New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

timed the lady. al was greatly distressed about
the ears of my Oldest girl when she was about year
old. They were large and wobbly, and STUCK ous
dreadfuly. When she slept almost always iound
| them doubled over toward her cheek. 1t occurred
| to me- one day, that might solve the difficulty, so
/ made hafa-dozen tightly fitting French caps. They
were very becoming to the little thing and my fiends
used TO laugh at me, thinking II fad on my part
but after couple of years the caiege hardened inc
kept In their proper place grew close TO the head,
and to-day they beauty instead OF deiormi'y'
At this season. when candled peels are In demand
for pies and dainty puddings 1t may be well to re-
mind housckeepers that the canded c1on OF commerce
is not made, many seem to suppose, OF the
candied peel of the citronmeon used for preserves
The citron is the fruit Of low, evergreen tree which
is OF the family the lemon tree. The dtron'
however, is more acid and not as juicy as the lemon
i, grows in perfection Nice and Leghorn 1T Is
| rot uncommon thing for housekeepers to ask for
rule by which atronmeon can be candied to use In
cake. 1t is sufficient TO say that such rule can be
given. The rind OF a citronmelon can no more DC
made to take the place Of candied ctron peel than
peach can be made into plum by culinary process.
Bicycling or trcycing for women is steadily grow
ing in favor despite good deal OF expressed disappro-
baton II Is not an uncommon thing in the suburbs 10
see ncat-looing in dark tweed suits. and COM
forablelooking "Tamsn bowling along the highway
At the ed-day Of the athletic club in their country
quarters last autumn quite number OF lady ""neer
ers, were present and in the throng OF departing
vehicles they mingled with the crowd with perfect
aplornb and self-possessiOn. From an English artice
on this subject make the following extracts which
may be of use to those about to indulge in the amse
ment
1. Have your machine kept perfectly clean IL
will save spoiled dresses and much vexation.
Q. Always before going out see that your machine
Is well oiled and that the nuts and bolts are secure
terrible accidents often happen through neglect of this
simple precaution. 3. Always carry a wen-nhed
oil can, and your lamp properly trimmed II likely to
be out after sundown. A. Have your seat adjusted
to the most comfortable height; you should always
be able to touch the pedal at its lowest point easily
5. Breathe through your nose not through your
mouth this will keep much of the dust out OF your
lungs and throat. o. Ride short hill quickly
q long one slowly. :. Always have wrench WIN
you that will fit every nut on your machine
When on a long tour always have change OF
underclothng with you, or waiting your arrival at
the place where you intend posing the night carry
pins needles buttons and thread. also sticking plaster
and arnica for stiffness sprans Always have
bath If possible after long days ride. Have
waterproof cape with you but ride in 1t as little ms
possible and never overfadgue yourself. Stop when
Won are tired How far a should ride must
be governed by individual constitution. There have
been ladies who could ride fifty miles; but about
fifteen would be the average for tour or even
ten. Those suffering from heart or spinal trouble
should not ride at all. And indeed, where IL Is done
TO any extent even those in good health should con
suit their family physician.
The last mportatons OF japanese porcelans are less
original and therefore less valuable to the purchaser
than they have BEEN though they do not cost any less
in the shops There Is painful tendency In this ware
TO initiate the commonest vulgates In European work
The eggcups and savers, which now come In many OF
the styles of china, but PAROLES Of the
shapes Of the English factories Even the patterns sug
gest the familiar designs Of the English china The
only reason people ought to buy Oriental china Is be-
cause 1t is original and distinctive. Unfortunately,
large body Of the public have no sympathy with gen.
une Oriental art and neither understand nor appre-
cate it, The popularity Of japanese article increases
with such persons Just In proportion as it ap-
the conventional European pattern no matter
how inartIstic and commonplace that pattern may be;
and It to public that many Of the Japanese shops
now seem to cater At all events, 1t is hard to find the
quaint characteristic pieces In porcelain and lacquer
that used to De imported
To those who are about to build, here Is suggestion
for the treatment Of dining room which gives very
rich and beautiful effect. The walls are celled In