The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-10-16

30 III IS tnaU the Cnliurcn SnOulu run anu
romp and grow glad and happy in the free,
open air. Never mind the weather only see
that they are properly clad and protected from
wet and cold. And you. dainty invalid, who
are shivering over the fire on a crisp, bright
day, wrap yourself up and go out often as
YOU can. Only let there be some regularity in
your going. To 90 by fits and starts is TO make
yourself more i'll and discourage you from
second attempt Daily, prudent outdoor eXer-
else the most hopeless invalid, who is not
utterly disabled. VIII find of greatest benefit.
And remember that it is better to go afoot
when the strength will permit, than 10 drive in
carriage OF any kind.
Household Hints.
A FEW GOOD RECIPEs-CHRIsTMAs FANCIEs.
SOMETHING ABOUT FALL FAsHIoNs-wo-
MANS EXCHANGE.
MINISTERS CAKE
Just why so named. is not so clear, except
that ministers know what is good. and as coffee
is good aud cake good, that adjective might be
compared as good. gooder, coolest; and, of
course. ministers naturally take to the coolest.
However that may be, the cake is made with
coffee instead OF milk, and this is how it is
done: To make one good-sIzed loaf take one
beaten egg, one-half cupful of molasses two
thirds of a cupful of brown sugar, one very
small cupful of butter, saIDe-siLed cupful OF
very strong cold coffee, one teaspoOntu Of
cream of tartar, one scant teas .oonful of sal
eratus, one cup ofchopped rails ms; flavor with
nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. Put ia enough
-four TO make as thick as pound-cake
BACHELOR BUTTONS.
For nice little fancy cakes try the following:
Rub two ounces of butter IN five ounces of ioUr.
Take five ounces of white sugar and beat one
egg thu ough half the sugar. Add the other
gradients, flavor to taste, and, the last thing,
thicken with -four. Make into little balls the
size of nut, roll in the hand and then
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DANGoEs-
4 lady who is so fortunate as TO have good
Danish cook land good cook OF any kind Is a
luxury when a woman cannot see to her
co0kingJ tells of iavorIte bit OF cookery worth
trying, and certainly NOT hard 10 learn The
Danish name sounds like Observation-Disclosures
to learn which will make you turn" around
many times oftener than to learn its equiva-
lent. But what is ia the name If the dish is
good? We would not be astonshed if our
Yankee girls would make the article just as good
and cut the name short to "Daugoes" Girls
try some for L. b. Noble when he CONES in 10
call. The Danish grl does 1T this way: She
takes some OF the well risen bread, set the night
before, and rolls it into thin sheet cutting il
then into oblong pieces about three by tive
inches large. Each of these she rolls on her
Toured fingers into a neat little curnucupia.
After enough for breakfast ready she nils
them with minced beef, mutton veal, well
seasoned, and chopped and pounded Till it Is
smooth paste. As quickly : is filled she
turns the corner over, dampeuing the euge with
finger dipped in cold water and, pressing it
down so that none of the contents can escape,
drops it into kettle of boiling fat. AS they
ill out and brown she turns them with her
Skinner. as one would cook doughnu 5. and
when they are done she puts them "A sieve
in the oven. and lets them stand for moment
TO dry. They are always brought TO table IN
40 pf ri iyyr
particle of grease from co.. tact with them, SO
perfectly are they coU'
CHRISTMAS FANcIEs.
pretty table scarf may be made by using
bed-ticking TOR foundation for fancy strips
20 be laid over ielt, and fastened with fancy
Stitches. Cut a strip of ticking four inches
wide and half yard long FIl on the tick
ing, just as close possible, with many -colored
silks III French knots Wind the silk around
the needle about Six times using the thread
double for heavy knot The more irreguiarIy
the colors are laid the prettier the stripe VIII
be. few set designs here and there will add
TO the beauty. This is a good way to utilize
bits of silk left from embroidery and sewing.
1t takes time, but is nice pickup work, mex
pensiye very effective when done. and gives
one an opportunity for inventive fancy.
KNITTED CLOUD.
For pretty and snowy covering for the
head, or 10 throw around the shoulders, use
contrasting threads OF Beriu' and Andausian
wool; pale lemon and black for brunettee
blue and pinh for blonde or fair complex
loned person, and cream and pure white for an
elderly lady. Other material may be used. but
one thread must always be thicker than the
other. Take two long rubber pins and cast on
the stitches OF Berlin the required width, say
Is inches, length TWO and half yards. Knit
two plain rows OF Berlin, then two of Andalu-
sian wool; repeat tine stripes throughout the
entire length, but do not break the threads at
the end OF the row.
FALL FASHIONS.
Round hats are little worn, except by misses
and children
Misses hats have very high crowns, lined
with the same velvet which forms the bands
and bows.
Satin is preferred TO silk. although dress
Is rarely composed of either the other
For dresses, broad, straight, standing collars
sre almost entirely used.
The craze this season is pIofuse beading
Dresses, bonnets, nantes, and even slippers are
beaded.
Velvet collars, cuffs, pointed belts, and bows
are used on many of the Fail walking COS
tunes.
Crimson and black plaid is beng used extern
siyely for walking costumes. The plaid is in
very large check The skirt is plated and
reaches just below the ankle Over this aud
across the hip is a gathered drapery, which
falls down low in the back
The cut-away jackets for Fall wear resemble
very closely those worn by gentlemen. They
are made of all kinds of fine cloth-tan, gray
and black being most popular. They are tight
hitting in the back and loose in front
Black and pale-blue is combination
for Fall hats.
Lace fichus reach TO the waist and ending
ia a bow and loops of cream satin ribbon are a
pretty addition to dark dress. and lightens
up a dull costume wonderfully.
Yoman's Exchange.