The Portland daily press., 1889-11-09
THE no M G.
THE PHYSICAL WOMAN.

THE PHYSICAL WOMAN.
Perhaps there is no more positive evidence
of the change of sentiment in popular
opinion than the place given to physical cult
ure in the education of women. Nor Is this
branch of education limited to the students.
1t has aroused, within short time, the en-
thusiasm of women with grey heads, who
seek by wise training under professional
teachers to regain the lost muscular force
that ministers to the vitality. A few years
ago 1t was an evidence Of plebeian blood to
enjoy food or physical motion; to be languid
was to meet the ideal of physical perfection
for women. Now women at all In touch
with the knowledge of the times is ashamed
of physical weakness and recognises it as q
transgression of the laws of health. A
bright man, commenting on the change of
standards in the social intercourse among
young people, said look at the difference /!
When was young man, and wished to
show attention to young lady, bought
her flowers or candy, and called in the eve
ming, when we talked sentiment or senti-
mentality, as the mood Of the moment de-
cided. A few read books, but the favorit-
books among young ladies in my day were
so intensely feminine that there was little
in common between the men and women in
discussing them. See my boy and girl!
Listen to theml She can criticise his serving
tennis; beats him frequently. Ii he wants
to show his preference for young lady he
either urges her to become member OF his
tennis or bowling club, or never rests till he
is member of hers. They look forward to
a Saturday jaunt along the road for five or
ten miles, from week to week. She under
stands good scoring in baseball game. In
fact, boys and girls enter into each others
lives far more than formely. Ii she joins his
aIt,b ha III har THOU
both use foils, and she proves no mean
opponent. The people who admire the old
relation between young people are those who
know nothing of the present healthy inter.
change of mental and physical culture. l
think both sexes gain" 1t is said by one Of
the hotel proprietors of fashionable resort
that there are young men enough for game
of tennis in the afternoon, but not enough to
complete a dancing set in the evening: Yet
at a far more recent date than limits the
the condition of life at watering-place,
when talk filled an afternoon and dancing an
evening"
More and more does the idea that a strong
body is necessity for strong mind take
hold Of the popular opinion. A woman can
not take her share of the worlds work or
pleasure with an enfeebled body; she en-
deavors always, If wise, to strike balance
that leaves reserve Of physical force at her
commend: she accepts no theory OF how to
preserve her vital force for the longest period.
but by study and training learns to know
herself-to know the whole woman, not the
third of her nature. The woman Of wisdom
to-day realises that to know herself she must
know how to preserve the shell that so large
ly controls the spirit that animates it,
Christian Union.
SLEEP SLIPPERS.
Sleep comes readily enough, with her
swift feet of goddess 'shod with WOOL" to
visit the pillows of the young and healthful
people. But she sometimes delays sadly in
coming to comfort the aged or the invalid
So for the grandmammas or aunties who are
delicate and easily chilled we can make a
pair of wool shoes in which they can go to
meet sleep half way. Indeed. any and all Of
our friends will find these simple and pretty
slippers very acceptable. And dozen pairs
of them in bright assorted colors is cheer
full gift to send to hospital ward: or to add
through the year to ones stock of gifts made
ready betimes for Christmas.
Simple as is the pattern, 1t has been care
fully planned; and will be found to make q
neatly fitting and comfortable shoe. A
skein of Germantown wool, in white or some
delicate or bright color, and little Shetland
wool or knitting silk for the ankle edge, are
the materials required.
Of eight stitches. Work, in short crochet
all around this chain, making two stitches in
the fourth chain. so that there are fifteen
in the row. Work three rows around this
little oval, widening at each end and ut the
middle-wheIe the first widening was made.
After three rows, widen only at the middle
until twenty or twenty-five rows are COM
pleted Now work back and forth, emitting
eleven stitches-fve on each side of the mid
die stitch. These sixteen rows are crocheted
1lf falx . ah oa IL md tha frnn
Of the work, so that the stitch may resemble
the rest of the shoe.
Crochet together at the heel. and begin the
ankle. This is quite plain, six rows in short
crochet, missing stitch at the corners.
where the eleven stitches were left. This
narrowing shapes slender ankle.
Then work one row of double crochet. for
a cord or ribbon to be run In. This row Is
not narrowed, neither are the two plain
rows of short crochet which follow 1t.
Now with the Shetland wool or the silk
make row Of scallops thus: One short
crochet, miss one, five double crochet, miss
one, one short crochet. Repeat
If silk is used, be careful to fasten it
strongly and leave an inch of the silk run in
at the wrong side of the work. crocheted
cord, or, still prettier, narrow white rib
bon run In around the ankle and tied in
dainty bows. finishes the pretty gift which
may be accompanied with the most graceful
expression Of your good wishes for good
night and happy dreams.-[E. Cavazza in
Wide Awake,
FASHIONS IN FURs. cLoAKs, ETC.
Perhaps the fur stores at this season of the
year present the most attractive appearance
to women. In our Portland stores a great
variety Of beautiful fur is displayed, and an
opportunity is given for the qualification OF
all tastes. But among fashionable people
seal is decidedly the leading fur, and should
er capes are the rage. The capes are rather
deeper than in former years, being from
fourteen to sixteen inches long, most Of them
are square cut in front, but some are pointed
Besides sealskip are seen mink american
sable. Persian lamb, monkey, astrakan and
the standard bearer. Boas are found in lynx,
Qight and black, monkey and bear. Seal
skin sacques are somewhat shorter than
heretofore but the close fitting Newmarkets
come to the bottom of the skirt. Muffs are
a very little larger than last year. Children''
cloaks of white astrakan and gray and white
coney, with hoods, and sleigh robes to mattel
look delightfully."- comfortable, and their lit
tie wearers will look very sweet in them
The fur lined circulars have become a stand
ard garment, and are the most comfortable
and convenient Of all.
In cloth garments the Directoire style pre-
walls IN long cloaks and in jackets, which
last Fashion DEGREES shall be three-quarters
length. For travelling and every day veal
the Newmarket still holds its place, and Il
| the most comfortable and serviceabe gar
ment. Many of the cloaks and jackets art
| trimmed with fur, sable being the most com
mon. Plush jackets are largely displayed
| being both close fitting and in the Direction
| style. Braiding is seen a good deal. o
| course many fancy garments are seen, Blu
| the preference is for plain cloths made in
| comfortable and handsome style.
| GOOD COUNTRY RECEIPTS.
One of the good housewives of Cornis
sends us the following receipts. And W
take this opportunity to say that all receipt
appearing in this column have been teste
and not found wanting
DoUGHNUTs-Onec cup of sour milk, on
cup of sugar, one egg, one tablespoonful {
melted butter (if the milk is good, II 70
two) one teaspoonful Of saleratus, littl
nutmeg.
HERMITs-Three eggs, one cup of butte
one and half cups of sugar, one teaspoonfl
and half Of saleratus, teaspoonful eac
of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, one cup {
raisins or dried currants. Mix with -four
roll out.
SPONGE CAKE-Beat six eggs one minu
and half add three cups Of sugar and bel
five minutes; two cups Of flour, one teaspoon
full of saleratus dissolved In a cup of co.
water; mix well. then add two more cups
-four with two teaspoonfuls Of cream tart,
mixed with the -four. This Is excellent
LEMON PIE-The juice, rind and pu
of one lemon, one egg, one tablespoonful
-four, three tablespooniuls of sugar, a sma
piece Of butter, one cup Of milk or crear