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Show ... . 1 THE . .ft- 4. - : WOMAN WELL-DRESSE- Winter fur and feather plena are at their newest and beat when they fallow the rape or the ahawl shapes. Thoae that "throw" ararfa that ware all ao much a la mode lent year are totally discredited thia season. For one thing their reproduction la cheap and imitation pelta wna too eaay a tank for the manufacturer not to taka advantage of, and the pieces that coramamied a high price In ermine and aablea were reproduced In the dyed rat and rat fura to a semblance of the expensive originals. Hence, the elegantea this caaon are trying ahapea and designs whose workmanahlp will Involve an amount of labor that the maker of cheap and imitation cannot afford to torn out. Especial shields are used abroad lust to obviate the ravages along thorn points. Light as gossamer, the protecting little pieces are tacked down the hack of the waist, and la the elbow crease of the sleeves, as well as Ip the more usual arnislas, Velver chapeaus, much beplumed, are the order of the day for all ceremonious appearances. In cities and towns where dust covers everything several times a day the care of the hat and Its plumes becomes a matter of comment. It were well to go to a man's hatter and procure one of thoae soft little allk brushes that are especially for hats, If you hava not nlready got one. Thla should bo kept for hats alone, end not used for other rleenalng purposes. When every hit of duat baa been flicked ut with thla brash and tba plumes Will need It Just as murh as ths hat go over the whole with a place of mourning rrape. When the plumes have lost their curl albeit uncurled plumes ars among the very latest fsocles from Parts either lay ths bat when the graft from the hot air furnace wMI peach ths plumes, or else go to he kitchen Are. and, throwing a band- ful of aalt on the top of the dear red coale, shake the hat and plumes briskly above this until ths flues begin to curl under softly. alto-aeth- er v s t -- I Tn Clean Blankets. Flannel bl.nXut. mr S ii'mSiiW rlconod bv uiug Sura and aofl aap hit lahlvSiKxiafiiia of boras ant a rint Into coM water nouik to cover euft.onep ha blanket. Whoa the boraa and ea liava become dlaaulvad. put ta tha blanketa ami Ur them etand over night. Tlie seat day rub them eut, rlnea them la tat waters and hang Ih.m la dry. Never 'Wring them. In waalilag a awreter, nib thnrasehlr In wnrm water and euap auda. rlnalng aeveral tliuoa to get all (he odor of Iho was Hi af lbs wool. Ho aura nater to hang up a sweater tn dry. aa hanging rulna tht shape and etmirhae tha Barmen. If you nan lay the ewealer as ths a so, haring Siat spread out a heavy graaa. towel nr a ehret folded. If you must dry It as tha lira ee, e pe or In a window, spread eut Cist a newawier aud then cover that with tuwela ar a slum tn heap the weler from noakKig then ugh, and then Icy the sweater os thsm. nst Mrnichrd out. hu rather la n heap Half n day ef hot eanehlna will dry It, hut U munt be hot. lion 'I try to saek s awesier on a rioudy day. In wlntar dry sn ths sunn radlatur. To Polish New Boots. If Is flea very difficult to get now knoll to polish brightly, but If rsbbed over with n lemon and left tin dry. they will generally clean Very easily. Ths prucasn should be repealed. If aecseearr. Sower-Ilk- a shape. Me fore being placed la (ha ktdwl the napkin bee hrea slightly dampened with perfumed water, the want corresponding the design, and thin napkin ths gue silk nave Instead of diping the hands tn weler. It Is a aroat liuprwreiaent am tba drippy Urrtdenial device. To Clean Glam. Plin lulvurtMl pllltllM itilM pPfVMfl tha iixgri ef a faildHd ptw of soft mulm and llicti around tha edge t graven! IN powder from pilling. Wipe lamp glbeaaa window panes with this Ary cloth prtnkla almost tnatantly. lCuonBh powdr will iwmala aa lha clvth ta ha seed wmf llat& fullness and' finishes It off nently, turning out a perfect flL. Or it may ba tbat the corset la too long in tho front, too lilgh in the the back or too fall over the hips. These are evils that are easily altered. If the bones are too stiff, Every woman realizes that tha corset la tha true foundation of a ferfeetly fitted gown. Women who can allurd It, order their rnrseta mads to their own measurements.' The French woman, evan the poorest, would never dream of buying a ready-mad- e conet. She fleta a good one, and then takes cm or it. of easy matter to pro-cua ronet that to etactly gutted bu' h'" r mnSSr offered nowadays that a many little 5rv!tfhnce w111 usually bring j rorrt ,h"1 Just right a- -5 wo: U' w, M sMck. ,0 tbat one ,h model it 4 There more pliable ones inserted. are bones designed especially for Invalids and women who are not overly strong, and any filter will substitute a pair of these stays. In this of rloao fitted gowns the corset Common mustard used aa a piaster age for a ael M IN pnpltlrr la iba bHt cure an is of special Importance, and not a off ! sugar rlirti. and lli whit of Ta corsets have been put on tailor few luarwBMt for is (h flnai mnllrlne while run a hum an appllratloa rf tha wibaataMw the market. There are also corsets is an of MS shell that Iiim thi designed dapecl.lly for wear with white tha raw yolk Is a capital lout. princess and empire gowns. It la a es-- a fact that the demand la for higher Blurs Ilia racks or aheltraa at while d b! use corsets, and women who would moled wood for holding hat grade popular. a boim havo heroine so hava fainted at the suggesalmost Ns. it nov I 5"! JT1! With trained corset fli on of tho tafeat 110 ior a corset a few and window of tern, thw Into tion lit paying to who fJ" enough is lined with porhois all around tho wh.M!,roh W.hat l,e' should Ind years ago now calmly hand over 136 mi inoiilr for ailpere. Uarln Nwfl J? caor $40 for an especially fine model. middle far tho hoota Thm cretonnes. thedfll! Of course, the bulk of the corset I1 ving with boauliftil. flowered kih to business la not dona la models of ray s 1 era Mons! To Remove Splinters. these prices. Sometimes a corset Ta remove a splinter. Bit a bouts halfThe modern corset ia lew like an ths Injured way full of hotting water, pal armor than formerly, and the great mouth of tha bottls. and Jnat part nson ths In this mlaulee few the la It a little. pn-athe a.f T?' in the latter cue majority of patrons dq not, and nevsill emtiset tbs splinter. superfluous er will, buy the very costly models. re ;s,2 ",d2iS't 1 Ths Japanese hsve n pietnrvenue Improve, men I on Sneer bowm. AI li eiHirluelon of s repnat a tiny baa-ha- t. woven or eagulsilo aimw and In Is plated before eavh guest. tn wanMng sp a minted Soar a areal Thm banket enntnlnn a Hlmy. natlny. patsiprsvsmoat In looks will be noted If g per aapkm printed will, apple biueeemai Flowers will beep fresh rnuek lancer If few drops ef karoarnn bis added ta aaak rhrteaniliimunia Irtnre, or soma other attha ends are dliiped In melted was. Candle auart ef tractive design, anil iw.eird Halil ly Into a ends mar ha sllllaed for this purpoaa Mik . EFFECTIVE USE OF FDR. TO CLEAR AND FRESHEN RIBBON. Ribbon Is first dusted and then Ironed between tlmiiie paper. To clean rlblmn. a mixture is made in the proportion of three ounces soft soap, three ounces bouey, to a each of gin and water. The ribbon Is placed oa a board and scrubbed with the mixture; It Is then rinsed by dipping several times In as many lots of clean, cold waier, and nut tqueexed out, but hung over a line to drip, then put between clean rloihs and ironed by drawing the ribbon from under the Iron: this prevents creasing and stringy appearance at finish; the Iron should be kept still with pressure tea-cupf- uiion It. Kihhon Interwoven with tinsel Is beet cleaned with bread r rumba and powdered blue, then shaken and rubbed with a clean cloth: tinsel, or gold luce, with rock ammonia. To wash colored ribbon, make a strong lather of cold water and fine the ribbons soap; and rinse hem several times, always In soapy water, not clear water. When partly dry Iron between thin pleeen of muslin, bating the ribbon perfectly smooth. ONCE A PIANO. NOW a TABLE. An tnif-n- f town visitor to an e. side settlement bouse was much Impressed i he other day with the masof a rosewood table, sive elrgam-with heavy, earv-elegs, which Ocra. pied the cetrer of the large living room or library. Her admiration brought about an explanation from one of the workers to the effect that i lie taHe had been mad from an of the newest bretelle bodlrj coverings If here lllii! rated, made square piano which had shirred gray chiffon cloth jpdged wltfc narrow sabi bunds and been presented to the: worn over a charming waist of spangled gray lulline. A big. In paner sen) It In alsrapn ctiras--- r in ran tn the heat ana ran Jewpled, silver butterfly apparently fastens the bretellee In front. The V o' aa 'one (hem la nnlm a malarial dlff-- r a -' and nt lung, graceful skirl la of gray tlilfion tloih mounted over a foundation ot he larxiMk W hit. tha dUTarrrr- - r r.n. rbid ba Sight. I ha dUTaranee la gray orkedo silk. v,i ntuil, IS ONE rl.'-tl-- h- L n muffin' Eta THE LACE GONE TO USE ASTRAKHAN. omen who have no real lace may like to hear how a Who was gri reckless enough to try to match i yard or two of this valuable fabric In the Christmas holidays lost It in a moment, as if It had be i spirited awny. Phe carried her laca to a counter where bargains were also for sale, and while the saleswoman was Jrylug to find something to suit her laid It careless1' down. When she went to pick It op t w'aa gone. Very anxiously every article was turned over and search was made and left and on the floor, but right the lacs was mill missing. Then ths girl who had rharge nf the 'bargains" bethought her that she had Just sold a "remnant" of tare like tho piece the customer was looking .or. Don't throw away gray aa it la in favor this year and la a deelrabla possession. Trimmed with gray nuede matching it at its bent, and It la also good with a waist coat of gray faced cloth much trimmed with black and white anutnehe. Strappings f the cloth also braided added to It make an admirable cost., Black Russian pony skin ia also For Bald Spot. much braided, anfi. black broadtail la Thin condition la oftn duo to normee-oocovered with elaborate trimming. and If It ia Four rasa you naad I narva tiich your phyairlan muat p re Bertha. The smartest way In which one tonic; Tou will And by ualnp thla Inrnc taeli night cen have one's mink fu.s done over and managing tha scalp for Ova mtnutao after tha application that tha hair will Is in n little bolerro. fall: Instead of the little black tails be- to May rum IB ouneas Roaorrln 20 gralna ing stitched on nt regular Intcrv- Is . Cantharlilaa . . aa one. they are now I drama In employed novel ways. Pine facial Soap. OTIrtJL . B - HOW TO BE POPULAR First Remember that a good vole essential to as good ideas are essential to fluent language. The voice should be carefully trained sr developed. A fu'l. rleer. flexible robe is one of the surest indlcnti i s of good breeding. Second Remember that one may be witty without being popular, without bring agreeable, a great talker and vet a great bore Third Be sincere. One who habitually sneers st everything not only nders herself disngreeaMe to others but will soon cease to And pleasure Is vol-uh- je tu life. Fourth Be frank A frank, open countenance and a clear, cheery laugh are worth Tar mn-- even socially than pedantry In a stiff cravat. Fifth Be antlnhle. You may hide v vindictive nnture under a polite exterior Tor a time, arat masks its sharp claw ;n velvet fur. but the lenst provoe.-.tlobrings nut one as quickly as the other, and 111- - n 1t?p,e B,7rr? Sixth Be always disliked. sensible. Society never lacks for fools, and what you ronsld-e- r very entertaining nonsenee may soon he looked upon ae very tiresome folly. Seventh Be cheerful. A e""d piss ssnp tn be need for the (ana Slay ba fn.it. from throe pounds of palm nil euap. half a pound of alive ell noap, one and a half pounds white curd wrap, one sod ona-ha- lf ounce of GOHle. Kr" will eftes reduce flesh and an afteo It. One a month in often aaoush tor MKh a luxury. Hair Tonic. heir tonic la made aa followii Make a pint of vary ntroog Mtn tea and I rain. Add one teaopoonful of loo nulpbuu one of powdered boras sod drop In tbfvo Bottle and ht IM or four ruety nulla nail, remain In for ona weak, then rnmovo Inta and two tho preparation daily, rubbing tho root, of tho hair. Thle darken tho hnif Romovn U a little for th. time of Being. thorn ring, before ulna, ns 1 discolors A flood badly. Dark Circle Under the Eye. Hark circle under he eyas cut bo n u only by lnt.ro xl treatment. Taking three Flesh Making Cream. water bath every morning, drinking four pints of water every day. getting A aptadld mam tot plumping ant tba or early and bathing the eyes with dilated raw In made from fifty grama of frah lard, bed Tha witch b.srl will work n mttarmntlon. cant IdhlJ par alcohol.' flat i very often com, from IntaaUoiii dropa of amaneo of maamary and tha aama trouble Add Jus; a bit of rum cam absorption. nt whan phor trying out tha strain and boat In tha alcohol, and lart, just bfora tha Chapped Lips. craam congeals atlr In tha natnna. Poor circulation lo often the eanee ef Do not molatan tha lips with tha tht The Bath. tongua and anoint tham with thla savtral timaa a day: So bath ohonld be taken within twa Cocoa but tar eMd grams after eating. It Increaaen tho anmforthewn grama and White was of all bathe If the heavy Tnrkleh luxury 1 gram ef bnramot JCmrncs towel, or. heated .lightly. A TnrMoh bath I gram Essence f white gcranam.... Ton have no rfndr other miserable by your long fare people and dolor-lou- s tones. If you do you will be generally avoided. Eighth Above all, he careful and systematic. True cordiality and symTO SHRINK FLANNELS. pathy unite all ths other qualities enumerated, and are certain to recure Flannel should always be Bonked the popularity so dear to every one tn rold water before making up. Spring water or hard well water le CUT CHILDREN S HAIR SHORT. beet. Fill a tub end place the flannel In It. Ae goon as Ing hair In a boy of three or four Rlnka to the bottom, taketheoutflapnel aud la somewhat ridiculous, and even a hang up to drain anil dry. Do not girl's hair should he cut fairly short squeeze or handle it In the tub. till ten years of sge. The hair will Treated in tbla way it does not lose in appearance of new grow thicker and the tfhlld la lesa will not shrink whenflannel nnd properly liable to 'alp disease. washed. ... . FOR PLANTS IN THE HOME. Any plant that requires a tempera ture of more than 70 degrees in daytime with a drop of IS degrees at night muet be ruled out of' house culture. 1 In houses whore gas escapes, even imperceptibly the leaves of many plant will fall and tbeir buds th plants' less sen ol five ta gas are the palms, flcua, aspidistras, farfugluo, aloes, prim rotes, begonfi ' and cyclamen. drop-Amon- g |