The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-16

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ermine and sable. aud tippets and clumsy muffs
were made of the royal furs for the ringletted
damses to wear with their big bonnets aud
quaint frocks. Our young woman to-day, be-
ing likewise commanded, pokes around among
the lavender-scented treasures of her thrifty
grand-dame. invading garret and closet, ran
sacking old boxes aud trunks, in hopes of find
ing some bits of the valuable furs that have
been kept carefully through the many years
She brines them forth and has them remodeied
to fit her shoulders, and the furs that have
pleased the kings delight the maiden, and there
is a chance to add some charming chapters to
the aIready-long history.
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The sable Is the favorite fur of the Cars of
Russia. All Of the finest skins are sent to the
royal treasury. The more undesirable ones
only are allowed to be sent to the markets.
When there is royal wedding, robes of sable
are given with titles and jewels, and they are
wiled from one generation to another as is
family plate or land. 1t is b-own-although
its name has come to signify blackness-and
the softest of all furs. 1t can be smoothed in
any direction, and the hairs will lie fat and
shiny. 1t is undyed and unplucked, so it never
fades and is almost everlasting.
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Ermina is no longer monopolized by royalty.
although the time was when monarchs only
could wear entire robes of il. Princes were
restricted to broad bands, Lords and Ladies to
bands of modest broadness," and common
foik to the narrowest edgings. So was it once
restricted. It has yet heraldrie value, and
the English Judges wear ermine ss part of
their judicial gowns-its whteness signifying
the purity and uprightness OF their office.
Nature meant only to be kind when abe ar
ranged that the animal could change his brown
Summer coat to a white one for Winter. When
the snow covered the ground he could go about
unnoticed and unharmed she thought, but for
its very wtiteness kings and judges and women
have coveted it, and he has been hunted down
and his life made miserable The black marks
usually seen in the fur are bits of the tail.
sewed in at regular intervals. Their arrange
ment, too, has some significance in heraldry.
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The friendship between France and Russia
is said to account for the popularity of Russian
furs, and with it also comes an increased liking
for the Russian blouse costumes that found so
much favor year ago.
A four-yard wide skirt is about the average
IF woman wore as many ruffles as she is en-
titled to according to fashion books she would
be simply an animated penwiper. nothing more
nor less.
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The short jacket effects have not yet proved
tiresoms, and Eton and Bolero coats are seen
every day.
Two tips, or wings, or quills, are the favorite
finish for trimming for the front of hat. The
tips are fastened together at the bottom, but
spread apart at the top until the resemblance to
horns, or antenne rather. is perfect.
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Silken bands, with small sterling-silver
clasps, to keep the umbrella tightly rolled. are
has heretofore satisfied. These bands with the
clasps can be had at some stores for rs cents.
The lady fingers and bits Of spong cake
that we delight to serve with ice cream have
special use in England; namely, they are q
part of the light refreshments sometimes
served at funerals. So to the English mind there
is always connection between funerals aud
lady fingers. according to an English woman,
which we of course cannot appreciate.
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To make what is called an "omelet NOUS
ssline." first break into bowl the yelks of
four eggs. seasoning of salt. pepper, sage, or
whatever you may DESIRE aud two tablespoon
fuls of cream. Whip this mixture FOR Two or
three minutes, then beat the whites to a stiff
froth and add them to the yelks. Melt two
ounces of butter in the fryingpan; when it is
hot pour in the eggs, stirring continually.
When the eggs cook up turn them back to the
center with big spoon, and as soon as they are
cooked fold the mass over and serve as an ome-
let. A gravy may be served with it if desired.
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