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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
FOR THE CHILDREN.
TOILETS FOR DRESS OCCASIONS, FOR
SCHOOL AND FOR PLAY.

The Tendency Is Toward Dfore Sensible
Fashions--A Wide Difference between
BOYS Dress Suits and School Suits-Com-
Portable styles Tor tho Little Tots.
The mode for children's dresses for
como time past has followed the moro
tensible English fashions. This 10 noticed
FIRST in tho shortening Of the skirts.
which, after the little maid has passed
her third birthday. are no longer cut on
the, Kate Greenaway model, but aro full
end flowing and so short as TO just cover
the knee. Conservative mothers make
the little dresses 10 reach midway be-
tween the knee and the top of the shoe.
The childrens department is an interest
ing one, especially that portion which
includes warm, light, soft cloth that is
utilized for bonnets, caps, hats and
cloals, as well as coats and pelisses for
infants--indeed, it is suitable to any ago
from months to 12 years. The tan and
golden cloths are used for coats, and there
are some new washing fabrics intended
for indoor and nursery wear. The picture
garments are specially delightful for chill
dren, both boys and girls, anu they are
less costly than they used to be. Among
them arc tho moor hats, mulch bonnets,
pelisso gowns and wraps trimmed with
fur. There is new and coy shape for
sleeves, and some of tho cloaks are mado
full and reach nearly to the feet, SO cut
that they wrap well round the sI,all
figures. Silk faced cloths in fawn, gold
en- brown and gobelin blue are used for
older girls. The cloaks in this are grace-
full in form and without frills. The furs
most used are of golden brown tones.
In boys clothes u decided difference is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

!. lake pockets on the inside of the covers
b accommodate paper, envelopes and
lamps, with straps for lead pencils and
>onholder. Decorate the outside of the
iover with flowers, either painted or
\ Embroidered, and tic the covers together
With silk ribbons.
4 A convenient case for a set of knives
. and forks that are used only occasionally
eappreciated by every provident house
wife. A pretty model suggested is made
4 K felt in two shades-olive green, with
lining of robins egg blue felt. Cut
10Th Of the strips 30 inches long and 12
inches wide, and pink them on all sides,
0unding the corner of one end.
s. On the inner one of blue stitch two
linked strips of the felt 80 inches long
MD 2 inches wide, placing each of them
tbout three inches toward the center
{rom the pinked sides, and sew the strips
81 alternate large and small loops to hold
the knives and forks as illustrated.
\ Stitch two flaps along both sides Of the
saao inside of the scallops to fold over
HE ends Of the knives and forks to Sc
lure them. These flaps should be inch.
9 wide. Ribbons for tying the case must
IS fastened to the flaps.
Very little children are made happy
IND kept quiet for hours with scrap
book made of varicolored leaves of win
low curtaining Holland. The edges are
but ragged and tied together with rib
Dons at the back. Pretty advertising
n -
nto the book. The book, like the dolls,
oes not tear.
A simple picture puzzle may please
3udge or Toodle. Cut up brightly col
bred picture (such as will interest a child
Into irregular pieces, some larger and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

ILOWER-DE-l CCE PAT ing q p,rJ oi IN
TER seed in pail OF
cold water Jve- night, the seed in @
cheeseclotf bag, from which oil tho mu-
cilage muso be squeezed. Give bag and
all good ooil for Is minutes and apply
tho size with whitowash brush, advises
The Housewife.
The paper should bo first cut in lengths
two inches longer than the wall, caro-
being taken to match the pattern from
the marks given on the margin. Cut oR
the left hand edge of each piece, and lay
the lengths one over the other on o long,
firm table. There should be two work
ers, one to paste and one to hang tho
paper. Begin at the window Of tho
room, working from left to right.
The pasted length should first bc held
about foot from tho top and laid cvcn-
ly against the wall. See that il hangs
straight down tho wall, then descend
from the steps, take the lower end, LIT
it little from the wall and let it fall
gently into place without a crease.
Then with clean, large, soft cloth
press the paper to The wall down tho
middle from top to bottom.
Avoid large patterns for small rooms
and select colors with view to tho car
pet, draperies, etc., oe tho apartment.
North rooms ought to have light hang
ings. A pretty pattern for tho drawing
room is the flower-de-luce so popular in
other lines of decoration. 1t is quite tho
fashion nowadays to have the border re-
peat the principal design in the paper.
In some of the papers the pattern merges
into the frieze in an artistic manner, CIV
ing the idea Of spiral decoration for the
apartmeut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
Sweet Potato Cakes.

There will be an attractive novelty about
these for most people: Boil pound of
sweet potatoes, peel, mash and press them
through sieve while they are still warm;
sweeten them to taste; add 2 tablespoonfuls
of butter, a teacupful of milk, the yolks OF
Q eggs, some powdered cinnamon. vanilla.
orange flower or other favoring and the
juice OF a lemon. Mix all this well togeth-
er, and work in enough -four to make a
thick batter; put it into small buttered
molds, sprinkle them with sugar and bake
them In quick oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

n During the winter season the carpet
lon the sitting room or other place much
}uscd often requires cleaning in the mid
ale of the season when it is not practi-
cable to lift it from the floor and send to
the cleaners. To clean it on the floor,
6rst sweep it very thoroughly; then
scour with warm water to which ono
pint Of oxgall has been added for three
gallons Of water. Rinse with plenty Of
wnter and wipe dry as possible with
crash towels. This will clean q large
carpet 20 feet square and not only cx-
! tract grease but brighten the colors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
PICTURESQUE HEApwrAR.


noted this season between the toilets for
school and for dress occasions. Never
were the latter 30 elaborate or so effect
i've in cut and style. For boys from G
to IL years, dark blue and black silk
velvets are still popular, but suits from
imported cheviots and cassimeres with
rich silk bindings and buttons are rcadi-
ly accepted by way of variety. The con-
slant brushing required by velvet suit
is an objection worthy consideration.
The younger the boy the more charming
the effect Of little cutaway coat and
vest, but Of course these arc not suitable
under years old. The blouse silk shirts
still are presented, and prettier than
ever before.
Durability is the fashion and will re-
ceive from mothers q vote of thanks
when the school suits of the winter are
examined. The goods are rough and
heavy, with double knees and seats. To
patch the little trousers for Johnny will
be one duty less hereafter. Almost oil
school suits ore with double breasted
short sack coats, large buttons and
braid bound edges. Again, the ''reefer"
for winter topcoat is an especial fad, the
wide rolling velvet collar lined with clan
plaiis from rich Scotch importations.
For little fellows is the long skirt over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
Carrots stewed In Crcam.

Have good sized carrot sliced thin and
cooked tender in boiling water we'll salted.
Drain well. Melt piece of butter the size
Of q large walnut in n saucepan; add a table
spoonful OF flower and very little cream
from pint, just enough TO cook into n
soft, creamy mass; gradually pour in the
remainder Of the cream aud allow IL to boil
moment. II IL should prove thicker than
good rich cream, add very little milk,
pour over the carrot and serve hot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
A Fruit Cake Recipe.

The season is at hand when frIit cake
is in greatest demand. The following re
cipc from Good Housekeeping Is there
fore presented:
IL fruit cake you essay 10 make.
One pound OF sugar you must take;
Three pounds cf raisin-: four orc rcrnd;
Two pounds 90 c;rrNnts: clo.cs, well srocnl
Three-quarters .outd os butter: one
GIL ot molassc.. This be,ns dcrc.
One md ono. Grar:oi polnto youTl tAke
o. cltron, a-d eight ceps you'il break;
O,r nutmeg ard one-half. md ere
pnlf Gil of brandy add. This conc.
fnd ell well mixed. with ccro you'ii bake:
Twill make eight pounds Of fine fruit cake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
PATTERN FOR LACE EpGINa.

the end of the row; turn. Cd row: s. C.
II times under the first two loops of Q
chain, s. C. times under next, turn;
chain 9, s. C. in top of next loop; chain
Q, s. C. in top of next loop, turn, S. C. II
times in loop of chain, s. C. 6 times un.
der the next loop. turn; chain 6, S. C. in
top of next loop, turn, S. C. II times un-
der top loop; 8. C. times under each OF
the half loops down the side; s. c. II
times under next loop, 6. C. times TN
der next loop, turn, chain @. Repea.
from the second six chain you make;
this time join to loop on last point you
made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

Recipe For Pumpkin Pic.

For each pic mix two tablespoonfuls of
ifted pumpkin, the yolk of an egg, half
- teacupful of sugar, teacupful of
milk. little cream and half teaspoon
|<ui of ginger; lastly add the beaten white
|of the egg. Dust cinnamon or CRATE a
little nutmeg over each pie just before
placing it in the oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
Bortfalfty.

Fogg declares that women arc ruled alto
gether by their impulses, and that IL Is
quite impossible for them TO be fair and i'm
partial. a hundred times Mrs. +, has eau
toned him 60 be quiet and not wake ur
baby, but he Is willing to bet something
that she never told the baby not to wake ur
his papa. boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
To Kcep L,no,cun bright.

Linoleum should never be scrubbed with
soap and water, for this removes the pat
tern. IL should bc rubbed with wet house
flannel 10 remove the dirt and then polished
with sour milk and water a good method
of keeping linolcum in order and restoring
II to its original brightness Is to rub IL with
piece OF flannel dipped in a mixture of
linseed oil and turpentine. This will double
the wear of the material and insure all
marks being removed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
A Timely r.cn,nr;,.

Judge - Well, prisoner. hare you any
thing 10 say in your defense!
Plisoaer-'Your honor, woald only ask
you 90 remember that II II wasn't for just
such f,'iows ns me you wouldn't have any
work to 10 and consequently you woIlin'i
be drawing your fnc saicry.-Schalk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

wide pink it around the edge on all sides.
Fold it in four equal parts and tie each
two folds together on one side. thus giving
three folds for wells.
Paint Dresden design in blue ribbon
bowknot with pink roses and sprays
and outline the word wells across it in gilt
letters. Any design that Is preferred may
be used in place OF the Dresden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
CASE FOR KNIVES AND FORKS.

|others smaller. Paste the pieces on card
boe1d and trim edges neatly. Put all to-
Sethsr in pretty box, and his little
0Edship may find much pleasure in put
|ting the pieces together again and MAX
Eng the picture. These helpful sugges-
Mons were originally made for the bene-
g Of The Household.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

. AZ Totu, in Bohemia, IN the year s5s, was
lDund skeleton. the head OF which could
hardly be cncompnsscd by the arms OF two
men Joined together. and whose shin bones,
which 20 late as 1864 werp kept In the cas-
20 Of thar city, were % feet long. by which
A may be- supposed that the entire body ex-
1cedei 10 feet IA length Dur historians la.
Iorm us .ha- IN li1i the ipnes of giant
ID o. +. t~l 81 Tfici-ri 2 rv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

A pretty lace edging may be easily
crocheted by readers understanding the
art, if they will only follow these in
structions from The Housewife:
Make chain the length required. 1st
row: S. C. in I'd stitch; chain 9, miss 4
stitches, s. C. in next. Repeat from to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
Sure TO rlease yyomanklnd.

A veil case is decorative and useful lit
tie article that will not come amiss at holi-
day times. For simple and very pretty
one The Household suggests: Take piece
of chamois 20 inches long and z inches
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

DIR. Carl Humann. The archmologist. and
who discovered Peiranon, has completed
the excavations undertaken three years
ago at Magpcier in Asia Minor. The collec
tion. which includes rnuch fine sculpture
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
Robhcd thc pctectIro.

with lemon or vanilla extract.
Robbed the Detective.
While Detective Timoncy OF the East
Twenty-second street station was making
out complaint against prisoner at the
Yorkvillc police court recently, one Of tho
clerks, ms n Joke, cleverly picked his rock
ct, getting n fine gold watch and chain
lie did not discover his loss until late in
tho afternoon. Then he felt greatly dis.
comiited, for TO have his pocket picked in
police court IL not pleasant experience
for a "ny copper"
Yesterday morning ho received pawn
ticket 10y mail. and on going 60 tho shop
was overioycd 20 find lis watch. lie re
deemed IL for s. and then determined TO
keep the little affair quiet.
lie wert 90 the Yorkvillc police court
yesterday with another prisoner and was
overcome with surprise and cmbarrnss'
ment when Clerk Thomas Ryan handed
him S5 bill. explaining that /. was the
money for which the watch had been
pawrcd.
a roar Of laughter from his narociates
greeted the detective ns he pocketed The
bill, felt to Sc IL his watch was still in his
pocket and hurried out OF the ourt.--Ncw
York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
ON PAPER HAeaINo. EEAE

Gi:irg the wai.s-Isow. ~ Cut, fssts ~
uany tis Sassy.
Often Q rcCm IL cahrsly t,IrsSor1ns0
by a new pare- o. l!casirg partssn and
harmonious cclorings. rortunsksfy Der
the great majority Of housewives. way
pretty designs and attractive otloxSugs
are to be found IN the wall txpers of me-
dunn cost; hence, when one becomes has
own paper hanger the expense OF rswly
papered rooms is comparatively smaE.
Paper hcnsins is net zach , diMcnls
process waen tho apartment u low,
though high room is trying, ~ Il re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

QuireS 60 much
reaching from
tall steps. IL tho
walls have never
been papcred be-
fcrc, they should
be washed with
vinegar and Wa
ter, all cracks in
the plaster filled
q Q q t ly an d
emoothly wit h
putty, cad the
whole sized be-
fore tho pspe--
ing process COM
mencos. New
plastered walls
must also be
sized. The size
is mado by soak
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

McCobb--i see they 10 bc talking nv
havin free letter delivery for tn farmers.
What do yor think nv it5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

~ 2 ianuiaay cna-ees - \ week for boasd.
or GO n month, and the boardcr skips one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
To CHOOSE rRoM.

as this effect Is termed. Is very popular
worn as poke. The dimensions range
from 2h inch front and Is inch beck to rs
front and / 81 back above buttonholes.
Fig. 2 is the heavy weight winter collar,
with pronounced solid points, and "a known
as the "ElEo" IL may be worn as semi
full dress
Fi,,. Is the leading design for street
wear. This collar IS intended for neat ef-
feet when worn with business suit. The
"Kclosha' Is out OF place for dress pur.
pO7CS- ----
Zig. 4, the "Maxim," Is IN ornamental
conccit and IL a compromise between every
day snl evening styles IL has Pa inch
front and ~ beck.
Fig. 3. the Hector" has inch front
and / Is back. with ~ inch space. Only
tall neck ed folks should ucc this collar.
it tv teNv ,..iv wviuln one minute To com
municgto a BIT Uf gossip across thc back
tence 60 another woman In strict secrecy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
I0ME KNICKKNACKS
ITlcLE6 THAT NAY Be PRODUCED
WITHIN THE FAMILY CIRCLE.

rscticus Tor Making Decorated Port
Ipllo- -Convcnient Gases Tor Knives and
ofl<s--scrapboois and simple Picture
Fnxzlcs Tor the Little Children.
rs make an inexpensive portfolio pur-
ose an ordinary pad or block Of paper.
~ 16 inches. and place two or three
Icknasses Of blotting paper on the
|ce Of the block. Coverahe other side
hich has the pasteboard back with
nv linen, which should be cut one inch
reer on each side than the size Of the
Iock. Thisextra inch is to be brought
ror to the face of tho block and sewed
\ tho corners TO form an outside frame
X II.
\ Over this place cover in book fash
a made of canvas cut double and
ound around with worsted braid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

The young and middle aged seeker after
the proper caper in collars. etc, cannot find
during this fall and winter season anything
smarter for neck linen than the stand
ups' represented by the styles herewith re-
produced from the New York Herald:
Fig. is the latest and most correct design
fer full dress wear. 1t is essentially a( bpted
for such occasions and may he worn with
upright points if so desired. The "Leota,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

This is n plain and economical cake; One
cup of sugar, tablespoonful of butter. I
egg, ~ cups Of flour, same of milk and .
teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Flavor
with lemon or ynnilla cXtract.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
our UNEQUALLED TERMS

$500 Worth Of Goods for $500 Down,
$4,000 Worth Of Goods for $500 Down,
$500 Worth OF Goods for $3.50 Down.
$4,000 Worth of Goods for $1,000 Down,
$4,000 Worth Of Goods for $500 Down,
100000 Worti Of Goods for $1,000 Down.
The herald., 1893-09-10
What q Young Man Did.

A college graduatehadvhardly received
his diploma before he was compelled to
face poverty and family disgrace. His
father, who had been reputed to be
wealthy, was an embezzler and a fugi-
tive from justice, His mother and sisters
were entirely dependent upon his modest
earnings in brokers' Office. " IS
He had planned taking an advanced
course of professional study in architec-
ture. His ideal occupation had to be
abandoned. He was in love with a
charming girl, but ceased to visit her
since marriage was out of the question.
An opportunity for a years travel in Eu-
rope at a friends expense was given up.
Year after year he maintained hard,
bitter struggle to make a living at un-
congenial employment for his mother
and sisters, to support his father abroad
and to overcome prejudice caused by the
family disgrace. He became success
full business man, but was prematurely
gray at ID. His life was haunted by the
ghosts of his youthful hopes.
Such lives do not furnish material for
exciting stories. They are dull and pro-
sale, but are nevertheless heroic. To
give up all that is dear to youth and to
be loyal to family obligations sometimes
is crowning triumph of unselfshness.
Youths Companion.
The herald., 1893-09-10

An elegant example OF fashionable
fare, attained both at skirt hem and
holders is that portrayed in the initial
@icture. This costume is made of green
iaille and has the skirt in two parts,
ned throughout with silk. The lining
Of the waist-ie tight over which the silk
Is draped and folded AS shown. The
voke.like top is outlined With ecru lace
Insertion, back and front being alike.
he bretelles end in point in front
md are edged with lace that crosses in
front. The standing collar is of lace in
sertion. A jet girdle ornamented with
three rows OF large Jet buttons is worn.
Psniers are in the air. The bretelles
and ruff es have overhowed at the shoul-
ders and appear on the hips. and If
woman was an impressive object bsfore
with her great sleeves and shoulder
huffs. what will she be when epaulettes
appear on the hips! Little tabe are
made on eeveral elegant gowns shown,
at the hips, like epaulettee, These are
edged with or ever quite covered with
little ruffles. The gown most bravely
carrying out this idea is black dull
slk-trust the dress designers Tor ven
turing new idea first in black. The
skirt widens towards the bottom, and g
short. The sleeves are very large at the
shoulders and close cuffs extending to
above the elbow. A sort of fchu of
black tulle is worn with the gown. 1t
has elaborated epaulettes covered with
crisp rufflss of the tulle. Ends folded
fiat cross over the breast and pass to the
back where they are tied, and hang
long. At the hips the fiat ends are
furnished with another pair of epual-
cites theee dip over the hips and are a
crisp fluff of little tulle ruffles. The
edge of the skirt has deep ruche of
tulle. The gown is pretty and eienifi-
cant because itsugeests a new departure.
Paniers mean fearful small waiste,
short skirts, and half sleeves. II paniers
come, they will rapidly attract all the
elaboration from the shoulders, which is
Que comfort.
The herald., 1893-09-10

and half yards wide, satin lined, and
is trimmed with double bias folds of the
same material, attached to the skirt by
the upper edge. The bodice has vest
fronts of white or pink pique, hooking
in the center and orDamented with two
rows of tiny gold buttons. They turn
back at the neck and form narrow
revers. The jacket fronts also form
revers that continue over tie shoulders
and around the back in the shape of a
sailor collar.
Detail of insertion, tiny tucks and
frills will, with the coming of cold
weather, "strike in" All summer it
has constituted the favorite elaboration
OF gowns; now it will make lingerie
dreams for anyone who gets look at
them and nightmares for the laundress.
Hand sewing is demanded for all this
sort of thing, and the wages of the
French maid are rising. We begin to
realize how deficient the present genera
alton ia in needle work expertness.
Those competent to turn out such work
are doing rushing business. The
charges are far from small and the work
is done slowly. but what does miladi
care for either of those considerations
She says machine stitches hurt her now,
and she cannot rest well in any but a
handmade gown.
Before you express yourself too vigor-
ously against the threatened chignon,
consider few of it's features. There
are two motives admissible in the dress.
ing OF hair-one, and perhaps the most
artistic, is that which considers the
hair rs an adjunct to the face, figure and
head, and which suggests an arrange
ment in harmony with these features
and calculated to emphasize their good
points. This view OF things requires the
sacrifice of the hair in its own intrinsic
value as a thing of beauty. Masses OF
hair too great to permit of arrangement,
whose grace may be subordinated to the
beauty of the head or face, are cut down
to more easily adjusted proportions.
The hair about the face and ears is cut
with reference to the lines of the face
and neck. All this is we'll. The other
motive admissible in hair dressing is q
display of the hair itself, of its gen
erous quantity, it's color and quail
ty. This the chignon effect accom-
plishes. Proportions of face and
neck are sacrificed to an exhibition of
shining rolls of sleek tresses. Smooth
The herald., 1893-09-10
Many Ministers Present.

Ex-Secretary Lincoln, while United
States minister to England, wished to
get into Westminster on the occasion of
a special service there. Archdeacon Far
rar had told Mr.. Lincoln to go to the
east door of the cathedral to avoid the
crowd and to inform the usher that he
was the American minister, SO that he
could be conducted at once to the arch
deacon's pew. When Mr.. Lincoln sent
in his name and title, the usher came
out and said, with surprise, For gra-
cious' sake, how many American minis
ters are there?" 1t seems that several
gentlemen of the cloth had each Geftly
made his way into the church by inform
ing the usher that he was an American
minister. Francisco Argonaut.