The Jersey City news., 1901-12-26

pho. osr2phy the constantly accommodating
rsinss ard photographs which are gath
ered her and there and treasured as plea
SAINT reminders of happy days soon be-
Come a nuisance unless they are arranged
in some convenient form. This is espe-
r.slly The case during the summer when
sA@ aust seems to be all pervading.
II one possesses a large number it is
ssad plan to arrange a few choice speei-
s<sfrs on the walls and after few weeks
-suiacc them with other views. Often
: g-nea we are dsseontented with home life
II Is simply for lack Of variety. A change
Il the arrangement of the furniture of the
raare. n few new pictures of pleasant
sceres would do one world of good and
<sst little save the time needed to put
f.H,n in order
The size of the photograph portfolio
v-.l depend largely on the quantity of
ssseso@raphs one has, but it is much bet
.e~ 10 have it too large than too small
f,s.f two pieces of very stiff cardboard y
~ IS inches. and also cut piece of denim
fv q inches Lay the denim out on
= smooth surface and place the sections
e. cardboard upon it, as though arranging
n huge book cover allowing margin of
sre inch all around for turning in and
<,ne inch through the centre for the hinge
of che portfolio. Turn down the edges
esd nitre the corners. then paste neatly
ii position. using liquid glue.
II The work is we'll done lining Is not
s,,sointely necessary. although II is a
r.~eat Improvement. giving more work
aazniike appearance to the article Tapes
should be fastened at the centre OF top
sna side to close the portfolio when filed
If this portfolio. is made of French Gre
tonne figured in roses or chrysantfe-
rni,rns, in rich eolors, and lined with
harmonious plain color, tied with double
faced satin ribbon, it will be not only use
ful hut decidedly ornamental If designed
for the library select dark. rich colors in
harmony with the furnishings of the
room.
For those who wish variety. geese,
Sucks. venison with everyday roasts of
pork, veal, mutton and beef. are obtain
able for the piece-de-resistance at Christ
mas, time, while the choice of vegetables
is practically unlimited. Peas, asparagus
s.ring ard lima beans. corn and to-
natoes are all canned with such perfec-
Pom that they are almost as delicious as
Ake fresh vegetables. Hothouse cucum-
hers ard tomatoes add further variety to
ahe list of winter produce, making with
fhe canned goods a choice which should
meet al the requirements and limitations
of the housekeepers of the land.
Fish and fruits are obtainable also in
grest variety and delicious condition, and
there is probably no season of the year
at which the markets OF 1he country are
so well supplied. In providing these
menus it is well to arrange always to
7,.xe an anoayouooiraauf relish of
some sort, a mayonnaise of celery. cold
slaw. pickles, anything that will act rs
an appetizer Little dishes of salted
nufs olives pickles. etc, always lend
festive air to the table.
The aim of manufacturers s to make
veiiing tulles az fine as possible.
in the very finest qualities the silk is
spun almost as fine a cobweb. To do
this. while at the same time maintaining
a sufficient amount of strength, is
costly process, so that the almost invis'i-
lie tulles now made are often rather
expensive.
Square meshed tulles have the prefer
ence all round. particularly the 1-a-inch
square combined with a very tiny square
rnoi Plaisls, composed of grouped lines
forming hafAinch blocks. are also to be
s,-i and smaller squares combined with
circles or segments of circles.
But when one thread crosses another
no additional thickness is apparent in
the hest weaves Different sized che
niTe spots divide favor between them;
the very small hardly larger than a pin
point and the large spot beginning
about the SIZE Of a pea and often much
sirger. The former may he grouped
sclosssy. bus the latter are generally dis
,:anf from each other about IL 10
inches Velvet Spots are also in similar
rnles. and they run from the pea size
4 IN 10 the silver dime. bur undoubtedly
,heniile spots have the preference as
snore becoming to the complexion
The demand is mostly for black tulles
but white tulles woven in the same sort
Of raeshes spotted with black chenille
;ilse sell well.
just now there is also considerable de-
lnand for brown or sable-colored tulles
with spots to match. They are especially
advocated to wear with hats and toqu4s
trimmed with brown fur and for ladies'
wearing collars or coats of sable SpeEs
~ lhis color are also woven on white
Gulies
Whether the tie be white cr brown.
he spot is preferred rather large White
tulles are also made with pink. mauve
ssreau pale blue and other colored
ssenilie spots
sfolre silk is being revived for the three
quarter length coats says the Woman's
Home Companion. These are beautiful
for receptions for all day affairs and
for tine theatre when evening dress is not
80 be worn When 1t is used The pocket
flaps. deep cuffs revers and collar are
combinations of the silk and lace or are
embroidered This is a season when
woman who is skilled in art needlework
can add many beautiful trifles to her toi-
let which, If they are to be had only by
buying outright, are within the reach .of
Only the fiery few but are the latest touch
Of elegance Black and white silk EN-
broideries on chiffon and taffeta are used
s many ways for trimming. Black on
white is another beautiful combination.
while colored embroidery. including SPAN
eles ana Jewels is to be used extensively
on chiffon. jet is used. but not great
deal. The fine silk embroideries are 10
aoral designs but chenille is employed n
scroll fashion Embroidery is seen even
NH ,,+tons These latter are used great