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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22
iHOME AND SOCIETY.
cuaI OF THE SEASON.

sro be a distinct social success and enjoy the sense
nrm,cy nowadays" said clever woman at a
ssson one should 90 little out of ones world
80 stratum lower in fashionable life should b.
W. 10, swell; whereas among you all am Just
'one at all We can't be distinctive in our GOWNS ~..
IDENTICAL dresses from Pads. and you have just
W, ,hat Mrs has another almost the same IN
~, respect. Besides. are all talked out we al
w. -. se same things az the same time. There Is no
~ a. telling story that you think people may have
- already For my part, think win cultivate
- who arc Jus, 'out of the SWIM where VIII nc
sSIle social power. know people who nave every
Va w. inst as nice as We havcquite as good houses
'" .c,,e- cooKs-who drive their own carriages
-. ar. we'll bred anc we'll educated. ana VINO arc
~. - dcl,ghtod to know any OF the elect"
there really such pooples' asked her neghoor,
..soesshrl and newly risen social aspifant whose
,-.,-.nce was delicious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

"ou certainly DC OF vast benefit to the children whose
senses are not cultivated at home ana world help them
greatly IN after life. whatever their trades or profes
SONS. woman would make better bed for Il. would
arrange room more tdily-imbiblng sense of tho
beauty OF order S-lch would add greatly TO the attrac
uveness Of her room. In the trades such training
would be of inestimaLle benefit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

Ola houses may be very much altered in appearance
without materially changing their structure A very
good erect Tor Instance may be obtained where there
is long hall and window at the end by putting up
slight division the window and raising the space
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

q bachelor brother who lives in lodgings away from
home well stocked housewife" would be acceptable.
portfolio Is a pretty present, especially II well
furnished with writing paper. The design we give has
been carried out in the following manner Two smooth
boards" OF the right Size were bought from place
where they sell ook-binders materials, with brown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

watered silk pieces for lining. The chamois-skin
cover, upon which has been embroidered In brown silk
the motto Good luck with bunch OF four-leaved
clover. which also indicates good fortune was stretched
over the board and glued on the other side a real
found horseshoe. scraped and polished was riveted
In its place by machnist as well rs the four brass
corners. The lining then put on the edges being
turned in an overcast neatly. A goOdly supply OF
botting paper and some brown ribbons TO tie the
portfolio together completed this pretty present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

There hes been some discussion 10 the best time
for bathing. Undoubtedly the bet time for taking
warm bath is at night just before going to bed, as the
danger Of cold Is avoided. II one goes from the bath
room after such bath directly TO bed, the skin Is
kent warm FOR several hours and the complexion may
be as much improved by this ordinary bath as II I'M
doubtecly by the Turkish bath II is not safe. how
ever to take more than two such warm baths during
the week. as rs frequent continuance Is APT ID
nroye ene-vaang. cold bath. on the contrary may
be taken daily with benefit If person is in state OF
perfect health; but IL should be taken in the morning
IN rising and shouh be followed By brisk use OF the
friction towel 1t not necessary TO coaren the skin
Of the hands and face by this friction The face should
he always dried with some SOFT absorbent towel. The
internal aids to ccar complexion arc known to be
,shoroGCH cleansing and purifying Df the blood
Eunors on the face certainly indicate the need OF
PHYSICIANS advice TO the state OF the blood and
external remedies will avail but little. sometimes
strictly vegetable and fruit dict avoiding earefuly
al butter AID vegetable fats, will purify the CON
plexion when the most carefully regime In bathing
and all The prescriptions Of tie physician are Of no
avail Such dieting need be adhered n fer Ony few
weeks and then NAV GO back gradually to ones
ordinary diet, remembering. however that an aDun-
dance OF rich pas;iss cakes and sweetmeas, eaten
promscuousy between meal times, will tend to ruin
Ire very best complexion in the world. An old
fashioned remedy for soncnng the skin in the bath
was TO tie UP two pounds Of bran In thin bag. leave II
I'm soak IN quart Of water for two or three hours be-
fore il was used. then add ID to the bath just before
vou get In This IS the old fashioned bIanbsth used
BIZ our grandmohers as a means of softenins ana
identifying The skin.
my own plans writes II. o.. " were always OF the
utmOst Importance TO could not bear to have
any Of my Network considered IT, lnerfered
with When IL broken In upon. and was called
here there and everywhere. I answered to me DC
mands with fos very good grace. used TO murmur
"a myself MOI thing finished today that had
planned to do At every ones bech and CALL I'm
mere drudge 81 everybody. and do nothing aim
70 do completely welir But one day came across
n chapter on the text i am among you rs be mat
scryeth and since then all f. changed and Hvne has
been a 10y. Murray, the author. declares that Ine
HIGHER one wishes TO stand in grace the more II must
he his Joy 10 be the servant OF allH To further
mphasize this be adds: THE higher rise in the CON
sciousress OF being HE Christ Gods beloved child
the deeper shall stoop Ia serve Nose around me
lot caring for ny own honor or interest
~ can but be blessing TO them. For love
no,hInc Is roo hard-lovc speaks OF sacrifice
To HES the loved one. however unworthy, 1t willingly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

which may be useful to those seeking ideas for
Christmas gifts. The slipper-case Is wall pocket OF
dark blue denim with design Of slippers and pipe
embroidered with white silk in outline. Another useful
present for man Is travelling for his dressing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

beyond two three steps. The little Enclosure may be
furnished Ike quite another room. and makes very
pretty vista.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

Bright crimson cranberres which fill our market
places suggest the festive days It is pleasant to know
that this berry is dlsnctively American fruit
In England the barberry takes its place to large
extent in acid jees and preserves. The only proper
way to cook cranberries Is In such manner that
they will turn ont in solid form when cold. Like
other preserves, they better the day after they
are cooked than when used the day they are cooked
Slowed cranberries in the form Of thin sauce Of
liquid consistency are abomination Enough sugar
must be used to mould them. The simplest rule FOR
cooking them is the best To quart of cranberries,
allow q cup Of boiling water and a pint of sugar.
Pick the cranberries over add the cup OF water and
let them boil with some rapdity In porcelan-lined
kettle for twenty minutes. At the end of this time
add the pint OF sugar and cook them tenminues longer
stirring them frequently lest they burn When they
are DONE them olt into heavy porcelain mould.
II you have nothing better, white earthenware bowl
holding quart will do we'll Let the cranberries
stand in cold place you have for about twelve
hours till You wish to them; then turn them
out on low platter. perfect FORM II they incline
10 stick TO the mould set 1t in warm water Just long
enough for the heat penetrate to the inside OF the
mould. II IL remains too long or becomes heated
through the cranbefries become melted and lose their
form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

"A Reader, writes to us: "The suggestions to
days Tribute have easy sound, but the dicu les
all there just the same. Make little waist OF
the cambria, with high neck and long sleeves Yes,
but have You ever tried lit Just there the trouble
begins. Do you realize what short necls coils have,
what ugly and shoulders 10 olohe, what mar
row backs and broad. high busts? | am not speaking
OF the cheap doll, cther-but take Juneau FOR our
standard. An experienced person can do fairly well
with one but TO the inexperienced make waist and
sleeves has It's teror. Travelling in Germany last
yea, went TO a celebrated toy store in Nuremberg.
and bought LITTLE dress for my daughters doll
juneau No. q Since then waistmaking has been,
not the sviftest process perhaps. but most agreeable
work and satisfactory in results The waist to this
little dress is croceed. and there always thun-
rshower every afternoon In Nuremberg's summer,
had plenty OF time 10 study the plan OF the waist
and the teauy Of IL Is that, like Jersey, 1t fits al
most anything, 1. G., n smaller or larger doll The
last waist crocbeted is Of red crochet cotton, but
think the kntngsIlk would make still handsomcr.
Maize rather loose chain. the required length OF
waist, measuring from the back Of the neck thgh TO
the wdistbaEd. Into every stitch OF this chain make
. long stitch |. e.. you have loop on your needle,
put your thread over, put your needle into one OF the
chain and your thread again, pull your thread
through one. put IL again, pull through two and
again and pull through the remainder. leaving
one sti,cu your needle. FIJI up The chain with
these stitches. at the end make chainstitch and
return with the long stch-sttc for stitch with the
former row, only they will come just between each
one The next row consists Of chain OF thrA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

a curious fad IN the way Of white bed Is shown
in the windows Of uptown cabinetmaker. 1t is a
huge swan made of white enameed wood. The work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

households, saving many hours Of tiresome standing
wiiie the dress is being hung. II is not uncommon 10
refer 10 these forms BY familiar name, ana dress
makers frequently designate them as Mary Jane" y
household wherein the skirtform lad TO be called
Miss SUSAN, had amusing experience on account OF
II. Tie form had been lent, and a new c0acnmsh'
fresh from tIe land OF bulls and brogues. had Just
driven up with OF the family, when the skirt
form was remembered lie was directed 10 drive 10
certain house, get Miss susan and come back WIN
her III hurry. After long DELAY, the carriage drove
UP ut nournful pace. "Shure, mn'm' SAID inc
coaebman, in explanation Of his delay, "they had
to lift her acrcst the sidewalk into the COACH and
thought she was vosy sick lady indeed. and SO
had better drive Show
Riches cannot purchase personal taste, though
they may enlist The loan VI anothers;
yet even there the vulsarism OF an
owner who is compelled to At out her rooms at
the order of decorator frnisher will oftsn assert
itself Many and grievous the tales told BY
artists in house decoration, who make business oil
providing beautiful with suitable pictures and
bric-abrac, descending TO the matter OF furnish
ings and bangngs that the whole may DO har
monious picture
mo knows what lave 10 go through with,
said young artistic decorator, who Vas somewhat OF
a Bunthorne type. 6" had white and gold parlor
fitted out lately in perfection Every detail was in
| exquisite harmony, when suddenly the mistress OF
the house sent back the beautiful old brass andirons
which had selected, and ordered wrought-iron ones
and massive wrought iron fender, fit only for a
dining room library in old English style. Plead
ings protestations, all were Of avail. You may
imagine the effect. 1t was horrible. told her
lsvouh not allow my name to be connected with tho
we would furnish these things only after eras-
ing trade name from them, we would not DO
known as party TO any such scheme Of decoration
But have her androns and fender she would and she
purchased them. | very glad to be rid OF the
whole business. The room made hideous.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

We are happily doing away in our modern house
keeping with shut-up' places, which merely become
clutter places. There is stronger indication OF
this than the fact that the old shutup' washsand
is surely and certainly passing out of date. 1t Is be-
ing succeeded by the open Of wood, beautifully
made and by the medal washstand, which Is cnameed
and sometimes slightly gilded, and fitted out with
handsome toilet set. that 1t Is as ornamental and
dainty piece of furniture one can well imagine
Dark cuptoards and closets. every corner OF which
Is rot thoroughly visible when the doors open, and
what light there is is thrown upon them, have no
place In good Housekeeping Such places are apt to
be "clutered" full of all sorts OF clothing. old Shoes
and other things which stored away for the time
till the owner has leisure 10 look them over and
sort out the useful from the useless; but alas! that
tina Of leisure seldom comes. The shelves and
drawers become laden down with all sorts Of things
and draw all manner Of moths and dust unto h2m
selves 1t is an easy thing for housekeeper to
form habit of not storing away anything but that
which she knows to be valuable, n have dis
nctive plac, laid out for each article and put the
article in its place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

writer has defined dirt " matter out OF place.
This applies with double force TO the grease OF the
Kitchen which is too often allowed to accumulate on
the sides OF the sink and dishes. Properly used
this grease Is invaluable In making soap. by cutting
the grease in the sink and the dishes by the use
OF some very powerful alka like potash soda We
make n substance which, II not a soap, contains the
competent parts Of soap, and AT once assists As
cleansing agent. A key OF "washing Soda should
always be on hand the sink 50 that little
water with "a lump OF soda may be thrown in greasy
spiders or grddes in any other utensil that has
become greasy from cooking. After few moments
boing all the grease is up by the alkal, and
when the mixture j. thrown down the sink. 1t actually
ort, as means OF cleansing instead OF choking up the
nine with grease. tiridrOns sh;u b. thoroughly
scrubbed with brush-a common whisk does very
wc-in boiling hot soda and water. Grease spots or
The stove should be washed OF. whey they occur viii
a stove cloth dipped In soda and water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

II Is always good thing for housekeeper to be
possessed Of enough mechanical ability for her TO make
various tri1ng repairs about the house. rather than
TO have to wait until they aggregate sufficient sum
Justify the sending for workman to attend to them
Who has watched water faucet drip, drip, drip.
reenlessly and continuously and has not longed for
wrench and a leather wash, and tho ability to use
them. one feels that 1t is almost insulting to the
autOcratc plumber TO ask him to attend to slight
defect In only one faucet. As matter Of fact. a
great many housekeepers have learned how to put in
O wash and thus remedy one Of the miseries Of The
kitchen. There is hardly anything which Is more
annoying than refractory lock, yet there Is scarcely
anything easily repaired. provided 1t is not an
elaborate lock and is not broken The mechanism OF
bureau and other furniture locks IS quite likely to get
out Of order after years of use. These may be
removed with small driver and II one does not
understand at first what is the trouble or how the
parts should go together one may take on lock.
similar TO it which is in good working order. and
learn the trouble and how to put the parts together
agan. thing which is very apt to be the trouble
when a lock refuses TO turn is rust. This may
usually be remcded by putting in few drops Of oil
from tho sewing machine can, without removing the
lock Whenever lock Is removed and replaced. 1t
should be thoroughly oiled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

Although Froebel in the kindergarten methods.
bestowed a ver,table boon on the world. for time.
LIE every rev craze IL carried too FAR FOR
Getting the stern truth that there Is royal road TO
Earning parents felt that lessons should be made
FASTING. system which would proven; that con
sdos concentration Of will power which is education
sW quite valuable as the lessons "hch are
learned is no&.altogether wise but it IS working its
WE cure The path 70 knowledge must hcoesS"''n
BE ascent not descent IFS difficulties must be met
suo conquered by honest hard work ana we must per
'ee recognize the fact that II is not alone the Intellect
~A' to be cultivated in children but tie VIII power
ed the ability 10 control and concentrate the mhd'
." The little ones who are too young to study ING sS"
s b. OF course, admirable: but there IS legiuh''c
.sn Tor the hndergartener for even older cmoeh III
s education Of the senses and course OF lns'rusNoh
no1 would teach the knowledge OF Color the irhloN
y affangement-in short Of many thngs-"onio " "
e Greatest benefit II introduced into the pu0c SCHOOLS
''rDAndness IS much more common, i0T ihS''no7'
an any one suppOses, and snch "A deiect HiiG"' "0
aica'ec IN most instances rs X is really iao' AZ
~ a'oh Only the other day promising |"u'''
ny mao passed every other examination SUCCESSFULLY
az unable to enter West Point because ne cohid ho'
~nsosh red from other colors. Maaiy people "ic
rraeacay eolorbind but DO not know IL bccanse thev
80 not been tested; and maay M aeflosne
- nave been averted il this branch OF edncauoh
49, 0eeh attended 10. Another great anVhh'
~ 0 introducing a course Of ADVANCED
'1e'garten methods into the school curriculum
-, We Ia cuitivsiDg a sense OF arrangement
ee OF straight and parallel lines. horizontal anu
p''oicnar. the exnctness and finish OF combinations
arrangements Of color and form. Tms worA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-22

Tell II not in Gath, but milady this season has as
enrded the cumbersome petticoats and even the sep
arate dressining the latter being attached TO the sf
itself like the lining Of jacket. This IS better thm
any divided garment ever invented The long chgins
skirt Is perfectly comfortable, and the hmos are a.
untEamneed as they ought 10 be consistent with fen
Unity A short eidcrdown skirt coming just below
The knee gives warmth and protection. 1t would seem
that dress reform is really beginning in the right direc
uon BY reducing the quantity of the manifold unoer
garment that ladies used 70 wear and substituting well
ftlng warmer clothing in their places. one by one
surplus garments are dispensed with, until we have sue
teeced In obtaining really comfortable apparel.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-11-03

Among the notable costumes at the
last fancy ball at Covent Garden was a
white riding habit, which naturally at
tracted good deal of attention. IL was
doubtless a step in the right direction,
and let US hope 1t win lead to the discs
Enlistment OF somber colors for such
garments. In summer time the ordi.
nary riding habit Is very hot and exceed
ingly cumhrous. There is no reason
whatever that there should not be ~
much variety in habits rs in frocks.
bingham, holland. pique and print
would all be available for riding cos
tunes, and they would not only increase
the comfort Of the rider, but would add
considerably to her picturesqueness
Imagine II. instead OF the black. the dark
blue. the somber brown and the invisi-
BILE green cloths now worn in the Row
in the height Of the season. some Of the
variety now seen ON the chairs beneath
the trees were transferred to the backs
Of the horses, What vast improve
msnt in the picture this would bel
London Graphic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-11-03

The little children of the rich in this
city are in a bad way. A kind of
creeping paralysis has come upon them,
numbing the first instincts of childish
minds. They have drunk too deep of
the privileges of the world They are
already blase. They have seen too
much. When Barnuln's show was here
little boy lone of those unfortunate
children of the rich-sat solelnnlv bv
the side of his father throughout the
entire performance. His boyish heart.
ed father cheered like boy and looked
with wide eyes of interest on every per
Torrance that was offered. Finally
his elght-year-oi son raised his ewes
YEARLY to his father and said: DO
you think it's good' Why, don't see
any wonders here at ALL"
Poor little chap! Can you fancy a
child out of Wonderland at eight wears
Could anything be more dreary2 Here
were-even if he didn't find them won
derful-at least as wonderful things in
the way of animal creation as the Gre
ator has yet been able to think up for
this planet, and as wonderful things in
the way of animal performance as an.
lmals, including the human ones. are
yet capable of, and yet this forlorn lit,
tie child didn't see any wonders at
all. - New York Evening Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-11-03
A Matter of Residence.

Colonel lngersoll tells this story. A
lew years ago n fellow from Massachu.
sets was down in South Carolina and
as he walked along the street, after he
mad been there some time, there was an
Old fellow mailing sign upon his house
For Sail, and this Massachusetts fell
low looked at the old man and said
That isn't the way to spell sale" And
Tie ola fellow, with a great deal of con
tempt, turned to him and said,
How long have you lived in Charles.
tonf"
Well, he says. Il have been here
about Il year"
"eil' young man. said the Charles.
.ohlan, i was born here; guess |
know how to spell sale"
There is nothing so beautiful as con.
hdence in the place where YOU reside :
Helena Independent.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-11-03

A meeting Of the council of the Gen
eral Federation of Moinen's clubs win
lie held Ia Orange, n. j.. on the third
"Wednesday Of May, This council is com
posed of the officers of the federation,
including the presidents OF all federated
clubs. who are ex-aitieio vice presidents
Of the federation. The meeting is for
important business and consultation
The council will be entertained by the
Wonsn's club OF Orange. and the lunch.
spn and reception In its honor viii be- ut
the residence Of Mrs. Ellison. wife Of tho
inventor. Notices OF the proposed bust
Ness will be sent 10 the presidents OF all
tiis clubs, 50 that thos. who cannot at
tend may write their views The feder-
alton now includes more than eighty
clubs. New York Letter.