SEMI-FORMAL FROCKS; ' f LATEST PARTY FROCKS I TflE two attractive afternoon frocks, of which the illustrations given here tell their simple but pleasing stories, are examples of two types that are rivals for favor. One of them is sure of universal accept ance and the other is winning many admirers. They invite comparison of the straight line silhouette and the dress with slender bodice and full Bkirt. The straight line is already estab lished and will continue with us in the spring and summer, but it is va ried by many models iu which drapery f ment developed in black and whit?. Fashion appears to be of several minds as to the silhouette most to be desired in party frockp, with no inclination to favOr slender! lines more than others. One may cast a shadow that is Grecian or straight-line or mid Victorian, and find them all sponsored by the best authorities. And there are lovely frocks 'hat strike a happy medium, neither very full nor scant ? they are apt to be found among the many lace gowns worn over satin or sheer underdresses. Pretty Peggy Wood has chosen to -rt????"'~ ? - ? ?* GOWNS THAT PROMISE LONG SERVICE is adroitly introduced, at the front or sides, that does not interfere with ' their straight-out lines. New fabrics . indicate that the many frocks will adopt the full skirt because it is dig nified and in keeping with their char acter. In the meantime frocks like those pictured grace our afternoons and promise . to he of service for a long time. Canton crepe or crepe back satin are recommended fdr these between-sea sons' frocks that tit I In at look demure in a party frock of sill; lace tlounciii? over a net foundation. The flouncing is put on in three tiers and ribbon roses are set about the two lower flounces. The same lace Is used to make a wldo bertha that falls over the straight bodice and arms. I.racelets, made of little ribbon roses and set on a band of ribbon, are tied about the wrists ? they correspond with this romantic type of dress. A rose, or some other decoration, Is U SILK LACE FLOUNCING OVER NET' any time of the year. These are made of the satin. The br%wn frock at the left has a wrinkled bodice, made in four sections set together with a pip ing of satin-covered cord. It Is fin ished at the neck line with one of several fashionable berthas. This one ,'s made of all-over lace edged with two frills of narrow val and split over the short sleeves of the dress. A black and white model presents battlement edges bound in white crepe and white silk embroidery in odd fig ures on the bodice. The plain girdle ia fastened with a handsome orna be expected on a party frock and Is ! rarely conspicuous by its absence on any of thera. They call for hair or naments, too, and thftse are supplied by twisted bands of silver or gold tissue, bandeau of flowers or of rib bon. It is a fad to finish these band? with a cluster of grapes matching th? ( gown In color. aawnanT me wtitu tavtfiiu (JM ttm a TfiE KITCHEN The past doC%nthe pas? 'httt needi s?.s-ss; %. - ssss there is no escape.-!-'"*" ru/cPTS AND CAKE8 home made sweets aw ! thi? is the time For the little > peop _ uUowc(i some of year that the} {rec(Jom |n the enjoyment of sweets. Cherry Fudge and Marshmallow. put into a saucepan one cup ful of sugar and one-half cupful of fll i, oiling then add two cream, stir until boiling. ^ ^ squares of ^hocolu[he inlxture makes melted. Boil unt d luto cold a soft ball when dropped ^ but_ water. Add one tab esP? fire> Beat tor, and remove from buttered for 15 minutes; pour into ^ tin in which arc one-fourt SS. oT'm^n'ced0 preserved cherrie, tw;d thirds of a cupful of butter the* , adjl one and seven-eighths of a ; C"P lloer gradually, first sifting half leaspoonful ?' s* '''f , , half leaspoonful of lemon ju ee. isent ' ' whites until Stilt, add one and one-fourth cupful* of powdered sugar and combine the two mixt ' one teaspoonfui of atmond extract, two-lh "ds Of a cupful of candled cher onc-if <>f bi"nr,hed a.^ irtinced almonds, and one-half cupful of thinly-shredded citron. Bake in (loon nan one hour. Pcpcorn Macaroons.? Chop fine one cupful of freshly popped corn also one 1 of walnut meats. Beat the whites of tlirw eggs until stiff, then add one-half pound of powdered sugar and the nuts and popcorn. ">P baking sheets and bake in a moderate oven 20 minutes. Corn-Flake Macaroons.? Take the whites of two eggs beaten stiff, add one cupful of sugar, one cupful each of corn Hakes and coconut, two table spoonfuls of flour., salt and Drop by teaSpoonfuls on buttered sheets and bake in & moderate o\en. Flutes. ? Shape rich bread dough into bread sticks. Place on a but tered sheet, cover anMU \v\ -uuevieuE*? V \XA\)E *TVMS S v~ /< ifi/r MHVWGS IS AUXINS . \woRse ! ;