shade Tor trimming purposes even, is the most pronounced characteristic The rigid rule to be observed when model ing these waists Is to have them well below the hips in length, fairly well frightened at the waist line and with long sleeves, fitting closely below the elbow, but bagging in leg O mutton simulations above, If one chooses
 Latest models from Paris spell many new lrns to the modes in millinery which we will, see turned to very good account before Easter
 Tall. thin women had better try on ]! their new hats before pier glassea ,,ath- CT than to be fitted to smart -odel sitting before q dressing table r the smartest shapes arc tall as church. steeples and quite as conspicuous.
 Some of the advance models are made of glace leather, repeating the fashions of yesteryeer. Suede is an- other greatly favored material used, while satin and milan straw will be combined in great variety of styles, which will captivate all fancies
 Georgette crape, used so broadly last summer, will come in for even a great er vogue next spring than 1t has ever enjoyed, and, as for hats or toques. made of malines or tulle, these with delicate flower made brims will be one of the most insistent styles offered by all milltners.
 Ribbons are to be even more gen. orally used this season than during the autumn. Where they have been re- stricted to the usages of dress trim miAg requirements this year the spring
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

are to be used for daytime general
 wear, The skirt of such models
 may serve combined with lingerie blouse for sports wear. A bright colored silk sweater with a match Ing straw, silk or satin sports hat gives another costume suitat for daytime at the winter resorts.
 The white cloth or velvet dress is already seen, worn by specialists in such sports, at the indoor skating r1nks. The long fur or velvet coats cover them for the street.
 Many of the midwinter clothes are appropriate for wear in milder clt-
 mates, thanks to the present day
 fashion of winter wearing of chif-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

WITH no chance of a gay south
 ern season in Europe. the French dressmakers will not have their usual opportunity to try out experimental modes for the coming spring. Egypt and the Riviera of fer no setting for fashion shows, even if women had the heart for preening their fine feathers in either place, and even Biarritz and Tan gier, while out of the main path of the storm, will miss most of their habitues. So once more Americans are the chief customers, and it Is not likely that anything really new will be tried out for them before the regular spring openings.
 Suits shown for southern winter resorts are mostly of white broad cloth. gaberdine and serge, which
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
, A Charming FrOck For Mornings 

once dedicated to summer uses. To be sure, most of the winter frocks and suits are fur trimmed, but touch of fur is permissible nova days even on summer frocks, and it is the modish coat that is lavishly fur trimmed, many of the frocks showing but a very little fur or none at all.
 Substitute a little shoulder cape for your heavy coat, and there you are, equipped for warmer climes.
 It is easy to find the shoulder cape or to have one made after a good design. The French drapers have played with the cape idea very effectively, and one may have a cape in almost any length from that of Callot's cape collar, which lies fatly over the shoulders and
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
CELERY SURPRISE,

MOST persons are familiar with eel
 cry stuffed with cheese of differ ent varieties. The following combina . ton will be found 8 novelty: Pound to a pulp four shallots, one branch of parsley and half bean of garlic. Mix in four ounces Of butter and a little lemon juice. Force the resulting mix ture through a fine sieve, lightly spread 1t in tender celery stalks and serve on ice.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

long except in the dressy waists of lace and crape, and occasionally they boast the thrce-quarter sleeve or the elbow sleeve. Collars, too, are valu- able. High collars are seen quite as often as the low. comfortable ones, and it is predicted that the low col lar will prevail
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11
FASHION FOR BABY.

A IL the babies ranging from eighteen
 months to three years of age are wearing rompers in white cotton crape deliciously lowered in pink or blue. The absurdly short legs end at the knees and are made with wide puffs be-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

had from the English mills, this due to the fact of the very slight demand ex- isting for it during recent seasons.
 Alpaca can be very well adapted to the development of tailored suits, tray- cling coats, street lfrocks and even to certain of the sport costumes-sllch. for example, as the bathing suit and
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

with hand embroidered eglantine seem ingly growing out of the belt. With this simple frock goes a straw turban entirely of crisp green foliage. while three pink roses sit jauntiIy atop.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-11

NE of the most charming de- A @ velopments of the new modes E in millinery is the late sea
 % son showing of colored hats.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-05
WHISPERED STORY OF RUTH
And Each Little Jewish Girl Was Re.
warded With Feast Cake for
Her Effort.

In the East side Of New York as
in the East end Of London, the Jewish
quarter of Paris or Judengasse of Ber-
lin, thousands Of Jewish mothers and
grandmothers gathered the little
daughters of the family to them one
night recently. Into tiny ears was
whispered the story of Ruth, the faith
full. In each kitchen stood a new
broom, and tallow candles burned
brightly on tables spread with meats,
wines and cakes.
Little daughter" each mother whis-
pered, do you know what Ruth said
to NaomiT'
YES" each little girl replied eager
ly. She had rehearsed the great epic
for weeks. Ruth said 'Entreat me
not to leave thee, or to return from
following after thee. For whittier thou
goest, will go; and where thou lodg-
est, will lodge; thy people shall be
my people, and thy god my Cod"
And, beaming her pride, each moth
er then said:
Good Here is a cake for you!"
Thus the feast of Shabuoth was
ushered In. The broom was just as
much part of the ceremony as the
reward Of cake. With ii one could
sweep out the spirits and demons, the
scheidim and masikim, which ghetto
traditions of the medieval ages insist
are present during Omer, the time be-
tween Passover and Shabuoth.-New
York Tribune.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-05
Nominating Cardinals.

The ceremony of nominating cardi-
mails, which takes place at Rome, is
not without its picturesque side. The
cOnSistOry Of the sacred college meets
in secret-though particulars of the
proceedings are afterwards given TO
the press-and, following upon brief
address. the pope names the persons
he wishes to elevate to the purple.
His nomination is final, but in accord
ance with the old custom when the
cardinals voted for the election of
their comrades, he asks. "What is your
desire?" The cardinals then silently
lay down their red silk caps, rise, and
bow. IL Is the formal assent, and the
new cardinals are declared elected.
England has cardinals other than
those created by the pope. At one
time there were officials OF that title
10 number of her cathe-
drals, whose duty II was to visit the
sick and relieve the needy, but st.
Paul's is now alone In the possession
Of senior and a junior cardinal,
elected by the deans from among the
minor canons. One of the holders OF
he title. In recent times was the au
thor Of the "Jackdaw. Of Rheims."'
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-05
Sanitation in French Army.

Hot baths and nail-brushes figure
prominently in a certain army order
issued to the French cooks entrusted
with the preparation of meals for the
youngest class Of soldiers, aged nine
teen, who have just been called up for
their training. The following are
sample regulations posted up in the
barracks: Cooks must take a hot
bath, with soap, every morning. Be-
fore serving soup they must wash
their hands in hot water. Every eve
ming when the work is over they must
wash their hands and arms in hot wa
ter and carefully brush their nails. A
plentiful supply of mottled soap and
nail-brushes will be distributed. The
hair must be kept close cropped.
White linen overalls and caps are to
be worn in the kitchen by cooks, who
must change them three times a week.
Before sitting down to table they must
scrub their hands with hot water, soaJ
and a nailbrush.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-05
profitIna by Europe's War.

In 1912 the value of laces imported
into this country amounted to little
over $3S,000,000; In 1913 about $34.,
250,00o worth of laces was imported,
and in 1914 the importations dropped
considerably, the amount being be
tween see, o00.0 and $27 1000. 900. The
sharp decline In the amount of laces
imported In 1914 was undoubtedly due
to the war in Europe, and this condi-
ton undoubtedly worked to the advan.
tage of domestic manufacturers. Fig
ures are not available in regard to the
importation of laces for 1915, but un
doubtedly they are far below normal
because OF the existing conditions in
Europe and also on account OF the
rapid strides the industry has made in
this country. together with the in
creased quantity of laces manufactured
here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-27
station, s2O,527.20; normal

ment station, s2O,527.20; normal
schools, and branches, preparatory
schools, colored schools and insti-
tutes and deaf and blind school
school, s663,9T1.59; state hospitals.
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department of archives and history,
E$19,4S2.11; state road bureau, Sill
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Calling attention to the injustice
I often done poor persons by their
/ homes being sold for taxes, the audi
tor says: