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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
Diary Of a Fashion Model

BIZ GRACE TEoRNCLIFEE

leave until Miss Wesley had it ready
for the first fitting.
In selecting the material Madame
decided that soft japanese silk in a
crepe weave would be effective. Re-
garding the color she said:
Browns or tans are not to be con-
sidered, as they would make Mrs.
Wharep appear sallow and washed
out looking; greens are even worse
for her, and blue with a purple tinge
is too heavy. A soft grayblue that
will correspond with her eyes and
bring out the faint coloring of her
cheeks and hair. is sure to be the
right tone"
Then Madame and Miss Wesley
built the frock on me.
The bodice was cut with deep U
in front, and a shirred tucker of
gray-blue chiffon was used to soften
the neckline.
Il noticed that Mrs. Wharen has a
plump throat and neck, SO let the
tucker drop rather low in front and
shir it with a narrow heading finished
with a cord" said Madame, showing
Miss Wesley just how to make the
tucker.
The long, bishop sleeves were fit
ted into the armholes without a par
ticle of fulness and were gathered
into tight wristbands.
Add a pleated frill of chiffon with
picot edges, making them wide
enough to fall we'll over the hands,
said Madame. Wrist frills make
the hands look so much prettier."
I knew by this that Madame, too
had noticed that Mrs. Wharen ges-
tured a great deal when she talked.
The skirt was made with a very
narrow underskirt and a full tunic
| which extended to within 10 inches
of the hem.
Now, we must give a little life tC
the frock," Madame remarked, as she
hunted among the ribbons for some
thing suitable for the girdle.
She chose faille ribbon, of dull rose
and blue, in a diagonal striped design
1t was drawn about the norma
waistline and knotted at the bach
with long ends. The frock is fasten'
ed down the back with a row of tiny
| silk-covered buttons.
MRS. Wharen will need a hat will
an underbrim of softest rose to com
plete the effect of this frock. II
tell Marcelle to have it ready in time
for the second fitting" And MADAME
ran away, up stairs, to give Marcell'
the necessary instructions.
Mrs. Wharen tried on the finished
| i
anything like that transformation A
she looked at herself in the glass sh'
smiled. .. ....
why. Madame" she exclaimed
gratefully, Il look almost pretty"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
MIRRORS IN USE
FOR CENTURIES

They say that mans first thought
on entering a room is, Where is there
a place to sit down." but woman S
first thought is, Where is there a
mirror" 1t has been woman s
thought from time imnemoriaI. for
from time im1nemoria1 there have been
mirrors.
1t is only since the beginning of
the 18th century that mirrors have
been used as articles of household
furniture and decoration, and there
are few women of the present day
who do not realize and make use of
their artistic value in adjoining their
homes.
The mirrors of antiquity were prin-
cipally of bronze, highly polished and
about the size of an ordinary hand
mirror.
They were usually provided with a
handle and sometimes were mounted
on a stand. The principal feature of
these ancient mirrors was the design
incised on the back. They belong to
the period about 400 to 500 B. c.
| During the middle ages, from the
18th to the end of the 18th century,
pocket mirrors or small hand mirrors
carried at the girdle were considered
necessary part of a lady's toilet
| The method of backing glass with
metal for mirrors was well known il
the middle ages, though steel and sill
yer mirrors were almost exclusively
used. 1t was in. Venice that the max
ing of glass mirrors on a Commercial.
| scale was first developed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

scarcely spoken when Madame, her
self, appeared She greeted the Wis
itor, asking if there was anything she
could do for her.
81 am Mrs. Wharen- Are you the
Madame Frances who designs Mrs.
Fletcher's clothes?" she asked.
Madame answered that she was
that person.
81 wonder if I could persuade you
to make me a dress right away?
I've been wearing such unbecoming
clothes because, frankly, haven't the
slightest idea what styles or colors
to choose"
Madame looked at Mrs Wharen
with her small, meagre form, her
pale gray eyes, colorless complexion
and brown hair 1 wondered if any
frock, no matter how artistic, could
ever be becoming to her.
Then / heard Madame say:
81 shall do my best to give you a
frock that will please you. Come
with me and Miss Wesley will fit a
lining on you"
The next day Madame designed
Mrs Wharens frock- stuck close
to the workroom- too interested to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
ETIQUETTE

A husband or wife should never
neglect their home for outside inter-
ests. Neither the business man nor
the mother and housewife should
talk shop constantly.
lo-The fact that your sister has
changed her mind about marrying
your best friend should not be allow
ed to make any difference in your
friendship. There need be no re-
straint between you. You should
frankly tell him that you think he is
ore of the best fellows in tn. world,
and that your sisters change of at
titude has been a great disappoint-
ment to you, since you had hoped he
would become your brother as we'll as
your friend; and that you do not
wish the broken engagement to affect
your relations with him. Do not ask
him to your home for while, as a
melting would probably be embarrass-
ing both to him and to your sister;
kut see him as often as usual, at his
home and elsewhere.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
S UFFRACIS'TS
WO RKINC
HARD

Senator Mclean says that he is
yet unconvinced that Connecticut citi-
zens want woman suffrage. Senator
Brandegee says that when he was
elected the suffrage issue was not be-
fore the public and he has no man
date from his constituents on the
question:" said Miss Katharine Lud-
ington in a statement given out yes
terday at the headquarters of the
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton. Miss Ludington has just re-
turned from a short trip to Washing
ton where she conferred with nation
al suffrage workers. In speaking
further of the congressional situation
Miss Ludington said, II would like to
get a message to every believer in
woman suffrage in Connecticut to let
our two Senators, Mclean and Bran
degee, know of that belief.
The thing that stands out in ones
mind" Miss Ludington continued,
after a visit to Senator, is his keen
interest in the sentiment of his con-
stituents., Senator Mclean says that
he is still unconvinced that the Con-
necticut citizens want woman suf-
frage. Let him hear from our citi-
zens! Senator Brandegee says that
when he was elected the suffrage is
sue was not before the public and he
has no mandate from his constituents
on the question. Let him have his
mandate! Let no man or woman in
Connecticut who believes in justice for
women keep quiet at this critical
period. Write or telegraph to both
Senators and let them hear the wishes
of the citizens in no uncertain
tonesu'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
PERSONALS

Mrs. c. I. Crosby of Beechwood
avenue, who is chairman of the ways
and means committee of the Comfort
Club, is arranging for a bridge for
the benefit of the club to be given in
the rooms of the Bridgeport Art
League in the Staples building, on
Monday afternoon, Feb. IS, at $3.50
o'clock. Quite number of tables
have been taken but anyone wishing
to engage a table can do so by calling
Mrs. Crosby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur F. Hoyt of 122
Savoy street, welcomed a son to their
home yesterday. Mrs Hoyt, who was
Miss Aliee Lavery, daughter of Hugh
LaVery, and son are doing nicely.
Miss Christine Williams was the
hostess for the regular tea of the
Comfort Club at ST. Johns parish
house yesterday afternoon and Mrs.
Marian Peck and Mrs. Anthony had
charge of the tea this afternoon.
Miss Henrietta Bishop entertained
the members of the Thimble Club at
her home on Washington avenue, yes
terday afternoon. The club is work
ing on garments for the Fatherless
Children of France,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Callan enter
tanned on .Lincoln's birthday at their
home on East Main street in honor
of their daughters birthday, Miss
Mildred V. Callan. The decorations
were patriotic and the evening was
spent with games and music. A col
laton was served late in the evening.
The guests included, Miss Florence
Halpin, Miss Evelyn Schwab, Miss
Loretta and Miss Florence Hickey,
Miss Helen Schiller, Miss Laurine
Barrett, Miss Marion Weeks, Miss Ma
rion Dobbs, Miss Rose McGrath, Miss
Loretta Campana, Miss Anna Lynch,
Miss Margaret Quinlan, Miss Mabel
Callan, Francis and Robert Weller,
Harold Quinlan, Mrs. R. Scheadler,
Mrs. W. Quinlan, Mrs. B HaIpin, Mrs.
M. Weller, Mrs. T. Weeks, Mrs. w.
Cal1an, Mrs. A Schiller, Miss E. Cal
Ian, Miss Annie and Miss Della Bal
keney, Mrs. T. Daily, Miss A Daily
Mrs. T. Weller and Mr.. and Mrs, Cal
Ian.
Announcement has been made BY
Mrs. Nelson Van Tassel of North ave
nue. of the engagement of her niece
Miss Carol E. Sterling, to Samue
Ellsworth Grumman, son of Mr.. anG
Mrs E. E. Grammar of Park ave.
nue..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
The New Clothes

blue
They trimmed with small flowers in contrasting shades
white charmeuse satin suit enhanced by its and over
small black
Beading, aloyeT of
cd
S a
Wool
they arem NOR thantb
make attractive
ifne-d materials
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

Mourner-For a deceased sister, a
married sister who mourns according
to convention wears black for one
year. At the end of this period she
may combine white with the black of
her costume; and it is considered
good taste not to go into colors until
two years have passed. Crepe is not
now so necessary part of mourn
ing costumes as it used to be, many
women of unquestionable taste wear
ing plain black attire without any
crepe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
Birthday Bio-Brlefs
FAMOUS WOMEN.
To Parents and Teachers-Get
Your Children to Read This
Instructive Daily Feature.
PRINCESS OF MONACO.

The only American woman to en-
ioy the distinction and suffer the dis
iIIusionment of being the wife of a
sovereign is Alice Heine, who was
born in New Orleans 60 years ago to-
day. Her father was Michael SHeine,
a Jewish baker, who made fortune
in New Orleans and settled in Paris
after the Franco-Prussian war. His
daughter, Alice, became the bride
of the Due de Richelieu, scion of an
ancient French line, and enormously
fat She bore him son and daugh-
ter, after which he died. Alice Heine,
Duchess of Richelieu, remained a
widow many years before she was
wooed and won by the Prince of
Monaco. Life with the sovereign
prince of the tiny country of Monaco
noted principally for its great
gambling resort, Monte Carlo-was
not a bed of roses, and she soon tired
of it. The Prince was given a di-
vorce naming a musician as CO.
respondent Nine. Heine, mother of
the Princess, died in France in 1916.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Good for added warmth or to change
the color without changing the stock
ings.
Fold q worn stocking into square,
fold the top over all and fasten at
both ends This makes a good stove
holder and can be made thicker by
inserting pieces of asbestos or heavy
paper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

The sale of women's fashionable
boots is still on at Mollan's, 1925
Main street. All the last pairs of
different lines have been greatly re-
duced in price, to accelerate their sale
in order to make room for full lines of
like footwear.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
Reliable Recipes
SOUP FOR THE INVALID

Two-thirds mashed potatoes IL
tablespoon
Scad milk milk
mixed
sprinkled
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
APPLE AND ONION SALAD


lettuce or tender \ Z
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
CORAL AND TAUPE BEADS

beads encirc and tie in back as
hat with small visor
i'm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

: After lunch Julie and I were rear
ranging the beaded handbags in the
cabinet when "Gray-mouse woman"
as madame calls person of her COL
orless type, came over and asked for
madame Frances. The words were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
SEMI SOFT CROWNS


thickness Gold shocking bottle de Chine salo
an mo-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
CRABS A LA ROULETTE
Meat from

cayennes
milk Cook all together
wei Is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
LARGE SHAPES

shaped fatrons
crushing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

Mrs. Henry Beech Needham, widow
of the writer who was killed two
years ago in an airplane accident in
France, is one of half a dozen women
from America who are rehabilitattng
French villages and rebuilding homes
for the Inhabitants. Mrs. Needham
is now in the United States exhibiting
motion pictures that show Intimately
the work of the reconstruction unit
which is attached to the American
fund for French wounded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15
Smart Millinery
MAUVE TULLE

patchwork nat
combine sailor and
mushr fleet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

The Sugar Creek Gorge in the Ohio
brokh between Sugar Creek and Gin
cinnati saving the city from a flood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

Anne Dennis was awarded the hand
some lamp, the gift of John F. Fay,
while the bag. the gift of Miss Den
mis-, was won by Miss Jane Dargan.
The society is grateful to everyone
who assisted in making the bridge
the splendid success that it was. Mrs.
John T. King was chairman of the
committee in charge and she was most
ably assisted by the officers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

Over $500 was realized at the
bridge given at The Stratfe1d under
the auspices of the Queens Daughters
for the benefit of the fund for the
maintenance of the French Sisters
who care for the sick poor. There
was a yery large attendance and the
affair was most successful. Miss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

There was a very enthusiastic at
tendance at the all day meeting of
the Fairfield County Suffrage Asso-
citation that was held yesterday in the
Stratfield. The presiding officer was
Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, and a great
deal of time was spent discussing the
campaign for the passing of the
Federal amendment in the Senate.
The suffragists are bending every pos
sible effort to bring the Connecticut
Senators to a realizing sense that it is
their duty, as representing popular
sentiment in Connecticut, to vote in
favor of the amendment. A collec-
ton was taken for the carrying on of
the work and the sum of 800 was
collected in a few minutes. The
Bridgeport League subscribed $25, as
did the Stratford League, Miss Ruutz-
Rees put in a like amount and the
remainder was made up by individual
contributions.
Plans were made for a. ratification
drive after the passage of the amend
ment as even after it passes the
Senate and the House it must be rati-
fed by So states.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-15

Announcement has been made of
the regular meeting of the Bridge
port Business Woman's Association
that is to be held in the new home
of the Y. W. C. A. on Golden Hill
street on Monday evening, Feb. Is.
At this time the members are to hear
an address on the Women of
France" by Madame Halves of the
faculty of the Bridgeport High
School,
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-10-10
ARvADA GOING OVER
TOP" IN LIBERTY LOAN

From present indications. Arsada
viii "go over the top" in the Fourth
Liberty Loan Drive.
OF course, it is impossible to tell
at this time, the exact amounts sub
scribed in the different precints, but
Chairman 7. e. Hurst, of Arvada
Precinct. announces ths.t at least Is
per gent OF Arvada's quota has al
ready been subscribed.
Arvada's quota is sls,dA4, based
upon the valuations Of the Arvada
school district.
More\ and more, ths people are
begin ming to realize that uss are
actually saving money for them
selves by buying Liberty bonds g.
aide from assisting their government
md they also resNze that il this war ~,
i. lost. everything they possess Will
n. lost. therefore, it bchooves them
to ,cr;mp and save in>srder to por-
chase bonds.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-10-10
Opening Of Loan Drive Found People Il
Awake to Rea! Issues of the War

The campaign for subscriptions to the Fourth Lib
efty Loan offered to the people of the United States
by the treasury yep artment, opened Saturday. Sep
TENDER 2sth, under circumstances highly favorable to
cnrltles that has before been offered by any
ton at time v
Whatever else may be said, the opening found every.
oouy IN the Tenth Federal Reserve District awake to
tne real .les OF the war, and In consequence enthus
asc for the prosecution Of the campaign and the nut
ing over OF quotas in double quick time.
With all lines of industry keyed up to the highest
degree Of productivity millions of dollars pouring into
TINS SECTION for grain live stock petroleum and mining
products, the American soldiers "over there pushing
the enemy back towards his own land-with ali these
conditions could not be other than assuring for sub
scrptons to the full amount if not largely in excess
the districts allotted minimum quota $3.50 600 900
While the general plan of the National Liberty loan
Organization provides for full week Of publicity and
the spirit Of "Win the War; is that in many coun-
ties and cities the workers and u people would not
wait and adopted the plan of receiving volunteer sub
scrptions.
Reports are coming in to the headquarters of the
amounts subscribed to the Fourth Liberty Loan These
Are gratifying indeed expressing xaxersss the
part Of the people to back their Government their
army and navy in this for the liberties of ndvd
These reports highly favorable MS they are should
not, however, permit an over optimistic feeling to
arise which might result in failure to raise the allotted
sssA = Hss glyea isapmHHts ssssph The
"Set your mark for cover the top in dollars and
Liberty Bond every citizen able to subscribe"
ged by ]. L. Cross executive manager Of the Central
Liberty Loan Committee for the Tenth District.
Should any community subscribe its quota with vol
pplssr sghsrpti9ns .he committee should in ny s.s
subscriptions from those who do not volunteer and yet
are able to buy Bonds.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-10-10
BILLS TO COME BEFOIE
NOVEMBER ELECTION

In this issue Of the Enterprise, on
another page, will be found the five
bills to be brought before the voters
In the November election. for their
consideration.
There three initiative and two ref
erendum bills as follows;
No. Am Act entitled an act re-
iating to Intoxicating liquors, and
amending an act relating to intoxi-
eating liquros, approved March 8,
1916, and being Chapter 90 of the
Session Laws of Colorado 1915, and
repeating Sectins one ~ Two (2)
-FOUR az and five (5) of an act en-
Titled can Act Relating to 1ntoxica-
ting Liquors and amending an act
relating to Intoxicating liquors, ap-
proved March 3, 1915, and being
Chapter 80 Of the Session Laws of
Colorad, 1917, and all other acts or
parts of acts in conflict Herewith.
No. 2-Be it enacted by the People
OF the State of Colorado:
Appointments and employments in
and promotions to offices and places
Of trust and employment in the class
flied civil service of the State shall
be made according to merit and fit
ness, to be ascertained by competi-
tws tests of competence, the person
aseertalt.sa te be the most fit and of
the highest sseetisAes W b first ap-
pointed. All appointess shall be
qualified electors of the State of Col
orado. except as to those offices or
POSITIONS held by the Civil Service
Commiss.sA ts require special
training ana technical 4uaAiiss.ions,
in which cases competitive tests
need not be limited to qualified cleo
tors and may be held without the
State,
No. San As. for the Relief of the
Adult blind,
No. Am Act Regulating the pub
LEGATION of Legal Notices, providing
that Initiated and Referred Bills be
published in two issues of two
weekly Newspapers of opposite p6-
litical faith, in each county
No. 5--An Act providing that No
Act Of the General Assembly shall
Take Effect until Ninety Days after
its Passage Unless in Case Of Emer-
gency (Which shall be expressed in
the act) the General Assembly
shall by two-thirds vote of all
members elected to each House 9TH
erytse direct,
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-10-10
W. r. c. RECEPTION.

Arvada w. r. c. gave m after
noon reception to the Department
President Anna Mills, and her staff
on Saturday, Oct. 9Th. There was a
program, consisting Of short nd
rcss by M. J. +, White, and re-
marks by the Department officers
and the reading Of portions Of let
tiers and news Of the soldiers in the
service who write interesting. things
home. The Department Officers
present were: Fannie J. Amcs, Sec
rotary; Julia +. Kiilam. Councillor
Fannie z. wadsworth. !. and !. OF
ficcr; Mildred McKensey, Chairman
Of Relief; Mnry Woodbridge mem
her of the Executive Board from
Golden; Lucy Girard, Aide.
The corps Of Denver were repre-
scnted by Lucy N. Davis. president
Of Farragut Corps.
The hall WINS beautifully dceora'
cd and each officer was gwen
large boquc. Of garden flowers
Mrs II Bilbrough is spending
. few days with her son Robert nj
the Secrest ranch.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-10-10
SECOND DEATH FROM
SPANISH FLU

A second death from Spanish
Flu in jefferson county is re-
ported this morning, being that of
Bernard Wilson, %, of Conl Creek
Canyon, son Of Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
+. Wilson. who died Wednesday
night at 10 o'clock. 1. is further
reported that Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson,
and their daughter md school
teacher who is living with them are
i'll with the same disease, as well rs
their nciphbor, u. V. Edwards.
Young Wilson WAS takcn III two
weeks ago, having taken the disease
from an uncle, whose home liz in
Denver, but who is son-in-lnw Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards, and was Wis
iting ut the Edwards home.
After having taken sick on Thurs.
dry, young Wilson attended dance
at Fruitdale, II is said Saturday
night.
The Board Of Health has urged
people to take every prccnution by
staying At home and calling = ply.
stefan Mt the first symptom.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-10-10
MRS. J. v. VACHER DIES FROM
INFLUENZA COMPLICATIONS

On last Friday evening, ut he,
home in Upper Ralston, occurred tho
death of Mrs. J. V. Vacher, after a
weeks illness. DR.. Foster. rho Mt.
tsnding physician, says the symp-
toms were very similar to those ae.
scrloed in the epidemic that is prev
alenu all over the country, known US
the Spanish Influenza"
Mrs. Vacher, who was the mother
Of large family of children is be-
lleVed TO have contracted the dis
ease from one OF her sons who re-
Gently returned from Wyoming i'll
from similar affliction.
The disease spread to all other
members OF the family, ten in all,
the youngest an infant Of less than
ls months, but at this writing there
seems to be no further danger of
serious consequences.
The funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon from the residence and
interment was made in Mount Oil
vet cemetery.
Mrs, Vacher was a H,ss. highly re-
speeted and beloved woman by all
who hnew her. The Vacher family,
who are of French nationality, hav-
ing come to Ralston Creek about
twenty years ago, where they have
been good neighbors and enjoyed
the high esteem Of those about them.
The bsroaved husband and eight
children, several of them grown, are
left to mourn her untimely depart
ure' the children's names being Ar
thur, Edmond, Joseph, Henry, Helen,
Rose, Elanchs ~ad Ethel. the baby.
Vhs breaking up of this house.
hold is peculiarly sad and the sympa-
thy of the entire community is heinz
extended.