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there being little way of tracing the use to
which ready-made goods are puts not
large, the custom of exchanging gifts on that
day not being very general. But such call
as there is thus far is largely for small pieces
OF jeweiry. The Brownie craze is dying out,
and next thing on the docket Will be minia
ture copies all the golfing implements.
Thus far these are not in stock and must be
made TO order. The daiDtiest jewelled tr!fes
for Valentines are tiny laurel wreaths (Which
have supplanted the bow-knot so popular for
the last two seasons), and mites of wings,
that Tor the season in question are ascribed
to Cupid instead OF Mercury.
For the pew Photographic valentine a
frame is matter OF course. Silver leads for
medium priced frames. Ivory is the thing il
money is no object, and very delicate and
charming frame of cob-web like linen en-
broidered with true lovers knots and cupids
playing pranks with wreaths of flowers done
in the natural tints of wash silks. The en-
broidery is maryelously fine. and the frame,
while as delicate as lace, can be cieansed
without fading as long as the picture lasts.
Another valentine novelty this year Will be
several betrothal announcements. This is a
pretty conceit, and If lovers can conceal
their devotion for week or two or n few
days, in order to announce the choosing of
each side are one of the latest coquetries. and
of ermine it may be remarked that it has not
become COMMON. as was predicted. Too
SNOWY for women of taste to wear often or in
assemblies too public. it has, curiOusly
enough. not been much initiated, and, there
fore, it still happily strikes the eye as rich
and beautiful novelty.
Gown all OF gray silk broched with black
and white dots. The skirt is laid over down
the back seam in hem fastened down with
cut steel butIons the blouse has double box
plat down back and front. steel buttons are
down the back piait, and steel passemen-
terie covers the front one. A yoke is formed
on tie front each side OF the plait with an ap-
plique OF steel passementerie. ADA CoNE
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Novel Schemes in Room DeCora-
tiOnS at Moderate Cost.
THE UPRIGHT PIANO PROBLEM
It Is Solved by Hanging Drapery Over the
Back and Arranging Low Settle Along
side-Artistic Uses of the Mantel-Empty
Fireplace Splendid Place for Display
Put Interesting Books on Your Table.

New YORK Feb. 9.-Recently J asked Miss
Lewis. professional decorator, how she was
arranging and ornamenting tables. mantels,
and, more than all, the piano, that indspen-
sable triangle of furniture SO tormenting to
the artistically inclined.
UNLESS you place your piano with its back
to tho room the case is hopeless, she said.
''This position is not only good from deco
rative standpoint, but performer likes to be
shielded by the instrument" Then she
enumerated various graceful ways TO cover
the polished baroness of this musical instru-
ment.
To hang a square of tapestry over the back
from brass rod is exceedingly striking. II
possible, let the painted subject relate to
music or sentiment, and have it sufficiently
large to cover the surface OF the piano.
II the tapestry is very fine work its surface
should be unspoiled by additions. Across the
top of he piano lay a scarf OF Liberty silk or
another painted panel. The only bric-a-brac
that combines with this tapestry is pair OF
candelabras. the quainter III style the better.
Algerian stripes, Bagdad tapestry, or Per-
sian prints make good backgrounds. Their
With this as q foundation, many schemes
mny be carried out. Bas relief heads in
plaster can be swung on it without In.uring
the wood OF the piano. Medailions of Bee
tnoyen, Mozart or Wagner can be purchased
for S1.00 each. long panel of cherubs
goes well, or q line OF Delft or japanese
plates.
A low settle has comfortable resting place
| underneath this. Either a box seat uphol-
| stored In dark, contrasting stuff, or one OF
| the $3.50 green wooden settles, sold To ar
| lists, would serve. number OF cushions
placed on the seat against the piano add 10
the coziness and grace OF the decoration.
know a Fifth avenue house where the tea
table is placed against the draped back OF the
piano. the polished old silver showing well
| against the Persian colOrs.
Chinese and Turkish skirts, heavily en-
broidered, to be found at large drv-goods
shops. make most artistic drapery. They are
! laid over the top of the instrument and fall
| far downward over the back. A curtain of
dark velvet serving underneath as a back
ground adds to the richness. a few fine
| Eastern bits OF china pottery, il one pos
sesses them, serve admirably rs ornaments,
| but in lieu Of these a bowl OF roses and sew
eral small photos framed in gold or silver is
! all that the age calls for.
Whatever other color your room is made
| up in. put something rich and full OF color on
the black piano. excepting, of course, in an
| elaborate drawing-room, upholstered in fairy
| colors.
BEAUTIFYING THE MASTEL SHELF.
little system OF draping is effective for
the mantel wall. That is, for those who do
not possess a large mirror an artistic wall,
! or those abominations-a mantel cabinet.
Even with a mirror, background of rich
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position ''on guard is assumed. For this
the heel Of the right foot must be on a line
with the heel Of the left, and the toes slightly
turned out The right arm should be across,
or on a line with the lower ribs the finger
knuckles touching the left breast
The let hand should extend on n line with
your ellow and your opponents face. and
when not in motion should rest against the
side.
FEISTs AND BLOWS.
There are In all but four blows in boxing.
They are the let and right-hand head blow;
the left and right-hand body blow. 1t is the
innumerable variations on these four simple
movements that make boxing a science.
The Ielt-hand head blow is the most COM
mon one used in sparring. For this move
ment, straighien the arm and strike directly
at your opponents face.
The guard for this blow is to throw the
forearm up and outward, turning the palm of
the hand out, so that the force of the blow
viii be received on the fieshy part OF the arm;
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MOdistes Are Planning Light Co.'S
tunes In Blizzard Weather.
SOME NEW EFFECTS SHOWN
The Shape of the Skirt Will Not Differ Ma
terially from the Winter Model but Heavy
Haircloth Will Be Discarded-A French
Skirt Model Clings to the Knee and Then
Undulates In Fiounces- Other Styles.

NEW YoRK Feb. 9.-Though few models
have burst prematurely from the cocoon of
OF fashion. styles for spring gowns are still in
a crysalis stage.
1t will take just four weeks more, truthful
couturieres admit to bring the new crop OF
butterflies to modsh perfection; but even
then, it seems quite safe TO assume the high
est excellence of the coming season viii not
yet be born.
1t is not for the early bird Dame Fashion
puts forth her best worms, but rather for her
who. waiting until the season is well on its
feet, profits by all the mistakes her rushing
sisters have made, and so achieves perfection.
But, as our dear. dead Stephenson has
written, ito be otherwise is TO ossify," in
time.
Instead OF nm admirable waiting instinct.
quick eye for good thing may rather be de-
sired; and among all the "eit-oyers," "reno-
vateds" and wickedly ugly things that are
heralding the coming mon Ii, two new spring
costumes may be mentioned as things to look
upon and not fear.
FOR THE cTRrrr
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keep the elbow down. and extend the arm
only far enough to turn the blow from the
face.
In the right-band head blow, or ''the right
hand lead OF for the face" strike for your
opponent > face wIil ihe right hand, ihtow-
ing the right side and shoulder forward.
To avo a right-hand lead-off, duck to the
lift Duck" or guard for the lace may
be described as follows: Raise the arm TO a
level with the center OF the face. bend the
head forward and to the lett. This enables
you to see your opponent under your arm.
The forearm should cross the face and be
thrown forward to turn the blow.
The left-hand blow is aimed at the pit of
the stomach. II can best be done 10y feinting
ii. a.. pretending to strike at another place.
with the right hand to induce your opponent
TO throw up her left hand, thus exposing the
stomach. The guard or counter for this
attack is to turn the palm OF the hand down
and beat of the blow with the forearm.
For the right-hand body blow the guard is
the same. The blow can also he stopped by
hitting your opponent in the face before she
can get her head down, though TO do so it
will be necessary to foreses her intentions.
Keep the right hand across the stomach when
attempting this manmuVre,
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with Valentine message written across one
corner. An autograph on the face being de
riguer.
An expensive addition of this Photographic
method OF observing the day is the rage
for miniatures One cannot give an exauis-
ite miniature OF ones self to any one but
ones nearest and dearest but artists and
jewelers. say they have numerous orders for
miniatures to be finished before Valentine
Day. They are framing miniatures ma My
either in gold wreaths OF exquisite workman
ship. or in a succession of small diamonds or
pearls.
The demand for Valentine gifts-which can
be gagged accurately ouly by special orders,
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SWEET VALENTINES.

Framed Photogra phs and Miniatures
Wreathed in Jewels for Cupid's Fete Day.
A bran new and appropriate innovation for
Valentines Day this year is TO be the ex-
changed of photographs among friends. As
always. the fashion originated in the minds
OF a leading coterie of society girls, and the
leading photographers say that already there
is phenomenaIly large placing of orders for
handsome photographs. These will be sent
out in place of Valentine cards, ald will ar
rive in the morning mail or by messenger
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EARLY SPRING TOILETS.

English serge, is made with full fared skirt
and short, cutaway coat.
The shape OF the skirt differs in no great
degree from the winter model of the front
cores and gOdet back. Instead OF the deadly
heavy hRircloth, however, the interlining is
of the lighter grass-cloth, a Paquin wire
braid giving the proper staud-oh effect at
the feet. Tne jacket, whose short bottom
flares slightly over the hips and lies at the
back in two inturn ng plaiIs. is tight fitting.
II opens over tr m. high-coiiared vest OF
blue and W ito pique. and the large sleeves
are gigot-shaped and held in place at the
top with shirring. This shirring. by the way,
marks all the new tailor sleeve tops. The
cuIaway jacket, too, is offered as q rival for
the longer coat, and younger fancy for
this than the one described is to have the
tail ripple slightly all round.
TAILOR SLEEVES.
TIE best tailor sleeves yet seen are, as
heretofore, huge mutton-leg affairs, cut on
the bias. They are not perceptibly siiffened.
but are held gracefully out by solid linen
interlning and o.ten good effects are made
by laying the lower inside seam in plaits.
This brings much OF the fullness from under
meath. and it is balanced by clusle. OF plaits
at the upper inside seam. the two causing the
folds. Another becoming sleeve being adopted
for new tailor gowns is maze with vast up
per arm puff and long cuff. that fits the
forearm ike glove. The puff drops sharply
from the shoulder. the outward bulge that
now distinguishes all modish sleeves coming
only at the lower part.
AS to new wrinkles in skirts. authorities
differ ON the ail-important matter. A gentle
man famed Tor swagger English gowns VOWS
that they are to be more stiffened than ever,
more wired in the barg "a n, and that at the
back; the great cages will swell out from the
waist, with little tournure effect. lady
with French leanings sWears solemnly that
the English gentleman speaks with q forked
tongue. claiming that though the new skirts
will be wider than ever before. their grace
and dash will be matter only OF cut. She
illustrates her sermon with two captivating
models.
One OF black crepon, which material, we
are informed, is to be more popular than
ever, fits with bias smoothness over the hips
and half way down 10 the knee, beginning
then to suddenly undulate until. about the
feet, it falls in hounce-iike fullness all round.
TIE second. a walking affair OF brown AMI
while whip cord, has the noevlty of having
only three seams. The cloth is very wide,
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ie surest preservatives of feminine

is one of the surest preservatives of feminine
beauty.
For the heroine of her book, "The New
York Society of Woman Mrs Reginald de
KoYen has chosen typical, well-born Amer
ican women.
Lucretia Mott was one of the pioneer equal
sufTragists of the last generation. She came
OF the same stock as Benjamin Franklin,
whom in mental traits she resembled.
Mrs Florence Howe Hall, daughter of
/ Julia Ward howe, is called ''the woman
humorist of the country" and whether in
conversation, lectures or essays, sheis always
lively and witty.
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lawn blouse front. as such fronts exquisitely
needle-worked and set with mock jewel but
tons promise to be feature next spring. The
belt bows on their mate on Cupids day, the
day may come to be looked upon as sacred to
that rite.
The most fashionable of the Fifth avenue
caterers has an order for betrothal lunch
con TO be given on Valentines day, at which
he is going to serve the ices in the form of
cupids and doves. The doilies for the finger
bowls will be the fiance's gifts to her guests,
it being new fad to make a collection of
these useless and elegant vanities. each one
different from every other one. These are to
be circles of silk gauze bearing Valentine
cupids eneircled, If you please, in yalen-
ciennes lace. The lace is the real thing and
each dolly is worth the larger part of a SO
bill.
The cards bearing the guests names will be
pink-tinted rose petals, as natural as nature,
with the names etched upon them in gold.
DINAR STURGEss.
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widish front gore, the top one being shortest
than the lower, and each finished at the eud
with smart lsather buckle. This leather
was repeated in the body, which was
French imitation OF an English Norfolk
Jacket-and a vast improvement on the stin
original, OF course.
The Norfolk effects were made by slashing
the whipeord 70 show straight leather bands
sewed on the lining, and the collar and belt
were also leather, neatly fastened with buck
les like those on the SIX rts. Two short, fiared
tails, hung Ike a tail from under the belt,
covering only the hips. the back space being
filed in by the skirt, which WAS une ON
monty full at this point. Sleeves, large
mutton-legs. with turn over pointed cuffs of
leather
Together with the little Eton bodIces that
have long proved their economical worth,
Norfolk jackets. or Norfolk effects, are quoted
as likely to food the later spring market.
FOR DREssY TOILETS.
When it comes to visiting toilets. or other
very dress-up frocks, it is plain to be seen
that extreme fullness is to be the order of the
day. Distinct contrasts in color appear, too,
to be an established principle.
An adorable visiting toilet by Worth, that
master OF tone harmonies. is OF golden brown
crepon and moss green peau de Sole The
skirt. which is entirely OF the crepon and
untrlmmed. Is the full French circular shape.
The bodice begins with round yoke OF golden
brown velvet; over this hangs blouse OF
green peau de sole. made trim at the back.
with slight gathering and hanging in bag
front. The large sleeves are OF the peau de
de sole, with crepon caps, and az the wrists.
as we'll az about the round neck of the blouse.
there is a rich Jewel em bgOidery in dull cop
per; belt and collar OF brown velvet on the
bias. NINA FITCH
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NEW YORK, Feb 9.-Fashion has decreed
that good. old-Iashioned boxing is about the
best exercise for woman il she wishes to be
1.-the and graceful and possess dignity and
repose OF manner.
In the best OF all exercise, every muscle
in the body is used; those of The head. arms,
limbs. feet, and hauds are all called into
play, and woman s physical Trainings in
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that. perhans. costs less and gives showiest
effect within the limits prescribed by taste
and usage. Al recent first nights the follow
ing toileties have been sketched that have in
Them new ideas or else that are remarkable
tor beauty
Skirt ald sleeves OF black satin and blouse
of gray velvet trimmed with jet; a black
toque, gauze-winged on the head, and round
the neck n black lace ruche with bunch of
violets set in on each side to fall just under
the ears. The jet is appliqued on to form a
yoke, and from the yoke falls a heavy jet
fringe to veil the lower half Of the bodice.
The black, gray, and violet form very re-
fined color combination. different color
may he used Tor the bodice, as electric blue,
in which case the ruche should be all black.
or another material may be used, as black
chiffon over colored silk, for transparencies
OF this sort, though year old, are still worn.
Skirt OF electric blue silk broched with
black, and Eton jacket of black velvet with
ermine collar and revers. open over a blouse
front of gray blue lawn in fine tucks and a
stitched box plait set of with turquois studs;
belt OF black satin ribbon with bow on each
side, the waist OF two loops and no ends, one
loop falling front and one back upon the
skirt; back hat with plumes. This toilette.
without the ermine, can be worn through the
spring.
In this dress attention NAV be called to the
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boxing. but the maiden who practices these
blows. both offensive and defensive, will find
that she will have gained a strength of
muscle that will repay her for the time spent
at her boxing bout. You may not care to
knock your two brothers about like sticks
which is the proud boast of one Fifth avenue
damsel since she began her boxing lessons
but. perhaps. you may like TO show by the
way you dance. or ride. cycle, or walk, that
your muscles have been trained in a good
school. DIANA CRosswAYs.
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FRENCH FASHION LETTER.

PARIS, Feb. 9.-French women at the thea
tor wear demi-dress. and the house D esents
the same aspect us in America. and differs, as in
America, from the English house. where full
dress in the stalls and balcony gives the bril-
liant look of a drawing room. decollete
is seen now and then, bur not outside a ri
vaIe box In compensation for full dress
beauty and glow. the French toilette, in its
ideality. embodies all that is latest in color,
cut ami detail in ornament. The French
specially par excellence erhaps is to con ec-
tions. chic high-necked dress, with bonnet
hut not ali the dress at the theaters rises 10
the occasion; not by a 20 ID deal.
The theater gown is silk, satin, or velvet
with decoration OF fur, mock jewels, lace.
etc. ToIettes all black are very fashionable.
so are those of gray. and pale tinted blouse
above darker skirt, with short or half
short sleeves met by long gloves, is the dress
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OF fancy shades picture, and always a
book and magazi .. complete the decoration.
Ii is good TO provide books for visitors to
glance at, no matter howsluxurious the room.
A MAGAZINE and a rose ADD an air of home
likeness to the plainest OF the stiffest depart
ment
One more decorative point outside of fur
niture that learned OF Miss Lewis. All the
walls are being hung with stufrs instead of
paper. This statement was substantiated by
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ton. 1t is distinctive amonavaees noted for
pride and commanding spirit. The Spartan
and Roman maIrOns had such toes: Cleopatra
must have owned this feature, anil Semira-
mide and Judith. Bernhardt has such a
sign. and Louise Michel. 1t is as indicative
OF able domination and individual power as
large nose or naughty black eyes.
FOOT THAT Is INDoLENT AND YIELDING.
The toe that clings to the others, on the
contrary, denotes a more easily Influenced
person, one submissive to authority, some
times individual in temperament. but usually
too mentally indolent to assert oneself. A
woman possessing this mark in proper en-
vironments is all right, and in wrong sur
roundings all astray, generally a chameleon
ike nature that changes color to SUR tha
ground.
AN ARTISTIC SENTIMENTAL FOOT.
The second toe should be longer than the
others to denote an artistic temperament.
Here sentimentalism dwells and romance and
Imagination. Ii the large toe is strong and
broad the inclination toward ideal sm will be
checked by good amount Of practical sense.
In the purely artistic foot the little member
CT the i've should curl toward; its arching
upward denotes n passionate nature. The
women OF southern countries are noted for
tbs distinction.
WHEN SENSITIVE AND NERVOUS.
A high, arehed instep is well known to
point to sensitive, high-bred nature, whose
sensuary nerves are impressionable and all
qualities in keeping with heredit. " infu-
enceS. But make no mistake. These first
named characteristics belong to the slender
type of foot The arehed instep OF fat,
snort foot, which an Z last is required to
cover, denotes coarseness more than sensl-
tiyeness. 'Tis the foot of q vOluptuarv, not
On aristoerat Its owner is usually egitisti-
cal, vain-if she has beauty and devoted TO
1atter.
TELL TALE HEELS.
Again, look well to the heel. To be well
shaped it should have slight arch to the
ankle. This shows breeding. The variety
commonly known as 'spur heel is con-
sidered pleheian.
its presence from an artistic standpoint
spoils the longest, slenderest foot, but its in
dication OF disp sition is not bad. True. it
points to harm less eontentiousness and a jaw
bird quality OF garruiIty, but its owner is apt
to be clever and an excellent judge OF men,
women, and affairs.
The nails index the same conditions OF
health on the foot as on the hand. ''ShOrt"
ones denote lack of good circulation. and
those extremely long, delicacy OF lungs or
throat.
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THE COMMERCIAL VIEW OF 1T.

A rose, rose, rich red rose,
Upon my lady breast;
Its petals large, it's calyx deep,
Its stem with green leaves drest.
Wis rich with beauty: color rare
Oh what a acombinaticn;
The same as she whose smile on me
see in alteration.
But the rose. the rose. the rich red rose,
Which glows on her go sn of gray,
Is very scarce this time of year
1t cost my last week pay.
Minneapolis TimeA
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No Answers.

"Why,' asked the philosopher, "why is it
that man-the noblest created obiect-why
is it that man should have such doubts of
his ability to win womans affection, when
he considers the success in that line of pop
eyed, pudding-shaped. pretZel-talled pug
dog?" But the assembled listeners answered
him not.-Indianapolis Journal.
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NEcEssARY PRAor1cE.

To combine theory with practice, il will be
necessary to practice both the offensive and
defensive of all blows. The best way is TO
practice each bow slowly at first, and in
crease the speed gradually, until the blows
are made smartly and in as rapid succession
as possible. These few hints give only the
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stately drawing rooms. French figured chIntS
for sleeping apartments aud Burlaps or Agra
lien for sitting room, parlor. dining room and
library. 1t is quite the vogue 10 do so, and
not at all expensive ADELE McALLIsrRR.
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LEATHER TRIMMINGS.

This skirt formed part OF the second cos
tune already mentioned as good thing that
should be recognized on sight. Its TRIM
ming, which took the shape of two yellow
leather bands, was put on in a unique fashion.
Neither came any further than the limits Of a
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A Few Fashions.

One history of costumes gives !, 1,s47 different
styles of head dresses for women.-Clothier
and Furnisher.
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WANT TO fight, GIRLS?
Read This Article, Then, and Fol-
low the Simple Instructions.
SPLENDID EXERCISE GAINED

Every Muscle Of the Body is Used and Grace
and Beauty Is the Result-With Pair of
Loose Gloves, Looss Dress ami an Uncar-
peted Floor You Can Learn Without the
Aid Of Professor of the Manly Art.