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Show MRS. VANDERBILT'S ECONOMICAL ECONOM-ICAL DEVICE. From her hnlrdressors Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt has obtained an idea that has proved a boon to herself and which prom-sca prom-sca to provide a long-felt want to every hostess. Slmplo as it is useful, tho idea consists In having a shoot of clear. Hat plate-glass placed over hor tea table, to protect tho lace or embroidered cloths. Tho glass nlato is cut so as to lit tho table exactly. Thus it Is tidy In Its appearance, and at tho samo tlmo prevents the cloths from being stained by liquids or from other causes. Tho kottlo may spullor. tho alcohol run over, liquids may bo put down on the tablo and tho oloth will not be injured in-jured a particle The gla-ss proves a perfect per-fect protector nnd tho liquids or stains can be wiped off instantly without their ever touching tho linen At tho same tlmo the cloths show up to their full advantage through tho clear glass covering. Of course, tho glass is removed when tea is ccrved. What-to-Eat. |