THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND. OCTOBER 25, 1908
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MINK COAT AND MUFF.
Making and Marring of Formulas
A
LTHOl'GH 11 druggists keep pro
prietary creams aim lotions, wn.cn
thcv sell at reasonable prices.
there is a great satisfaction In mixing
formulas at home, because you are sure
of the ingredients, and it Is really dainty
work. If directions are followed close
ly and common sense used in large
doses, the results will generally be sat
isfactory, but It ingredients are thrown
together carelessly without any regard
o assimilation, the results are disas
trous. There Is undoubtedly a knack in work
ing out formulas at home, just as there
re successful cake bakers and those
who turn out a' pan of heavy sweet
ened dough. The old colored mammy
who had made beaten biscuits all her
l.fe. when asked how she made ttxm.
said: "Why. I Just takes 'em and I
makes 'em." but she knew how to take
'em to make 'cm successfully.
Fat of some kind Is the basis of all
reams, as this article is needed to feed
the pores. All creams are trouble
pome to make, because they require
careful mixing and incessant beating.
In making all creams and emulsions,
the manner of manipulation is about the
same. The fats and the oils must bo
mixed together and they should be
melted, not put over the fire and boiled.
Take for Instance the following formu
la: Kentucky Told Cream. Here is a
fnc .cream which I can recommend
thoroughly because It contains no ani
mal fat to Induce a growth of hair on
the face.
Rose water. 4 ounces; almond oil.
ounces; spermaceti. 1 ounce; white wax
I ounce; tincture of benioin. 1 drachm.
Into a double boiler put the almond
rll. and add to it the white wax and
spermaceti, which have been chopped
fine. Let these melt, but not boll. The
water In the lower vessel must Just
simmer, never holL Turn them out into
a bowl and beat- briskly with an egg
Water or a fork, scraping down the
slides of the bowl constantly, and keen
on heating ntll it Is all creamed and
absolutely smooth. When the mixture
has cooled, add the rose water and the
benzoin, drop by drop, heating mean
while without ceasing until the Occam
1a quite cold. If the odor of rosewater
1s not liked, you can substitute lilac or
violet water In Us place.
Oxide of Zinc ointment Is perhaps one
of the best cure-alls that could be
found in the family medicine closet. It
can be made at home, but care must be
taken 1n the mixing. It Is very healing
for anr sores upon the face or hands,
1t is excellent for an Itchy scalp, and Is
Invaluable In cases of scalds and burns.
Spermaceti. l"i ounces; whito wax
x, ounce: almond oil. pint; and suf
ficient quantity of oxide of sine As in
making th Kentucky cream, the oil
must be put In double boiler and the
spermaceti and white wax added In flne
Jv chopped pieces. When melted they
mut he beaten in a bowl, until a per
pect assimilation is procured. Now
tarofullv measure. and to every six
farts t:ike one part of oxide of xlnc in
a fine powder. Take one-quarter of the
ointment and with a wooden paddle or
small wooden spoon rub the xinc thor
oughly .into It. then add the remainder
of the ointment little by little until all
mixed, but stir constantly until cold.
All creams and pomades should be put
up in small porcelain or glass jars,
which ran be closed tightly to exclude
the air. else they will become rancid and
unfit for use.
I.ast week I received a letter from
correspondent saying. "I have before
rr.e your directions for steaming the
face." but it is so much trouble can't I
t In front of the open fi-e Instead.
Won't this open the poresr In that
Vitr lies the secret of all failures In
king to better your appearance it Is
too much trouble, too much trouble to
xnlx the formulas, too much trouble to
apply them!
In the Winter time, the dressing table
of all smart women should boast of a
good Hp salve. Here Is a simple formu
ls which any woman- can make at home
with the knowledge that its ingredients
are harmless and pure.
Bpermai ii unam. .... .......v. . .
earn of Peru. 15 grains: alkanet-root. 15
grains: oil of cloves. 5 drops. Tut the
ointment in a double boiler and add the
alkar.et-root. Let this simmer at the
ill
.l...na nnacihl. IimI until ft hlUI he-
come a deep rose color, then strain it
through a medium coarse strainer. Iet
It get slightly cool, and stir in slowly
the Balsam, beat It up thoroughly and
then stand aside for a few minutes to
settle in the bottom of the bowl. Pour
off the clear portion, and to the re
mainder in the bowl beat in the oil of
cloves, drop by drop, stirring or beat
ing constantly for several minutes.
Last week we published a formula for
Herb Tea Lotion with directions to
be made in an iron pot. Already I nave
a letter saying, "I have no iron pot.
Won't a porcelain one do as well?" Not
only will it not do "as well." but .a
porcelain pot will not do at alL Per
haps a simpler home remedy for dark
ening the hair Is as follows: Into an
iron pot (absolutely no other kind will
do) put a goodly measure of potato par
ings, and cover them with cold water.
Let them come to a boll slowly, and
continue to boil until soft and mushy.
Strain the water through cheesecloth,
and when cold apply to the hair with
an old brush, letting the lotion dry on
the hair in the sunlight. This will dis
color the part In the hair, and care
should be taken to scrub the "art clean
before the lotion dries on. In making
all coloring matter, wear old kid gloves
or rubber ones, for they will stain the
hands.
The're are two ways of extracting the
Juice from cucumbers an Ingredient
with great natural whitening powers for
the complexion. One way Is to select
cucumbers ripe enough for table use.
Cut them and then chop them very fine,
and ftnallv pound them to a paste. Fill
a cheesecloth jelly bag with this pulp
and squeeze out the Juice. The second
manner Is to slice the cucumbers very
thin, skin and all. and put them in
a porcelain stew nan. Add Just a lit
tle water to them and let them simmer
gentlv for a long time, until soft and
mushy. Strain them first through a
hair sieve, and then through a jelly bag.
KATHERINE MORTON.
Tasty Keel pes for Invalids.
Egg Lemonade Beat the yolks of
two fresh eggs until very light, add the
strained Juice of two lemons and sugar
enough to suit the taste. Fill a large
glass with shaved Ice. Now beat the
whites of the eggs to a stiff froth and
add to the mixture, add a little water
to the shaved ice. then the egg and
lemon. Serve Immediately. This Is
very nourishing.
Pulled Bread Bake ordinary yeast
bread In the shape of long, narrow
French loaves. When cool but not en
tirely cold, cut lengthwise through the
center, then with two forks scoop or
pull the bread out of the crust and.
still using the two forks, pull It apart
In strips, six or seven Inches long and
an Inch or more In width and thick
ness. Line a large baking pan with
brown paper and arrange the strips of
bread on this, rough and crinkled edges
uppermost. Set in the oven with the
door partly open until It dries out
thoroughly, then close the door until
the bread turns golden brown. Warm
each time before serving. This Is much
lfke zwieback, but its odd shape appeals
to the invalid.
Koumiss Take two quarts of milk.
S tablespoons of granulated sugar. 2
tablespoons of water and one-third
cake of yeast. Put the milk In a dou
ble boiler, but do not let It boil. Just
get lukewarm. Put the sugar and
water Into a pan and stir until It melts
and let it boil two or three minutes.
Dissolve the yeast In two tablespoons
of the warm milk, then add the syrup
to the milk, then the yeast, which
should be poured through a strainer.
Stir all thoroughly. Bottle and cork
tightly. Stand In a warm place for 12
hours. . Then turn bottles on side and
put In the refrigerator for 12 hours,
when they will be ready to serve.
"When Buying Shoes.
It is said that people should never go
In the early morning to buy shoes, for
the feet are then smaller than they are
at any other time of the day. Later the
feet are the maximum size, owing to
walking and standing. Many people do
not agree with this, for they think that
later in the day. when shoes have been
worn, the feet contract. However, try on
shoes at both times morning and after
noon. Then they -will be sure to fit.
Fetching
str TJHS and the woman'' might be
ft v.t.A i 1 1 a fnr .thU article on
I the wise selection of cold-defy-
fti accessories for women, because so
few women choose furs with discretion
and good taste. The design of the gar
ment must fit the height and weight of
the women, the color must harmonize
with her complexion, hair and eyes, and
future of the fur. the length of hair.
must soften lines and ansles, not empha
sise physical defects.
T. KAirin with no matter what Dame
Fashion's dictates, bear In mind that
your face, as framed by the lurs, ana
your figure as draped by them are more
important than any other aspect of fur
wearing. Buy funs that will prove a
...ui.. vnn,A .),. far and fur ffar-
IDLlUUfi . i .' ' ' w --- ,
ments that will give height and grace
to the figure, not aetraci mcrri.um.
Ermine fur Is essentially xuo UI t3vJ
skin, and Is not for the girl or woman
who can afford but one set. Never buy
ermine until you have supplil yourself
with furs for wear -with your tailored
suits. Ermine must be combined with
silk, velvet or a dressy satin-finished
cloth costume.
Chinchilla is.one of the most trying of
skins. It demands an almost perfect
complexion, or exquisite coloring, and Is
calculated to show up physical defects
mercilessly.
Raccoon and other rough, shaggy furs
are for the outdoor girl exclusively, the
athletic girl. th fair motorist.
Sealskin, like sable. Is the fur of the
well-to-do. Both of these skins have ad
vanced tremendously In price, but they
are always the best of Investments. Seal-
Hints for the
PACE all dresses with a bias facing-
of cheap broadcloth or flannel
or any wooln cloth that, can be
pinked at the tpp. This weights the
dress down, makes It cling to the feet
and keeps the entire dress In proper
place. No dust ruffles are used this
season.
Dresses that are made of sof ma
terials, such as crepe, louslne, etc and
which have no drop skirts In them,
should be lined throughout with mous
seline de sole, from top to hem.
Fancy cloth dresses are made with
no drop skirt In them, but the walsc
lining should be extremely long, many
of them reaching almost to the knees.
Almost -all linings this season are
of satin or some satin- finish material.
Taffeta has taken a back seat.
Drop skirts have no pleating on
them. They are very narrow. Those
with a train measure less than four
yards. - '
Some Romances of the
IF the full story of the card table could
bo written It would surely be the most
startling revelation of human cupidity
ever published, and almost every page of
it would be marked by some Incident
which would outstrip fiction.
When Louis XV. was at the card table
the fascination of the game made him
absolutely dead to aU externals, and even
to decency and humanity. On one oc
casion, says the London Tit Bits, when
he was playing for heavr vBtakes'.."e f
his opponents, overcome by excitement,
collapsed In his chair in a lit of apoplexy.
His Majesty affected to ignore the inci
dent until someone exclaimed, "M. de
Chauvelln Is ill!" 111? retorted e
King, casting a carelets glance at the
stricken man; "he is dead. Take him
away; spades are trumps, gentlemen!
Bquallv weird Is a story Goldsmith
tells When the clergyman arrived to
prepare a lady parishioner, who had a
passion tor gambling, for he-r approaching
death, the lady, after listening for a
short time to his exhortation, exclaimed.
That's enough! Now let us have a game
of cards " To humor her the parson con
sented to play. The dying woman won
all his money, and had Just suggested
playing for her funeral fee when she fell
back and expired.
In the early years of the last century
a whist club, composed largely of clergy
men, used to meet in the back room of a
barber's shop in a Somersetshire town. On
one occasion, so the story runs, when
four of the club members were acting -as
Purs for Fair Faces
skin is In greater vogue today than It has
been In five or six years.
Fox fur of all sorts Is In demand. In
cluding black, blue, brown and white.
Wild fox Is the dress fur for young
girls of slender build, blue fox is apt
to fade out a yellowish gray and demand
redyeing. The natural toned brown skins
are the best investment.
In long coats for the fat purse, seal
skin leads. Next comes pony skin and
caracul, and for the medium-length Jack
ets, semi-fitted or In Empire, Directoire
and other up-to-date cuts, there is noth
ing better than dark mink. Marten is
much used for trimming coats or other
fur, particularly for collars and cuffs.
Marten and Mack fox seem to lead In
the smaller fur pieces, but dark mink is
always dependable and Is most fetching
In the new envelope-shaped or rug muffs.
In these the skins are sown together in
full lengths with a head and paws at one
end, tails and paws at the other.
For the long boa and very large muff,
rug or envelope-shaped, the tall woman
chooses either fox or lynx.
Both the tall woman and the very
MATCHING SCARFS AND MUFFS.
small, girlish person can wear the very
large furs with long hair, the boas that
almost touch the ground, the muffs that
make you think of revolutionary-day
portraits. The short, girlish figure can
also be set oft by very small fur pieces,
like fur cravats, tippets, etc. But the
woman of medium height must avoid the
long-haired furs and the massive boa
and muff effects, as she will lose some
height, yet lack the petite air of her tiny
sister who Is at once demure and kitten
ish In big furs.
The stout woman must avoid all cape
effects in long-haired fur so becoming to
her tall, slender girl friend. For her
Cip-to-T)ate
Much panel trimming Is used on the
back of gowns this season. When a
panel Is made in- thin material and
attached to the back of a gown, it
should be lined all the way down
with flannel, and tacked to the drop
skirt to keep It In place. These pan
els or box pleats start about three
inches above the waist line.
Almost all draped skirts have a bias
seam down the front. Or, If this is
not desired, then there must be a seam
under each arm, running from the arm
pit to the bottom of the skirt. When
these under-arm seams are used, the
line down the front should be straight.
Whalebones In the waists are not
sprung as they were. They should be
sewed In without stretching the waist
underneath. Do not run the bones far
below the waist line, as they will show
through the dress where they end at
the hip line. In using featherbone, be
sure to bend the bone In toward the
figure so that the end does not show.
For stout figures, use avery large
hook and eye on the waist linings.
pallbearers at the funeral of a reverend
brother, some delay occurred and the
coffin was set down In th'e chancel. One
of them . produced a pack of cards and
suggested a rubber. The coffin served
the purpose of a table, and the players
were deeply Immersed in the game when
the sexton arrived to announce that
everything was at last ready.
Mazarin's passion for gambling was so
strong even in death that he played cards
to the very end. when he was so weak
that they had to be held for him; and the
"Merry Monarch" spent his last Sunday
on earth playing at basset around a large
table with his great courtiers and other
dissolute persons and with a bank of at
least 2000 before him.
The curious fascination cards possess
for their devotees is Illustrated by the fol
lowing story of Lord Granville, at the
time our Ambassador to France. One
afternoon when he was about to return
to Paris he repaired to Graham's to have
a farewell game of whist, ordering his
carriage to be at the door at 4. When II
arrived he was much too deep In the game
to be disturbed. At 10 o'clock he sent out
to say that he was not ready and that the
horses had better be changed. Six hours
later the same message was sent out and
twice more the waiting horses were
changed before he consented to leave the
table, after losing 10.000.
An equally remarkable story Is told of
George Payne, the great turf plunger of
70 years ago. On one occasion he sat
down at Limmer's Hotel to play cards
with Lord Albert Denison. later the first
Lord Londesborough. Hour after hour
there Is nothing better than a neok piece
of medium length, rather narrow, with a
group of small heads and saucy paws
falling forward over her right shoulder,
and the longer ends with tails and paws
falling backward over her left shoulder.
The fussy fur and lace muffs and neok
pieces which enjoyed such a vogue last
season seem to have disappeared, and
with them, let us hope, the custom of
fastening artificial violets or American
beauty roses to muffs.
For outlining dressy muffs and neck
pieces, there Is a fine edging of match
ing satin, pleated or quilled and for
some of the remodeled coats in Di
rectoire, Empire or other fussy designs,
embroidered bandings of -very rich, col
orings and much gold are used, also
very ornate buttons. These coats are
for the women who can have many fur
garments, not the one who will choose
a single warm coat or two fur sets at
the most.
One fancy set noted in an exclusive
shop was a combination of ermine fur
and smoke-colored marlbout in alter
nate strips, a very dressy muff and stole.
but' the plainer designs, especially in
neck pieces and muffs, seem to prevail.
A feature of the season is the general
use of heads, tails and paws. Very few
absolutely plain muffs or stoles are
shown. Almost all are finished with
quantities of the wee heads and paws,
and very pretty they are. too.
The new envelope is pointed, something
like an exaggerated envelope flap. The
rug muff opens out flat In the form of
a long, narrow oblong, is lined with shir
red satin, and is provided with a satin
pocket, interlined with down. Into which
the hands are slipped. The old pillow
muff Is little seen. MART DEAN.
Dressmaker
Sleeves for all gowns are made of
thin material, except In heavy cloth
dresses. They must be shirred or
tucked, but fit the arm very snugly
like the old coat sleeve. In broadcloth
they are made of the same material,
the underarm piece plain, and the top
piece shirred just a little.
Collars have no points on them. They
are quite high, however, finished with
a stiff net pleating not soft chiffon.
These pleatings are Vt or i inches
high.
There Is very little outside stitching
on gowns this season. Even tlu heavy
broadcloths are hemmed by hand.
Nearly all gowns have a touch of
black on them a black outline to the
trimmings a few buttons a dash here
or there. All imported gowns have a
touch of It.
-Buttons are much used. In covering
the wooden molds, if the material is
thin. It is best to cover them first with
soft cloth. This prevents the hole In
the mold showing through, and makes
a softer button. MARY DEAN.
Card Table
passed: the game proceeded all through
the night and long after day dawned, and
It was not until an urgent message came
to tell Lord Albert that his bride was
waiting for him at the altar of St.
George's, Hanover Square, that the cards
were at last flung down. It was Lord
Albert's wedding day and he met his bride
30.000 poorer than when he left her the
previous day.
One of the most romantic of gambling
stories is told by Mr. Thlselton-Dyer of a
plainly dressed stranger who once took
his seat at a faro table, and after an ex
traordinary run of luck succeeded in
breaking the bank. "Heavens!" exclaim
ed an old, infirm Austrian officer who
had sat next to the. stranger, "the twen
tieth part of your gains would make me
the happiest man in the world!"
"You shall have it then," answered the
stranger, as he left the room.
A servant speedily returned and pre
sented the officer with the twentieth part
of the bank, adding. "My master, sir.
requires no answer." The successful
stranger was soon discovered to be "ho
other than the King of Prussia in dis
guise. "
At the Telephone.
Chicago Tribune.
Oh, haven't you stood at the telephone.
The receiver In your hand.
And pleaded with "Central" in humble tone.
Persuasive, and meek, and bland.
"Pleas ring 'em again. I can't stand here
From now till the crack of doom?"
And hain't the thins huzred In jour ear
yt-r-r-r-r-r-r! Zoo-oo-oo-oom !
K-r-r-r-r-r-r! Zoo-oo-oo-oomJ
I
SMART
Graceful Art of Being Appreciative
NO one attribute in man or woman
will go so far In making for social
success as the art of being appre
ciative. And this does not mean flattery
nor gushing ways, but just, . at heart,
truly appreciating courtesies, however
small, and knowing Just how to express
that appreciation.
The world over, men and women love
to be appreciated, to have their good
points noted, their favors or kindnesses
received with thanks, not accepted as a
matter of course, and their hospitality
enjoyed. In the great social game there
are many persons, alas! 1.0th young and
old, who accept all entertainment, all
courtesies, as if these wers due them,
simply because they are in the social
swiln, and in time Intend to return them.
The beautiful girl, thinks that the
world will bow to her whether she ap
preciates It or not. The rich girl knows
she can repay social courtssies. And oft
timca the homely girl of small purse is
so tusy trying to keep up appearances
that she fails to remember that graceful
appreciation will cover a multitude of
physical defects or the fact that her
frocks are not quite up to date.
"I do love to entertain Grace B ," re
marked the mistress of a charming coun
try residence. "'She always behaves as
if she would ra,ther spend a week-end
with me than with the King of England,
and her bread and butter notes are de
licious. I always read them aloud my
husband is sure to get a laugh out of
them."
And Grace B is simply the apprecia
tive girl. ,
Good form, etiquette or whatever you
choose to label the hard and fast rules
which govern our social life, is founded
upon common sense and kindliness. The
Instant you are foolish" or unkind, other
wise ungracious, you are bound to break
some rules of etiquette. To lack appre
ciation and the proper method of ex
pressing it, is a breach of good form be
cause it Is both unkind and ungracious.
For instance, a Western woman made
a flying trip to visit Eastern relatives.
Her headquarters were with her favorite
sister, and she sent announcements of
her arrival to other blood connections. A
relative by marriage received one of
these flurried notes and sent in reply a
most gracious offer of hospitality.
"We want you to stay with us as long
as convenient," she wrote; "we have en
larged the house, and there Is a lovely
guestroom awaiting you, overlooking the
avenue. Let me know your arrangements
as soon as possible, so we can adjust our
engagement calendars to give you the
best possible time. You must be sure to
see Mr. Drew in his new play, etc."
After waiting several days, the would
be hostess received the following curt
note from the relative who had certainly
courted an invitation: "I find I shall go
home sooner than originally planned. I
will be over Friday afternoon to call.
Have the. children at home I want to see
them."
Not one word of appreciation for the
invitation extended, not one word of re
gret that it could not be accepted, not
one thought that perhaps both mother
and daughters might have social engage
ments for the afternoon selected by the
self-centered tourist.
Of course, you say, she was hurried.
True but there may come a day when
she' will not be in a hurry, when she
will want to stay a week or more with
the same relatives whose courtesy she
treated so cavalierly this time. And then
what? Do you Imagine that another In
vitation, exuding welcome, will be forth
coming? Another woman who teaches In one of
the country's greatest colleges for women
found that she could secure leave of ab
sence to enjoy part of the opera season
In New York. She wrote to friends in
that city with whom she had not com
municated for years, and received In re
sponse a gracious invitation to become
their guest. She made her stay one long
orgy of opera. She made no effort to ad
Just herself to the family- or social life
of her hostess. She talked music, read
music and lived music every moment
while she was In the home, and then
dashed back to her college work. About
two months later she sent a hasty scrawl
to her hostess, apologizing for her tardi
ness in announcing her safe return, "but
you know how busy I am," she concluded.
A few months later, her hostess wished
a little commission executed in the col
lege town, simply a little Investigation
that might have occupied 15 or 20 min
utes of her erstwhile guest's time. Six
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SET OF FOX.
weeks after she wrote her a note, asking
the favor, she received a postal card:
"Sorry I could not look after that little
matter for you, but I had an attack of
the grip."
Do you imagine that the teacher will .
enjoy the hospitality of this woman's
home when she wants another season of
grand opera?
A charmine young couple, noted for
their gracious hospitality to young men
and women, sent out cards announcing
the birth of their first-born. A few weeks
later I called on the proud young mother,
and among other matters discussed were
the dainty cards they had sent out. She
said:
"I never knew what a test of courtesy
announcement cards could be. I was
amazed at the number of our old friends
who never sent us a word of congratu
lation or the least acknowledgment of our
cards.
"We did not expect gifts for Babby
klns, but we did expect that girls and
men who had sat around our table- would
at least sit up and take notice that our
baby had come to town,"
I can see cuts made in her calling and
entertaining list, can't you? And she is
not vindictive, either. What is the use
of entertaining men and women who care '
nothing for you? The world holds plenty
of appreciative people. Don't forget that
part when you feel too tired to write a
bread-and-butter note, or pay a dinner
call or drop a few lines of congratulation
or condolence. Remember that the peo
ple who will remember you are the ones
who know you will be Interested in them
and their affairs. -PRUDENCE
STANDISH.
Homo of Mary Anderson.
Traveling through Worcestershire,
England, by motor car, we stopped for
lunch at a village called Broadway.
"You are an American?" queried my
host-at the inn. "Yes," I answered.
"Why1?" "See- yonder cottage; that's
the home of an American angel, as
sweet a woman as ever lived, Mary An
derson de Navarro."
Court House Farm, the Navarro cot
tage, is Just the home that an old gray
head, who had known "our Mary" 25
years ago, would picture her as occupy
ing in the meridian of her life. It Li
nestling in trees, with flowers and lawns
around it. creepers hiding the bricks
and stones. It Is a rambling mass of
buildings conveying every Idea of com
fort, good taste, and beauty. Nearby
lives F. D. Millet, the American artist,
and Edwin Abbey and Alfred Parsons
often join the Navarro household and
share the long cross-country tramps of
the husband' and wife.
All the country, for miles around,
knows Mary Anderson de Navarro, .and
all the country loves her. She is the
Fairy Godmother of the district, and
while the poor and the sick adore her,
about her hearth gather the artists and
poets who live among the hills and
woods of Worcestershire.
To Help "With the Darning.
A new device has been invented
which aids the careful housewife at her
weekly work of stocking darning. A
woman with a large family receives
such little helps with great thanksgiv
ing, for perhaps there is no more an
noying task in all the world than the
darning of many pairs of dilapidated
hosiery.
The new device is half a papier
mache egg hollowed out and lifted
with a nickel cover, so that it serves
to hold the darning cotton, needles ami
thimble in fact, all the Implements
that It takes for darning. Around
the egg is a wire frame attached ; to a
wooden handle. This is so arranged that
it may be removed, the stocking slipped
over the egg, the wire then placed again
over this, so that the stocking is held ah
solutely firm, and the darning may be
done with the greatest of ease.
At a glance it may be seen what a
great help this would be to the house
wife, and the introduction of the nov
elty Is sure to be heralded by her with
delight.
To wash chamois gloves, put them on
your hands and scrub them clean with
a mild soap and warm water. Take
them off and rinse. Into the last rinse
water add a liberal tablcspoonful of
olive oil that is a tablespoonful to a
basin of water. Dry In the shade.