Show A soothing drink inflammation of the throat and ton Us is a common complaint at this sea con of the year A soothing drink for persons so affected Is made by boiling a teaspoonful of in half a pint of milk with half a dozen bruised al and sweetened to taste this drink has a marvelous effect in reducing the inflammation it Is widely used in england but Is not commonly known in this country fashionable neck garnitures no one of the many accessories 0 the season is more attractive or adapt able than the fancy collars which take such a variety of forms the roup illustrated includes several sorts all ol 01 which are smart and any of which can be reproduced in a variety of ma As shown however the col lar in the upper left hand corner Is made of allover all over lace edged with band ing the round collar below Is made ot net with heavy silk and Is finished with a silk ruche the collar to the right Is of quite a different sort including long stole ends which are eminently effective and is shown in inserted tucking with a muslin trill as a finish the fourth and last col lar is made with deep points each ot which is filled by a medallion ot em the foundation material be ing embroidered batiste fine and sheer to make any collar for a worn an of medium size will be required 11 yards of material 18 or 21 inches wide tor a girl of 14 years of age I 1 1 yards 18 or 21 inches wide macrame lace macrame lace Is one of the newest features for trimming linen and can vas gowns those who remember the time that this fish cord was used to make tidies table mats and are rather amused at the reappearance of seine twine in heavily crocheted laces macrame is wonderfully smart and even if it Is made of cord with a crochet hook and looks coarse enough to have consumed very little time in the making at present it Is quite the most fashionable trimming that any woman could choose for certain gowns it would be so easy to chet enough for a gown that it seems a pity someone design a few simple patterns that might readily be copied the prettiest pieces used so far have deep rounded points with raised effects and scallops around the entire edge in preference to the fringe that was fashionable last year fringe however properly belong to the macrame vary so one may choose it with perfect propriety very deep collars of this heavy lace will be worn in the early spring and as they are adjustable they will answer or lightweight wraps as well if you a to get a cake too stiff don t add milk beat up an egg and add it gradually until the desired consistency is obtained potato peelings it dried in the oven are very useful for fire kindling it abundant they may be used instead of wood but in any case they economize it wooden spoons should be used al tays when making sauces and beat ing cakes if metal spoons are used they get ground down at the point and also wear out saucepan the toughest beai or can be made tender and palatable by put ting a good spoonful of cider vinegar in the pot in which it is boiling or in the juice with which it is basted it roasting in a pan to clean jewels every little while all brooches rings and such things that are in con stant use should be brushed with a toothbrush that has been dipped in eau de cologne if the setting Is open it must be done from the back and care must be taken not to loosen the atones then lay the things in a box of jewelers sawdust which has been slightly heated beforehand and leave or an hour says the ohio state jour nal gold chains may be washed in warm soapsuds drying them on a soft towel by pulling back and forward they may also be dried in sawdust and the particles blown or dusted out afterward be sure and get them dry as they will be apt to become worn between the links it any dampness re A problem in flounces flounces and ruffles are becoming more and more fashionable all the time and just how to arrange for them on a gown which should have long lines is a puzzle to many a dress the skirt should first be most carefully fitted and made and then the flounces should be put on in such way if the wearer of the gown be tall as to make them encircle the skirt at the same distance from one another if the wearer be short and betout and wishes to be thought tall misses collarless jacket of tan col ored cloth garn tures for the neck call ng gowns and negligees to clean jewels and slender then the flounces must be arranged so as to be higher either in front or at the back whichever Is more becoming the flounces may be of the same material as the gown edged with lace and trimmed with rows of tucks and lace insertions or they may be made entirely 0 lace told in her boudoir tucks 0 all widths are noted on new dresses coarse laces trim the canvas fab bics to perfection elaboration Is the keynote ot the season in dress dom nets printed in cloudy dresden effects are very attractive shoulder trimmings droop in pseudo grand mama style daisies and buttercups are reappearing as millinery blossoms A panel front mal es round and round trimmings possible for the stout woman the newest skirt turn toward the front and taper to a point at the knee between the rain umbrella and the parasol comes a halfway article in shower size colors will be more of a feature in women s handkerchiefs than they have been in many seasons the red hat is the correct thing to wear with a black and white striped or checked gown old whalebone which has become bent and useless should be soaked in hot water and then laid on a table to dry in this way it is straight ened out and may have a new stage of usefulness before it nice for toilet hand embroidered towels are the latest vogue in towels for actual use where something specially nice is de sired the embroidery is done on plain fine huckaback or other fine towel fabric taking the place of damask or other decoration A deep hem is the usual finish and one end only Is embroidered decorative towels for decorative pur poses only come with deep knotted fringes elaborate borders of drawn work medallions of old venetian or other decorative laces and italian macrame towels have deep fringes very elaborately and artistically knotted to keep paraffin lamps from smell ing as they sometimes will do even when perfectly clean put a table spoonful of salt into the oil to clean sponges add a tablespoon ful ot strong ammonia to a pint of warm water and into this squeeze the sponge let it lie a few minutes then rinse it in clear water silk ribbons may be washed in suds made of lukewarm water and good soap but they must not be wrung or they will be badly creased wash in a second lot of suds and rinse tn clear cold water then lay on a table or board and with a stiff nail brush brush sideways till all the es are removed leave till thorough ladry the milliners blue rose one of the astonishing accles ot the year Is the blue rose such a flower never sprouted on the earths surface but built in shaded velvet silk or even cleverly tinted muslin it Is bewitching on the summer hat of lace or girl who likes to wear blue and Is of ragged robins and for get me bots nots greets the blue rose wital enthusiasm and uses it in profusion another blue blossom which has made its appearance Is the hyacinth but it must be used with discretion an imported hat in a peculiar shade bordering on navy blue Is trimmed with these hyacinths and ribbon which matches the bloom in a certain light the entire alon shades to blue turn it toward the sun and it shows violet tints one of the new coats jackets made with perfectly flat finish at the neck are the latest and smartest shown and will be much worn the season through in all light weight cloths this one allows a choice between mandolin and plain sleeves and includes seams at both front and back that extend to the shoulders so giving a tapering effect to the figure the model Is made of tan colored cloth with trimming of mo hair braid and Is closed by means of buttons and loops but the finish can be one of many things and the clos ing can be made invisibly by means ot a fly whenever preferred to make the jacket for a girl of 14 years of age will be required saz yards of material I 1 2 yards 44 or 1 yards 62 inches wide calling gowns and negligee an unusually abic calling sown of dark green taffeta showed the 1830 mode in its quaintest form with puff inga and insertions long shoulder et feet and full sleeves to say nothing of the full skirt and small waist ensemble v all one could desire A toque of the gren showed tiny wing and knots ot ribbon velvet 0 g paler shade for contrast the green para so was a most fitting accompaniment to this particular costume any number of dainty matinees and negligees must be considered in the trousseau from the lounging robe for boudoir use to the peignoir of regale lines becoming the hostess of the drawing room so beautiful and artis tic are they in design hichey hand embroidered crepes in delicate shades make up handsomely while accordion silks with profuse lace insertions pos sess a particular attraction for the majority of women their clinging ful cess with flowing sleeves being real ly very fascinating and decidedly be coming A SMART DINNER WAIST waists made of soft silks and sat ins are exceedingly fashionable for dinner and afternoon wear and are most effective combined with lace and net this very attractive one Is made of pearl gray messaline mess allne satin with lace and dyed to match yoke j and cuffs of cream point d esprit held by fancy stitches and frills of net top lace the yoke being transparent the plaits in both fronts and back extend for full length and the waist can be made to blouse all round or at the front only as may be preferred the box plaits in the sleeves are both el and effective and are extended over the shoulder seams to the neck edge so giving the fashionable shoulder sh eulder line and the closing is made beneath the first plait at the left side of the front and at the left shoulder seam to make the waist for a woman of medium size will be required 4 yards of material 21 4 yards 27 or 2 yards 44 inches wide with 1 yard 18 inches vide for yoke and cuffs |