The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-20

/ Na"N W viz ANaAANd htAhhhe
When a wooden or silk skirt has be-
come frayed around the bottom, cut
along the edge of the skirt by insert
ing the point of the scissors. Then turn
in the raw edges toward each other and
haste the two sides of the hem together.
Stitch at the edge ca the skirt. The
stitching never will be noticed and the
hem will have the same appearance -
before.
The Raisin Fad.
A new beauty fad has just arrived
from the French capftal-a fad so de-
lightful that it cannot fail to win a
large following This is the eating OF
raisins for the purpose of improving the
complexion. Doesn't that sound worth
trying Especially should it appeal 20
the dweller in the larger cities for rails
ins, eating regularly, are the yariest
enemies to CRIME filed pores. The prop
or proportion is quarter of a pouni
day, and the only condition imposed
OF course, they should be thoroughly
mastieated before they are swallowed.
II is better to buy the seedless variety
of fruit, as no seeds must be swallowed
and the difficulty Of removing them is
considerable.
Figs have been recognized as one of
the best Of the. beauty foods for long
time. Like all dried fruits, the essen
tial quality is that they be perfectly
fresh and clean. Figs are put up SO
carefully and attractiyely these days
that there Is little excuse for buying
the dried and exposed fruit in the stores.
Attractive little baskets of straw in
which the fruit is packed carefully ia
neat layers and covered in fashion to
preserve their moisture and keep them
free from dust or air are proeurable in
all the better stores From three to .
half dozen of these eaten before retir-
ing at night win produce effects beyond
the possibility of the eleverest beauty
specialist They may also be eaten be-
tween meals and should be followed by
generous drink OF pure water.
Everyday Hints.
1t is the little things in life that
smooth the pathway Of the work-a-city
world that make the important tasks
seem less strenuous, the hard days
workday's work lees fatiguing.
ii housekeepers would observe more
closely the small helps in their depart
ment of the great scheme of things,
they would be very much more apt to
take pleasure in their work instead Of
moaning and complaining about the ex-
ternal round of dull monotony which is
necessary in her care of house and
home.
] have in mind few things that
may aid in making the pathway OF
some woman easier. One of them is to
rinse with cold water the utensil in
which you boil milk before putting milk
in it, and there will be no sticking or
scorching in the bottom of the pan.
When heating milk, however, care
should be taken not TO place il over the
hottest part of the stove. Set it to one
side so it will heat slowly and come to
the boiling point gradually.
If you are in hurry then put it over
the hot part of the stove, but watch il
constantly and stir frequently, or before
you know it the milk will boil over and
not only ruin the stove lids but will
make very unpleasant odor all through
the house.
1t is best always to add pinch of salt
to boiled milk.
The busy housekeeper will be glad to
learn quick and easy way to make
candles fit her candlesticks. Should the
ends of the candles be too thick for the
aly a;r,nr,Ixr ~, hnil,nrr FAR
for a minute. The heat will melt the
wax 50 it can easily be pushed firmly
into the candlestick.
Some housekeepers keep white par
affine candle handy ON washday and
when making boiled starch shave lit
tie of the parafiine into the hot starch
or dip the end in the boiling liquid
and twist it about few times, so a
little will melt off. This gives the
ironed clothes pretty gloss that is
not otherwise obtained
Still another use for the paraffine can
die is to rub the heels and toes of a
new pair of stockings before putting on
your shoes.
IF the shoes be at all loose the par
affine will prevent all friction when
walking and will prolong the life of the
stockings many days.
Have you ever noticed how quickly
new tan shoes Will lose their new look
They do lose it much sooner than black
shoes; but if you will polish them with
the yellow creamy dressing that comes
for the purpose before ever walking out
on the street with the new boots, they
will keep bright and shiny for long
time.
Apply the cream with soft sponge
and polish with soft piece of old fan
nel.-Exchange. Dorothy Dexter.