St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-03
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Fada of Fashion.

A novelty Is luC cavalier I1e-d Dig
scarf of chiffon or tue and lace, which
ties in so big bow that ends and loops
cover the whole of the bodice front.
They are very smart worn with capes or
coats of fur. Some of these cavalier ties
are close on half yard wide, and are
long enough to provide long ends and
huge loops, which must be pinned in
place with the dainty pearl and paste
headed pins provided for the purpose.
Greet success has greeted the embroid-
cred velvet collars which, with fringe of
metal beads, form such dainty collarettes.
These with raised ear points on each
side, are having great attraction for all
fashionables.
A very beautiful kind of adornment
which has not yet made its appearance
to any extent in the East is hand painted
ties, scarfs, etc. One beautiful scarf tie
already seen was of lavender silk deco.
rated with pansies on the ends and with
pansies painted on the center of the
stock. The broad ecru lace on the ends
was also painted in harmonious tints of
green and lavender. A pink scarf was
decorated with violets, a red one with
ionquils and a white taffeta yoke with
flowers in rich purple shade. One at
tractive feature of this painting is that
it is done with a preparation which will
allow its being washed without injury
to the coloring.
At present piece velvet is an important
feature in the new models as an accom-
paniment to fine clothes and other fab
RIGS. Many velvet dresses for day and
evening are worn on full dress occasions,
and for the evening are of the lightest
and most perishable colors. These will
also be employed later on for tea gowns
with chiffon fronts.
1t is all the fashion to wear light colors
this winter, and light cloth of all shades
is being made up into the new jackets
and nantes. Jackets are worn all
lengths, and more or less after the shawl
pattern. 1t would seem that before long
we shall have the old shawl pure and
simple coming into style.
Lace wells with beautiful and elabor-
ate borders are now being worn, instead
of net bought by the yard. The border
is kept off the face and merely encircles
the neck in a very becoming manner
A general favorite is the new version
of the seamless skirt, with its narrow,
fattened box pleat at the back. 1t is a
good model for those whom the perfect
does not suit. Not that the fit Of the
new skirt is at all inferior; but the lines
of the pleats give little relief to the
over stout and over lean.
Plenty of fur coats and capes are to be
seen. Some very dainty evening capes
are being made of ermine. Sable and
chinchila capes, with shaped flounce. are
very fashionable among the wealthy.
Palmer capes of broadcloth are being
plentifully provided. These are silk lined
and have a circular f1ounce running up
the front and around the bottom.
Among the latest fads in the line of
belts is that CT silver chain, which may
be made of various materials. One girl
used twenty-five cent pieces which were
polished on one side and bore the names
of her direct ancestors. Any one who
has a collection of silver coins from a
foreign country may become the happy
possessor Of a most attractive belt,
while another girl is reported to have
used collection of large clasps which
appeared on Bibles in Holland. She had
these riveted together with the result
that her belt was the envy of all her
friends. ANY conceivable silver decora-
ton which can be thus utilized will be
hailed with delight.
To Cut Glass.
There is an easy way OF cutting glass
bottles that housekeepers should know
about, says prominent Household cor
respondent Almost everyone has large
bottles that, when cut, can be used in
many ways, as for jelley tun blers, cans
or even for vases for flowers with foliage.
To do it. tie Wrapping cord two or
three times around the bottle a little be-
low where you want to cut it. Saturate
the cord thoroughly with alcohol, but do
not,let the liquid run down on the bottle.
Then set it on fire, and when the blaze
has almost gone out put few drops of
water on the cord and the glass will be
cut off as clean as if a glass cutter had
been used.
Cut flat glass in this way. Take tub
of water and hold the glass in the water;
it can then be cut with shears if they are
also held under water. The whole secret
is in holding both glass and shears en-
tirely under water The reason is that
the water stops the vibration, and it is
luC VIII dliOl llItL causes LuS SIdSS ~
break when cutting it.
For washing red table linens use tepid
water with a little powdered borax
added, which seems to set the color.
To remove machine oil spots rub them
with a little fresh lard or butter, and
wash in warm suds.
To take out paint, saturate the spots
with a solution made of equal parts of
ammonia and spirits of turpentine, re-
peat the process several times, and wash
the articles i'll hot soap su1s.
To take out scorched places, slice an
onion, squeeze out the juice, mix with
halt an ounce of soap, half pint of vine
gar, and two ounces of fuller's earth. Set
over the fire to boil altogether, when
cool spread over the spots and hang in
the sun to dry. Wash in warm water
and garments will be restored to their
original freshness, unless the threads are
fumed.
10 stitfen collars and cuffs, add small
piece OF white wax and pinch of borax
to a pint of starch. For ironing if the
starch sticks, rub the irons with bees
wax.
For washing goods that fade, add
ammonia or borax to the water.
Before washing hannels shake out the
dust and lint, and clean solled places,
stains or spots.