Show CLEANING GLEANING BLACK one O of he iho things not generally known dt at least in this country la the parisian method of cleaning black silk the modus operandi Is lavery very simple and the result infinitely superior to that achieved in any other manner the silk must be tho thoroughly toughly brushed and wiped with a cloth then baid flat fiat flaton on a aboard board or table and sponged well with hot condee coffee thoroughly freed from sediment by being strained through muslin the silk Is sponged on the bide intended to show abow it is allowed to become partially dry and then ironed on the wrong side the conlee coffee removes every particle of grease and res ree restores tores the brill brilliancy laney IRney of the silk without imparting to it either the shidy shiny appearance or crackly and papery stiffness obtained by beer or indeed any other liquid the silk really appears thickened by the process and this good effect is per manent our readers who will ex on an apron or cravat will never never nevor again try any other method ln |