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The Washington times., 1903-08-23
WeeR Eno parties for DeaItb

THE tea had been poured. the Eng
lish mullins had been passed. ant
| the six or eight young business
women who had run together for the az,
ternoon were all slipping their tea to SEE
IL ii was right, when one Of them said
| apropos OF nothing:
How we'll you're looking. Marion; not
bit tagged. although after a winter and
spring such as you had l should think
you would be dead"
Marion was tall young woman whose
blooming checks seemed incongruous in
deed. with the dusty newspaper Office in
which she worked.
/ haven't done anything to look
well, she said. except treat myself
TO some week ends"
Il thought week end parties were
things for swells to do" put in a little
girl who is an architect during business
hours. stirring her tea meditativeIy.
They aren't parties in the society
sense. l go off alone or with my mother
or sister. You see'-and here Marion
-N'NAN~ ANAS II DitAt III NtT
chair-'along back in May / felt the
need of breaking off short and having
a rest, but IL wasn't to be thought Of
| knew l could not get my two weeks
vacation till August, and I feared
should break down long before that. So
the following Saturday I packed nv
suitcase and brought it downtown with
m nd
an express TO West Point. I expected
Alice TO go with me. but she came by a
later train. after l had chosen a lovely
double-bedded room at a little West
Point hotel. looking up the river to
those magnificent forelands. There We
stayed till Monday forenoon. We had
sweet time. We didn't do anything bur
lie around and sit round. but that was
what wanted 1t was a regular pick
me-up of fresh air.
Well, West Point tided me over tho
next week in comparative comfort
Those two long. still nights. with the
beautiful, unspoiled air. had broken up
my habit OF sleeplessness. and for near
ly week slept we'll But I had done
SO we'll with that first little weekend /
decided to try IL again. SO the next
saturday mother and I spent in Green |
wieh, Conn, and again IL seemed as If
had found an escape valve for my 1
nerves. Somehow the tension was
broken. ate like a horse. slept like a /
log, forgot 10 look at things from the
copy point of view. and got drea-1 -1y /
and composed and natural"
The other six o. seven girls were lis
-ening hard- They even let their tea /
get cold. they were so interested. !
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
- nISatters Of Interest to American Vuomen ~
,noints for Dressp Women'.'

II RIGHT August days have brough
forth any number OF exquisite
muslin frocks. They are lovely
IN color and endless in design. The be.
lowered muslins require comparativel,
little embellishment and they make the
most fascinating gowns. A charming
costume seen recently had white
ground thickiy covered with small pint
roses. The skirt was plain and close.
hitting. and vas untrimmed save for 2
iuil rufiie about twelve inches deep al
inc bcStOm, which was inserted with
hFe rows of lace. The bodice had ?
LntTred yoke. with bands of lace intro
'duced. and the full bishop sleeves ended
in deep puff of the lace. An effective
white muslin gown is embroidered with
irregularly placed dots OF lavender
each dot surrounded by circle of black.
The full skirt consists Of three large
shirred puffs Joined together by bands
OF lace. There is flounce finished bv
deep lace band. the points OF the lace
turning upward and the bottom of the
skirt faced with a band of lavender vel
vet. The bodice. which fastens in the
back. follows the general plan of the
skirt. and consists of two shirred puffs
and two rows of lace insertion. The
sleeves are closely shirred over the
shoulders ana upper part of the sleeve.
Below this is a rufie Of the muslin
edged with lace.
White and ecru muslins and batistes
are features of all midsummer afternoon
functions. They are deliberately trim
med with lace and embroidery, and many
of them have fancy sashes or belts. Some
OF these sashes are made of shaded rib
bons or of two colors twisted together.
Another notable feature of these fiImy
frocks are fancy silk boleros. and a num-
Der OF them have long coats. For ex-
ample, a gown worn recently was. of
cream lace with a half-Iong perfectly
close-htting coat of russet brown voile
silk Embroidered linen continues to be
one Of the favorite fabrics. The white
linen embroidered in colors Is the latest
fancy OF the momentt- One recently i'm
ported is embroidered with currants and
leaves The skirt is composed of two
hounees starting from a wide yoke Of
tucked plain linen, each aounce headed
with band OF cream lace, the bodice
fashioned along the same lines. Another
novelty Is the coarset toile or hopsack-
ing. This is built chiefly along tailor
lines.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Apple Charlotte.

Trim the crust from a loaf. and cut
slices OF bread. and butter. With some
of them line a buttered pie-dish. then
lay in some sliced apples favored with
sugar. lemon peel. or cinnamon powder.
and put alternate layers OF bread and ap-
Piles till the dish is full. Squeeze over
1t the juice of two lemons. Put the ap-
pie peels on the top. and some of the
crusts. This Is merely 70 keep il from
burning, and to retain It's moisture. Bake
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
'Rotes Jor the IlonseReeper's Scrap BooR

A PRETTY hanging pin cushion is
~ made in the shape of ball, coy
cred with violet silk. and abou.
SIX inches in diameter. Place a bunch
of artificial violets and leaves on the
top of the ball. so that some of the
howers droop a trifle over the side. ct
taeh violet satin ribbons to suspend the
ball
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Some UimeIp Kitchen Copies

about an hour. and when done remove
the crusts and peel. and turn the apple
charlotte out on a dish Sprinkle over
with sugar and serve hot.
Jellied Fruit.
Jellied fruit is tempting dish on hot
evenings Arrange some fruit on glass
dish, having favored each peeled fruit.
or slice with syrup and lemon Juice.
Set the dish on ice. and between each
layer pour some lemon Jelly that is in a
seni-liquid state. pile the fruit. ar
ranging II tastefully. and coat all with
jelly. When quite set. scrape off with
spoon any jelly that has fallen into
the dish. beat il with a silver fork, and
arrange IL over the fruit Scatter chop
ped almonds over and serve
Coffee Jelly.
Pour a pint and half of boiling water
over two ounces of coffee and let IL
stand till clear. Carefully pour OF the
liquor onto three-quaTters OF an ounce
of gelatine powder. and let it dissolve
slowly over heat Add three ounces OF
sugar and stir till all is dissolved Pour
into a clean round mold that has Jar
fixed in the middle When quite set
turn out. and I'LL the cavity in the cen
ter with whipped cream.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

An excellent broth for an invalid IS
made by taking a pound of mutton. d
pound of beef and half a chicken and
putting into a large pot with threa
quarts of water. Boil for half an hour.
then let the mixture simmer until the
broth has been reduced to three pints.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

Orientals who understand the niceties
Of eating from a hygienlc standpoint
much better than we of the Occident, al
ways take salt with their cheese. After
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

As a substitute for the old fashioned
method of bleaching clothes on the grass
the twentieth century housewife hangs
her linen wrung out but slightly on the
clothes line and plays the garden hose.
equipped with fine sprinkler, on il
for some minutes. The result is said TO
be very satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

The collarless blouse has revived an
other old fashion. that of narrow lace
collars to lie fat around the throat. The
wardrobes of young women of the SOS
and SOS contained dozens of these col
lars
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

White mercerized batiste elaborately
tucked and shirred and trimmed with
lace constitutes one OF the most up-to-
date of models The side panels are laid
at the waist line in. very small tucks aud
rows of shirrinx outline the hip yoke
erect the b(ouse. too. under the shawl
shaped collar is shirred, as are the up
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

The following plan generally proves
efhcacious for cleaning silver that has
been out OF use for some time and be
come discolored. Dip a cloth in sweet
oil first, and then in prepared chalk or
whiting Rub the silver with this until
the stains disappear, and then polish
with dry whiting. giving il a final rub
with clean chamois leather.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

When apples have TO be cored. but
served whole. il is advisable to core be-
fore peeling them. as they ar then less
liable 70 break.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

The best way TO clean steel knives is
with raw potato. Cut the potato in half.
dip into ordinary ashes taken from the
range and scbur-TabIe Talk
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

AS a wife. the college girl is hard tc
beat"
70 beat one who was his wife. and she
threw him out the window
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

Common salt is useful as tonic an
Internal antiseptfc. an external stimu
liant. etc. besides possessing other me
. dicinal virtues too little known and an
preciated- bag of hot salt is very
soothing in neuralgia. toothache ear
ache. and similar affections In croup il
is reliable and harmless remedy the
dose being teaspoonful mixed with a
tablespoonful Of honey. frequently and
freely. For sprain nothing will give
relief more quickly than cold salt water:
sWellings may often be reduced very
quickly by frequent bathing OF the part
affected In strong brine: and. taken mod
erately. IL Is an antidoto for alcoholic
poison II is an excellent hair tonic.
Salt and water Will remove tartar from
the teeth, and. mixed in equal propor-
lions with soda. salt makes an excellent
denufrice. In cases of dysentery. salt
taken in vinegar and hot water. usually
gives great relief; and for cholera NOR,
bus add a teasDoonful Of the strongest
pepper to the dose. For dyspepsia and
many other disorders of the stomach
salt and water will prove an effective
remedy; and for collie. a teaspoonful in
half cu9ful of cold water. taken as
soon as possible. is a speedy cure. The
same quantity taken before breakfast is
very good. The West Indian negroes de-
clare that plenty OF salt. administered
al once. Will stop a coming attack OF
cholera
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

There Is a fad abroad for wearing
small fans in the sleeve Ia Japonaise.
FIZZETTE
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

seaiding water poured on apples will
cause the skin 10 slip of easily. saving
the labor OF pairing The same treatment
OF bean pods Will simplify the sheIing of
the beans.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Banana CustaTd.

Cut up some bananas in short pieces
and pour little brandy over them in a
glass dish. Then cover with rich boil
ed custard made of three OF four eggs
TO pint OF milk slightly sWeetened and
Favored with lemon peel. In hot weather
this is greatly improved by being placed
on the ice
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

one becomes addicted TO the salt and
apple habit, they feel that apples should
never be eaten in any other way.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
An Orange Desert.

Pare and quarter six oranges: lay
them in glass dish with some prunes:
to three quarters of a pound of sugar
add one gill Of cold water; let it simmer
until the right consistency: when COLI.
pour this syrup over the fruit; serve
with blanc mango
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

To clean the ivory handles OF knives.
mix ammonia and olive oil in equal
parts. and add enough prepared chalk
10 make A paste Rub the ivory with
this and let it dry before brushing of.
Several applications may be necessary.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

a few drops of lemon Juice or vinegar
put in the water In which caulifower is
TO be cooked will greatly preserve its
whiteness.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

per parts OF the sleeves. Lace stitching
nils the openings made by the crossings
OF the lace. A model that is popular for
Doth colored and white voile gowns has
sun plated skirt and plated sleeves
en- +ng at the elbow and running I'D to
the collar One seen recently in white
was elaborately trimmed with lace. the
bodice of the lace and sleeves OF the
thin material. One of the latest anI
handsomest linen frocks is embroidered
IN medallions and inset with Irish lace.
irish lace is also combined with good
effect with English embroidery.
A dainty model of white organdie has
a foundation or slip of white tafreta
finished at the hem with a plated ruff
ne. The yoke and high collar are OF
Naienciennes lace with touch of Irish
lace around the base or the collar. The
blouse is puffed at the ton and the Iowar
half Is inserted with Valenciennes AMI
Irish lace. The skirt has a princess
glrdle OF lace in a point. and below this
the SKIRT is tucked. The graduated
hounce starts in points from a lace
beading, which forms a design of points
and bowknots on the body of the skirt.
The sleeves are tucked half way to the
elbow. where they are finished with \
deep rufIle. which is trimmed with lace.
some of the daintiest of the summer
gowns are made OF silk grenadine. They
are as sheer as gauze, and many of them
are embellished with garlands of flow
ers. When this is the case tbev are
otten mounted over silk the color of
bloom.
White chiffon is even more popular
than il was early in the season. A beau
thul creation is hung over silk, and
mas, deep lace yoke over the hip. from
which the chiffon is fulled. An ex-
quisite lace design let in at the top Of
the hounce is also edged with lace. TIE
bodice has yoke OF lace, the vest very
full with a bolero effect. caused by two
lapels OF the lace coming down to the
center OF the front, where they are
caught by chiffon rosettes A dainty
white organdie gown with punches of
violets strewn over Il is made with a
double skirt composed of three deep
shlrred fiounces. Each founce has a
ive-inch hem in which is run violet rib
bon There is a high girdIe of violet |
tafeta, and stock Of lace fagoted with /
violet silk.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

handful OF watercress, and boil It in
half a pint OF water for an hour. strain
Ing the liquid through muslin. and add
ing tablespoonful of spirits of rose
mary.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

For all the fish Clues vinegar is good
solvent. When gluing a piece of wood
work. if any PARTICLES of glue get on
places where 1t is not desired, wet a
DIT OF cloth with vinegar and rub It of.
II the glue in the bottle becomes too
thick. thin 1t with vinegar rather than
water.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23


In the laundry borax has long been
used and appreciated. but within the
last few years 1t has been prepared ac-
cording to such modern and scientific
processes that now no one who delights
in the fine dressing OF linen should be
without IT. Borax produces the desired
gloss, prevents the iron from sticking.
and finally proves a source Of economy
both in the wear OF the line and in the
labor spent on the ironing. Moderate
pressure and ordinary skill will achieve
equally good results. There is also no
limit to the softening inuence Of borax.
hence the desirability of having il in
every bathroom and on every toilet
table where only hard water is OBJ
tainable. Borax will be found useful in
every laundry, where it aids and has
tens the results achieved by good soap
To the list OF table sllverware has
been added the Saratoga chip server.
Blue Japanese linen, which resembles
soft silk. is being utilized for some ey
quisite tea table cloths. centerpieccs
buffet and bureau scarfs. The decora
tion consists of embroidery with white
mercerized cotton in Chinese and Japa-
nese designs.
a few cloves in the ink bottle will
prevent the contents from molding.
To clean mother Of pearl wash with
whiting and cold water.
As finish for the very necessary sofa
cushion fancy gimp or braid in coloring
TO match the top. blended with gilt or
silver, is taking the place of the plain
colored heavy cord formerly in vogue
The following is recommended as an
excellent lotion for making the hair
grow quickly and strong: Take a good
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

According TO an authority, spirits OF
turpentine is good thing TO have IN
the house. 1t is the best dressing for
patent leather; 1t will clean artists
clothes and WCrkmens garments from
paint; il will drive away moths II a
few drops are put into the closets or
chests tablespoonful added to the
water in which linens are boiled will
make the goods wonderfully white: a
few drops will prevent starch from
sticking; mixed with beeswax il will
make the best floor polish. and mixed
with sweet oil II is unrivaled for fine
furniture. The latter mixture should
be two parts of sweet oil to one o.,
tuTpentine
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

One-half cupful Of sweet cream "a
added by certain New England house
wives to the baked beans pot about a
half-hour before 1t is taken from the
oven
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

A hot solution OF salt and vinegar will
brighten copper and tinware.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

few cloves in the ink bottle will
prevent the contents from molding.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

To clean mother pearl wash with
whiting and cold water.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

The following is recommended as an
excellent lotion for making the hair
grow quickly and strong: Take good
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

To the list of table silverware has
been added the Saratoga chip server.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
BROOKFIELD.

Charles J. Hughes and his salesman,
Frank p. Bolles, of Bridgeport, placed
a very pretty Quincy Granite monu-
ment in our cemetery on the plot be-
longing to the Supple family, last week:
Several markers on the Hon Samuel
Sherman lot were also set at the same
time, and marker on the Morehouse
lot.
Mrs w. B. Roe and daughter re-
turned Friday, from few days visit
with Mrs Roe'S sister, Mrs d. B. Bots
ford, in Trumbull.
Bennett Wildman and Charles Hin
man are spen ding few weeks with Mr.
and Mrs Daniel Wildman IN Bridge
mort
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
STAFFORD.
PERSONAL CHAT.

The Cupheags held their annual
Christmas celebration last week. This
club is famous for its good times and
this event added to their previous
reputa ton if ''such thing were pos
Sible.'
Mr. and Mrs G. B. Davis have been iu
Dayville, Ct, for short visit recently.
Miss Ada Meachen of Elm street en-
tertained party of young friends at
her home one evening of last week
Letters received from Miss Katha-
rine Sllliman, who has been in De-
troit, Mich; since October last, visit
ing her sister, Mrs Edward Bland,
states that she expects to arrive at
her home in Bridgeport the last OF the
present month.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
SAVED AT GRAVES BRINK.

II know I would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs S. H. New
som, of Decatur, Ala, "if it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years [ suffered untold agony from the
worst forms of indigestion, waterbrash,
stomach and bowel dyspepsia. But
this excellent medicine did me world
of good. Since using it l can eat
heartily and have gained IS pounds.
For indigestion, loss of appetite, stom-
ach, liver and kidney troubles Electric
Bitters are positive, guaranteed cure.
Only SOC at r. H. Beers & Co., New
town; B. Hawley & Co., Stepney; Tay-
lor Curtis & Co. SANDY Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
GREENFIELD HILL.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs Kittie M. Holden OF Danoury
was recent guest of her mother, MIS-
3. B. MiddlebrOOk.
The Christian EndeavOr soclaoie,
which was to have been held at tne
the parsonage, Wednesday evening, mas
been postponed until Wednesday, even
ing, January II. NJ
Miss Helen Bronson of Syracuse, n.
Y, is spending the holiday vacation
with her parents.
Miss Inez H. Hull of East Northheld,
Mass, spent part of last week
with her parents, Dea and Mrs ). II.
Hull.
Dea Dwight Banks has been unanl.
mously elected for another term OF
four years.
Miss Lura Banks of NOrwalk spent
last week with her sister, M rs Lobdell.
Edward T. Hull of New York mas
been spending the holidays with his
parents.
Miss Morehouse Of Fairfield is the
guestof her grandmother, Mrs William
Bradley.
c. T. Hathaway has closed his house
here and gone to New York for the
winter.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
BAPTIST CHURCH INTERESTS.

The Sunday school entertainment
given at the hall on New Years day
was we'll attended. About 80 sat dawn
to dinner which was served from l to
3 %. m. and consisted of sandwiches,
cold meats, baked beans, pickles. pud-
dingS, pies, cake as we'll as everything
usually provided for such dinner
There we're also plenty Of oranges, ba-
nanaS, peanuts, mixed nuts and candy.
But little change was made in the
official management OF the Sunday
school at the annual election of officers
on Sunday last. Rev r. H. Sherman
remains uperintendent with g. 5.
Everett, assistant; @. S. Powell, sec
rotary and treasurer; Esley Bibbins and
Miss Edith Hawkins, librarians. Will
lizard Gillette organist and Miss Elsie
BibbinS, assistant.
Mrs John Z. iMellen spent Tuesday
guest of Mrs H. G. Mcclellan.
Mrs H. w. Osborne is spending two
weeks in Bridgeport.
John Favereau and family have
moved into the house near the Baptist
church.
Mrs Jason Candee and the little
daughter Of 2. G. Mcclellan have been
sick.
MISS henrietta Wlchert, teacher
in Browns business college, was an
over Sunday guest of Miss Grace Sher-
| man at the parsonage.
On Tuesday evening of last week a
party of young people, Is in number,
spent very pleasant evening at the
home of Miss Florence B. Candee.
Mrs Alfred Stevens is again at the
parsonage.
There seems to be a prospect of a
telephone line passing through here
going from Bridgeport to Danbury.
| Mrs Jerusha Sherwood, Mrs Mildred
Ferris and Miss Mary Ferris ate New
| Years dinner at the home of Charles
Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
THE NEWroWN BEE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1903.

ings, N. Y, are visiting their son.
William T. Wright, of Main street:
A son was born to Mr. ana MIS-
Patrick McManus of Wooster street.
John Ratchford of Allegheny is vIslC-
ing Thomas Howley of Wooster street
Miss Emily Brennan is spending the
holidays with friends in New Jersey.
Mrand Mrs Henry Blake OF South
NorWalk have been visiting Mr. anu
Mrs Patrick Blake of South streeC.
Miss Margaret Wixted of New Haven
has passed the holidays with her par.
ents. Mr. and Mrs Patrick WiXted OF
Grassy Plain street.