The evening world. Newspaper, September 26, 1903, Page 7

The New Fashions of the Week Include Ravishing Novelties in Wais Three Men Win Prizes for Writing Wife Letters; Now Are Asked to Write About Husbands. ‘Women The Ideal Wife and the Wife a,Man Should Not Have Married Are Described in In- teresting Letters. By Harriet Hubbard Ayer. IT has been no ensy task to select the prize winners in the remarkable contest just closed, Letters by the thousand have been received, each one In a sense Interest- ing. Very many. of them express the opinion of thoughtful men of high and noble ambitions, { ‘The first prize Js given to Mr. Griften, | whose happy marriage to an ideal wife! was not the result of chance acqua ance, the attraction of a pretty face or} the charm of a beautiful figure, Mr. Griffen's description of Ils. wife 1a worthy every woman's attention; “A woman of a happy, cheerful disposition, always raising me when THE WORLD: SATURDAY. VENI NG, SEPTE. Here Are the Prize- Winning Letters. The Ideal Wife. PRIZE OF $10 for best description of the ideal wife awarded to JOHN GRIFFEN, No. 51 Gilmore | oid, Lewisham, London, S. E., England, who wrote this letter in this cit; Dear Mrs. Ayer: I AM a widower of some thirteen years’ standing, but yet have such a profound gratitude for the twenty yaers of married life which it waz my great privilege to en- Joy that I feel constrained to give you subject. my {dea on he For years before I was marrie] I made up my mind that before I became definitely engaged I would not only satisfy myself as to the apparent eligibility of the | woman I desired for‘ wife, but that I would also know | frst all 1, could of the stook from which she was descended. 1 did so with the result that never for one moment did I regret the selection I made. an of the highest type, She was of a happy My wife proved to be a wom- cheerful dl: position, always raising me when despondent and when too sanguine Widding me take care. She was religious in the highest sense of the word, but never ostentatiously so. She was a clever woman, and though myself only an “ordinary’’ man, yet, true woman that she was, she never let me feel my inferlority, but was always pleased with tho best T could do She left me a great legac; in four excellent children, not one of whom has yet given me own retribution, there can be no dou see as much of the girl ¢ shortcomings of her dis in comparison with her virtue: Selecting a Wife. PRIZE OF $10 for best letter exp!aining “Why men select wives who defy standards they insist upon for mothers and siste:s,” aware] to E. L, SCHRAM, Engineering Ve- partment, New York Telephone Comp: ny Dear Mra, Ayer: O of making selections from among the fair sex I think, elicit the most attempt at ex tl think I say ‘attempt’ , for In at least 50 per of the marriages whi place the friends of the ng parties are at a loss to e the three questions under discussion the manner will, I cent, con- plain the motives which brought the pair together. Now, leaving aside tho eases of” marriage for pecuniary advantage which deserve attracted to a girl through som | charm which sho possesses, It may be only an attractive face, or perhaps a cap: for bright and witty conversation, or, strc talent for or interest In some musical, } hobby whish they share in common. Havin together by some such m ble and determ| falling in love with h or not the acity their that most men are physical or mental en brought {t remains for the man to It is probably lace of judgment at this eritical point ' | | | | | The King of Tailor-Made Costumes Has Des signed a New Tight-Fitting Waist—Shirt- waists from Paris that Are Dreams—A Wonderful Opera Wrap and a Striking Vel vet Costume. despondent, which {8 responsible for many unhappy marriages, For when too sanguine bidding me take care, |} {Ve minutes’ anxlety, Unhappy marriages in nine times | with the wool of the blissful condition known as “in love’ ASHION’S for the| Liberty, shading from a deep re religious in the highest sense of the |{ Ut of ten are pre- pulled firmly over week—and there are six striking | foot to a pale blush tint at t word; never ostentatiously One j} Ventable; it a wom- Fe 5 his eyes. many a ones—wil! make, The Evening Alternate rows of plaited Loulsine rit~ understands how such a man {@ well |{on or man would The Wrong Wife. nian has made an |) World's women readers rejotce. There} on and shirred velvet ribdon appear in contont to pass the remainder of his days!| Only exercise tho alliance with a || are two decidedly bewitching marvels In| t shaded color so In the tender recollections of a beauutui |] same care that they woman whose ambl- J] hirt walste, an elegant Danzig. velvet |and sleoves are formed tn tho same man- and exalted past. would use in the se- Prize of $10 for the best letter answering the question, tion, extravagance J] costume, aralmnleicholotieh itton end platted The winner of the prize for the see-|f lection’ of a horse 5 ‘ ‘ an or irritaviiity have [[ signed by ends appearing In front ond question, “Why men marry the|] or dog, and satisty “Why Do Men Marry the Wrong Women?" awarded to Me otar eral inte | costumes, a silk velvet wrap, i rhe anak veyet co na strik- wrong women?" Mr, J. Isaac Allen, be-|{ themselves as to saac Allen, No. 214 High street, Elizabeth, N. J. This the lives of both Meta: In thesmn terofenbroldery end) ty) Ae Ah Wt ROP NAL ace noes. wae Neves first, last and all the time tn the| the :cock from which J. Ipane , oe i J a As Nasties jravishing example of frills and fur-|cin carey It with distinction. Sapphire- holiness and the success of marriage for|{ the one they denire is his letter : Hest ea tt | which carries this feature of blue velveteen with black satin folds lov He says that men marry th y im derived | Dear Mrs. Ayer: AAT Olion WwhtOhi j own to the utmost ex-|makes this smart outdoor Sorte: wrong women because they do not love|{ the terrible conse- LARGE percentage of the marriages are men and women who | see now and. th Henge termi miro A 8 Ge a SE Lea iNEtleg oneeithe each other really; they are not soullf quences. which we A have not been joined together by God. If these are Joined to- J they can only be tig Non vont me cree punt has sent Ugh: Beagles Linea waiiingsieneth mates, but chance suul acquatntances, hear of so frequent- gether by God there will be no separation and no divorce. Me Tihlacnihesaparae sc A Ei Hoh sk at) fanoe cee a pap esyaieae “However lowly the station,” says’ Mt }] chiffon and lace with bolero effect that|with platted — gures, med with ‘Allen, “it 1 af ye MK ly would not occur. J and women who really love each other will do all in thelr power to make wha Prof, Darwin }] », 5 ik a filmsy sort of dreas! ne | tin folds. Splegle b vel 2 ove predominates there will! 1 Tf mankind would | the marriage contract what it should and was intended to be. Love hides called “natural |] enc Sheep beri sideitn etotl wiih” tinea Bring M be happiness. All the rest follows b : ck. Over a perfectly fitted lining of} with three Prince Wales tips in caus Svat aetete S$ be-}isct up a higher fa multitude of faults, Where there is no g2nulne love there Is no geneuine tion," a purely f] white taffeta, firmly poned, a blouse of Mr. Allen does not say what he must |] “dant than they | happiness, However lowly the married station {a Ife may be, If love al une | foamy white chiffon with insertions of King of Tailor-Made Costumes Is think that th hay as Jo at the present | if predominant there is bound to be happiness in the ho; and avroad, worthy of consider- 4] hand-run Spanish lace is arra Francis, Paris, of course, All the pada a ies DPY aot ages are!} we should not find | If this is @ fact, everything else will follow in their natural or All J ation in conneetion ero and oversleeve are in black Spi world follows his lead. He eeaicais Medal ae el ies faueetadk 1y)} women so, eager to | the commandments are hinged on love, because love 1x of God with the eh lmoslatheinat tard Salted smbr {dea of the newest fashior Revere oh the! man land woman i initnte their views: “He that dwelleth in love dwelleth In God and God in him.’ marriage re avalide! hrende! ploked out: withechoniile:linttiie wrelat eect herman ‘ reaily Delleve to be love, Only the a AN ENGLISHMAN. J. ISAAC ALLEN. E ruffle of plaited chiffon, lace-| skirt, All the ful or blouse effect astrous experience following such ie | RENE Uslinetoeainaee. i NPE ee ee Noa marriage seams powerful enough to con-| uff: aida een’ wir eaieantig Ge ote We Cente vince the parties most conceried that | #AHHAKHAHHIHEAMEIMEIAR EAI I RIPE KISS IIIS IIS IIIS HII ISI IIIS IERI IISA II IRI IIR IAI | NTE ONT TED ie blouse) kel (oelittee euuawerneieat tat tre feiss na de they really never loved each other. * q vag ran > 13 OF > Klgcure. ‘The off reomblnetenlitne Naliuchiee ine chenolancae Tho third prize winner, Mr. Schram, |x A NEW CONTEST—PRIZE QUESTIONS FOR WOMEN Sli st edi Gabe Gr OLINGT eee eet ectenttnans sees declares ‘that fifty times out of a hun-|¥ Mrs. Harriet Hubbard Ayer uow invites women readers to reply to the following ques- x! r sprnduced on this page! with No more drop dred’ the friends of the contracting |¥ sions: vat vn en a] nade dresses, ‘The tint parties to a matrimonial alllance are at|y S405? 5 - . 5 hal he new A pretty oF @ loss to explain the motives that] BEST DESCRIPTION OF THE IDEAL HUSBAND. all n oratt ) brought the pair together, x WHY WOMEN MARRY THE WRONG MEN? x | y « © novelties Beeastones ieee aria or real | & |. WHY DO WOMEN CONDONE THE FAULTS IN MEN THEY CONDEMN IN THEIR © Madeira tn wa wrap with is Judgment iv - > > al olle hy \ y ‘ m k silk ve #0 weakened that it practically does| x OWN SEX? x ‘ iro pi ve full Saatiens 5 nat exist, F * Three prizes of $10 each will he given for the best auswers—a prize for each *! \ Soft : Many a man will agree with Mr, z question. Slandin t iy wtiake ‘ forme t Schram that for his unhappy marriage - i : oy ‘ { ot be CAM oily’ Blame Lis’ own, lenormnne z Letters must be written on one side of the paper ouly and must not he over 150 words % | oy f ‘ domentealinee ie aa Ses 18 and folly, % long. f * 4 a Sips anion bein (ein Now comes our turn! * end Jetters to Mrs, Harriet Hubbard Ayer, Evening World, Pulitzer Building, New palpate long ends festions t 0 Next Monday wa women are to havel® Work: City’ Bh cae betrenne aneriiband durkelpwsiinlie an opportunity of stating a few fact | sressnted giied by Rait-1 "yy, the nave recording the passing of some -jilusions JEEP EPP E PEED EEE EEE IEEE IAAIIIII II IAI IAI IAAI ILIA III III II IIA I III IIR | paca Nanaihe ? Hy deplete and generally adding to Information and : : ! fh 1 pink, and it bas Su World readers may soo views on highly important topics. . 1} tees that will give-a Roland ‘to the Oll-| tie Importance of witely obedience in| printed at the head of ‘this article. SEAT Ail Mit bum-in/oonaniguauat aie OE aaa ROL ADE. ratONgy thr gentry who have dwelt s s bnfdenttally t \ is con The | selves what new styles ave make no doubt we shall Mave sone let-| seonyiy on Bape oir bes sacs confidentially ex ant and) ‘cundation 1s af sscordion-plaited chiffon |wisreln thoy difter from the old, t the women Gre] instructive repile: ¢ strongly. on the superiority of mah ai Ay! ingAudadtions on oes AL RR dc ld a bal Schaal ATs Ja Sead ea eb St BY MME. If you wish advice concerning new gowns or the making-over of old ones, if you wish advice concern- ing home dressmaking, write to “Mme. Judice, Evening World, Pulit- zer Building, New York City,” and she will give it to you in this column. Omen To Freshen Chiffon Waist. Dear Mime. Judice: HAVE a quantity (12 yards) of cream | lace about 21-2 inches wide. 1 also have a white chiffon dion-plaited waist Hos very fresh. How can I use the Ia to trim it so {t will freshen up the appearance or partly hide !:? The waist is clean, faccor- but looks mussed in places, and has full sleeve and blouse effect PERPLEXED ECONOMI your This sketch ts admirable for chiffon accordion-plaited waist and 12 yards of 21-2-Inch inserting. ‘The chif-| fon waist remains {ntact tn tts origi shape, with the except worn only this season bolero-shaped p n & cape-shaped lay together shoulder seam, baste on {t your strips of lace, Ike the design, leaving a narrow space be- tween each two strip Cut the ends of the lace tn noints, n edge each band of e with narrow white satin | n of wide cuft| Cut a short newspaper and and | an | sleeve same way at t! | To Lengthen Dyed Skirt. \2 3 ar Mme. Jucice HAD a pearl-gtay crepe de chine dress with tucked skirt, but had st] dyed black. his has made it hes shor Kindly let me know nake {t, two Inches lomge Ww. 4 in would be aco to use a ) has been nd drop the required two A Striped Cloth Waist. Liew The Home--=-—-———_ ——-Dressmaker eee ts and a Very Frillsome Dancing Froek ¥ JUDICE, f hs ACCORDION-PLAITED WAIST; : DESIGNED FOR “PERPLEXED + ECONOMIST.” ‘ 1 look well with it? I wish some ? white on yalst to wear in the even= 4 ing. I wish it inexpensive. E. J. W. A white satin yoke and lower sleeye puff, covered with a coarse black lace, will go nicely with your pink and blaglt striped henrietta cloth for a waist. Tw give a smart appearance you coul make large silk French knots in two o= ribbon, sewed on by machine, Herring-| bone the edge of the ribbon tog ner | three shades of pink in the centres of with white rope silk thread. ‘This is] the Diack lace flowers or design, Bisel a pretty idea in an all black waist, |OF metal dotted velvet ts good to Cott ffon, lace and tibbon. or a white} die with your blue and black mixture shiffon satanorn untlertthent clot A ¢-inch bias fold all around lntecke Th: Puhr set a the foot of the skirt, a cape collar and the paper sleeve and dolero together | Puff inserted at back seam of the sleeve eithevehouiien ssaninibetoratkeriner: | ariet a wide cuff, will completely changy the >bo! so as to make the fagotin [ee gowns from the siceve and bolero give the} For an Evening Wrap. effect which Is so novel. Dear Mme. Judice: . HAT would be a suitable materia W ng wrap for a college : g ighteen? What should be worn on the ‘head with such a wrap? COLLEGE GIRL, th in the Mght shades would be pretty matertals for your wrap, Line {t with gay plaid alliz, The trimming might be of velvet folds, Broad ne appliqued cloth, or, i you prefe fur and have n entire cape collar of the tur that eot the throal is pretty, oF frilled edget can be turned if ne over the head. For a Masque Ball. Mine. dudice nasquerade ball. Whe stylish to Wear, ial? How . ade? 1 am very dar 3 am-White chiocesec How shall I aterial £ 0 y years old and {is quite pretty for 4 am You suy a pattern for blue paper patt rn A good 4 i tral, that Isfearry out the autlque effect, (i pleced down at the foot of the skirt six] to trace a Roman corer ov in one place, and an Eton Jacket} of the flowing draparies withg@ with a coat sleeve fared at the hand, I have a few other t not enough to trim skirt, What sort of material If cream-white Is mt © have {t of palo yellow on Gheesecioth with same .