The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-28

| wears OF u GIFTS ScIoUl LIE liltu Vti3 tAA-tc
distantly resembling that of a clustered
nun. THAI is to say. they cut off all
those juvenile festivities to- which the lit
tie girl used to go, and keep her quite in
the background. The Princess of Wales,
who is indeed a model mother. kept her
! girls in the schoolroom until they were
eight~n. and did not even contemplate
matrimony with them until they were
long past the age when they would be
considered on the shelf in continental
countries.
Afternoon debuts are quite as popular
as the affairs Of the evening. Flowers in
profusion grace the occasion, and it is
mo ~infrequent occurrence for a debutante
to receive as many as five hundred fSral
offerings.
One slip of a girl in cornfiower blue
surrounded herself with heaps of bou-
ouets. and every half hour during her
reception discarded one only to select
another, that she might do honor to as
the all eventful day.
1t is the custom of nearly every young
girl to sit on the floor while putting on
her shoes. Indeed, many womenskeep up
the naplt 10 mlouie age ehousn
| fedged w~omanhood not ~infrequently dis
plays such embonpo1nt as Would MAKE
such a course difacult' says me snieas0
Tfmes-Heraid Even IN Inc case q =
stout woman, according 10 the Statement
OF an English physician siteihs Oh tue
floor is advisable as giving exercise sueA
as those OF portly dimensions are mQcn II
need.t The medical man asserts nat q
N e. -oA-N
position on the floor or ground Is more
natural than that occupied WINE usins
a chair. 1T was cnce general with the
human race" says he, and should tnefe-
fore be very healthy. The exercise OF
getting up and down is very benefciai'
as it is very apt to roduc very strohg
back and thigh muscles. TURKS, tallors
and shoemakers are example OF TINS lace.
If you sit on the floor you can cnange
your attitude as often as you please anu
can enjoy a variety OF pose,as, no HAT
ter how you may alter It, there IS never
any danger of falling OH Inc iniiux OF
visitors need never cause anxiety 10 tne
well constructed mind. All you nave 70
do is to provide comfortable CUSHIONS OF
every size and shape and when atavor1te
friend comes in just roll on your own
and present them as the greatest posi-
Bile compliment
80
A ~favorjte dish for the holiday feasfing
consists of plump oysters properly seal
Hoped. In fact, the oysters as a SIDE dlsn
cannot be more d~eliciously served for any
dinner than in this form. but It is neces-
to Cling to the old methods OF serving IN
stews. soups OF fried.
This is the Just now TO prepare them
an the most dehcious manner; select TWO
dozen, good-sized oysters. drain them N a
colander, roll a dozen large crackers on
the preadeoard, ana mix with them d
pinch Of baking powder. thoroughly but
ter the bottom and SIDES OF a oaklng-paD
and cover it with oysters. Sprinkle over
them a little salt and pepper, then add
half to three-fourths of an inch deep of
the cracker crumbs Over this put little
Jumps of Butter, then add another layer
of oysters, with seasoning, and cracker
crumbs in the same manner. About three
layers of zach will be sufficient, covering
the top with a much thicker layer of the
crumbs and a goodiy amount of butter
Then to the juice OF the oysters add half
a cup OF mix ana cream, with a beaten
egg. Wlth a large spoon carefully dis
tribute TINS over the top OF the dish, and
set IN a not oven TO bake. From half an
hour to forty minutes VIII be required to
bake. IT the dish has a cover remove a
few moments before the contents are
Drowned.
80
Nothing gives a more furnished air to
a room than a pile of silken cushions on
the lounge, with q couple of fat frilled
brethren to keep them company in each
easy chair-and, oh, the comfort to
aching backs and weary heads.
Cushions may be made of all and every
species of material. They may be plain
iy finished with a silken cord. or their
charms enhanced by soft frills, either |
matching or happily contrasting with |
the ground work. Art shades should
always be selected.
Cushions need not be expensive Injuries.
Down is no longer a necessity for filling. |
the vegetable fibre taking its place with
excellent results. This is sold at a mere |
nominal cost.
Small three-cornered cushions hung to |
the back of almost any shaped chair are |
a decided addition. A dream cushion is
a dainty fancy and makes a Charming |
gift, a spray of peoples being it's most
suitable decoration, with some appropriate