The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-18


Because 1t is so likely to lead to oEer-
riding on the woman's part, a great many
people, even among cyclists themselves,
think it unwise for her to ride habitaally
with a man, says Harper's "Bazar.1 There
is much truth in the idea that she is
likely to ride harder under such circum-
stances. If she becomes tired she Is I'M
willing to admit the fact, for fear Of
being a drag upon her companion, and
often insists that she is perfectly able
to maintain a pace which in reality calls
for a tremendous effort on her part How
long she viii be allowed to do this de-
ponds upon the observing faculties Of
the man with her. Sometimes he notices
very quickly that she is working far more
than she ought, and slackens his speed
accordingly. Again, he may be deceived
by her assurances to the contrary, and
never realize what a task he is cutting
out for her. It should not be left to his
decision. When she feels that she is
doing too much, a woman should say
SO at once. and either stop and rest or
ride very slowly. If the man wishes to
ride with her, he will not mind having
the distance somewhat shortened. for he
knows, or ought to. that she ann be
expected to cover as much ground as one
Of his men friends.
Certainly there is nothing about a wo-
man that so quickly indicates her gener-
al character as the appearance of her
hands, and in the way in which she uses
them.
To be entirely graceful. of course.
every woanan ought to be able TO forget
press observers in that way; but to the
average woman these most necessary adj
ditions to her physique are a source of
constant misery. When women walk
they must have a package, a card case.
a parasol. or something which viii give
occupation to one hand, and the result
is that as a rule they are not easy in
their movements
To walk with absolute comfort, the
hands should swing naturally at the sides,
and SO do their share in making up
the proper poise of the body, but Gus
tom makes towards of us all. and 50
we carry our hands about as if they
themselves were burdens instead of in
struments for supporting outside weights.
Men and boys usually have a sublime
Indifference to their hands that adds a
wonderful ease to their general bearing,
and the foolish habit that some parents
have of making their little girls fold
their hands when they wish them to
be particularly mice is sure to cause
these embryo young ladies much discom-
fort in their later years.
The hands were not made to be folded:
they are constructed strictly upon Bibli-
cal bases, and it was never intended that
the right one should know what the left
one Is doing.
Verdigris on brass trays may be re-
moved by rubbing with a strong solu-
ton of oxalic acid, If, however, this is
rot eficacious, use a little whiting SO as
to scour eff the stain. Be careful that the
oxalic acid does not touch your fingers
or 1t will burn them.
Afterwards wash the tray with hot.
soapy water. using a soft brush. Should
the surface be very dirty add a little
soda to the water. pour boiling water
over it, and allow it to stand for an
hour. Dry with a soft cloth. Take a
fresh lemon. cut 1t in half, and rub the
tray vigorously with 1t. This win be
found to brighten the brass well.
Should any stains remain rub them
with lemon dipped into fine table salt.
Polish with a leather, and you WIFI find
the tray equal to new again. If trays are
cleaned regularly they are no trouble. but
it is often difficult to get stains out with
one application.
f**%
Whist parties for the cool autumn
mornings are favorite r~ecreations for
those permitted to linger in country places
after the tocsin of school has sounded-a
note which brings thousands of families
back to town who would otherwise pro-
long their stay.
Now that September has introduced the
saving r, "oyster cacktails'' are often
served on the piazza between hands. To
make them, mix seven or eight drops of
Tobasco sauce, or some other equally hot
relish of the same kind, half a teaspoon
fun of grated horseradish, the same
quantity of vinegar, a teaspoonfui of
lemon Juice, and half a teaspoonful of
tomato catsup. Add ten medium sized
oysters and serve in the glasses used for
cocktails passing hot waters around at
the same time.
80
When you tell the wee one to do some
thing, and for the first time it SAYS. II
won't" and stamps its small foot. don't
laugh and think 1t a good joke. That is
the surest way to spoil your child. Gravely
insist on your point, and even if If
m to a very small chastisement. YOU
VIII ind that it is worth the pain to your
self. Thu next time the small autocrat
VIII recognize your power and obey. If
II does not, apply the punishment again..
That is the way a horse is trained. and a
child ought to have as much sense as 4
horse. though many mothers give up. as
though they thought the other way.
1t is not fallacy tina a salt water hath
is the most refreshing start for a warm
summers day. Since It may not be your
good fortune to nave your tent pitched
near the briny oceans side you NAV
with a little ~forethought, a little knowl-
edge and a little sea salt, easily impro-
wise one. Sea salt is cheap. it costs only
from 3 to S cents a pound. and as it is
not easily dissolved, it is a wise plan to
put it to soak at night, thus sparing
your temper and saving any unnecessary
tax on your patience.
Madame Bernhardt is writing her