The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

give more complete finish than when
put on plain II more elaboration Is
desired get the pillow cord having tas-
seled ends- Knot at the three corners
and tie the tasseled ends In a bow at
the remaining corner. For variety a
single pillow Of burnt leather or one
having an Indian head tinted IN soft,
glowing colors may be added AS so
many pillows are desired for the hall
dfvan. three or four may be in the
main colors OF the other decorations,
either IN seif-figured brocade to match
the hangings or a different shade to
afford a pleasing contrast Finish with
full double ruffes OF heavy satin or
with a cord.
Handsome needlework Is always de-
sirable, and in this line choose pillows
OF heavy ecru linen. either plain or OF
the newer cross stitch canvas and en-
broider in a combination OF artistiea1-
ly blended colors, choosing a conven-
tional floral or geometrical design and
using very heavy silks. Complete with
full rufhe Of wide novelty ribbon,
which may be bought to match differ
ent schemes OF color.
COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES
CBetty)-It is unwise to spend the
major part Of the allowance for cloth
ing in costumes and attempt to econo-
mize on the little things which add 30
much to ones good appearance. I'm
maculate gloves and shoes and q be-
coming hat will reclaim a dress which
is not quite up to date. but the lack OF
the correct little things" win spoil
the effect OF the most stylish costums
ever made. Hats are a heavy item IN
the expense account at best and IL
economy must be practiced in this di-
rection get a really handsome a1l-blac<
hat for calling. theater, etc, In prefer
ence to several hats Of doubtful quality
to match as many costumes. A dressy
shape Of black beaver, velvet silk or
novelty braid, with a long dropping
plume or clusters OF tips and a touch
OF Jet or rich lace Is suggested. Retrim
the large hat Of white mirror velvet.
using cream silk fiber lace to cover the
slight imperfections on the right side
OF the frame. Recurl the white plunes
and arrange on the left side with ends
dropping over the hair. To give char
acter to the hat, which IS now lacking,
introduce a dash of black. An aigretta
Of black ostrich tips and paradise
plumes will give a dainty completion
at the base Of the long ostrich plumes.
Or large rosette OF black mirror vel
vet with cabachon OF pearl In the
center may be substituted Replace the
red berries under the brirn with q gem
erous cluster OF velvet vioIets, shaded
from delicate mauve to deep purple:
or use some Of those delicate pink vel
vet roses which are a marvellous bit
Of art 80 wonderfully are the petals
nodded. The result will be q stunning
fancy hat for evening wear. The new
est gloves are conspicuous In the very
wide stitching, or, correctly speaking,
embroidery on the backs, either in self
color or in black.
AROMATIC BATHS EmiIy)-As q
nerve soother there Is nothing equal
to an aromatic bath. Take 80 grams
Of pure alcohol and grams each of
essence OF thyme and essence Of ro-
marin Pour into the warm bath wa
ter and mix thoroughly. After the
bath dry the skin thoroughly, but not
too briskly, so that the sedative effects
Of the bath may be retained. Retire
to bed as soon after the bath as pos
sible, and you will sleep.
FACIAL DEFORMITY IN EXPIRES
SION CBabette)-An artist may catch
the most remarkable facial expressions
by simply studying the faces OF those
whom he meets on the street. Even
the casual observer has noticed the
most remarkable expressions which fit
over the faces Of those he meets, and
without apparent cause. Ugly frowns,
peculiar squirting OF the eyes. twist
ing of the lips are some OF the COM
mon facial deformities. and all Of them
leave their marks on the countenance-
If one has a bad facial expression do
not hope to get rid Of 1t by massage
or any other treatment unless you are
willing to break the bad habit Find
your weakness In this respect, using a
hand mirror as an eye-opener; It will
show you facial faults Of which your
dearest friends would never remind
you. Lest you forget. have several
mirrors hung at convenient places and
seek to remedy the faults; do this and
good massage will. In time. remove the
trouble.
TO CLEAN WHITE VELVET
Helen)-It Is almost impossible to
clean white velvet in a perfectly salts
factory manner. However, II may be
greatly freshened by an application OF
chloroform. First brush and beat the
velvet free Of all dust. Pin the velvet
out smoothly on an ironing board. or 1t
may be stretched IN an embroidery
hoop, and have plenty OF clean white
cloths at hand. Dip a cloth IN chloro-
form. rub lightly over the spot until II
disappears, then, with clean cloth,
rub over the entire surface OF the vel
vet to remove all soil on the nap. Do
the work very rapidly and finish by
rubbing with another clean white cloth
Haste is absolutely essential because Of
the volatile nature Of the cleaning fluid
and also to avoid a stain
PROTRUDING CORSETS (Maber-
A corset which is too full over the hips
and gored sharply at the waist line will
protrude in front even on a slender
form, unless held down very snugly by
the garters. 1t will soon ruin the set OF