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18 THE OMAHA DAILY JBl Bs SUNDAY , MAKCII 27 , 1808. Q IN THE DOMAIN OF WOMAN. ft 't/jvr I/AT t/jvr i/jvr IASTIII : nit in Ati inines. . 8 In fix Approvril ! > > Kntililon Krllli for ( Mlicr Mortal * . 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. J M Botson Store Drug Dcpt. Yale's Hair Tonic LADIKS AND GENTLE- MKN : It affords mo great pleasure to call tlio attention of the public to the Excelsior Hair Tonic , which is the first and only rein- known to cheui- LUXURIANT istry which positive- ' \\\\TRESSES. \ \ \ \ . * , . ly turns gray hair back to its original color without dye. It has gone on rec- ord that Mine. Yale wonderful women chemist has made this most valuable of all chemical discoveries. Mine. 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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 , " r : 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. 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