The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-19
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An engagement dinner <zs given II
other day By q WOMAN zho IEvss nea
Philadelphia
She decided TO have scarie; for al
her decorations. and she chose as thi
flower that was easiest to procure an.
most effective TO manage. the red ge-
I aaium-
Her csnterpiece vas arranged in II.
form Of a heart A ttnsmith easil:
manufactured a pan four inches higf
in the shape she wanted This xa:
closely filed with her chosen flower
and trailing vines were dertly arrzngeg
10 conceal the pan You have no idea
unless you have tried IL, what charm
ing coloring scarlet and green makes ou
white napery.
For every man there was a bouton-
Mere of scarlet geranium against Ieai
OF the variety that is called sweet
Corsase bouquets OF the same flower.
tied with scarlet ribbons, were at the
other places The candle shades, 81
course. were scarlet. The place cards
were flaming hearts, with names on
them in black, outlined with gold, ana
whenever it was possible the color was
carried out in the dishes that were
served.
An old family physician said recently
TO young mother who asked for ad-
vice toward preserving the health of
her infant through the trying heat OF
midsummer: Keep your baby's head
cool, have him wear wooden band,
and don't talk too much to him" The
first caution is certainly needed IL a
mother has any intention of using a
tight fitting cap for her baby's summer
wear. Much better are the little flats
of pique or muslin, which shade the
eyes and yet do not enfold the head to-
closely. II a cap is used the strings
should be lett united most of the time
TO permit air to circulate over the head.
The second caution scarcely needs
dwelling upon, as the value of wooden
band as a preventive of summer disof-
ders is well understood. The third
warming, scientists tell US, applies ali
ho hoe izai frg
the summer because every lessenins Oh
strain upon baby's brain is of value
during the heated term. 1t is trial {,
the modern mother to find that the
cooling baby talk winch her baby seems
to follow so wisely and to answer 81
sweetly may easily be too much IN
dulged in by this pair of close friends.
The little mind is attracted and en-
deavors to center itself upon an effort
to reciprocate the mothers fond talk
with it's own tenderly expressive
sounds, and thereby incurs strain
that, too often repeated, is dangerous.
Many Of the newest insertion bands
are extra wide, and some of the Ly-
onswoven designs have unevenly curv-
ed edges, making rather new finish
for the outlines Of jackets, skirts, over
dresses and capes of silk or net. In Tie
handsome variety are shown not only
insertion bands in cream, black and
white, but there are very effective AMI
expensive Oriental lace designs in vari
colored melanges. and still more beau
tiful, il less striking, patterns in soft,
delicate pastel shades and in devices
as dainty and intricate as the Tarest
Venice or Flemish handmade designs.
Large collars of fine French batiste
in sailor shape, with long slender shawl
points that reach to the belt in front
are added to the open jackets and
waists of many of the fashiona Ole
gowns of transparent material or OF
satin foulard, summer silk, costume
cloth, drap royal and other handsome
fabrics. The batiste is remarkably
sheer and beautiful in quality, and the
collar is edged with design in F1em
ish or venise point in black or ecru
The lace is woven in with and not
sewed to the edge Of the collar.
Hemstitched ruffies, with or without
a tiny valenciennes or Cluny edge, are
the preferred trimmings for some of
the newest organdie or Swiss muslin
gowns. The waists are finished with
tucking and entire deux of
lace. arranged in various odd and pref
ty ways.
The latest fad for birthday presents
is the white suede or pigskin belt with
gold buckles, in which is set the stone
belonging to the birth month of the
lucky recipient The monogram of The
owner should also still further decorate
the buckle.
French women who have visited this
country recently declare that American
women possess the finest and most
carefully tended suites of hair in the
world. They profess astonishment at
the beautifully dressed hair of even
the poorest working girls, any Of
whom, according to these enthusiasts
might, with a little teaching, easily be
come skilled hairdressers.
Women who have distinguished
themselves in art. literature and tbs
drama usually amuse themselves dur
ing their leisure hours by following
pursuits which are considered folsom
by most women. For instance. Jessie |
Bartlett Davis. the eontralto. is a noted |
,ook: Mrs. Lillian Bell Bogue, the au-
.horess, darns table linen; Nine. Ade- |
ina Patti does quantities of the finest |
and Nine. Calve works in |
her garden.