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

sleeves. each OF which had tiny frili OF
lace about the wrist The bottom OF the
skirt was finished with three narrow
tucks.
or fawn colored cashmere. with coat
effect outlined by narrow bands of
brown velvet ribbon. was the costume
for small girl OF Il. Three rows OF
the velvet ribbon encircied the bottom
or the skirt. and a band OF brown vel
vet ribbon tied in q coquettish bow at
the side went around the waist. The
yoke and the simulated vest were OF
white embroidered cashmere. With this
gown the daintiest little bonnet OF
brown straw. lined with apricot colored
shirred chiffon. was TO be worn. The
bonnet had bands of brown velvet to
tie under the chin and was trimmed
with brown feathers.
For an older damsel was a tailor made
gown OF dark cheviot. with strapped
seams and a loose Jacket. with revers
and turned over collar OF white cloth.
A white suede belt clasped the waist
Very smart are the straight double
breasted long coats for children made
on the principle OF the new driving
coats. The one which 1 particularly
noticed the other day was OF ivy green
cloth, the wide collar faced with white
broadcioth, while half dozen large
buttons went down the front OF the
coat.
For child of or a very dainty
model was one OF white satin faced
cloth. which fell from pointed yoke
embroidered about the edge with tiny
rosebuds. A girdle OF rose pink silk
closed with a rosctte OF the silk at the
left side The hem OF the skirt was also
embroidered with sprays OF the roses.
The trimming on most OF the ju-
venile gowns is confined to the bodices,
where II takes the form Of eiaborately
ornamented epaulets, tucked or en-
broidered or braided yokes or full
fiounced collars. girdles with coquettish
bows or long ends of ribbon dangling to
the hem of the skirt.
For a maiden of 13 was frock which
had a somewhat new arrangement of
the bodice. The material was cream
tinted cloth. The blouse waist Of the
garment was made over a plain lining,
so the dressmaker said. Below the yoke
the trimming was put on in alternate
tucks and rows of lace. these arranged
to form V. The epaulets. which were
rather deep. had similar arrangement.
In front the tucks and lace were laid i'm
alternate rows to the waist. while the
back had a pointed yoke with one row
OF trimming only. The skirt was a cir
cular one.
A charming little frock had blouse
or washing silk and skirt OF dark blue
'pique. The blouse was gathered to a
yoke, square cut in the back and run
ming up little way over the shoulders.
The blouse was trimmed with three
cross frills. The rounded collar was
trimmed with a lace edged frill, as were
also the straight band cuffs
A little flock with light tan jacket
suggested itself as being just the thing
for autumn. 1t was of light cloth, the
small gored skirt being edged with a
tiny flounce headed by two narrsw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

When travelling with young children.
II saves much discomfort to run down
to the resort beforehand and engage the
rooms. This does away with the neces-
sity for seeking accommodation when
one arrives hot and tired at the end OF
long journey.
Speaking of children. that journey Is
exceedingly tiresome for them, and all
that is possible should be done to make
them comfortable. They should not be
dressed in a lot of starched clothes.
which easily crush and tumble, but wear
straw hats. which will stand knocking
about. rather than befrilied hats and
bonnets.
A little fruit will be extremely well
come TO them, and a bottle of eau de
cologne or lavender water with which
to wipe over sticky faces and hands is
very refreshing.
In case the company includes young
baby and the journey be a long one.
with insufficient time to get the bottle
refilled, carry some milk In well fas-
tened vessel, preferably a bottle, to
which pinch Of carbonate OF soda has
been added. and having heated II to just
boiling point, but not allowed 1t TO boil.
1t will keep sweet for some time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09
FASHIONS
I'M BLACK

Apart from the necessary mourning
and half mourning. where black is ohli-
gatory, II Is always good taste and may
iigure at the most ceremonious func-
tons. Black satin is now considered
mourning. and bright liEse. grenadine
and other smart fabrics are also per-
nitted. IL Is frequently only by the
accessories that II is possible To judge
II black is worn from choice or AZ a
mark OF respect 10 relatives or friends.
Beautiful gowns In black are COM
posed OF a slip OF satin. with overdress
OF silk canvas, in which are handsome
lace stripes of a very open description.
FrllIs and ruchings are composed OF the
canvas. with the openwork stripe form
ing the edge, or plain canvas is run
with satin bebc ribbon 10 form sell
wage Very narrow lace is aiso EN-
ployed on the thinner type OF material
and tiny gathered frills OF silk or black
ribbon.
A stylish gown of black satin has the
low neck outlined with dark NeapoIltan
violets, with violets arranged in cius-
ters on the sleeves. with u frill OF yio-
let lisB above. Further touches OF vso-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

Joyed a phenomenal success, is likely to
be the excuse for some new develop
ments OF fashion, just as were Fedora"
and La Tosca.'' The period OF the play
is the seventeenth century, and IL af-
fords opportunity for many taking
adaptations of costume. The heavy
plumed hats and the gorgeous use of
color In the Partisan production make
ii very picturesque play for the cos
tuner.
Paris has just been dazzled by the
trousseau OF young princess, which has
just been sent home from a dressmalx-
er's on the Square de POpera. The most
startling gown was of black spangled
net for evening wear. Half OF the skirt
was taken up by a wide fiounce that fell
over an under one OF plated mousseline
de sole. With an eye to economy, her
highness had two bodices to wear with
this skirt, one covered with the SPAN
gied tulle and a second one draped over
white satin. Both bodices had knots of
turquoise velvet on the shoulders and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

bands OF bright braid. The coat had a
straight back and front and was fitted
over the shoulders. across which ran
revers OF cloth lined with cloth shade
darker than the body OF the frock
These revers were edged with frill OF
silk. So were the straight cuffs. A
strap and two brass buttons formed
the fastening OF the Jacket, although
fvir buttons trimmed the front OF the
garment.
Ribbon velvet is playing a very large
part in the ornamentation or the gowns
or the moment Very effective Il is.
too. especially on a background OF silk
One very satisfying example OF this
recall I'm bodice OF foulard especially
adapted for a slender figure. ThA silk
was white with blue flowers. dark blue
ribbon velvet falling down each side OF
the front. IL was made with a deep
single plat from the neck to the waist,
which was rather full over the dark blue
velvet girdle. caught by silver buckle
jeweled with turquoises. The rows of
ribbon velvet were continued under the
arms TO the back OF the bodice, where
they finished I'm a point as in the front
Collar and sleeve bands were OF folded
white silk, softened at the wrist by a
suggestion OF white lace. The simplici-
ty and the quiet elegance OF the waist
equally commended II.
"Cyrano de Bergerac." which has en-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

An evening gown OF white oriental
satin which is very striking is lined
with pale green silk. The draped satin
bodice has long sleeves of white chiffon
closely gathered and PRETTY yoke en-
broidered in colored sequins. Another
gown OF white silk zephyr is very pfet-
tily trimmed with satin ribbons and
pale yellow veIenciennes lace. A smart
little cape OF blue and brown shot glacc
silk IL lightly veiled with fine black net.
ornamented with incrustations Of cream
coIored guipure. A brown cloth Louis
XIV cape lined with striped silk Ii very
prettily trimmed with tiny gold buttons
and gold braid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

A fashionable silk petticoat now costs
almost Az much as a silk gown. but
some new fabrics have been brought
out which have good effect at a cons
siderable reduction in cost Among thess
are the new silk muslins. which have all
the stiff resistance OF horsehair. moi
rette and gloria. They rustic like silk
and when trimmed with plenty Of lace
and lace insertion answer the purpose
extremely well. Women are falling into
the great mistake OF overheavy skirts.
A fashionable gown is. in fact. two
gowns. one worn oyer the other, and the
petticoats are arranged on much the
same plan. for beneath the outer flounce
there is an under one with several frilIs.
and all this depending from the waist
is exceedingly bad from hygienic point
OF view.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09
Blues That Are Fashionable.

Harebell is perhaps the prcttiest
shade In blues except sky blue, and II is
very becoming 20 anybody who is not
sallow. IL Is suited 10 neither olCsage
nor middle age. Peryenche has been
done 10 death. but IN every fashionable
assembly OF the moment you will be
pretty certain that five out OF every
dozen gowns will either be of this color
or little darker--that is. veritabla
navy blue. which forms the best
groundwork for guipure laces.
But sky blue is the prettest tone aft
er all. II is quite lovely when II ap-
pears. as IL so often does. as a ground
work for turquoise embroidery In drcrs-
es and millinery. A touch OF turquoise
al the neck. belt and waist very often
asserts itself on white and light colors.
especially grays.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

While the large square pianos were
the fashion their owners were content
to regard them as mere Instruments.
giving q touch OF elegance to the house.
of course. as representing the refined
tastes of the family and the number of
dollars invested. Now the large square
piano has gone out OF fashion because
people are building their houses smaller,
and there is no room in the modern
drawing room for tho square or grand
piano.
The average householder who knows
aught OF music is aware that placing an
instrument directly against the wall
causes much OF the sound to be dead
cned and lost and even gives heavi-
ness to tones that with free and un-
obstructed range of sound would be
possessed OF brilliancy and resonance.
Therefore the backs OF many OF the fin
est pianos now sent out by the manu-
facturers are more or less ornamented
in order that the owners may place
them I'm any desired position without
blushing for the appearance OF the same.
in New York there is one artist who
makes a large income by devoting his
time to the decoration of plano backs.
Not only is the back of the instrument
painted with appropriate pictures. but
the side panels and the panel above the
lid are handsomely decorated.
The cost OF painting the pianos In
some OF the millionaire drawing rooms
or New York. Philadelphia. Chicago.
Boston and other large cities can be
only n matter of general conjecture.
Some OF the most ornate. IL is said. have
cost well up toward $500 or $4,000.
The idea OF painting pianos WIS prob
ably obtained from the work of the Mar
tin brothers. decorators. who lived dur
ing the reign Of Louis XIV. Some of the
harpsiehords decorated ins'Vernis Mar
tin" arc still In existence and quite put
10 the blush anything in modern work.
manship.
One OF these exquisite instruments.
wakened to music possibly by the white
fingers OF La Belle Pompadour. is now
Ia the possession of wealthy New
Yorker and gives an admirable idea of
the Martins idea of beauty. On a side
panel is a group of cupids noating
among tho clouds and blowing upon
conch shells. A border OF cupids. set
between festoons OF roses and other
flowers. ornaments the sides or the
hsrpslchord. The I'D IL covered with
groups OF cupids. nymphs and satyrs. I'LL
bIoxing upon nhclls. playing upon rude
harps or otherwise exercising their ruu-
steal skill. Th. interior decoration has
daintincss and i,ghtness consistent
with the idea that IL ls a mere lining.
IIpor the outside Of the lid appears a
gliding. A sbell-I!ke molding goes about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

painted long bar from favorite SYM
phony or opera. with an orchestra of
cherubs grouped about a few fieecy
clouds in the center. Several musical
instruments or nymphs and satyrs
playing upon flutes and Tyres, a half
dozen shepherds waking the echoes with
their rustic pipes - in short. anything
suggestive OF music or that is in itself
dainty and pretty will serve to adorn
the piano. Instead of attaching the
boiling cloth to the instrument IL is
sometimes painted separately and
shaped so as to form a cover.
The instrument is often placed in the
center OF the room, with a small up
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

the Martins and the Japanese Is now
more or less successfully followed by all
modern furniture decorators who at
tempt anything in the way of delicate
painting.
While $500 or $1,000 for decorations
or the adaptation OF an old Vernis Mar
tin harpsichord frame may be out of
the question with the average family,
any one who has an upright piano and
little skill may make IL an ornament
TO the apartment in which 1t is placed.
Any woman who can paint in oils
with fair degree of skill can decorate
the back of the piano. IL not to equal a
Martin, still well enough for all ordi-
nary critics eyes. Long sprays of fiow-
ers may be painted upon the side pan
els. III painting upon the wood OF the
back promises not TO be a success, a
piece of boiling cloth may be tackled
across II and the edges finished with a
row of gilt leather held in place by tiny
brass headed nails. The pictures are
then painted upon the boiling cloth.
A butterfly or tiny bird just BURST
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

Select five or six artichokes, cut the
ends OF the leaves and the stems and
put into boiling water. with a table,
spoonful of salt, small bunch of savo-
ry herbs. two ounces of butter and half
a spoonful OF pepper allowed to each
half gallon OF boiling water. To pre-
serve the bright green of the vegetable
when cooked. tie up piece of cinder In
a muslin bag, and throw this i'm to boil
with the artichokes. Boil quickly until
the vegetables are tender. keeping OFF
the lid of the vessel. They will proba-
bly, take 20 TO 25 minutes. and 1t is a
sign that they are cooked enough when
the leaves come off easily. Serve with
melted butter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09
SIMPLE REMEDIES
FOR HEADACHE.

Too little blood in the brain II = fre-.
quent cause OF headache and mayt be
recognized by the ache being on the
top of the head, by constant disxiness
and by noises in the ears. The best curs
is a slight stimulant. such ~ strong tea
or coffee or hot soup-anything which
will increase the circulation. People who
suffer with these headaches should ALI
ways sleep with their heads low.
Too much blood In the brain will cause
splitting headache. which II felt all
over the head The face becomes nush-
ed, the temples throb anda strong light
or noise will cause excruciating paint
These headaches are felt by people who
have too much blood, by those who wor-
ry or study too much and by those who
live irregularly. The sufferer is algo
often afflicted by palpitation and indi-
gestion and needs to be most careful ot
the diet. Meat should not be eaten more
than once a day. Great relief will be
found by sitting with the feet in mus
tard and water for quarter OF an hour.
A neuralgia headache is most fire.
quently felt across the forehead and
sometimes at the back OF the head and
generally arises from cold caught in a
bad tooth. which affects the nerves on
that side OF the face. III the pain be in
the forehead. relief may be obtained by
placing a mustard leaf for 20 minutes on
the nape' OF the neck or bytthe side os
the eye just over the temple. A piece
of brown paper soaked I'm vinegar and
sprinkled thickly with pepper and laid
over the painful spot is a homely but
sometimes effective remedy. Ii should
be kept on until the paper becomes dry.
when IL should be removed and. applied
until the pain is relieved. Precautions
must be taken not to catch fresh cold
after this.
Another form Of neuralgia commences
with little specks dancing before the
eyes, the pain seeming 10 be confined
TO exactly one-half the head or face. A
violent sickness usually accompanies
this headache. but no relief IL obtained
by vomiting. Hot water applications
are the best for these attacks. Pour
boiling water over q square OF flannel
and wiring Il out tightly In a towel to
avoid scalding the hands. Place IL over
the seat Of the pain. Have ready an
other square Of flannel and treat In the
same way and apply as soon as tho
nrst piece begins to get cold. Continue
this process without ceasins until the
pain IL relieved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

band OF the same as girdle at the
waist.
morning gown was OF tawny linen.
made over mauve taffeta. II was thick
~ trimmed with yalenciennes laces and
insertions. which showed the mauve silk
through the lace.
For morning wear there was q blue
foulard spotted with white. AT the bot
tom OF the skirt appeared a small
fiounce. lace edged with second fiounce
a little higher up. A wide Richeiieu
collar I'm squares OF embroidery and
point lace fell over the shoulders. I'm
der the collar. showing prettily in the
front. was a chemisette OF mousseline
de sole. with diamond puffings and In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

may occupy the vacant space. or It may
be replaced by an open music holder or
a small cabinet. At one end of the
piano may stand the shaded lamp and
at the other an empire chair or some
other small piece OF furniture. The top
OF the piano may hold small piece OF
statuary fianked by bowls OF flowers.
In one drawing room the piano was
placed in the center OF the room, two
glass cabinets at each end and project
ing a little to form an alcove for the
low divan that ran the entire length of
the piano back. Above the divan a
cornice of wood matching the piano and
cabinets formed the support for row
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

row tucks. The cut OF the jacket was
something at which to marvel. IL had
turned down collar. while the beauti-
fully shaped revers were covered with
guipure lace, the pattern OF the lace
being outlined with narrow velvet rib
bon.
A cloth cape In new shade called
ohamois rose was lined with satin OF
the same color and was cut with very
high collar and finished with crystal
buttons and straps.
For evening wear the trousseau in
cluded an opera cloak OF blush rose
pink in satin brocade. cut with a high
scanned collar and draped on the shoul-
ders with pink moussellne de sole. A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

Brass bird cages need a great deal OF
attention, for IL at all dirty the brass 10
inclined to smell disagreeabiy. scouv
the cage. In the FIRST instance. with .
rough flannel rubbed upon soap. touch
any rusty spots with vitrIol diluted with
four times It's bulk OF water anu apply
this with q small stiff brush. observing
due precautions that none of the acid
may touch the skin. Then wash on alI
fraces Of II with plenty Of warm water.
Try the cage thoroughly and rub n
bright with a chamois leather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

Paris, Aug. 20.--With the fashionable
world out OF town for the season one
has time to. devote to studying the ap-
parel Of those smaller specimens of
humanity who few years from now
VIII be leaders In Vanity Fair. or course
at this season the children OF the beau
monde are away. too-in the country. as
a rule, where sensible Partisan parents
bring up their children with a simplici-
ty that might AFFORD n valuable exam
pie To American families. In the shops
and ut the modistes one sees many OF
the little frocks which have been order
ed in preparation for the autumn, when
the young girls are sent away TO the
converts and the boys to the military
schools.
Alpaca is used largely for the making
OF everyday frocks for girls. The ma
terial can be obtained I'm any color.
makes up beautifully and is adapted to
see hard service. A very pretty frock
was of red alpaca. the skirt made with
vandyke points over n frilling of ac-
Gordon plated silk. The points We're
edged with narrow ribbon. The waist
had a pointed yoke OF tucked silk and
was bordered with a double row OF mar
row ribbon. The waist below the yoke
fell in box plaits over the silk girdie.
The fitted sleeves had epaulets OF the
accordion plated silk laid in double
row upon the shoulder.
A very pretty cashmere gown OF blue
was made for a girl OF IL. At the left
side II had short V shaped vest OF
white cloth, on which were laid cross
stripes Of gold braid. Next TO the left
shoulder was set a frili of the white
cashmere trimmed with a row of mar
row dark blue velvet ribbon. Two mar
row rows of the ribbon velvet adorned
the hem or the otherwise plain skirt
and outlined the surplice arrangement
OF the bodice and the edges of the
square cut epaulets. A dainty frill OF
plated cashmere. headed by a double
row OF velvet. finished the sleeves. A
sash OF velvet. which fell at the left side
under the vest, had appliques OF lace
TO finish the ends OF the sash.
Decidedly chic was an afternoon frock
for a child OF 10 made OF eau de nile
nuns yelling. A deep semicollar effect
was given the upper part of the bodice
by thu rows Of wide tucks that fell from
the collar over the top OF the sleeves.
The lower part OF the waist was gather
ed under a girdle OF white satin ribbon
that had a deep bow at the left side.
The skirt was quite plain. made full
around the hem and fitted closely above.
Across the shoulders bands of guipure
lace were applied, the line being contin-
ued to the waist by two bands OF satin
ribbon.
OF primrose coiored cloth was anothe.
dainty frock for mlss of s. Flounces
OF plated mousseline de sole passed
over the shoulders and were continued
TO the waist. where they were met by q
girdIe of soft white silk. The front of
the waist was laid in narrow plaits.
while the flounces were united by cross
ed bands OF red velvet ribbon. Crossed
bands of the latter ornamented the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

Empire combs are very effective when
worn with the turned up hat. as the
coil OF hair appears between the comb
and the mass Of flowers placed In the
hat. and above again tower the bows
loops or wings which complete the hack
OF the hat. For indoor or evening wear
they are less pretty and destroy the
contour. the bulge below the comb ana
the contracted effect above being fap
from effective or graceful In outline
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

To wash. and curl ostrich feathers
make some hot soapsuds OF pure white
soap, dip I'm the ostrich feathers and rul,
them gently with tho soapy Iather.
When they look clean, wiring out and
shake without intermission near a fire
or I'm strong sunlight. the latter being
the better. When dry and fluffy. curl
again by means OF q smooth strip OF
whalebone. over which three or four
fronds OF the feather should he curIed
at time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-09

let are introduced in the folded scarf
running down the side and continuing
as waistband and in the quillings OF
violet satin outlining the skirt.
An exquisite gown of black satin and
|chanully lace displays fiounces OF vary
ing widths, divided by folds of satin.
The bodice is made I'm the same fashion.
the lace frills fastened down with bands
OF satin and finished at the low neck
with narrow cream lace and Jet passe-
menterie. A frill of cream white chiffon
stands up round the neck. and the
sleeves Of satin have small poufs Of lace.