The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-19

whole closet full of silver in the space of one
night, while silver spoon left for one hour in
the mouth of such a jar will be found possessed
OF true rainbow tints next day
Pretty summer bedspreads are made of strips
OF heavy linen, with arabesques or some run
ming pattern embroidered in Kensington stitch
with linen crewes, alternating with narrower
rows Of torchon insertion. The edge is Dor
dered with torchon lace sewed on plainly, but
fulled very much at the corners, so that 1t may
be turned back on the cover with bows of rib
bon These spreads are not to be tucked in, but
hang loosely over the bed IN German fashion
An old nurse is authority for the statement
that tendency to 'St. Vitas dance in child"
may be checked by disseminating medicines and
rubbing his spine downward for ten minutes or
more, even to half an an hour if he could stand
it, every time he is undressed Children af-
t1lcted with nervous twltchlngs, she declares,
may be almost invariably cured by this process.
The nurse is emphatic in recommending only
the downward movement.
writer on household matters says that
straw mats, never attractive, no matter how
beautifully woven have been declared passe for
protecting table cloths from contact with hot
dishes. Careful housekeepers, who do not like to
place their dishes on their delicate napery will
be glad to know of pretty mats made of stout
linen. A row of drawn work runs through the
center on either side Of which is renaissance
design in embroidery in Kensington or feather
stitch. An edging of Smyrna lace forms a
pretty finish These mats may be made less
elaboratey of monte linen with fringed edges,
some conventional or renaissance design taking
the place of the drawn work. They may be
made either oval or oblong.
People who are fond of pleasing little girls
may like to know how to make flower dolls. The
following directions are given by a writer in the
Philadelphia Press: Take large hollyhock
blossom and break off the inside or pistil, and
pull off the calyx, or outer green leaves; then.
with pin or knife pick out the small seeds.
This will leave little hole, through which stick
poppy-head Then grid in the waist" by tying
some grass around the leaves for a sash, mark
features on the face with pin, pass small
stick through the body for arms, put on flower
of the trumpet creeper for an overskirt, and
some pretty flower leaf for an apron. The bright
leaves of the holyhock form pretty trail skirt
and enable the dolly to stand. If not, you can
easily support her on three Sticks like tripod.
Ii she wishes to take a walk she can wear love
~ cape, made of gay poppy leaf, and round
hat cut from the head of another hollyhock By
taking different .colored flowers you can make
number of beautiful dolls.
A Bag for Everything and Every Place.
Mrs. l.. n. France, in Good Housekeeping.
There is as great variety in bags as in the
human family they serve, and they run similar
scale, from the dainty creations in silks, velvets
and brocades which adorn the show places, to
the strong, serviceable, but not handsome ones
that make known their worth in the obscure
corners 1t is with bags like a good many other
thlngs-the more one has the more one wants.
One or two are an ageravation, but if the sup
ply is limited only by the demand, the comfort
to be derived from them can only be realized by
experience
Bags which are not intended for hard service
may be made so ornamental that they form part
of the decoration of the room. In this way may
be preserved scraps of the old time brocades and
satins which have done duty as wedding gowns
and other festive occasions. The pretty holders
will have an added charm from the associations
connected with the material from which they
have been fashioned. Those intended for hold
ing needlework or knitting may be made as gay
and fanciful as the owner pleases. Such bags
are usually square in shape, and ornamented
across the bottom by frill of lace fringe or by
band of embroidery. Or the bottom may be
rounded little or gathered up in pouch shape,
under bow of narrow ribbon The lining
should be of satin, and the strings for closing of
ribbon or cord run through castings or small eye
lets. When plain velvet or satin is used the
bags may be decorated with elaborate Designs
or almost covered with close embroidery in
bright colors.
@In closets which are not provided with drawers
and wardrobes where dresses may be hung or
laid away from all danger from dust or crowding,
bags which will completely envelop the dress and
protect delicate fabrics are a necessity. Such
bags must be long enough to hold dress skirt
without folding. and wide enough to give room
to all kinds Of frills and fiounces. Any kind of
material will answer, but muslin or print is most
often used. Cut one side of the bag three inches
longer than the other; seam together, bind
around the top, work four button-holes across
the longest side which buttons down on the
other like flap. The bottom Of the bag now
becomes the top, seam it across again and in the
casing SO made run a fiat, narrow stick; at each
upper corner sew tape loops by which to hang
the bag on two hooks in the closet. To wide
tapes. sewed near the casing, pin the dress skirt
by the band and also the waist by which even
part Of it will least muss the trimming. After
the dress is carefully pinned in place, pull down
the bag over it and button the flap across the
bottom.