soft and fluffy effects the fashionable neck ruches are too soft and fluffy for description it Is no exaggeration to say that it is beyond the power of mere words to tell of the beauty of these novelties suffice it to say that the fabrics most in demand are plain tulle ring dot net chiffon malanes and extremely dainty effects are laid in countless luched folds between which are smuggled clusters ot little pink rose buds blue forget me bots nots and cow slips while at the front there are long streamers of hand painted ribbons with lace again caught with flowers and lovers 1 bots nots of silver and gold braid of lace retain their prestige but they can not get away from the softening effect of chiffon and the cloudy diaphanous stuffs that are the attraction of such trimmings white lace with black chiffon is a striking combination and the two form a background for most artistic trim of american beauty roses bushias and other bright red blooms handsome theatre waist theatre waist of black taffeta made with a group of plaits in front bor with bands of black velvet and frills of the taffeta the unlined yoke Is of fine white lace bordered with a band of pink velvet and a band of black velvet the latter knotted at the corners the berthas and epaulets are of white guipure the puffed sleeves are finished just above the elbows with bands of silk ornamented with knots of black vel vet and with lace ruffles the girdle is of the silk ornament ed in front with a strap and frills of pink velvet for the afternoon A charming afternoon gown in sapphire velvet has a skirt full over the hips and in the back and stitched bands of sapphire satin finish it at the bottom the short puff sleeve so much in vogue is used here with cuff finished with lace A few ver tucks above the cuff hold the puff up the bolero jacket is finished with wide silk braid and two braid medallions on each side A small fluting of lace gives a soft finish to it A hat of soft sapphire felt with ostrich plumes a lace waist and er mine muff complete the costume smart sh htwa st cream colored albatross developed one smart shirtwaist small buttons providing pio viding the decoration tucks are laid in front and back and a novel trimming band and shoulder strap combined conceals the shoulder seam and extends down the front athe sleeve is of the very newest shaping being moderately full and finished by a deep cuff linen madras mohair flannel and cashmere are all suitable for the mode the medium size will require 2 yards of 44 inch material date pie here is a way of making date pie halt pound dates put them on to soak in half a pint of sweet milk set them on back of stove where they will keep warm but do not cook let them stand about two hours then press them through a collander into a rich pie crust irwill thicken like gistard when baked when done take from oven and frost with the beaten whites of two eggs with two tablespoons of powdered sugar set in oven ar brown breast of lamb polish way here is the polish way of cooking a breast of lamb have the bones re moved then roll in compact shape and tie put a tablespoonful or more of butter in a saucepan and when hot cook the breast in it turning until brown on all sides add a glass of atar a glass of white wine a few sl ced clove oi garlic and a little minced parsley together with I 1 vo cloves and salt and pepper to season cook gently until the meat is tender then take up on a hot platter and place where it will 1 beep warm while the sauce is made ready strain the liquor that the meat Is cool ed in take off the fat and cook down it necessary add a tablespoon ful of butter blended with the same amount of flour and a little more minced parsley when c aked and smooth squeeze in the juice of a lein on or add a tablespoonful of vinegar pour over the meat and serve flower toques nothing more effective has been seen in the millinery world tor some time than the novel flower toques which are really a revival of the floral hats and bonnets worn a few years ago these toques consist merely oi a bud ram shape covered entirely with tiny flowers set close together violets of course are at the present time the most fashionable flower for this purpose perhaps the prettiest and arest simple model yet shown Is a shape decorated in the manner turned up slightly at the left side and finished off with u large white osprey styles in fur coats large buttons the handsomest at tamable adorn the fur coats both long and short this season and they are exceedingly decorative while the costlier furs are natural ly ment boned first and command the most attention there is a generous use of other furs for long and short coats caracal beaver astrakhan and squirrel are selected for cheaper garments the siberian squirrel tor the coat and the striped and plain squirrel for linings fur lined wraps are immensely popular both tor street and evening wear ermine being chosen for the lining of some of the most elaborate and exquisite opera cloaks boudoir deep velvet bands border the skirts of many smart evening gowns of this material wine pompadour ribbons are used for flounces on some of the prettiest petticoats young girls are out in new frocks that combine cloth skirts with plaited velvet jackets the old polonaise is here with ere denti als that admit it to the most ex elusive circles A simple rosette or bow on the corsage gives excuse tor one more handsome buckle white corduroy worn with white furs is the most delightful choice tor a skating costume to clean a rain coat last years rain coat can be made to do many more days of service dur ing the rainy days by the following treatment first dip the garment in cold water then with a scrubbing brush and yellow soap proceed to scrub it all over having spread it on a table when the dirt is removed dip the coat in repeated waters to get rid of the suds but do not wring it hang up in the air or in an airy room but do not put near the fire paint or grease spots must be removed by spirits of turpentine and common soap will do the rest the dirtiest spots will necessarily need the most scrubbing hot water should never be used in cleaning a rain coat del gotful morn ng gown the design is very simple in its construction having narrow box plaits stitched to yoke depth the two near est the front being stitched the entire length A broad shaped collar corn cletes the neck with or without a shield and may be adorned with lace or braid to suit the weaver A soft sash girdles the waist or it may be omitted and the fullness hang graceful folds to the floor the pat tern provides for full length or short sack length and the dressing sack Is very attractive made after this pat tern the gown may be made as blab orate or as simple as desired while a dainty touch may be added in the form of a narrow valenciennes edg ing the collar sleeves and neck A soft flannel challis cashmere silk or lawn may fashion it in the medium size 8 yards of 36 inch material are needed ITS tf 1 A halt lemon rubbed on the hands will remove all stains Mud stains on black cloth will dis appear when rubbed with a raw po tato dried orange peel allowed to burn in a room will leave a pleasant fresh odor candles should be stored for six or eight weel s beaole being used they will then burn more brightly and more slowly than when lighted at once novel and attractive almost any pf the materials current upon the list ot things modish will make up well after a charming de sign the original Is in a henrletta in one ot the flame red shades wita close flat of louisine loul sine ribbon to match and a of blach panne that makes a most pi note of contrast the gown Is really fashioned in corsage and skirt the two joined invisibly beneath the aein ture and a fastening effected at the left side beneath the flat application of richelieu the fron of the gown Is in white satin and lace date waffles separate two eggs and beat the yolks very light beat into them half a teaspoonful of salt one tablespoon of sugar and one ot butter and rub all to a cream add a cup of milk and one and a halt cups of flour sifted with a teaspoonful of baking powder beat all till smooth add a cupful of chopped floured dates and last fold in the egg whites bal e in a iron and as soon as each piece Is done spread ft with softened butter mixed with powdered sugar and the grated peel of a lemon or serve with maple harper s bazar short dancing skirts short skirts tor evening wear are still popular among very young worn en for dancing there Is no question about their being practical and decad edby comfortable but a woman over 25 should not think of it cream broadcloth braided in sou tache braid of darker color caramel salad dress ng one tablespoonful of flour one ta of brown sugar one fourth teaspoonful ot mustard one table spoonful ot butter cream together these ingredients and add very slowly a teacupful ot vinegar then set over the fire and stir until thick it too stiff add more vinegar and boll again or when cold cream may be added to thin it it eggs are not dear this di essing may have one egg added in stead of the flour salt and pepper are not needed housekeep ng hint it you are cooking fish ham or any thing else that makes a strong odor or it something baa boiled over or burned in the oven scatter a little coffee on top ot the stove or on a hot griddle and let it burn the odor ot the coffee will be much stronger than the others and far more agreeable it will not do any harm on the stove so let it burn up and it necessary carry some through the house on a hot pan this Is better than the old method of burning sugar adornment tor the neck another little invention for the neck Is out it Is a little velvet stole with short broad ends it Is worn inside the coat as a sort ot chest protector hence the name of muffler the vel vet Is in rich dark colors with pale satin and on each broad end la embroidered a gold bow knot under a coat the effect Is something like an embroidered velvet FRENCH WINTER COSTUMES the costume at the left Is a calling or reception gown of very pale carrot colored cloth it Is in princess style draped at abe waist and trimmed in an odd way with a sort 0 drapery and motifs of the cloth this trimming ornaments the bertha which borders the yoke of heavy guipure the latter re embroidered in delicate colors the sleeves composed of puffs and ruffles are also ot guipure ornamented wibb the cloth trimming the other is a tailor made cortum of black cloth trimmed with stitched plaits and motifs of black velvet embroidered in mauve and gold the jacket with long basque forms plaits in front and Ls ornamented with the embroidered mo tits the collar and cuffs are also trimmed with the embroidered velvet