The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-07-15
For the Women to Think About


Rafia work is not eXacting OF attention
and is an especially attractive occupation
for summer afternoons on the piazza. Tn,
bedroom slippers now made are light
, cool and just right for hot weather. BE
sides, they wear we'll They are braide,
to light flexible sole and shaped lik'
knitted slippers. Sometimes only. tn,
vamp is made. In color they should
match up with kimonas or negligees, OF
they may be Of natural, with the brigb,
colors in the border only. Sometimes they
are unlined II lined silk is used tc
match the main part of the slipper oil
some shade used in the border.
Those who have many social engage
ments are frequently reminded that they
should keep a record of all engagements,
calls received and made, invitations ac'
cepted and declined, entertainments given
with list of guests at each. There is quite
as much need for the woman of social
duties to keep correct lists as she is far
more apt to be neglectful of the social
obligations than one who is constantly in
the whirl. Too many of us forget how
the days fly along while the calls received
week--two weeks-a month ago-are
still unretnrnedi. No matter how small
the place in which we live, nor how in
| formal the visits that are made, sort
of balance sheet should be kept to show
that we are doing each our own part, in
social ways.
One Of the valuable kitchen helps for
hot weather is the electric fatiron. For
those who have no electricity, a flatiron
heated with denatured alcohol has been
perfected. 1t costs from SO to 49, accord
ing to size and construction.
If you have handsome lamp shade or
globe, no longer used for that purpose,
which YOU would like to convert into
punch bowl or flower stand for cut flow
ers, select a saucer of the right size and
cement it into the small end of the globe
If the best cement for porcelain is chosen
it will be water tight and be suited to
several wants.
In arranging flowers in clear glass
vase, dish or bowl, a lining Of ferns
changes the effect, while concealing the
flower steams. Sometimes lining Of
moss is used instead of ferns.
A girl who has tried it declared that her
stockings last more than double the time
without mending, if she washes them
each night in tepid water and pure soap,
rlnSeS them IN clear water ana pulls Them
into shape before drying. She wears very
fine stockings because her feet are sen
sitive, but finds in this way they outwear |
heavier ones of better quality that are
worn longer.
If you want complete sewing case for
in the least possible space, put |
a spool of white sewing silk and another
of black into shaving soap box OF cylln- I
der shape Lay thimble on the spools
also such buttons as may be needed, also
slip in a paper of needles and few pins.
Slip on the lid of your tiny workbox and
carry your scissors in pocket of the
travelling bag or suit case.
In tying cheese cloth comforters with
,olored woods, instead of having the ties
in straight lines, pretty idea is to have
hem in figures-as circles-which may be
marked with plates or saucers, or in stars,
diamonds, hearts baskets and other de- J,
'igns cut from pasteboard. Marks are
made around the pattern where ties
hould be put in.
Let the kitchen fires go out as early lSS
IS you can, when days are hot. Better l
till, do not use the cook stove or range
When your gas range or oil stove, or fire. I
ess cooker will possibly do the work. q