Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1929, Page 38

’ WOMA N’S PAGE. Furs and Fabrics in Coats BY MARY MARSHALL. One no longer need make apologies for not having a fur coat. Fur hfi%‘eflm . brought within the reach of almost every ene and cloth coats trimmed with fur . (CHILD'S COAT OF FUR FABRIC IN BEAVER PILE, WITH LEATHER BELT AND BUTTONS, AND BERET ‘TO MATCH. are so luxurious as to be the peer of any fur coat. Moreover, there are fur-like fabrics, of a comparatively inexpensive sort, that fashion looks upon with favor. They have gained a place under the sun of fashion for themselves because they do not pretend to be real fur. They stand on their own merits, which are numerous, and for the young girl of 12 or thereabouts many mothers would consider a coat of one of these fur fab rics in better taste than a real fur coat. One advantage for gene wear that such coats have is that while they are warm and wind resisting they are not quite s0 heating as a coat of raccoon or other substantial fur and are there- fore more suitable for everyday require- ments of the active young person. There are lovely pile fabrics that closely imitate the soft pelts of baby lamb or broadtail, and these—and ma- terials of this sort—without making any pretensions of actually being baby lamb or broadtail, have been accepted as correct by fashion critics this season. ‘There is no longer the prejudice that there once was against imitations— either in furs or in jewelry; and many women who might well afford to ‘wear diamonds prefer, at times, to wear rhinestones or white crystals, and wom- en who have coats of the finest furs are willing to wear these lovely fur fabrics, which the important French dress- makers have marked with their ap- | proval. One of the best ways to make use of these fur fabrics is in making one of the new muffs. This week's diagram pattern shows how to cut out and make a muff of this sort and if you would like a copy it will be sent to you on receipt of your stamped, self-addressed envelope directed to Mary Marshall, care of this Oysters in Patty Shells. Chop one quart of oysters fine. Make half a pint of rich drawn butter sea- soned with salt and cayenne pepper. Stir the oysters in this and allow to boil for five minutes. Pour into pastry shapes baked in patty pans, place in the oven and cook for two minutes. Serve immediately. A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK BY HERBERT PLUMMER 'UNDREDS of people who know little about art, as well as those who are connoisseurs, have ctrolled through the corridors of the Corcoran Art Gallery these last few weeks. At the spot where different _opinions are heard if one sticks _around long enough. For instance, there is praise of the clarity of light coming from the up standing be- ore Laermans' “Promised Llnd.‘f' o drawing is noted in “#Bringing Home the Grain,” a canvas by the same artist. And Maserell's “Cabaret” draws forth perhaps an en- tirely different reaction. This Belgian exhibition has been one of the most popular ever to be shown at Washington's art center. Favorable ress notices have caused many to visit gl!ery who never would have thought of going under other circum- stances. Not many of those who visit the ex- THE STAR’S DAILY PATTERN hibition, however, know that another purpose, besides acquainting the Amer- ican people with the art of Belgium, is being accomplished by this array of curfous paintings. Next Spring there is to be held In Antwerp an extensive international ex- position. It is to commemorate the centenary of national independence of Belgium, together with the completion of the vast harbor improvements which will place this port among the best equlhp’ped and most commodious in the world. ‘The art display is, in a sense, a part of Belgium's endeavor to attract citi- zens of this country to that exposition. The cultured aristocrat of !orelg: dip- lomats in Washington—the Igian Ambassador, Prince de Ligne—is one of those most responsible for the exhi- bition. Skillfully he combined his so- licitude for culture with patriotic en- deavor. Prince de Ligne is the most debonair and courtly of Washington's resident THE EVENI Home in Good Taste BY SARA HILAND. ‘When simplicity and usefulness are combined there is sure to be beauty in the result. In the accompanying illus- tration is shown a very simple lamp which is doubly useful, for aside from holding the bulb and shade, the stand- tractive pottery ash tray. It would be difficult to find a more ideal lamp for a boy's room. This base. a shade of yellow trimmed with green and red lines and a pottery tray trimmed with stripes to match, from the regulation plain ones. A ln¥ design. and the tray be in a plain color to match the predominating color in the shade. This is especially attrac- tive if the shade has the bright red of the English hunting coat, for a bright red tray to match, would lend a de- el lightful touch of color to the otherwise “tailored” room for the man. ‘This lamp might be placed on a desk or a small table at the side of a chair, It is equally attractive for living room, library or sun room., (Copyright, 1929.) MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. diplomats. His wife, Princess de Ligne, is famed for her graciousness. Although the prince comes of a line that includes some of the oldest and most powerful names in European his- tory, he charms Washington with his democratic attitude. He and his tlmfl{o move freely- in the Capital's polyglot social world. Their exalted position never wavers for a moment, but at the same time they take on many tasks which they could easily evade. There are four children in the De Ligne family. The eldest two daughters crossed the social threshold of Wash- ington with far less ceremony than the average debutante requires. The only son of the house, Prince Albert Ed- ward Philippe Marie Lamoral de Ligne, is completing his education in Belgium. He 15 18 years old. If cotton had been worth anything down South back in 1898, then hand- some, soft-voiced and congenial Col. LChfle!l’l%_hb!ll'l‘1’3'l legoe; would J;Dt be at ouse today as military aide to the President. o But, at the turn of the century, cot- ton in Louisiana brought only 4 cents a pound. Times were hard. Money was scarce in the Hodges family. And as & result the career of Col. H shaped itself along lines entirely dif- ferent from what he had planned. He had his eye on the United States Naval Academy. Dewey was the hero of the hour as a result of his feat in Manila Bay. Battleships and anything connected with the Navy were ail peo- ple could talk about. Young ‘Hodges set about to get an appointment to Annapolis. . Inquiry of his Representative in Con- gress revealed that there were no va- cancies at Annapolis, but if he desired an appointment to West Point instead it would be arranged. The offer was declined with thanks. It was the Navy or nothing for him. Some time later Hodges and his father met the Representative near their home. He told them that he had made the appointment despite the refusal, and that it would stand until December of that year in the event Hodges changed his mind. Riding home that afternoon, father and son passed many cotton fields. Their conversation was mainly on one topic—how hard times were. Before they had reached home young Hodges' mind was made up. He would forget the Navy and go to West Point. In a few days he left the South and entered a preparatory school in the East to prepare for the entrance ex- Utility Type. A utility dress in dark dahlia shade crepe silk that offers a definite rhan?e to everyddy wardrobe is sketched in style No. 765. The fluttering plaited skirt with box plaits at center-front to carry out idea of panel to lengthen the silhouette is decidedly youthful. The plaits are low placed, emphasizing flat hips, which makes it equally suited to larger woman. A narrow tie belt nips the normal waist- line. ‘The neckline is unusually becoming, cut square at front and finished with yever collar of printed silk crepe in blending tones. The scalloped turn- back flared cuffs and jabot frill at left side of n repeat the printed It is designed in sizes 16, 18, 20 years, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 inches bust, and exceptionally easy to make. Navy blue canton crepe with collar and in eggshell shade is very emart for office, class room or street. Self-checked wool crepe in tobacco ‘brown with collar and cuffs of matching Zfaille silk crepe is interesting choice. Novelty printed rayon crepe, crepe de chine, érepe Maroca. wool challis prints are attractive and ‘wearable. Bottle green sheer velvet with panne satin collar and cuffs in Jovely acqua- marine shade, printed sheer velvet in dark wine coloring and black sheer vel- vet with deep shade ecru lace collar and cuffs outstandingly chic for afternoons. For a pattern of this style send 15 cents in stamps or coin directly to The Washington Star's New York Fashion !'Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth street, New York. We suggest that when you send for ?‘"gl‘n you inclose 10 cents additional for & copy of our new Fall and Winter #ssbion magazine, ) ) , crepe satin and | aminations. In June of 1899 he was Fruit Juice Substitute. One Mother Says: In early Winter the orange is not only pithy and somewhat juiceless, but also very e sive, yet there is never a season when the children can_do without fruit juice. This is especlally 80 in the case of very young children and becomes quite a problem when there are several children in a family. My physician advised me to try canned tomato juice as & substitute and as- sures me that it is quite as good. The children like it for a change and it is much cheaper than citrus fruits at some 8easons. (Copyright, 1920.» e Mutton or Lamb Pie. Chop scraps of cold mutton or lamb into small pleces, cover with gravy or hot water and savory fat, season as de- sired and heat in a baking dish in the oven. When thoroughly heated, cover the top with a crust made as for bak- ing powder biscuits. Return to the oven and bake until the crust is done. ard is so constructed as to hold an at- | might have an antique green or black | The shade and tray might be varied | yellow paper or parchment shade might | be trimmed with a ship, coach or hunt- | STAR., WASHING AY Brave Women and Girls of History Lady Nithsdale Defied King of England and®Saved Husband’s Life. BY J. P. GLASS. () 4. N A “LADY WINIFRED LAID HOLD OF THE SKIRTS OF ATTEMPTED TO STUFF THE PETITION INTO HIS Out of the maze of humiliating de- | be crying, for she covered her face with | feats attending the last cfforts of the Jacobites to overthrow the Hanoverian dynasty and put James Edward Stuart on the throne of England stands the heroic victory of Winifred, Countess of Nithsdale. Her husband, the Earl of Nithsdale, was one of seven noble con- spirators confined in the Tower of Lon- don to await beheading. The countess feared no one. Though forbidden the palace of George I, she made her way into it, knelt before George and offered him a petition for the earl's pardon. George didn't want the petition. He tried to walk right over the countess. Lady Winifred laid hold on the skirts of his coat and attempted to stuff the petition into his pocket. He dragged her clear across the room on her knees before attendants grabbed her and her petition and threw her out. Lord Nithsdale was to be executed on February 24, 1718. Late on the afternoon of February 23 Lady Niths- dale appeared at the tower as if to bid her husband good-by. With her came a large, stout lady, a Mrs. Mills, who was about as big as Lord Nithsdale; a tall, skinny lady named Mrs. Morgan, who was able to wear under her riding dress a complete duplicate of the cloth- ing of Mrs. Mills; and finally Lady Nithsdale’s own personal maid, named Evans, who carried a bundle. This bundle was supposed to contain a gown which her mistress would wear in going to the King that evening with another petition for the earl’s release. The next day, when the soldiers came to get Lord Nithsdale and remove his head, he wasn't to be found. Neither was his countess—nor Mrs. Mills, nor Mrs. Morgan, nor Evans, the maid. Lord Nithsdale had been smuggled out of the tower and had fled to France. The others had hid until the storm blew over. Here is how the countess thwarted George I by taking advantage of a rule which was supposed to safeguard the prisoners in the tower—namely, that visitors could only be accompanied by one friend at & time. First she took up to the earl's quar- ters her friend, Mrs. Morgan. The lady quickly departed, leaving behind the clothing concealed on her. Lady Nithsdale went part way down- stairs with her, and on I“m' sald— loudly, so every one could hear: “Send up Evans, now, with the dress in which I will present the petition.” As soon as Mrs. Morgan was down, Mrs. Mills came up. appeared to Lessons in English BY W. L. GORDON. ‘Words often misused—Do not say “We shall see you at about 3 o'clock.” “At” is redundant. Often mispronounced — Superfluous. Pronounce su-per-flu-us (four syllables). Pirst u as in “unit,” second us as in “flue,” accent second syllable, not the third. Often misspelled—Conqueror; not erer. Synonyms—Quick, active, swift, brisk, rapid, agile, lively, expeditious. ‘Word study—"Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us increase our vocabularly by mastering one word each day. Today’s word—Clemency; disposi- tion to forgive and spare; compassion. “Extreme clemency was offered to the eror, prisoner.” Last-Minute Christmas Gifts BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. enrolled as a cadet. Much the same is true of President Hoover's naval aide—Capt. Allen Bu- chanan, Capt. Buchanan wanted an appoint- ment to West Point when he decided ‘on making the serv- ice his career, but was unable to se- . cureone, end wound % up by enrolling as , & midshipman at Annapolis. Buchan- ; an was graduated from the Naval Academy the year Hodges entered West Point. Col. Hodges— “I have never re- gretted my choice,” he says, “not once since the first day at West Point.” Nor should he, for he has gone high and far in the Army since 1899, He wears the Distinguished Se; Medal for his service lguchlzl of :“fiffl' %tv!the 3dlsth Dlvéslon during the World r_and has decorations f: pain and Rumania. TR From 1926 to 1929 he was com- mandant of cadets at the United States Military Academy. And when Hoover became President he selected Col. Hodges as his military aide. Christmas Cakes. Cream one cupful of sugar with one cupful of butter, add two egg yolks and beat well. When creamy, add one grated lemon rind and four scant cup- fuls of flour mixed with one teaspoonful of baking powder. Roll out the dough and cut it into rings with & doughnut cutter. Beat the white of one slightly and brush over the top of g: rings. Sprinkle with blanched and chopped pistachio nuts. Put little round bits of candied cherries, three in & bunch, here and th to represent holly berries, sk _ But returning to ! = . i The box filled with sationery makes a delightful Christmas gift. For those who are in a quandry as to what to give some friends who surely must be rememl , and yet without much cost, the Christmas gift sugges- tions offered today ml{epmve helpful. ‘They are all what may be termed “last- minute” gifts, in that they can be made ina short time. Some of the gifts are trifies, some are not, some are for adults, some for children. None of them is expensive. They are not stressed for their novelty, but for their beauty, utility or daintiness, coupled with the speed with which the gifts can be, ?prepnred in quantity or singly. ‘ancy paper can be bought from a few cents a sheet to higher sums. As each sheet will help to ornament a number of articles, even the ones that are not cheap will not be found costly after such subdivisions. Those who have saved the fancy linings for en- velopes can make them do duty now. Cover old or new candy boxes with fancy paper cut to fit top and sides. Cut pleces of cardboard to fit the bot- tom of each box. A day or two before Christmas make candies from the reci- pes given tomorrow. Fill the bottom of the box. Use the cardboard to put over this lower layer of can Arra It is well to line the box with the paraffine paper, Cut one plece to fit length and one the width of the box and have each strip long enough to come well up over the top. Fold the ends over the contents of the box and an expert appearance will result. A box of homemade candy will gratify young or old. A pound of writing paper and en- velopes can be divided into quires, with envelopes for each sheet, and be fitted into paper-covered boxes. Buy the plain boxes to fit the plg:r and envelopes. These boxes can be bought for 10 cents at 5 and 10 cént stores. One pound of paper and a few packages of envelopes will fill several boxes. Coat hangers can be exquisite gifts without much cost if the maker can re- sort to some box of old but not solled ribbons or silks. Wind the coat hangers with narrow ribbon or with strips of silk, preferably cut on the bias. Turn any raw edges in as the winding pro- gresses. ‘To allow for this the strips should be at least two inches wide. Raffla can be crocheted over the 1hlana'er or be buttonhole-stitched about , 8l Bift & “sweet” one, , > )\ her handkerchief. She, too, left quickly. down, her face was uncovered. not weep. Lady Nithsdale hurriedly dressed the earl in the clothes left by Mrs. Morgan. Then she escorted him downstairs. His face was covered with Mrs. Mills’ hand- kerchief. He was sniffling. As they passed the guards Lady Nithsdale demanded to know where that lazy Evans was. “Send her up at once, she told the fictitious Mrs. Mills, “I must have that dress quickly.” With the earl safely outside the tower she reascended to his room. For a long time she was heard talking. Finally she left. “Evans has not come,” she sald. “I must go and find out the cause.” She made a neat getaway, smiling to think how crestfallen the King would But going She did be. Geor%e I was angry when he heard of the earl's escape. “It was the best thing a man in his place could do, though,” he admitted. DRIES HAIR with warm air from its electric heater attach- ment—and re- moveschillfrom bath roomin a few moments. CLEANS YOUR CAR Powerful suc- tion removes e ust and dirt from fine interior of your closed car. DECEMBER | The word “circumspectly,” defined from HIS COAT AND | POCKET.” 16, 1929 LIGHT MY WAY BY REV. JOHN R. GUNN. Trace Your Course. “See that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise."—Eph., v.15. The wise are careful; fools are care- less. The wise diagnose a case; fools take things for granted. The wise keep a good lookout: fools | make shipwreck of themselves by their | rashness. | The wise see evil and avold it: fools shut their eyes to evil and walk into it. All this is comprehended in the text. its Greek derivation, means exactly, ac- | curately, carefully. Fools exercise no care as to how they walk, but the | glienust of care is exercised by the | wise. Be not as folls, says Paul, but be as the wise. Look how exactly you walk. See that you walk with care, In another Scripture text, as the Revised Version has it, the word “cir- cumspectly” is rendered, “Traced the | course of all things accurately.” This is the way of the wise. They trace their course. They know vthere they | are going. They do not mcve indis- | creetly or blindly. Any course they | pu{sue has been well traced and maried out. Not so of fools. They go their way, blind and heedless. They take any course that looks inviting, without re- gard to conscience or consequences. Reason makes no appeal to them. The only appeal they heed is that of their | own desires and inclinations. They | never stop to consider causes and | eifects. It requires no prophet to fore- see the results. We see all around us living illustra- tions of this contrast between the foolish | and the wise. If one has any concern for his moral safety he will not fail to heed these illustrations. He will look well to his walk and trace his course. FEATURES. The woRLD's MosT LUXURIOUS PERFUME GIFT CREATIONS . IN ATTRACTIVE PRESENTATIONS. LEATHER CASES AND ENSEMBLES $3.50 TO $20.00 Electrical Headquarters 14th & C Sts. N. W. 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