THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL,, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6. 1908.
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WHY la It that for 11 months of
the year we find sufficient
time to bend the knee In
homage to our dressmaker,
give a tedious timely imita
tation of a "graven Image" for "tryings
on" ainl linger long delicious moments
over a decision between "this beauty"
and laat "lovely" something-or-other?
Why Ih It that when the 12th month
the month before Christmas comes ami
fashion stands for a moment with all
her ldtosyorasles and fancies fulfilled
and f'nf essed. that we find oueselvt-s
dashing madly through 30 days of din
ners, danceg and parties, apparently not
on speaking terms with a speed limit,
and our wardrobe "our pride and our
Joy" that we have believed with an
Inward smile of satisfaction equal to
any emergency beginning to give way
and prove Inadequate to our strenuous
demands? It is at this most trying of
times that we turn instinctively to
the shops and what a delight It is to
find our every wish materialize.
Shadows of Fashion.
The elusive shadow play of fashion Is
caught and expressed In the most won
derful creations of silk, laces, rihbons
and fur. the dainty little accessories
that lend a fresh touch to our drooping
costumes and the ordinarv necessaries
for every day wear that in the holiday
rush we have not the time to devote t'i
making.
It Is a downright Impossibility for
even the most determined not-to-be-surprised
Christmas shopper to do the
popular stores and not lose a series of
breaths over the magnitude and won
drous scope of the displays. 1'nless
one has a pretty well defined Working
knowledge of the particular thing one
as started out to buy "closing up time"
is apt to find a very tired person empty
handed, eyes distended like a pair of
derby hats and nothing left ofva once
fluently descriptive vocabulary but
"Oh s" and "Ah's".
The sketches shown were made from
models selected at various Portland
shops atHl are Intended to suggest ideas
for more or less formul evening wear
The New Vogue Hats.
It Is difficult to find adjectives suf
ficiently striking to dlscribe the im
ported VoRiie creations called "hats"
Ht the l.ipman Wolfe company. The
effective pattern (Al is of white henga
llne wit., a pronounced cord In Its
weave, the under brim is rough black
beaver. The shape Is circular and of
the large dimension so noticeable In this
season's millinery. It Is worn fur
down over the eyes. The large flat
irown of white fox Is somewhat Ir
regular and 1 finished at the right
side with a severely tailored bow of
black velvet ribbon.
Popular Neck Paraphernalia.
The charming accessories ill) are ex
amples of the famous "Wellington
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ment to the ensemble that one can
fancy.
Royal Ermine.
Many little ermine skins make up
the luxurious set lettered (C) and shjjwr:
at Silvcrfields. Could anything be more
fascinating than the small dungling:
paws and. tails, with tiny furry faces
and their bright glass eyes? The muff
Is built on original Hues, being the
new rug shape, and adds the finishing
touch par excellence. The quaint little
pot hat Illustrated is made otj ermine
skins and edged with a broad band of
black velvet. An ermine head with
tails topped bv a black nlgrett- finishes
the left side.
Direct from New York and hearing
the hallmark, of iftstinctiou in every
detail, are the Nazimova collars llltistrat -ed
In sketch Mink, cliim-hllla. broad
tails and ermine, in combination with
ribbon and laces, make up these dainty
affairs that bid fair to Income one of
the most fashionable f;m-ies of the
year. Black lynx is one of the most
popular furs, but because of the enor
mous demand will doubtless l.e very
scarce as the season advances.
A Modish Robe.
Novel, Indeed. Is one of the elaborate
gowns shown'by Olds, Won man & King
It Is a Paquin designed evening dress
of soft, supple, shimmering satin,
shown in drawing marked (To. It is
done in a very beautiful shade of deli
cate cerise with thlmmlngs in a self
color. The overdrape tunic of filmy
chiffon is heavily ornamented with sou
tache braiding and hand made silk
f ringe and hangs transparently over t lie
front and sides from the high Kniplre
waist line. The braiding in of Moorish
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styles" handled exclusively by l.lpman,
Wolfe company, the riffle front collar
combination and the exaggerated point
are good style, while the jabot, daintily
trimmed with Irish-crochet lace, ribbons
and hand embroidery arc pleasingly
feminine and t !i. most effective compie-
DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE
Ry Sir Connn Pnyle.
1HAVK long held that a greater
amount of preventable misery arises
from divorces than from any other
source In the social life of today. If
a man were to devote his whole life
to remedying this -one evil. I do not
think that in all our modern civilization
lie could find a worthier cause.
Gibbon has made the remark that
the Christians of the patriotic pej iod
were more concerned in arguing about
the exact nature, of Christ than In en
deavoring to follow his precepts. Surely
It Is true today that many Christians
fix their eyes so intently upon Isolated
texts, which have been shown to he
liable to misunderstanding and mis
translation, that they lose sight of that
broad' . spirit of Christianity which Is
the very essential of the teaching.
Take Christ's own life, and mark the
generous, tolerant, liberal traits which,
even In the scanty and imperfect
chronicle of the gospels, mark him out
us the kindliest and most humane of
men
Where there was a choice he was
ever on the side of charity and com
mon sense. He drank wine himself and
is said to have exetHed miraculous
powers that others might drink.
In an argument on Sabbatarianism
he took the more liberal view. H
freelv and Instantly forgave the wom
an taken . In - sin. His heart went out
to children, to the poor, -to everyone
who needed support and comfort, and
It Is this strain in his teaching which
has caused it. in spite of the theolo
glans to win the love and adherence of
mankind.
But compare this spirit with that
pedantic and heartless system wb,leh
would refuse to bury an ijnbaptlrcd
tbv with Its dead mother, iwt'd would,
as was reaffirmed by eighty-seven fath
ers of the churchVbe other day, refuse
to allow a msn or a woman to have a
Chance' of happiness In marriage be
cause, through no fault of their own,
they had 'already buffered great un
hspplness. ' .
Such decisions i brin contempt upon
the church and mark the gulf which,
divides jho rubric from the true go-
pels. the Christian church from the
ideals of Christ.
I know that argument Is useless on
such questions, and that when once,
one's ideas arc set. it is only a most
exceptional person who is strong
enough to change them. I am sure
that there are many thousands who ar-
anxiously waiting for a solution of ute
question of divorce and remarriage,
men and women who have been firsi
grievously wronged bv an Individual
and are now treated with equal cruelty
bv the church.
The statistics of the 14.000 people In
England alone ev ry year who are con
signed either to celibacy or to immor
ality by the wicked arrangement called
judicial separation, are a rational
shame and scandal
What can be done to bring about a
more rational system of div-or.P'.
am convinced that the. vast majority of
all eommiinkies In the world desire It,
but this majority is nowhere organized
while our opponents ure.
There is. 1 am aware. In Kngland a
body called the Marriage Reform So
ciety, but it seems to me to be a very
stagnant organization.
I have been a member of it for some
time, but have seen no signs of life or
vigor. Some strong central body, with
ilocal branches and definite political
Influence, is needed before success can
be counted on. t
The fight against bigotry and me
dlaevallsrn may be long and hard, but
those who take part In It will have
their strength upheld by the knowledge
that they fought for thousands of scat
tered and helpless people wha are un
able to fight for themselves.
A Very LiRht Vote.
From Judge.
- "X hear there was quite ft ligJit col
ored vote polled in your district, col
onel?" "A light rolo'ed vote? It wns mo"
than light colo'ed, suh; It u . whit.
pe'fectly whfte.'
" Gettiiijt Back.
Frdm the Chicago Tribune.
Mistress 1 suppose you'll be wanting
several nights off every week, Koran?'
New tllrl Only wan. ma'aiif. . I don't
belong t half a dosen lodges, th.' way
yere nusuan qoea.- na am.
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design extending in tines from shoulders
to girdle, tnunce down the rront, ter
minating in a deep, intricate border in
which a square medallion of solid braliK
ing is introduced. Silver thread lace In ,
filet mesh forma the sleeves and bodice ;
tru rni t HT1 and lanria tlA nnlv ..rl,r nnn
frast to the varied shade-tones of the
gown. An Interesting feature from tlm
viewpoint of utility, is a dainty llttln
high necked gulmpe of filet mesh ein
broldered in silver threads.
Separate Blouse.
How often the well dressed woman
finds the separate blouse indispensably
for Informal evening wear. The chic. ;
little, waist (K) Is one of the exclusive
designs presented by the Kurtholomewr
company. It is executed In luavv soft .
torn yellow brocade silk. The deep
.square cut yoke and hlgli col l i r mre of
princess lace Inset with motifs of ex
qulslle Persian embrol.iei v in the duM
shades of ohl olue and yellow. A deeiv
border of creamy yellow lace in em-.-'
bossed design outlines the yoke and ex
tenuates the mellow tones In the waist; a
louch of narrower lace appears in tlm
..ix en, ai.-i in il'. e.iT-vr-.- inf
nmsguetaii e sleeves.
Smart Evening Wrap.
Figure iKi is one of the s imptuous
new arrivals in eveiihi . eoats at lltt s.
It is of a rich chiffon broadcloth in
light tan shade and bangs In graceful
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generous freeness so protect 'ie fragile
costume over which it Is worn. A dis
tinctly artistic effect Is gained by lieuvv
dlrectoire satin cording that spreads
over the shoulders and sleeve cuffs In
a decorative design. A full neck ruclie
of Rose Point lace reaches high about
the ears and in eravatted by a deep band '
of mink fur. Lace is used again on tho
large cuffs of the full length net sleeve
over which hangs the long pointed
sleeve drape of t lie coat. Heavy ropes
of satin cording tipped by braided'
spheres are petulant from the neck and.
slt-rve points.
New Lingerie. . :
To be trim In the cut and fltf one's
lingerie is us Important as that a coat
should set smoothly or a skirt hang
gracefully and evetv woman gives full
attention these days to her underwear.
Sketch (G Illustrates the desirable
three piece sult displayed at Meier 4:
Frank company. The corset cover Is at
tached to a habit backed circular skirt
which, meeting to lap In front. Is re
versed to form the pantaloon, thus giv
ing three complete garments with but
one waist band and absolutely no extra
fullness. This particular sull Is
trimmed In a graceful design of narrow
torchon Insertion. Suit (H) Is the two
piece princess combination designed for
weai uu-der the new closely fitted frocks.
This corset cover is buttoned up the
hack and Is gored to fit the flgura-.
snugly to about six Inches below the
waist line, where the circular pants
loon is attached by lace beading. A:
charming panel design of lace insertion
and medallion Insets and Is used tin:
either side of the front and again, on tha
outer sides of the pantaloons.''
Swagger Patent Pumps.
Among the newest conceits In evening
footwear are the little patent kid ankie
pumps with their Louise heels and
curved bone buckles. The fitted strap
extending above the Instep does awav
with the uncomfortable slipping at ths
heel so noticeable In the ordinary low
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FlPtST CATCH YOrit C0OX
Then Cook It After Tom 3luircj's
Iteripc and Hejoice.'
"Tom Murrev. who cnuhl conk any
thing, and rook il a little better than
almost any chef I ever. knew. ' sai l an
epicurean New i.rk-r; "used to say
that if you don't kii"vv lew " cook a
coon about all you'll (?. t out of it it .ei
try to cook one will I'c n Mi? lot of
grease and a bail smell.
"Tom Murrey's re.'ipc iV Isli tbat you
flrwt catch your coon. .The coon is a
roving, reckless, rolthk'ing freebooter,
whose range covers miles of woods and
thicket and swamp uiul field. There Is
exeMemetit-jtn(t toil and trouble, skill
against skill, running against cunning.
endiinincH against endui aln e , when you
go out to catch your coon. . and vvlu-n
you have taught him you will be In.
proper mood to eat him.
"One mistake that tlie ordinary cook
makes 'Is assuming that the. more of
the coon.' fat that is left upon (t the
better, and that thfe coon should b
rousted whole la the uvoa. - As a coon
in En-ill condition is covere.l an lncli or
More thick with fat. the greasiest kiml
. ! fat. the lesult of such a manner -.f
i'" kn g n ay he linagineil
' Vhn Tom Murrev cooked a coon
e.tt off all the fat lie could. Then .. i
i i: the coon into pieces. r.i.Tntitj 111..,:
witli (..hi water, ma.le Mroiin witlrsnn.
This i' to draw out the blood, which' i -
hot mil superabundant in all hibernal -ing
animals.
"Wl.-ii t.:e l.fbod has been extracted
po'ir ..ft' 1! at vvafer and i ov t 1 he part
M ltii tre--;i water to vv liich a handful
of saici. lies has been milled. I.. I the
meat ten :i 1 i i in this water not l.--s than
one hour nor more than two hour-, tf'.eri
remove i! to fresh water atdpLoil it
until the meat is well cooked thioitgh.,
"Have r-a.lv a frying pan. with plei;
Iv of biiitti tiieltedJn It riavond with
onion. fcj v the coi.ti In that unti! it is
niielv b-riwned. It is then rea.h to
seive, kihI U Is almost ia good cold
as it is hut.
"That's the way to cook a coor. And
when this misjudged provider of some
thing more than giuxl Hi eat Is tlnn
prepared the eater of it will l ave .
regular Oliver Twist look ofesger ex
pectancy on his face as las pussva up
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I'o.lv Correspondence I nv-'r Re;,u oil. -a :i
M illie campe.i on '1'ea.t ln.ii.n 11:1.
John Harries and wife cad an exciting
experience with grizz! leais. six of
which invaded tlieir camp in search or
food. Mr. Barnes nslstM her-4Hbn.l
In repelling the intruders, shooting on"
beir. This aniiuui loaulcd bolle bus-
We Regret That, Ktc. '
t From the Boatim 'Jransi rlpt,!.
Subeditor 'Whet about this poem that
came In this momin." "Give Ma Mack Mi'
I'kiiu ana wire tn'ima uuing ac-spatcnea, unr
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iiJitor Ob, d) as the author bids, '
slipper and Is at the um i'ihc
tremely oraamen'.al, heliig flnUto; i
the side by a dainty 1ickU,
Iiiellklolserjr shown- is an fim y.' i
a very )argi aoi ttiiiit i in m a i
this firm. Ibis irleubir pa:r I
broldered t H eonvem n.ri t 4. .
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