The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-11

In water colors, while others are simple
paper-coverei ones. Another pretty mod
ern thought is a st. Valentines dinner,
where all the guests are young and I'M
married. except the chaperon. The
name cards are painted with appropriate
designs and sentiments. Two hearts
pierced with an arrow with the words,
Two hearts with but a single thought
TOT Instance An appropriate and sug-
sestive centre-piece would be of bleeding
heart u~aafdenhair fern and bachelor but
tons.
The oldest Of fads just at present is
that which DEGREES that in. order TO be
completely. entirely, satisfactorily chic
one must own some hunting trophy ar
ranged into a bit Of household furniture.
Man and womankind are both enthusi-
asts upon this subject. The mans den,
studio or library must contain a piece
OF this kind, the foundation OF which
was gained Ia some fall or winter
hunting trip while the feminine bou-
doir or d~rawing-room also boasts one
cies makes an armchair.
Among the skins figuring most proni-
nentiy in this way is that of the eIe-
pnant. Strange as it seems, to hide of
THIS ungainly feature can be and in
used In a dozen unique ways. The leg
OF an elephant forms an odd corner
closet, The skin of a baby of the spe-
cles makes an armchair.
Another weird chair is covered with
the skins of small animals. such as the
red rox, otter, etc. The arms and legs
of the seat terminate in the heads of
these. tiny beasts, which are placed where
knobs would occur in the everyday
article.
Bears are greatly in use among those
who go In for this fad. One fashion,
able house OWNS a stuffed bear arranged
as a species of dumb waiter. Hatracks.
from small legs and feet of deer and
kindred creatures are much in evidence.
Altogether the idea is one which aims
more at novelty than at beautiful eff
fects.,
CLEANING is the the latest fad for a
beauty treatment. So many new inven-
lions to preserve youth and to win
beauty are sprung upon us of late that
one would believe that the fin de steele
young woman had no other thought than
that of enhancing her charms.
1t Is difficult to Civ a meaning to the
word claiming" but it seems to be-, ac-
cording to an Eastern authority. the
drinking of milk fresh from the cow at
a temperature of So degrees-inflating the
lungs at regular intervals with the eyes
closed and and the mind dwelling on
pleasant fhipDc. on,1I ~o.z.a 1..-.--s
the day in a room filed with pure air.
Gfame Is a most mysterious ~thing-the
SOIL creates it. and man creates it.
1t IS said to impart a buoyant feeling.
anda as the system is filled with IT the
skin will take on a healthier color. it
hardens and the wrinkles are kept away.
AS many women begin very soon after
The holidays to plan for their spring and
summer w~ardrobes, taking advantage Of
the new materials which are shown in the
shops from january on colors and fabrics
VIII prove of general interest this month,
even though Easter is particularly late
this year. says the Ladies' Home Jour
mai" The really important feature of the
spring and summer gowns will be the
49, A. ' II u transparent
materials, which AXE the lining nearly
as prominent as the outside material. The
outlook is for bright colors and the return
OF many smooth fabrics for street wear.
Serpentine null is one Of the prettiests
materials that has ever graced the dry
goods market. It is sheer enough to be
dainty, and strong enough to make a ser
yiceable gown, while 1t seems exactly to
suit che requirements of the shirt waist.
Its designs too, are equally worth of
praise. Effelweiss is perhaps the most ar
tdstic production of this kind that the year
has yet shown. It is made of silk and
wool wonderfully fine and soft. The
groundwork is white. cream, pink nile
green ETC., with violets and other appro-
pirate spring f1owerts. The exquisite col
oring shows a triumph Of printing that
certainly has no rival.
A pretty little gown for a child. called
the ATot'' dress, is formed of a rich shade
of crimson French cashmere. The front of
the rather short waist is trimmed with
large fiat cream-like cashmere revers
edged with narrow lark red gimp laid
in WI straight rows. The revers form
a large sailor collar at the back, and in
front border a pasted piastron of the
white cashmere striped horizontally ali
the way down with the gimp. The sleeves.
fun to several inches below the elbow,
are gathered into deep white cuffs
bordered with the gimp. The Killed skirt
has a wide hem unrestricted at the top
with cream white silk.
A woman who Ike to have uncom-
mon things In her home has discovered
that the clear glass jars, such as are used
for electric batteries, make admirable
flower holders. b gets them at an cleo
trical supply house. and at one visit
found an odd par two feet high q not
more than five inches across, into which
a trio of American Beauty roses goes
with rare effect.
To keep the hair in crfmp take two
cents worth Of gum arabic and add to
1t just enough boiling water to dissolve |
It. When it is dissolved add alcohol
until the mixture is rather thin. Let ii
stand over night and the bottle. Moist |
en- the hair with it before curling. and
It will remain in crimp on damp days.
The mixture is not Injurious to the hair.
Velvet ribbon, in black as well as COL
ors, is much employed for dress trim
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