The National tribune., 1882-12-28

under the magnetic influence Of Ross conver-
sation and Ross insisted that they had been
saved from insult and imprisonment by the
power of Home, Sweet Home" sung as only
those who feel can sing it. The friendship eX
isting between Ross and Payne endured until
the grave closed over the mortal remains of the
latter.
FASHION NOTES. &C.
The loose gathered orpleated English frocl
remains the favorite for girls under ten years
of age.
Deep capes of fur, resembling too closely those
of cOachmcn, are much in favor with young
ladies.
The high luxury of the season is velvet
wrap. trimmed with seal, otter, or fox bands
and collar.
The fashion of wearing the jacket and waist
of different color and material from the skirt
grows in favor.
Lace, which is more worn than ever, and
flowers are the two accessories which make
demi-toiIet dresses elegant.
Black satin fans, painted with clusters of dark
and large tinted roses, are charming, are the
round hanging fans of black Spanish lace, dec
GRATED with spray of flowers.
Scrap baskets are now in the shape of vases
with one or two handles, and the favorite dec
Grafton is by means of handsome bow, a bunch
of flowers a group of tiny birds.
Breakfast caps are pretty little creations of
soft downy lace, forming fitting receptacles for
the lovely flowers with which they are trim
med, and each cap has its own dress bouquet.
The rutfs which are so generally worn at
present were in fashion III the time Of Henry
III. They were then an adjunct to masculine
dress they now hold their place in a lady's
wardrobe.
The latest quilt for babys bed is made of
triangular pieces of colored silks joined to-
gcther by feather stitch embroidery i'll gold
colorcd tiloselle. 1t is lined throughout with
white sateen.
Ribbon embroidery is now used for working
monOgrams or initials upon pocket handlcr-
chiefs. 1t is executed So finely that at a little
distance it appears like raised embroidery in
colOrcd silks.
Pocket handkcrchiefs of sheer linen lawn are
cOlorcd light blue, navy blue, dark red or olive
to match the dress with which they are worn,
and have an embroidered white daisy chain
near their scaliopcd edge.
Handsome tides are made by stitching Gre
tonne figures of bright tintS upon dark -colOrcd
plush with gold thread or narrow gold braid.
Cord of mixed color is sewn around the edge
and a heavy tasscl depends from each corner
A very good idea for the Frightening up of a
nursery or play-rOOm consists in decorating the
panels of the doors by the insertion of brightly
colorcd Autographs, fitting them into the panels
and framing them, if necessary, with a narrow
heading of gliding.
A superb evening dress worn at Il reception
was Of pale pink Ottoman silk made with
short skirt with two narrow knife plaitngs
around the edge of the skirt, and a plain Jcr-
sey basque of the silk. The ovcrskirt was Of
pink China Grape the graceful drapery being
held by small birds Of bright pIumage.
An elegant bridal dress has the basque and
princess train with long square corners made of
Ottoman velvet. The front of the waist is
sharply pointed opens in V-shape, and the
sleeves are three-quarters long. The satin front
of the skirt is covered from waist to toe with
wide founces of point d'Alencon lace.
The soft. and plable India silks, with bro
cadcd flowers of different ColOrs, are stylishly
used III combination with plain velvcts for
elegant evening toilets. Handsome dresses are
made of Ottoman silks with figured velvets,
brocaded satins and plain velvets of pale tints,
such as pink, pale blue, amber, rose color and
green.
An American Worth, whose reputation as an
artist is unqucstiOned, has just sent home to
lady friend two very stylish dresses. Beyond
the fact that the wOOlen fabric is made up over
a foundation of silk and apart from the addi-
tIonal fact that fit and finish are both exception
ally good, there is nothing to really justify the
highly eXtravagant sum charged for these
dresses; but the wearer certainly has the Satis-
faction of knowing, however unpretcntious her
robe is III the eye of the inexperienced, it must
testify TO the high character of the atelier from
which it emanated. III place of the aggressive
hustle, which is such an cyesorc to many these
dresses are arranged inside the skirts with stiff
mOhair crinoCtteS of graceful shapes and Gi-
mensions, set some distance below the waist
Near the bottom Of the skirt two semi-circular
strips Of fine whaebone are inserted. These are
so piiable and so firmly kept in place by yield
ing bands of elastic that any Objectionable
swing is 0bviated. Placed thus low OH the skirt
it in no way intericrcs with the graceful lines
of the dress in a sitting position. while when
the figure is once more erect 1t retains il priS-
tine curves The custom of using silk lining
for dress of less costly description may appear
cxtIavagant and absurd, but the fall of skirt
and the fit of bOdiccarc wonderfully improved
by its substitution for ordinary Innings and
gives TO a dress that look of finished elegance
so noticeable in all Partisan models
THE KITCHEN.
Preparing Curr&nts.-To swell the currants
for cakes. after thcy are picked and cleaned,
pour boiling water over them and let them
stand covered over with a plate for two min
utes, drain away the water, throw currants on
a cloth to dry them, and do not use until they
are cool.
Eve Pudding-Put into a mixing bowl half
a pound of fine brcadcrumbs mixed with three
ounces of suet chopped and sifted, four tart
apples peeled, cored and chopped, a cup of
cleaned currants, the rind and juice of a lemon
a little salt, three eggs, aud little sugar put
into pint Of cider with which it is to be well
mixed. Boil III cloth or mould two hours Tor
steam it four hoursl and serve with a hot
liquid sauce Favored with nutmeg.
Holandaise Sauce-Put q tablespoonful of
butter into a saucepan. When it bubbles up
stir in a dessert spoonful OF corp1starch. Keep
stirring until thoroughly cooked. Add little
salt half dozen peppcrcorns and a cupful of
soup stock. Let il simmer, stirring it well for
a few minutes. Add the beaten yoks of two
eggs. a tablespoonful of melted butter and the
juice of half lemon. Beat we'll together and
serve.
Charlotte aux Pommes.-Bake a sponge cake
in a deep, tin pan, with either straight or
futed sides. When removed from the tin and
cold, cut out the middle part, leaving q good
thickness on the bottom and all around the
sides. Moisten thoroughly with sherry wine
some of the cut out pieces and spread in a Iayer
III the cake. Have ready some apple MARINA
ladc, place a layer of this over the soaked cake,
then Il layer of cake and another of marmaadc
Beat to Il stiff froth onc-half pint of sweet
flavor with the juice of a lemon Pile the
whipped cream on the charlotte and garnsh
with spoOnfuls of clear apple jelly.