The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-12

Sam TIDDC0 AT EILuer SIQG OF L41 KNOT
pinned by a band N front Is one VaFia-
ton or tn mode which answers every
purpose or an evening bonnet ana Is
worn in tire street cars with a veIl as II
bows are also seen. but the prettIezL C
all are the roses In white colors and
gold One rose with tiny buds ard
green leaves. arranged well toward the
front at enc side and almost resting on
the forehead, Is extremely chic, and for
those to whom Il IS becoming one roSe
bow at one side Is pretty Dainty gilt
eering butterflies OF sauze uand Jet Of
gold are sometimes arranged with the
flowers. and again you see simple
wreath Of green leaves around the knot
Of hair crowned by a diamond orua-
ment directly in the center Indeed, the
hair ornament + an accessory Of dress
which is really very important this sea-
son and should be selected with especial
care and attention
Ribbon Embroidery.
The newest thing in embroidery IS the
ribbon work
Not thai ribbon has not been used for
fancy work from time immemorial. but
II IS becoming q particular fad now. and
- used In a new way Instead OF being
worked into the material a. heretofore.
tt - now whipped down at one edge TO
represent piaits Of flowers
or instance, a cluster Of roses is used
on a table piece Some OF them are red.
some pins and white The ribbon IS
the petals Then green leaves and stems
are added. though these are done, with
needle and embroidery silk
baby carriage robe is made OF white
French flannel. embroidered in forget
me nots- The flowers are made OF the
most delicate baby-bIue shade OF bahv
ribbons, and though the work is dread
14l 70 contemplate the result is certain
y beautiful. Broad blue satin bows add
10 the beauty OF the robe.
Care of the Hair.
Every woman appreciates the value Of
a pretty head OF hair. yet how many
really bestOW the proper amount Of care
upon itg A. with the complexion. every
little attention counts and wen repays
any one for taking the pains and
trouble. "a head Of hair in perfect con-
dition is not only a great satisfaction
to its owner. adding much to ones per-
sonal appearance, but calls forth many
rosy compliments from both sexes as
well
It is often a surprising fact to note
how careful and attentive women are
Of minor affairs that they should slight
such an important thing as keeping
their locks In 2 healthy condition NO
matter how handsomely she may be
gQWned II her locks have q dingy Ill
hang up her fiddle and her bow, her
furbeloWs viii count for naught and
VIII merely tend to emphasize their con-
dirion.
Some few years ago the edict went
forth that If we desired good looking
heads OF hair we should apply the brush
rallg1OuSlys indeed. il was whispered
that we should even count the strokes
So the women who brushed twenty-five
times stood a chance of gaining their
objective point sooner than the one who
only covered ten strokes This was not
al. we were highly recommended to use
q metal brush. and here came the rub
Now, very few scaIDs can stand the
painful effects Of the metal teeth IN
these brushes Il makes the skin tender
and frequently causes irritation W hIch
has been found very hard to remove
Many women took lit for granted that
when the skin became red a fine circu-
lati0n was being enforced, and hraVely
did they continue to brush their locks
and fndict pain, believing they were on
the high road to success The conse-
quence is that the women who en-
rloyed this heroic treatment have very
thIn heads of hair, and IN certain parts
very nearly bald Their scaIps are deli
CAFE and tender, and will require q deal
OF care before restored to their former
condition
As all the world knows. Nine Sarah
Bernhardt has retained not only
a youthful vitality and looks, but has
managed to keep her hair in a state Of
rare perfection When you admire her
locks she smiles. as only she can smile,
then gives you her simple remedy. As
soon as she enters her apartments she
removes all the pins and combs, gives il
the hair, easing and rubbing her scalp
She wears her hair about her shoulders
or in a very loose pIait- The air and
sunshine thus allowed to have full play
iu1part a vigOr and growth which can
only be accomplished under natural
conditions
Every woman who makes any pre-
tense to beauty has certain methods Of
her own which she has found by exper-
fence to be best suited to her case She
despises a. professional shampoo. believ-
ing that the ingredients Of washes and
tonfca employed are extremely harmful
weeks the ends are cut. sometimes
sfnged Her sister shampOos her hair
with the whites Of two eggs. thoroughly
beaten. adding two ounces Of water.
This cleans the scalp and strengthens
the roots: IL also prevents dandruff- The
hair should be Wen rinSed with several
warm baths. Cold water should never
be employed: this chiilS the roots
The hair should never be artfhcfally
dried; this splits TT and makes Ii hard
ard nfelesz- Turkish towels are soft
and yet absorb the moisture quicker
than anything else Flannel IS fire.
quently employed II long. the hair
should be separated into plaits this pre-
verts tanxling- Never start TO comb out
the hair when It is wet you increase
trouble. Never wear your hair in Ger
been known to cause baldness--Philadel-
ph1a Enquirer
Opal Superstition Dying Out.
The old superstition against opals is
slowly but surely passing away, and the I