The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-10

much trimmed with lace. If the handle
is not an unvarntshed rustic hazel oi
cherry stick clasped with q gold band. II
IS surmounted by a bah of rock crystal
m~alachite. lapis lazuli. or one OF these
semi-precious stones selected to harlnon
ize with the tone prevailing in the cos
tune With the puffed sleeve cut short
off at the elbow. long gloves. are worn,
but in spite Of the GOODNESS and comforl
of a sleeve of this length, ii giving
way rapidly in favor 10 fae long onkSxAt
the high standing puffs or thv-shorfisr'
and lightly puckered doHnftae arYgaw
Many years ago I read in-aan old snlaga-
zine-Graham's, / thinksit was-ah affscfe
on the care~ef the teeth, Among other
things it said that Horace Nalpole, though
living to an extreme old age. h~adTaaper-
feet set of teeth at the time of ms death.
He attributed this TO the habit he had OF
dissolying a very small piece of alum in
his mouth three times a day. The recipe
was given him by a Mrs. Grosvenor, in
her day q celebrated beauty. who also re-
tanned a aawless set of teeth up to her
death. at the age OF eighty.
Haydng at that time good teeth, and
feeling in the confidence OF youth that I
could keep them good by merely orain-
airy care. I did not think II. necessary to
follow the example of the man of letters
and the English beauty. But after ten
years Of married life, the fortunes of the
dentists chair last summer recalled the
anecdote to my mind. Four teeth had been
extracted, ten were "flled,Y l had suf-
fered fearfully from neuralgia, my gums
were sore and spongy, n all NY teeth
so sensitive that chewing was very pain
full, and biting even a mellow apple would
bring tears 10 my eyes.
I determined TO make a test Of the alum.
/ placed an ounce of the powdered on my
washstand, and, brushing my teeth after
each meal, ] would take q very small
pinch OF the alum into my mouth. then a
little water, and hold the solution in for
several seconds. The first effect was a
delightful feeling of cleanliness and an
unusual purity of breath, and after a few
months of regular use my gums were
hard and I could chew and bite with per-
feet ease.
Every housekeeper knows that alum is
a hardener 4 an anriseptic. It is used
in picking to make the pickles brittle
and keep them from spelling. 1t is reason
able to suppose mat these same proper
ties render it a valuable agent in the care
of the gums and teeth. am requiring my
children TO use 1t, and It would be an in
teresting experiment in dental science if
other mothers would do the same and re-
port results. The premature decay of
children's teeth is q deplcrable thing, and
If it can be prevented or even retarded by
this simple means, the fact should be
made known. II should be carefully used
and others may not need it so often. but I
have found It excellent.
Several trunks will be required TO carry
away the footwear provided for the trou-
seau OF Princess Maud. She is to nave
over 100 pairs Of slippers, shoes the
like. There are Turkish slippers. Ok
ford ties, with high heels and Spanish
arch instep. jewel-wrought sandals, elias
tic side spring Juiiets and Dianas and
Scotch brogans tina are marvels Of
stitching and punching. There are shoes
of alligator skin. dyed channels, Russia
leather, patent leather and undressed
suede kid.
~ (3C4@ &@<A0
made costume, white and canvas models
French kid shoes accompany church, re-
ception and visiting goWnsas IN fact. the
variety includes h~igh>shoes, 1ow-eut, or
naniented and plain, for tine promenade,
for sailing ennis and archery, and boots
for skating, golfing, cycling. mountain
climbing, and so on. and an array of
slippers ard sandals in like proportion
for various uses. including those for
the ooudoir, the drawing-roem, ball
room, opera. and even the hammock, Of
softest kid for morning wear.
Provision has been made for Winter
wear. There are heavy walking and
cycling boots, also a new kind. of Rus
sian riding boots and c~haussures. which
are fur-lined and fur-topped.
The Countess of Warwick has developed
in her beloved flower garden some poetic
IDEAS that are worth describing and ini-
tating. She has, for example, a Shakes
peare Border, wherein she has gathered
all the trees, shrubs. flowers and vege-
tables mentioned by. Shakespeare to the
number Of 200. Then she has a Border
Of Sentiment" each flower therein having
been planted by a dear friend. In her
Rosary each beautiful bush carries a
label on which is written an appropriate
verse from some poet ,-.s,.
That there Is asreai love for flowers
among American women It is certain;
but it must be admitted that It is not
often made use of by those who nave
wealth, leisure and opportunity TO indulge
in pretty fancies like those Of Lady War
wick. 1t is the busy woman en- the farm
or in the village who takes delight in
tending a few pet fowers-generally
house plants; and professional W
sometime note with wonder the remark
able way in which these nurselings often
flourish.
A curious custom prevails in some
provinces Of Holland during the carnival
season. Young women of the working
class. especially domestic servants. who
have no sweetheart OF their own, are
in the habit Of hiring followers for
their Sunday out. or for the whole of the
carnival period. These lovers are by
means to be. had very cheap. Often two
or three maids viii club together and
share a lover among them If he comes too
expensive for one girl.
This temporary lover has many duties
to perform. OF course, he must be
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