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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

Portable, and there are more ways than
one OF accomplishing this feat
There are those who don abbreviated
skirts and high boots and consider
themselves quite en- regale for all
sorts OF storms, but there is question
as to their good taste AS sensible a
device as / have yet come across has
been developed by a charming young
girl whose good taste is proverbial.
The inside garments consist OF, first
a short Ito the knees) petticoat of fan
mel, faced at the bottom with a narrow
band Of ribbon. over this is worn the
knee deep dress skirt OF dark blue serge
faced also with ribbon at the foot. Long
leggins cover the limbs, white cork
soled, tan leather shoes encase the feet
over all Is worn a long cloak of dark
blue cravenette, made I'm a nobby, plain
fashion, with no attempt at embellish-
ments save the large horn buttons down
the front. There is a roomy pocket, or
namented with more buttons. and a
fiaring collar. TO set up about the face
The sleeves are coat style.
With this is worn soft felt alpine
hat, or fiat turban trimmed simply with
a bunch of cocque feathers.
The fin de steele maiden sees to il
that among her many outdoor gar
ments there shall be at least one of
the long cloaks, which envelop the
whole gown, and is quite handy thing
IL one is going TO tea" or ''musi-
Gale" and must walk, covering up the
pretty gown from the curious gaze of
the people.
In many cases they are built of light
weight material, and heavily wadded
with cotton and silk lining, or. IL ex-
pense is no object, fur is used through
out the entire rig, making a perfect
Of oronf fol
gowned body. The smart cloak chosen
for the sketch is built Of pearl gray
melton, a lovely soft tone, lined
throughout with a deep, rose-pink vel
vet
The long, easy-ftting garment ciings
gracefully to the limbs at the front
and back and is cut enormously full at
the back, caught into single pleat at
the waist, with turned over top show
ing a facing of ermine fur. The front
is fastened with immense pearl buttons
set In narrow gilt frames
The sleeves have a slight fullness on
the shoulder, and are broad all their
length, with, at the hand, wide, far
ing cuff, OF slate colored velvet, from
under which peeps a second cuff Of er-
mine.
There is a flaring collarette of vel
vet, with an under cape of the white
fur; the entire collarette is lined with
rose-pink velvet A muff of ermipe,
and a jaunty soft capote of rose vel
vet and black ospreys, are the finishing
touches to strikingly pretty rig.
During this season of the year there
are constant changes being made In all
parts of the toilette, which keep one
in a perfect hustle to keep pace with
it's vagaries.
First, the short coat is declared au
fait, and the fashionable girl hastens
to secure a beautiful sample of this
style. and has no more than done so
when the favor Of the moment is given
to the long redingate or old-fashioned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

disbursed a sum running into five fig
ures for being received as a guest
from New York" at the lady's coun-
try residence during the shooting sea-
son. He actually realized his dream
so far as to hob-nob with her most
aristocratic visitors, and was on the
point OF proposing TO an earPs daugh-
ter, when someone recognized him by
chance, challenged his credentials, and
burst the bubble. The titled patroness
claimed TO have been misled, but the
fact Of the sum paid for her recoghi-
tion got somehow abroad, and finally
the series OF revelations was laid bare.
Whether society openly revenged itself
upon her is not so clear. Society prob
ably does not care to admit having been
fooled wholesale.
Similarly, il is not at all rare for
impecunious members Of society TO ad-
vertise almost pointedly that, for big
consideration, they will accept few
privileged guests, and are in a position
to win them invitations TO the most Sc
Iect "at homes" How this is done Is
something of a subtle mystery, but the
prohibitive prices demanded for socie-
ty's smile in such 81 way are given
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

the open throat Is worn a high linen
collar and white sill; cravat set in the
centre with a pearl scarf pin, and mar
row cuffs OF linen finish the wrists.
The smart little turban has perfectly
round crown and br'm OF equal height,
built Of black chenille braid. About the
crown is a tight twist OF purple velvet,
and at the side a startling looking
black parrot With scarlet eyes and
grass green beak.
Such wonderfully pretty things one
sees In petticoats nowadaysl Very
few white ones are worn, except In the
evening, and then they are mostly Of
silk though, If they are linen, they
are so enshrouded in laces and frills
as TO entirely hide the material. For
dancing gowns, the petticoats are es-
pecially lovely, and are built of the
most gorgeous of brocades with white
grounds and punches OF roses in yari-
Gus gorgeous colors.
They are made light and airy with
countless frills of lace at the bottom,
fluttering over one another TO the depth
Of the knees. One pretty model 10 be
worn with dancing frock of rose pink
mousseline de sole, is made of rose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

pelisse. Then the short cape comes In
for share of attention with certain
women who find its bouffancy becom-
ing. There is no being perfectly OF any
one mode remaining in favor until II
is worn rusty.
A pretty suit. combining a jaunty
cape with the tailor-made gown, is built
of marine blue canvas cloth over vivid
scarlet silk. The skirt is gracefully
hung, and perfectly devoid OF trimming.
The short, round bodice is closed di-
rectly down the centre of the front,
with small black buttons, and beauti-
fully braided I'm vest effect, with ara
besques Of black silk. The sleeves are
in coat effect, with the braided pattern
all over the lower arm, extending down
over the hand I'm deep point There is
a narrow stock of black taffeta, and
n belt OF the same, fastened at the
back with small, loose knots. over this
is worn a smart little cape of the blue,
which has yoke I'm square effect, with
q curving, high collar attached TO II,
finished along the edges with broad
row Of the braid. and sets OF the small
buttons. The body OF the cape Is set
on. the yoke In box pleats, and Is lined
throughout with scarlet taffeta.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
A Four O'Clock.

At this time OF the year. a fagot
party would be q good entertainment.
This Is conducted in the following man
ner. When all the guests have assem-
bled each one is given bundle OF
twigs or bit OF kindling wood tied with
n ribbon. which is decorated with the
name OF the guest and the date. All
gather and take their seats around q
big open wood fire; then the first ore
chosen untles HIS or her fogot ana
throws it on the fire. beginning TO tell a
story, either humorous or not which
must, however. last just as long as the
pieces Of wood or twigs burn and nm
ish with the last spark. Then the next
person starts n story as he or she
throws another faGot into the blaze, aad
so on until all have had chance. This
form OF entertainment makes a jolly
evening. and where the people are
clever and prepared beforehand. most
interesting occasion. The supper can
follow the storytelling or come In the
middle OF II, as preferred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
OIL stains on wood or stone.

stone. mix fuller's earth into paste
with water, lay IL over the stain, and
when dry brush IL of. III this does not
take out the oil with one application,
IL must be repeated two or three times.
a very good securing liquid may be
kept ready for the same purpose. Make
a strong lye Of pearlash and rain water.
and add as much unslaked lime as IL
fii-t-rfrr- MP. bUttfe rn1 liquid and
keep 10 corked tightly ready for use
When required take one part OF liquid
TO three OF water. and scour the stained
part with it. IL this is allowed to lie on
The boards IL will take the color out of
them: SO II must always be used with
care and expedition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Cocoanut pyramids.

Mix together three ounces OF desic-
Gated cocoanut, one and half ounces
OF castor sugar, and one dessertspoon-
full of corn -four or arrowroot. Whip
the white of one egg 10 a stiff froth.
and stir the cocoanut, etc. lightly into
it. Form into pyramid shapes on rice
paper (can be bought at q confection-
er's, three sheets for two ceuts) on q
baking sheet. Place in moderate
oven for twenty or thirty minutes till
firm and delicate brown. Take them
out, break off the loose paper round.
and serve on q lace paper. or glass
dish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

The sharp, crispiness Of the December
air brings out all the furs. and is an
swerable for many OF the gorgeous vel
vet toilettes we see Everything Is in
gala attire. why not put on ones best
apparel? Heavy velour is worn, too,
taking the place OF velvet In some OF
the richest costumes beautifully embel.-
lished with costly furs. A simple but
extremely fetching get up" i'm velvet
OF brilliant damson purple Is 10 be
worn on Christmas day by a young
debutante, whose glorious crown OF red
gold hair is one of her chief beauties.
The skirt is quite narrow, and built
on severely plain lines, with no other
decoration than the narrow footing of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

eagerly enough. For that matter, in
deed, most fanciful amounts are paid
for mere tuition in society etiquette
and traditions, and there are plenty
of blue-biood possessors who secretly
derive their incomes by ineulcating
such knowledge alone.
In this way, IL is well known in GER
tain quarters that an immense fortune
must have been made by an enterpris-
ing lady, the widow of titled and in
fiuential Russian, who for years has.
indirectly, advertised that she will take
under her wing any not too utterly i'm
possible moneyed person, and guaran-
tee a marriage into aristocratic circles
as a result And. as she is perfect
scientist i'm matchmaking, and the
price at stake depends partly upon her
success, she seldom fails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

selves longing to creep inside the mag
ic inclosure. AS II is supposed TO be
jealously barred against impossible
persons" 4. e., persons without ances-
tors, or at least a name in art-the
very difficulty of doing so becomes a
fascination in itself; and, finally they
are willing to part with any amount of
solid coin rather than be kept In the
cold outside.
Prosaic people might sneer at such a
hankering, but IL is to be remembered
that a place in society gives an ambi-
tious person opportunities that he
could hardly otherwise obtain. So II is
not astonishing that instances should
repeatedly crop up where inpecunious
persons inside the circle consider them
selves justified I'm quietly taking ad-
vantage Of the eagerness of those clam
oring without At any rate, such bar
gains are struck every day in the year,
and some Of them make very novel
reading for those who are never smit-
ten with this grand fascination.
IL is not so many months since 1t
leaked out that titled lady, moving in
the most exclusive circles, and gener-
ally supposed to be wealthy in her own
right, had privately gambled the whole
OF her resources away, and was MAIN
tanning splendid appearances by sim
ply recognizing and elbowing into So
ciety individuals who had made money
i'm unspeakable pursuits, but could not
prove Norman ancestral line. In every
case Ff1e was known To have pock-
eted sums that would set the average
mans mouth watering-sums paid sole
Iy for the privilege of appearing as a
distinguished guest at her residence.
A certain amount of artifice was, of
course, necessary in such delicate nego-
tiations but society naturally accepted
her guarantee for the genuineness of
such guests. and quite n sensation was
created when the truth OF the matter
came to light.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

stone marten as a border. The full
ness is brought we'll toward the back,
creating a few graceful Fuckers over
the front, and setting out in a fan
flare at the back. IL is lined exquisite
ly with taffeta of a paler tint sprigged
with tiny violets.
The jacket is a short bolero Of vel
vet bordered with the fur, and having
a broad. fiat collar Of the same, fiaring
over the mousquetaire sleeves. This
coat is worn over a perfectly smooth
vest of white kid, buttoned at the side
with small, fat gold buttons, ana pro-
vided with deep. crushed ceinture of
white satin, fastened in careless fash
ion at the side. At the neck Is a stock
of fur, with, under each ear. long loops
of ribbon in a soft tone of violet velvet,
fastened to the stock by small, iluted
choux.
A muff Of marten, picture hat Of
black, and white gloves, complete this
picturesque toilette.
Fair women are Drawing the weather
in the nattiest sort of trig costumes,
eschewing furs, for the snow time.
We see no end of strikingly fetching
jackets built of damson purple melton,
and of several shades of warm green
OF the same material, worn with chic
looking skirts built of mixtures in chew
lots. the keynote of color corresponding
to the jacket, though generally very
much lighter i'm tone.
A chic. little rig OF this sort has a
clinging skirt of damson purple and
creamy gray mixture. made over rust
ling purple taffeta and wired TO flare
out well at the back. The jacket worn
with II Is very short, and very snug
with tiny curving basques. farlng up
at the back. IL is fastened single
breasted fashion down the front with
round pearl buttons. This coat is built
Of plain purple melton, a lovely thick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Liver sauce.

Take the livers of any poultry, rab-
hits. or hares, scald and mince them
finely. Melt piece of butta, In a
saucepan, add a tablespoonful of Hour
and half teaspoonful of minced shall
lot. Let the whole simmer for five min
utes, then add sufficient gravy TO make
n sauce, a pinch of powdered sweet
herbs, pepper and allspice TO taste. Add
gill Of port wine. Let the whole simmer
for nearly half-an-hour, Stir in ta-
blespoonful of run butter and the juice
of half lemon. This sauce ig Very
good with grilled fowl or tomatoes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

pink taffeta, cut in long, slender points,
falling over the lace frilled under-por-
ton. At the centre section of each
point is put a chou of rose-pink rib
bon, as a dainty finish. All OF these
pretty silk petticoats are furnished
with wires or feather-bone in the frills,
to keep them well set out.
Another smart silk suit, to be worn
with a gown OF black gauze, is built OF
gold and black brocaded silk, with fat
trimmings OF black velvet ribbon ar
ranged in points, set off with chouX
OF yellow lace.
Tucks abound on heavy materials
quite as much as ever. and are very
effective. even in red nets or heavy
broaGeloths. They abound in black
toilettes especially, sometimes forming
the only trimming used. A fetching
gown Of biscuit colored drape dete is
combined happily with clusters of green
velvet.
The tan cloth skirt has no decora-
tion whatever, depending upon it's beau
~ of cut for its smartness. The bod
ice is made Of the green velvet, laid in
broad, fiat tucks, crosswise OF the fig
ure, over which is worn a tiny bolero
of tan cloth, oval in shape, braided
along the edge with heavy green silk
cord. The coat sleeves have a dash of
the braid at the pointed wrists, and
pleatings OF the velvet to hang down
over the hand.
The stock OF tan cloth Is finished in
the same way with pleatings OF velvet,
and frills OF lace in ruche effect about
the face. With this most fetching gown
is worn a pointed crowned hat OF hunt
er's green velvet also laid I'm folds and
trimmed with a scarf of creamy lace
and tall black plumes
Women are no longer afraid OF the
rain, as they once were, but recognize
IL as a beautifier of the complexion,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Sfacaroni Pudding.

Boil pint and half of milk with
the rind OF lemon and three ounces
of lump sugar. When 1t is boiling. drop
in four ounces of macaroni; let ell sim.
mer over gentle heat. but do not allow
the macaroni to burst. When It is
quite tender put Ii in a pie dish. pour
three-quarters of pint of custard over
IL, and CRATE some nutmeg on top. This
pudding Is eaten cold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
A Novel Tidy.

A novel and cheap tidy for girls
bedroom can be made thus: Take a
last summers straw hat. If you have
one, with large fiat brim, and cut out
the crown; then slit through the brim;
and twist evenly round and round the
fingers i'm the shape of a horn You
can manage SO 90 arrange the edge
OF the straw at the point at Che bot
tom, after firmly stitching the open
ing, that il will not in any way have
a clumsy effect In rolling, you can
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Table Etlauette.

At the dining table, when sending a
plate for second helping, the person
served should always leave the knife
and fork placed together on one side Of
the plate, not remove them. If necessary
the waitress will lift and hold the fork
and knife while the carver places the
meat, etc, on the plate, then she will
replace them and return the plate to
its owner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Baked Chocolate Pudding.

Puff pastry, breakfast-cupful OF
chocolate (made on milk. vanilla es-
sence, sugar, three eggs. Boil the choc-
olate sweeten and flavor to taste. beat
the yolks of the eggs and add them.
Line a creased pie-dish with puff paste.
pour in the chocolate, and bake fol
about three-quarters of an hour. Whip.
the whites to stiff froth with little
castor sugar, and when the pudding u
done, spread the whites over the top
and return it to the. oven for a few
minutes to set.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Potted Reef.

Take half a pound of cooked rump
steak, pass IL four times through a
mincing machine. Afterwards pound
this in a mortar with three ounces of
butter, a teaspoonful of allspice, salt
and cayenne to taste. If not sufficient
ly moist with the butter, add small
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

Friday.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal Sugar and Cream.
Pork Sausages. Fried Potatoes.
Hot Corn Mullins. Coffee.
DINNER.
Clam Stew.
Broiled Becfsteak. Mushroom Sauce
Baked Sweet Potatoes.
Tomato Bisque.
Cheese. Waters,
Citron Pudding.
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Tickled Pigs Feet.
Toasted Crackers.
1.cmon Jelly. Cream Sauce.
Ceke. Tea.
Saturday.
DINNER.
Clear Soup.
Chicken Pie. Toasted Crackers
Roast Beef.
Celery. Cranberry Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes.
Lemon Sherbet.
Lobster Patties.
Squash. Fried Parsnlps.
creamed Onions.
Pickles Catsup.
Cheese
Pumpkin Pic.
Coffee.
Fruits. Nuts
Raisns.
sunday.
DINNER.
Vegetable Soup.
Stuffed Veal. Brown Gravy.
Baked Sweet Potatoes.
Cronmed Caullnowcr.
Lemon Fritters
Cheese. Waters.
Cranberry Jelly.
Cracker Pudding.
Coffee.
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SOME DAINTY RECEIPTS.
seminoIa PuddIng.

Boil pint and a half OF milk, stir
I'm three ounces Of semolina very care.
fully so that IL may not become lumpy,
also four ounces OF castor sugar and
two ounces of butter; stir over the fire
for few minutes. Add few drops of
almond or vanilla fiavoring. Line a
pie-dish with pastry. fill IL with the
semolina, and bake I'm a moderate oven
for three-quarters OF an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
II Is Costly Smile, Hut There Are
People willing to Pay for IL.
FOR socIETY's SMILE.

Perhaps the struggle TO gain a foot
hold In upper circles" was never more
keen and curious than at present.
Those who are fairly satisfied with
their position in the social scale might
be inclined 10 gasp at the thought of
the vast sums of money, for instance.
which are cheerfully handed over in
one way or another for the mere privi-
lege OF being smiled at by society with
big S. IL sounds fanciful, and possi-
bly, foolish; and yet il is not so strange
that the majority of those who happen
10 grow rich in trade should find them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

Wash cut glass with very hot wates
but do not use any soap. This win
generally be found sufficient. but n u
has dull. tarnished appearance apply
whiting on a soft brush. and then po1s
ish the glass vith a piece Of old Eews-
paper. =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Pound Cake.

One pound of flour, one pound OF
sugar, three-quarters pound OF butter
nine eggs. little nutmeg, and a wine-
glass of brandy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

One cup of butter, four eggs, two
cups of sugar, one tablespoon of ginger.
flour stiff enough TO roll. This viii
keep for months, and is very good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21
Useful 20 Know.

Before pouring boiling water into
glass. insert n spoon into the vessel.
ard thus prevent the hot liquid crack
ing or breaking IT,
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ATTRACTIVE MENU CARDS. .
BlIs of Fare Complied 70 save Time
and Trouble.
Monday.
BREAKFAST.
wheatlet. Sugar and Cream.
Minced Ham on Toast.
Creamed Potatoes. Coffee.
DINNER.
Vegetable Soup.
Fillette of Beef Potatoes.
Sliced Turnips.
Vegetable salad.
Celery.
Steamed Peach Pudding.
Tea.
Omelette. Ham Balls.
Wheat Muffins. Apple Butter.
White Cake. Tea.
Tuesday.
BREAKFAST.
bananas and Cream.
Buckwheat Cakes. Syrup.
Pork Sausages. Toast.
Baked Apples. Coffee.
bIN
Baked Corn Shoulder.
Baked Tomatoes.
Sweet Potatoes. Squash.
Bean Croquettes
Celery. Cranberry Jelly.
Angel Pudding.
Tea. it
SUPPER.
Cold Sliced Ham. Radishes.
Wheat Bread. Cheese.
Pound Cake. Tea.
Wednesday,.
BREAKFAST.
Oranges.
Beef Hash. Dropped Eggs.
Buttered Toast.
Apple Sauce. Coffee.
DINNER. filliAI
Clear Soup.
Stuffed Veal. Brown Gravy.
Mashed Potatoes. Baked Squash
Lemon Fritters. Cheese.
Olives.
Indian Pudding. 49,
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Thinly Sliced Brown Bread
Cheese Straws. Lobster Salad
Cucumber Pickles.
Jelly Cake. Tea
Thursday.
BREAKFAST.
Oranges. Sugar.
Oatmeal Sugar and Cream
Broiled Beefsteak. Baked Potatoes.
Buckwheat Cakes. Dry Toast.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Roast Chicken. Mashed Potatoes.
Boiled Onions.
Turnips. Caulifiower Cream Sauce
Celery.
Cheese. Waters.
Mince Pie. -
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Celery Salad. Cottage Cheese.
strawberry Preserves.
Spice Cake. Ginger Snaps.
Tea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

quantity of good beef gravy to make II
softer. Press the meat into jars, and
pour run butter over to exclude the
air.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

make n nice wide opening at the top.
Pine about three inches down with any
piece OF velvet or silk which you have
by you. Sew on a loop OF ribbon et the
side 20 hang a..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

The discovery was commented upon
by several newspapers In guarded fash
ion. It appeared that a wealthy and
retired coal merchant. bent upon a
marriage into the best society, had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-21

Tuesday.
BREAKFAST.
Bananas and Cream.
Buckwheat Cakes. Syrup.
Pork Sausages. Toast
Baked Apples. Coffee.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-23
MORE ARMENIANS SLAIN.
One Hundred Persons Brutally Mas
sacred by the Turks.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 1O.-The
report that on last Thursday sixty
persons were killed in massacre at
an Armenian village near Kaisarieh
was not exaggerated. On the contrary
the affair turns out more serious than
first announced. The massacre oc-
CURED at the village of Everek. One
hundred persons were killed, and
nearly all the Armenian houses pill
LACED.
LONDON, Nov. 1O.-The Daily News
Constantinople correspondent says;
The Evock massacre lasted from noon
on Friday, October 30th, until Satur-
day night, when il was stopped by the
troops from Cessarea. The AImen-
ians say that 300 persons were killed.