New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09


book, and finish at the top with a full bow Thero
Is hardly anything however, a woman Would rather
have at a Christmas gift than drawer-linng sachets-
that L. fiat silk or slkone cut the exact size OF the
bott1ms Of the drawers with powdered perfumes be-
tween the layer of cotton which is tackled between
the two pieces Of material. 1t is tuisn to say thas
the simplest thing is often the most useful and ac-
ceptable. but 1t Is astonishing to how often the
most elaborate Christmas work is oiled over, that Is
really not worth the time and labor given IT,
No truly elegant and refined woman ever makes uso
Of violent perfumes. II is not by a mere change OF
fashion that scents are much less employed Of late
than they were some years ago. Many doctors as
sert that the powerful with which women
saturac their clothes and handkerchiefs often the
direct OF headaches and disorders OF all
kinds. Good taste alone should prevent ladies from
using anything but the most delicate and evanescent
of extracts everything about young and pretty
woman ought to be sweet smelling but OF to the de-
gree Of making this sweetness offensive to her en-
tourage. To attain this aim all the drawers and cup
boards, chifoniors and clothes presses In womsn's
dressing should be lined with large fat sachets
filed with mixture Of orris- root, violet amber and
dEspagne powder. These particular odors agree
well and blend together with a result which. without
being strong, is both enduring and extremely agree
able Furthermore, the Linen when returned from
the laundry should be sprnklcd lightly with lavender
and vcrbena water, process which removes the odor
OF starch and soap lingering in its delclte folds.
The fashion Of sewing tiny sichets Of fragrant pow
dcrs in the Of dresses is not new and Is GER
tanly very agreeable one. There also the perfume
used nnst be stronger than violet pesu dEspagne
amber or orris-root A we'll known Parison elegante
the young Countess de c. had two years ago, good
cause to regret having ever adopted this fashion
The Corntess, who is one Of the prettest members
OF the French aristocracy somewhat extravagant
Of queen OF society accustomed TO reign IN the most
brilliant capital city Of the world All bow before her
sceptre; she gives law. and makes the fash
ions, and conquests annulnbered stTew her path
thick the leaves Willow tree
One day she had occasion to scod her maid, who had
neglected part Of her service. On that Same
evening the Countess going to . ball at the
Duchess Dues, and all the " fine heur' Of French
and foreign society to be present. the beauty de-
sired particularly to look her very BEST Standing In
front Of her dressing glass. with the Jeam OF the
lights playing her white brow, on her dazzling
eyes and her soft, golden curs, she surveyed her
exquisite toilette of white velvet srewn with silver
lilies and abaze with diamonds. great bouquet OF
Rere DOR roses nestled her breast. making It's
whiteness look like snow Another hurried look for
carriage had Just been announced. ami the Coun-
tess. turning to her abigail, exclaimed impatenty,
You have forgotten my give II to quickly
The maid fastened to comply with the request but as
she did there mschievouf twinkle In the girls
eye which her mistress unfortunately did not notce
Slipping the little satin bag In her corsage she swept
of the room, and ten minutes later made her en-
trance IN the salons Of the Duchess.
Immediately surrounded by crowds Of admirers anx-
iols for waltz quadrle, the Countess threw her
self with great zest into the amusements Of the even
ing. The very although great blocks
ice had been placed bronze consos In every corner
to cool the air. On danced the little Countess. getting
Int
notion the exquisite music and the perfect floor sud
denly TO her intense surprise she became aware Of
notable change in the conduct Of her partners Ihey
gradually dropped away from her side and appeared to
avoid her. For the first time In her Lie she was
allowed to sit through dance unattended WHAT was
that she read In the glance OF these men so anxious
to be near her earlier in the evening" 1t was not
censure not injury, not wonder 1t was more vague
than any of these yet to her II spoke them all For
few seconds her lovely antelope eyes lighened Win
anxiety her delicate bloom psled then rising nom
her seat. she approached the place where her most
intimate friend. the Marquise de B., was standing.
what Is the natter What have donei' she
asked TREMENDOUSLY
The Marquse, depressing a smile, drew her friend
into secluded embrasure screened by towering SHRUBS
and whispered a few words In her ear
Good heavens - exclaimed the Countess, 81 had
noticed this myself. but could not think whence IL
came.s and with violent gesture she tore the sachet
which her maid had handed TO her from within her
dress 1t was filed with powdered PaImesan cheese,
almost melted bv the warmth OF the nest wherein
=, had been hidden. A veil must be drawn over the
scene which took place between mistress and maid ana
IL was long, very long, before the Countess got over
the horrible memory of her femme de ehambre's ven
geance.
In olden times scents IN great favor, but as
distllng was not then invented, ladies carried them
in the form of ointments in precious boxes followed
from a single onyx. amethyst or emerald Many OF
these costly vlnaigrettes can be seen now In the
museum at Naples. Roman ladies' applet ID 'ne
skin after their daily bath hquid paste Oh roses
called rbodiuIn and An ointment made OF lilies, called
Irinum Their long hair was washed every night win
wild thyme water and then rubbed with lavender OIL.
They had also oils extracted from the foxgove s"ee.
nartoram cinnamon, iris water mint, wild vine ana