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ousted by Easter Cards.

IF I'm given another satin egg filed
with candy this Easter the day will lose
some OF its glory" said pretty girl. with
utter disregard that she was observing the
penitential season, and should not allow her
fancy to stray toward candy and similar In
dulgences. "I had three last year, one fiat
tened to stand on end. one squashed on
the side, and three set On standard, all
of them as inartistic and impractical for a
bureau or table as you can possibly imagine,
and of course painted in flowers of con-
trasting hue. Heart-shaped boxes for st.
Valentines, holly designs for Christmas and
even the comieal silk hats and shamrocks
for st. Patricks day. but IL there Is any
thing ornamental about a satin Easter egg.
no matter how gorgeously it is gotten up.
fall to see It,
How many of us have fell just this way
the day after Easter Sunday, when We
were making vain efforts to find place
where the holidays collection OF these roly-
poly souvenirs could be put to advantage?
Eggs. whether they be the genuine painted
variety or merely the multiform papier
mache kind, seem to have no intrinsic value
aside from their being pretty token. and
many q girl will welcome the news that
tAey have been put aside this year for
simpler or more useful gifts
The Easter card In fascinating guise or
an offering OF delicious fresh candy wrap
ped in some unique way. significant OF the
season, will meet with twice the favor of
the old-faehioned egg. The card especially
has gained numberless friends and 1T nsw-
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DloSk Straw e,sd yellow Straw with
PLrIf, Roses. SotLr@ Nllobor> s. Eooeo.

son and be content with all the other posi-
bilities in straw, tulle. erin and flowers
that are in keeping with the time of year
There is no question that the expense of
millinery has increased like everything
else in the last few years, and 1t Is not
only because the price of the Individual
hat is excessive, but also because 1t is
now considered essential to have a hat
to match each costume In color. This
multiplying Of hats Is a serious question
II the.dress allowance is limited. and often
the gowns themselves are chosen with a
view to this very fact. With gown Of
any Of the new odd shapes hat to match
Is absolutely essential, and yet the hat will
not be possible with any other gown, and
SO mundane pinks and blues are often
chosen in consequence, or else madame or
mademoIselle decides she will be content
with fewer costumes and includes the
price of the hat IN the sum total to be ex-
pended. With the linen and mohalr cos
tunes in summer the sailor hat will be in
style; for the spring costume there may
be chosen the severe effect in a stiff hat
or the more generally becoming and more
fanciful shapes trimmed with flowers or
fruit. Strange, unknown fruits Will not be
so popular this year as trimming for spring
hats. but the ever fayorlte cherries will
adorn many q smart little toque and turban
of black or yellow straw.
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and In yellow and fancy straw the trim
ming OF black is, as always, popular.
At first glance the new shapes are fairly
bewildering from their irregulartty for
they are made of such flexible material
that the bending of the brim in any way
that is becoming Is such an easy task,
while the fine wires are almost invisible
and yet hold the shape In place Broad
and narrow brtms alike are bent in and
out In irregular effects, and IL any inden-
tation seems too large then the fad Is to
MI the space with rosettes or bows Of rib
bon or net or with flowers or feathers.
81
Such exquisite colors as are to be seen
In the spring millinery were surely never
before given to an admiring public, and the
flowers look as though they could not posi-
bly, be artificial. so wonderfully do they
resemble the natural blossoms. Roses of
pink. deep red and yellow are to be had In
every shade. and are used on the black,
yellow. white or red erin or straw. while
the different tones of color blend in mar
velous fashion.
There does not seem to be any hard and
fast rule as regards the size anil shade
of crowns and brims. There are the round
medium-sfzed crowns. with narrow straight
brims; the rather high crown with wide
curved brim; the soft low crown with
wide turned up brim, an d SO 1t goes
through the long category OF different
shapes and effects, while in the different
weaves of straw there Is an endless variety
to choose from One serious trouble to be
guarded against in the spring millinery is
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New Handmade Paraso1s

k1Ow is the time Of year to begin max
IN ing the new parasols which are to
4 be SO popular. The shops are full of
the new models, both in the lingerie ana
embroidered silk parasols, and women who
understand ernbroidering will find no GILL
Guilty in making them at greatly less cost
than they are to be had in the shops Even
for those who do not know how to en-
broider we'll a handmade linen parasoi ls
by no means impossible. For this season
many of the new parasols are not en-
broidered, but are trimmed instead with
bands Of lace or maohine-made emproioefy
or with rufffes OF Valenciennes.
One parasol which was decorated in this
fashion had band of wide embroidery set
In all around the parasol as Il border the
parasol was of linen and the embroidery.
though machine made. was on linen
background. Above the band OF embroidery
was a tiny ruche of narrow ValencieEnes,
and beneath the band two rufiles OF much
wider Valenciennes edged the parasoi.
Around the ferrule Of the parasol a double
ruffle of linen, edged with the Vasenciennes.
was gathered, sc, that half OF the runie lay
fiat over the parasol and half or IL STOOD up
around the ferruIe.
Another linen parasol had broad pano
of torchon lace around the edge. ABOVE
this lace Insertion was an cmpIoio@Ty We
sign which extended up the different sec
tons Of the paraso1 toward the handle and
beneath 1t was q continuation Of the same
design The embroidery was OF the Eng
lish eyelet variety. Tie parasoi was edged
with rather deep scallops. Underneath these
scaiiops was a hand or crystalline doubled
and perfectly plain.
A parasol OF very thin linen had inser-
lions Of Valenciennes, which. instead OF
running around the parasoi, were placed SO
70 fray ha fGr
out through the middle OF zach section.
Around each insertion there was design
of French embroidery. The parasol was
edged with scallops, beneath which was a
rune of valenciennes.
English. French and Italian embroidery
seem to be equally fashionable for the linen
parasols Almost all the parasois have
either scalioped edge or are edged with
lace rufiies. There are few plain edges seen.
A number of shops are showing parasols for
morning wear. trimmed only with the seal
loped edge, with perhaps simple vine or a
narrow band of neat and unostentatious
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embroidery placed about three inches above
the edge.
Other parasols shown are made of
chiffon. in several thicknesses, and edged
with double fiounces of the chiffon. Fitting
smoothly and tightly over the chiffon top
is cover Of solid openwork embroidery
This cover reaches as far as the ch1Hon
flounces. There is no f1ounce of embroid-
cry. The plain cover ends with scalloped
edge. These are shown in all coiors OF
chiffon, especially yellow, pink and laven-
der, with pure white ecru embroidered
tops. very effective carriage parasol OF
the very small size which can be used only
In carriages was made of black chiffon,
with cover OF ecru embroidery. The ef-
feet was too striking, however, to be pretty
In the large parasols.
The new parasols also include those OF
silk, with borders Of the English eyelet
work done directly on the silk. These par
asols arc usually made Of taffeta. Some
are made without any other trimming but
the English eyelet work border. The edges
are scalloped. Others have Valenc,ennes
guipure, Irish crochet and torchon Insertions
and ruffies. A gray taffeta parasol, having
a border Of English eyelet work done in the
silk was also trimmed with medallioHs OF
Irish lace set in all around the center ana
again in a circle above the eyelet WORK.
The parasol was edged with the Irish lace.
put on In a fiat design beneath the eyelct
work. A black parasol with border OF
eyeIet work, had insertions of Vaienciennes
ana an edge or talencleIneS A idNeHueI
parasol was trimmed with applications of
guipure and with ruffies of guipure and
Valenciennes.
There are also shown many parasols hav-
ing floral borders, but these, Of course,
could not be made by hand. There are
white silk parasols with borders of pink
roses. lavender wistarla or yellow daisies.
There are pink parasols with deeper pink
poppy borders or with pale blue or laven-
der floral borders. In fact. almost any
color may be found in these parasols, and
they are very pretty. But they are not so
pretty nor will they be so fashionable as
the linen ones
Linen parasols are also to be FOUND In
colors. They come in many shades and
may be made to match any frock They
are made OF the all-over colo-cd ernbi old
cry or of plain colored linen, having a bor-
der OF embroidery or lace.
The new net parasols are also very beau
tifui, and In this season of net Will no
doubt find many admirers They are made
in all coiors but are most attractive In
white. cream or ecru One fine dotted ecru
net made over pale blue was most nttrac-
tive. The foundation cover Of the parasol
Of blue silk was very tiny and was cut up
in very deep points. Beyond this blue
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found beauties make II more a favorite
than ever this year.
Most unpretentious are the Easter postal
cards but with their delicate hand-color-
ings and happy seasonable greetings, they
help to carry out the spirit, of the day. The
latest novelties In these open-faced messen-
gers tinted importations from Paris
These show fairy-like figures of playing
children, laughing country SWANS and
maidens or single idealc heads of women
Somewhere in the little picture will ap-
pear evidences of spring, in the shape OF
lambs or downy chickens. Easter en-
blems, such as eggs or Dummies, timely
floral decorations of lilies or daffodils And
they are all touched up with the softeat
eolors. which suggest the faintest blush
of the baby complexion or the fading col
ors of spring sunset.
In the matter of receptions for the Eas-
ter gift of candy, many of the prettiest
ones are made at home. An ordinary wicker
basket, which might be bought at the five
and ten-cent store, can be gilded carefully.
lined with violet tissue paper, filled with
homemade confectionery and tied at last
with delicate lavender ribbon. If large
box or basket is employed, a splashin9
bow may be tied on the top and a downy
yellow chicken allowed to peep from in
perky loops.
4 he girl who is deft in handling creps
paper can make beautiful Easter lilies or
violet orchids to set off the top of an Eax-
ter candy box, and the very handsomest
receptacles which are offered for sale IN
exclusive shops topped by a bunch Of
flowers built OF ribbon.
Quite generally. however. Il Is men wbo
wish TO give Easter presents of candy. ard
they will find that the egg-shaped boxes
covered with satin have given place large
ly TO heart-shaped baskets or boxes. Sweet
pea blossoms made from satin ribbon Or
nament the smooth satin covers.
Rivaling these satin boxes, the oblonx
and square pasteboard receptacles are woa-
drously lovely with covering of embossed
or printed paper. Any girl will count hsx-
sci. lucky who receives a two or three
pound box of confectionery which shows
on its cover a printed design of deep pur-
pie iris rising from tender green leaves.
or a handful of full-blown pink peoples.
while most perfect of all is a bunch az
Easter lilies In relief against an azure blue
background.
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Hats and Low-Cut Gowns.


1t is not considered good form TO wear
gowns cut low at the neck in public places
such as the play or when dining in public.
Abroad gowns made in such fashion and
worn with large hats are considered correct,
but as yet the fashion on this side of the
water has not received the stamp of ap-
prevail. although It has been attempted
several times during the past winter.
When the models for gowns of this de-
scription are sent over from the other side
American dressmakers change the style
only by putting In yoke guimpe. I'M
lined. of lace. or chiffon. The original de-
sign is, therefore left quite unchanged. and
the general effect Is practically the same.
These unlined yokes and guimpes are, be-
sides. far more becoming TO the majority
of women when a hat is worn with the
gown, for there is something hard and try
ing in the combination of a low-cut waist
and a hat that, excepting in a picture,
makes the effect crude.
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foundation there was only the usual para
sol frame, on which was built slight
framework of wire, to which the net vas
attached The net was shirred very closely.
The edge was attached to a wire which en-
circled the parasol and again 10 another
circle of wire placed nearer the center.
little further toward the center the blce
silk foundation began Blue satin RIBBON
was used in a most dashing fashion to dec
crate the parasol. 1t was quite vivid blue
and of a most shining satin. 1t was taken
around the parasol in zig-zag points, the
widths of ribbon being crushed together. AT
one side very long, dashing bow or the
crushed ribbon was placed
Another pet parasol equally pretty YVES
made of sIiirred ecru net over pink ioun-
dalton. The foundation was cut away part
way up and the unlined net was emb-oid-
cred with loose punches OF pink Chiffon
rosebuds and pale green chiffon vines.
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softens the outlines and makes them uni
versally becoming and attractive. In pale
colors, such as gray light tan-this last a
trying color, be 1t always remembered-.ed,
pink blue green, there are exquisite
bon, flowers or feathers make the hat look
delightfully."- springlike without being at all
heavy-a fault often encountered when
there Is much trimming on hat
Long ostrich feathers have not by any
means gone out Of fashion. but are indeed,
in great demand for the larger shapes es-
pecially for the picture hats, but at this
time of the year the picture hat never re-
ceves so much attention as a little later
or when the more elaborate gowns are
worn. For the theater and for the after
noon drive or for driving In public the
picture hat is suitable. but 1t Is the smaller
hat the one to wear with the street gown,
that must needs first be chosen. OF course.
there are many women who prefer to buy
all the hats needed at one time. but there
is so much that is delightful about the
choosing Of the spring millinery, and every
week brings new styles, SO that the pleas
ant task is not too quickly accomplished.
In fact some wonderland these, be 1t I'M
derstood, the best gowned-never know
season when new hat Is not good In
vestment They buy hat that Is becom-
Ing whether they need 1t, regardless of the
time of year. or cost, for that matter.
An alI-black hat will be included in every
thorough outfit this spring. and after all
there is nothing so useful. The fad Of last
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Wedding Flower Baskets.

Novel flower baskets to be carried by
bridesmaids at early spring weddings are
seen in the shape of dainty chip hats In
light blue and delicate pink. prettily TRIM
med with satin ribbon OF the same shade
The long satin strings are tied In big bows
with flowing ends, and they form the han
die TO be carried over the arm. the crown
oil the hat being Allied with spring bios-
sens of one sort or another. Particularly
for small bridesmaids are these new floral
devices very pretty and striking.
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hchu and a bolero The garment is nat
over the shoulders and extends down the
back In point quite to the waist line.
The two fronts cross over the bust and
extend under the arms to the back, where
they are fastened at the waist line over
the end of the back piece.
This collar. fichu or bolero, whichever 1t
may be, is made of finest handkerchief
linen, most delicately embroidered and
trimmed with Valenciennes or guipure.
They may or may not be edged With
founce but II one is used it is usually what
's known as fitted hounce. The edges are
usually scalloped or trimmed with lace.
These garments are also being made en-
tirely Of lace. Some of them have the
back piece reaching only, part way to the
made of fiat lace.
Every day brings more beautiful and
more varied boleros from Paris to the New
pies of delicate handiwork, IL one may
judge from the great number of them which
are now being shown In exclusive shops,
ere to be the principal decoration of a
are also shown in lace and in heavier linen,
but It is those OF very thin handkerchief
linen which are most attractive
Little fan chains are highly popular and
are made of the purest gold, as well as de-
ecptive mixtures. They are about eighteen
inches long and are worn attached to the
fan and then slipped on the wrist. 1t Is no
longer fashionable to wear fans from chains
hung around the neck.
From the wrist chain II is quite easy to
take the fan In the hand and use It freely.
Then when it Is allowed to drop there Is
small danger of its loss. Besides. since
most OF these chains are extremely pretty
they add gayety to the costume. Highly
effective ones are made of gold and have
turquoise matrices set in at intervals.
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Importance of Smelling Corn.

From Farming.
The Smelling OF seed corn, though SEEM
ingly a small matter, is Of much import
ance in determining the size of the crop
TO be harvested. No matter how carefully
selected most seed ca RS contain a few thick
kernels at the butt end and few very small
kernels al the tip end. These should be re-
moved and discarded, planting only the
well-developed kernels of uniform size and
shape.
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The husband OF Mrs. vick-senn had re-
belied.
"You may lead me- yerena." he said.
but / want you TO understand that yoa
can't drive met
moi! shrilly answered Mrs yick-Senn:
you can't be drivenl That's clear! Yoar
head h too soft and your feet are too bisr.
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to be found in its too hard and severe
effects. for there are no end of stiff, hard
looking hats. that. while they certainly
smart, are not by any means invariably
becoming. These are always to be seen
among the first spring models, and while
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Suggestions for Easter Gifts.

but are most durable, as they are easily
Numbered and wear for years.
Il
Among the newest notions seen In the
French shops are white handkerchiefs
OF the finest linen, with borders of black
sace. The lace is of medium width, about
an inch and half. and is scalloped and
put on plain There are several different
varieties OF lace used for this purpose,
Chantilly thread lace, &c
Another new notion is a tab tie made of
linen, with lace and embroidery. Tab tie
is about as near descriptive nomen-
clature may come. The little affair might
be explained as the two ends OF tie with
out the middle. The ends are oval rather
broad and unset. with lace and embroidery.
the narrow toward the middle being quite
narrow. not more thar two inches right in
the middle. The entire length Is about
til: ee-eighths of yard Instead OF being
carried around the neck, the tie. which Is
to be worn with double collar Of linen,
is slipped under the collar In front. the end
pulled out and allowed to fall over the I'M
der piece, being fastened with pin. The
tie may also be knotted. These new ties
are much less bungling than the long ones
Another feature OF the spring output in
the accessories of the toilet are the mag
ntfcent Powered ribbons that are now being
shown. Some of these are now as heavy
and rich as old-fashioned brocade, and they
RIGS of great price. The most striking or
the new ribbons are those having black
grounds. The ground is of heavy brocade
In black, and on this are placed very large,
handsome roses or other snowy flowers in
rich coiors and embroidered with gold. The
effect Is truly gorgeous, so much so that one
quite wonders when such wide, snowy lib
bons could be used in the costume.
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they are eminently suitable to wear with
the tailor gowns they are SO severe in out
line that they should be more carefully
purchased. The old time favorite known
as the English walking hat appears among
this style, but somehow the straw seems
more unyielding and sitter than 1t dia in
other days, and the hat needs soft trim
ming of feathers or plating of ribbon or
tulie to be in the least becoming.
The turban and the toque are also old
favorites and reappear anew every season
with only some slight change to make
them up to date. In soft straw or erin
these are charming this year. and the trim
ming, whether of flowers or of ostrich tips,
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There are also new linen handbags
which are 90 be carried In the warm
weather and which are now being made
up In fat. rather large pocketbooks 10
be carried by a band across the palm, as
we'll as the handbags proper. These are
SHOWN In the shops in plain linen. but many
young women are now engaged In embroid-
ering their monograms on the linen to be
used to make these bags, while others are
being nnade with very handsome embroid-
cry designs In this connection there are
also being made number OF the other kind
of linen bags such as Italian women carry
In the street. These TO be used also
here this summer. They are deeper than
they are wide, made simply of two pieces
90 heavy linen sewed together on three
sides and gathered about two inches from
.he top with a linen cord They are lined
with linen or light silk The outside OF
these bags is heavily embroidered In the
italian manner. They are very expensive.
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Il ASTER gifts this year seem to run
r. largely to little dishes, egg cups ana
porcelain ornaments suitable to the
occasion. For instance. there are small
mates having pictures of chickens in the
middle. and egg cups. also decorated with
small ROSTERS. There are also among the
imported glass novelties tall glasses FOR
serving eggnog. champagne, etc, with
ROSTERS on the side.
New candelabra, suitable for gifts, es-
pecially for a man, are In the shape OF
bronze ostriches. The legs, wings. head
and neck OF the ostrich are bronze, but the
entire body is made of a huge egg, the real
ostrich egg being set directly In this bronze
receptacle. To one side of the bird candle
stand is erected. and on the other side
,tand TO hold q match box Other bronze
ostriches made IN the same fashion Tor
holding the ostrich egg, are not arranged
for use as a candlestick at all, but are to
be used simply as ornaments.
In white porcelain are shown tiny snow
white ROSTERS and hens. with bright red
combs and wattles, the rest being pure
white They are very beautiful and quite
expensive being Of fine imported ware.
There are also very attractive little chick
ems In bronze and porcelain TO be used as
desk ornaments. cabinet ornaments, etc.