The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-05
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BILE for an amateur to get up an artistic one
and therein only lies their effectiveness. OF
course, a thick and thin wrapper are alb
solutely necessary. Mine, however, are ex-
ceedingly simple and do not claim the most
distant kinship to the aristocratic tea gown.
BLOUSES FOR ALL SEASONS.
Separate waists? Yes; six of them. Three
shlrtwaists of fine white lawn, ready made,
at $1.50 each; two others Of flannel, to ear,
In winter underneath the coat, at 81 each
0he materials only, and one Of lace, black
or white alternative years, for as this sort Of
waist is worn merely on state occasions 1t
lasts for two years. The lining is usually
new, at an expenditure of $3.50, $3.50 pays
the woman who puts the garment together,
and So more will buy the lace ITSELF"
How about petticoats?"
Never black silk one; all other coors
seem to wear better than black silk, when it
comes to using silk for petticoat. There is
shade of golden brown which blends nicely
with almost any color, and deep silk founce
sewed on a mohair foundation skirt proves
satisfactory. Black and white silk also
wears we'll, or gray and white. You will
find that two of these skirts will be quite
sufficient for one year, and that So is enough
to set aside for petticoats.
Cambria, muslin and imitation Valen-
clenneS lace are cheap, and few dollars
covers the item of lingerie. Expensive cor
sets and fine stockings are out Of the ques-
ton; the latter at % cents pair do well
enough, and eight pair of them are sufficient.
No, l never buy parasols, but whenever
one or my woman friends asks me what l
would like best for. Christmas or birthday
present-oh, yes, l do have birthdays, even
yet-the reply is something to the effect that
sun umbrella is always useful.
Zen dollars may seem an absurdly small
sum to devote to hats, and would certainly
not be enough if they were ornamented with
ostrich feathers or flowers, but as they are
invariably black and of chiffon, straw or VEL
vet, trimmed with ribbon and birds, or por-
tons of birds, despite the Audubon people,
so each season-that is, winter and summer
will be found sufficient to purchase cover
ing for the head, especially in these days
when an elaborate hat is necessary for the
theater and not good form for church. One
dollar Will buy all the wells necessary if you
take care not to tear them when taking them
off.
FEET MUST BE NEATLY SHOD.
''Two pair of walking boots and one pair
of Oxford ties at $3.50 pair will carry the
woman who does an ordinary amount or
walking through q year. and at this price
shoes of excellent material and shape may
be procured. 1t is a meagre amount to al
low, and while it will keep the feet neatly
shod, is the minimum sum, adding So for
necessary repairs.
Sometimes it is possible to save a little
money on some articles and spend it on 9TH
ers. For instance, there are rubbers and
slippers. They usually last longer than one
year and need not always. be considered
when allowing for necessary expenses.
"This sounds as though there was great
deal of sewing to be done at home but it is
all of so simple a nature that any girl of 16
could do as much without oVertaXing her
strength or her brain or her time. Besides,
l don't go in for fancy work, unless you mean
fancy cooking, and that is something We
haven't been talking about"