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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01
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When one Is giving an entertainment n is difficult 10
know sometimes Just how TO get light In dark
the best way to supplement the ordinary Of
lighting the house In case you need added brancy.
The writer has for many years used very simple
arrangement with invariable success. and has
gcsted IL e. friends who having once tried it, always
II for festive occasions. II i nothing moro nor
less than straight. narrow board with holes made
with largo anger to stick candles in. These boards
are hung on the wall with wire, and when prrttlly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

it of the right height making the top edge tuiip
pointed Crimp the paper together in the same way
as the ampshade this will bring 1t TO abou the night
size TO fl an ordinary 1Owcrp pot Finish with
ribbon OF the same shade. For white room while
ones are very pretty, with ribbon embroide'ed WIN
gold The ribbon can be used for season and longer
if Won have it cleaned and the tissue paper covers
are nothing to make they be renewed ~ often rs
YOU like. Dark red effective with ribbons
a match
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

France exported for Christmas and the New Year
no less than ScJOOOO worth Of bonbons and 100000
worth Of bonbJrnere,. Daring the past year S270,oOO
worth OF ondant> and chocolates were sent from
Paris 10 tho harcns Of Turkey and Egypt and tJOOOOo
worth Of perfumcry and face paint took the rad.
No wonder that Tur' III ladie, have 10 paint when they
ruin their compilations with such an abnormal aHount
Of sweets. These fair creatures AT the present
moment causing much disturbance III the domnlonS
both sultan and khcdvc for not only do they per
sist In discadng their national costume for European
dress. but they insist upon going TO concerts, balls
ccpons and 10 the theatre. They have also begun .
crusade against pOlygamy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

Some really original dresses are being prepared for
the approaching carnival season in the ateeIs OF ono
Of the greatest Partisan couturieres spirit IS
one of the prettlest among them II Is composed of
rather short skirt of shimmerng pacgreen san' shot
with evanesccnt pink Oh which are painted by hand
delicate Shells Weeds starhshes and serancmoneS
soft crepe of a creenish hue, slightly powdered with
silver, is drapcd this in such manner that the
painting is seen through a kind OF hazy mist. Tho
corsago of foamy white lace. is cncm.ted with
real sea-shells in every shade Of pink white
and pale yellow, and has epaulettes made
Of tiny musscls aud oyster sh'lis' some oi
which are half open and reveal clusters Of pearls.
the left shoulder net OF silver heseS Is ulaPcu
and falls gracefully the back the net shtt@ihg
with gold and silver fishes caught Dy INC hi''' WIN
here and there n coral prawn tiny little green OF
brown crab sharing their fate great oysoer-s"eii
Of diamonds In the powdered hair with one huge pearl
I'm the middle and ropes Of pearls around to coh anu
wrists complcte this dainty costume. The stockings
aud shoes Of pale green SILK , ,r,,
4 Croatlnn peasant girl next in rank This
is a model but little known ana winch Is oo'h S'"P'o
and cgecvc II consist, OF white linen sleeveless gar
mcnt reaching from the neck TO little below to ee'
made very plan and with few folds rs possible re'e
Hing I'm fact the well known garb OF the Egy puah fe'
heen only much shorter. This Is thickB emotoueFeu
oround the armholes collar and bottom Oh the pseudo
hint ,ri,b a design In stitch executed III red Dlue
,oIIov, and black silk interminged with gold thread
Around the waist /, a broad band OF the same
.nbroiaerv from which depend strcamerS OF bright
rod blue and yellow ribbons falling straight down
front and back The hair Is plated in four braids
intermingled with tiny gold pieces and tied with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

then rapidly revolved and the potter Shapes 'ho
clay the pot rises up growing rapidly before your
eyes into symmetry under his skful manipulation
Simply 10 this interesting old fashioned INDUSTRY
is worth the trouble OF your trip, If nothing else
Now show the potter this little design FOR shape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

The fashion Of grille or lattice Of wood or metal
over the door is being introduced generally between
double parlors and in other places These grillcs are
Of wrought iron dark oak. some other sombrc
toned wood. when used the doors opening from
dining rooms libraries halls but are in lighter
woods for drawing rooms. \ pretty lattice for this
purpose Is the oriental frcwork cut out in variety
Of designs. which strains the Hight and gives the most
delightful effect. \ number Of American workers In
wood make excellent designs for grillcs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

Madame Carnot, the wife OF the President Of the
French Republic is about to become the recipient Of
an honor which has never until now. been conferred
on any lady not of Imperial Royal rank Pope
Leo XIII has officially announced his intention OF pre-
scnting her with the Golden Rose distinction which
the Duchess Of Magenta sighed for in vain during her
occupancy of the Elyscc Palace. Madame CarnOt IS
an exceedingly devoted Roman Catholic one Of her
first acts on taking up her abode in the Executive
Mansion to restore to its original and sacred use
the lovely chapel which predecessor had turned into
store the old clothes and old boots of Presi
dent Grcvy. The clergy. toe. treated with more
marked consideration under the present administration
than at any time since the establishment Of the Re
public, and it is quite possible that the Pontif has
done wisely in atributng to the powerful influence
Of the strong minded and yet charming Par,enne the
improved treatment Of the Church by the Govern
ment in France.
The 8" Golden ROse' is mark OF special favor and
regard instituted By Pope Slxtus ", and has been
annually presented ever since by the Pontif of the
day to member Of the European relgning
families. tx Empress Eugene Of France, Queen
Isabella II spain. Archduchess Stcphanc Of Austria
Queen Garcia Of SaXony, the Queen Of Naples who
greatly distinguished herself at the siege Of Gaea
In 1862, Queen Henrietta Of Belgium, Empress Eliza
beth OF Austria Queen Christina and Infanta Isabella
OF spain and the Crown Princess Of Brazil among
those now living who have received this distinction.
The Golden Rose is attached to a branch covered with
leaves and buds wrought in pure gold. within the
flower is small receptacle, wherein, when blessing
the emblem the Pope places the palm and musk. 1t
Is planted in jeweed vase the pedestal Of which
the arms and name Of the Pope who bestowed II are
engraved. This gift. representing the queen OF
flowers, the image OF all that /, pure, beautiful and
lOvable, is a meet offering from Pope to those who
have served well the Of his Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

you can decorate them with enamel paint. II you
make the colors soft and harmonious, you can get a
very good effect.
Very pretty decorations can be made simply with
tho barbotlnc paste put on the vase with the modelling
tool In different designs. To do this IL Is best 10 draw
the design the first with sharp pencil, and
then lay the barbotne on the tracings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

ribbons hanging loosely. Red silk stockings ana
crimson kid slippers and with this dress, which
Is the National costume Of the Croatian peasant
women
sea-swallow IS marvellously pretty and graceful
Folds of white velvet, deity draped, form tight
fitting and kind of skirt and are continued
tail coat of plush is worn. A little muif composed
of a flight of swallows is suspended from the neck
and a huge swallow with outspread wings forms the
couture.
II Miss Sewc could only have lived 10 the good
that has been accomplished already by her story OF
Black Beauty"l No amount Of rhetoric or eloquence
from clergymen laymcn could have so reached the
hearts of humanity this little story Of horses life
told as by himself with simple pathos. Even the noble
monument to be raised to her memory in England would
be no greater testimonial than the continuation OF the
work begun by number Of New York ladies' who have
caused to be printed and distributed copies Of this eX
cellent little book to every cabman in the town,
recognizing and utilizing IL powerful all against
cruelty to the noble animal to whom every individual
owes so much 1t would be a beautiful thing il this
GOOD work coud be continued-if the Of America
would unite to put copy Of this realistic little story in
the hands of every driver, Of every drayman Of
every man. In short, who holds the whip and rens I'm
! our country. Many rude but not unldnd heart
would read with sympathy this absorbing recital taken
from the point Of view of the horse himself SO many
err through thOughtessness who not naturally
cruel; the horse merely seems machine and nothing
more and this little book might be a revelation to
many.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

A pretty tradition is attributed the reason why
the right leg # the infant Saviour is invariably left
bare in the Crcches or representation of the Nativity
which Is on view at Christmas In every Roman cath
Ole church throughout the world. In Italy, spain
and other Roman Catholic countries the Creche' Is
not only exhibited in the churches and chapes. but
the image OF the Holy Child IS conveyed in solemn pro-
ceSsion through the streets TO the bedside OF the sick,
where visit Of this nature is popularity believed to
work miracles. The most famous of these images. and
the which has the largest number Of miracles to
It's credit is that Of the Church of the Aracoe at
Rome where the wooden statue Of the infant Jesus
is regarded with special veneration. In consequence
Of the fact that the painting with which it Is adorned
applied BY the brush of less artist than the
evangelist St Luke. Many years ago wealthy Roman
lady conceived the desire Of apprOpratng to her own
use the virtues OF the miraculous image and cOnse
to be made by obscure artist she ceverly sub
sttutcd tho copy for the original and late one evening
transferred 1t 10 her house. But in the dead OF night
IL is said the monks OF the AracOe Convent were
aroused By violent knocking at their ponderous door;
they crowded TO the portals, and what was their
amazcment to see the Santo BambnO' Sacred child
Of their church standing the steps and knocking
against the oak panels with one OF his tiny wooden
feet which he Lad succeeded I'm disengaging FROM his
,waddling clothes II IS from this time-s0 runs the
tale in Romc-that dates the custom Of leaving bare
the right leg OF the " BamLino.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

Brolcd B1ncs" has an omlnouS sound. as OF star
walton diet but it is merely the ordinary English name
for that delicious dish marrowb bones on toast Let
tho Butcher saw "A marrow bone into pieces two
inches long. Then make stir paste of flour ana
water, and seal up each end with small piece OF
paste about quarter of inch thick. Tie each bone
up in CLOTH throw into boiling wafer, and let them
all boil an hour. Remove the cloth and paste ana
season each bone with little salt and BIT Of cayenne
and serve il on this square Of toast. Marrow bones
are also nice used as a garnlsh to brOiled steak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

An effective way Of decorating a dininG-room is TO
panel IT with very high wain,cot Of California red
wood which, il filed and polished, takes on soft
lustre that Is very beautiful, and in warmth and
richness resembles mahogany. The narrow space
at the top is filled with gildcd leather; If that
IS too expensive heavy gilt paper would look well or
a velvet paper with an Indian-yellOw tone, inc same
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

may use such contradiction; for the actual furn
ture Is only small part Of the present necessities for
pretty room.
81 always go TO nature said Worth. speaking Of
coors for my combinations; there is surer guide.
Not in flowers so much, they apt to be gaudy,
a rule, although l have made some beautiful things
with their help but in stones, nchcns. the bark Of
trees, the combinations of tints are wonderful and
may be taken unialng guides lie is great
admirer of yellow color particularly for blondes.
But never have yellow in my life, Mr.
WORTH" said fiaxcn-haired dcbutante remOnsrangly
when he announced that he should give her yellow
tue gown. All, but you must yellow said
the autocrat. "You will be blonde sitting in sun
shine"
Tissue paper is stll used in a variety Of ways in
the best houses. Everybody, doubtless. knows the
very simplest way eXtant Of making ampshadc, i. e.
10 cut a hole for the chimney in the centre Of sheet
of paper and, holding the paper in the centre
the rest OF the paper together by drawing it several
times through the closed right hand. This gives the
paper crepe de chine effect and makes it close and
clnging so that it will fit any form. The shape at
either end will come out something like swallows
tail In a very pretty house on Fifthavc we saw
the other day the same idea carried out for large
lamp. Several sheets of tissue paper Of "A delicate
mink were creped in the same way: the top Was
ranged as high ruche. broad satin ribbon Of ex-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

large bathroom mat. made Of Turkish toweIng Of
heavier longer nap than Is used IN towels is luxury
for bathcrs who dislike the feeling Of wOOllen rug
when stepping ont OF the tub. These cotton rugs are
ample In size and ar ornamcnted with border OF
cross stitch in cOl0rs. Their usefulness will DC recos
uiZed at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

Here some suggestions 10 be added 10 last sun
days directions about modelling II yon feel in
clined b. try your hand with the CLAW suppose at
first yOu attempt BarbOtinc7 work before undertake
ing anything serious. This is very easy and at the
same time is very effective. Perhaps YOU would like
a pair Of flower pots for your favorite palms YOu
finish the modelling in day, and after they are
fired you VIII find it great fun decorate them with
enamel paint. You have no idea what "A fine
Limoges effect Won produce
We will conduct YOU TO the pottery and show you
the entire process II you WISH and will guarantee
that if YOU follow directions YOU will be unite salts
fed with your days work. In the first place, put
up few sandwiches for your luncheon. As You
might rs well give good halliday TO IL and finish
both Of your at and leave them at the
pottery 10 be fired. Get big working apron from
one Of the maids, and You had better an old
dress as Gotta clay is rather aggressive II Won
leave home about half past you will have plenty Of
time Ia finish your work and get back for your round
Of afternoon teas. Take the Tlrdave. elevated -
Harlem Bridge, which you will have to
walk across; two blocks on the other
side will bring you to a small shop. over the
door Of which is the sign " Mott Haven Pottery:
II Won have any difficulty on finding The place you
can make Inquiries AT the CHEMISTS for the pottery
ha, been in that locality for several years. very
civil German woman whose husband IS the potter
keeps the shop. Tell her that you have come 10 get
a couple of flower pots turned the wheel after
design Of your own. and that you wish to ornament
them before they are fired. She will take you to the
workshop ut the back Of the house, where her hns
band and his assistant turning out f0wer-pots 80
fast on the poters wheel that You gaze quite faSc
mated at the process lDu have probably never seen
this ancient industry before aud II is delightful to
watch in all it, primitive simplicity the vertabIe
" pottcr's wheel"-thc basis for many SMILES IN
Holy and secular writ-still at work In these moo
ern days Of machinery and steam. The big nat
wooden wheel Is placed on pivot ana thc man
turns IL with "A heavy trcadlc. great chunk N
wet unshaped clay is thrown on the wheel which Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

There is a great deal of hmbug talked and written
bv persons totally ignorant OF the nourlsnng prop
critics of different foods and Of the ustenancc necessary
for the body. There is a notion general even among
otherwise wellnformed persons, that spiced food l.
unwhoesome" and that ii is made 10 satisfy the craving
Of a morbid appetite Spices, on the contrary, are a
valuable aid TO the dIgee ton Of meats puddDgs ana
other dishes in which they are employed. A well
epced fruit-cake is wholesome than is a cheap
cupcakc rcdOlcnt OF the fumes Of baking powder or
soda Properly spiccd bcef-a mode L. more whole
some than a plain pot roast cooked with potatoes.
A healthy taste is the very best criterion 10 Judge
food by and food which is acceptable - the TASTE l.
generally most wholesome The prejudice against
rich spiced food IS purely vulgar one
Mustard is a cOnd mcnt too often looked upon with
apprehension by persons who are afflicted with lhu'-
ge,tion. yet it is Of the most powerful aid' u"
digestion: for this reason a caspOOnul is aided to
a pot Of baked beans when they are boiled, ana II
may De properly used in hi, small quantity III many
dishes that are difficult Of digestion. welInadc
chowchow gives an appetllng touch to a dinner, be
cause Of its medicinal value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

fad in fans is to have tiny portrait painted
in watcrolorS. halfbured in clusters Of azaeas roses
and other flowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

paper TO be used between the beams Of the ceiling.
Blue and white Nanlnn stone china plates are used for
a decoration and Pretty quaint shapes Of the same
pottery rest narrow shelf with raised edge. which
is made for the purpose at the top Of the wainscot.
You need not cOntne yourself however, TO blue and
white any old family china would look well In such
a position Of honor.
If you have an old Dutch clock. tant micuX. For
those who do not need TO consider the expense the
arrangement carried out in mahogany and gllded
leather would be beautiful. Yellow China silk slightly
gathered, would also make good background for china
and would harmonic well with the dark red.
IL is evident that French ladies do not believe in the
English superstition which ascrbes evil influence TO
peacOcks' feathers and pcacOcks in general for their
latest fancy is peacOcs heads for agrtes in bonncts
Nine CarnOt appeared the other day al matinee with
bewitcng little capote OF old rose velvet embroidered
with silver and adorned with white peacocks head
whose eyes were made Of large rubles.
BOas. muifs bands and trimmings OF the metallic
plumes de paonn everywhere, and the pretty
Marquse dc Bclboeuf actually wore at reception In
the Faubourg st. Germain two weeks ago. tram OF
lemon colored velvet which fell the entire tall Oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

Balbrggan hosiery. all the world knows. Is the
strongest and probably the best cotton hosiery made
IT is generally known. howcvcc. that these stock
ngs in black and all colors beside the I'M
bleachcd cotton. great many stockings In Germany
and England bear the name of Babriggan. but the
genuine hosiery made by this Irish factory is marked
near the top with tiny stocking. such stockings
cost from III pair upward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

may use such a contradiction; for the actual furn
ture Is only small part Of the present necessities for
pretty room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

There is no land in the world probably where shop
ping is rendered arduous to refined buyer as in
this. The shop has laid out in every depart
ment number Of specimens of undesirable goods
which it has become possessed Of in one or an
other and if the shopper is stranger, she certain
fo have these goods thrust upon her by i'm
fortunate clerk. who will receive premium or
extra payment If he disposes of any of them. 1t
seems TO be the business of some clerks to sell what
they decide upon desirable to be Sold rather than
what the customer wants--whence there is conten-
tion and in nine cases out Of ten the customer is
tired ont and takes what she does not want. As long
as she is not regular customer VINO may trouble the
store with changes, this does not matter as these
stores depend upon the drifting crowd Tor the mass
Of their custom. and do not care to secure a large
number OF regular customers with whom they must
be exact and honest in their methods
one of the most interesting Of modern fads Of
the hour is the fashion, which has prevailed lor some
time OF having a number OF little tables about each
covered with its own "gendre" Of cllrios Those peo
ple who have travelled a good deal. or who are
connoi.seurs collect articles Of vertu which are some
times Of great value and interest and in amy case
the variety OF bric-a brac makes dTawlhgTOOm III
teresting. one OF the latest novelties III inc way
OF a collection" is table OF shoes The lady VINO
made this very odd assemblage had travelled IN every
quarter OF the globe, and as she had very smah
and pretty foot, il had pleased her Gancy to ut
herself out with every known foOtcovenng IN inc
countries where she had been. And here on her
table they all are. Of each KIND CNhHuoh
was represented by the delicate little satin slipper OF
Paris The Chinese lady's impossible Shoe The Per
san the Turkish. slippers, the Arabian sandai-wcy
really make pretty and interesting group although
maybe rather too bizarre for every ones fancy
For mantel ornaments little groups OF china animals
have been and are, much afected-a group OF
dogs, group Of cats, group OF monkeys
and on. Another pretty fashion is 10 put on the
drawing room writing table pretty concet OF The
kind pertaining TO such table One table VIII
be all Dresden china; another will have everything
In old silver another silver gilt another cntgiass'
and Indeed, the furnishing of a modern draw
ingroom has only hasun w IL Is furnished, IL one