= SEVERAL SMART DESIGNS FOR BUSINESS WOMEN =

ingestions Intended to Give the Business Woman Peace of Mind In Her Effort at "Good Effect" as Well as Freedom to Work—Three Stunning Models of Practical Topcoats. Some Other Attractive Frocks

w light up the net, and bands of skunk fur trim the bottom of the tunic and the bodice. The wide crushed girdle 1s the scramble of business routine working: girl will And this model worth of the turquoise satin caught in front the business woman ilnds that saving her pennies for. with a silvery rose. Such a gown has many of her setbacks and dis- Still another long coat of excellent good wearing qualities and has every comforts are directly attributable ÎN service Is the Parisian novelty which modish note needed. to lier clothes. overelaborate, Fussy, has for long been so popular with con- Hats that will stand unexpected too garments are, of course, perishable tinental women—the transparent, wa- storms, dust and the dictation of Dame as out of place In business as they are terproof silk coat This garment Is In- Fashion mean simplicity of line and extravagant for the woman earning her comparable for the business woman good quality of material. A high crown own Income. Time camo when the who travels, as It can be folded and of black velvet with no trimming but a smart shirt waist and tailored suit be- hand ombroKlsfy pîÎÎ-pendlcitlar to tlie put in a very small receptacle. It is smart fluted fancy behind an oxidized came almost α uniform for the "wg^- VWt^wa i s t line, which ends In a exceptionally light of weight, and Its sliver buckle answers every need. An- fenHrnniti5 strap effect. The edges of the waist transparency gives the full value of other chapeau, a trlcorn fti- iÇ8?H?ÎÎeretïT and wo had trie little cash- are tailored with a navy eilk braid, color underneath. It comes In all the matching the color of the suit it nitist on and for while girl living pickles puffs many little silk crochet buttons modish colors—sage green, deep tan, accompany, has fur sparrows for a luncheons In order to buy herself eilk trim the front and sleeves, which have navy blue, golden brown and a fetching novel trimming. and a blouse—a spec- hell cuffs. a oilskin—and stockings filmy The high but not tight col- yellow, like sou'wester's The matter of shoes affects not only tacular not effect wholly above the lar Is finished with a hand of the em- can also be used for a smart motor- health, but efficiency. Immediately and business woman of acknowledged broidery and little llares. With a full coat. Belted, high colored, well but- directly. In some vocations mental The next our sartorial brains. step In skirt, but not too full, cut short enough toned, it speaks for Itself. attitude is governed by feet. Depart- evolution was the one piece frock, I to escape casual rains, this gown gives Suits to her who earns them! The ment stores that have taken the trou- which could be proved It dark, service- comfort, style and service. cut features a trig flaring black and ble to Investigate have repeatedly smart and another one able, becoming, A picce frock calls for a long white check buttoned in a novel way found that the Inefficiency of sales- rather unconscious toward α and our tendency coat, Illustration features one and finished at the snug neck and cults women was often due to wrong foot- uniform. of plum broadcloth banded with skunk with a band of sealskin. It can be gear. It Is not reasonable to expect a These one piece frocks with fur. It of long should, course, match the cleaned, pressed overnight and worn girl to stand In high heeled pumps or coat» built of the same material have frock or else be a good contrast. The dally with physical comfort and that shoes most of the day and look com- proved so valuable, so ensy to pitch on one sided of fastening three buttons abidingly agreeable sense of looking fortable and alert on the Job. And it Is when one has a wink morn- a overslept gives stunning line down the front, well. The business woman will want a not reasonable for the salesgirl to get ings and withal so suitable and modish and the slit pockets are convonlent for pretty frock for theaters and dinners at shod In such a dainty fashion that her that It begins to look as if it would the car fare that so often means fum- plaid cut raglan fashion. The dashing eleevea, la belted at the waist line with ed navy beaver with a cutaway brim smart restaurants. Our Illustration nerves and deportment resent the take a genius to displace them. One For of bling. the hordes juveniles In high collar and soldierly cape are the a drirk green taffeta easli that has in front has the modish grosgrain band suggests one of black net over tur- shoeing. Oood quality of soft leather shown Is made of navy serge, a fine business tile quite smartest topcoat la very latest note. Under them the rag- fringed enda sticking Jauntily out from and buckle. For all sorts of weather quoise pussy willow satin as a base. and low heels will more than repay quality, with Interesting patches of ours of blue and green wool Invisible Ian, loosely fitting and with long under the cape. saucy hat of press- and any sort of business any kind of Patches of silvery metal embroidery both In durability and comfort.

HOW TO CO-OPERATE Who's Got the Button? THE THEORY OF The Wisdom of WITH YOUR MAID Button, Button, FEMALE DELICACY Varying Routine few buttons suggest Iiow at- ter style ehowg toned A COAT FOR a means rpHESK deep galallth 1 DAUGHTER || J^OWADATS great deal Is heard on It that the hundred little things tractive fasteners can be. Two of with pure white pearl. Φ theory of female delicacy attrlb- all sides of the discontent of the that comprise hometnaklng will be- households where thero Is but one In the newer of buttons uted woman a or JN them are cut Jet, two are of bone, and shape types to moral spiritual housewife. Work that used to be so come Irksome. The daily washing of maid to do all the housework, as show a decided toward height force of material dishes a to and the rest are novelties and lacquers. The tendency capable surrounding to our sex of will be thing dread, as Important the preceding well the cooking, Is a real and a manner sur- planning ones were or thickness. Some of the more fa- difficulties In often very generally to take a In her work large designed for coats generation In many cases holds little pride test. The mistress can, however, make vored are of the sew through variety. prising. The nature of this power Is will be the last thing thinkable for the suits, and the small ones are suitable or no charm to the modern wife. Wom- things much eiiBler for the If she Some excellent designs are shown in best expounded In Irvlng'a little domes- discontented woman. girl to trim school frocks or to children's nickel and In en have begun to realize that some- cares to Thore are in antique gilt finish, both in tic story of "The Wife." We our work because It try. many ways fasten the smart new knitted sweaters. go through circular and In more than the actual which the maid work square form. Leslie, the hero of the story, has thing scrubbing has to be done and are of the may have her There Is a strong fashion tendency generally One of the novelty metal buttons Is married "a beautiful and of floors, dusting and general work simplified for her, and the considerate for winter to have the buttons match accomplished opinion that the sooner finished the small in size and square in and She has fan- for housewife should shape girl." "delicate tastes and necessary the maintained cleanli- better. We do not trouble to make a endeavor to spare can bo had in nickel or in dull black in cies" of "a slender form." ness variation can. and, course, of the house Is required to mako In any of the little things her helper all she α plain finish. When he walks abroad with his wife their lives and useful. to our duties. We An Englishwoman with years of ex- Interesting pertaining dally upon his arm he appears "to dote on And this state of is stick to the Ideas and methods that perience as a housewife back of her affairs peculiar his burden for Its to who have an ardu- have been handed down to us and do tells of a way In which the maid's la- CANDLE SHADES. lovely very helpless- girls given up bors ness." He loses his fortune and dreads ous office life for the hearth. They not attempt to bring them up to mod- may be greatly reduced. one can appreciate the wonder- the thought of telling her even to find their brains, which have been ern requirements. We get up at cer- The Idea Is to have two or three ful effect the soft light from shaded agony expressed In tears. But she re- quickened and kept In good working tain times, do our housework In the cooking mornings a week, In which candles gives to a room until one has ceives the news "like an angel." They order for many years, have little oc- way we have always done it—certain practically all the food for the entire seen a room lighted in such a manner. move to a humble where the cupation in the homely tasks that fail things for each day. We never care week Is cooked In advance. There are Many women hesitate to buy candles cottage, admirable creature Is found at the to the lot of the wife, and they feel to change the furniture In our rooms. Inuny hot dishes which will not be because they cannot afford to buy the close of the first In the new home are "dropping out of things" and We probably don't even think of It no* harmed by reheating before serving. kind of shade that will look best In the day they so of the a "dressed In white, a few wild flowers losing much that made life Interest- pleasure such change may be For example, all meat pies, casseroles, room In which the candies are to be twisted her fine a ing. for the home people. In too, curries, minces and rissoles can be used. a In hair, fresh bloom cooking, By closely examining ready we on her her To become discontented with house- pursue the same regular habits, cooked In advance and then warmed made shade and by following direc- cheek, whole countenance with work 1b the very worst thing, because serve up meals in the same old way. up at the last minute without In any tions any woman who can wield a nee- beaming smiles," singing to her own It never occurs to some of us to sur- way Impairing the flavor of the dish. dle ehould be able to make suitable harp accompaniment a little air of prise our α In th· The housewife should try to think shades. which her husband was peculiarly family by change fond. menu. out a weekly schedule so as to leave At any needlework store foundations Remember, efficient modern A MODISH LADY women, and blush for that This Indifference often follows us to two mornings open for cooking. If the for the shades can be bought already yourselves, was on the extent of our ap- housewife and her cook put their heads made or can be made to order. Hav- this the very day of the mov- affecting personal and en- pearance, and we to certain together and arrange the menus for a ing purchased the foundations, It Is ing that the lovely creature, cling without in modes of halrdressing and clothing week In advance It will be a simple next necessary to measure them to find tirely training domestic sci- because us. task to select a list of the dishes that out how much material will be needed ence, had that day for the first time Just we think they suit We never seem to wonder whether the can bo prepared on cooking mornings. to cover them, and the covering of "known the fatigues of domestic em- "latest out" may not Itself In certain seasons cold meats are pref- them will be found a most Interesting ployment" and had been "obliged to thing adapt to our stylo Just as well or better erable to hot anyway, and practically and easy process. One thing to re- toll almost In the menial concerns of — the trivlals of all of these can be cooked on these two member is that neatness Is essential to her wretched habitation." Century By making everyday existence a of our life's mornings. Beside· the cold roasts, the the beauty of each shade. Magazine. part Interest, Instead of regarding them as hin- cook can make such dishes as veal or Candle shades of shirred flowered silk AID drances, we shall not only be home- beef loaf, boned chicken, boiled ham are charming. The material is shirred FIRST HINTS. TN many cases where been making In the truest sense of the word, and tongue and cold meat jellies. very full to the frame, and a narrow poison lias but we shall be demonstrating to all Desserts offer a large field for ad- heading 1b left at the top. swallowed the victim dies before with whom we come In contact the ex- vance preparation. All pies, cakes, the doctor is summoned. In most all tent of our tarts, stewed fruits, Jellies and custards euch cases had there been some one possibilities. women are In de- Will be nicer cold than hot A great BRAIN NEEDS MEAT FOOD. present who knew how to start the Capable always mand, and undoubtedly the time is not many puddings, too, aro more accept- A GREAT many people, those who aro work of saving the patient death far ahead when greater able when Iced, and almost all those squeamish in their diet, particu- would never have resulted. In almost opportunities than have hitherto presented them- which should be served hot can be re- larly object to eating animal food and all poison cases It is the first steps are selves will be given to women, and the heated at the last minute. avoid meats of all kinds and any soups which the most important. Imme- true homemaker will stand a fair The mistress who falls In with this or other dishes derived any sort diate action will often save the poison- jfrom chance of showing In a more liberal Idea for helping her maid to get all the of flesh, but that animal food Is essen- ed patient when delay will kill him. sense than Is generally accepted that hot work out of the way in a short tial to human beings seems to be Laudi taken Inwardly makes the the hand which rocks the cradle will, time will soon And that she saves proved by sclentista The editor of the victim sleepy and dazed. Once at uny rate, help to rule the world. money on cooking fuel and on food, for New York Medical Journal has been the coma, following in the wake of the Is allowed to buying and cooking "en masse," so to looking up statistics, and he finds that poisoning, grow upon the there is no speak, have the advantage of lowering no brain worker has been able to dis- patient practically hope. to laudanum FOR TRAVELING TODDLERS. the prices as well. pense with an animal diet entirely. The way flght poisoning to an homemaker who By putting aside these two mornings Benjamin Franklin returned to animal fPHIS child la warmly groomed Cor Is, first of all, give emetic, then The travels with lit- and should (or cooking the mistress and maid will food after he found small flsh In the winter In a smart twçe.d pj brown to walk the patient up down. On tle children remember not only no account allow him to sit down. In their special comfort needs, but sbould have α store of supplies to depend on the suit or garment In color. In this stomach of larger fish. Tolstoy com- and white check, its good , Ave belt a such cases the poisoned person will Include a few articles to while through the week. In this way and connection dyed pearl Is particularly pleted all his greatest books before he fancy button», a well cut and bit away most to be allowed to fPHIS china doll of euch rrivoious ap- the time when real toys cannot be car- living simply but little cooking need favored, as well as colored galallth. adopted a vegetarian diet, lasting the of fox around the cuffs and snug collar beg piteouely but the more you can pearance nevertheless holds a use- ried. A pair of blunt child's be done on noncooking days. Vege- There arc also some excellent designs remaining twenty years of hie life, and aro what give it distinction. The~coat sleep, vigorously scissors him In action the better chance ful in life. Her ultra flares of and the back pages of a tables are practically the only foods In combinations of galallth and metal Herbert Spencer returned voluntarily also has a coi:y lining of-*\>or*<»d,*ed.a keep place magazine will a has of If can him ribbon disguise a tall, slen- offer amusement for which should not be prepared In ad- and gnlallth and pearl. The metal to meat e&tlng when he found that he piquant little brown velours hat with he living. you keep pompadour many hours. A until th· doctor come· the der hairpin box for milady's dressing five cent package of vance, and even some of these can be rims of the former combinations are was deteriorating mentally under a. stickup feather le nèifller too dfisiy walking colored crayons is past. table. She hlnte of Cbrlatmaa. 1· another help. •«olied if thev are to be used in salad·. •Ither plain or embossed, while the lat- vegetarian regime. nor perishable. crl«la

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