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of tho sugar. This should bo quite
smooth, and if a littlj sour taste is
liked, a half teacupful of vinegar
may he added instead of so much
syrup.
For pineapb: peel the pine and
dig out the eyes; with a strong silver
fork claw out the fruit in small hits,
beginning at the stem end, leaving
only the tough fibrous core. Then
sprinkle with, auga. and set In the
ice box uu'U wanted. Mrs. Emily
R., Missouri.
Fried Ham and Apples. Core and
slice round without peeling some tart
apples; cut ham into thin slices and
fry in its own fat until well done;
take out the ham and put on a plat
ter and keep hot, and fry the apples
in the fat left in the pan; drain and
lay the apples on the slices of ham
when done. Alice Kimberly, Mo.
Washing Organdies and Sheer Goods
Flue, sheer goods would be ruined
if waBhed in the usual way with rub
bing and soaj suds. It is best to use
no soap on even the most soiled
places. Make a starch as for the
laundry, with four quarts of water
end oue-half pound of corn starch,
by wotting up the starch and pouring
boiling water over it, stirring. Cook
it until it thickens. Put three quarts
of this starch Into two gallons of
tepid water; wash the muslin in the
thick starch exactly as you would
soap suds, being careful about rub
bing, and when the muslin appears
to be clean, squeeze and wring gently
as dry as possible, and then wash it
in the thin starch water. Then rinse
it well in clear water, dry in the
shade, sprinkle and let dampen, then
iron on the wrong side. The fabric
will be clean, unfaded, and will bo
about the stiffness of new muslin.
Preserving Elderberries for Pies "
One -of our readers tells us that
elderberries are plentiful with them,
and asks how o keep them for win
ter use, as the family is fond of them
for pies. Do not let the berries get
too ripe, and use them as freshly as
rossible. Take one peck of berries,
clean and pull them from the stems,
and allow to each peck, if more is
used, four pounds of sugar granu
lated is best; one quart of cider vin
egar, and one-third as many green
grapes as elderberries. Boil all these
together until thick, stirring frequent
ly to keep from scorching; then, after
a week, or two, boll them up again,
thei. pack in small jars and cover.
They will keep without' sealing. If
the elderberries ar used alone, they
will be insipid, as they lack flavor.
Mixed with grapes, they have a nice
flavor.
PickltJ Beets
Slice nice, red beets, not too old;
boil until tender; drain the boiling
vater off and at once pour cold water
over them, and with the hands twist
the skin off, cut as you would for
the table; pack in glass jars, and
settle by shaking the Jar, then pour
over them to overflowing, tho follow
ing: Two quarts of vinegar, four
pounds of brown sugar and one-half
teaspoonful of powdered alum; let
boil; skim, add one teaspoonful each
of cloves, allspice, mustard, a few
peppercorns, all unground and tied
in a bag; boll again, aaamg a pincn
of. cayenne and salt to taste; pour
over beets; drain and reheat, for
two, mornings and return to beets;
then seal.
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The mixed pickles, chow-chow, hig
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No. 6700 Ladles' Waist. This waist,
although plain, has tho stylish sleeve
with tho extension of the upper end
to tho neck edge. The armhole Is also
very large, and front and back aro
plain. The closing is in tho center of
tho front, and tho open neck has a frill
collar and small revers as trimming.
Tho pattern, No. 6769, is cut in sizes
34 to 44 Inches bust measure. Medium
size requires, as on flffure. 2 yards of
36 Inch material with yard of 38
inch goods to trim.
No. 73 IiBdW Breaking Shchc
Although quite simple, this sacquo Is
very chic. It hangs plain from should
ers to hem, with center front closing
and sleeves set In with a seam and
mado either long or short. The neck
Is cut out aquaro and tho material Is
held in at tho waist lino by a ribbon
belt. Tho pattern, No. 6763, is cut In
sizes 34 to 44 inches bust measure.
Medium size requires, with long sleeve,
2 .yards of 36 inch material, and 6
yards of insertion.
No.- 3785 Ladle' Shirt Walot, This
is one of the plainer models, with a
short tuck at each shoulder In front
and with plain back. Tho closing Is at
tho left of tho contor in front, and the
neck Is cut out in a shallow V trimmed
with a small, turnovor collar. Tho
pattern, No. 670f. Is cut In sizes 34 to
41 Inches bust measure. Medium sizo
requires 2 yards of 36 Inch material.
No. U78H Ilo Stilt This suit shows
tho Russian typo in an attractive form.
Tho blouao Is p'aln with front closing
and a handsomo collar at tho neck.
Sleeves may bo long or short. With tho
Biilt trousers aro provided and theso
may bo left straight open at tho knee,
or drawn in and gathered. Tho pat
torn. No. 6783, Is cut In sizes 2, 4 and 6
yn-rs. Medium size roqulrcfc 2 yards
of 36 inch material with yard of 27
Inch contrasting goods to trim and Si
yard of 36 Inch lining.
No. 77:t. Child' l)reM. This llttlo
frock Is qulto a novelty. It lias a plain
blouse, open only a trifle at the nerk
where there is a round collar, and with
regulation sleeve. Tho skirt may bo
plea ;d or gathered, and Is Joined to
tho blouse at tho belt with visible but
tons. Tho Mispondet straps aro new
,inJ1..a.1(1 to tnc ufTeet. Tho pattern, No.
677.1. Is cut In sizes 2, 1. 6 and 8 years.
Medium size requires, with suspenders,
1 yards of 36 Inch light material and
1 yards of 36 Inch dark material.
No. 7n:r Ladlr' IIoiihc DrcHM. This
gown is cut on tho simplest linos pos
s big. It has a small tuck at each
Hlioulilor and a front closing with a tab
at the fastening. Tong or short sleovc
may be used and tho five gore skirl
n,,1'!avo Itlior raised or regulation,
waistline. Such materials as gingham,
cotton voile and cashmero aro used fol
theftp dresses. The pattern, No. 67G3, la
cut in sizes 34 to 44 Inches bust meas
uroi Milium Hizo rcqulros 4 yardc
of 36 Inch material.
No. R1R8 I iif nnVn Set of GnrfricnfN-c
This set consists of a coat, cap, dresr
petticoat, kimono, and a bib. All tl
garments aro made In ono piece. Tb
pattern, No. 5158, I& cut In ono sizo ar j
requires 2 yards of 36 inch for tJ I
coat, Vj yard of 36 Inch for tho ex ,
2 yards of 36 inch for tho dross 2
yards of 36 inch for tho petticoat,
yard of 27 Inch for tho kimono, and
yard of 36 inch for tho bib.
No. -4830. Lmllcn Apron. Tills apron
is Just tho thing for wearing around
tho kitchen as It covers tho cntlra
dress. Tho apron Is cut In ono piece
and fastens with a singlo button In tho
pack. Linen, gingham, or pcrcalo can
bo used to make this apron. Tho pat
tern, No. 4830, Is cut In sizes 32, 36, 40
and 44 inches bust measure. Medium
Hizo requires 3 yards of 36 inch mato
rinl. No. (1717 LnAlcH' WnlntTliltf pretty1
bodico Is cut with bpdy and sleeves In
ono plccp; nt wido material In used,
there need be no seam In tho back, but
otherwiso a seam murtt bo made. The
closing is in tho surplico effect and
there Is a handsomo roll or standing1
52llar. at th. n.cck T,, Pattern, No.
6717, is cut In sizes 34 to 44 inches bust
measure Medium sizo requires, with
out seam at back, 1 yards of 36 Inch
material: with seam. 2 yards the
eamo width.
No. GTCl.-Men'N Ne id Ijcee Shirt Thin
Hhirt can bo mado in two ways, either
with tho full length coat opening, or
with the shorter opening, and also with
a standing, turnovor collar of regula
tion style, or with a wido roll collar of
mo0.-onft,nenta, effect. Tho pattern,
No. 6721, is cut in sizes 24 to 42 Inches
chest measure. Medium jslzo requires
3 yards of 38 Inch material.
No. 0702 Child' Dre. In this
dainty frock there Is tho long scam
down tho shoulder and outer arm, di
viding tho sleeve and tho body into
two parts. In addition, tho front is
again divided by tho lino of closing
which has an ornamental tab near the
neck. This round and is trimmed with
a small collar or left untrimmed, as
referred. Tho pattern, No. 6702. is cut
in sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 years. Medium
Bize requires 24 yards of 36 inch ma
terial with V4 yard of 27 Inch contrast
ng goods.
No. 678 Fjndlrd' Apron. This apron
:? Ju.H t.ne thing for wearing around
the kitchen, an it covers tho entire
dress. The apron closes at tho back
and has a pocket In each sldo of tho
front. The pattern, No. 6789. Is cut in
sizes 36, 40 and 44 Inches bust measure.
M odium sizo requires 4 yards of 27
Inch material or 3 yards of 36 Inch
material.
No. 077f Glrl'M Ttrcnn, This pretty
frock is closed at tho back and has
part of each slecvo in ono with each
portion of the body. The diagonal lino
in front is merely a stimulated closing.
The llttlo skirt is gathered and has a
straight lower edge and thus is es
pecially suitable for flouncing or other
bordered goods. Tho nattern. No. 677D,
is cut In sizes 6, 8. 10, 12 and 14 years.
Medium sizo requires, as oh figure, 1
yards of 36 inch material. 2 yards of
ednrlng. and 2M yards of ribbon.
No. 0000 MlHues Drew. For holiday
wear a young girl can make this dress
of prttty gingham, ratino or eponge.
Tho blouso is quito regulation with
bias closing, wide collar, and sleeves
set In with a seam at tho shoulder,
while tho skirt has three gores and is
gathered around tho top, closing at the
sirto of tho front. Tho pattern. No.
6690, i cut In sizes 14. 16. 18 and 2
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