The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1896-07-17

lhgs and mornings will be most enjoyed.
and Whence the genial warmth Wilt most
easily pervade the whole house and dis
pei its dampness.-Deniorcst's Magazine
Black Satin Boots.
1t is the English woman who III teach
ing. American women some important
facts about foot gear We know today
that touch of patent leather removes
the shoe from street use, except in the
case of walking to and from afternoon
teas or. lunchcons. That only seal or
calf skin suits the, payements: that low
shoes are. to be reserved for summer
wear; that spats are not good form, ex-
cept for men, and that laced shoes are
the smart thing for the forenoon.
We have also learned to say boot
maker instead of ''shoeman," and to
place our shoes carefully away on
''trees" in a row, instead Of hanging them
III the compartments of IA linen shoe bag.
But when it comes to dressing the feet
for the house, commend me to French
art. Possibly there is no clique of fash
ionablc woIneI, in the United States who
acknowled go this as universally as do the
social leaders of San Francisco.
There exists in one of the narrow ave-
'nes IN Paris Il bOokmaker who asserts
that his San Francisco trade would reap
MN respectable income if he had 10
other customers. He can exhibit Oh the
shelves of his little shop the wooden
lasts OF every society woman of the Gate
City, with but very few EXCEPTIONS
Buying French house shoes is mono
mania with these Wcsterners, and the
homes acknowledges that the hostes.es'
feet are indisputab bly, the most gracefully
shod Oh the continent. For instance. no
San Francisco WOman-I mean among
the set particular III this score-wears
kid. either gacc or suede, indoors. Black
satin is the vogue.
AS soon as she enters her home. walk
ing or driving shoes are taken off and
her feet slipped into dainty shapply
black satin boots. lined with heavy silk
and fastened with many small polished
buttons.
1t is only on very great occasions that
tn" satin boot gives place to the satin
slipper. These women have learned thu,
French wonlahs knowledge of art and
know that unless one Possesses an ex-
ceptionally well-turned ankle slippers
emphasize the defects that boots con-
ceal. None of the drpssilless attached.
to SHIPPERS is lost, for the long-vamped,
| high-heeled. perfectly fitting. black satin
| boot gives distinction to the plainest
| house gown.-Eew York Commercial
Advertiser.
The Outdoor Woman.
The catastrophe which resulted in ll,.
death. two weeks ago. of a young WON
an cyclist in this city was one of the
most distressing affairs Of the kind which
| have occurred this season 1t was the
more SO because it shows that even rx.
! lH'rlPn:pd riders who are not going at Il
reckless pace are liable to encounter dan
ger. The truck with which Miss Schu
marher colided was Oh IL down grade
and unable to stop suddenly. According
to the accounts the young woman be
came confused when she saw the threat
cning disaster. and instead of turning tC
the left and passing behind the wagon
where there was plenty of ROOM sh;
twisted sharply to the right and at
tempted to pass in front of the horses
\ way out of the difficulty which have
not seen suggested is that she NIGH,
have jumped off her Wheel She was no,
going so fast that this would have beer
Impossible. but, strangely enough. i,
seems to he thing to which the ma lori
ty of riders have an upconquerable aver
sion. Many an accident could he avoidc,
if the cyclist would dismount at one,
in troublesome places and wait for :
clear field before advancing farther.
Another point about this unfortunat It
affair is that when brought to ST.
we're test the young woman. although
considered an expert. was not able to cx
erciSe cool Judgment. Not realizing wha1
she was doing. she chose the dangerous
instead of the safe way of passing the
| truck. 1t is useless to say that all
should bavc equal presence of mind
| The amount of that quality possessed
| depends largely upon the temperament
of the person. Nevertheless it may and
must be cultivated to a certain degree
if women are to ride with safety through
the streets of New York OF any large
city. And. in default of being able to
| think quickly enough in an emergency
habits of carefulness may be formed
If this rider had accustomed herself. as
many prudent Nheelwomcn have done
always to pass behind Il wagon or car
where possible. her life might have been
saved.-Harper's Bazar.
| For Sweet Sixteen.
Simplicity should tbut rarely does
mark tho. gown for the young girl. 1t il
eXcruciating taste to heap a lot of tnery
upon a young girl who is still! in short
dresses. or at least in dresses but re-
Gently heightened. The material, too, i.
Il strong point of question. for what the
young lady or young matron may weal
| properly is quite out of the question fol
| tho young girl.
|
life when this childish mode of dressing
is allowable. and why spoil its delights
by forcing her into fineries altogether toe
old for her? 1t is matter of com
plant with most young girls that their
parents do not consider them old enough
to assume the diynities of young woman
hood, which means to them the wearing
of forbidden fnery. jewels. laces and
clothing much too rich.
But there will come time when she
will sigh for the simplicity she despised-
the more bitterly if the mother be not
firm enough to see to it that her daugh'
ter is suitably dressed for girl of hel
age. From Is to IS years is an awk
ward age to dress becomingly: neither
child nor woman. it is difficult matter
to know just what is best for her t.
wear.
During the summer the matter is much
sin,plitied. There are so many lovely
dainty things in batistes ginghams
lawns and muslinS. and they may be
Pure white frocks are worn largely fol
best wear ana are made up in simolt
| fashion with baby waist. full BISHOP
sleeves and tiarng skirt.
| Iandrun tucks decorate the bottom oil
many of the skirts. and often the CORES
are entirely made up of them. Yer!
pretty sleeves for such frocks are made
| ND III u!SllUl) ldSulul. VIII me lNllHeSs
drawn into narrow tucks all across the
low er arm, with a frill of lace at the
wrist.
\ charmingly pretty frock of dull-blue
gjngham. with a silky finish. is made VI
with frilIS of the narrowcst sort of but
tcr-tintcd lace. The skirt is laid in full
tucks at the foot, each one edged with
lace. The round waist has tucks reach
ing from throat to belt; these are alst
edged with lace. \ stock of ribbon anC
a belt of the same finish dainty toilet
| Chicago 1nter-Ocean.
| For the Day in Town.
| When ONE is at the country or at the
shore wash dresses are a perfect boon
| but there are times when Il trip to town
is necessary. and then a gown fit fo,
travelling. but sufficiently thin to be com
Portable, is needed. One cannot appear
in town in any of the dainty frocks one
wears daily in the country. One would
look like a misplaced Phyllis. Morc'>
the pity. for certainly woman should
dress according to the season.
Of course. there is always the Shir,
| waist. but there are women unfortunate
enough to look but i'll in them. and sc
| they are not to be considered. Alpaca
is conceded to he COOL and is so if made
| up properly. with not too heavy Innings