Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 304, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1913 — Page 4

Good form i Breezy Manners of Today. “We were sitting lu tlie drawing room after tea, Mrs. Callander and 1,” said a woman recently. "She was a subtlety in velvet nnd old lace, and 1— I 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 conventionality 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 features, they have made dreadful havoc in the hearts of the 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 Howers and old oak paneling of my friend's room. How sweat and dainty they would look in their pretty dresses, with their soft, clear voices and graceful ways, that we foolish old fogies imagined the prerogative of budding youth! “The door opened at last, and the young girls were ushered in. I was . amazed at their behavior! They rushed precipitately up the room as though propelled by some unseen force and made a triumphant dart for their hostess (I give their progress as it occurred). Having greeted my friend with a ringing ‘how de do' and n 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 their pretty heads. "The eider girl then ‘threw’ (this is the only term which fitly describes her movements)—threw her body into an armchair and, crossing one knee over the other, displayed almost the complete length of one slim leg and more than a little of the other. Her sister, ' settling herself sideways on a high I 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; wot? 1 receiving a cheery abbreviated nod by Way of answer. Their voices were shrill and uncultured; they clipped their words until my friend nnd I | could scarcely understand. Never once ! during the hour that followed did they I assume a graceful pose or show any- | thing of that quiet charm that, in iny day at least, invariably marked the gentlewoman. “A well knowu actress once did a dt> | li' ious piece of work in one of those plays of which always makes a success. She eros>«d the room very ! slowly, in her inimitable way and. i sinking gracefully Into an armchair, nt the same time putting a cushion to her back, 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 tbe I hoydcnlah behavior of these young i girls. Their shrill voices with her I quiet accents! One could imagine 1 them gripping their golf sticks or perhaps dancing, for the word is n cath- , olle one now. But one could not con I celve them ever getting Into n car- | ring* with that little ‘hop, skip, jump' which is apt to arouse the latent hu- | mor of the beholder.** Economy Hint For Hostess. 'A very clever hostess with an eye to j values nnd efficiency (which means a maximum effect produced by a minimum amount of labor) makes tills 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 a •'tea'* for n few more. Rhe figures it out In this way: Tbe same flowers «f the evening before may Is- rearranged for the luncheon. The little cakes, almonds and sweets, usually untouched, will nerve again. A fresh bunch of grapes added to the howl of fruit, which, though it has been in tbe ice chest overnight, is still most presentable, ns well as many of the other little touches which the home seems to need in honor of some favored guest or social •'lion.*' In this way the decorations will answer for three functions Instead of one. But you must lie extremely careful not to let any of these entertainments smack of leftovers. Nothing Is more Insulting to s guest than that This is truly an original plan for economy and n very sensible one. as usually tbe accessories of a dinner go begging nftcr the feast, nnd this innovation makes admirable use of tbe Bawsn, fruits nnd sweets, nnd this la no small saving as prices are today. A luncheon, however beautiful, does hot giro tbe pleasure a dinner does when tbe btistaoss of the day is over nnd one Is quite keyed up for an evening's enjoyment. We are all more or less like Peter Pan and refuse to gmw up, and there is a subtle excitement lu nn evening entertainment no daytime function

YOUTHFUL, BUT QUEER. One of the Extreme New Year Frocks. I A < A .. .ft x ' ■ ,-ft / ! V - f•- < « ■> ... fW ' '' ' ? ' . ** i-A I & £>• ' » r * DANCING MODEL OF LACE FLOUNCES. I 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, pink satin nnd rose flowered pompadour silk. Worn by a tall, slender girl, the costume is most attractive and distingue. Wedding Gown of White Houee Bride. "What did tbe bride wear?” THU question is asked every time a wedding takes place by curious persons, but I now there are thousands of women tbe ’ world over who have been Interested 1 in tbe bridal finery of Mrs. Francis B. i Sayre, who was Miss Jessie Wilson,; second daughter of the president of j tbe United States. The wedding gown was of lustrous i | white satin softly draped and trim-' med with real lace, the folds being 1 | held in place with clusters of orange I blossoms. The bodice was embroider-1 ed in orange blossom design, which i I outlined the open neck and extended ; down the side of the skirt. The sleeves s j were also finished with tbe same de- : i sign, from which fell a deep frill of lace. The train was in court style, cut! ' square. The full length veil was of tulle. The head arrangement was a i Dutch cap effect, the same lace being 1 used tor the cap ns that of draping tbe gown. This coiffure was sprayed with , i orange blossoms. The five attendants 1 gowns were of ; pink eharmeuse, blending harmoniously from deep rose to a pale pink. Two , gowns were in the deepest shade and two in tbe lightest, tbe palest shade : being worn by the maid of honor, j These gowns bad overdrnperies of j chiffon and tunics of silver lace. The J high flaring Marie Antoinette collars I were of a sheer cream lace, nnd the flowing sleeves were of tbe same den- ' telle. The hats worn with the gowns 1 were of pink moire velvet and silver lace. Mrs. Wilson’s gown was of ecru bre--1 ended velvet, with ecru lace and mink i tail trimming, with touches of old blue : and gold shimmering underneath tbe I lace. The same tones were repeated > in a corsage bouquet The skirt wns ! draped to one side of the front with a fall of lace extending to tbe bottom of tbe skirt nnd a long sash of lace nt tbe neck outlined with miuk ta.ied fur. Household Conveniences, True to tbe Biblical prototype, the modern housewife continues to consider well tbe of her housebold, nnd, alxrve 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 Instance, there Is a Uny vacuum strata er which will take all the cream out of the top of a buttle of milk tn 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 tbe daily quart go as far as possible. Tbe woman who has to carve will be gird to get tbe so called "leg of mutton" holders'* now on tbe market. There never was a woman tbat didn't just hate to grasp that mutton bont with one band while she carved with the other. This new coutUvancc Is a small nickel plated pair of nippers which bold tbe joint (Irmly lu place while the carving Is being done. They Like Oeault Science*. Queen Alexandra and the princes* royal are said to be Interested lu oc cult sciences and have taken to crystal gazing. Queen A'.cxnudrn owns tbe crystal which Napoleon carried with him everywhere, having bought It two years ago on tbe continent for a large sum. Both she and her daughter are said to have had Interesting things: “foretold” to them through the crystal, I

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. Como early or you will miss a great bargain. Good residence on Ninth street, near Monroe. Nice bargain on Eighth street, near G. R. & I. depot at great bargain. 38 acres in Lagrange, to trade for Decatur property. A six room bouse on Line street at a bargain. A good five room house in Union City, Ind., wil itrade for property in Decatur. Five acres with good improvements,

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just out of Decatur corporation. Willl trade for smaller property. ■ COM E IN AND SEE OUR LIST.' Opposite Interurban Station. ERWIN AGENCY. o I FOR RENT —Two rooms, furnished or; unfurnished. Inquire this office. I LOST —Pockethook containing a sum of money. Finder, ptease return to this office and receive reward. 291tf: ’ TO RENT —One front office room and I two unfurnished housekeeping i rooms. —J. H. Stone. 296t3 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! FOR RENT—Furnished room, fur , nace heat; bath. Strictly modern. Inquire this office. 273tf LOST —Brown muff. Please return to Mrs. Rebecca Eady at the Steele , Racket store. 30013 i

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