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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
sWATHINC TIE THROAT.

white satin chokcr completed the
throat: and around this was wound
three times Il long rope OF pearl beads
n real pearl nccklnce-that fastened
with n diamond clasp.
In the little neck fixing given is shown
n new thing in stocks worn by very
up-to-date maids.
For this purpose one of the chameleon
or Persian ribbons is generally chosen.
in Il tmr4-inch width, and II yard and
u half length.
Here is the way the thing Is adjusted:
The ribbon is divided evenly ~ half, the
middle pinned 1T the threat III front, The
ends carried around TO The dack then
crossed and brought To the front again.
AT tht@ point there is a second pinninS.
and The ends are doubled like II mans
tie and made into a small bow: n hand
some stick pin holds this steady, Il sec
ond and smaller one, with 4 jCwclcd fly
head. connecting by Il Tiny chain and
thrust in the stock ut the left. The
whole effect Of such a stock is pcrkyand
stylish. And the fact that it can be ac>
complished at small expense is certainly
in its favor.
GOLFING INFLUENCE.
In thc way OF foot gear society de-
voices have had Il stroi:c Of sense due
In the Fashionable favor bestowed upon
gnlr. All the boots now worn by elc-
giant women are distinguished by n
thickness Of leather and comfort OF size
very Scotch in tendency and seem 10
promise much i'm the way of health.
lndecd.So sOlidly sensible are boots
the hes, people are wearin.: that the per-
vcrted feminine of French heels and
paSteboard soles is almost Il person to
be looked at askance
The new walking boots are OF calf
skin. with projecting soics, and Il last
on the piccadilly principle
The toes are either pointed or round
and trimmed with a perforated tip. The
edges Of the foXing is also perforated
and though fiat heels are in best order
where height is desired n pitched mill
tary heel is admissible. These boots are
both huttoncd and lace.
y long faced one, made In the same
way. for cycling. has uppcrs of soft
oxide kid and the shank shaved down
10 he as flexible in movement as Il
glove.
These are commonly made to order
and cost from s. the pair up.
NINA FINCH.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

magnificent work both In the missions
and training teachers. told me Of her
experiences when confronted by II clnss
of boys This course In the Teachers
College Is treated with the same seri-
BUSINESS us any other course. and the
boys in the third grade are obliged to
take IT.: after the third grade. they
may take wood carving instead. In
the beginning, when she knew she had
eighteen rcbellious boys to fuce, boys
OF 10. indignant ut the very Idea of sew
Ing. enthusiast rs she was, she fell
considerably on her metal She immc-
diately began talking sails TO them,
provided them with sail cloth and other
class she never had. Soon every boy
had made his own boat. and became
nn expert In making and mend'ng
miniature sails. Then there was the
stitches. and to keep up the manly tone
OF the clasa, they were taught to darn
their sweaters and sew on buttons.
One day with two sticks, two lead
pencils, perforated card and cord, she
made n loom and taught them weav-
Ing. and 1t was not, long before every
boy had made himself IL lbom OH
larger scale and to show how this
stimulates the observation of children,
II little fellow came to his class one day
and said that the Turk In the window
down town didn't weave as his teacher
did. and carefully nnd infinitely rx-
planned the difference Mrs. Woolman
says there is hardly II day but TINT
some child comes with new fact re-
ating to some Of the great industries
that Is full Of significance and interest.
rEACING THEM TO LOVE BEAU
TY AND STRENGTH.
After running. stitching is taken up
In the same careful way. lack stitch
ing comes next, and then ovcrcasting.
Two running stitches and q back stitch
are now taught To he used instead of
running where great strength Is re-
CURED. OverhandinE is next In the
course. Pupils are then taught To cut
II perfect bias, practlcing first on pa
per- and then to overland II bias Then
those very complex things, SusScts nnd
cores. and the flap and fly In three
gingham, wooden ana DANA SIX, the mod
els for which are real works Of art.
They are now ready for ,larning, fol-
lowed Ivy hcrringbonc FOR flannel, and
different varieties of feather silt ching
complete the course.
Mrs. Woo!nun greatly dcplorcs one
custom still in vogue in some of the
mission schools. AS II reward the chill
dren are given some one garment upon
which they have worked In the first
place the garment Is hideouSly ugly,
usually coarse. unhlcached night
gown. which even the taste of II poor
little child condemns, aud the principle
OF reward takes so much away from the
very Independence of character which
they are seeking to cultivate. Her
point Of view is that these people are
already helped too much, that Is too
much in the wrong way. I'm the way
that fosters weak Independence. Her
own scheme In place of this Is to have
them nj the end Of the Year make lit
tie bags In which they use all the
stitches they know. which are pretty
In themselves. but whose only value
lies In the work put into them.
MARION DEPEW.
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A new stock.

The front and sides OF the crown were
completely hidden by three monster sin
;sle peoples. in colors Of royal purple. II
pale magenta and an apple-Sreen, made
Of thfcta silk pleated and with artificial
poppy centcrS.
These waived in the loose. easy lines,
Of single poppics. but when spread out
each WAS as large as II desert plate. At
ne left there was a black osprey aig-
cite seven inches high. which is now
nnsidcred lie correct height for all
,igrcttes The short bunchy ones. once
in favor, are only seen At the places
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

turn, Will often be covered entirely with
line lace, each figure of which DrrhnDs
VIII be outlined with gold embroidery
ana set with colored gems and sown
with spangles and seQuins until the
front Is Il mere jewclcd breast plate.
Iie shape of the front shown In the
design is the one most In favor as II
gives the full, high bust. and long slen.
der waist now considered desirable Ii
Is made of white satin sewn all over
with tiny gilt spanEles, with Il green
vclVet stock. and Il green satin band
down the front
This band, which Is thickly set with
RhincStoleS and cmcralds Is outlined
with marrow row of pail!ettes in shad-
ed green scales.
The rcvers each side of the bodice are
OIL chinchill:i fur, as without fur rcvers
ana chinchiliu seems to he the skin most
used. u jewelcd front Is never seen.
In the most ecctivc cases the fronts
narrow V-shape to the waist There
they are gathered easily into the waist
band, but without the old pouch look so
long In favor.
JEWELED LACE AND SATIN.
petunia cloth coat lately seen had
chinchilla revcrS and Il jcwclcd front
OF especial magnilicencc.
The foundation was the white satin
which Is always used AMI over this
hung Il second front of white net closely
embroidered with pearls, antcthysts and
purple paillcttcs. y round yoke, that
dntion, and ending in three straps that
fastened into the wuistband was the
shape of The net covering
TO show the full effect Of these thp
front was wider at the waist than is
common.
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'a'he I'nrntidOIe.

finely nodded as that OF Greek god
dcss. slowed in the pavana, like n full
flown flower Of humanity swaying in
the cythercan breeze" Princes dream
ed of the Partisan dancer in the sOli-
tude of their kingdoms. King John, of
Austria. once atmc from the Neither
lands to Paris. He mingled with the
gentlemen to see Margaret dance pa
wanna When she had retired delight
ed, though fatlgued. King John immc-
diatciy left the capital for his home.
his eye forever dazzling by vision of
lightness and beauty.
Another old dance revived which Is
perhaps more In accord with modern
tastes is the passe-ped de In Refine
The steps have been arranged by the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

II Is necessary that those who dance
IT. be endowed with beauty" This IS
all very easily arranged for all maids
ana matrons arrayed In tilmy. diaphn-
iious PHI gowns are beautiful and the
mcn--it is the men above an who adj
The touch OF picturcsuucness TO the
scene. IN caps adorned with long
plllmes, velvet capes, embroidered with
gold, and precious stones and swords
AT their sides. Hike gay cavaliers OF
Louis NIV'S time
10 nave seen the pavana danced one
should have lived In the time Of Mar
garct OF Nnlois, who was endowed with
every gift OF the grnccs, "hcr body. MS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

under the brim. or q gem buckle or pin,
no other color appears in the trimming.
The second hat pictured IS also of
praideu chenille. In color It Is entirely
In a. curious jewel-Eluc that has almost
sapphire brilliancy. The trimming
consists of bow loops and outstanding
ends OF chameleon ribbon, Swallowed
with flowers in n deeper blue, and long
at the tips.
FOR THE CARRIAGE AND CALLS.
stunning carriage hat just imported
FOR Virginia belle is most worthy OF
place III The memory. Ii is not illus
tratcu, but q clever woman who has any
notion OF millinery can easily reproduce
1t from description, and at one-fifth the
cost of the gorgeous original
This was also one of the big shapes
mat are now astounding the streets; n
black velvet fiat with IL moderate. very
stifr crown ana the brm dipping down
ward ever so slightly at the sides.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
PRESENTS FOR MAIDS.
Suitable Gitts for Chrlsfmns Tokens
10 The Servants.

| In all holiday seasons there Is n GER
| tain amount of shopping to be done In
behalf of the maids of the home. These
| ladies Of the lower class have n very
Keen sense of what Is good and what Is
bad. They know quite as well as their
| mistress the quality Of gifts that are
given, and appreciate them accord
in:ly.
Hut this year there are articles which
cnptivatc the eye ut every turn, partic-
ularly for this special purpose
Dresses for maids make an excellent
showing. or course, there are wool
materials In all cOlorS, all designs all
qualities. costing from 81 to So: some
ten. twelve or even fourteen yards.
which provides for Il very presenta able
gown. But for those people who select
cheaper materials. the pcrcalcs this
season are really very charming. They
are Very light I'm color, OF fair width
with stripes. small flowers. or tiny set
figures. and run to ten yards for 81 80
and even higher. Then there are good
satccns of rich patterns in excellent
width. the dark coIors this season TAX
ing precedence. They are nicely boxed
and range in price from $l.95 to So. very
smart In appearance and a real good
holiday present.
Almost every year heaps Of handkcr-
chiefs are bought for presents especial
ly as gifts from the children to the
servants. This season the linen one Is
bItltu una n:lHtfrN WIFE an initial ana
hcmStiichcd; another. with narrow hem
and a slight embroidery at each corner:
sim another. of linen, with lace on the
edge. Any Of these three can he had
for ~ cents each. Then. there are
handkcrch2fs OF fine quality which
| come boxed Il half dozen for ~ cents
Nothing appeals To the maid more
| than a bit Of iewclry. Il box of good
perfume or even n piece OF lace Earni-
! turc. For such purposes there are re-
ally charming silver pins for both neck
and belt. silver buckles. with good silk
elastic as belts can be bought this year
AT most reasonable prices. y good cX-
tract. well boxed. with an outside de-
sign Of Christmas holly, is sold for 80
or u cents. Labots of lace always
make their appearance some three
weeks before the great day. There are
pretty little brooches in silver that are
exceedingly nice for Very young maids.
ana good, strong rockctbooks for
cooks. which can be picked up for a
| sum IN money can he deposited. Then
there are prayer books for any faith,
which by these helpers of the people
are generally treasured.
The new English maids collar with
cuffs is now just in the market. It Is n
| turn down affair with cape. The ends
are pointed and there Is Il silver collar
button that fastens the band. The linen
| is Of excellent quality and they cost 20
cents apiece. Cuffs to match are Is,
sometimes 90 cents n pair
This season there is special UNI
hrella for the maids use. 1t Is silk,
with steel rods. q. good natural handle
and sells from S1.9S 10 s2.50--a very
nice article for everyday wear. either
| In winter or summcr--bcsides being n
common-Sensc present.
MRS. OLIVER BELL BUNCE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
THREAD and NEEDLE
The Wonderful Development that Has Been
Made In the Art Of Sewing.
SIX GRADES OF SYSTEMATIC SEWING.
Modern City Missionaries Are Tcnct,.
ing Morality ana IucuIca,inr IA
Love of beauty and Strength ana
Order by the Proper Sewing Of
Seam, tiussct and Bnnd.

These mission workers trace n large
proportion of their horror and suualor
OF the lIast side to the lack of II man
ual training among the women. They
SIMPLY DO not know how to use their
hands. ana so they sit I'm their dirty
houses and idly gossip by the hour. In
fact the extent of their sheer ioilcncss
is something appalling Give them II
good garment that needs some little
alteration. and 10 the pawn broker il
goes. and its place supplied by cheap
icady-madr clothing. always 10 badly
made, and all for lack Of the very
training of hand and eye which their
children are getting to-day. ana which
Is bound To make the next generation
n different order of beings.
Thchc is now a marked difference I'm
the houses of the poorer class nj Ger
mans ON the East side, and that of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

;qtS,,ad master OF the French Oh ars
10 modern areGurements.6 The a IIse, }s3
= knd OF mnuet, only brisk and i've re-.
-, H.. .o,nposed or eight figures. Two COZ
psts are. REQUIRED and any mum berSos
se Th OF To-, four dancers can take part 81
With his partner the arm 'ex tend ~ ~
s nae rounded, and the two d ano ss
,,ol 700 close to each other: & Nv u i,tss
means the position OF each win Be more ore
inc Important figures arc second 4
third ana sixth, as follows: -. = - /
a.. IN the second figure. or piro,ftag
~, rns :. gu, euSaiier holds both hands Of his
partner, having the right one In i,is
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
THE HOLIDAY FASHIONS
Soma Novel and Adorable FollieS of the
Toilet.
WINGED HATS AND GOLF SHOES
The ExtraynEnntIy Wide Ifcndscar
Forbias Women 10 Go in Pairs
Jcweied Fronts, An Elaborate New
Stock. Sensible shoes tint Outdoor
Exercise Induced Women 10 Adopt

New York, Dec. 21.-In the pictures
mere shown are demonstrated some of
fashions latest wrinkles in details of
the toilet.
The one in hcadgcar.as can be seen.
runs TO pure folly. AS far as utility
goes there is neither rhyme nor reason
IN l'ig hats for winter use; but even
the most hardened dress rcfulmer could
scarcely deny the adorable becoming
f'ess of some of the big chapcauX now
worn.
And II Is q difficult matter for two
OF them to travel abreast through ii
wide doorway, or sit in peace on til,
same carriage seat, these are puny OBJ
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

with faces turned outward and bal
ance forwards and backwards.
For the eighth or last figure, the men
Join hands while their partners turn
round, each man starting from the
right side. This ends the dance.
1t is very gay and very charming
ana one who has seen the dance can
not wonder that all Paris is taken cap
tive by the graceful passe-pied la
Refine. which is in evidence at every
smart dance. AT the end OF the even
ing all the company join hands in the
jolly farnndole, which the artist has
pictured so cleverly; 1t is rollicking,
merry ending to a happy evening.
ELIGANO LEXINGTON.
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left raised very high. while her LEFT IA
taken with his right at the usual
height, meanwhile giving n turn to his
partner to whirl her around to his left
side -
In the third ngure-slissa oe-bot,,
cross hands and perform backward
glissades, or sliding steps, the man
guiding to the left TO describe half a
circle. and the lady to the left, to- also
make q half circle lTl
The sixth figure is n gay basque stem
once more the partners are side by
side and merrily dance IL basque step
The grand circle forms the next fig
ure, then all the couples make i circle,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
Light Punishment.

d'rom htc Indianapolis Journal)
In Nebraska a man who wrecked II
train on the Rock Island railroad KILL
ing eleven persons. was tried and found
guilty of murder in the second degree.
supplemented with Il recommendation
for executive clcmency.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

where the secrets of smart hats arc not
known.
Finally this wonderful hat rounded uT.
with Il detail that would have made
any woman lovely. This was a long
scarf at the back of black brussels net
OF tulic-like hnenCss. and with a Two
inch hem outlined all round with n jet
thread.
THIS, In wearing. wrapped around the
throat until the chin was almost hid
den: and the hat rested low on the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
GAY CHRISTMAS DANCES hI Is
Two brilliant French Figures Tint
VIII DO Popular. 4

Inc rage In smart Partisan salons, at
present Is the old and graceful dance
cahed la pavane, which was In vogue
ries. - $500 80
,.,,.i Inc gay Parisians. however, are re-
or It's picturesque effects. and tho m :
w. ra"u. ur me parana, Ia becoming vast
~ populnr III American bathrooms. It
Is rrenehman. Emile Michelet, who,
III SpeuRihS OF this old dance adds:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
A gnrc Commitment.

4 lady bought a paper of n. ragged
ncwsboy and dropped with Il smile Il
few extra pennies into his sOoty hand.
saying: "IMy you pair of mittcns;
aren't you cold?" He replied: Not
since you smiled"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

~ have used Hoods Pills and recon-
mend them to be just as they are adver-
tised. ] would not be without them In
the house."-Cora n. Varney. Stony Man
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

The farmers of Berlin county, Mich,
have spent several years and many
thousands of dollars In n campaign
against the English sparrow, and have
given 1t up because the birds are more
numerous and aggressive than ever.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

a leading London Musical serial
says: 1T is enough to make the mouths
OF British organists water when they
read that the organist of the Marlbo-
wedding. at New York,
received $500 for his services.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
SicnnIcd t,nI,hnrc.

Cut in quarters: steam until tender.
Cut as for Slaw; pour over Il dressing
of melted butter, salt and pepper. Serve
hot,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
Gravy Crust.

Cut toasted bread into neat dice.
Simmer In strong stock until they are
dry and crisp. Put in tureen hot; pour
SOUP over.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

\ one reason of the extreme becoming
lcss Of some of the large hats is that
Pic hats themselves are often made en-
frcly of velvet, which texture shadows
Pie hardest lines tcndcrly.
\ The shape most in favor is The round.
vcn Hat always fashionable In
Earis. and besides the velvet there are
ats in braided felt in one or more col
Ts, I'm plain felt. and in chenille
!! An enormous quantity of trimming is
|scd and put on to produce Il broad
fleet across the front. Chameleon rib
ions, or chameleon silks knife PLATED
ind doubled and then shaped to initiate
lowers will be mnssed in great rosettes
IN front; and from these long wings,
It'll slender. sword-lil>c points. will pro-
|tct far beyond the brims edge.
\ Sometimes Il hat will have q great
ird crouching in front. perhaps n very
ross looking pail parrot. its unfurlcd
h inEs and tail promoting the desired
Eight of crown and breadth of briIn.
large owl heads with paste gems form
lhg their big ringcd eyes. are also seen.
pa combine effectively with green and
town.
STYLES ILLUSTRATED
sIThe hat In the background of the cut
i realized in these colors and decorated
fifth owl heads.
II 1.-THE shape Is n brown braided felt
alishtly turned up at the back, where
3lias OF deep yellow lace rest on the
Etir iicated chameleon silk. changing
alom brown to green. and two bull's
he ornaments of brilliantS and emer-
IDS form the other trimmings
fFhe owl heads, which are left In their
&yn natural browns,of course are like
Else very striking on black velvet hats,
HIT In this case, with the exception, per-
cps. of a knot Of silk or velvet roses
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
SPLENDID VESTS.

a jewelcd front" To your Louis Seize
coat. or any other best bodice, is an
other of fashions freaks.
An expensive freak II Is, too, for these
fronts begin with Il foundation of white
satin SO splendid in quality that 1t has
almost the thickness Of kid. This, in
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BIC BUT BEAUTIFIERs.
fNEIAs5s

hctions to tho woman who wants mere
b TO be beautiful.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

HOODS PILLS cure biluouspess.
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Coughs, Colds H0MSeleSS Bronchial affections, ETC.,

INBOUND SYRUP WHITE PINE AND
highest degree efficiency and palatabi-
MES, Druggists. Is Main street, opposite
vered to ali parts of the CITY,
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Miss Woolman, who is the originator
of this whole system. and who has done
The Forrest City times., 1895-07-26
THE WHIP-POOR-WILL.

How often think of the bright summer eve When the moon in full beauty looked down. And all Of the stars in the dome of the sky Gave cheer to the sleepy old town. An. we'll remember the cottage and gate Where stood when all nature was still And heard from the wood by the side of the
 stream.
 The voice of the dear whip poor will Whip poor-will! -poor-willl whip
 poor-wlll Oh, happy the maid when her lover has
 pressed
 His lips to her blushes and brow Oh happy the thoughts that can never be
 told:
 Heel their hears-echoings now picture of days see by the path That led to the tumble-down mill Where gathered the boys who are distant or
 dead
 Whip-poor-willl whip -poor-wilI whip
 poor-willi Though winter may come and some pleasures
 seem cold. Iyet have dream in the night That live in the fields that my boyhood hath
 known.
 Where daisies were blossoming bright At close of the day when my labors are o'er gaze on the wood with a thrill. Where murmur of pines and the echoing
 past
 Bring voice of that dear whip-poor- will- Whip poor-will whip-poor-will! whip
 poor-will. Henry Denver. in Springfield CMasa) Re- publican.