Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-01-17
USEFUL AND PRETTY.

1t is the lizard that is spelling the
alligator and snake In providing ma
terial for the new lsocketbook.
The latest fad iR embroidery is q
photograph frame of white linen,
stamped to be worked in flower de-
signs.
Heliotrope is the most satisfactory
plant for the house If there is suffi-
cient warmth, sunny exposure and
plenty OF water.
A new tablet just brought out in
London finds place on the tea tray.
1t is lozenge, which, dropped into
the tea. acts as solvent to the
tannln which is never absent from the
most delicately brewed cup, neutraliz-
Ing any injurious effect.
If you have not the finest Of napery
and the choicest of glass, china and
silverware, you can still give a very
enjoyable tea party. Your linen can
be spotless, your common glassware
polished and above all, you can be
becomingly and neatly attired.
The latest imported bonbon dishes
come in fine tiligree silver and in
genuine basket shape. They are small.
yet large enough for use on both din
ner and luncheon tables. They are in
pairs and accompanied with fork and
spoon. These bonbonnieres are a
pretty present for bride.
Striped materials are particularly
chosen for decorative silks i'll the EN-
pire style for furnishing. Every ar
ticle shows stripes of three colors. a
table cover for instance. Is made of
aud electric blue. Sprays Of flowers
In deeper tints of blue are worked as
though powdered over all three stripes.
For sideboards, table scarfs and Ouch
ess toilet tables these silk tritles are
in high favor.
Jewel cases hidden beneath a large
satin bow make dainty little birthday
presents. For the foundation use a
piece of ound cardboard. measuring
about six inches in diameter Cover
this with cotton wadding. On this
foundation sew up standing rings Of
cardboard. line them with cotton wad-
ding, and use them for little pockets
sew narrow edge of lace to a broad
band of ribbon. Shirr the ribbon so
that it forms a deep frin Let it cover
the jewel case. being fastened in the
center with a rosette of a big bow
of ribbon. These little case make
safe hiding place for rings.
A sofa cushion that is sufficiently
decorative to receive applause from
the most fastidious IL made Of orange
red art sheeting. and curiously covered
with a writing coil of large japanese
dragons. The creatures are worked
IN long and short stitch, done with
coarse silk shades Of gray ranging
from pearl white to black. Occasional
stitches worked in with meal thread
give an indication of glittering scales.
The figures are outlined with two
rows of gold thread. The edge of the
pillow is finished by a frill Of black
satin ribbon, upon which black and
gold spangles are dotted.
Candied rose petals seem like great
luxury, but any one can make them.
t;et about twenty cents worth of bar
gain roses. Revive the flowers with
fresh water; then strip off the petals
and spread them on clean paper and
dry them slightly for one or two hours.
Make n syrup with half a pound of
granulated sugar and half a pint of
water. Boil until the syrup spins
thread. then put the saucepan into a
dish Of cold water, beating the syrup
Is partly crystallized. Dip ia the rose
petals few ut time. with a pair
Of wire tongs: take them out and
place them ON oiled paper to harden.
A really striking table cover now in
use on a big library table has cover
of the sort that is immense in its quiet
richness. The material is tan colored
billiard cloth The work Is all done
in warm browns, with here and there
bit Of real gold that acts as a high
light. The labor involved In the whole
Il slight Iii the extreme, as all the
work is OF d rapid sort yet the cloth
is usually handsome In its own quiet
way. The owner has had the wisdom
to confine all decoration to the border,
So that the ample center makes per
feet background for the books that
always abound The rich, really splen-
did embroidery hangs below the board
and makes a decidedly noticeable fea-
ture even in room where good things
are everywhere about
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