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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

ton. The mat measures minus the
fringe 90 inches wide by 10 inches
long and is composed Of five stripes,
three bright and open ones, consolidated
with bold inch and a half marguerites.
ten in a row. alternating with TX inch
bands in deep moss grown ribbon in
reversible satin with fancy edge.
Each flower is fashioned with IS
vandykes of the braid, neatly sewed in
/ o a ring and gathered close together ia
The center with a few stitches, to allow
each vandyked petal to stand in good
relief, being to some extent nearly fold
ed in two or goffered SO as to radiate in
q sloping peak or spoke. In the center,
where are mustered together the Sits,
shines a boss or button, displaying q
compact mass of Frenchfknot in glow
ing yellow silk, which, for the sake Of
rapidly. is sometimes replaced by q
crochet chain, well coiled roundto shape
and secured down with slip stitches de-
scribing a circle at the back. Along the
pointed part of each petal are stretched
two, three or four long regular stitches
Of split floselle, producing a mono
chrome or multioolor effect. In the
happy choice of the coloring lies the
beauty of the work, which, moreover,
can be executed by a skilled colorist
with odds and ends of silks and tinsel
threads, and even a few overlapping
spangIes for the snowy hearts.
The following is q description of the
intermingling of shades of the ten starry
wheels: Lichen green, salmon pink,
navy blue relieved with pale pink,
faint pink and green, emerald green,
deep garnet red, mauve and lemon, ruby
and pink 1.-TWO threads Of each), nile
green and geranium red. Sometimes,
too, the colors alternate in this wise:
On one vandyke CLEANS a group OF
three green and glossy threads. toned
down by the opposite group of violet
strands. Similar blendings may mark
the other rews, provided they are dis
persed with such consummate taste as
to allow the repeat to pass almost I'M
noticed.
The marguerites are first Joined to-
gether on either side in a line by two.
Of the points. with a few stitches taken
at the back. Then the two uppermost
peaks are fastened likewise to the Dor
der of the ribbon insertion, and after
ward two of the lower ones to the
frame Of the fancy gallon in subdued
mixed tones, half an inch wide, max
ing in all eight spokes secured in place.
Carried all round the work and care
fully mitered at each corner. the gallon
is finished with scallops of loose faded
green wool loops, divided by festoons OF
three graduated brushlike tassels IN
wool, tied with silk in soft art oolors-
In different and more delicate style
is the dainty little dolly sketched. its
fabric being a fine linen or cambria Of
snowy whiteness, ornamented with
motifs of honiton lace applique. The
honiton braid is simply laid on to the
linen and lightly fastened down. The
linen is then cut away from the back
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
DECORATIVE NOVELTIES.

The Fricxe ard Ceiling Paper Abzu-
doncd-Gildcd Rope orzsazneatafion-
OF late it has become quite the FASH
ion in hanging wall paper to disneDso
with the usual frie1e. This is the case
often when the ceilings arc high and
certainly where the story is a low one,
1t IS argued fiat the frieze tends to di-
minish the height of The roam and to
~tletraot from tho beauty ef the wall. A
heavy friaza serves to overload the sides
ind decreases the effect Of pictures and
furnishings. Sometimes there is a finish
Of q narrow moiding. AT others q strip
one or two inches wide Of silver or gilt
paper, cut %lengthwise off the roll, an
swers the same purpose. An elegant
suit Of parlors lately redeceratsd in
green embossed paper en- a cream ground
bad no finish at the top, neither We're
there ceiling decorations, but a plain
cream ground instead, says a writer IN
Good Housekeeping, authority also Tor
the following decorative hints:
Greatly overdone has been the ceiling
decoration business. Pyrotechnic de-
signs and bizarre arabesques in paper
have had their day, a v with the very
uncultivated. Where tho plaster is
cracked and uneven and needs covering,
a plain fiat paper of q single delicate
tint may be used. A more expensive
and handsomer ceiling has hand painted
corners and center in light, faint tones.
IN a parlor roses Or wistaria or what
ever flower matches the color Of the
principal furnishings chambers or in
twines. gracefully fading toward the
middle Of the room. In q chamber the
morning glory is suitable. All the COR
ners are unlike, though the same mo-
tive is repeated in varied styles.
Gilded rope, of a size corresponding
with that of the picture, is a ~favorite
decoration for the edge of pictures, es-
pecially for sea views. The rope, at
tached by small nails tothe wooden
frame, is then filled with sizing or var
nish to prevent the sinking IN of the
gliding, At each corner three flat loops
are fastened to the frame. In country
cottages homemade or pine tables may
be covered with rope With it the legs
are tightly wound, while the edges are
closely covered with a running pattern
in Greek form, circle following circle
III an endless chain. A knot with ravel-
ed ends four inches longs is fastened at
each corner, and the only space left un-
covered is the top, which is supposed
to be occupied with the lamp and its
mat.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

other implements Of sport, represent
perhaps the latest development in this
line Of furnishing.
The sketch given is q design for a
very useful piece Of furniture adapted
to almost my entrance, as from its con-
struction it occupies but little floor
space and is Of a character to be adapt
ed TO aGy environment Of companion
pieces, whether they be ~inexpensiyely
tasteful or elaborate and costly.
Here we have Il hall wardrobe with a
curtained front. This part is intended
to ba somewhat lower than the usual
wardrobe (Which is frequently higher
than is necessary even for the reception
Of long listers. # this main portion
be made sufficiently low, it will afford
a convenient st.ztiDg rcint for q hat
cupboard which can be easily reached.
The doors Of this cupboard should be
Opaque, or Of the beautiful coIored glass
which is now SO comparatively cheai.
In stained oalz, with a rich cardinal or
terra costa colcrod curtain, this hall
piece would lack exceedingly we'll.
Both its useful ard decorative qualities
might 90 much enhanced by the addi-
ton OF umbrella stands al either side.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
autumn and winter Fabrics.

Corduroy is a leading class Of fash
ionable stuff for autumn and winter
gowns. Some have marrow stripes in
two or three ~colorings, but the larger
number are plain and ribbed, and there
are plenty speckled in different tones.
The shot whipcords are good looking
and very durable.
There are the zibeline stripes often
thrown on a check ground in black and
color, and there are many zibeline
checks-green on blue, brown on green,
violet on green, black on blue and black
ON brown.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
WEDDING ETIQUETTE.
The swell Place and Hour For the
Ceremony.

The swell Place and Hour For the
emo
Unless there ID a difference in the re-
Ngious faith of the bride and her fance
or the family is in mourning it is quite
impossible for the fashionable young
woman of the day to take into consid-
Grafton anything other than a church
wedding large one at that, according
TO the New York Herald, from which
the further interesting facts are learned:
To be very exact the swell hour for q
wedding is II O'Clock. with q breakfast
to follow at the BRIDES home. Next to
that half past 3, 4 or half past 4 o'clock
are the preferred hours, with an even
ing reception or "at home" Fashion
still frowns on the evening wedding
and will have none Of it.
Seven bridesmaids-the lucky num-
Der again-is to be the most fashion
able quota this winter, besides a maid
of honor. The seventh, or head brides
maid, as she is called, leads the process
sion of girls, followed by the other six
walking in pairs, the maid of honor
coming next in line and Immediately
in front Of the bride-a most charming
grouping, suggestive of anything rather
than thoughtful planning, deliberate
and hard work in arranging the bridal
procession.
A matron Of honor-a very recently
married grin place Of a maid Of hon
or is latter day development of the
| fashionable wedding, which is in high
favor just now. It is said that the brides
took their cue from the bridegrooms,
who several years ago started in select
ing a best man from the ranks of bene-
diets.
A very important item Of the fin de
steele wedding i'd che invitation, and
this t~elltale little bit of paper often
speaks most eloquently Of the sender's
knowledge of fashions changes in style
and form.
For example, Gladys will be sure to
know very soon, if she has not already
found ii out, tha6 the latest wrinkle
this autumn in wedding stationery
shows the invitation printed on gray
white paper instead Of cream white or
dead white, the sheet a trifle more
square than that in vogue last season,
the measurements being about 61s by
IA inches.
Then again, not only the church in
vitation, hut the card Of admission to
the church and the invitation card to
the house, have a blank line, on which
is to be written the name of the guest.
OF course this means lots more work
for those sending cut the invitations,
but, after al, think how much more
elegant aud personally gratifying such
All invitation is and whasa compliment
is paid to each person who receives one.
a separate invitation should be sent
to each guest invited, even if several
are invited from family, except Of
course in tie case where a married
rouplaare invited, when enc card GOV
ers the Invitation TO both.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

The men and women Of ancient Greece
and the fam d baauties of every cline
always understood the use Of oil in the
toilet, says an authority. which gives
the following hint: When animal oil is
used, it clogs up the pores and renders
the skin coarse, but vegetable oils, such
as tbs Greeks used, feed the skin.
There are many skins that do not need
l~ubrication after a hath, but there are
many others which are benefited by the
use of fine vegetable oil, such as almond
cream. which furnishes food to the skin
and is a powerful aid in the fight
against wrinkles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
CHEESE sTRAws, r

roll out into a long strip. Sprinkle with
cheese again. Fold, turn and roll ont as
before. Continue in the same order un-
til all the cheese has been used-one-
half to an even cup. according to ene's
taste. When all the cheese has been
added, roll out into a sheet a eoant
fourth Of an inch thick. Cut into rings
and straws and bake. Put several straws
through the rings in pairs and arrange
on d dolly covered plate, or cut the
pastry into bands, half an inch wide
and FIVE or six inches long, aud arrange
them on the plato like a cohhouse. says
the Boston Cooking School Magazine in
illustrating these appetizing tribes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

Hand-painted frocks are the last new
thing IN Paris. Gowns Of monsseline de
Sole are painted IN sarlamda. The. rufass
an the skirt are edged with the safla,ias.
they are festeoned above 2 deem Bounce:
or they outline 4 deep sklrtesa turic. on
the waist the may trim the Jacket froass.
81 be set between the snirrsngs 0f the
yegs n any case Trey farm q striking
garnitafe, and one that Is not Aksiy "a
strike the American fancy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
Cbeese straws ana Rings.

Sift into a wooden tray one cup of
pastry -four and one-fourth teaspoon
fal each Of salt, pepper and baking
powder. Add one.third of a cup of but
ter, and chop the ingredients together
until the mixture looks like meal, keep
ing the -four between the knife and the
butter. Mix to a paste with as little ice
water as possible. Turn on to a slightly
Toured board, pat into shape, then roll
out into a rectangular piece. Sprinkle
with grated cheese.
Commencing at one end fold the
paste so as to form three distinct layers.
Turn the pastry round, so that n Of
the open sides will be toward you, then
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

The story of How Richard Wagner
Wrote His Operas is indeed wonderful
and it will be old by one Of the great
composers most intimate friends IN the
october Ladies Home Journal. Wagner
carried an opera in his mind for years
before he began to set It on paper. the
work onee bebun. however. it WAS per-
for,ned with lightening-like speed. Ever
when an old man he wrote the score ior
one Of famous operas with such rapidly
That two trained amenuenses We're unable
= Lasn IN with him. So absorbed in his
writing did Wagner become that in his
~chirography was expressed the di1ferenI
emotions of the p~ersonages OF the opera
protrayed by those passages,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
Benin, For TabIecloths. Etc.


Tor tablccloths denim is used plain,
friuged all around, with a strip of white
corduroy laid down the center Of the ia
bic. says The Decorator and Furnisher.
Linen may be used in place of the cor
duroy If desired. The etched denim is
used with the white centerpieee and
sometimes with a pale yellow one, but
that depends upon the color Of the
bowls and flowers to be used for the
decoration. With the plain blue pale
yellow bowls filled with dark red and
red brown crysanthemums may be used
with the best effect. The lockwood
ware is exceedingly pretty with the
etched table covers. These covers may
be embroidered if desired, but the color
is rich background, and it is well to
make the decorations Of flowers and
china. A tablespread to use in a sitting
room or chamber might be embroidered
with good effect.
Cou%nterpanes and bolster covers are
made of denim, some very deliberately
o~rnamented, others plain with only a
rayeled fringe on three sides or q white
knotted fringe is occasionally see.a..
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

tion fit quite closely, and the fullness
starts above this plain part. The ma
terial may be any light wooden goods
preferred, the littlefull vest of soft silk,
the collar of white serge or silk as one
likes. This blouse is arranged on a fit
ted lining, and the serge is put on from
the neck downward in three parts, but
does not reach to the waist by three
inches. Tiny plaits are set in the fronts
and a few at the center back, and when
the serge fits the lining it is stitched
along twice by machine. and three plain
pieces Of serge, fitting the lining, are
laid over the three inches of uncovered
lining, and rows of braid or velvet are
run along and finished with rosettes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
silver and China.

Indications are that the combination
of silver with china may attain to as
great popularity as that of silver with
glass. A complete china tea service Of
creamy yellow tint, the teapot, sugar
bowl. cream jug and cups having chased
solid silver mounts with handles Of the
same, affords in excellent example Of
its effect. Sets like this are arranged ia
handsome cases, and spoons are some
times Observation-Disclosures Cizcalar.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

entirely that it orne back almost IN
the manper Of a novelty. Formerly this
garment was worn next to the skin un
der the corset. but it is nov more fre-
quantly worn over the corset, doing
duty as a corset cover and short skirt.
The most highly approved design Is
rather short, falling just low enough to
hide the drawers. Most Of the newest
models are made to draw in behind at
the waist line with a ribbon, SO that
they fit the figure as snugly and smooth
Iy as a fitted corset cover.
Drawers are by no means so wide as
they were last season. Very few full
umbrella drawers are shown, this de-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
DoILY wrTH HoNITos APPL1QUE.

and the edges buttonholed over in white
or co1ored silk, the work being further
beautiied if desired by the addition Of
bars and lace stitches. Many possibili-
ties are offered by this honiton APP
pliuue. For instance, it may be en-
ployed in a novel and charming design
for a t~ablescenter, shaped like a Maltese
cross, the edges outlined in the iace
work and sprays of honiton.inserted in
the corners. Laid on the table, with
flowers and silver arranged between the
arms of the cross, the effect is particu-
larIY good.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

and Of good color. Drain them wen as
you take them out and pack in the Jars,
then I'LL up with boiling strip and seal.
The strip that is left may be boiled
longer, then strained into glasses, and
you will have jelly. This is thought by
many to be the very best way Of pre-
serving ounces, says The American
Kitchau
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

again the idol of the hour. Our furry
treasures range from the little sable or
mink tie in its simplest form and most
moderate price to the cape here por-
trayed as typical of a popular mode in
fur, made as it is in the fashionable
mink, bordered with a shaped frill and
finished by q high fiuted collar, with a
lining of shell pink satin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
DAINTY FANCY RK
MATERIALS FULL OF ARTisTses,-
BlLITlES IN CLEVER Hal

Starr Braid work Is Quick Ut
fectiye For Table RunnexAa-
spreads and the LIke-Tabis
! ters OF Lace Applique ON Lint
Charming screen panels, tableS-
ners, bedspreads, babies coverletsd
piano backs can be made with
white serpentine braid-a very i
friend, now revived-with the md
color touch so characteristic Of the a
Grafton Of the period. Here are dir
tions for making a dainty oblong tai
mat after this style, a Partisan inspil
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

You wouldn't think that talk Is
cheap said the victim. IF You went
into d bird store and tried to buy q
really good parrot
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
4 FafaI Slwn.

Perry Pattetic-sT seen the new moon
over my left shoulder Wayworn Watt
son-s1hat settles it. TIL bet the next
place you ask fer. work you git it."-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

hem. At the neck the new coat either
fastens down one side and pouches
slightly or buttons tightly down the cen
ter. In either case a lace chemisette or
cravat finishes it at the neck. The es-
sentials to the success of such a style
are a 90 inch waist and hips and chest
slim in proportion. Size who makes at
all for the portly, as well as she who is
of limited stature, must renounce its
charms, for charms it certainly has for
the woman who can carry them off as
is indicated by the illustration of the
very newest of French tailor made
gowns. This is in a nickel gray shade
of satin faced cloth, adorned with en-
broidery Of silk cord and rows of strap
ping in a pale shade Of gray, the front
of the coat being held in place by n
large smoked pearl button.
1t seems quite assured that the short
and medium length jackets will be as
much the vogue as the newer claimant
to favor, but many of them fit tightly
at the back and closely to the figure
in front. In skirts a Iarrownesss of out
line from the waist to the ankle will be-
the desideratum Of all women Of fash
ion.
The fashionable furs of the coming
season are the fashionable furs of the
past year or two. Sable and chinchilla
for the extravagant, fox and mink for
the more economical The most luxuri-
Gus Of capes is made Of sable, lined
with chinchilla, with some old lace
about the throat. Lace would appear to
be indispensable to the fur coat this
year, indeed to all garments, for lace is
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

Maud-"Do you believe hat all the
world loves a lover2' Jack-sNo; not
since / met your father..-Chicago News.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
\ THAT PLEAsE.

side Of the central figure are a cluster
ring of a sapphire surrounded by bril-.
Iiants and a beautiful round whole
pearl between two diamonds. The lat
ter is a pretty engagement ring, as are
the two upper rings-the diamond half
hoop and the two stone diamond and
ruby. The two lower designs represent
an all gold seal and a magnificent opal
set between two brilliants for mems
wear.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

A Model For Home DISSEMINATING.
A useful blouse to be worn under an
autumn coat or cape with a serge skirt
up to@ very cold weather is shown in
the diagram. 1t is becoming to a slight
figure, as three inches Of the waist por-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31
THE NEWEST STYLES
A GLIMPSE AT TAILOR GOWNS AND
FUR GARMENTS.

The Possibilities Of the Long Bnsqued
Coat Calmly Cpnsidered-short and
Medium Length Jackets Equally In
Evidence-The Typical Fur Cape.
After due consideration Of the posi-
bilities of the long basqued coat one is
forced to the conclusion that these are
infnitesimal. Under it's most attractive
conditions it fits tightly on the hips,
meets at the waist and is rounded off
thence to the back. Again, it is deco
rated with a founce innocent Of full
ness, or is edged with a scallop, the
skirt which completes it matching this
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-10-31

Pretty trimmings for edgfng bows ana
fiounces are made Of thin, narrow Lutte
They are especially tfective on chiffon
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09
AN AMERICAN HEIREss IN PARIS

Impecuuiou~ Titled Parisians Drew
Lots for Her.