The record-union., 1897-01-03


1t has a tall conical crown, and the
brim curls slightly at the sides, is
straight ON the back, and points little
above the forehead. It is about four
and one-h inches in front and mar
rows to two and one half inches at the
back. Its very trying outline is miti-
gated very greatly by its lavish decora-
tion of ostrich plumes.
The large Empi.e muffs made of vel
Vet, satin ribbon, chiffon, etc, are ele-
CANT rivals of the muffs of various furs.
A fur lining is now very generally put
into both muffs of fur and the fancy
styles. AS the ostensible object of this
appendage of the toilet is to keep the
hands warm, it is curious that no one
thought earlier of the fur lining A
cheaper grade of undyed fur that is
proof against rubbing off on the gloves
answers very we'll if the nuff is velvet
expensive fur muffs should be lined in
unison.
The over elaboration of many of the
street costumes defies good taste; two,
three and often four materials and as
many colors being used in conjunction.
Velvet or satin girdIes appear en- suite
with boleros, braided or fur edged,
revers, lavishly decorated collars in
glaring colors, fancy mouchoirs en-
chatelaine, loaded with ribbons, birds,
and chiffon, and lastly, q towering con-
glomeralte head covering suggestive of
a costumer's triumph at a bal masque.
Peacock green and blue and gold
breast feathers, yellowish green, and
blue green birds heads, quills and
wings are much used on black, dark
green, gray and golden brown hats and
bonnets, and wide watered silk bows
with large buckles of Irish diamonds
in the center, are used with good effect
on black and green hats in Rubens,
Sir Peter Lely and Duchess of Devon
shire shapes-all large and spreading in
contour On some Of the hats with tow
ering crowns the Wattered ribbon is laid
on in folds and put around the crown
in three rows, each row ending at the
left side in stiff bow held by smaller
Rhine stone buckles.
1t Is DOCTOR : duNlce TO nOuSPktepeTS
to watch the kneading- boards of their
domains. More and more, as women
better appreciate the ubiquitousness of
germs and microbes, is it understood
that only in eternal vigilance is there
safety, and the molding- board is one
of the places where close inspection is
needed. Much more sanitary, because
more easily kept near the chemically
clean point, are the marble or heavy
glass trays for kneading bread that are
found in many modern kitchens.
In the making and particularly in the
wearing of long-pointed bodices, there
is very often found some difficulty in
keeping this point in straight position.
1t has to be carefully boned to secure
this result. and even when this is done,
the md Of the point will roll slightly,
and for this reason further precaution
is suggested. Take strong piece of
fiat elastic, sew one end carefully to the
extreme tip of the pOint-on the under
side of course-and then, slightly
stretching the elastic, fasten the other
end five or more inches higher. This will
cause am upward curve, and when the
bodice is worn the defect will right it.
self, and prevent the unsightly rolled
up end which is so often perceptible on
pointed bodices after being worn a few
times.
stationer is authority for the state
ment that the great increase in the num-
ber of small silver articles made is re-
~, In IL, he do
crease in the sale of Christmas cards.
The price of a handsome card is put
more satisfactorily, according to his
view, in a trife of sterling silver, and
the card has waned in popularity in con-
sequence. Fewer are sold each year,
certainly, from some cause.
The Potter coiffure parted on the
left side and arranged in soft waves on
each side Of the head, is a fashionable
fad of the moment with stylish young
! women. If the hair is not naturally
wavy, it is put up on extra large pins
| at night, the hair we'll moistened be-
fore it is twined in and out on the pins.
A clasp that comes with the box Of
pins holds the waved tresses firmly in
position.
Among Partisan fancies are small fur
boleros almost covered with heavy
beaded arabesques en- applique sunken
In the rich pile. This decoration is re-
peated on velvet bolero finished with
high standing Queen Bess collars.
French coats of fur or velvet are lined
with satin broche in bright changeable
effects, yellow, Danish red and green
shades appearing prominently.
If you like potato salad take five
boiled potatoes and cut them in thin
slices. Mix one tablespoonful OF vine
gar, one of oil, pinch of salt, a little
/ pepper, one small onion minced fine, one
egg sliced or chopped and little mus
tard.
To make egg corn bread take half a
cup of bread crumbs soaked in pint of
milk, two eggs. two cupfuls of corn
meal. a tablespoonful of lard or butter.
/ a teaspo0Dful Of salt. Beat the eggs
light and the soaked bread crumbs to
a batter; melt the shortening stir all
together until hard. and bake in shall
low tins In QUICK oven.
That periodical vagary of stationery,
brilliant red note paper. is again seen
in the shops. II is sold by the sheet
an evidence of its little demand that is
a compliment to the purchasing public.
/ New newspaper and magazine hold
/ ers are merely the narrow wooden
racks heretofore used to display china
/ Plates, called by another name and put
/ 10 a fresh service.