The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-11-27

Sometimes the wood is all of one
kind, but set with the grain run
ming different ways. Other designs
consist of two or more contrasting
woods, laid so as to form patterns of
the most elaborate description. The
flooring is more effective than any
carpet or rug, and can be readily
kept in high state ofpolish.
The wood carpet differs from the
the mosaic in that it consists of mar
row strips of hard wood glued to
strong cloth in such manner that
it can be rolled up. 1t is very dura-
BILE, and looks quite as we'll as solid
hard wood floor, and also possesses
the advant age that it can be rolled
up and carried away when moving
is contemplated.
Parquetry is two kinds, solid and
veneered. The former is made of
separate pieces of thick wood Joined
by tongue and groove, the latter of
thin strips or blocks of wood glued
on a panelled backing of hard wood.
From this it will be seen that all
fancy wood floors need foundation
of cheaper wood, and that this nee
essarily makes their use slightly eX-
pensive, although in the long run
they more than repay one for the
original expense. TO begin with,
they are handsome enough to re-
quire little if any covering in the
way of rugs; then the two foorings
deaden sound to great degree, and
lastly, they are so exquisitely clean
and artistic in appearance that one
cannot help but be converted to
their use.
A complete flooring is illustrated,
as are some borders, by The Stand
ard Designer, from which the in
formation here given is derived. 1t
consists of a combination OF oak and
mahogany, with a border of oak,
mahogany and maple. The border
is an intricate and effective Grecian
pattern, in which the different woods
are used to shade with the delicacy
of painting. This flooring can be
laid to fit any room.
Parquetry should never be cleaned
with warm water, for it will cause
the pieces of wood to warp and sepa-
rate, and will also affect the polish.
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The velvet cloak is in again. This
is good news for the slender woman,
but melancholy tidings for the stout
one; yet so much is possible in the
new velvet combinations that al
most all figures can be suited.
The Princess velvet cloak is a
novelty, and will be fashionable. In
Washington, where handsome cloaks
are much worn, the Princess cloak
will figure at many reception. This
cloak is hooked from the knees to
the yoke. The yoke and sleeves are
of contrasting material and color.
Emerald-green velvet braided with
black, with sleeves 20 match, adorn-
ed one of the Princess velvet cloaks.
The hat must be covered with vel
vet. 1t should be well tipped over
the face and trimmed with velvet
loops and bright flowers. The ever
popular feather boa is worn around
the neck.
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For the Toilet.
Buttermilk is splendid beauti-
fer. First sponge the face in very
hot water, then battle it freely in
buttermilk. Another hot sponge to
get the grease off, then cold dash
to harden the skin, and the com.
pleXion will be whittier and softer
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A bowl of oatmeal should be kept
on every lady's wash-stand. After
washing the hands dry them in the
meal. The skin will be kept white
and smooth and less liable to chap
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A pair of old gloves should always
he donned when busting, as there is
no kind of house-work that is hard
er on the hands and nails.
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For HOusekeepers.
Powered borax is invaluable to
drive away reaches from the bath
room and kitchen. Sprinkle it every
where they frequent, and they will
soon disappear.
W.
Kerosene oil is the best of furni
ture polishes. 1t cleanses, makes a
fine polish, and preserves from the
ravages of insects.
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Yellow stains left on white cloth
by sewing-machine oil can be re.
MAYED by rubbing the spots with 9
cloth wet with ammonia before
washing with soap.
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Items of Interest.
Much trimmed skirts are the lat
est thing. Many are both to give uI
the plain skirt, especially for stree
wear, and it will be some time be-
fore the trimmed skirt holds full
sway.
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Coat and skirt gowns will have
vests of fur for winter wear. Per.
sion lamb, chinchilla, sable or astra-
khan are used for this purpose, anC
the warm vest is loath comfortable
and stylish.
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Bolero jackets of fur are stylish
and becoming, and will be mucf
used, as this is genuine fur season
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Narrow bands of fur will be useC
for trimming both street and even
ing gowns, and even girdles anC
belts are made of fur.
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