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t MANNERS AND ? * CUSTOMS IN ? * TRAVELING ? * ? - At the first glance It might seem to the casual reader that manners in traveling correspond with customs, hut a little thought will prove the con trary. People who are sadly deficient in manners may be very exact in fol lowing what they think are customs, and those who know very little about customs may be careiully courteous In manners. For example, a person who has good manners in traveling speaks in low tones, does not laugh loud, dees not talk for the benefit of the public or xnention names, does not push forward aggressively; yet this person may not , know, simply from lack of experience in traveling, what to do, what to wear. -?in a word, what are the customs. But, at the outset, I may state that a person of refined taste and good man ners is absolutely sure to avoid con spicuous dress in traveling. An instinctive sense of the fitness of things is always part of the possession of a person of refinement, even though practically inexperienced in the ways cf the world. On the other hand, a person may have ? practical knowledge about , tick . ?ts, luggage, customs at hotels, lees, etc., and yet may be loud-voiced, or assume superior airs, or monopolize more than a fair share of space on a train, for instance, by filling an ad Joining seat with bag or wrap, while Ignoring the fact that another person is in search of a seut. This mark ot rude manners is one of the most no ticeable things in traveling. In regard to dress for traveling, while it is true that lighter colors are worn now, and tfiat thin materials are sensibly chosen for warm weather, it is not to be denied tnat perishable j materials, and those that soil quickly, j are not desirable for one who must practice economy. Dainty dresses of pale shades, delicate and expensive wraps, are not for the vornan of mod crate means, and it would be an ex travagance, an affectation, and in bad taste to assume attle which is not in accordance with one's purse, and which is not appropriate to circum stances. A gown which might be wem for a short trip in a drawing room car is not suitable for a long journey in an ordinary car, and, as I have said, any thing that is very conspicuous in trav eling is not good taste. Showy gowns or hats are as much to be condemned as loud voices and marked gesticula tions. Serviceable traveling Cresses may be of pongee, voile, panama or mo hair, the little jackets or boleros giv ing a becoming effect over a dainty blouse. Linen, gingham and other washable fabrics are for occasional wear in traveling. One's attire may he very simple, yet never severe, and tt must be immaculately neat. Shabbiness in dress is unpardon able, and the woman who thinks that "'anything will do" for traveling is grievously mistaken. II one cannot afford a variety of gowns, one can af ford a plentiful supply of washable ?waists. Even when traveling rapmly and remaining but a few days in each place, one can have one's clothing washed promptly at a hotel laundry. For the evening dinner at a hotel or on an ocean steamer, a dress of foulard or other soft silk, high in the neck, may be worn, the present fash ion of lace yoke and collar making a becoming touch; or a lace waist with a skirt of silk or voile may be chosen. It is a mistake to think that evening dress is worn at dinner on ocean steamers. Americans of a certain type are plentiful in traveling, but are not to be regarded as examples of good breeding. Costliness and elaboration in dress, jewels worn while traveling, are not evidences of refinement, but the reverse. Sensible women, these who know that the tendency to display is on the increase and is ruinous in its effect3?women who are sure of themselves?know that culture and re finement go hand-in-hand with simplic ity in dress and demeanor. In these days women travel about "very independently, and they will be treated with respect always, provided I they are quiet and uigni.ied. Young girls do not travel about alone on long journeys, nor do they stop at hotels j alone, but should be accompanied by | an older woman, who?e presence saves them from criticism. On a journey in cur own country it is customary to cany as little as pos sible by hand. A small bag and an umbrella are allowable, but bundles, boxes, baskets or numerous packages of any sort are not correct to carry, luggage is checked, and it is a con venience to purcha&e one's railway ticket in advance, and for a small fee, have one's luggage checked through Trom one's residence, or hctel, to des tination. This saves the trouble of / looking for one's trunks at the station before starting, but if this cannot be ?done, it is important to attend per sonally to checking one's luggage at the station in order to avoid mistakes. For the benefit of those who intend to travel abroad, a few nints are in cluded here: Xriilde books are necessary for for eign travel. "On a steamer one nas a stateroom, where one undress* s comfortably as at home, and goes to ?)ed. A warm wrai> per may be laid on the foot of the Pinehurst Tea South Carolina Grown A delightful blend for Ice Tea 25c per 1 -2 lb package. E. N. Scoville, 44 W. Russell St 'Phone 18 oed or placed conveniently near, in case of necessity, and there are al ways little racks, or places where one can tuck away warm slippers, shoes stockings, etc. It is important to arrange, with th? stewardess soon after going on board about the morning bath, and unless the weather is unusually severe, and stormy, one would go to the bathroom and take the regular morning bath as at home. A steamer trunk is neces sary for a sea trip, because it slip? under the berth in a stateroom and is out of the way, and can be drawn out when required. A large trunic would be sent down to the "hold." These trunks are labeled "state room," or'"hold," the labels being pro cured from the steamship . company when obtaining tickets. A bag in wh'.ch to carry a variety of small ar ticles is required. A steamer rug and a warm wrap are essential. It is im portant to engage a steamer chair from the ieck steward as soon after going on board, and to have it in an agreeable place?the south side being preferable. A fee is charged for the use of the chair* The chair is marked with one's name, and is tnus easily distinguished. Fees are always given to the deck steward, table steward, stateroom steward and stewardess when leaving the ship. If one is obliged to occupy a state room with another person, one is care ful to be very considerate in one's ..manners. When purchasing steamship tickets, one may secure a railway ticket for the first city to be visited. In England it i3 correct to travel in second or third-class railway carriages in preference to the more expensive first-class. On the continent it is nec essary to travel either first or second class. I It L? a convenience to purchase rail way tickets at one of the agencies or companies, where explicit information can be had about trains, routes, etc. No extra charge is made. Tickets so purchased do not identify the holder with any special paity; the tickets are the same as those at the railway sta tions. Foreign railway travel differs mate rially from American customs, and it Is advisable to carry only such lug gage as may be easily placed by port ers^ in the railway carriage. A large portmanteau, or a suit case, will be convenient. Porters are always at hand at trains to carry one's belong ings from cab to train or vice versa, and they are quick and obliging, and expect only a small fee. Trunks are troublesome things for constant use in Europe. They are weighed and extra charges are made for them. Checks such as are known in America, are not obtainable, al though certain methods prevail "bf sending "registered" luggage. When making trips, therefore, it is best to have one's trunks stored at one of the agencies in large cities, and to carry only such luggage as can be conveni ently handled. Fees to servants at hotels are given at ' the close of one's stay. These should be ample, but not excessive. New Missiles for Weddings. It is quite singular how of late years a decided objection to the an cient custom of rice and slipper throwing after the bride and bride - groom has sprung,up, so much so that several comparatively new ideas have of late come almost universally 1 into vc gue. Instead of the hard rice pellets, which occasionally are thrown with too much vehemence to be pleasant, some brides go in for substituting the tiniest ladies' slippers as well as horseshoes made entirely of soft sil ver paper. These resemble a spark ling shower of silver. Other brides lean to providing their friends with dried rose or other sweet smelling ! leaves to be thrown after them.? Gentlewoman. Why Not? An exchange says: "To boil eggs when camping sing to verses of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee:" It dees not say why to do this, but it is possible it tuv&L , mat ine egga win jvne when th;- singing is over. Very good, and let us all sing 'When Johnnie Comes Marching Home" while wait ing for the down towners' return, and if the chops are not done, then sit down by the stove and bum "The Maiden's Prayer." Nothing like be ing cheerful and doing housework by note. Cream of Corn Scup. Ore can of corn, three cupfuls of colu water, cue chopped oniun, two cupfuls scalded milk, one teaspopnful of salt, a little celery salt and red pepper, four tablespoon fuls o:' bitter, four tablespoon f . .Is of flour, tne cup ful whipped cream. Cook corn in cold water for thirty minutes. Press through a sieve, add scalded milk. Cook chopped onion in butter, add flour, corn, mixture, sea sonings, cook eight minutes, strain . add whipped cream, and serve hot. ! Cooking Potatoes in Camp. Wash the potatoes clean, wrap in oiled paper, and put in the hot wood ashes. Wet the potatoes and the pa per before wrapping them. Any heavy paper that does not have printed mat ter on it can be used in this way. How to Repair Garden Hose. I When the garden hose begins tc leak give the worn place a coat of shellac. Asphaltum can also be used. Some mend the hose with gum tissue applied with automobile gh:c. a g-.:m elue which is not affected bv water. Wall Paper AH the latest designs and colors A large stock carried at all times. E. N. Scoville, 44 W Russell St 'Phone 18 Thursday Morning, June 9, at 9 O'clock We started a sale which means much to every house keeper in fact to every wearer of Cotton Fabrics. The Sale will run through to SATURDAY, JUNE 25th, 1910 The policy of this store in the past has been averse to indiscriminate sales, but we offer you a suf ficient and good reason for this GREAT ALTERATION SALE, tis this, we find it necessary to en large our present store and are now adding 30 feet to the length, which will give us a chance for better displays, of our merchandise and the room needed for the new department we intend install ing in the Fall also other comforts much desired and demanded for the comfort of our customers. To say that we are grateful for your past support, but poorly expresses it, may we not ask you to continue with us? "The Alteration Sale" is for the purpose of converting much of our very desira ble stock in ready cash. Just now we can find good use for it, this is the reason coupled with our building, that the sale is put on. To mention every item we have reduced is impossible, suffice it to say. No part of our entire Summer stock will be reserved. We intend to sell the good. Come We Ask You. You'll Be Glad. 1 Case of 36-in Androscoggin L. Bleaching (20 yards only to a cus tomer. . . .10c yard. 1,500 yard best Chambrays and Ginghams in Dress Patterns and Solid Colors at.6c yard. One case Apron Ginghams, good fast colors, all checks, at. . .5c yard. \One 36-in Sea Island Homespun, a very special value. (Only one bale) .5c yard. 50 pieces of standard Calicos in medium and light colors (Special) .5c yard. 25 pieces of 27-inch Zephyr Mad ras, washes and wears well, 10c v.'xl ue, at.6c yard. 500 yards 36-inch Cambric?a great saving for you on this only .10c yard. 40-inch White Lawns, some fine, but mostly heavy weights remnents .5c yard. ;40-in White Lawn, 2 to 8 yard lengths, goods worth 12 1-2 to 18 cents a yard. Sale price. . .7c yard. We have hundreds of Remnants to offer in Percals, Colored Muslins, White and Colored Madras, every piece will be marked yards and price. See this Lot. '100 dozen Ladies' Ribbed Sum mer Vests, 6 for 25c, with tape in neck. Special Tahle Linens and Napkins will be reduced If you need any now is you time. In white Linens we have the larg est stock ever shown?all at special prices?we mention only a few: ? 90-in Linen Sheeting.. ..50 cents. 72-in Linen Sheeting.. ..40 cents. Linen Cambric, 36-in wide 25c to 40c 45-in Cambric Linen .. .45c to 68c Linen Lawns.20c to 75c yd. Sheets, Pillow Cases and Bed Spreads, all come into this attractive sale quite reduced in price. Curtain Swisses and nets will be offered you. A full selection priced to please. 3 6-in White Madras and Pajama Check?at 10 cents?value you can't match. The best 5c quality of Pearl But- . ton you have ever bought?any size. Our Stock of Embroideries and Laces?as usual will form a very interesting part in this alteration sale ?every piece will be marked plain figures. We have plenty desirable patterns, new and up-to-date?a fuli stock of Laces, just in. Lace Col lars and Jabots, all are here ready for our sale. We again ask you to visit us during our Sale. Thursday Morning at 9 o'clock the Alteration Sale opened and closes Saturday, June 25, 1910. Goods will he sold for cash at sale prices only. MOSELEY'S SAFETY?WITH AC CEssiMurr, is the CO Mil IS A TIGS he OFFER int. "BUSINESS MAS OR WOMAN. KEEPING mCR BUSI NESS Ok PRIVATE USDS OS DEPOSIT min us. suhject to a CHECK ISC ac co 1st SAVES YOU THE -DANGERS OF THEFT. FIRE OR OTHER UN LOOKED FOR MISHAPS ITS THE MOST CONVENI ENT h a v to HASDLE, Y ou-r M 0 S e r EDiSTa SAYINGS BANK TOTAL RESOURCES 8525 75QJ5 {% INTEREST M OR SAYINGS Mr. F. N. Rickenbaker, of Orangeburg, now represents The Southern Marble & Granite Co. of Spartanburg, S. C. The Leading Manufacturers and Dealers in Monuments, Coping and Headstones This firm has erected some of the largest and most handsome mon uments in the Orangeburg Cemetary, and we ask your careful inspection of sme. See their designs and get their prices. LOUIS COHN & CO. 322 and 234 King and 203 Meeting St., Charleston, S. C Charleston's Great Department Store Largest wholesale and retail mail order house in the South At Wholesale or Retail We Offer the Largest Varieties of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Millinery, Carpets, Mattings Upholstery Goods Floor Coverings of all kinds Write for Samples. Visit our Store when you Try us on a Mail Order. to the City New Bargains Every Hour of the Day SPECIAL Balance of our ladies spring tailor made worsted suits are now on sale at HALF PRICE Ladies and Children Ready to Wear Garments a Specialty "Satisfaction or Your Money Back"