The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-31
TIE "BETTER HALF"

Frolicsome Children---Flower Doylies.
Fine ParasOls---Frilled Wash
Cloths - FrOcks for Easter.
Frenchy Trimming.
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day were all designed
for their particular fun, and must be celebrated.
Even the President is obliged to recognize their
rights to make merry on Easter Monday, and
the White House grounds are thrown open for
their "egc- rolling" Over the lawns, up and
down the grassy slopes, they scamper, as merry
a lot of black and white aristocratic and pie
beian little ones as one would wish to see With
the cheap dyes or some simple coloring the
eggs can be made to look pretty without very
much trouble or expense. The gay eggs hidden
in odd places in the garden or in the house
afford the young ones intense enjoyment in
seeking aud finding them. If possible little
remembrance for the older ones-a dainty
handkerchief ribbon, or flower for the daush-
ter and magazine or soft dark silk tie Tor
the son. Memories Of home follow one through
life, the pleasant ones making the happy days
happier and the dark ones brighter. The moro
cheerful homo merry -makings the less telnpta-
tion to 60 elsewhere for them.
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Although the puffs, rnfles, and shirrings are
particularly for the Slender girls, there are
pretty styles for the larger ones. The long,
close-fitting coat with perfect fitting vest are
very tidy and trig looking. Stripes make the
figure look taller and more slender. A pretty
black Summer silk with satin stripe Powered
with the daintiest little yellow blossoms, made
up with plain black silk vest and a small ja-
bot of yellow chiffon at the throat and frills
of it on the long sleeves makes a wonderfully
lovely gown.
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Dainty fancies now are innumerable. Wash
cloths have succumbed to one of them, and lit
tie squares of soft linen hemmed prettily have
rufilc of torchon or some linen thread lace
around the edge and the initial embroidered
in one corner They are quite ornamental for
the wash-stand. A CLOTH is much better for
Wa5ulUR Luc 6htu Win Iuau u opouSc, SopCSihiiy
after being out in the wind and dust the face
should then be carefully washed.
So
The little gown in the initial is pretty made
up in either light wool, cotton, or silk. This
one is OF blue lawn. The deep yoke, the band
above the ruf1le of thu sleeves and the band
above the hem OIL the skirt are made of white
embroidery, through which rows of blue baby
ribbon are drawn. In the yoke the ribbon is
run through to make two bands just above the
fulness. The full sleeves, the little sailor col
lar, and the sash with long ends, all add to the
graceful effect of the costume. little bag
tied with blue ribbons, fastened to the belt un-
der the sash, hold the handkerchief.
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Parasols this season are works of art, and are
made of everything from chiffon to gingham;
the bingham ones to match the dress, with a