The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
Here and There.

Bon-Don colors is the latest name be-
slowed by Parisians on delicate shades
of every hue.
A large butterfly bow of lace or silver
sequins makes a pretty ornament for the
back of a decolletage.
Gold gauze roses are being largely
used in millinery and on gowns as we'll.
The draped skirt has caught the fancy
Of the smartly dressed woman, and she
plays all sorts of pranks with it. An
OveTskirt, caught up at the left hip, and
too fetching for anything
The prettiest theater waists are of
white. White shows up into relief
against the dark seats, while red loses
its brilliancy entirely.
Many of the season stocks have dainty
little turnOvers of lace, which are either
placed in tabs at the sides, or come
around and I14eet at the front of the col
lar
There Is nothing so trim as the petit
coat with a top of Jersey cloth, and Il
deep fiounce of silk The jersey fits snug
at the top and the silk flares delightfully."-
at the bottom.
The woman who wonders why her silk
Innings wear out so quickly probably
never dreams that the ruination is
brought about by q mOreen underskirt-
White lawn petticoats, even more fash
iODable than silk now, are the least ia
furious fabric that can be worn under a
silk dress lining.
Poplin waists, in light shades, mada
with rows of tucking, are in very good
form for shirt waists.
Flowers are the chief ornamentation
for evening gowns this year. being used
as garlands and clusters, with pretty ef-
feet
The wrist bag is the latest convent
ence- It is usually made of suede-gray
or black-and holds the handkerchief,
the pocketbook and shopping trifies
A black velvet buckle, for a gold belt
on a black costume, is considered very
good style.
You may have hounces placed in close
succession on your skirt, from waist
band to hem, and consider yourself per-
fectly appointed. Not for some time
back have they been so popular.
Value OF Exercise.
Never neglect your daily exercise A
brsik walk for a couple of miles in the
brisk walk for a couple of miles in the
bicycle ride is one Of the first essentials
writes Beatrice Raven in the American
Queen.
Plain, nourishing food and abundance
of good, ripe fruit is another. Fruit is
best eaten in the morning. Bananas
are easy of digestion and very nutritious;
grapes are nourishing and fattening;
apples are especially good for brain
workers, and oranges are of great bene-
fit to people afflicted with rheumatism.
Personal cleanliness is the next essen
tial to keeping young A daily bath and
a good rub viii clear the complexion
faster than any medicine.
Have plenty of fresh air in your liv-
ing and sleeping rooms Leave your
bedroom window open from the top
several inches every night, no matter
how cold the weather; have your bed
covering warm and light. On getting UP
in the morning arrange your bedding
and bed so that they may be thoroughly
aired: leave the window open in your
bedroom for the greater part of the day
In your living room ventilation is also
necessary, and sunshine, too. Poor
ventilation is accountable for much ug-
illness and in children, deforTnity. Fresh
air and sunshine are as essential to a
human being as they are to a plant.
Avoid tight clothing; corsets. carriers,
sleeves armholes, collars and waist
bands Tight clothing disturbs the cir
culation of the blood and Ia the cause
of red noses, enlarged veins, flushing.
etc
Eight hours sleep is absolutely re-
quired to rest the brain. and ten
minutes nap twice a day will do much