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fragrance. Strawberries were highly Thought
OF In the days Of Shakespeare, although they
were not then extensively cultivated. since
attention had been paid to them the number OF
varieties has increased enormously. The boz
tanical namo for the ~strawberry is Frd0drtd
rcstd. II received the name FdDdrid from It's
delightful flavor. IL Is said that the English
name strawberry was given because OF the nrac-
tico followed by gardeners OF laying straw
around the plants to prevent the fruit from
getting soIled in wet or dusty weather. Some
months ago T'uE SuN gave several recipes for
serving this beautiful and palatoblc fruit, and
doubtless n fow more will he acceptable to many,
To make strawberry trile, make n custnrd
Of one quart Of milk, put the milk over the nro
with one cup OF sugar, and when II IL at tho
boiling point stir in the beaten yolks OF four
eggs. Stir constantly for n moment and remove
from the fire. Take half n dozen lady fingers,
split. and dip them in cream. Arrange them in
the bottom OF u glass dish. put over tho fingers
n layer OF strawberries, and sprinkle with pow
dered sugar. Place another layer of lady An
gers and berries. and pour over the whole the
custard. Beat tie whites OF the eggs light and
sift into them four tablcsooonfnls OF powdered
sugar. Color the meringuc with some straw
berry Juice, pile this roughly over the top OF the
custard, and ornament with a circle Of ripe ber-
ricH. Have the matcriN's very cold when the
trifc is rut together, and keep In a cold place
until time to serve.
For strawberry s7onge, SOAK half n pack.
age OF gelatinc in half n cup OF cold water for
two hours. Scatter half II cup OF sugar over
one quart OF Strawberries and mash them fine,
When they have stood for hnlf an hour rub
them through n coarse sieve. Boil slowly one
cup Of water and half n cup OF sugar for twenty
minutes, and then add the soaked ~gelatine to
the syrup and remove from the fire at once
and add tho mashed berries. Place the dish
containing the mixture In n pan of ice water
and stir very hard for five minutes. Beat the
whites of four eggs light and add them to the
mixture. Keep beating until it will Just pour,
then turn into moulds and set In the refrigera-
tor to harden. Serve with whipped cream: or q
boiled Custard made from tho yolks of the
eggs may he poured around the moulds when
turned out on n pretty dish.
\ Bavarian cream made with Strawberries Is
delicious. To make IL, soak half a package of
gelatine in half n cup of cold water two hours.
Mash together one quart Of berries and one cup
of sugar and let them stand an hour. Then
press them through a fine sieve. taking as much
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17
TIE QUESTION OF HATS.
Millinery Decreasing It's Proportions and
Increasing Its Harmony of COlors.


Sii'l'nery hecrca"nT It's Proportions ana
decreasing Its Harmony of COiors.
NIyui,or, hoe ,,rrocad ,,i,h TINA si,oa ,ho
M''"'t :" 'nP'"''" "''n '""o ',n'o NV
FIRST marvellous proportions and striking mix
lures OF color were presented to view in the
oo,r,.n,, o,1 10 o,,,o, ,ro.., ali
'"''' 'p.'hS' anu '"o leii''he' "o''iSi""" ~
hats and hornets with trimming is decrcasing.
Mcdium.s z d hats with harmonious colorinr
= mo-. ,n,o,on H., ,.ou 1,"ssod noon,o ina, -,
T. I '"'"fe" ny "ei-u'esse" pe"p'o Just NJ
present, but the larger, brighter hats will DO
seen latcr'with thin light dresses ut the fash
-.
"h'o'' summer fe'orts'
Flow,rS of every known and unknown de-
scription are thc reicninr element Of hat dcco-
-a,n -, ,.,.n,hiu. ,",tr
rn''on' tut anything anu everything "'hch Is
beautiful is brought into use. Aigrcttcs are
larger and come in all colors. and dainty lace.
~ - - N'
Q 'Scu iphuNercAl'ls are pFett'l| arrange" IN
fan shaped ends t. givt tho effect of height.
Guiuuro loco In sL,II n,t,crn comhinrh with
ha,,s 49, r,,nn'inr , n
poWS OF green FeINet ish pretty THINNING ior 4"
yellow straw hat, ard Il new ribbon in millinery
IL formed of strinen II satin md rolu braid
W S''pND "N' Wv, ~, So
win rows OF overlapping sePulhs pet"ee"'
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FRILLS OF IA SHION.

The special feature of the now summer fabrics
is the transparent effect, and grenadine. gauze
crepe de chine. etaminc. and canvas are all the
vogue. Etamlne was in fashion ten years ago.
and quite as popular then Us crGpon last year.
Wool canvas varies in texture, as 1t is woven
sometimes evenly of fine. soft threads. and
again it is coarse and stiff. Black canvas gowns
are made over white and bright shades of red
and green silk, while all the shades of tan are
made up over the same bright colors. The
coarse and open varieties resemble the canvas
on which patterns in wool were wrought SONS
time ago. and this quality is now used for wide
belts. emil roidered in dull-cOlored silk and imi.
tation jewel beads.
Leather belts are embroidered with gold and
silver beads. and white kid belts. set with blue
enamel traced with gold, are the latest fancy.
Ordinary webbing is used as a foundation for
elaborate embroidery and jewelled decoration.
Embroider!es of almost any description are q
feature OF dress trimmings this season, and
iridescent beads, which look so much like opals,
play a conspicuous part in the mixtures. TINY
shells In light pink and blue are introduced into
the embroldcrics. and paillettes and jewels of
some sort appear on almost everything hats,
bonnets, gowns, and capes alike.
Among the new passementeries is one mado
of alternate squares of chine silk and canvac,
edged with Honiton braid and studded with
paillettes. Another is made of macrame thread
and jctted borders. and satin or silk forms
flowers and leaves worked around with jet in .
net foundation.
Beautiful, designs. IN Louis XVI. trimmings
Or straight edges, covered with natural tinted
flowers. and Renaissance lace scrolls in white.
Gorgeous buttons and fancy braids carry out
the scheme of decoration still further. One of
the novelties in the latter variety is a black and
gold Princess braid mixed with platinum and
gold tinsel, and still more novel is a net gallon
with leaves OF stamped leather bordered with
colored beads.
The return OF the balayeuse and the rumor
that the skirts Of street dresses are to be short
ened are slight but sure indications that the
fulness Is to diminish. Ruches of silk appear
inside many of he handsome street dresses. and
evening gowns have rutfles of lace and chiffon
to keep the skirt out at the bottom.
Old fashioned silk brocade is used for waist
coats. I"yers, and cuffs, and white MORE silk
appears in this guise on white alpaca gowns.
Tullc and chiffon. with a satin edge, are sold
BY the hundred yards Tor neck ruches and frili-
ings on capcs, parasOls, aud gowns.
Pearl, yellow. and pink tan shades are the
correct colors in gloves.
White gowns are to be worn more than ever
this season for informal as well ns dressy o-
casionS, and these are accompanied by white
hats, shoes, and parasols.
Nandyke cellars Of tcru and white batiste,
trimmed with lace and insertion, are made to
wear over thin summerG gowns.
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cut out underneath, set in around the bottom In
straight lines or points to head the %rufles, and
in the full waist and sleeves to form q plaid.
The special feature'of the latest skirts Is the
trimming. and many of them are trimmed
with fat bands OF velvet or silk. or with
lace insertions and applique lace set on the
seams to frame tho front breadth, and around
the bottom above the hens. A largo double
bow knot of lace Insertion arranged on one side
Of the skirt of a pale blue China Grape. which Is
cut out underneath, is a novel trimming a
black canvas gown has three bands of velvet,
headed by a narrow ruche of black lace all
around the bottom. Ruches Of all sorts are
used for dress trimmings, and they are made OF
lace, net, chiffon. or silk in various widths to
suit their purpose. Tiny ruches OF silk or lace
outline tho skirt seams. and wider ruches
trim the bottom, finish the sleeve epaulets.
and adorn many a little cape. Another skirt
trimming, which is an old-time fashion revived.
is a heavy cord set in rows and rows OF tucks
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silk, since It is thin, cool, and serviceable. Tho
gloss, too, makes II specially desirable from a
fashionable point Of view. II comes in large
snowy patterns Of white on a dark blue ground
ana in all sorts Of Dresden effects on a light
ground, which make the d~ainticst kind u sum
mer dresses. ON" ~ these shown Is in pale
pink, SPOTTED and striped, with tiny rosebuds.
The skirt Ia gathered into q bard Of fine muslin
g]uipurc, w.,,vh triEIs either side Il the skirt,
The bodice has u folded corselet made with tho
s,rl! 90 running ar"uHd. Fichu reyers complete
GIis, and 'h"rtsmt &c vest is OF spottSAhet over
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Powered with pink. A blouse waist of cmbroid-
cred grass lawn made over pale green silk is
trimmed with openwork insertion and shows
the new close sleeves beneath a short full frill
of embroidery. Another model is carried out
In white chiffon over yellow silk, with b~retel'es
OF guipure which has medallions of painted
lawn in n floral design. Frills OF plated chiffon
edged with Mechlin lace trim the front and
sleeves. which are OF chiffon deckcd with lawn
applique.
Foulard silk will be worn very generally this
summer, and II quite fills the place OF China
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pink silk. Guipure cpaulcts fall over the ruff
fed sleeves, and these. like the bands In the
skirt, are edged with narrow butter-colored
lace. 4 pretty garden party gown is of pale
blue figured organize over blue silk and trim
med with tcru lace and blue satin ribbons. An
other dress for the same use is Of heliotrope
chine silk, with very full skirt gathered in ut
the waist. The bodice has deep rcvers OF cream
satin. spangled. and edged with n chiffon ruche,
n chiffon vest, and full sleeves with chiffon ruff
fles. \. little cape OF the same silk, lined with
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extends across the back, and the tops OF the
sleeves are tucked to match the yoke. This is a
very youthful bodice. and SO simple That any
one can make it. lnch-wide tucks make the
~prettiest effect. Transparent yokcs of yellow
lace insertion alternated with putfs and rufles
OF white chiffon. trimmed round with chiffon
and lace frills. and finished with n chiffon collar.
are used in pale blue or pink and white striped
silk waists. and pretty evening bodlccs are made
of colored tul!e. The first one illustrated is Of
pink tulle over white silk, almost covered by II
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of canvas at the top, Another novel skirt trim
ming is the introduction OF gussets around the
bottom to widen the skirt. ana trimmed around
with tiny Tuches u silk or lace. Stole ends Of
lace down either side of the skirt are O popular
decoration for drCssy gowns,
The variety In bodice trimming I, bcyord any
complete description, for new ideas and colrhi-
nations are constantly appearing. 4 rose pink
giac6 silk hecked with white Is tucked across
back and front to form a yoke, and n fr!ll Of
cveam Lace falls from the lower ono 10 meet a
rurs SCI rvlt Of blacE satin. 4 Iabhcd basque
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HINTS FOR THE H0UsEHOLD.

Table linen requires care in the laundry to
make 1t look well. When tablecloths or napkins
are taken from the line fold or roll them, and
they will iron more READILY than If placed in a
wrinkled heap In n basket with other clothes.
sprinkle1, a it is called, over night. For iron
ing a tablecloth. fold It with a crease in the
centre the long way. and fold over once more:
then place II across the bars. md when the
cloth is. well aired roll 1t, and place 1t on n
shelf or In q deep drawer.
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STRITRErEIAS Hor AND COLD

Creams nnh Dainty Dishes DO He Prepared
With rats FsI NTlts Fruit,
pr, Butler was right when he said Of the
strawberry that God doubtless might have made
a better berry, but lie doubtless never did.
Virgil placed Strawberries in the same rank
with flowers, for no othcg reason than for their
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17

Egg shells will clean vinegar bottles and de-
canters quite rs well as shot, which Is not al
ways ut hand In every kitchen.
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II potatoes are placed in cold water for .
couple of hours before being boiled 1t will pre-
vent them from turning black.
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waists OF cream batiste, embroidered in sprays
Of pale pink, blue, and gold, over white silk,
10 one Of the new combinations One white al
paca dress which Is considered very stylish Is
quito plain, with only q soft white chiffon vest,
and n wide belt Of gold-colored satin for trim
ming. This seasons materials, with so many
subdued tints blended in together in gauze and
grenadine backgrounds, make ideal summer
gowns, with a lining of changeable silk to add
another but harmonious color TO the effect.
Silk canvas, which is very much like grena-
dine, 10 one OF the favorite dress materials, and
then there are all sorts OF Persian patterned
crinkled gauzes and thin silks for odd bodices,
which are worn with both silk and wool skirts.
Plain silks In all-over designs Of many colors are
also much used for this purpose. and one pretty
model. worn with an ecru canvas skirt, Is in
shades OF green. pink, and ecru, made quite
plain with two plaits. which commence at the
shoulder and meet at the waist line on either
side of the back, and a full front. A wide
wrinkled belt Of black satin ribbon, fastened with
. bow at one side OF the front. finishes the bottom
and a vest front OF q wide lace insertion over
white silk, and a rufie OF white chiffon on either
edge, with a pale blue taffeta ribbon collar and
bow is the pretty addition which can be worn or
not, MS you will. 1t makes the bodice do double
service, for without this 1t is simple enough for
q travelling gown. Tho chiffon rufies are mado
from the selvage edge, with a little double
heading for a finish.
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Very frequently a cooked egg becomes mixed
with the raw ones. 1t may easily be picked out.
An unCooked egg will not twirl, but O cooked
one can readily be twirled.
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At Vantine's.

the floor. shelves, or ledg es will mako tho air
pure and sweet. IL n large basketful of charcoal
be placed in "A damp cellar where milk Is kept
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Many colors In one costume, II they are SUBJ
dued, are the rule this season, but vivid colors
OF any sort are not the correct thing II YOU
would be fashionably dressed. Bright silks
which were worn last season are made over with
y covering OF black or dark colOred net, grena-
dine, canvas, or gauze to soften the effect. The
novelties in net and embroidery for entire
waists of such gowns and others or silk and
wool are something exquisite. There is no
end Of patterns In white and cream lace APP
plique, in white and black net, with Jet and sill
vcr Geguins, steel beads, and eolored silks
worked In, and ecru, cream. and white batiste
smbroideries, which vary in price between TWO
aud twenty dollars a yard. Wide collars. revers,
vests, berthas, and epaulets are also made Of
these fancy fabrics. Sheer tcru linen bAlistc.
showing an embroidery Of colored silks and gold
thread or m applique OF cream lace. Is a very
popular material for blouse vests 10 be worn with
open coats, and for collars aud waists as we'll.
AL sorJ Of e~SGuisIte little turnover collars
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To mend neatly a very large hole in fns
woven underwear, haste a piece OF netting over
the opening and darn over it. When finished
cut close the edges of net uncovered. Thus
mended, the garment will be stronger than
when new and look far neater than IL darned in
the ordinary way.
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1t is said that n loaf OF stale bread may he
made to taste like newly baked bread il 1t is
dipned in cold water for n moment ar two and
then nut In a pan and relaxed for thrcc-Qunr-
tiers of an hour.
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Few cooks understand the knack Of beating
the whites Of eggs easily. A wire whisk is the
best beaten. Have the eggs cold. and always
add n pinch of salt to them before commencing
to beat. They should be light and dry, and
TINT means to put air into them. so at each
stroke with the heater lift it from the eggs. and
the work will be quickly ACCOMPLISHED.
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then nut in a pan and relaxed for thrcc-auar-
tiers of an hour.
a very ensy way to clean porcelain or marble
basins Is with table snlt.
A saucer OF vinegar placed on the stove while
cabbage is being boiled will keep the house from
being rervnded with the disaGrcrahle odor
whlch always accompanies the cooking OF this
vegetable.
Rolling an umbrella is an art that few under
stand. The right way Is to take hold of the
ends Of the ribs and tho stick with the same
hand and hold them tightly together to prevent
their twisting while the covering is being rolled
around with the other hand. In this way nm
nmbrrilh may he rs tightly rolled n when 10
came from the factory. II is. the twisting of
III" ribs ont, of shape around the stick that
spells the looks OF tho umbrella.
The white Of nm egg is an excellent substitute
for mucilage.
Remember, In selecting n carpet, 70 have tho
colors hhrmonize with tho wall paper ard hang
ings. \ large or decided pattern " II mnken
room appear smaller. DO not relcct too dark a
carpet, ms II Is much harder TO keep clean and
shows wear much sooner,
The marble OF a table or bureau which has
nccGm" G'scolored may te cleaned and polished
tY rubbing with emery powder. Fastcr u picce
Of fGlt cloth over o small ~flutiron, leaving the
handle eXposed Cove. the ie't with emery
powder and rub the marble; then polish viii u
damp sntl cloth dlpred in pulverized pum,ce
stone and emery powder,
4 tablespoonful Of strong coffee taken clear
will remove the odor OF onions from the breath.
A case made OF dark cotton flannel for cutlery
Is excellent TO absorb the moisture and prevent
rust, Ii should lo made with II separate COM
partment for each knife. The case for the knives
in daily use may lie tackled iusidr a pantry dor.
anu the others may he rolled and kept in
drawers.
- En..v-,-. L.. 800. ill ,-..H. fl -.
soapsGds in which u little puivrri1ed horaS has
been dissolved and then rlnscd IN clear boiling
water, i VIII not need 81 much cleaning win
powders.
II a cellar has a damp smell and cannot be
thoroughly ventilated, pans OF charcoal set on
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around the skirt. II it is true that tendency
rules in fashion. then we may surely expect
the trimmed skirt in all its RULED and deco
rated perfection. One of the new fancies for
skirt trimming is battlcment-shaped pieces cut
out around the bottom and trimmed with
narrow braid. A pretty example Of this is a
fawn-colored canvas gown, with an underskirt
Of green glac6 silk trimmed with a rufiie Of
ecru lace. which fills In between the open spaces
Of the upper skirt trimming The bodice
Of this gown Is of the silk, fitted closely.
and horizontal rows Of braid are sewn on from
the waist line to the shoulders, which are COW
cred by a capc-like collar Of canvas cut out in
the same squares on the edge and trimmed
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white, is worn with this, tied in front with
white ribbon. The lowered silk waist, with
n founce yoke and vest made Of alternate
rows Of lace insertion and white batiste,
has cravat ends of silk, edged with lace
and insertion, up the inside of the sleeves. a
white alpaca gown shows the novel idea of a
waist, cuffs, and cpaulets Of grass lawn. en-
broidered in Oriental colors and q wide fitted
belt Of white satin fastened with paste buckles.
The neck and wrists are finished with bows OF
black and white striped ribbon. Still another
garden party dress is of broche canvas in hello
trope and green, with coat and sleeves of fine
green cloth edged with gold braid. The double
pnfr in the sleeves is OF canvas. and the full
front is of India muslin and lace.
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A very easy way to clean porcelain or marble
basins is with table snlt.
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and cuffs OF white batiste and lace, which Give
such a dainty touch to the gown, are worn, and
the latest OF these Ia n marrow band, not more
than an inch wide, made OF linen batisto with n
tiny lace edge turned over u plain stock collar.
II Is really two bands with the corners meeting
in front ana back. Wide white organdle col
lars trimmed with valenclerncs lace are a finish
for Bingham dresses. and Nnlenciennes lace and
insertion figure largely In tho decoration of all
thin gowns this season. Insertion Is used to
outline the seams In the skirt with the muslin
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A saucer OF vinegar placed on the stove while
cabbage is being boiled will keep the house from
being pervaded with the disagrcrahie ohO'
which always accompanies the cooking of thi,
vegetable.
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versity Of detail which 1t offers. The only no.
ticeable change in the outlines of fashion Is seen
in the sleeves; so 1t is effect, peculiar con-
trasts of color. and the various designs in deco
ration which furnish the new and attractive
points In dress.
Continuous change seems to be the charm Of
all things fashionable just at present. and with
so much from which to choose and some meas
ure Of discriminating perception n woman can
not fail to be up to date. even though her dress
is limited. 1t does not matter so
much what she wears as how she wears 1t and
the taste she displays. Simple gowns, we'll
fitted. are decidedly in the lead among the most
distinguished people. and just the right touch
Of color In the vest and belt will make n plain
gown very striking. 1t is the soft. delicate
colorings which are the most attractive in
GUNNER gowns. and white alpaca made up with