The evening world. Newspaper, May 31, 1918, Page 19

_eurn esh Air For Copyright, 19: Summ By Paulin WIMML into play, as It does, ali of the from a stiff, agi ‘The important muscles that hold body erect, located between the ulder blades and the trunk, are uently in soft, flabby condition, Ing to incorrect posture, round oulders and slight curvatures, ich are due to bad sitting and ng positions, low desks, &c, se may be greatly benefited by jong arm strokes necessary in mming, and a few months’ daily tice will strengthen them and Proper carriage. @ all realize the benefits to the thighs and all parts of tho dertved from swimming and its on the lung power, blood cir- jon and skin are too numerous mention, tb XERCISE FOR THE OBESE— R D. K. H.: No matter how fat ou may be and how uncomfortable may make you fee! you must take sical exercises if you really want lose weight. Take all the exer- you can. It is the only way to 2 Up superfluous fat. Dally and fematic exercises are, of course, ommended and they must not be dic and too strenuous just in awhile. Hill climbing, bi ) brisk walking and deep breath- are some effective ones for the obese to start. KIN SOFTENER — MRS. WAL- RF: The following is a good lo- for red rough skin, especially if olly. IX ts a milky-looking mix- , Buch as you requested. Mix two glycerine and one of benzoin, five ounces of rose water. Use on a puff of cotton after cleans- the face thoroughly. This is not and will not grow balr, RSPIRING FEET —MAURICR Bathe tho feet each night in water and soap and then soak in cold water about fi oper Care of Hair Brushes By Andre Dupont gt. 1018 by The Press Publishing Oo, (Pas New rening World) OT very Jong ago I had to buy a new hair brush and In the department of a store famous fits toilet goods I was fortunate th to strike a most obliging i oman, -s"Bometimes women who ere neat~ ‘eee personified in all other respects megiect their hair brushes,” she “Once every two weeks or ten 1a not too often to wash hair if one wants them to be a At and not an injury to the hair. @re no more prolific sources of hair, dandruff and other scalp than an unclean hair brush. all the hair brushes to be d and first run the fine part of omb through them to collect any hairs. Run geome hot water into jn basin and then let in enough to make {t lukewarm. Do not hot water, for it will make tho limp. To every pint of this add one tablespoonful of am- or if you prefer half a tablo- 1 of borax. But do not use atonce. Hold each brush by the , and keeping that part clear of water swirl it backwards and for- Put the other hand into the and draw a comb across the faties. Then fill the basin with cold iter and dip the brush into this to off all the ammonia. The colder ais rinsing water is the better for he bristles. If the water does not Very cold from the tap in sum- it is well to put a small piece of in it, Next shake the brush as as possible and wipe the back 4 handle with a soft cloth and set Dristies down in a window to dry. “Brushes with wooden backs can kept looking like new if the wood rubbed once in a while with Uttle furniture polish, Fancy silver “Backs can be given a high polish by making 4 thin paste of whiting and water or even common starch and ‘water, smearing this lightly on and » then brushing with a soft silver brush end polishing with a chamois or flan- mel. Any sort of silver polish can be used or In an emergency, even tooth der, which will give a high lustre, “Sometimes when one is away in the country it ts not convenient to ‘wash the brush. In this case it can be kept fresh and sweet and free from dust and dirt by a very simple method of dry cleaning, Use a little corn meal or powdered orris. One is just about as effective as the other, ut the latter will make the brush and the hair smell delightfully of violets. ‘aturally it is more expensive than the corn meal, Lay the brush on its back and rub a handfu! of the meal through the bristles with the fingers. Comb this out again with the fine part of the comb and then rub through | the bristles ‘After the last combing shake tho brush and tap it briskly on some hard surface to remove any particles f the meal that may possibly adhere tol in until lean, The comfort of a perfectly clean hair brush treated in either of the; ways outlined by my friend of the rush counter if once tried will never ] <pamia Re relinquished. And Diet Rules by The Press Publishing Co, (The New York Evening World), Swimming Best of Outdoor Sports NG is about the best outdoor exercise for all persons, bringing many which are overworked during our dally labors. This valuable exercise will either reduce or develop flesh, but it never fails to create firm, healthy muscles and bring them nature intended they should be. . it {s foolish to entertain the erroneous idea that swimming should be learned early in life, I know many women past middle life who take lessons in the tank at the Young Women’s Christian Association. Swimming helps to relieve the epine of the weight of the body, temporarily, and even a short rest for the muscles of the back cannot help but bring about a feel- ing of rest and relaxation. This is because the body is eh lighter than the water and is therefore upported by it. Health and Beauty Question IN Exercises er Health e Furlong usually inactive muscles and resting | ng condition to one of elasticity, Swimming will either reduce or develop flesh, but it never fails to create firm, healthy muacl Utes. Next rub briskly with alco- hol. Wear clean stockings and dif- ferent shoes each day, if possible, and air the feet when home by wear- | Ing no slippers or shoes whenever possible. Dust the following mixture on them before putting on your stock- | ings: Salicylic acid, thirty grains; | talcum powder, two ounces; starch, | one dram, Use this also before retir- | ing. Nervous condition often causes profuse perspiration in all parts of the| body, especially hands and feet, TOOTH POWDER—NELUE R.: Powdered orris root, half a dra powdered myrrh, half a pound; por dered borax, half a pound; percipt-| tated chalk, one pound. ‘Mix and sift several times to make it smooth, | Half or quarter of this quantity ts sufficient to make at one tae,” TORPID LIVER EXER - MRS, K. H. Nv: The liver tat | ¢reise should be practiced with the! knees rigid and bending the body from tho waist line, touching thet floor with the finger tips, first in |front of the body, then to the right) j@Rd then to the left side, rising to |Upright position between each touch. ing of the fingers to the floor, colarlo B SOFA For AN eat It ott Res ean PAGE # WE HAVE PuT THIS FLAT ON THE BUNK! Weu. ! TiMPRove TAS WALLPAPER ANYHOW WHAT Da WE CARE 2 {T Doesn't Becoe e TOUS. WE ARE ONLY SuBets | | Those who make their | colors for the econo | pI Original Fashion | For The Evening World's Home:Dr By Mildred Lodewick Copyright, 1918, by The Press Publishing Co. Bathing Suit T will not be long 4 not more than a month—before the tempering rays of the eun will make the sea’e invitation a gracious one. And mermaids who would enjoy the dancing waves should prepare now something smart and pretty to wear have the opportunity to express that In- dividual taste which makes for distinction Also, they can, at very reasonable cost, indulge in fabrics of the best quality, which are used only tm the highest priced of ready-made garments Water- proof satin or taffeta is a splendid — investment for tho girl of limited means who, whilo de- manding a great deal of wear from her dress, alwaya likes to own bathing rusty { look well. Either of (hese materials will serve at least two years with resonable care. Black or dark blue {ts undoubtedly the wisest choice of nical girl, and if em- oyed for my design of to-day, could be eulivened with a Joy- ous touch of color in- troduced In the striped binding and trimming. Red and white or green and white stripo would be pretty with either the black or blue foundation. Shoulder straps that dis- appear through piped siita are bound with the striped silk, as ty also a short front panel below the belt, and the short cap sleeves. An added elabora- tion of @ tiny trimming band across the panel and @ similar one around the siceves 1s emphasized by the but- tons which finish them, ‘This model has a gracious adaptability for be- coming the s:out and slim figure alike. The round neck 1# the only Sy \ g Ne $ In Which a Gue st Takes Flight | And Causes Deep Anxiety To His (Copyright, Frank A SYNOPSIS OF PREC Charlote Browning, ng pi hive in th mn Hathawn: decom of (be party, CHAPTER VIII. RISCO JIMMY discovered Char- lotte in her favorite porch co*~ ner, where she was deeply en- grossed in examining a mass of penciled memoranda, from which sbe occasionally made notes on & large pad. “When do I git buer*" he & ed. “Why, you really don't have to be busy at all," said Charlotte, smiling, “You are my guest, you understand; you are to amuse yourself.” “That's wot I'm waitin’ for,” growl- ed Frisco. “I wanta amuse meselt. Where does the big ehow begin! Over there?” He pointed in the direction of %* Smythe magsion, concerning which he questioned her the day before. There isn't any show there that I know of,” she answered. “But you're quite welcome to stroll through the:r grounds, if you wish, They have a beautiful place, and they're always glad to have visitors examine it, They are really very hospitable people. “Yeb?” Frisco seemed puzzled and, ax was his babit when in suca @ mood, frowned heavily, “Yhey have a wonderful garden,” added Charlotte. “Ask their gard ener to show you through the green- houses, too, He'll be delighted.” “Yen?” He grinned at her suddenly, and ac- companied this display of good humor with a ponderous wink. "Y're a wise princess," said Frisco, chuckling. "O. K. Me for t flowers. How about Voloy? Kin t Juse him?" |. "Certainly. Ask him to go, if he likes. I don't need him at present; 6 must be somewhere about,” | 1} learn him things,” promised |¥risco, as he lumbered off in searca \of Charlotte's newest guest She watched him until he was out of sight, and then made a series of ropid notes on a fresh sheet of papr Aguin she fell busily to work, sorting uand- ighter of the banker, determi sai ere, she may obtain fi adventures, also Anows as Boston Fanny, Hostess Mansey Company ) EDING CHAPTERS 8 Lo write @ crook pl olng reloee Chariotte then applies. to iu tor her t cen of Hidwelt Wr 2 fia ames Seda a tt das ar ot dna, Rah a Fen ret, een aie ran onre, Chel abs a bor fare The fat of may y q eany, va plekpocket, fami ited venues Grey eter, creeks. wl ap tiie Walrus, ‘a scontidsoce man” Next’ inorder i Alice ‘Theo Hotte ‘invites Percy, @ tramp, and classifying her notes, now and then nodding her head with confident emphasis, But she was not to be left uninterrupted for long. This tme it was the Walrus. I'd like to bave a brief business chat,” he said confidentially. “Oh, yes; certainly, Mr, Wilkes, Will you sit down?” He did © ponderously. “What is the post office address here?" he asked. “The one unger which you receive mail?" Charlotte supplied it, and the Wat- rus made a careful note on the hack of an envelope. “It's all right for me to get letters, {isn't it? I mean here?” “Most assuredly, All of our guests do, when they wish.” He nodded, and for an instant ap- peared to be submerged in thought, “Any suggestions?” he asked. "Per- heps I should say any Instructions, Miss Browning?” Why, I never presu: my guests, Mr. Wilke Charlotte hastily. to instruct answered “H-m. All right for me to own judgement, then, | dara wa “Oh, absolutely! Please understand, Mr. Wilkes, 1 want you to feel per- fectly free to do just as you please, This is liberty hall, you know. “Very fine, very satisfactory,” he naid, nodding, "Now, | wonder where I could do a little writing?” “In the library, or in dad's den. Or I'll have Thomas bring some writ- ing materials to your room.” “No, no. Don't trouble yourself, Miss Browning. ‘The library'll do, I'm sure. I'll let you know the re- sults later.” He left Charlotte in @ mystified mood Another brief period of isolation was granted her, and th ruption came from a foreign source. A big red machine whirred up the driveway, and from it leaped Mr. Henry venor Gray, 4 youth not only pl ing to his fri to himaeit Morning ie called cheerfully as he ¢ dd the porch ‘Oh, hello, Gr Just @ second til 1 finish something He waited patiently until she look. ed up from her writing Ready?” he asked “For what?" Young Mr. Gray was visibly pained Purely you haven't forgotten, Charlotte? Why, you were going over to the club With me this morn- ing to watch that pro golf match.” Charlotte had forgotten completely, but she thought it would be rude to admit it “Grove, I'm awfully sorry,” she said. “But I'm overwhelmed with some writing I can't put off, and—L can't go." “The devil!” he exclaimed. “Oh, But I'm awfully disap- I've been count- excuse me. pointed, Charlotte. ing on you.” "I know you'll be cuse m woetically. me to go I'd certain! Charlotte was interrupted by a flut- tering at her side, a faint exclamativn cf dismay and an: “Oh, L beg your pardon It was Boston Fanny, arriving up- on the scene with a girlish scamper and pausing in sudden embarrass- ment as she beheld a young man Fanny made her appearance through a French window that opened from the library to the porch. A fleeting frown mounted to Char- lotte’s brow, but she banished {t Im- mediately. Mr, Gray looked at her expectantly. "I want you to meet Miss Hatha- way, Mr. Gray,” said Charlotte, rallying. “I'm charmed,” he said frankly. He was, too; for Miss Hathaway was in particularly charming mood, 48 well aw charming gown, She made & curtsy as she extended a tiny hand, and, to the amazement of Charlott she managed a genuine blush ‘Miss Hathaway ts a guest,” ex- plained Charlotte. “We-er—we knew each other tn college. The admiration of young Mr. Gray Was undisguised, and Miss Hathaway quick at discernment, met it with decidedly pretty show of shyness; Not too much shyness, but just enough to prove her artistry enerous and ex- she said apolo- any way for *harlot been perfectly dear to me,” said Fanny in her gentlest volce “But she was always that, Ive been Irying to be a good girl all morn- iug, and not bother her, She's so ter- ribly bus “J—er—so I notice,” said Mr. Gray. “Weer - He faltered, slightly embarrassed, but he did not remove bis eyes from the little vision In gray “It's such @ beautiful place out her I'm simply enraptured,” pursued Panny, “You see, I've never seen } before. I've been abroad so much But I suppose it's beautiful all around here. Charlotte's going to drive me Aoout to-morrow. “L-why”’ Again Mr. Gray blundered, but only 1 instan Ls 1 say now, Miss Hath vay he said. “Why couldn't you—that 1s Well, | was to take Charlotte over to the club, you see, and she can't go Of course, If I'd known you were here, Id have wanted u, too. Perbaps you'd like--that ts, if you're fond of ¢riving. We-—we could go to the club or anywhere.” Fanny clasped ber bands exclte(iy 4nd looked at Charlotte. “Oh! she breathed softly. “Ob, how lovely of you! But, really, 1 -I don't know, I hate to leave Char- lotte, 1 “But Charlotte's busy,” sald Mr. Gray hopefully. “Aren't you, Char- lotte?” She nodded and bit her lip. “Well, really, dear, if you think {t's all right,” said Fanny hesitantly, “why, I'd love “Why, certainly,” interrupted Char- lotte none too graciously. Panny stooped and kissed Charlotte warmly on the cheek. “I'll be ready in just a minute!" she cried, flashing an arch look at Mi Gray. Sho skipped into the house with tho gayety of a child, Mr. Gray staring after her with kindling eyes. “L say, Charlotte,” ho remarked, “you don't mind if I say she's a peach, do you? “f don’t mind anything,” answered Charlotte rather crossly. Mr. Gray went down to the road- way to start his car, and presentiv Fanny trotted out ou the porch aguin, batted and parasoied, one tripped down the steps and leaped lightly into the red car and the car whizzed from Charlotte's view, leaving that young lady in @ state of mind that fluttered between consternation and anger, That woman is nothing but con- centrated peril," Charlotte muttered, “Poor Grove!" The day passed into late afternoon, with Charlotte steadily busy at her writing, Fragmentary notes develop- ed into extended passages. Scenes Visualized the.selves n her active brain, Here and there an addith aat scrap of plot suddenly intruded it~ self. Only the Chipmunk annoyed her, Charlotte was not in the moou for Immediate study of this inglort ous member of ber caste; she had decided to take him up at a time when the more robust elements of her play did not demnnd «uch press- ing attention, Mut Benny had under- taken, on his oWn account and un- invited, a study of Charlotte, » hovered close to her writing t hia silent, slinking presence giving her the unpleasant sensatic (fa harmless but undestrable snake Ho watched ber with ''> colorless eyes, and orcasivually, when she glanced 4t him, smiled at her with Lis thin and nervous lips. sometimes he essayed conversation, Charlotte found nothing to com- fort her In the homage of the Chip- taunk. It made her creepy. Whi had Frisco Jimmy said? Ab, yes crimpy. That was the way she felt, without being exactly clear as to Irisco's meaning Only once did Percy, the tramp, cross her vision; he was passing through the grounds at a distance, alone. Whether Frisco bad wearted of his company, Charlotte did not know Percy was making for the bara, in- t whic disappeared I, we almo: dinner time when Bidwell Wright and Marshall Black- stone strolied into sight; ebe bad not cen them © breakfast “This shurk,” sald Blackstone re. tl signedly, “can spot me a and beat me, We've stroke @ hole been playlix all day, and I've never had a look in Wright smiled and made a depreca- tory gesture. “It was the course,” he said lightly. “It just happened to fit In with my mood, It challenges you at every tricky, you know. And, by that's a hospitable club you Browning, at Blackstone, and bota laughed, Moaning that it recelves the stranger with open arms,” explained Blackstone. “Particularly if the aris “are masculine and the stranger is a pretty lady. Charlotte became alert. “I told you,” sald Wright, “that our friend, Miss Hathaway, wao 2 remarkable woman, Miss Browning.” “What—what has sbe done now?” askad Chariotra “Oh, absolutely nothing. Don't fear on that score, Miss Browning. When we left she was being fought ovey by elgbt men, not all of them young, and not all of them, I regret to say, unmarried. When I say fought over, 1 do not moan in a literal physical sense, of course. Nevertheless, tro competition was spirited. It rejoiceu me to see that sho was a match for them all, The woman ts a witch.” “But Grove—Mr. Gray? exclaimed Charlotte. “The young man witb the red var!" laughed Blackstone, “Oh, he was there, He was a bit out on the fringe when we iefl ile father wae 16; resenting the family somewhat more successfully.” “T wish"-— And then Charlette de the sentence ided to leave untinished, Bidwell Wright was watching ber closely, and she was determined to disp! no such weakness ax pique or puri- tanism, “I've an idea,” added Blackstone, “that our little friend is more than likely to dine at the club. We shall miss her, Listen! There's your phone ringing now, Charlotte, I'll bet that's Fanny, asking If sbe can’t please itay out just @ tiny bit longer But it was not Fanny it was Mr. Browning talking Don't walt dinner for me, Char- tte, dear,” he said, “I'll prob. ly be @ bit Inte.” CHAPTER 1X, INNER was long past. Bostm Fanny returned from the ¢ at ten o'clock, es ted by fope gentlemen, among whom was not young Mr. Gray, he bade them @ gurgling good night and thanked them so-o much, and then sat on the porch to chat with the Walrus “Ring for a bighbail or something,” she pleaded. “I've been drinking lemonade until: I don't know my own alias.” Charlotte, relieved to learn that tn this respect, at least, Fanny had not disgraced ber sponsor, was, Bever- theless, in no humor to listen to & recital of exploits, She strolled into the grounds, heading toward the iste luke where Mr, Browning kept his pe’ swans. She bad gone but a short distance when a figure quietly joined he have a wrap fon you, If you need tt," said Bidwell Wright Ho did not ask permission to wall. with her; be assumed it. And yet Charlotte conceded that it was thoughtful of him to bring the wrap For some time they had been sitting on a marble bench at the lakeside, when suddenly Charlotte gripped his arin and pointed "Ove there across the lake!” she whispered. ‘There was someboty running.” Both aprang to thelr feet “A man, L think.” she said, “In there, among the trees, He was going toward the house Wait—watch, ‘Together they waited “There!” she exclaimed, There was dim movuntient, and across @ patch Of It twat fell on the lawn sped a swift figure, An instan lnter it was lost to view again, under the wide arching elms "Yes, was @ man,” confirmed Wright. “But 1 couldn't make bin cut.” or 1" “Perhaps we had better go up te the house, suggested. “It's as vell to Investigate It Was useless to attempt to over- take the flying figure, so Charlotte and Wright made thelr way directly the house, where Boston Fanny and the Walrus were still making merry over tales frum the club. Did any one just come in?” asked Charlot Ni said vid, Walrus” “We'll in and ask the servants,” Fanny “Well, as 1 d Wright. "Come, Miss Brown ther they sought Thomas, th butler, Who reported having seen no body.’ Inquiries at the servants quarters brought no information Wright suggested making @ circuit of the house, whieh they did, includ ing a tour of the garden in th The search disclosed nothing ently they returned to the house, where they stood in the lower : discussing the affair of the fleeing gure in low tones. Pa-s-st! Tt was a tense, cautious signal, and caused both of them to glance quick ly up the staircase. At the head of it stood Frisco Jimmy. He wa beckoning Without a word they ded. He had retreated hulf-way down the hali as they reached the top, and now stood at the door of Mr. Browning study, again beckoning. They { lowed, and ax he dodged into tha Apartinent they were close behind Frisco swung the door swiftly, ye closed it without a sound. Then ‘ae turn the key, Charlotte and Wright noted that he was breathing beavily. (Fo Be Continued.) THIS DESIGN OFFERS BOTH COMFORT AND Designs essmakers (The New York Evening World), of New Design STYLE. feature which might be undesirable for a round faced, stout girl, but it cca be easily changed to a pointed one. The closing {s down the left aide front as far as the slit, While many bathers prefer to wear a wool jersey combination underneath thetr dres satin bloomers are by no means un- common. These in my sketch fit over the knee, buttoning at the side. Answers to Quertes Ferhion Editor, Tne Eveeving World: | have a black velvet over-vest lke sketch, whigh is about two inches too small around the hips Could you suggest how I might con vert it into one of the _ sleeve! Jackets? MISS 8, Slash the jacket up about 41 inches on each side where it drops in a point. This will allow you the breadth at hips, Bind edges witb silk braid. Fashion FA\lor, The Evening World I have a linen dress which I would like to ask your ad- vice about. It ts lav- ender color and was made kimono style, ‘The skirt had a tunic around the back, It is very nice goods and I would lke to make ft ov ina good style. I am & feet 3 inches tall, weigh 140 pounds, MR8. T. D, W. Black and white striped linen or per- cale would be an ei fective trimmin; white pearl buttons; white undercuff, Fashion Editor, The Evening World Inclosed find sam- ple of which I rose crepe am anxtous to have made into a Would ding on pretty dress, like some br it. Am ¢ s to make It all myself, 0 please advise me an easy way, Am twenty years old. Have ne much figure, Am fiy feet five inches tall. MISS R. C » pearl gray o: for braid arl but shoulders, tons op iF FAitor The bres Word Will you kindly de sign for me @ raja suit in Copenhagen blue? T bought a striped silk lining but am told I don’t need iu 1 ike tailored clothes, so what do you think? I don’t want a plain atyle. Am 87 years old, 6 feet T inches tall MRS. W. O, AL | A lining will make it set better, Skirt \ 4 has a pointed yoke, \ § and buttons up each side, A belt fastena \ in back same as the vest fastens in from, This voug way be of DING Gy ». te | ————_— en