The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-31

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| make something suitable to the Time
1.-THE morning house gown, n espeei-
ally tina of thin, airy, flowing materials,
has an Irresistible fascination for the
aesthetic woman. If she is a success IN
this neglige dress, she pretty well under
stands the art of selecting, in color and
style, the gown that best harmonizes
with her surroundings and her own in
dividuality, and she wears 1t with the air
of never having considered the effect at
all.
"The morning gown affected BY the
women of today is less the wrapper n
more the dainty dress, in which one can
appear with all propriety outside the
door of her own boudoir. In it she is ap-
propriately gowned and while 1t is not
ssiffened with bones, stays and Interim
ings, the contour of the figure is not en-
tirely hidden. as in the days when the
Mother Hubbard wrapper when swirling
in uneven fullness and ~slovenly fold about
her feet and waist. Not that we wholly
cendemn this comfortable lounging gown,
which, when used in that capacity, is a
comfort-giving garment; but let its use
be confined to the lounging room, n
not at the breakfast table or for the re-
ception of morning callers. The wom-
an who is carefully and becomingly
gowned in the early morning not only
adds greatly to her appearance, from the
point of good dressing, but on a
more youthful appearance, and the effect
she has upon those around her is by far
more pleasing than if she has the look of
having had Just time enough to throw on
a wrapper and reach the morning room
to snatch a bite with the rest of the
household.
"A no time is the morning house gown
more appreciated than in warm weather,
when ever the most comfortable of out
door garments seems unbearable. Its
very ~daintiness makes one cool, and when
the thinnest materials are used with the
laciest of trimmings. the delight of the
wearer is only eaualed by the pleasing
effect the tout ensemble has upon others.
In autumn and winter months the house
gown, while quite as dainty, takes on a
more substantial and close fitting air,
suggesting warmth and c~oziness. Richer
and warmer colors are generally used,
though many women cling to the dainty.
delicate tints and pure white all the year
round"
Mrs. Burton Kingsland, writing of
When Nursing the Sick in the Septem-
Der Ladies' Home Journal insists that
"a tranquil mind is of the utmost inn
pcrtance to the patient, and consequently
everything must seem to be moving
smoothly and easily, no matter what
difficulties may have to be encountered.
The invalid should not be allowed to feel
onr- n-r@1n..tsl;+ 1lA,,4 l;-
own case. The sick room should be kept
scrupulously neat. and made as cheerful
and attractive as possible, that the eyes
of the patient may rest with pleasure
Upon his surroundings. The nurse herself
1nay contribute to the agreeable environ
ment if her W dress be simple and
tasteful, and above al conspieuously neat.
All soiled dishes should be removed i'm
mediately after being used. and no food
kept in sight. Even the medicine bottles
need not be obtrusively in evidence.
Stiffness has in itself a power to soothe
and, as all know, when the nerves are
quiet Natures healing processes go on
without impeachment. Creaking shoes,
rustling of garments, the rafting of dish
es and kindred noises are often the occa-
sion of positive suffering to an invalid. To
accidentally jar the bed. to spill the medi-
cine when administering it. to close q door
noisily, to sleep audibiy' are cases where
"a small unkindness is a great offense' in
the representative condition of the nerves
of the patient"
1t is important that the floor should be
smooth and all the cracks well filled be-
fore the work of staining is begun. If
rough, have the floor carefully planed by
a good carpenter; then fill in all the
cracks between the boards with putty.
Secure a broad, fiat brush, and always
work with the grain of the wood. Ma
hogany. oak. cherry and black Walnu
stain may be purchased ready mixed at
any paint store
AT least two coats of stain win be nee
essary to make a good piece of work; but
be careful that the first coat is dry before
the second coat is put on. After this is
dry the varnish may be used.
Two coats of varnish also are necessary,
using the same care in applying it hat
has been directed for applying the stain.
Do not use SOAP in wiping up the floor.
Clean tepid water is the best. Many per-
sons prefer having their floors covered
with a good quality of mating rather
than having them stained. This is, |
think, far better than the stained floor
unless you have sufficient help to keep
stained floors in thoroughly good condi-
ton. as they must be busted every day
and wiped up with tepid water at least
twice a week to keep them in good order.
The mating may be brushed up twice a
week with a soft brush and our room
will always appear perfectly fresh. If
mating is decided upen select that that
is woven without cams as this quality
may be turned and thus serve a second
term of usefulness. It is also best to have
the mating fitted, sewed and bound
around the cut edges The expense will
not be great, and you will thoroughly en-
Joy the neatness of the work, if done by a
good workman.
"
A young lady who always does every
thing nicely. said recently: What a high
bred well-groomed look there is about an
Envelope that is properly prepared for the
mails. A little thing, of course, but one
of the little things which tell. The hand-
writing? No, the handwriting doesn't
stand for much, because each Individual
has his own especial chirography, and it is
more characteristic that She should. But
the writing on a weli-looking envelope is
begun far enough to the left to be we'll
haIanoed The last word is not squeezed