FASHION NOTES i Interesting Items for the Fair Sex

Lxmdoa hho.m hmre im-KlMlbio al-

iutvo for Anglican «oox-n.

My word! but they arc (asrinatinx. The ►ojoura.-r recoxnltn cenaln kind* of stap<e xannenu mod- for x^ncratlo&K by old. lonx-<«Labllsh<>d flrrae, many of these ••njoyinx royal pal run arc. This is eepoclslly true with regard to sports clothes, for English women lead an outdoor life the year There are big. blustering lop coats

inchi s long, so' arranged as to giro the effect of looped fringe in eight

tlons. . .

Among the'Interesting fabrics’appearing in the spring lines cot ton ratine deserves considerable attention. The fabric has neon used in modeling smart, morning dresses as well

deep pink verging into red. sports costumes, and bids fair to be

Krwjuently the d?c-p «Otirt border ono of 1110 * 10 * 1 I‘°I ,uJ » r fabrics for rise* almost to the hip line, often rormaI wnnmer wear,

times standing away from the figures. laco and Georgette crepe are ••specially at the sides. effectively used In the more formal

Ohe-plece dresses are shown and •' lf,ornoon dresses, handkerchief linens

many c.f these have familiar jumper ! ar< ‘ Bhowl tV up well In the leas dressy lines others bretelles. whre the straps Bf ernoon frocks, and heavy crash of gray colored embroidery are very [ •* making a decided hit in street

effective, on the plain blouse worn be- dro****-

noath either self-matching or of ba- Gingham franks are trimmed with tiste. The armhol.s arc large and rickraok brald lr > white ard colors,

for cross country hiking, motor wear often slant diagonally from the shoal- slm Plc. straight lire models are also and for general service which seems der under the arms. Iland-l rimming * w ' n 111 percale, chambray and French

Impervious to all sorts of weather, and j outline.-, these too. Yokes arc- back on ,lnen London never seems to be hospitably skirls and blouses and those

Inclined, especially In winter, when mild days are few and far between. These are designed on loose, comfortably fitting lines with large, palch pockets, the collar to be worn closed or open, showing a marnlsh treatment with the rrera joined by tailor's marks Itoth belted and unbelted styles pre-

vail.

Raglan Sleeves Arc Largely Adopted Novelties of this season show bold, dashing plaids bguring for tb—. csiU with a deep l.inge edge, -.nd a long, fringed throw-scarf in lieu of a collar. Brown is plaided with a tawny yellow; crange and a vivid blue. Gray nerve* as a background for warm shades of red. This I* stunning with either light or dark green. Even nearer than coats are fetching capes designed of the same materials and intriguing color schemes. Many of these are made on circular lines having a Sited effect over the shouldnt. with or without a center seam through the back. These capes are quite the smartest things for wear ovsr a cult or a gown for informal wear. Holman wrap* have hoods, still othrers favor capes. A serviceable model was a navy blue, showing an overplaid of black and gryrn, the same colors always being featured in Ik- fringe. Big fur collars are added to some of the more expesive models Opossum. otter and astrachan collets and cuffs fffve a touch of warpth i nd wintry beauty. There axe fascinating crocheted and knitted things, long, one-piece dresses of plain color having Roman striped borders with tassels along the sides. The craxe for caites has launches i. model that reaches the hips, sel'ing well to lh:' shoulder*. Beep borders and yokes and collars of a contrasting color or colors are adde-t sometimes to a diflerem stitch. Yellow, green and blue are combined with brown and iron gray. Other models of greater widls have sleeve sections formed by folding back the nateriaL Angorn frequently ; dds Us furry beauty to the border, collar and

cuffs.

Skating sets Introduce many charming novel lie* with regard to design, stitebery and color comblnati-'n*. Angora and camel's hair are utilized wliere mere conservative effects are Th- spirit of the sunny Riviera permeate' Ixmdon shops, casting to the winds nil thoughts of the bleak cold

without.

Not in several years bar. linen scored such t. success. It is omi-present for frocks, suits, long coats and capes. It ta stunningly featured in millinery. Fascinating are the one-piece d reuse* in the lovely shades of spring flowers, cool lavenders, greens, yellows. pinks ar.d blues. Durm orange and corn a to the prefem-d shades of yellow. Henna Is here again as Irrepressible as ever, and lovely shades of gray whna has achieved nn enviable pedestal of Its own for all manner of things and the color par excller.ee

for Easter brides.

Many of these models are simple robe* with open neckline, half and three-quortr slovvr*. narrow or sha|>ed girdle*, jio-kets and foot borders for those wha want them. This decora l‘on is carried out in peasant embroidery in the quaintest patterns and color schemes that favor both brigh and faded color combinations. An excellent model Is cf corn-col-ored linc-Ji having bright red. green and black in Its pattern that savors of Persian tmatment of flowers that is always ornate and beautiful in Us Oriental way. Other smart decorations Include the use of cutout patterns of black kid. hand-painted with brilliant color* for the sdrtng belt or ccinture. pockets and collars or small cape* Fortunately for the peace of mind of the wearer and the purse strings, th-rte details are rent -vaMe for the

tubbing process.

Besides linen*, there are fascinating plain rollew and eta mines and other loosely woxeu fabrics that setve ideally ioi the exp' "Mon of all manner of hand-work. c-u.. l (t»dary and cutwork pot terns. The embroidery' Of European peasant* are featured. Cutwork |>0110111* done in aolld color or In all vnlte are viy smart, relieved by purh dashing girdles of satin, taffeta

Georgette Crepe ia Jade o gre-vi. burnt oru*.e. turquob

BOX COATS FOR SPRING

treat- i

ed with borders and worked in solidly.

From these open meshed weave* are , the crisp organdies in white and color. Spring styles in s-.ts lean tobaring clasi leal patterna done In chain waro ,hp Bhort box Jacket, some with sUtching In one color, as henna, blue. flal ln * ,,nea “t Gie lower edge and corn, burnt orange, gray and Ibis red. °G.ers perfectly straight. There Is a White is featured on black and rice tendency toward the Eton Jacket aa is versa, and the latter is quite the Been * D a number of latest models, but • -Ussiest" of them all ftaese models 'ho Jacket is considerably longer than are simply- designed and the motif.- a rea * .Eton. With these short cutsare preferably square-shaped. Joined wa >' Jxcket suits, wide sashes and Turing -ther or an inch or two apart. They kl8 h skirts gre worn, which give* a are novelties that will doubtless have deeded effect of the picturesque Zouci- idcrabie vogue. Transparent gir- ! nre costume worn by United Stat.s dies that are worn rather low are tied •‘♦Idlers in the Civil War to one side, and match the color of the Brilliant linings characterise these sUtching. Jackets, and a touch of color U seen Fetching taffeta frocks in a multi- at ‘he turn-orei collar and the facing tude of soft, alluring grays have quaint °‘ 'he loose three-quarter sleeve, ruffle* anti flouncs with ravled edges Colored imbroidery' is feauued on These are grouped along the sides of 1 *Pring suits, but not to any great exthe skirt and again encircle it where 'ent. The colors are subdued and the the figure is sufficiently slender to per- motif* small. Considerable use of silk nift It. Cord gathers are out again for braiding has been no'ed on the very full skirts, also for the over- newest suits and this type of trimskirts. The cords, by the way. are ming will probably find favor as the rathe- sizeable, smaller cords finish \ season advances, the edge* and outline the bodice : It Is sUll too oon to predict anything seams. Rose quilling and pinked ' definitely regrdlng a raps, but capes

A Field of Bananas Every Man Wants Tb,,.«i ; mo,. a Practical'WMe

Circumstantial Evidence

Picas*, ma'am, father'* sent me round to aay that your dog Towaer't

sought after in this country than the

banana. It may be said to be both a The inrl who desires to make a satisfying article of food and a luxury: good wife must know something of the

it is wholesome and strengthening, practical side of life; and if she does killed three of his prtee Cochin-chinas and it can be served up in a rufflclcnt not possess this knowledge she must tfete afternoon." am.ouneed »be applenumber of ways to gratify almost learn. Love and romance must cover j fsoed youth to the elderly nalden

edge* are other forms of old-fashioned rimming that you will meet springtime frocks. This self-trimming is very effective for Georgette and crepede-chine mod-

els.

The new colored Swissea with plain ground* in coral, green, bisque, nlle green, lavender and soft blues dotted In white are made on simple, summery lines wit!' white sashes, and i-ahes of sel&.iatertal sometimes edged with fine l-'ce.

MID-SEASON HATS OF TAFFETA

AND P*cNE VELVE'

scas-mable bet. since they were so well liked last summer and a new reason's styles are always influenced by the be*t-llked fashions of the pre-

vious season*.

Where Indeed

"It's

no good, uncle." said the ambitious youth. "If you yon't give me more money at your place I’m going over to get a Job at the new stores." 'Don't be silly, my lad!" admonished the old merchant. "They've only Just started. How d’you know the won't go smash In six months? You've got s Jo bwlth me for life. We're firmly established, and thoroughly sound

financially"

"Well. If they do smash I dare aay I'll get another Job somewhere else.’ "Ah. my boy. remember the old adte—'A rolllnr stone gathers

evety taste. a good many faults an dhotp you Large quantities of the banrna* some style* at the beginning of your which are brought to our cer ports arc married life: but. -ifter the first glagrown on the Island of Jamaica, mor has worn off. then the real trials

Years ago a shewd New England skip- will begin.

per. who was coasting around the is- Only the practical girt will surmount land, noticed the unusually fine flavor three trials. She it Is who will be able of its bananas, and decided to raise to make home bright and happy when an 1 ship them to this country'- He a curtailed income necessitates econme‘ with much opposition, but perse- : omy; who will be able to help her ver.-d In his work, and banana fields - husband aa well as console him when a large part of the eastern troubles arise, and who will prove the and northrestein end of the Island, j most successful mother by knowing near the shore. exactly how to manage her children. A ield of growing bananas is a very Every girl should ask herself this pictiresque sight. The p.ant, or tree, question: "Am I training myself for grow* to the thickness of a man's the duties of a wife?" It is no good hot 1 }', and as high as twenty-five feet, frittering away your time In maxing To attain this growth, from fourteen ih- best of your appearance if yop do Ixteen months are all that is oeces- not lirprovc your mind. Men of today sary | do not want to marry dolls, they want Tte leaves shoot out to a distance a wife who can cook, sew and manage of fii'.cen fee. from the stalk. They *>rrants; not a drawing room orna-

are a soft peagreen color, beautiful nent.

and delicate and feather-veined, so You can either be the guiding star that the slightest breath of wind cuts and helpmate of a mac’s life, or you theli edges into little slips which wave can «e a clog or a hindrance, dragand r aatle and rise and fal! . ging him to failure. So, when you Tin trunk of the trees are as soli are building your castles in the air. as a cornstalk, and the natives can ndd a practical touch to your daynut <* jwn the thickest tree with the dreams by asking youresives: "How vtre-e the sabre which they carry*. alD I preparing myself for this happy The ban*..- tree $rowg from the In- dream, flhould it come true? Am I side, like the palm, cane or grasses, training myself to lit this vocation When the trunk of the tree is cut pii-perly' through near the root, you can ac-' The good wife should be her butttuilly for a moment, see the leaves un- band's comfort, strengthening him folding from t' e inside, as ffcpldly as ; when he is weak, walhlng proudly with the hands of a clock move. him to success, giving him 'enderest There are not many people know love and sympathy in adversity. She that the banana tree is the home of must be able to spend his money wlRerats. Forty years ago. rats were very ! ly. remembering that every penny repplentiful in Jamaica, and a member r. sents work and though on his part, of the Legislature obtained leave to 1 It Is a big responsibility. Girls, see bring the mongoose from India. This : that you are fitted for the task before Is a weasel-like animal, which will | deriding to marry,

fight the biggest kind of a rat. and

lady.

The lady held up her bands in horror. 'Towxer." she said, "couldn’t 6c such a thing. I'm certain. Go and ♦.ell * your father that he newt have made * a mistake.” "But father saw him with one of 4 the fowl* In his mouth, ma'am.” 'Tell your father that -circunstAntial evidence haa led many a wiseer man astray.” sniffed the lady. “Bun away and do as I tell you. now." When the boy returned three minutes later, he struggled with an ear-to-rer smile. "Father's compliments, ma'am, and pVaps you're right." he said. He says Im to tell you that circumstantial evidence would point to the fact that he shot your dog half an hour ago. hut on going into the matter, he reckons as how you'd find the poor thing died o' housemaid’s knee!"

Just Fun

always comes off the victor. The mongoose came, the rats wore soon worst-! ed. and they took to the cocoanut and ;

place of refuge.

Looking Ahead

A grasshopper, half starred with

Mid-*ra*on hats are a mixture of fabric and straw os only the modern designer could render them There is alrredy another epidemic of “yellow fever" among the model* designed for Southern wear, though we have glimpsed the*-- n the smart promenade* on mild days. All the shades

from pale lemon to burning void and - Moss? Mo**? Who the deuce burnt orange are displayed In the taf- i to gaUipp mots* Wh>

satin. Japanese market for moss these days*

feia*. moire

draws are used for tie- "shade”

ovrlald with hand embroidery in silk - am: chenille, the latter being eapeci- j oOIDCWllftt

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Insignificant

Stunning hats are composed entire-: r f narrow ribbon* and bias fold* of!

clo:h. taffeta or moire owed together The Jorklnaes were discussing the to form crown* or the entire hat. Jenkinse*. when Mrs. Jorkins Every color and black are registered marked to her husband: this >108* Many of the supple j “It seem* to me that the Jenkinses' -i. rnapes are made of camel's hoii ! mar-iure was an Idw.l one. I was parstrips with the edge blanket stitched : t'cularly struck tonight. Really, there in a contrasting color. Mulberry, coral waan't a single word of disagreement Jade green and yellow are charming ; between them. 1 believe that they with gray. And by the way. gray is think absolutely alike.” w'ning out for Southern a ror and «111 "My dear.” said Jorkins, “you are be exploited for spring. But choose Quite right in asserting that the Jengray widely or not at all. Muses are a charming couple, charmSeetional crowns have no intention l«*g! Iki^ a* to their thinking a'ike. of side stepping for another style. I my uear. did you notice that it was she Charming models in black, gray, that always thought first brown, henna and dark blue l ave sup- — pie brim* that tather favor the boat "How dm* the idea of a corn banshape. Paradise plume* self-matching Quet strike you. anyhow?" Inquiied the contrasting, are add.-d to stand out coose. coldly sarcastic, a prominent angle for the dressier "A core bam, let flli* (be bill.' models. While ribbon bows and os- clucked the old ben. pecking away trich plumes and ribbon bows are * fih all her might, curled under tl - bnms. — of the g> wn are frequent- Snail boy (in a hurry)—"Will you l> lined with bugle beads, that also please coim- and see my father? He's •ne for the motifs or narroa crown ; v«ry sick." band with its tasseied ends that hang Absent-minded doctor—"Ye* with "Ter the ride of the Brim. pleasure!' 1-are straws in fascinating shapes

are mated in the sime manner along 1 the line of the overlapping edges with ; Jet and Jet ornament* Sometime* 1 large dashing boa* of lace are added 1

if trimming.

SOUTHERN WARDROBE ITEMS

Whether we are willing to accept the high neckline or not, many model* from overseas designed for Southern , 'ear. exploit this mode. Mnny Un- i gerie dresses show high collar*, but they are made reversible so that the n.-ck may be worn In V-shape or buttoned to the throat as desired There 1* a decided tendency toward side-fu>l- ! ness in many of the sheer fabric frocks with front and back plain An interesting treatment of triming ha* been noted with a white voile model in which the entire waist embroidered In green silk floss,

PPle I whilr the skirt l- plain white, but made , and of narrow bands of voile abou; six '

COFFEE Buy direct from the old-

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vince you of its merit 29c per lb. Sent in b-lb. iota via

parcel post to any addrei* in the United States. Add IBc for portage. Whole,

ground or pulverized.

A Trial Package, Making

lit Cap.. Sant for 10c Rolrert Smith’s Sons

1221 S. 2d St. Philadelphia. Pa.

Coffea, Too. Peanut.

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The are kept now from climbing the cold and hunger, came u> a well-stored cocoanut trees l a contrivance of beehive at the approach of winte* and zinc, which is nailed around the trunk humbly begged the hee to relieve his but this cannot be done with the j wants with a few droj..- of honey. One banana tree, and they feed greedily on . of the bees asked him how he had the luscious fruit. *nent bis time all, summer, and why The banana plant* are grown fifteen he had not laid up a store of food, like

feet apart. The fruit tr formed from ; (hem.

a big red bud. something after ihe . 'Truly," said ho. "I spent my time shape- of the hands of a men when he j very merrily In drinking, dancing and raise* them above bis head before j singing and never once thought of diving into the water. This bud i winter." shoots out from the top of the plant, i "Our plan is very dlfferenisaid and as it grows heavy, i! bends over j the bee; "we work hard In the sumon Us stem. Then delicate and dainty mer to lay by a store of food against buds tart out by rows, blossoming and the season when we for*re we shall forming the fruit : want it: but those who do nothing but j drink and dance and sing in the sum-

mer. must expect to starve in the vln-

1 ter."

The main reason the boy hates the firm is because he has to work with the dullest hoe The shooting stars appear to have no aim. and no one knows what they are shooting for. Mamma." said Freddy, “does sugar ever cure anybody of anything?" "Why do you as. my boy?" There. I knew something was In the wind!" said the Western fanner, glumly, to himself, a*, through a crick in the cellar wall, be saw bis tow barn sailing along to the creel of a

cyckme.

The eagle ds a very noble bird, hut the average hen contribute* more to the comfort of the human race. There is a great deal more water In milk than appear* on the surface. Angry Father—"Jack, can't you bridle your tongue?" Jack—Not a bit" *| Many people would rather turn somebody else down than go to work nd turn storthing up. "Remember to always be energetic and ambitious, my son" said the vllage prophet, in his faJteriy way. The young man who strikes out is the young man wh-- gets there." Then "my son" grinned and winked the other eye. He'd Just signed a contract as a star batter with a (>enantwinning baseball ub.

Lavish Use of Ribbons

Why We Fear Snakes

Metal is still profusely used in brocades. also os edging on faille or satin ;

ribbon*. In figured ribbon*, cache- j had been his devoted nurse. Often metre designs are prominent, as Uf- had wakerod 'n the silence of the

feu. *atin and cretonne ground*. night to find her sluing by hia bedside. Notable in the group of novelty rib- with soothing draught* and gentle

bon* are black celophane. in which the xympathy.

relophane 1* run on a bright-colored Now he wa* well on the road to re-

faille ground, a cotton crash ribbon. ■ covery.

printed In Balkan designs in strong , "Mary. I shall never forget It," be colors; and a shot silk serge. , told her. "Yo.-r sweetness to me Narrow grosgrain baby ribbons are through this trying time shall always selling freely for fringt s ard pompon* be like a golden corner In my memory,

in millinery. Why did you do it?"

In color*, pimento red. firefly blue He paused dramatically, hoping « 0 (a cross between a turquoise blue and hoar the whispered confession that her

Jade green, being less blue than tor- love was the great moUve.

quoi.se and leas green than JadeY or she replied calmly

lee. empire green, yellow and royal

him

Not Much of a Chance »up™ „ d „ r .

fng your country' rumples, why do you

through hi* long Illness his wife ... h - t rrju , IL1 _ .. ... — i.i- ^ .... ! **•* ,hat crw P> sensation?

Your lear 1* probably the survival

of a savage instinct, c*. going a step 7 farther back. .* inherited from some ancestral moikey. Before man devised that useful ‘weapon, the club, he was mortally afraid ol snakes; and monkeys are still afraid of them, if were to put snake in the monkeyc *g® at tho Zoo. the inmates would be terrified out of their Uvea, for monkeys cannot tackle snakes and have never found an effective way of deel-

Instead. in * : w ith them.

-Sometime* the mere presence of „

lee. empire green, yellow nnd royal "Well. Henry, who wants a widow *nike will cause n monke to iLn are recommended. with three children?" unconscious ' P Manufacturers are offering a good j Similarly, our dislike of spider* is

HOW EARTH FALLS AWAY j ou, of "'l Proportion, and ia Inherited ,rot " ,un * le da >«- But for this unTiie surface of the earth in one geo- naIursl IH-eriu-oce. a colonel would

arobrtment of wide fancy striped rib- I bon* In herringbone nnd satin weave, herringbone stripe alternating with

in in satin.

» of tpiuer* entering U

. . ... j I graphical mile "fall* away" or .tense.. 1101 rocently have reorntly stated th.i Among the other novcltle* ore dark- or departs the onlv fear > k mat colored taffeta ribbons run with hair-1 from a B traJght line 8.W Un-r . ' ,ul . OD tcUt;

itripes of white, bordered on one

side by a two-inch aelf-tone satin stripe, and run through the center

with a half-inch stripe In gold. Attention is also called to the line tafN-ta ribbons run with qt tier-

Inch stripes of moire. The Utter group 1* featured chiefly !n white run

with brilliant colored moire stripes. Scotch plaided taffeta ribbons, run

with narrow- two-co'or stripes of satin.

line of heavy, lor.g-nap striped

satin cire ribbons, are also worthy of

partlbular emphasis.

youngster of three sometimes calls his father "daddy." and som«mee "papa." •'Which do you like best, my boy." asked the other, a day or two ago. at table—■" 'daddy* or 'papa.' ?" "Mamma, was the unexpected an-

Customer—"Do you suppose you c take a good pictute of me?" 1’hotogrv.pher—"I shall have to I *wer you In the negative, sir."

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