The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

and n girl coming out, arc two cx-
trcmes very far removed from each
other. One watches for tassels-they
arc hadows--thc other for new
suitors-which tho cynic says are also
myth StIll. they arc both there
skipping or dancing-thc world Is the
same. BRENT WITT.
Popular Bnss.
Envelope shapes arc tho smart thing
for bags and purses, and az these arr
ticles do not require a metal mounting
they may be fashioned from n variety
OF fabrics and trimmed and handle
equipped 20 SUIT any taste.
Bcnsaline, tapestry. brocaded satin
and old-faahioncd striped silks or
broad ribbons arc made into envelope
bags lined with plain silk and
trimmed outside with furnished gold
or silver salloon. fringe or lace. These
purse shaped bags are of extra large
Size. and although cut with the deep
overlapping flap. arc OF odd form.
Some of them arc SENT squarc-thnt
is, somewhat narrower ut the top than
at the base. from whose corners they
gradually slope inward
The nap Is only half the depth OF
the Gniahed bag, and its very sharply
pointed shape is accumulated ny q
Salloon trimming. The other popular
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bottom and deeply curved corners, and
its flap, which Is two thirds the depth
OF the sides, follows the general out
lines OF the receptacle. These bags
are not intended for use Oh Il public
thoroughfarc, but rather for car
:iagc to hold extra articles when
going to luncheon or a dinner.
Itichclicu Embroidery.
Richclieu embroidery Is q style Of
design are outlined with buttonhole
stitch.
The material inside the outline is
then cut away with sharp-pointed
scissors and the empty space Is filled
in with buttonholc bars, bridges OF
other fancy stitches
II is an elaborate form OF Roman
embroidery and Is sometimes called
cut work" IL is very durable and
exceedingly handsome Alliance en-
broidery is a combination of shadow,
work and cyclet embroidery in the
same design. This alliance OF two
kinds of embroidery is often used on
gowns and hats.
CIcnninE Silk Gowns.
Now that black and dark-colorcd
silks are again In fashion, 1t is wise
10 use our grandmothers' remedies for
cleaning thcm-in tho days when n
Among the intalliblc remedies for
cleaning black satin or silk which they
Knew OF there was the gin and water
cure. y sponge dipped In a mixture
OF this was used TO remove the shine
and clean 1t thoroughly, the silk being
afterwards ironcd while still damp.
In order to keep wooden dresses and
skirts in good condition and freeing
them from dust, every woman kept y;
cat-o'-ninc- tails of ingenious manu-
fncturc, with which she flagellatcd
the gowns which were used for street
wear This instrument of torture was
made of q short stick, TO the. end of
which narrow strips of leather were
attached. With It the material re-
cctved thorough beating on cleaning
day.
An old-tashioncd method OF clean
ing white kid gloves which had lost
their first freshness as the result Of
q ball or visit to the play, without
hcing absolutely soiled, consisted In
cleansing them with white soap. Puro
CASTLE soap, procured at drug stores,
was merely dipped in water and then
rubbed over tho finger tips the gloves
having in the first instance been drawn
over the hands.
The soap, without being wet, chung
TO the kid. and this was finally rubbed
the result being sutficicntly satisfac-
tory TO enable them to DC worn once
more without undergoing. cleaning
with hcnzinc or other spirit
Torn Packets.
To prevent "A torn plackct. sew -
hook and eye at the very bottom of
the vent opening; then hook 1t to-
Suthcr and pinch the hook down tight
This keeps the placket very neat
and obviutcs any possibility OF tear
ing out when the skirt is slipped OH
or off.
Nut Salad.
tasty variation of the pecan salad,
where the nuts arc nodded IN lemon
Jelly, Is the following with walnuts:
Four cucumbers arc sliced and COW
cred, not moro, with water. Add n slice
OF onion minced fine salt, cayenne md
q little: lcman1in Juice. Simmer all for
five minutes, add q small Tablespoonful
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