The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-17

though many small Louis XIV. ones are
used. Hand painted designs on kid and
those of Chantilly lace with an applique
of satin having painted designs of cupids
are among the novelties. Others of 'tulle
spangled in silver. with an applique de-
sign of white lace, are also among the
latest models shown. An attempt is being
made to reinstate the large ostrich plume
and marabout fans. A unique fan is a
bunch of scented Parma yiolets with long
green stems, which, by quickly slipping
down a golden ring, opens into a small
floral fan.
From fans to buckles is not a far cry.
Much ingenuity has been expended this
season in the preparation of charms and
other fanciful trinkets that, suspended to
a chain, may bangle among the trimmings
and furbelows of a dress bodice. or peep
out from among winter furs.
AS no toilette is considered complete
without some such ornament they are in
great demand. Hearts stand first in favor.
There is the fiat gold heart, about the size
of a form. sometimes larger, now quite
plain in frosted gold, now set with
precious stones. One large brilliant, or a
torquoise inserted at the side beneath the
left hand curve, or may be a quartette of
| stones forming a four leaf shamrock.
Sometimes the heart has a motto or an
affectionate dedication traced on 1t in dia-
mond dust, or merely black enamel, and it
is noteworthy that English words are fire.
quently chosen in which to couch a form
ula. Circular discs of gold are likewise
used for the exhibition of simple devices,
! and phrases. The pendant
heart is also made plump, cut out of a
single large diamond. doubtless not of the
first water, but more frequently out of an
agate, an amethyst, a bit of rock crystal,
or a topaz. An entirely novel ornament
consists of two such hearts hooked to the
ends of a few inches of chain, intended
to be worn knotted into a buttonhole or
round the loop of a cravat bow.
The serviceable evening gown for a
young girl is par excellence a Tosca net
in black, made over a second net skirt of
pale blue, or green, or yellow, which in
turn is hung upon an underskirt of soft
silk or sateen of the same shade. The
black top skirt may be hung With
spangIes, but something more economical,
as well as newer, is a net skirt with de-
| signs worked out on it in threads of col
ored chenille. Such a dress wears well, is
proof against crumbling andis wonderfully
youthful. After being squeezed into a heavy
trunk a shake d~issipates the wrinkles,
and while the bodice me- be high in the
throat, it must by no means have any
sleeves, if it is designed for evening wear.
All women who wear these cut gowns,
and they are almost universally popular,
perfume them carefully, so that at every
motion the flmy floating goods will east
forth on the air a poetic odor of lilacs,
white rose, heliotrope, or violets. !
$50
Never tire the vocal organs, says the
"Woman's Home Companion FIVE min
utes at a time, several times a day, will
accomplish a very great deal and yet not
from colds are sometimes fearful of I'M
dertaking any exercise vocally. Hoarse-
ness is often caused by the vocal organs
growing stiff, and not infrequently mild
exercise will do away with the hoarseness
entirely. Sore. threats should not be used,
and the sooner one can apply remedies is
not soon enough. The following has been
found a prompt and eficacious remedy
Take ordinary coal tar, and placing on it
a few drops of turpentine, set it on fire.
The fumes, it is claimed, cure very obstin-
ate throat troubles At any rate it will
entirely cure an ordinary sore throat.
Women who believe in hiking, no matter
what the weather or temperature, will be
pleased to learn of an English invention
for keeping the fingers warm awheel. The
invention consists of what is called "a
pair of cycle muffs," being made of thick
fur and bell saped. They slip over the
handle bar tips, an elastic ring holding
them in place at the top, while by means
of the flare at the open end the hands of
the rider are accommodated without diff
Guilty. When not wanted they are easily
taken off and packed in small space with
other wraps Inc traps. 1t is thus possible
to cycle in winter with perfect comfort IN
quite thin gloves. The muffs can be had in
various furs, making them of various
prices, but clever fingers are equal to
manufacturing them for ones self. What
is now needed to complete the pleasure of
the winter wheelwoman are toe muffs.
So.
Often in hanging pictures the greatest
difficulty is experienced in getting the
seoIoA asIeoq ulIM sIIdnd 'S%uIql6ue YsII
screw to fasten securely into the plaster.
Here is a simple remedy which many pro-
fessional picture hangers follow in the
course of a days work. The hole made by
the screw is enlarged and the edges of the
plaster are thoroughly moistened with
water. Then the space is filled with plas-
ter of Paris and the screw pressed into
the soft plaster. When the plaster be-
comes hardened the screw will be found
to hold very firmly.
Anyone who has on han bits of fine old
embroidery can ~fashionably utilize both
corners ard borders for 'turnovers'' on
stocks and sleeves, for rever decoration,
etc. By sewing the choice pieces of en-
broidery (such as corners of elegant old
handkerchiefs, bibs of wornout christen-
ing robes, etc.. SO often show, to narrow
bands of muslin that can he basted down
on the inside of collars, cuffs, etc., the
embroidery can be changed from dress 10
dress.
The golden pumpkin is now before us
in a new role. 1t has been given a prom
inent place as a household remedy. One
housewife declares that it is quite as
good out of the pie crust as in it, and
that is saying a great deal. AS a house
hold remedy use the warm stewed
pumpkin either fresh or canned as a
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