3
li-,. " v. ''$;
SHD to o charming, our awee girt
graduate! Why can't aha be con
tent to b for a IRUe while Juet ft
girl? JUST a fflrll There la no
lovelier thing In the world than "jurt ft
girl." Tot half the time her .eventeenth .
year aeee either an overgrown child or
ft premature young woman. .
Thla far from beautifying tendency
he shows in various ways In man
ners., either hoydeniah or prim; In
speech, either babyish, or precociously
worldly wise; but most of all In drees
,ftnd appearance. Of the two, the -prolonged
little-girl etage Is better than the
too-early young woman; but really there
Is little to choose between them. The
girl with her hair flying down her back,
with a big floppy hat, clumsy boots, an
aversion to gloves and a drees that ends
at an awkward line just above her shoe-tops--ln
other words, the normal girl of
it or 14, what the English all a "flap-"
per" and the Germans "bakflsch" 1
far from pleasing at 17 or 18. At the
worst, however, there is hope for her.
Eha can grow up. There ia seemingly
nothing ahead of the premature adult
but an equally early second childhood. .
It Is all so slllyl I remember, when X
;. was a sophomore In high school, all of
us who wore spectacles were obsessed
' with . a longing for noseglasaes as a
tnark of achieved 'grownupness.' I was
o proud of mine that I wore them in
the bathtub and In bed. When I thjok
what a "figure of fun" I must have 'cut
with them I laugh aloud, and I think of
It every time I see a girl in her teens
similarly equipped and proud of it.
That remind mm of another incident
f my own "bakflsch" stage-the Hal-
vim .;t
Advice on Social Customs
sFssBBf 'easwaiw'
S, " 'WHElf SCEOOIi CLOSES
JUST Uttle talk, my dear girl,
anout the end of school daya and
the "beginning of other work ft lit
tle rore serious.
Tou hJU come through the last term
nd stand "now at the parting of the
ways. I wish to speak about the road
Chat lies before you.
In the first glance there will be some
Strong, rough places on that road. It
iwlll not be a straight, easy one to travel.
nr., am hiv o climb hills, surmount
obstacles and overcome difficulties thqJ
ODStSCies ana oveajunw uiunwiucr-uiw
U. if you IntendTtP o onward anT .
march forward.
There are some persons who never
move beyond the fork in the roads.
With the excellent background of a good
education they never attempt to con
tinue their leasons in llfe'a school. Now,
some one has said that in life if you
do not go forward you Inevitably go
back. Therefore, keep this faot in
mind; no one is too well informed or
thoroughly trained to require no further
elf-development. ... .
Keep up the friendships that havo
SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Shaking Hands
DBUR Mrs. Adams. . .
yt Please teU me if it Is proper for
young girls and boys, II and U years
ef age. to shake hands on being Introduced.
Alio, should young girls shake hands er
luat bow and make a pleasant remark? .
2. If a girl after meeting a young man Is
the first to leave, should she Inform him
that she Is glad to have mat him T
1. Is It considered m lack ef courteay to
shake hands with aloves on, and is it
necessary to apologize? . . . -
4. If a man paya girl's carfare, should
. she thank himT . - X. T. a.
1. It 1 proper but not. necessary to
li.iuli ahan halna- lntrmliip.e1 un
less one is acting as hostess. The young
man should allow the woman to take tha
Initiative in this case and the younger
fenuM wait fn thai alder womajt
to show suun ft ooraavi weicoma ox u
acquaintance. . - - 4
WUUIKU .,. m .
allow him to express such pleasure.
j, A woman needs never to make- an
apology for offering a gloved -hand.
tut a mta u.ngcu uw w ,
-. poem we, ne snpuia nwwie nam
Before shaking iianda.,
4. Ko; he is Apposed to pay her car
Care K he is aoting as her escort.
A Theater Party
N- "?mrrfn5raf' rather Informal theater
party. Tall me If it la necjaaary to Sena
; carrlagee for each sueat and what shall I
do abou the tickets r I am not a person
- with unlimited means. ,.a JtuuAtit-rt
It is not necessary for you tojjrovida
ft conveyance tor the guests. Tou can
(thr wait in the theater lobby with
" the tickets or send them to the personal
invited. The latter plan is best, I think,
'
r
lAM.n t which W all "PUt OP"
I 1 ...- S ji J x itll l .",1 -."aw i
and-at 16. save tbe roark!-kept it up. Keep your
hair down in a simple part and knot, with a plain
been profltabla and Inspiring. Soma,
through force of circumstances, must
be dropped, but others should be en
couraged, so that the matured outlook
will ripen them. Tou cannot oavo "too
many friends.
i ' The best friend of all, who haa been
' with ydu for many years. Is your
mother. . Do not forget that, girls. Ph.
"haa ia-iven irman"tliliss"i
te that you could greet trie
last of school with ft smile. Now is the
time for you to make sacrifices In
t order that she may be happy, and that
she may enjoy life. So, why not fre
quently walk in awoet companionship
with your mother along the new toad?
She will enjoy your confidences, your
point of view, and you cannot but profit
from her mature experience.
Never neglect any opportunity to bet
ter conditions and to improve yourself.
Work is a great tester of ability and
L. .u.. kj ashamed to work.
whether It la helping at home or out In
. 1 TUii.im.l M.u.
the business , i P!1'
Be aaaamed to have some other P"
.n...rf.iiifl thn able-bodied, canabie
young woman who does nothing de
serves your pity. .
Learn something worth while evary
day. Take tha Joya of life with a
grateful hesrt, and accept the disap
pointments bravely. Life and people are
the moat , interesting things on earth,
if you ara willing to make them so.
Accept the lessons of the school of ex
perience with an open, willing mind. In
this way you will never atop growing.
As each guest appears, the host er tha
hostess of the occasion should rise ta
offer greetings.
Not Sure
lTlf you are always thlnklna ef eome I
one. always wlehlng to be in his company
and even dreaming of hln are you ia love f
Wj.th what are tbe leadln colors for this
summer? Ujf, hlta be worn this
summer? x W. n
1. ' Tou are evidently very fond of tha .
person, but when one ia in love ona ia
never In doubt
2. Blue, green, blacS: anjl whit and
cerise,
-I. Both.
Book on Etiquette - t I
Pleas tll roe where Z etui et the lateet
book on auqaetta and 1Br0U .
Such a book can be purchased at any
bookstore. I am not at liberty to men
tion any one, but you. will havo no
trouble finding a good edition. Vt .
, When to Go J
Dear Mrs. Adams.
When invited out to dine et etearteln
hour, how many minutes before should 4
afrlve and when should I loave? .
When escorting young woman, whom X
bava recently met to and from, the theater
in tha evening'.
snouia
I cfle
ir her my arm
her elbow to
or should I simply
Imnlv mri
raan
aselet her acreee the street? I am desirous
of showing her due attention, but do not
wish to overdo the thing.
i AN ANXIOUS RBAOTR.
It is proper for the guest to arrive
about ten or fifteen minutes belere the
law, Mr r-T&N 3
f f ir.- .ff; f - II 1
ft ill 1 II .1 i Ml lvl II A,
If
Hi
iW4A
bow at tha back, Just a long as you
can, little girlie. Tou remember the
onee-popular song with the refrain,
Tou will be a long time dead?? Well,
ou wiU be a lonr time crown up. Stay
OUT BWr ft.giri long as yeu are aoie
with vaur
rate dresses reaching to the ground, "fussy" hats,
. A '
Hour annointed. A ruest is privilei
its ia.ve u inr moment after tbe din
ner is concluded, but it is never polite
to rush away from the house Immedi
ately after the Isst course has been
served.- As a rule, however, one usually
remains until 19 o'clock or later. .
A man should never' take hold of a
woman's arm, but should offer his if his
assistance is needed. Unless the street
very much crowded or your compan
ion Is old and infirm. It would be bet
ter not to offer any help.
A Stork Party
Dear Mrs. Adsma.
Wou KJJ?,, Mlrf
Yes:bot onlv the most Intimate friends
ahould be invited.
A Tactless Child
Dear Mrs. Adams. '
What can be said to a young child when
she prrslita In staying to play with my
- children until . mealtime? I do not wlah
to hurt her feellnge. but I know her
mother does not want me to Invite hfr to
stay for meals all the time. WORRIED.
If the child falls to obey the directions
which her mother probably gives her
before leaving, you should tell her thst
you believe her mother will be anxious
about her daughter, and for that rea
son you cannot invite her to stay for
dinner.
Metis Gloves
Dear Mrs. Adams.
1 know It Is proper for women te retain
their gloves when entering the dining room,
but I ahould like to know If it Is neceaaary
for a man to do likewise? FRED.
No; men do not wear gloves in the'
'drawing room or dining room In the
vent of a. dinner.
Wedding Anniversaries
Dear Mrs. Adsms. '
Will yeu kindly print what each yeas
Stands for la wedding anniversaries?
First year Cotton.
; Second year Paper.
1 Third year Leather.
i Fifth year Wooden.
Seventh year Woolen.
Tenth year Tin.
Twelfth year Linen.
Fifteenth ye-r Crystal.
Twentieth year China.
Twenty-fifth year Silver.
Thirtieth year Pearl.
Fortieth year Ruby.
Fiftieth year Golden.
, Seventy-fifth year Diamond.
Exchanging Love Letters
To a Chtldwife If you have proof that
your husband and the young girl have
been exchanging love letters, I advise
you to appeal to him and then, if neces
sary, go to the girl and have a quiet
and dignified talk with her. Ask her to
imagine herself in' your position. This
may cause her to think, and when she
realises how unkind she has been to you
and how she haa been trifling wHh her
reputation aha may cease all further
action. i-
, At thelVedding
Dear Mr. Aeama. - ' .
I. What Is the ereaer dress Tor the grwnv
best man. aabers end the bride' father at
a 4 o'clock w eddies? There is to be a
i ata It necessary for the bride maids and
(naid or nonor u
wear bate at such
wadding? t - -
a What 1s the order ef precession te
from tha altar?
aad
a. n ail tha bridesmaids aad tha maid
ef honor carry flowers? Or M. Mc.
L The correct dress for the men at
an afternoon. wedding consists or a
dark-blue or black frock coat, a single
breasted white waistcoat, or one to
match tha coat gray trousers, white
ehlrt and cuffs,' poke or wing collar,
pearl or iixht-oolored aaeot o Xour-
By Mrs. HlnryISymes
f - r j$wf? Tv:i
x :
-j. rx -u .n
I:
veils. Jewelry-do you think these make you
beautiful? Far from It; on the other band, tney
will spoil your beauty, if you have any, ana
not at all produce It If you haven t. The only
way to be really beautiful is to be natural, ana
the only way for a young girl to be natural la
to dress and look like a young girl.
Bo, for your own sweet sake, stay young,
little Miss Graduate, stay young!
w.
clothes. Elabo
In-hand necktie, gray gloves, patent
leather shoes and a high silk -hat.
2 Yea '
a. First, the ushers, walking two avnd
two. end then the bridesmaids in alm-i
liar order. Behind these moves they
bride, leaning on the arm of her father
and immediately preceded by her mala
of honor, who walks alone. At the
altar, the bride slips her hand from
the arm of her father and puts It into
the right hand of the groom, who baa
advanced to meet her and leads her
to the clergyman. When the ceremony
is over, the bride places her left hand
on the arm of her husband, and they
move down the aisle, followed by tha
maid of honor on the arm of the best
man, while n the M ronue the bride- "
maids, - each on the arm of an usher.
In a Train
Dear Mri. Adam. . .
If when traveling on a train a man rnena
should aak me to go Into the dining room,
should I offer to pay for the sVU
I Under such circumstances a woman
should regard the man as the host of
the occasion an not offer to pay her
share of the expenses iacurred.
At the Fountain
Dear Mrs. Adams. , .
When one glvei a reception In her Bern ,
should one provide dreaalng rooms for the
men and women? Should the women keep
WTienrah woman stops at a public foun
tain for a drink ef water and a man cornea
up immediately after, ahould ehe offer him
the cup before taking a drink "JUj,
. A dressing room ia provided for
women and another for men. A servant
should be In attendance in each case.
The women retain their hats.
you should be provided with an indi
vidual cup, which can be purchased for .
a very small sum at almost any de
partment store. If every one could be
made to do thls the spread of disease
would not be so great. However, If it
is absolutely necessary tfor you to use
the cup provided, you need not oner "
to the man.
The Bridegroom
'wbat order"does the bridegroom walk
te the altar at a church ddTng?
When the eignal is given that the bride
is at the church door, the bridegroom
walks out from the vestry room behlna
the clergyman, followed by the best
man. He stands facing the congrega
tion until the bride appears. As, she
draws near to him he stepa forward,
extending his right hand, and lead bar
before the clergyman.
Carfare and Collection
DeaK Mrs. Adams. , ,
When a young man accompanies me to
church should I allow him to pay my
wfaTe. and should I allow him to give
sae money for the collection JjjjoRT.
It la quite proper for you to allow him
to pay your fare, but you should provide
your own collection money.
Wedding Announcements
Dear Mrs. Adams, " . .
Ia It permissible to send out wedding an
nouncements u wealed, thereby luinr a 1
ent stamp only? maki.
The outside envelope inclosing the
envelope containing the announcement
card ahould always be sealed and ft Ir
cent stamp placed thereon.
Endearing Terms
I. Adams.
i rr Mrs
When should tne woraa necjionanif.
devotedly and fondly be used at the end of
letters? , SOPHIE. ,
Such, endearing subscriptions are
proper onlv between relatives or Inti
mate friends.
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Beauty Queries Answered
R
EPLIES to letters sent to tne
writer of this department win
nrlnted In regular order, but no
replies in print may be expected In less
than three or four weeks.
Correspondents desiring Immediate re
plies to queries may get them by
Inclosing a stamped self-addressed
envelope. Personal Inquiries will re
celve prompt. ttnUon--i-:aeoompanlad
by itamped, and addressed envelope.
To Remove Tartar
Dn " ouid'ukt to know what t shsll use
to darken my eyela.he and eyebrowr
J. What shall I ue to keep tartar from
C0.'n'yount."n,rythln, that wiH pre
vent me from biting my nails? I elmply
eannqg atop the habit.
1. Here ia the recipe for a stain which
will darken the eyebrows and eyelaBties.
Chinese Eyelash Btaln
Oum arablo ram
India ink 4H ounces
Rosewater ounces
Powder the Ink and rum and tr)tur
small Quantities of the I'J"raw' h tbe
roeewater until you get a "n",hlf
liquid in a powder, and then add the re-
falnder.
2 Two or three times a year you
should visit your dentist and have hltn
remove the tartar which collects on the
teeth. Between visits you should use
chalk or milk of msgnesla freely. A
curved toothbrush is better than a
straight one. The bristles should not be
too stiff. .
8. Until you break yourself of the
haibit, bind the tips of your fingers with
gauze or. wear - fingers cut from old
gloves,
Sulphur for Dandruff
IAsr nllii 'troubled with dandruff. I sm
i nlriur cure. Mv hair .
Is black. Would the sulphur chanie the
color of my hair?
aa. e
km at all. SulDhur has
a tendency
to darken the hair; therefore, it Is per
fectly aafe for you to use it.
To Reduce the Hips
, Deer Mrs. Symes. . "L '
Will you please let me know of aa exer
cise to reduce the hlpe?
I should like to do aomethlng for my oily
fcltr. MABELLE O.
The following exercise, if persevered
with will reduce flesh round the hips:
First, raise the outstretched arms above
the head, the body retaining its ereot
position ; then bend slowly forward from
the waist, so that the fingers come as
near touching the floor as possible,
without straining in any way. This ia
done without bending the knees. In re
covering posftlon iet the arms relax
and sink down as the body straightens
up. Second, with hands placed lightly
on the hips, the fingers pointing for
ward, let the body drop forward easily,
so that It Is bent at the waist. This must
be done gently, as by Jerking more
harm than good Is done. From this
bent position roll the body round to
the right, counting four for it to reach
the position of being bent over the
side, then to the back, being careful to
do it Very easily at first, till the musclee
have gained strength, for an exaggera
tion of the 'movement may cause real
pain. Then on to. the Jeft,.and back to
the front. Practice again, only start
toward the left , The . waist acta as a
pivot on which the trunk awl ngs, and ,
the head is easily relaxed. Third- ' In
this exercise the handa have the same
, i - ' i ii mri
v
-f;4
!'
-
Nor aj? young Arty
position, but now the body Is bent for
ward from the waist, then back, then
to the right and left. Each movement
should occupy four counts. Take these
exercises gently, but let the movements
be firm and strong. Avoid the slightest
strain of the muscles. No corsets
should be worn while practicing them.
Rub the following mixture Into the
scalp once a day until the hair becomes
less oily:
Alcohol ...... Ik.... ..,,, jounces
Witch haiel .:. I ounces
Reaorcin ....,IX,,,. graina ...
Liver Spots'
TUa. Hf- Ovm..
I have had liver trouble for some time,
.and am better now: but It haa left me
with ugly liver spots. I have tried out
ward remedlee without any results. I am
told that the only way to remove them
permanently la to have the electric needle
used. Will you refer me to some one do
ing that kind of work? M. M.
The electric needle will not help In thla
case, for it is impossible to remove tha
pigments of the skin, and it is the dis
coloration of the pigments which causa
the brown spots. Disorders of the liver
and the digestion will cause them to sp
pear. and it will be some time after you
are entirely cured of either before tha
blemishes will disappear.
Blackheads
Dear Mrs. Symes. ,
Will you pleaae tell me a good cure for
blackheads and enlarged pores on?.hIDnl,T
I shall' first advise you not to use
powder on your skin If you wish to cure
the two blemishes. Every night before
retiring cleanse your skin with a good
soap, warm water and cream. One
would not have blackheads if the pores
were thoroughly cleansed every day.
After the face has been rinsed and
dried, apply the lotion for which I am
giving the recipe:
Boric acid 1 dram
Distilled witch hazel ounces
Apply with a piece of old linen or a bit
Of absorbent cotton.
Skin is Dry
T. U a Crma
I have tried using different soaps for my
skin, but I find that It Is always atlff after
washing, 'and I am sure that I rinae the
"can you tell me how to reduce the line?
I have used tannin, but it doea not help.
How can I keep my feet from perspiring?
I advise you not to use soap for a
while,
cream
but to' cleanse the skin wltt, the
for which I am giving the recipe.
Cleansing Cream
White wax
Spermaceti
Sweet almond oil
Distilled water ...
Glycerin
Kaiicvila acid
.. I ounces
.. 1 ounces
lt ounces
,. 2 ounces
.. I ounces
..SO gralna
If the lips are naturally thick, nothing
can be done to reduce their w. ...
It would not be wise to check the
perspiration entirely, for it is necessary
that the skin should throw oft a certain
amount of waste matter in the form or
sweat To gain comfort, however, the
feet should be bathed twice a day in
lukewarm water and then rubbed with
alcohol, after which the powder made
by tha fallowing recipe ahould be ap
, plied:. . i - ' ? , v-.yivv.ff'V-.if " , "?,
Salicylic acid
Borio acid ....... ....,....... Oram. .
Talcum powder .........' ounce-
':l .
;a V-f 'kt':JrSFIesh:"' -
f LegS Are X,ljrji,;
Dear Mra Symea. . ,m .
aiy lege rrum n, m ,T. . " ' ha taken Wltn tne mai. srt.i t)u,f
Ew"ie riSUce"W. -TtZF&t&t between n, .
;4
V 77fl7y'.
but that doesn't mh to have any '
Possibly you do not walk rapidly,
A brisk walk or. better atlll. runniajy
will reduce the superfluous flesh. -
J
Sage Tea
Mr hair was formerly a eailt browa
hade: It la now turning red In plaem.
Will aasa tea darken Itt How la it mad
and how often should it be applied?
BARBARA.
I think It is advlsabla for you to use)
he brown hair stain rather than the
sage tea. Try a Uttlo on a strand of .
hair first to see if it gives the desired)
color. It should be applied with ft brualw
Brown Hair Stain
Oreen walnut shells ........... eunea
Alum K ounce
Pur oil ... euacee
Heat tosetber in a water bath until the
water haa been completely eraaorateftj
Then express, niter and pertiuae.
Peroxide
Dear Mrs. Bymee.
Pleaae tell ma if
peroxide is
fea-
spots left by pimples
POTS.
Yes; H will bleach them.
Desires Broad Shoulders 1
Dear Mrs, Symea. ...
1. Pleats publish an exercise that will
broaden tbe abouldera.
I li I am troubled with little white
worms in the pores of the akin I ahould Ilka
to know what to do to get rid of theiM and .
prevent their return. -
I. I am rather healthy, but vary pale. How ,
can I sain color? .
4. What can I do to wet ease me Magia
mv evelaahea? '
a rieaae give me a good complexion ereaaa
that will aot cause hair te grow. JAMS.
L Stand erect. wHh tha feet neart
together and tbe palms of the handa
brought together above the bead. Throw
the hands and forearms backward,
keeping the arms on a line with tho
shoulders, the elbows bent, and turn the)
palms forward. Return to the first po-j
altlon and repeat ten times. This exerJ
else will strengthen the-muscles between
the shoulder blades, whose function it
is to hold the shoulders back. Ona can
not hsve broad shoulders If one ia stoop
shouldered. .
I. To prevent the pores from becom
ing clogged it is necessary to keep tha
akin well cleansed. Ho one should re
tire at night before washing tha face
thoroughly with soap and warm water
to remove the dust and dirt which has.
.collected during the day. , - -
J. To have a good complexion there
must be evidence of good respiration,
good digestion, proper excretion by tha
owels, skin and kidneys, good condi
tion of the blood and plenty ot outdoor
exercise. A
4. Apply ft good quality of waseilna t
them with ft camel's-hair brush every
Hay
. . ' er is tha . recipe for splendid,
cream which will meet your require- .
xnentsi r"-j i"'etT"---"-''-.--(-:"
Kentucky Cold Cream .
Roeewater ..
Almond oil...
Spermaceti ..
White wax ..
4 ouneea ;
, 4 eunreg)
l ounce
............. I ounce
Tn VrntMi n doittr
Dear Mrs. Bymea ... ..
I am a young girl of 11 and nave a geltetv
I never can wear a low-neck dress oa ac
count of it. What caa I do te remove thl
defect? , BLONDE.
No one should undertake to treat ft
goiter without a reliable doctor's advice.
One can never tell how sertoua toft
growth may be. .
?3
Oily Hair
Sar axiv. djuiw. . ... ..
wilt you kindly advise ma what letten t .
good for oily hair? . 0 C B. ' .
Here Is the recipe for ft lotion whicA
will make tha hair leaa oily:
Formula for Oily Hair
Alcohol .......- ouneee?
Wlteh hazel . ouneea
Beaorcln M grain
Use daily, rubbing well into tbe scalp. ,'
To Sweeten the Breath "1
Dear Mra Bymea " .
Wilt you tell me what can be done for
person who has a very strong breath?
A RuaPKn. r .
There is no way to keep tha breatV
aweet if the general health la not good.
Indigestion, constipation, liver trouhl ,
will cause bad breath. Decayed teeth,
are very often at the seat of tha trouble,
Unless the cause is removed you c&a .
not expect cure. 4f.
Corns and Bunions , t j .
Dear Mra Bymea "
Please publish remedy for corns sue) . ,
bunions. r. A. M. .
Here ara the reclnes you desire. It I
tmlr Vhci. and' .locking. If
wiwXah. to avoid corns and bunion-,
nceB8a!rv. however, that you wear
Bunion Cure .
Carbollo afid. .................... f fluid drsmj
Tincture of iodlna.. ............ J fluid drama
Glycerin "' drama
Apply wltb a camei's-halr brush dally.
Corn Cure
Salicylic acid... ..................... dram
Collodion 4 euiuS .
Paint over the com once a day and scrape
away the superfluous grewth at the and of
tare, or four daya ----x;i'f'r: f"'
Bust h Large . , ',
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