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The evening times., 1897-12-21
THV CHRISTMHS
Day DINNER
Arrangements Made Before
hand Will Save Trouble.
Plan What Dishes VIII Be Needed
and See That Everything
Is in Order.

If a Christmas dinner party Is to be
| given IT is well 10 begin preparations in
tire. SO that everything may bc IN
Readiness before the day comes around,
| FOR with all the excitement incidental 10
| the festiva! there is apt to be great con
| fusion, and everyone is SO tired with
| the necessary prelininar'es that the real
| plea sliIe OF meeting with welcome guests
| Is lost sight of.
y II this can be avoided by ma king such
| arrangements beforeha nd, 50 that there
/ viii bc very little extra work to ,lo at
| tn" lasi minute.
One IL ap. to be annoyed when setting
the table by finding here and ther. a
dusty plate or dish that has escaped the
| eye Of the maid and has gathered thick
coatihg OF dust which nothing less Ii.an
thc'Cugh washing will remove. An
this may be obyiated ii you will make
OUT at once menu for Christmas ay,
AMI then plan what dishes will be needed.
VASE every dish, including platters. ,la ;Ses,
after dinner coffee cups, and be sure 10
make IA liberal allowance for extras. When
tins has been done bring out all the extra
silve:ware, and knives and forks ;hat re
Kept for extra occasions, and Sc, thar they
are properly cleaned, and returned ID the
box with n small piece of ca mphor to pre-
vent them furnishing.
Now look at the best tablecloth and
napkins that perhaps have not been Used
slicc the last family gathering, and have
lost their pristine freshness. If they are
not immaculate, You still have time 10
have them laundered, and thus save your
sei. ann noyance at the last minute.
IG regard To the dinner much may Re
done by way Of preparation. one or even
two days beforehand. For instance, the
stock ma v be made and the soup need only
be heated on Christmas Day, the min ,e
pies, plum puddings and fruit cake made,
and safely kept over, the cranberry and
apple sauce made, and the turkey, stuffed
the day before. vegetables, such as spin ich.
celery and salad, carefully washed, and
waiting. only for final dip into cDld wrter
tp fieshen them, the ham and tongue Tor
the cold supper boiled.
Tru>. ~ d little careful planning the
lone !ookec--or day may lie really en-
joyed. and the wen-loved guests may
have the pleasure OF seeing their :.u.tess
fright and free froru care, instead Of,
d. is cfteu the case, tired out and ire
occl pied, wondering whether ever hing
is In good order and well prepared.
Let the cold supper he as informal as
possible, aud consist of little sold Iut at
Some sandwiches and tea and corfee,
while some preserved ginger and d little
light cake VIII serve as dessert
The evening times., 1897-12-21

its beauty by poor taste in ARA ngiRg It.
II candles are put on the branches, take
care to make them very secure. and no.
tice where they hang. as a twig above
them might easily cause fire and set the
whole tree aflame.
Do not forget to put stort Iarer be
meath the moss and sand, ETC., on the
tree table; the sand works through the
slightest cracks and spoils a carIet more
quickly than almost anything else, AMI
a paper removes all danger of its drop
ping.
Sprinkle your moss after it is en- tie
tree: use spray and give it a very light
shower each day. and 1t will be Goubly
beautiful. Try to think of all the little
things before Friday comes have every
thing at hand, from small tacks up 20
large and light hammers; do your bert to
make your tree thing of Beauty, and
then, wheE it is Gene, enjoy it with your
whole heart long as you can make it
Ia st.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
FASHION NOTES.

Cravat stocks are OF very gay ribbons.
mostly striped.
Thin wool for lining silk netticoats is an
entirely new idea
GariTred silk is now used for b.,by's
sacqurs and tiny capes.
Oval and dianond-shaped drops" are
seen on Narrow jet banC:s-
Plain and moirrd puplins have a good
sale for separate waists.
Very narrow-rleated ribbons for trim
ming are now sold by the yard.
Tie leather hats and leg.,ins for the
youngest man in the family should match.
Aren't the big bows OF white satin ON tie
large, soft ,chinchilla nutfs odd and stylish
Guipure lace. combined with fur makes
lovely garniiure for girls coats OF vel
veteen.
Sable or mink fur and appiiques OF Rus
sian lace embellish dressy blouses of rich
brown velvet.
Tiny ostrich tips, aigrrttes in white and
light shades, fancy bows and ring and
wing ornaments dress the new coifrure.
Brown cheviot, lined with red satin and
trimmed with cream white lace over efnon-
coiOred liberty silk. forms an odd and
dressy costume for girl or seventeen.
A handsome cape made for a beautifJ Ji
young Op"rarCer is of white satin. COW
cred with rufrles OF real white lace. ov.r-
laid with rufrles of black mousselne lie
Spia.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
WOMEN IN
WET WEATHER.
Hints That May Be of Service
to the Fair Sex.
Leggins, Rubbers and Abbre Waited
skirts Are 1ndispensa hle for
Proper Protection.

There is no djsputtng the fact that
women and wet weather do not assimi-
late: there Is something about the fem
mime element on rainy day that is
dispirtiing to the most persistent op'
timist alive. and 1t is certainly in evidence
that when the decree went forth that
woman should be clothed it did not pro-
vide for the possibility of her having To
go outdoors when there was a spell
OF bad weather. However skirts are
going to last through this genera toin,
at least, and even rainy day dresses are
yet on tIIal, 80 that the Inan or W ,rn;ln
who makes An effort TO ameliorate tn.
condition OF the female traveller under
showery skies is still an angel in dis
guise.
We have no special panacea for the
ills OF Tainy days to offer, but there are
few hints that may not come amiss,
as We nay look for sloppy weather for
some months to come.
In the first place, then the average
woman docs not as yet seem to know how
to take care OF her feet when she goes
about on shining payements and dodges
little pools and puddies.
Eubbers are matter OF Course to most
women but IT. is astonishing now many OF
them will leave them at home when they
should put them on. There are excuses for
not donning abbreviated skirts, but Meth
rhyme nor reason can defend the neglect IF
rnbbers when 1t rains. The next thing not
often thought OF are Ieggns. Now, every
woman knows that when she braves a
storm of rair or snow size may be pro-
tected from head to foot, but she will ill.,
variably feel cold above her shoe tops and
almost to her knees The short est OF rainy
day dresses will not do away withthat damp
feeling about the calves OF the legs, that
lasts for ar hour after women get in
doors.
Here. then. IS the hint for rainy-day
dresses or for long skirts Put on rubl,ors
first. tLen don stout Ieggins, and TIE
widest stern OF winter cannot disturb
your comfort. ANY coat will keep Your
body warm. cloth hat protects the head
perfectly, all skirts shelter the limbs abnve
the knees. but legsins alone will keep the
over Leg " arm. and it is not a wise We
man who begins a winter without them.
The evening times., 1897-12-21

newer than purple. IL is astonishing how
many purple gowns there are to be seen
all on the lighter shatles, 20 be sure, but
stili Enthusiastically purple. An odd recep-
tion gowr Just imported has circular skirt
trimmed with four bands 1r violet veivG
put on above band OF chinchilla rur. The
waist is ad. up Ike baby waist for a
child's guirnpc frocS, and has scant turn
over Tuffle around the should RS of the cloth
Trimmed with the velvet bands.
To wear with this is most elaborate
guimpe of white lace and square-shaped
pieces Of lavender velvet trimmed around
with purple cord. The different shades of
lavender. purple and violet are most artist
ically combined, and the touch of white
given by the lace and tn, sleeves and yoke
blend II all V ell together.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
NEEDLE AND FANCY WORK.
Latest Devices to- GLADDEN. the Fem
inine Heart and Eye.

Latest Devices to GLADDEN. the Fem
intne Heart and Eye.
novel decoration consists of fringes
of large cut glass beads.
prctt, table screen to shield the eyes
from the lamp Is made with semitrans-
parent panels Of coiored Madras muslin
set IL 'an-shap. firl.us..
Cut work continues popular for edging
doyiies and toilet sets. It is closely filled
In with stitches of coIored silks.
Charming bonbonnieres can bc made OF
cream-co.rrcd sstip, worked with wee
spangles, goif Passing and a few STITCHES
Of floss silk. Fans are prepared for working
In the saIuc way.
Table centers are too effective to be
readily disca rded. The newest are OF
cream coIorcd net, upon which is ap-
pliqued design in cambnc. This is
thickly covered with stitches OF colored
silk and gold thread.
The flower doylies have given place to
leaf designs. These are worked In a sim
ilar fashion to the flowers, but are more
carefully shaded. The edges are always
buttoahoies, so that they can he cut round.
Tussah silk IL its natural brownish hue is
just now being turned to account for bed
spreads. II is embroidered with silk OF the
same color and looks particularly well
when hordeIed with frill OF soft silk, blue,
yieuN-roSe or green.
Hapdsome sileboard cloths can he made
OF coarse linen. with an insertion of
crochet let ih some three inches above each
end. Tie CT DIS are bordered with lace to
match. and narrower edging to Cor
respond is arried along the front.
Chiffon, either accordion plated OF plain.
is often used for draping handkerchief
satchels, wall pockets and similar articles.
A pretty shot effect may be obtained ny
using the material double. each layer be-
ing of a different color.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
NEWEST WEDDING MODES
4 womsL's Observations of til,
LATEST wrinkle.

LATEST wrinkle
At fashionable church wedding ,lur-
ing the past week a feminine observe ct
Cleaned some ideas as 10 the modes in
bridal ecwDs. bridesmaids' frocks, floral
decoration and the ethics in general IF
such an up-to-date function.
The brides gown was dream in wtiite
satin, the quintcssence OF elegant sim
plicity. Eut what need fU. decoration when
the satiI WIS If tie stand-alone quality
and tie bride herself was young and
fair?
The bridesmaids formed a sort of
chroina.ic scale of color: accur,lIon-pi -piait-
ed skirts of white mUusseliue de sole Tell
gracefully ov er the slips Of pink, green. blu.
or yellow taffeta, while sashes of moire
ribbon cncircled their slender waists and
fell to the hem Of their gowns. The
daiutiost of little toques were worn,
matching the dresses in color, and trim
med with knots of white chiffon and
three drooring white ostrich feathers. As
these eight maideus walk ed slowly up
the aisle, two by two, it was as pretty
u picture as one could wish to see The
ushers, too, by the way, carried their
high silk hats, and thus, as the brides
was pres eryed.
Not the least interesting part of the ar
fair was the guests, who literally crowded
the big. dimly-iishted church. A S noon was
the hour of the wedding. 1t was noted that
the society women who have the reputation
of being good dreSsers were rather simply
guwncd, ore we'll nown leader wearing Il
skirt of black silk. black velvet Russian
blouse and severely plain English walk
ing hat of gray felt trimmed with
coque's feathers. An exquisite gown worn
by an effective hooking woman was of pale
gray broadcloth. with 4 scroll-like pattern
stretched on the Russian blouse and skirt.
the former. by the way, b,ing cut low in
the neck to sh.w a violet niiroir vel
vet guimre. which contrasted artistically
with the pale shade of gray. The close-rit-
ting sleeves were of violet velvet also,
while the picture hat of gray velvet was
Next this vision of beauty sat blonde
hair.G woman gowned in black. who wore
on her n uoh h-crimped tresses the prettiest
hat IL has been the writer's good fortune to
see this ~ ascu. or three shades OF red
miroir velvet, cerisse red and crimson, the
crushed turban was study in color, and
to convince the beholder that it was the
work of an artist it was further embellish-
ed by two nodding feathers or pale shade
violets. one in the front and the other in
the back. falling over the hair, completed
this symphony in red and violet.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
CHRISTMAS WEEK CHAT.
\ Grouping of Topics That Are Es
pecially SeasOnable.

y grouping OI l0pfCS nat Are ES-
pecially SeasOnable.
Within day or two the Xmas tree
must be bought and the greens slowed
away, .eady IL be hung on Friday even
ing.
II is worti knowing, then, that there
is way To Keep these Xmas trimmings
from 81 soon becoming brittle and shell
ding theii piicfly little points all about
the house. When your tree is brought
home put it in the cellar or in a slia tled
nook outdoors, and either place it in
a tub of water or sprinkle it each Jay.
Put you. wIeaths, branches, etc., some
where So that you can give them
sprinkling, too, and they will respond
as brightly as bouquet does after a
good hath. When Xmas eve arrives anil
the tree is ready to be put in place, have
a large jar containing a couple OF quarts
of water at hand, and into this lar
put the trunk OF the tree. 1t may cause
a litt,. tIoubie to stand 1t firmly. but n
wire or two will be all that is needed,
and that water will keen your tree fr.s:,
for DAYS longer than it would last with
out it.
When this is all done. and the actual
trimming begins. do not forget 10 start
at the top and come gradually down to
the base. Have Oh hand plenty of the
little punches of fasteners, that are so
cheap and so convenient, make 4 plan
for the decorations before you put any
on. and see to it that there is harmony
in the general effect.
Many lovely fir tree is fairly suffo-
Gated with cheap ornaments, and loses all
The evening times., 1897-12-21
Master Key in a Finger Ring.

CincInnatian lately returned from
England, says he saw a rather novel inno-
vation in the way OF a ma .tcr key. Alta
country place at which he stopped he WIS
surprised to See the host unlock the gate
way with a small key, which was hidden
in his seal ring, and further was surprised
when the he unlocked his secretary with
the same key. The American was curious
to know son.ething about the key. and he
was told thatit unlocked every door i'm the
house, Including the wine-cellar, the cases
and the closets. But this key was the
only one that would do this. The buffers
key unlocked his doiUain, the housekeeper
hers, hut they could not unlock each other's
doors. The master key was the only one
for all, As lie Wore it In ring, he would
always have IL with him
The evening times., 1897-12-21
Boughi. Her Presents Last Spring.

The most abandoned case of premature
Christmas shopping yet heard from is a
girl who bought her presents last spring.
The presents all consist of brio -brac,
pictures and casts, and after she bought
them size hung them upon the walls of
her own room. They hang there today s,
not t. be removed, says the girl, until
December "a, when they will be tax en-
down. patched and dispatched to the va
rious recipients. The girl says that her
object in doing so was to get as much
pleasure cut Of the things as the people
she sent ttiem to.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
PARIS FANCIEs.
silk Dog Collars the Latest Things
I'm the Way of Ornament.

" $50 wy - W
a chatterbox sends the following news
notes from the French capital: rhe
very latest things here in the way OF
ornament arc chains, dog collars, mack
let's, bracelets and waistbeits of fin-iy-
twisted black silk cord, upon which gold
and steel beads, pearls and turqi.oises
are deity woven in charming and :inci-
ful designs. This fashion, IL IL can he
called fashi>n, is due To the industry
OF an old lady. who, having had great
revsrses of fortune, and, moreover, IN
invalid husband 10 keep, hit upon tie
happy though, of reproducing or :in,tat-
Ing certain family ornaments made At The
time OF the Restoration. She succeeded
SO well that these really pretty and
elegant things Icing brought to the
notice Of sorhe of our great ladies', we're
adopted ty them, and, as a natural con-
sequence by others, who would as soon
be out OF the world as be out OF fashion,
to such good purpose, indeed, that ti.ty
are now quite the rage, and many dhers
besides the old lady earn a livei ihood
10y their production, though none can
equal her In Workmanship or delicary OF
design. Neck frillings still cOntinIe TO
hold their own, and are as varied as
the woineE who wear them. Any comij-
nation. nC matter how odd, is permi Isl
ble II becoming. The dainty flower col.
larette, &C Eiuch In vogue In the spring
aud suuincr. with its loops OF ribbon,
a curling tip CT two and trail OF fiover,
arranged en- iabot, has given place To
the fur boa. which, by the way, is rarely
composed entirely OF fur, but is more
frequently a combination OF lace, silk,
fur and flowers. Feathers and fur are
also Worn together, The high ruffle ..r
ostrich tips r:,akes a charming frame tor
a pretty face. especially when finished II
at the throat with 2 5owknot OF lace or
ri
The evening times., 1897-12-21
Don t be persua detl into tuy,ne lin,m.,,,

Don't be PERSIA ded into buying Iiniments
without reputation or merit-Cham5er.
lain's Pain Balm costs no more, and it's
merits have tecn proven by a test of many
years. Such letters as the following from
&C. Bagiey. Hueneme. Cal, are constantly
being received: The best remedy for pain
have ever used is Chamberlain s Pain Balm,
and I say go after having used it in my
family for several years." 1t cures
rheumatism, lame back, sprains and swell.
fngs. For sale Uy Henry Evans, wholesale
and retail druggist. 93s + st and Conn., We.
and st. NV. ard 1923 Md. ave. ne.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
To Irricate Kansas.

f ] Oun the fhiidOeiphla kecor-i.D
A l.I00-miie canal. from Montana to
TcXss. is the startling proposition to be
formally made by Gov. Leedy, of Kansas,
To the coming Nebraska Irrigation CDn-
gresS. The purpose OF the canal would be
to divert the flood waters of the Missouri
aud Mississippi Valleys, impound them AID
let them down when wanted. The ,-anai
would tap the Missouri River at MIX
River, IT. Montana, and empty into the Red
River in Texas. The srheme is that OF ex-
Lieut. Gov. Daniels, once a surveyor, Tut
now a Kansas farther He mentions in
cidcnt..iv that the cost would he only a
trifle OF $3.50 600 900; but-he belle YES that
this sum could easily be obtained from the
multi -millionaires by imposing an income
tax o.i the rich"
The evening times., 1897-12-21
Economical Marriage

From the Chica so Tribune.h
''D','> n feilcw have To take ont n per
init to get married in this county?''
You have tOobt ain Il license.'
"A bout the SANE thing, ain't it? Have to
buy the license?''
''Celtaiaiy. We Cont give them away =
what's the price of 'em?''
1.-TWO dollars''
That settles it! They don't have 20
take out license ia Milwaukee, AMI I're
got an uncle there that's n squire. We tan
81 there for So and get married for moth
ing. Figure that 1t d be d saving of about
81 on the whole job to &, to Milwaukee
Good day, SIR
The evening times., 1897-12-21
Much White Used

1t is noticeable point In gowns this win
ter of having considerable white about the
face A smart black gown OF smooth cloth
has SO much white satin in revers and vest
and such high collar Of the black that.
worn as 1t is. with a close-ritting bonnet,
at frs. glanc. 1t would see IN os though =.
were the gar6 of Sister or Charity. but
there are few faces to which the white is
not becoming. and there is, therefore. every
reason to think the fashion will continue
for some time to come.
While blue. the different shades of gray
and tan and the deep mahogany are much
The evening times., 1897-12-21
WHAT WE HEAR BY THE WAY.

No amount or variety Of garnituIe seems
to be considered overuimming-
In Paris the pet dogs OF luxurious Won
en- have d tailor all t. themselves
Talking is tire latest tonic recommended
for muscles lacking tone, and for Il veal;
circulatipa.
1t is the custom since old Colonial times
In all families OF English descent to make
a special holiday fruit cake.
How few OF us show any real courtesy 20
shop assistants, who yet have to main
tain smiling face and an unruffled de-
meanor. iLsulted as they may be half a
dozen tine day.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
GUARDS BACK FOR SHOPPERS.
Football Tactics for the Christmas
Buyers.

1t takes the patience and strength of 4
football player to fight ones way up to
a counter in the now crowded shops 1t
is not only the difficulty OF attracting the
attention OF employees twho do the ordi
nary work Of ten Just now), but unless
you go a-shopping Immediately after
breakfast. it is all but impossible to fore
ones way through the crowd. 1t is
good natured crowd, it is true: but much
time is lost in getting about, with the
interference OF other shoppers getting
in ones path. The most pacific woman
occasionally longs for some guards back
tandem play to open the crowd aheaI II
her, or for revolving Cornell mass
to clear the obstruction from her path
between the counters OF the shop.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
FIRE SCREEN wORK-BAG.
The Sewing Things Always Where
They Can Be Found

A ialf-high fire screen nf eilded wood
and cretnnIe cover has been turned ~
account a. workiaC. The side that is
next the fire goes straight up and dowh.
The otbc: side has pockets. The upper
portion has the WOODWORK studded with
brass hooks and upright rods abou.
three inches high. Ones spools and reels
are Intended TO be supported on these.
FROM the hooks hang needeItook. pin
cushion, tapes. bodkins, etc. The thiia-
ble and scissnrs, wax and emery are
hestow ed in appropriate places. The
lower half of the screen is made into
pouch bags. where one can keep pick
up" work when not using it. As the
screen is only intended for use with low
chair, 'he sitics are not very high
The evening times., 1897-12-21
IMMENSE BARGAINs
This Week as
KINGS PALACE,
e12-s1E 7th ct. 716 Market Space
Pretty Things for Women

Among the many pretty things for won;-
ems wear which may be offered with
propriety a s presents are gloves. fandker-
chiefs. belts, crayats, garters, and bits of
useful icwelry, such as belts, teit buckles
studs and cuff links, watchpins and combs
for the hair. or course. I he dev oted Edwin
whose practical expressions OF feeling are
restricted TO books. flowers and bonbons,
is not included In tie friends who may
give such presents to Angelina.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
4 Free Agent.

tFrom the Boston Herald.)
Senator Cha andler will NOW begin acting
like man who does not anticipate any
particular favors frun the present Admin
istratiOn
The evening times., 1897-12-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundthe money IL Il failsto cure.
25c. The egenuine has L. b. Q. on each Ia bl ct.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
The Attachment.

(FroIn the Atlanta Journal)
Senator Hanna says the President s mes
Bage has q ring to 1t. 1t seemed to US
like a string.
The evening times., 1897-12-21
Lansburgh &Bro.
FURS.

What could you give that
would be more acceptable
than a pretty Fur Scarf or
Collarette for a Christmas
present?
We have these in all
FurS. such as Coney,
Marten. Electric Seal,
genuine Mink. ranging
in price from
$2.6S to $35.
Genuine Ostrich Feather
BoaS from
SIo, SI2.5o and Sis.
Black Hair Muffs,
Only 79c.
LADIES' HOSIERY
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-03-23
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