Show inexpensive trimming A new and most inexpensive as well as effective way of trimming under garments shirt waists sofa pillows and children s clothing is the brier stitching which can be easil by the woman who has deft fingers the garment should first have a pattern traced lightly on it with a pencil then the worker may proceed to feather stitch with lustre floss or any of the wash silks nine gored skirt many gored skirts shirts mean much flare and flare is necessary to present fash ions tons this one is peculiarly graceful and allows either a habit back or in averted plaits or again can be gath ered at the back gores the model Is made of nut brown broadcloth stitched with cor silk but all gown and skirt materials of the heavier sort are appropriate I 1 ate a and n d the finish can be mine nino bored skirt piped seams braid 22 to 30 or applied trimming of any suitable sort the skirt Is cut in nine gores all of which flare freely below the knees but fits with perfect snugness over the hips when habit bad Is used the center bad gores are cut off at andl bated lines and the closing is made invisibly at the seam plaits can be stitched as illustrated or pressed only as preferred the quantity of material required for the medium size is 8 yards 27 inches wide 4 yards 44 inches wide or 4 yards 54 inches wide when ma gerlai haq figure or nap ays 4 yards 44 or o 0 3 bards ards 54 inches wide when ma ina aerial has neither figure nor nap the pattern is cut in sizes for a 22 24 26 28 and 30 inch waist measure at ben A kitchen table can be kept clean and white by spreading over it a thin coating of 0 chloride of lime letting it remain all night and washing it off next day when making ro mustard for table use after adding a little salt and sugar if boiling water vater is used for mixing the mustard will be cooked and the raw taste eliminated fine coal ashes are most useful for cleaning the bright spots of the kitch en range and the tender fender dip a piece of slightly damp flannel in the ashes scour the steel and a brilliant polish will result to prevent window glass sweating and freezing dig dissolve solve two ounces of glycerin in one uart of 63 per cent alcohol to which a little amber oil may be added to impart a pleasant odor when the mixture has clari clarl fled rub it with a soft cloth oa on the window the latest coiffure the softly waved hair is drawn back loosely and twisted in a long coil from the nape of the neck to the very top of the head where it is arranged in two or three puffs above the pompa dour in the indentation made by the coil is placed a spray of small flowers and foliage pinned closel closely to the head or a long narrow comb exactly at right angles to the way back combs havo have been worn for so long A very smart woman was seen the other day with her masses of fair hair cone lone in this new manner and a half inch band of amber ran from the top of her pearl collar to the crown of her head montreal herald dark gowns in favor As is always the case when light colors have been fashionable tor for some time there is a revolution in favor of dark ones so this year ear there will be many dark costumes worn but there are some charming browns and greens and purples and one shade of red in the amer can beauty rose color and all of these are thought very smart the black cloth or black i elvet el vet cos tume however or the lery cry i dark bron will be the most popular of any and the same ec coloring loring is carried out in the afternoon and evening wraps but in these das days so many gowns goans are requisite and also so many wraps that it would seem poss ble to the woman of wealth to have all the different colors in a winter outfit harpers harper s bazar A hot iron removes putty from glass without any injury to the win dow frame in sta starching ning dollies with fringed edges it is well to dip the fringe or lice lace into salt water before starching in ill buying canned vegetables or fruits a considerable saving may be effected by purchasing by the dozen cans at it is generally thought that a little stach in pillow alil allis s and chandker chiefs keeps them clean longer than it if u not starched hae velvet or broadcloth can be cleaned by rubbing mith v ith flour or corn meal b ashing it off and renewing it as often as needed to remove the dirt when making boiled s arch add to it a small quantity of gum arable pre dissolved nd salt clothes marched tar ched with this will not stick to the iron tincture of iodine is valuable for sterilizing water four drops in a carafe of water Is sufficient to render the liquid fit for drinking purposes within halt half an hour tucked blouse tucked waists make a feature ot of all the latest styles and are shown both in the cotton fabrics of spring and the wools and silks of the present season this one includes a graduated box plait at the front which is exceedingly becoming and Is suited to all the materials but as shown Is made of pale green de cygne cagne with foliar and cuffs of beliet and Is held 0 4 tucked tuck od blouse 32 22 to 40 bust by gold buttons the tucks at the back give a becoming and tapering line to the figure while those at the front provide falness below over the lust to make the waist for a woman of medium size will be required 4 yards 21 or 27 or 2 yards 44 inches wide with 14 yard of velvet A may manton pattern no sizes 32 to 40 and will be mailed to ay any address on receipt of ten cents tucked blouse with fancy pointed yoke drop yokes cut in deep points are exceedingly smart and allow a variety of combinations the waist shown includes one of the newest sort an and d is made of pale blue crepe de chine china with yoke of bands of the material held by and trimming of lace medallions meda me dallons lions but all the season s materials are ap ate and the yoke can be of lace or embroidery or of bands as illustrato illus trat ed the full length box plait at the back Is a feature and gives a be coming long line while the tucks in tucked blouse front and sleeves 32 to 40 bust provide fullness below the stitching the waist Is made over a smoothly fitted foundation and closes invisibly at the back beneath the edge ot of the box plait the front Is tucked to yoke depth the back for its entire length and the sleeves above the elbows all he the tucks being stitched with corti cord elli silk the yoke Is free at its lower idge edge but Is joined to both waist and ollar collar at the neck the sleeves are snug above the elbows form soft full puffs at the wrists where they are gathered into straight cuffs the quantity of material required cr the medium size Is 3 yards 21 inches wide SV yards 27 inches wide or 2 yards ards 44 inches wide with 8 yards of banding and 2 medallions to trim as illustrated the pattern Is cut in sizes for a 32 34 36 38 and 40 inch bust measure smart things in chatelaines the smartest things in chatelaines calling card cases and hopping bags are those trimmed with duchesse lace the bag or card case proper Is of white satin with the lace the same size for arf ad outer coverings the mountings are of pearl turquoise gold and silver these novelties are of course too expensive to be any thing but exclusive the woman who wh 0 bas in her possession bits of duchesse lace could put them to no better use than to make one of these darnt card cases or handkerchief bass bahs floral tassis the most effective tassels of the me moment ment for evening wear are made in the form of flowers in different pale shades not only fuchsia designs are employed but carnations are much in vogue and are very fanciful and pret ty exactly resembling the blossom in every respect the stem Is carried out in twisted silk cord while green silk embroidery forms the calyx and the petals are of 0 chiffon with button hole edges |