The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-16
MORNING NEWS SUNDAY, AUGUST &c. 189TwELvE PAGES

having an income Of more than $780,
600 year. Whether one be interested or
nos in theosophical reseaI ch there are many
things curlously fascinating about It, The
possibility of developing aud exercising
new powers in ones self, OF visibly commu-
nlcating by thought with people at great
distances, these things that are but the be
loagiugs, the habilimenSs, as it were, of
some truth not revealed except to the mi
tiated, captivate the fancy even when they
leave belief untouched To women every
thing connected with theosophy makes still
another appeal, as the sex holds high place
among the members.
Black hosiery, says the New York Times,
is quite as safe choice as in any former
season, Notwithstanding the repeated warn
ings of Its reti: ement. 1t is worn even with
coiored shoes, and often is prettier than
matching hose would be. Black hose with
hight embroidery, in some color brought
out more strongly in other portions of the
costume, are effective. 1t is fact, how
ever, that with each recurring summer a
larger number of ladies refuse to wear the
black hosiery because of its certainty to
S ain the skin. There is no absolute de-
pendence to be placed upon even the
highest priced black hose. A warm day
will leave tho skin more or less discolored
by them, aud the black will be found very
FAST indeed when an attempt is made to
remove it.
The gravs, garnets, and browns hold their
color better than the black. Bronze shoes,
with brown hose, make as neat q foot dress
ing as lack, and may be worn with almost
a wide variety of gowns. Gray velvet
calf, with gray hose, are servlceable and
pretty. Although Isle hose are advised
continually by some. yet the average
woman will find her money much better
invested i'll silk of good quality. The Isle
is hard, and while it answers reasonably
we'll for morning wear at home, for walk
ing or dancing it becomes decidedly uncom-
Portable.
Clean piano keys with a saft rag dipped
in alcohol.
To clean black silk dress, use q sponge
dipped in strong, black tea, cold.
Take egg stains from silver by rubbing
with wet rag which has been dipped in
common table salt
To clean teakettle take it away from the
fire and wash off with a rag dipped in zero
seue, followed by a rubbing with dry
flannel cloth.
To clean ceilings that have been black
ened by smoke from a lamp, wash off
with rags that have been dipped in soda
water.
To mend cracks in stoves and stovepipes,
make paste of ashes and salt with water
and apply. A harder and more durable
cement is made of iron filings, sal ammoniao
and water.
So many people seem to be in trouble
about their hair just now says the New
York EUening Post, that a few lines on the
subject of such general interest may be
opposite. To az. g. NJ" we reply that
curling the hair over hot irons does tend to
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make it harsh. brittle and lustreless. In re-
gard to frequent cutting aud shampooing,
once in six weeks is often enough to visit the
hairdresser, aud many women are old
fashioned eaough to clip the hair when the
moon is waning. IAN absurd superstition"
say many, but all the same this rule is
observed, and while this may do no good as
far as the moon is concerned it causes regu-
larity in the time of the cutting
Some physicians say that too frequent
scourings and washing Of the hair is not
beneficial, and that the operation, if thor
oughlY performed once in two months will
keep the head in fine order, unless ones oc-
cupetion is such as to bring one in contact
wi b much dust. A solution weak of cam
phor, borax and ammonia water is very
often used, thoroughly rinsing the head and
hair after this application. Quillia bark is
used at times Nth advantage to wash the
hair above the forehead. Put a piece in a
bowl of warm water and move the hand
briskly round and round, till the water is
frothy. This is less drying than many hair
Washes. The japanese mode is to rub the
whites OF eggs in the scalp-this very thor
ouzhly, then at once rinse in tepid ammonia
water frothed with a bit of CASTLE soap,
then rinse again in clear, warm water. 1t
is said that no one ever saw a bald Chinese
or Japanese woman or one with very gray
hair. Frequent brushing also tends TO
brighten and strengthen the hair. In con-
clusion. we give French woman's lotion
for strengthening the hair: Rose water,
one pint; sulphate of zinc, one drachm;
tncture of gals, six drachms; eau de
cologne, one ounce; castor oil, two ounces
Mix, and moisten the roots of the hair with
the lotion twice a day fo- two months.
This is pronounced excellent, but it must
not be imagined that it will suit all equally
well. Many people cannot tolerate can
tharides, which is a constituent of most
hair tones.
Old newspapers, says the New York
tribune, have many uses. That they are a
great protection 10 Ice has already been
mentioned, and an expericnced housekeeper
now sends us the following: Keep all your
papers, not only for lighting fires, but for
cleaning mirrors and windows, the results
being far more satisfactory than by the use
OF cloCns. Up tne paper IN cold water and
wiring 1t ont thoroughly. After rubbing
well with this, 60 over the glass with
dry. paper until no moisture re-
mains" From an old colored
woman, too, we receive the following
testimony as to their merits: "Got any
papers, honey, to give me?" she said, as sine
was going home after days cleaning. 81
dare say can find you s0me aunty," said
the house mistress. "What do you want
them for9" "Dey hav lots o. uses, chile. b"
answered the old woman. II ken cut EN-
up in strip, and stuff pillows; l lines my
quilts with 'em, for dey is warm es Soas5 !.
and dey keep oct all de cold air from de
flo if spreads 'em under de cyarpet."
And here is still another suggestion:
"What do you think Of my chest PROTECTOR
said the family doctor as be unbuttoned his
heavy overcoat and took out thick LAYER
of newspapers which were tackled together
in the shape OF a chiId's bib. When have
a long, cold drive before me | always use
this patent arrangement OF mine, for find
that nothing gives more adequate protec-
ton with less bulk and Inconvenience than
newspapers. You know l had Pneumonia
last year, and am obliged to be careful. !"
There is an'increasing use OF unbleached
hose of fine cotton. Some of this cotton
hosiery is SO sheer as TO be almost like
gauze 1t is delightful for summer wear.
From 81 cents to 81 80 will buy excellent
grades. The lower~priced ones wear well,
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