The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-05-16
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Shirrcd hats of chambrey or white lawn are
very popular for small girls and pretty and
inexpensive. The only trimming is lace
edged bow of the gingham or lawn, and a lace
or embroidery edge for the brin. Sometimes
two wide strings are added to tie under the
chin, but they very hot and much in the
way of the little lady. and a well-placed rubber
band will suit her better.
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The newest sailors are undoubtedly high
crowned. and to make bad matters worse, the
crown is bell-shaped slightly. They not be-
coming, but are no end stylish.
Strawberries with their frills on. Strawberries
and cream, and strawberry short-cske are all
good at this time of the year.
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recipe for a vegetable soup, in which no
meat whatever is used, is given, and in these
days of the spread of vegetarianism may be of
use to housekeepers. Let two quarts of water,
in which an onion has been sliced and bunch
of celery tops thrown, boil for an hour; remove
the onion and leaves, and add half cup of rice
that has been carefully washed and looked
over Cook for three-quarters of an hour,
stirring often, or until the rice is well swollen
and tender. Just before serving beat up in the
tureen itself the yolks of two eggs, with half a
tumblerful of rich milk-cream is better-and
q pinch of grated nutmeg, if liked. Pour the
boiling soup over this mixture from hight,
beating i. still with whisk. to mix ali thor
oughly and serve with toast squares.
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In putting away furs or heavy Winter cloth
ing it is as true this Spring as last that if any
traces of the moth eggs stored away in the
clothes they will get in their unpleasant work,
no matter how many pounds of concentrated
bad smells are put away with them. Bad odors
do not ever destroy the insect or its eggs. Per-
haps the moth will not be so likely to land in
the vicinity of a bad odor "a on a place free
from it, but that is tho only good that moth
balls ever do They discourage the enterpris-
ing moth. The only way is the most trouble
some. Even then it is not absolutely sure.
Furs aud cloths should be hung out of doors,
beaten thoroughly. even iflightly, aud cleansed
from any soled spots. Seams should be par
ticularly attended to and the dust brushed out
Of them. See that they are stored in perfectly
alright places and put few balls or lavender
leaves in with each garment, If you desire
Heavy paper bags, if carefully pasted together
at the opening. or pasteboard cedar boxes.
are good if tho edges are positively secure. A
moth can and will crawl through an exceed
ingly narrow crevice. aud specially dotes upon
nice dark, woolly places to rest in. After hav-
ing done this much and labelled your boxes
and bags to prevent confusion, there is naught
else to do but resign them to the care of Provi-
dence and hope for the best.
Anna Could, now the Countess de Castellane,
is credited with a scheme for building herself
Tranon, like unto the famous French palace
in luxury and beauty, only more SO.
Norfolk Jackets REFERS, Eton jackets, and
blazers are all made for the outing suits.
Blue, brown or tan, and gray are all so much
used that it Is difficult to tell which color is
the most popular.
Silky white crepons, white China silk, mus
lin, Swiss. organdie, white China silk with
tiny white flowers, the thin wool goods, and
white chiffon will all be used for graduating
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
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