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rdy Evening, April 11, 1925 THE EUGENE GUARD Page Three WORLD'S GREATEST EXPONEIT OF DIPLOMACY quette Problems at the White House Prove to Be Easy for Ever-Ready Laura Harlan, Social Secretary to the First Lady of the Land i m&tM,1 ) ) SWD ABOUT THE. Miss Laura Harlan HIIINGTON, April 11. Off i ially speaking, iliss Laura liar social secretary to Mrs. (ool- ually, she's the AVJiite House list on etiquette and tact. nianagi'8 oil White House nf--receptions, banquets, diuuers, To do that he must be a ig authority on etiquette. I she must be one of the world's wt exponents of practical tact. instance ; bo long ago many of the i nt the White House recep fell into the habit of sitting in the blue room before the lent was through with the re- g line. oriling to White House eti S thin is poor taste. Yet it eing done and Miss Ilnrlan had something to stop it. ! situation -was delicate. Many ; offending guests were persons liidernble i m porta ce. It would do to dash around rousting from their seats. At the samu it would never do to allow to sit in ease and comfort while resident was standing up. Chairs Are Removed s Harlan thought and now, ; each reception, every chair in lue room is removed. ther problem arose in conncc i'ith the private receptions given avored few by President and Conliilge immediately following ffieial receptions. ;sts not included in the favored we continually straying in the ion of these exclusive affairs. could not be admitted, but tact was necessary to turn away with uninjured feelings, i situation is handled as fol The favored few arc picked nd conducted to the president Any others going in that di n are u)m conducted but not ? suite. They are simply steer- I :o another nom.- n this doesn't work, and nn ifd gucut makes his way to the sotiienne whispers in his ear the president luis retired ton "in m;tbe next time majority of enestH leave when the affair thev are tact consists in hard work. AVhen Calvin Cool id go .7r. died lust sum mer thousands of letters of sympathy poured into the White House. Miss Harlan is still nt work answering i and every one is to be answer so that no one of the sympathiz ers will feci slighted. Mips Harlan is well equipped for her job. As daughter of the lit to Associate Justice Joint Maynard 1 l:i r r lan of the Supreme Court, she was brought up in Washington's official circles. Hefore the Coolidge regime she. ser ved as social secretary to Mrs. Hard ing. ' Xow she is being assisted by Miss Mary Randolph, of the Kundnlpbs of Virginia, secretary to Mrs. Coolidge in vice presidential d:iys. j committee of hostesses for the even- j l iiiie and was assisted by Mrs. George i lMair. Mrs. S. 1. Burton. Mrs. L. C. I Marger, Mrs. W. II. Brooke, Mrs. jjohu Buird, Mrs. F. L. Beard. Ir. ' A. H. Sweetser of the university de I partment of botany gave an address i on nrPNervinr Ororou wild flower. Ten new members were admitted, and are Mrs. George Stauley, Mrs. K. H. riertv, Mrs. Klixabeth Scaife, Mrs. Hall Green, Mrs. Everett Swank, Mrs. Klira Tracy, Mrs. Frank Aid rich, Mrs. Halph Obborn, Mrs. Mary Veroui," luei Bradey. In two weeks the group will be entertained for a program and evening of cards with the following committee in charge: Mrs. O. C. Caswell, Mrs. Sarah Ball. Mrs. It. II. Baker, Mrs. Elizabeth Beytien,. Mrs. K, K. Chndwick, Mrs. W. W. Calkins.' -Mrs. Fred Chess. Mrs. K. K. Cook. . Gamma Phi Beta alumnae and mem bers of the Crescent club were guests of Mis.- W. A. Kuykendall for luncheon at her home Wednesday. w Mr. and Mrs. Melville Jones; of Portland are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beucfiel. An enjoyable club gathering ar ranged for next Saturday will be the one o'clock luncheon for Sans Sonet club members at the home of Mrs. Henry Balch. at which time the los ers in the card contest will entertain for -the winners. Following the lunch- con bridge will be played. The April meetings f.r the Gen eral Ladies' Aid society groups will be held Tuesday nt two-thirty o'clock at the following plttces: Number one, Mrs. A. I,ombard. Iiiv-cr road. Number two, Mrs. Riddle, 1220 Ad ams street. Number three. Mrs. K. C 'Post, r2fi Th rtecnth avenue west. Number four, Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Howard, U!:t Ninth avenue west. Number five. Mrs. Ilnekstrom, Thir teenth and Mill streets. Number six. .Mrs. F.shnr, V2'.yt Oak street. Number seven. Mrs. Tom Campbell, T.'tfi Jefferson street. Number eight, Mrs. Frank L. Chambers, Mrs. Kerns, 1H.V.1 Hilyard street. Number nine, Mrs. T. K. Stebno, 711 Fifteenth avenue east. Number ten. Mrs. Gettings, lTiIti; Thirteenth avenue east, with Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. Johnson, hostesses. SOCIETY (Continued from page two) the KtiL'nd infantry. Ho is practicing law in Portland. The wedding is an nounced as an e.vetit for June. Mrs. F. L. Chambers will be host ess to the Bide-a-Wee club on April 20. ..Mrs. Walter T. Kniken and daugh ter, Miss Klenor Kniken, of Astoria, were visitors in Kugene this week as guests of Mr. ami Mrs. Carl G. Wasb burnc. Mrs. Kaikeu and her daugh ter are to leave soon on a six-months tour of Kurope. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Anderson are spending a few days in Portland. -- Members of the Kugene Pnugh ters of the Nile club are particularly interested in the invitation extended by Vedowra club, 1 laughters of the Nile, of IlnKeburg. for a bridge lunch eon to be given at the Hotel I'mp qua in Koschurg, April 22 at twelve- thirty o'clock. Mrs. Virginia Judy Ksterl.t spent n few days of tjiis week in Ashland and other southern Oregon cities. An old fashioned basket dinner is the eventful affair being planned liy the College Crest Community club to be given next Friday evening, April 17, nt the club house. - The dinner is to bo given at seven o'clock, fol lowing which there will be a dance. In order that both old and young at tending the party may enjoy the dance, old fashioned dances as well ns the more modern one are to be held. The baskets are to be all sold for one price, and will later he drawn by numbers. The committee in charge for the evening is to furnish the cof fee. An evening gathering of interest was that of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the chamber of commerce which tool; place Wednesday evening. Mrs. W. W. Branstettcr was chairman of the EASTER BRIDE IS PRACTICAL ONE Lovely Weddina Frnck Also Suitable For Wear Later A3 Evenina Gown it!y liiiK is over, hut, every now unci s'iiii' ffv insist on lingering r tno loiiir. Sive lli.'iu "the air" by any1 uy in.'ans would, of course, be' ''! form. Instwnl. tlicy are np- 1 l"1'! liy an attendant who tells as thoiich imparting a bit of I 'mini information, that the ' ll mse is t0 be closed in a innilH's. Guest List Ticklish 'ins out a While limine (tnesl "li'Mit n a par with mannfa. : a 'int i,ib. 01isy j,... I In tv how to tin it. To u-ave mj'oiio that should he invited the equivalent of stnrtinii '-'ii'Puike ami a cyclone rolled lit'. Marian, therefore, mint be ":l familiar with the name, a,"l official stnniliiiit of evcrv "" 1 "ffl and foreisn en- '' dislirict. ."' ' .'" r.""nnel of WaahinRtnn'a ' Who" is constantly Khiftiiis 'i.-ni. this i, n easy job. nutter of diplomatic prcced- ii-r tiPkh-h prohlem. II is iilaceH l,f.t.ln,i nnnl.n. 'I whom he ouiratej, is it con " rneiv.ns insult. If th( off"-'l liippeus to he from country, it is considered an " hi nation. rrsar.l Mi Harlan acts a.lM.-, of Charles U Cooke 1 ' '-'t- of ceremonials foi l','l'-lr'mnt. who know. P'e,.,enr? Lnckwanl. for ""'! i-hways. li.e , Whit(1 - wn-inet m he hnn,,f(1 rarc. I or international and '"ier the rface, and for "" to bubble ,, nt social """lil be very much out of Violence Averted ':" c.ffi(ial dinner the cnvovn -n..iiy nd Helgiun, were in n"J ate, ,e ,r fide. Some ;' "1 alK.nt the World War " f-iht was on. Physical nsr-owly averted. nortioa o( Mjn Uarlan i ffir 1 lcT?i MMf HiM Ur. ji v: th -. DAILY MENU Hrcakfast (Irapefntit, cereal, thin cream, codfish balls, corn bread, milk, coffee. Luncheon Split pea soup, toasted cheese crackers, fruit salad, steamed brown bread, milk, tea. 1 Unuer Spureribs and lima beans, creamed carrots, spring salad, Span ish cream, whole wheat bread, milk, coffee, I A simple fruit salad witli.n plain boiled dressing should be served to children und-1 school age. If the fruit is perfectly ripe und finely chop ped ami moistened with )i boiled dressing or olive oil and lemon juice and served on finely shredded lettuce the salad is wholesome and sitit.lble for four-year-olds. , ', . The beans used in the dinner dish 1 should be rubbed through a ricer be-! fore serving to small children audi of; course, the spa re ribs are not. planned ; for juniors. '1 he rest of the dinner j can bo served to them as desired. j Split Pea Soup - Six cup cold water, 1 cup split dried pens. 1 onion, I carrot, j turnip, ccb-i-y lonves, suit and pepper. ' 2 tablespoons flour, 1 nip milk, 1 i teaspoon dried mint. j Wnsb.poas through several waters and let stand over night in water to ! more than -cover. In the morning drain and put on to cook in the cold water. Add any ham or beef bones' , at hand. Ifring to the boiling point and siinmer two hours. Add vegc i tables thinly sliced mid simmer two j hours long.-r. liub through a wire ; sieve and return to the fire. If meat bones were used mix the flour to ' :t smooth paste with a little cold milk. ' ' If not, melt two tablespoons bacon : t'at, stir in flour and, when perfectly ' blended, mid to puree Cook until ! thick and smooth. - Add milk to make ! the consistency of cream, season with ! salt and pepper and powdered mint j and serve. Steamed Brown Bread One cup molasNCs. 1 run hour milk. 1 cup sweet milk, 2 runs oornmenl, 'J cups graham flour, 1 cup white flour. 1 teaspoon soda, J teaspoon baking powder, 1' teaspoons salt, li table spoons melted butter. 1 'issolve sodu in sour milk. Mix and sift white flour nod buking pow der. Mix ingredient in order given and beat well. Turn into pans and Menm two and one-bnlf hours. He move from steniner mid bake If. min utes in a hot oven. Spring S.ilr.d Two our apples. 1 bunch spring onions, mnyoiinitise dressing, strips canned pimento, heiirtH of lettuce. 1'are apples and cut into dice. ; Sprinkle lightly with bdnon juice to I prevent discoloring. W'hIi onions I and mincp very finely. Mix apple nnd onion thoroughly and add enough j mayonnaise to hold mixture together. I Arrange nt one? on hearts of rrlsp j lettuce, nnd gtirnish with strips of ! pimento. The apple and onions should ; be very cold and the mixture used' ns soon ns mixed before the mayon naise separate nnd becomes thin. (Opyright, V.CX, SKA Service, Inc.) foundation will be an attractive lnce or satin frock that may be worn as an evening gown. This model has a satin bodice and a full fkirt of white ii"t rut with over a Brilliant Color Shown Wherea the untrlinmed dress, cut on elegnnt nnd soinewlm' intricate linen, rontirfUCR to be exceedingly popular, there Is" a derided feelijj for more embroidery nnd lace than there has ben. Shaded effects are vpry popular In millinery ns well ns dresses. Colors were neter more brill inn t or more gorgeous. All shades of red, henna and purple are used for dnrtirn as well ns evening, and M the name time all the pflntel shode nnd dHiente combination nre very smart- Mark and white in developed in tunning combinations, and brilliant red is rom bined sueceMvfully with black and nary blue. T KAIINO the ftaatcr pwant f the Knster bride, a composite pic ture of lace, illusion, aatin and flow ers. m...;ma f.t.r.arntlr. i undertaken ; j tt,.n formerly. ! deep points. It is mounted nd th costumes arc I-ss eonven- 'sirii .ri ... ..... -n.,,,-... Cretonne Coat Cretonne mat a for I 'aim Hench wear have linings of plain linen or sometimes of silk, and have collar and cuffs of some brilliant plain color. , i r one m win if mi tin. run mi um i cm i i iw ov. tmnal and autere. f .,.!.. The veil, train, ard p-tr-iv Dn.rni .., .....,., . , " V ntto re- miierei Biinie. wiit . ni m li nr "i; "nif", i uni i n-, .lArnrnlinno are all tb'tuchable , I . iil afinr the rerrinortV. th brida can lay them ada Mid UitiUke lureuneaa to the euaeuible. bfioii form the veil and add a cloud : th imprest-inn of a tie worn without the cuituuiary collar. SEE THE M. & W. ADS ON PAGES 3 AND 5 OF FIRST SECTION Fashions Favorable for Larger Women Fashion's mnmlutcs avo obeyed by all femininity. Tlio full-formed woman must exercise greater euro in the selection of her costume than her more slender sister. The MeMorrnn & Wnshburno appar el section on the second floor has jrivrn special attention to tho . selection of wearables for women of full figure Styles that by in genious tailoring, design, color and fabric achievo the coveted slenderizing effect. Expertly fitted and altered when necessary without extra charge. You arc invited to view these becoming new tilings for larger women. MANNISHLY TAILORED SUITS THAT EMPHASIZE THE LONGER STRAIGHT LINES Strictly man tailored suita of sorvlceahlo twills anil hair striped fabrics. Un belted models with correct length coats, nlcoly tailored throughout. MoBtly In navy blue a color particularly dressy and becoming to women wearing Biles 40 to 46. A SMART SHOWING AT $49.75 OTHERS TO $69.75 The Slenderizing Coat The Ensemble Costume The woman who requites larger Rizca will find much to please her in the M. & W. showing this spring. Handsome new fabrics in fashionable colorH. All designed to create tho effect of sloiulerness. A PARTICULARLY KINK OROUP IX SIZKS 40 TO 53, PRICED AT $34.75 to $65 In all fashion's array of beautiful new things the Ensembto costume stands foremost. The harmonising coat and dress olther may bo worn separately yet together they present a costume of grace and charm. THE ULTIMATE IN GOOD STYLE AND LINES FOR LARGER WOMEN ENSEMBLE COSTUMES $59.75 OTHERS TO $125 A Host of cleverly designed Silk Frocks That Flatter Larger Figures Larger women have found that it is not so much in color or fabric of the garment, but in lines and proportions, that count. Straight lines predominate in these new frocks and givo, height and grace. So cleverly is the slenderizing lino achieved that women who wear sizes to 40 may even choose lighter colors now. ' YOU'LL ENJOY CHOOSING HERE FROM SUCH EXTENSIVE STOCKS J pi .75 $2475"to $34 Rayon Silk Dresses in 'Short Stout' Sizes $24.75 Clinging beautiful rayon silks wholly slenderizing In line in slues 23 to 30. f.t women requiring regular sizes to 44 but Bhortor than average. Designed to . WOMEN'S Munsing Knit Unionsuits $1.40 Sizes 7 !) Comfortable perfect fitting Munsing unions in a desirable summer weight. Low nock, no sleeve and knee length style. Tight or loose knoo. Some, with bodice top. SAME STYLE IN FINE LISLE PRICED AT $1.75 Silk Costume Slips $5.95 nnautifully mnde slips of superior quality black satin. The sizes are 46 to 60. All generously cut. Dodlce top style with shadow proof horns. ' Silk Jersey Bloomers $3.95 Chooso from such pretty colors as peach, sand, pink, orchid, navy, ns well as black. In out slzos. All thoroughly reinforced. "Munsing" Knit Bloomers $1.15 Finely knit bloomers In pink or white. All sizes to 50. Other knit bloomers, pink only, 60c pair. BECOMING HATS FOR MATRONS Oft in the proper selection or the hat lies the secret of tho complete charm .of one's costume. ' Here the matron will find easily the hat most suited to her individual'type If she chooses a wide brim a deep full crown with a broken side trimming she may select any of the love ly high oolors for spring for the lines of the hat . will fully achieve the desired effect of softening tho linos of the face. AN INCOMPARABLY VARIED ANT) LOVB LY ASSORTMENT OJ" HATS $6.50 to $15 These Wonderful 4 'Gossard" Reducing Garments Actually Improve Your Figure Immediately Gossard reducing corsets will ma'ke you look thin while get ting thin. Superfluous flesh gently massaged away day-by day. Often three inches the first week. Reduce while you walk, sit, work or play yet so gently that you scarce ly feel it. Silk or fine lisle covered pure para rubber gar ments that will not chaff or irritate the most tender of skins. Absolutely odorless. Our expert corset iern will gladly and without any obligation whatsoever on your part, explain in detail the marvelous results obtained by these reducing corsets and brassieres. Gossard Silk Covered Reducing Corsets $10 Lisle covered $7.50 Silk Covered Brassieres $5 Lisle $3.75 Gossard Corsets for Stout Figures SILK BROCADED 10 I'LATN COUTIL $.') TliATN COUTIL $4 BRASSIERES 85c TO $3.50 ' Holeproof Out Size Lisle Hose 85c pr. Kittra stretch top hose of fine, mercerized lln!e. Snug fitting ankles and in the only two colors that larger women should wear In hose hlark or brown. SIzi'S ',4 to 11. Holeproof Out Size Silk Hose $1.95 pr. Pure silk hose with strongly ribbed tops thoroughly reinforced Isle hee and too and sole. Hlark or brown sizes to 11. "KAYSER" 10 BUTTON SILK GLOVES $1.08 PAIR SHORT (1LOV10S 1.25 PAIR Colors of black, mode nnd gray. In sensible plain tailor ed styles, FINK KID GLOVKS $.1.50 FAIR Perrln's flu'est French kid gloves In sizes to 8. Two clasp style. Many with novelty stltehlngs. Dlsck and brown- only. WAS11ABLK FABRIC OLOVES $2 Embroidered roll or straight cuff style In several fash ionable spring shades. ormn li ! ill v 1:; t i til