Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-12-25

'ei' sosPvhuinS her work 10
listen,
Yes, and what's more, Mrs. Wells
doesn't buy half those new things ready
made; she makes them herself"
oh it's all in gumption then.
never had any"
No, not that aloae. went down to
the house yesterday to take tea, and we
got chatting, and somehow we came to
talk about economy, and / said l didn't
see how some folks managed to make
such show, when Others, doing quite as
well in the world, couldn't. Now, you
don't mean me?' said Mrs. Wells laugh
ing, Why, yes saisd bluntly; / do !;
| can tell you, Mrs Wells went on,
Maysville people do think you are aw-
ful extravagant.' Why?' said she.
Because you haveso many new things,
and made so costly, and the children are
always furbelowed enough to cost small
fortune. Now, I'll warrant said she,
that all mine and the children's new
things together don't cost me any more
than yours, or any other family in the
village as large as mine "Why, how is
that?' said l. Because l make every
penny tell, and just because I've got an
invaluable aid to give me the very best
advice, and keep me acquainted with the
newest fashions. 1t furnishes patterns
and ideas, and tells what to get, and how
to make up, so explicitly, that body
can't help understanding. l save all the
cost and time and trouble of going to the
city, for all | have to do is to consult my
Mentor for shape, style and material
Past experience has proved to me that /
can rely upon it without fear, and it is
always full a month in advance, so that
| have plenty of time for consideration.
Send for the necessary articles, and there
are the directions to make UP. And be-
sides, | have the pleasure of always feel
ing fresh and presentable. / can always
dress my children we'll and tastefully,
because | spare myself one great expense,
that Of giving them out to be made, as
| have within my reach such practical
instructions, that it is delight to con-
niye and fashion for myself. Then I'm
never at a loss for the boys either. If
my means are limited, there is sure to oc-
cur an idea that helps me make cheap
suit come out quite jaunty and becoming.
There are a hundred and one other no.
tions to add effect to a toilet how to cut
and ornament dresses, aprons, sacks,
jackets, or any of the indispensables in
well-regulated wardrobe, even to under
clothing. 1t puts to use all the odd ends
of materials one may have. Nothing
can go to waste / wish you would
take pity on me, said |, and put me on
the right track, for I've got tired Of
pinching and screwing to no purpose
With all my heart. Tn afraid you have
always been, like many others, a penny
wise and a pound foolish; but you have
only to send three dollars, and purchase
a years subscription to Demorest's
Monthly Magazine. That is the aid,
counselor, and helpmate have been tell
ing you Of "
At this juncture Mrs Brown Glanced
to glance out of the window "I have
just finished my story in time" said she,
her voice subsiding. "There is Mrs.
Wells coming up the garden path; you
shall have her own testimony"
Bonnet and mantle disposed Of, and
work in hand, the newcomer was pre-
pared for the consultation by an active
rehearsal from Mrs Brown of a portion
of her own and her neighbor's recent
discourse. Mrs. Wells entrance had been
the signal for the resolving of the seve.
raj little groups of takers into general
conversation. Not a few listened anx.
ously for her sentence upon Mrs. Browns
narrative.
al am quite prepared to indorse all
said yesterday" returned she at its con
clusion, smilingly surveying her auditors
sand | can even say more. Mrs. Brown
kindly complimented me yesterday upor
the arrangement of my table, and NOR
than one Of you praised the trifes in th'
way of pastry and other refreshments
contributed to the refreshment table o
our last years fair. The household de
partment of the magazine was my guide
it is especially devoted to items of inter
est to housekeepers. You have seen sucl
practical illustrations of the value of it.
various receipts, that l need scarcel,
dwell upon it.
"Where did you learn of the exist
ence of your oracle?" questioned Mrs
Hart.
81 read of it in the village paper"
"Oh, we don't take that"
"Not take the Maysville Times Tn
surprised. Why, its to every ones in
terest to take the local papers. You ge