The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-22

| of tho bodice is in good condition, bertha of
the net finished with double frills of the lace,
will elegantly complete the trimming. II not,
cut the bodice out half low in the neck, the
sleeves short, and veil the arms and neck with
the net; knots of gay-colored ribbon, or sprays
OF flowers and foliage, will then complete the
magical effect Of the renovation. Thus can be
had very dressy, q very tasteful, and an ex-
tanned at a moderate expense from dress which
even your great-grandmotherw wore
Foibles OF Fashion.
Many of the newly imported poonaises are cut
with easement or heart-shaped bodices. or in grad
uated Vandykes, the largest reaching from the
throat to the belt in front Underneath this OPEN
Ing is set an embroidered plastron of satin or vel
in silk and jet. A handsome model of this kind ID
made OF black satin finish grain Of magnificent
quality, the plastron underneath the pointed OPEN
tine designs, and the edges Of the on either side
ornamented with jet-beaded applique bands. which,
extending below the waist for some inches. are
the line where the paniers are gagged to the
bodice Tho panels on the sides Of the trained
skirt are deliberately trimmed with the embroidery
center of the panel.
A pretty and serviceable fabric for adjoining sum-
mer dresses of white organdie. French muslin. and
embroidery covering its entire surface from selvaeo
to selvage. the embroidery being done In exquisite
Swiss, Venetian old Flemish and Irish point pat.
terms. This material will be used for iersey-c ut
bodices to be attached to skirts covered with russ
embroidered in pattern to correspond, the joining
OF skirt and bodice being concealed by sash drap-
drens entire costumes will be made Of this elegant
material.
Among the most costly fabrics for summer even-
ing toilets are zephyr brocades and brocatelles,
with brilliantly colored exotics on dark grounds;
magnificent Indian tissues, woven with threads OF
gold or silver: heavy ottomans in all the new art
istic shades; lampas with satin stripes figured with
velvet flowers, and damasks, with huge single flow.
ers or bouquets in clusters, raised sheeny satin
grounds of primrose, pineapple, cinnamon and
golden brown, tes-rose, shrimp-pink, cameo.
Summer mantles offer but little variety in shape
from those of last season: they demi- pelisse
yisite, and mantelette or scarf mantle. Some Of
gauze velvet or of brocaded Sicilienne gauge, an
ished with marabout fringes, elegant passementer.
les, chenille bands, or with beaded embroidery,
full wraps for young ladies, in graceful shapes and
made Of white lace, white or tinted cesile velvet,
lined with pale olored surahs and trimmed with
pearl frinRes, costing $25 q yard.
A glance at throng of ladies' at a fashionable
evening party will show how very lar Rely rich COL
ored jackets are still worn over skirts Of lace tue
vs,.S, ana moe otnar e6s raor , Inc skirts are In
are also very bouffant The most approved shape
for the spencer is that known as the Newmarket,
elbow eeve and usually fashioned IN
the neck. Embossed velvet, plain Lyons velvet,
heavy satin brocade, or rich Oriental embossed ma
terials are all appropriate.
;, Many Of the new parasols Of silk and satin arc
lined with Wstteau- patterned foulards, with lace
arranged on the outside in fan-pleatings. These
are especially designed for garden party use coach-
Other styles are Of broche satin, edged with mara.
bout, and all are large and coup-shape, with tho
flaps on each gore arranged in tho same way as last
year.
Gold baiket-straw bonnets, trimmed with fame
coored lace and fancy silver straws and velvet In
termngled. are the newest fancies in French mil.
linery.
Household Hints.
II well tell you." said neighbor. ''ot something
that makes an agreeable filling for shortcake.
unfortunate ones to whom the acid Of the straw
berry is As poison it cannot be too highly recom-
mended." Take some nice dried apples wash. and
rub them through sieve or q fine colauder,. add
sugar and the grated rind and the juice Of lemon;
use this in place OF the berries.
Cornstarch blanc-manRe may. DO varied almost
indefinitely by adding fruit to It Stir the fruit in
after tho pudding is cooked and Just ready to be
poured in the molds- 1t is,delicious, also with
chocolate in; whore you use four tablespoonfuls Of
cornstarch. use two of chocolate; pour In teacups
which you have first wet with cold WATER. nice
sauce for this Is made by beating one egg and add
ing milk and sugar to your taste. very little
vanilla improves it, and still docs not disguise the
chocolate navor.
A noted caterer tells this story: II aneen peas
arc sheled and then put in dry, open-mouthed bot
ties, and are shaken together so as to occupy a.
little space as possible then arc corkea tightly and
are sealed, they will keep three. or four months
They must, however, be buried in dryearth In the
cellar. This is certainly worth trying.
II the paper which is put over jelly and Jam ID
wet in the white of an egg, 1t will when dry be
tight and firm. and keep the fruit from moldiuas
with much more certainty. than: II it IS s1bSdle.
alcohol or brandy. The paper which is laid SnsGf
the fruit Is meant not that whiohis, tied or pa6Nl1
over the glass. o.
Dandelion greens may be cooked aud served likoe
spinach and are not only appetizing as side djs.s
but possess virtues which make good health Il ";
small slice of bacon is boiled with them, the flavor
is improved. little vinegar will relieve 1t Of any
suspicion of Rreasiness which heb bacon may give il
Adelicious salad: is male, BIZ. boiling new beeta
without scraping them. When they are tender,
drop them in cold water, remove the skin, slice them
aud put in salad dish in layers with slices OF hard-
boiled eggs; season with pepper and salt little
butter and vinegar,
A pretty way to arrange a large and handsome
Christmas card SO that it may hang the wall Is to
sew with very short stitches o border of large
chenille around It; tassels may be added, IL you
choose, to the lower corners.
The seas Of q divan OF small sofa may be psettily
covered by putting long tidy Of anttQce lace
over it