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Evening star., 1903-09-26
To "Do Up" Lace Curtains.
from the Country Gentleman.

From the Country Gentleman.
To do up lace curtains satisfactorily when
taken down. pin them on the line a few
minutes. so that the wind will blow out the
dust. After the loose dust has been shaken
out. put them to soak Of very smoky in
lukewarm suds for an hour, squeeze them
out by hand and place them in a hot suds
made from ivory soap. Rinse up and down
by hand until all soil is removed Run them
through slack clothes wringer and place
them in a tub of clear warm water If
they are to be pure white, they are now
ready for the bluing but those who wish
them a cream color may add clear filtered
coffee. Instead of using starch to stiffen
them they will look more like new ones If
gum arabic is used. Upon a teaspoonful of
the gum broken into little bits pour cup
full of warm water and stir until dissolved.
To every quart of water add two teaspoon
fuls of the mixture Wiring out carefully
through a loose clothes wringer. In a sunny
spot in the yard have the quilting frames
extended. and clean sheet pinned taut
over them.
In order to work to advantage it is bet.
ter for two to shake and spread one cur
tain at a time. They should be gently
stretched both ways and pinned In each
scallop. Allow each curtain to remain until
perfectly dry. AS fast as dry spread out
fiat on sheet on the floor over night in
a perfectly dry atmosphere.
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Vogue of Embroideries.

The girl who embroideries cleverly is now
at her best. She can make perfectly en-
chanting so many little accessories to her
frocks by embrodering them. The yoke of
a blouse and its cuffs can be of plain m Il
terial and elaborately embroidered or 1t
can be of lace with a butterfly pattern
worked over solidly. An ideal blouse of
this description is Of tussore silk embroid-
cred in red poppies. Another of daintier
type is of white china silk over which IN
every direction stray sprays of blue forget
menots and green leaves. The scheme
would be very pretty in .pale mauve silk
embroidered with violets of a rich purple
hue.
Entire flounces are stamped with a run
ming pattern and embroidered for skirt
trimming. a striking black costume had
flounces embroidered with punches of mar
guerites. The same design, of course, APP
peared in the yoke and on top of the sleeves
and cuffs.
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Pens, Inks and Paper.

Character is supposed to be revealed by
handwriting, but the character of most
script is very dependent on the style Of pen
which the writer prefers
A stub gives a more decided and candid
air to a page than is possible with fine
needlepointed pen, and if there fingers in
the world any old-fashioned person who
uses the quill of her grandmother then is
her writing bold, free and most quantity
individual. .'f->
Paper should be white. moderately thick
and unruled, and the gentlewoman is stu
dious to avoid eccentrcities of size and
shape
Her monograma or the name of her resi-
dence or her street and number may be en-
graved at the topiof the sheet.
Ink must be always black, and the writing
consequently legibe. n
Nobody with the least claim to be re-
garded as aware of good form ever uses
pale ink. and colored inks are ruled out as
signs of eccentricity.
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Care Of the Teeth.

The teeth not only play an important
part with regard to beauty. but have much
to do with health. Neglected teeth cannot
do their duty with food and are the sure
forerunner of neuralgia and painful ulcera-
tions. The teeth should be brushed after
each meal with stifr brush. If the gums
bleed do not be frightened: 1t often does
them good. Never touch the teeth with
pin or any metal Draw a silken thread
between them to remove particles of food,
or If that will not do 1t an orange
wood toothpick. If you clean your teeth
but once a day night is the best time, as
the natural movements OF the mouth dur
ing the day help to remove the food.
If troubled with tartar dip an orange
wood stick in water, then in fine ashes and
scrub the teeth till the tartar IL removed.
Then keep them free from 1t. Powder
should not be required oftener than once a
week. If the gums are sore paint with the
following: Bicarbonats Of soda, ten grains;
powdered alum. ftve grains: pure oarbolio
acid. twelve minims: glycerine. one-hah
ounce; water, one ounce.
Evening star., 1903-09-26
What to Eat.

Ginger Puffs.-Half pound of flour, four
| eggs one teaspoonful of grated ginger, g.
| little nutmeg, one tablespoonful of loaf su-
| gar. half a glass Of white wine. Add the
| ginger. sugar and nutmeg to the flour and
| mix all together; then add the eggs. well
beaten. and the wine. Bake in cups in a
| quick oven and pour little wine sauce
| over them.
Boiled Lemon Pudding. -One-quarter
pound Of -four. one-half pound Of sugar.
| one-quarter pound Of bread crumbs, one
| quarter pound of suet the juice of one
good-SiZed lemon and part of the peel.
grated. two eggs and milk. Put the flour
| in bowl. add sugar, bread crumbs. finely
chopped Suet, lemon Juice, grated peel, two
eggs and sufficient milk to make the whole
of the same consistency porridge. Steam
for one hour Serve with sauce.
Potted Ham and Tongue for Sandwches.-
ANY scraps of cooked tongue and ham; use
double the amount of tongue. Cut up into
small pieces, then chop the meat very fine
and weigh it. Pound it well in a mortar,
allowing quarter pound of butter to every
pound of meat rather less If the ham is
faD quarter of a teaspoonful each of mace
ginger. cinnamon and cloves (all ground),
the same of grated nutmeg. half a tea
spoonful of made mustard. Pepper and salt
to taste. Pound all these ingredients well
together with the meat until perfectly
smooth. Pack tightly into small Jars and
pour over each jar some clarified butter.
Celery Soup.-Cut the white part of two
heads of celery into pieces inch long.
place in stewpan with one-half pint Of
white stock, one ounce of butter two
ounces of lean ham and a lump of sugar
Boil for fifteen minutes, add two pints more
of stock. blade of mace and a little salt
Stew gently for an hour, then press the
soup through coarse sieve. Make it hot
again. add half a pint of boiling milk or
cream and serve
Fish NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the skin and
bone from boiled fish. Add a tablespoonful
of cheese. one of hard-boiled egg and suffi-
clent cream or butter to moiSten. Mix in a
bowl. add sal t and cayenne to taste,
spread on thin slices of bread and butter
and cut into fancy shapes
Cheese Toast.-Toast some bread golden
brown, spread with butter and sprinkle
thickly with grated cheese: dust with pap
rika. Put all in hot oven until the cheese
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Evening star., 1903-09-26

within four inches Of tho dress hem. n
has . semi-htted back and loose frontA
Yet the goods Is so heavy 1t falls In straight
folds and takes away any effect OF fullness.
The coat Is double breasted and the front
Is ornamented and fastened by double rows
OF big gilt buttons which are over an inch
in diameter.
A Cape Collar.
The coat has no standing collar, but o
deep cape collar. This is in reality formed
OF triple collars OF tan and white broad.
cloth, fitting smoothly one over the other
to give the effect of only one collar. Tho
sleeves flare and are trimmed around the
bottom by triple landings of the tan and
white broadcloth. giving an effect similar
to that obtained in the collar.
Another travelling auto" coat is of Scotch
tweed. and is made something after a Nor
folk design. 1t Is also long. 1t has a yoke
back and front. and deep pleats extend to
the bottom hem. A belt passes through
these. thus gathering In the fullness at the
waist. Carved pearl buttons are used for
fastening and decoration. The silk lined
hood is especially attractive for steamer
wear.
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had insertions of lace medalhons and fur
between. The collar band was of medal
lions and reached up to the ears. The
sleeves ended in pointed cuffs which came
well over the wrists. a lovely oXldized
silver belt completed this beautiful cos
tune, and there was a gorgeous gray
beaver hat with a sweeping black ostrich
plume to be worn with il.
Americans are also very partial to
flounces and l hear that they will be more
than ever worn. Ruches and wide bands
of a contrasting color will likewise be pop
ular. \ perfect triumph in gray cloth had
a skirt cut in three wide fiounces. A smart
little bolero revealed wide belt with ends
of silver tissue. Coming well over the
shoulders was triple cape collar, and the
sleeves We're finished with wide cavalier
cuffs iucrusted with a network of silver
fringe and steel beads. A dainty lace and
cream muslin Cravat relieved any sugges-
tion of severity.
Collars are SO high that smart Parish
enne cannot turn to the right or the left.
In Paris We are getting tired OF spots, al
though 1 hear they will be revived in vel
vets later on.
There are some wonderful rain proof
wraps being made for Americans To look
at them one would not imagine that they
were made for the rain Some of them
are quite long and some are three-quarter
length. and have a cape and hood. The
loose, full sleeve falls over a ught-fitting
one underneath. These glorifed water
proofs resemble smart dust cIoaks more
than anything. They are in grays, drabs
and blues. and some are striped.
Medallions and Plaits.
delightful frock in a trousseau was
accordion plated about half yard below
the waist. where there were some medal
lions of gold lace. and below that an ac-
cordion-plaited fiounce caught up at the
Evening star., 1903-09-26

there Is nothing new under the SUM-" even
In matters Of fashion. For instance there
Is the STRAIGHTFORWARD corset which we all
swear by. thinking with scorn of our erst-
while favorites df the lung COMPRISING or
der without once remembering that this
same straight fronted stay was first court
favorite as long ago as the days of Queen
Elizabeth 1t Is true we always improve
the revived idea, and the straight fronted
corset Of today Is In many respects better
than that of the sixteenth century. That the
waist cannot with safety be compressed into
nothingness under the new regime is per-
fectly true, but nevertheless the waist, be-
ing elongated and slanting downward In
'front.' has more elegant and graceful line.
There is so much in the proper putting on
of ones corsets that 1 must describe the
process. The corsets should be let out to
their fullest extent before clasping. The
laces should be five yards long at least. and
the corSets should be pulled down as low
as possible on the figure. Then pull in the
laces slowly until you have drawn up and
drawn in your figure to the point where
elegance and comfort meet, but not an inch
farther. 1t is in the putting on of the cor
set that lies the secret of the French wo-
mans figure. which gives the air of wear
ing her clothes well that causes the Eng
lishwoman to gaze upon her with envy and
despair. and 1T is In the putting on of the
corsets properly from the beginning and not
letting the figure run to seed and then MAX
ing desperate effort to regain it after the
form has lost its form.
To Regain Figure.
The best way for a woman to regain her
figure Is to go to the gymnasium. Dumb
bells or clubs are great aid in this direc-
ton. and there Is for the waist a nice ap-
paratus consisting Of two ropes depending
from the ceiling and terminat ting in a pair
or padded metal rings, into which the arms
are slipped There Is a central disk on the
moor. on which the toes are placed. You
then swing yourself round and round. MAX
ing your toes the pivot. The exercise is
SIMPLY splendid for strengthening the
stomach and improving the health gener-
ally. AS the action comes from the waist,
1t renders that portion of the body strong
ana supple, and. in reason. slight as
strength does not by any means imply
pulk CATHERINE TALBOT
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Plenty Lace Used.

Never in the history of dress has lace been
so fashionable as at present Beautiful lace
scarfs are twisted around some of the
beaver and velvet models, and sometimes a
chiffon scarf with ends of chantily is
caught with gold ornament to the crown.
1 have seen some lovely models in white
felt, particularly in the Buffalo Bill shape,
with a twisted lace scarf draping it care
lessly and bird resting on the coiffure at
the back, just giving a becoming tilt
The leading mlliners are copying from old
pictures. bringing their models, however, up
10 modern requirements.
What the autumn color will be is a ques-
ton l am constantly. asked. Well really
fashion lays down no nard and fast rules
in this respect, and. though brown is i'm
mensely popular, you are al liberty to
choose your favorite color whatever that
may be. secure in the enjoyment Of its be-
coming effect. Other favorite colors are
wine. cobalt blue and a bright shade of
sapphire. In itself wine color is a glorious
shade. 1t takes on such rich tones in hand
few. Another favorite Paris shade is mush-
fashionable just now.
Clear the Ground.
The tailor-made skirts just clear the
ground all round. Though on appropriate
occasions there is nothing so becoming as
a soft trailing sllrt,'it is not at all suited
TO the tailor made frock, and II is comfort
ing to know that we shall not be dragging
about trains in serges and tweeds.
We are forced sometimes to admit that
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Furs of the Season.

Sable and sealskin furs are foregone con-
clusions for the coming season. but what
OF the rest of the erowd-chinchilla and
ermine and caracal and fox? White fox
one seems confident Of because the white
feather stole has been so populaf these last
Few months. and dark fox perhaps also will
sums for their foxskins last winter will not
want to set them aside yet. The speckled
brown foxskins are most certain to
be favored because the very beavery brown
OF their coloring will be so modish in cos
tune. and the costume and the stole seem
as bent on good fellowship as formerly
were the hat and the costume And for
the same reason-their beaver brown color
ing-oeaverskfns are certain to be favored
by the fashionable.
Evening star., 1903-09-26


Our couturieres are at present occupied
with the wealthy Americans in Paris and
are turning out some extremely smart
froCks. How you Americans love silver
gray relieved only by a demure touch of
black, But it is wonderfully effective in
spite OF the fact that it is terribly trying
to the complexion. La belle Americaine,
however. wears her gray zibeline travelling
dress and her gray crepe de chine with the
success of a Parisienne. 1 saw a lovely
frock destined to appear in New York. 1t
was quite thick silver gray crepe de chine.
incrusted with lace medalliOns, all outlined
with silver gray fox. These medallions
were used to form the shaped piece over
the hips and also to adorn the full iounce
on the skirt. The front panel was formed
of tiny box plaits. The chief part of the
bodice was also formed of these plaits, and
Evening star., 1903-09-26

deals in eastern fabrics and curios to find
a woman in the upholstery department
seeking for bits of embroidery which may
be utilized for coat dress trimming.
Our foreign buyers making a regular
business of hunting up such scarfs.' the
clerk explained.
But among all these brilliant color fancies
black and white effects hold their own with
undiminished popularity.
A Stylish Wrap.
A black satin-faced broadcloth makes a
stylish reception or evening wrap. 1t is cut
after one of the new long shoulder effect
models and the yoke extends half way
down the arm and forms the cap for the
full sleeve. The front and back are shirred
to this yoke, to fall in straight folds. There
is a narrow vest of black velvet, braided in
black and silver. The front falls open to
show a facing of black velvet, on which
wide white crepe ties are drawn through
velvet loops The loose bell-shaped sleeves
are shirred into the yoke caps. They are
trimmed around the bottom by double rows
of black and silver braiding. The same
braidng outlines the oddly shaped yoke
and emphasizes the line of the shoulder.
The coat is collarless and the neck is fin
ished with black chenille fringe mixed with
silver.
The military cape coat is another outgrowth
of the whim for long shoulder effects. In
its simplest form it is a moderately loose
REFER with shallow shoulder capes. 1t has
a standing collar and neat cuffs on the coat
sleeve. Both collar and cuffs are usually
trimmed with many rows of braid. If the
braid is gold or silver the effect is pretty.
The buttons ar nearly always gilt. Indeed,
the fancy for gilt buttons is growing
that they are being used many coats
that can by no means lay claim to the title
military.
Has Triple Capes.
A pleasing little coat with triple shoulder
capes partakes of the nature of a yachting
jacket. 1t is in the true shade of yachting
blue. and has double row of anchor but
tons down the front. 1t is collarless and
the neck is rounded out into V. Around
the neck and down the front runs a two
inch band of the blue cloth. closely braided
in alternate gilt and turkey red. The same
alternate rows of braiding finish the seams
and shoulder capes. The sleeves fare at the
hand to show red silk lining. and cuff
effect is given by many alternate rows Of
the braiding.
But many of the military capes are not
so pretentious. On many of the capes they
furnish the dominant note. One of these
more extreme models is of fawn broadcloth
The cape falls from the shoulders and its
sharply pointed back hangs to the bottom
Evening star., 1903-09-26
Fashion in Belts.

The incest leather belts have a piece Of
elastic under q kind Of hinge in the leather
on each side. The belt is slightly wider at
the back than at the sides and II curved
downward In front In bright emerald or
royal blue they are much used for yachting
gowns In hopsacking or navy serge.
Evening star., 1903-09-26

gone day. and for modern wear there is
nothing more suitable than a three cornored
hat bound with gold cord, with some loops
and tassels of the same resting on the hair
at the back
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hem in points. These points were edged
with black and gold fringe. and there was
an underfiounce of velourS du nOrd. The
bodice was kind of pelerine arranged in
points fastened into the waist by medal
lions.
The Robespierre toque has been revived.
1t is now trimmed with large cockades of
moire ribbon and bird of paradise plume.
Many high crowns are seen on the autumn
hats. and Chantilly lace is a favorite trim
ming. There is no greater difficulty in the
world of fashion than to achieve a really
beautiful hat unless one is prepared to pay
an enormous price. We have found to our
cost that beautiful headgear is by no
means cheap and the worst of 1t Is that
there is really no hope to be held out to the
economically inclined in the matter of hats,
for they seem to be growing more and more
eXtravagant.
Old-Time Silk Beaver.
The real old-fashioned silk beaver, just
like the mans tall hat, has returned to US
again. Black and white are the favorite
colors. and they are nearly all Of picture
shapes. with high. jam pot crowns. We all
know that silk beaver Is expensive with
out any trimming, but when 1t Is adorned
with gold and silver lace and plumes of
rare beauty-well it certainly is bound to
make a hole in the pocket. But these new
hats are so exquisite with the droops and
curves of the old models revived. / hear
that there will be a good many limitations
in panne, which is about the only fabric
that has any approach to beaver in texture
and blackness. There will also be a rough
make of beaver for knockabout hats in the
form of toques and small shapes.
\ becoming shape in these soft beavers Is
the three-cornered or highwaymanS hat.
And when we think of the gold and silver
lace galloons. ornaments and tassels which
go to trim them we feel that highway
man is a most appropriate name for them.
These three-cornered shapes are well suited
to the coiffure of the moment and are very
becoming. There is in them something sug-
gestive of powder and patches. soft gray
curls and gold tassels and plumes of a by
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the display. The German societies Of the
city. including amateur athletes and chill
dren from the various turner schools, made
a splendid showing. a. also did the League
Of Cross cadets. Generals Miles and Shafter
were greeted with cheers along the line Of
march. which included the city's chief thor
oughfares
In, the course Of the day reunions Of the
LADIES' OF the Grand Army. the Woman's
Reilef Corps. the Union ex-prisoners Of war
and Bsrdsn.s Sharpshootsrs were held. all
To.niSht Nechanics' Payilion was crowded
to the doors BY Grand Army men. their
wives and frfends, the occasion being an
informal reception TO General Stewart,
Commanded In chief
The epanish- american veterans met IN .
social way sand oDen house Was kept b.
the departments Of Illinois. Missouri and
Ohio 1t the Palace Hotel
The city wns again illuminated tonight
and the effect Appeared more brilliant than
on the prsceding eyening .hen tbs lights
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