The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-05

satin ribbon rosette with bright irnf-
tatiOn gem in its center, and from this
beneath hangs a fOur-inch long strap
or ribbon, on the end of which is fas-
tened a gold safety slip ring. The ring,
of course, secures the fan when the
wearer does not need it, and it is per
fectly easily detached from the ring
when she does.
A touch of black is the acme OF
smartness on light gowns. But another
idea. is a chou of shaded panSy velvet,
from light to dark. on the left side of
the bodice, or a yellow chou, from deli
cate maize to rich orange Pansy and
orange appear to be the leading cOlOrs-
By the best dressed women a trailing
gown is not worn for walking in the
streets. although multitudes of such
dragging costumes are daily seen
sweeping up the debris Of the pavement
and disseminating microbes wherever
they go. These are the apparel of wO-
men who are not Of the first order of
elegance, however, and who have no
discrimination as to the fitness of
things. Trailing gowns are intended for
house and carriage wear, and for the
street promenade the regulation walk
ing skirt is the proper attire.
One of the prettiest and cheapest
ways Of beautifying the home is by the
use of ferns. They are always refresh
ing, because they suggest the shadows
and the cool breezes of the woods, and
one can scarcely have too many of
them. Nothing is a more graceful
house trimming than a row of ferns
too sunny they can be scattered about
the house in jardinieres or rustic
boxes.
A white organdie Powered in yellow
made up over yellow silk with inser-
lions in the Organdie of black lace, is a
new idea A corn colored sash with
fringed ends would make pretty addi-
ton.
Blue denim is a becoming material
for fair-haired girls; also brown denim
with pongee silk shirt
Il - E1c II H.
made of brown velvet with gold buckles
ought to strike the fancy of the girl
who does not care to stand in line.
For mountain visitors lightweight
corduroy is one Of the best materials
for wear and tear. 1t will stand every
thing A gray corduroy with applique
trimmings in gray, a belt of orange
velvet, and lined with strong orange
silk would be a most serviceable cos
tune.
A SIMPLE RECIPE FOR ICE CREAM
The following recipe for ice cream is
one Of the simplest and best, at the
same time calling for the least work:
one quart Of cream, half a dozen
peaches, mashed; a cup Of sugar to
each cup of mashed peaches, a table
spoonful Of gelatine. the white of one
egg. Soak the gelatine for half an
hour in quarter of a cup of cold wa
ter then add a quarter of a cup of boil
ing water to dissolve it; strain and add
to cream, peaches and sugar. When
nearly frozen add the stiff1y beaten
Of sugar has been stirred. This will
serve a dozen people.
POP OVERS
One pint of milk, one pint of -four,
butter the size of walnut. three eggs
beaten very light, a teaspoonful OF bak-
ing powder. a half a teaspOOnfuI of salt.
Bake in Jen tins in a hot oven.
Menus For Tomorrow.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Oatmeal. Whipped Cream.
Broiled Chops.
Scrambled Eggs.
Pop-overs- Coffee.
DINNER.
Oyster Plant Soup.
Roasted Fore-quarter Of Lamb.
Mint Sauce.
Lettuce Salad. French Dressing.
Waters. Cheese
Peach lice Cream. Coffee.
LUNCH.
Salmon Salad
Bread and Butter.
Sliced Peaches. Sugar and Cream.
Cake. Ice Tea