The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-26
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stead of making it into toast or rolling it for
crumbs, and allows extra food to become so
mussy that it cannot be made into appetizing
dishes, will be careless in every other possible
way. She will always be poor. and will never
realize that an account like this is applicable
to her. The careful housekeeper. of course.
knows all this already, so this paragraph is
practically useless.
Dilute ammonia will clean and frsshen an
old carpet wonderfully.
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A bridal vail arranged with the point Of one
corner brought to the front over the hair, the
vail gradually increasing in width until the
regulation amount falls over the train, is
graceful.
Pretty waists for evening wear are of black
silk or satin, rounded out az the neck and
trimmed with berthe or bretelles of white or
creamy lace. The waists are belted in under
plain black skirt
1t seems the bang is no longer stylish. To
part the hair down the middle is the idea for
every woman regardless of the fact that il is
fashion not universally becoming, although it
seems more womanly than any other. Bangs
that is, thick. muchly-eurled bangs-have dis
appeared and are spoken of scornfully in polite
society. Girls are vigorously trying to look
like "Gbson's girls" in Life, and wear their
hair curled only enough to make it part and
comb back prettily and becomingly. 1t looks
very aristocratic. although his girls always
look little bit lovelier than the live ones who
initiate them-so far as the hair goes; the
comb cannot quite do what the pencil does.
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Stewed oysters is the simplest kind Of dish,
according to recipes, but, like the pudding. its
proof lies in the eating thereof. Keep oysters
in a cool place until they are to be cooked,
then, of course, heat is necessary. Strain the
liquor off the oysters into stewpan, add lit
tie water, place on the range, and as the scum
rises to the top take it of; then season with
butter, salt, and pepper. When it comes to q
boil turn in the oysters and let them cook till
the edges begin to curl; then serve at once
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The hat In the initial cut displays well some
of the new ideas. 1t is essentially picture
hat" with its velvet crown and trimmings Of
jet and curly feathers. The brim is felt, the
shape perfectly simple
WHAT WE HAVE READ AND WHAT WE ARE
READING.
One of our friends comes in with most in
teresting book and equally interesting ques-
tions. The book is Pemberton," by Peter
,on II ;s q mall ctorv ~ ba
ton, but does not seem to be so well known as
it deserves to be. Major Andre is one of the
chief characters and the old question as to the
exact amount of sympathy one ought to have
for him arises. In either aspect there is much
reasonable argument to be urged. The rules of
war excuse and condemn him equally, depend
ing only from which side you consider it. As
British officer it was fair and laudabe
enough for him to procure information for the
benefit of his army ia whatever way he could,
and had he been successful there would never
have been any question about that But caught
within our lines, he was spy, and according to
the regulations had to be hung All reports
describe him as being unusually brilliant and
entertaining as well as brave soldier. The
question as to his love affair." during that long,
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phia, and dances and fetes were more in order
than marches and battles. there is some doubt.
The story tells of his attachment for Phila-
delphia GIRL who remained true to him. Some
histories state that be was engaged to the Miss
Shippen who became the wife of Benedict
Arnold. Other authorities claim that he never
gave up his love for Honors Sneyd, whose
miniature he always wore and even managed
to keep from Wsshington's soldiers, who
searched him when he was captured. There
was bright little letter from Hazel Wood: it
has been mislaid, unfortunately. She called
the book up for notice, and spoke of these ques-
tious, which involve interesting discussions.
We hope that any who are interested will write
to us about this or other books, making this
column as bright and vigorous as possible.
ELSIE PoMERoY MCELRoY.