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Concerning Health and Beauty '9M WSims J. y : By MRS.He.NRY SVMES ssimSiMrm & -V. 'vTi;t ': .:i'.n- v... .1 ".!.::- " Jaw w t jr-. :-:.--.'.:.'::.',.. v.- . sa earn 1 . '; -. .v.- v .....:.:,.,...,.... ' rv "' J x. --JL -- . 1 r v - - - - , 1 . " THERE Is a time In every glrl'i life when hp leives off the very short ckirts of her youth and Jon the ankle-length frocks that prove her to bo upon the bonier of wom anhood. And It is during this halfway time that she must determine with car all the details of her toilet, for the awk ward age Is not an easy one to dress; and although at 14 this unfortunate time Is supposed to be past, nevertheless some of Its characteristics still cling. Several times recently I have received letters from girls of 15 and 16 asking me how to wear their hair. Some of them tell me that they have no mothers, and they most earnestly request me to glv them the advice that they cannot easily get from friends and relatives. So that Is why I am today taking up this sub ject, hoping that Ijhe pictures I am able to print will give more assistance than the letters I have already written. Pic tures do help so much, Jo they not? One may even copy a coiffure if the photo graph be carefully followed, - The wavy, yet, not too et. pornpnd Is always youthful and pretty, and ny girl who takes this as the foundation of her coiffure will make' good selection. Of course, the tack halrmuet be ar ranged, and up to the age of ' 17 thli . should bo bound with ribbon tied round the knot and fastened in a bow at some point that suits the face. FOB OLDER GIRLS For the girl of 17 or the largo girl of 16 the psyche knot on the head, finished with two little curls. Is very girlish, without being quite so youthful as the headdress bound In with ribbon. The photograph shows a charming arrange ment borrowed from colonial times, en tirely simple.- yet undeniably artistic. For evening wear the low coiffure Is always pretty, and when a dainty curl on the Janice Meredith order Is held In place by a pretty flower a truly dressy effect Is attained without the use of un youthful Jewels. Such an arrangement l"very becoming. For the girl of IS and thereabouts a pompadour, a turned-up braid and a rib bon bow are always In good taste, and when the hair Is symmetrically arranged the result could not be Improved. Al ways see that the sides show no parts or Imperfections and that the pompa dour Is not too large. Sometimes, when the hair may be ar ranged above the nape of the neck. It Is a good idea to twist the plait around upon Itself and hold It In place with a ribbon and a bow tied upon the side. Particularly is thla becoming to the girl whose hair grows prettily at the back of the neck and around the ears. AIDS TO CORRE SPONDENTS OWING to the great amount of mail received and the limited apace given this department, it is absolutely Impossible to answer letters in the Sunday lsuue fol lowing their receipt. The letter must be answered in turn, and this ofttlmes requires three or four weeks. All correspondents who desire an Im mediate answer must Inclose a eelf addressed stamped envelope for a re ply. This rule must also be complied with In regard to personal lettera The Titian Shade Dear Mrs. 6ymes- ' Will you kindly advise me how to us henna, and In what quantities, to gat the titlan shade on the bairT CONSTANCY. 1 am giving you the recipe for the henna stain, which will give your hair the desired shade: Take" one ounce of henna Jeeves, steep la pint of boiling water for twenty minutes. Let stand until It rets cold. Strain the liquid. Apply to the hair by the aid of a small sponge. The benna will sometimes stain the acalp, bet the stain can easily be removed by Soap and water. To Train the Ears Dear Mrs. Symes, Will you kindly let me know through the paper a way to train the ears to grow clour to the head? I have tried sleeping with rubber bands, but It baa not Droved to be a -success, . HOPEFUL. If you are still In your youth there la a possibility of the ears being trot-"-' to grow closer to the head by 5 cap. Pen Curly Hair r' Dear Mrs. Symes. My hair Is so very curly that every time ' t go to arrange It I get out of patience. r 1 ... I gerjlSWliaw'' AT - . li 511 O I ; . V w V-Vv 1 . t , lilt . LA . vS It Mi x 'A. jT jr - la there anything 1 could do to make tk work ef dxeeslog It any easier? DESPAIR. Very curly hair which Is difficult to manage can be more easily brushed and'' combed if a few drops of brllllantlne or a little olive oil Is poured on the brush. The hair should be divided Into strands and each strand combed separately, be ginning at the very end and working gradually upward. Instep Too Low Dear Mrs. Sme. Will you Kindly tell me of some exerclae 1 could take to enlarge mv Initep? it Is quite low, and I do admire a high Instep. I have whet people call red gold hair. What can I do to bring out the golden tlmf It aeems to be rotting dull looking lately. Do you think brushing takes the curl out of the hair? MARTHA. It Is impossible to enlarge the instep Advice Summer Guests. THE other day when I talked about the summer problem I divided people Into three classes, the stay-at-homes, the travelers and the hostesses. At that time 1 suggested a way for the stay-at-hcmes to make the summer pleasant, ana today I want to talk a little about the traveler man or woman, young or old. Any one who goes visiting should al ways lake a sufficient variety of clothes so she or be may be dressed properly for any occasion. I cannot conceive of a more annoying incident, from the viewpoint of the hostess, than to find 'a guest has no dress suitable for an enter tainment that she has planned. A man who goes away without bis evening clothes almost always proves even more embarrassing to his host and hostess. It is not needful to have very elaborate clothes cottons may take the place , of silks and satins but let the dresses that you possess fit to the requirements .of the situation. SHOW CONSIDERATION But, on the other hand, when you ex pect to stay with some one else do not take with you too mny trunks. They are frequently a source of Inconven ience, and sometimes when your host ess house Is somewhat inaccessible they are both expensive and embarrassing. Try to be considerate and letrouT ar- rival cause as little commotion as pos sible. Do all your own tipping, and see that .every one Is compensated for his trouble. ' .. THE OREGON SUNDAY by exercise, but by having your shoes well padded and your heels raised the Instep will appear to be much larger than it really la A little bit of washing soda put into the water when washing the head wtVl keep It bright and fluffy. This should only be used, however, at Intervals of three or four months, for too much Is not good for the hair. As a rule, brushing hair which Is nat urally curly tends to make It still more curly. An Irritated Scalp Dfar Mrs. Bymea. Will you publish a recipe for falling halrt My scalp tenia to be sore and burns at timea. I don't think dandruff Is the enact cause, though It wa very likely the In stigator. The hair becomes very oily after one week from date of washing and haa on Social Customs Always defer to your hostess and never arrange anything without first consult ing her, for It Is probable that some thing has been arranged for your enter- talnment with which your plan might Interfere. Wnen, however, suggestions are made you by your hostess always receive them with favor. "lo one can entertain you If you do not want to be entertained. Do not allow yourself to be bored while you are visiting. If you do you will ruin every one's pleasure, Includ ing your own; and you cannot flatter yourself that you can mask your feel ings, for that is seldom possible. If you are bored you will surely look so, and every one will know It. BE TACTFUL In the house be agreeable to every one, and do not try to monopolize the attention of any one. Be generally nice If you wish to be popular. Do not be too particular about the food that is set before you, and hide any preference that you may have, unless your hostess asks you to express your desires. Try to be on time to meals, no matter at what unreasonable hour they may be. Tou see that if you make people uncom fortable they Will not want you around, so you must adapt yourself to what they prefer. Try to accept the circumstances. . whatever they may be, and not to seem to worry too much over your own com fort. It will no doubt be provided far; but if It Is not, the visit will not last forever, and you can probably manage until It is over. If occasion arises where you can help your hostess to bear the burdens of the household, do not let her and you unwill ing, but do not assume any responsibil ity which Is not yours. A too efficient guest Is sometimes even more anntr.'lng than a totally inefficient one. Strive to attain a happy medium and adapt your self perfectly to the circumstances. "While you are staying at the house of any one else,' whether It be relative or friend, never expect your laundry to be regarded as belonging to the family. If. J-ou want washing done, make a point to have It attended to by some' one outside ef the house. This is a mistake fre JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 23, 109 sire, but before using the tonic I advise you to have your scalp examined by a hair specialist, for It may be you have ecsema. In that case you will need to have your scalp treated. If you have nothing more than dandruff, then use the recipe I recommend, and also use a dandruff cure which often appear In these columns. For Falling Hair., Cologne I ounces Tini-ture of canthartdes 1 ounca on of English lavender Vi dram Oil of rosemary H dram Apply to the roots of the hair once or twice a' day. It la positively necessary tbaL the scalp should be kept clean. .Shamp" at least once a week. Oily Hair Dear Mr. Symes. My hair Is very oily, an J tin I don't like to wash It every week I wish you would glva nie some good dry shampoo for It. GRATF.rCL. A good dry shampoo to use for moist. quently made by those who seldom visit, and It causes the housekeeper much un necessary trouble. If you are wealthy, and expect to visit People whose possessions are less than yours, be very sure that you do not show by word or sign that you are accus tomed to more elaborate living. Be sat isfied with simplicity, and make your hostess feel that what she has is enough for you. This Is true tact, and It never goes without its own reward, paid In the coin of love and popularity. Perplexities Solved About Writing and Riding DEAR Mrs. Adams. May I ask a few questions? Your advice will be thoroughly appreci ated. . In regard to business and social letters, what la the correct form of signature tor a married or unmarried lady? ghould the pre fix Mrs. or Miss be written in business let tera before one's signature, and Juat when should a married woman use ber "given, name." or her huaband'e. for the aignature? Are party calls now passe 1 refer to in formal parties and If not, when ahouid they be made? I! one is unable to attend a reception and sends cards, should a call be made afterward? In riding with a gentleman, should one's horse-toe on the right of his, and In mount ing on a eroas-aadule how should a gentle man assist a girl? SYLVIA. Married or unmarried women alw.ays sign their own names; that is, a mar ried woman never signs her husband s name. Should she wish to write a let ter and Indicate she Is married, then she may write at the left-hand corner her full name a, Mrs. James Smith . with the address and the date; but the letter must be signed Mary Jane Smith, or whatever her Christian name may be. Party calls are certainly not passe. Any one who neglects to perform this duty Is exceedingly rude. They should always be made within two weeks after the occasion. If any one is unable to attend a recep tion and sends cards, then it is not necessary to make a call, for recep tions are not like other entertainments. Theoretically, when riding with a man the woman's horse should be at his right, so that, should the occasion arise, he could use his right hand to help her. Practically, when a woman is riding a side saddle it is more comfortable to be on his left. It -really does not matter which side she la oh If she rides a cross saddle. When mounting the cross sad dle a man helps a woman In the same way as he would were she mounting a side saddle. That is to say, he holds greasy hair Is orris root. Sprinkle the powder on the scalp and brush it into the hair with a clean brush. Then use another clean brush to remove all traces of the powder from the hair. If the hair Is washed once a month with soft water, to which is added half a tea--spoonful of borax to the basin and the beaten yolk of an egg, and the powder Is UKed as directed. It should be kept In good condition. Growth of Hair Dear Mra. Symea. Will you kindly Insert In your column an article telling ma how to feet rid of a small aroth of hair around luy upper lip aome- i Miliar inat will not burn my face or leave a scar? B E. N. S. 1 um giving you the recipe for a depilatory which you may use to remove his clasped hands on the left Bide of the horse that the woman may use them as a step to mount; or. If th horse be restive, he keeps his left hand on the reins and "gives her a lift" with hla right.,. When Introducing the Pastor My Dear Hire. Adams. h 111 you please answer the following Questions: I was at a party where I met a whole lot of men. On leaving they said they were glad they had met uie. What should I have answered ? Whfn Introducing the parson of your own con;r(ratlon to some one, ahouid I call him pnntor or reverend? CATH. When men say they are glad to meet you, you may say, "I am glad, too. ' Tou need not make too much of a reply, but murmur something polite. When introducing the "parson" of your congregation, cll him Mr., or don tor If he has such a tltlo to his name. It is quite unnecessary to mention his profession when Introducing him. either by prefix or explanation. In a Telegram Par Mrs. Adams. 1 I would like to aend a abort, effective tele gram of congratulation to reach a young couple Just at the conclusion of the mar riage ceremony. Will you klndlv help me In the wording of such a telegram? A SUBSCRIBER. I regret that your note was not an swered Booner, and evert now I cannot give you any definite advice, but I think It would be best to merely say some thing impersonal in the telegram, such as "Wishing you all the Joy in the world," or. "May your life be long, and pros perous." If you prefer, however, you tnay mention some more personal thing, which, of course. I am unable to sug gest. Most Improper D"ar Mrs. Adams. Would you kindly Inform me If It Is proper for one of the bridesmaids to leave the church on the arm of the brtde'a father after he has given his daughter awy? INEXPERIENCED. A bridesmaid should leave the church on the arm of the best man or else walk out alone. How to Refuse Dear Mrs. Adama. W hen I have an engagement fo?- aft even ing and another young man asks to call that same evening, would It be unkind to the other man f I ahould aav. "I am sorry, but I have 1 another engagement"? Ii so, what should I say? O. aT 8. Such a remark as you mention would be most uncomplimentary to the man with whom, you have an engagement. Merely tell the other young manj that you haVe an engagement for that even ing, but would be glad to have him call at another time, 1 the hair on your lip. This is not a permanent cure, and will have to be used about office every five or six months. Barium sulphide go grains Powdered chalk too grains Mix with water. The barium sulphide must be absolutely dry to be effective when It la mixed with the chalk. Enough water should be afterward added to make a thin paste. Mix thoroughly and keep dry In well corked bottle until wanted for use. Take enough to make a caste and add warm water to It until the proper conalatency Is secured. Spread over the hairy aurface and allow to remain for from one to live min utes, according tq the nature of the growth and the susceptibility of the akin: then acrape off with a blunt blade a paper knife, for example. It should be removed, as in every case with a depilatory, when the burninu sensation Is produced. Too long contact with the akin ahouid be avoided, and immediately after the hair haw been re moved the denuded surface should be gently washed v.ith warm water and a cold cresm or a bland oil apullcd to prevent Irritation. Massage and Freckles Dear Mra. Smes. N I have freckles on one aide of my face and around the upper part of my nose. A few of them are very dark. Kindly give me a recipe that will remove U of them. 1 have been massaging my face for a short time and pimples have broken out on my forehead. What 1 ask is to give me a massage that would be Lent-tidal to the skin and would keep U In good health. U. C. R. I think It you will use the lotion for which I am giving you the recipe your freckles will disappear In time. Citric acid (lemon) drama Hot water U ounces Borax ? drams Bed rose petals ounce Glycerine 1 ounce- Dissolve the acid and borax In the water; Infuse the petals for an hour; atraln through a Jelly bag after twenty-tour houra; decant the clear portion and add the glycerine. Ap ply aa oftan aa agreeable. Massage very often causes pimples to appear on the skin, but It will do no harm to bring them out, for In a few days' time they will disappear: If you will massage your face with the rotary motion, using the cream the recipe for which appears below, your skin will soon be In a very good condition. Orange-Flower Cream. (A Skin Food.) ) Oil of aweet almonds White wax Spermaceti Borax Glycerine 4 ounces . t drams , drams , 1 drams . ltt ounces , 2 ounces orange-nower water Oil of nerolt , IS drops Oil of blgarade (orange skin) It drops Oil of petit grain 15 drops Malt the that three Ingredients, add the glycerine to the orange-ttower water and dissolve the borax In the mixture; then pour it slowly into tl blended fats, stirring con tinuously. To ReducTa Fat Neck Dear Mrs. Symea Will you kindly publish a recipe for re ducing tat on the neck? Also one to reduce t redness at times my face seems to burn. X W. To reduce a large neck use the fol lowing recipe: Potassium iodlfis... H ounce 1 Bay rum I ounces Apply to the neck three or four time a day. It may Vie that your, face becomes red because your blood Is too thick. If- thla Is the case, secure a tonlo front jour - physician to make If thinner, -v . . very 2ou7fu PROPER CARE OF THE TEETH FOR summer use, the most dell clous and the best dentifrice IS the strawberry. It cleanses the teeth thoroughly. It should be crushed on the brush, the teeth then rubbed and rinsed In warm water. An Infusion made of the petals of the pink makes a perfect elixir during the summer time. The pink is an antisep tic. I would advise that a small crust of bread be eaten after each repast. Despite washings and dentifrices, tar tar is deposited on the cleanest teeth, with few exceptions. Gouty and rheu matic persons will perceive the forma tion of tartar on their teeth In certain quantities despite all care. For other constitutions an energetlo brushing will always prevent the ap pearance of tartar, check its growth and sometimes destroy It. Alum Is recommended for tartar. Take a slight quantity on a moistened brush and rub the teeth every morning with It for two or three days succes sively. Rinse the mouth with honey' water, to correct the astrlngenqy of the alum. It Is often necessary to have recourse to more severe measures to destroy the ' evil. SIMPLE TREATMENT , The best treatment Is very simple. It Is only necessary to let pastilles of chlo rate of potassta melt in the mouth, but they must be pastilles which will leave no bad effects. As for the dark deposit on the teeth. It Is perhaps dangerous to remove It by the aid of hydrochloric acid, although! , many conscientious dentists refuse to do this. Salt may be used to prevent this-.' unpleasant vegetation which affects hu man teeth. If the Infliction becomes too great to be endured. If the mouth is filled with salt water, after the extraction of a tooth, hemor 1 huge need not be feared. As soon as the teeth of an infant ap pear care should' be given them. This Is a nnlnful tlnm for tha little ones ami also for the mothers, who fear results which are sometimes, fatal. BABY'S TEETH The pain attending the appearance st the first little baby teeth may be mltl gated by rubbing the gums with Nar ' bonne honey. It relieves and softens ' the gums (and at the same time being absorbed by the stomach is soothing to the bowels), and the teeth appear with out that pain which often results In convulsions and death. A crust of bread, the root of marshmallow, a rub ber ring are all useful to promote den tition. The importance of paying at tention to the teeth of children Is plain to every one. There Is a double object: " to prevent horrible suffering in the present, which they are too feeble to -endure, snd to Insure them in the fu ture healthy and beautiful teeth. When the second teeth are cut thsrs are often injurious influences to be com bated. Titers is more or leaa chsnre for the formation of caries or tartar; ' care must be taken and counsel sought, and every effort made to prevent the aggravation of the evlL A good mother will also see to It that the teeth are regular. Dentists, by glv-' ing attention in time, can prevent til deformities which may appear. REMOVAL OF GARMENTS THE flannel or underclothing- worn J during the day should never be worn st night. This is unhealthy- as well as uncleanly. The nightdress should fall to the feet, have sleeves to t!i elbow or wrist, and may be trimmed with embroidery or lacsv It may he finished with a high collarette falling in pleats to- the shoulders; fas tcne.l with ribbons at the beck and wrists, it should be made of mate rial which will stand washing. After taking off the nlghtclothei", f If they are not changed each day, they should be allowed to air for several hours. (Delicately bred women, how ever, never wear any garment whirl -comes in contact with ' the skin but once before It is washed. Tk lingm u may be aa simple gs possible. T 1 i.t the fastidious it must be of n'iu,4i'f. ly floe material snd never have cu t.e la contact with a sewing na'Mrie, V