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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
NapoIeonic Adornments.

The popularity of Napoleonic insig-
MIA for bonnet piIs is as great as the
popularity of the Napoleonic literature.
Not only is the now ever present laurel
wreath of the empire used in these mini
allure pins, wrought in gold, but circlets
of green peridots, rubies and other gems,
which merely suggest the wreath, are
used as the heads of these pins. The Ma
poleonic bee, a golden honey bee with
outspread wings, is often used for the
head of the pin and supersedes the tur-
ties, tarantulas, snakes and other ugly
reptiles and insects. The eagle, with
spread wings, considered especially the
Napoleonic bird, is another design.
Also in keeping with the Napoleonic
fad of the hour is the pin of twin Mer-
curry wings. These little pins are no Ion
ger used exclusively for the bonnet.
They catch together any portion of the
bodice, where in other times an ordinary
pin would have been used. Sometimes
they are coquettishly thrust through a
bow on the shoulder, with no especial
Office but to display their beauty. Some
times they hold down in proper place
some portion of the huge czarina collar.
Inc new DIX 1ElUuue, MuICu CallS dG-
tention to the foregoing, says: The old
fashioned breach is seldom seen today,
even in small size, these miniature pins
taking its place. When the breach is
worn, it is rarely placed in front in prim,
orthodox fashion, but on one side, some
times on the shoulder to catch down a
bow. Schoolgirls sometimes wear four
leaf clovers, but the breach of the ma
tron must be an artistic affair of jewels,
beautiful enough for display if it serves
no other use.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
TRAINING FOR THE PIANO.
The Age at Which a Pupil Ought to Be
Ein-When to Practice.

The question is often asked, AT what
aca should a pupil begin q musical
training for the piano. This question
l. answered as follows by All authority
in such matters IN the columns of The
Ladies Home Journal:
My answer would be as soon as she
can read a little and knows enough of
the multiplication table to recite -four
times. Indeed a child need but know
that an object may be equally divided
into eight parts, that she may under
stand the relative value of notes, to
commence training. The advantages of
early training are principally for the
physical development. The mental
training, although never neglected,
should be slow until the mind is well
matured. In fact, the mental training
in music should keep pace with the gen
eral scholastic progress. Without either
a liking for the study of the piano or
failing this the exhibition of a marked
talent, it is worse than folly to compel
child TO take lessons. 1t is cruelty TO
the child, waste of time and money
for the parent.
The length of time for practice must
depend upon the health and the circum-
stances surrounding the pupil. As much
time as possible should be given to
daily practice, and two hours at least
should be devoted to that purpose. The
best time of day is in the morning, as
the mind is freer and the body in re-
freshed condition. Practice amounts to
very little if the body and mind are
tired. Persistence in practice under
these conditions-through a mistaken
sense of duty-is often injurious to
health and certainly fails of any music
al accomplishment. To those not in
delicate health one hour is not too long
for a sitting. In sitting at the piano the
stool should be of sufficient height to
bring the elbows on level with the
top of the keys, SO that the hands may
fall naturally into position. The arms
should hang from the shoulders in an
easy, graceful position and not be hug
ged to the sides nor yet be held akimbo.
A stiffness of the arms is invariably
certain of producing unsatisfactory re-
S11ltS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
Cleaning Kid Gloves.

Now when so many light gloves are
worn it costs a small fortune to keep
them clean Once or twice wearing will
soil them so badly that often they can
not be worn again until they have been
cleansed. One Of the most successful
ways of cleaning is to use the following
preparation, according to the New York
World: One quart of deodorized ben
zine, a dram of sulphuric ether, a
dram of chloroform, drains of al
cohol and enough lavender water to
make it perfumed. Pour about a cupful
into basin and wash the gloves in it.
Then lay them ON a table and with q
piece of soft flannel wipe them smooth
and rub until all the wrinkles disap-
pear. After this let them hang in the
light and sun for "a hours.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
Table decoration.

The fashion of having single pre-
dominating color at a tea, dinner or
luncheon still finds many followers, al
though much has been said of the mo-
notonous effects that have been produced
in this way and the extremes to which
the fad has often been carried. Perfect
1y harmless coloring matter is obtain
able for producing delicate shades of
pink, green, lavender; etc, in such
popular desserts as Bavarian cream, jel
lies and blancmanges, and it is possible
with little ingenuity to- select an en-
tire menu that will nicely carry out the
chosen scheme of coloring, which will
also include the table decorations, and, if
liked, the dishes and mantel ornaments.
But, as The Delineator very timely re-
marks, while certain tints are unmistak-
ably dainty, one may be always sure of
a tasteful table if white is selected, as
this does not give the impression of
'fussiness, 3" which colors are likely to
nrOduce
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09

THE PIAZZA CHAIR IMPROVED UPON.
valid, but ornamental as well, by fol-
lowing these directions from The House
hold:
Add head rest covered with bright
high colored bingham, with a cushion
for the seat and thin down pillow for
the back, covered with the same
Tt may also be made to serve further
purpose by getting carpenter to make
for it leaf, that can be secured to the
chair, and thus form continuous sur
face with the right arm, as shown by
the sketch, making a most convenient
table for writing, or for books and pa
pers to rest upon
To do this the outside edge of the
arm must be sawed to a straight edge,
and the leaf attached to it by means of
hinges. 1t is secured to a horizontal po-
sition by a swinging arm, the same as
the leaf of a table 1t is fastened at one
end to the under surface of the arm of
the chair and swings out under it. The
leaf may be folded down beside the
chair when not in use.
For holding newspapers, sewing or
books, one of the narrow, fiat wicker
baskets may be secured to the side of the
chair below the seat, or wooden box
of the right shape and size could be
screwed to the chair and answer the
same purpose. Such chair is useful
not only for invalids, but in the kitch-
en-. The table leaf ON the arm will be
found useful when beating eggs, pairing
apples, Smelling peas and a variety Of
work that one can do as we'll sitting as
standing.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
snnn Fit For a Queen.

If you have any ambition in the way
of slipping a soup of which Queen Vic
toria is said to be especially fond, follow
this recipe: Take half a pound of pearl
barley and set in stewpan with 3
pints of veal stock. Simmer very gently
for an hour and a half Remove one
third to another soup pot, rub the rest
through sieve, pour it to the whole
barley, add 4 half pint Of cream, season
with a little ALT. stir till very hot and
serve
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
Lemon Eoney For Layer Cake.

Into . ouuccs of fresh butter and a
cupIul Of SMEAR. melted together, stir
the beaten yllkS OF eggs. into which
have been mixed TIE grated peel OF
Iarge lemon SIR over the fire til it be-
gins to thiCkeu and Uhcu add the juice
OF the lemon. Continue stirring till as
thick as honey, then pour into jelly
tumblers and cover. This recipe from
Good Housekeeping makes delectable
filling for larger cake.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
ChiId,a Pinafore.

Fashion exercises her influence on
children's gowns with marked effect.
Berthas, Jokes, shoulder frills, revers,
braces, sashes, etc, are as much part
of their gowns as though they were
grown up.
Although children's clothes were
never smarter nor more picturesque than
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09

ture consists of rosettes of baby ribbon
of color in keeping with the satin bodice
and the ribbons drawn through the
puffings that frame the square and point
ed opening of the bodice. Two large
rosettes in satin adorn either side of the
belt
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
a USEFUL CHAIR.
1t Is Comfortable For InvaIids and yery
Restful to Weary Housewives

Restful to Weary Housewives.
The common piazza chair with woven
rush bottom and back offers an excel
lent and inexpensive foundation on
which to build an ideal chair for pure
comfort A good one, with broad arms
and high back for supporting the head,
may be purchased for about 50. 90 and is
now found in almost every country
store Such chair can be made not
only comfortable to convalescing in
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09

at present, there are numerous simple
and practical garments, one of which Is
the little girls pinafore. This useful
garment. while it Is charming shape,
is easy 10 make. The straight widths Of
material are gathered on to a shaped
yoke and the edges all trimmed with
lace
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-07-09
Bodice For Evening Wear.

a charming fancy bodice suitable for
young lady is made in pink or other
plain colored satin and covered with
white embroidered muslin. It's garni-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-01-10
Old Irish Schools.

The buildings Of the monastic school
were generally constructed in the neigh
bOrhoOd of a little stream or clear
springs. They were always protected.
says a writer in D0nab0c'S Magazine, by
a circular or oval Enclosure called a
rath lis cashel or dun. Sometimes there
were two or more Of these Enclosures,
made of earth and occasionally faced
with stone.
Between these rampaTts there were
deep dykes. \ single entrance, guard
ed day and night. controlled the egress
and ingress. 1ho monks could not 90
out without consent of the abbot. As a
rule women were not allowed to enter
the innermost Enclosure. The PRINCIPAL
building was the church, usually small
The largest of these ancient Celtic
churches is not more than 50 feet in
length and many measure but from 20
to 10 feet. If needed several churches
were built. Groups of seven churches
were much beloved, such as we find at
Glendalough, Cashel, kelis and else
where.
The churches were usually built of
Oaken p.ankS. cred with Osier or
"dlllt>t woven mo various designs OF
trelliS OF checker, and neatly painted so
that the exterior often looked like
page OF their own elegant manuscripts
Sometimes the walls were built of earth.
but then they were incased to a certain
height with wicker-work or artistic
carpentry. The first churches we hear
of in Ireland are the oaken churches OF
Palladius and the mud church built by
St. Patrick at Tirawley. In the south
or west, where stone was more abundant,
the churches were built occasionally of
stone. But wooden churches were the
delight OF the anciencCelts up To the
twelfth century. 81. Malachy got into
serious trouble by trying to introduce
stone churches OF the Cisterciau pattern.
The old monastic churches were usually
rectangular, with very steep, often a
double, roof, the outer one being of lead
or stone, They had no pillars but fire.
quently the doorways and the arches
were carved with great elegance; del
icate missions, graceful scroll and spiral
work and grotesque intricate designs.
show the rich fancy and bold. inventive
mind of these good old monks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-01-10
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded Gold Medal Midwinter Fair, San Francisco
Propagating Albino Trout.

The game and fish commissioners of
Minnesota have succeeded in propaga-
ting at the fish hatchery in ST. Paul a
breed OF trout that cannot be duplicated
anywhere i'll the known world.
The albino trout is nothing more or
less than freak of nature and up to
three years ago when these fish began
to make their appearance at the Min
nesota hatchery none was known 10
exist.
Three years ago Superintendent 5. s.
Watkins secured thirty-nine specimens,
though where he got them Is a secret
locked in the breast of the gray-haired
official
From these fish he succeeded in bring
ing thirteen TO maturity. but only three
specimens wintered SUCCESSFULLY. At
the spawning season there were found
to be two females and one buck. From
these were obtained eggs that turned
out at the Matching Ia fish. but of this
number only forty-nine arrived at ma
turity. The forty-nine have since null
tiplied until now Mr.. Watkins has 700
albino trout.
The superintendent is exceedingly
careful of these beauties and well NAV
care be taken Of them. for with pIre
white bodies and Handsomely 10. ted
with pink spots-with their pink ins
and pink eyes-they are curiosity not
TO be duplicated. Minneapolis Jour
a1l
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-01-10
FIGHTING FISH.
In Siam They Are Bred to Make War
on One Another.

The two fish are placed in the same
bottle. They proceeded to take each
others measure, shoulder up to each
other in schooIboy fashion and back and
push around the ring" the small fins
vibrating rapidly all the time and each
little being quivering with excitement
and wrath. says London FicH.
This goes on for some minutes. until,
as the spectators are growing impatient,
one fish suddenly Hips his head around,
makes dart and a considerable dent in
his adversaIy's tail shows at once that
he has cot home.
Henceforlh there is no hesitation m
til one or the other cries "peccayi." In
regular fish fights on which money de-
ponds the battle is continued until one
fish turns tail and is chased around the
bottle by the other. But that is usually
an affair OF an hour and frequently Of
three or four.
The pluck and determination of the
fighters are wonderful. The ordinary
stream fish do not evince it nearly so
much rs those that have been bred and
reared for the purpose. The tail is the
part which shows most damage, for it is
very easily torn, but Il good grip on the
side fin is more effective.
When one pins the other by the nose
a very exciting struggle takes place,
the two lying fastened together like pro-
fessiOnal wrestlers and then shaking
each other backward and forward with
might and main. They often seem eX-
tremely exhausted but still fight on
bravely and sometimes it is a matter of
difficulty to part them. They display
considerable agility in evading the op-
pOnent's mouth and also in suddenly
twisting around and taking piece out
OF his tail. In twenty minutes or so
these appendages, which looked so brave
and bright as they went into the fray,
are torn to ribbons.
The tish's general appearance after
the fight suggests that of a sailing Ship
emerging from a hot action, with her
canvas hanging in streamers, her top
masts shot away and her crew gasping
for breath but still ready to fight again,
Pla kat sometimes succumb TO a long
contest, but generally they only take
superficial damage and are Immediately
ready to feed. After match they are
always rested a week or more, Accord
ing to the extent of their injuries, and
most of the rents and cuts are repaired
by nature. Enthusiastic owners often
wager &c or e. or more on their favor
ties aud many people earn 4 little mon
ey in this way by breeding fighting fish
and then backing them against Others"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-01-10
Not a Second to Spare.

Count Teleki. the African explorer,
went out one morning in pursuit of a
buffalo which had been wounded the
day before. Such wounded animals are
always dangerous, aS they are extreme
~ fierce and ready To charge any one
they happen to see. The native assist
ants, well aware of this fact, dropped
behind. and presently the count found
himself attended by a single Nasal.
At that moment the Nasal uttered a
cry of warning and took to his heels. a
hume red PAGES from the count was Il
buffalo charging full upon him. What
was to be done?
To take refuge in the thicket would
be fatal. The buffalo would be invisi-
BILE and might charge in the rear. The
only chance was to meet it in the open.
This the count did-most fortunately,
for nothing else could have saved him.
With the long strides of deportation
he advanced upon the buffalo and only
when the beast lowered its horns for a
toss did he spring aside and tire. The
bullet struck the buffalo in the neck
and with the death-rattle in its throat it
rolled at his feet
Count Teleki waited long time for
his people, who did not appear till they
heard him shouting for them. They all
knew the terrible danger he had been in
and hearing one shot. succeeded by alb
solute silence, had jumped to the con-
clusion that he had met bis end.
1t was touching to witness their de-
light when they found their mistake.
They gathered about him, shaking his
hand and feeling his arms and legs to
make sure he was unhurt; then, after
dancing madly around him in their
glee, they fell with wild shouts upon
the buffalo and cut it up with their
knives and spears. YOUTHS Companion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-01-10
TIE DEAR OLD LADY IS NO MORE.
4 Charming Character Which Is Not Now
Recognized in Society.

A picturesque figure is passing out Of
society, if she has not already passed.
SAYS Harpcr's Bazar. We seldom, in
the drawing-room, meet the old lady.
At this moment she is TO be found chief
~ in villages remote from the railway,
or, if in town, she is apt to belong to
the distinctly poorer classes, and to be
engaged in some humble occupation, as,
for example. the keeping of an apple
stand, or the selling of newspapers
around the ferries or elevated stations.
Thus engaged she wears a distinctive
dress, almost a uniform. 1t consists
OF gown OF some very dark or neutral
tint, with a straight, full skirt ending
at her ankles, round waist, no drapery
or pulled sleeves, leaving the wrist
free; little three-cornered shawl over
the shoulders - always that - and a
hood or bonnet protecting the gray
hair.
These old women are frankly old.
They seem to have lived hundred years
and never to have been young. Their
old faces are crisscrossed like maps
with innumerable fine lines; they bear
themselves with certain patience and
dignity.
But they are not in society. They
are part of the world outside, which
does not exist for the sheltered and
guarded and well-to-do. They are like
the peasants in French pictures, as
straig htforward, as childHke, as innocent,
as calmly indifferent TO fashion. What
have they to do with it?-what has it to
do with them?
In the strenuous struggle to retain
youth or the sembance of it, which is
the foible and weakness of our period,
the old lady has a difficult time of it
just now. The masseuse labors to eff
face her wrinkles, those time-revealing
marks, which, bravely worn have
beauty of their own. She tries cream
and unguentS, hot water and cold water,
gaiyanism and steam, that she skin may
remain as soft, as rose-hued, as flexible
as it was at 20. In this there is no
harm, but, did she only know it. there
are placid old faces among the Friends,
and among the Shakers too, which have
kept off wrinkles and retained shape and
smoothness solely by the spirits inward
light and peace and help.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-01-10
THaCkERAY WAS ANGRY.
He Was Also a Trifie Profane with just
Cause.

Once upon time the daughters OF
Thackerag saw that good man thor
oughly and heartily angry-angry 10
the point of profanity, says the \. Y
Tribune. 1t was during their Italian
tourney, when they were returning to
the ship in Genoa harbor after day on
shore. 1--WE had to be on board at
certain time" Mrs. Richie says. in her
Macmillan" paper, so that we engaged
a carriage and drove quickly to the
QUAY. where the convicts 'clanking in
their chains were still at work. A boat
was found. rowed by some sailors who
certainly did not wear chains but who
were otherwise not very unlike those
industrious conyicts i'll appearance.
The bargain was made, we all five en-
tered the boat and as we were getting
in we could see our great ship in the
twilight looking bigger than ever, and
one rocket and then another going of
toward the dawning stars. They are
signaling for us, said one of our COM
pauions; we shall soon be on board.
I'VE had pulled some twenty strokes
from the shore by this time, when sud-
denly the bOatmen Left off rowing.
They put down their oars and one Of
them began talking volubly, though |
could not understand what he said.
whats to be dOne? said one Of the
young men to my father. They say
they won't 90 on unless we give them
80 francs more, and he began shaking
his head and demonstrating in broken
Italian The boatnen paid no atten-
ton, Struggling their shoulders and
waiting as if they were determined
| never to row another stroke. Then the
| steamer sent up two more rockets, which
rose through the twilight, bidding US
hurry, and then suddenly my father
rose up in the stern of the boat where
he was sitting, and, standing tall and
| erect and in an anger such as l had
! never seen him in before or after in all
my life. he shouted out in loud and i'm
| patient English: - You, 90 on. a
! simple malediction which carried more
force than ali the Italian polysyllables
and expostulations of our companions.
To our surprise and great relief, the
men seemed frightened. They took to
their oars again and began to row,
grumDling and muttering. When we
got on board the ship they told us it
was a wel-known trick the Genoese
boatmen We're in the habit of playing
upon travellers. and that they would
have sent boat for us if we had de-
layed any longer"
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