The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-06-16

nor does the thread come loose IN any
place. thus obviating all danger OF catch
ing.
The question is often asked what 10 do
with ivory. and many elaborate directions
have been in print from time TO time. but
a woman who dared has discovered re-
Gently that one of the scrubbing sand
soaps may be used with impunity. II
does not yellow the ivory, nor does II
scratch il. II should be rubbed on fine
nail brush and the ivory scrubbed as II II
were china.
Brass. copper AMI their alloys should be
cleaned with polishing paste in prefer
ence to silver powder. OxidiZed orna-
ments need only washing and hard rub
hing with flannel and chamois. White me-
tai is most useful, in that il requires little
or no care. Silver powder is, of course the
best possible cleaner for silver. Nene-
Jian iron work should ne oiled 10 keep II
from rusting. Kerosene may be used
with safety. Bronzes become dull in a
short time. but the discoloration should
not be removed. II viii gradually deepen
till the article attains the rich depth of
ancient bronze, a quality which cannot
be successfully initiated.
In packing bric-a-brac it should be
safely ensconcei in soft material so, that
no piece touch another, and care should
be taken 10 fill every particle of empty
space with paper, so that the pieces
shall be held firmly in place.
FADS AND FASHIONS.
The fashion among women of using
their own names instead of being known
as Mrs. John Smith, for instance, is fast
increasing, and 1t comes almost alto
gether from women'S asSociaLi ZION with
each other in club work.
one of the prizes "a a golf party the
other cay was a silver pencil in the shape
of a golf stick with a ball at the top.
Orange juice served with strawberries
instead of cream Is a pleasant variety
and particularly agreeable 10 those who
find the cream and fruit an unwholesome
combination
Bon-bon dishes OF gold. with tiny panels
OF Dresden. with copies of celebrated pic
lures painted on them, are among the
latest things for wedding gifts.
Spoons, forks and special implements
for the table are conspicuous In silver
gilt. with enamel designs in the handles.
Spangled crepon is the latest novelty.
the spansles, which are usually OF a
contrasting color. are woven into the ma
terial.
a picturesque costume worn by the
bridesmaids at a recent wedding was of
yellow and white brocaded satin, with
immense elbow sleeves of white chiffon
over yellow. Their hats were Of black
Neapolitan straw. trimmed with black
ostrich tips. and they carried large
punches OF yellow daffodls
A miniature Japanese lady. holding the
inevitable fan and umbrella. with volum-
inous skirt, covering a well-flled cushion,
makes a very fascinating receptacle for
pins.
The old-fashioned bow knot Is revived
for new coiffures. and is worn either
high. with the loops standing W some
distance from the head with Spanish
comb for a background. or low, pinned
close 10 the head with the ends tsrmin-
ating into ringlets at the neck.
The latest glass for serving nJHch IS
known as the violet cup shape. II closely
resembles a large violet, and is made OF
violet glass. The tulip Is n favorite
punch glass. and is generally seen in
shades of yellow. Punch is also artistic
ally served in the heart of a full-blown
rose, made Of the new pink Bohemian
glass. All these flower glasses rest on
naturslly-shaped green leaf which is
also OF glass. and is used for the saucer.
Tomorrow's Menu.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Rroiled sweetbreads;
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Sliced Tongue. Imported Sausage.
Potato Salad. Cold Asparagus.
Strawberry Sage. Cream.
Waters. Cafe Frappe.
DINNER.
Tomato Bisque.
Olives. Cucumbers
Planned Chicken with Brown Sauce
String Beans. Spinach. Potatoes.
Frozen Strawberries with Currant Juice.
STRAWBERRY SAGO.
Cheese. Coffee Cake
Soak half cup OF sage in a cup OF
cold water one hour then add one pint of
strawberry juice. half q cup OF sugar,
cook q moment and then turn out 70 cool