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A- .Wmsm.,- ' By Mrs. Henry S yjaes -; mmSt!m ,.-. jp " 11 Wyw -,J .v Wf :'-'.,'.; yf -" :' M '.r-.-jAJ- '- 'y.-.-.r.n iu j . ' ., t x. mi - r T IS every woman's duty lo have soma pride In personal appear ance and to know the Impor tance of exercising the greatest care In making her toilet. A man or woman well groomed Is a delight to the eye. One should not misjudge the person who is attentive to the smallest details, for It does not neces sarily mean that he or she neglects the other important things, of life. Habit makes It possible to dispense quickly with duties, eo that once a woman Is wise to the finishing touches , -that Improve her appearance, it -will not take her very iong to add them. Did you ever think of keeping ycur hands white by holding them up? Of course, you would bo considered de mented were you to sit through a . whole evening with your hands ex tended in the air; but before you enter a room where the eagle eye of woman Is sure to examine your hands hold them high o'nove the hfad. Then when In the midst of te company always manage to keep th hands up. When they hang down the blood in sure to rush through the veins of. tie hands, thereby making them an unbecoming red. This bit of advice, however, will not do much good if the skin of your ' hands Is rough and rod. This is an other story and needs another treat- '. ment." Tn "the firs place, prevent tho kin from getting in such a condition by drying them thoroughly every time they have been In water. Care lessness along this line Is often tho cause of unattractive hands. Another preventive measure is to wear gloves when engaged in dusting, sweeping or any other household duty which has a bad effect on the hands. Tho cure for .rough hands is a cosmetic pastor made of ground barley, the white -of an egg.' a teaspoonful of Klycerln and one ounce of honey. Ap ply this to the hands after they have been cleansed with warm water and soap and wear loose gloves. This treatment is best given before retir ing. Slices of lemon -op-erleee f - fresh tomato rubbed on the hands will whiten the skin and remove stains. A massage with a Turkish towel is splendid for bringing the color to the cheeks. Of course, the effect Js only temporary, but It may help In cases of emergency. If you are clamoring for T)ink cheeks, you should make use of a tonic wihlch la free to all .TrM in the fresh air. A brisk walk for REPLIES' to letters to the writer of this department will be printed in regular, order; but no replies In print' may -be expected in less than threa or four weeks. , Correspondents desiring Immediate re plies to Queries may get them by inclos ing a stamped self -addressed envelope. Personal inquiries will receive prompt attention If accompanied by a stamped and self-addressed envelope. Oct meal I)er to. Symes. 1 the use of oatmeal food for tsa hands? BEKTHA. A. little oatmeal rubbed Into, the hands ' after they have been washed nnj dried thoroughly will soften and whiten thte hands. . A Tooth Powder Dear Mrs.. gvnriM. f Will you . Vlndiy lee me hav ths recipe for a very good toota powdorT -T. T. J. Following is the recipe you desire: Prortpltnted rhslk ..t. ....... 4 ounces powdered orris root.., t oudom Powdered camphor 1 ounce Triturate the camphor In a mortar. ; , moistening- It with a very little alcohol. Add other ingredients. Mix thoroughly and sift through a fine bolting cloth. ' v For Wrinkles . Dr Mr. Byrnes , , .Some tlmo ago you published the reelpe fr a lotion which could be used on wrinkles. ' Will you print It agujn as soon you can afford the pacT THBLMA. This is the recipe to which 1 p returns you have reference;. Lotion for Premature Wrinkles' Alum, powdered .................. w grains ' Almond mUlt (thlok) 14 ouneoa KoMW&ter ( ounce i Dissolve ths alum In the rosewater, then , pour gently Into the almond milk, with : conitant agitation. Apply with a soft llnea cloth every night beftw reflrtog, . , v - ii To Fatten the Cheeks Daar Vrs, gymee. I should like to have red tell me what I ean aa to nil out ray cheeke. When they are thin I look ten years older. ..-.. j... ..... ---x'-RSiAxm To make thin cheeks plump, tub a good skin food in with the following movements: To treat the right cheek. Irr-sr- V - Hii.V VSA' to n-.! -J tetoers to Peatttp &ttfetf half hour or an hour every day will make any pale lady envious of you. A good complexion Is dependent upon good health. Exercise, sufficient rest and a sensible mode of living will make it possible to havo the essential quality. Few people realize the effect that well-trained eyebrows have on the face. A little brush wltlh, soft bristles should be kept on the dressing table and used to rub the brows in the proper direc tion. lf.the eyebrows -are so thick that they detract from the line of beauty, have the superfluous hair re moved, at small cost by a specialist Very often eyebrows meet over the nose and give the face a severe and unpleasant expression-. Here the use of the tweezers will not come amiss. Should your trouble be the reverse, you can Increase tho growth of the eye brows by applying to them every day melted vaseline. The palm has proved an excellent buffer for the nails, in fact, many women preer to use the pad m of the hand for adding the luster to their nails instead of the usual ' chamois buffer. If the nails are inclined to be too dry nd brittle, hold them for Ave or ten minutes every day in a vessel containing sufficient warm-liveoil- to cover them and the urrounding cuticle. I. have often heard a woman boaet that she never thinks of looking Into a mirror for a back view of herselft Her words were wasted, for her ap pearance was enougih proof that she ignored this important deta'I. A woman owes it to herself and to those who come after her to take a final peep into the glass to assure herself that all is well. place the thumb Of the left hand just beyond the corner of the mouth on the left cheek as a brace. Make rotary movements upward and outward, begin ning at the corner of the mouth and making three diverging lines of manlpu - latlon over the- hek, -Wtthr ths right hand treat the left cheek. For Freckles Dear Mrs. Byrnes. Do you think that lemon and glycerin are good for removing; freckles? EDITH. The two Ingredients used in connec tion with those which are given here with have proved effective in many cases: Lemon and Glycerin Lotion Tor Ugh freckles snd sunburn. Citric acid (lemon) 3 drams Hot water It ounces Borax 3 drama Bed rosea petals 1 ounce Ulyoerin T. 1 ounce Dissolve the acid and boras In the water; . lnfuae the petals for au hour; strain through a jelly bog after twenty-tour hour: decant ' the clear portion and add the glycerin. Ap ply as often as (agreeable. For the Corns Dear Mrs. Symes., Will you kindly let me know of something I can ute on my corns to five me relief froio the pain? MARTHA. Following Is the recipe for a lotion whloh you can apply to the corns: Rallcyllo acid 1 dram Collodion U ounce " Paint over the corn once a lay and ; scrape away the superfluous growth at the and of three or four days. You should try to get shoes that are) fbmfortable, so that, they will not irri tate) tha skin. - The Finger Nails i Dear lira, Symea. . Will you kindly let me know what X ean use to make my finger nails more at tractive? All around them the dkln la cracked and looks very ugly. - HKL&N. The skin Is evidently dry and In need of oil. Apply to the -fingers olive oil or cold cream every day. It is also im portant that you use an orange-wood, stick and not anything' of steel to push back ths cuticle from the nail. "A Birthmarks ... -Dear Mrs. Byrnes.. .-...- Please tell me through your columns ot . a bleach that la net harmful to the skin. I should -ilka to use It on a birthmark ... , which I save on -my cheek. Tae nark is THE OREGON SUNDAY, JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY This Whiiens the oVxfc about the size of a quarter. I have been ' " ti ying lemon juice on It, and while there ' la n improvement, It Is iwt very great. lit there any other way of removing a iUit Tou. j advise you to consult birthmark? J. A. C. p optlolan Bgaln. yu will lind Not knowing: the nature of the btrth- lomt jollef In bathlntr the ryes with mark. 1 do not care to suggest a bleach warm yalt water or a boric acid no- for you to use on it. Tho safest thing iution. One teaspoonful ot line table for you to do is to consult a reliable Balt mAy be dissolved In a pint of physician in or near your vicinity. You hot water. or two tca.-poonfuls of run a great rif when you apply Just torlc acid mav ,,e uscd to the Bame anything on such a blemish, for one can arn0lmt of water. Boric acid . dis- nerver tell what the effect is going to Fp, v slowly, So thit It may be be; therefore, I think it Is advisable to wen to make the solution in the n M A Tooth Powder D Mrs DnMng Water T'2r.,?lrm- mJ',"- . . . I have heard tht It is beneficial to drink W 111 yoa kindly tell me what I can us a great deal of water every day. Will you to make a good tooth powder? M. M. kindly tell me about how much should be T'ollowing are the recipes for two tooth taken? F. H. powders which are both very good for Not less than three pinta should be the teeth: . taken during the day. Of course, this TaatIi -Pnwrlrr quantity should be taken Jn small doses. iooiu rowuir Before breakfast, after meals and be- rrf,ni,twc "coal 5S!i!'i fr Tetiring at night are the proper &arehcabm. pounded-::::::::::: 1 ou" t.mcs , drtnklngJU water. 1 Pound and mix. Two or three drops of . oil of cloves or of cassia may be audod U Hair Not Attractive a luas la isaulred. Dear Mrs: Bymea Violet Tooth Powaer My scalp is exceptionally dry and conse- ,... , nuently my hair is not eo attractive as it . . rreclpltated chalk J ounces shouM be. What do you advise me to powdered orris root t ounces Mg on llf BELLE. Crush and mix. j tn)nk that Jf wl appy t0 thj jj scalp vaseline or the lotion for which I 1 Mil llaxr am giving tiie recipe the condition of Dear Mrs. .-mes. your hair will soon be Improved. Mr hair is v ry thin and falls out rapidly. nlv... , . Will you pleaje tell tuo what to do for it 'Vf n V S P. and aJ"o what I can use to make It curly .' iK,,SISJLe. Vi pint ' - karah Mqula ammonia 1 di-nm , , . Oil of origanum dram lou should massage your scalp and oil of rosemary !i drum brush the hair for a, certain length Tincture of cejithartdes 1 ounce of time every day. Kvery other day Briskly agitate for ten minutes, then add apply castor oil to the scalp just be- ramphor Julep, H. pint, and again mix well fore you start to massage. nd tlr. A fewTdrops of essence of musk You can do nothing to give the hair . V?ti.pe,?m J?j? ,2?A- a natural curl, but you can use any To make camphor julej take: of the patented curlers for sale to C?."101- l7""" give the hair an artificial -ave. ZY:"V:"":"::: iio grain. Water 8 ounces , A Dry Scalp , -77 Dear Mis. fiyniea. , . . A Liquid KOUOe 1 havo an extromely dry scalp. My hair . r)--- vf r. Hvmej ' K.nln 5,d"vrLtT(,W2M'?n1 blMTHie' As " rule I hl'v, red cheeks, but there Klndlj tell me vhat to use? KLTH. ,r whm , 1(x) ,U(.h You will lind vaseline Or castor oil times I should like to have on hand a. vry-effective in improyine the eon- rouge, will you kindly publish the recipe dltion of your scalp. Rub a little of for "au'd one . JENNIE. either into ths scalp every day. After A very splendid rouge can be made the massage of the scalp brush the of the following: hatr thoroughly. Liquid Bloom of Hoses r o- t .""armlne jo grains r Or 1 WlpiCS Ammonia water 1 fluid ounce . Dear Mrs (Rynie Rosewater 4 fluid ounces Every oiice in a' while I am troubled with Spirit of rosa 1 fluid dram plmtles. will yo" pleasw tell me 'vh:.t I 1 can u to drive then, away? E. F. K por Dandruff Bathe the pimples with very hot Dnr Mr, Rimta " Water, and after, drying the skjn My halr l falling out st a great rate, gently apply the cream for which the Do you think this Is due to the fact recipe is here given: that 1 have dandruff? Plea advis me.. Fosatti Cream for Pimples ThA , ,anV,riI,E .... . . in presence or canorufr will have a liiSLX'i"! rfSI. ffct v'n th Rrowth of the hair. ttaorifc:::::::::::: SffiS; vo h9uid start right away to get ni Lanolin 7G grains of le oandruff, and I advise you to try Oxide of sine 2 scruples the mixture for which the recipe Is here given: Fer the Elbows' IV.oui",.mLc1'lthrl,3,, rnc iw. u,. Liquid ammonia i dram Dear Mrs. frtymee. (ilycerln tt mme The skin of my elbows Is vry rough and oij 0f thyme . U niinr ugly. Will you please tell tte'what to do Rory oil . . "rant to make It smooth? MARION. .,, ,,u 1 . if , . . . . , , . Mix an together with s ounces of rose- Every night bathe the elbows with wator. Rub the scalp thoroughly with the hot water, and after drying them preparation every day until the dandruff rub a liberal amount of cold cream entirely disappears. Into ths skin. Elnd them with mus- ', lin or oiled sllK, so that the bed- A Hair Stain clothes will not be soiled. Do not M "ulr J,u' tform the habit of leaning your uS?,"r turning gray and as 1 am. weight on your elbows. This will suit young, I should like to use sjmethin have a bad effect on the texture of to keep Tt its original color, 1 which is the Skin. Jmmn. EJMMA, : Thee application of a hair stain when- 'AAAiZin CI. mi,- ever- necessary will keep your hair' t- . cfIMH1? r1'"" brown. Following Is the recipe for such Dear Mrs. Eymea. a stain- Will you advise tne what I should do to stain. give jry hair a pretty sheen? It Is plenty. Or walnut shells J 'Ounces long enough. . ELLA. Alum jounce . If you will massage your scalp and . vf';''T''rLJTl brush your hair for a certain length v. 25 Sn n co nSIiv .v.tid of time every day your hair will have ??i?p"rU an. attractive gloss. If it Is inclined gage tea may b used to darken the hslr. to be dry, rub a. few drops Of castor Make a strong brew of dried leaves, strain Oil Into the scalp two or three times the llqulB earefollyhthrough . mualfn. anrl a. week . i to each pint add' lyo thoonfuls of ' 5 ; -. ,. -. alcohoL This should the (fubbed on ths , For the Eyes " Vnr Blth.t b'i- Dear Mrs, 6ym.es. .- - ' , .. p.-.-L r ,"a- ' ; .' -l . I have had too eyes fitted with sew V KOUgit JUtpS glasses, but very often after a hard day's .;penr-Mrs. K-ms. work my eyes feel s If ther were sand Will you let me know what T can put . . In them. Will you 'please tell we what to '.-. nw lips? -They get CO rough and im- do for this trouble? A RtfADBR. attractive. - E3DITH. It may be thai youV glasses do not" At 'night apply cold tream to th MORNING, DECEMBER 21, lips before retiring. During the day you can apply a lotlen made of rose water, glycerin and benzoin. This will be itior pleasant to uoe than cream when it i nei-etsnry for you to nppear In public. Avoid the habit of wetting the lips with Me tongue, for this will cause the skin to chap. guirice on Hocml Customs If a, personal reply Is dexired, a self- addressed stamped envelope should b inclosed. CHRISTMAS DINING TABLE TODAY I am going to suggest a few things that will help you to make a special occasion of the feast on Christmas day and give to the dinner a touch that will make the event worth remembering. It is one of the few dinners that stand out as family affairs; and at this time there should bo exerted every effort to bring- all members to the table and keep them there with smiles and good will Many people think that Just be cause a dinner Is a family affair it should be slighted in the decorations. Ibe favors and the many little things that are brought to the notice of in vited guests. Mow foolish! Surely, motherrYather, sisters ana brothers are worth special attention on this special day. One of the very effective means of decoration for the table now coming into favor Is the California Christ mas flower, known as the polnsottla. This is beautiful In its natural toim, and It is always easily imitated in paper. It has eight petals around a yellow disk; the petals are bright red and are long and oval. By cutting out a paper pattern after drawing it on the white, you can make dozens of these flowers from red crepe or tissue paper. Tey are excellent for place cards when attached to long green and red ribbons and made to radiate from a centerpiece, that can be of flowers or of any unique Idea that you may have In mind. If you are the daughter of a family, why not take the decoration of the table In hand and make it something to be worthy of the complete dinner that your mother is already planning? A centerpiece for the Christmas table is effective if made of a flat group of nolnsettlas placed in a low bowl. Twine greens among the red. Another dea Is a group of tiny Christmas trees for each member f the family, forming a circle around the center; hare ribbons and place cards radiating from this ring, and put an appropriate greeting on -each card. If the lighting above the table sl lows, attach a holly wreath to the fixture and bring down ribbons of sstin or crepe paper to each plate; the- effect is that of a huge bell. These should be moved when ths din ner is being served. The small pieces left from the Chrlstmss tree, if jrou-have one. or bought at the corner for a little sum, make a good centerpiece, that can be brightened with red flowers or ber rlea By all means, do not neglect ihe center of the table. -. - Place cards can be as simple as plain white squares with the names . written on them. Place m. little) , wreath behind the Initial letter ana color It with crayons. : I hesitate about giving anjr spsclal menu for the family dinner. : for this subject has been treated in full all this week. To the serving thsre can be mads some final touches that will 1913 ft. Dry Skin Dear Mrs. Symes. My skin is very dry and chaps easily. Kindly tell m what to do to Improve Its condition. 1 am also anxious t whiten What con I da to Increase the thickness of my eyebrows? MARIAN. Kvery night before retiring saturate yojr face with olive oil. This will make the fkin les dry. You should be sure to use a aoen that does not have a drying effect, and It is also necessary that you rinse the face thoroughly, a lotion made of rosewater, glycerin and benzoin will whiten andl soften the skin. T6 Increase the thickness of the eye brows apply vaseline to them, but be sure that none of It gets into the eyes. bring the holiday to the minds of the family. The red radishes can be cut down at the skin, so as to represent polnsettias. A. wreattf of . green can be twined around the platter of the turkey. At the base of bouillon cups place a sprig- of holly. Top the salad with a sprig of mistletoe. Have the plum pudding brought In with Christ mas greens at the ease of the dish. And, lastof all, have some LlU.tl.ft gifts that .an be brought in as an extra course and distributed to each one. Wrap them in paper and take Just as much care In the labeling and tying of them as you would for your friends. A merry Christmas, my dear friends! evolutions to foetal -Problems? Mounting D" kBAR Mrs. Adams. 1. I am a voune widow and would like to know If tt ia permissible for me to wear black furs? 2. Should the veil be raised In church and In the mores? Should it be worn over the face wh I am riding on the street cars? 3. Would it be proper for me to attend a large chuKh wedding? A vary dear friend of mine Is to he married. 4. May I wear my husband's engagement , ring? It Is a large diamond. ' 5. I.i a velvet-trimmed suit considered mourning? Mrs. A. B. C. J. Yes. 2. For convenience the veil may be raised when inside the church or the stores, but during the first period of mourning it is worn over the face when one Is out of doors. 3. Yes; but refrain from taking a con spicuous seat. " If von are following the ' strict rules of mourning, you should not wear the diamond ring. Your wedding ring is sufficient. 5. No. Why not trim the suit with crepe or dull moire silk? A Man's Card Dear Mrs. Adams. la It necessary for a man to leave his crd when calling on a woman on her day at home? ED it. It is not necessary for him to do so, unless lie is calling after some enter tainment given by his hostess, to which he was invited, or unless it is the first time he has called on her ln-the season. In the Presence of an Enemy Dear Mrs. Adams. . ... ' ' What should lull snouia nappro 10 m at an enterttnment when an enemy of W. T. mm la present? It woud be Indiscreet for you to be other than courteous and kind to him. You needv not go out of your way to converse with him. but you can hard ly avoid an exchange of greetings. When to Send the Gift Dw tin, Adams. ' -J 'i ? .vrf; A friend of mane Is to be married soon. When ould I send her a U TlyrTIE, . You may send tt as soon as you re ceive An Invitation to or the - an nouncement of her wedding. Or, If she is an intimate friend, forward the f lft to her as soon, as you are told of bs wedding. Two Imitations " ' Deer -Mrs. Adam". I received an invitation to a party for a certain night. v Several days after I received , an InvitatLn to another party, Tha latter mnrm. itMlrahlo tA M. ae I SCOSStsd Do vtui think I did e erraac wrong? . .- ' - TlliUa..- " ; K you had not sent an acceptance t' to the first Invitation before you rs, plied to the second you committed no", offense. You would have besn un--' kind and discourteous If you acc6pt-w ed the second invitation in spits orp ine fact that you had dons the same with the first. .-. t Vr The Twentieth Anniversary Dear Mrs. Adanw. , I have been Invited to a twentieth Wed ding anniversary. Will you please tell me what kind of a gift should be sent o the : . cuple? Mra BROWJJ. China Is usually, given on such aftef -occasion. If you will visit the chlnat department of one of your larger;; stores, you will have a splendid op- Dortunitv to select somethinc odd but useful for vour friends. . : "v An Engaged Man ,,;' Dear Mrs Adams. - 1 am a young man, engaged to be mar- - ,, . rled. Will you kindly tell me what J caaT' say when Inenos congiaiuwue mer You may thank a friend for Ms kind ' . wishes or you may say what I beard a man once say. "Thank you, I feel fr this a pretty corapllmertt to ths pro . . spectlve bride? '-"V', Using the Visiting Card !v' When one calls 'on a new neighbor ana V ah hermif epena the door should omVanr': . card, ba handed to her 7 W. b. A visiting card should never bt -i handed directly to the hostess. Lea the card on the tray In the haa OS e drawln room. . X When Introducing TlMr tr. As .M rortien intmriualna? nersons of the OPtweltv hui tiie nuuTa or woman's name M .. mentioned first? VBRiNA. ' " ' i The woman's. Following is the forra most fTfequently used: "Miss JBiana. le me present Mr. Brown." A Card of Introduction Desr Mrs. Adams. WHI you please toll me hew a card of la' . 4 traduction, is prepared? A READER. The giver's visiting card is used for the purpose. The name of the person, whom it is to introduce ia written above the engraved name on the card ., The card should be placed In a card envelope, but left unsealed, and ad - t arensear to r thepeTsorr to whom th introduction is to be made It Is well a, , to lnscrtbe In the lower, left-hand ,, corner of the envelope, "Introducing? i" Miss Helen R. Randel," ; Calling for a Girl Dear Mre. A-nns. ' When I take a .H to the hter. hew , aeon should I call for her before It is i ttjns ;.; to leave am u-er ...-. . I think that it will be .most satis- factory to calt about ten or fifteen min- utes before it is time to start for the.;; theater. This will allow plenty of time. . for the exchange of greetings and 10 . the girl to adjust her wraps. ; The Proper Reply fi AB.m I -have been invited to a home wedding and reception. On the -cards twt the letters R. 8. V. P. Please tail me how to reply t ame. I am going to b Vr mB The invitation should be answered ia -this way: -.-Miss Irene 8. Jenes accepts w-Tth pleasure the kind Invitation Sff , Mr. andiMrs. Cherlee B. King VJ to the wedding of their daughter r. '' T on Monday afternoon, Derainber thS- aeventu, at lour o esoca, . After a Meal . ' Dear Mrs. Adams. . ' - i 'My friend and I feeve had sa argument. " so I write te you for a solution. Is It proper to pujn l-ne cnair oacav uue jNm "-""r "' , has finished a meal BVBAH. it ia not necessary to nu ah ths chair ;' back into place at ths conclusion of a . meal unless one is dining at home or informally at a friend's house where such is the rule. . " w Returning Calls - Dear Mre. Adams. - . , Will you please tell me how snoii eni should return a call made by a neighbor? .. 1 have )vat muved Into this city. A. JU F. If the neighbor who called on you has . regular receiving days, you should make it a point to call on her on her. next. reception day. If she has none, her call should be returned within a week S, two. . . t ., Announcement Cards 1 Deas Mrs. Adams.. ; . " Please tell ma Ikht the announcement cards lor my wadding should be worded. My mother 1 a widow. A.VNA a. (i The cards may be worded in the fot . , lowing iorm: . ' Mrs. Mary TUchards Bmirh , " 1 ? i has the honor ef announrtng .i-. ,! , ths s-airlage of her daughtar . Florence B. t , i;-. to , V, ' Mr. Harry Ortaeom While on Thursday, December tha third, ;N . -, nineteen hundred and thirteen, at - 8alnt Bavlor's Church. - ( Partaking of Soup ' DearVm. Adams. - . . ,, "'" To settle a dispute, plean tall in whether . ' souo should be takes from ths side or the ' n.aem.'TnoV, whether on--. Mnfc.a" ' ' . should be opened wide before It la !.', across the lsp. "'.'.' ' Soup and U liquids should be ftkit frmn the slue nit, not the -end of tne ' Pl)on'no orn tho napkin wi-i- r I 'spread It over the Ian. It is su'!--! t . to open It once and lay it across t It?, J . I -
