TE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNING. JUNE 21. 1914
BPKZT " "iQfeEKNING HEAUTHand BEAUTY I -K
attaift-. By Mrs. Henry Symes - LsaS!
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lUCH homely, commonplace lie?
tl couplet Is that old-time pic
for Jack that at ifirat -we are
to ias It by without giving
nroner amount of consideration du it.
But tho wisdom contained in the couple!
voices one of the greatest factors in Ufj
secret of youths that of "play." I
Most of us are in the habit of thlnklai
of play only in connection with ctjlr
dren; but this is a great mlstake Jkf
long- as we can play we are younac, and
It behooves us to play as long; as poth
sible.' ' "
When we adults consent to do pthe?
than work we resort to what we call
"amusements." X few of these axnuMh
tnents are healthful and reJUYenailntj
but most of them help to shorten, rathe?
than lengthen, our all-too-trlef span l
life. What we need Is hard plajr, ojpett
air play, child's play, the sort of di-
"version that belongs now only to tM :
youth of the race, but which, should it
long: to the whole span of life, from be
grinning to end. Animals, i beUtye, Uf?
eight times as long- as It takes them te
reach maturity. Some scientists assert
that man should also live eight time bM
age of maturity. The patriarchs of old
are said to have lived to what we Bow
consider great ages, retaining- all theli
faculties until very near and gometknej
up to the time of death. Both these)
patriarchs and the ancient Greek liTed
much In the open air, and the patriarchs
would suffer no windowed apartments.
Gays one authority, "Those long-lived
generations of the past lived In the
light of the sun. Warmth came from
the vigor of the system."
And so, there is added to the neces
sity for play the necessity for tun and
Jr. This means that as much of our
play as possible should be out of doors,
i and the first out-door play which comes
to my mind Is that of tennis. The joy
and the exhilaration of a good came of
tennis Is delightful, and U not played
until fatigue counteracts the food effect,,
one feels a new current of energy and
living.
Hake it a rule to dress sensibly for
play when possible. In playkig tennis
wear a loose comfortable waist Those
middy blouses are th best blouses for
the purpose that I have Seen. Th
come now with belted bottoms, go that
they fasten closely but not tightly
about the hips and have ho tendency
toward untidiness as in the former un
confined middy. A short skirt should be
worn, and for the sake of both yourself
and the tennis court rubber-soled shoes
should be worn. If the sun is saining
upon the court, by all means wear a
hat The hat will- protect the com
plexion and keep the head from becom
ing too' hot, the last being really dan
serous and counteracting: any good ef
fect of the game.
If you must make a choice between
a tennis court and a lawn or garden,
by all means have the court. The gar
den will but please the eye (no small
matter, I confess), hut the tennis court
. will furnish recreation and health for
the whole family. I know of two el
derly men, mill owners, who are In part
nership. After putting- In a long day
at the mill (they keep the same hours
as their employes) they never fall to
have their game of tennis before din
ner. It is Inspiriting: to hear those two
men, far beyond boyhood's age, ehouting
and laughing as they gayly and youth
fully bat the tennis balls back and forth
over the net Old? Not a bit of It!
Some people have wondered why these
two men should radiate such a strong
impression of youthfulness in spite of
gray hairs. These curious ones do not
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. The Feminine" Head&che
' Dear Mrs. Symea.
I am troubled with headache after eadh
dav When I return from my work Ui an
office. Mr eyes sesra good, but It eesmS .
I shall have to rive up iny work if t cannot
have any. comfort attar office hoars: What .
can I do? CMABiOTTB.
Tou may think that your eyes are
good. Because you can see is no
proof your vision is perfect Have
an oculist examine your eyes If there
is the slightest doubt in your mind.
Headaches are symptoms of disorders.
They are sometimes eigne ot over
wrought nerves, of an anemlo con
dition of the blood. They are some
times signs of indigestion. In pelvio
disorders the symptom is frequently
, a headache. So many causes are
there that if the condition be as de- '
elded as you say, I would suggest
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know the secret of, the tennis court.
Then there Is the famous ?'tug-o
war." JL tugr-o-war In thai open fft i$
splendid (exercise and jui heaps of tun:
Halt the family can get on One Bide 6t
tht xp0 and fiaif upon the Either and,
oh, what a merry time tber will bet
The game may be played standing or
sitting upon the grass. There is less
Ukellhobd of hard bumps when sitting
upon the ftdiind, &nd If one Isn't wear
ing tight tidrsets or gowned too daintily
thi seated iug-o'?lar if the more en
joyable. Virtually all of the muscles
are brought Into .play. While a tem
porary stiffness may be noticed after
the first pne or two fames the fame la
plated, the muscles. will soon becomej
so limbered' tip and accustomed to ihej
exercise that there Will be only a bene
ficial effect evident
In this plea for play we must not'
forget flower gathering. Tfheh the fleidf
are filled with wild floorers, we sfiould
hark back to bur pigtail days and gw
a-Maying or a-Juneing, or a-September-lng,
or whatever the near month might
be that gives lis flowers. If the flower
Quest is not too long:, we will come hack
with a comfortable tiredness that will
make us rest well and feel younger
after the outdoor exertion.
Xf you have a tree Upon your lawn
by all means have one of those old
rope swings tied to a good, strong!
limb. The rope, too, should be of the
best and carefully watched so that
there will be no danger of Its break-j
ng, even with a stout person. Havej
the hoard smooth and splinterless, and
the ends so notched that the rope will
be In so danger of slipping and upset
ting the person In the swing. Here Is
invigorating exercis for both the one
in the swing; and the kind soul who
pushes and the unkind one, too, who
insists Upon swinging you over the
treetop itself. While this trick is lots
of fun for the one on the ground, and
some dt the spectators, it is dangerous)
tna$you consult your doctor; A
healthy woman, well fed and rested
properly, should be able to work
without undermlningr her Strength.
Ingrowing Tpenails
Dear Mr.. Svmea.
.Ik e serioue trouble with lnfrrowin foe
naBs that seetn to be ssttlns: worse In sotta
of ! the care that
ivnat can I dor
","1 a vaaa wiu tf ara lo tnem.
um can lint . j LULN M. U.
First, t would suggest the cause of
your trouble, aa that vou wiit h ati
to avoid it wpeh ysiU have overcome
the condition. ;' Ingrowing? hails ark
caused by wearing shoes too short o
? jSn .wrons; shape. Another cause
the Improper cuttlh of tht hails:
If the nail It cut too short and there
'WWW! n the top. it will press it
the flesh. The ekia oh the toe
Will be forced to grow pver the nail
and trouble will result Chit the nail
so that it will project pver the end
of the toe, if possible, push back the
flesh, and at the center of the edge
of the nail make a V-shaped Incision.
A saturated solution of borio acid
will be safe to wash the nail and
toe in after dressing.
Ptomaine Poisoning
Dear Mrs. Symes.
I ate lobster the Other evenln and d a
terrlbla attack of nausea, oaina, with a
caver. Xfeea that mean that I cannot eat
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both pbysicatlr .and mentally ie ' the
hervdus persozi who is, as one-.ot iny
small friends says, "the goat"
When possible we should indulgi In a
siesta after play. Ftom a quarter ot in
hour to an hour is eheflclal If we have
uvi ume to steep or rest longer, una or
s fpodt VTili t have this attack jSvery
time hat I at Hi ' ADEAIXXB! U. '
The symptoms that : ybii have de
Scribed point to a mild attack of
gtomalne polsorilngr. it pay have
een due to the weakened condition
of your stomach or , a general inabjl- .
Ity to digest heavy food, Lobster has
a, great amount ot phosphorus in It
It : Is indigestible to many, t , ttt-
talnly would hot eat It in quahtitlis
lit night H "will affect -y pur tom-
filexion and undermine your health,
f you continue to hive these results.
IWouia suggest that yoii consult a
bysician and get .his person! ad
vice on the adylsabillty pi eating sea
food. Afcd above aln fia no etlhese
attacks recur. :
Feei Are Troubling
' , Dear Mrs. Byrnes. . i 4
have a creat flesl at trouble with my
f net as soon M warm weather approaohea.
Tber bum and lsoo, and I am parfectly
miserable, although I have no cori. Can
X do eaurthiiur to remedy thla condition T
- SJVEL,TK & 1
Certainly it is possible for yon to
carry out a simple home - treatment
Each night you should give your feet
a bath in warm water, after which
- rub them with alcohol. It there is
profuse perspiration, bathe them in
water to which a solution of boric
acid has been added. Dust the feet
with talcum powder after this. The
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the most delightful ways of taking the
after-play nap is to swing: a hammock in
a shady spot stretch out rjelax the
muscles and brain completely, and close
the eyes with no thought but the de-
light of rest and the rejuvenating power
4 or sieep. , .
trouble with profuse perspiration ot
the feet is that this tends to soften
the flesh between the toe's, and brings
soft corns as another trouble. If thisv
continues, dust a drying powder be
tween the toes. Get 6 cents' worth
of lycopodlum at the drug; store. This
will help you wonderfully. ' - . ;
yA ThTT'Neck i
Pear sirs. ' Symea. .
11? Back Is thin end in the summer time
X would like to have It prssecttabte enoug-h. .
tb- wear low-neck dresses. Do you think
that I can Improve It suffidenUy to be
'able to do this by the middle of the sum
mer? AQBNE& i
X never like to give any time limit on .
treatments that I prescribe. Different
natures respond In different ways to the
ame treatment I would not expect a ,
fat neck in a few weeks. The slow
building up of the tissues will be better
for you fa the end. Tou can begin
right away, however, with exercise. Fol
low these directions that I am giving.
To Fatten the Neck V .
Bend the bead dowry forward until the
chin touches the neck, .and than slowly
ralaa the bead to It normal position.
Repeat these movements until you are tired.
Then bend the head as tar backward a
Ttoesible. fUttlnr erect in a chair, bend
the head from one side to ' the other, and
then roll the head to the rlrht, left and
forward. Another cood position is to let
the arms banc loosely at the side. Raise
the Sboul4ers ai high M;lWi fhe
forward, down end backward, until plrol
la formea. CooUnu thi tor a time and
theft reverse the imutlon. V this ertrfr ay
arm t sidiea left them UP -f rtloallT.
nana ixicuny rcv 1 ?.
At tb him ttm rise up en id upa 01
your toea and throw you head back, at the
urn toucatnc rn mcu oi vim
lead. As the arms slowly deace&d.
overhead. Aa the arms slowly
exbal from the lODta ... .
It Im also well to tnaaaagf th neck and
Shoulders well with cocoa butur.
Every night rub into the flesh live
oil. Do not apply more than the skin
can absorb. Rub with a rotary motion,
making upward strokes .and having
eome one else continue the treatment
at the back of the neclt ToU yill find
that the flesh will be white and Arm and
. will gradually add to Its roundness.
Reducing Flesh at Hoin
Dear Mrs, Byrne. . . . w .
I have had poattton thai fcai sees
sedentary la its habiu and have grown Very
stout below the waist As I am naturally
rtendsr. I seera to be out of proportion.
What can I do to reduce the flesh that has
been added to the hips and stodomerit
MAJtaUBRITA.
First, X would recommend that ypu
counteract the sitting at the desk by
walklns home from work and walking
to work each morning. The value of
walking; is not fully appreciated by
working women. " If they would only
give to their bodies this best and cheap
est form of exercise there would be bet
ter health and fewer nerves among busi
ness woman. By systematic exercise
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every night and morning in your bed
room after the corsets nave been re
moved you can do much to reduce
flesh. I am giving you two exercises tor
your Indoor treatment
To Reduce the Abdomen
la standing position, clasp the hands over
the abdomen. Contract the muscles of the
abdomen and bend a the hips sis times,
keeping; the muscles well contracted throusU
out the bending. Kest by taking three
deep breaths between each exercise.
To Reduce the Hlpa
Place handa on the hips, shoulders well
fcack. Ttoe lea la raised with knee flexed.
Then, after a high, quick side kick, bring:,
. the foot back again to the floor. This is
to be repeated several times.
I am euro that you can overcome the
effects of your work. at the desk. Let
me know how the suggestions help you.
Whiielips
. Dear Mrs, 6rtne.
My lips are very white. Will you rive
roe rouge Tor them? Can 1 do anything
Co remedy this condition f LIUiAM.
The white Upa are a sign of an anemlo
condition that can most certainly be
helped. Tou need food that will nourish
the blood, producing red corpuscles.
Omit pastries and sweets from the diet
Take all fresh vegetables and well
cooked meats, fruit and good milk will
nourish you. .
I am glvirw a lip salve for you to
make. I advise always that the trouble
be attacked at the root Hut while
building yourself up In the manner that
I have sug-gested you can use this ar
tificial color on the lips.
Cherry lip Salve
Cpennaosti ointment . 1 ounce
. V3a4sam Ce? Para....... .... ..... J5 grains)
Alkanet root ...'..15 rTalns
.Oil of cloves t drope .
' Heat the alkanet In the spermaceti oint
ment until the latter melts and the whole
is a daep rose color. Pass through a
strainer, then slightly cool, stirring la the
balsam. - Let It settle foe a few moments:
- then poor off the clear part and add the oil
of cloves. . Powr Into small pobs. It Is
read .foe use as sona aa cold,
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eiosed.1 THE ART 07 SEE. VINO
N ORDER to bave a well-trained
servant in the dining room it is
t necessary that the head of the home
should Mw how serving is correctly
dona am going to tell you the Im
portant things about this subject so
that ypu, as a hostess, need never have
any doubts.
tVhen teaching 4 erviDt the mala
points in : this art, do not attempt to
teach the wfoole thing St one time. Take
the setting of the fable tor one lesson,
and when it has been mastered pro
ceed to the serving: itself. Perfect serv
ing is within reach of every woman who
will take the trouble to master the de
tails. And let me say that the whole
thing is very easy.
t have told about the setting; of the
silver and dishes) on tbe table many
times. Today I am" going to discus
the actual serving of a meaL
First of all. there should be a smooth
procedure. No long waits or hurrying
should be noticeable. All the necessary
silver and dishes should be within reach,
and the dishes- that should t hot should
be in ah available place and at the right
temperature. T&ere should be a quiet,
unostentatious service and an all-seeing
tye. A servant should be strictly in
possession of all the facts of serving.
And in this way can make a meal a joy
to the hostess and her guests.
When a dinner begins with oysters
SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS
4 Married Womaiis Signature
nEUR Mrs. Adams.
Please tell we it a paarrled woman
should always sign nar name as jars.
John i. Brown. . lJKLAA.
A married woman should always
lgn heir name thus: "Mary E.
Browtt" If writing to some one who
Abes not know her married name, she
may writs in parentheses beneath the
signature, or at the lower left-hand
corner of the letter; her-husbands
name . preceded by 11 raj as, "CUra
John A. Brown)."
Table Manners 'Art Bad
Dear Mrs. Adams. .
I go bpt occasionally with a man ef
whom X sm very fond, but I notice that
he does eot have the best of table man
ners. I am so anxious that be shall show
to the best advantage that I should Ilka
him to know his faults, and yst I do not
feel free enough to tell him. Can you
offer any suggestion T MAUDE.
It would be rather difficult for you to
tell the young man directly that his
table manners are not up to the mark.
Tou may be able to accomplish your end
by talking to him in a general way about
your admiration for a person who prac
tices fine table manners. Do this at a
time when you are not at the table. If
he is quick to observe and learn he
should soon correct his faults.
The Grooirts Suit
Dear Mrs. Adams.
Wo are to be married at U o'clock tn
the morning at the bride's home. Would
it bo all right for me to wear a dark sergo
suit, as we are going away immediately
after the ceremony? The bride is going to
wear a coat suit. What kind of a shirt
tie. gloves, hat, collar and shoes should be
worn? EUQSNB.
Frequently a groom wears his trav
ellng suit during the ceremony, so
you may feel quite free to wear the
blue serge suit With it should be
worn a single or double breasted vest
of the same material as the coat or a
fancy vesting;. The shirt should have
a stiff bosom or a pleated soft front
with attached cuff a A fold or wing
collar and a four-in-hand or once
over tie are the proper neckwear.
Tan cape or gray mocha gloves, a
derby hat and black calfskin shoes
or oxfords are proper
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An Afternoon Reception
Dear Mrs. Adams.
1. 1 have received an Invitation to aa
afternoon reception and want to know U a
written reply la necessary.
I. i hesitate to go because I do not know
many people who are. Invited, as I hare
lived here only a Tew weeks. Do i. bid tbe
hostess good by when I leave?
a At what Ume should I arrive and
leave? r M. A.
1. It is not necessary for you to
send a written reply upon receipt of
the invitation unless it bears the let
ters ft 8. V. P. Your presence serves
as an acceptance. If it is impossible
for you to. attend, you should send
your cards to the hostess so that
they reach her the day of the enter
tainment ' If you attend, yon leave
one of your cards for the hostess and
for each truest of honor.
2.. Do not worry about the fact that
you are not acquainted with any of
the women invited, for the hostess
will make it a point to Introduce you
to strangers. If the hostess is
busily engaged when you leave you
need not bid her goodby; otherwise,
you should bid her adieu.
3. A guest is privileged to arrive at
her hostess' home any time between
the hours stated on the invitation.
Ehe can dispense with her social du
ties in twenty or thirty minutes.
Answering-an Invitation
Dear Mrs. Adams.
What la the proper way to accept an m
vltation to a ball)
LUT it
was written In the
third person.
J. N. M-
The acceptance should be in this
form:
49 Spruce Street.
June twenty-first. Ifl4
Mr. and Mrs. Edward ft Barry
accept with pleasure
Mr. aod Mrs. Horace King's
kind invitation for Tuesday evening,
. June the thirtieth.
Making Introductions
Deer Mrs. A da ma.
What ts the' proper form of utrednctJoe to
tnako when a man and woman meet another
man and women ; that is, when too a are
friend "but nae never met the wnmcn? Neither
msa has met the moaa wit the other man. .
Is it ahraya prop' to intiodwoe the maa to the
woanaal u a B.
'Let us presume that ltr. Smith and
there should be at each place a serving
plate, on which the separate plates ot
oysters are put This) serving pCate pro
tecta the table from the ice which might
be spilled from the deep plate that con
tains tte shellfish.
If the dinner begins with soup, the
same process is followed, a soup plate ,
or bouillon cup being; placed on the 4
serving plate. At the conclusion of the
first course the soup, plates are removed,
and the serving plates are taken away.
The fish Is served on warm plates and
removed before the following course.
A servant should lay every plate be- '
fore each guest in a quiet manner. A
mall napkin on the hand is all that
is necessary. A small silver tray is
used by some.
When the helping is done fey the
guests themselves, aa in the case of
vegetables, the servant should stand at
the left and hold the vegetable dish at
a convenient height so that the guest .
can help himself with his right hand.
The lady seated at the right of the host
is served first There has been much
discussion as to whether the hostess
should be served flrst In the time of -the
Medlds this was the custom, as It
was not unusual tor hosts to poison
their guests in olden times. As a alga
that the food was safe, the host was'
served first and tasted the food first to
assure all that a friendly safety prevail'
ed. In these days it Is the accepted thins
to serve the guests of honor first
All water glasses should be filled SS
soon as they are half emptied; butter,
if served with the ninal. should be kept
on each plate. Aa soon as a guest has
nnished vegetables or bread, or has In
any way shown that more food would be
appreciated, a servant rhould bring the
different dishes and offer them. As I
aid before, a quick eye is one ot the im
portant things, after a knowledge of the
facts.
If there is smoking after the meal,
the cigars matches and ash receivers
should bo placed within reach by the
servant
Hiss White-are friends and they meet "
ATr. Jones and Mies Black. The intro
ductions ccn be made in this way: Air.
8mith will say, "Mi3s White, allow me
to introduce Mr. Jonea" Mr. Jones
will say "Mls3 Black, let me Intro
duce Mlsa White and Mr. Smith.
It Is always proper to introduce a mas)
to a woman.
Hrcari)ig the Ring
Dtar Mrs. Adu-rv
tor ray grauuatien gift -from my parents I ss
ptct a r'nj k- with a sapphire rimmoded by .
twece aianoncu, win it be Perfectly proper
for me to wnr it on the third finer of my fct
hand, or is this finger for aa n:imnnt ring
onlyf VNtNUAUEU.
It will be quite proper for you to wear
your gift on the finger you suggest
Dinner Invitations
rr Mrs. A&jmv
Will yna kindly tH me bnw irny htvKatltms
t a frrmal dinner ihr.uid be ant ia a cats
where a bmband nd wife bare married ermpis
vlBting them I We are acqualntrd with theea
all. DOUBTFUL.
Two cards are sufficient each one ad
dressed to tbe husband and wife toy
whom it IS intended.'
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The Bride's. Gown
Dear Vfra Adama
L Should the groora bear the expense ef pro
earing the bride' wedding (own?
L What could be given to a fcrlde sad graara
for thHr flrat wwddinc aoniTmarr present?
S. Should cornstarch podding with strawlimlas
eovered with whipped creua be eetro. with a
fork! a B. H.
1. The bride's parents provide the
wedding gown,
i. Something made of cotton should
be given. A kimono, a pair of washable
gloves, sofa cushions and a pair of pa
jamas are appropriate gifts.
S. A spoon Is usually provided Itb
cornstarch pudding, but with the dish
you suggest a fork can be supplied.
An Invitation to a Wedding ,
I Dear Mrs. Adams.
1 hmva bean inritail ti a hoeae) waddtaf ana
break! a t. but will not be sbie to attend as it
ts to take place ia a distant city. Shall
I
send a gift to the bride sod should I rail sa
bar when she comas to redds in try etj!
KATBEJU.XE.
Tou should send your TtgrtM and
address them to the parents or the bride
It Is necessary for you to send a wd
dine fift to the bride and to call cn
her when she comes to reside) In your
city.
A Second Wedding .
Dear Mrs. A da ma,
Ia it cuatcmary for a widow to wear a White
draw when bei&g married the second tlmef
K. P.e .
No. She should wear a gray or .lav
ender dress. ,
Cards to Leave
Dear Mrs. Adams.
Will you klnity let me know hew marry
cards one should leave wbeo calling oa a
married woman wlh whom a single women
la visiting? I am unmarried.
FLORENCE.
Ton should leave two of your cards.
' Form of Note .
Dear Mrs. Adams.
Will you kindly give me the form of note
to write to Invite friends to as Informal
dance?. MARIE.
This is a proper form:
; lighters Bpraes Aratrne.
June twtaty-cxuiia.
Dear Vies White!
Msy we hope to have you with ns at aa
. informal dance on Thursday, July tbe ainta. ' -at
nine o'clock?
I trust that aotMng win deprive us ef
the pleasure of your company. .
Cordially yours, '
MAEIE BIDDI.ae ..
Where to Stand I
Dear Mrs. Adams.
Will you kindly tell sne where the host
' and hostess stand when entertaining friend '
on their tenth wedding anniversary? Wo
' have no drawing room, but we do have
a reception haU sad. parlor. M. AND X. .
They should stsnd Inside of the par
lor door to receive their, guests. . y
CaUing u Guest ( - . I
Deer Vr. Adams.
Will yoe please let me know If It IS
proper to call a gaeet whan arousing the
members of tbe family? Tbe ra eat has
eomo to vta.t tor a week. ... IN DOUBT.
If it would inconvenience you to let
tbe truest get up at his owa pleasure, it
. would be quite proper for you to call
him at the time you are calling xnexae
bers of your family.
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