The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-02-21
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COOKING oLube.

forthwith learn to cuok. In other words,
you must join a cooking club Such notable
society consists OF from four TO six young Ia.
dies, usually, but not always, unmarried.
They meet at each others houses every week
or fortnight, where the young lady hostess is
expected to have in readiness a supper pre-.
pared by herself. Sometimes tho supper
may bO cold, again II is warm, and A. may be
imagined demi.toiletto il considered quite
dressy enough. Now comes in chance too,
for the wearing Of onchantingly pretty little
aprons, and tia an opportunity which Is not
neglected. The bill Of fare IL arranged in
this wisci Each member writes out ono on
q menu card. and deposits the same in boz,
from whence IL Is Afterwards drawn at ran.
dom, and tho supper prepared according to
tho card drawn. Every lady has, further.
more, tho privilege Of inviting gentleman,
aud altogether those little affairs are as in.
tsrosting and as profitable as may bo imag.
incd.
WALKING CLUBS.
Again, wo find IL quito an fashionabls to
walk IA to cook. Tho club being formed Of
both ladies and gentlemen, ON certain days
they meet at an appointed rendezvous and
set out on tour Of so many miles. Morn
ing is tho usual time for those walking
matches, and a stout luncheon, ordered in
advance, is prepared at some country hotel
or farm house Those who arc unable to re.
turn by foot, bavo carriages in waiting
Perhaps tho comfortable and decidedly
strong minded looking uistors Of gray or
brown which arc now 30 fashionable have
had something to do with the present fancy
for walking; perhaps lis tho fancy for walk
ing which brings about the demand for ul.
sters. At any rate they are greatly patron
ized, and as a practical garment can hardly
say too much in praise Of them. They seem
just the things in which to do battle with
tho Sluah and snow, and besides this they
arc sconsmieai. for ono can wear n dress
whose beat days have departed. and who is
To know anything about It. for tho ulster
covers IL all up. 80 do the circular wraps Of
thick WOODEN cloth. but then a wrap deprivcs
one OF the use Of ones arms aud is a bulky
garment for all slender figures. Still a wrap
Is easily thrown or or on, tha: it mus;
therefore be- regarded n very convenient.
Writing Of street costumes reminds mo Of
tasteful outfit recently worn by Miss W
Of Aadisoa Avenue. The design was the
CaritA prinesaae dress with Atheline Jacket,
made up in dark green plaid trimmed with
black velvet. Her younger Siat0r, = pretty
school girl. still ia ahost dresses. wore dress
Of figured wool combined with brown velvet
made with Atm overskirt and barbara jack.
ct. a walking costume WOrn by Mrs A,
Of Thirty Third street. deserves mention.
Tho skirt Of course was short with plated
iounes Of garnet satin. and with this Was
worn the Lueinde poloLAise made in eombi.
nation style Of garnet satin and brocade.
The bonnet was Of garnet iell trimmed with
sa;i- ribbon and ostrich tips.
so FLOWER.
One may walk long distance Oh Broad.
waysor Fifth Avsnns. or may survey ala en-
tire aAsemblagc At a theatre or concert, aud
sec not ono flower upnH bonnet or hat. Vet
= large rose, or n bunch Of roses or Violsts
at the throat gives IN exceedingly woman
like finish, not only to an isdoor toilette.
bat 20 the masculine uistsrs just mentioned.
Tho adoption Of tulle strings. brought under
the chin and tied in the most becoming ot
bows Is another way in which we show that
inclination for delieAey Of finish. which grows
spontaneously in theAfsmals heart, There is
a rage for thc,n. aud they ahe attached to
bonnets OF all kinds even dark colored felts
or velTeta. Wells Of white tullc arc also
qrite fashionable. and sometimes the two
ideas arc united by bringing the veil over
the face, crossing il at the back and tying
the ends in bow under the chin. Breton
lace of fine quality is also used on bonnets,
giving a Softened finish to the severity of .
winter costume.
ExrRAvAGAScIEa
In mention Of some extravaganeies. /
said nothing of ribbon at $50 per yard. Yet
such an article is shown by leading house.
Furthermore 1 have been shown pair Of
garters marked 500, and am told that pair
has been made to order aAd sold for 81 800.
Whence such costliness! it may bc asked.
Solely in the gold-wrOught or iswcled clasps,
for the remainder is but plain elastic, albeit
of the finest quality. But as any one may
see, il jewels arc Once brought in. there is re-
ally no limit to the possible cost. Should
any Of my readers desire further information
on topics mentioned here. or any other sub,
ject, indeed, / will be happy to reply to lot
tsrs Of inquiry. Address can bc furnished
by your good editor.
Lucy Carter