V Woman's World Why So-ie Girls Are Awkward. How to ReUm a I lusband's Con fidence In Business Matters Some Little Things That Count :: :: :: "iHii't Henrietta awkward!" "Yes. Her mother believed children should be Bern and not beard, so she . used to make Henrietta sit still In a chair for hours nt a time, with her hands primly folded and not a word or a gign out of her, while she, the moth er, paid calls or entertained her com pany. The result Is that when Henri etta was unbilled from her chair and put Into long dresses, lo and behold, she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet, let alone the fact that she was Bpee'chless on most occasions. "Poor child, she Is the victim of a moth er with old fashioned educutlonul no tions!" "Well, but speaking of awkward girls, what about Mary Jones? Mrs. Jones ts one of the most brilliant wo men I know. What is the matter with Mary? "Completely overshadowed by her mother. Oh, yes, I hear you say: 'But Mrs. Jones has done her best to bring Mary forward. She has never tied her to a chair and told her to be quiet.' That Is true, but whenever they go out together, In spite of Mrs. Jones' efforts to make 'iny little flrl,' as she calls her, popular it Is always the mother who Is the center of attraction. You see, she Is always telling some funny story or making some brilliant epigram, so that Mary's feeble efforts are quite overshadowed. If Mrs. Jones could glitter less, so to speak, poor Mary might have some chance, but as ls"- "Ai'.d S::!l!e WMto, w";o bur ps Into everything. What is the secret of her awkwardness'" "Absentmindedness. Sallie is In the clouds half the time. When she Is WHO BTJMP8 INTO EVERYTHING making plea she Is thinking about her new gown, and when she Is trying on her new gown ten to one her mind Is on her pics. If she could only think pie while she made pie or gown when she sewed gown there would be some thing to her. Vulgarly speaking, Sallie la not 'on to her job.' . Break vases, tread on people's toes, bump Into ev erything? Why not? So would you If your mind were off woolgathering In Timbuktu or Afghanistan. Let Sallie come to earth and 1 promise you she jron't be awkward any more." An Honost Confession. "My husband use.l to tell me all his 1usiuess affairs until one i'.uy he con fided he had lost ur:icy In a certain deal uuJ 1 reproaclie.. hlui. He ban never told me u lii.ug Bluce, und I would give almost all I have to be ou the old footing of c.imradesXp wlti him again," said a 1.1:1 recently. "I toll you what, 11 ...... want to be chums with your husiiund you must dopt his point of view, the way a man .would, and atop thinking of your own woman's Interests. I was sellish, and I have had to pay the price. 1 am now left out entirely from the most Impor tant pnrt of his life. and. looking back in it all, I suy it serves me right." . HOI SEHOLD COMFORTS. Alili lo the Pnllv W(vh Which llrlp n irv-.t Prnl. "It is t'i small comforts which make housework endurable." Thus Hpake the good housekeeper ns she showed us over her new house. "For Instance," she went on, "how much more convenient It Is to have an Ironing board with leg" attached which yon can erect anywhere In the kitchen rather than the old fashioned kind you had to rest on the table you needed for your dishes or some penally Inconvenient spot. "Then take this kitchen chair. Re versed It makes an excellent steplad- 1 r FLOWERED LAUNDRY BAGS. der, with which the highest shelves can be reached. "Instead of a wood floor to scrub, how much better Is one covered with oilcloth, which may easily be wiped off with a damp rag. "In the bedroonw are flowered laun dry bags made of cretonne and match ing In color the different papers. Very convenient, this Is, and a by no means Inartistic idea, as the bags prove. The maid never has to strain to reach the gas jets. We have a taper for that purpose In every room. "Did you notice that row of white enamel canisters, all labeled, on the kitchen shelves? You can lay your hand on anything you want at a mo ment's notice. "And don't forget the holder for salt and for pepper, nailed right over the stove, convenient to the pots and pans. "Our motto Is, 'A place for every thing and everything In Its plnce,' with the place a handy one." JEAXETTE WARD. THETRIALS OFTHE SERVANT Bridget Herewith Beta Forth Few , of Them. "Well, praise he! Ol'm through wld this plaoe. Ol am!" ejaculated Bridget as she hung up her apron and prepared to take her departure. "What was the matter?" demanded the parlor maid curiously. "Sure, I tould her a few things 01 would not s-stand, an' she up an' gets mad. So It's a new cook for her an' a new place for meself. Arrah. we serv ants has our trials!" "Trials!" the upstairs maid sniffed. "Yls, I'd have yen know. Fer In stance, If there's one thlu.u makes me wolld It's the mistress In the kitchen. An' have yez noticed the1 lollies of her Worth Considering. "It is the little things which count In friendship aud don't you forget It," ( aid the woman who knew. "Calllug ( up ou the telephone 1b one of them, ending notes without delay Is auother, returning things the moment you are through with them is yet a third, while If you are busy traveling und have no time to write how easy It is to fend a picture post card and what pleasure It gives the home people! "The woman who waits until she can give a grand party has few friends. It is the little ludy who Invites you to drop in all the time and enjoy the lit tle things of life with her every day who has a long list of admirers and wellwlshers." MAUI) KOBIXSON. a mm nrrii Suitings of Mi::-;d Cloth Are Much Worn This Season. SCOTCH FEATUEE3 HIGH IN FAVOR Laera llnve Not Ilprllnrd In Popu larity F.lhnw Stcrvea Aiipenr on the Keneat V'rnia A ' Touch of Black Seen on nvcr)-tlif ns;. Coat suits for girls are extremely pretty In the two and three toned plaids shown tills fall. The plaids are large, but the colorings are so soft and Invisibly bleuded that the effect Is quiet and rich. A chai'mlii.-; suit, with plain tailored coat. Is of largo re.l and blue invisible plaid, very soft, vsrjr PBINCUSS GOWN IW FLATTIH. dark and very smart. A little dark red braid trimming appears on the revers and cuffs. Mixed cloth suitings are attractive this fall. One of these patterns Is a dark green and blue check, with small embroidered dots of red and pale yel low silk sprinkled over the surface at Intervals. Many of the light fabrics for even ing, such as voile, crape and grenadine in pale yellow, pink and white, have) either a satin stripe or narrow satin check over tbem. Such a gown needs no trimming save a little good lace. The ultra coat of this season Is dis tinguished from last year's design by Its collar and cuffs of contrasting ma terial. Quite elegaut Is a pale tan col ored coat, with a roll over collar of brown. Wonderfully stunning Is the plaid gown Illustrated. It Is made In prin cess style. Plain cloth trims the skirt, and makes the belt, sleeves, straps and buttons. SOME SMART COLORS. A Parisian novelty Is a waistband of checked silk swathed in folds, with a fine cord piping at either edge. At the back la a large flat rosette. Among the fashionable colors of the season are butter color, wood brown, Cynical Observation A friend may forgive, but a lover never does. There never was a married woman who sympathized with an old bachelor, and there never was a married man who didn't taz insxui: -8 in run Kircai;:;. always snooplu' round to see whither I was wast in' the butter or stalln' the c-.-i i::uyijt'? "Thin on me day out she's sure to want something extra done, an' Ol Liver git out before It's so lute there's no time for me to go to the shops. "An' have you seen me room? Sure not! Cold as an ice cake, an' me work over a hot stove all duy an' one 1)wel a wake. "An' breakfast in the mornln'! Sure, fie dlvll himself couldn't do worse v.-ld thlm all streakin' down at differ ent hours an' me hanglu' round an' waltin' an' the kitchen full of dirty dishes. "An have yez seen the pots? They're ould an' that cracked an' Iverything 13 onld fashioned It dure wears me out "No, Oi'm through! OI'll ga to a new place where things suit me as well as ir.fl assAiia." HHT OT.TTT JX. A W BLOTTSB UODKTj. hyacinth blue and pineapple pink. A touch of black Is seen on everything In the sartorial world. The old fashioned empire comb has returned to favor. It Is the stylish caprice for women with blond or light brown tresses to wear these and their side combs In dark tortoise shell. These empire combs are worn la the hair close to the high knot. f.nrge hats are the shapes for dressy wear, while general utility chapeaux will be small. Velvets will bo wora extensively this whiter, aud they were never lovelier. In certain shades of blue, wine or Rl..:-v l.;,t.i ttnr c ?. ':' velsen. v.l.!i th beut!t!fr.l chiffon fin ish, v. l!l !.() be much I'.ivnred. The blouse pictured Is a fall model that Is suit.'il :e for silk or woolen ma tci'i lis. It is laid In plu tucks at t r.1 shoulders, and the hand down tue front Is of the same kind of tucks. The trimming is of embroidery galon. A BURGUNDY BEAVER. Sleeve fashions run in two extremes -the tight mousriiu't il'.e sleeve, trim med with buttons aud braid, and the very full sleeve, with the material set HAT IN BURGUNDY COLOntNOS. In box plaits and tied over the elbow with a huge knot of ribbon. Elbow sleeves appear on some of the fur coats, with deep cuffs that turn down to the wrist when required. This style Is both convenient and mart. The fichu effect Is to be popular this winter for evening wear, the ends of the lichu being nearly long enough to reach to the hem of the skirt In front, while the ";hawl point" at the back is admired. Instep Is tho correct leugtu for the trotting dress, which Is tho same all the world over a frock to wulk In In all weather and all kinds of dirt. Colored crepe de chine underwear is considered the height of lingerie lux ury. The hat Illustrated Is one of the hap py creations of Caroline ltebeau, a fa mous milliner of Purls. It is of soft short haired heaver In an exquisite shade of burgundy. The spoon crown Is wreathed with large roses, toning from dull pink to a deep mauve. The attractiveness of the model lies In the coloring. C0AT3 ARE JAUNTY. Maltese and cluny Inces are going up In popularity, while Valenciennes Is waning a trifle. Spanish laces are by no means to the fore, ns we have been led to believe they would be. High Spanish combs are the smart est ndoruments for the coiffure. They are most attractive on the head when it Is uncovered and act as a support for the new hats that tilt well over the face. The combs range In price from $4 to well up Into the hundreds. Scotch ' fashions are being enthusi astically adopted this Season. There are plaids galore to bo seen In dress '' J CIGAH STANDS 1 I ! QOWK OF GREEN CLOTH. materials that no clan in the Land o' Cakes would recognize. The latest ad dition of things Scotch is the cap. which In the millinery world Is creut-, ing quite a furore among young wear ers. It is seen In felt In plaid silk und in soft fur and Is trimmed with a round rosette aud a long quill. The correct pocketbook for ordinary wear Is a flat book shape with a short flnre'r strap. In black, soft gray and buff these pocketbooks are favorites, though one may wish to match the costume In tone. Flat chain purses ln crusted with precious and semiprecious stones still continue In favor with formal costumes. Newer than the bolero or Eton jacket ore the little fall coats that combine the good features of both. These mod els ure really Jaunty pony jackets cut off above the waist line and trimmed in some fanciful way with brnld. Some sf the coats have tiny wulsteouts. The costume Illustrated Is a charm ng little suit carried out In green oroaddoth. The only trimming is stitched bands of velvet In a lighter shade than the cloth. JUDIC CHOLLET. I 25c Now Buys 6 of These Cigars Before we installed our National Cigar Stand, we were unable (as other dealers are even yet) to sell the equal of this cigar at 5c straight. College Days Cigar, 6 for 25c This cigar is perfectly made, full size, and has a mild, smooth, mellow, domestic blend which most smokers find very enjoyable. ' ; COLLEGE DAYS are sold only at National Cigar Stands. Coming direct from factory to you, we can save you the four to six middlemen's profits. The best cigars are now sold in the 2,000 Drug Stores having the National Cigar Stands Emblem in the window. I STOKE & FEICHT DRUG CO. MAIN STREET. There Isn't a Ilousowifo living who would hesitate a minute to pay half a cent a pound more if she knew she could get a better flour a flour that would make more and better bread than . she ever made before. In flour buying housewives place reliability before price. Ihey know that good flour costs more, and they pay it willingly. FIOUBS is just such a high grade flour the highest priced and the best flour in America. It costs the half cent a pound extra, but the quality is there. The slight extra cost makes it possible to give extra quality and we will guarantee the quality of every bag or barrel of KING MIDAS FLOUR. It will pay you to ask your grocer about it. Sold by Quality Grocers "Everywhere. SHHNE BROTHERS CO., Philadelphia. Our Prices on Carpets are Very Low A i' have v r 1.000 yards a:: 1 want iri"iv room ft i- ( 'iuistinas 'ii(!s. ' tin and ! our stork. We have all kiml f il i.ir i-.. wrings. Ki-mnniit t' -.-rr- I? fur fa!'' at wry low pri i .-. J. R.Hillis& Company Reynoldsville, Pa. .K Furniture and House FurnishiDg Goods. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF REYNOLDSVILLE. CAPITAL . $75,000 SURPLUS 90,000 TOTAL $165,000 John II. Hai-cheh, Pres. John II. KuuchiT Henry C. Iellil OWICKKd J. lit Kinii, VK-e-l'res. K. C Tiiri Knts. C:ihier. DIRECTORS J. C. Kir Daniel N:n ,i.-hi. II 'llrlpit j. s. HiiiiiuMnid i . ii u 'i. .,n . SAFE AND CONSERVATIVE DANKImC. EVERY ACCOMMODATION CONSISTENT WITii CAREFUL BANKING, U Si a re-1 I that
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