Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

nett, the author OF THAT Lass O. Lowrie's."
1t is said she dresses in the highest style Of
esthetcism. AT a recent entertainment In
Washington she wore u gown described as the
"Esmerelda." 1t was of shaded gray silk,
with all the fullness of the drapery gathered
both back and front into yoke at the shoul-
ders, and falling thence in one unbroken
sweep to the floor. 1t was not confined in
the least at the waist, and was buttoned in
the back like child's apron from the neck
to the bottom OF the skirt There was puff
of cardinal satin on each shoulder, the sleeves
were long and tight, and small peating of
bright satin finished the bottom of the skirt
and neck.
| 1t was Boston girl who asked, "Why Is
il that two souls, mated in the impenetrable
mystery of their nativity float by each other
on the ocean currants of existence without
being drawn together, blended and beautfied
in the assimilated alembic of eternal love p,
This is the way Vermont girl would ask
the same question when two folks are
just made for each other, and they know 1t,
what's the good of being ofiish till it's too
late?"
1t is surprising that more persons do not
grow lemon. trees in pots and tubs, as room
ornaments. An exchange says Il compare
lively young plant will grow from twenty
five to fifty lemons year, and usually they
are mnch better than those we buy.
| pprhapa n l;ftla aJ yi not ,op,o a ~; loo
to those who anticipate taking during the
summer months walking tour" Aside
from its bealthiness, walking is really becom-
ing fashionable" and on that account will
probably be INDUCED In more than ever be-
fore, and, too, by large class to whom it
will do the most good-those who hitherto
have abstained from this delightful and
health-e giving exercise. However, even q
good thing can he overdone, and walking, il
not INDUCED in moderately at first can pro-
duce Its bad effects. To one unaccustomed
to standing much on the feet, it would not
be well to attempt long stretch at first but
gradually taking more lengthy strolls, u per-
son will soon wonder ut the amount he can
endure, II intending to climb a mountain
peak, or camp in the woods over night, one
wants to be especially prepared. As he will
probably suffer from both snnburn and bis
tiers il is well to know that either simple
milk, or glycerine and water, in equal parts.
rubbed on the face and hands will cure sun
burn while. for bslers, u piece of wash
leather with hole in it should be provided.
II going to stay out ''in the open" over night
the thickcst undertaking should be worn, aud
an extra jacket carried also an extra pair Of
stockings, and old shoes or slippers to rest
the feet. A glowing campfire will keep
away insects and prowling animals and
should be kept up" all through the night by
each of the party in turn. No matter how
wearied with the exerions of the day each
and every member of the party will sleep
most sound and peaceful slumber upon the
| improvised bed of hcmlock or pine, and will
awaken with a freshness and sense of a new
lease of life which will surprise them, and
with the kcenest possible appetite and relish
for the crude breakfast which they must
themselves prepare with only the aid of the
campfire and gypsy kettle. There is an en-
joyment in outdoor life for which it is hard
TO find substitute, and all those to whom it
is possible treat will do well to indulge in it
| to as great an extent as possible.