The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-26

a ring. Upon this big ring was firmly
sewn the trimmings Of one kind and on
another piece Of ckr the trimmings
for another and so on.
When q change Is desired the trimming
Ia removed and one of the prepared trim
mings slipped over the crown and pinned
in place. The effect is a very handsome
series of hats for small outlay.
For matinee or night wear a light
green trimming is used. A coronet Of
short. curling ostrich, with several full
BOWS of changeable ribbon. rhinestone
ornaments and flots of yellow lace. Pink
velvet ribbon and a film of lace nestle
against the hair. For morning wear a
set of plaid ribbon bows with a twisted
and looped piece to go about the brim
and two perky blackbirds can be hastily
pinned in place.
Al stylish arrangement of black and
white is made from folded loops of vel
vet In black and white together, two
white wings and several small black
birds. Bandeaux for each set of trim
mings were made and could be adjust
ed as easily as the outside garniture.
~ ~ ~ tdS doAtAty AZ Lie
hats fichus and collarettes were made
appropriate to each, to be worn over a
handsome plain black gown.
A waist garniture Of beaded net and
handsome black satin ribbon for the
black one: an elaborate fichu of pale
green mousseline de sole and satin rib
bon and cream lace: a folded vest of
bright plaid for the plaid %garniture; a
shimmering white satin yelled with
black net for the black and white. each
transformed a plain costume into a very
elaborate n dressy effect, with very
little expense.
so you see" continued my friend,
s'this dress is not e pluribus unum,'
but 'muitum In ~parvo.'"
We wonder IL many readers know that
nasturtiums can be grown in charcoal
and water in the house during the win
ter season as successfully as the hya-
cinth or Chinese lily. Those who desire
a cheap, pretty novelty for their VIM
dow garden through the winter months
says the "Housekeeper,' can easily con-
vert this old-time garden favorite into a
winter blooming house plant, that, by
its manner of growth, as well as its
weight of bright-hued blossoms, will
surprise and delight all those who
chance to see it. The seed of the mas
turtium will not terminate in water, but
thrifty slips or branches can be bro
ken from the plants growing in the
garden late in the fall, or a few seeds
can be planted in an ordinary flower
pot, and the plants thus obtained trans
ferred from soil to water when well
started. As soon as the slips are broken
off or the plants removed from the soil
they should be placed in a large glass
pitcher, jar, or other receptacle that is
filled with pieces of charcoal and water.
The ends of the slips should, of course,
be far enough down among the char
coal to prevent their being topheavy and
falling out before the roots have formed
to hold them in place. Keep the glass
in a warm, sunny window, and add
more water when that in the pitcher be-
gins to evaporate and be drunk by the
plants. In a few days roots will ap-
pear, and new leaves will to
form. and in a short time you find it is
hard to decide which part of the plant
is the most attractive and interesting,
the upper part, with it's thrifty green
leaves and bright glowing blossoms, or
the lower.
A delightful woman. a bread-winners in
Paris, has the art of correct gowning
down to a science, and this is the way
she manages it on her limited income.
To one swell tailor-made gown she treats
herself every year. And on that gown
she does not stint herself. 1t is made of
the best material, and the style, while
new, is never ultra-fashionable, for the
next season it must serve as second
best.
Then she has a weIl-made, dressy
black satin or silk skirt to wear with
her silk waists. These are never expen-
sive, for the silk is picked up at odd
times and special sales, and a modest
little c~ontouriere makes them very rea-
sonably. For especial occasions she has
a dainty pale silk, made up with two
bodices-one festive, one sedate.
In the summer she adds four up-to-
date, tailor-made shirt waists to her
wardrobe. And for any n all occasions
she is ready. And how often 1t is re-
marked that she is always delightfully."-
gowned. She declares that the secret of
her success lies in her care of the little
things in her toilet-her wells, her gloves
and her skirt braids.
80
Frame YOU pictures simply" writes
William Martin Johnson in the December
Ladies' Home Journal 1.-THE frame
should not be noticeable except where it
is needed for decorative purposes. Oils re-
quire the gold mot gilt frame. The
shadows in a gold frame are neutral and
do not interfere with the color scheme
of a painting. Aquarelles should be
given usually a wide white mat, which
will give the delicate tones a chance for
life A narrow white moulding will never
offend the eye. / do not advise the
natural wood in frames, except on archi-
tectural subjects or mechanical draw
ings, then they are consistent. Frame
photographs either with a mat or with
out; this, of course, depends upon the size.
The fiat a moulding stained a dark
green and close up to the photograph is
good. or use a gray or green mat passe-
partout- Engrayings, etchings or draw
ings are more satisfactory in black frames.
They seem to lend color to pictures in
monochrome" /
g. -y 49,.