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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-01
Art Embroidery
New York Mail and Express.

New York Mail and Express.
In the fancy goods departments the
shops are replete with the most beautiful
art embroidery work that one could wish
to see There is almost an embarrass-
ment of richness, and in choosing fancy
fits from one to another of the eye
ravishing bits to be seen in the shopping
world.
Heavy linen in the natural tones, and
also in beautiful shades of gray-green and
deep red, is used for embroidery work
and is very much in vogue for photo
frames. portfolio covers. fancy boxes for
the dressing table and for lnnumerable lit
tie articles of use to which decorative
touch may be added
An exquisite centerpiece for the table is
circular in shape; the center is hne
butchers linen and is embroidered with
two large red roses that almost seem to
have grown there. The outer edge OF the
linen center is emphasized with a tracery
of rose leaves and stems IL shades or
green, and the whole Is bOrdered with
cluny lace of a handsome design and about
twelve inches in depth
A table set, consisting of cloth and eight
cen napkins excites the admiration OF
shopping womankind and mankind alike.
The cloth is of fine linen and hlet and point
de Venise lace and measures three yards
wide by four yards long. The napkins are
the large dinner size. The lace composing
the border and centerpiece is the highest
exposition OF the lace maker 5 art. ana was
done in Italy in school under royal pat
ronage. The cost Of this exquisite table
adornment is $500.
Embroidery done with very narrow rib
bons is seen In the shops. This work is
done particularly we'll by the French. and
is very dainty and artistic. jewel case OF
pink MORE silk is beautifully embroidered
on the outside with these tiny ribbons In
small flowers and leaves. The case is
channels lined and contains little pockets
for different articles Of jewery.
A dainty lunch cloth of finest Irish linen
has a deep border Of lace in the shade
called burnt cream. An insertion Of this
lace is also set in around the center of the
cloth.
In this ribbon embroidery there is also a
return to the old-fashoned baskets Of set
looking flowers, which in days gone 10y
had such a prominent place in the realms
of fancy work A cushion seen the other
day worked in the center with a tiny
basket done in gold thread and the basket
filled to the high old fashioned handle with
a variety of small flowers exQuisitely
wrought in ribbons of the most delicate
shades.
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pains or aches, no regrets or forebodlngS
for herself; all her sorrows are for the
troubles of others.
Il attribute my vigorous old age In part
TO advantageous circumstances, she says,
lin part TO happy, hopeful temperament.
a keen sense of humor, Sympathies for ali
my fellow beings and a deep interest in all
the vital questions of the hour.
.One must have an earnest purpose In
life beyond personal ambition and family
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
''Self-centered characters do not possess
the necessary elements of a high develop
ment If one would have happy old age
the first condition is a sound body; to that
end exercise, diet, dress, sanitary condi-
tons are all important.
Mature does her best at all periods Of
woman'S life to make each change one or
added health and happiness. Those obedi-
ent to her laws rejoice in every step from
youth to age.
Fifty is the heyday of intellectual life.
Then the vital forces used in reproduction
are garnered in the brain, giving new ideas
and adding force, clearness and beauty 10
thought
There comes to a woman eloquence or
expression and she finds wider field for
her sympathies. She has new interests in
the great world which is the future home
OF her children, in which she Is now TO
labor to make it fit for them to live in.
MY philosophy Is to live in the present.
Regrets for the past are vain; the page
is turned; there is no remedy for what is
done. AS to the future, anXietles are equally
vain; we do not know what one day Will
bring forth; what we hope or fear may
never occur; the present Is all that Is ours.
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said to be neglecting the kitchen. They see
emancipation from the many features of
homework in the near future. Ii is now
proposed to establish a common kitchen,
dining room and laundry. Servants to run
this institution can be engaged il is as
serted by the promoters, for an amount not
much larger than the corps of domestics I'm
one household costs. Then there is to be an
executive board. This feature of the plan
is, some say, it's greatest attraction.
MY wife" said one victim OF the idea.
would rather be on executive board
than eat She is on the executive board at
home: in fact, she is chairman, but that
doesn't satisfy her and she longs for a
larger field. IL she gets command Of that
neighborhood kitchen there will be hot
time. 1 expect we will have to try the plan.
but I would like to catch the persons that
first started the cry. Hinsdale women how
ever, must be forgiven If they get new
ideas. They are out here alone all day the
men are in the city, and they have nothing
else to do but read crank papers"
Sites for the erection of a model kitchen
and dining room have been inspected. but
no decision has yet been reached Each
woman wants the building near her house
in order that the domestcs can have the
benefit of her experience and advice.
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fcaIly from one season to another Changes
there are. Of course, and they not only ap-
pear in almost every item of the furrier's
stock, but are sufficiently marked to make
the new garment readily distinguishable
from the old Yet. on the whole, this years
styles resemble those of last season. No
one fur is a marked favOrite to the exclu-
sion Of others, but the liking seems to be
strong for brown and for white furs There
appear in garments boas or trimmings
caracule. Persian lamb baby lamb broad
tail. chinchilla, Russian, Alaska and Hud-
son bay sables, mink beaver, black bear.
white bear, blue and gray fox, lynx rae
coon niniver, ermine and Angora. And, as
for the past two winters two furs often are
combined. Indeed, most Of the stylish fur
garments show such combination, and by
the newest standards there should be
marked contrast of color between the two
furs.
This point is especially marked in long,
loose coats. Such garments in baby lamb
chinehiIa, broadtail. sable or mink are
seen with light fur collar and revers, usu-
ally of one of the white furs, and with
handsome jeweled buttons Three-quarter
fur coats are not quite as elaborate as
the long ones, and hang loosely from the
shoulders. Sleeves are made bell and are
lined with handsome light brocaded silks
and satins. Handsome satin-faced goods
and brOgdcloths are combined with rich
furs In costumes and clOaks, and in such
arrangements are found the most complete
and SNOWY uses Of fur. Formerly, you
know. a plain coat of a fine grade of costly
fur quite grand enough. Now there
must be mot only the rare material but a
showing of ingenuity and taste in effecting
a combination The three-quarter coat the
artist puts here was of this sort. Oyster
cloth embroidered in gilt and Russian sable
were its, materials. Shorter Jackets are
tight and often of eton form. Their collars
and revers are a tri1e larger than last
season. The etons blouse little
more. also. and usually are finished
at the throat with a jabot of
handsome lace, and all fasten with fancy
buttons.
Most far trimming is in bands, and much
of it appears on street and evening get
ups The artist shows here use of black
bear ont tan broadcIoth. All the stylish
furs are available for similar employment.
A few niedaIiOns are seen. but so few as
10 hint they are deemed a bit too SNOWY.
As TO furs that trim fur. black and dark
brown peltry has revers and collar of white
or gray furs. Chinchilla, which promised
earlier in the season to be a leader, has
been to some extent supplanted by mink
and sable. although il is still used for trim
mings, boas and muffs. Jackets or long
cloaks are seldom made of it, doubtless be-
cause its perishability was proved so re-
Gently.
COllarestes and short shoulder capes are
plain. falling in long tabs in front, these
rarely adorned with tails claws. Short
and three-quarter rippled capes are hand
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Making Christmas Gifts,

Philadelphia Telegraph.
On all sides women are busily plying the
needle in the making OF Christmas gifts.
A gift that is the handiwork Of the giver
is always so much nicer than the one pur-
chased in the shops. 1t seems TO carry so
much more of the Christmas spirit so much
of the giver's personality. So those who
have the time and the knack of putting
silks and ribbons and lace together in
an acceptable fashion usually at this sea-
son of the year are up to their ears in
work
will give her attention to is the bag for
opera glasses 1t is the prettieSt thing
Imaginable this winter, and is. a delightful
possibility in the way of holiday gifts. 1t
is made very full and may be of rich bro
embroidered In beads and ribbon SPAN
giles. Gilt tops with rose finish are in
shops as lovely as ones purse permits. A
bag of blue and white brOcade was noted
with the gilt top set with turquoise. while
black and white brocade had French gray
top A haliotrOpe brOcade with gold threads
was the material of one handsome bag.
If the bag is desired unmounted it may be
finished with full frill Of chiffon or the
four corners are cut so that when gathered
up they have the effect of wings. They arc
finished with tiny frills of white chiffon.
The gathering string is of inch-wide satin
silk the color of the bag.
bag which seemed a fitting compile
ment to a bridal trousSeau was of white
satin embroidered in pink ribbon roses, the
leaves and stems being of gold beads A
ruche of crimped white chiffon and white
satin ribbon bows finished the top. A hello
trope satin bag was embroidered fin edel
weis and had vines of gold beads. The lin
ing was of white silk. and white silk cord
edged the top. Delicate satins dotted with
gold spangles are effectively utilized for
these dainty accessories.
Perhaps this unique gift may help some
one solve the vexed question of what TO
send a friend. 1t was devised last year
for a Germantown woman who has an
abundance of this worlds goods and is
specially fond of small tokens of friend
ship rather than costly gifts. Her nieceS
knew how much she enjoyed receiving let
tiers so they procured a small Christmas
tree and called upon the relatives and In
Innate friends of their aunt TO each. write
her a letter. inclosing the same to them
velopes tied with ribbon the nieces fas
tened them to the tree. On Christmas
morning the tree was sent TO the aunts
house. Some of the letters were from
friends of literary distinction and all were
bright, witty or affectionate. The tree pre-
the loving messages from kin and &C
quaintance that its charm lay.
A pretty and inexpensive work basket or
card basket can be made out of an old
sailor hat by lining the inside with pongee
silk and forming handle with ribbon wire
covered with silk Round the brim of the
hat put 3 silk frill. then trim the whole
with lace and ribbon. If used for work
basket aGd tiny pincushion and pocket.
Such a gift would cost but little. but If
it would be a pleasing gift and withal use
ful.
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of coral red cloth are the latest addition
TO White costumes They look very stun
ming and are worn for afternoon receptions.
A deal of embroidery appears on white
gowns. a worsted embroidery being the
newest OF these concentrations. Lace col
lars are stylish and very fine IL you've the
price of that kind. Beauties of Irish
crochet. Breton and Brussels laces are
worn on handsome cloth and fur coats.
Sometimes they come in sets with cuffs
to match, but are not as numerous as the
separate collars. Real lace barb ties are
worn with fancy velvet or silk stock.
Pastel velvets are being made up in all
kinds of dTessy neck fixings. Sashes and
bodice draperies of black give smart eff
feet TO gowns of all shades Some evening
gowns are made with shoulder straps OF
black tulle. caught with pink roses. This
black touch is very becoming.
Exquisite gowns are made from pria cloth
and a similar gauzy fabric called just. both
of which are put forward as importations
from the Philippines. Mousseline brillante
is chiffon slightly heavier and thicker
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New York Times.
81 don't like to sit down when anyone
with gray hair is standing" remarked a
young woman to her companion. They
were on an east-bound cable car and among
the crowd that had pushed in since they
entered were two elderly women, who were
standing in front of the stove and holding
to it for support
Neither do t. said the other. 81 always
think of my mother l know I should be
furious If any younger person would let
her stand. And yet, you know, I'm half
afraid to offer my seat. for so many women
resent it. l guess they think you pity
them because they're old"
Have you had that experience too?"
asked the first girl You know I've been
turned down so many times that now,
while L would always rather get up. 1 much
oftener remain seated. Once when i got
up and said to an old lady standing in
front of me, Have my seat, won't you? she
looked at me in perfect amazement and
said, Why, certainly not, keep your seat
l can stand quite well you
But I'm only going a little way
stammered.
"'Well, sit down as long as you can?
she answered. sank back meekly NUT
tering Yes, ma am and feeling as though
| had been reprimanded for insulting gray
hairs. Since then L have been very care
full as to whom l offer my seat in the
cars.
Just here someone got off and room was
made on the seat and the young women
mOtioned to the elderly women in front of
the stove. But a man of middle age who
had been standing the platform, slipped
up and took the seat.
ut doesn't matter at ALL" said the first
elderly lady. Il don't mind standing at
all"
Neither do l." said the second. al really
rather enjoy it. But if there's anything
that makes me mad it's to have someone
get up and offer me a seat just because
I'm Old
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Chicago Evening Post.

Chicago Evening Post.
Hinsdale women may attempt co-opera-
tive housekeeping. This manner of living
has been studied by the educational class of
the Woman's Club and plans being
made for the experiment. The same women
that attempted TO establish the fashion of
attending church sans hats are promoting
this new scheme The failure OF the hat
less style to become popular does not lessen
their enthusiasm for the latest departure
and they are going into it with energy that
promises TO disrupt Hinsdale households.
Husbands OF these women were quoted
at recent meeting in favor OF the idea.
1t was argued that returning from day OF
worry and strife IN the city they found but
small comfort at home because the partner
of their joys and sorrows Is compelled TO be
in the kitchen most Of the time. And, be-
sides they said the house was eternally
filed with the door of cooking food and
that this destroyed appetite and caused dis
comfort.
AS an effect Of the discussions of the new
plan. women once model housewives are
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Odds and Ends.

good way to clean stained floors is TO
wash them well with beer, rub with dry
cloth and then polish with a soft buster
To renovate a black dress or coat that
mas worn glossy. sponge with equal parts
of ink and strong tea. This method has
been recommended as infallible.
Some good effects in bedroom curtains are
three inch-wide tucks running an inch
apart the same width back from the ruille.
lengthwise down the curtain The fril OF
these curtains has an inch hem and one
tuck Of the same width.
A rnilIiner's trick is to <asten a scrap of
velvet over the first finger Of the left hand,
nap up, while hemming or otherwise at
work on the wrong side of velvet The two
maps are then together and there is no
danger of mating. or dampening, or soil
ing the most delicate shades
The following exercise is excellent as
a nerve and muscle rest in change Of
position: Lying at full length on the back.
raise the arms forward, upward over the
head. then stretch the whole body from
the toes to the tips of the fingers. Hold
this position for few seconds, then relax
completely. Repeat several times.
A cook at a summer boarding house gives
the following directions for treatment of
scorched food: Take the kettle at once
from the fire and set in pan of cold water
for a moment or two This will greatly
subtract from the disagreeable taste of the
slightly burned food. OF course, any really
burned bits should be at once removed
In caring for lamps. occasionally pour all
of the oil out. wash out the sediment care
fully and fill with fresh oil. You Will find
yourself repaid In the evening for this addi
tional trouble. Every five or six weeks boil
your burners ten minutes in soda and
water. and renew your wicks occasionally.
do not wait for them TO burn out. The
comfort is worth the small outlay
The display of jewelry in brooches and
long chains was something gorgeous 10
behold at Madison-square Garden show
three and four OF the former being worn
in one bodice. a large heart-shaped brooch
set closely with diamonds all over around
one ruby in the center seemed TO be a
popular decoration and III some instances
1t was large enough 10 be dubbed a breast
plate.
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than the ordinary sort and with glistening
surface. 1t is very effective for rucnes,
frills and trimmings. Sable cloth is a new
fabric resembling zibeline very much, and
is put into winter costumes. 1t is richer
in It's effect of light and shade than the
zibeline. and may be obtained in all colors.
but looks best in a deep violet in which
is a glow of red
Fancy plaid silk deliberately trimmed
with lace applique. bands of narrow black
velvet and tiny gilt or cut steel buttons are
attractive. The plaids are in medium
blocks, and green, red. black and yellow
combinations seem the most favored.
Light plaids are used, but DO not make up
as effectively as the dark ones. Handsome
waists of white silk covered with some
handsome ecru lace and trimmed with
wide nainsook beading and velvet ribbon
are shown for theater wear The sleeves
have wide cuffs of applique lace or of the
beading.
A new feature of millinery trimming is
a rosette that resembles a cockade Large
fiat rosettes of pleated tulle with a ca
bochOn IN the center are considered very
swagger, and two may be placed on one
hat at the side. Cabochons are the latest
notion Of trimming. They look much like
large round button, and sometimes are
velvet hand painted and embroidered, 9TH
ers are of mock jewels or cut steel and
rhinestones, and still others are enameled
metal and have holes in the center through
which a quill is stuck. Trimming at the
back is being revived and very jaunty hats
are adorned in this way. Flowers and
velvet leaves are much used. Flowers are
of velvet crepe, panne velvet or sometimes
a combination of two materials
New York Nov %
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somely lined with some light silk or satin,
but are not finished with different fur col
lars revers. Many of this seasons capes
do not show revers, the medici collar being
A little higher. Boas are narrower and
some are deliberately trimmed with numer-
Gus short tails and claws. They are trifie
longer. Scarfs Of the single animal in fox,
bear. lynx and raccoOn are extensively
worn The initial picture shows the way
In which they are carried. Novelty boas
come IN a combination of sable and white
or black ostrich feathers. Then chiffon
and mousseline are combined with FUR in
boas.
The new muffs are fiat and almost bag
shaped. wider at the bottom than at the
top. The more familiar style OF round muf
Is large and provided with three or four
removable Innings in delicate colors. Nuns
nnished with numerous tails and claws are
seen. but are not as fashionable as in re-
cent years Velvet and fur combined. also
Chiffon and fur, are made up into nuns
and finished with knot OF lace and
handsome buttons. Such nuns generally
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stitched and finished with velvet revers,
collar and cuffs. Stitched bands and SER
pentine braid in various widths make an
other stylish trimming for this style Of
costume. Two of these suits are shown
here. The first was found in dark gray
zibeline, self-trimmed with shaped and
stitched bands, and with sleeve puffs and
rever and collar facing Of black and white
velvet The other was mixed brown and
red camers hair with loose waistcoat of
red and white striped velvet Chemisette
and sleeve puffs were cream lace Hop
sacking and the heavy basket weaves are
made into general wear suits and are lined
with stitching or bands Of panne velvet to
match the color of the gown.
White cloth suits with revers and collars
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Night-Pfece.
[Smyrna Harbor. ]

The stars stole out over the sea.
And the ghostly moon deepened to q silver cres-
cent.
And the crimson ardors OF sunset died linger-
ingly
In broodfng haze OF tender green and gold
And the hills faded into dimness and dream
And amid the velvet darkness,
And soft scented airs
or the spring night
A myriad OF CLEANS twinkled
The lights OF the town answering the far
snrinkied heavens
From as mysterious blackness.
The shadowy shipping scintillating with points
OF fire
That the dark water
Gave hack quivering.
The lights on the terraced hills climbing to meet
the stars.
Till the far-spreading night palpitated with
fallen stars
That had netted themselves in rigging
And dipped themselves in ocean
And found a home for their shining in the folds
OF the hills.
And in the great ship anchored in the quiet bay
That sounds OF chatter and scufle.
OF Greek songs and Arab prayers,
Fell fainter and fainter.
Till the last wakeful occupant Of the swarming
steePage
Passed from the sense Of his discomfort and his
sorrOWs
Into the silence and peace
OF the -twinkling night
IL ZangwnL IN LiDpincotts Magazine.
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ChOpin.

Without. IN the twilight. I dream:
Within IL is cheerful and bright
With faces that bloom In the light.
And the cold keys that silently gleam-
Then a magical touch draws near.
And voice ike the call Of delight
CIeaves the calm OF the beautiful night.
And turn from my musing 10 hear.
Ioi the movement too wcndrous TO namei
Agite ton and rapture. the press
as OF myriad waves that carezs,
And break into vanishing flame
All, but the exquisite strain.
Sinking 10 pathos 60 sweet
Is life then a lie and a cheat?
Hank 70 the hopeless relrainl
Comes shock like the voice OF soul
Lost 10 good. 20 all beauty and Joy.
Leo alone BY the powers that destroy.
And hghting with tends fer control
Drop a chord like the graves first clod.
Their again toss the waves OF caprice.
Wild. delicate. sweet. with no reace.
No health. and no yielding - God
o Siren. that charrness the air
With his potent and passionate spell:
sad as songs 81 the angels that fell.
Thou leadest alone 20 despair.
Celia Thaxtsr.
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-ENTIFUL as the
array Of stylish
furs is becoming,
il is not marked
by startling nov
elites. Not even
TO appease fash
iOnable women can
furriers induce a
new kind Of ami
NAL to shed its
skin. or an old one
to surrender a
new sort of pelt.
So, for newness
reliance is put on
methods Of EN-.
plOyment. a n d
these, in furs,
rarely change rad