The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-03-19

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4 dainty wedding frock for an castor bride
Is pictured. 1t is of white SATIN with fehu
trimming of lace. The gown is cut low in the
neck. and is filed in with short, pointed
yoke of chiffon or net, finished at the throat
by a high satin collar. Tie fcbu trimming
may be OF satin. net or chiffon. dged with the
frlls of lace. The fchu is laid in fine, smooth
plaits over the shoulders. Tho bodice is out
lined with twist Of the satin. knotted in the
middle, and exactly as the trimming is in
front so is it in the back. The fchu is con-
tinued to the belt. and is not genuine sreci-
men at all. Tho Marie Antonette fichu
crosses over the back in u shawl.like fold, but
this scarf trimming is carried down to the belt
in the back exactly as it is in the front. The
sleeves arc long wristed lego with
lace friils at the wrists. They have only a
little siiDcning III them, and the skirt is
stitched hut little at the hem. Only the
sccond-rate dressmakers nowadays are stifTen-
ing skirts and sleeves to their utmost limit. 1t
is graceful frock, and ono that looks well
with the vail, which is more than can be said
OF some of the elaborate designs. After the
wcdding-day the yoke can be taken out, max
ing an evening lrock for the bride; that is, the
gown will be the evening frock. She could
hardly make one, sleeves aud all, out of the
little tucker.
subscriber writes to ask about cleaning
straw hats, and rs the matter is probably of
general interest now that Summer is approach
ing, we repeat in full the directions given
year or two ago. White straw hats must first
be washed with soap and water. and then be
bleached with sulphur tunes. To go about the
task, rip every lit of trimming from the hat,
handling it gently so as not to spoil the shape,
then with q brush, some fine white SOAP aud
warm water, give it Thorough scrubbiBg pay
ing spots particular attention until they take
their departure. Again, have a care not to
twist nor stretch the straw out Of shape. 1t
must be we'll rinsed also. Stuff the crown
with pieces of paper, so that it will dry in
proper shape, and always be careful to put the
hat down perfectly level place. aud to tack
the brim down with pins. so that it may come
forth crisp and straight. II there DO any
special. necessary kinks in the brim they
can be kept by filling them with paper, but
it is more satisfactory, If possible, to dry
the brim perfectly straight. Now for the
bleaching. Make q little blaze with fine
sticks in an old pan and put the lump of sui
phur on to burn. and put this near the hat,
but not on it, and then cover it all up with
Il big box, so that the fumes will be kept in at
work. Let the bleaching continue for 20
min utes half an hour. The sulphur will
probably need relighting occasionally. The
sulphur fumes are not very comfortable for the
throat, and are best avoided. but, all in all,
the process is not difficult, and the results
arc satisfactory. If the under side of the
brim needs bleaching. it is best done after
the top is finished. Then put the hat on its
crown, wet the under side of tho brim, and
start the fumes to work. Black hats are
usually freshcned with shoe-polish, which
smells very bad. but does the work nobly. and
is what most miliners use for the purpose
After the hat has been we'll BACKED, stuff the
crown and pin the brim down TO perfectly
fiat board and dry it in the sunshine, or near
some heat, and have a care to keep the dust
away. The hat should be well busted and
brushed before it is blackened, or it will soon
look as rusty as ever. The odor of the shoe.
polish will disappear after few days.
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The German Emperor is very jealous about
his country and is credited with widespread
interest in the details of life among his people.
Ono matter over which he exercises occasional
personal supervision is the music; military
bands and orchestrss are criticised as to their
time and tune, aud he even takes up the baton
and leads an orchestra sometimes himself. He
is contemplating writing book on the subject,
to gossip. which, it must be remem-
bered, is only half way reliable.
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The name Rotten Row " has an odd origin. |
It is the name of the fashionable thoroughfare
md promenade in London. Only the reigning |
sovereign can drive up its center. 1t is the |
= Rue dc Roi"-Rotten Row. Queen yctoris |
,ut seldom exercises her right.
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The Ballington- Booths have decided to de. |
part entirely from the ranks Of the Salvation
Army and to form here a new army, which
hall be known as Gods American VoIun.
eers."
Loie Fuller, the dancer frequently has so |
Yards Of material in her dancing frocks, and one
If soft, white, shimmering silk is said to be made |
rom 200 yards. No, it was 500 yards.
ELSIE PoMERoY MCELRoY.
Heartless Mothers.
IChtca0o ChrouicIel