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    18 THE OMAHA DAILY JBl Bs SUNDAY , MAKCII 27 , 1808.
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Ni\V YORK , ( March 23. This Is to be a
whlto muslin year for bridesmaids , owlss
muslin preferably , carnlshcd with lace and
'rlbbono , and the crisp snowy slips are worn
over either whlto taffeta or richly tinted
liberty satin. The excuse for these delicate
llttlo gowns Is the admirable manner In
which the manufacturers now turn out the
complete shaped and decorated muslin
nklrtfl. ready to slip right onto the Illumi
nating silk under petticoat. Such skirts come
done up In a box. as daintily prepared as a
bridal gift , the deep flounces tucked llko a
baby'o christening robe and a sufficient num
ber of tucked and lace Inserted yards to pre
pare the waist , In any style decided upon.
In addition to tha plain whlto swlas cad
the prepared skirts , there are most at-
tractlvo bridesmaids' muslins , In the rarest
tints of amethjst purple , topaz , yotlow , aqua
marine blue and green and ashen of roses
gray , besides whlto satin striped muslins ,
brocaded In dellrato white running wrenths ,
done In cither silk or linen thread. A word
must bo salfnlso In praise of the whlto
hemstitched muslin , und those so suitable for
a color wedding , that have the cheered
blanched backgrounds , onto which are ap
plied tinted lace figures ! n all the spring
tones. For Instance , a white muslin deco
rated with big pink lace roass , or huge palo
blue lilies ghes an Idea of tha effects ponjl-
blo In thci'e lovely gooild.
SI'HINO IUBBONS.
nibbons deserve a chapter to themselves.
Saving the talTuta quality , that holds Its own ,
end the liberty satin , that has no ilval , tha
most popular type 13 the transparent weave.
Its variations In mesh and color nro too
numerous to be mentioned. There Is coarse
nllk ribbon , with a satin edge. Grenadine
ribbons are shot nnd edged with lace. It
Is possible to buy a foulard ribbon to exactly
match in color and decorative pattern one's
choice foulard cootume. Silk muslin ribbon ,
with a selvage , chiffon ribbon nnd ribbon
that Is finished In satin of one color on ono
side and moire of another color on the ro-
versc , are a'.l to be classed among novel
ties.
I'ongeo ribbon Is oneof the trimmings
much sought after for the decoration of cot
ton dresses , for the good reason that It
washes and never loseti Its color. Woven
Just llko any lnoxponsl\o pongee silk , It has
n simple border , nnd comes In a nice shade
of tan. brown and clear cabbage green. At'
ler.st , these are the colors tint return no
palci1 for the rcpcatcj assaults of soapsuds
and hot water.
It is hardly npcessary to tell nny wMo-
cyeJ woman that , next after tucking , shir
ring la the treatment to which eight out
of ten summer gcods are reduced these
< la > s. The fashion halls , nf course , from
Paris , whort ! to shir Is to pllsse , nnd where
every typo of shlrrltiK has Its distinctive
name. Wa'tteau shining Is where one thread
gathers the cloth In a horizontal line at a
fipace at least two Inches from „ the next
thread. By this means a skirt Is tins-
formeil Into a series cf bayadlre puffs , and
very pretty It Is In consequence. The double
Wattcatl requires three to five threads run
In as close toscthcr as possible , then a
two-Inch space and three to five more threads
urn Introduce. ! .
Orazlolla shirring Is the mode especially
applicable. to tafTota''or ' silk runslln theater
waists and decorative fronts. In this In
stance the gathering threads cross each
other at acute angles , nnd thus siiall ,
diamond-shaped puffs result. The grain o1
corn shirring requires the thread to bo In
troduced in a series ot little scallops , which
proiticcs small puffs that necessitate only
a slight stretching of one's Imagination to
sco the corn grains outlined.
SUMMDil BOAS.
Ono. of the attractive novelties resulting
from this fashion Is the bl ? round summer
boa made of white or colored chiffon , shirred
through all Its length. Such a boa enjlrclea
the tin oat once , lets fall ends of uncertain
length , finished with lace , and under the
chin It Is held together by a boi pla. Ths !
last item la nothing more than a gold wire ,
twisted Into the form ct an 3 , one end set
with A Jewel , the other sharpened.
BealJo boa plus wo have sash clasps that
are undeniably tempting and made of pretty
much anything jou please from IS-carnt
gold and diamonds to cut steel and cabochon
chen nfcatefl. As a matter of fact , a woman
of good taste usually selects the latter , and
chooses a clasp In the form of a big hook
and' eye or a huge spring glove 'button ,
daily heJIght In stones of every color and
and small price , fixed In Imitation gold and
silver settings , we promise to take our glit
tering way through spring and summer.
You ean scarcely have too many begemmed
RlUliri to your silk , velvet , ribbon or leather
belt , ami just about the acme of absurdity
In straining after unlqut. patterns In belt
Imr-kles has hern reached. This Is the
lock buckle. In sold or silver , or steel , or
gunmetal , bespattered with Imitation colored
.lewels an.l locked with a key. There are
padlocks , clasps , yale locks , spring locks ,
square" locks and combination safe locks.
The wearer actually locks herself In , l ooks
the key as n slide on her bolt , and If she
loses It she must bo cut out of her girdle.
BRIDAL FABRICS.
Pcau de gant , llcur do bengallne , fleur dc
mal and taffeta sans change are the four
newest species of silk. They one cud all
ha\o a eatlny finish , which can be rather
truthfully announced ne tjplcal of nearly
* nil the latest silk weaves , end their rich
ness of sheen IB Indisputable. For that
reason peau de gant nnl flour de bengallcio
nro the nipcclal proteges of the brides , who
are making ready for Hymen's blessing
against the arrival of Kastcr hollilajs.
The pinnacle of bridal splendor Is reached
In a cream white peau do gant gown , pretty
well veiled with pearled lace and a crown
of orzrgo blossoms In the- hair , from which
a lace ell la draped oft to the rear upon
the shoulders. Something less costly , but not
a whit lets lovely , Is a white oriental satin
veiled with point de-esprlt well worked In
pearls and a veil of embroidered tulle.
Pearls as a decoration every bride feel's '
she must have on her gown , else hide litv
dlm'iilshcd head nnd wedding hi a plain
traveling suit. Happily , though , pearl trim-
m Ing Is not cruelly ccstly just now ami the
( xctedlBB prettlness of It is not to be dis
puted.
, An alternative not to be despised , bc-
twera pearls and plainness. Is the admirable
and suitable effect ot silver spangles on
whlto satin , silk , net or taffeta. It undoubt
edly product * the most radiantly lovely. It
unconventional , marrlago robe , and , before
the scasrn la half-way o\cr Its convention
ality will bo beyend dispute. Never have
orange blcesoms been more liberally uai'd
than this year , though artificial myrtle scores
a very good second place , and ample lvalue
are , as time , goes on , but adding to their
lonslh. It U ) true that at a number of early
uoJdlnga the jouthful attendant malca ! also
assisted In long-tailed goniu , but the crisp
muslki does not lend Itself to this cut ot
cklrt.
Bridal shoe have their pointed toes Incrusted -
crusted In pearls , and display large toscttes ,
eet inther high u'pcn the Instep , and the
fashion practiced la for the bride to carry
a gorgeously bound prajcr book In her hand.
Thli does not do an ay , however , with the
big bouquet now Inseparable from the oc
casion , but the difference Is that a small
boy or girl , dretaed ca a page or maid of
tarxior , walks before the bride and carries
her flowers for her. Just for the present , at
least , any maid ot honor over 10 jears of
ago U hardly considered In good taste , acid
the aisle cortege surely profits la graceful-
new all tbo more because of tbe charming
Iruocenco and youthfulnees that leads the
way.
VEILS AND FLOWERS.
Veils are alwaja a momentous point la
the most Important toilet of a woman's life ,
and In aplte of dicta to tbe contrary , they
are quite a * much worn M In tbe daya
et our coniervatlve aentlmental grand-
now , however , rarely seen , for the mcst
ccriomlc.il bride can afford an embroidered
ullo of more or less expensive quality. The
miroldccy tsual y takes the form tf a pretty
> order worked about the veil's edge , though
! icro are nttracthe examples that have true-
over knots , bouquets of myrtle blooms or
Iny bolls sprinkled tastefully upon the airy
mei'h.
A lace veil , of course , like English gold , Is
urront the world over , duly rcopucted , never
nfashlonable and worn off the face. There
ro iirldes , however , who bellcvo In ( be old
romantic tradition of coming to the altat
oiled and permitting the newly made
insband to draw asldo the delicate masque- ,
lalm the first kiss and proclaim her thus in
icr new estate before the world. For this
cafion many veils arc worn with one corner
nly falling over the luce and reaetilng note
o low ao the knees. At the conclusion of
ho ceremony this corner Is turned back , and
nveiled tbo bride walks down the aisle.
Latterly Itieco ban come Into the market fa
chiffon as transparent and us crisp as tulle ,
with three narrow satin bands running alcng
Its Tour sides. It Is wonderfully becoming ,
ind ono of Itr ? chlefost charms Is Its inex-
Hair Is pllotl high to receive the veil now ,
and the lace or tulle , or chiffon la oo ad
justed among the cells and curls as to be
a part ot tbe headdress. White aigrettes ,
tufts of onowy macabout feathers and wee
catrlch tips , with wired white satin bows are
among the bridal head ornaments , and Idero
In A tendency shown everywhere for tha
brldo to add to her splendor with whatever
jcwela may luvo fallen to her share. Colored
Jowela are just as permissible as pearls and
dlcir.onds , end with many a pretty , but
rather simple costume , chains of Imitation
pearls are Introduced about the threat , with
no Intention -deceiving the admiring wed
ding guests.
Gloves are almost en obsolete part of every
woman's marrlago toilet , fee now that the
are made so very Icng- the hands ar
almost concealed by the pointed satin cuffs
itid tbo full lace ruffles Insldo It. The glove
under thcao conditions Is cnly en annoying
superfluity to both 'ho brldo and the usually
l > dly flustered groom , who must manipulate
the ring.
GOING AWAY GOWNS.
There U no hard and fast rule to bo set
down for gutdcuco In waiters of the going
away gown. Ono women will put off her
catln and orange blossoms to get Into a bobtailed -
tailed covert suit and bowl off td her lioncy-
moon on a tande-m wheel , another driven
to the steamer dock In a creation of velvet
and green lleuH de velours and a third plans
to cnako her escape from rice and old aiocs
In a captivating jachtlng drees , when the
auspicious day arrives. The perfect aver
age , however. Is suppaso. ! to bs arrived at In
a suit of French broadcloth of summer
weight , of billiard cloth green or pretty gray.
This la apt to have a flounced skirt , waist
with a slightly pouched satin > est , or , more
smartly jot , a coit lined with a liarmonloui.
satin , opening over a shirt waist of cream ,
turquoise Muo or ccrleo and silver silk.
Skirt In this Instance Is but a figure of
speech , though ; this llttlo under body 1s ft
blouoo with a tucked front , having lace
cpaulettea usually running out on the
shoulders , a high stock and a vaat lace jabot
under the chin , beside being fastened with
bright jeweled bittor.a down the front.
Mothers ot brides and grooms , with mutual
consent , have adopted iho cheerful mourn
ing ot heliotrope , lilac and violet cloths ,
foulards , grenadines , etc. The note of joy-
ou9 resignation Is further heightened by al-
mrot Invariably Introducing rpangled trim
mings and llttlo bonnets of black spangled
net heaped with violets In white and the
varying tones of blue and purple. Pearl
gray gloves stitched In gray and huge whlto
lace jabots nro striking features of these
matronly toilets.
In the Illustrations given of appropriate
costumes for Kaster brides the figure marked
1 was represented by the model In plalu
white satin , enhanced chiefly by a decora
tion ot silver spangles. The- spangles form
a design of reeds and cat tails on the skirt
that la cut on the bell pattern , flaring to the
rear In train of considerable dimensions ,
decorated with three full ruche * of Maltese
lace. Thcdo broad bands of sliver ppanslea
set on a net foundation and separated from
each other by rows ot whlto satin bebe rib
bon ornament the slightly pouched body.
A glrdlo of white satin , clasped with a
buckle of white eramel and silver , and a
drawn collar of sliver , complete the cos
tume that is worn with a veil ot chiffon.
The second dress In the group Is a whlto
peau do gant silk , embroidered in deep points
of pearlo about the foot , while a tabller of
heavy pearled lace fits over the hips and
falls In a front panel to the foot. This
panel la not fixed to the skirt. Ot pearled ]
lace the lower halt of the tiodlce U
formed , the upper portion showing the silk
laid flat , while a lac stock and full wired
lace bow tlce under the chin. The sleeve *
thickly etrcwn with pearls. A lace veil ac
companies this gown.
No. 3 represents a less expensivetlrrss
than cither of the foregoing. Thick milk
whlto taffeta , without dressing , Is Its ma
terial , A wreath of orange bloadoms out
lines the top ot the1 deep flounce In which
tha tklrt ls cut , whllo the train falls In two
great sashes , edged with runtes or chiffon
and orange blossoms. These flowora dcco-
rate the basque , the upper half of which In
adequately trimmed with a necklace of mock
pearls. A tulle veil Isora with this
costume.
Both the bridesmaids' gowns nro of whlto
muplln , trimmed with mechlln lace and bebe
ribbon. A facing of torquolso velvet dis
tinguishes the picture hat , whllo a knot of
opal green mirror velvet U the one note of.
color on the second artistic chapcau.
Of the two small maids of honor , one Is
drcEsed In a eolld platted skirt of wide Chinese -
neso silk , falling from a yoke ot heavy
washed out with /a / scrubbing brush and
warm waterJstrone with ox pall ; In fact
the latter Uli9arl , > - pure , drcnso spots will
disappear under * pqtial parts of magnesia and
fullers earth , mtited to a paste with boiling
water. Tills , IsVput on warm and left for
twenty-four liburp , and when brushed oft tbe
grcuso la a IhlriB or the past. Haw § tarch
and water ( ji Another remedy for greasy
spotfl oed varloUp etnlns , repeating the coat
of paato oevefal llraea If necessary.
If oil 1s sn\llc4 \ TO a carl > ct at ° ncc ° PP'5r '
blotting paper or heavy brown wrapping
paper , oed WCM It with a very warm Iron.
Kroeh. Ink may .fto removed by using the
blotting paper ai once. Take up as much
of the Ink asik ( > s.Mble with a spoon , eds an
excellent housewife , nnd thc pour cold
sweet on the spot and llp It up with the
spoon until Hie milk Is barely tinged with
Ink. Then 'wash ' In cold water and wipe afl
dry as possible.
In place of sweeping an Invalid's room , try
rubbing a slightly damp cloth over the car
pet to gather up the dust Bad brighten It.
If you wish to patch an old carpet , cut a
piece to fit over the hole , matching the
figure , paato do n with flour paste cud iron
well with a hot flatlron.
When whitewash has Injured your carpet
try a few drops of carbonate of ammonia
In warm water on the spots.
It is said that fleas can bo kept out of
carpet * by sprinkling oil of wormwood
around the edges. The carpet moth haunts
the edges and housewives often lay a cloth
wruag out In hot water cii the carpet edge
and Iron until dry , thus killing the moth and
Its eggs. This answers for an Ingrain carpet ,
BRIDAL ATTENDANTS.
cream gulpuro lace. The second girl 1s
dressed as a 'Marguerite m white brocaded
silk and a pearl embroidered cap. The
boy's ccatumo Is the colonial court dress ,
much used just now for bridal pages.
M. DAVIS.
CAItl'KTM AMD IIA.NUI.NfiH.
CIcaiiliiHT null Sturlniv Winter llouxc-
hold ( iDOilM.
A good foundation Is half of the success
In life , and surely cowhero Is it needed more
than In our floors upon wtilch carpets rest
for mcoths end years without tbe thorough
cleaning that they so often need. Commence
with tbo floor by preparing for the carpet
before the latter Is down. The buffalo moth
U the worst enemy known for this part of
our household belongings , but keep him
away by scrubbing the bare floor with warm
water and turpentine , half a'plnt of the latter
In each pall of water.
Another good cleansing mixture that is
warranted to frighten all kinds ot Insects
away Is one and one-half pints > of soft soap ,
the same ot lime and two pints of cand with
plenty of warm water.
Do not sprinkle tea leaves over a carpet ,
but ones a mcnlh use cornmeal , which re
vives tue'colowand ' effectuallyMaja the dust.
In sweeping each week dip tha broom In
water , slulio It well and then sv.eop , but
the broom muat bo clean or a muddy ap
pearance Is the result.
A velvet pile carpet should be sprinkled with
damp braci end bruitied with a still broom.
If the carpet looks faded tub It all over , do
ing a small piece at a time , as U must not
bo wet through , with strong salt and water ,
put on with a piece of flannel , , and then dry
with a second cloth at once. Ammonia and
warm 'water ' Is applied In the aamo manner
and with the fame result if the colors in the
carpet are fast.
CLEANING CARPETS.
Very dirty spots In a carpet should bo
but the thicker varieties must be loosened
aod the edge turned back , as the steaming
and Ironing will have to be done on the Inner
side.
It a carpet has to bo washed , after beating
It well on both sides and removing all
grease and extra dirty spots as previously
described , apply with a clean , brush a mix
ture of half a pound of soap boiled In a
gallon of water until dissolved ana then to
It add two ouncea of salts of tartar. Use
this hot , covering not over a yard at a time ,
rnd dry with a coarse towel before using
more of the liquid. A carpet may bo washed
on the floor if two persons work at It and
care is taken to prevent its being wet too
long.
long.A
A great deal ot what is termed "elbow
grease" Is necessary with all cleaning , but
the results amply repay one when the work
Is thoroughly done.
GARB OP KUG3.
All directions for cleansing and renovating
carpets may also 'bo ' applied to rugs , but
above all do not shako the latter and thus
loosen the edges. Hang "them on a line
and beat with a rattan , etc. ; then lay on a
flnt surface and sweep on both sides with a
clean broom dipped lightly In water and
ammonia. The highest proof kerosene Is
also used in this manner to brighten rugs ,
but salt and water or ammonia and water
are better , I think , for the purpose.
Straw mattings take the place of car
pets and should be Included In this article ,
wpeclcally as ttio Increasing use of large
rugs ls also bringing more mattings into
play for summer use , laying a rug over
them for colder weather. A matting should
bo washed with salt and water and wiped
dry nt once with a coarse flannel cloth.
If the matting li dirty whitewash It all
over with a weak solution of soda , which
will turn it a creamy shade. Never scrub a
matting.
After each weekly sweeping dip your
broom In warm soapsuds , shako It well and
hang up In the air to dry. This cleaning
BRIDESMAID FROCKS.
And the fact that It Is kept hanging when
not In nan will make it last twlco as long
a it would with carclcM treatment.
STORING CAHI'ETS AND CURTAIN'S.
When carpets are laid away for. the
summer they should bo beaten , cleansed ,
paper wet with turpentine laid in the folds ,
and after the carpet Is rolled up cover it
with tarred paper or sow It up la burlaps
or heavy ticking.
The hangings or portieres ot woolen tapes
try should be either taken down when the
sweeping Is done or covered with old sheets.
If a child runs against a curtain with a
piece of bread and butter the grcaso spot
thus made can bo rcmovcJ with benzine ,
which Is very explosive , or a paste ot starch
or magnesia and water , keeping It on until
dry and brushing oft with a whisk.
Should a ctaln of oil get on a curtain of
woolen goods try grating a potato and rub
bing It on the spot until It gradually dis
appears.
If silk curtains have n.ny grease marks
they must be removed with French chalk ,
scraping it on and allowing It to remain
for twenty-four hours ; then brush off , and ,
If necessary , repeat the process. ( Silk hang
ings are put away for the summer after
shaking them well and folding without a
wrinkle ; then sewr up in an old sheet , as
dust Is the enemy ,
'But when there Is any wool in the hang
ing it needs shaking , cleaning If any grcas
spots are apparent , folding la newspapers
sprinkled with turpentine and sewing In
heavy ticking or the tarred paper coming
for that purpose , as moths are to be more
dreaded than mcro dust. Wiping over
woolen tapestries with ealt and water
brighten the colors.
THE I.AUY FUSII/EHUS.
8. E. Kltor In Cleveland Loader.
There were waving ( lags In Junesvllle ,
There waa music In the nlr ;
People's hearts with zeal was flred ,
Loyal prldo was centered there ;
lively house was decorated ,
And the welkin rang with cheers ,
When Mary Hnckett organized.
Her Lady Fusl.ecrs.
The Spanish butchers
trembled , p
There waa dread In old Castile ;
No more should freedom's neck be bruised
Beneath the tyrant's heel !
The starving Cubans bade ndlcu
To nil their doubts and fears
When Captain Hackett organized
Her Lady Fusi.eers.
The papers printed pictures
Of .Mlstreaj Hackett's band ;
The heroines were lauded
And applauded throudi the land ;
What nuetl were there for crulscis ,
Or of preying- privateers ,
Since the nation's honor icsted
With the Lady Fusllcers ?
But , alas , for human fralllty ,
And for plans that go astray ,
Not n flag- Moats over Janwllle ,
For her prldo Is dead today.
Mary llackett's band was drilling' ,
When a little mouse appeared
Guns were dropped there wus n scamper ,
And the armoiy was cicntcdl
So , brothers , bo ye ready
When the dark war cloud appears
Captain Hackett still Is running
With her Lady Fuslleers.
CAIIU OF JK\VILUV.
How to 1'rcNervp PrerlotiH Slnnrs nud
ICro | > 'I'llcm Ili-llllniil.
Although by far the mcst enduring ot all
the ornamental mechanism of artistic hondii-
craft , jewelry , of all kinds , requires a cer
tain Sstematlc care to prcscr\e its pristine
fairness and beauty. There are In existence
menacing factors which slowly and Insidi
ously Impair the luster of the precious
stones and temporarily dim or cloud their
beauty , jet with few exceptions they are
easily eradicated , and it requires only a
reaaonablo attention to prevent their seri
ously taking hold before an appreciable
damage is done.
Diamonds , the hardest of nil minerals , are
lcr trouble and mcro easily cleaned than
any of the other jewel favorites. A thor
ough scrubbing.of 'tepid water and soap with
a good bristle 'brush , and then completely
' eiliiKtho Jewel In'every part , while wet ,
'wfttf Jewelers' sawdust , which la allowed to
dry , and then brushed off , will be found suf
ficient for ordinary purposes ; but where the
felting of a number of small atones ren
ders It difficult to Insert even the bristles of
the brush It Is far more satisfactory to
leave them with a Jeweler for a thorough
going over with the machine brushes , which
penetrate quickly the smallest Interstices
and remove ) the 'tiniest ' film ot dust or other
foreign particles.
There Is a deeply rooted fear of spoiling
pearls by getting thcoi wet. This Is an un
founded apprehension , for whole pearls are
practically Impervious. The damage done
their appearance would bo the faint film left
l > y soap in the water , which might veil their
luster. Half pearls , on the contrary , may ,
after a long time , permit the adm'aslon of
dampness under their edges , which will
finally cause discoloration. The Jewelry
containing them should , therefore , In the
simple process of home cleansing , be rubbed
dry , and when the piece Is really In need
of a thorough cleaning It should bo sub
jected to the rapid power of machinery
which brings a mineral polishing powder
Into use.
The pearl slowly secreted by shellfish at the
bottom of the sea deteriorates when brought
into contact with acids. It can be dissolved
in vinegar , and rings containing pearls
should always be removed before oven the
ordinary lotions for softening and whitening
the hands are applied. Impure nlr tarnishes
them ages them , Is the expression used by
Jewelers and It even robs them of the soft
changing , silvery brilliancy known as their
water , and which , once lost. Is never re
gained. They become like the pearls found
on the coast of Scotland , which are called
"dead pearls , " and resemblefishes' eyes.
Pearls and opals , llko the frailer children of
a family , are the darlings of the jewel case
for their very need of loving care.
Turquoises , as they are mined and sold to
day , nio Impervious to external effects , and
retain the beauty of their luster and colw-
Ing for years. If , after long nnd Incessant
wear , they become scratched , they can bd
polished at small expense and with perfect
satisfaction.
The tone of the eastern turquoise called
"old rock , " and heretofore enrncstly coveted ,
sometimes fades , loses its polish with time
and finally disappears ; conseqeuutly the new
stones nro much to bo preferred.
Sapphires , emeralds and rubles require lit
tle caution ; they neither fade nor turn color ,
and arc not easily scratched , and respond
quickly and pleadingly to an occasional
cleansing with water and the Immersion In
Jewelers' sawdust.
The shimmering , fascinating opal Is the
meet sensitive of all minerals , equally fear
ing excessive heat and cold. An undue and
long-continued exposure to the warmth'of
the sun , by dilating the minute particles of
air Inclosed In the opal , causes It to lose Its
color ; and Intense cold produces cracks on
Uie surface of the com. which sometimes
nearly extinguish Its charming rainbow
tints.
The Brazilian topaz , warmed to a certain
temperature , takes the rosy hue of the Valas
ruby , and tbo name of burnt topaz.
The effect of artificial light upon certain
clones , whllo In no way Injuring them , Is
shown in the Alexandrite , which 1s green
by day and almost red by night. Tbe finest
emeralds darken by wndle-llght , and under
the 6ame Influence Capo diamonds , which
by day are disfigured by a pale lemon color ,
loae this tint and regain the beauty of their
latent fire. Women who know the dark
sapphire well know that the pure soft tint
In daylight becomes very dark at night ,
deepening almost Into a violet black. For
this reason many prefer pale azure In neck
laces , which retain their brilliancy under
artificial radiance. For rings and euch Jew
elry as la worn by day a 'beautiful ' rapphire
has no peer , and Is especially handsome
when combined with the diamond.
Flllgreo and fine , open 'traceries In gold
jewelry can for a long time bo kept clean
and bright at home , but are Improved by an
occasional visit to the Jeweler's and the
thorough cleansing with mineral powder
and rapldi brushing. When washed at home
It should not be dried , but covered with
sawdust , which absorbs the finest particles
of dust.
A llttlo alcohol or ammonia , used In solu
tion with water , Improves the brightness of
any Jewelry.
Tortoise shell , when scratched or dlsi , la
easily polished , but It Is never safe for the
amateur to venture further than tbe occa
sional use * of a eoft piece of chamois skin.
The care of enamels depends much upon
tbe delicacy of their construction , and be
yond a tepid soapy bath , rinsing and saw.
doit drying will require no other cleaning ,
unleaa lb gold work need * * thorough poi-
ln > th sand * of Jeweler.
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and tested to sco If the pins and hooks are
perfectly rccuro and the claws or other
means of holding the stones In perfect con
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OUK I/VI1V % > ! ' jilMir.MIA.
Jim. Sullierlaiul'n IVI Viiiuclloliliul
the PootllKlltM.
A now name must bo added to the list of
women dramatists who have "arrived" since
the successful production of "Fort Frayno"
this season. In Chicago , for the writer who
collaborated with Captain Charles King was
a woman Mrs. nvclvn Qri'enlcat Sutherland
of lioston.
Mrs. Sutherland Is a Journalist of rare
brilliance nnd Is one ot tha leading dramatic
critics of her native city. A few years ago
she turned her pun to playwrltlng and has
done excellent work. Her "Mas'r Van" Is n
one-act play of southern life , with which
Mrs. Sutherland Is well acquainted. It Is
the property of Charles Frohman and has
had over fifty representations by the Empire
Theater company.
Mrs. Sutherland collaborated with Mrs
Emma Sheridan Fry In "Rohan the Silent , "
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MRS. SUTHERLAND.
written for Alexander Salvlnl , and Its hero
wai the last character created by the gifted
Italian. It la a one-act play of unusual
strength and originality ; and then the charmIng -
Ing little dramatic sketch "Chatterton , " used
extensively as a reading by Mr. George Rid
dle , was from tbe came pen. Mrs. Suther
land's last word In playwrltlng Is not said
yet. "Colonel Anne , " In collaboration wltb
Percy iMackayc ( son of Stcelo Mackayo ) , Is to
bo the occasion ot a stellar debut In the near
future.
Mrs. Sutherland may be cald to live on
both sides of the border dividing "society"
from art. Dr. Sutherland's wife In the Phil-
litta cf Commonwealth avenue , "Dorothy
Lundt" In tbe Bohemia of stage dressing
rooms and newspaper offices. Fate and a
clever buiband urge her to take life cailljr ,
yet iho chooeet to be a working woman.
By work , and bard work , too , < her frlcnde
can te tlfjr , she BM woo her plice ID Boston
JournclliBk to Addition to ranking blgb
over the signature "Dorothy Lundt , " was for
years cno of the clever , original and alto *
gothor delightful departments In American
journalism.
Mrs. Sutherland Is particularly fond of the
pet name given her by some of her "player
boys , " "Norte Dame do Boheme , " and "Our
Lady of Bohemia" she has been moat truly
to many of them , "boys" and "girls" alike ,
always extending to young , earnest worker *
in any art a hearty welcome to her hearth
fire , Sunday night suppers , sago counsel whan
desired , and gcucrous aid when needed.
She has helped to warm to life the seed
germs of fine work In many young actors ,
painters and writers , and In some cases ha
been the means of opening tbo shut door be
tween them and public appreciation. Sin
gularly earnest and sincere herself , she vaU
uus these qualities In others at their high *
cst.
cst.What
What Mrs. Sutherland Is to the young
"Bohemians , " her big Scotch husband , Dr.
John P. Sutherland , Is to the medical young *
stem , whoso professor ot anatomy at tbe
medical school ot Beaten university bo haj
been for many hard-working years.
OP 'Mils
nnil Ilt-nt OrKiinlnnl Soclcly of
AVoinru In ( lie World.
The order of the Ladles of the Maccabec *
haa the distinction ot being the largest or-
ganbatlon of He kind in the ) world com
posed exclusively of women. Men are lane
no way eligible to membership , as In the
Order of the Eastern Star , which Is con
ducted on somewhat similar lines.
Although the Ladles of the Maccabees !
a society formed within the last few years ,
it alieady numbers 90,000 members ; the
"woman's own order" it Is often called.
It is a fraternal society , and offers to
women the same social and educational ad
vantages that Masonic societies offer to men.
and it nan come to bo known aa a striking
ovamplo of the success of women along bunl-
ncea lines. The fact that the members ar *
privileged to protect their families through
a medium ot life benefit certificate for J 1,000 ,
12,000 or 13,000 adds greatly to the popular
ity of the order , and through its agouoy
thousands of homes In this country are pro
tected.
Bach state hts Its officers. There U
past commander , a commander , lieutenant
comxauder , record keeper , finance keeper ,
CContlnucd on Nineteenth Pago. )
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