Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 25 December 1913 — Page 4

~ - ■ ' — - ■■ Good form Breezy Manners of Today. "Wo were sitting In tlio drawing room after tea, Mrs. Callander and I,” said a woman recently. "She was a subtlety in velvet and old lace, and 1— 1 was her most complete foil in brown eharmeuse. We were both of that old school of thought which Is so hoary that it dares to proclaim its conven- <* - tlonality out loud. "My friend was telling me, in that tender voice so well in keeping with her gentle face and soft gray hair, of two charmingly pretty girls who were * presently coming in to see her. ‘Every one is raving about them,’ she declared. ‘With their lovely coloring, * tall, slight figures and cameo cut sea- - tures, they have made dreadful havoc in the hearts of tho young men round here.’ "I was on the qui vive for the first ' sight of these delightful visions, picturing them when they should enter ~ sitting there in graceful pose, framed ~ against the lovely flowers and old oak *< paneling of my friend's room. llow *' sweet and daiuty they would look in «* their pretty dresses, with their soft, U clear voices and graceful ways, that *» we foolish old fogies imagined the preZ rogative of budding youth: ■* "Tho door opened at last, and the young girls were ushered in. I was » amazed at their behavior*. They rushed precipitately up the room ns though ~ profiled by some unseen force and made a triumphant dart for their host- “ ess (I give their progress as it occurred). Having greeted my friend with a ringing ’how de do' and a hail fellow well met squeeze of the hand, which was irresistibly comic to my * matured fancy, they favored me with a stare and an ungraceful nod of tbeir Is pretty heads. “The elder girl then ’threw’ (this is — the only term which fitly describes her ** movements)—throw her body into an 1 armchair and, crossing one knee over the other, displayed almost the com1, plete length of one slim leg and more *. than a little of the other. Her sister, settling herself sideways on a high . chair with her elbows comfortably supported on the back rail, began to regale us with stories of her prowess at golf, tennis and other games, calling across the room to the elder one for confirmation of her talcs. ‘Wasn’t it so. Jennie? Didn't I do a corking stroke at that seventh hole; >vot? re- , eelving a cheery abbreviated -..•utLjUt' way of answer. Their voices | shrill and uncultured; they clipped their words until my friend and 1 could scarcely understand. Never once during the hour that followed did they assume a graceful pose or show anythin? of that quiet charm that, in my day at least invariably marked the gentlewoman. “A well known actress once did a delirious piece of work in one of those plays of which she always makes a success. She crossed the room very slowly, in her inimitable way and. sinking gracefully Into an armchair, at the same time putting n cushion to her hack, said quietly. ‘lt took me seven years to learn to do this!’ Well, it was worth It! What a contrast were her graceful movements with the boydenish behavior of these young girls. Their shrill voices vith her quiet accents! One could imagine them gripping their golf sticks or perhaps dancing, for the word is a catholic one now. Hut one could not conceive them ever getting into a carriage with that little ‘hop. skip. Jump’ which is apt to arouse the latent humor of the beholder. 1 ' Economy Hint For Hostess. A very clever hostess with an eye to values and efficiency (which means a maximum effect produced by n minimum amount of lubor) makes this well laid plan whereby she lumps her obligations, as it were, She gives a dinner one dny to eight or ten guests, follows It the next day with a luncheon for eight, which she then concludes with n "tea” for a few more. She figures It out in this way: The same flowers of the evening before may Ite rearranged for the luncheon. The little cakes, almonds and sweets, usually untouched, will serve again. A fresh bunch of grapes added to the bowl of fruit, which, though It has been In the ice chest overnight. Is still most presentable, ns well as many of the other little touches which the home ueenis to need in honor of some favored guest or social "Hon.*’ In this way tbo decorations will answer for three functions instead of one. Hut you must be extremely careful not to let any of these entertainment* smack of leftovers. Nothing Is more insulting to B guest than that This is truly an original plan for economy and n very sensible one. as usually tho accessories of a dinner go begging after the feast and this innovation make* admirable use of the flowers, fruits and sweets, and this is :to small saving as prices are today. A luncheon, however beautiful, doc* hot give the pleasure a dinner does when the business of the day is over and one 1* quite keyed up for an evening’s enjoyment. We are a!! more or less like I‘eter Tan and refuse to grow up. and then Is a subtle excitement In an evening entertainment no daytime function will ever afford.

YOUTHFUL, BUT QUEER. One of tho Extreme New Year Frocks. jfv J* \\ * tm - \ ,•// * 4*■ - ' ,' / > ■**» !■ Os ; ; ly l i ■ £ - 't f DANCING MODEL OF LACE FLOUNCES. The puffed pannier of this dancing frock is rather extreme in style, but the costume is exceedingly girlish, dainty and new notwithstanding. It is made of lace flounces, piuk satin and rose flowered pompadour silk. Worn by a tall, slender girl, the costume is most attractive and distingue. Wedding Gown of White House Bride. "What did the bride wear?’’ This question la asked every time a wedding takes place by curious persons, but now there are thousands of women the world over who have been interested in the bridal finery of Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, who was Miss Jessie Wilson, second daughter of the president of the United States. The wedding gown was of lustrous white satin softly draped and trim- , rued with real lace, the folds being held in place with clusters of orange blossoms. The bodice was embroidered in orange blossom design, which outlined the open neck and extended down the side of the skirt The sleeves were also finished with the same design. from which fell a deep frill of lace. The train was in court style, cut square. Tbo full length veil was of tulle. The head arrangement was a Dutch cap effect the same luce being used for the cap as that of draping the gown. This coiffure was sprayed with orange blossoms. The five attendants' gowns were of pink chanueuse, blending harmoniously from deep rose to a pale pink. Two gowns were in the deepest shade and two in the lightest the palest shads being worn by the maid of honor. These gowns had overdrapertes of chiffon and tunics of silver lace. The high flaring Marie Antoinette collars were of n sheer cream lace, and the flowing sleeves were of the same dental le. The hats worn with the gowns were of pink moire velvet and silver lace Mrs. Wilson’s gown was cf ecru brocaded velvet, with ecru lace and mink tall trimming, with touches of old blue and gold shimmering underneath the lace. The same tones were repeated In a corsage bouquet The skirt was draped to one side of tho front with a fall of lace extending to the bottom of the skirt and a long sash of lace at the neck outlined with mink tailed fur. Household Conveniences. True to the Biblical prototype, the modern housewife continues to consider well the ways of her household, and, above all, does she see to It that her kitchen is fitted out with all the convenient appliances that will make her work less burdensome For In stnnce. there Is a tiny vacuum strain er which will take all the cream out of the top of a bottl" of milk in a second It Is made of block tin. Is easily kept clean nnd is reasonable in price. It will be welcome to the thrifty housewife who wants to make tho dally quart go ns far as |>osslble. The woman who has to carve will be glad to get the so called "leg of mutton" holders'* now on the market There never was a woman that didn’t Just hate to grasp that mutton bon* with one hand while she carved with the otbor. This new contrivance Is a small nickel plated pair of nipper* which hold the Joint flrmly In place ] while the carving Is being done. Th«y Like Occult Scitnoes. Quean Alexandre and the princess roysl are said to be Imorestnd In oc cult sclencea aud have taken to crystal gazing. Queen Alexandra owns Hie crystal which Napoleon carried with him everywhere, bating liought it two years ago ou the continent for a l*rg<* sum. Doth she and her da ugh ter are said to have hag Interesting things "foretold" to them through the crystal.

FOR TRADE. 60 acres, well Improved; Washington township, will take city property. 160 acres, will take city property In exchange. Have customer, will purchase well located small modern residence. 80 acres in Jefferson township. Will exchange for farm near Decatur. 100 acres, 1 1-2 mile of Decatur. $7,000. Come early or you will miss a great bargain. Good residence on Ninth street, near Mot)roe. Nice bargain on Eighth street, near G. It. & l. depot at great bargain. 38 acres in Lagrange, to trade for Decatur property. A six room house on Line street at a bargain. A good five room house in Union City, lnd., wil ltradu for property in Decatur. Five acres with good improvements,

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just out of Decatur corporation. Will g trade for smaller property. COM E IN AND SEF OUR LIST, j I Opposite Interurban Station. J ERWIN AGENCY. o FOR RENT—-Two rooms, furnished or I unfurnished. Inquire this office. LOST—Pocketbook containing a sum of money. Finder, please return to I this office and receive reward. 2§ltf j TO RENT—-One front office room and two unfurnished housekeeping I rooms.—J. H. Stone. 296t3 j FOUND—Pair of silver rimmed spectacles. Saturday, corner of Ist. and Madison street, by John Ever-1 ett. Owner can get same at this | offee. . t 3 j FOR RENT—Furnished room, fur j nace heat; bath. Strictly modern. Inquire this office. 273tf j LOST—Brown muff. Please return to j Mrs. Rebecca Eady at the Steele j Racket store. :’.00t3 j

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