The National tribune., 1883-09-13
LOYAL W0MBNS WORK
LaceS, Hygiene, and COOkey---Ex-
peTienGe Meeting, sc.
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Somebody saws, ana we would be IN no way
surprised TO know that il was Shakespeare him
self that Fashion wears out more apparel
than the man." Very well. since it has been
the fashion to follow fashion, from Shakes
peare's tine down TO the present hour, let US
look for moment at what fall fashions are.
And FIRST we find the fashion craze TO be a
mania FOR lace. Now, lace is vastly becoming
TO both old and young; it softens the wrin-
kles aRd tones the complexion of age, aud 1t
heightens the flush on the peachy cheek of
youth. So il woald seem that lace would al
ways he desirable, did We not remember times
when even Duchesse point was quite cast IN
the shade lly the demand for nun embroideTies,
and, fer common wear, keFehIefs Of linen or
silk. OF course, there has never been time
when rare laces were not desirable, especially
for evening wear. and yet they have not al
ways held the place they should III womans
toilet.
Now, the combined wit and wisdom of the
world have ordained that il is the duty Of q
woman to make herself as beautiful as possible.
1t is a sentiment against which few women,
and certainly no man. VIII be found TO be ar
Tayed, since woman's beauty, ike mans
strength, Il part OF the Creators endowment,
10 be cherished and protected accordingly.
And since it is woman's duty to be beautiful,
she viii find a great assistance IN the promo
fiOn and preservation OF natures endowments,
IN plenty o. fine, fluly laces.
fusion. and there has never been known so
great variety. They run in all shades too
from white 20 cream, cOlee-and-cream, eeru,
pale salmon: n all the yell8ws reds and browns
10 the always fav0rite black. Standing lace
collars: the pleated lace iabot, pinned at the
Throat; soft falling ruffies OF lace; lace huunceS
and mantllas; lace sleeves and shawls; lace
fabliers and mi1s; over-dresses, made entirely
OF lace, and c0Tsages Of the same lovely meshes;
so, through the infinite variety Of a lady's
toilet this exquisite fabric IS found alone or in
combinations. Elegant evening dresses are
formed entirely OF lace and embroidery, with
just enough soft silk, in high eolors, 10 hold
the decoration together
The quantity of lace used in the garniture
of handsome dresses is prodigous We hear Of
seventy yards that were employed to decorate
an evening silk, and the mOdistes allude in
quite a matter-of-course way 10 six x-dozen."
For dinners, or other cerelnonious occasions,
the lace mantilla drapery is revived, the point
OF the shawl In front and the ends draped
among the folds Of satin, or silk, beneath the
pointed bodice in the back Lace founces are
put on full IN front, over gathered fiounces Of
pinked silk, the l0unces separated by pinked
ruches. Black lace over cherry, or gold colors,
is very effective.
The bridal trousseau of Miss Murphy, the
American heiTess Just welded 20 Sir Charles
Molseley, has given unlimited scope 10 the mo-
distes of Paris. and her Iaces are pronounced
something fabulous. The bride designed her
own bridal dress, which was white net over
white satin. with the train a mass of narrow
fouDees Of real Alencon and veil to match
Orange blossoms and white crysanthemums
were scattered everywhere over the dress. The
brides mother wore black Brussels lace tab
lier over red brocade.
The lady who possesses choice laces is indeed
fortunate as some Of them are quite as valuable
as Jeweiry and Buch more desirable to q woman
OF taste. Real hand Lace is a rare article nova
days but there are many machine-made varie-
ties that are becoming wash well. and may be
used or wash goods with pretty effect. Many
ladies make their own laces, and very beau5i-
tui varieties too; moi knitted, bat hand-woven,
like embroidery. There is no nicer employ
meDt, nor one productive of more satisfactory
results To al hand workers who have leisure
for fine work we would say: Do not spend
your time On coarse, iil-favcre5 crochets and
knit-work when by taking a little more time
and pains yoa can accomplish something really
excellent
RULES OF SIMPLE HYGIENE.
Wash the body at least once in forty-eight
hours in slightly warmed water, and rub yigor-
ousiy.
Eat yoGr food slowly, and beware of very
hot or cold drinks Sit still at least ten min
utes after eating.
Take of the clothes you wear in daytime at
night. and turn them wrong side out TO air
thoroughly.
BE sure yOur bedroom is filed with fresh
air If you have no ventila5oT, leave your
window open a half inch CT more, according to
the weather
If you would have good teeth, eat sparingly
OF sweets and confectionery. Much sugar in
your coffee Is not good. Get q breath of fresh
air before you sit down 10 breakfast.
DO not eat between meals when you can get
your food regularly, though a crust at bed
time after outdoor exercise is sometimes bene-
fcial
Take plenty Of outdoor exercise, such as
walking riding rowing, aud rural games.
Apply pure sweet oil 10 the skin or hair
when dry, but use no hair pomades or restora-
tives, which clog up the pores Brush your hair
freely, and shake Il out to let the air touch the
scalp.
brush your teeth at bedtime and after
every meal, or rinse your mouth thoroughly
with water
If troabled with cold feet. rub them thor
pughly before retiring, or sponge them off in
cold w-teE, rubbing upwards and not down
wards.
For constipation use oatmeal porridge for
breakfast thoroughly cooked. Eat plenty Of
brown bread and butter
Keep a clear conscience and an even temper
for the Wisest Of men hath said: =" merry
heart doeth good like a medicine" Or, to
quote from Shakespeare once more:
., 4 merry heart goes all the day
foRT sad IIres n a nEile-a.'
Domestic Cookery.
FEW sAYoRY FRIES.
The art Of frying if wei understood, leads
10 delightful table dishes. AS TOO often prsac-
bleed, the results are sOggy abonination that
pre- a disgrace 70 any civilized table. The es-