New York City. The blouse, or bod ice, that closes tit the back appears to grow In favor week by week. This tngtcful and stylish May Manton FANCY BLOUSE. model is eminently simple at tlie same time that It makes nil admirable effort. The original is made of white loau de soie banded with Mark velvet ribbon, the yoke being of eream lace over white and the unilor-sleeves white liberty silk: but all delicate colore are la vogue for afternoon and evening wear, and all soft finished silks and wool materials are appropriate. As shown the blouse matches the skirt, but the design suits the separate waist, worn with odd skirts, and the entire costume equally well. The simple liniug Is smoothly fitted and closes with the waist at the centre back. Ou It are arranged the prettily curved yoke, the full front aud barks and the becoming bertha. The sleeves are novel and attractive. The upper portions are shaped in curves nud points, to harmonize with the yoke and bertha, and the soft full under sleeves droop gracefully between the curved edges. To cut this blouse for a woman of medium size three and three-quarter yards of material twenty-one inches wide, three yurds twenty-seven inches wide or one and three-quarter yards forty-four Inches wide will be required, with three-quarter yard &&lW ..,... roKE sin twenty-two Ineheti v.ido for untler sleeves and half a yard of r.ll-cvcr lae; for yoke aud collar. IVniiian'fi Yctte Shirt Waist. Yoke shirt waists have ttiken a firm hold ou the pipular taste nud, by many wearers are pre f erred to every ther sort. The i i.iait May Mauto.i model shown iu the large drawing Is ono of the latest and has wary admir able characteristics. The deep point of tlie front portion of til" yoke Is becoming, end tlie groups of tucks be low provide graceful fulness at tlie lower portion of the waist. The back is smooth, with a desirable tapering 'H:ct produced by tlie line of the tucks. Ah shown the material is doe r.kla flannel lu submarine green, with gold buttons; but all flannels and waists cloths, plaiii.strWed and figured, taffeta and other simple silks, vcl veteen and corduroy are appropriate. The fitted lining is smooth ami ex tends to the waist line only. TIi. fronts of tlie waist are tucket la groups, nt three each; they are stittli.d n i.hori distance below the yt.ke, a. id IncliKl:' the full length centre lux pit am. The back is lucked In groups to thu waist line, that give n graceful lap-ring e." fect which is universally becoming. Tho sleeves are In bishop style, with narrow pointed cutis; ami ut tliL' neck is a collar with turn over portlju.t, u . der which a ribbon stock is worn. To cut thto waist for a woman f medium size three and three-quarter yards of material twenty Inches wide, three yards tweuty-sevea Inehej wide, two and three-quarter yards thirty two Inches vlde or rno and three quarter yards forty-four Inches wide will be required. Vat Sleeve. A winter fashion of some import ance. A cloth or velvet costume bus the outer Jacket fitted with a pair of furred sleeves, not used as trimming but as entire arm coverings. Tho sleeves are by no means tight fitting, and instead of a coat finish or straight edge on the wrist, they are drawn like a gathered bag with a ribbon tow at the wrist, and flare again over the Land. This makes a warm sleeve, which will be appreciated lu stormy weather. A fur "storm" or Medici collar should be worn, with a fur sleeved Jacket. It Is optional whether or not y:iu cure for fur revers. They are expensive because tbty use up n Miff grent deal cf fur, without adding much to the warmth of the irnrment. Cylindrical ttewgaw. In the train of the popular eyelet was bound to come some sort of a change, for fashion's followers are ns fickle as the Important, dame herself. This novelty Is of the thin sheet metal of tubular shape. It is nbor.t two Inches In length and three-fourths of an 1 "it'll in diameter. Through It are pulled ribbons. Chiffons, silks or what ever. On a hat It may support a pompom effect, or even a doulde-ender In the shape of n bow. While It Is highest class In gun metal, it is to be had In every finish, am! with or with out irnameut. The Drum 3! n.'7". As yet the.'r are no synipl mis of re turn to the small ornamental muffs, which always suggested having come from a milliner's shop rather than from the furrier. I.ace and bunches of violets are out of place on a winter 111 11 (T. ami the fanciful affairs are not s i much liked ns the convc.iticniil fur cylinders: The shape f n niuiT adds much to its style. The tasliicnalile model for the season of !ill-rj is without doubt the "drum" of goodly proportions. A handsome drum UUIT of chinchilla is lined with pale gray satin and has an Inside pocket, deep enough to hold a purse, li i; decorat ed with a cluster of three tails. Tho Mode of Ketl. So many shades of red are to be worn this season that many women Stem to be laboring tinder the impres sion that plum shades are back ngaiu, too. Hut that is hardly the case, as the new reds range from the bright red wine shades to the tints of crimson purple, the red with plenty of yellow in it being the prevailing tint. Vanry KfTfct In Collar. Ore of the fancy effects in collars anil lapels Is seen in a smart little seal skin jacket, which bus tiio inside of the collar aud lapels faced with a heavy cream lace over tucked pale blue chiffon. The regu'nr sleeve of the seal-kiu is finished with a little turn back cu.T of the tame several inches irr waift. above Hit; wrlsl, and below is n f;.:iey .'leeva of the In' e above, made i:v ever the t.;ck.d Hue chiffon. IJoiiblt'-llientrtl Coul. ."ev rely plain, tlouble-luvaste 1 Coats are much worn by young girli', mid have th: merit of being emiucr.ily ser vic.'itl le as well as stylish. The May Matnoi model thown combines the bis front with the half tilted ba'-l; r.ml regulation coat collar and U, by lai; tin? siiuaiist design or the sovt that the season has produced. Tlie original 1.) made of tau colored kersey cloih with sii:o.'hi1 pearl buttons; but chev iot n:i i plain cloth are equally appro priate and blue, brown, black ami Ov li rd arc a) correct colors. The fronts of the coat arc loose, but are curved at the tinder-arm seams to follow the outline of the figure. A I .nth side a pocket is inserted. Ilie tpr-uing being finished with a Pitched overlap. The back Includes a curved cetitro scam ami under a: in gores that render it shapely and give a smart effect. The neck is finished with n ctllar, facetl with velvet, that rolls 'iver Willi the fronts to form lapels. The sleeves are in regulation coat style slitcliel to simulate cuffs. To cut this cr;::t for a miss of four- r.'t".-' - 4." .V U JritLl; Er.EASHD COAT. toeu yours of ago one and a half yards of material fifty-four inches wldo will bu required with a qun'rter of a yard of velvet for collar facing. .t-c, - Ci PT- T M MM Iff!"-.- . ' C u. . I: r AGRICDLTD8AL i Foilln( Ciinrrtitrat. The desirability of feeding concen tratos while cattle are on grass will depend almost wholly on clrcuni stances. In niauy cases It is advisa ble to give a mixture of a gluteo feed one part, wheat middlings two parts. This I also an Ideal ration when used with coarse fodders. The gilt' ten li deficient. In ash, but that Is sup pueti ny the wheat middlings. As a ruin cows should have some dry feed during the early grazing period, as the. grass Is deficient In starch and Is considered washy. When Lata Pullrtu Matur. Those who keep late pullets with the expectation that they will begin to lay In winter will be dlsap' pointed as a rule. Such pullets sel dom begin to lay until the warm weather of the spring season begins. Birds do not lay in winter in their natural state, and the barnyard fowls are uo exception, ns they must re ceive assistance In the way of food and shelter. Domestication makes chnnges lu the characteristics of birds, and the only way to secure eggs i:i winter Is to have the fowls under summer conditions if possible. Early pulloU should lay In winter, but late pullet.1 do not fully mature, before winter, and do not then lay to their fu!l"st capacity, because they must supply their bodies with uata rial for growth r.r.d warmth. Device For IIuutlllnK V.ig Stone. TVTiore a field, or ether laud, is to be cleared of large stones, much lift ing can be saved by employing such a device ns Is s'i vwn In the accompany ing lliustratii u, ;he working of which can bo seen at a glance. The back part of the framework Is floored over and on this a number of big stones can be swung by the aid of the "tackle and falU" before driving off the field to ducip the stones. Such a framework can be made In a roi:gh manner at a cost of but an hour or two of labor. New England Home stead. Where to Iluiltl the Poultry Home. A great mauy beginners, just for con venience, when building their poultry houses, set them as near the residence as possible. This Is a serious mis take, and one which causes no end of worry, and perhaps failure. The orgumeuts advanced in favor of this arrangement ars that Btie'j houses are more convenient when tho fowls are to be cared for. True, indeed, but lazy people cannot expect to succeed, and a short walk to the rear of tae yards will nttt likely injure auy ou3 who Is not afraid of work. Then again, it ia claimed that var mints and thieves will not coiua so close to the house. Weil, this nay also be true, but we should not think it would be dlllicult to keep varmints away, and as for thieves, we do not think they exist by nature, and when ono develops tho community can sojj ritl itself of him. Build the house as far from the residence us possible, aud teach the fowls to hustle nud crow thrifty. Uo'.ue and l'nrui. Murk Sick Hem. Make your hens healthy r.nd they will lay. The profits oi! a flock of hens vary about as the "square" of, their Lealthfulness. I have known (locks i:i a fair condition to pay a profit of twcvity-flve cents per i:en, untl others In better condition to pay a full dollar each. Sick'y or diseased fowls nro au a jomiuation. Wo use every precaution to keep th3 Cocu in perfect healthfulness. Whenever I find a hen ailing or slightly drooping I remove her to th? hospital; that i.i a roomy pen apart from the other fowls. In a few days she Is usually on her feet again, lie fore returnirg that lien to the Cock she Is marked. This Is done by plac ing a wire around the leg. I get some annealed wire, wind a few turns about a round stieU half an inch in diameter and then cut It Into pieces at eaeli turn. These turns are placed on the hen's leg, without fastening, extent what the reslstauce of the wire Itself holds. The mark means that tha heus wearing it are to be disposed of at the first favorable opportunity, no matter what is douo with the rest of the Cock. Farm, Fluid and Fireside. ' Light In the Ilorto Stolla. Many unwisely put a small window nt the front of tho horse stall, cuus lug the light to fall directly into the horse's eyes. It is a wonder that a horse bus any eyesHjht after a few mouths' exposure to such a condition. Entire nbsencn of light In tho stall li to be avoided, however, for this causes Injury to the horse's eyes when he goes out from the darkness Into the strong light. When the light canuot be admitted from tho rear, but must come from the aide, put in a grating Into th sldo of the stall, at shown hi the cut. If two or nioro stalls aro side by side, put audi a grating Into each partition. It will let socio light Into evcu the stall furthest from tho window. Burn grating comes In va rious uizes of mesh, and Is sold at the hardware store. Orange Judd Farmer. Treatment at IN ante liefore Setting ft. II. M. Kellogg, la acknowledging the receipt of orders for pluuts, makes the following auggesilon: In iipeulng the boxes always take the to; cover tin, wnere your uawo 1 ginned, aud : -2AIi- be careful about mixing varieties. If ground Is not ready to set at once, open the box and pour In water until thoroughly wet, so the roots will be wet when they come In contact with the air, having previously dug a trench In sand or loamy soil. Then cut open every hunch of bush plants and heel them in separate layers so every root will be pressed firmly In mellow earth, tinder no circum stances must they be left in bundles; the air Is sure to get In and dry them out. In strawberries, dig shallow trench as before, then open and wet the same way, and cit open every hunch and spread them out so the moist earth comes In contact with every root clear to the crown. Some people make' a mortar and dip roots. It causes them to water soak and Injures them, If not set nt once; do not do it The leaves need light, but do not permit the hot sun to shine on them, but keep them shaded while heeled In. Do not pour large quantities of water on them after they aro heeled In; it will cause tho ground to bake so plants will quickly dry out and die It only needs to be damp and firm. Do not fall to cultivate tho same day. nnd If hot and dry cultivate im mediately. Tho plants ciust not be allowed to remain In the boxes on l packages In which they nro sent, af ter you get them, a moment longer than Is absolutely necessary. Plan your work so as to lake care of then property. Fit your ground as enrly ns possible, but do not plow when too wot. Indiana Farmer. . Crowing Root Cropi. The growing of n successful crop of roots commences with tho treat ment of the land the previous au tumn. Sow the piece of land intended for roots with rye as soon ns the sum mer's crop Is off. I prefer following a crop of fall wheat, although an enrly spring crop Is Just ns well. I'erhapa cow peas, rape or clover would do as well If it Is Bown in the spring. Crim son clover, for Instance, as it makes rapid growtn. In the latter part of October or first of November plow this down nnd cultivate, then draw out your manure on plot intended for mangels, sugar beets and carrots. Turnips may be manured in tha spring if time or lack of manure will not permit its accomplishment in tho fall. Tha object of plowing down green manure or soiling crop Is to kepp tho soil' open, thereby giving good drainage and allowing the roots to penetrate Into the lower soil. Tho land manured with barnyard manure ought to bo ribbed up In the fall ia order to expose more surface to the frost aud to hold the manure nt the surface. In tho spring harrow us early as possible nnd then allow to y until plnnting time, when after cultivation row up about twenty eight inches apart and sow at the rate of from four to six pounds per acre of mangel or sugar beets nnd roll with a lnud-rollcr to make drills trm. When plants are tip scuffle with horse boo between rows nnd then weed closo with a hand scuiilcr. When tho plants are three nnd one- half Inches high thin to distance of fifteen Inches, and with occasional shallow cultivation every ten days or I,-; during summer. Turnip lnnd, if manured In the spring, should be plowed lightly after application nnd drilled same as the mangels. Sow about three to four pounds per acre, and then thla to twelve Inches apnrt. Some may object to tho large quanti ty of seed and dislnnre they are thinned, but from practical experience I find closer together does not give a erlsii root, as they are overcrowded, and auy further apart they do not yield as much per acre, but the roots may be larger. James XI. ICeefer, In Tho Epltomist. High Han ItccorAi. Cced layers aro dependent for high rccordi iiiiou tho quality and quan tity of the food given them, and no one can expect to secure great results even from tho best hens unless caro Is given to them in feeding, watering and general oversight. Kgg records published It the papers are In cue senso usually misleading. They rep resent not what the heus can do right along under normal conditions, but what they can be forced to accomplish under decided artificial stimulus. That Is, they can be fed to lay plenty of eggs for a short period, aud thus they establish a record. Sometimes tha ordinary grower of poultry gets discouraged when he reads of such records, and fimU that it Is impossi ble to couio anywhere near them. Xo egg record is of any use to tho average poultry raiser unless it Is for a full year. A three months' or even six mouths' record shows nothing ex cept tho ability of tho owner to force laying. When the record extends over a year. Including summer nud winter, and nil sorts of weather. It Is" worth whllo studying it, and finding cut something of tlie methods of the owner. For instance, there are totnii hens t'int have maintained for a few years a record of 200 eggs a year, and they have proved bo profitable that it has stimulated many a grower to at tempt to build up u flock of -00-eggs-per-year hens. This, however, seems Impossible. The record is too high. One muu claims to have fifty per cent, of his flock making that average. The heus are kept on a largo pasture farm, with woodland attached and a lino stream of pure water running through It. The chickens huve an excellent natural run, and the water they drink Is always clean and pure. The bens huve plenty of exercise, shade and sun. They pick up a good dcul of food, such as bugs and worms, and then they are fed liberally ou scraps, grain, crushed shells and ground bone. This diet naturally helps them to a good, healthy living, and so fur as possible the surroundings are all as natural as those provided by nature. Their life is no more artificial than circumstances demand. Sickness aud diseases are very rare, and the' poul try all show the good effects of their natural run, clean running water aud varied food. But then there are fifty ucres to this farm, and less than 1000 hens thereon. If they were increased in numbers so that the crowding vas greater it is doubtful if the same lihh results could be obtained. Annie C. i Webster, iu Amerleuu Cultivator. MODES FOR LITTLE FOLKS. A Ketnrn ef Soma Styles of Quarter Century Ago. One hardly thinks of children's fashions as having any well defined relation to those of their elders, yet It Is noticeable that the long waist effects have returned, much as they appear in pictures of little ones that were taken twenty-five years ago. This is Illustrated by the extremely popular Itusslan blouse and smock suits worn by boys from two to eight years of age, and tho wee frocks that ere nothing but a long waist with a ruiilo worn by little girls from two to 3lx years old. f till another revival is the neat little "ankle tie" slipper that now Is de rigueur for the wee folk. Some exquisite little frocks for, be It observed, the old fashioned Eng lish word is ngaiu in favor among fashionable folk are to be found in tho high class shops, daintily made entirely by hand. A fine lawn, low neck nnd short sleeves, hns a waist reaching far below the wnlst line. It is made wholly of insertion at inter vals of nn Inch, with groups of tiny treks between. The skirt is nu em broidered rutile reaching almost to the knee. At the termination of the waist Btraps of insertion aro placed, two in front and two behind, through which a ribbon sash Is drawn and tied In a bow at the back. Another fascinating instance Is of cobwebby nainsook, with waist gath ered above and below in true "bebe" fashion, and made quite as long as that previously described. A ruffle rf the finest embroidery is around the low neck nnd forms the short sleeves. The absurd little fiklrt of tucked nain sook gathered into the inch wide belt of insertion is edged with the em broidery, aud Its total length Is about six Inches. All of the small frocks, however, nro not made low and sleeveless, al though nil have tho extreme of loug waists, if they boast, in any degree, of fashion. Some have yokes, some are gathered high around the bnby throat and some have fancy collars added. For all Infants two years old or less tho yoke with skirt attached is still tho nccepted mode, but boy babies are sometimes put into Russian blouses even before they reach that advanced age. Sailor styles and kilts are used somewhat, but only to an extremely limited extent. A pretty Russian unlock, made of navy serge, has full gathered front and standing collar, and a strap at each side for the belt, which is trimmed with black silk soutache braid. The back hns French pleats and the rather full sleeves are gnthered Into a straight cuff. This stylo is suitable for two, three or four years. A cossack suit for boys of the pame ages Is made of dark red serge, has long waist and a short pleated skirt, a standing collar, three pleats In the back and is worn with a belt. It fastens diagonally on the right olde and is trimmed with black silk braid. A Russian blouse suit that is natty for ULtle fellows up to four years is made with bloomer trousers. The material used is dark blue cloth, and the trimming is of white soutache and small pearl buttons. More elaborate is ono of dark red velvet, with shield and revers trimmed with strips of white corded velvet. A kid belt Is worn with it. For house wear these little suits are made of striped Galatea or heavy pique. The Russian blouse suit Is worn up to eight years of age, when Norfolk and other jackets nnd trous ers suits assert their fascination for the small boy. Overcoats are cxiremely jaunty in varied styles. The Russian, the Hal ted States Service, the military cape overcoat, the automobile and the reef er are equally In favor. For girls, the coats are preferable long, although there are charming little Jackets, double breasted und fly frout, shown by fashionable houses. Black satin aud iavy blue velvet are used for dressy long coats. New York Tri bune. Ilcltsn Gladittane Among tho Poor. Miss Helen Gladstone, (laughter of the greatest of modern English states men, although quulined to hold a high place lu Euglish society, where she would be cordially welcomed, has chosen a better part aud has recently taken charge of the Women's Univer sity Settlement, which has its head quarters In Nelson Square. South wurk. Helen Is the fourth daughter of the late W. K. Gladstone, to whom during his closiug years she Acted as secretary. After his death c'hu man aged the Immense mass of corre spondeuce which the death of tha greut statesman entailed upon the family. Miss Gladstone is fifty-two years old. Born at Hawardeu Castle, she ivas educated st home nud at Ne wa ll am College, Cambridge. She be came vice-principal of the college In 1882, aud held the place till the close gf 1880. The settlement of which Miss Glad Stone has taken charge Is tho pioneer of women's university work among the London poor. It was founded iu 1887 by the women's colleges of Ox ford and Cambridge, and Is governed by representatives of these aud of the London University aud of the Hoyal Holloway College. There are sixteen residents, besides which a large number of nonresidents aid lu the work of the settlement. Alto gether the membership reaches a total of 8U0, but the large majority of these are not actively eugaged in the work of the settlement. It Is conducted on undenominational Hues aud carries out Its object by co-operuting wltl) existing agencies for the promotion of tho welfare of the poor, especially women and children. Systematic Instruction is also given to workers by lectures on social and economical subjects and practical work. Chlcare Chronicle. Mrs. Booteeelt'e Ofllclal I.lff . While the things that Mrs. Roose velt must do are few in number and simple, the things she must not do are many, and sometimes real depri vations. But as all etiquette-is really common sense applied to small things, these restrictions in effect make her position far easier lu the end. She can attend few private entertainments so few that It practically shuts her out of general society. Mrs. Harri son, during her stay in the Whltj House, went to not more than half a dozen private parties. Mrs. Clevo land scarcely exceeded that number. Mrs. McKlnley never went to any. Tho official dinners given by the Cabinet officers to tho President and hi3 wife are necessarily dull, being made up of the same small aud inti mate circle, meeting on that occasion In the most ceremonious manner. Mrs. Roosevelt Is prohibited fcy ctif torn, as the President Is, from enter ing the bouse of any ambassador or envoy whatever, such promises being, technically, foreign gror.nd. If she goes to tho theatre, siio unlet sit in a lower box. She may go to one ball In the yearthe unmuil charity ball when. If disposed, she may walk through two or threo quadrilles. But If Bho should venture to dance a round dance, it would meRa a cata clysm. So would It be If she were to appear In a carriage sitting caywhere else than iu the left-baud corner of the back seat If the President Is with her, or the right-hand corner if ho Is not with her. Collier's Weekly. Embroidery Everynhc-re. It Is astonishing what a quantity of hand work one sees on street clothes nowadays. Everywhere one conies across bits of the most elabor ate embroidery, In vests, cuffs and collars, black being Introduced with deep reds, blues und yellows with superbly decorative results. Some times tho embroidery is In the Rus sian cross-stitch, with the rich tan of the course canvas upon which It Is worked showing at Intervals. This, in red nnd black, Is very chic on flannel shirt waists In solid colors; the cm broidery forming collar, culls, but ton band and belt. Some Very rich hand embroidery, In gold aud block threads, appear on the bolero which Is copied from a lute French gown. This costume is as astounding as it Is effective In the combination of its materials. A skirt aud sleeves of bright red frieze are minutely checked with narrow lines In black; the novel jacket is red cloth, while the under bodice and low er sleeves are no less than a black Jersey iu spun silk. Where the panels of ti jacket lap, back and front, are placed small gilt buttons, in rows of three. The' stock, belt nnd elbow puffs nro of the tinsel embroidery on the red cloth, and the flounce and odd tablier of the skirt are outlined by a stitched band iu plain red. Washington Star. Take Care of Tour Rlngi. "If you want your rings to last well," said a Jeweler, "don't wear them under gloves. But If you de cide that gloves are a necessity, as probably you will, thon send your rings twice a year to a jeweler to be overhauled." r The reason for this warning is that the constant friction of the glove wears tho tiny points that hold the stones iu pluee, nnd the result is that the stones fall out, unless they are constantly looked after. You might not detect a loose- stone, but a jewel er would nt ouce, and thus might pre vent your losing a valuable gem. JWournlnc For Children. A reform Is contemplated In mourn ing apparel for children, which will do away with black gowns aud substi tute all white in their place, a large bow on the child's hat being tha only ioucj or mack. JA FASHIONS, Amethysts are to be worn estea- s.'vely this winter. Many silks and ribbons bavo tho changeable t.rai!i7, without being so lu reality. A Parisiun jeweler has Introduced a Oil ft" button lu lite ftlil fn.;l, I, me, 1 form with a tiny watch forming the top. Pretty afternoon und evenlntr cnwna are made of the embroidered Swiss butlsto, orguudy. etc.. over white or other colors. Belts of brocade in tiny tints, stud ded with tiny steel squares aud fast ened with u gilt harness buckle ur? new nud effective. Iu the French models one finds hero a skirl which tits like a glove across the back, aud the next la shirred and falls full to the ground. Tho open seams tilled lu with a lace mitch, the seams of both waist and skirt finished lu this way, are to br; seen ou many huudsome frocks. Ermine ist put to mauy uses this year. There is nothiug more charm ing when properly used, aud nortiiug uion aggressive und garish when im properly woru. Ermine is a fur. which is conspicuous, and, to use a slaug phrase, "a little of It goes a long way." Silk embroidery lu the form ot passe menterie edges the deep embroidered cape of another white poplin cape, and below tho passemeulerio U a frill lug of silk crinkled to give the effect of silk flower petals. One-white pop lin coat cape has a deep frill of white Inep over, while chiffon around tha edge. Moufflon Is one of the furs which Is coming out in a new coiublnatioa this year. It is used with the aristo cratic chinchilla. Collars of this beau tlful fur, long aud short, are seen with moutllou tails. It does not seem au attractive partuertdiip at first view, but if it is only good stylo there Is uo doubt that Its beauties will be wade uiuuifeuV before long. NHqUSEHoLB HINTS A Cement Far China. Take a solution of gum arable anj stir Iu enough plaster of Paris to make a soft paste. This Is .quite colorless and holds china excellently. For very, delicate china some people tie tha pieces carefully In place with tapes, stand in a saucepan of cold milk and very slowly beat to boiling point and then move the saucepan back from the fire and let the china stay In for about five minutes, after which it is carefully lifted out aud placed on a shelf till dry, Tor tlio Lavender Sachet. A charming sachet design to hold lavender is an ornamentation of the lavender blossoms In pompadour rib bon. A spray of these blossoms shaded In the natural colors Is highly artistic, and the design is sometimes varied by, the addition of little white butterflies.' Mottoes In quaint lettering, or merely the word "lavender," with Its letters formed of the flower stalks, is attrac tive. Fine white cambric is as much used as linen for these sachets, or dainty silk may be preferred. The case should be prettily tied with ribbon, and may be of nny size, according to Its purpose, from the tiny bag for a handkerchief case to the lare case t lay In the bureau drnwer. . llrend Material J A great many different materials besides whenteu Dour have been usei for bread. Beans, peas and other veg etables, as well ns barley, Indian meal, oatmeal and other grains, have been tried 'at different times iu place of wheat. Even turnips, boiled until soft aud mashed, with the greater part of the water pressed out of them, have been used for bread. When mixed with nue-half Its weight of wheat meal, this preparation of turnips Is said to make a palatable loaf. It is raised with yeast like any wheaten loaf, aud when the bread is properly raised, bake! -and cooled It is said that the odor and flavor of turnips Is scarcely perceptible. , Totato bread Is made of one part potatoes boiled and mashed dry and two parts of wheaten meal. It Is then raised with yeast and kneaded like any other loaf. Rice bread Is made of three porta wheat flour and one part rice. The rice is boiled tender and drained free from water and mixed with the flour. It Is then mixed into a loaf ' and raised With yeast and thoroughly baked. Barley used to bo extensively used for bread of n coarse quality, but It is Inferior to wheat, aud, though used extensively in Europe, Is seldom seem In this country. New York Tribune. eyaieaiseytyai Apple Johnny Cake Into tvro cups of corn meal put a teuspoonful of bak ing powder, half a teaspoon of salt, one-third of a cup of sugar :.nd enough milk to make a thin butter; add three tart apples, thinly sliced, and bake for forty minutes In a nioderata oven. Anchovy Slew Put ono ounce of butter Into a small frying pan, nud ns soon ns It Is hot add some cold, boiled fish broken into small pleceB. Next stir iu n teaspoonful of anchovy essence and two tablospooui'uls of bread crumbs with two eggs beaten in a gill of milk. Stir all together and allow it to simmer slowly for ten min utes. Set on a hot dish 'and garnish, with hard-boiled yolk of egg passed through a sieve. AVarm Molasses Ginger Bread One cup of brown sugar, one-half cup of butter, ono cup of milk, three cups of flour, threo eggs, one tablespoon. ful of ground ginger, pno tablespoon of grouud cinnamon, ono tablespoon of cloves, oue teaspoon of Bodu. Mix but ter and sugar to cream. Then add the molasses, eggs beaten separately, spices, and thgn tho flour. Dissolve tho nodn lu tke milk und put into the batter Just before baking. Green Pea PattlcsLlue round but tered patty-pans with good pasta and bake. Wliyn done slip from the tins and set evwny. Make a cream sauco with oue tablcspoouful of flcur, two tublespoonfuls of butter, one cupful of milk, und a dash of paprika. When done, stir lu the peim (which should be cooked with tho noonday meal), put them into the pastry Bhells, und set In a lie t oven for teu minutes. Servo with the chicken, which should be cut Iu utat pieces und garnished with par sley. Raslu Cake Squares Sift and dry half a pouud of flour, rub iuto this two ounces of butter aud a very little lard; add three ounces of sugar, a tea sroonful of baking powder and sis ounces of stoned ralsine. . Beat two eggs with a spoonful of milk, and add to the dry Ingredients; add a pinch of ground cinnamon and beat all to a light batter; pour into a greased pud ding tin aud bake In a sharp oven; when cooled a little cut with a hot knife into squares aud serve while still warm. Almond' Charlotte-Caramel half a cupful of Munched uluionds, chopped, In one-fourth cupful of augur; when cold, pouud to a paste. Whip half a pint of rich cream, add tu It ono fourth cupful pulverised sugar, the whites of two eggs beuten dry, a few drops of almond extract and the al mond paste. Beat the mixture until the Ingredients are thoroughly amal gamated, tlie ii pour into a mold lined With spouge cat;e or split lady iint,.'is; set ou ice uulii chltjkd; turu out nud serve us t hai lode, j
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