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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Many skirts are plated only part way
down their length and then flare out
at or above the knees.
Rich, heavy fabrics, like velvet and fur
trimmed with delicate laces and gauze
will be accounted especially fashiona-
BILE this winter. 1t will be a time Of
contrasts in material-not in color. The
use of lace on fine cloth which has
been built into a sumptuous tailor made
frock is not unusual. One very smart
gown, made with a bolero. boosted a
lace continuation of the bolerO and a
wide collar, over which fell pointed
directoire revers. Bolero and skirt were
both trimmed with narrow white silk
cord.
The use Of all manner of fanciful de-
vices to tighten the stiffness of the win
ter tailored frock may be expected, If
one may judge by the autumn models.
Fancy a gown of biscuit cloth, fash
toned with pointed bodice, and a skirt
very full over the hips, but with the
front garnished with stitched strap
pings of clothi A chemisette of tucked
white silk is contrasted with full gilet
of dark blue silk spotted with white.
The full sleeves have added puffed un-
dersleeves of the silk as well.
Black and white furs are to be the
fashionable sort this year. Persian
lamb, broadtail, astrakan, ermine and
white fox, with mink, sable and seal,
will be worn. The smartest neck pieces
are made with high collars, wide reveFs.
and may be fitted to many Jackets.
Fur will be used even for the trimming
of gowns. A most effective example of
the fur garnished costume is one just
flushed for a Russian lady. 1t is of
bottle green cloth, covered with lines Of
fine gold braid and gold embroidered
caracaI appliques- The waistcoat of
mignonette cloth is covered with lines
of gold braid, laid over a chemisette of
tucked ivory silk, the collar of which is
trimmed with gold embroidery and car
acal.
The short coats of tucked taffeta
worn this autumn have many admirers.
They set off the graceful lines of a.
svelte figure to perfection and are the
acme of richness with an afternoon
gown. Some of them are trimmed with
a touch of fur, and some are frightened
by lines of gold and by gold buttons.
Marquise buttons of steel and a mar
quise buckle make fetching adjuncts to
the silk coates.
Ribbon velvet trims tailor made
frocks as straps across appliques or in
set pieces Rosettes of the ribbon are
seasonable novelties in trimming. These
rosettes are made to resemble flowers
and are sometimes combined with
pieces of lace that form petals.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
DAINTY CASSEROLE OF
RICE AND GREENGAGES,

Boil some rice in milk until it is
perfectly soft and the milk is all alb
sorbed. A few minutes before taking
it from the stove add a tablespoonful
or two of desiccated cocoanut, piece
of butter and castor sugar to taste. As
soon as the rice is cool fill a china
souff1e mold Cor a round cake tin will
answer the purpose) with it, pressing
it tightly. When the rice is quite cold,
turn it out, and with a knife mark a
circle round the top about an inch from
the edge. Then very carefully remove
most of the rice from the middle of the
shape so as to leave it hollow.
Stew some canned greengages in thick
strip which has been colored red, and
when they are cold remove the stones.
Fill up the nodded rice with the fruit and
cover the latter with whipped cream
The rice which is left over can be util-
lied the next day as follows: Beat an
egg to a stiff froth and mix it with
sufficient boiling milk to bring the rice
to the right consistency and stir well.
Butter a deep pie dish, pour the rice
into it and bake it in moderately hot
oyen until the top of the pudding is
evenly Drowned. If the oven is the
right temperature, the pudding when
done will be a creamy custard with
rice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

recognized social function, but it is only
the expert diner that may safely ac-
cept an invita- ton to one, for the small
est time devoted to conversation means
the sacrifice of some dainty tidbit. One
very elaborate dinner of ten courses
was recently served in So minutes
The Partisan theaters hope to enjoy
an increase in patronage after the close
OF the exposition, which absorbed the
attention of the amusement loving pub
lie to a very large extent Very few of
the visitors from America were inter
ested in Partisan dramatic art or aware
of the fact that the plays afforded
double entertainment. The toilets of
the leading actresses of the Partisan
stage are designed by the great dress
making houses with a view to introduce
ing through them new modes There
fore, at the theaters one has a chance
to see many things which the modistes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

N ri ONOTONY in ones surroundings
EN is source of much of the ennui
which overtakes the average
American once inside the portals of his
own home Nor is the ennui peculiar to
the men of the family. The women
who stay indoors nearly all the day are
more in danger of acquiring the dis
temper than the masculine contingent,
which is in the house only from even
ing until morning. Sundays excepted.
Those nations whose people live very
much out of doors are accounted the
most brilliant and light hearted. This
condition may be ascribed to the tonic
effects of fresh air and to the constant
change of scene, which induces a pleas
urable activity OF the mind, consequent
to its efforts to adjust itself to new sur
roundings.
Therefore. in every house there
should be some modification of the fur
nishings of the living rooms to CORE
spond with the change in seasons. Ev-
cry sitting room should be provided
during the summer with light mattings,
thin white curtains and bamboo furni-
ture If possible, for as the mind great
" influences the body, if furnishings
can affect the temperature few de-
grees it is desirable that they should
do So
For winter room should have warm,
rich tones The harmonies of autumn
foliage are reliable guides to the most
pleasing shades for the time of frosts
and cold.
For an apartment that is part sitting
room, part library and part parlor,
rich tone of golden brown will be pleas
ing If the floor is stained. il should be
well covered with soft, warm tinted
rugs The walls may be covered with
cartridge paper in some shade of gold
en- yellow that viii harmonic with the
deep frieze of dark figured paper above
The ceiling, covered with the same
stamped or figured paper, will look
well laid of in square panels. A hand
some border should divide ceiling and
frieze.
Around the lower part of The frieze
should be run a narrow holding with
another one just high enough above it
to accommodate cabinet photographs
Along the panels may be ranged irreg-
ular groups of portraits of celebrities,
scenes, copies of favorite paintings or
pictures of favorite animals.
In a room of small proportions and
no novel architectural features a great
deal may be done by the use of grill
work For instance, when g dining
room opens from the sitting room. a
panel OF grill work extending to the door
frams On one side viii give pleasing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
COY WINTER SITTING ROOM.

duced into the color scheme of the gold
en- brown room by the use of a gold en-
broidered drapery over the mante1.
Gold is to be extremely fashionable this
winter in dress, and as it is considered
very chic to adapt ones home decora-
tons to that of ones costuming, this
hint is not to be lightly put aside
For a more formal room, such as
parlors another decorative scheme is
suggested Furniture of the gilded sort
upholstered in light stuff is quite suit
able for summer and winter A few
more substantial chairs added TO give
tone to the apartment: fanciful di-
van that. with the addition of a few
pillows, may be transformed into
couch; pretty picture upon an easel,
small tables holding bric-a-brac and
few other inconsequentiaI bits of furni-
ture, and ones parlor is amply furnish
ed for persons of moderate means
In most houses the parIor is the re-
ceiving room for guests, and as such
the French fashion-that accords 1t on
ly such furniture as its use recuires-is
the idea to follow IN fitting it up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Prick three pounds Of small tomatoes
with a silver fork and lay in deep
preserving pan, sprinkling salt over
each layer. cover closely. and allow
them to stand for three days. Then
Strain the juice and add one quart OF
vinegar and quarter Of an ounce each
of powdered sugar. mustard seed,
cloves and white pepper and half a
teaspoonful Of ground mace. Boil all
these ingredients together in an enamel
ed vessel pour over the tomatoes, ana
when cold put in wide mouthed jars. In
about ten days the pickle viii be ready
for use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Take some finely sifted flour and half
the quantity of suet, very finely shred
ded and well freed from skin. Mix the
suet and flour and add a pinch of salt
and a little baking powder, with suffi-
Gent milk to make it of the right con-
sistency. Knead it well and roll it out
to the thickness required. Divide this
paste into as many pieces as are re-
quired for the dumplings. Take some
large sized apples, peel, core and sprin-
kle them with moist sugar; then insert
into the cavity of each a little red cur
rant jelly. Cover the apples with the
paste and join the edges carefully. Tie
each dumping up in a Toured cloth
and boil for about an hour. Unite them
carefully, and turn them out without
breaking them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
HAND Painted Dinner Gown.

The groundwork of a recently design
ed dinner dress was Of white gauze on
which was a very faint design of mauve
wistaria, the underpart of the tunic
skirt being composed Of a series OF
beautiful lace frills. The hand painted
wistaria was accompanied by raised
velvet leaves. The bodice of gauze and
lace was becomingly swathed. fastened
at the waist with a narrow band OF
black velvet and on the left shoulder
with two velvet roses. The small green
velvet leaves also appeared in the lace
bertha, while the sleeves OF lace ruch-
ed to the elbow and were finished with
three rows of tiny bebe ribbon caught
with diamond clasps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

ARTS. Oct 13-The close of the
Paris exposition-fixed for Nov. 8,
unless some change in plans ad-
vances It farther into the year-wiL
leave Paris a comfortably quiet place
after the invasion of hordes of sight
seers- Paris can congratulate itself on
having been hospitable in the extreme,
even to the barbarians. All the at
tending notables were wined and dined
and feted most civilly. This bounty ex-
tended from the most lofty royalty TO
the most humble foreign buyer, bent
upon business and sightseeing. and
with his wife and family in tow
No wonder after many dinners and
dame is a bit tired of entertaining and
glad to hurry through with her festiv-
tiles. One cannot be social on a large
scale without sighting something-ei-
Their ones guests, ones dinners or one
self, which last perish the thought
AS a consequence, dinner has come to
be a sort of victuaI chase. the hostesses
now allowing three minutes for a
course, and then motioning to the wait
er to swish the dishes from under the
noses of their amazed foreign guests.
IN explanation of the haste, madame
let's it be known that it is the fashion
er the time in which the hostess con-
ducts the dinner chase the better sport
and the more entitled is the hostess to
social distinction.
The dinner chase has come to be n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

In selecting furniture for any room it
should be borne in mind that heavy
pushes and tapestry upholsteries will
be very unsatisfactory for summer use.
although with dainty linen covers their
ponderous frames may be made to look
comparatively neat and cool. Heavy
upholsteries of that sort, however, are
great nests for dust, and as the house
keeper should not only aim at neatness
and suitability in the decoration of her
apartments, but also strive to have
them as hygienic as possible, it is
wise plan in this age of disease germ
fearing to avoid anything that viii
even in thought cater to the spread of
contagion. HELEN STEVENS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

this season One of the smartest frocks
which have seen upon the bou1evards
was of serge, very coarse and brick
red in color. Tt was fashioned with a
short Jacket, close fitting and stitched.
Under the jacket was worn a plated
red cambria shirt made with a turned
down collar of glazed red linen, with a
tie of soft india silk, red, orange and
dark green. With this costume a hat,
trimmed with a pheasant's wing, was
worn over a simple couture.
The long cloaks of the winter are
made of every sort of material and are
of every color. A handsome coat just
completed by Doucet is of pearl gray
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

are not exhibiting in their showrooms.
At the opera, of course, the gown must
in a measure conform with the fashions
of the time represented by the plot, but
Parisians are not so particular about
such things as are some of the other ma
lions, and the gown is more likely to be
an adaptation of the fashion Of the pc
Rod than a copy.
Nile. BevaI, who, by the way, is to
appear in grand opera in America IN
der the management of Mr. Grau. re-
Gently wore a stunning gown in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

i, made of dark poplin and trimmed with
a high, haring fur collar, was especially
chic.
Plated skirts seem destined for au-
tumn and winter wear, for some modi-
ication of this style has been adopted
by all the great designers. One mode
shows the back of the skirt laid in
plaits. Another mode will be that of
the side plaits behind a front box plat
on an otherwise undecorated skirt. An
odd fashion shows several side plaits
crossed over the hips and brought down
the side of the gown in front to
form part of some ornamental device.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
Apple Charlotte.

Cut some slices of bread about a
quarter of an inch thick. butter them
on both sides and lay some of them at
the bottom of a well buttered pie dish
Fill the dish up with apples. cored and
sliced; add brown sugar to taste, two
cloves and the zest and juice of a lem
on Put some more buttered slices Of
bread on the top of the apples and
cover them with apple Feelings to pre-
vent their burning. Put the dish in a
moderate oven for a couple Of hours.
At the time of serving remove the apple
Feelings, and turn the pudding on to a
hot dish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

affording ample space for the volumi-
nous underdraperies and ruffies. The
revers and collar are lace trimmed over
gray satin, the collar cut with the high,
winglike flare that is SO modish. An
other handsome theater cloak was con-
structed of fine red rep and was lined
with light, quilted silk. The upper
part of the coat had a fitted applica-
ton of narrow plaits, ending above the
waist and crossed by a band of black
velvet, ending under the collar in bows
of white swans down. The sleeves
were guiltless of decoration save the
band of swans down at the wrist A
long cloak, loose quilted and silk lined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

first act of lie Cid" in which she as
sumed the role of Chimena. It was
princess gown, with a wide band of
jeweled embroidery encircling the
throat and falling down the front. The
silk robe fell open at the sides to dis
close a very full underrobe of plated
mousseline de sole. Undersleeves Of
the mousseline de sole were clasped to
the arms by bands of jeweled embroid-
cry just a little above the elbows, from
which points they fell in flowing dra-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Bright rose color is perhaps the pref
test of all for bedroom wear, and IL Is
becoming, too. in the early morning,
when we are apt to look not quite az
our best. Some people affect blue, but
pink is generally the best, relieved with
coffee or white lace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

walls, the room is comfortably furnish
ed. Wicker is used a great deal now.
and for winter service chairs of this
material may be made soft and coy by
supplying seats and backs of cushions
covered with fabrics to match the other
decorations.
An appropriate touch may be intro
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Some novelty hats are being trimmed
with two immense roses and nothing
else. These roses have stalks about 20
inches long. The flowers are placed in
the front of the hat, either on one side
or in the center, and then the long
stalks are arranged round the crown
like ribbons. The effect is certainly
very charming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

trich feathers. but this only reaches
about to the bust. and from there down
the boa is subdivided into a mass OF
tails of irregular length. These are
made of short pinfeathers from the
breast or stomach of the bird and are
ornamented at the ends with feather
balls and tassels. Sometimes a black
ostrich boa Is trimmed with green and
black cocks feathers. Gray is still the
favorite color, but new shade of RUS
set promises to be much worn with the
stylish castor and cafe au lait" gowns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

turnips a.l.1 cut them Into dice. Sim
rner for 20 minutes in one quart Of wa
ter, with four ounces of butter, a des-
sertspoonful of sugar. pepper and salt
Then add a cupful of -four, blended
with a quart of milk. Boil for 20 min
ates and serve with dice Of fried bread.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Striped papers are being adopted. and
for the average parlor one of these in
cream and crimson makes a good back
ground, with a cornice border of gold
The pictures upon the wall should be
choice, but not necessarily numerous.
Better a fine print neatly framed than
a cheap painting gaudily mounted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

On one side of the doorway. prefera-
bly, that nearest the fireplace, a large,
luxurious looking couch, supplied with
pillows, should stand in state. If the
house is lighted by electricity, a pend
ent bulb, covered by a tinted shade,
will afford all the light needed by the
lounger who wishes to read. With a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
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LITE FASHIONS FROM PHRIS +


perry to just a little below the fingers.
Mile. BevaFs beautiful hair was
caught up at the sides by straight pins
of pearl that recommended themselves
to many women in the audience as be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

suggestion Of ample vistas beyond. The
space overhead must, of course, also be
covered with grill work Over this, on
the sitting room side, handsome por-
there may be draped, and dropped, if
need be, to shut off the view of the out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

After baking cakes turn them out OF
the baking tins at once, bottom upward.
on a sieve. II left in the tins, they VIII
most probably be heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Cake tins, dishes, etc, should always
be thoroughly dried over the stove be-
fore being put away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
A NEW DEPARTURE
IN FEATHER B0AS.

There IS an entirely new departure IN
feather boas. The new boa is a sort Of
mixed affair. like all fashionable furs
and neck trimmings this year The up
per section is made Of the orthodox os-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

ing dainty devices for holding up short
side locks.
serges are made up very handsomely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
Queen Of Pancake
Potato Pud.
Coffee.

QUEEN OF PANCAKEs.-Beat four ounces Il
butter to with four ounces Of sugar add
four eggs; beat for five minutes add four ounces
Of -four and pint Of milk. Pour into but
tered tin and bake for IS minutes Cut IN squares.
spread half OF these with Jelly, cover with the
other squares sprinkle with castor sugar aud
piled on a hot dish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
LUNCHEON OR TEA

Broiled Chicken. Rolls.
Cucumber Salad Currant Jelly.
Potato Cr0quette1-
Tongue CutletA
Chocolate Cake.
Tea. Cocoa.
TONGUE CUTLETs.-Cook an OK tongue very
slowly in salted water with spices tll quite
tender Skin it and set aside. Next day skim tbs
LIQUOR Of all fat, heat, thiczen ID and favor 10
with herbs and a sharp sauce. Make the sauce
good brown and add to Il some picked and scaldei
sultanas. When this is nicely blended, add the
tongue (out in slioes), bring 10 the boil and iet
all simmer for a quarter Of hour and serve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

broadcloth, laid in stitched plaits that
reach quarters down the coat and
then open out into a spreading fullness,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

VALOIS CREAM.-For a medium sized mold
have four sponge cakes cut into thin slices vita
preserve between each. Pour over these sufficient
white wine to moisten. Have ready pint e.
good custard favored with the grated rind Of
lemon and a little more sherry Dissolve one
ounce Of isinglass in a little water and strain %
into half a pint Of whipped cream Arrange me
pieces Of cake in an oiled mold. add the cream 20
the custard, FIJI up the mold and leave GIN sei.
Turn out to serve and scatter chopped piftaehis
nuts over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

DINNER.
Cream Of TapioCa Soup.
Shoulder Of Mutton. Baked Oniona.
Mashed Potatoes. Tomato Salad.
Nalois Cream.
Coffee.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
A CONFESSION FROM LOST CREEK.

From The Denver Post.
sweet confession from the inspired pen of Miss
Popsie McSwat, the sweet singer of Lost Creek:
We sat beneath the svery moon together
The crtckets chrped their VeSperS in the rocks
My heart, though light dOwny jaybird feather
Yet beat loud Williams striped socks.
A night owl screeched in rage at our intrusion,
bat whirred close enough to fan my hair
And there, in blushing maidenly confusion
| heard his sweet, extempOraneOus prayer!
His language seemed to flow molten metal
He said angel shOrn of wings,
A mountain rose OF grace in every petal
And several other quite superior things
And ere from that sweet spot we had arisen
l knew that he mine and l hisnI