Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-04-05

appropriate that those who observe it should
appear in festal garments; especially at
Easter it seems fitting that there should be
freshness. brightness of apparel that typi-
fes the inward rejoicing, sympathy with
returning spring, a hint of the blessed truth
of the resurrection. If we fail to remember
this and think of Easter only as a date by
which to fix the passing of winter fashions
and the downing of springs lighter, gayer
garments, we overlook all the days deep
meaning and make the recurrence of
the festival of no spiritual effect.
In this climate 1t is often unwise and un-
safe to appear in spring clothing on Easter
day and 1t is sometimes q vexing question
whether to keep on ones winter suit, to
perch an airy, fowerdecked bonnet above
the thick wrap which the chilly air makes
q necessity. or to shiver all day in the new
suit that matches the bonnet. Many 3 sweet
soul fails that day to connect the idea of
gratitude with that of garb, and goes hap
PLY to the service of her chosen church with
only this thought filling her contented mind:
"Our Lord is risen,
We, too. shall risef'
And many another loses sight of the days
grand lesson because the overworked dress
makers or distracted milliner have failed to
keep their promise. And there is yet an
other class-thoee to whom q new garment is
a rarity, and an entire outfit only dream,
a never-to-bc realized vision of delight. May
We not hope, for everybody's sake, that
Easter Sunday may prove q veritable April
day, with brilliant sunshine, dash of rain,
passing clouds, balmy breath of spring and
everyone, new-gowned or old-gowned, will
have at least one opportunity to feel them
selves comfortably and appropriately dressed.
And as the independent ones and the con-
tented ones will be undisturbed by the vag-
aries of the weather, 1t ia evident that we all
may be happy and join in or listen to the
Easter carols with more or less appreciation
of their meaning.
LITTLE GIRLS DRESSES.
Pretty and inexpensive dresses for little
girls everyday wear are made of "outing
fannels," which come in stripes of red, gray,
blue, or tan, upon white. The skirt ehould
be straight and full, trimmed with rows of
braid matching the color and gathered to an
underwaist of twilled cotton. The hsnnel
waist is blouse with wide sailor collar tied
low upon the chest with ribbon. A shields
shaped piece of the flannel placed upon the
front of the underwaist Stimulates sailor
shirt, and is crossed by rows of the braid.
To vary these dresses make the collar, shirt
front and cuffs of cashmere, matching the
colored stripe and trim with white braid.
sTENcILING ON TEXTILES.
A method of decorating textile fabrics
which is thoroughly artistic, yet requires nc
previous knowledge of drawing and painting
in that of stenciling. 1t may be applied to
all fabrics, and for the same purpose as EN-
hpo{ Nxr,hi oh oIr ne
being less taxing to the eyes and requiring
much less time. Portieres, friezes, table and
plano covers, and wall-hsngings may be or
namented in this way at little expense, and
artistic wallpapers In geometrical or ara
besque designs will furnish variety of de.
sirable patterns. To prepare onet
own stencil-plate use ordinary brown
cardboard upon which the design
may be drawn by means of tracing paper
Overlook the drawing carefully and mark of
small spaces which are not to be cut. Thes'
are called holders and are necessary to kee,
the pattern from failing apart. They should
be chosen where they will least interfere
with the design. Place tho traced cardboard
upon q piece of glass and with a sharp pen
knife cut out the design carefully, avoiding
the holders. This stencil should be moistenet
with oil until it will absorb no more; thel
dry it and add coat of varnish. This pre-
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paint. The fabric to be decorated must b.
fastened down securely; hold the stencil irml,
with one hand and and with broad brusl
apply the paint thoroughly: The color
however, should not be too evenly laid on a
1t will give mechanical effect to the work
When the stencil is lifted replace it CAREFUL
so that the design may be continuous
When the border is stenoiled there is give
an opportunity for the hand work. With
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| the design with another tint to accentuate
properly, as If the design is painted in blu
deep red will intensity it, or if red has bee
used a darker red or gold color wi
give it prominence. If pattern wit
| wide open spaces has been use
fill in these spaces, as ia often done in en-
broidery, with fine straight lines of unequs
length. These should be painted in with
very fine brush in contrasting but hal
monios tint.
Blue denim, which has a rich color and
now mush used for portraits, takes stencil
ing admirably; burlaps, very desirabl
fabric, is decorated in this manner for frieze'
cotton velvet for wall hangings and po,
there's, while for curtains and light draperie
nothing is more beautiful than bolting clot
upon which the color should be laid light
In delicate tints. Here is q wide field fe
home work; the supply from which patterr
| may Dc drawn is practlcally 1ne4nhust1pl'
while the work itself requiring only neatnef
and sense of harmony in colors is MOI
fascinating.
There is scarcely fabric upon which th
stencil may not be used and rapid strokes I
the brush may soon usurp the place no
held by the slower and more laborior
needlework, so that those who have nj
time to give to embroidery may enjoy Il
decoration of various useful and beautif1
home furnishings by means of the fascina
ing stencil and brush.
At;HoWLER TUBE"
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