Show HOW TO CLEAN LACES and n farr on the of I how to launder delicate fabrics la in art that many a at some time finds cause to learn there Is nc arcely a noman but can tell a gad tale of dainty linens and costly laces ruined at the laundry to ahlai they were sent eang the philadelphia north american the only safe way Is to have such things done at home by wo bieu under your direct super bulou or by yourself such clothes tor instance elaborately embroidered can be washed BO that they will lose none of their beauty it it la done in the right way make a foaming juaa of pure casallo soap in a bowl of water wash the fabric carefully in athla using no borax or ammonia or bluing binse in warm atar and finally clap the article alg porously la your hands to partially dry it iron it at on the wrong side using tor the ironing sheet beneath it an old blanket covered with a white cloth the value of the woolen sheet la that it allows the embroidery to dregs into its soft surface and when the process Is completed the design will stand out in raised effect fine laces too are invariably endangered when you bend thorn to the cleaners it they are not very badly soiled they may be easily cleaned at home with magnesia spread the lace on a white sheet of paper sprinkle with the magnesia powder put another paper on top and arees between tho leaves of a book leave it for several days and then shake out the inagene ela which will have absorbed the dirt and the lace will bo found fresh and clean |