TIic Sen * i live AVouinii.
Woman's -whole character is formed
by the endurance of necessary evils ,
fcays a clever woman writer in Black
and White. The little girl's wishes and
predilections are set aside from earliest
Pouth in favor of her brother's. It is
T' , he who decides the games , who makes
t her field , or howl , or run ; who , if thtf
i play horses , drives the team ; who has
i most money , most presents , most au
dacity and most liherty. When they
* frow older , it is he who has the best
' . Blasters , the finest education , for whom
all is done , on whom the family pride
and triumph center , and who scolds his
Bister for a milksop if she cries when
he pinches her. The mother sets aside
her happiness for her children : it is
Bhe who wheedles the paterfamilias out
Of the necessary money for boots and
Rocks , hats and ribbons , who dresses
the girls at the cost of her own toilette ,
und saves up her pin money to increase
the sailor boy's allowance. If she is
sensitive she conceals the fact , imposes
violence on her nerves and bears as
scientific tuni of mind interesting them
selves in work of this kind. But for
the presence of his wife Dr. Seligman
would have been unable to secure many
of the facts which he has accumulated.
The Veddas. who live in caves , are ex
tremely averse to having white men
visit their families , but Mrs. Seligman
was warmly welcomed among them ,
and among other things she collected
records of the soups of the women and
girls. They took the greatest delight
in the phonograph , and hearing their
songs and lullabies repeated by the in
strument.
IlaiiiMh the Pent her lied.
Do you still sleep on feather beds ?
You do , because mother gave them to
you for a part of your wedding "set-
out. " Discard them. They are not
sanitary , because they allow the body
to sink down so deep that the air can
not circulate about it. and that is not
for good health. The bed should be
set out a little from the walls , so there
will be a free circulation of air all
ana plainer , with button trimming
much In evidence.
Opossum fur is the latest cry in Paris
for coat collars , cuffs , revers , linings
and waistcoats.
The automobile is responsible for the
array of long coats with which furriers
are provided.
A feature of empire and directoire
evening gowns is a fringe placed exact
ly on the edge of the hem.
A new combination is brown and
gray , but these must have something in
common and must not clash.
In slippers the tendency is toward
lower cuts and trimmings of rosettes
and cut steel or rhinestone buckles.
One of the prettiest novelties in shirt
waists is an almost infinitesimal valen-
ciennes insertion ii the yokes.
Though directoire styles still govern ,
they are much softened and toned
down by strong forecasts of the early
empire.
The long mosquetaire and leg-o'-mut-
ton sleeves are the most important
characteristics of the newest fashion in
shirt waists.
Dressy black coats come in directoire
lines fashioned of ottoman silk , satin ,
velour , with large revers and rich
braidings.
If you are in doubt about what kind
of a waist to get to go with a good-
looking coat and skirt , you cannot go
NEW IDEAS FOR WALKING SUITS.
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best she can the noise and uproar that
ttiust never disturb father.
The uneducated woman has often the
lulckest perception , the finest tact , the
most vivid sensibility ; she will feel ,
Without speaking , she understands your
Inmost thoughts , she is en rapport with
POU spiritually , she knows without
being told. The supremely human
tvoman , she who is most alive , most
herself , is also the most sensitive. Who
floes not know at least one sweet soul
to whom everybody turns when in diffi
culty , who receives the love confidences
of the boy , the whispered worries of
the -woman , the diplomatic , political
B.nd social annoyances of the man.
women who are accused of petticoat
government , but to whose exquisite tact
dnd unselfishness sensitiveness and del
icacy are due the reunion of families ,
the blnding-up of broken hearts , the
forgiveness of sins and the bright hopes
f Joy hereafter ?
Thought * .
It Is very important to cultivate busi
nesslike habits. An eminent friend of
mine assured me not long airo that
when he thought over the many cases
he had known of men. even of good
ability and high character , who had
been unsuccessful in life , by far the
most frequent cause of failure was that
they were dilatory , unpunctual. unable
to work cordially with others , obstinate
In small things , and. in fact , what we
call unbusinesslike. Lord Avebury.
"Women in El Sinology.
The recent investigations of Dr. C. < ; .
fieligman among the Veddas of Ceylon ,
and the great importance of the aid
which Dr. Sellgnmn's wife was able to
give him , led Mr. A. C. Iladdon to point
out tlia desirability of women of a
around it. And the mattress should
not be too soft , if you would sleep com
fortably. The covers should be light
and not heavy and soggy. Heavy cov
ers absorb perspiration and are not
as warm as light ones , provided the
latter are made of the right kind of
material. I believe that many cases of
tuberculosis can be traced to feather
beds and heavy covers.
To Prevent Hunting : .
It Is better to use wooden pegs in
bath rooms or kitchens where damp
towels or cloths are apt to be hung ,
otherwise the linen may rust from the
iron. If iron hooks are already In place
and it is not convenient to change them ,
give them a coat of white enamel paint.
It prevents danger of rusting and Is
much less unsightly against the paper.
If the linen has already boon rusted
it may be removed by rubbing with
lemon juice and salt.
Many of the new skirts are crossed
in the front.
The neck outline of bodices is likely
to grow higher.
Sleeves are all long , so long gloves
are worn only in the evening.
Little neck pieces , composed of fur
bands and rufiles , are the thing just
now.
now.Tailored
Tailored suits grow longer , tighter
wrong in choosing colored chiffon cloth
to match the suit.
In spite of the powerful directoire
vogue , tunic skirts and Grecian folds
still have a distinct place in the styles
of the day.
A loose coat of showerproof tweed
should never be omitted from the school
outfit It will prove a boon when the
weather is bad.
When Forced to Re.st.
When one has a resting time forced
upon her , is the psychological moment
to get busy with the hair. Every worn
an knows the benefits of tonic treat
ments , but every woman knows equally
well what a sight she is during the pro
cess. Therefore , Instead of bemoaning
when the baby gets the measles or
Ruth and Bob come down with chicken
pox , shutting you in the house , improve
the opportunity to strengthen your
locks. You can even resort to crude
petroleum without afllicting callers.
Separate the hair into strands and ap
ply tonics nightly without fear of flat
tening ; rub in vaseline often , and let
the hair hang for ventilation.
Prevent Dampness In Bed.
To prevent a bed which is left unused
for a week or so becoming damp , lay
a blanket on top of the other clothes
when the bed is made. Take this
blanket off before using , and you will
find the bed quite safe to use.
Oil Lamps.
A small lump of camphor gum in the
body of the lamp will greatly improve
the light and make the flame clearer
and brighter. Some say that occasion
ally a few drops of vinegar will give
the same results.
Oh , brown-eyed boy , with hair of gold ,
Ah , why this thoughtful pause
From games and toys and soldiers bold ?
Laddie , Is It because
They've tried to rob you of the faith
You had In Santa Claus ?
Has all the blue gone from the skies ,
The sunshine from the day ?
Must sudden tears start in your eyes
At Idle words we say ?
Is childhood's fclth Indeed so sweet
That years would drive away ?
Are thcro no reindeer champing still ,
. No dream-sleigh flying past ?
No sliver bells that throb and ttirill
Adown the winter's blast ?
Must every dream of boyhood days
Have waking time at last ?
Ah , laddie , check the sob that chokes.
The doubt that overawes.
The worldly-wisdom that revokes
A faith In childish laws ;
80 long as there are loving hearts
There'll be Santa Claus.
HOLLY DECOHATIONS.
How to Trim the Housn tvith Greens
For Christum * .
These are the most time honored
and the most handsome of all Christ
mas decorations , says the Chicago
Tribune. The doorway into the dinIng -
Ing room may be transformed with a
long rope of evergreens and some holly
berries. The rope may be draped
about the door and perhaps carried
over the framework of a window and
brought down to the edge of a mantel
piece. The other end will perhaps be
looped back and brought over a brass
sconce , then fastened with a bunch of
holly tied with a streaming scarlet rib
bon.
bon.From
From another doorway , also draped
with hemlock rope , suspend a Christ
mas bell of holly , with mistletoe for
a clapper , which will involve many en
tertaining complications during the
festal day.
A coarse fish net tacked along the
side of a stairway and stuck with
branches of holly and laurel branches
of laurel and cedar , becomes charming.
Wreaths of laurel and holly tied
with scarlet ribbons are beautiful in
the windows ; one on the front door
just below the knocker , when there is
a knocker , is delightful.
A row of little pine trees breast high
along each side of a wide wall is one
woman's effective Christmas treatment
of her home.
Anywhere and everywhere belong
the rope of hemlock and holly bunches ,
which are as appropriate to a 2 by 4
flat as to a twenty roomed mansion.
A Nuremburg Christinas tree is a
distinct beauty on a Christmas drawIng -
Ing room or at a children's Christmas
table. It is made of stiff green wire ,
covered with green , and comes in a
wooden pot and measures three feet or
less. It is a blaze of cheerful glory
when lighted aid can be folded and
packed away and rise again for many
successive Christmases.
FESTIVAL OF THE NATIVITY.
XVn.s Observed at Very Early Time
in History of Church.
The festival of Christmas was ob
served at a very early period in the
church , as Indeed It could hardly but
be ; for that which brought the joy of
angels within reach of men's ears
could not but have been devoutly and
joyously remembered by Christians ,
year by year , when they came fully to
understand the greatness of the event.
It Is most fit that the season so marked
out by angels by songs of joy , such as
had not been heard on earth since the
creation , should also be observed as a
time of festive gladness by the church ,
and In the social life of Christians.
Christ Himself instituted this festival
when He sanctified the day by then
first revealing His human nature to
the eyes of mankind. The holy angels
witnessed to its separation forever as
a day of days , when they proclaimed
the glory that was then offered to God
In the highest by the restoration of
perfect manhood In the virgin-born
Jesus , and the peace that was brought
among men on earth through the re
union of their nature to God.
It Is to the nativity of our Lord that
all the pages of the Bible point as the
center on which everything there re
corded turns.
Fnrtana Telling on Xevr Year's Eve.
Fortune telling obtains in rural Ger-
nany on New Year's eve. The young
ocople , who gather to peer together Into
the future , melt a little lead in a long
ii.-indled ladle. The person who grasps
the handle then pours the molten metal
Into a pail of water , standing well back
BO as not to be scalded by the splash
ing water and steam , for the striking
of the lead upon the water produces
almost the effect of an explosion. If
the lead congeals into any shape that
can be construed as like a star It is
a good augury. If a film gathers on
the surface it means money. Any old
woman who is an expert seer can see
In the metal and water sure signs of
coming marriage , long journeys , sick
ness or death. The ability to read these
riddles Is supposed to descend by in
heritance from mother to daughter.
Chunked History of World.
The history of the world prior to
Christ is a history of barbarism , cruel
ty and bloodshed. Head the history
of Babylon , Persia , Greece and Home
and you read a history of vice , deg
radation and crime. A history that is
written in blood and iniquity. The
dassic Greeks and tenacious Romans
worshiped a multidude of gods. Even
the inhabitants of Syria had gone
astray until it was declared by the
prophet. Our worthy ancestors , the
Teutonics , were a semi-barbarous people
ple , without literature , without govern
ment , without refinement and without
religion , but when they received the
glad tidings of the gospel of Christ
their habits were changed , their man
ners refined and their civilization im
proved. Wherever this gospel Is pro
claimed it is as a well of water spring
ing up Into everlasting life.
CAN BE MADE AT HOME.
For the deft fingers and quick eye
of the practical woman who can sew
there are many pretty devices that car.
be made In the evening at home , tha't
are beautiful as Christmas gifts , at.d
are generally prized more highly by
their recipients than those bought an
GIFTS ACCEl'TAIinE.
the stores. Besides this , they are -e-'y
much less expensive than the store-
made articles.
One very simple and inexpensive lit
tle affair is a hair receiver , made of
white lawn or dimity. It is tucked
in clusters , and takes one yard and a
half of satin ribbon run throuirh the
top.
Warm bedroom slippers have for
time out of count boon a favorit" holi
day present to be made at home. The
KEI3S KRINGIE'S TAMD5M.
tjBd
Last year my carriage ran by steain ,
The year before by air.
And then I used the trolley cars ,
To take me everywhere.
cut shows a pair made of double faced
eiderdown flannel , pink and white. Mo
tives of point de Venice lace are used
to trim the slippers , in connection with
tiny blue ribbon bows.
Wash-rags made of Turkish toweling
either white or colored , are another
suggestion to the home-worker for
Christmas. These are finished with a
crocheted border or edge , made of a
small shell stitch , either of cotton or
zephyr. The accompanying Illusb'a-
tion shows a white wash-rag , with edge
of vaciegated blue cotton thread.
useful gift is
An all-the-year-round
the housewife , or needle case , made of
silk or velvet. Striped stuffs or Dolly
Varden ribbon are both pretty to make
these of. Pale colored silk or satin is
used for the lining and very narrow
ribbon to tie it with , for the binding of
the case.
The needle case in the cut shows a
pocket for thread , made of satin like
the lining , and the emery roll and
needle book of gray flannel , brier stitch
ed with silk. Straps , buttonholed with
silk , are made to hold the thimble and
scissors.
Dainty little accessories for the gen
eral costume can be made at home.
Something of the milliner's skill wouM
be required to make the- pretty sa h
bow shown here. The stock shown in
the cut illustrates very acceptable gift ?
for any dainty maid or matron to give
or receive.
A Ilemiiider for lnpn.
'ihe children were making their
plans for Christmas , and their mother
was helping them , while their father
was deep in his evening paper. But
he could hear , and this what he heard :
"What are you going to give papa ? "
asked the mother.
"I think , " said the eldest , thought
fully , "that I will give him an alarm
clock. "
"An alarm clock ! " exclaimed the
mother. "Why do you want to give
him an alarm clock ? "
"Because , " answered the child , with
an earnestness that showed she had
given the matter some thought , "if he
clock at the office
has an alarm
is time to come
it
when
he will know
Evening
home to dinners-Chicago
Post. \
THE NEW YEAK ZN JAPAN.
MH 1 ° Ha to
the
The Dav When
o'ClocU.
Oei Up at 5
New Year : customs
Quaint and curious
the 1st or
toms exist in Japan , where
with a religions
commences
January
festival celebrated at 5 in the morning.
dressed In
At this time the Mikado ,
from tne
Japanese costume , proceeds
palace , followed by his deputies arrayed
in ancient style and.the foreign diplomats
. He enters a
mats in regalia dress.
small building or temple , prostrates
. west , north and
himself to th ? east.
south , and all present pray for the
prosperity of the nation.
breakfast the
ceremonial
loiter at a
their
Emperor and Empress receive
family and court for three hours , the
rooms being thronged. At the expira
tion of that time the real year begins ,
and a formal luncheon is served from
which each guest is expected to take
a cup and saucer as a souvenir.
Among the people the earth and
heaven are propitiated by offerings of
rice and vegetables , and strips of
red paper are pasted on the doors as a
sign of good luck. This color is used
exclusively save in cases where a
death has occurred within a year ,
when blue paper is used instead of
red. The day ends with people still
saluting each other and attending the
plays at the theaters , where gorgeous
robes and monotonous voices are the
distinguishing features. New York
World.
IIiN Three Chrlstmase.s.
Bethlehem is the only place on earth
which celebrates Christmastide three
times each year. The inhabitants of
the . -ity are almost all Latins , Greeks
and Armenians. The Latins keep the
festival < m December LT . The Greek
Catholics celebrate it 1- days later ,
maintaining the old style calendar. The
Armenians observe Epiphany in place
of Christmas. Thus the people of the
"Inil City" enjoy a prolonged fete as
the old year is ending and the new be-
ginntntr. But the processions of pil
grims of each of the faiths alike re
pair < ! Christmas eve to the hallo-.ved
traditional fields where the angelic
hof-ts saluted the shepherds.
Tnlkiiiv ; ij Christina * .
They're talking of the Christmas "Hovv
loni : isit. . an' when
Will Sjinty Clans be eomin' down the
' himney place asjain ? "
For the toy stores are open their glit
But now I'm old and mean to use
My old-time sleigh and deer
To carry proems far and wide
And scatter Christmas cheer.
toriiig : wares in line.
And they win their hearts , old fellow ,
like they once did yours and mine !
They're talking of the Christmas "To
morrow will it be ?
Is Santy Clans in Greenland ? Is he
comin * 'crost the sea ?
Will he have a heap more reindeer ? A
bigger load of toys ? "
The time files fast , old fellow , but th
boys are still the boys !
They're talkin1 of the Christmas its
glories and its gleams ;
It's with them in their waking , it sings
to them in dreams ;
And the Christmas stars will twinkle
the Christmas skies aglow
Same stars and skies , old fellow , we loved
so long ago !
Atlanta Constitution.
TIME IS MONEY.
'fe ! : iMpfA :
J
i fl .
® ji - tti / ? - :
a = iS j is'sa ; > > <
Chimniie ( of Bleecker street ) o
dis I hear '
'bout yer joinm' a Sunday
school class , Slobsy ?
Slobsy ( of Baxter street-Dat's )
aHnght See '
?
Clirls'mus is '
a-comin' .
Chimmie Yes ' '
; an' w'ile '
yer wastin'
yer good time in
a church '
waitin' for a
candy-cane yer mlgllt bc luakin , two
dollars in col-3 cash sobbin' on a street
corner.
