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IhiSSS i i i Iml u i u aa. ont plume and permif It to droop over the side in genuine liS30 fashion, as becoming to the damsels of as to the dames of those good old times. reetca, to-da- y original ath. iaj i) 0,000 nd cat- - Otero iest plea itory to Ballarj, a beat, lerstna bout pattern. dainty freshness of her collar, the exactness with which It meets behind and the ber bow cravat or tabs. trig lines clared by the little turnover 110,000 or All for a Fetching Tie. about Dainty women are careful Stocks and coltheir neck fixings. lars should always be of the latest The fastidious woman Is de- the nd slouchily closed stock, a collar that too big and has to be lapped, beperson. tray the careless, It shows a marked lack of sense of k the fitness of things to wear a bodice in the street and the string of pearls, such as the New Yorker so often adds, scarcely betters In London such a the Impression. creasing for the street Is constyle-sidered provincial to a degree. A M low-pec- Ladies a thirl in a .ed from ed a bill na. The d adapted to this seasons style of dress, as almost every bodice has a broad band of lace down the front, and nobody likes to see buttons or edges of the corset cover showing through. A smooth oa of La ed bear piece of linen looks very much nicer j then, too, even the :asua!tiei 1 gene f. Ions, shirt ordinary with its fas- - waist, tenings of large buttons, isnt always so sure as to mil! nlddlt of return to .a. f Tenues i abolieh chipelaso .weenth) of Sail i that for or Ke? b a for ic conpe Louis a j U to at her p-th- pa!- e flood rred ait e washed ay. to reinterrei fteislesh a sentinp VroWewa been oa r j 26, itrenl jrkpajs, onouuet America, cottas! 1:1 A much-desire- every-da- y aprons. The front has box three plaits and the back only two. The use of the belt Is optional, as the garment is fitted by under arm seams, and is quite as little cheek to dimple When smites begin to grow; A Utile mouth betraying Which way the kisses go. A A slender little rlnglot, A pretty without the belt. The fits the rosy little ear; A little chin to quiver When falls the little tear. apron figure closely, and with the exception of the yoke completely covers the dress. This will make a charming little apron for school wear, and then, too, it Isnt Just like every other girl's. Cross barred muslin, lawn, gingham, dimity, percale or calico are excellent apron materials. A little hand so fragile. All through the night to hold; Two little feet so tender, To tuck in from the cold. Two eyes to watch the sunbeam That with the shadow plays- A darling little baby To kiss and love ulways. ve-nis- closing, and notha gaping shirt worst looks than ing T. waist, a condition very apt to follow when one wears a starched waist unI der a jacket The waist Is In one piece, fitted by shoulder seams and a V most satisfactory model, as It has the bia3 effect under the arm and over the bust, which Insures I smooth and easy fit. It Is made with a peplum, another advantage, broadGown of for it fits the figure smoothly over the cloth trimmedpalewith velrose red deep tips and hplds the corset cover in vet shaded with hat Is position. The upper edge slightly rose plume tipped with white. gathered and a few gathers confine tho fullness to the waist In front. Hats That Are to Be. With the seaming of the shoulders The felt bats that are filling the nd sewing tho peplum to the waist milliners windows promise well, they the garment Is practically made. are so supple and with a soft, silky If elaboration I desired one might beaver surface. The feather is to he embroider the monogram on the front an Important feature of fashion, and or use little honiton braid for a de-- not only In winter tones, but In white sign, cutting out underneath the me- and pale colors. A black felt with a dallions. With such simple trimming big pale pink plume filling in the tny one willing to use needle and space between the brim and the hair thread can produce the daintiest kind on the slightly uplifted left side is of lingerie and at very slight expense. shown, while another felt of cigar-brow- n had feathers of pale rose pink The Latest in Hats. and white blended. Now is the moa hats are what the ment for long feathers that have been call those peculiar, yet stylish, put away to come Into action. modes which are longer from side to fide than they are from front to rear, Sweeping the Carpet. To clean and brighten a carpet sccordlng to what we have all grown tccustomed to after seasons of "Flor-odor- a sprinkle It over with a little dampened types. The crowns, too, in- salt before sweeping 1L The salt prestead of being round, are rather diamo- vents the dust from flying, keeps off nd-shaped, but they serve admir- moths and brightens the colors of the carpet. ably as foundations for the ever-pres- d Fitted Jeweled collars top the collarless bodice smartly for house or evening wear. Epaulets characterize many stunning gowns, contributing to sloping shoulder effects. A silk fringe that looks like frayed-ou- t ribbon trims a recently Imported gown of white. Buttons and tassels as garniture for fur garments are one ot the smart winter modes. of the eyes Is not blue, tho hearing Wrongly Accused. Our forefathers held some quaint will not be affected. What is the relation between a pair of blue eyes and notions about the hedgehog. They doafness la not certainly known, but seemed to think that ho lived la that there must be some strange con- thorny bodges, because his cont being nection between the sense of hearing so full of prickles, ho was safe from in such cats and the color of their being pricked by the thorns. Another notion was that be could forecast the eyes is not now doubted. wind, and was able to tell the north from the south wind. Country folk, and dairy maids especially, loved him A THERES NICHE not, because he was believed to suck tho milk from the cows. This notion. For you in the world, my girl, It is said, Is still found in some parts A corner for you to fill; of England. It was also considered For a girl that is kind, his spines were used for other that a With pure, sweet mind, purposes than defense. It was supA place that is waiting still. posed that he was not only fond of So lass, be true; insects, but also of apples, pears and The world wants you other fruit, the which he carried on In the corner that you may find. his prickles. Ills back thus became a kind of larder from which he drew stores when he felt an hungered. A Few More Conundrums. An old woman in a red coat was A Dozen Little Imps. passing in a field in which a goat was What imp is most vehement? ImpWhat transformation sudfeeding. denly took place? The goat turned to etuosity. What imp Is reckless? Imprudent. butter (butt her) and the woman Into What imp is least to be desired? a scarlet runner. What lives upon its own substance Impatience. and dies when It has devoured Itself? What imp Is sriftless? Imp rovident. A candle. What imp is dictatorial? Imp erious. What Is It that is lowest with a What imp is progressive? Imp rovehead than without one? A pillow. ment Which is the left side of a plum What imp does injury? Irap-air- . pudding? That which is not eaten. What imp is Just? Impartial. What is tho keynote to good manWhat imp has faults? Imp erfect ners? B natural. What Imp is saucy? Impertinence. Why is a 5 note much more profitWhat imp acts on the spur of th able than five sovereigns? Because moment? when ,ou put it in your pocket you What Imp Is untruthful? Imp-rodouble it, and when you take it out able. you will find It increases. What is that which everybody has Can You Do It? seen but will never see again? Yes torday. Black Beaver Toque. rose-colore- d Rose-colore- on foci k on i n $ the In A Little Face. A little face to look at, A little face to kiss; Is there anything, 1 wonder, That's half so sweet as this? Fettered and Unfettered. The performer allows himself to be tied with a fetter (consisting of a Little Hints. band), as Is shown In C of our illusBlouses of fur are beautiful. tration. One hand Is tied to the end Irish crochet retains its vogue. of the band first, then the other. The Yak lace in several shades is very band must be so long that the hands smart. can move pretty freely. The performCrochet buttons adorn one rich yak er, after being tied, speaks a few creation. words of introduction, excuses himWide crushed girdles are the fash- self for being obliged to take off his ionable bodice finish. coat, takes off his coat and appears Valenciennes figures on many smart fettered as before. Finally he slips chiffon undersleeves. The lingerie sleeves of chiffon, with rows of tiny ruching, is seen. Coque plume pompons are again very prominent on hats for utility wear. Chantilly Is In favor. In black It combines beautifully with cream Corset Cover. Mo storm Gown of Rose Color. One of the newest Ideas In under corset muslins Is the double-breasecover. It Is a mode that is especially troduced tive Nut Sandwiches. For peanut sandwiches, mix three tablespoonfuls of mayonnaise dressing with one cupful of freshly roasted peanuts chopped very fine and salted to taste. A more delicious sandwich is made from the large Brazil or cream nut. Carefully remove the shell and drop for a moment into hot water any of the nut meat having the brown skin on to remove It quickly. Chop the nuts very fine, add a suggestion of red pepper, a bit of lemon Juice and a generous pinch of salt, moisten with sufficient sweet cream to make a paste and spread on thin slices of bread. Girls Apron. One of the prettiest little models that we have shown for a long time is the box plaited mode, having the straps over the shoulder. While It Is plain, yet it has a style to It not found Boat-shape- d mil-ilner- d IMPORTED TOILET FOR SMART EVENING AFFAIRS. wv Toque of black beaver with white rosebuds around the edge and large white rose at the left Suggestions for the Housewife. Pastry should be cooled off in a fairly warm room, for sudden cold will make It heavy. )rslnlM dayto1 Strugs' ivernmK1. Anything that is boiled, stewed, fried, steamed or sauted may be cooked on the chafing dish. If a fork be used In blending water and flour for thickening purposes, at for gravy, tho mixture will not lump. .Coal dust moistened with salted water will bo found useful for banking up a fire which is to be kept In all night. Fruit stains can be romoved by wetting them and holding over the smoke of sulphur. Matches give out a sulphurous flame and can be used to a limited extent Mud stains on black skirts may bs washed out with a little ammonia and water. Do not attempt to remove them with soapsuds, for you will only fix them more firmly. Butter molds and the little wooden paddle used for making butter balls should be scrubbed with a brush, rinsed thoroughly and kept In the refrigerator when not in use. Nothing equals kerosene for clean lng porcelain, bathtubs. The ugly black streak around the sides that requires such vigorous rubbing whsa only soap and water is used disappears as by magic when wiped with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene. c The for fit5 tv Zp! lM Pink crepe d chine, with white Isc bertha. Baby Fashions. cf whit Cunning little sweater vtxrl. Tho daintiest klmonns, made short like a Jacket, or to reach tho dress bora, but as loose and elegant grown ups' kimonn. lively accordion platted coats, with laco collars white and fluffy and for little tots. falry-llkold frocks of wllto cordThree-yea- r ed wash silks beltod low with soft sashes. An accordion platted dross of whit mull, bung straight from a deep, square yoke of lace, with white satin rosette and long ends at tho front. hiw coat on again and asks somebedy to eat the fetters, which appear to be intact and in the same condition as when they were tied at the beginning of the performance. To perform this trick effectively a cutaway coat should be worn, having In its back pockets the principal requisite, a second fetter. Besides this fetter a small pair of scissors are secreted In the same pocket. This pair of scissors serves to cut the band tied by the audience, for this fetter must come off to make room for the other. After the hands of the performer are tied he goes into the pocket with one hand, takes the pair of sclqsors and cuts the fetters. As his hands are tied behind his back nobody The old can see this manipulation. fetters are put away in the pocket and the new fetters made ready for use. This second fetter is made in the fol- lowing way: The band used is Just as long as the one used to tie the bands. On each end a simple knot is made (a), then a loose knot in the shape of a loop (b), allowing the band to slip for tightening around the wrist and loosening as the performer desires (a B). After the original fetters are cut and the coat Is taken off the performer slljm with both hands Into the loops and pulls them tight This fetter cannot be distinguished from the original one. By repeating this experiment all sorts of variations in tying and untying can be shown, until finally this pseudo band is cut off by one of the audience. Imp-ulsiv- A Leaf Penwiper. These look so pretty when they are made, and are ever bo easy to do. Get a leaf to use as a pattern, not too small a one. Fin it on to a piece of green cloth, and cut two pieces of the material exactly the same size and shape as the leaf, leaving just a tiny piece of stem. An ivy leaf is pretty. Trace veins as much like those on the leaf as possible, and outline them with gold color silk. Cut three pieces of chamois the Can you draw this figure without same shape as the cloth, but Just you . penoll- lifting slightly smaller all round. Put all the going over the same line pieces together, first a piece of green twice and without letting any line-croscloth, then three pieces of chamois another? leather, and, lastly, the other piece of green cloth, and sew them all firmly Big Water Baby. together where the stem of the leaf U a Greek word, and Hippopotamus comes. ia a good name Tie a bow of baby ribbon where the means river horse. It monster that haunt tho for ugly great Joint comes, sew it on so that it can't Nllo and other rivers in Africa. the done. and its slip, It lives In water all day long, its nostrils and the top of Its head alone beMoat and Fort Puzzle. ing visible. When it goes under to escape the hunter it can remain be-lothe surface for a quarter of an hour at a time. At sundown it leaves the stream to feed. Usually It crops the fields close by, spending most of the night In this pleasant occupation, but when the hour of dawn draws near again It. returns to its home in After the soldiers had tried a long the river. As a rule it Is not an angry time to bridge the distance across the brute, but when chased Us temper moat, which is six feet, with two makes it terrible. It will crunch a planks each five feet eleven inches boat to bits In Its vast jaws, or upset long, they hit upon the idea shown It into th river by coming up bein the diagram. neath it frouv-tlio.-with- s A MOST SURPRISING Do you know what FEAT WITH MERELY PAPER. a regular hexa-ga- n is? Dont be alarmed, for It is figure with all Its merely a sides of the same length and all Its six angles equal. Now if you are hoping that this Is to be a lesson In geometry you will have to bear your disappointment as well as you can, for It is only going to be an easy but rather surprising trick. Best Book for Lawyer. You show your friends a long, narWhen Macklln. the famous actor, row strip of paper and ask them to came to think of a bat be should do change It into a regular hexagon with his son he decided that he would mnke a lawyer of him. So tho young man was entered at the Temple In Iiondon, chambers were rented, and a working library was bought. "And the first book i made him stgrt with was the Bible," said the old actor, years afterward, as ho recalled six-side- A LITTLE STRIP OF so that the front Is on top at one end and the back at the other. Taste the ends together, forming the twisted ring shown In the Illustration, throw this carelessly on the table and smash it with your clenched fist To the surprise of everybody th paper ring will be changed by the blow Into a figure or hexa slx-Blde- gon. It may not be perfectly regular, an! there may be a llttlo hole in the mid die. The regularity depends upon th the matter. The Bible! The BIblo for a lawyer? exclaimed his friends. "Yes. and the most proper and most scientific book for an honest lawyer, for It contains tho foundations of all law, as well as all morality. BE NOT AFRAID. "Work, work, my boy, be not afraid; Look Labor boldly In the faee; Take up th hammer or tho pads, And blush not for your humble place. Cats That Are Deaf. It was once supposed that white cats are deaf, but this is not the caso at all. However, It does seem to be a fact that almost every white cat The that has blue eyes la deaf. curious thing is that If there is any touch of color on the coat, or if one (which you can explain as I have done above or you can show a drawing ot one) without using knife, scissors or pencil or cutting or tearing the paper In any way. It Is reasonably certain thnt nobody who is not acquainted with tho secret 111 guess It, so that, to use the language of the dny, It will be up to you to make good. Then you perform the trick as folthe strip of paper on the lows: table and rive It a half twist, that Is to say, calling the two aides of tho paper tho front and the back, twist It y way the ring happens to lie on the table and the way you hit It, and the sunpe may be improved by practice. The hole indicates that the atrip of paper was not exactly of tho right shape. The circumference of the ring flvo and a should bo (very quarter times Its width. The simplest way of getting the proportions and at tho same time making a figure of convenient size, I to cut the strip two Inches wide and eleven inches long and lap the ends Just half an Inch. ) |