The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

continue in favor. The embroidery
must be well done with flo floss and
the colorings Of nature as well as the
shading closely followed, after padding
the design heavily with white cotton
floss. A less expensive design In dark
effects Is obtained with a centerpiece
Of brown linen with an artistic con-
ventional design richly tinted and en-
broidered in heavy silks to correspond
with the colors in the design The
edges may be completed with embroid-
cry or band Of Russian lace, this be-
ing the most elegant. Squares Of fine
Irish linen beautifully enriched with
drawn work and hemstitched borders
are always In perfect taste. A really
fine piece Of linen Is a good investment,
for with ordinary care II will last for
years and improve with frequent laun-
'dering. A clever needlewoman can
readily make these articles during
spare moments and save considerable
expense. Square and round dining ta-
bles are equally fashionable, although
the housekeeper. ever on the alert for
a change, is going back to the oval
shape. slowly but surely.
CARE OF THE TEETH Four Plain
Girls)-To lose the teeth by accident or
from uncomfortable natural causes Is a
misfortune, but to neglect sound or
filed teeth is ine1cusable. Health as
well as good appearance depends 30
greatly upon sound teeth that 1t is
strange one has the courage to neglect
them even for day. It Is true arti-
fetal teeth are readily obtainable and
so cunningiy fashioned as to almost
defy detection, but the real article Is
surely to be preferred. no matter how
plain a face may be 1t is redeemed by
well-cared-for teeth, while beautiful
face loses its charm IL the opened lips
disclose poor or uncared-for teeth.
While nature does not treat us all alike
in the matter of good teeth we can
preserve such as we have with the aid
OF powder, brush and dental floss, with
the occasional assistance Of the skilled
dentist. A good brush Is essential, one
having moderately soft bristles being
best Stiff brushes ruin the teeth. loosen
the filling and irritate the gums. Brush
the teeth upon rising in the morning
and before retiring and promptly re-
move all traces of acid as well as
sweets by rinsing the mouth with luke
warni water soon after eating such
things. Pure lemon juice or any acid
which sets the teeth on edge should
be avoided. Do not pick the teeth: 1t
is an unpleasant habit, to say the least.
and may loosen the teeth. Remove any
collections between the teeth with a
piece of dental floss, slipped up and
down without irritating the gums. For
sensitive gums rinse the mouth several
times daily with a good antiseptic.
Listerine is excellent, using one tea
spoonful to a glass Of water. A dainty.
inexpensive tooth powder is made by
mixing four ounces Of precipitated
chalk with one ounce each of pulverized
orris root, borax and powdered myrrh.
Sift through a piece of fine cheese
cloth or lawn and bottle.
TREATING COLD HANDS (A1rs. 8.
L)-Cold, moist hands are certainly an
noying, not to say embarrassing at
times. but the remedy suggested will
overcome the trouble in the majority
of cases. This condition of the hands
results from everal causes, the most
common being general debility. nerv-
business and impaired circulation. Are
you quite sure that the armholes in
your waists and other garments, espe-
cially your coats, are sufficiently loose7
Pressure at this point will alone fire.
quently cause the annoying perspira-
ton of which you complain. If salts
fed this is not at the bottom Of the
trouble, build up the system by a good
tonic and nourishing foods. Follow the
regular weekly baths with a tonic bath
and a brisk rundown. Put alcohol and
cool water. equal parts, into a bowl
and sponge the entire body quickly.
An astringent>ronic solution should be
applied to the hands, especially the
palms and the under side Of the fingers.
Then dust with talcum powder and
wipe away all superfiuous particles.
busting the inside of all kid gloves
with talcum powder will also assist IN
preserving them from the effects Of
moisture until a cure Is effected. An
excellent astringent solution is made
by sleeping a large handful Of white
oak bark (obtainable at any drug store)
in one quart of water for two or three
hours. Strain the fluid, which should
measure about one pint, and add one
ounce of alcohol. Pour into a bottle
having a sprinkle top and keep In a
cool place. Moisten the hands with the
solution several times each day and rub
vigorously into the palms.
SOFA PILLOWS (Elizabeth) - Pill
lows intended for use in reception
hall and library should be dignified In
character and Of dark rich colors. har-
monizing perfectly with the general
decorations. Very delicate colors and
frivolous designs are suitable only for
the drawing groom or boudoir. The ex-
act selection. of fabrics for pillows must
be determined upon according to the
general style of the room furnishings.
For example. If the library has leather
covered furniture, never put a pillow
Of ordinary silk against such a back
ground for no matter how beautiful
1t may be In itself it VIII look slximpy
and insignificant by strong contrast
Choose heavy upholstery, brocade or
velour. preferably the latter. in dark,
rich, self-1gured patterns. and finish
the edge simply. using heavy silk
v,,o+ob ov IN harmonious c0rn-