New-York tribune., 1900-08-26

For a long time perfumes nave been considered
almost vulgar. except in the forms OF sachet
powders and toilet water for bathing. but
action has set IN this summer and fashionable
women al home and abroad are using them without
apology hesitation II is well 20 remember. how
ever. that too much OF a good thing IS possible
and excess IS never well bred The European
elegante. excepting the Frenchwoman. IS carrying
the perfume habit dangerously near the confines
OF good taste
Catherine de Medici vas as expert IN perfumes
as IN poizons. and her Court had different per
fume for every day. Queen Elizabeth. OF less deadly
memory. had her shoes made OF perfumed leather
and wore scented gloves.
Incense was used IN religious services originally
because OF the mystical powers ascri6ed 20 odors
as well their antiseptic quality Character
isttc by no means uuimPo-tant in large gatherings
OF people from all classes Modern science has con
fr1ned those olden ideas by proving that many
species of microbes are destroyed BY certain cdoFs
Cloves. cinnamon. thyme, ve-bena and some
geraniums have been found capable % killing eif-
fereut microbes in from twelve 70 fifty minutes
Seine odors. on the contrary. are hurtIul ano PrO-
duce lassitude and faintness.
The truly fashionable woman selects special
perfume for constant use To use violet ms
month. hetOtrOpe next and white rose the noH-H
after would stamp one Immediately as hope1eSSiS
banaI- Having selected her perfume. the woman OF
the W. rid proceeds 10 II IN every possible way
Even beds are perfumed BY placing isSss & SiyS SS5
IEsr5robeS are lined with similar pads Closet
shelves and bureau drawers are fitted with them
nd OdOrols tablets tucked into purses SAEN-
cases and even into gloves while on the hanc-
There is no limit the variety or ways ~ NA-Sn
the favored perfume NAV be procured At y %
he{Otrope the fastidiOus woman uses a hellotESpe
bran bag 4 heliOtrOpe tablet o. heAetrope tolies
vater IN her bath Her dressing case drawers ana
wardrobes are lined with silk or nstnne neAoSLOIa
IN color and Fragrance She mas her hdL sEs-Lu-
p0Oed with hellotrOpe scented dressing race
poyder and tooth powder brea the the same deleato
odor and glove and handkerchief cases are reoo-
ient OF in Many fasIidiouS women. oy Jne Nays
40 rot apply liquid perfume 20 the hanoAere.lle-L.
bur Caf1 the desired soupcOn OF fragrance only
through the case IN which Il lies -
perfuu1ef hannelS and feathers for SEWING into
waists and skirts are 20 be found a. iasnionso.s
shops where toilet articles OF hsn class are sps-
cisIfv some of them cost as high as SIS a yard
A new and clever device Is the perrunlec Iace
powder book. which has caves or ShaIzy WIS WIS
paper II may be carried IN a cardcase or pocAet-
kCcx ana unde~ cover OF the handkerchief ap-
pIied a. any moment without danger OF OoSsrVa-
Iion- -
might select with reference 70 Its nystcal-or
Observation-Disclosures. PatchOui - said 20 inpart
vtvacity and daring. consequently nignt De Eeeenis
uended 10 tfnid maidens. Thyme claims kincred
properIles and Jasmine banishes- gloom lavender
is Ouistine and might be adopted oy tne woman
who would cultivate repose OF mind and manner.
Ffeliotropc - 70 De commended 20 the oVerr1eeS
Young person who fears that her sweetness may %
Glowing since its function IS 70 tnsti spice OF 90
{ stinacy Sassafras rosemary. cecar ana sandal
wood have tonic properties OF value. or 50 ne
Z ancteutS claimed.