New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-26

rose which it closely resembles, II cannot stand the
changes of our winters without protection.
An instep pad IS a new fad Of those fair women who
are unfortunate 10 be possessed Of low bred
foot. 1t Is simply a little linen pad fitted in place
directly where the in,tcp should be but very
often Isn't. II such fashion becomes general II
will compel shocmakcrs to keep stock Of shoes with
high nsteps and the moderately low heel. nov do
mandcd alike by good sense and fashion. II is next
to impossible 10 get shoe with high instcp cX-
copt one made what is known as the spanish
last and ridicuously exaggerated Hee is part of
the makeup Of these shoes.
4 dainty little cracker IS now served with oysters
on fashionable tables. II Is IN the shape Of blue
point oyster she'll and l. said to be specially nice in
quality well as picturesque in form.
Many persons prefer an earth tennis court to turf
one. ~ course they aw not nearly As pretty but
,tll they possess certain advantages. which it is well
70 consider. In the first place an absolute level Is
easily atta.nable. \ second consideration is that
court may be prepared and played upon the first SEA
son. then again. they not nearly expensive as
turfcd court which is the only satisfactory WY Of
preparing a really good grass ground for tennis Near
Nev-Nork too where the rocky sub,oil causes the
dew 10 remain on ground until late n the day, the
earth court has tie advantage Of being quite dry In
thc cool OF the morning. The best and cheapest way
~ making au earth court is the following: After
perfect level hA- been obtained hire the town roller
and Iet il be well rolled by couple Of mcn' then
procure from the cl,hOusc the refuse cinders. winch
they are only too glad 10 give for the carng-~hich
will cost 81 the load within any reasonable distance
This make, admirable drainage and kill, the roots
II the plants Aftcr the ground has been covered
with tic fine cndcrs add half an inch thickness OF
Ioam. When this Is thoroughly rolled 1t makes an
excellent dry court with no dust.
A glove tree is a new fancy. This Is plaster cast
OF the hand Of the owner on which She stretches her
gloves when not in use. 50 that they are moulded TO
the hand when worn and do not get ont Of shape lying
in the glove box or drawer. Very few people tnbc
nroper care Of kid glove after removing II from the
hand Nothing Is more slovenly than to roll 10 mp
in a hard little wld in the way IL Is sometimes dlt
posed Of when not in use. Remove II from the lmud
carefully do not strip It or turning it inside out
and strainlng all the seams. but take it OH gently,
milling each Of the fingers into shape. Lay It length
wise stretched out in glove box Of sufficient length
20 that it need not be folded over at the wrist
glove that is properly cared for viii last longer and
III far better all the tine il lasts than one that Is
coroIo.sIy treated silk glove should fit the hand
as snucy ms Of kid and should be taken care OF as
thoroughly As silk is very elastic il is necessary to
purcha,c a silk glove a >ilc two smaller than the
size ~ the kid glove worn. I'm order 10 have il fit the
hand properly The very best pine six glove with
seam, will stretch much after it has been worn that
il will ct ont Of shape if The seams are not taken
M This is a simple matter. Turn the glove Inside
| ONT and sew up each seam mere trifc, but enough
70 make the glove fit smoothly. Try the glove on
| after this and behold 10 is rs snug fitting and
pcrfcctly moulded to the hands Is could be desired
II will not need taking up a second time.
In a period Of sickness like the present, when so
many persons are dependent on brothS and other
easily dircsted food, during their cOnvalesccnce, it
is wise to call attention To various simple forms or
rutritious food Eccftca. pure and simple rs 1t IS
ordinarily prepared is little better than stmulnt
tut II may he mixed with other ingredients to furnish
| , simplc and nutrition, diet. Beeftca and oatmeal
prcparcd as follows is recommended by recent
| medical work:
water. then add a pint Of beef tea which has been
brought 10 the boiling point Boil the mixture slowly
tr i've u,inutcs then strain it and il. The same
| ,utboritv recommend, adding the white Of a we'll
Lc,tcn ccc to cup " hot but not boiling beef tea or
| chicken broth Just before serving.
sayory custard is made Of the yolks Of two eggs
stirred into cup Of warm beer tea the mixture belg
seasoned with salt and pepper poured Into an caTthen
cup and set in boiling water and cooked IN this way
! till II thickens.
| , mutton broth made Of the sc1ggy neck part OF a
,couarter Of mutton is an excellent nourishing soup
for a convalcsccnt. Weigh out three pounds OF the
neck. Separate the bones from the lean ana remove
every particle Of fat. Cut the meat IN small mouth
| I'll PINT a sIo, of carrot and a small onion cut In
neces I'm the soup-kcttlc the meat ana quarter oil
a cup OF barley with a quart Of cold water Leu inc
broth boil slowly 1t can merely bubDhhg 1T ll'c
side for hours. Boil the bones In pint ' ""'e''
very slowly while the SOUP Is cooking ana al llr Gnu
NJ this time strain them into the soup kettle l"oNe"
the soup with large tca,poonful of Hour ana '"o'
spoonful Of butter and stir the soup ten minutes 1i'1
adding this ihckening. II allowable ada tc"9P'o"
ful Of parsley TO the soup Just before serving 0
II with salt and pepper The success Oh t'N' '0Di
depends on its slow cooking