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Show PRAUCAL PRESENT PAY FADS i ) Fashions seem to change with the weather, and to keep the laywoman informed in-formed or the coming modes it is almost al-most necessary to employ a weather vane. For instance, the feminine sex is going go-ing to wear a "Sammie." If you do not know what that is, It Is just about time that you were informed. It is a smart little hat somewhat, in fact almost al-most exactly like those that our khaki boys are wearing, only It is of satin instead o( felt, and ten chances out of eleven ltwlll be of black. But the real military dents are all there, and so is the cord about the crown, only it takeB on a bit of a festive fes-tive air and is of gold. Needless to say, these little chapeaux are very attractive. at-tractive. Combinations are popular in almost every department of dress, in furs and in gowns inoBt particularly. And the mixture Is not only of materials, but Is of colors as well. Then, too, the transformation blouse is worth hearing about. Generally sleeveless, It conslstB of but two pieces and may be worn over an older blouse whose waist part is a bit the worse for wear, but whose sleeveB are good. It is really a groat addition to the wlntor wardrobe. And juBt as well liked as the combl-I combl-I nation and the transformation Idea is I the convertible plan in clothes, which lis appearing, mushroom-like, overnight all over the land. Take, for example, the new fur nock-piccej, nock-piccej, which look quite different at different limes, and are made to vary, all by the. method of adjustment. Nothing is more the "go" than tho new waistcoats. Some or them appear in f raided satin, some in metal brocade bro-cade and Borne in lace, and all of them are equally stunning. They look particularly par-ticularly well when gay and worn against a dark suit. For the woman who likes dainty 1 neckwear there are some unusually dainty neck rlbbops. Of silver ribbon, with old rose flowers attached, many arc really exquisite. An. Oriental note is also brought out jh seme of black satin, embroidered in Chinese colored beads or with metal fringe. , , , " Taking it all In all, the latest fads of the world of dress are most attractive attrac-tive and what is still better, very practical prac-tical as well. Rejuvenating Fur Coat. When tho old fur coat looks as If it were fast approaching the limits of its usefulness do not despair. A fur coat doctor can put it through a five-minutes' course of treatment which will make It fresh and youthful. He gets his results simply by steaming steam-ing tho coat steaming it inside and outside, at the same time nibbing it briskly while the fur Is damp and hot, , Muffle Ticking of Clock. The ticking of a watch or clock is Bomotimes objectionable In the bedroom bed-room to a light sleeper or a nervous or sick person. It can be muffled in this, manner' Procure a lnrge glass Jar with neck big enough to admit a watch or small clock. By means of a ruuber band suspend sus-pend the watoh from the cover midway in the Jar. The time can readily be seen without removing the watch. |