Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-13
NI7KsERY ODDS AND ENDS.
~ CHRISTINE TERHuNE HERRIcK.
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accompanying the expensive luxurles
.~avided for fabrics Of the present time Is
y~rowinr tendency to common sense II
natter OF everyday clothing. The
ar;oa has gone by when a tiny child was
rot thought properly dressed unless ar
vod in much embroidered aud stithy
.robod garments. Deep frills OF Ham,
.snrg edging have ceased 10 be essential,
- ovan heavily embroidered flannel pet
lets are being superseded by those dec
.rotad in a simpler fashion. The time
tnus gained. say the wise ones, Is better
nonded in providing an abundance oil
e5AiPntv nlain garments which demand less
uat"e = the outset and save infinite trou"
ny ~ the laundry. The little dresses need
Wv bo nnOrnamented. A deep hem, sur
[nonunted by a small group OF nne tucks,
O"rnttily tucked yoke, with lines OF
PPhor stitching here and there, finished
l I"yut and waist with tiny lace rutfle
simple nainsook edge, and, II time
,,armits. little delicate hem stitching on
the hest fr0cks, are quite sufi1cient TO
,neke the baby's wardrobe attractive
enough to please any one, except motner
I'M mon foolish and extravaganza dis
play. 900 i, +ha r,orner ot
nnarino the underclothes. The long
PPnmhrous bands that must be doubled and
SoiHod before they can be secured by div
avs safety pins. thus forming an awkward
ridge around the infants body, are dis
car6ed by most women in favor OF plain
,raists fastened by small buttons. The
fawer garments baby wears the more
comfortable will it be, always provided
that thew are warm enough. The old ma
cbinerv of band, cambrlc and knitted
shirt. flannel pettic0at and White petit
coat. ON separate waists, all fastened by
safety pins, will never be used by the
mother who has once known the labor
saving gertrude suit" or the equally
ieImnle reform dress employed 80 fire.
0nentlv nowadays. The WEAKNESS spared
both mother and child is well worth the
exneriment, Ia putting short clothes on
the baby the custom followed with older
children OF buttoning the waist and
flannel skirts to a single waist will be
Ifonpd worthy of adoption. Either skirt
can be taken of II necessary without
other labor than that OF christening 1t
from the band.
The little knit Polish boots worn by
many babies as outdoor foot covering Will
be found excellent Tor constant use for the
wee ones who have donned short dresses,
but are not yet ready for stockings ana
shoes. The long knit boots cover the leg
to the knee, aud keep 1t as warm as would
a regular stocking. Baby must compress
her plump foot aud tiny toes into kid shoes
soon enough at the best, and the mother
will be spared an extra pull upon the
pocket, already quite sufficiently reduced
by the youngsters purchases, by post
peuing the evil day as long as possible.
When the child begins, IN nursing phrase,
to feel her feet" that is, to try and stand
and walk, and to show a consciousness
that her pedal eXtremities are meant for
something else than her playthings, will
be ample time TO begin purchasing the
first Of the succession of shoes that will
hardly average months service to each
pair.
Among the pretty adjuncts to baby's
belongings are the lovely elder down
durets now for sale In New York. They
are not cheap In one sense, for the first
cost Is rather heavy, but they pay for
themselves eventually IN the comfort
they yield. They combine much warmth
with a lightness that renders them tar
more desirable than heavy afghans. They
are generally made up In sateen of
bright colors and are more satisfactory
and serviceabe in this style than when
covered with satin or silk. They may be
used to tuck about child in Der carriage
on wintry days and Will prove ex-
tremely efiicacious in excluding wind and
cold.
The carriage pillow Is pretty madein a
popular and useful fashion, by covering a
soft square cushion first with bright
sllesia and then with an outer casing
made Of two tine cambria handkerehiefs.
A ruttle or tall Of lace finishes the edges,
and, II desired, great bow of soft ribbon
may De placed on one corner.
a custom to be commended is that of
beginning bank account for children at
at early age. The little mite boxes and
penny safes that are always ready for odd
nickels do their part in helping add to the
general accumulation. Large sums need
not De deposited at time, but a So or $40
Qhl put aside on Christmas or birthdays
makes an Investment that Is appreciated
When the boy wants something to help
pay for his college outfit, or the girl longs
Tor course Of lessons her parents have
not the ready money to pay for. These
lOards would grow more rapidly If faith
ers ana mothers and friends would dis
continue the habit of giving little chill
oFen useless and expensive plavthin 60
anu lay aside the sums thus saved, A
costly mechanical top costing several
dollars gives child no more real pleasure
IMAM does a small cart and horse, cheap
Kitchen stocked with tiny tins, or any OF
the simple toys that delight childish
hearts. Dolls that are too fine to be ham
0led, picture books that must not be
touched, and playthings that break
wlen they are played with are not
sources Of boundless pleasure to tun-lov-
IHg children.
1he mother who has prepared for her
hrst porn a baby basket lined with silk
ana trimmed elaboraUely with lace and
!ioOons generally learns wisdom by the
tlme Its Infantile proprietor has been in
possession month or two. She is pain
July apt to find the quilted silk in the
pottom stained by medicine or deprived of
coIor IN squares that tell plainly where
ene wet soap has been laid. A less gorge
guy arrangement but one that is lust as
ualnty and satisfactory may be devised on
SSambrlc covered with dotted muslin or
INJURED net. Ribbons need not be abiured.
out large BOWS are more likely to be
spoled than small knots fastened on the
and pockets. One very pretty
oashet was covered with white dimIty.
e ~ uproldered with knots and sprays In
,,inen floss. The whole lining could be
"ppeo utand washed at pleasure.