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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-21
HOUSEHOLD PLUMBING
NO. XII.
The Careful Housewife May Avoid Much Trouble
and Expense by Observing Few Simple
Precautions When Closing
House for Season.
Closing the Summer Cottage.

crystals. which may be swept up twelve
hours after II is applied
Evening star., 1912-10-06

This blouse is worn with suit OF
black velvet.
Long coats of silk or wool ratine
have collars Of fur and viewer. one
of brown ratine striped with white had
a broad collar Of white ratine edged
with black fur.
Millinery for the small daughter Is
prettier than ever.
A quaint bonnet of brown plush was
trimmed with scarlet velvet and an
ornament of dull gold. Charming was
a model of scarlet velvet faced with
black Small plumes of black ostrich
were clustered at the side.
The neckwear for autumn is Is varied
as it was in the spring. Collars ana
jabots of lace and null will be more
popular than ever. There Is return
to the Quaker style. Large collars OK
sheer materials, embroidered and lace
trimmed cover the shoulders and eN-
tend to the waist line back and front.
These are worn over perfectly plain
frocks of crepe de chine. velvet, taffeta
or wooden materials.
Hats of soft beaver or felt. which can
be shaped any way which pleases the
autumn and winter. Very little In the
form of trimming will be required for
these models. Three-cornered marquise
shapes are popular.
Malines lace is used lavishly on frocks
and millinery. Black moire ribbon Is
ENJOYING an unprecedented popularity.
1t appears forming bows. girdles. pip
ings and pleatings.
Skirts draped in serpentine fashion
are one Of the latest exploitations OF
fashion.
Brocaded silks satins, crepes and
chiffons in exquisite colors are much
used for evening gowns and wraps.
These are frequently fur or feather
trimmed.
The fashion Of lace is universal A
black chantilly lace mantelet with a
collar and cuffs of taillesS ermine was
extremely stylish.
1t was worn over a gown OF lemon-
coIored mousselne de sole and char
meuse.
Melou color is another popular hue
much noticed in silken fabrics. White
satin with a touch Of black develops
many of the smartest afternoon frocks.
carded the moment substitutes are
purchased The Parisienne Is always
clad to don fashions latest creations.
and there are no regrets when the old
gowns are cast aside.
A charming model had gufmpe OF
tucked mousseline de sole. Ornamented
with small cerise buttons. Pleated ruff
fes of the mOusseine finished the
sleeves.
Belts of pompadour ribbon ara used
on frocks of white satin or crepe de
chine. Cherries. lilies, apples. roses,
biuebells. grapes and tiny moss rose
buds form designs upon tinted back
grounds The sash is tied In the Old
Fashioned manner-drawn about the
waist and forming limp loops and long
ends at the back.
Fabric millinery is the novelty OF the
moment. and includes not only nloire
silk and satin. but plush and velvet.
Fur is effectively combined with these
materials To fashion smart pieces OF
neadgear.
Handsome lace collars OF point de
venise. brussels applique or point
d'angleterre adorn simple frocks OF
dark ve.yets and satins.
For the trave.er and devotee OF sports
there are smart hats of tweed bound
with leather and trimmed with natural
pluinage.
For adorning the evening shoes there
are rosettes OF ostrich with aigrette
centers.
Black satin slippers have single line
of brilliants outlining the top. Brilliant
buckles adorn the instep. ELOISE.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

"HE first garment usually planned
when arranging for the fah
wardrobe Is the tailored suit.
This has become an indispensable
article Of wearing apparel.
II Is incomplete. however, without the
separate blouse, which either adds to
or detracts from its smartness. There
fore. much depends upon the blouse.
White lingerie blouses, hand embroid-
cred and trimmed with finest laces, are
pretty. Dame Fashion does not favor
them for the tailored suit of a dark
color. The blouse should be of the same
tone as the skirt; combined, they must
produce the effect of one-piece frock:
There Is q decided lack OF artistic har-
mony in q skirt OF one color and
blouse Of another. Since the separate
blouse plays such an important role in
the drama of modes. it naturally
demands attention In the fashion center
The designer has an unbounded scope
tor displaying his art when creating
blouses. an endless variety of lovely
fabrics are at his command. However
the successful blouse is simple in con-
structon. 1t must be dressy, but not
overturned
There are shops devoted entirely to
selling these fascinating blouses. ,nd
many are the models sure to awaken
admiration in any woman's heart.
Chiffon. net. mousseline de sole,
charmeuse. lace and tuIle are the ma
teriais most favored for bIouses
Here is collection of designs we'll
worthy OF your notice. They are ex-
iremely smart and at the same time
easily duplicated.
The blouse with the short peplum ef-
feet Is TO be worn with suit Of brown
cloth or velvet. The same material is
used for the blouse. in conjunction with
brown mousseline de sole over white,
which forms the yoke and sleeves. A
touch Of cerise and violet embroidery
appears upon the revers and the bands
which finish the armholes. Ecru lace
adorns the long sleeves and yoke. Worn
with this costume is a large hat of
brown velvet. with violet algrette
trimming the side front
Next TO this Is a model OF dark blue
velvet or cloth. This blouse Is charm
ing for those who admire the collarless
type. Venetian lace of a deep ecru is
Used for the V-shaped yoke. sleeves
and insets. This is lined with white
mousseline de sole.
Small Jet buttons are used in a double
line down the front and on the cap
sleeves Ec-u net or shadow lace may
be substituted for the venetian point.
Very chic Is the small Persian turban
OF blue velvet. The coz plume is black
cdught with an ornament of let
Decidedly effective IS the blouse worn
By the model sitting. White satin is the
material used, with collar and cuffs of
purple satin. From each collar point
hangs a silk tassel.
Turning back from the E-shaped yoke
are white revers embroidered with dull
silver thread. The collarless yoke is OF
white tulle.
This model may be successfully copied
i dark blue satin, with the collar and
cuffs OF old-gold satin.
Completing this costume is a small
hat OF violet velvet. with trimming OF
white moire.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
Worn at a Wedding

A ONE OF the recent fashionable
~ weddings in Paris two smartly
= = gowned Frenchwomen were seat
ed, watching the arrival of the guests
One said. There are a great many
Americans here"
How can you tell?' inquired the
other. Naturally, the hearers waited
bTeathiessly for the reply, and were
gratified indeed when it came.
''One can always tell the Americans
by their smart costumes. VOLTA tout"
And yet Americans run over to Paris
every year 10 select their most cher
isaed frocks,
A great deal of black and white was
ing of the most fragile and dainty kind
chiffon and lace over satin, lace over
chinon, chiffon over lace, with just
enough un6e-dress of satin 10 make the
gown weaFable.
Long narrow trains we're good deal
seen, and the silhouette was slender, al
though d:aped modsls prevailed A lit
that tnls was The case. Tor, as she ex-
pressed it, she was most aWfully tired,
don't you know, OF looking like an ami
mated umbrella, tightly wrapped
Brilliant notes Of color lifted the black :
and-White gowns to q high key, and
very lovely were the costumes OF Creaai'
lace and elaborateiy embroidered net nj
batiste. with colored satin girdles and
small corsage bouquets of small flowers.
Taneta frocks Were chiefly in the
lighter shades shot with another tone.
An absence of dark blue was especia lly
noticeable. Wedswood blue and natter
blue shot with silver or that pale water
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Extremely smart is the model above
OF gray crepe de chine.
Black mousseline de sole is used for
the square sailor collar and broad
reverS
The yoke of white tulle Is V-shaped
and collarless. Three small. fiat bows
OF sapphire-blue velvet are attached
to the yoke with small buckles Of
pearl or rhinestones.
This model could be effectively
copied in black and white. blue and
white or brown and white.
The large hat is of light gray hat
ter's plush trimmed with a bow CT
black velvet.
There is something extremely ele-
giant and smart about black velvet
This lovely material is used for the
last design, which is most attractive.
The sleeves, Of a modified bishop type.
and the yoke are of cream lace. Or
naments of black silk braid adoTn
either side of the blouse front.
With this is worn a hat of black
velvet trimmed at the side with a
white ostrich plume. Dark green.
violet. sapphire-blue or brown velvet
can be used to duplicate this model.
The home dressmaker will find
many ideas suggested by these de-
signs.
Short-length remnants OF velvet.
cloth. silk or chiffon, combined WITH
lace, net or mousselIne de sole, will
fashion these stunning blouses at
little expense.
II you would appear correctly at
tired, your blouse must harmonize
with the skirt of your tailored suit.
Select one of these smart models and
begin Immediately to copy it for your
tailored costume
Evening star., 1912-10-06
French Fashion
Notes
PARIS, Sept. IS.

PARIS, Sept. 26.
IN THE beautiful old mansions which
inclose the irregular octagon Of the
l. Place Vendome are hidden treas
ures of splendid silks, embroideries. vel
vets, laces, feathers and furs. Here
live men and women who twice year
issue edicts so potent that they are
obeyed in every part Of the civilized
world.
Now that the racing season is over,
fashionable women spend much OF their
time visiting these celebrated houses,
where they view the exquisite models
on display.
TT is in the realm OF evening dress
that the vogue of the picturesque Is
most in evidence. Soft satins, tiimy
laces and transparent gauZy materials
are employed to fashion shese lovely
gowns.
Charming was G!nner frock OF vieux
rose satin In a delicate tone. The lin
ing is fitted quite closely to the figure.
over this was draped chiffon in soft,
graceful lines. Two very deep fiodnces
of mechlin lace adorned the skirt. Ihe
bodice had Vshaped yoke OF the
same lace A transparent coat OF
chiffon was worn over the gown. and
was cut to produce the effect of
pannier tunic. This was outlined with
a narrow border of mink fur. A large
tower-shaped rosette Of brown velvet
matching exactly the color OF the fur,
fastened this coat.
white satin headed with crystal. The
pannier diapery falls over n deep
ilounce of aiencon lace, the design OF
which was outlined with the beads.
The bodice iiad chiffon draped over the
Shoulders and sleeves. A cosetto OF
shelI-pink satin adorned the girdie.
Long enveloping cloaks recalling the
domino are being worn win s'i'af'
Geranium rose crepe de chine was
used for the foundation of one lovely
model Over this black spotted net was
draped border of cloud-gray ostrlch
feathers finished the edge.
New embroideries are always inter
esting. At present the favored variety
Is done with Berlin wool and produces
the crude dyes OF the second empire
Vivid violets, bright crimsons. cabbage
rose tints and brilliant greens, are
darned upon canvas to make pahds o1
Trimming. lapels and cuffs for some OF
the smartest tailored suits ana gowns.
Semi-conventional or flower and fohage
dark blue velvet dress suitable tor
afternoon wear had revers on tne
bodice embroidered with brlght niue
and crimson wool. The gird!e, |IH
long sash ends. was embroidered 10
match.
Many of the smart blouses produce.
vest effect when the coat Is open. An
attractive model of black velvet had
the front and sleeves of black saun
trimmed with narrow soutache braid
Evening star., 1912-10-06

green We're in evidence, and blue-and-
white stripes, touched lightly with
cherry or amber. were combined in two
very chic costumes.
Rose color stood out splendidly on
one or two very pretty women. These
frocks were made up with good
deal of lace on the corsage. and both
had touches of tulle and mousseline de
sole incorporated in the trimming
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Some OF the silk summer gloves are
tucked their full length.
Colored buttons are much used as trim
ming on children's dresses.
Black silk broche is used with delightful!
effect for dressy suits.
4 great deal of amber is used III hair
ornaments for the evening.
White coz and white vulture are both
favorites on the new hats
Evening star., 1912-10-06

UVENILE styles in headgear for
II the coming season conform, -
large degree, to the shapes that
will be worn by their older sisters
The small close e-titting tur5an shape
leads in popularity: but always 1t has
a narrow brim, sometimes just little
edge below the broad crown, but
enough to come well down over the
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Flat hats trimmed with aigrettes were
very much to the fore; but the hats
worn by the debutantes and their young
er sisters were trimmed with flowers.
A word about the bridesmaids gowns.
They were of rose.plnk shot taffeta,
looped up in pannier fashion, with cream
net fichus. Narrow tIcks and insets Of
lace trimmed the skirts. which were
scarcely more than two yards wide, but
Evening star., 1912-10-06

he first pictured deslsn has the
frame covered with heavily corded
crown and brim, but with a narrow
circular frill of silk about the brim.
The crown is encircled with band
of skunk fur, over which is seWed
garland of small pink roses made by
hand of satin ribbon. The effect is
quite girlisl and altogether correct
Evening star., 1912-10-06

AS you perceive. far is TO be ex-
tensiyeiy used in the trimming Of
hats for young folks. ard what could
be prettier than soft band of pretty
fur around the crown OF a dainty
chapeau?
More practical Is the third model.
This would make an ideal school hat
for everyday wear.
1t is of blue beaver trimmed
Evening star., 1912-10-06

looked wider because of three fiat pleats
set In on each side ten inches up from
the hem.
These only could be seen when the
wearers walked This is note in
shirt-making that will, no doubt, he ac-
cepted with gratitude by the majority
of women Their wide hats of lace were
encircled with garlands Of pale pink
roSebudS
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Afternoon and evening dresses are
much longer than hitherto and have that
much added grace.
Many of the new gowns have their
skirts caught at the foot by buttons and
ornamented straps.
The fad for making one side of the
bodice different from the other is as much
as ever in evidence.
A costume of rich dahlia-colored velvet
is perfect with skunk borders.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
To Can Spinach.

Besides eating vegetables freely now. 10
is time to begin canning some Of them
for use later on.
Pick the leaves from the stems and
wash In several waters. Drain. pack into
an agate ware pan, set into q larger pan
Of warm mot hotl water, bring to a boil
and cook fast for half an hour. Fill
heated, steriliZed jars brimful of boiling
hot spinach, so full that when you put
Oh the lid and screw II the moisture runs
over the sides, then screw tighter until
securely sealed. Pack UPSIDE down I'm "A
box of sand or shredded paper and store
in a cool, dry place.
Salted Corn.
Many good housekeepers prefer sailing
corn to canning it, To do this the un
cooked corn is cut from the cob. then
packed In a small. clean cask with salt.
layer for layer. The corn need no, be
all put in at once. Where the housewife
has her own garden II may be picked
ana packed at intervals. IL ripens Ii
there Is not enough moisture in the corn
to convert the SAT- into brine an occa-
sional pint OF water may also be added
When the cask is full, cover with a large
clean cotton cloth, weight and a boa rd
and keep In a cool place. 1t is sad that
corn put UP in this way will keep all WIN
ter and be more satisfactory than the
canned corn. Before cooking for th,,
table take from the brine and soak for a
day Or two In cold water, ehansng sew
eral times. Small ears of corn are some
tunes lett whole and treated in this man.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
CANNING RECIPES.

Now gather thy fruits; God seud thee good >o.i-
And give You thereof some part To the poor.
Poor Old Robins Almanac, 1908.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Little box-pleated frills are seen on
some OF the white charmeuse frocks for
afternoon.
Some of the most charming of the low
cut net Suimpes have fronts lightly
frilled.
III the smart tearOomS in Paris one
sees women wearing their hair In a series
, of knots.
Eton collars in fancy variations are
much in evidence.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
Corh and Succotash.

Put sweet. tender corn on a colander
and let little hot water run over il for
q moment or two, then 1t the corn from
the cob. scraping as much juice out of
the cob as possible, but avoiding the
cob itself. Fill sterilized glass cans COM
pactly with the corn, working down with
d knife until stacked close to within
about an inch of the top. Allow for each
quart jar three-quarters of pint Of
warm water, a teaspoonful of salt and a
tablespoonful and half of sugar. Mix
Well, pour over the corn, then adjust the
ia OF the can part way. without the rub
Der, and set in a boiler or large vessel of
lukeWarm water reaching three-quarters
the height of the cans. The cans must
not touch each other nor stand directly
on the bottom of the vessel. A coil of
rope or cloths may be used to separate
them, and rack may be fitted in the bot
tom of the boiler. Cook three hours in
this water bath, then remove the jars
one by one and fill up to the very top
with more of the liquid kept hot for this
purpose. Now put on the rubbers, screw
the lids alright, put back in the boiler,
allowing the water to completely cover
the jars this time. and steam another
hour. Take out the jars. allow them TO
cool. screw the covers tighter If possible
and set away in a cool, dark place. Sue
cotash is steamed in the same way as
the corn, using shelled lima beans and
corn in equal quantities.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

face. acting a protection from the
suns glare in the eyes.
Eabril-cuverud ha.s are very mucn
to the fore in the ranks of fashion,
Velours and feltS Will be seen in num-
bers: but the truly smart young miss
Will have her best hat made" which
implies a buckram crown covered
with some suitable material either to
match or to correspond with the coat
or suit she wears.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

around the crown with n band of shir-
red velvet and having either side of 1t
d narrow band of white moire ribbon
embroidered in dull gilt.
These models can easily De coplea
at home by mothers of small daugh-
ters They are all so simple in con-
struction, yet so becoming to the
average child. that you cannot go far
wrong if you make your little girl
winter hat like any one of these.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

II - characteristic of many of the new
collars to be long in the back and shor,
in front
Evening star., 1912-10-06

The newest wells are escurial effects
with magpie colorings. These are aston
ishingly becoming.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
Favorite Peach Pudding.

Put whole peeled peaches in the bottom
of buttered pudding dish and pour over
them batter made of one cup sugar.
one cup milk. one egg, two tablespoonfus
melted butter, two teaspoOnfuls bak-
ing powder. and -four to make a drop bat
fer. Spread over the peaches and bake a
dark, rich brown. Turn from the dish
with peaches on top and serve with
cream or sweet sauce.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORp.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
FASHIONS AND FADS

The oriental effects are creeping even
into negiiSes.
The new medici collars are strong rivals
OF the Robespierre, but not so universally
becoming.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

for n young miss OF or S years OF
age.
White hats will lead in le beau
monde, especially for the younger
generation. The second Eio::ei of
white plush has band Of black
plush on the edge of the brim, and
around the crown is band of ermine.
finishing on the side with a knot and
two small tails.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Zeal Irish neck lixings will be as much
in favor as ever.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

The new English raincoats for girls
have porous "sweatband' inside across
the shoulders.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

The Robespierre fashion promises to be
the rage in both blouses and one-piece
dresses.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
Pepper Mangoes.

In the putting up Of homemade pickles
this month the pepper plays first fiddle.
Old-fashioned mangoes are especially pop
uIar. and mangoes made from the firm.
green, bull-nosed peppers are among the
best. The mild Spanish peppers, while
delightful served as a vegetable or salad,
are not suitable for pickles. The bull-
nosed pepper is darker green and much
stronger in flavor. Soak them for twenty
four hours in brine not too strong. Cut
slit in one side or remove one end.
saving it to serve as q cover Scrape out
, the pepper seeds. Chop enough fine white
cabbage to fill the cavities lit Is impos
sible to give the amounD and use this
alone or I'm combination with chopped
celery, green tomatoes or green cn-
cumbers, making three-quarters cabbage
the rest of what You will. Sprinkle THIS
filing with salt and let IL stand three
hours. Drain, pressing out the moisture
To each pint of the chopped vegetable
allow one small onion, half a teaspoonful
whole mustard seed. three or four mas
turtium seeds or capers, with cloves. cin-
namon, allspice, ginger, pepper, salt ana
celery seed TO season. Mo.sten with two
or three tablespoonfuls OF olive oil anu
fill the peppers with this paste. Fit ia
the pieces that We're removed and tie firm
ly with white twine. Place the peppers
In preserving kettle, cover with cold
vinegar and let them stand over night
The next morning pour Oft the vinegar
reheat and again turn over the peppers
Cover and set in a cool place and in a
month they will be ready for eating. For
those who prefer a sweet pickle filling.
sugar is added to the vinegar when scald-
ed. A pretty fancy is to put into each
pepper along with the regular filling a
tiny cucumber, Wee whole onion, d
tlny string bean and a few green grapes.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Some Of the new purses are made OF
reindeer skin. lined with moire. They
come in vivid colors.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Sable fur is always ultra fashiona BILE,
and fisher fur is very effective.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Black velvet pumps with colonial buck
les, worn with black silk stockings, are
very popular.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Fine novelty suits are made of wool
broche combined with satin.
Childfen's styles show great many
belts and sashes this season.
Evening star., 1912-10-06

Pearls are fashions latest jewels.
Evening star., 1912-10-06
Pepper Sweet Pickle.

Soak the peppers in boiling water about
twenty minutes, then lay in cod brin .
over night to draw out the crude juices
of the vegeta BILE. Cut in thin slices, dis-
carding the seeds and st!irgy pulp, then
make into a sweet picale precisely as
pears, peaches and apples are picked.
A standard formula for this is three
pounds of sugar, pint Of cider vinegar.
two teaspoonfuls each OF whole cloves.
allspice and cinnamon. Scald all together
ard cook until the pepper is tender. r.
move the peppers and cook the strip
enough longer TO thicken slightly, then
pour over the, sliced pickle. This Is an
excellent relish to serve with roast meats.
English Chowchow.
Allow to two large heads of cabbage,
shaved or chopped, three caulinowers
broken into fowerets. thirty cucumhers
sliced one-quarter peck small white
onions, one pint grated horseradish, one
half pound white mustard seed. one ounce
celery seed one-half cup ground pepper
and the same amount cinnamon and
tumeric powder. Pack all i'm large stone
Jar, cover over night, sprinkling a large
cup OF salt between the layers. I'm TIA
morning pour off the brine and soak in
vinegar and water for a day or two.
Strain again and mix the spice with three
pounds of sugar and six quarts OF vine-
gar. Scald. then pour over the pickle
while scalding hot. Repeat this process
two more mornings, then, when quite cold.
add two boxes French mustard mixed
with one pint Of good olive oil.