Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
FORWOMEN
The shirtwalst

Every little while there uuIfleO
rumor that the shirtwaist has been
popular long enough and is likely to
be banished I'm favor of something or
other for wear in its place The ru-
NOR tilted round this autumn, but the
blouse and shirtwaist, familiar al
though newly featured, are still in the
fashion running. Heavy linen shirt
waists are being made up now, too,
for winter wear, some of them severe
ly plain and worn with the new stiH
collars-a cross between stiff mannish
collars and lingerie stocks. And, of
course, albatross-plenty of white ones,
and plenty of colored ones, too-and
voile and the whole wide range of light
weight wooden stuffs, with enough
warmth I'm them for even the chilliest,
are used.
Dress Trimmings
Where somber hens once finished
broadcloth skirts and coats, the more
festive scallop i'm self-tone, or di-
rect contrast. is the winters approved
finish, and IL inside each scallop ap-
pears a piece of eyeet work, the gown
has the final touch of smartness, says
a London letter. In applique, self-tone
velvet set off by embroidered designs
Interviewing colored silks and soutache
braids will be used. For instance, a
long boxcoat in "a peculiar rich shade
of tan will have collar, cuffs and pocket
flaps of a deeper brown velvet, set or
nv fleur-de-lis or military ornaments in
gold bullion.
Liahtina the Dining Room
In a dining room the artistic scheme
is to have ali the light concentrated on
the table. leaving the rest of the apart
ment in subdued shadows This Is
readily accomplished by placing the
lights directly above or right on the
table. Candelabra dropped from the
ceiling are most frequently used above
dining tables and are sufficiently hlgn
not to interfere with the placing OF
floral decorations in the center. Ihe
glare from these lights Is softened be
fore It falls on the white linen, spark
ling cut glass, and shining silverware,
by placing a shield of glass or thin SILK
beneath the bulbs and around the cages
of the globe. 1t should be of light
yellow. pale pink or red If the desire is
to get becoming light.
The Girl for Him
He-Do you play or sing?
She-No.
He-Good! Have you ever taken
cooking lessons?
She-No.
He-Better still. Will you marry me?
Chicago News.
Grass Cloth Collars
The most striking neckwear novelty
is the Japanese grass cloth collar-with
cuffs to match, of course, for rare is
the collar that ventures forth cuHless
In these days of detail. The japanese
grass cloth is a snowy white glisten-
ing stuff as sheer as silk muslin, but
as stiff as If starched.
Spray the Perfume
A leading London perfumer AYERS
that sprays should always be used by
lovers of perfume, instead of the rough
and ready method of tipping a bottle
of perfume over handkerchief twice
or thrice. Every perfume whether its
chief quality be the tonic one of law
ender water, or the fragile essence OF
Queen Alexandra orchid, will be found
more lasting in it's influence and ben
efits that way than by any other.
The Newest Blouse
1t is of silk stockinet, with fine
silky gloss that distinguishes it from
the old-time jersey fabric. 1t is pleated
in shirtwaist style and has full tucked
sleeves, with deep cuffs The fastening
is in the back. 1t has no trimming
whatever, depending on its rich, shining
it commends itself as an ideal blouse
for slipping heavy winter coats over.
An Opera Kit
The newest opera bag is a veritable
kit, and is just the thing for matinee.
1t is small, fiat, 31ax6 inches, and ac-
commodities many luXuries. Having
upclasped the flap one side let's down
and discloses really large mirror
(most of them are absurdly tiny. On
the next section are two compartments,
one holding opera glasses in the petite
size, while in the other there's a pretty
white folding fan. In addition to open
ing and shutting, it folds double. An
other turn discloses place for the
powder puff with a folding comb on
one side and a little vinaigrette on the
other In the body of the bag there
are two compartments for money and
other valuables while at the inside of
the flap are a memorandum and a
pencil.
For Tired Eyes
Bathing the eyes frequently with salt
and water will be found very beneficial
if they are weak or tired.
When Eggs Are Cracked
If eggs are cracked add a little vine
gar to the water and they can be boiled
as satisfactorily as undamaged ones.
GARNERED PLEASANTRlES