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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

Docskin gloves are much worn in the
country by society women. They have the
large horn buttons and pique backs. 1t i
almost impossible to have too large buttons
on country gloves Chevrctte gloves have
been for years in favor, and are likely to
remain so. and none more than the
"plunQed' ana the Cape chevrette, special
ly prepared for walking. riding and driv-
ing, made with black and Paris points;
they accord well with tailor made gar
mcuts.
Chevrcttc SUICIDES are n new, useful class
Of glove, especially the mousquetaires in
tans, black tobacco and grays, some hav.
ing embroidered backs: stone cOlors and n
long list Of delicate tones are to be had in
Suede. Those who need travelling, boating,
tennis and seaside gloves should look at
the cheap white or tan castors if money is
an object. The tan. drab and gray doeskin
are far preferable, and these are to be
bought in the mousQuctaire cut--viz., with
buttons at The wrist, pique sewing being n
characteristic of a good class Of cheyrette
These gloves never are and never can be
cheap, but they are the cheapest III the end.
Russia leather gloves are Il novel idea.
There is an art in putting on gloves which
has 10 be borne in mind, as much of their
subsequent wear and fit depend upon it.
They should he turned back below the
opening. First, the fingers should DE in
serted and well worked in, then the thumb.
and afterward The entire glove drawn on
from the back only.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
Mrs. Lewis Wilson,
Nov. Il. from 3 until 6.

This invitation may be written on a call
ing card, in.losed in Il white envelope and
delivered at the house, if in the city.
At the hall door Il servant should be sta
toned to admit each guest before she has
had time to ring, This servant also directs
the way to the ''unrobing room" where
the wraps are removed 10y another servant
who takes charge Of them and assists III
various ways. The bonnet and gloves are
almost invariably worn, the gloves to cor
respond with the rest of the toilet in tone
The only ones privileged TO appear unbon
neted in large reception are the ladies re-
Ceiving with the hostess or assisting her to
entertain her guests. They should always
be bareheaded. Street dresses or the palmer
reception dresses are worn.
The hostess should stand near the en-
trance of the reception room and extend n
welcome TO each one as she arrives, and the
guest should then be introduced to Others
in the room, especially if she be n stranger.
In that case an unusual amount of atten.
ton should be given her. A guest can go
at any time after the lunch has been
served, but under no circumstance remain
longer than the appointed time, In the
winter time the house should be darkened,
and lighted by gas candles or lamps.
At "A large afternoon reception the guests
are invited out to lunch in parties at diff
ferent times by an assisting friend of the
hostess. The hostess herself never takes
refreshment, except at small and informal
receptions, where all sit down at lunch at
the same time. Usually an unmarried lady
sits at either end of the table, who pours
the tea, coffee or chocU4. q.
In taking leave of tho hosteRs escl guest
should in few words ross her ENJOY
lnent at being present o. q o~rasion,
then pass out, and aftevputtlng "Gps
depart without going into the recer ~4Ji.
room again.
Evening receptions, says Good House
keeping, which is authority for the fore
going, are conducted in the same way, OK
oepJ that gentlemen are invited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
Great Men and Women.

Curious enough. tells Golden Days, it is
the busy people who have the most time 1t
their command To idle people every OK
ertion is trouble. They never have time
for anything. Then again busy, active
people live the longest, because, like any
machine, it is easier to rust out than tc
wear out.
Observe how the great men and women
OF the world have hung on to life. Empe-
ror William, the busiest man Of his day,
lived to ~ 81. Horace Walpole was 81
when he died, Sir William Hcrschel 81,
Daniel Webster 20, Henry Clay u.s. Disraeli
70, Emerson 49, and Chevreul, the French
chemist, 10l. OF living notable persons
Gladstone is 50, DR., Holmes 50, Bismarck
%, Bancroft s., Gen. sherman 60 Mrs
Stowe 81, Kossuth So, De Lesseps SO and
Hannibal Hamlin so.
All these men and women were worker,
and never knew an d. hour, They wasted
no time, and consequently always had time
at their command.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
Tho Trimming. of the season.

jet embruideries are in great demand.
These are applied TO net, chiffon crepe, silk,
satin and velvet, as well AZ to more. Tho
beads are very closely set, and the patterns
are so arranged that they stand out we'll
and boldly. Gold galore has been softened
by mixture of silver, and besides the
gallons to be had by the yard there is a great
variety of shaped pieces made to lit both
skirts and bodiceS.
Besides the gallons and cord trimmings,
nearly all of which are shaped, there are
great many fronts which pretty well cover
the entire skirt except the two back
breadths. These are richly embroidered
IN floral designs on E5so, crepe and chiffon,
but newest Of all on EcIn India silk OF
many novel hints, such as electric blue.
mandarin yellow, grass green, az well as
che tender greens, pinks and blues to which
we are now accustomed. Many Of them
are accompanied by bodice trimmings
shaped as Bolero jackets cr Is V vests.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.


The Physiological Value of an Active,
Well Regulated Imagination.
The wholesome and stimulating influence
of we'll guided imagination has been
strongly urged by a writer in The Journal
of the American Medical Association, from
which the following interesting statements
are gleancd
Tyndal says that those who have de-
nounced the imagination because they
have seen its disastrous effect on weak YES
sells might with equal justice point to ex-
ploded boilers rs an argument against the
use of steam But the weak vessels
wrecked by Imagination are really fewer
than is commonly supposed Now and
again some erratic genius Of highly strung
nervous temperament gives himself up TO
the pleasures Of imagination till he be
comes intoxicated with them and staggers
over the boundary of sanity; but for one case
of insanity caused by excess of imagination
there dozen caused by want of it. Apa-
thetic dizziness and torpor of mind are apt
to deepen into dementia.
\ vulgar error as to the nature of insani-
ty has perhaps conduccd to eXaggeration
as to the dangers Of imagination Visitors
TO asylums invariably arrive expecting to
find gruWths of morbid invention and be-
lief. wild tangled and luXuriant as a trop-
zeal forest and leave much disappointed
by the barrcnncss Of the land, for the in
sane are the least imaginative of beings
At rare intervals Il mailman is encountered
who dazzles all around him by the me-
teoric brilliancy of his conceptions; but, as
a rule, the lunatic is as dull as stone.
He is the victim of fixed idea or his de
lusions pursue threadmill round, or oc-
cur in groups so unvaryinC that, if you
have ascertained one of them, you can pre-
dict all the rest. His mind is blank or a
blurred and unreadablc page, or his fan
cics, if they come thick in the tumult of
mania, are SO disiointed or huddled to-
gether as TO defy recognition.
ldiocy is the absolute negation of i'm
agnation, and insanity undermines and
destroys or enfeebles it more or less, and
when we try to drive out insanity the first
thing we do is TO invoke imagination's aid
for moral treatment consists mainly in ap.
peals to this faculty, and fully acknowl
edges its hygienic uses.
The first recorded cure of melancholia
was by the harp of David and today in
every linatic hospital worth the name per
sistent efforts are made by music by pic
| lures, by poetry and the drama to stimu
late the Imagination and thus cleanse the
stuffed bosom Of that perilous stuff that
| weighs upon the heart
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Victor Hugo's Idea of IA Hugo Cutie
FISH so Longer Fiction.

Victor Hugo's Idea of Hugo Cuttle-
FISH 30 Longer Fiction.
In 1857 a very large cuttlchsh, averaging
about twenty feet in length in the body
nlone, was iuet with by "a French war YES
sci between Madeira and TcnerlTe. Later
on great squids were seen on the American
coast and chiefly in the north, whittier
possibly they may have been attracted by
the prospects Of suitable food in the cod.
Actual measurements Of some Of these biz
squids, which by the way also occur of
the Irish coast now and then, give bodies
ranging from ten to twenty feet in length
exclusive Of the arms which, as regards
the two long ones at least, may be set
down at thirty feet in length.
So that the realization Of the zooloyical
FANTASY Of the "IOiiers Of the sea- has
come in a very decided fashion indeed in
the shape of the Newfoundland giant cut
ties, whose powers Of attack may be re-
garded as fully equal to those credited to
the big devilhsh of the great French novel
list. Furthermore, it may be suggested
that Il huge cuttlefsh rushing across The
surface of the sea, propelled backward by
its Jets of water with its head aud arms,
leaving a long "wa-h' behind, may very
aptly appear as fit representative of the
sen serpent itself From various accounts
given of the great unknown" OF the deep,
it seems pretty certain that what was seen
was really giant cuttlcdsh swimming
swiftly through the water, its movements,
and especially those of its arms, counter
feting closely the motions of sefpentine
form.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

Notes and Queries is discussing Mr.
Thackerays broken nose. Sir William
Fraser writes: Il have always believed
that ThackeraYs nose was broken in a
fight at Charterhousc by Nenablcs Q. c.,
lately deceased. Unlcs. l am mistaken,
this was told me 10y the person who intro
duced me TO Thackcray. NIr.NenaJles was
n member Of the Society Of Dilettanti, and
! often sat next to him. On at least one
occasion l alluded to the fact, and he GER
tainly did not deny it. However, this may
not have been the case. Ny informant
added that the Dame as we called them
at Elton, ran up and said to Nenahles, You
have spoilt the best looking boy in the
school,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
Doing Up Wash Dresses.

Some wash dresses are now so elaborate.
y made that it is almost impossible TO do
Jhem up in the ordinary way, and they are
sent to the professional cleaner for the
process Of dry cleaning Where they
are to be done up at home the following
hints in regard to ironing them may be oil
service; Skirts and dresses should always
be ironed as follows; First the hems then
tucks, founces, bodice, collar, sleeves,
leaving the rest Of the skirt until last, rs
it is the easiest part to crease. The shirt
sleeve board is used for ironing the sleeves,
while for the front of the skirt board
shaped like gore, covered similarly to the
others with flannel, should be employed,
Dresses require to be ironed while very
damp, especially the embroidered ones that
are so much worn now.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

An excellent bath for cleaning watches,
jewelry, etc, according to The Union Hor-
logere, is made with soap, ninety-two
grains; ammonia liquor, ,l57 grains; wa
ter, one quart. Shave the soap and melt it
IN the water Then add the ammonia.
There are still a goodly number of watch
makers who prefer the good old way of
cleaning watch or a clock movement with
soap and water and good brush and they
will find the above given formula entirely
TO their satisfaction Pour the bath into
q receptacle containing the parts to be
cleaned, but take care that they are entirely
submerged, as without this precaution the
parts exposed to the air would soon be COW
cred with an oxidation which can be re-
moved only with difficulty.
The pieces il well immersed may for all
shat be left in the bath for n whole day
without .r~ dancer whatever; steel pieces
ere not HAatcyor attacked, but generally
spcaEin. from five - six minutes are am
ply sufficient % oi,pnse them thoroughly.
The hatl in = hc uarl for long time, and
j. thrown essay only when it is too dirty
or when II ha, lo-; force. When not in
usr keep !, IN q well sjoppercd bottle.
Dry ae ~ oles il sIw'lnst, to which add
Z iitI" Suui~4 white. =, slight brushing
viii tacp o.,H; out i'- pristine polish
This }.:, g. Target" preferable to the ordi-
nary way III, c.t-,'u.f with Oeuzine, cya-
nide, alcohol ..a., "'tis+. etc.
To rci;erate. l.ep III, ltttle with the
bath well correct ta avoid she evaporation
Of the ammonia. icn. .n,vld it occur,
would remove iron: The bath its principal
cleaning 7ivrn"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

We present the annexed cut quite as
much with a view to giving the latcst
styles in trimming poodles as to show the
tasteful rose colCred cashmere morning
dress. poodles, be it understood, are the
most pampered dogs III existence. and
when once a young lady becomes the pos
SCISSOR of poodle she Immediately en-
deavors to decide which of the dozen ways
Of trimming she shall select for her own
special pet
A poodle is sometimes ornamented with
stars or diamonds, or stripes of fur. The
little knobs on his tail and legs are cut aS
a matter of course. Sometimes he will
have a rope of fur over his otherwise often
sively bare back, or q diamond will orna.
ment the middle of his spine. The fash
ionable color of poodle is black, but as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

There are a few good plants that ANA
cur Gardening recommends for the EN-
Enlistment of rooms, even though they
ave lighted and heated by gas. The best of
.em perhaps is the variegated parlor palm
i.pidistra lurida variegara). There is also
s:een lcuyed variety Of the same subject
litaJle Tor a like purpose. Then the cab
.a',c palm (Corypha Australis), date palm
.pniy dactyllera), bungalow palm (Sea-
..,thia eleGansj, fan palm (Champrops eX-
.au md the dwarf fan palm (Chamurops
I'uuilis) are all well adapted for growing
p. rooms. The same may be said Of the
india rubber plant Hicu selasticus), pro
ding the temperature does not fall below
dcgS. in winter; Australian silky oak
rcyillca robusta) and the hardy dragon
.re,9 CDrac;ona indivisa and Drac2na con
Gvstal. Care of course must be taken in
regard TO the watering, or even these will
succumb But providing this is judicous.
~ performed no one need hesitate to at.
,empt the culture Of any Of the above in
tltir rooms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
One Thing and Another.

Oatmeal drink i, much recommended
to those who are undergoing great bodily
labor. Boiling water poured on oatmeal
and favored with lemon peel.
TO remove thirst paint the tongue of a
fever patient with glycerine, says a physi-
cau; it will remove the sensation of thirst
and discomfort felt when the organ is dry
and foul.
\ little rose scented glycerine in the
water of the bath will impart freshness
and delicacy To the skin
Powdered rice sprirkled upon lint and
applied to fresh wounds IS said to stop
bleeding
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

The New York Grocer says that the fried
fshballs or the brown bread and baked
beans Of New England are found to con
tain nearly the right proportions Of nutri
ents required to maintain an adult work
ingmau in proper condition, according to
Volts standard. The pease porridge, sea
soned with savory herbs, in which little
bit of pork is stcHved, is also consistent
with that standard rs are the hog and
hominy Of the southern negro, in the pro
portions IN which it is servcd-one peck of
meal to three and one-half pounds of bacon
for weeks supply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

An exceedingly simple and effective illus
tration of the reaction of stream of
water escaping from an aperture-the prin-
ciple upon which the action of all turbine
water wheels depends-is shown in the
cut. The only apparatus necessary is
clay tobacco pipe and a little sealing wax
Grind or scrape Off the end of the stem, as
shown at A, and cover it with bit of seal
ing wax. as in b, so that the aperture at
the end is charged into one at the side
Now suspend the pipe by long thread
attached TO the bowl by another piece of
A.-1x, and Ill the bowl with water. AS it
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

herd. Even when found there are serious
obstacles in the way. OF course you could
hit one, but unless an elephant is struck in
some vital part to wound him is down
right cruelty.
When you have fired your first shot you
must be wary, az it is likely that you may
find elephants on all sides of you. Upon
their being startled by t. report OF your
gun they all close togetlS., preparatory to
making their escape, 80 that you have to
be very careful to avoid being trampled
under foot. The noise made by herd of
elephants is simply indescribable. Every
animal seems to wish to Guido the others
in the shrillness of its screeching and
trumpeting This, combined with the
crashing down Of trees, as they pillow their
way through the matted underground of
the forest, once heard will never be forget
ten. An angry elephant will very often
charge at the hunter especially If the ami.
NAL is Il female protecting young one, so
that "A hunter seldom fires unless he is close
enough TO be sure OF his aim.
| had been within a few yards of an
elephant several times before | could
clearly distinguish my game. Finally from
patch Of tangled brush a large animal
came along right in my path. fired, and
the beast dropped on her knees; and then
upon another shot from a native who was
with me she rolled over on her side dead
Had l not succeeded in bringing her down
Mt the first shot | am afraid She would
have taken such steps rs would have been
very unpleasant for me.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

You ask the reason, little friends
Why cats don't wash their faces
Before they eat, as children do,
In all good Christian places.
Well, years ago, famous cat,
The pangs Of hunger feeling,
Had CHANGED to catch z fine young mouse
Who said as he ceased squealing,
"All Renteel folks their faces wash
Before they think Of eating
And wishing to le thought well bred
Puss needed his entreatins.
But when she raised her paw to wash,
Chance for escape afGorilng,
The sly young MOUSE then said good-by,
Without respect to wording.
A feline council met that day,
And passed in solemn meeting
A law forbidding any cat
To wash till after eating.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
Homo Made Ice CreaIn.

IF you have plenty of sweet cream use
one quart of it, one quart of milk, beaten
thoroughly together with one pound Of
white sugar. Add extract of vanilla and
the whites of four eggs whipped till very
light; then freeze. II cream is scarce, a
very good recipe ia TO use four we'll beaten
eggs to each quart of milk, unless the milk
is very rich Scald the milk beat tho eggs
and sugar, to make it very sweet, together
and stir the milk briskly. Heat gradually
until as thick as rich cream, thea flavor
with lemon or orange extract and freeze.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

Illustrated was designed for cycling, but is
equally appropriate for other open air ex.
crCise
II is made a In polonaisc in gray tweed
or navy blue serge. il is fastened on the
lcfi side with bone buttons, and three rows
of mohair braid appear around the hem in
front Of the shirt The collar and revers
roll back and expose "a shirt of white fan
mel. The belt is of leather and the peaked
cap is Of white twilcd linen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
The New Handkerchief.

The new handkerchiefs, like the new
stockings, have very conspicuous patterns.
The edges are embroidered in japanese
designs with birds or chrysant hcmums.
Another handkerchief has one corner
turned back with red, and is sealed with
the owners monogram. There are hand
kerchicfs entirely of Nalenciennes lace.
They are used simply for decorating the
front of the hodic or for millinery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

Lemon is the summer pie par excellence,
furnishing light and refreshing dessert.
Following is good reoipec One quart OF
water and one cup of butter boiled TO.
getheri four lemons grated and squeezed;
a teacupful and hals of sugar; the yolks
Of eight eggs one cupfui Of corn starch,
with pinch of salt stirred into it. Cook
all together in saucepan till it thickens.
Bake the crust first; I'll with the above
and cover with a meringue of white OF
egg and q little sugar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

Alpaca has been one Of the most popular
materials for street dresses this summer.
Tea gowns have lost their neglige look
They resemble dresses as closely rs posi-
bic now.
AS for mems socks they are very gaudy
now in colored stripes. Others have shot
effect these arc for evening wear. Some
are fiecked with color gold thread indeed
ia introduced into them.
The Princess Of Wales has succeeded in
making leatAsr .RQas very fashionable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
A sYrHoN INKsrAND.

bottom, where there is a tubuure, which
s. always open. The inkstand is partially
full of ink, while there is nr at the top.
The level OF the ink inside being higher
than in the tubulure, the elastic force of
the air inside is Il little less than the pres
sure of the atmosphere on the ink in the
tubulure. As the ink there is used its
level sinks, and is finally lower than the
point O. At this moment bubble of air
passes into the Interior, and the elastic
force being thereby increased the level Of
the ink descends in the inside and rises in
the tubulure. This goes on until the in
ternal level is at the point o. More ink
must then he added, which is effected 10y
pouring it into the tubulure, care being
taken to incline the inkstaud in the oppo-
site direction. The fountains in bird cages
are on similar principle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

Great Britain has national debt of $685.
1871, 63l, on which the annual charge is e25,-
100000, The sources Of income of the
British government are customs, excise
and stamps, land, house and income taxes,
the postotlice ana tclcgraphs, and a NUM-
Der of miscellaneous sources.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
ENTERTAINMENT AND INSTRUCTION
FOR BRIGHT BOYS AND GIRLS.
The Excitement, Hardships and Risks
Attendant on an Elephant HUNT In the
Wilds of Africa as Told by One of
Stanley's Companions.

In the impenetrable forests Of Central
Africa elephants are secure for many years
to come. These animals are not as a rule
found in open places. They prefer tina
shelter Of the thick tropical foliage. They
are to be found in families OF two and
three, and in herds of two and three hun.
dred. An elephant hunt is attclded with
hardship aid risk of life 1t may mean a
tramp of many miles before finding the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
Brave Tommy.

Tommy was always saying, I'm not
afraid" His big brother John said he was
little bragg" always telling what he
would do if great bear should come out
OF the woods, or great giant should
threaten to eat him up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
The Meaning of the Word Fey"

The word FEY means, according to The
New York sun, fated to die, doomed, The
word is of Morse origin. II does not mean
that the person fey has been rendered in
sane by seeing the fairies, as some persons
imagine; it has nothing to do with fairies
II