The Arizona sentinel., 1888-04-28
CARE OF CLOTHES.
How to Brush Hats, WOolen Wraps and
 Slk Garments.

AS most people llkc lo nave LnelF clothes last as long and look as well as possible, few hints on the care of clothes may not come amisS All must admit that clothes that are cared for properly will outlast those that are neglected. aside from their also appearing better It does not matter how fine the material may be of which they are made, if they are dust-grimel from carelessness in
 brushing. or ill-fitting from neglectful folding or hanging. they will never make as good an appearance as those made from a cheaper and poorer grade of cloth that has been cared for.
 There is no color that shows the dust sooner than black. If smooth faced fabric. the dust may be easily removed with a brush broom or bris- tie brush. or if left some time un- brushed. it is not of so much impor- tance, for it may be removed at almost any time before using, but if the cloth is corded or rough faced. it is of the utmost importance that it shall be brushed thoroughly as soon as convenient. After coming in from outside. the clothes are very apt to re- tain a good deal of the duss of the street, and at such time, if possible. they should be brushed thoroughly ere putting away. First, the hat or bon net must be brushed we'll. trimming anl all. If of felt or straw, bristle brush, such as is used for clothes. is the best; but if of velvet. a finer one. which is made especially for such purpose, should be used. If it is of cloth. fine corn broom will do very well, and some also use this article for felt. but generally it is too coarse, and is not as good in any way as the bristle brush. In brushing felt hat or bon net, always brush one way to keep it looking nice.
 After being caught in rain or snow-storm with a felt hat, and it is wet, on coming inside do not put it to dry without brushing. With the brush begin at the rim and go round and round. always the one way. brushing very hard. until the crown is reached. brushing this in the same way until you fin- ish in the center the top of the crown; then put it away to dry and when wanted it will look almost as good as new. Never put 6 felt hat away while wet without brushing. or 1t will be spotted when dry. Mems stiff hats may be kept looking nice if treated in this way after being out in storm.
 If the outside garment or wrap is of smooth or corded material, It should be we'll brushed and hung away. bat if rough faced, it will need to be taken into the air and we'll shaken in addi- ton to brushing to remove even a part of the dust that is sure to adhere to it. A dress, whether rough or smooth cloth, should be taken out into the air and shaken. owing to it's being next to impossible to get into the crevices of the draperies, where the dust is certain to find Judgment, with brush broom or bristle brush. Never use brush of any kind on silk dress, as piece of woolea cloth will do the work a great deal better. and will not injure the fabric, which brush generally does. It is good plan 10 hang heavy dresses and wraps on the line once in while, when stiff wind is blowing. which will do more toward cleansing than all the brushing that could be given them. To be sure, this is not to be recom- mended for light, delicate material, but only for such goods as hold the dust It is very important that mems dark -colored diagonal clothes should be brushed frequently, for, if neglect ed. it will be found impossible to re- move the dust, and if the clothes are black. they soon have the appearance of being off color long ere they should be.
 Never turn coat inside out when hanging it up, or you will surely ruin the set of the collar. Where conven- tent wire frames arc the best to use for this purpose but lacking these. hang the coat by the loop at the col lar with the right side out. Never hang dress up inside out but if possi- ble allow it two nails, some distance apart. Hang it with front facing out. by the loops usually placed on the waistband at each side breadth. This way of hanging dress will keep the drapery and plaits. if there are any, in position. and is the mode recom- mended by an experienced dress maker. Some have the loops by which to hang up their basques on the waist line inside, or the collar, but the best authority advises them to be sewn one under each arm. The same nails used for the skirt are not generally too far apart, but if they should be, one of the skirt nails, and another one driven into the wall the distance wished for the basque, can be used. Hang the basqu first and the skirt over it. To be sure, where there is much trim ming on basque, or it is of delicate fabric which will not bear crushing, it may be we'll to hang it alone away from the skirt, but usually it is best to hang both together. In room having no closet or wardrobe, always cover the clothes if hung on wall