New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-16


that child can see what 1t wants. 1t saves tho W..
and tear Of the toys very materially and makes uc
nursery look very gay and attractive. parucus"p
after Christmas time. This is far better plan 'ha
putting toys in drawers or boxes where they III
varably come to grief
few plants which should be removed at nen,'
Bird and last. but by means least nurse wiz"
patient, CHEEKY nature. who understands the ar. y.
making her little charges happy, complete this s' Vi
Suggestions.
"she looketh well in the ways Of her householo
are the words Of Solomon in the deneation OF ,''o
woman OF women In the Book Of Proverbs-a uo,
scription Ia which he couples thrift with honor sn
prosper y-tbc credit Of the husband and the como
Of the family but how few young bousekcepers cons'uo
carefully the economy Of living, combined with COM
fort and plenty Ten cents day seems very n.''o
and yet that means s36 year 81 month. no"
many times ten cents may be saved In different uirc0
lions by thought and judici0us outlay is Only 10 W
really comprehendef by those who have gradually mar
rowed their expenditure to smaller and smaller hm,a
lions without materially lessening the comfort OF '"e
family.
A saving housekeeper should learn to use uie
smallest bit Of good material to advantage and shouu
not fail to utilize all remnants Of good food
great many young housekeepers hesitate to tel
their cooks to keep cold vegetables or small b'ts .,
meat and yet dish after dish may be made with Jus'
such ingredients that are vastly palatabe than
one that may cost several times the amount For IN
stance, there is no better salad than ones la Russe
where cold potatoes. beets. caulihower-h Is''
almost every vcgetable-are chopped mp 10
other and srved with wellmixed dressns
of oil and vinegar Here is another Illus
tration: YOu have "a couple Of sansagcs or
bit of meat IL 1t is good. and for dinner here are
the materials for farcie for stuffed tomatoes or egg
plant. Every scrap Of good food can be utilized IL
the cook and mistress work together and many dona's
are saved In the months bill. II a pot for the p'u
pose is left the stove and all bones left 10 simho
q good soup can be made. which can be varied rom
day to day by the addition of different seasonnes-
tomatoes one day. boiled celery cut into bits another
and 50 on. There are a great number OF such aou'-
tons to the daily food that actually cost nothing ana
are Just as good and hcalthful as butchers meat
bought for the purpose.
Another way OF economizing is to ask ones sell
the question in making any purchase either for per,
sonal for the house Gan DO without "
and considered that light IT is astonishing how many
things that really needful can be dispensed WIN
IL the fair economist is earnestly endeavoring TO cut
down expenses In daily living small items grow
rapidly to big total, and few cents saved IN thlS
or that direction becomes quite an important sum
before you realize II.
Although it is not always pleasant to face the cook
or do without vishcd-for articles, still If one feels
that 1t rs tightening the burden Of the Scadwnner OF
the family be he husband father bhe task becomes
not sordd but honorable, and much is promised 10
her who Gearing for her household eateth not the
bread OF idleness" and ain whose tongue Is the la"
of kindnessr" her children shall rise up and call her
blessed and her husband also and be praseth her.
The late innovation in gallantry at Paris is most
ethereal and fragrant way of paying attention to
lady, When fair friend has been spending the sum-
mer and in the country or the winter In Nice
or Borihgers, the day Of her return to her town
home her devoted admrer bids some renowned honst
TO decorate the entire house which Is awaiting te
arrival of its mistress with thousands of blossoms
A beautiful young widow belonging to the creme
de Ia creme of Partisan society coming home the other
day from short stay at the seaside found her house
decked in the following manner: The staircase was
garanded with feathery goden-hued mimosas ana
purple Russian vioets, and the drawfngroom with
white passiOn-fowers and scarlet Chinese DISCUS
blossoms The boudor was bower OF lilac and tea
roses and the bedroom AID dressingroom were hlled
with heather and pale pink camellias inbedded in
selagineIIe moss In the dining groom great palms had
been exqustely grouped in the corners, while showers
of dropping branches of pOmegrarate covered with
flowers smothcTed the silver hanging lamp above the
table. All the mirror and picture frames were
weathed with Japanese IVY and great baskets OF ferns
and orchids adorned every corner of the hall and adj
joining library. s ,.-
On her dressing room table the Young widow found
the donors card, with few words OF welcome peIl-
cilled under the name which, If worldly rumors are
to be believed. is soon to become her own.
This year life I'm French chateas is of possible moro
brilliant than on any Of the past hunting seasons
Luxury Of all kinds to have reached its utmost
limits, and the days and nights spent in a con-
tinual round Of pleasures At the historical Chateau
de Dampierre the Duchcsse de Luynes is receiving
large party Of guests, among whom are the Duchess Oh
reck the Count and Countess Arthur de Vogue and
many other great personages. For the shooting par
ties which daily take place at Damperre the ladies
have adopted a and most coquettish costume. II
consists of very short killed skirts OF mousccoored
corduroy ending above the knee Gray deerskn eggngs
fastened with FURNISHED silver clasps fit tightly over
little pointed laced boots OF addressed leather
The Jacket is rather long, also Of colored cor
duroy and opens waistcoat OF gray suede EN-
broidered with silver oak leaves and acorDs
Tyroe5e felt hal adorned with a chamos's beard and
silver jsveIin is worm and the hairs snugly cured
round the head and held in place with another 1avelln
of FURNISHED silver.
Partridge and woodcock shooting, deer and stag
limiting follow each other continually at the magnificent
Chateau dc Marchas the semiroyal residence OF the
Prince OF Monaco, who little over year married
the widowed Duchesse de Rchelieu, nee leine Mar
cbas is place OF great beauty and stateness. 1t
was built at the best period of the Renaissance and IL
stands on a slope amid great woods. overlooking the
plains of Laon far as the distant range Of the
Ardennes Mountains. The salamander and OF
Francois Premier are carved the stone portals and
bazoned on the metal work of the Grille dhonneur,@
and the long gray stone terraces are adorned with
scrolls wheIe the motto OF the Valols and the
aeurtc-lys of France are carved terraces where in
DAYS gone by the "Mignons" Of Henri DenX Diane
dc Poters and Mary stuart roamed. Marchas is
poem and "epOpee" in one. with its perfume Of the
past and its dusky avenues OF yews, its majestic
terraces its sheets of gancing waters, and its cedar
ceiled chambers embossed with the F. in solid gold
which Is remembrance OF Francois rs soOurn there
In the dining room the portraits painted three
centuries ago by ClOuet Of the notable visitors Of
Marchais-FIancois L. Henri ii, Francois IL, Charles
TX and the COnnetable de MontmOrency. 1t 10 many
wears since the chateau has been occupied and
the house party now enjoying the Prince and
princesse's hospitality make gay and gracious picture