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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

Taking hats en- masse, any woman wiz
agree they are a strange congiomeration
OF styles. Hats picturesque, hats prosaic
and practical. hats coquettish and charm
Ing Tooucs, turhans, hats breathing OF
royal periods. capotes and I'm fact, every
manner Of head covering known 10 man
kind.
As yet we are not overwhelmed, as we
usually are at this period with mon
strous big picture hats, topping over
with heavness. Picture hats we have, 70
be sure, but with diminished byims. and
but n modest amount OF decoration.
The largest hats are made OF shrrrel
vc,vet ana are extremely handsome; their
soft cdges make a becoming frame TO the
face, which erect is often heightened by
the soft ruch.ngs OF back moussPl.ne DO
sole set underneath. Handsome hats IN
this shirred vclvei are composed Of sew
eral difreren, toaes Of the same color.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

fe;a. while similar frfils are at the top OF
the stock.
Under tne boioro e worn a smooth vest
or rosc-colorcd crepe de chene. drawn over
the taneta lining, across which ia draped
a sash OF the silk. trought In at the waist
In fuil. soft folds, and fastened with small
jawel1d buttons.
sun harp'ng on the bolero. II Is pre-
pairing Nself for a-leng winters sta-
among us. and Is seen as part and parcel
of some of the most fascinating evening
frOcks.
While the most important feature %
the up-to-date frock. q Is the most easily
arranged, since the shapes ofler endless
varieties OF "mnie-up" Jackets Of this
sort 10 suit any and every gown.
Last years daRcing froSk wilt form
splendid foundation for q gown OF ORR
enta! richness n properly managed. The
vide. nar!ng skirt must have It's wings
clipped at the f-ont and sides. with al
the fu!lness 20 spare set IN at the back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

there mus, be two NJ least made OF silk
TO match. trimmed gorgeously around the
foot with numberless frllls OF silk and
lace get on closely.
a gown remodeled after this plan Is
made up in a beautiful sea-foam green,
al! a-shimmer with white lights. The
skirt is perfectly plain. except when in
motion Il displays a cascade OF frosty
lace fr..ls underneath.
4 tiny ceinture. tiny In size, though
both deep md high, of the silk finished
al both edges with q thick silver cord.
is fastened az the back with set OF
small silver buttons set full OF sparkling
rh.nestones. a decollette blouse OF snowy
chiffon BORDERS the white breast and
droops a bit over the pointed ceinture
over this is worn a bolero OF marvellous
richness. The foundation Is velvet, a
beautiful. sh.mmerlng green. trife
deeper in tone than the silk.
1t reaches the g!rd.e all around, and is
cut out over the shoulders and back,
leaving the flesh bare. There are wide
capes, answering admirably for sleeves.
and the entire garment Is a mass OF rich
embroidery in every gorgeous color under
the sun, is rlcnneas intensified by the
rows OF cleaning strass jewels set on
where there is space.
\ beauty OF a sleeve Is "make-over"
from ore Of the old-fasaloned, houffant
styles. The width IL crushed into mar
row pun at the shoulder and th.ck.v
ssadie1 10 Keep IL out crisp.y. while i'm
ned.atcly below the pun the mater.a, is
se; In nar-oS'. upr.gh: tucks - the elbow,
where they terminate, allowing the stun
L. again Fun out. though in A much mar.
rover fash.el ;hln at the shoulder. Up
right tuck cover the lower ann n the
hand. ending in : fr.ll Of the material.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

chic rig as I saw built In delicious
shade OF silvery gray beaver. with trim
mings OF black silk braid and a lot OF
little black animal heads TO close the
front. 1t is built with the long, clinging
front ard sides. and an enormously fGll
-baek-ea..sl.t-lt -lt.t4-eHe great hel4eTS-Fiest
just below the waist line by two little
heads.
The sleeves are IN coat effect. with the
upper arm smartly braided In miltaire
effect. A great full scarf OF black tulle Is
ma ssed into q huge bow at the throat,
with long. floating ends. simply hem
stitched ct the edges
muf of black fox. lined With eliver-
gray, ard a sEuc-shaped walking hat OF
inky-biAcs beaver. banded with black
taffe,a. with a ciump of black quills at tho
sds. AMI tns tiny ankles encascd in gal
tcts OF gray 70 match the cloak. are the
finishing touches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

inside OF which are set triple fri,,s OF
p.ak2d-out six as hn.Sh. Al. manner
OF devices are resorted 10 in creating new
designs fOr sleeves. pretty model for an
afternoon gown. made I'D In a spotted
MORE tafeta an a soft, wood brown, has
a perfectly tight, smooth sleeve from
shoulder to wrist, set across at regular
intervals with narrow velvet ribbons Of a
deep vlo;et tone. topped off with st!ff lit
tie bows at the outside, run through
small silver buckles. These bows In
creased in size as they reached the
shoulder. until The topmost one was sut-
ficiently large 10 give the necessary
breadth. Another taking model has the
entire sleeve set in pulfs, graduating from
the wide one at the top 10 narrow one
at the wriss where a number OF little
fri.ls finish il.
Tucked sleeves are a feature OF many
OF the smartest gowns A gown OF scarlet
melton has the sleeves tucked from shoul-
der 10 waist, with bands OF black fox
across the upper sleeve.
Enchanting are many OF the quaint 1T
tie shoulder capes. quite the latest
wrinkle. drawn fichu-ikc over the shoul-
ders and bust. without crease 10 mar
the smoothness. To he sure these are in
tended only for afternoon wear. when
the skies are blue and sunshine bright,
but they are marvelously lovely and be-
coming enough 20 tempt one into having
at least one among ones fnery.
Like all dainty things they are worn
as much for their prettiness. and. indeed,
more than for their real warmth.
"A perfect love Of n cape Is lult OF
cherry rcd velours. IN close fitting oval.
lined with rows OF sable fur. and bordered
with n deep plating OF the velvet. A
dropping plating OF scarlet chiffon sets
up about the throat. with jaboied ends
falling over the front.
Another wonderfully fetching cape OF
dead white doe skin has perfectly smooth.
unfinished edges. with q curious design
outlined along the border in appllqncs Of
fur and peacock tinted silk outlined with
EOld threa ls--An- -LIlll.-14lzL- n11l-I.,4l.-4..f
peacock MORE taffeta ribbon IL set aff by
dropping tails of the sable fur. with at
the front big cluster Of both f1bbon
ends ana tails.
Those jaunty little capes are often made
of the same material as tho gown. Very
pretty ones are made OF Slack with ban1-
ings N Persian lamb 20 90 with o black
fur-trir1r1ed gown. THIS close fittirx style
OF cape Is a feature OF the long evening
clo1ks. VITA loose circular bodies, The
whole giving quaint appearance.
a gmart garment a this sort is built in
smoke gray doe skln. with decorations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

written about and talked about, and MOTH
ing can be more easily or economically
constructed, and yet not one household
In a hundred offers 1t corner. slippers
that wander. shoes to be housed against
knocking about, and rubbers put aside for
particular hook, and a compartment may
still be left for the neatly darned stock
ings.
Chntz or cotton, with n bright floral
pattern, makes pretty bag. Tinted
sateen may be used for the lining inside
as we'll as for the two pockets. About
the top of the bag are two rows OF eye
lets. through which narrow tape is run.
the loops of which serve 70 hang up the
slipper and hose receptacles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
COrilR.

Corns generally arise. In the frs. In
stance. from badly-fit,ng boots. II the
boot Is over-largc, IL Is almost as bad as
one that is too narrow The constant fric-
ton produced when walking IN boo:
which Is too biz brings corns as .nev!.a-
by as the compression Of narrow boct.
corn which has just grown may be dis
persed by rubbing with pumice-s.one. IT,
however, the corn Is too tender for this.
IL may be treated as follows: Poultice
with some soft bread which has been
STEPPED Ia vinegar for hale an hour. To
facilitate the extraction OF hard coras n
raw onion (bru.sed). IL good: or some IL
leaves soaked in vinegar may be app ell
a simple. but nevertheless efiectual, rene
Gy, - as follows: Boil a CO bbave in a are
pan OF wate-, and then strain IF the water
In o your footAith. Put your foot !nto
tbs as hot as you can bear IL, and allow
IL 10 remain In until the water has cooled
You can then extract the hard part of the
corn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
ChiIdrcn's UnderEarmcnts.

People arc very apt to make the mis-
take OF keeping their children in their
summer clothing instead OF getting them
warmer garments. thinking that 1t will
be quite time enough TO do that when
the cold days come on. Now, "Preven-
tion is always better than cure" and,
20 use a very old saying. It is not Of any
use TO Lock the stable door after the
horse has been stolen" which, put into
plain words, as regards the present sub
iect. Is, do not wait until the chill has
been caught before putting on warmer
clothing, but try and avoid both 1t and
an attack Of diarrhoea. as far as 1t Is
possible 10 do so. by clothing the little
one warmly and costly before an attack
occurs. II flannel undergarments have
been left off during the warm summer
months they should be put on again long
before the time for cold east winds is
expected. These garments should be
made high up to the neck and down 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
For the Nursery.

A portsre curtain and a crawling rug
are two great essentials in nursery
and can easily be made by any ingenious
mother. The portiere is necessary in or
der to avoid the rush OF cold air which
comes under the door. Ii could be made OF
turquoise blue art serge, with clumps OF
buttercups and daisies worked upon IL in
tapestry wools The crawling rug is usual
ly made OF a thick kind OF white flannel
or felt, such as 1t sold for bath blankets
This Is bound all round with red braid
and all kinds OF animals cut out in red
flannel and appliqued on. The elephant is
usually the same size as the cat, but that
does not matter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

handy footrcst y lna5e OF hcavr -t'.
or ehamois skin, ne latter prefer A. "
being far handsomer thaa the fe!t .,t
moro adaptable TO snowy ycsN
chamoi5 ska IS used, select a skii. n
enough 10 easily cover The top. az E1w $40.
and smooth as possible. Gu. Il ia j. t.s
tho size wishod. ana finish ;ha ctses \,
clusters OF scaliops an eyclst hole in tac
centre Of each. The ornlmcnta..ca 80
top consists OF single leaves e-ihsoi3ct,l
in vivid autunn coloes in sil!, l5ss. a;n
which glimpse o, unscl 81 in,rnluse :.
The top Is now ready for use.
Have a circular box maae. heavy enough
70 keep II from topping over easily AMI
pad lts sides well witt, cotton Or Ae!r
over this stretch a width OF velvet or
plush, deep green or crimson, fastening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
Ferry Charinttc.

Fiji an oval mould With sost stale bread
broken finely: heat one can OF berries 20
boiling point ana pou- over the bread. Us
ing as muci as thJ bread Wiz abso"o;
pI sss down that eli the cruTnos FnHv be
equally mo stenel. ct On the ice AID when
re,dy TO serve turn OUT on a pretty dish
and serve with cream; anything more
easily made and delicious can hardly be
found
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
NeiSSG5Aelss0AJN IS )
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A Clever Illustrator.

One Of the best known OF American H.
Illustrators is a woman, Rhoda Holmes
Nichols. Although called an American
artist. she has only been an American
since 1884. She was born in Coventry.
England and iirst studied In the Blooms
bury School Of Art In London, where she
received the Queens Scholarship. After
wards she worked I'm Venice and Rome
During her stay In the latter city she
was made member Of the Roman Water
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
About Dosing Children

Ii is a good rule for young mothers 10
avoid giving their children any medicine,
except the ordinary simple purgatiyes
when necessary, visit consulting a
physician. If this were , be widely fol-
lowed, the death-ratf row so high
amongst little Ones wou be considerably
lowered for there is no more potent source
OF injury than indiscrimnate dosing with
more or less dangerous drugs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

kettle for the table. II Is made G. ciian-
ois skin. either IN The natural s,aic or In
ono os the many colors W. which the
skin is dyed. Scallopcd and hand painted
IN oils or water color5 aud touched by
gilt or lustre paint. II 10 pretty enough 10
suit the most exacting OF granifnothsss.
IL Is 70 be lined with quilted ra,.4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

The Princess Marie of Bavaria H. the
senior descendant Of Charles I. of Eng
land. and Is by hereditary right tAo un-
doubted head Of the royal house Of Stuart
She is niece and heiress cf the last Duke
OF Modena, who died in 1870. ana is half-
sister OF the queen regent Of Spaia. She
was born In 1879. and at the aFe Of Is
married Prince Ludwig. oldes. sou OF tha
prince regent of Bavaria. Snc Is the
mother OF eleven chi lren. The pnthusi-
asts OF the White Rose League vanly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
breakfast biscuit.

With one quart of -four. slft thoroughly
two rounding teaspoonfuls of cream bak-
ing powder and half teaspoonful Of salt.
For shortening take one large tablespoon
full OF lard, which should be rubbed in
thoroughly. Add cool water. stirring with
large spoon until dough is stiff enough to
transfer TO board. Sprinkle board well
with -four, and In moulding dough for
cutting. work IL as little as possible.
Caution.-Do not mix dough too stiff.
Keep 1t soft as is possible 10 handle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
Plum Pudding.

Teacup OF milk and the same quantity
Of molasses; one pint stoned raislns, one
tablespoonful melted butter and tea
spoonful each of cinnamon and Glove, with
onehalf n nutmeg; make the consistency
OF soft gingerbread. Dip pudding cloth in
to hot water and sprinkle with flour. Boil
for three or four hours Do not allow
the water to cease boxing, and keep II
over the top of the pudding. Serve with
wine sauce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
A Literary woman.

While some authors achieve success by
slow degrees and by years of hard work,
II often happens that one book makes
a writer famous, aud that book Is fire.
quontly the first Gedging of the author
il was this sort OF fortune which cams
20 Mrs. Chambers McFJn, known to thc
literary world as Sarah Grand. ono cam
net sav ttat evers ono has read Tho IICav-
enly Twins" but everyone NJ least has
heard of II. II was net an element OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
Oatmeal Gems.

Mix with one and one-haif teacucsu.s II
finely ground oatmeal one-haf tnacsola.
of cornmeal one teacupful OF -four AM Il
teaspoonfu OF baking powder; mix IN a
tablespoonful, OF butter, two tablespoon
fLs OF sugar. one teaspoonful of salt anl
two teacupfuls OF milk; put in hot tins ani
bake in a not oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
Whole Whcnt Mumns.

Two tablespoons sugar one egg. one
teaspoon OF salt; beat well; add one-fourth
cup sweet milk and one cup OF sour milk.
one-half teaspoon baking soda sifted in
with two cups entire wheat -four; bake in
well creased. hot gem pans In quick oven
sor twenty minutes; these are excellent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
Hickory Nut rllIinr.

Boil together teacupful OF sugar ana
a little water until brittle when dropped
in cold water; as soon rs u has become
so. rcmovc from the fire and STIR quickly
into the well beaten white OF an egg: adj
a teaspoonsul of hickory NAT meat, and
put iotwcen the layers anu over the top.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
4 CnmfortnhIc st,Ic.

The dear old grandmother ought - :cei
battered by the way IN which many os
her odl but comfortable styles arc nci1s
copied and introduced Into modern hoGscs.
The desire for something antique ara
quaint has led TO the revival o. maay ca
things in thc way OF drcsg. house fur-
nshinRs, etc.
Tho cory Is one Of these revlva.S. an.
g5cs nlong with the sanovnr or trl-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
Luxurious Baths.

Complexion baths date back almost TO
the Garden of Eden. a decoction OF fresh
lilac-boom Is sometimes Used In arranging
the ex-Empress Eugenle's bath: the effect
CT the lilacs In this form is said TO be very
soothing. Bran and oatmeal are used
freely by modern Frenchwomen. An ex-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30
For slippers and Hose.

II is odd that women are content TO 1og
along through life putting up with name
less inconveniences which a little time and
energy would so quickly bansh.
Take, for instance, the shoe-bag. 1t Is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

the wrists. There should .abe no low
necked dresses or short sleeves; 81 is not
a good plan 10 clothe children IN this
manner at any time, but IL 1t is done at
all ii should only be quite In the middle
CT the summer when the sun Is the hot
test
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

Color Society. a distinction seldom con-
ferred upon a woman. She Is a clever
painter. both In oil and water color. and
has exhibited at many American picture
shows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

iign literary quai.ts "a .-s n5JS i,nich
made the author iamogs. Dat a hind OF
frcakIshness And " r. upon this quality
that TIE authoFsss has largely depended
in her later work to secure her future
fame.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

style her Queen Mary ~. but the crown
OF England was secured by the act OF
scttlemen; to the re 6nns family, 10 the
exclusion OF the senior branch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

IL in place by tiny tacl1s. Through the
holes in the top run a heavy silk cord,
lacing it cross wise all around the box.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

which must bc wired and stffencd TO
stand out smart.y. II the frock is one OF
the crisp taffetas, a pretty fashion Is TO
have the petticoats worn with IT, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-30

celent tonic bath is made by sleeping
about an ounce OF wild thyme ana MARIO
ram equal quantities) IN three quarts OF
boiling water. Let it stand one hour,
strain. and add &c a full bath. Sarah
Berphardt bathes in water perfumed with
delicate extract OF acacia flower; Lillian
Russell With violet water: Mrs. Langtry
and Mrs. Potter both affect Florentne
iris. Some Frenchwomen take an occa-
sional wine bath. which consists Of about
n gallon OF cheap red wine 10 n full bath
IL Is suppogcl to be very refreshing.
Washing Table Linen.
Never put table linen into soaD-
tu1s unul II has had an stains
removed By pouring boiling water
through them. This VII remove
all stains but iron mist; s5v that sprinkle
on oxalic acid. wcttilg Tho spot with cold
water Rub gently between the hands.
ana IL will gradually disappear. II cbsti-
nate. repeat the procsFs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28
REFRlGERATORS

The king started TO his feet with a
violent movement, glanced behind and
saw the murderer between him and the
table whereon lay his sword, and then
sprang, but not too soon, for the blade
sawed in the air, and stood upright,
quiTering. in his chairs silken cushion.
Ere the man could recover II the king
was through the door, which L had
closed after him, finging myself be-
fore it. | drew my sword and held 1t
in readiness, but my fingers were limp
upon the hilt. i am not certain what
was in my mind at the time; 1 know
my throat was dry, and that 1 COM
mended my soul to God, thinking that
my last hour drew near.
But the villains affair was not with
me, he gripped me by the elbows and
dashed Inc, sword and all, against the
wall, while he sped into the gallery
after the king, the clatter of whose fly
ing heels met mine ears on the opening
of the door. Blood gushed from my
nose at the blow, but l was after them
in a trice, cursing the slippery floor
where / slid and faltered. was
light-heeled, yet that vile rascal's feet
were winged, and saw that soon must
the king come to grips with him, for be
gained rapidly. Down the long, dark
gallery sped the king, his fair hair
streaming from his head; faster, and
growing close, followed'the wild beast,
after them both the wilder |, screaming
for help Us / ran. So sunken are men
in sleep just before the dawn that all
this passed unnoted, and twas many
seconds ere all Raglan began to hum
with an alarm.
At the end of the gallery were two
doors; the king whipped thro' one of
them, up the stone stair, and SO out on
the battlement, where he doubtless
looked TO be seen of the men-of-arms.
His pursuer was at his very heels;
put forth my best, sob broke in my
throat as / saw TIE man so close, fair
ly flew, never had run to such pur-
pose.
Just as / sprang into view on the
battlement the king doubled, turned,
and took his assailant by the wrist.
He was no wrestler; there was
his opponent slashing the air
with that ugly knife, but l was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

gallery of the Keep, and thence upon
the draw-bridge, where, TO be sure,
snuifed my lantern. The castle lay in
utter silence, as twere empty of life,
in my lords closet not the tiniest spark
showed tina: we were stayed for. But
my heart sung as we crept upon the
stair, and l thought at once TO taste the
sweetness of my patrons praise. This
as il turned out l was not yet to have,
for when we stood. the visitor and /, be-
fore my lord marquis door twas opea
TO my companion only. and | was bid
den by DIR. Bailey in few short words
10 remain in attendance in the ante
chamber. This, TO make no lies about
the matter. very greatly Disconnected
me. had been appointed To a place of
trust, responsible actions had been
thrust into my hands, and | looked
foolishly for something further; TO
enter where the other had entered, 10
share with him the counsel of my bet
ters.
Instead OF which | was here, on the
wrong side of the door, like any ward
robe page. hidden 20 stand like child
ii'i I was spoken TO. Such was my
vanity. and such its discontinue.
Nevertheless ss stood on guard in the