Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14

manufacturers buying secondhand ones at
small cost, and fastening the spurious
oyster in place with a tasteless paste. The
counterfeit presentments" look nice
and fresh, and are 50 cheap. that a rushing
trade. in them has been established. Those
who have INDUCED in these mock oySte RS
say that when lemon juice or vinegar has
been added they cannot be told fl ON the
real article. The secret of their manufac-
ture has not Yet been made public, but the
ingredients of which they are composed are
said to be harmless.
The cradle which has been under the ban
of baby specialists for the past few
years. is again restored to favor, those now
IN authority urging that the motion prop
erly controlled is excellent exercise for the
infant. This news will be received with joy
by many mother who has felt that the
emoluments of motherhood were not quite
complete without the delight of swinging
the soft warm little bundle away into by
low land" OF course, the quick, jerky mo-
ton of an unevenly rocked cradle is bad
put the long easy swing in the big rock.
crooned to the swaying accompaniment of
the crib, is among the most delightful
memories of mother and baby.
The habit of drinking quantity of water
daily Is an important one. and one essen
tai to the well-being of every child. The
tlnleSt baby should be given teaspoonful
OF pure water many times during the day,
older OF course, the water given a child
should be boiled, unless some of the bottled
spring waters are used. By having water
always at hand the habit of frequent drink
inSAmay be encouraged
muddied macintosh may be cleansed
by spreading out fiat on a table then scrub
bng with Soapsuds and a small brush
Rinse off carefully in clear water, wipe
with soft cloth and hang up to dry in the
air, but never near the fire. Rubber over
SHOES should be treated in the same fash
ion.
In dressing up the dining room for
winter have the curtains to, reach sills
smarter look to the room. A mantel slip
OF the same color and material gives an
English touch, favored by many.
If the ice is carefully washed before it is
placed in the icebox, lettuce. radishes and
cucumbers may be kept fresh and crisp by
pelng placed in the pan that receives water
If supply Of last seasons nuts is still
on hand, a soak in salt and water for
ttWen5y-four hours before using will be
iound TO improve them.o Il.
The very best thing to promote the
CROWN or hair and prevent its falling out"
parlors are always filled with a crowd of
fashlonable women eager to know how to
remain beautiful, though no longer young,
rs olive oil. Take a half bottlefu, sat
urate the hair thoroughly and keep it on
ior week AT the end of that time wash
II OUT with soap and water" Rain water,
says this same authority. is the best thing
TO use for the complexion, using but little
soap, and a soft cloth. Do not dry with a
towel put let the moisture dry itself. in
massaging the face, she says, rub very
gently, so as not to move the skin, before
the crows feet come; but after that the
muscles will bear hard pressing. Never
ward.
While the children are wild with the de-
leaves, furnish them with baskets and
rakes, and let then combine business with
pleasure.
Cold weatlI.a pads for nursery floors and