Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-09-29

By Many ANNABLE FANroN.

they haven't wrinkled or been used
by moths as free lunch counter
all Summer, they are bound to be a
little out OF touch with things
Fashions have changed if they
haven't, sleeves that weresmart and
a model Of discreet exaggeration in
the Spring would have to be turned
upside down I'd be good form this
Fall, and even then, they would be
skinny and "out Of it,. And the
long coat that was cut off into
blouse is now gloomily conscious
than its lost tails are the height Of
style.
And fur coats atsacrificed their
lapels and collars for stole effects
are alas a lamb shorn in the untem-
pered wind OF fashion whims.
Skirts that had graceful trains
should now be in even 1880 effects,
and the fullest Spring petticoat is
but the beginning Of tile Fall crime
line floating frocks.
So unless one has q sense Of hui
NOR and some dexterity in remod
delling. the Fall unpacking is q
distinctly dispiriting task; and to
cap the misery, it is usually done
on a beautiful Autumn day, perfect
for golf or tennis or picnic or just
tramping in the woods.
Blankets, to be sure, and conf
fortables and portierres and their
kindred are some comfort, for If
they are once well selected and are
artistic it is a delight to sec them
back in their places again. And
they involve no work except an
airing to make them smell OF out
doors.
1t is an excellent plan when once
the boxes and bags are unpacked,
to take stock, and find out just what
is practicable wearing apparel ID
its present condition, and what
must be done over. Then separate
the wheat from the tares. and talk
oUer bow to make oper the good ma
terials that are out Of date.
You see we may despise the fash
ion or resent its power, but we
cant afford TO ignore IL, No matter
how pretty frock or how fine the
fabric, If it is out Of date its artistic
usefulness is gone. II IL is worn at
all, II is not with pleasure or en-
thusiasm.
And SO the arl Of making-over,
fills our lovely Spring and Fall
days with regrets.
Unless gown can be made new
and modern by change Of Sleeves
a new girdle and stock. unless
these small kindnesses will really
change a style, the best plan is to
rip up a costume completely. II
its scant affair make over into a
shirt waist. or bretelle school
frock for one Of the children.
But II 1t is comparatively full or
will combine nicely and is In good
condition, then TO pieces with IL,
and wash and iron it, or clean with
sponge from neck to toes and get
fresh Innings. Often you can build
up old pieces Of cloth into lining,
even very cheap one, until you
get a structure that is almost i'm.
posing.
II the lining is the correct shape
and length and hangs well, you
have the beginning Of a smart new
frock, no matter how old or insult.
ficient your outside material seems.
II fabrics can be washed, il is
much better than to freshen
by sponging, You prevent any
possibility Of streaking, and you
also insure smoother ironing.
II There is the least danger Of fad
ing, take your material after IT Is
thoroughly brushed, and put it into
a pail Of cold borax water, half
cup to bucket; leaving for ono
half hour.
Then prepare a tub Of hot borax
suds, which means a cake Of shaved
CASTLE soap and half a cup Of pure
borax. In this thoroughly wash
your material, rub with the hands
and dip up and down until it is alb.
solutely without spot or stain. II
will come out like new il you give
it time and the soap and borax are
we'll dissolved Rinse in warm and
cold water, and iron when it has
dripped nearly dry.
1t Is better not to iron silk or
satin which can DO washed In the
same way but to roll on curtain
pole very tightly, and pin. When