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THE fashion for over-blouse dresses,
completed by gulmpes, Is a most
charming one, and so becoming
and youthful that It bids fair to con
tinue In popularity for some time. The
costume shown Is very attractive and
especially suited to home making. The
waist Is made with the fashionable ki
mono sleeve, and two deep tucks at the
shoulders add to the becomlngness of
the mode. The skirt Is one of unusual
grace. It is a new four-gored model
laid In an Inverted box-pleat at each
Beam. Broadcloth In a rich shade of
blue, trimmed with black braid Is rep
resented, but any of the seasonable
suitings may be used, such as serge, mo
hair, voile afcd cashmere. For 36 IncheB
bust measure, 1 yards of 44-lnch
material will be required for the waist
and 4 yards for the skirt.
Ladles' Blouse, with kimono sleeve,
No. 5888. Sizes for 32, 84, 30, 88, 40 and
42-Inch bust measure.
Ladles' Skirt. No. 5961. Slurs for 22,
24, 20, 28, 30 and 82 Inches waist meas
ure. I
The attractive bath robe model here
illustrated is just such a garment as
every woman needs. It is built upon
the most graceful lines, and Is not only
comfortable but becoming as well. It
would also serve as a lounging robe.
The fronts lap broadly and the wide
collar that outlines the neck, lends
style to the garment. If preferred, the
fullness may be held In place by a
cord tied around the waist. As repre
sented, eiderdown was used for the
making, the edges bound with satin
ribbon, but several materials are adap
table, such as Turkish toweling, flan
nel and cashmere. For 36 Inches bust
measure 8 yards of 36-lnch material
will be required.
Ladles' Bath Robe. No. 5053. glsea
for 32,' 30, 40 and 44 Inches bust measure.
The dainty nightgown shown in the
illustration, Is a particularly charming
model made to slip on over the head.
Batiste adorned with narrow Valen
ciennes lace was chosen for the devel
opment. The neck Is cut in square out
line, and the deep yoke affords an ex
cellent place for a bit of hand embroid
ery, so much employed In the making
og fine underwear. The sleeves are In
the fashionable bell-shape, reaching to
the elbow. Cambrlo, longcloth, nain
sook and muslin are all desirable ma
terials to use, with lace and ribbon-run
beading for the decoration.' For 88
Inch bust measure 6 yards of 86-lnch
material will be required.
Ladles' Nightgown. No. B006. Slaes
for 32, 84, 86, 8S, 40 and 42 Inches bust
measure.
No article of apparel is mora useful
to the busy housewife or the daughter
of the house than a big protective
apron that Is easily slipped on and off.
The model shown Is attractive and has
the added merit of being easily and
quickly made. Blue and white dotted
percale was used for the making, but
the design Is equally suitable for cam
brio, linen, gingham and Holland. If
preferred, a bias ruffle may trim the
lower edge, or any preferred mode of
decoration be adopted If a more elab
orate effect Is desired. The medium
size will require i yards ot (6-inch
material.
Ladles' Apron. No. B003. tlaea for
small, medium and Urge,,
Patterns will be sent to any address
on receipt ot ten cents eaoh, by Mar
Jorie Dane, 43 West Thirty-fourth
street, New York City.
To avoid delay, do not fall tq stata
lee of pattern desired, and e sure
to writ name aud address plainly.
A New Clothesline Fastener
RICHARD WVLIB, the Inventor of
this clothesline pin, says its grip
Is entirely automatic and that
the more heavily the line Is loaded the
more firmly will It hold. The clothes
to be held by the fastener are placed
over the wire and the strip pushed
Urhgltuillnally with the wire, so that
the clothes will catch between the line
and the groove of the strip, and the
clothes are frlctlonally held by por
tions thereof belnf? disposed Interme
diate the line and sides of the roove,
thereby securely holding the same in
place. As the weight on the line In
creases the latter will sag down and
cause the device to clamp more se
curely the clothes at each end of the
grooved piece. When It Is desired to
release the fastener the same may be
pushed along the line, thereby free
lng the clothes from the frlctlonal grip.
The Well Written Letter
THE average missive I neither a
thing of beauty nor a joy to Its
recipient, and I do not exagger
ate when I say that a clear, tidy chlr
ography, like a carefully made toilet
and a sweet, modulated voice, pos
sesses a charm of Its own. To receive
a note that Is absolutely correct In all
Its make-up, that Is distinct, well punc
tuated and written in simple, gram
matical language; that Is dated, signed,
sealed and addressed with exquisite
care, Is to receive a very pleasant Im
pression of Its author.
I am not unique in preferring the
perusal of such a note to the many
: -erklessly composed, commaless, mis
spelled, crookedly stamped missives
i hat make up the bulk of a morning's
mail. Out of the budget that the post
man brings I always read first, and
with the greatest Joy, what I call "the
nice notes." These are the communica
tions that have an agreeable appear
ance, that the easy to read, and that
lead me to believe that whether I
know their authors or not I am safe In
guessing them to be gentlemen and la
dles. I think I advance no new or strange
Ideas when I say that It Is easy, In the
mere technique of note-making, to
show beautiful refinement and graceful
unselfishness, and that the prime
charm in a handwriting lies In Its dis
tinctness. Spare no effort in order to
teach yourself how to write legibly.
Be advised to your advantage and do
not adopt 'big, Irregular hand. If
you try tnas to display character and
Individuality you really only succeed In
betraying carelessness and affectation
and an entire disregard for the comfort
f other. The most delightful chlrog-
raphy 1b rather small than large, It Is
produced by a pen that moves quite de
liberately, and though the characters
may seem a little stiff and common
place In form, they are always most at
tractive when they succeed In con
veying the meaning of the sentences
promptly and clearly.
If they do not do this much they are
a true weariness to the flesh; and
sometimes I have' known big, dashing
and picturesque handwritings to prove
so illegible that they gave rise to mis
takes of a very grave nature and to
little misinterpretations that led later
to small quarrels.
Always have a keen eye to the busi
ness of composing your sentences nice
ly, so that their meaning will be
grasped In an Instant. Dot every "1,"
cross every "t," and be heedful In the
matter of dates and address.
Copy a note five times, If need be, or
until It seems free of faults; do not be
too hurried or haughty or Indolent to
take so much trouble, and do not send
out a Bote blemished with erasures.
Persons of great social experience
and high literary ability I have known
to rewrite their notes patiently and
persistently until all had been made as
perfect as possible. They Imitated the
good example of Bret Harte, who In
variably took as much care when writ
ing a note to his tailor as when corres
ponding with a ducal acquaintance.
Corn Oemsi One tablespoon sugar,
half-cup of sweet milk, two tablespoons
flour, handful of cornmeal, half tea
spoon baking powder. Mix all well and
add " pinch of salt Have the pans
hot, batter and bake fifteen minutes.
A FRIENDLY
NEIGHBOR
AT no time Is the friendly neighbor
more popular or more appreciated
than when a near-by resident is
111 or otherwise In trouble. Then It Is
Important to show the true generosity
of your nature by the skill and thought
fulness with which yd promptly offer
assistance. For no matter whether you
are on the calling list of your neigh
bor or not, whether you like him or
not, .or whether you regard him ds a
justly afflicted person or the reverse,
do not be restrained from giving him
both your help and your sympathy In
his hour of need.
Do not make your attempt to aid or
comfort In any but the heartiest and
most practical fashion, and do not hold
back because you have a fear that you
may be intruding, or that your atten
tions may not be needed. There are
very well-lntentlonrd people who are
scrupulously careful to call formally at
the door of a near resident and say:
"Is there anything I can do?" or, "If
you need help please remember that I
am quite at your service," or they will
send a servant with a polite message
and conclude that thus their whole
duty has been accomplished. And so It
has been, after a fashion. But of such
a mere civility afflicted persons are not
apt to take any advantage, whereas
they will probably feel genuinely grate
ful and really helped If you begin by
showing them at once some small but
appreciable attention. My advice Is,
then, not to begin by asking If there
Is anything you can do, but by actually
doing something to show your good
will and your desire to be of service.
When there Is illness in the family
of your nearest neighbors, for example,
make your first pilgrimage to their
door bearing something In your hand
that might be of use. I have seen this
course advantageously pursued by one
who was a popular neighbor because he
knew how to meet an emergency with
real asslstanec as well as sympathy.
When he went to make tnqulrles he was
so thoughtful as to suggest some little
favor that he could do, and then he
went on an errand, or brought a dish
of broth or loaned some convenience
with a heartiness that taught the
neighbors to look upon him as a
strong arm of true aid in times of
trouble.
DO NOT INTERRUPT
IVE leave, If humanVosslble, to
G
every one whoaddjjes . you, to
say out his say completely, This
is sometHng more than a matter of
minor ln..,ortance; and while you at
tend do not wear an expression of
eagerly and with Ill-concealed impa
tience waiting for an opportunity to
escape from your companion's com
pany or for a chance to break Into
words yourself.
No excuse can be accepted for such
rudeness. Others may be clamoring
for your attention, and the twice-told
tale may be uninteresting Indeed, but
the obligation still rests upon you to
give Mr. Blank your first and most ex
clusive, your amiable and most undis
turbed hearing.
I have seen a hostajs calmly disre
gard the demands of several newly ar
rived callers because her attention had
been claimed by a gentle old dowager.
who halted Inconsiderately just In the
drawing-room doorway in order to
give, at great length, the exactest ac
count of the state of her health.
Quite to the end of this recital did
the younger woman Intently heed
every word that fell from the lips of
her prolix visitor. When an impatient
guest attempted to Intrude upon the
narration of rheumatic details, the
hostess calmly put her hand upon the
bold one's sleeve and held her In check
unt(l the old lady'B woes were all con
fessed and the routine of receiving
could, be resumed. So tactful and grac
ious was she through it all that, though
this was but a trifling art In Itself, It
did honor to the woman who so per
fectly fulfilled her duty, and It gave
me the clue to the means whereby she
had been able to find a widespread pop
ularity without the assistance of
wealth or the endowment of beauty.
Her talisman to success Is easy to
explain, for she Is one of those discreet
and good-natured souls who always re
member the small courtesies of conversation.
ii ii Pen Holder Device is
A seashore: advantage.
Edith Is one of the children In a
household where Sabbath observances
are of the old school type of severity.
'I shall always stay here," she de
clared at the close of her second day
at the beach, "because they don't put
the sea away on Sunday."
TigeTeddy Bear's Rival
ANEW toy has appeared this sea
son that has taken the childish
heart hv storm, find nhnrea hon
ors with the popular Teddy Bear. It
Is quite possible for every little boy
and girl to possess one of these much
loved play fellows, as by following di
rections given with the pattern "Tlge"
may easily be made. Bearskin cloth Is
used for the making, and the legs are
Joined to the body by cardboard discs,
fastened with wire or hair pins, to
make these members move like the
real Tlges. Shoe buttons will serve
nicely for eyes, while the mouth may
be simulated by a tew stitches taken
with black thread. Excelsior, cotton,
hair and sawdust are all uied for stuff
ing. The pattern- comes In one size.
eight Inches, and H yard of 31-Inch
material will be required for the mak
ing. 1
TltTe." No. 5S44. One slsc. Eight in.
chea.
Pattern will be sent to any address
on receipt of ten cents each, by Mar
Jorie Dane, 43 West Thirty-fourth
street. New York Olty.
This holder, device haB been patented
by Albert L. Hatfield.
When placed on the finger the pen Is
in position for instant use, whether
clasped between the fingers or not, and
permits the free use of all finger? (ex
cept the Index finger). The device lias
also an eccentric action by which the
pen can be placed on the back of the
hand. Ink up, should the writer wish
to use a lead pencil, etc. Those using
a pen several hours a day can more
readily appreciaio this feature of the
device, particularly when loss of time
laying down, picking up, pointing the
pen correctly; likewise avoiding the
unsanitary use of ear, hair or mouth
is taken into consideration.
As an Instructor: The attachment
points the pen directly over the
knuckles and shoulder, and prevents
the writer from cramping the fingers or
holding the pen In any but the correct
position. '
The Pleasant Speaking Voice
i
To avoid delar, do not fail to atate
alse of pattera oValred, Bad be sure
to write nam and address plainly.
F you stop to realize that the most
glorious muslo ever written loses
Its beauty when played upon a
harsh and tuneless Instrument, then
you can appreciate how your best
phrases, when spoken In a nasal, un
disciplined voice actually hurt the ears
of your hearer. No less famous person
than Demosthenes appreciated that his
Ideas could never hold the attention of
any audience It he expressed them In
sharp and strident tones. Consequent
ly that greatest of all orators gave the
most earnest and patient attention to
the mastery of his naturally unmusical
voice before he attempted to speak to
the Athenian people, and, In a small
way, It Is quite easy for anyone to do
Just what Demosthenes did. The way to
give smoothness and sweetness to a
high, harsh voice Is to use the simple
device of persistently speaking one
whole octave lower than hat which Is
ordinarily and carelessly employed.
This brings the voice under control,
and this Is what gives to the voice of
nearly every Southern woman that nice
distinction that enables us to tell In an
Instant from what part of this big con
tinent she comes, no matter when or
where we may meet net.
The well-bred Southern woman
speaks slowly, and there you have the
secret of her charm df voice, the ex
planation of the pleasure we find when
we listen to her words. To the high,
harsh talker I can give consolation by
raying that It takes only a little time
and a little effort to learn how to Imi
tate this good example. Watch the
face of your comrade and see If, as you
talk, her forehad draws up a little, or
his mouth contracts a trifle, and quick
ly and safely conclude that yau are
talking too high and too fast, that you
are rasping delicate nerves. Correct
yourself and convince yourself of this
error by pausing occasionally to listen
to yourself.
Break off quite abruptly now and
then, In the midst of a sentence,
and you will probably be shocked to
find how loudly the echoes of your own
words ring In your own ears, how
strained your larynx feels and what a
superfluous physical effort you are
making merely to announce that tho
weather Is excellent or the reverse.
When you have thus experienced once
or twice the little shock that this dis
covery gives to your vanity, you will
not find It hard to drop down from
shrill altitudes Into a deeper and more
sympathetic tone. Thereupon you In
sensibly fall Into the way of moder
ating the pace at which you speak.
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In many Instances. No face masBafre,
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CLOCK.
I FOOLED THlM ALL
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own secret process after massage and
beauty doctors bad failed. My face Is
now as free from wrinkles as when I
was eighteen. For further particulars
addrens HARRIETT MKTA, Suite
952, Syracuse, N. Y. before I give
full Information I require promise of
socrecy for my own protection.
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Curnnieal MuGlnai One Cup of corn
meal, one cup of (lour, one labU'SiMoii
ful of sugar, one and a half teaspoons
ful baking; powder, teaspoonful of salt,
one cup of sweet milk, one egg, one
large spoonful melted butter. Bake In
muffin rings tn a slow oven.
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