The evening world. Newspaper, February 14, 1917, Page 15

? ’ * Reducing— - one for reducing the fat on s! " @pper arm. Stand with the feet nearly together, thumbs resting @@ front of shoulders and chest, palms open wide. @wiekly with a sharp swing out an @est and over to tho left side of tho body, still keeping the palm of the Band open and hand facing the wall at the left. Stop the swing of the wight arm when it is on a straight 11 @Wetinue the movement of the arm This eudden stop causes more tension und greater activity of the shoulder Diade muscles. Do this five times quickly with the right arm; relax and Pee repent five times with’ the left a : Bémoring, the dusched ‘ef, fy problema with. which, the, combat. - In: nine casce 01 @aperfuous fat is the resnit of the corset, which bas been worn so tizht the constant pressure has stopped the blood circulation to these parts caused the flesh to become soft, inert tissue. voubdle must first be removed before a4 strenuous, persistent efforts mu: ‘fie ‘saperfiuous fat before it will di , EB woman with shapely figure t and graceful carriage and poiso ¢ looks better in a shirtwaist and $ ekirt than the fat one in the most expensive clothes, “And it is one thing to have good garments and quite another matter to know how to wear them. The wise woman will spend . more time on im- Proving her figure, health and car- wiage than with her dressmaker or » and no matter how costly the Barment it cannot possibly cover up all physical defects. Note the models, who try on the gowns and wraps for customers—are te, Qot always women with stately cargiage and well proportioned fig- ure? And then, too, try the same wa or wrap on three different 5 sWomem—the over-fat, excessively thin end norma! Cay and see tho garment fppeer to change its original shape. 4, Mout or slim women should not themselves into believing that they look well in garments which are | ng to the professional models; while clothing and the care of e, food and children are {m- matters, they are in realit: essential as the care of self, 4 pots, health and figure, “7 lessons | to! readers how 2 walk and breathe, and | cannot too emphasige the importance to th of correct and erect carriage Boise as benefiting the nerves, organs, freedom and action of and heart, No woman who walks and breathes as she ould can remain unshapely and in health after these essentials fcerg Mastered and become a o course, it ts not an easy matter fpr one who has stood out of poise \for-many years to correct this habit, the proper muscles must be grad- , strengthened by the right exer- @o that the body will be held correct position without strain @onstant thought. This will all time, just any other task in anxtoug to accom- i | YDIA KAMAKAEHA, Queen , Lilluckalani, the last native , Tuler of Hawalt, was proclamed Queen in January, 1891, and two years later, on Jan, 10, 1893, she was de- “‘throrted. She was born in 1888, and smMicceeded to the throne on the death her brother, the wild and disipated Kalakaua, It soon became ap- nt that the feminine monarch of “Pearl of the Lacific,” was re- actionary in her tendencies, Although ‘@b@had taken as her spouse an Amer- ‘ean, John O. Dominis, a native of ) ‘MBoston, sho was not friendly toward and not at all in sympathy ‘with the Progressive Reform Party, had been successful in the 1 lution of 1887. The Queen's husband died a few thonths after she gained the throne, attor That the Queen hecame more ever reactionary, It soon was 4 t that she proposed to abolish Uberal constitution of 1887 and to the old despotic regime of ute monarchy. A committee of was formed and, the day after 7, @be bad proclaimed a new constitution dm the direction of absolute power, was dethroned, and a regublic a. In Janitergy 1895; a ToValist ton ‘fomented"by the ex-Quebn fotied, and’ she was: senthnced ‘to imprisonment for five years, penning a renunciation of tprone, she was relcasi Conducted by Pauline Furlong ‘Make Perfectly Proportioned for Their Height 16 or More Pounds Over or Under Theie Proper Weight. Sep COT, by The Pree Petting Os. (The Now Tort Brening Wert) Exercise for Reducing Kat Shoulders. HE exercise shown in the illustration with this lesson is @ good Strenuous efforts must be resorted to to remove tmert tisstfe trom the ler blades. Very heavy massage, applied by anether person, to the ‘beck with an ordinary rolling pin {s effective, and a different corset, which ‘Wil not press against the shoulder blades, must be worn. Lesson Talks and Answers to Queries. Lesson XI. houlder blades and also reduces the Bring the right arm d over and across the front of the ine with the left shoulder and do not around the body toward the back. women trying toimprove her.Aguse f ten this ‘unsightly accuntulation of The reason for this any improvement will be noticeable, ist be mado to break up and scatter sappear. plish, and care and intelligence must be taken to avold errors in exercising which may do more harm than good. WHITE SPOTS ON NAILS—; EDNA D,: These may be caused by | bruising the nails with the orange stick and they are sometimes caused by the acidity in the system. Noth- jng will remove them. The nails may | be made less brittle, however, through Bite them with cocoa butter each night. Vale nails are a sign of anae- | ma and poor slow circulation, quality of blood and | HERE IS MY HUSBAND'S gat PY. GIVE NE ALL THE FOOD IT Witt BUY HERE IS MY TUSBAND'S SALARY. GIVE ME ALL THE EOOD IT WILL BUY BEST NOVELS PUBLISHED } ON THIS PAGE COMPLETE EVERY TWO WEEKS, @ (Copyright, the Frank A. Munsey Co.) 3 SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING OHAPTERS, John W, Brooke, hardware manufacturer, goo away on & long tip, bearing hin home {a “tis farm of on euginees,, w tite’ beanie.” 1 pevponte te but It ou” rt Bully Conmiance aud includ Alice Brooke, Horace, the butler, and other ser starte toro! things at once Vents, Hed reanize ad informe the Hivokee Uiat for the (ime being ho has all tho authority of thelr fatter, ‘They rid of him, but fail, He naluce weir neces and projxides to cash daily, slo cate off Leu uy to get y with & but the efficioucy man te ob the i slopanent, joung witmirer, ud foils the CHAPTER XV. (Continued) WISH," sald the efficiency man on the day after New Year, “that you would re- consider.” He was addressing Con- tance Brooke, who had entered the “office” for the purpose of getting a ‘book. Since the episode of the court- yard there had been no speech be- tween them. Constance looked at him sharply ‘and flushed, “I have reconsidered,” she said shortly, “I shall nut marry.” Tho efficiency man's pulse skipped @ beat, but he preserved an exterior calm. “Very good,” he nodded, “I pre- sume you refer to Mr, ‘Treadwell.” “To anybody—everybody! Her back was turned toward him ‘and her fingers were running lightly over the bovks on a shelf. “That is what I should call a whole- sale reconsideration,” he remarked Judiciaily, “It is sufliciently inclusive to be oininous. The world will wear mourning. However"— He paused as he noted the deepen- ing pink of her ears. “Howev what I wanted you to reconsiler,” he explained, “was your decision not to assume the duties of a secretary In this establishment.” “I had forgotten about your need of a secretary,” she sald. “It still exists, Miss Brooke.” “Then show me what to do, please.” It came #0 suddenly that the ef- ficiency man found {t necessary to steady himself against the desk, Ho had been prepared for battle; not abs ject surrender, “Why—or—yes," he sald, “Glad to show you. There's a lot of back work, you know." Constance, working at the othor side of the Mbrary table, was a dis- concerting vision, even to an efficiency man. There was a fresuness in her cheeks that suggested a rose garden. Her gray eyes were stev and sereng, Tendrils of hair. curied about ber ears! in'w uniqueway, f, Medgd decided, for Ne" could not (remember Having obverved a simMar phenomenon before,” She had a ‘firm, red way of Using her bands that Astonished dim, FFICIENCY CHAPTER XVI. DAY came when Constance, having been excessively diligent during a whole forenoon, remarked after junech that, if Mr. Hedge did not absolutely require her assist- anco for a few hours, ahe would at- tend to some matters of shopping. ‘The efficiency man not only gw ready consent, but he went to thi amazing length of suggesting that he also had certain errands which called hun outside the house, anu, gested that he “might be pera. - wo ac company her so far as their paths coincided, Might be permitted! The occasion, being of u momentous character, required the services of the Brooke lmousine, upper windo' Alice, from an witnessed the depart- ule, which was effecied with the full expeaiuonary escort of chauffeur and fouunan, She stared until the big »peared trom sight down the » then Hung herself weakly into 4 big chair and induiged In a long period of thought. Constance began the campaign with feints intended to conceal major op- erations, and at the samg time to test the resistance of the The enemy followed her inty the glove shop. He did not intend to be ob. trusive, but ho appeared to be inter. eeved in gloves, lie watched the se lection closely; once be made a sug gestion, which was, of Course, ac- cepted on the spot. Constance laid aside several pairs, fter a deliberate examination of any dozen, and then casually in- uired the price, She frowned doubt ully when the amount was men- tloned, “so much?" she murmured in a surprised tone, “Watt, please,” Wollowed then an examination of the contents of her purse, It was not by Any means ap empty purse, for Constante had been saving her daily 1 allowance, chiefly because diligence as an efficiency secretary had af forded little opportunity for spend- ng. The examination resulted In @ shake of her head. She could buy the gloves easily; but there were other things to buy, With an almost ¢naudible sigh she Nfted four pairs of gloves from the approved selections and handed them ck to the clerk, Among them, perhaps merely by jance, was the pair concerning which H. Hedge had displayed in- terest, a will take the remainder,” #he sald, ‘The efficiency man gave a brisk hi of his head, reached for the mned gloves, and placed them k on the pile. ‘We have an account here,” he re- marked. “The gloves may be charged.” Constance waa not quite eure whether she was @urprised or not. She was always somewhat fearful of initial success, ’ “IT expected to pay for them,” she said meekly, etill fumbling her purge, i barge the gloves,” commandéd H. Bedise ‘arply;*addressimg the clerk. “Wrap themaup'’ Constance closed ber purse with secsning reluctance, “Why—thank you,” abe said, Onginal Desi he Home Dressmaker gns for Addies tn the Selection of Materiais and Styles for Ali Types Furnished by The Evening World's Expert. Description HERE are few frocks that Will contine themetives «© one material this «pring. “Hometimas one fab rio takes the lead with only trimming pleces given over to another fabric, while other frocks will give themselves half and half to two dit. ferent materials. This te @ pleasing way of expressiog the mode, and if tt continues into the summer, as We havo every reason to be- Neve It will do, some charming ef- fects are certain to be achieved with summer fabrica, Dotted Swiss in any pretty color used =owith = plain white organdy; white French voiles plaided or figured in colors, and combined with the same color of plain voile or ba- tiste; plain white Georgette crepe em- broidered, with ool- ored beads and com- bined with satin of the same color, are only @ few of the many charming va- riations in available materials. For the woman who is preparing her summer ward. robe while the wea- ther makes rowing easy, the design of to-day will have special appeal. Of dull blue dotted Swiss the waist and skirt, with sheer white organdy used as @ panol front end back, would have @ delightfully refreshing effect. The front view shows the tiny tucks grouped on each shoulder to give full- ness, with dainty lace banding finish- ing the neck and lower edge of the DAINTY panel. An attractive feature of this frock fs the goft draping of the dotted Swiss around the waistline, with the knot and ends in front. White or- Strange Things Happen When an Expert Tries to Run a Home on the Scientific Plan “I gee no need,” he answered. “There is ap account here, ie there not?" “But — Constance checked herself, wonder- ing if it were wise to finish the sen- tence. “But what?" “We should have brought the stan- G@ardization book and the requisition blanks,” she faltered, The efficiency man eyed her nar- rowly, but her face was impassive. “Mho records can be made out when we return home,” be answered in a faintly annoyed tone, “I shall keep he @ memorandun,” Whereupon he put down ex pairs of gloves, making use of a small loose- ble companton. Ae they left the glover’a and re- entered the car Constance was trying she whispered to her “This is only a little skirmish. It's not even an outpost “What next?” he demanded, Constance pursed her lips doubt. fully and studied the extended tip of “Shoes?” he asked, “How wonderful you are at ing,” she murmu: “Really, H. Hedge lef. her in the shoe shop while he returned to the sidewalk and delivered a lecture to Frank, the idle and thereby consume gasoline, “It saves the starter, sir,” explained the starter runs out ciency man. “It's good exercise.” Frank said that he would, but did not explain how he would most lke Back tn the shop Hedge found Con- stance regarding three pairs of shoes with fond eyes. said, looking up with a smile hich are the walking shoes? “That's the trouble, They all aro.” “You do a good deal of walking, observed at length. “I've noticed i “Yes,” she admitted, ruefully, pair of shoes continuously,” he adde -I1 think I have heard that.’ Mt course.” Then to the clerk: Constance bent her head and began fishing in her purse with dutiful anxiety, She did not care to look up, fully interpret the gleam In her eyes. “And charge them,” she heard him say in his crisp tones, eilence for several minutes, the ogre frowning on the bundles that lay on the seat in front of them. He had Constance judged that it was time to test the defense again. -we have already spent more than leaf note-book that was his Insepara- to get a grip on herself. taken. Don't be too sure.” her_ shoe. Freee; & pair of walking shoes.” ment ghauffeur, for allowing the motor to nk,” advised the eM. to_uso It, "IT don't know which to take,” she He examined the shoes critically, “It's economy not to wear @ single “Wrap them all up.” fearing that the efficency man might Back in the limousine they rode in made another entry in the note-book. T've saved,” she said, gadly, .. » THE’ WANDERER” St Based Upon..the Play of Maurice V, Samuely Will Begin on This Page Feb. 19 Sho had planned the sentence care- fully, purposely changing the “I” to “we “The purchases are being charged,” he reminded her, his eyes still glaring at the bundles. "s—it's very kind of you.” ot at all Understand, Mii Brooke, that economy and eficienc: are not synonymous with @ policy of ng any money,” Her astonishment was by no means feigned, “Of course, 1 thought you under- stood. There 1s a complete chapter on that feature in the book I loaned you.” “So thero is. I'd forgotten.” “Necessary expenditures, in order to preserve efficiency, are always econ- omy. You needed gloves und shoes, did you not?” ‘Yes, indeed!” “Very well. ‘Then wo have been practicing economy and living up to our principles. Economy, 1 may add, in mere dollars frequently costs more than extravagance.” “You appreciate the force of tt, do you not?” he demanded. “1? Oh, assurediy!" “Of course, it's obvious.” But as he glincéd at the bundles again his frown returned, “Well, where next?” “I wasn't sure there was going to be any next.” “L's @ waste of time, gasoline and tires to spend an afternoon merely shopping for gloves and shoes,” he declared with emphasis. “Scientific shopping contemplates the purchase of all necessities within the shortest space of time and with @ minimum of travel, What else?” Constance stole a glance at him and paused irresolutely. Unconaciously she patted her hat. \ ‘Not that?” he exclaimed tn alarm. ked at him suerely he agreed. “Wes it A per “Moderately » he adinitted. Then hastily: “But not extravagant, There i a marked difference. 1 draw the line at extravagance, But, as I said nomy is not wholly gauged by 3 1 consider the hat an economy, all things taken Into ac- count, Well, where next?” Constance’ decided upon another strategic move, “Honestly, I don't know," she said. “What do you think I want—I mean eed?" He studied her until the scrutiny became 4 trifle embarrassin, There was a penetrating and inclusive qual- ity In hin survey that caused her to flueh faintly, “LT think you need a set of furs,” he said, “You are a mind reader, Mr, Hedge," she affirmed, “You almost frighten me.” “No, I am not a mind reader,” said the efficiency man positively, “But you see, the other day I noticed that your muff and boa might easily, oven profitably, be replaced with a set more in harmony with your fur cont,” “When in the world did you notice that?” sho asked in surprise, “On the back stairs.” Constance turned pink, It was the first time he bad even alluded, in the most indirect manner, to the morning when he had robbed Tommy Tread- well of # bride, “I did not know you were so ob- serving,” she said for the sake of speech, “lt 1s my business to observe, Where do you buy your furs?” She gave @ direction to the ohauf- four and presently the efficiency man found himself in one of thgse Fifth Avenue shops that resemble nothing so Much 44 & palatial private home, Half an hour later, truly dased, Constance emerged with @ silver fox skin around her neck and @ great muff that mat: it, Furtively she pinched hersel: snake pure it was hot a Lantasy of (ae brain, “Ivs 6 o'clock,” announced the efMf- clency man, “Shall we drive in the park or take tea?” “You decide.” she murmured, “We'll drive. J It would have seemed logical, after his amuzing afternoon's record, that tho efficiency man should be in gay ond trifing mood, He was not ie indulged in long silences, broken only by mgnosyllables, yet marked by fre- quent and disconcerting inspections of Constance, Sometimes he glow- ered at the bundles on the front seat. There was something grim in his mood, Once he turned to her abruptly and said almost sharply; 1 wish you would wear blue more frequently.” Constance widened her eyes, then stammered! “Whewhy? “Suits you.” “And—and do you like it, Mr, Ho did not appear to hear, having relapsed Into another of his silences. ‘The number of parcels which, were removed from the car ag {t stopped last in front of the Brooke man: caused Horace to display a sur) that is inexcusable in any experlor butler, H, Hedge did uot notice this, however, Ho walked directly to the lMbrary and began going through the after- noon mall, Constance hurried to her rooms, where ahe soon had Matilda bringing out for inspection every dine ner gown that she possessed, She chose a blue one, The efficiency man had little to say during the evening meal. He did not fail to observe the gown, but he made no comment, as Constance rather hoped he would, He was unnaturally reoceupled, so that he forgot to tell Torace that he took seven unneces- sary steps in walking from the skle- board to the table, In the library, after dinner, Hedge Was #0 unasociable that Constance presently drifted Into the musie-room, where sho piayed for an hour or so, ‘The efficiency man sat at the big desk working furlously over books and re- ports, He did not once wand for his when finally, he’raached, ty ¢ on 'y. TRAC fhe mms of accounts be togk his merionan book from his pocket and began a ewift tabulation. The result astonighed him #o thet he checked {8 up twice, only to be. By E. J. Rath come annoyed at the time wasted in verifying @ simple sum tn addition, “Economy, Just the samo,” he mut- tered, scowling at the figures, “It was a matter of need. 1 mado that perfect- ly clear to her. There is no possibility that whe misunderstood. If | find she oe I'll not fail to make it absolutely plain,” He chewed an unlighted cigar for several minutos, still scowling. “It's just possible she got the idea,” he aid, “that money was being spent in the same old reckless fashion, She won't have ft long. I'll pet it out of her head, I'll do it now!" He erose with decision and strode acros the hall tn the direction of the mvr.c room, Constance was still sitting at the piano, her back toward him. The ef- ficiency man halted on the threshold, Netening and watching, She was quite unconactous of his presence, What she played he did not know, [t was alternately lively and melancholy, Her body awayed slightly with the music, rhythmically, buoyantly, some- times droopingly, as though she were ® part of the melody Itself. H. Hodes ewayed likewise, although he did not know it. Then, after a little, a» the music began to quaver and die away, the efficiency man turned notselessly and tiptoed back to the Itbrary. “I'll tell her to-morrow,” he said, CHAPTER XVII, HEDGE, with his madden- tng habit of discovering things, came upon an ¢: © treordinary performance in the dining room, On one side of the ciroulur table stood Ruth, one of the housematds, her cheeks flushed, her eyes bright. She was palpably out of breath. On the other aide stood Frank, the chauffeur, with @ grin of resolution on his face. Frank made a swift sally to the left, moving around the table, Ruth, & suppressed shriek, duplicated the movement. darted in the other direction. So did Ruth. Back and forth they dodyed half a dozen times, while H, Hedge stood in tho doorway and watchod. 1th discovered the audience aptly yelled tn dismay. t no «idea? asked H, Hedge, advancing. Frank became tongue-tied, “Hohe was chasing mo,” panted Ruth “L got that much,” observed the eMciency man, “But why?" Kuth looked significantly at Frank, whos acé was now a dull red He Ttuth paused and giggled “Well?” “Ho-he wanted to kiss me!* “In that eo, Prank?’ demanded H. Hedge. Frank shrugged his shoulders, then nodded faintly. “IL do not approve of kissing,” satd H. Hedge coldly, “And I do not a tt among employees of this house--ia business houra Frank tg discharged tor attempting it, and, you, Ruth, are retained only because of your maul- fest @eavora to ascape.” (To Bo Continued) | Frank halted and| By Mildred Lodewick eevee. iT. Wy The Free Punienine 0 (The Mee Tot fone Wert FROCK OF VOILE OR SWi8e FOR SUMMER. ’ wandy undersleeves complete the sleeves. The three tucks which finish them correspond with those at the bottom of the skirt. Bilk and Georgette crepe are euitabte fabrics for this design, with plain watin or velvet used as bands to finish the top and bottom edges of the panels. The Georgette crepe may be plaim or Drettily plaided or striped. | Answers to Queries. Patton Hatleor, Rvening Workd: Kindly advise me what color end material combines well with @ark brown atlk poplin, as I have a dress ‘to make over and need to add new matertal, Also do you think dark green becomlig to me and what color goos well with it? Am twenty-eight years old, have reddish brown hats, gray eyes, good color, MRS, 8. Re Georgette crepe or satin, di upon the manner of using. green should be most becoming, Rose , color for @ touch of trimming, | — Dashion Editor, Brening World: I would like to make @ simple after. noon dress of Georgette crepe in some sik or reo eatin for collar and pointed — To Mre M. G. B. You could make use of your dress by removing the chiffon cloth tunto and using it as @ Chemise blouse to drop over the satin skirt. Blue velvet ribbon straps, steel bead balls, I do not anewer un- signed letters, nor print the names of readers, | Fashion Editor, Bvening World: | tam fifteen years old, quite short jand have @ tendency toward weight. | Have blond hair, bluish - green eyes and good color, 1 would prefer @ combination of Georgette orepe and satin for ‘@ suitable afternoon and party dress, Would coral be be- coming? A.B. A. Yes, corul color would be preity, Satin for the back Portion of wast, which leaves a yoke of Georgette crepe, Girdle in front a con thon of back pop tion, Silver beads and self color floss embroid Silver ribbon sorads front, ‘with bows on gtrdla,