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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 13, 1901)
F-1!SWSSJSW ": -ir aT13W'wv'V,5,lf''p,, "iPijp(fflsiwff(" T igp ' THE SUJSiDA.Y-VOREGONIAN, PORTLAND, OCTOBER 13, 1901. 29 Mbis mTmJmMMMMS 1 111 JEWELS NOW MUCH WORN Pearls Especially In" Much. Demand Abroad Reminiscences of Some Acted Royal Diamonds. PARIS, Sept. 28 For some years past jewels have been laid asld for months during the period of Autumn visiting In the country, and have reposed in their casket as though they dared not brave the sun's rays and were reserved only to shine in the light of lusters What a mistake It has been! The jew eler's art is so varied that he has suc ceeded in creating jewelry exactly adapt ed to feminine requirements. In the Im material grace of modern toilets, in the loose folds of a gauze or lace blouse, what can be more delightfully pretty than a serpentine chain "en sautolr," set with gems of many colors, sometimes set off by a pendant of artistic value owing to its original design? For it Is the same with jewels as with dresses the material only acquires its value from the work manship, and the master jewelers as often resort to crystal, amber, wood or ivory as to the precious metals, to marvelously precious stones and irregular pearls. Nevertheless, the recent sale of the ef fects of the late Comtesse de Castigllone lias shown that Jewels of incontestlbly intrinsic -value always command enor mous prices. Pearls are In great de mand. Women even -wear them both day and night, since It has been asserted that contact with living flesh adds to their luster. Care and Patience Required. What an amount of care and patience is necessary to collect these marvelous strings of equal size and of equal purity! Beyond doubt most precious stones have a history, considering the extraordinary adventures of some of the most famous diamonds. From the remotest antiquity diamonds have been used as ornaments, but as the ancients had not acquired the art of cutting them, they wore them as Nature made them. Nevertheless, they attached the greatest value to them, especially to those "which sparkled naturally and are now designated "pointes nalves" It was only at the end of the 15th century that a Flemish artisan, Louis de Berg hem, found out ihat diamonds could tie worn away by their own dust and made to take the shapes desired and a perfect polish. The first cut diamond "was worn by Charles the Bold. At this period great luxury prevailed at the court of the Duke of Burgundy, and not only did Charles the Bold display his treasure In time of peace, but when he set out on a warlike expedition, he carried with him all his .gold and silver plate and all hl3, dia monds. He had a finer collection than .that possessed by any other European sovereign of his time. At the battle of Granson he was de feated by the Swedes and forced to take flight with precipitation and alone, leav ing his rings to his conquerors Among the rest of his treasures found on the battlefield were three splendid diamonds. The first -was discovered beneath a char iot by a Swiss soldier. An Unappreciated Fin&.w It was inclosed in a small gold box set "with pearls, and the soldier, mistaking the stone for a pebble, threw It away, keeping only the tiny box. Then he changed his mind, picked up the pebble and offered It for sale to the Cure of Montagny. The worthy man bought it for an ecu and sold it to a Bernols at a profit of 1 per cent only. But the buyer, who was better informed, asked 700 ducats for it. ht afterwards found its way into the hands of Pope Julius H, who was paid 20,000 ducats for it. It still ornamentB the pontifical tiara. It is a large stone, about half the size of .a walnut, and was originally in the crown of the Grand Mogul, from whom it wras bought by the envoys of Charles the Bold. The Prince always wore it suspended around his neck on state oc casions. The second diamond picked up on the battlefield of Granson passed into the hands of Henry VLTL of England. It is now the finest jewel in the Austrian crqwn. The third was the Sancy. The story of its perlgrinations is extremely curious. It came from India, and Charles the Bold wore it on his helmet. He lost it at the battle of Morat In 1489, or there abouts, it w as among the jewels of Anto nio of Portugal, who, being pressed for money, pawned It to a French "gentil homme," Harlay de Sancy, to whom he eventually sold it for 100 livres. Subsequent Adventures. It remained for a century In the hands of the Sancy family (from whom it de Tlves its name), though on one occasion they narrowly escaped losing it. Henri IIL was desirous of obtaining Stoiss re cruits, and being short of money, asked his Minister, Harlay de Sancy, to pawn the diamond. De Sancy consented, and sent a servant with Ifc to a silversmith to pledge it. The servant disappeared and for a long tixne"no trace of him could be found Eventuality it became known that the unlucky man had been mur dered, and the place where his body was buried was also known. The body was exhumed and the itone was found in hie stomach, the faithful servant having swallowed it when he found himself be set by robbers. Thus the Sancy diamond was for a second time almost miraculously saved. X.ater its owner disposed of it to James 11, and it eventually came into the hands of liOuisXTV and of his descendants, liouis XTV wore it in his crown at his .Sa. . - M m coronation. Napoleon I received it -with the other crown jewels, which he re turned to liouis" .XVIir at the Restora tion. Since that period it passed, no one knows how, into the hands of the Duch esse de Barry, and from her to a jew eler, who sold It to the Demidoff family. t believe that Mme. Collman, the well known American, is its present owner. In spite of its vicissitudes the Sancy has preserved Its beautiful luster and water. It Is pear-shaped In form, and weighs 20 carats and a half. Thus, 6trange as are human destinies, equally strange are those of these pre cious stones, but, more privileged than plain mortals, nothing ever affects their splendor. FROM BEAD TO FOOT. Seasonable Bints on Formal and In formal ."Wear for Men. The subject of trousers is always a momentous one with me, it is so easy to err either in the direction of too much somberness, or of too striking an effect. Authority, as I claim to be, I acknowl edge that I have been sorely distressed as to the exact type of trousers to bo worn to the best effect with a frock coat. I am relieved, therefore, to find that an eminent authority on the subject of dress agrees with me, in the notion that the frock coat Is, after all, a gar ment of ceremony, and that any other trousers than dark ones, with possibly a bright stripe, by way of relief, when worn with it, constitutes a barbarism If one must have further relief, it may be obtained with a white waistcoat. The trousers themselves are now being cut invariably in medium "pegtop" style that is to say, with a tolerably full knee and an ankle sufficiently narrow to fall gracefully over the boot. Question of Neckwear. Mention of Xhe frock coat recalls the vexed question of suitable neckwear ac companying the garment, This has "been a difficult question for two seasons, be cause good taste demands the eschewing of brilliant colors, black Is too funereal and white is apt to grow monotonous. White, too, gives the effect of superflu ity, when the waistcoat is also white. I cannot discover any evidence of change, of any material sort. In the shapes 6t scarfs to be worn this season, as the DeJolnvilles and Ascots have not yet been superseded by anything more ser viceable or artistic than they have proved The difficulty lies, therefore, in a proper and careful selection of the pattern. I trust my readers will pardon the liberty I take In calling their attention once more to the evening or dinner jacket, but I have, I believe, good reasons for so doing. To the dresser who gives the subject any intelligent thought, to the men who are up in the ethics of dress, the even STYLISH AUTUMN 3S0RD0RE! SILK, STRIPED ing jacket has a, place Tvhlch cannot i comfortably be filled by the evening coat or the business coat. The man who knows the requirements of dress does not attempt to offend good taste by wearing the evening jacket where the evening coat is proper, but as a dinner coat, it is the mark of highest respect and de ference for the ladles present. What other coat, Indeed, fills that one want? As for the evening coat, it would be as ostentatious display and wholly out of place, unless the dinner should be strictly formal. The evening jacket is here to stay, smart set or no smart set. It Is not common, ndr can any set Issue an edict that 'will result in Its belng discarded. Top Hnts. -- "The new silk hats are really not bad. Theyvare a little shocking at first glance, to be sure, because of the marked bell In the crown, but all' in all the hat Is quite attractive and should meet with favor. Happily there is no change of any consequence in that very necessary arti cle of headgear the" opera hat An opera hat, if taken reasonable care of, will last for two er three 'winters, and provided the surface is in a good state of preservation, nobody ever offers very much criticism updo its architectural outllnesr The opera hat, as everyone knows, is seSn at its best when worn under the arm; when on the weaior's head Its outlines are of less account than its general condition. It is worth while, perhaps, to explode the fallacy cherished by some, that the hat, to preserve Us life, should be kept folded up, when not In use. There could be no greater error. It should be sprung out and hung up like any other hat, if creases and,- ultimately, cracks In Its outer suraface are to he avoided. BEAU BRUMMEL. JR. LITTLE FOLKS' FASHIONS. Varied Autnmn Styles for Small Boys and Girls. There is such a variety In this Autumn's fashions for tne little" folks, says the Brooklyn Eagle, that selection becomes something of a study for the mother. Formerly the small girl was the" juvenile member of the family that was taken spe cial account of by the fashion folks, and It was easy to obtain pretty new things for her This season, however, the small boy receives equal consideration with his sister and there Is a wide range of be coming and handsome suits for boys of all ages. The pretty kilt suits which have been somewhat kept In the background by the more mature styles of the past few years are returning to favor, and in serge, broad cloth and velvet, there are natty kilts with handsome blouses for the boy of 2 or 3 years. The 6-year-old lays claim to the smart Norfolk and vesteo suits, while the little COSTUME FOR THE WITH CHESTNUT COLORED VELVET, fellows, a year or two younger, have re served for them the Russian blouse and Fauntleroy suits. AJEtussian blouse suit. In a rich shade of red, with black trim mings, is especially appropriate for the Fall Then there are blouses in dark blue, green and brown that are handsome and becoming. , In hats for the t. ery smallboy the large, flat beavers and sailor shapes lead, and next comes the continental style. The manly Fedora is worn with the vestee suit by the older boy. In the small girl's -upmain the sailor blouse and short gored skirt of twilled serge, trimmed with white braid, Is the smart and comfortable suit designed for every-day use. The little French frock, with double flounce, full front and fancy bertha Is reserved for dressy wear. Rib bon sashes, with large bow at the back, are worn with these frocks and give a dainty finish. The style of coats has not changed to any great extent from those worn last season. TheX double box-plaited back coats, with cape, are fashionable and box and auto coats retain the(r popularity. The (handsomest coats are made of vel vet richly" trimmed with applique and furj The large silk bonnets-, faced with deli cate shades of chiffon, mallhe and liberty silks, are ready, In extensive variety, for the little tots, and for the sister of 5 or 6 there are large, flat-brim beavers and silk covered flats with mink trimming, and the ever-popular poke bonnets. There is nothing- particularly new this Fall for the baby, except tne dainty little klmonas and the nightingale hood and cape. But there Is an elaborate, assort ment of Infants clothing dainty enough to suit the fondest and most exacting mother. FOR THE OCTOBER BRIDE. Some Suggestions of Appropriate Wedding Presents. October is one of the favorite wedding months, and the mention of weddings sug gests gifts for (he Autumn bride. Al though' (the manufacturers, husywith ar rangements for the holiday trade, are said not to pay as much attention to the Au tumn bride as to her sister of Spring and early Summer, the shops offer a fine ar ray of .useful and ornamental articles from which to make selections that will delight the most fastidious young woman. There is silverware of all descriptions, which makes a showy as well as a useful gift, and China, srystal, bric-a-brac, furni ture, pictures, rugs and numerous pretty trifles For the relative or intimate friend who wishes to present a useful and accep table gift in silver, there Is a tea service, spoons of every description, forks, Jsalad and berry sets. In less expensive articles are found numerous odd- little dishes for bon-bons, almonds and other dainties. In China there is a wide range for an ac ceptable choice, for fine China is always appreciated by the bride. As a general thing, the older folks present the usual gifts and the young ones make the orna mental and more showy contributions. In art pottery and bric-a-brac the va riety is practically endless, and f small sum or a large amount may be satisfac torily expended. Pictures are conspicuous J In the wedding gifts of the day, and so, j too ,are rugs, the soft-toned Oriental va riety Deing paraicmany pnzea. -t Some men and women who are fre quently called upon to mako wedding presents decide on some special variety, such as silverware, fine China, pictures or rugs, and make their selections ac cordingly. An old English custom, and one much COUNTRY PLACE, AND TRIMMED WITH GUIPURE. ' mi " 11 approved of by the bribes of today, is that only the relatives of the bridal couple shall, present household furnishings, thus leaving the selection pt ornamental gifts to the friends. WEARS GOLD CHAIN ON ANKLE.. New Faskion Introduced by a Young; Woman of New York. A young woman living in New York, according to the Sun of that city, has astonished her friends by the new fash ion she has brought home from abroad. Around one of her ankles Is linked a gold chain bracelet or anklet of heavy Tuscan gold, fastened with a turquoise amulet clasp. This is worn outside the stocking and is plainly In evidence when a golf skirt Is worn. If would seem far too striking a fashion to find favor with women of good taste, but it Is difficult to tell exactly what will strike the feminine fancy. Already a few bf her friends have ordered similar ank lets in gun metal and silver of less elab orate fashion than that worn by the young woman, who brought the fad direct from Paris, where It was Introduced by a Russian woman of title. One of these anklets being observe'd at a New York Turkish bath patronized by women, the attendant Was asked It the custom was general. "A great many women" said the girl, 'wear these chain, bracelets, some above the knee and other at the ankle. I have never known of 1thelr being worn outside the stocking, however, .as I have been usually called to assist the wearer to ad just the stockings over the anklet, some times a difficult task to perform without tearing delicate hosiery." All Summer long women have been wearing bracelets outsldethe sleeve, and the new anklet fad seems to have orig inated In 'the new and rather pronounced fashion of exhibiting the bracelet. These odd fashions, however, have a short life on tins sme or tne water, aitnougn tney are carried to extremes abroad, especially by the fashion-makers of Paris. Hotv to Care for Shoes. Shoes form an important part of every one's attire, and the care of them, espe cially among the fashionable, ia a matter of moment. As much consideration should be given the feet as any part of the body, and every woman should know how to care for her shoes. It Is necessary to clean and polish them when muddy and shabby, but varnish should bo used spar ingly, as it ruins the leather. With patent leather shoes a careful per son will use a certain kind of cream The shoe is then polished with a soft flannel rag, which gives It a pretty lustre, and it Is much better than -varnish. A splendid dressing for kid and moroc co is plain Jet black ink, and it is per fectly harmless, also the most durable dressing. Apply the Ink, let It dry, and then rub with a dry cloth to take off the superflous- liquid. When this Is done, beat the white of an ess thin (not to a froth) and apply -with the finger. To clean shoes properly it is necessary to use "trees" made to fit them, to pre vent the wrinkling of the leather. If, however, the shoe Is wrinkled, the .wrin kles can be removed by putting the shoe on a "tree," dampening It with a wet cloth or sponge and smoothing It out with a paper cutter or kind of bone knife. Latest In Boas. Tne newest ostrich feather boa Is com posed of numerous tips, softly curled and. producing a fluffier effect than Its pre decessors. Blue, pink, black and white are the colors In which these feather neck scarfs come . Lovller even than the ostrich boas are those of marabout and chiffon and mara bout tipped with ostrich feathers, the former in all white and the latter J black and white. Of courae, there are the or dinary black and Thlte feather boas and some exquisite effects in gray, but the new styles eclipse their predecessors in beauty and flufflness y Plate-Shaped Hatfe A smart hat is made of folds of white tulle, with two black qulllo piercing the brim, which is cut rjght away at the back and filled up with a large black vel vet bow. Many of the new hats have black velvet bows at the back, and most of them are of the plate shape. This stylo is not becoming. The short woman becomes shorter under the influence of the plate-shaped hat, and the tall woman Is apt to assume a resemblance In outline to a Chinese mandarin. - New Engagement Ring. Fashionable jewelers In the. East are said to have decreed a new style in en gagement rings, which, if generally adopted, will redound to their profit. It is Health, and Bea-uty. Isabeau of Bavaria heard that chick weed was good for the skin, and had enormous decoctions brewed thereof and bathed in them .daily. Diana of Polctlers was another of the cleanly coquettes, and plunged Into a bath of rainwater every morninsr The 18th century beauties likewise be lieved In bathing, says Woman's Life, but they put all sorts of odd infusions into the water to improve the skin, such as the bouillon In which veal had been boiled, water distilled from the honey extracted from roses, a preparation of almonds, melon juice, the milky juices of green "barley, and linseed distilled with Mexican balm dissolved by the yolk of an egg. These remarkable decoctions were freely used by the ladles who sunned themselves at the courts of Louis, before the Revolution. Queen Marie 'Antoinette .made liberal use of a "tub." nutting Into the water -wild thyme, laurel leaves, marjoram and a little sea salt ,, Marie Czetwertynoska, a Russian beauty who exercised great Influence over Czar Alexander I, used to bathe In Ma laga wine. '1 he Marechale Davoust, Princess Eck muhl, was at 85 renowned for her queenly her skin being so white as to rival the snow of her abundant locks. She had never used anything but pure water on her face, and she always kept to a very simple diet, even when her table was loaded with good cheer for her guests. Don't Wear Heavy Hats. . A writer In a medical journal has lately advanced the theory that women's heavy hats are responsible for women's jangling nerves and proverbial quick temper. "The popular impression," remarks the KTew York! Sun, "has been that the man who paid for the hats was tho one whose temper suffered, but It seems that large hats weigh too heavily upon the fragile feminine cranium and affect the blood vessels and nerves and through them, the brain. Moreover, according to the writer, the effort to keep large and heavy hats at the right angle Impose a parlous strain upon the nerves of the wearers. The the ory Is advanced in all seriousness, but the chances are that it will not induce any normal woman to cut off her hat supply." Antiseptic Complexion Powder. This is said to be a good recipe for an antlspetlc complexion powder: Two ounces of zinc oxide, seven ounces of rice powder, two ounces of finely pow dered prepared chalk, one ounce of tal cum powder, one oUnce of powdered orris root, three drops of oil of rose Tint with a suggestion of carmine. Each ingre dient must be sifted repeatedly and fluffed through bolting cloth. After being combined, all should be sifted well. Throw out all coarse particles. fjlOF INTEREST TO WOMEN? j MELANC Always Afraid SometMng Dreadful is Going to Happen. Why Should Women Have ,the Bines More -Than Men? When & cheerful, brave, and light-hearted "woman is suddenly plunged into that perfection oi misery, the blues, it is a sad picture. It is usually this way : She has been feeling out of sorts for some time, experiencing severs headache and backache ; sleeps very poorly'and is exceedingly nervous. Sometimes she is nearly overcome by faintness, dizziness, and pal pitation of the heart; then' that bearing-down feeling is dreadfully wearing. Her husband says. "Now, don't get the blues! Tou will be all right after you have taken the doctor's medicine." But she does not get all right. She grows worse day by day, until all at once she realizes that a distressing female complaint is established. Her doctor has made a mistake. She loses faith; hops vanishes ; then comes the morbid, melancholy, everlasting blues. She should have been told just what the trouble was, but probably sho withheld some information from the doctor, who, therefore, is unable to accurately locate her particular illness. Mrs. Binkham has relieved thousands of women from just this kind of trouble, and now retains their grateful letters in her library as proof of the great assistance she has rendered them. This same assist ance awaits every sick woman in the land. "Write her to-day. Kow Two Women Were Cured. " Dear Mrs. PcfKHAir : I "was troubled very much, -with, female weakness, falling of the womb and bearing down pains. Could not walk fifty yards with out stopping1 to rest, and could not do ray work. Life was a burden to me Now, thanks to Lydia E. Pinkliam's vegetable Compound. I am well and hope that every suffering woman will write to you and be cured." Mbs. H. B. "Weixs, Castlegate, Utah. (Aug. 20, 1000.) " Deau Mbs. Pinkhah : Please send mo your advice in my case. The doctor has examined me, and said my womb was out of place, crooked, and inflamed, and that he could do me no good. I am twenty-nine years old and been in bad health, for five years. Menstruation is not regular, have a dis charge all the time, have sleepy spells, my sides and back hurt all the tirae, and am reduced to a mure skeleton." Mbs. Maggie Staebett, Keyser, W. Va. (May 16, 1900.) " Dear Mbs. PnrpjAjt : I highly praise Iydla E. Pinkham's Tegc table Compound for the good it did me. It caused my menstruation to come all right which had not been for one year, and I am otherwise well, thanks to yon." Mbs. Maggie Stabbztt, Keyser, W. Va. (Oct. 4, 1900.) m B REWARD. "We haTO deposited with thoNatlonal City Bank of Lynn, $5000, which irill be paid to any person who can find that the above testimonial letters are not genuine, or 'were published before obtaining the writer's special per mission. Lydia E-Pinfcham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. a pearl-shaped stone, preferably a dia mond, the setting almost invisible, the circlet very thin. If a colored stone is chosen instead of a diamond the accom modating Jeweler will surround It with the tiniest diamonds, making a brilliant line of white Are; but tho Individual stones GooKingi Receipts. Meals for a Day. BREAKFAST. Cantaloupes. Oatmeal and Cream. Cauliflower Hash. Creamed Potatoes. Breakfast Rolls. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Broiled Tomatoes. Sliced Ham. Watermelon Pickle. Bread and Butter Sandwiches. Animal Crackers. Tea. DINNER. v Tomato Soup. Chicken, Baltimore Style. Corn and Snap Beans. Grand Union Salad. Peaches arid Cream. Sponge Cake. caffee. To Broil and Ronst Birds. Now that the open season for game Is here, the following suggestions from tho pen of Sally Joy White, In tho Woman's Home Companion, will be found pertinent and helpful: The directions for broiling are the same for all small birds. Bear in mind, however, that for the extremely small ones, a hot, bright Are Is needed as the birds should be only browned, conse quently, the time required for broiling them Is brief. Singe and wipe the birds, then split down the middle of the back, remove the contents, pound the birds lightly, to flatten the breast bone, and wipe thoroughly with a damp, clean towel, taking care that everything Is removed and the birds left perfectly clean for cooking; season with salt and pepper, rub thickly with soft butter, and dredge with flour.. For squabs or quail about 10 minutes are required for broiling. Smaller birds require less time. To roast birds, draw and wash quickly, wipe dry, season with salt and pepper, and pin a thin slice of pork on the breasts; put the birds in a shallow "pan in a hot oven, and bake for 15 or 20 minutes Partridges require 40 minutes. Serve on toast with currant jelly and with bread sauce, which Is made in the following way: One pint of milk, one half cupful of fine bread crumbs, two tablespoonsfuls of chopped onions, ono tablespoonful of butter, one-half table spoonful of salt, one-half salt-spoonful of white pepper, two-thirds of a cup ful of coarse bread crumbs, and another tablespoonful o f butter. Fnff Ball Muffins. To make puff ball muffins mix together one coffee cup of milk, one well-beaten egg and two dashes of salt- Add flour to make It like a thin cake batter and beat until bubbles rise all over the surface. Then add three teaspoons df baking pow der and beat with a whisk. It will begin to foam. Put by the spoonful In buttered gem pans so hot that they hiss as the mix ture touches them. Bake 20 minutes In a hot oven. HOLY WOMEN. are so small as to have the effect rather than the appearance of gems. A row of five diamonds, encircled with many rubles, is also a favorite engage ment ring. Rubles mean "felicity In love," and diamonds or at' least to own them signify good luck, it goes without saying. HovtseKold. Hints. A recent writer on affairs pertaining to the table bewails the fact that few house wives, even In homes where liquor ia served, know anything" about the proper method of handling wines. All wine bot tles, he explains, should be kept on their sides. This is especially necessary with sparkling wines. Port, Burgundy and Madeira, the au thority In question declares must be de canted very carefully and slowly, and port should be strained through4- cambric. Sherry'should be decanted an hour before using, but claret should not be taken from the bottle until It is to be used. The white wines should be -very cold, claret less cold, port and sherry warmest of all, while champagne must be placed in an ice cooler before use. Beer and ale must be kept in a dry place and never allowed to stand In a draught. The bot tles should stand with the cork up and be served at a temperature of 55 degrees. By following even these few hints, says tho authority, women could make the liquor they serve much more palatable. Baby-Bottle Basket. A convenient article is a baby-bottle basket It is really a portable traveling icebox, consisting of a wicker basket 10 by 10 inches in size, and having a leather strap passed around It under wicker loops, so that It may easily be carried. The basket Is lined with felt to ex clude the warm air. Inside Is placed a galvanized Icebox, with a square inner compartment for the Ice. There are bot tle racks like the compartments of a castor in tne Icebox, with openings for 12 six-ounce afterlllzlng bottles. The mid dle compartment Is to be used for hold ing tho ice. The bottle racks are movable, so that 'the outside compartment may be used for packing lunch at tho same time that ice Is carried in the middle compartment Or four eight-ounce bottles of milk may be placed in the middle compartment and lunch packed In the outer compartment This, of course, In weather cold enough so that there Is no need of Ice to cool the milk. When the Icebox contains all the bottles It will hold, there are 12 six ounce bottles and four eight-ounce bot tles. Useful Stray Sustentions. A hop pillow makes an excellent present for an Invalid. The hops should be put In a plain white bag and then covered with a hemstitched or frilled border pillow case, with embroidered design In the corners, or around the edge above the hemstitch ing, it so desired. t Fine cool ashes sprinkled about tha burrows of ants will send these trouble1 some little pests to other quarters. A tablespoonful of flour added to starch keeps curtains stiff much longer. r J"
