The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 5, 1899, Page 28

S 0000000000002 0000000000000 0000 T HE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, DAY, MARCH 5, 1899. 27 he shop windows a noticed that playing silks of window are a latest another own wear, while the > city whenever the thermome the required de- grees abov thi ing for silks inquire rmed t pple ary worn beau- t gauze made to be over tiful, T vard. Ity of this - than the better cling cool tra-fashionable are > of it so that the com- Jantity imported has , all the I her class of novelty 7 to 8 Years Old. s effective yet gown. The and under- f a contrasting shade e sleeves are nished of silk ¥ and the skirt is cut with 2 with a oods come ir .4 quantities, some of > rns only. This 18 es- peciall auzes spoken of, y to order. 2 d corded ef- come in showing tion of the two, combinations o ‘intricate to under. newest patterns look sting color These may es and ght color in dots. these dots undoubtedly originated ka dot amation ‘point, heart, a comma, ed, a d a square or a one or of varying em are combined with . a sort of conventional- while others are in ized climbi g 3 curves and seem to be intended to illus- | a rocket of spar 1 or or meteor. 5 er designs is composed of a red ground with graduated dots and a red star in the center of each. These are essentially Chinese in char- act Next to the Chinese in_point of novelty and popularity come the Persian patterns. These are exceedingly rich. When in two or three colors they.are used for street | dresses, while the more gorgeous patterns used exclusively for house gowns. are | i | Qi I Mrs. Nettle Harrison’s 4-day Hal § Restorer restores the natural color to gray or faded hair quickly, perman- Zatly and without inconvenience or dis- agreeable after effects. Not a dye; 10 stickiness, and no sediment. All druggists, $1.00 ray Hair Gone Superfluous Hair Permanently removed by the Electric Needle as operated by me. MRS, NETTIE HARRISON DERMATOLOGIST | | | 00000000 0000000000000000000000 San Francisco § 0200000000 0600000000000 El fancy | 9 often made into | ome kind—a fountain | Fashions Latest in Summer Selks. The small figured silks are llked better that the large ones of last year, while the corded Japanese wash silks are used only for waists. The finest of shot silks s the very latest in gown patterns These are minute and are entirely of white on a celored ground. The new foulards will be very popular, and the old time popular zigzag pattern has been replaced by designs suitable for voung and old, stout and thin. As for colors, blues are the favorites. There s a new blue, which is a light shade of navy blue or army blue. Next to the blue come the gray in favo 3 As 1 said before, these siiks are being made up to wear in the city on warm days. They never look out of place, and when it comes to weight there is nothing which Is lighter for city summer wear than these dainty silks. 3 Although the wearing of mourning has been the subject of much argument, the majority still persist in wearing black as | the emblem of mourning. Mourning can be the most becoming or the most un- hecoming style of dress a woman can wear, and it requires considerable time | and thought to choose wisely in this par- | ticular line of goods. In no other class | of goods has there been such an improve- | ment as in the mourning goods. Rusty | black is rarely seen now, even in the | aper materials, while in the expensive | qualities all the fabrics have an _exquisite k shade that is neither blue-black n black, but simply black, and this Henrietta and Eudora cloths are, as a rule, used for the first mourning gowns. Eudora is very much like Henrietta, but heavier and a little different in the These materials very soft in finish, drape well and are especially sui ed to the styles of the present day, which are soft and clinging Among the new materia mourning _goods is the cravenette v orge and cheviot. Thes id to be, and apparent waterproof and at the it is shown in the or | 25, 18 unmarried, and upon every married man who, at that age, has no children. The tax is $3 75 a year. Every girl must pay a tax of $180 a year as long as she remains single after she passes her twenty-fourth year, and every married woman does the same until she has children as the result of her marriage. —_— e How to Make a Gup of TJea. ARIS, Feb. 2%.—Chatting over a cup of tea at Miss Davies’ tea parlors, in the Boulevard Hausmann, yes- terday, I gleaned the opinions of the proprietress on the subjcct of mak- ing tea. “China tea takes quite four minutes to infuse, but Ceylon tea, as a matter of ex- perience, infuses more quickly. China tea has a coarser taste, and you might, under simflar circumstances, think it stronger, but in reality it is not. At one whether it is Ceylon or China tea) will suffice, when you should pour the tea oft into another dry, hot teapot. The tea thus made can stand as long as you like, and is always good. In this respect tea is superior to coffee, because the latter loses its flavor after standing, whereas tea does not. “Now, few people understand making iced tea, which is so agreeable in the summer. “Very many think iced tea means only tea ordinarily made and then iced. This is all wrong. It should be made with cold water. Put a generous amount of tea in a jug, pour cold water on the tea, then let it stand for several hours. I prefer letting it stand over night. Next pour the tea off into another jug and place it in a refrigerator. “Do you approve of using cosles?"* “No. Tea cosies take us back to many years ago, when old fashioned housewives imagined that ten minutes’ infusion was necessary. Nowadays this method is not time I had three varieties of China tea. ess none of the disagreeable of the usual waterproof mate- anufacturers say that the material is rendered waterproof by a cas- ing of glass around some of the threads. Gown With Dotted Chemisstte. The dotted chemisettein this gown i it & quaint vet fashionable ef- ect. The shoulder capes are of the erial as the bodice and al_rows of tuckings in . The collar is odd and is finished in front with a bow- of soft material harmonizing with the applique bow knot on the bodice. A ribbon belt and gored skirt com- plete this pretty costume. These costumes, like the Eudora and Henrletta cloths, should not be trimmed with crape, but with.the material of the gown. For street go to be put into hard there a great many service are serges, cheviots and plain wool materials that make up well and look very smart. Entire gowns of crape are most becom- ing_and fashionable. They are made up in house gowns, dinner gowns and street own of crape made with a irt is very smart. Broad bands of crape on a gown look better than small folds. Small folds also collect dust quickly and somehow lack the style of the bro'd bands. Dinner gowns and house gowns of mourning silk are among the novelties this year. The silk is dull in effect, ab- solu'tely lusterles the jet, with which ‘the waist is trimmed is also lus- There is never any white used on these gowns; that would quite spoil the effect. The dull black evening gowns, or the black satin evening gowns, with folds of white tulle just against the neck, and tulle or net sleeves, are among the new things shown for mourning wear. The out of door costumes, trimmed with ‘white tulle around the neck and sleeves, are very dainty. The sheer white collars and cuffs are more and more used on widows’ costumes each season. They re- lieve the dead black astonishingly. and at the same time seem to heighten mourning, If such a_thing is possible. Widows wear, too, a little white ruching inside their bonn.r-t‘ too, terles ® Apropos of mousseline or chiffon plisse many women have an ldea that once the plaiting becomes rumpled or limp the flounces or trimmings are to be discarded as useless. Not so—after ripping them | from the garment, they should be ironed | out and taken to the plaiter, where they | will be restored cqual to new. o 04 | _ This new pampas cloth is one of the | successes of the season. It is soft, lus- trous and so fit to make up into tunics and princesse models. Applied designs in white suggest an effective trimming. Among newly made cotton zown;: skirts seen where the front gore is split its | length and then laced together with & contrasting cord. An Eton walst has its fronts laced together also below the high re On certain pretty sheer afternoon lawns these lacings might be introduced as a novelty, but. instead of cord, nar- row ribbons or veivets would prove more effective. Plain sheer lawns in buff, pink and blue made over white would show | these lacings off so prettily. A single lac- ing down the front of skirt is not very pleasing. Introduced on the sides, or orming pyramids around the bottom of a skirt, they are very much’prettier. But these lacings on skirts should have a tack or stitch here and there to keep them in place and prevent the ribbons from catch- ng on projections in walking about. . We may soon look for a change of 1 In_corsets, The latest Darts modele nat yoe adopted on this side, is straighter down the front than the present models, giving greater freedom to the muscles of the stomach. This French corset fs very deeply set over the hips when made for stout figures. Slender waist measure- ments are still in vogue, but there is a marked increase in the amplitude of the bust, which will be sure to be the spring gown’s new bodice feature. As Paris lingeries always sef the fash- fons In everything comprised under the term underwear, ~the most prominent makers of Rue de la Palx declare for Saint Simplicity. They frown down all past cogplications in chemises and night- dresses, and no longer will toleraté over frillings or empiecements. Both materials and laces cannot be too fine or too ex- quisite, but they must simply be intro- duced. Among the varieties of lace Val- enciennes is preferred, but fine guipure may be used on nightgowns. ——————— If you live'in Madagascar you must have children or else pay a tax to the authorities. This is the latest decree is- sued by the government of Madagascar. For some time the population of that jsland has been decreasing. The Govern- ment authorities sat in council a short time ago and decided upon a tax to be levied upon every man who, at the age of Flare Secu Many people liked it, finding that strong, smoky taste—not a perfumed tasté—to their liking. But I am perfectly eertain that Ceylon tea is better and more popu- lar and can be made stronger than any other kind If you put in_the proper amount, though for ordinafy tastes’ you would not have to put in so much to get a moderately strong cup of tea. “In regard to earthenware pots, one can follow with safety the advice of "‘O. perfect cup of tea. It is true that in do- ing so it takes longer. People who come to a tearoom won't wait for all this prep- aration, for it is like making tea twice over. Still, if you have time to make tea at home, I should recommend that the teapot should be heated beforehand, until it is dry—an earthenware teapot by preference—heating the teapot over the WOMAN with " stooped shoul- ders cannot be a beauty, no matter how fair her skin, or how regular her features. I really know of nothing more dis- tressing than to see a young and pretty girl with round and stcoping shoulders who goes through life looking for possible pins on the ground. This is one beauty ill that is wholly unnecessary and of which any woman can positively cure herself, without any outside help. All that she needs is a little energy and will power, together with plenty of per- severance. Although most of us know remedies for our small failings few of us —more’s the pity—apply them persistently until a cure is brought about. When starting in to reform round shoul- ders the first thing to remember is that the chest must be beld outward and up- In doing this, it is not necessary to force the shoulders back to such an extent as to make little crowsfeet in the back of your gown. There are several benefits to be derived from holding the chest in this manner. If practiced con- tinually, it will strengthen the lungs, and will algo develop the neck and chest as nothing else will. The breathing exercises that I wrote about several months ago will also help. These are best taken in the morning, in a loose gown, and with the windows open. Inhale slowly and smoothly as much air as you can. Hold for a few seconds and then exhale 1t slowly and gradually. Con- tinue this for ive minutes, walking slowly across the room while going through the exercise. If continued for a year the breathing exercises' will develop the chest an inch or two. Incorrect positions during slee sponsible for many stooped 'ou should sleep on a hard mattress and should be careful that the glllow is not too high, as this throws the head forward ond increases the roundness of the shoul- ders. It is best to sleep on no pillow at all, ‘and after one has become accustomed to Sleepirtg that way it will be found alto- ether comfortable and much more rest- ol Instead of lying curled up like ghrimps, as most women do, lie face downward, with the arms straight at the sides. ‘%‘ie custom, common to many women, of pinning the hose supporters to the front of the corset has by constant pull- ing of the elastic a tendency to make sghoulders droop in a most disconsolate way. S‘oes with high heels and narrow toes are equally bad, There 18 nothing like a tailor-made own to make a woman stand straight, 'or unless she keeps her shoulders back the front of the bodice will fall into the most distressing wrinkles and utterly spoil the ‘“melted-and-poured-in” effect that women s0 dote on. are re- shoulders. Shaw,” and use two in order to have a | red by Flounces That Rest on “Should the milk be poured into the cup before or after the tea?’ “Well, I think it should be poured into the cup before the tem, and vou will find that the tea has a better and smoother flavor. On the other hand, if you pour the milk In" afterward. one can measure more ily the exact ‘quantity of milk required. | “Coming back to the subject of using | | two teapots, I am sure that it would not be practicable in a tearoom. People | | would not believe it was properly made | if they did not see the tea leaves in the pot. Why, they would think it was made in one of those large ‘tea boilers’ which | are used in England for ‘school treats.’ " _—,——————— Sir Henry Hawkins was once presiding over a long, tedious and uninteresting trial, and was listening, apparently with 3 : great attention, to a very long-winded | There were now only two children left, St e L the tea in and | speech from a learned . counsel. After | and when the vessel arrived at Genoa vour freshly bolled water on It hen | gwhile he made a pencil memorandum, | they were handed over to the care of the two or four minutes (according to| folded it and sent it by the usher to the | authorities. ‘@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@9@@@@@@@@@@@@@@&) ORORORORORCICIOJOROXOXOXOJORORORORORORONO] ® @® ® . . . ® - Lalisthenics as a t ty ¢ > Gali NI n Aid to beauty @ ® ® ® ® ® ® g By Mme. Hygeia, © ® loxolcololooloxolololoXoXoXoXo o RO XOXOJOXOROROROROXOJOROROROROROROROYOXOROROROROJOROROROXOFOXOROROJOXOKO} This aepartment is for the benefit of all those who are interested in the science of cosmetics ana the hy- giene of proper living. If any one desires information on either of these subjects the questions will be cheer- fully answered in these columns. Write as often as you like, ask as many questions as you pleass and sign any name that you choose. Address all communications to Mme. Hygeia, The Sunday Call, San Francisco. Other things to be remembered are: Always stand on the front or ball of the foot and keep the knees straight. Carry yourself so that a plumb line dropped from the tip of your nose would fall just an inch in front of your great toe. Don't put your head forward and be in such a hurry that you will waddle along like a little duckling with absolutely-no grace or carriage. Have your clothing com- fortable and loose enough to give your lungs opportunity for, the full expansion that, for the sake of your health, they should have. Do not stoop over your work or reading, and always sit in a chair with a straight back to lean against. If these rules are followed religiously the worst case of round shoulders may be cured, unless they are caused by a weakness of constitution or health. = In that case, in addition to the rules, a good strong tonic should be taken. lots of sleep and plenty of outdoor exercise. Remember now you ean't be pretty, un- lessyyou hold the shoulders back, the ‘chin well in the air, the bust out’ and the stomach in, The old Sunday school ad- monition, “Look up and not down; look out and ‘not in” is an excellent one to bear in mind when starting in to correct round shoulders ', . . Answers to Correspondents. CECIL T. M.—As you have such a “very, very clear” complexion, my ad- vice to you is to let weH enough alone. “Making up,” as you express it, is a sort of slavery that once begun must be cantinued forever and a day. A little tal- cum powder sprinkled over your ‘ace will not injure the skin. Rosy cheeks are best obtained by perfect health. Rouge is vulgar and common, there is no doubt about that. However, if u think otherwise and fancy that you have apt enough to a gly it so it will not show, then merely add a little carmine to your home-made cold cream. That is the purest rouge that can be gdt. As I do not know the color of your hair or the tint desired, I cannot very well tell you what to use on it. EAST OAKLAND—I have never ad- vised the use of ammonia by " itself for superfluous hair. In combination with geroxlde of hydrogen it will bleach and nally deaden the little hairs. A tea- spoonful of ammonia to six teaspoonfuls of the peroxide is the proper proportion. Dabble the sugerfluous airs with this as often as you think necessary. It will take time and patience, for the bleach will not take effect immediately. If you care to try the eclectric needle again and will send me a stamped addressed envelope, 1 will send you the address of some one who is very skillful with the little needle anui ‘whose terms are ?ulte reasonable. A very slight quantity of ammonia is put in tne water to soften it. The preparation you mention is very good indeed, although I would use as little of it as possible on the chin and upper lip, where the ten- dency to w superfluous hair is exces sive.” I think what your skin needs is i ing agent, which may be of help: lawyer in question, who, unfolding the paper, found these words: ‘“Patlence competition. Gold medal, Sir Henry Haw- kins; honorable mention, Job.” An Ocean Jragedy. N appalling tragedy occurred the other day on the steamer Orion, as the vessel was making her way from Santos in Brazil to Genoa. Among the passengers was a fam- ily named Forrarini, the members of which were natives of Modena. The family comprised the father, mother and four children, who were returning to Italy with a snug little fortune which the father had accumulated in Brazil. During the voyage Mr. and Mrs. For- rarini frequently quarreled, the husband accusing the wife of improper conduct, and she retorting that he was insane through unfounded jealousy. Finally in resence of all the passengers the hus- and made an awful charge in regard to the two youngest children, winding up his | invective by sayving that he would not acknowledge them. At this the wife be- the Floor. came beside herself with indignation, and, catching the two little ones in her arms she sprang to the side of the vessel an flung herself overboard. The witnesses of this horrible act were for the moment petrified with amazement. Then the captain was notified, the vessel was stopped and boats were hastily launched in the hope of saving the three unfortunates. This hope, however, was soon seen to be baseless. The sturdy sea- men did their best, but the sea had en- gulfed its prey, and the bodies could not be recovered. ‘When Forrarini saw that tne search was useless he abandoned himself to de- ir, and It soon became evident that he was losing entire command of himself. Consequently a close watch was kept over his movements, but he eluded his watch- s, and on the third day after his wife had drowned herself and the two young- est children he, too, flung himself over- board and met With the same death. a nightly scrubbing with a brush, te; followed complexion d water and pure castile_soap, hy a_smearing with a good cold cream. The following can be depended on: Spermaceti, 1% ounces; pure white wax, 15 ounce; ofl of sweet almonds, 1% ounces; rosewater, % ounce. Do you take a daily sponge bath and lots of exercise in the open air? Both are necessary in the acquirement of a fine skin. | JENNIE L.—Massage the bust gently | for ten or fifteen minutes each night with | equal parts of cocoa butter, lanoline and | cocoanut ofl melted together, rubbing | around and around with the paim of the hand. Then in the morning bathe ts with tepid water, rubbing bris | tepid sponge as most likely to agree with | Oakland, | gers dipped | ¥ developin, &y e the arms. Did you see the Beau I lk of February 12? It an- swered your question about the hair. BABY E.—Am sorry you have had to wait so long for your answer. My corre- spondents ali clamor for immediate re- plies, but 1 have to treat them all alike and take each one in turn. If you find the skin food too ofly for vour skin, why not try a cream that contains less ofl? Formula is given in reply to East Oak- land for ore that I think will be just the thing for your skin. A few grains of bo- rax will improve it if vour skin is very oily. The following cosmetic jelly you wiil find particularly nice to rub on the skin before applying powder: Gum tra- gacanth, whole, 30 grains; rosewater, 7 ounces; glycerine, half ounce; alcohol, half ounce. Soften the tragacanth fn the rosewater for a day or two and then strain forcibly through muslin or cheese- cloth. Then add the glycerine and rose- water previously mixed, shake well and P A DR P he followl —Please try the following skin food on your face. T am sure it will | and brandy. Let simmer slowly for three help it: Spermaceti, half ounce; white | hours. Press, strain and decant. Apply wax. half ‘ounce: sweet almond ofl, 1|at night. The creme violette is flne and ource; lanoline, 1 ounce; cocoanut oil, 1 [will help any sort of skin. Get the regu- ounce: tincture of benzoin, 10 drops; or- | lar polishing powder for the nalls. You ange flower water, 1 ounce. Melt the first | can get it at any place where they keep five ingredients in a porcelain kettle. Take from the fire and add the benzoin and orange flower water, beating with an egg beater until cold and smooth. I de not care for liquid face powder, although the one_you mention is as good as any manicure articles. I am very sorry, but 1 haven't a formula for liquid face pow- der that I care to recommend. A very dellghtful toilet soap is made by taking: White castile soap, 8 ounces; honey, ; oil of sweet 1 ounce; spermaceti, 1 ounc B hite wax, 1 ounce; made. ‘Why do you not try the formula | almonds, 1}z ounces 0 glven to L. A. B, In Sunday Call of Feb- | essence of violets, 3 ounce. Shave the Tuary 192 Tt wili not roughen your skin, | castile very fine. ‘Put the honey In a I am sure. Never wash your face just before %oing out, or immediately after coming in. A good plan is to smear the face with cold cream after exposure to wind or sun, rubbing it off in a few min- utes with a soft cloth. LAISE—I am positive that I have never spoken of any such thing as ‘“‘mutton cream” for the eyelashes or any other purpose. What I usually recommend for the eyelashes is a mixture of equal parts of vaseline and cocoanut ofl. You must be careful in using it, not to get it in the eves. A little alcohol in water will not injure the skin, but pure alcohol. used s altogether too harsh and a few drops of it in rosewater can be used with safety. I cannot say that I approve of your manner of taking a sponge bath.” I think it is much better to dry oneself thoroughly before getting into bed. The temperature of the water in which one bathes should be governed en- tirely by the individual. If one is robust enough to stand a Sponging off in_cold water it Is_most invigorating, but for a person of delicate physique it would be cery unwise. So I usually recommend the every one. MARIA B.—Rub lemon juice on the hands and when it has dried on apply cold cream. This will whiten them nice- ly. If you do not happen to have a good double boiler and when hot add the Soap. in another double boiler put the ofl of almonds and the spermaceti and the wax, Which have been grated fine. When the Soap is entirely melted pour the oils and the soap together. Sometimes It may be necessary to add a little hot water to the honey and soap, but be very sparing of it lest you weaken your soap So that ft will not harden. Two tablespoonfuls at most is quite enough. After the oils and soap have been in the hot water bath, Which should be kept boiling briskly for ten or fifteen minutes, remove from the fire, add the essence of violets, stir and then pour into teacups. Your letter was iycorine does not agree with gl | inspiring. I hope all the readers of this 1t )-:Bu find that it suit‘i yours therl demlr!tment feel as enthuslastic as you seem to. HOPE R.—I laughed heartily when I read yvour experience in purchasing a camel’s hair complexion brush. It was very funny. If you will send me a stamped addressed envelope 1 will send you the address of a man who keeps them. The cold cream, formula for which is given in reply to East Oakland, will not make hair grow upon the face. If vou will read my replies to Annette D, and Minnehaha you will find_the rest of your questions fully answered. Do write to me again. — e The Bishop of London was once much chaffed by his clerical friends because he very excellent one in my reply to East| For the eyebrows, get ounce of alcohol and in it dissolve five grams of quinine. ~Apply this every other night, and on the nights in between | times’ massage very gently with the fin- | in some olive oil, slightly warmed. Your eyebrows can't help grow- | ing then. i ANNETTE D.—A druggist will prepare | your cold cream for you, or you can | make it yourself, whichever vou prefer. | hy not try it yourself—it's lots of fun ing over these things. The only uten- 3 a Turkish towel.' Last ' ‘inda Beauty Talk contained a number of sug- gestions that will be of benefit in treat- | ing that troublesome nose. -1 should ad- frequent appiications of witch hazel. L. C. 8.—The following astringent | wash Is excellent for coarse pores: Take | a half-pint bottle and place in it three | tablespoonfuls of fresh, uncooked cucum- | ber juice. Half fill the -bottle with elder | flower water and_ then add two table- | spoonfuls of eau de cologne. Shake well and add very slowly half an ounce of | simple tincture of benzoin, shaking. the | mixture now and then. Fill the Bottle | with elder flower water. times a da Also use th night with tepid water and castile soap. R. A. P.—For the falling eyebrows ap a_tonic made of five gralns of quinine olved in one ounce of alcohol. Dear, r! Here is the same old plaint again— hair that is turning gray. T But then opinfons differ so. If you must have the darker shades back, then take an iron tonic and rub claref into the calp. Or you might try this hair-darken. Sul- phate of iron. crushed. one dram; rectified spirits, one fluid ounce; oil of rosemary, ten drops; pure distilled water one-half pint. If you cannot get red vaseline the ordinary yellow kind will answer the pur- pose. HELEN C.—You can have no idea what a pleasure it is to me to receive a sin- cere little letter like yours. The appre- ciation expressed turn, I assure you, for any service I may haye been to you and your friends. me see—you asked about the hair, didn’t you? In the Sunday Call of February 12 there was a special Beauty Talk about the hair. I feel certain you must have found in it something that just fitted your case. If not, write to me again and I will try and suggest something else. In the foregoing reply to Jennie L. you will find formula for the cream and aiso directions far its use. The alum wash Is to be used only in case of flabbiness of the skin. Write to me again. Do net fear that I shall vote you a nuisance, no matter how often you write. AILEEN—You will find a portion of the information vou ask in foregoing reply_to Jennle L. Callsthenics and swinging In- dian clubs will also help, particularly in Use two or three | letting it dry on the skin. | ace scrubbing brush cvoryi serubbing. What if your | hair is turning gray? 1 think it's lovely. | is quite sufficient re- | Let | s needed are a porcelain kettle and an | egg beater. I see no reason why milk should make hair grow on the face. A| little borax added to it, instead of the| alt, would be more efficacious in remov- | ing tan. 1 sent you the address you asked for by mail. MINNEHAHA—In last Sunday’s Beauty Talk you will have found all the infor- mation you desired on treatment of pim- ples. When you have gotten rid of the| eruption, you can go for the blackheads Ordinary washing of the face will not rid it of this latter afliction. You must, take a cupful of warm water, add to it one tablespoonful of alcohol and then | with the camel’s hair face brush and a little castile soap glve the face a good Rinse the face well after- ward and apply cold cream at once. This is nece: ry to ward off any irritation | that may come. After the first thorough Sleansing of the pores. the water, SOaD. brush and cream will be sufficient. The | be used oniy as the first & the skin of the black- alcohol is very bad for alcohol is to means of clearin; | heads. Too much | one's complexion. Do mnot press the | plackheads out unless they are very large and stubborn. TESSIE D.—The simplest way of re- moving freckles is to dissolve fifteen | rains of borax in one ounce of lemuni | juice and apply to the face every night| iwllh a smas)l soft brush. This will re-| move the freckles, but it will not pre- vent them from returning. Nothing will | do that but to protect the face from ex- | posure to the sun. A BEAUTY LOVER—In purchasing | peroxide of hydrogen get a bottle that has | | never been opened and after taking out | | the quantity you wish to use the bottie | must be tightly corked and kept in a dark place when not in use. Possibly that which you got was not quite fresh, or erhaps you did not use it often enough. Rflnssage with olive oil Is the only thing I can suggest for the knees. <. K.—The sage tea is the very thing 1 would advise for your hair. I don't care for the wash you have been using. It is very drying to the skin and is apt to make it harsh and scaly. Neither do I approve of washing the face in hot water. In time ¢t will make It coarse, leathery and liable to chap. Use tepid water always. If your skin is very sallow you will find the foi- lowing wash of benefit: One-quarter ounce white rose leaves, steeped in one- quarter pint each of fresh lemon juice | fell asleep while listening to a celebrat- ing Something Absolutely New in dackets. cream, you will find formula for a very | ed preacher just seven days after preach. himself on the manner in which ser- an | mons should be heard. Sunset. Looking at those red clouds Piled up in How small seems earth! desires! glorious banks of light, How puny our Eternity—how bright! From out that ruddy glow The future afar; Faith's pierci shines resplendent, though ng eve can look beyond and greet The rising of Life's star. Strange yearnings fill my heart— A sudden deep unrest; = E'en as the stir ‘Within him So, pinioned t; fledgling feels his instincts in the nest. o earth too long, The soul awakes, and, fluttering ere it [ilt Brushes its s pirit wing against my cheek In rare surprise That it had slumbered thus awhile, Lulled by the voices and the earthly din That made the body all unconscious of The visitor within. And so a glory steals abroad, A decp content that wraps me long; For me the heavens have borne a mes- sage rare, The firmam: ~—Francis ent a song. A. Walker in Washington Star. ———— The theme at opera season. effects, small “Kelth’s” now is the Fashion dictates that jewels with aigrettes, Louis XIV bows, art flowers rightly ar- ranged are comme il faut for this occa- sion. Try Mme. Keith always for what is fine in the millinery line, 808 Market, Phelan building. 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