Show patterns and descar potions of gar ments made the th ng by dame fah en A comfortable summer del ous ch acken and nut salad the summer kitchen the kitchen woodwork should be simply finished as possible no mold ing to catch dust no ornamentation of any 1 ind white and green are coolest colors for the kitchen perhaps the best thing is to paint the walls so that they may be washed and kept clean from the greasy smoke of cooking carpets in the kitchen are most un desirable the best covering unless of course a hardwood floor is ble is a softly tinted linoleum it wears well and can be washed easily it the kitchen can be securely locked away from the remainder ol 01 the house it can be kept much cooler during ane summer by taking out the windows and nail ng screens over the whole opening G rl s sa lor costume no little girls wardrobe Is quite complete without a sailor costume it is simple yet smart fashionable and comfortable in one and to be corn mended from every po nt of view this one allows a choice of a plain blouse or the appi ed yoke and is made with out an opening in the blouse simply drawn on over the head As shown the material is blue serge with shield of white and banding of braid but white serge and flannel are correct as well as blue and tor the farm days linen and cotton fab acs ics will be worn the bailor tie is both graceful and charac terl and is made of soft blue silk the cortum consists of the body lining faced to form the shield skirt and blouse the b ady lining Is smooth ly fitted and closes at the back with the full gathered skirt that is to its low er edge the blouse Is shaped by u of shoulder and underarm seams and is faced to form the yoke while its neck is finished with the big collar its lower edge with a hem in which elastic Is inserted the sleeves are the simplest full ones gathered into straight cuff fhe quantity of material required for the medium size 10 years la yards 27 inches wide 5 yards 32 inches wide or 3 yards 44 inches kide with ard of silk or tie and 15 yards of braid ch acken anc nut salad cut the white meat of a chicken tato small pieces and add to it a half cup of english walnut meat chopped rather coarsely and a cup of finely cut celery or tour or five lettuce leaves torn in shreds it the latter sprinkle with celery salt dust lightly with pepper marinate with just a lit tie vinegar or lemon juice and add halt a cupful of chicken or gravy and the same amount of may annalse toss 1 ghaly with a fork line a salad bowl or the little inal vidual paper cases with the white leaves of lettuce curling each one to form a cup or rest fill these with a salad mixture and crown each with a teaspoonful of pretty cush on cushion tops stamped with the fash conable cross stitched designs are among the novelties tor summer fan cy work american women will el dom spare the time to make their own embroidery designs and these quick pieces are extremely popular linens and canvas in both close and coarse weaves are stamped in this way cream pale pink or blue and light green are among the preferred colors velveteen may be washed not every owner of a velveteen gown Is aware that velveteen stands washing yet this can be very sue cess fully done have ready a warm soapy lather immerse the velveteen garment in it and gently rub until the dirt disappears after rinsing press as dry as possible and iron damp on the wrong side w h hot irons frequently changed then hang in front of the fire to finish and the p ie will come up like new to be successful abis treat ment must ba carried out with care otherwise it is far elep er to send the costume to a cleanes clean wS always keep our celery roots and dry them they are good tor season ing soups and sauces when weighing molasses sprinkle the scale well with flour and then it will slip off again quite easily without sticking table oilcloths or the linoleum on the kitchen floor can be kept fresh and cleaner with oil than with soap and nater when tomatoes and milk are to be put cogeer as in a cream soup have the tomato juice and milli of the same temperature then beat vigorously as the tomato is added little by little A good genral rule always to re member in the use of gelatins is to botten the alln in cold water then to dissolve in bo I 1 ng water neglect of either part of the process will cause trouble in making jellies fancy effects in veiling are very prom nent linen of all weights will be very much worn the old time leg of mutton sleeve with new touches has returned to favor the d rec toire models are among the newest style ideas even later than the 1830 des agns gns flowered fabrics are unprecedented ly lovely and the single large design more effective than the smaller pat terns if you have an old fashioned black lace scarf get it out for they are to be in high vogue again when summer comes isadrow cotton braids introducing floral patterns in white black or col or are trimmings used upon piques and ducks embroidered dress patterns are nu berous not only in wash goods but in the new voiles examines eta mines and other light wools tor spring delightful features of the coming summer are some pelerine in black and white chantilly chant llly which a few milliners are already showing try washing the hands with mus tard water to remove strong odors to save the knees of boys ribbed stockings one mother re enforces them by sewing a piece of strong black cloth behind them before they are worn at all it Is remarkable how much longer stockings wear when treated in this way to remove ink stains from the fin gers dampen them sl ghaly and rub the spots with the sulphur end of a match jai A few drops of oil of lavender in a bowl bait filled with very hot water will give delightful sense of fresh ness to a room to remove claret stains from table linen cover the spots as soon as pos sible with salt a few min utes then rinse in cold water A plain brown or green wall paper makes an for pic tures and the absence of on walls adds immensely to the apparent size of the room n t what towels to use the woman who considers her corn is using small towels not only for her guests but for her hands and face the birdseye linen la soft for the skin which is often irritated by a heavier towel then she can use as many as she pleases without feeling that she is making a deadly enemy of the laundress the woman who keeps her house dainty also makes use of small cakes of soap for guests they are not more than halt the size of the ordinary cakes and cost a price small in proportion by his means she is able to give each guest a fresh cake of soap without undue extravagance nut roast 1 mix together 1 cup each of stewed peas reduced to a pulp wax beans chopped and 2 cups chopped nut teaspoonful each of salt sage pinch of pepper and sugar pour cup cold water on slices of stale bread let stand 15 m then break up with a fork add 1 teaspoonful each of grated onion and sage pinch of salt 1 cup of thick sweet cream oil a bak ing pan and line with half of the nut mixture put in the bread dressing then the rest of the nut mixture pour over this vz cup of cream bake 3 hours slice and serve on hot plat garnish with slices hard boiled eggs and an acid jelly test of pure air if you want to know if the air of your bedroom is pure take an empty wide necked bottle capable of holding j nine and a half fluid ounces of water iri this empty bottle pour half nn 6 of lime water let the bottle remain uncovered in the room all night long if in the morning the lime water Is milky the ventilation is very bad indeed if the lime water becomes milky on your covering the bottle mouth with your hand and shaking the vessel the ventilation Is not sufficiently good if the lime wat er remains clear the air of that room is pure collarless jacket collarless jackets make a feature of the latest styles and bid fair to outnumber every other sort this one is made on simple tailor lines and is eminently smart as well as practical and serviceable the model is made of tan colored cloth with bands of braid and includes plain sleeves but those of mandolin shape can be substituted it preferred and all materials in vogue for coats aro appropriate prop while the trimming can ba either braid or stitched bands the coat is made with fronts side fronts backs side backs and under arm gores and Is finished with seams stitched flat with corticelli silk the right front laps slightly over the left and the closing can be made with but tons and loops or invisibly by means of a fly and both side front and side back seams are left open tor a short distance above the lower edge to pro vide flare the plain sleeves are cut in two pieces each in coat style but the mandolin sleeves are made in one pece each and are shaped by means of an outer seam that extends or part of their length only A SMART ETON 8 seeded ceilings vei lings are both new and charming and make most satisfactory costumes for young giris this one is old blue flecked with white and Is trimmed with blue braid and corn bained with a big collar of tucked batiste edged with a frill of ery the eton is one of the newest and includes novel wide sleeves in ad dialon to being plaited at bach and front in harmony with the skirt to make the costume for a girl of 12 years ot age will be required hardg of material 27 4 yards 44 or 3 yards sa inchak wide with yard of tuck ing for collar |