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BwHSifjiSj BS imm 4(jjiippiiii jyiiiiPAjj,yyi ' the new ballroom dances. It may be described as a combination of the old "negro shuffle" and- the more modern ragstep. Its variations are too numerous to mention. In fact, it may be said of the fox trot that any step which is done in unison with the fox trot music may be called fox trotting. RH355? o o- GIRL OF THE SLUMS HEROINE OF NEW BOOK tfta.ry Watt. Mrs."Mary S. Watts, writer of semi historical tales, has turned from the romance of Ohio's pioneer days to tie world's dark corners, the slums of a big American city, to find mate rial for her new book, "The Rise of Jennie Cushing." Mrs. Watts' book is a romance, not an economic essay, but, never theless, it throws searching light on the struggle and the cause of the struggle of the jobless, friendless girl who fights for existence on the battlefield called the city. o o ANOTHER "HAPPY THOUGHT" The world is so full Of a number of kings That's probably what is the Matter with things. FEW POINTS ABOUT NEEDLES AND PINS By Caroline Coe When purchasing' needles be sure and get assorted sizes'. In each paper one gets the three standard sizes sharps, a rather long needle; ground downs, a little shorter,' and betweens, still shorter. Each kind has its own particular, place, in which it does the work most easily and helps the seam stress by being the right length and size for the material used. .Number 6 and 7 needles work at their best on very coarse material, . and the thread should be either-40 or 50. Number 8 needles should be used for hemming towels and material- of that weight; number 9 needles on cotton goods, and number 10 on the very finest work. Neven.use a bent needle. It makes the stitches uneven. Use a thread as long as your arm for ordinary work; for very fine work take shorter needleful. If the thread "knots or kinks" re move needle and begin at end of thread near the cloth, draw thread' between the thumb and first finger several times. Be sure and thread the needle with" the end of the thread that has just been broken from the spool. Put the thread through the eye of the needle with right hand, holding the needle between the thumb and first finger of the l6f t hand. Baste all work with hread of con trast color. It is easier to see and also makes "pulling" bastings a ne cessity. Always baste silk and velvet with silk thread. Use the odds and ends of the spools of silk. If cotton is used, one is apt tOcut the silk when removing bastings. ..giiteAateia mmtmmimtmm