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President Reelected.

AT yesterday afternoons session of the
convention Col. Charles E. Sprague of New
York was reelected president of the fra
ternity and Mr.. Henry j. Hemmings secre-
tary The names of the other officers
were not made public.
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C. 7. LEWIS.
Miniature Artist and Teacher.
my2-26ts-x Studio l22 d It. NV.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

and consequently the handles are di-
minutive models OF the pearl and silver
capped. the dainty Dresden patterns,
the smart lockwood. OF the full sized
umbrellas. on account of their conven-
fence the children prefer those handles
which terminate in hook, ring or loop
OF some sort, so that IL may be slipped
over the arm when II Is not acting as
protection from sun or rain. These
hooks are also found useful in the
house or schoolroorn, for the umbrellas
may be neatly rolled and hung In place
Instead OF being left TO sprawl about
over the floors where they are in the
way OF every one. Inside each cover on
bit OF white cloth neatly stitched TO
the silk or gloria should appear the
name and address OF the little owner.
Then when one child finds another's
property he win know 10 whom IL be-
longs, for, be IL said TO their credit.
children are more rigidly conscientious
In their respect Of the rights OF owner
ship in umbrellas than are, alas, those
who are older and wiser
CATHERINE TALBOT.
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so II is difficult TO say which will be
most fashionable. The garments are
only fitted I'm the back and are supplied
with round. turned over collars and
small revers. Moire. velours and velvet
coats are adorned With deep collars.
over which lace ones maS be adjusted
II a really handsome one can be used.
but no lace at all is Better than cheap
collar.
One fete gown should belong 10 the
wardrobe OF the young girl A French
demoiselle usually dons a simple white
frock i'm honor OF any festivity. AL
though some Parisiennes who follow the
English in their more advanced ideas OF
feminine liberty permit their daughters
one pretty and comparatively elaborate
frock for dancing class wear. / have
seen some pretty new garments OF this
kind. They are fashioned in picture
style, following the patterns OF cos
tunes seen In Reynolds, Gainsborough
and Romney portraits. Swiss muslins.
mousselines de sole, pretty nets, spot
ted muslins and gayly colored louisine
silks are chosen for these dresses in
preference TO more pretentious fabrics.
The low. round necks and elbow sleeves
are modestly adorned with lace. while
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24
CRAZE FOR PEWTERS OF ANTIQUE AND MODERN PATTERNS

grand monarch it's popularity declined.
and fine specimens became rare in
France. For this reason old French
pewter is very valuable.
Exquisite pieces are the old Dutch
and Flemish vessels They are as ele-
gantly decorated as silver and almost
as bright Now and then a handsome
bowl of pewter is found in an old
Knickerbocker family or CLEANS unex-
pectedly upon the shelves of a descend
ant of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Genu-
Inc Dutch pewter is like the French
ware-quite rare.
Modern pewter is nodded i'm all
shapes. Platters are both embossed
and traced. Vases set with colored
conemara stones are designed to hold
flowers. Flasks, drinking cups and
jugs are made of crystal combined with
pewter. Even photograph frames are
manufactured OF pewter, and IL the fad
continues to increase in popularity the
alloy may temporarily oust from the
tables OF the prosperous its old rival.
silver.
When a discolored antique vessel
comes into the pewter collectors pos
session, IL may he cleaned i'm brine
formed of salt and sand Another
method of Frightening the pewter is TO
boil IL for two or three hours in a cop
per vessel filled with water. to which a
quarter of a peck of wood ashes, two
pounds of soda and an armful OF hay
have been added. After the pewter is
boiled II is secured with wisp OF hay
saturated with silver sand. The metal
is then thoroughly rinsed with clean
water and allowed TO dry near the fire.
A second or sometimes even n third
boiling is needed to thoroughly cleanse
the vessel.
To display a small collection OF pew
ter handsome rack Of walnut or some
other dark wood is frequently used.
Small open cabinets are suitable for
sitting rooms. Libraries or parlors a
shelf arrangement being only adapted
to a hall or dining room.
FLORENCE A. wIBERLY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

pewter collecting worthy the entire at
tention of the connoisseur. The older
pewter candlesticks are so lustrous that
in some instances II is difficult for the
amateur to distinguish them from sill
yer.
There is the tradition that many OF
the loyal followers of Charles !. melted
down their silver TO supply him with
funds in the dark days of the English
revolution. AS a pledge that the Stu
arts would replace the ware, he is said
TO have had duplicate pewter sets cast.
When Charles lost his head and many
of his cavaliers fled TO America, doubt
less some Of this pewter came. too, for
none Of the 1oyalists doubted that the
Stuarts would again come into their
own aud redeem the promises made in
other days. Among the historic plate of
the south there may be many a hand
some vessel whose silver original helped
equip a company of the cavalry or in
fantry that fought at Marston Moor.
The French made handsome pewter,
and doubtless some of IL may still be
found in old creole families. Louis
XIV. to pay his debts, is said to have
melted down all the pewter he could lay
his hands on. though. as he sacrificed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

The colors Of walking dresses are to
continue brightin tone, while embroidery
and applique are to be more patronlzed
than ever. Cloth and taffeta decoupe
Will be found on a prominent pedestal.
and a trimming of linen lace worked in
wool or silk will be seen decorating
some of the fine cloth gowns. Glace
coats and entire glace dresses will be
again well established. and as for the
fashion OF their malSe-well in this in
stance fashion will a tale unfold, for
every coat worthy the designation nov
el shows a tail at the back, and per-
haps this is a very desirable state OF
affairs in view OF the fact that we con.
tinue to patroniZe the tight fitting skirt
which is in truth not entirely becoming
TO every woman who elects 10 wear IT,
That small tail at the back OF the coat
Immediately takes off the too sugges-
tive look of tightness. In the front the
coats are for the most part cut round
and bear revers or a narrow galloon.
Many coats are. however, cut three
quarter length. either with a belt or to
III tightly 10 the waist at the back and
to be semifitting in the front. The
skirts are Enthusiastically shorter. but as
Enthusiastically on the ground; instead OF
wearing a train of six inches we wear
A train OF four inches. That is all the
public protest against long trains has
done toward their abolition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

, metal buttons arranged In geometrical
designs over the bodice fronts are still
! considered fashionable. Washable
blouses made OF such materials as serge
or French flannel are beautifully orna-
mented with silk braid The collar,
cuffs. belt and revers are cut aout.
stamped with a pattern, over which the
braid Is run before they are stitched 10
the dress Black and white trimming
looks well with almost any color OF
| cloth. Sometimes a smart finishing
touch is added TO blouse by means OF
embroidery silk. which unites the loops
OF the braid with some cobweblike lace
stitch. Lace stitched black braid on
red blouse makes a truly handsome ap-
pearance.
Children's fall bodices are either cut
straight and loose i'm front or they are
of the blouse variety. Girls woolen
blouses are made without Innings be-
cause they thus are easier 10 wash De-
| tachable collars TO wear with plain bod
ices are provided for the French schooi-
girls fall outfit. These may be made at
home and thus need cost very little
With dark blue sailor blouses the pique
sets. crossed with stripes of insertion or
embroidery, are very handsome. Guns
finish but they soil SO quickly that they
are scarcely TO be recommended Tor
wear with school gowns. White pique
collars trimmed with colored folds also
look we'll with dark serge costumes
Besides these blouse accessories are
collars of pique trimmed with insertion
and embroidered ruffles. Shawl collars
of allover embroidery are framed In
ruff1es. Hemstitched lawn collars end
in frills OF lace or embroidery and fiat
collars of tucked or plain batiste are
earnished with bands OF lace. Round
shoulder collars OF muslin or OF ring
spotted net trimmed with fiat bands OF
| lace are easy for the amateur TO make
| Net sailor collars laid in groups of
| tucks trimmed with insertion and a
! lace frill wear well. but are suitable
! only for demidress occasions. Half a
| dozen nice collars will add much TO the
beauty and variety of the Juvenile
| wardrobe.
| Pretty scarfs of washable silk drawn
underneath the collar and tied I'm front
are shown on model blouses. Red
white and blue are the three colors
most suitable for ties to be worn with
! dark flannel or serge frocks.
! Lace collars. generally those of gui-
4 pure, bruges or one of the stoutly WOW
\ en- qualities, are donned with the child
/ best dress. They will also be worn over
/ the flowing collar OF the fall Jacket.
| Older girls prefer neckwear OF the
more advanced type. Scarfs which go
/ about the neck twice and terminate in
a bow in front are made OF various fab
RIGS. Crepe de chine ties, figured or en-
broidered or with lace ends. are popu-
/ lar. Hemstitched scarfs with detach
able turned over collars are counted
among this seasons modish models.
Japanese and windsor bands OF surah
silks look soft and neat and are to be
recommended because all are washa BILE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

Millinery is as varied of shape as II
is in coloring. Some toques have hard
ly any trimming but the brim is deep
and much draped or applique Other
models of the fat shepherdess type are
completely covered with flowers. the
crown of foliage. the border of massed
flowers and the brim profusely draped
with tucked plisse, tulle or chiffon.
A semimarquise shape in imitation
panama or in tuscan or burnt straw is
simply trimmed with ribbon and a cou-
pie OF Mercury wings standing out each
side, fastened with a large cabochon OF
jet or pearls. This and similar models
are very fashionable for yachting and
boating. as the French sailor shape has
been too eagerly adopted by the mil
lion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

handsome silk sashes are provided for
the waists.
For small girls the Russian blouse
and the various types OF sailor dresses
are at present preferred for everyday
use. The long waists of these frocks
are indicated by pointed belts and are
supplemented by moderately full but
very short skirts. For a small child a
white muslin with a sash is the only
correct gala garb.
DO you know that every child pro-
vided with an up TO date wardrobe has
his or her own umbrella? The lighter
fabrics silk twills, cotton glorias. taft
fetas. changeable silks in blue and red
are the favorite covers. The young
sters naturally like something that
looks like the umbrellas of their elders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

plain materials in the designing Of
smart fall school dresses. Blouses OF
polka dotted flannel which have plain
sailor collars are combined with plain
skirts decorated with bands of the dot
ted fabrics. Other frocks follow the re-
verse of the idea. having plain blouses
and dotted skirts crossed by plain
bands on gowns for older girls only
bands of spotted stuffs are utilized. A
dark blue serge of the finest quality is
used for the smart model frock ordered
by well known Parisienne for her
fourte m year-old daughter. The skirt
has two inv rted plaits behind and is
trimmed about tie lower part with
three narrow. fat volantc. band of
dark blue velvet polka dotted in white
heads the upper flounce The bodice is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

TVHE revival Of interest In pewter
ornaments and household ves-
sells has put the wooden wed
ding out of fashion. UP TO
date couples celebrate the fifth as the
pewter wedding anniversary. The In
novation is one which is profitable TO
the householder, for antique pewters
are yaluabl and modern specimens are
handsome as we'll as fashionable. Ola
TEA sets handed down in some familles
from colonial days are rare prizes, ana
fortunate Is the woman who has an
elderly relative who can bestow such
gift upon her. The engraved invita-
tions for the pewter weddings are sent
out much I'm advance of the date or the
festivitv This is TO afford friends am
nIe time TO look In out of the way places
for rare tankards. platters or bowls.
since pewter is playing so important
a part i'm social life and In householo
decoration every one wishes to know
something about It. Unfortunately
,hore seems 10 be no authoritative
source of information. The study OF
collections of plate is about the only
means OF enlightenment. Collectors
claim TO recognize old pewter partly by
the quality OF alloy and partly by the
shapes of the vessels. The latter, now
ever. is not a very reliable test, Tor so
many limitations OF antique forms are
being made that IL is sometimes diff
cult for even the expert to thus distin-
guish the genuine.
Pewter is an alloy Of tin and lead or
of tin combined with lead, zinc, bis
muth copper or antimony. The com
,,,orer ounlitv is said TO consist of four
Nf In
,urers and collectors recognize three
,radcs of pewter-plate, trife and ley.
plate the hardest and brightest alloy,
a. used I'm making household articles;
,r,ee an inferior quality of pewter, is
generally nodded into beer mugs; ley.
Tho cheapest kind, ls found in wine
measures. Most pewters are nodded,
hut some are hammered into shape
very much like brass vessels.
Much interesting lore is connected
nJ,h this ware In colonial times pew
,ar Mate was imported from England
The Tin which entered so largely into Its
comnosition being supplied by the ia
vnous mines OF Cornwall. China dishes
with tea sets and spoons composed OF
ether and more durable alloys. In time
,ook the place Of the old fashioned COM
no.i,,on. Pewter teapots, sugar bowls
cream jugs. water jugs. platters, can
dlesticks and porringers were then
tucked away in the attics of country
houses. from which they are now being
d,sinterred by enterprising granddaugh.
ters and reat-granddaughters. Junk
shops also are being ransacked for
specimens. aud when good one Is
found Il commands an exorbitant price.
The new pewter plate which is showh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

Velvet is to form one OF the most
popular and satisfactory trimmings for
fall and winter garments. For children
its soft pile is very becoming. although
1t is supposed TO be the characteristic
fabric for the gown of the opulent and
stately dowager. Polka dots in all
sizes. fleur-de-lis, tiny flowers and
wavy patterns are beautifully stamped
on soft velvets to look like embroid-
cries. The bright new velveteens and
velvets are just the fabrics for yokes
revers, collars and cuffs for small
blouses. and the exquisite Persian de-
signs make handsome vests.
Coats of kersey. broadcloth cheviot
and covert cloth are shown by design
ers. There seems TO be an equal num-
ber of short and long coats in the shops.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

- ARIS, Sept. 6.-The Frenchwo-
man Is one of the most ad-
mirable mothers I'm the world.
and with the same taste ana
. system which Is displayed In the seiec-
lion OF her own wardrobe she plans her
daughters school outfit. Unlike the
American mother who is largely In
| iuenced by appearances, or the English
mother, who sacrifices everything TO
| utility. the true Parisienne arrives at a
happy mean and clothes her children In
garments which are at once pretty and
serviceahle.
AS the young demoiselle OF good fam
lily spends most of the fall and winter
Al convent school. she naturally needs
very simple garments. Her lingerie Is
neat and pretty, but is not so expen-
sive or so ornately trimmed as II VIII
be a few years later when she Is
launched I'm society. She is provided
with one best dress and one for school
wear or FOR walking. A simple coat Is
Required for cold days A becoming
little hat is trimmed with ribbons or
draped with velvet. This season fiat
shapes are modish.
Well shaped shoes stockings and
gloves are looked upon as important,
and the French mother insists upon
nicety OF fit. She believes that the flu
| Iture shapeliness OF her daughters limbs
depends much on the size and shape of
hand and foot coverings. At present
sandals are favored for indoor wear be-
cause the low shoes afford freedom to
the rapidly developing Juvenile muscles.
Common sense shoes are not patronized
much i'm France, Walking shoes have
y, fe,h Of II
Dainty aprons OF lawn are provided.
for the French schoolgirl has not the
aversion 10 "babyish" attire which the
American girl displays. Very chic are
some OF the designs although for small
children the aprons are merely white
slips that cover the dark frock.
The French mother is too clever TO
make the mistake OF thinking that
|The young girl just entering her teens
lis keenly alive to the charm OF smart
|gclothlng. and her taste may be forever
Initiated Ii she is compelled TO wear un-
becoming and shabby clothes when IL
Ills quite unnecessary that she should do
|so The discarded garments of her
elders can never be made over TO look
| quite as nice as new ones. III old
|clothes must be adopted by the Juvenile
members of the family, the material
should be taken apart. washed and
|pressed or dipped in tho dye pot before
/ being cut over. Odd blouses for wear
with separate skirts are desirable addi-
tions To the schoolgirls wardrobe.
W aists wear out so much more quickly
4 than skirts that in households where
money is not, very abundant any device
Il that will prolong the usefulness of a
4 child's costume is hailed with delight.
Old skirts often make handsome blouses
for girls OF twelve or thirteen years.
Plenty OF braid. velvet ribbons. silk
trimmings or fancy buttons are now
used ~ decorate odd waists. The tiny
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

The picture hats are not complete with
out ostrich plumes. They are generally
seen at their best in black or black and
white. The curtain effect arrived at by
lace or plaitings of black velvet is get
ting less exaggerated. and women are
distinctly tired OF the shepherdess
shape, either large or small. In reality
IL suits so few people and IL has become
too universally. adopted by the multi
tude TO be any longer considered
worthy of attention by the leading mill
liners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

Any kind Of silver i'm daily use may
be cleaned by immersion In strong bo-
rax and water for two or three hours.
The water should be boiling when the
borax and silver are put in. After the
plate is dry rub with a little plate pow
der and polish with chamols. IL silver
ornaments I'm the drawing room are
not kept I'm case. they soon tarnlsh.
They can be frightened by dipping the
articles in n strong solution OF ammo
MIA and hot water. Silver should never
be rubbed with flannel or cotton cloth.
The plate not i'm general use should be
wrapped carefully i'm tissue paper to
exclude light and air, as these are the
two factors that cause silver to become
'arnishsH.
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n any season, and as they are not
- difficult TO make the marvel Is
that they do not appear oftener on the
tables of fastidious diners The variety
in which they may be prepared should
be an incentive TO the ambitious cook.
The ordinary sweetened cream, which
is allowed to freeze as IL is stirred. Is
comparatively familiar. but the NOUS
ses, punches, sherbets. parfaits. bis
cults and water ices are less generally
used. A water ice is a sweetened fruit
ice frozen by stirring; punches and
sherbets consist of water ices with
which liquor is mixed during or after
the freezing process French ices are
custards stirred while freezing; par
fats. mousses and biscuits consist OF
whipped cream which is stirred while
freezing.
Iced Apple Cream.-Make a s!rup
with six ounces Of sugar and half pint
of water. add two pounds OF cooking ap-
pies which have been peeled and cored
and let them cook slowly until they are
reduced 10 clear and rather stiff pulp.
Pass the apple through n sieve and re-
heat II in a clean stewpan. then dis
solve four sheets of gelatin In II and
add the grated peel OF a lemon. the
Juice OF three oranges and some green
coloring and put il aside to cool Make
a custard with two eggs and half pint
OF milk: sweeten It, favor IL with cura-
Gao and whisk IL until II Is cold; then
add a quarter OF pint Of whipped
cream slightly sweetened and color the
custard pale green. Mix the apple and
the custard together, then whisk lightly
FOR a few minutes and pour into a deep
dish. Place the latter In a bowl and
surround Il with broken ice. cover II
with a cloth and leave II for two hours.
The water should be poured on once
during the time and the bowl should be
repacked with ice. Just before serving
garrish the apple with little heaps Of
stiffiy whipped cream. sprinkle with
chopped burnt almonds and Put giacs
cherry on the " = q each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

made over a fitted lining, which sup
ports the plated vest OF white serge.
The loose blouse of dark blue serge has
a stitched box plat on each side the vest.
The square sailor collar Is trimmed
with a band of the polka dotted velvet.
which also forms the tie. The cuffs OF
the loose sleeves are polka dotted vel
vet, and a plated collar has turned
over tabs Of the dotted material.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-24

selves with wooden. clay and pewter
vessels. In the time Of the Plantagenet
kings of England pewter chalices were
used In churches. Huge pots designed
TO hold the yeomen's generous drafts OF
ware appeared. Consequently fine old
tankard Is prize for the collector.
Now and then a genuine antique Of the
kind is picked up In England. but the
pewter tankards found In American Gu
rio shops are without exception modern.
The EliEabethan drinking vessels. IKE