Concerning Health arfl Beaut By Mrs, Hlhry Symes 7 9 ii i : B' ECOMING ml appropriate , hair- dressing for the young girt be tween the ages of H and 16 year Ii a problem some mothers are often puzzled to solve. . Simplicity, of course, is the keynote of tucceis In the art of dressing a'young , alrl'S hair. - ' ,;' The flat, aoft puff across tha fore ' head and over the ears, caught on the ' crown f the head with a plain comb r and then carried down to the nape of '(the neck, where It Is forced under In a aoft braid tied with a. broad ribbon. Is .. perhaps the most becoming of all ar- range jnents. ; T. v - I If your daughter Is not blessed with curly hair, it can be waved by dampen- -. tng a" rather thick strand and winding It over a kid curler. Twist the strand ' -of hair as you work and when dry you trill have a very natural wave, soft and graceful. . Parting tier hair down the center of th head la more beoomlne to 'some" " faces. When this Is done, fluff It over the ears and" roll , back to the base of the crown, braid and fold under as be fore. A bow of wide ribbon is then pinned on with One or two long bar pins,' either plain gold or ' aat with -small .' ' atones. , . ;.' : ' .. 'i When the young lady Is old enough to have her coiffure arranged without rib bons, an attractive way Is to part her hair in the center, fluff-it a little over the ears and coil It low at the back of the head in a flat figure eight Bring . thejpllswelf out at each side and hold in plaoe with two large shell pins. . The coronet braid Is always a popular method of halrdresBlng with the high school girls. , To arrange this, brush the ' hair . to the back of the neck, separate in ' two parts and braid. Cross the braids, bringing them ' around to the front, where the ends r are tucked in underneath and pinned ' . In place'. , , , . Fancy pins may be used on either aide. - ;. . .vrrr:;';- :. --V' Another simple arrangement is tha Rouble coil at the back of the head. Partthe JialiL in the center, from tha front straight back to the neckrrr Twist each section of hair into a flat. ANSWERS REPLIES to letters sent to tha writer . of this department ;will be printed in1 regular order; but ho replies In print may be. expected in less than three, or four weeks. Correspondents desiring"1 Immediate replies to queries may get them by Inclosing : a, -stamps. . pelf-addressed ' envelope. ; personal inquiries will ' re- celve prompt attention if accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. )feTgW Too Much " Dear Mrs. Symes. ....... I em, 17 years old and weigh 147 pounde. My height da 6 feet ( inches. Da I weigU joo much? . i . Wha.t will 1 make my arms and limbs smaller? I have plenty of .exercise, for I walk four mllea a day. BETTY. Your ; weight should ba about 132 bounds. ' To reduce the excessive number of pounds you must live on a diet if your physical strength will allow it. Walking Is excellent exercise, but for reducing ; purposes it must be. very rapid, Ppssl bly your four miles are covered lei surely. , . ', Recipe for Corn Cure ' Dear Mrs. . Bymel. . Some time ao you had a recipe for a hard corn ott the bottmn of the foot. It was made uo of. two article. If you can remember the recipe, please publish It .again, . ... O, W. a i'ollowlng Is the recipe you desire: Fa Hey Mo acid n. 1 dram Collodion ounce " Paint over the corn once a day, and scrape away the superfluous growth at the end of. three or four daya - . An Egg Shampoo ' ' rest" Mrs. Symes. . Will you .kindly let me have the reotpe for an ee-r ehampoo? Also, one for m ' tonic fwfajlig hair? ; .8ALLIE5. Following ara the two recipes you de sire: r- V ' Eggf Shampoo : To half a dike of sure white esatile anan -sia i.pmvMVilr41?wterWJt on.tne atove and neat untl he aoao la nerfectiy "ij . m n,. . dlisolved. To this add an efts' which has tieen thoroughly whipped with an ecabeat p, atirrlng It. Into th mlxtwe with tna beater to prevent curdling. Add 1-S of a W ' - !:j 1 vvv. hHy "Wi w wmi MttmammmammmmmmsMi-.. i 1 fk ll IJl round coll. bringing the two colls f fi K t 1 0yVyVjl Irsy together in the back, so the part - lip J. h0. I Kif KvJk. JuiAvel Pin securely' In place, and use a I It . - 1 1 K,,3C J JrT rancy sneu pin in eacn con u you is . , v ' ii 1 "SV'S U wish. These are all easy, simple , t . ttr V JStfAFfAV ' ana becoming ways to arrange tha lit 1 , ' : : H , X . . SI I nTrin TApiyS. l-ouhg girl's hair, and ways .that I It . 'V - ' V . m II I - ''" J M ' tyl ,?wsl "r xtr'B1l5r fashionable besides. 1 l $ -i. t .. y l f 1 Vjis iKv. - Jr ' M Of course,-1 need not emphasise lit I- h, ,v 11 fy fYj a jP 'm the Importance of a healthy con- 1 ',' ' cOJr fX dltion of the. hair in any attractive i ' V-jVk. ( : arrangement. Oily , hair has a pos- f , 4 Kj nP V V itivcly obstreperous way of refus- . 'Vi V fit W '- twlJi Ing to be arranged. Massag will Y V f s h ' ' U ldfl I fV restore any abnormal condition' of i V'-;V x ft V I llGfer Yy the oil ' glands to their natural" ; v.V' ; ' SCjt Jsf J I Dry hair, to be rtiade glossy and esf! t ' " " '.!., -Yv - I oft, should be massaged with any Uf furfnt V - - V -r-jy8ooi tonlo the base, of which Is a ' " ' iJl Jl 11 ' ' nourishing oil Dandruff can be J" ' 0n- ' ' v LCSX ' Jl : : ' '. -.- ' , sj Center. JJ TO BEAUTY" teaspoonful of borax and 1 teaspoonfvil of alcohol to preserve the shampoo. When ready to shampoo the hair, rub well into the scalp and rinse in several clear waters; ; using a ba.th opray, it you have one. Falling of the Hair Tincture of nux vomica.. 1 ounce Pfilrlts of rosemary.. 1 ounces Alcohol 1 ounces .'; Apply several times a week to the rout Of the baar,- The Etaily Bath Dear Mrs. Byrnes. What do you think the dally hath does for the person? F - FKAItl A quick bath every morning will beautify the complexion and brighten the eyes, and it will give one a feeling of freshness. Because of . the poisonous fluids which the Akin is constantly throwing off, the dally bath is quite ' necessary. ; ; Fresh Air Dear Mra Fymes. . Do you think that deer breathing helps the complexion In any way? . ERNBSTIMH1. If Very one could be-made to drink in- fresh air night and day, she would have a clear, fresh complexion, bright ey.es and a 'Clearer brain. To think of breathing foul air Is positively disgust 'Irrg, 'therefore we should pay more at tention to the condition of the room in .which we are.' To. Broaden the Chest Dees Mrs. pymea. My chest ia not so wide as I ahould Ilk. It to be, therefore I should 1 very (lad If you would . (el me some eieixise which will broaden it. ,.-. ... ,r , AGNE3. Depress the chest, letting the shoul ders come . forward, with the head up and back. Raise the chest by muscular effort, not by breathing, to the point of greatest expansion. Raise and lower the chest in this way eight times. Heredity , ... Dear Mrs. Cymes. , It Is said that persons Inherit tHe bad' a well aa the . good traits of their . tiaronta 1 Tin vah . Ihinlr thl . m' Via avoiaeAJ .i.iMr...lWt)HHIM It Is true that we inherit certain peculiarities of our ancestors, but I think that careful trajtiing and educa-, tion wll,! check many cf the potential!- ties toward evlL The right kind of occupation and a watch on the general conduct in life wllr prove extremoly helpful.- . . .For the Hands ' Dear Mra Symes. For somt reason my hands are Very ... roisgh and red. I wish you would print recipe wnicn win improve meir cun- dltlonr Put into a bottle two ounces of gly cerin, two ounces of water, four tauie nnnnfiiia of lemon lulce and a few drops of carbolio1 acid. Shake - well After- washing and drying the hands; rub a little of thla mixture into them. ' Dark Eyelashes , Dear Mra Symes. :jm:". ' I am a great admirer of dark eyelashes nd should like mlneto be a little darker than ther are. 1 Will you kindly glye me the recipa for your best stain? ,., " Following is, the recipe for a very good stain: - t-- '4. i- , Indian ink It ose water . U dram 4 ounces Powder the ink and gum and triturate' small quantities of the powder with the rosewater until you get a uniform black liquid In a powdtr, and then add the 'remainder..'';.. - Powder for Polishing Nails Dear Mra Symes. Aa I am not a wealthy p-lrl, I do my. own Manicuring. Will you kindly clve me tht . recipe for a soed but iarm less powder for pollsh.nc the nails? BRUNETTE, Here is the recipe for a very good powder:;;:,,-...- ;;';":.;----'.-.. Talcum powdef . . ........... ounce Pumice stone, pulverized.. ... I ounces' Mix thoroughly; add IS gralrm of car , mine and a few drops of oil of rose, If a terfume is desired. Sift through silk- bolt- ing ciotn. Hair Is LifelesY My hair does not seent to have much Ufa It Ilea too close to the head to be pretty.. What can I do for It? . MADGE. rfrnlrtf-;ypg"wm scalo for Ave minutes night and morn Ing and brush your hair for ten min utes dally you will soon see an im provement , in your hair. - Aa egg I shampoo will prove helpful also, Sea answer to "Bailie" for the recipe. Bleach. f 'or the Neck Dear Mrs. ftvmes. I do not wear low collars In the winter, i consequently when the warm clavs come my neck Is very brown, wilt you alve me the recipe for a bleach which I may make at home? EMILY P. Take fresh strained cucumber juice, boll It for five minutes, and for every five " - ounces of Juks audi Pulverised borax SVj ounces Acetate of soda , a ounces .Tincture of aulllaia ,.,. i ounces . BuMwater Tincture or benzoin 4 drams . , iv. . . . .-. .-. i 1 olnt Mir thoratlffhlv mil annlv I mtn Af thrM times a day until the stain la removed. Flat"chested ; Dear Mrs. Byrnes. ... If I had nice eyes t would Hot be eon ' sldered bad looking, but thev are of a, nondescript color, and I have hardly any - eyelashes. Is there anvthine: I can do to enlarge my eyes? I bnracio acid as rood as anything to use when bathing them 7 I am -using vaseline for my eyelashes. My neck Is so bonv and I am so flat- - chested that I cannut wear evening dress. Do you advise me to uae cocoa butter? 'Jaci?' hllr T0W TUblpE?oVh You can do nothing to enlarge 4rour , eyes. Eyes need not be large to be at tractive. They may be very bright and expressive, no matter what their size. The occasional use of boraclc acid is very good for tired or weak eyes. Vaseline Is -the-best Jhlng you could use to encourage: the growth of eye-" lashes. 7 5 r " T" I do advise you to massage your face neck and chest with cocoa butter once a day. .This will not produce a growth of hair. Along Willi the mas-' sage form the habit or breathing deep ly. There is nothing like It to develop the neck and chest. The Effects of Acid Dear Mrs. Byrnes. I -have been told that vinegar Impairs rather thaji aids digestion. What do you think about it?, . " DOROTHt. ' " The acid of vlnvgar, being a fermenta tion acid, rendersLtha-dijreatlon otmany foods with" which it la taken more diffi cult, while vegetable acids, such as :f6o ..not cause that objectionable effect vinegar retards salivary Digestion ana th 1 digestion of those carbohydrates with which it Is combined, . t dally applications of castor Split ends should ba tinged, for otherwise the . growth la stopped. And, , above all let there be the hundred etrokes every ntght-rbefr retiring. ' ' '- ' ' This stimulates the glands that nourish the hair, thus increasing the growth and improving the health. It distributes the oils throughout the entire length of the hair, and keeps the whole "crown of Story" Its Do not let a young girl use the hot irons on "her hair. Any overly ar ranged artificial curling is not In keeping with the sweet simplicity of youth 1 Her own hair, In good condition, becomingly- arranged, is the most ap propria! coiffure for "sweet alx teen or her younger sisters. ON WEDDING JOKES . iIRST of all, let. me declare em-. phatlcally that all practical Jokes are decidedly bad form. They show a lack of good manners, good breeding and consideration for others. They represent a species of social cruelty that cannot be excused or for given. And I wish my readers to re solve 'today to discountenance and to take every possible means to discourage jokes at weddings, ' .. In . the first place, the name is mis applied. Any action thatbrlngs embar rassment, inconvenience" and positive discomfort on others , la no Joke, Th ljclas .of nian or woman to whom this kind of thing appeals as funny is not worthy of the association of "ultured,-well-bred persons. If, The old-time custom of rice-throwing frequently brings with it disaster. It endangers the eyesight of many,. It has been known to startle horses and to cause a runaway "iat has resulted in a death. It Is being replaced by the harmless confetti. The spirit of throw ing good luck after tne married.ones la still there; the danger is not Old shoes must be decried. Indeed, if the confetti be thrown, there is no need of the shoes..' , tat me inveigh loudly against all signs that are supposed to be ' funny and never could claim the least bit of humor or wit Some friends, who lack refinement or Consideration, take pleasure in tying cards on carriages, on railway cars, on . the new home. What possible fun can thev get'from this? - . 'There are extreme rases of practical . Jokes at weddings. I have heard of a brid.8 being separated' from her husband and sent. in an opposite direction in an ' ther train. There Is one report, of a bride and groom being imprisoned- In a cage and consigned to a baggage car. ' As for the little inconvenience of . stolen baggage or empty wallets, they are too numerous to mention, And every one, my dear friends, speaks of a crtideness' of manners of which wo should be heartily ashamed! Any one of these acta is sufficient to strike the name of the doer trom the visiting lisL It shows a coarseness of nature and wit that should Tint V. allht,w4 In trnlA Avlotv The feelings of others are too precious to hurt bv rudeness and Inconsiderate behavior. The true, friend never dofes this. And, if you wish a britfe and bridegroom happiness you at least can send them oft on their nrst lotirnpy In a. ' hrip'py, contented, undiaturbud peace of mina. Solutions to Socjjal Problems Refuies to Marry Him fT O F. I am very sorry that your I TopeCTrTicerrcrunca,-'Tjut an " not be discouraged. After the girl njas seriously constaerea inn matter sne rijay come to realise that" you were and ajra sincere. Be oat'ent, and give her a cured by oil ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS If: f eWSv " L JlCoronobdrdii.. little lime and then plead your case again; but be sure that you are In a position to1 carry out your plans so ttiat there will be no further disappointments. ' Refreshments Dear Mrs. Adams. I wish t entertain at cards, and should like to serve oyster stew. Would It bs appropriate, and how and with what should It be ervrt? V. V. 7 : I do not think the stew would be an- propriate. Creamed oysters served on : "tosst would be much better. Or a very nice dish la made of sardines heated in tomatoes and served on toasted crack- . ers. With either of thipae serve coffee. 'Evenings at Home Dear Mrs. Adams. I am a huln woman, and mjr nmther and I have neither, the time nor strength : to rntcmln as much as we roHrht other wise wish to do; but we would like to en tertain our- friends, now and then, -s formally and agreeably. I have been won- . derlna; If It nilnlit not be well to have an eveninrj'at home't- ay, perhape, twice a , month. If we do this (1) Would It be neces- -aary to hava the eyetilna decided - uoon " dealrnated on our vlslt!n(t cards, and If so should It be oft-both mother's and mine, or on mother's alone? (2) Would It be Jiroper for father, mother or me to say to a aentleman whom we mlttht meet at church or similar place, that we would be at home -on euch ana euch an wenlne. and woutd be . lad to aee hlmt (1) Would It be better to serve refreshments In the dining room or In the room where the suestajre received? . ft) Anji eu(rreai lona as to" what to serve will be greatly appreciated. ,J.. H. M. If' you are a busy woman who is not possessed with powerful strength It would be better not to burden yourself with social duties. It is not customary for one to send out evening ''at home", cards. However, it you wish to take exception ; to the rule you might send out your Visiting card after writing in the lower left-hand Corner "At' hdrne Thurgfiay avenwfr February-lorTrorn i ""Until il o'clock.',' t - 2. Tes. . ! - ' i. Itis always more comfortable for all concerned to serve refreshments in the dining-room. 4. Sandwiches, coffee and ruJt may be served;. or. if you wish, ice cream and'' - cake may be substituted for the fruit. Buttered Bread Dear Mrs. Adams. Should a mil ur piece of bread be but tered before breaking It or after? - I. P. (Bread should be broken . Into small pieces, buttered and transferred with ,vie nngers to tne mouin. Aro Boy Friends Brunette You are - very young to feel discouraged because you have had no boy friends. In order to acquire de sirable ones I advise you to makj uae of -your apare time bv reading the current . news and good literature so that you. may prove interesting when you do meet them. ; - :--' . e Eating Peas Dear Mrs: Adams. . .IV . . . Should pea be eaten with a spoon or a fork? MAT. , A fork ahould be used for the pur pose. . . Introduction to a Girl Dear Mra Adama -'- 1. What should a young man say when Be. baa an Introduction to a ajirlt fSiould he shake hands at the time Of introduction? 3. Should the man propose a walk, to get better acaualnted with her? , THK OTHER FELLOW. -L "How do you do, Miss Brown?", or. "I am glad to know you, Miss Brows, are proper remarks to make. . 2. Not unless the girl offers to do so. 3. At tha time of the Introduction re main with-the crowd. During the con versation you may ask permission to call on your new acquaintance. This win give you an opportunity to become better acquainted, Wait for the Imitation Is it improper for a girl to suggest gofng to a place of amusement when a young man M aira. Aaama. . . ' , v luwum uiv nu until ue Invites hert ; STUPID. . She had better wait until the young man makes such a suggestion. . It may place 'him in an embarrassing position to propose such a thing. Dinner or Supper? Dear Mrs. Adams.' . , To settle a dispute, please tell ma whether the evening meal ia dinner or supper? , A CONSTANT READKR, v In some localities .dinner la served at noontim and supper In -the evening. In other localities luncheon Is served at noon and dinner In the evening. There-' fore, the term may be properly applied to a meal served at ither time of day. Another Chance? To Undecided I think you have given , the younannan iilenty of opportunity to prove his -aliber. if you are a iwlsa girl you will try 1 forget him and seek better society. A- "Blue" Girl Dear Mrs. Adams. . I am by disposition a very queer girl. I have a-ready Imagination, which enlarges very email things Into enormous size for Uie. Recently I met a young man, and as the development of our acquaintance was shw at first, I grew very blue. Later he com menced showing me marked attention for a period and I ceased to worry about him. ...After a while he grew Irregular in his at tentions, Again I am beeet with the blues. In plain words, when everything la fotni -.ing my way, I do not care-.- fun the worse . 1 am treated the more I do car. I easily vee any peeeewat -feeiw)get-eme-aems ' Indifference when inwardly I feel nulla the contrary. Please suggest some remedy for me before I am very, very unhappy. ,,-. BLUB. Ml dear, I think your whole troubls v: .;r is selfishness. 1 realise we all have our '. blue days and, as you say, they coma when things don't go Just as we would have them. This Is the opportunity given us to show our better self.. The best remedy for the "blues" is occu pation. It your mind Is busy with plan ning and thinking, you will not have time to think of yourself. If you do not have regular employment, look about and And some person or family in need ui asHiBiutice. vviiuiner it De mjntai. moral, physical or financial help, you surely have something to offer. If you wish to think yourself fortunate, lust keen the followlnar thought ever before you. "If all lhe misfortunes of mankind were cast into a nubile stock, in order to be equally distributed among the whole species, those who new think, themselves the most unhappy would pre : fer the- share they are already pos sessed of before that which would fall to them by such a division." -' Has Not Heard from Him - Dear nra Aaama. - . - ' . About a year aro I was vliltjnf a town - where I met a young man who oalled on ine a few times. When I returned home he gained perm lesion to correspond. We have , . been exchanging letters ever since, but I -have not heard from him for a few weeks. -Wduld it be proper for me to write to him, " as I do not wish to lose his friendship? If the young man has not replied to" your last letter I advise you to refrain ' from writing until he does so. It mayv - be that he has been unusually busy and has not had time to write. patlenti , Answering an Invitation Dear Mrs. Adams. 1 How soon should an answer to a theater Invitation be given? . K. I A prompt answer should be given to all invitations, -This is a courtesy due; the" aetess..;. A Delayed Gift Dear Mrs. Adams. I was unable to send a bride her gift ' nerore ner wedding, but I wleh to remem- ' ber her. - Would it be all right to do so ' now?8he was married a few weeks ago. . W. P. t A gift may be sent after the Wedding. : day. but it should be accompanied by an explanatory note and should be for warded fo the bride at her husband's . home. ;:;";.' , Unfolding the Napkins ' Dear Mrs. Adams. , Will you kindly ' tell me whether the napkin should be entirely unfolded before rlaclng It on the knee? ANXIOUS. ' The napkin mtist not be spread out to its full extent over the. lap. To unfold 1 it once and lay it across the knees ia ' enough. . , ... . Dinner Dress for Men 3 f Dear Mrs, Adams. Please tell me what Is the proper dinner " ' dress for men, and If men wear their glovee into the dining room. - QROCE. Full evening drees Is the ruler-black Swallowtail coat; trduserg and waist coat to match, or a waistcoat of white rlque; white linen ornamented with twor three small pearl studs; a higli whit linen collar, with white lawn or black silk or satin bow tie: patent leather shoes. The tailless dinner Jacket; always worn with a black bow tie. is only permissible when dining' at home without guests, or in the com- ' psny of one or two Intimates. I Men do not wear gltyvea into the dln ' ing room. , . ' . - Inviting Him In It Tes Vfra i m. What Is the proper thlnr for a girt to say to a man when he has been her escort for the flrat time? should she Invite him In ; the house. If It Is not late? If he seeme ' to like her. should she ask him to call? ; A READER. if it is not very late when you arrive at your home, it would be quite proper to Invite the young man In. Otherwise. bid him good-night at the door. It Is proper for a girl to extend aa invitation to a jjrumg man to call on her. It Is advisable, to leu the man suggest tha day. . . ' 'Anxious for His Love 1 Deaf Mrs. Adams. . Tour advlre will be yery much appreciated. I am 18 year old and am very fond of a Cmg man about the same aga We had n going together about one year, enl ' . ... .iicaii.iiue uii inwucr wung mat) and thought I liked him. W'e went to feih1r .bout three nwn tha but I fonnrt I did not care for him, 'I love the other one. and should like to know what to ! to gain his love again, as he never erne , hear me. ; 'DOnOTUT V. - Anything you would do In an effort to regain the young man's , love would cause you embarrassment and humllla tiom If his love for you Is strong, ha will make an effort to woo you, The First-Teeth ' I RECEIVE many letters from moth ers who ask roe If It la necessary to give their Jpables' flrstjteefh. any t am-ttWiBfr;! tee-to glvS 'toniO" facts why they h6uM be cared fr. .The first set of teeth are needed to keep places for the permanent tffrOi, and If they are lost prematurely the Jaw Willi not grow to its proper snap, and tha second act of teeth, when they come, may be so crowded that the? aru forced to t:irn sldewayf and grow un evenly. And if a decayed tooth t jefe lnr'-iherlecay is apt to eSt downwirl to the root, and affect tha eiiiti J the rrroanent oth undorneatM. If H is'any way prawble. It iA a r 1 I plan tv tttk all rhildren f h (?-' . "tn-e. every ii nii'ialfa. Il U 11,4 , , , spent, for chllc'ren a'iiose treMi a1? erly even to very sel'l-im hte 1 , s trouble with Ihem in later tut, -i of course, thlr general hi-a'' 1 l: t '