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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

gers ana limited means as worthy OF
home imitation was seen in showcase
the other day. TX might acceptably be
worn with Jacket. The jabot consist
ed of series OF overlapping fiounces
OF white chiffon. edged with narrow in
sertions and edglngs OF valenciennes
lace. The foundation was of white taf-
fcta, the collar consisting OF chiffon
loosely laid over the silk Lace ruching
surrounded the back OF the collar.
Another jabot was OF plated chiffon
In n shade Of deep cream, the chiffon
knotted at the throat and fiounce of
the plated material forming a cascade
down tho left side OF the jabot, while
the other side had a cascade of cream
colored lace.
IL is now the season when the pretty
house gown or robe de chambre is most
en- evidence. Some OF those worn by
the Partisan ladies would be regarded
as a little elaborate by Americas easy
going summer femlninity. The Partisan
woman may forget her prayers. but she
never forgets her gown. Therefore, no
matter how great her pretense OF taks
ing things comfortably. she is as GER
tain to be starched and furbelowed as
she is IL at the Grand Opera TO be the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

mademoiselle dons a loose robe of white
muslin or OF lawn delicately sprayed
with pink or pale blue or yellow fiow-
ers. The yoke may be formed OF cross
bands OF lace insertion and edged with a
fiounce of the material trimmed with
lace and insertion. The sleeves. too. Will
have insertion trimmed puffs upon the
elbow and will fall well down 10 the
wrist A broad band OF ribbon. the
color OF the flowers in the lawn. gen.
orally ties in a large bow in front
A house dress that the name OF tea
gown might well be applied TO was one
OF the recent shop models and I'm it's
class dream OF elegance. While it
was made OF the softest silk. the idea
might be followed I'm a less expensive
fabric. such as muslin, lawn. pique or
flannel. Wide founces OF lace fell over
the shoulders down the front OF the
gown and around the bottom OF the
skirt. The. portion included between
the founces was formed OF narrow
bands OF insertion set between very
small tucks of the material. Three rows
OF the lace upon the shoulders served
as epaulets. A collar OF lace finished
with a coquettish bow of ribbon was
made loose enough to be comfortable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

chenille OF all colors, with blossoms and
true lovers knots. There are few col
lars that do not have revers.
One could not help admiring the gown
donned one afternoon last week for the
first time by a fair demoselle just free
from convent care. IL Is said that only
a woman with a complexion like an
angel can afford to wear blue, yet the
young woman. although her beauty is
scarcely equal TO such a test looked
very well in IL. For a fairer woman Ii
would have been unquestionably lovely
The gown was OF sky blue cloth, the
skirt tight fitting over the hips and
fiaring about the hem. The only dec
grafton was three folds OF the material
arranged about six inches apart. The
bodice was tightly fitted TO the figure
In the back. with only a slight fullness
in front. giving the waist a blouse ef-
feet. The large cloth covered buttons
were placed upon band of the cloth.
which was double stitched with silk and
divided at the yoke TO frame guipure
covered revers. A chemisette and col
lar OF tucked white muslin were dotted
with bows OF pale blue satin ribbon.
With this costume was worn a hat of
pale blue straw surmounted by two
much curled plumes OF white, while
bow OF pale blue taffeta ribbon caught
by jeweled buckle TO the front OF the
hat completed it's adornment.
Another maiden looked very attract
i've in a visiting gown OF parma vole.
the skirt of which was cut with a deep
fiounce headed by a pointed arrange
ment OF guipure insertion. The bodice
was fitted with a square yoke and
pointed vest of guipure, over which was
laid an interlaced design of pink satin
crosses A girdle of the same encir-
cled the waist and was clasped at the
intersection OF vest and girdle by a
buckle OF brilliants. A sunshade OF a
tint to match the gown was carried in
one white gloved hand. The parma
clad maiden's head was crowned with
brimmed hat of pinkish straw trimmed
with large bows of black satin ribbon.
The young demoiselle OF the blue
gown before mentioned was also
charming picture at dinner given in
her honor by neighboring country
family. She appeared in a pretty and
girlish costume of transparent white
liberty satin. the skirt undulating about
the hem and cut close to the figure
above. 1t was decorated with two
groups OF silk fiounces, the lower con-
| sisting of two narrow plated ones and
| the upper OF a single fiounce. Between
these was a hand painted wreath of
roses and foliage. Another wreath was
| painted above the upper founce. the
| whole forming an inverted " in front.
| The decollete bodice was held upon the
| shoulders by narrow straps of guipure
lace. epaulets of narrow rulings OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
New BlouseS
And Skirts,

In the matter OF blouses, here II de-
sign which Is not only positively beau
tiful, but also new. This treasure n
fashioned OF that fascinating silk faced
lawn Ga soft and .ynost alluring fabric),
and. to start at the top. is cut into q
square there with the hiatus filled In.
with a transparent chemisette OF wall
enciennes lace. square collar is tuck
ed perpendicularly and edged with the
lace, enveloping the shoulders. Below
the transparent vest the lawn Is again
tucked for short distance, and then
two rows OF vaienciennes insertion are
let In, while the sleeves. close fitting.
and the lawn. set In colonies OF diago-
nal tucks, have their inner seam unit
ed and the cuffs ornamented with that
tiny lace beading.
The latest blouses are dreams OF eic-
gance, worn either over decorative
camisole or a white silk slip The col
orings In the silk lawn. ofiwhich many
are made. are quite lovely. There Is a
rose pink OF most luscious character. n
heavenly heliotrope. and the very pre-
TEST powder blue. destined to complete
a smart suit OF navy service serge. the
tucked collar OF the blouse to be worn
outside that of the coat.
Decidedly skirt OF black crepe de
chine. or falling that. one OF soft Eng
lish black satin. is an Indispensable adj
| junct to the American girls wardrobe.
Memory fingers lovingly over Grape
skirt which was fashioned with point
ed tabler arrangement in front, out
| lined with a deep black silk fringe. The
sides of the skirt, left exposed by the
| shaping of the tablier, were embellish-
ed with a handsome raised design Of
black JET sequins.
A bodice entirely Of sequins was cut
very low and narrowly piped with or
apge velvet, sort of flat graduated
tucker of gupure lace lying on ths
chemisette OF white chiffon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

With the possible addition to the
United States of such summery lands
as Cuba, Porto Rico. the Philippines
md the Ladrones will doubtless come
many variations in the accepted idea OF
what is sesthetic i'm furnishings and
dress. In those new territories rich
Americans will make their homes. and
the wealth Of those already In the is
lands will increase in princely proper
lions. so that artists and decorators will
prepare their choicest work with view
10 disposIng OF 1t TO some OF the island
princes.
There Is little doubt but that with the
annexation of Porto Rico great future
Is being opened up to that island as a
winter resort. Ii may perhaps be be-
yond the means Of the majority. as the
fare at present to Porto Rico is $50. but
with the annexation may come a re-
luced rate that will make the place
possible as q resort for our people. To
Cuba and return the fare is at present
$40. with the possibility or a small re-
duction.
The distinct style suitable TO the pal
aces Of the rich sugar planters viii
seem something new, and Its simplicity
compared with the ornate furnishings
of tho north will certainly modify the
sty,es prevailing here. There Ia not
soldier In the army who has home OF
his own that will not be anxious to sug
Cest TO admlring wife OF sister or moth
er some modification Of the parlor that
,yi.l make II resemble the salons OF
q great. airy mansion I'm which perhaps
patriotic Cuban. planter extended
pleasing hospitality to the officers OF
his regiment.
Chippcndale furniture. or wicker. and
n,cnty Of white enamels with dainty
curtains OF white and light rugs upon
highly polished floors are the usual
combinations for these southern apart
mcnty.
Thc>change 60 simplicity, if interest
In thc war causes the styles of the coll
onlcs to be adopted at home. will be a
decided Improvement, for the average
Ar,cricnn house IL now too much fur
nished.
The drawing room In the home OF a
certain widely known millionaire Gu
ban sugar planter before II was plum
dered by the Spanish might serve as an
excellent model, furnishing an idea OF
che possibilities OF almost Greek sim
pi'.itx. The drawing room, which was
oe course the chief apartment, was fur
nisned in blue and white. Instead oi
ocinr papcred the walls and ceiiIne
were frescocd In dark blue. The mantel
cabinet was OF white snameled wood
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
FURNISHING A
SITTING ROOM.

The sitting room being a much less
formal apartment than the drawing
room, 1t Is not necessary that 1t should
contain any show" pieces of furniture,
but books, easy chairs. good sized ta-
bles. lamps and writing. tables. any
thing calculated to, add to its general
comfort. Above all things. II should re-
fleet the individual tastes and habits Of
the people who are to occupy 1t.
In such a room the decorations should
be kept quite simple in character and
chosen with the idea of forming good
background for both pictures and furnl-
ture. II a patterned wall paper Is
used the design should be one which
the eye follows with pleasure, and the
colorng is better subdued than light.
as rooms that are too light one grows
tired Of, but when the room is rather
plain paper, which has the effect Of i'm
creasing the apparent size.
All the woodwork including the man
telpiece. should be painted ivory. and
the fewer the colors used the more
pleasing and restful the result will be.
The hangings and chair coverings
being in a contrasting color.
Near the window which should not
be overdraped with curtains writing
desk with pigeonholes. drawers and
cupboard, should find a place. with .
comfortable lounge covered in a good
cretonne. The shape OF all the furni-
ture must be simple. with the least
possible ornamentation. but we'll cons
structed and suitable for its various
purposes.
One or two good sized tables are
rather necessary. on which there should
be space for the books and employments
OF the moment. and II is of the greatest
Importance that there should be space
in the room in which to move about. or
there cannot be comfort. and an over
crowded room cannot lay claim to be-
| ing we'll arranged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

This season everybody has been wear-
ing quite as much lace as has been con-
sistent with good taste. and many OF
the dresses making now for the later
functions have the daintiest black lace
coats. with long tails at the back. like
a mans dress coat. and short at the
waist in front.
They are nearly always made up over
white silk or satin. with pretty dia-
mond buttons. and very trim and sweet
they look. Many are also being prepared
for low bodices and no doubt they will
have a good following during the au-
tumn and winter dress campaign.
The lace coats may be arranged to slip
over various coFors and thus produce =
different appearance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

Toques and hats increase In breadth
as the season advances, and one won
ders where 1t will end. The Valkyrie
wings are the latest innovations OF the
mode, and they prove most becoming.
especially in black, springing from pail
letted tulle. the foundation pale pink.
Great Importance is now given TO thu
head. and small headgears are things OF
the past. The toques that have come
in at the end of the season most FREE
quently turn up In front. with a tuft Of
roses or any other flower that accords
with the coloring In the center and dia-
mond ornaments of some kind inserted
at the back or side. On full dress oc-
casions many women wear their own
real diamonds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
A Fancy Salad.

Steam two large potatoes until ten
der and set aside TO thoroughly cool.
Then cut into quarter inch slices, and
also slice up half beet root. To make
the portions neat, trim with vegeta-
BILE cutter. Arrange these In salad
bowl over the sides of which has been
rubbed a slice OF onion. with equal
quantities OF cooked cold green peas.
cooked caulihower cut up small. heads
OF young boiled asparagus and cooked
haricot beans, stir I'm a Tablespoonful
of minced ham and chicken ard some
chopped olives. Pour over salad dress
ing. garnish with watercress, dice OF
carrots and chopped blanched almonds,
and serve as soon as made. No salad
should ever be kept long after 1t is
prepared.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

The rich Cubans as a rule bought
their furniture in New York and had 1t
shipped to their island homes. Most OF
these people came north once or twice a
year. The men of the families were
compelled to attend to business here in
regard to sugar shipments, and their
wives and daughters accompanied them
to do their shopping.
The weather. Cuban girls were edu-
Gated in the United States. one famous
convent near Philadelphia and another
at Manhattanville being the favorites.
If the mother was unable to accompany
the head of the family to the north on
the annual or semiannual visit, he was
generally instructed what shopping to
do under the direction of the daughter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

velvet portiere gracefully draped over
latticework of white enameled wood.
A white, and gold screen stood in one
OF the corners next to the great arch
way. In front of II was a Rat cabinet
containing collection of rare shells.
The chairs and tables, the sofa and the
escrtoire were all of Chippendale. the
sofa and the chairs being upholstered
in gold and white brocade.
On couple of fragile looking tables
were palms in jardinieres of white and
gold. The appearance OF the room was
very picturesque. and. even with the
heat of the midday Cuban sun pouring
down UPON it, it had look of fresh
ness and GOODNESS that cheated the tenn
perature OF at least 10 degrees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

as well as narrow pink ribbons.sr rows
OF which faced the very wide turned
over collar. which came In point to
the waist and was edged with.a frilling
of creamy lace. Overset frillings OF the
lace covered the front OF the gown be-
tween the collar. and lace was used as
"a ruching about the back OF the high
collar The sleeves were trimmed with
encircling frills of lace with deep point
ed lace trimmed cuffs at the wrist. A
deep fiounce with a narrow row Of lace
as its heading and a wider piece below
was applied to the front breadths OF
the skirt. A graceful arrangement OF
the vatican plait formed the back OF
the gown from the shoulders. The waist
was outlined with ribbon that formed
streamers 90 the top of the fiounce.
Dressing jackets OF lace and muslin
and the fine transparent silks continue
to be seen in the modish shops. They
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

Paris, Aug. 27.-Although the social
season Is supposed to be over. there is
still an air OF gayety about the automo-
bile and polo clubs. and the races at
TrouvilIe still see a few OF the fashion
able set who are devoted to horses.
new fad, however, has come into vogue
with those who are interested In out
door sports, and that is the houseboat.
So well is this new recreation. IL such
1t may be called. liked by the volatile
French that ere long one may hope to
see az many houseboats on the Seine as
upon the Thames. This amusement.
like all the rest. calls for its especial
costume. Everything in France has its
particular toilet. There are Parisians
whom Gabriel will find more mortified
at the last over the lack OF chic resur-
rection day toilets than over their rec
ords in the black book.
Houseboat gowns are short. with fair
ly full skirts to give freedom to the
limbs in Climbing about. Serge is the
fayorite material, and white and blue
are the popular colors. Boating blouses
are in great demand and ore trimmed
with much braid and with buttons in
stead OF the many sprawling anchors
that English women affect. Simple
gowns of white duck are also donned
on these floating cottages by those who
do not like serge.
The Parisians have decided absolutely
that houseboating Is one Of the most
delightful OF occupations The fair
Americans who follow In the wake of
tho GauIs seeing how charming the
Frenchwomen look on their floating
houses, will not be long in taking up
the recreation, for America has many
advantages for houseboating. such as
great rivers that flow through thou
sands of miles of ideally lovely scenery.
1t Is noticeable at the dinners and
dances given at the chateaux where
fashionable Paris is resting that NOUS
seline il the fabric of the moment Sim
piicity has always characterized the
grande DANES when in retirement, yet
that OF the present moment can scarcely
be safd to lack elegance. for most OF the
gowns are combined with the most cost
Iy laces and insertions and made over
foundations Of the finest silk.
Some OF those at the country places
are worthy of the Bois. One which was
very fetching was Of tulle trimmed with
white point d'esprit. The tulle fell over
a lining of sfs,le surah. The corsage was
made in the form of blouse, adorned
with revers of embroidered white silk.
Revers. by the way, have very i'm
portant place in the construction of the
toilets now on exhibition. Most of them
on the late summer gowns are faced
with white taffeta. embroidered In
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had raised the price OF each piece OF
furniture to $3.50. or 500 for a half
dozen canvas covered porch chairs.
With this ruinous tax removed, at
least in part. 1t is easy to see how the
West Indian ladies who love to sur
round themselves with all that is beau
tiful will hasten to avail themselves OF
the American shops in refurnishing the
damaged apartments of the palatial
country places where they have long
dispensed hospitality that is univer-
sally acknowledged TO be ideal.
ANTOINETTE SHERMAN WOOD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

or sister in the convent, whom the SIS
ters would accord n short vacation dur
ing the stay OF the planter.
The investment even with the
wealthy was modified by another con-
dition besides good taste and the condi-
ton OF the climate. This was remem-
brance of the Spanish tariff on the
goods before they should reach their
destination. A charming Cuban woman
told the writer the history OF half a
dozen canvas covered porch chairs
which she once purchased in New York
at $1.5e apiece. The freight on the
steamer was very little. as they formed
part of her luggage on the trip home.
Before the purchase reached her plan
tation, however, the tariff on the chairs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

silk falling across the shoulders upon
the tops OF long gloves. The bolero
jacket that passed under the arms had
festoon Of rosebuds painted about the
edge and was braided with narrow
plating OF silk. Revers OF guipure lace
finished the slightly pointed decolletage.
Dainty finishings for the summers
costumes have been the Marie An
toinette fichus OF white null bordered
with frills or lace. These seem TO be
growing i'm favor and are in many
cases used as bodice trimmings. There
have never before been so many pretty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

cynosure OF all eyes. The only differ
ence between the house gown and the
robe de chambre is that the latter Is
supposed TO permit a more restful limp
ness and looseness With the extremely
Indifferent American woman 1t may be
said often to degenerate into that 9s-
thetic horror known as the Mother
Hubbard With the average French
woman. however, the robe de chambre
is Joy TO look upon.
In the morning on rising madam or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

To make a quantity combine pint
OF soft water with two OF best vinegar
and stir into these quarter OF a pound
Of glue. roughly broken. and a quarter
OF an ounce each OF powdered and sift-
ed indigo. isinglass and soft soap. Let
these ingredients boil over the fire for
ten minutes or a quarter Of an hour
then strain and bottle for use. n" h,
applied by means NJ small spong ~
tached to the end OF piece OF iaick
WIRE 49, 49,
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as well as becoming. The sleeves had
one band of insertion coming from the
shoulder to the wrist. where fiounce
OF lace half hid the hand and other
bows OF ribbon appeared. A girdle OF
silk gathered in the fullness of the
gown about the waist and was decorat-
ed with jeweled buckle
OF heavier material was the third
gown. which particularly attracted at
tention. In color IL was rose pink. and
it. too, was much trimmed with mce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14
West lDdiap e
FASHIONS sln
& & FurDisbiDg.

and furnished with couple of narrow
shelves and end brackets Just before
the large piece of French glass on the
upper shelf stood little ormoiu clock.
while on the brackets and reflected in
the mirrors were vases OF blue Japanese
ware. The open fireplace. with its blue
tiles and brass andirons. was never
used and was therefore always spotless-
ly clean
The drawing room was separated from
the library by nothing but the dark blue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

If you are In the habit OF do're ~.~~'
sewing, do not bite Off the fhrn
a pair OF scissors. Apart fro
that biting the cottcr Is ~
the teeth. the trick OF en- res
a very sore mouth. Wien
Is bitten, the danger Is efcat
usual to soak the thread in
lead, so that the result ma
serious and may even lead to boz
confnC
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

are always much the same in cut, as 1t
is not possible to greatly vary the
straight loose blouse except by fitting
the back breadths to the figure and
gathering the front more or less about
the waist with ribbons.
One OF the latest OF these dressing
jackets was made of white silk set up
on the double pointed yoke in box
plaits. An Elizabethan ruff OF lace
formed the collar. while the yoke was
trimmed with squares of lace diagonal
ly applied. The loose lower part of the
jacket had five alternate rows of lace
insertion and silk. The sleeves were
puffed upon the shoulder and set with
rows of the squares applied corner to
corner and continued to the elbow by
fiounce of very deep lace.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Many Of the parasol handles which
are so incrusted with jeweled flowers,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-14

To take ink out Of mahogany 70 haiF
q teaspoonful Of oil OF ,ltrioi edo
tablespoonful Of water AMY . ofop
OF the mixture to the spot oni rub u ox
Quickly. n not qulctIy removed. u VIII
muse = white spot lf thc first apple
csiIon does not prove effectuaI. reDeoo
ths process. 80
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Many Of the parasol handles which
are so incrusted with jeweled flowers,
especially jade, are of Japanese origin.