| Show 11 ll 1111 iki 1 tucked skir t skirts that flare w th grace and abundant freedom aby at the feet yet fit with snugness ovo the hips make the latest of fash ou s decrees and are to be noted on the newest and handsomest jovn this one is tucked to prod vica the effect and al lows a choice of the yol e that Is t one with the gore or of tucks at sides and back that ex tend full length and terminate at the belt the model Is made burt of champagne 22 to 30 aist colored messaline mess allne satin wih heavy silk and folds as trimming but all fashionable fabrics bat are pliable enough to al tow of tucking are suitable the ap plied acids at the lower edge that give k bucl effect add greatly to the beaufoy and in addition serve the purpose of giving greater body to the thin materials in vogue the skirt is cut in seen go is the trout one being exten led to form the the perpendicular tucks are laid in groups that are arranged at the center front and at the straight ages fo remaining gores when the yoke effect is not desired the front gore can be cut off at the seam and joined to the sides after the usual manner the quantity of material required tor the medium size including folds 12 yards 21 or 27 inches wide 8 yards 32 inches wide or 6 yards 44 inches ide when material has figure or nap yards 44 inches wide when materi al has neither figure nor nap with 3 yards of to trim as illustrato illus trat ea the pattern is cut in sizes for a 22 24 26 28 and 30 inch waist measure box plaited yoke waist white with cream makes a favorite combination of the season and is al ways satisfactory the stylish waist shown Is made of crepe de chine with the yoke of deep cream colored point de venese over white mousse line and bands of taffeta and is well suited to theater and in formal dinner wear and to occasions of the sort but can be rendered avail able tor evening also by omitting the yoke as shown yoke waist in the small cut 32 to 40 bust 01 again can bo rendered convertible so serving a double use when made low it re quires elbow sleeves but these are in vogue with high waists so that by adding or removing the yoke which is separate the waist becomes quite different in effect the waist Is made over a smoothly fitted lining and on this are arranged the box plaited front and backs when a simple yoke waist Is desired it can be made high the drop yoke arranged over it and all finished together at the neck but when either a low or a convertible waist Is desired it can be cut out on indicated lines the sleeves are wide below the elbows but fit snugly below and are plaited for about half the distance from the shoulders to the cuffs the quantity of material required for the medium size is 3 yards 21 inches wide 3 yards 27 inches wide or 2 yards 44 inches wide with 1 yards of all over lace tor yoke and cuffs and 4 ards of to trim as illustrated the pattern Is cut in sizes for a 32 34 36 38 and 40 inch bust meas ure veils to prevent freckles the season of tan and freckles Is not so many weel s ahead and the summer girl Is already taking eions to preserve her fair complexion author ties say that the best pre bentive of reck es would be an orange colored veil as the yellow rays are non actinic inasmuch as there are but deiy bev garib who would bo will ing to wear such a brill ant hued ve 1 the next best thing would be one of a light tan color tan Is largely ellov in composition and it does not allow the freckle mal arg rays to reach the sl in that Is why photographers use yellow glass tn order to keep out the actinic rays fash unable N robe sleeping garments made with round necks and elbow sleeves are the fa bonte ones of the season and are made in all filmy fabrics trimmed with lace or embroider their deli cacy is their charm and even in cold weather they are prete ired to any other sort additional warmth being obtained when necessary from pretty little wash s ak or flannel jackets worn over them the model shown is graceful and becoming and includes a bertha that gives the broad night hown with berths 32 36 40 bust der line the fullness at the neck Is collected in gathers and there Is no opening the gown being slipped on over the head then drawn up snugly by means of beading threaded with ribbon to make the gown for a worn an of medium size will be required 6 yards of material 36 inches wide with 2 yards of narrow and 10 yards of wide edging and 6 yards of insertion A may manton pattern no cut in three sizes small or 32 me daum or 36 large or 40 inch bust measure will be mailed to any ad dress on receipt of ten cents A broom petticoat one of the most useful devices for the careful housea ife is what Is called a broom petticoat it is aed to brush down the walls and Is a pre bentive against cobwebs it is made of cream canton flannel and looks much like a petticoat with its bouble trill and raw strings of tape it opens at the side and has tapes to secure it including the frill it is twenty three inches long light toned velvets are much in de mand for ball gowns ribbons will be extensively used for millinery pu poses this spring there will be a golden gleam to all the trimmings of the coming sea son walking suits of voile on the order of the french tailored style are the latest brittany embroidery adorns some of the collar and cuff sets much in vogue in the newest fur trimmings er mine is ingeniously combined with darker furs gauze or strings are pred acted on the dressy creations in spring head wear for si r ng and s immer the waist ot Persian lawn will take precedence in the cotton grona have you noticed how many ful brown shades are to be found among the new silka to stir the yolks of eggs into soup or hot custard so that they wilt be smooth first heat them and then add a tea spoonful 0 cold water will destroy vermin it appi ed generously to the cracks and infested places t is especially good to use in the case of bedbugs celery leaves may be dried to a crisp rubbed through a fine sieve and used for soups it kept in a dry place they will retain their flavor for a long time canvas shoes the style canvas shoes for both men and women will be more popular the corn ing season according to the returns of the salesmen and they will be more pretentious than ever before several of the factories are now at work on the new orders and some natty shoes are going to be made in this line there are to be some very pretty combinations in white duck with trimmings or stays of black shiny leather perforated and also of tan and colors there will be many pure white canvas shoes tor men women and children some ot the ladies shoes beag of a basket weave material white oxfords are in the majority there are some boots which are cut very high in polish style the demand for these coining from the pacific coast girl s pinafore pretty aprons always are in demand and are both sensible and attractive this one is quite new and allows a choice between the frill or a plain hem and between tucks and gathers at the upper edge the model is made of white lawn with bands and trill of em and Is tied over the shoulders with col ored ribbons but ties of the materi 2 to 8 years al can be tried tor these last and all the ma jenals in use for aprons are quite cor the apron Is made in one piece and is without seams the ties holding it in place at the shoulders the full ness at the upper edge can be tucked at the front gathered at the back or gathered at front as well as back as may be preferred the back edges are hemmed and the closing is made by means of a button and buttonhole at the binl the quantity of material required tor the medium sizes 6 years is 1 yards 36 inches wide with 2 yarda of embroidery 4 inches wide 2 yards of insertion and 1 yards of ribbon 1 inches wide to make as illustrated the pattern Is cut in sizes for girls of 2 4 6 and 8 years of age A cucumber sliced into tomato soup while boiling will add a delicious flavor it should be skimmed out just before serving colored flannel blouses should if possible be put through a wringer alter washing A small rubber wring to fasten on to any tub can be bought to avoid chapped hands keep a box of oatmeal always at hand and dust them over with it every time you wash boar hands imperfect dry ing Is the most frequent cause of chaps brushes and brooms should be washed periodically and the handles it unpolished thoroughly scrubbed dirty brushes and handles give a enly appearance to any house coffee it made and stored in a well corked bottle will keep perfectly fresh and nice but when it Is served without milk it should always be freshly made when canning fruits the juice should be allowed to overflow the top after the can rubber has been put on seal the can without wiping this juice off as it thickens when cold and helps to make the can air tight |
