Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-03-26

two, At every point where this strand
turns: the ribbon, chiffon, etc, is gath
cred into little button roSette and then
caught to the foundation strands.
1t is said that people who have TO
stand great deal. and. in consequence,
suffer from tender feet. find relief in the
following powder. Ii is used in the Ger
man army, and is sprinkled into the
shoes and stockings of foot soldiers when
starting on forced marches. Three parts
OF Sailcyllc acid. ten parts of starch and
elghty-seNen parts of soapstone. busted
into the stockings and rubbed into the
skin, II keeps the feet dry. prevents
chatting, aud rapidly heals any sore spots.
For large shoes which slip at the heel
glue Il piece of velvet on the heel plush
side out, which will prevent rubbing
BandeauN of jet are among the novel;
ties in adoruments for the couture.
Imitation pearls threaed on fine wire
ARE used for dressing the evening Golf
fure.
1t is not every one who is fortunate
enough ~ possess an AubusSOn carpet,
| or who has the happy thought when il is
torn To visit Il rug weavers for the woods
to mend it with. 4 woman artist not
only did this, but she also searched for
! the result that under her personal super
vision. in her own gorgeous studio. the
| precious carpet, exquisite III design and
so fine in texture that il could be used
for "A wall drapery, has been made as
good as new, with stitches wellnigh in
visible. Let others who have these hand
made pictures in wool take heed and
| invest in the colored skeius while they
can be bought in tapestry tints. for no
other year for a decade has been so rich
in such hueS, \ tear badly mended In
II glaring color decreases nlurmingly the
value of rug.
The best cleanser for sponges is a
| strong solution of horaX. in the propor-
ton of a tablespoonful to pint of hot
water. II will not only thoroughly
cleanse the sponge but disnfect it. de-
stroying all germs and parasites.
To clean black cashmere wash the ms
| terial in warm soap suds in which lit
| Rinse IN very deep blue water and iron
while still damp. If carefully done the
material should look just like new.
| The woman of fair complexion and
| light hair is rejoicing over the revival
| of let. One thing is noticeable in all
| the jet as yet shown. 1t il lighter in
weight when made into trimmings than
| it has ever been known to be before.
Jet hair ornaments abound and are be-
coming in the extreme to the right per-
| son. Huge cabochons and buttons are
! offered for hats and costumes; chains
| long and short; hruceetA--whut Is not
! in itf Among the new trimmings, ex-
! quisite patterns worked out with beads,
| bugles and huge cut beads abound In
! crusted as these galloous are they are
ms light as the proverbial feather.
One who is in Paris writes that the
| fashion of the day is for shawls made
! Of crepe and silk They are worn in
| Highland fashion, with the right end
! thrown over the left shoulder All
! edges are heavily fringed, and there is
| a lovely border in rich coIors These are
worn by women who are driving. 10y
! those sitting in boxes at the thea ter,
| and Ivy those wearing smart one piece
| costumes at afternoon affairs The
| French woman is quite keen about the
| idea, and she is buying wonderful old
shawls 10 90 with her different eos
| tunes. The best ones are iii cream ia
white. and in black, but all have the
| cOlOred border. The most desired shawl
is one Of real Chinese crepe. These cone
in many col0rs. with heavy embroidery
and a deep, thick silk fringe. This has
succeeded the Spanish shawl, which be-
gan the popularity.
An attractive idea, evolved by an art
ist hostess, whose lunCheons and din
ners ever bear evidence of her originality.
Is that of having II wide branchpd little
orange tree, really growing in a pot, bear
on it's branches baskets made of oranges
that have cut up fruit and nuts en- mara
sChiuO to he used for the first course. 1t
Is certainly much more attractive aud in
formal to lift a basket of fruit to your
plate than TO have the conventional
grapefruit or it's equivalent pumped sol
idly before you. 1t Is also q lesson IN
the effectiveness Of an offering from ma
ture, SO to speak, which may he easily
copied for any other kind Of fruit on for
q sherbet course At the same luncheon
smelts were served at the base of Il
white coral branch that was gracefully
spreading in shape and Ornamented by
tiny Japanese make-belieye crabs, fish
and shellfsh aud the tartar sauce ap-
peared in silver fish sauce boat
If one wishes to bead velvet. il is well
TO have the design stamped on paper,
and haste the paper on TO the naterial.
DO the embroidery through the paper
This will obyiate the danger Of injuring
the fabric The work finished. it is II
simple matter to tear away the paper
When next making ten biscuit, roll or
pat the dough thinner than usual, and
after cutting out the biscuit, sprinkle
grated cheese on top Of each one. Then
put them together and bake in pairs.
The addition Of the cheese will he found
delicious.
The addition Of ~ nttle sugar to boiled
starch will lend desirable gloss 10 the
articles when ironed.
Any girls who are planning il spring
fair will find one of the most attractive
novelties they can get up IN a fruit ana
vegetable stand. presided over by ma old
apple woman Of tire typical Irish kind.
One If the girls impersOuates the apple
woman and she should be "a girl who
has some ability az broEue and rcpartef.
She should wear a yOluminDus checked
gngham skirt and waist, q small plaid
shawl. pinned across the chest. and eth
rr big, round starchcd white cap or
straw poke bonnet. \ big red cotton
umbrella is "a picturesque addition to
the outfit. the opened umbrella behind
and over the apple w0mau's head being
Emo i,at.E4 yr.g,nI ia "a ffruffs- face I'gP