The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current, January 20, 1921, Image 3
CHEERY FAVORITE ■ new skirts A FEW cheerful pipings of spring precede its full chorus in the dis play of blouses and separate skirts that make their initial appearance in January. They are the straws that tell the direction of the winds of fashion and likely to be the very best efforts of designers, working with new fabrics. Just now the shops are stag ing the new styles in skirts and blouses, and already some of them have made a tine success. A favorite in separate skirts has been chosen for illustration here, made of a fabric that has been developed In a vnriety bf ways, and designers show them selves ingenious in the use of these striped goods. In this particular wool fabric there are stripes of black and white shep herds’ check alternating with plain black stripes, but there are several combinations in different colors, show ing the checked stripe alternating with stripes that are barred with al ternating colors also. In the skirt Spring Sewing Carries On NOW that sales of white goods and wash fabrics are under way in all well-regulated dry goods stores, of undermuslins, sewing for the house and for the children goes merrily forward. The annual sales make It easy -to systematize the work of the seamstress who counts upon maintaining her house furnishings at least, and occasionally takes up the pleasant task of preparing to furbish up her home with new curtains and draperies when spring comes. But with every spring the wardrobes of the children need replenishing and pretty, new wash fabrics Invite their elders’ attention to this fact. For girls from seven to twelve there are some cleverly designed new mod els in which plain cotton materials, se lected In two colors that combine well, are made up together. Such frocks need very little in the way of trimming; some simple stitching in floss usually provides the finishing touches. A dress of this kind appears at the left of the two shown in the picture above. The body of the dress Is In the lighter of two colors, with pictured, the material is arranged in box plaits with the checked stripe folded uppermost and the plain stripe under, so that the plain stripe does not show except when the plaits spread apart. This arrangement is reversed in other skirts of the same or similar material, especially where the alter nating stripe is not plain, but none of the models out-rank the one pictured for trim, neatness and crispness, or for all-round usefulness. It follows the trend of new style in its narrow belt fastened with bone buttons at the front and the same buttons are set in prim rows on each side. The well-tailored separate skirt is fully established in the regard of women as tailored suits are and al most as indispensable, providing a very welcome change in the same character of clothes. The skirt pic tured, in light weight wool, is a spring garment that will be useful all summer. collar, cuffs, belt, pockets and band about the skirt in the darker color. The elbow sleeves have their cuffs ■ slashed in accordance with the mode, and the collar follows their lead In i this particular. As for the pockets, they are both pockets and drapery, but a panel of the light-colored ma terial at the front of the skirt is an 1 entirely new feature which distracts i one’s attention from the unusual pock i ets. On the belt and above It a little stitchery outlines points in the sim plest of finishing touches. The white dress shown at the right might be made in organdy or other sheer fabrics and in light colors. It has a flounced skirt, elbow sleeves finished with a frill and round neck with turn-down collar. The bodice is shirred across the front and the full 1 sash tied at the back is made of the material.. com: OHT IT VBTUN NEWAJt* UNIOK THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR, MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. INfKOVCO UNIFORM WTEINATIOHAI sHNwsaiooL Lesson (By REV. R. B. FITZ WATER, D. D.. Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) {©. 1920. Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR JANUARY 23 PROMOTION IN THE KINGDOM. LESSON TENT-Matt 20:17-28. GOLDEN TEXT-The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minis ter, and to give His life a ransom for many.—Matt. 20:28. REFERENCE MATERIAL—Matt. 19:27- 20:16; Mark 10:32-46; Luke 22:24-30. PRIMARY TOPlC—Wanting More Than Our Share. JUNIOR TOPIC—How to Win First Place. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC —Right and Wrong Ambitions. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC —Greatness Through Service. I. Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection. 1. The King on His way to Jerusa lem (vv. 17-19). This is His last jour ney to the beloved city. He took the twelve disciples aside from the group of traveling pilgrims to make known unto them what was before them. On the journey He went ahead of the dis ciples. The courage thus shown by the Lord amazed the disciples who were following in fear (Mark 10:32). “Christ, the conscious and certain suf ferer, is courageous. His followers who had nothing to fear were afraid.” 2. Betrayal and death foretold (vv. 18, 19). He went forward fully conscious of the awful tragedy of the cross. He for the third time since the transfiguration tells the disciples of His suffering and death, but they are so filled with their ambitious schemes that they do not understand Him. The treachery of Judas Iscariot; the fierce persecutions of the chief priests and scribes; the unjust judgment; the delivery to I’ontius Pilate; the mock ing; the scourging; the' crown of thorns; the cross; the hanging be tween two malefactors; the nails; the spesy; all were spread before His mind like a picture. Though He knew all this He deliberately pressed on. The joyous outlook upon the victory which would be accomplished by the shedding of His blood led Him for ward. He w'ent courageously, for He knew the time h'ad come for the ac complishment of His Father’s will. 3. The resurrection foretold (v. 19). Truly this would have been a dark picture laid the resurrection not been made known. 11. The Ambitious Request of James and John (vv. 20-23). 1. The request (vv. 20, 21). This re quest was made by their mother. The request is for a place of prominence in the kingdom. It is right for moth ers to be ambitious for their boys, but they should know that earth’s pin nacles are exceedingly dangerous. 2. Jesus’ answer. (vv. 22, 23). He spoke directly to the men, not to their mother, declaring that they knew not what they were asking. He showed them that the way to this position of glory was through suffer ing. The cup of which they were to drink was that of great suffering and agony. The positions which they craved were attainable, but in a very different way from what they appre hended. The way to the places of glory in the kingdom of Christ is through the path of lowly and self forgetful service, even great suffer ing. 3. How to Be Truly Exalted (vv. 24-28). 1. The angry disciples (v. 24). When the ten heard of th,e request of James and John they were filled with indig nation against them. Their displeas ure did not arise from the fact that they were free from the same selfish spirit, but that these two had thrust themselves to the front; it was an admixture of indignation and jealousy. 2. Greatness among the heathen (v. 25). The rule of the world has al ways been by the strong hand. The standards have been not moral excel lence, but wealth, station and power. Even today the reason one nation rules the other is that the one pos sesses sharper swords and heavier clubs than the other. 3. Greatness among Christ’s dis ciples (vv. 26, 27). Here the stand ard is in sharp contrast. The way to the places of prominence in Christ’s kingdom is the way of self-abasement, It Is not wrong to be ambitious to be great, but the basis of true great ness is that which human selfishness seeks to avoid. There will be de grees of rank In Christ’s kingdom, but this rank will be character, not posi tion or authority. 4. Christ is the supreme example of greatness (v. 28). All who would be great should study and imitate Christ. Let them forget self and serve others, even to give their lives. This will eliminate all scrambling for place and power. The one grand test by which to know whether Christ’s Spirit controls one is whether he Is serving or seeking to be served. Christianity Is Still Alive. The greatest tribute to the neces sity of religion is, that it survives its outworn forms; the greatest proof of the essential truth of Christianity is. that in spite of the twaddle talked every Sunday in the name of Christ, Christianity Is still alive. —11. R. Hawes. The Instructor. My hurt has been my instructor, and I wish it may make me more cau tious and less simple. — Thomas a Kempis. WELL-DESIGNED BRICK HOUSE Its Permanency and Strength Strongly Recommend It. APPEALS TO THE HOUSEWIFE Rooms Arranged to Reduce Work of Caring for House to Minimum— Features That Enhance At tractiveness of Exterior By WILLIAM A. RADFORD. Mr. William A. Radfsvd will answer questions and give advice FREE OP COST on alt subjects pertaining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor. Author and Manufacturer, he Is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all Inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 18*7 Prairie avenue, Chicago. 111., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. Because the average man builds a home but once in a lifetime, it is an event of tremendous importance to him and his family, and should merit care ful study and thought. There are many modern features in home-build in*; that cahnot be overlooked if the finished product is to be entirely satisfactory. For instance, one of the most important developments in home building in the last decade lias been that of sun parlors and sleeping porches. With the growth in popu larity of the “fresh air” idea, es pecially when sleeping, these two fac tors have become prominent parts of new houses. And as the years pass, improvements have been made in their construction until now they are near perfection as possible. Another important factor in home building is the material to be used. Because of its permanency and strength, brick is used extensively. It insures a great deal ot protection against fire and is specified in many building codes. As an excellent ex ample of what can be accomplished with brick ns the construction mate rial, the house shown here Is hard to beat. A glance at the illustration shows a very attractive exterior greatly en hanced by many variations in eleva tions, such as the roof over the porch, the wing for the sun parlor, the main gable and the rear projection for the sleeping porch upstairs. The arched rafter effect is very pleasing and the contrast of the white stone trim against the darker brick background is quite striking. In the sun parlor and sleeping porch casement windows have been used Insuring maximum lighting space and adequute ventila tion. The sun parlor is heated like S'' '■? ' - \ ft/-, 'f ' ■ f M H A- .. the lest of the house and when furnished with wicker furniture makes a very bright and efficient addition to the house. The wide, open front porch supported by heavy brick col umns is a useful place in the sum mer time when it cun be screened in. Three main rooms are provided for in the first floor plan, the liv ing room, dining room and kitchen. The living room, modeled along the latest lines, Is large, well lighted and comfortable, a condition made possible by the open fireplace. In size, It is 15 by 10 feet. It opens Lifli/iG ieSSf I JU k>6'Xls'o'L_ OS 1 i I'pamt i i ' Inj fIF POKft i cjL, ip-— -_iJi First Floor Plan. on one side into the reception hail and at one corner Into the dining room, located diagonally opposite. The sun | parlor is reached through the hall and also opens Into the dining room. The latter is a large, square-shaped room with triple windows on the side and rear. A small door leads to the kitch en, one of those small cozy rooms, so much in favor With the busy house wife who no longer can get servants at any price. In a house of this size the work on failed is considerable, especially If one woman has to take care of all of it. Because of the servant shortage she has to have some substitute and builders have found many ways and means to help her out; first, by re ducing the size of the rooms without detracting from any of their charm, and secondly, by Installing space-sav ing and labor-saving devices. It has been found that the kitchen no longer need be a large room; in fact the complete equipment can be Installed In a very small space. A small pan try is also provided in this plan. On the second floor are three bed rooms and bath as well as the sleep- SLD | Jl : 6a9'-0' |g£ 4 Iti OAlo’6' o 4 Roof I I Second Floor Plan. ing porch mentioned above. The bed rooms are not oversize, but ample for needs of the family. All are well pro vided with windows and exceptionally large closet room. Although quite impressive looking this house can lie erected without con siderable extra expense. It Is 33 by 32 feet. It is very suitable for title sub urbs of a large city or for smaller towns where wide lots permit a lawn and plenty of breathing space. SMALL CREATURES AS PETS Some People Keep Bees in Observation Hive Within the House—Water Bug’s Odd Habit. Such small creatures as bees, ants fleas, toads and cockroaches have come In'for t heir share of petting, and seem to like It, too. Most of us have watched in wordless astonishment the dashing pair of fleas pull a small chariot around a tiny ring in the sideshow of a circus. Toads make as interesting pets as goldfish. Do you know that every time a toad swallows a Junebug his face wears a surprised and rather pained expression, mid that he rubs his stomach with ills funny liitle hands in order to quiet his restive meal? Many people keep bees In a small ob servation hive on a sitting room table near the window. 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