''» iU a l< k%i f : . v'v;;j.( CAFE MAT COTOfTY TIMEE BEA ISI.E CITY. N. J.

Tbc latest mnsasc from the Red Crow tells us that there Is need of knitted sox. They are more difficult to knit than some other Enrmrnts. but that will not deter women fro® undertaking them. For we hear tail many soldiers ure suffering from "trench feet." ' Directions for knittini' sox are given here, and In almost every comnmnity there Is someone who will Instruct learners In knitting methods. Medium Sized Sock. Four Red Crocs needles No. 1. hanks of yarn (H lb.). Set up 60 stitches, 20 on each of three needles. Knit 2 plain end 2 purl for 35 rows <4H Inches). S6th knit 4 plain stitches, knit 2 together; repeat this until the round Is completed. There are now SO stitches on the needles. Knit 50 rows plain until leg measures IX. ludn s. (614 Inches of plain knitting.) Take half the number of stitches (25) on first needle for the heel (leaving 12 and 13 stitches on second and third needles for the Instep), and on the 25 stitches knit 1 row, purl 1 row alternately for 28 times (or 3 Inches), always dipping the first stitch. Begin to tnrn heel on the wrong side. sHp 1. purl IS, purl 2 together, purl 1. Turn work over. sHp 1. knit 4. slip 1. knit 1. and paas It stitch, knit 1. Turn, slip 1. pui purl 2 together, purl 1. Turn, knit C dip 1. knit 1, and pass It over slipped stitch, knit 1. Continue working toward the sides of the heel In this manner, leaving 1 more stitch between decrcsscs on every row until all the stitches are worked In. There should then be 15 stitches or. the needle, tick up IS stitches of heel; now knit the 25 stitches on 2d and Sd needle on to one needle, which becomes your 2nd needle; with yonr M needle pick up the IS stitches

side of heel, and knit T stitches of your 1st needle so that you will now have 21 stitches on the 1st needle, 25 stitches on the 2d He. and 20 stitches on 3d needle. 1st needle (a) knit to within 3 stitches of end, knit 2 together, knit 1. 2d needle (b) knit plain. Sd needle (c) knit 1, slip 1. knit 1, pass slipped stltcl. over, knit plain to end of needle. Knit ..round plain (d). Repeat a, b, c and d until you have 8 stitches on 1st needle—25 stitches Sd. 12 stitches on 3d. Knit plain for 4tj Inches. Itt needle (e) knit 10 stticheo—knit 2 together, knit 1. 2nd (f) knit 1. slip 1, knit 1. pass sUpp.-.! stitch over, knit 19 stitches. Knit 2 together, knit 1, 3d needle (g) knit 1. slip 1. knit 1. pass slipped stitch over, knit 9 stitches, knit 2 rows plain (b). Repeat e, f, g and b 5 times, then natron .-very other row until you have 5 stitches oo your 1st needle, 9 stitches cm your 2d needle and 4 stitches on your 8d needle. Knit the 5 stltche* on your 1st n*edle on to your 3d. Tour work Is now all on 2 needles opposite each other. Break off yarn leaving 12-Inch end. Thread Into worsted needle and proceed to weave the front and back together as follows: Pass, worsted needle through 1st stitch • of front knitting needle as If knitting and slip stitch oft—pass through 2nd stitch as If purling— leavr *;ltch on. pull thread through 1st stitch Of hack needle as If purling. slip stitch off. pari thread through 2nd Hitch of back needle as tf knitting. leave stitch on. Repeat from • until all the stitches are off the Sock when finished should measure: Foot, from Up of heel to tip of toe. 11 laches. Leg. from tip of heel to tip of leg. 14 li

a heartfelt appeal by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, for the g girls who have cocer to Washington to help j s cleric*I war yoke, the Georgia noddy of the dty la apedal

t for them, and 1 am I would like to a girl who Ira s government during e mouths. I would like to shake her hand and talk lo her The senator is proud of girls who are reared In Georgia. Bltb wrote to the chief clerk in each of the government departn to prepare for him the names of all the Georgia girls under hese aumes be turned over to Commissi oner of Patents James i chairman of the special committee, was to apportion ■ for each of the 11 ■■•.«« girts. l seemed deeply moved ocer the lonesome" girl problem to t that scone Georgia girts wne coming to Washington before definite appofUp Society to Kelp Director McAdoo e*y girl. Mis* franc*** Hawthorne Brady, mho gave >. and tens of the debutante set In Washington to help e period of the wi r. Is the first and only woman on the .'taff of Director General of Ball- * . road* McAdoo. Mb* Brady was selected because jf her ability and efficiency in Liberty Ixmn work in the treasury, and she was the second appointee of Mr. McAdoo as director general of the railroads. Mis* Brady’s official title has not been fixed. She Is acting, however, as general assistant In tb? director's office. Kin,** leaving a finishing school In twenty-one. and consequently not a bit m prominent In all of the affairs of the i entered the regular army as engineers icr service* to the government ad

Styles Optional For Spring Wear

New T one.—Standardization of men's dress has already become more than a mere tentative suggestion. New Fork papers carried the story of suggested regulations in men’s attire, on the front page, a few weeks ago: along with the war news, the coal shortage In New York, the thlrtecn-helow-eerb temperature, and other striking happenings of a day and generation In whlch exeitlng events have become almost commonplace. The Importance of the further suggestions, emanating from the economy board, was Immediately recognized, and. with front page space at a premium, aa it la today, the story was deemed of sufficient moment to be given a place of honor. There was nothing extremely radical In the Ideas advanced, a prominent fashion writer states. They included some of the suggestions already made at the now historic meeting of dressmakers, manufacturers, rctallets. fashion writers and editors, and others held at the Waldorf, to discuss the adoption of the slim silhouette, with a view to limiting the consumption of wooL One of the speakers, at that meeting, drew attention to the fact, that though there was not a man In the room who was wearing what might be called a conspicuous or Individual style of doth In his clothes, yet there were in all probability not two suits in the room of ex-

actly the same pattern.

Among twenty men In blue serge, each will have a suit made from a different weave and dye. This Is a waste of effort and material which might be remedied; and suggestions for limitin': patterns of conservative materials for men’s wear, were made in the Interest at war time economy. The same Ideas have been applied to the manufacture of stuffs for men’s shirts, and even to their shoes and neckties. Results of Impressive benefit to the community at large, to our allies and to our own fighting men, are promised If these re-

forms are carried into fact

So far, no such proposition has been made with regard to the Industries which deal with the dressing of women. In fact, the pressure cf opinion ha* been very definitely against standardization of feminine attire in any form. In the belligerent countries, which, after alL are oar best and only really practical guides In this matter, attempts of the kind have been limited, so far. to a control, in France, of the

mmnnfncture of shoes.

Sumptuary Laws Never S-jecessfuL As far as other branches of women’s dress are concerned, the consensus of opinion In all countries seems to be lands off I” The indostry reminds one of that insi tious grass, which once planted In a certain soli, creeps every-

her husband, who then, tf be v his peace, would bring t the attention of the am'

the offending wife * to Justice; quite a

fines and Imprisonments n to leave the nobUtty ha* tfc of their privileges, f

Min of the t

of such rebellion. If our govcmiaen such decree, la onr day. ’ probably see very little aft 1L The country senon t» ha dition of amazing docility. 1 have believed that a * would see a food ad)

In the face of changing styles that make up lh<* panorama of the there are n feu thing* that reappear each year and ahow some degree of stability of form. A I eng and ample ca|H- of lumdaome fur Is an Instance of this. Every winter we the fur cape among the rich po»*ome matronly Wi .rer. <ho knows better than to change It with a shape leas enduringly good. The long, full rape I* never entirely out of the running. After all. It seems the beat of all garment* to choose when costly funs, growing always rarer, ar- to be made up. Very rich and splendid fabric* could not be better managed than by following the suggestion for far*. Heavy and gorgeous brocades and velvet* demand the simple*! line* and need not tie changed al the whim of fashion. Women who own wonderfully embroidered mandarin coats would tint consider of srt: they

portion a wide flounce of black velvet It !• lined with black and gold figured crepe de chine and employs glossy Mack marten fur for the wide collar and the hand of fur that Joins the flounce of velvet to the brocaded cape. On the inside of the mantle, at each aide « velvet strap allows the hand to slip through It. When the rape la closed this forms a loose drapery about the arm and support* the cape at the

For an evening wrap that Is not required to furnish much wnrtntb along with t*eauty. tide model might be de-SehijM-d In taupe colored chiffon velvet with a lighter weight brocade In homcnlzlng colors. In that rape a maralHiut bond and collar would provide the right sort of dmhIi and a tlnin ruse or blue add lovely color.

An Oriental Evening Frock- A HalfToilette of Embroidered Ok, With a Sleeveless Coat; and Sadi Waord High and Tied at the. Side.

arbitrary powers, govt rnrotrl tasratgement of raUenads, and the steady auwl swift approach of I the very question at s The limitation of 3 notary measure, ctkpwd by nD a corned, before the govexment J made one move toward tbc Indue It was a beau geste, aa tbr French ■ freely made by the leaders cf great Uttecestii connected, with, w

en's clothes^

So with that much settled, we p to the condition of the a look for spring, with qaict t is an attractive one. In s uni good taste, and gtcid J will have full play, within f of four and ore-hulf yards at n Dressmakers have arfiawwledged already that this 1 tlon. this difficulty, b invention. It Is like tbc 1 game, which are necessary tc Inctm? a good contest. Never has c study at one's Individnal type hem more profitable than at present. Ticrr are style to suit all figures, alt faces, and all Incomes. If a woman 'Ifcc* Oriental effects, turned-under s*.t't«. straight armless coats sad sashes. at»r will find them, as she may la th<- sketch shown. If she prefers the Ocridcntal. she niay choose the frock of gray silk, with sin embroidered cape and tunic at chiffon and keep the t-arh. w.-igbting it with a bright pink rose. She may fold a length of brocade around her and bang her arms and neck with strands uf Jewel*. She may strath a satin froric in clouds of tulle; sin- aoay cut It ptetn- ; ly of crisp taffeta. She win find in- ' dorsement for any f. ncy amoag the [ products of the biggest names In the j world of dressmakers; I Study One’s Type la Spring Slogan, i "Study your type." Is a more Impuralogon than ever, far it cannot be

Coat of Blue Jersey Cloth, With Blue *ald that any definite

post has been erected for our guidance along one definite rand. Rather thenIs a series of drOghlful paths, each one tending In the iwme general dlreetlon. but each with endearing characteristics of Its own. They merely wind through the same sort of country. A woman with any Idea at all of what suits her, will surely prefer this ti

and White Checked Trimming Collar and Cuffs, and a Skirt to Match Them. There le a White

Linen Vest

where under the ground, mingling with every other plant that grows, twining Its tendrils about their roots, so that to uproot it mean* to kill the thing it C '."'S t- -''t 1 “T "l™" 11

ot !li!» Inamtr, h,. ImJ . a«eU-rlo». „,.^bodr. Tb— v,rt,tlou, mv trr«t upon otb-r, b txr drML ^ M It; tbe CMimrjr I, U,. troth. Bat | „ rtblo.d«lt lot.bl,i»baooot. 1, ,0 compU bOT . n«t ™n tab. «trt. nbl «> ruoaJti*l, ootolnnl. Ibot th „„ „, w „ „ r

tbr oirt-ct of bronqurl, rb.-klb, lb, . brinl ,

growth of the one, is a problem before which the best brulnu In tin country | moy well pause, before they begin to i

experiment with their theories. Governmeut's Interference I

riothlng of their people is not new.

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We read of sumptuary laws all through the middle ages, and of the | defiohre of them by the wives and ] daughters of the burghers, who could not prevent their womenfolk from adopting material, furs and velvets, reserved by royal decree for the aristoc-

racy.

The aristocracy of Florence would notice the fur-lined sleeves of the merchant's wife, and one of them—prohaply a very well-born and bard-favored lady—would he sure to complain to

Nothing very startling; a narrow nfthooette. far better mnuaged than Its predecessor; charming details, clever I cutting, with a great dferretica in dec- ' oration and accunGttal—theme seem to l»e the leading features of America’s first wartime spring. They promise an excellent thrice among garment* which will suit our mood, give practical M-rvlre, and keep the whole vexed problem of woman's apparel from revolutionary measure* which might have

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