Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
Domestic Science

-olNeT Cnu'II fibIInfS.
MENU SUNDAY.
BEAKFAST.
Cuirants on the stem or Blackbcrrles
Cereal
Fried Perch or Broilcd salt Mackcrel
Dreamed Potatoes
CORN Meal Gems
Coffee
DINNER.
Roast Lamb Mint Sauce
Green Peas New Potatoes
Lettuce with French Dressing
Raspberry shor Cake
iced Tea
SUPPER OUT OF DOORS.
Deviled Eggs. Saratoga. Chips
Sardines with Lemon
Olives Radishes
Homemade Ginger Cakes
with Nuts and Raisins
Fruit
Lemonade
In the great swelling tide Of ummer
travel which touches us all whether we
fare forth ourselves or stay at home and
entertain. there Is always something to
be learned. Most of us women are on the
Lookout for new ideas. whether it be along
the lines of dress. new fitmcnts for our
homes, new dishes or ideas for our tables.
new and easier methods Of doing the
same old things. and new ways of enter
tanning. and now comes opportunity srell-
ed with n very big O.
None OF us wish to get into a rut,
yet that is what Is apt to happen with
out this annual shaking up and in
terchange OF experiences. There are very
few persons from whom you cannot learn
something of value and now is tho time
to add to you store of knowledge. and
find cogent reasons for certain dos or
"dont's'. Now in just tho little matter
of being suitably and comfortably dressed
on a railway journey.
| had occasion last month to cross the
Empire state and naturally ran across
any number Of fair June brides. There
was one who sat opposite me. whose
costuming was an object lesson that
spelled DON'T" Her travelling gown. an
expensive creation of some shimmering.
satiny material, would have been charm
Ing for an afternoon reception, hut was
wholly too fine for travelling, while her
hat. beplumed and trimmed deliberately
with velvet ribon. was such an enor-
with velvet ribbon, was such an cnor-
nous affair that one felt she could have
had a car to herself and her hat. When
1t was on her wonderfully coifed head.
Her husband could not get within speak
ing distance of her. When removed and
pinned to the curtain. ii ohscured the en-
tire window. There was no room Cor It in
the rack above the seats, and when she
put 1t on preparatory TO going into the
dining car. every one else watched
treathlessly to see If She could get
through the car door. Her husband was
tho most unhappy looking bridegroom It
was ever my fortune to witness, and It
was all due. apparently. TO his inability
TO adjust himself to the eccontricitics of
his brides get up"
TRAVELLIn,G N%EGLIGEE.
There is a new garment in tho shops
TITS year. that ofera untold comfort to
tho traveller who has to mako use Of tho
fleepcr. II is Of black China silk made
long enough to c|nve,op the whole figure.
IT has a yoke. Is helted down at the
waist lire and has a little black Capu-
chin hood attached 10 cover the mead
when going to the d~rcss!ng room. II rs
80 light that it can be folded i"to small
for the travelling lax and IS
most pretty and becoming.
WAISTS FOR TRAVELLING
SILK waists made OF Iudia or chin,
SILK Will he found the coolest kind 20
wear travelling and witt. tho aid % 4
cake o. soap and n tiny gas or electric
iron can he done up n a few minutes,
mus enabling one to look always fresh
dainty even when separated from the
base OF supplies. Waists made OF crinkle
cloth are also popular this ulnino and
can be easily washed out over night, re-
curing no ironing Mt all.
NoNNENlENCES WHEN TRAVELLING
The experienced traveller usually knows
JUS what TO carry. even AZ short notice.
For one who travels ,nrrcouentlv the
list Of necessities and conveu-
fences may prove of assistance:
A small bag or Housewife" com
furnished with thread. needles,
thimble, pins, scissors. tape. sewing silk.
cotton, and a few buttons. hooks
and eyes.
a stiff hair brush and comb in a case.
whisK broom and clothes brus.h tooth
prush' nail brush, tooth paste and toilc,
Iahoi'ne' nl in tubes, A hand mirror
mat VIII hans up, a rubber lined bag for
c'oth or sponges, a hot water bag ,r
one OF the heat storing bags tha, holds
heat longer and docs not involve poss,hlc
Leakage
The little Japanese hand stoves orc
very convenient and serviceable besides
being inexpensive. They are of metal
velvet or chintz covered ana burn nas,-
lies that can be procured at any Orionta,
shop, The cost OF 8 or q cents for stoves
and package Of fuel, which lasts n ,onc
time. A washable cover should be mads
for them.
Travelling soaps come now in leave.
and powder comes In the form Of n
pocket powder book that can he slippod
into a purse or hand bag, with no pow.
der TO spill. The leaves of the book, which
come either in n pink. white or cream
white are absorbent ard one leaf Is
sufficient for an ordinary application AZ
ter which It ran he thrown away.
A fruit knife, a pen knife. and q box