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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07
NEW UTENSILS
FOR THE KITCHEN.

There have been several most de-
sirable articles in the way of culinary
utensils recently brought out with
which every cook should be promptly
provided. The most important perhaps
! is a presser for extracting all the wa
| ter or moisture from vegetables. for
MASKING potatoes. turnips, etc. This Is
practical. simply and strongly made and
will meet a great want
A very ingenious little tool hailing
from Paris. where 1t figured at the last
culinary exhibition, gives the exact
measurement for slicing potatoes for
soufiies, this point, as every one
knows who has tried to cook this partic-
u)ar dish, being just the one which pre-
sents the greatest difficulties and on
which so much of the success OF the
dish depends. A French griller is an
other well finished utensil. by means OF
which the most delicate fish can be
prepared on me grin without any risk
of breaking or otherwise marring its
appearance. This has long proved diff
ficulty, and the new griller should find
its way wherever fish is appreciated. 4
Another necessary apparatus Is i'm
tended to form a light and convenient
receptacle for the days vegetable ref
use. Pals and utensils made OF solid
substance. however clean they may be
kept, become so objectionably coated
with most unwholesome matter when
used for this purpose that a corrugated
wire basket in the shape OF an ordinary
pail has been devised for the reception
of peelings, etc. The simple and mex
pensive contrivance can be placed on
the ground or Just inside a pail. into
which the moisture might drip. but az
the decomposing matter would thus be
prevented from coming into contact
with the solid metal all unpleasant
odors resulting from the coating above
referred 10 are entirely obviated. The
refuse basket is light and Of such SIM
pie construction that IL can be sluiced
under the faucet pnd has no hooks OF
corners to which any objectionable subs
stance can possibly adhere.
In spite of very practical new pat-
terms there has always been something
rather unsatisfactory about travelling
or portable spirit lamps owing TO .
screw hitherto deemed indispensable
and by which the contents Of the lamp
frequently escaped. This has now been
entirely obviated, and the new improvos
ment not only makes II possible - re-
tain the contents Of the lamp. but By
means OF Q couple Of new screws the
flame can be regulated ana every
chance Of danger averted.
There n yet another table rpQulg1te
and one eminently suited % thooe VINO
like 60 prepare their own co1e nodr ~
consists Of 3 most dainty contrivanco
In nickel or silver. holding cup n the
plated stand. into the edge of thu oop
q cylinder n nxed. THIS = DEvvido6
with q percoIator 10 retain IL oo4oA
The water Is POURED IN boiling An6 wheo
70 has drained through. the top 0oCno
removed. leaves tho ofefAt0P n -
sion OF the refronhinD DoUreuuB ~%V
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

old shawls, look quite luxurious. A
folding cot and some folding canvas
chairs. a supply of at least three soft,
heavy blankets for coverings during
the cold nights. lamp and generous
supply of candles in case the oil should
fail, and. so far as furnishings are con-
cerned. the party can exist.
In the White mountains, In the Adj
rondacks, in the Alleghanies and In the
Rocky mountains cottages furnished for
the use OF parties for the summer may
be rented for very reasonable sum.
An advertisement in one of the news
papers in the large city nearest these
mountains will bring hundreds of let
ters In reply. All the railroad com
panies have now issued handbooks for
the use of summer tourists which give
the needed information and the address,
es OF agents from whom accommoda-
tions may be had
Spending the day in exploring the
woods for beautiful flowers or ferns or
mosses. climbing mountains in search
OF exquisite views, berrying. fishing and
canoeing trips and sleeping at night on
wonderful beds OF balsarl or spruce
boughs. all tend to make careworn faces
assume brighter expressions and hollow
cheeks fill out into lines Of health and
beauty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

I(VpyTiSut So5c
Paris. june 1s.-American patriotism
Is really hurting Partisan trade. The
proof is the naughty. self confident tone
which most Of the dressmakers here are
assuming. Majesty. who is one OF the
nodish modistes, Is quoted as saying
with Gallo conceit that "he Is quite
confident of the Americans, who depend
on the charm and elegance which Paris
gives TO them by means OF artistic ap-
parel." He asserts alsosthat the Amer
leans could not AFFORD TO dispense with
his invaluable services or those of other
Incompatible Partisan modistes. He de-
plores the fact that a misguided spirit
Of patriotism should stand In the
American woinans light. while the
Frenchman has perfect liberty to be-
stow his sympathies political wherever
ne listeth.
The Partisan dressmakers. be IL mem
toned, are not altogether blind to the
value OF advertising and seem TO take
sweet and innocent delight in being
interviewed for their ideas OF the Amer
lean woman's boycott. Another Dress
maker says that the boycott Is a move
ment entirely among the women OF the
bourgeois class, who never buy Pari-
sian goods, and that the grandes danes
will continue to shop, as heretofore. on
the Rue de la Paix.
"If the American women will not buy
our bonnets and gowns" said an indig-
uant shopman. 1--WE will boycott Ameri-
can liquors and substitute Malaga for
he American grog." When one consid-
ers the extent TO which "the cup that
,heers' is consulted by the thirsty
frank. this certainly looks serious.
t,t~ l,a. 81.
ed saw among it's visitors the ex-Em-
press Eugene. She came incognito. and
very few recognized in ithe sad faced
woman In simple black the once bril-
liant and beautiful empress of France.
The flower show was a most brilliant
success. an important element of which
was the presence of many handsomely
dressed and beautiful Partisan women.
Most noticeable was 1t that the tints OF
many OF the flowers at the show I'm the
ruileries garden harmonized almost
exactly with the shades OF the fashion,
able ladies' gowns.
That fortunate florist who was patrons
ICED by Dutch royalty during it's last
visit to France provided an exhibit for
sdmiring crowds In a facsimile of the
decorations that Wilhelmina selected
,or her boudoir. The flowers were roses.
orchids and tulips. OF course the tulips
we're Included because they are the na-.
tional flower of Halland. but one felt
sorry for poor little 4Wiihelmina when
Dne saw thaa decoration.
One of the. prettiest frocks. seen at the
Dhox was of cer!se foulard checked and
figured In black and white. Overskirts
were traced at the side OF the skirt In
sream glipure and narrow black and
white fancy ribbons. The underbodice
was of ivory .moire silk finishes with
ruches Of chiffon. The sleeves and
spaulets were garnished with guipure.
,htffon ruches and black velvet ribbons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

ed In drapery OF pInkish lace The
mousseine is made over a lining OF
pink silk. while ~ sash Is Of the same
color. The skirt is made TO have a
redingote effect by means OF the ar
rangement Of lace
The days have OF late been rather
cool. and to suit the season many OF
the carly summer frocks have been
slowed away. and those OF rather
heavier material purchased TO wear at
the seashore or In the mountains are
donned. The Comtesse de c., In whom
Americans always take an interest has
been seen shopping on the boulevards
I'm one. very pretty combination OF
light gray and dark gray. the cash
mere of the gown being OF the lighter
shade and the braidN2g of the darker.
The trimming consisted OF a scroll-like
arrangement of the narrow braid to
form a double border down the front
OF the skirt and short panels over the
hips. The bolero jacket was finished
I'm front with long tabs and entirely
covered with waving design I'm the
braid. The high medici collar was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07
CANP LIFE
TIRED WONGN.I

The tired woman who has worked all
he year either in an Office or as the
head of large and exacting household
needs a special kind Of vacation to
brace her up to face the duties of the
coming 90 weeks. Most of these weary,
nervous women take the wrong kind of
vacation. They spend frivolous two
Or three weeks at the fashionable sea-
shore resort or in a country boarding
house, where there IL about as much re-
Taxation as there would be in a nest OF
rattlesnakes or tarantulas.
What the nervous woman needs in
vacations is d complete change, and she
will secure that only by getting away
from civilization and the demands OF
-sonventionality. This is why every sum-
mer sees more women of limited means
and good sense organizing camping par
ties to spend a few weeks among the
spicy pine woods. in the elixirlike air
of the mountains or in some deserted
seashore nook far from the beaten track
of the summer tourist. Every human
being is q great deal better for a little
solitude. Even though we may not real
ize it. association with crowds is a tax
on the vitality.
lueTe 10 a. ciiQue oI BlTls lTOfH one Ol
the big colleges of Massachusetts that
every summer spends the vacation in
a group of cottages near the coast.
Some would be witty neighbors have
named the colony Amazonville. The
nearest house is several miles away, and
here In bloomers and short skirted free
dom the girls rough IL for the summer.
emerging from their retreat in septem-
Der brown and hardy and ready for any
thing in the way of Greek roots and
logarithms Several older women, OF
course. are with the girls, and an old
woodsman, who has a cabin three miles
away. is employed to do all the heavy
work, such as chopping the logs for the
fires. lifting and carrying the heavy
trunks when they come and go and put
ting UP the tents.
These young women get more out of
their summer than the girls who spend
the time in a round OF gayety at coun-
try houses or at the fashionable resorts.
and the cost OF the outing is 30 small
that there ~ no reason why any woman
should not have a SUMMER near to ma
lures heart
If the family must take its vacation
together, the men OF the household will
be useful In doing the heavy work, max
iuy fires. etc. A small cabin or cottage
,,nn be hired I'm any desirable locality. or
n tent may be rented OF the dealer In
outing goods. Tents can be bought for
from $40 to $40. although they rent at
the rather cxorbitant price Of s. week.
A set Of cooking utensils may be pur-
chased from the sawe dealer fpr no. 1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

The outing dress should be of heavy
canvas. as serge or light wooden fabrics
will tear to tatters among the under
brush. Canvas .knickerbockers to buckle
just below the knee should be made To
wear under the short skirt. Long leg
gings and canvas shoes afford protec-
ton from mosquitoes and briers. A
soft cap is the most servfceable thing
to wear on the head. The shirt waist
should be of flannel
AS Ii is supposable that where the
camping party is composed entirely of
women the work of preparing for the
outing Will be divided, suggestions as to
what to take and what not TO take are
superfiuous.. The needs vary in regard
to different localities.
When the mountain or seashore cabin
is rented unfurnished, an oil stove and
supply of kerosene sufficient to last
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

Ribbon quillings appear on every
thing in the way of dress. The newest
gauze ribbons have a drawing thread,
which helps in quilting il, although run
ners are easily arranged when the SILK
is carefully matched.
yhawl pointed capes are also worn.
One of the newest models. with shaw.
point at back and front, is exceedingly
full and Is set into a round yoke OF
in and. edged with narrow ruf5le Of
lace and gauze.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

Jewelry used to be handed down from
generation to generation in native
beauty or ugliness. as the case might
be, and was worn from grandmother
to granddaughter without a thought
as to its faculty for becoming each in.
dividual or it's suitability TO the muta-
BILE styles OF attires dictated by fash
ion. All that is changed now. and
there is almost as much alteration in
the vogue. OF gems as there is in the
toilets we wear. Above all. the one
must be a complement OF the other.
For ydebutantes festoons of pearls are
suitable. arranged in graduated looms
caught up by diamonds, for these leave
the throat quite visible. though. II there
be any undesirable tninness about II.
wisp OF twisted tulle win elegantly
and prettily swathe it above the neck.
lace. Pink pearls are the possession
only of those nightly incumbered with
gold and are usually set in sets Of from
three to five.
Coronets or tiaras are quite large
again and are. as usual, kept for very
smart occasions, formal functions, big
receptions and the opera. The most
chaste and lovely designs are invented
by real artists in gems for these. and
the Assyrian is the most successful
fronts at present from which inspira-
ton is drawn. A blaze OF diamonds
perhaps makes the supremeIy regal
coronet in theory. but big turquoises
own special charm in actuality, par
ticularly when seen on the couture,
and turquoises are still most fashion
able. There is delicate and very sue
cessful intention in the way wen Dress
ed women wear big turquoise rings and
corsage brooches with filmy gowns OF
cream or black gauze. The touch OF
color is at once Infinitely sweet and
striking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

caught by an old Fashioned clasp Of sill
yer and was almost covered by ostrich
plumes.
II Is greatly To be regretted that the
inartistlc spot Is again coming into
fashion Velvet And ribbons and silks
are beginning 10 present a spcckled APP
pearance until IL Is 70 be feared that
the up TO date woman may soon go into
that state OF Soika dotted collapse
which prevailed a few years ago, when
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

as cherries. are clustered upon the brim
or knotted under IL with the ribbon or
chiffon lining. The dotted velvet rib
bons. the most striking OF them black
with white sp0is. are characteristic OF
the best French milliners. The colors
even are less crude than they were
some time ago, although when one hears
OF mauve being combined with blue the
Impression conveyed is a rather star
Ting one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

is the turning down OF the newest hats
at the back, with the tiny knots or flow
ers peeping out from under the brim.
The arrangement OF feathers In the
shape of Mercury wings continues To be
popular on the regulation outing hats.
Long ostrich plumes are set upright and
wavc aggressively. Sometimes two up
right feathers are arranged so that one
serves as background for the other,
white feather turned toward the front
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

of the hat having a pink one behind 1t
that serves as a sort of rose pink sin-
| ing.
In the summer frocks absolutely plain
sleeves are rare. Most OF them are cut
In two pieces, with the elbow curve rath-
er full. Some of the new jackets have
sleeves made i'm three pieces, while the
other extreme Is a sleeve in a single
piece. 1t is managed by winding the sim
gle piece about the arm, which must be
| particularly shapely one.
The Spanish ladies of Paris-and they
are not few. for theggrandees of Spain
are not so patriotic but that they prefer
TO be safe here In case OF revolution
at home-have organized a society SINH
lar to the patriotic ones of American
women for the relief of the soldiers and
their families. The Infanta Eulalia is
the leading spirit. and all sympathetic
Frenchwomen are asked TO assist. The
society is not ,oversupplied with funds.
for the French public is not SO generous
in bestowing its funds as its sympathy.
AT one OF the meetings of the So
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

weeks certainly. Fish is an excellent
substitute for meat and does not ere
ate the same amount OF heat. Indeed
when quite cooling diet is required
fish should be eaten instead OF meat al
fnpafher
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

Is better 70 buy this set than to de-
pend on one of the amateurs own Sc
lection. as something is certain to be
forgotten.
AS little as possible should be taken
as luggage. Any dealer i'm outing goods
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07
SOME PARTISAN FETE DRESSES.

the average member OF the stylish set
looked like leopard or a guinea pig.
The Partisan summer hats are as chic
and fetching as heart could wish. Most
of them are distinguished by side tilted
brims, high side trimming and an album
dance of gauzy materials. Fruits, such
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

Really artistic harmony of shades is
accomplished as never before. Wide
hats of yellowish straw i'm that coffee
color which combines so we'll with black
are among the very desirable chapeaux
for an afternoon i'm the forests of Fon-
tainebleau or the country. A novel idea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

lined with shirred silk, and the chemi-
sette of gray silk was gathered to a
collar of a rather deeper tint of the ma :
terial. With II was worn a Marie An
toinette hat of black net gathered over
a chenille frame. 1t was. tilted at the
side over bows of black velvet ribbon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-07

light meal OF bread and butter. fruit.
saind. etc, than if you eat meat. Re-
serve your meat meal. which even then
should not be heavy one. until the
days excursion has ended. Meat cre-
stes more internal heat than any other
article OF food perhaps. and NO when
taking brisk exercise after "a meat meal.
especially when perhaps a certain con-
oeit causes Efforts TO be made TO lace In
the waist TO an Inch or two smaller
than is quite desirable, the blood In sent
10 tho face. which becomes hot and un-
comfortable. and this state OF things on
a hot summers day causes the skin 20
get sunburned vexy quickly. and Sd the
complexion 10 ruined 10r the next few
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

under the arms with rounded. slightly enlarged
ends are inserted in the black cloth the edges being
covered with black Braid. laid on in srallops. and
tho scarlet strips themselves nearly covered with
pattern ~ black brailng. These strips OF scar
Jet ornament sort ~ bolcro ~ the black CLOTH tho
,hl-l strip on each side running into and finishing
the belt The front OF tie waist consists OF
ycs, ~ bra dod scarlet. over which the holero Is
turned back at the top. with fuiled black satin.
forming a run. below which It Is finished with
tarc" scalops.
The skirt ~ this costume IS mad, with snring
nouncc lc, I'm at the sides and back only. the line
around tho hips and down the front being defined
hy a narrow scarlet band. inserted TN the skirt
and covered with black braiding The hat is
rough black straw. turned back into couple OF
"rhoux" OF scarlet velvet
Cloth skirts with the fronts cut up in an in
yo-fcd Y from the hem to the belt. aud showing
another material and ofentimos different color.
Will DE Fashionable and the effect is extremely
pretty especially when combined with "aistcoat
or other trimming Of the sam" on the bodice
Another pretty way 81 tightening up plain coll
ored cloth f. 20 introduce "A figured SIX. a plum
coorod cloth relieved by n brocnde with mastc-
coorcd background. upon which bouquets of tiny
colorcd flowers are embossed is combination
which made the success OF recently imported
French GOWN The bottom ~ the skirt consisted ot
a broad band 81 the brocado. running up to point
I'm tho front Above this about twelve lhch"s
higher. was another band Of the hrocade. about
i.ff "a. width OF the FIRST This also up to
po.nf The waist WAS made with a short basque
founded and much cut back over tho hips. 20 show
II long vest OF the brocade Changeahle taneta has
"A fascination all rs own which accounts easily for
It's prolonged popularity. .
most succcssful creation is built Of nm un-
usually light green and mauvc taneta. The skirt
fastcns the left side under "A binding OF purple
velvet which ends about eighteen inches from the
bottom with a large "chou' II the velvet under.
This chou" also f,s'cns down three ruf'es.
which converge 10 this point. they are. ~ course
o. The taTeta and surrounding the skirt gro" mar
rover and run mp To- this point on the left Inc
bodice is prcttily made. with the right side turned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
"FROST TEAS" AT THE SEiSH,ORE.

A novel entertainment has been lately devised
at A seaside resort In the form OF FROST teas
The words frost tea are written OIL tse upper
left-hand corner OF each invitation card. when
IS Appropriately decorated with sketch OF
block OF ice and pair OF tongs. When the guests
enter the dining room they are greeted by a beau
,irul spectacle The shades drawn and tho
room IS brilliantly lighted. disclosing profuse
decorations OF frosted evergreens. which are pre-
pared by dipping the boughs in a strong solution
Of alum and then drying them. Other branches are
dipped in gurn-arahc water. and Spanked with
dia nond dust. In brilliant light they resem-
bic frost and snow laden branches, and are as near
natures picture as possible. 49,
The table linen and the dishes are snow white,
and as much real cut glass as possible Is on nand
10 carry out the effect. The centre-piece Ia q
large dish filed with sherbct. frozen 20 resemble
blocks of ice The cream Is mad, 20 represent,
snowdrops Glass dishes are filled with broken Ice
and scattered about the table with irregular trails
OF frosted evergre,ns. The menu consists OF Ice
cream orange ice. frozen fruits. VIII" cake, and
iced tea in cut glass pitchers. and served by the
hostess. who Is dressed IN white.
the close of the treatment. These cards are
decorated with birds holding banners, on
which is written the da;e OF the affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
MIST RE Up AND STIRRING

Mrs Katherine Lente Stevenson. at the opening
of a meeting on a recent Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union Day at Chautauqua. said:
''Woman's Christian Temperance Union Day
should be no stranger to Chautauquans Twenty
four years ago there met on these grounds a hand
fu Of women. who came TO inquire what further
work could be done along the line OF temperance
What next? Is the question they asked Well
they knew that the crusade could not stop here.
There must be a reaching out OF that divine spirit
which had taken possession of so many women
and which had resulted in the convention of 1874.
in Cleveland, Ohio. Since that time the v ork ha 8
gone steadily forward as God has given us light.
We knew that the God who called our mothers to
the crusade would reveal Himself to us: that
He would have new word for for cause.
new manifestation for every need and we have
gone forward full of manifestation of His glory.
We have learned that occasions make new
duties. They must be up and stirring who would
keep abreast with truth. Because We stand Iog
the future. are here to-day"