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THURSDAY, MAY tTR lt». ■»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»♦»»»»♦> Woman and the Home • THB BARNWBLL PBOPUt-SENTIKBU BAKKWXLL, BOOTH CAHOLOU EED OF A LIGHTWEIGHT SORT IDEAL FOR TOWN AND TRAVEL WEAR t aVever Ihe sun showered on woman kind. This accounts for the growing popularity of the off-white shades In evening clothes. Slip-on gloves are smart In egg shell and sun-tan hues. The problem of what glove color to select Is often a perplexing «one. The decision should be governed by the tone of the stocking, shoes and handbag. Sun tan Is the watchword of the smart set today. Polka Dot Silk Dress for Town or Country An Interesting little silk suit, which can be worn in town or country, is made of dark blue silk with a very small polka dot of white. The skirt is plain in back but circular In front, and has a short coat of the silk. Un der this coat is worn a blouse of much lighter blue, also covered with white polka dots of the same size as the darker silk. Remember Mother, Motto of the Day Busy Indeed Must Be Son or Daughter Who Forgets It In the yesteryears of fashion tweeds were Just tweeds, classified among sturdy woolens restricted to practical wear, but now what a magic word Is tweed I That ecthetlclsm of color that phantomllke daintiness of weight and weave which modernism demands In fabrics for the appareling of woman kind. registers In the new tweeds to an enchanting degree. In fact, that which la said of tfreeds applies to 1015) woolens In general. Their delicacy of texture, their color beaaty, their ver satility has captured the fancy of the entire fashion world. Speaking of tweeds, there's • tweed for every daytime occasion, ranging from handsome rough mannish tweeds to weaves as dainty and sup ple and colorful as fastidious taste may demand. To mention color In re lation to tweed of this season’s vin tage la to sound the keynote of Its new charm. A tweed In orchid. In pale green, soft rose, marine or steel blue, orange or a reddish tone—even the most sensitive taste yields to the wiles of such. In any tone or tint the youthful tall- leur In the picture would Invite ad miration, but in soft rose tweed flecked with white as It Is In the orig inal this model Is of unusual attrac tiveness. The white blouse Is Inter esting, too, being styled of the Wry new woolen pique. Observing the rule that the hat must be related to the costume In color, the felt chapeau which milady wears with this suit Is in a harmonizing rose tint. * Another woolen weave which Is In viting no end of favorable comment. Is very loose-woven basket doth. Like tweed, the new and ultra-smart basket cloth comes In a range of adorable colors. An ensemble consisting of a one-piece frock of basket doth with a knee-length onllned circular rape Is among the arresting costumes created for Immediate wear. Designers are finding It expedient as wdl as proving highly pleasing In a trimming way to band-fringe the edges of the now-so-modish basket doth. Sometimes collar, cuffs, pockets, scarf and all hemline edges are thus fringed, the result being as charming as It la noveL JULIA BOTTOMLET. (fk Ittt. Western Newspaper Union.) Flour Bag Kitchen Set Makes a Nice Present What could be a smarter gift to the prospective bride than a strictly modernistic kitchen set? And when It la being given by a club or circle of mutual friends. It Is so simple to have each member contribute some one article to make a complete set. A set consists of a pair of curtains, sh towels, a trio of pot cloths, a t of refrigerator bags—one each for parsley, lettuce and celery—a broom cover, an apron and a dust cap. Each article is adorned with a smart, mod ernistic motif and all are made from transformed flour bags. If you have the flour bags on hand from flour bought for boihe baking, and a generously filled scrap bag, the cost will be absolutely nil. If, on the n” & /frn other hand, yon have to buy the bags, your baker will let you have them for a few cents apiece, and three one- fourth-yard lengths 01 fa8t-colore<f gingham are the only other expense. The bags are easily ripped, since they are chain stitched. Their stamp ing is removed by soaking it In kero sene or lard for a few hours and then washing out in warm water. No patterns are qeeded except for the aprons and dust cap, and nearly every woman has her favorite apron pattern. The style shown here is par ticularly good because it is ample and has. Instead of tie-ends, a strap across the back which snaps In place. The refrigerator bags are simple to make. The lettuce bag measures 10 by 13 inches, completed; the celery bag, 7 by 18 inches, and the parsley or radish bag, 7 by 10 Inches. A single bag Is long enough to make a curtain for the average kitchen window. If the vylndow is excep tionally high, a band of contrasting material may be put all around or a false, hem added at the top for the heading and casing. Khchan Sat la Easily D scarded Flour Appropriate and Simple Apparel Should Be Worn Every woman has to make definite decisions In this season of many colors and news fabrics of many weights, says a fashion writer in the Kansas City Star. The acceptance of diverse fashions gives great opportunity to the woman who knows how to dress well, which, of course, means appropriately. Color still dominates In silks—the ensemble, the printed dress or the georgette afternoon frock. The quiet tones of tweed suits are often the retreat of the woman who would dress conserv atively. Another choice Is that classic of the French wardrobe, a black dress cut on simple lines with lingerie collar and cuffs. This type is well repre sented In the imports In faille, silks and georgettes. The off-white shade worn with tur quoise Jewelry Is one of the smartest of the evening costumes. The -'Off- white shades are* splendid for the woman who will be sunburned wheth er she goes In the snn or not For It Is surprising bow tenaciously the value of the son has captivated the Imagination oi women. To he tanned la to he fashionable and as flee • tan T HE present method of observing Mother’s day Idea Is attributed to Miss Anna Jarvis of Virginia, later president of the Mother’s Day Inter national association. Miss Jarvis was asked by the superintendent of the Runday school In which her mother had been a leading spirit to arrange a apecial program In her memory. It occurred to Miss Jarvis that It would be an excellent Idea to give all of the sons and daughters of the nation an opportunity of piylng a tribute to their own mothers, living mothers aa well aa those who have died. Thus, Mother's day became a national an nual holiday and the second Sunday In May was set aside for Its observ ance. In May, I914, v a resolution was passed by congress snd Indorsed by President Woodrow Wilson, designat ing Mother’s day as n national insti tution. “Observe Mother’s day in spirit and not In mere oatentation.’* Miss Jarvis suggests. “Do some little service thet will mark you as a dutiful and thoughtful son or daughter. Thera la only one thing that Is Important on this day of days, that la to remem ber mother. “Mother’s day la not a celebration of maudlin sentiment, hot a construc tive movement aeeklng greater pro tection for mothers, children, and the I home. It gives emphasis to the home as the fountain head of the nation and good homes our great national bless ing. It has been the forerunner of mothers’ pensions, the maternity act and many other things, which In the community and the nation are bless ing Uvea that need care and protec tion." Spread of Celebration. Since Its Inception, the celebration has spread beyond the expectations of Its founder. At first the observ ance consisted merely In wearing flowers, white carnations for mothers who have died and red carnations for living mothers. Now the flower la not necessarily limited to the carna tion. As a rule the favorite flower of one’s mother Is worn. Nor Is the observance of Mother's day confined to wearing of flowers. Much more Important Is the sending of some remembrance to one’s mother and whenever possible, spending the day with one’s mother. Sons and daughters have often traveled many miles In order to be with their moth ers on this day. In many instances those whose mothers have died, send flowers or other remembrances to friendless mothers In hospitals and institutions. Though the formal designation of a specific day as Mother's day was but recently made In this country, the custom of displaying filial veneration dates back to ancient times. It ante dates the Christian era, had Its rites and ceremonies In pagan days, and strikes deep Into primitive emotions. The particular ceremonies attendant upon the honoring of motherhood have changed with changing times and the modern Mother’s day is observed in a manner which differs to a consider able extent from the ritual of olden days, Idea of Ancient Origin. Authorities state that the earliest record of formal mother-worship lies In the tales of the ceremonies by which Rhea, "the great mother of the gods" was worshiped In Asia Minor. In this worship it was not so much the tender maternal aspect which claimed attention as the power and majesty of motherhood. Rhea was represented as traversing the mountains in a chariot drawn by lions and the cere monies in honor were marked by wild dances and wilder music. The lion, the oak, and the pine were sacred to heh The worship of Rhea was intro duced Into Rome through Greece about 2ff0 years before Christ. There It was held on the Idee of March, when the people made offering! In the temple served to elevate motherhood into something of the dignity which rightfully characterize* It With the advent c? the Christian era, the festival still retained its old forms but became Infused with a new spirit. From the celebration with pa gan rites in honor of Rhea, there de veloped an observance in honor of the mother church. In this celebration It became the custom on mid-Lent Sun day for the faithful to visit the churches in which they were baptized, bearing gifts for the altar. "Mothering Sunday.** From this festival of worship In honor of the mother church, there grew the observance of Mothering Sunday, though the successive steps in this development are not clear. It is certain, however, that long ago when young men and maidens were bound out as apprentices and as serv ants, mid-Lent Sunday was set aside for them to visit their mothers, tak ing for them some little present such as a cake or trinket. A youth en gaged In such a pilgrimage was said to go a-mothering, from which the day came to he called Mothering Sun day. The old bonds of filial love were brightened by this pleasant annual visit, marked, as custom dictated, by the excitement attendant upon some novel and perhaps surprising gift. There was also a cheering and pe culiar festivity appropriate to the day, the chief dish being furmety, consist ing of wheat grains boiled In sweet milk and sugared and spiced. Another delicacy much esteemed in Shropshire, Yorkshire and Herefordshire was the slmnel cake. The Inside of a $lmnel cake was like a rich fruit cake but the outside was made of flour and water. SPECIAL EXCURSION —TO— WASHINGTON, D. C. Friday, May 17th, 1929 YU. Southern Railway System Limited to reach original starting uoint Midnght Wednesday, May 22nd, -929. No baggage checked. \ Followng round trip fares will apply from principal points— To Observe National Music Week. National Music Week will be ob served in the Hilda Community on Thursday, May 8th, at the High School building. The program is being ar ranged for by a committee from the Hilda H. D. Club. All music lovers are invited to attend and to help make the community singing one of the big features of the evening. Barnwell — $15.00 Edmund $13.50 Blackville 14.50 Orangeburg 14.00 Denmarb 14.50 Aiken Ifc.50 See the Big League Baseball Games May 18th and 19th. High class day coaches and Pullman cars. Tickets good on all traina except Crescent Limited Nos. 37 and 38. % For schedules, reservations and other information, consult Ticket Agents,— Southern Railway System ANNOUNCEMENT! To the People of Barnwell and Vicinity: Since p»ved roads and motor vehicles ha justified us in disre garding dLUrwc, wc are offering our professional servTit, equip ment and goods at pricer that prevaif in Augusta, except bearse hire, which will be charged for by the mile travs’ed. We Tvill pay all phone messages and respond at any hour of the day or night Mr. N. G. W. Walker, of Barnwell, who is familiar with our business, has kindly contented to give such information as you may need in noti fying ua. W. I. Wilson ft Son UNDERTAKERS AUGUSTA ,GA. Do You Know That Many of our friends and a equal n- • fences are taking advantage of the Special Sale Terms offered by tbe South Carolina Power Co. during iU Special Spring Sale The General EJectric Refrigerator To hare one of these most efficient of all household appliances installed in youg home requires only: $10.00 CASH PAYMENT Balance PAYABLE IN 30 MONTHS A liberal discount if you prefer to pay all cash. Models on display at the office of SOUTH GAROUNA POWER CO. BARNWELL, BLACKVILLE, W1LUSTON DENMARK V: V V Your advertisement on this page will be read by the housewives of Barnwell County and thereby help you sell your goods. Try it next week. / Ah * - ADVERTISE la The Pwplt SenUa^ 1