Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-05-12

TASTE N DRxsA-Many Who have
the cares of . household on their mind
think, with Oatharine Of Arragon, that
dressing time il wasting time" And
where the spare moments are 50 few
and far between q with those house.
keepers Who not only have the super
intendence Of affairs but find il neces-
sary to perform the actual labor with
their own hands, the temptation to
coincide fully with such authority is
great. But II woman has no natural
taste in dress, delight in the combina-
ton of colors, or love of harmony in
these things, she must be little def
cient in her appreciation OF the beauti-
full. As work Of art, Q well dressed
woman is o study. A certain harmony
in the general effect is the best criterion
for judgment in that respect, which
does not in the least necessitate q close
copy Of the prevailing fashions, for one
must Gull and choose, rejecting those
unsuited to her form and general style.
Even when q love of dress is natural it
does not follow that it should engross
every other taste. 1t may exist happily
with an appreciation of the best there
is in literature, with Q fondness and
successful faculty for household duties,
and certainly should never be con-
sidered apart from q love Of neatness
and order in all things.
Dress can be so adapted as to hide
natural defects, and heighten the
charms possessed by the wearer. From
the days of Annie Boleyn, who varied
her dress every day, and always wore a
small kerchief around her neck to con-
ceal mark, and falling sleeve to hide
her doubly- tipped little finger, many
have made use of the advantages in this
respect with success, and every woman
should habitually make the best of her
self and circumstances Indifference,
and consequent inattention, to dress,
often shows pedantry, self-righteous-
ness, or Incidence, and whilst e1tolled
by the severe utilitarian as q virtue may
frequently be noted as q defect.
GoLDFIsH.-Great care should be
taken of goldfish, as they are very sus-
ceptible and hence a loud noise,
strong smell. violent or even slight
shaking of the vessel will ofttimes de-
stroy them. Small worms, such as are
common to the water, suffice for their
food in general but the Chinese, who
bring goldfish to great perfection, throw
small balls Of paste into the water, of
which they are very fond. They give
them also lean pork, dried in the sun.
and reduce to very fine and delicate
powder. Fresh river water must be
given them every day. Care must be
taken to collect the spawn when seen
floating on the water, as otherwise it
will be destroyed by the fish them
selves. This spawn is put into a vessel,
and exposed to the sun, until vivified
by the heat. Goldfish, however, seldom
deposit spawn when kept in vases. In
order to procure a supply, they must
be put into reservoirs Of considerable
depth, in some parts at least, well shaded
at intervals with water lilies, and con-
stantly supplied with fresh water. At
a certain time of the year, numerous
barks are seen in the great river of
Yangtse- Kiang. which go thither to
purchase the spawn of goldfish. This
is obtained with no small care, for TO-
ward the month of May, the inhabitants
close the river in several places with
mats and hurdles, which extend nine
or ten leagues, and leave only a space
in the middle sufficient for the passage
of boats. The spawn is stopped by
these hurdles, and the water being
afterward drawn up and put into large
vessels, is sold to merchants, who send
il to all parts