New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27

"just touches" but these pinked rufies can stand
good deal Of switching about without much harm--as
little more raGgedness ragged edge doesn't
matter Later, when the edge needs to be freshened
it be pinkcd again, and third time II the
dress should last SO long, and all is like new
the skirt hem during this time has come
10 grief but remains neat and nice as when first
made This skirt with a French woman serves all in
one for the usual long pettcoat well as for the
dress foundation.
The good householder is always forehanded. and
begins in the cool days of early autumn 10 prepare
tho clothing for the coming winter. She does not
wait like the foolish virgin till her need has come 10
supply herself with necessities. The plain winter
clothing which is necessary for everyday is
always the first thing to be attended 10. When the
family are comfortably supplied with underwear and
wOollen clothes. wrappngs. hats and mHens for
serviceable use, 1t is time to think about more dainty
dresses designed for elegant Unfortunately
for human nature, great many women begin at the
wrong end Of their list Of expenditures for the season.
They purchase gay trappngs before they have secured
the necessary evcrymay clothing underwear enough
to protect them from the ncemency Of the weather,
and they apt to rail at their unhappy fate when
they find themselves suffering from their IMPROVE
dence 1t is sometimes marvellous to those who have
never attempted to solve by prudence their domestic
problems how far n small amount Of money may be
made TO 60, how much genuine comfort can be
obtained by prudent management of little. 1t Is
only the indolent and sloveny in management who
need go illcad In this land of plenty long as they
have their health and strength.
Plain Atwood flannel cloths made in this country
at prices which bring them within the reach of every
one either in plain or trcot and they make
serviceable winter dresses for children and grown
people. which may be cleaned and even put through
the weekly wash without any detriment TO their APP
pearance provided they made in simple suitable
manner TWO navy blue dresses trimmed rs daintily as
Won please with white or black braid,
made with full skirts and full blOuses, long
enough to allow for the slight shrinage that takes place
in washing with a few white aprons will keep little
girl looking and comfortably clad all winter long.
These dresses can be made up at home in a short time
and afte seasons wear may be made over anew.
or even after two seasons for younger CHILD
There heavy woven beaver cloths which make the
most serviceabe and durable Of winter wraps. In
order TO insure warmth and comfort the winter cloak
Of little girl under ten years old should reach below
the edge Of her dress Even for older schoolgirls nothing
is so serviceable and comfortable Newmarket The
best skirts for schoolgirl made Of warm flannel.
properly gored with simple pleated
ufle around the edge Two bamOrals
Of this kind are sufficient for everyday wear. The
children must now be supplied with heavy winter
shirts Those of merno. better yet of ribbed WOOL
are most desirable Warm drawers extending over the
knee, heavy woolen stockings comfortable loosely
fitting corded waists on which the cbilds skirts NAV
button may be added 70 her outfit Heavy winter
shoes made Of durable calfskin. if the child resides
in the country are the most sensible footwear. If is
necessary for her to take long tramp daily TO school,
or II she PLAYS much in the snow. as she certainly
should she should be provided with pair of artcs
to button high above her ankle.
Little boys should be provided with equally warm
underclothes But these be bought at such low
prices at almost every town our land. OF such good
cloth 50 duraby made and well fitted, that it is
no longer an economy TO make them at home Mothers
should always provide two pairs of short trousers or
knickerbockers with every suit Ii Is foolish prac-
ce 10 make up schoolchldIen's clothes intended for
EVERYDAY wear with silk velvet trimmings, or IN
any way 50 that they cannot be washed. Care should
bc taken 10 provide durable handlnit mittens for
every member OF Tho family. As these can be pro
cured al the stores for from 30 cents 30 cents -
pair il Is doubtful whether it pass the hard-worked
wife OF q farmer to knit them herself. Dainty cash
mere. suitable for a plain sunday gown, be found
AT from - cents % 81 a yard. Properly made and
lined with slight trimming Of velvet. such dress
4, pretty enough to be worn by any child In the
land. II needs no cxtTaneous furbe!ows 70 render
Il more attractive If taken of. IL should last
two seasons Thus far We have not considered chill
dren who are wantOnly careless and destructive Of
Clothes such habits are the result Of bad home
training and are the OF more expense and
waste than would supply family with double supply
If clothes.
There is always a Use for filter in every house
hold, however sweet and clear tho water may be. |
Even though unapparent to the eye. there apt 10
be small unsavory particles in the purest water, and
the Use Of even common charcoal filter will eliminate
Ify ri,o4r nod frorn tho l,trn