The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-07-09

waters, without bluing, until the water
Is clear. Place silk garments between
dry towels and wiring the towels and
the silk will not be creased so badly.
When nearly dry iron with moderate
iron. A very hot iron causes silk to
become stir and shiny, clearly show
hG tAsk h has been washed. Ii u
eDsd a1Sa ~ use satt or vinegar N ~
r1neiN6 water for cnaored silk to set
the color. Never iron silk on the right
side without placing thin cloth be-
tween It and the iron. To wash silk
Grape. which needs no ironing, squeeze
It lightly In the water. rinse and lay
upon sheets to dry. II hung on q line
N VIII pull out Of shape.
The pretty and modish gown shown
In the Illustration was built Of a Grape
frock which apparently had seen It's
BEST days. The drapery was used to
conceal some worn places, and when
the little frock was equipped with q
flchu of plain pussy willow tafYeta tied
In q smashing bow at the side It look
Cd like q real Partisan creation.
Washing crepe de chine Is no more
dffRcult than washing colored muslin.
Use tepid water and good soap. Do
not let 1t lie in the water longer than
Il absolutely necessary, rinse thorough
~ and when half dry press on the
wrong side with medium hot iron.
II Of q delicate color the material must
bs dried In a shady place and must be
put In sunless place after pressing.
Black Grape should be cleaned with al
eohol, az this does not injure the color.
There Is nothing better for cleaning
velvets and plush than to sprinkle on
dry salt and brush back and forth until
all dust and lint are removed. This
will leave the velvet as bright and
clean as when new. Brushing velvet
O. velveteen with a small piece Of
crinoline against the nap will entirely
clean II Of every particle Of dust
To freshen real lace dissolve little
gelatin IN boiling water and while II
n hot dip the lace into It. Then spread
Il between two pieces Of blotting paper
and place under a pile Of heavy books,
leaving II there for a couple OF days
The gelatin not only makes II smooth,
but gives Il a slight stiffness most de-
sirable. To clean black lace make
some green tea. and while II Is boiling
hot hold the lace over 1t 20 that II II
completely steamed, pulling II well out
with the hand during the process, and
st once fron It out between papers
The following cleaning fluid does not
contain anything injurious and will not
weaken the stiffness OF fabrics. IL In
q disinfectant and a preventive OF
moths: Mix one quart of gasoline,
three drains OF chloroform and one
drum OF oil Of cloves. III garment Is
very much soiled let II soak several
hours or all night In the fluid. After
washing I'm the fluid shake in the air
until dry. Re sure, Of course. not to
use this mixture near fire OF any sort
Use Il In the open air or before an
open window.
Pin soiled white ribbons to cloth
covered board and rub vigorously with
a piece Of white iaLsel wet In cold
water. In which there Is n little am
monia. When the ribbons are entirely
clean sponge them or with clear water
and leave them to dry In the air. II
after washing they are soiled they
may be bleached with peroxide. Color
"a ribbons, II only slightly soiled, may
b cIeansed with hot nour. Dust =
SVor tho stained para