The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-20
Reading for the Ladies.
FRESHNESS Of the Toilet.

who are considered well dressed, or ever
among those who We single out as leader!
III matters Of taste and elegance in the
selection and arrangement Of what Is
worn, how very few are perfectly and eX'
quisitely neat!
There Is an inexpressl6le attraCtiVeness
shout fastidiOusly clean collars and cuffs,
und in the rustic OF q ireshly.ironed skirt,
10 snowy handkerchiels, and spotless,
dustless hosiery. There is nothing so re-
sisllessly charming In the toilet as an ele'
vant freshness Of lingerie. Alsdy may be
clothed 10 costume Of inexpensive fab
tc and Il exquisltely neat in the arrange
nent OF those articles Of apparel that are
made neat In the laundry, she will possess
su air oil elegance that is impossible TO
rival. Rich clothing, and all the expen-
sive accessories Of the toilet in the way Of
Ties, laces, gew.gaws, and fineries, cannot
bestow the appearance OF refinement, or
produce the same elegant effect, as will
freshness and immaculate nealness.
II Is quite q mistaken idea that clothes
must be soiled before they are eligible
Tor the hamper. A collar is not really
nice after once wearing-alter the first
freshness had departcd-no matter II 1t be
still unwrinkled aud Is without rim Of
soil; and II Is the same with other articles
oI clothing. All kinds Of washable Gp-
parel will wear longer II sent 10 the
laundry IN u condition that will not re-
uuire too much rubbing for cleansing.
Undoubtedly it Is very expensive 10 be
exquisitely neat 10 the toilet. Extrava-
yAnce In clean clothes cCssitates no tri.
ding expenditure, in these days Of high
laundry rates. 1t requires vastly less
time 10 wear the freshness from a white
skirt than il docs 10 wash and iron II; but
persons had much better deny themselves
many foolish OUTLAWS In niCk.naCks and or.
usmental notions and increase their wash
bills
There are very obnoxious ideas preva-
lieut. regarding the petticOat. When
Queen Victoria introduced the BalmOral
skirt, It was only Tor walking petticoat
in the rough roads Of Scottish highlands.
American women since have adopted the
colured skirt, and wear II not only out OF
doors, but in the house At all times, and
IN most occasions, the BAlmOTal skirt may
Il. seen, In wOrsted or cotton fabric, worn
by persons who plead They wear 1t 10
save washing; they never could afford
white skirts that soil In day" These
same persons will GXpend double the
amount OF money weekly that 1t costs to
pay their wash bills, IN foolish trumpery
10 ornament the outside. Because Bal
moral skirts do not show the dust, Is no
reason that they are not in an untidy con-
Iition. A colored skirt OF any kind Is Vul'
gar and offensive, unless II be for street
wear in Indictment weather.
Elegance Of toilet, In man or woman
begins and eliminates about the throat
The freshness, perfect fitting and manner
Of wearing the collar and tie, makes or
mars the tout ensemble Of the costume.
The collar should be fastened about the
neck with such neat-handiness, that 1t
should seem TO have grown there, and the
ribbon or muslin tic should be not only
smoothly arranged, but knotted with
style and effect. Some persons are born
With the knack OF tying bow, and 9th
ers will invariably make an awkward
apology Tor one.
1t appears iu this age that an exquis-
Iely neat taste is acquired" Girls IN
der twenty are rarely tidy. They may
desire TO look neat, but they do not attain
to exquisite freshness. Old maids, and
women happily married, are the ones
who learn the refinement and quint.es--
senCe Of neatness The former naturally
incline that way, and the latter have the
the incentive 10 excite and retain their
husbands admiration,
PICTURE NO. Ia
Mrs. General Average follows the old
fashion OF the Saturday bath and change
Ur linen. She believes IN wearing sub
stantial York Mills shifting, and has her
garments made in manner that will
iron easily" She dresses in rich black
silk; her collar, q fine lace ruff, Is changed
only when II Is half black, but she wears
All EXPENSIVE, real lace.edged crepe dc
chine tie, that, she whispered TO her
friend she could "wear forever, as the
crepe did not wrinkle, and the lace being
real, II maltered not II 1t was yellow
Her handkerchief Is fine and deliberately
initiated, but when drawn from her peck
1t looks GRUMPY and dust-like. Her hair
grows down on her neck, and does moi
betoken much careful brushing. She
bites her nails Burher jewGlry is cost
". Her solitaire earrings are priceless
aud her fiuger-rings numerous aud bril-
liant. Her dress Is long and dusty, and
provdentislly covers her feet.
PICTURE NO. II.
Mrs. Exceptional does not afford much
iewelrv. She wears q golden wedding
ring, which becomes her tapeEing hand
with Its well Cared.iOr finger ends, Whose
every nail Is so beautifully cut and pol
shel that II Is more attractive than
blazing gem. Her complexion tells UE The
daily bath, and her bureau Is filled with
dainty underwear, the edges oil which are
rs fragile with soft quilted lace as The
leaf OF carnation. Her costume |:
usually Of black alpaca, or common dress
goods, but her collar, cuffs, and handker-
chiefs are snow.white, aud have never 1
wrinkle or spot. You may hear the rus
tie Of her fresh skirt, or see It's scollopeC
irill, should her dress be brushed aside
Her shoes arc new and shapely, and TIT
braid onIher dress skirt is neither dusty
nor worn.
These two ladies produce different e.
iects The first Is richly attired, and !
mussy; the last Is simply elegant, and
As sweet as the breath from y clover ieIc
PRETTY HANDS AND FEET.
What think you OF this gcntlemen!"
Loyal Su6lct.
Nay, her foot speaks. "-ShdEtqta''
What about hands, exclaims Montague
With them VIC beClon, promise, call, dis
mlS', threaten, pray, deny, refuse, interrc
gate, admire, court, confess, repent, lear
doubt, command, initiate, encourage
swear, testify, accuse, condemn, abSolve
defy, deSplSe, ASttGr, applaud, reconcile
recommend, insult, work, fight, complain