The weekly sentinel., 1886-12-23
SOME HOLIDAY HINTS.
MERRY CHRISTMAS MAT T f II S
FROM GOTHAM.
Some of the Pretty Things Offered on
thesNew York Counters-Decorati
and Dainties.

poets pirate, and from which practi-
cal purchasers provide, comes softly,
as the foot fall of angels. The poor
shiver at its approach, and there's no
place amid the souvenir-seeking
crowds, and carriers for the drifts
which block the thoroughfares Of COM
merce.
Even the rich don costly robes of
fur; ard fashion puts on the defensive
with fabrics beftting royalty; yet it
is a fact worthy of note that the rich
er the material with which recent
modes disport themselves, the decree
is simplicity itself.
Poufs and paniers, except for even
ing robes are conspicuously de trOp
and tailor made toilettes are de riguer
for the street and the home except for
festive occasion, and what is more, the
bright young devotees patronize gen
tlemen tailors to the exclusion of their
own sex. Fascinating business to be
sure susceptible young man meas
uring the waist and shoulders of a
pretty girl, and on his knees beside her
adjusting the classical folds of her
cloth shirt. How carefully he studies
the effect-those curves in which lie the
lines OF beauty and symmetry;-and
what complicated mysteries are in
VOWED in simple laying on Of rout-
ache after what these disciples Of the
great Partisan artist assume are spec
ial designs for each pretty patroness.
Lady mantua makers and ambitious
coachmen are alike disparing All
the loaves and fishes Of favor 90 to
the man who can swing a goose after
the most approved fashion Lady res
idents remote from the great centres
send their measures for garments
which are accurately made to order
from the latest models.
There is just now craze for Christ
mas curiosities of all classes the grea t
stores and thoroughfares are thronged
with eager souvenir-seekers. Pen
cannot portray a 1.-THE of the wares
and wonders on display. Never were
holiday provisions so diversified or 50
abundant and apart from the toys,
dolls, games, books, brio brac and
byoterie of every possible conceit; there
are novelties in all standard lines,
sold at figures lower than ever before,
for it is part of the plan of these far
sighted provisioners to contribute their
quota of profit to the Peace and Good
Will of the Merry Christmas time,
and it makes ones heart warm to
think of the homes that will be glad
dened by the tons of merchandise now
being sent by post, express and ship
4O 4
the United States and the Canadas.
Being country woman myself, |
can picture households busy with
weaving wreaths after the latest cap
rice and compounding confections af
ter the most approved receipts eagerly
anticipating the New York purchases
thankful that this is a free country
and that if the mountain may not &c
to the traditional Mahomet, that the
mercantile Mahomet of modern pro
gress may 60 from these tower houses
of the worlds commerce to the noun
tairs Of buyers out of town.
DECORATIONS AND DAINTIEs.
Eolly-leaves produce distinct letter
outl nes i'll making notices, mono
grams, ETC., for font and alter, and
varyTreaths and clusters of evergreen
for 1urch decoration.
NJ ltoes and lettering of all kind
nav arkle like bona tide frost whel
Tush 4 over with mucilage and dust
4 ID WI glass powder. The latter
may had at any glass works)
E p are particularly adapted t,
dB or home adornment. The,
BJfde and letter prettily and firing
churc1 fonts in graceful manner.
WEHe and red roses, white and rec
and golden crysanthemums, mingl'
very nidaly for decorating; while tn
common, white, everlasting" and bach
elor buttons. easily work up int
stars, erdpsyes or letters against Grim
son back ;s3onnd, in the absence Q
fresh ffoNRfs.
So mud cIfor decoration now fo
dinner very good housekeepe
knows no % roast turkey, to max
cranbury ice and to prepare othe
things, bo substantial and sweet, fo
the Christi as feast; but few receipt
on extras may not come amiss.
For an appetizer, stir one table
spoonful m ted butter and one of sal
with half pEnnd blanched almons ur
til thoroughly mixed. Bake fftee
minutes in 4 flat baking pan, or unit
they are ih color, bright yello
brown. Place in an ornamental dis
ou the din ner table and sparingl
partaken of before the viands al
brough in they aid suggestion and al
an even greater relish than olives {
fine pickles.
A nice dish- OF potatoes is prepare