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*JftlSlS!8S?er' 3V? you*. tfcrt totw not wbt * I 1W oUTthat knaw too well. And I, tbt ui not yotrac nor old, 'A8? T443 th?r MBf, xAad shrank from fro wing old. and yet Wonld not tpin be jroonc. . ? Kntkerine Warren, in tk Ontury RETRIBUTION IN A NAME MARION WALLACE. KNEW, evru es a child, tb^t Aunt Kiiza was differ ent from the rest of us. I felt thst there tr>s some mystery connected with her, and, moved by child ?h curiosity, I determined to unrftvel t. I questioned my elders grandmother, tunts and uncles? but all to no pur* ?ose. Then 1 tried the neighbors. Chey would gladly have answered my locations, had they known anything to toll. The family had moved there when Aunt Ellsa was a bride, and the had always been the same. The years passed, but I never lost ny interest In Aunt Ellsa. and as I grew older I began to study her. She vas a beautiful woman, but there was tomethlng strange in her expression. She was happy. In a way. but never manifested Interest or enthusiasm In tnythlng. We were n high tempered family, but she never showed any ?motion. Her voice was the sweetest t have ever heard, and lier tones were ?specially tender when she spoke lier husband's name, Geoffrey, and occn liotially she would use liis full name. Geoffrey C'raydon. Uncle Geoffrey seemed peculiarly *onscious of his name, and especially when she lingered over It, as she loved to do. At times there wan a light in his stern eyes that seemed to suggent Irritation, at other times remorse, but be never gave utterance to bis ? thoughts. For a long time I envied her this Impassive demeanor, and wondered If would ever become quiet and self assessed like her, but at last this dead :alm began to worry me. and I deter mined that If she had any feeling I would rouse her. Up in the garret there were some >ld trunks and boxes that the family aad brought from their old Virginia Home, which they still owned, but trhich we had never been permitted to rlsit. I waited many days before I had a rhanee to explore the attic. I had gone ? town to spend the duy, and the rest >f the family were at a picnic. I found It convenient to return on nn larly train, and then had several hours m myself. I had a guilty feeling as I ascended the creaky stairs to the attic, and n truggle between conscience and curios ity began. The latter won, and I was loon kneeling before the trunk that I felt sure was Aynt Eliza's. I had taken a bunch of keys from grandmother's cabinet and I tried one tfter another, until the lock Anally fielded. I had to stifle many pangs of conscience as I took out the dainty tresses, slippers and elegant bridal trousseau that had lain here undis turbed for twenty years. Nothing remained bnt a large paste board box In the bottom. My search iras rewarded. It was filled with let ters. I took them out one by one. What scores of admivers she must have had; Aunt Kliza had certainly oeen popular. There seemed to be ?othlng from Uncle Geoffrey. I tossed letters here and there, look ing for his peculiar cramped band writing, but in vain. I picked up the last package. They were In a bold, masculine hand. I glanced at the sig nature of the lirst In dismay. Tliere, In firm, even strokes? such a contrast to my uncle's labored efforts? was the name, Geoffrey Craydon. I hurriedly tooked through. All bore the same signature. I began to rend them. They wore impassioned love letters that might Have won the heart of any woman. Donhl It be possible that my stern, ?elfish Uncle Geoffrey had written them? Had he ever had the heart and loul which warmed every page of those "etters? In the last three letters the tone changed. The writer pleaded, even rommanded, her to discourage the at tentions of George Reynolds. I had never heard the name mentioned by tny of the family. I would question Aunt Eliza, I found licr sitting alone on the porch t>ne ovenlng. She answered my com monplace questions in her usw:tl ah tent-minded way. At last I ros.? ns If to go, but turned and said: "Aunt Bllsa, did you ever know George Reynolds?" The effect was like magic. Sin ?prang from her chair, opened her lips, vainly trying to speak, and before I could catch her, fell heavily to the porch. The whole family rushed out. They looked suspiciously at me and just as I was wondering what explanation to give, grandmother drow my arm through hers and led me into the sit ting room. Her sorrow overcame my resolution not to tell and she soon knew the whole ?tory. There was a long silence. At last the said: "Mary, yon have done very wrong. Tour curiosity may cost your Aunt Eliza her peace of mind. It may even be the means of her death." She paused, but I did not reply, and the continued: "There Is a secret, but this must never be repeated. Your Aunt Elizn's death Is the only thing that will break our silence." I had to accept this as final, and I :trts content to do so. as Aunt Eliza, ttptn regaining consciousness, seemed none the worie for my unwarranted Aaitrferenct. ? few run ktv I wnW ?i wee* WMt I tei bwa tkm tat ? afcoct time whM I wm etlM to Ylrglnln. fcjr the wmifint of A ant litail death. Thqr had taken her back to her old ho? hr burial, and I found all the teallj there when I arrived. The benee waa crowded wltb old-time (Honda aad neighbor* and I noticed that all aeemed lnatinctiTelj to avoid Uncle Geoffrey. That evening my mother's eooalo called me Into tbe library and cloeed .the doors. He aeemed overcome by ?motion, but at last spoke. "You and your sister hare the repu tation of being beautiful. Mary, but neither of you can compare with your ?unt Elisa when she was young. Ev eryone loved her and she had but one fault, an ungovernable temper. I se? you stsri. but the calm that you so much admired was purchased only at the price of her happiness snd reason. "8he waa the belle of the country, and numbered her admire ra by the ?core, but It waa plainly to be seen that only one touched her heart. Th!? suitor, whom I will call Lewis, war everything that a girl couia desire. He was young, handsome and wealthy, and they seemed an ideal couple. Both were equally popular, and as the wed ding day approached tbe whole neigh borhood rejoiced in their happiness. 'Then came trouble. Lewis was csiied awsy on business, snd a new admirer, your uncle, whose resl name is George Reynolds, appeared. Although know ing your Aunt Bllsa to be engaged, be pressed his suit, and she, I am sorry to ssy, encouraged him. "She cared nothing for him. but talked and danced enough With him to stir up neighborhood gossip. Of course it reached Lewis, and after a brisk but unsatisfactory correspondence he hurried home. "A long interview followed. What passed we never knew, except that your Aunt Eliza lost complete control of herself and bade him leave her and never come back; and he replied that he would go, but would return whenever she sent for him. "The next we heard was that Lewis had enlisted in the Civil War. which had Just broken out. George Reynolds now became the accepted suitor of your aunt. Six months wont by and the wedding day was set. Kiiza be came pale and thin. It was whispered I that she was slowly dying of a broken heart. Members of the family ap pealed to Reynolds to give her up. but he refused. Then we begged her to cancel the engagement, pointing out the folly and wickedness of marrying a man she did not love. "At last she heeded, broke the en gagement. and wrote a long letter to Lewis, apologizing for ail that she had done, and telling him if he still cared for her to return. "Now came the hardest time of our lives. I do not like to think of her suf fering as weeks and months passed without any reply from Lewis. She had drooped until we despaired of her life, but pride came to the rescue and she brightened up, going into society more than ever. No party or ball was complete without her. It was cur rent gossip that If she had ever cared for Lewis, she had outlived It. "Your uncle renewed his attentions, was accepted, and the wedding shortly followed. The following day we had a big reception for them. The whole countryside was present. In the midst of the festivities Lewis walked In. Without a word of greeting he went straight to her and said: "'I have come in answer to your letter. I have come to claim you.' "With one agonizing ginnce she dropped seemingly lifeless at bis feet. "It was wqeks before she regained consciousness, but with reason forever dethroned. "By this time Lewis was dead and buried, having been killed at the Battle of Bull Hun. "All the past was blotted out fot your Aunt Eliza except a remembrance of names, and the strange part of it was she thought your !Tncle Reynolds was an old friend of hers, Geoffrey Croydon. "In order to keep up the delusion which was a happy one for her, and which the -family physician said wa* necessary to prevent her beeomlng a hopeless maniac, the family broke up, severed old ties and associations, and went to Illinois, your uncle reluctantly chaining his name to that of the man she believed htm to be. Happily she died without discovering her mistake. She is to bo burled by the side of her old love." "But the letter?" I Inquired. "Why did not Lewis come as soon as he re ceived It':" "He did. It was claimed, though not proved, that Reynolds bribed the postmaster to destroy it: that he held it Instead, and at last driven by re morse. sent it when too late to do any good." The next day. as I stood by Aunt Eliza's grave. I glanced at the neigh boring headstone and was hardly sur prised to see the name, "Geoffrey Lewis Craydon." I looked at Uncle Geoffrey, as Cousin Rawdon, interpreting my thoughts, whispered: "Yes, his punishment has certainly been bitter enough."? Wavcrby Maga zine. Th? First Coal In England. I: was to supply the wants of siiiitK and liuie burners that English coal began to be systematically dug about A. I). 1200. This mineral fuel suited the requirements of their crafts even better than wood. An unwonted and I widespread demand for fuel for these purposes doubtless sprang up at this period la connection with the numer ous feudal castles and eeclesiastlcal buildings which were being erected throughout the kingdom. Not only were smiths and lime burners the sole patrons of coal at this early stsge, but for a long time subsequently they continued to be Its principal consum ers.? Contemporary Review. A I'Ang H>rp. An agricultural laborer in Russia Is reported to have slept for seven months. He "dropped' off" while at work In the fields, was carried homo and remained slumbering for the pe riod mentioned, watched from time to time by physicians. Curiously enough, he lost so little flesh that 110 attempt was made to feed him. When he awoke he was as weak as an Infant, but after a fortnight's nursing he was strong enough lo return to his work. New York City.? Collarless Jackets make a conspicuous feature of the lat est styles sod bid fslr to outnumber every other sort. This one Is made on COLIiABLKBS JACKET. simple tailor llues and is eminently smart as well as practicul and service able. The model is made of tan col ored cloth with bands of braid aud includes plain sleeves, but those of mandolin shape can be substituted if preferred, and all materials In vogue for coats are appropriate, while the trimming can be either braid or stitched bands. The coat is made with fronts, side fronts. backs, side-backs and under arm gores and Is finished with seams stitched flat with corticelli silk. The right front laps slightly over the left and the closing can be made with but tons and loops or invisibly by means of a fly, and l>oth side-front ami side-hack seams are left open for a short distance above the lower edge to provide flare. The plain sleeves are cut in two picces each in coat style, but the mandolin sleeves are made in one piece each and are shaped by means of an outer low crown apd straight wide brim ThU brim U nirned up over tbe crown la the back, and a* broad leather bell of black la pat around the hat from back to front, holding the brim In plact and forming the only trimming. Th? buckle, which la a tars* hut simple one of gilt, is on the top of the hat at the back. ttHklag Pwlpw. A pretty black hat with s rim turn log up on all sides *hss sround the crown and tilling In the rim a round boa of ostrich feathers In white. On tbe outside of tbe rim is appllqued s heavy lace, though one is doubtful whether to call It embroidery or iace Tbe design Is of wheat In a deer cream color, and looking at a distance almost like the real wheat Stock* mi Uiwa. Pretty stocks of lawn and lace are finished with deep cream embroidery There is cream on white, on pale pink, and cream on the cream. There Is a narrow pleated front piece to these stocks, finished around the edge with "v:il" lace. Spray For ? Hat. An attractive spray for a hat hai poppies in the soft deep, rose .pink seen in natural blossoms sometimes, and with them different kinds of grasses in red shades. Oriental KmbroldorlM. Oriental embroideries on bright col* ored stuffs give a modish finish to coats. HIoom With Polated Toko. Pointed yokes are eminently becom ing to the greater number of figures aiul are to be noted on many of the newest and smartest waists. This one is cut in drop style and extends ovet the shoulders to give the broad line of the season. As illustrated the waist is made of pale green chiffon louisine with yoke of cream colored lace and bands of pale green velvet held by fancy stitches, but Is well adapted tr A LdTEbEJIQN BT MAT MflNTON. scam that extends for part of their length only. The quantity of material required for the medium size is four yards twenty seven Inches wide, two ami one-fourth yards forty-four Inches wide, or two and seven-eighth yard* tlfty-four inches ?Jde. The Klinottw CrMir. Everything Japanese is now popu lar because of the Interest Americans take in the little nation's war with Itussia. Consequently, the klmonas, which were displaced by more artis tic styles of negligees, are again in demand. I.awn, erepon. silk and alba tross klmonas are seasonable. The gorgeously flowered robes are no loit er countenanced by women of taste, who have learned that the Japnuese lady of good birth leaves such glaring garments to the geisha girl and her sort, choosing for herself the most delicate tints, harmoniously combined and utterly lacking ostentatious deco rations ami barbaric ornaments. Mrparutn t'nilcrnlfftM, Of the separate undersleeves that are sold many have ruffles falling over the lower part, which Hts the arm. There will be a long, closc-flttlng cuff, and this may or may not be finished with ruffles around the wrist. From the top. falling to the top of the cuff, are deep ruffles, made of different mate rials to agree with the character of the sleeve. One of these sleeves has a deep Sace fri!l, with another of chiffon under It at the top. Many are p11m>w sleeves, and the top ruffles fall from the elbow or just above It when they nre on. There arc always deep ruffles, double and triple, for the sleeves of gowns, am! there are soft puffed sleeves of chiffon, moussellue, or lace, wlth.no ruffles. Belt* For IV Mt Trimming. One's old belts can be used for hat trimming. Belts have been seen on hats for some time now. One of the lust seen was a large white straw hat. washable fabrics and can be made lined or nnllned as may be preferred. The Ion# sleeves are full and. graceful and are much to be desired for every day wear, but those of elbow length are extremely graceful and somewhat more dressy when the blouse Is de signed for dinner or evening use. ? The blouse is made with the fitted lining over which the full front, backs and yoke are arranged. Both front and backs are gathered at upper and lower edges and blouse becomingly over the belt while the yoke is quite separate. The sleeves are full at the shoulders and are either gathered Into cuffs or cut in elbow length and left free. The closing is made invisibly at the back. The quantity of material required for the medium size Is three aud three fourth yards twenty-one inches wide, three yards twenty-seven Inches wide, ni.Ol'SK WITH POINTED TOR*. or on<* and seven-eighth yards of all over lace, one-half yard of silk for belt and twelve yard* of v?iv*t ribboa to uiuUo as illustrated. When ponied how to trim i bodice, remember that embroidered butterflies, separately or in flxad numbers by the yard, are the modish thine, st twenty Ire cents or thirty cents each hand embroidered. TIm K?w Wldo CHrAb. - Girdles are becoming more complex as they widen. 8ome that close in back taper off into ends thst extend down the skirt and end in fringe or like dangle. Some of these go away to the hem; others not far from the waist line. Th? of Tattlag. Tatting, tbe old-time fancy work of fifty years ago, is quite the fad. but it takes nimble snd delicate fingers to do it well. Exquisite work, beautiful as cobweb lace, often original in de sign, can be made with no more ex pensive materials than a shuttle and a spool of finest cotton. A Woau'i Wlaalat Cud. A woman's winning card is cheerful ness. She may be cspable of countless self-sacrifices, infinite tenderness and endless resources of wisdom, but If she cloaks these very excellent posses sions under a garb of melancholy she may almost as well not have them, so far as the ordinary world with which the comes in dally contact Is concerned. Cottom Stocking* at SS m Pair. Silk stockings are no longer the thing among women who can afford to buy them without their cost being a consideration. It has been discov ered that silk stockings make the feet perspire, and that thread stockings "draw." Fine cotton ones are now the proper tiling. Of course, they are not the ordinary kiud. The ones worn by this new cult cost from $4 to $0 a pair, and can only be bought in the most exclusive shop**? 2iew. York Tress. Women1* N?ui?k. Flower names have always been In favor, but at present tbe names of pre cious stones run them a good second. Lord Edward Churchill's daughters nre Ruby and Beryl; there is Miss Fearl Finch, daughter of Mr. George Finch, of Burley-on-the-Hill; Miss Frances Wolseley. only child and heir ess of Lord Wolseley. has also the name of Garnet; and the new Lady ilardinge. whose husband has recently been appointed Ambassador at St. Pe tersburg. owns a beautiful baby called Dlainoud.? M. A. L?. Pretty Parasol. An extremely pretty Idea Introduced In parasois is a small shepherd's check in taffetas, the favorite colors being blue or black or brown and white; sil-' vcr or gold tips finish the ribs, and the handles are similar to umbrella han dles. Lace medallion decorations are still in evidence, although they are cer tainly not so smart as those which are woven into the material, and which nre nbout the size of a silver dollar. Shaded ruchings are very effective, while inside trimming is the distinctive feature of the season. Chinese Robes anil Kimonos. It would be well to subject these marvellously beautiful Cninese robes, satin embroidered works of art, which women are raving over and buying for negligees, to a second disinfecting, as they have all been in all probability worn, and assurance given that they have been disinfected. Vet, n second process of that sort should not he neg lected. The coats cost from $;{(> to $80. Short petticoats, exquisitely and elab orately embroidered on satin, may be cut up in the smartest of short kimo nos. and for them the price of $18 is a mere song. Annie Wheeler as a Nurse. Miss Annie Wheeler is almost us well known as her illustrious father. Gen eral Joseph Wheeler. i>uriug the Spanish-American War she earned the sobriquet "Angel of MerCy" in the fever-stricken aruiy hospitals, and stories of her heroism and tenderness have been told since the white flag of peace tueniit an end of her heroic service to her country. Miss Wheeler spent the winter in New York, where she has been a prominent figure in so ciety. The warmest friendship exists between* Miss Wheeler and Miss Helen Gould.? Baltimore Herald. A Cliln??e I4u1y'i Tollrltt. Chinese dross does not call for nny great ingenuity on the part of the milkers, for In form it Is always the same. A lady's first garment Is n plain piece of Hi Ik fastened round the waist to form an apron, which laps over at the hack. In place of this, poor women wear a sort of cotton "front." which covers the chest, but lias no hack. Next come the under jacket and the over jacket, the trou sers. the apron, and the footgear. The last consists of bandages and tiny shoes for the "little footed" or n "cot ton hoot" ami shoes of sensible si//.? for the uncrippled peasant woman. In cold weather the number of jack ets worn Is Increased, the heaviest be in outermost, which is padded and quilted or fur lined. For outdoor wear a sleeveless over jacket, known as a "front and back." Is used. Hiinlt?tli? Ml ttrvt ftirp. The "r.*st cures" have created a new fad among the wealthy women who have ben making visits to them of late to recuperate from the strain of the social season. This is the scheme of living outdoors as much as possible, and the manner in which it Is work -d savors of the luxury of the times. The things brought into play usually ill: elude a stout cot. well padded, and placed permanently in some sunny but secluded nook in the Immediate neigh borhood of the country house in which tli" devotee lives. When it Is not in use the c<?i u covered with a heavy rubber blanket to protect it from tin? *ct. Wh?u thy ' reit cure" patient i MmwIIm 8mm. Put yolks of three eggs In ? bowl; ?dd the Juice of one lemon; add ? little salt and pepper; place the bowl In a pan of hot water; stir constantly antll It thickens: add one tablespoonfol ?f bntter. melted s little at a time; ro arer? from the lire and add three tableapoonfuls of cream, whipped. Rollof of Haltaa. fake the scraps of cold mntton and rat In small pieces; put a layer of the meat In a baking dish, then a layer ?f stewed tomato, then a layer of bread crumbs; sprinkle with aalt. pep per and butter; then put orer another ?ayer of meat, tomatoes; salt and pepper to season; spread over the top buttered crumbs. Lmbn r adding. Pat In a doable boiler the grated rind and juice of two lemons, one cup ful of water, one cupful of sugar, and the yolks of four eggs; stir until scald' Ing hot; then add one-third of a boa of gelatine that has been soaking in one-third cupful of cold water; stir antll gelatine has dissolved; remove from the fire, let cool; when cold add one cupful of cream, whipped stiff) turn Into a mold and stand on ice. Lobster Stew. Heat two tablcspoonfuls of butter In a small pan; then add two tablc spoonfuls of tlour; stir this until smooth; take the pan off the tire; add gradually one cup of water In which the lobster was boiled and half a cup ful of milk; put over the fire aiul stir until boiling; then add the lohatctf meat, cut in large pleccs; when thor* Highly boated remove from the tiro iml add one teaspooiif"' o? lemon juice; icrve hot. Currlftil Hire. tt'ash In several waters one etipftw >f rice; put It into two quart* of boll 'ii k water; add one teaspoonful of salt) when the riee Is nearly tender pout it Into a strainer; put over the tire one rupful of stock: add to it two tea* ipoonfuU of curry powder rubbed tmooth in a little cold water: then add the rice to this and eook until tonder) lerve In the centre of a platter; pour the broth over it. also the juice of half t lemon; then sprinkle over =?arsley. Buttermilk RrrMl. For three good sized loaves use on? quart of sour buttermilk, one goner Mis tahlespoonful of sugar, one table spoonful of butter, one tea6poonful of soda and two and three-quarter quart# >f flour. Heat the buttermilk to the boil ing point, stirring It often to prevent curdling. Tut the sugar In a large bowl and porr the hot milk on it. Now gradually sift Into this mixture a inurt of flour, stirring all the while. Beat well; then cover and J*t it stand In a v rm room over night. In the morning dissolve the soda in three ta blespoonfuls of water, and add it to the batter, together with tue salt and butter, molted. Heat thoroughly; then gradually beat in the remainder o? the flour, reserving, however, half a cupful for kneading. Sprinkle the board with flour. a:.d. turning the dough upon it. knead for fifteen or twenty minu.es. Divide Into three parts, and shape Into loaves. Place ia buttered pars, and put into the oven Immediately. Bake for ouo hour lu a Lot oven. , . . " elects to use it. which is usually for an hoar in the morning and again in the afternoon, a maid removes the blanket and the patient lies stretched on the cot in the broad sunshine with a Tell tie ' over her eyes to keep out the glare of light. A more thorough cure of this kind is effected bj having a high wooden Inclosure built on the grounds in which the sun shines, bul the wind is cut off. When miladj hat one of these structures she has a cot within its walls on which she recline# for her sunbath.? New York Press. Cor* For Yoar Hudi. Any extreme temperature, or either very hot or very cold water, is noi good for the hands. Warm water is more cleansing than cold water. A dosen drops of tincture of benzols added to a dozen of warm water is beneficial t> the hands. Castile or one of the fine toilet soaps should be used A generous lather should be mads and the hands thoroughly rubbed with it. A little bran or oatmeal, if put into the water, has a softening effect and makes the skin velvety and pliable. Almond meal is also excellent for thir purpose. Care in drying thn hands Is essen* tlai to their good condition, especially in the winter. A soft towel will gathet up all the moisture, and should be used in between the fingers of each hand, so that every part may be thoroughly dried. After drying the bands, it if a good plan to rub in a littl? cold cream or almond oil. after which, if tbey are particularly sensitive, powder may b? dusted over them. To K?ep Young. What Is old age. anyway? Scientists tell us it is a kind of atrophy of the tissues aud organs connected with the changes in the blood vessels. To coun teract this tendency we must supply the tissues and organs with healthy blood. Life, therefore, depends to a great extent upon our ability to keep the circulatory system In a healthy conditiou. The best methods of do ing this may be briefly summarized as follows: Take plenty of exereise in the out? door air? preferably in the country, away from the city, says What to Eat. The best exercise is a long walk in the country, aud the benefit of such a walk is increased if only a very small quantity of tluid and food be taken duriug the walk. A good lunch for such a walk is a sandwich aud an orange. This walk in the open air not only euriches the blood with ozygeu, but It strengtheus the skin and uervoua system, and through this the digest ive system. Great moderation in the amount of food, and especially of flesh food, should be practised, particularly by old people. There is no longer auy doubt that moderate meat eating afte/ the "meridian of life' is reached ii conducive to longevity. Drink distilled water ? n<! plenty of It after the age of forty years la reached. Most wa er Is too "hard'* I for drinking purposes, '. he lime and other alkalies and salts in it tend to harden the arteries and tissues, and that means "old age." Moreover, "soft - or distilled water Is a dissolvent and tends to absorb the poisons and gaso in the body. Champagne is the leading tint in veil ings. For evening weur cream colored di vides fawn with white. The newest patterns in Irish lace 9 re the most attractive yet seen. Dressy summer gowns will be trimmed with triple lace ruffles. Macrame lace will be conspicuous in the trimmings of the coming season. Immense quantities of lace will he used on both day and evening gowns. The soft silk tassel is entirely over shadowed in popularity by the gold tassel. itasket weave materials in one-Inch checks are meeting with fashionable approval. A touch of gold is introduced In near, ly all the passementeries, embroider ies and laces. For wool tailored suits, beige, blue, green, ombri, pearl and mariue blue are preferred colors. Men's suitings and Scotch fabrics In neat efTe;-ts are favored by French women for the season's suits. To lend a bright "touch to summer costumes of white mohair and sergo pearl buttons, with relief design lu gold, will be used as garniture. Uye.l lace, both C.'haat illy and Valen ciennes. which has In* en used lu Paris wilh mi 'C'vh this season. Is to be qulto an 'Important feature next season, tho lace heliiif dyeil the exact color of the materiu!. A new aspirant for recognition is Scandani vian embroidery, represent ed by an open work design on crash, It is to b/ had iii sets consisting of cap ? ?? and cuff* a:nl galloons and nllovers. Hollennes in brown, delft blue, navy blu<\ royal blue, suede and grays In lltflit and medium shades and Ivory \vliii<? are, according , to an authority, leading color* in this favored material, .mired lu order of preference. ?Ilelurns of trade between Kiu'lnvd and F ranee i'i ? li * iir*t two in Mill;* of P. Ml s'iow tis.it F.tiglaf.'l's rx ior'.s to ! i France d-vr a v I .517. II ? f r? ?i.i last | your, while Fr. .tee's PX.?orU ty ling laud fell y.l Try serving whipped cream with choc olate layer cake as a desert. Very sour apples used in a sauce or in pies 1 nke on a spicy flavor if a few; chopped dates are added. A stick of cinnamon scalded in the milk to he used In chocolate or cocoa improves the flavor for some persons. One yeast cake i.) equal to one tea cupful of yeast, a measurement ofteu used in the older, much prized coolc books. A cucumber sliced into tomftto soup while boiling will add a delicious fla vor. It should be sklmuied out Just before serving. Make tea for an invalid with boiling milk instead of boiling water. It is much nicer and much more digestible if the mill; really boils. Two or three minced pimolas are added by one cook to her creamed po? tatoes Just before they are served, and the result Is sightly as well as tooth some. A tablespoonful of powdered sugar stirred Into n bottle of cream will put off the souring process for at least twenty-four hours, provided the creatn Is kept near the ice. When you happen to have a few ta blespoonfuls of Jam or Jelly left over, try what a delicious addition it mnkea* to baked apples, dropping a ten spoon ful into the vore of each apple before they go in the oven. Kgus Benedict, as they are called at the hotels, comprise halves of toasted KtiKlixh mufti lis, on each of which Is placed a thin slice of broiled ham and on that n poached egg. Ovef the whole is turned llollaudalse sauce. A small wlilnk broom, clipped ob? liiptely so as to make one side of it point mI. Is the oiily implement to us? when sweeping the corners of roonm or stairways, as by no other method can every particle of dust be so o# fectivel.v leumved. In twenty |> r cent, of tho marriage* In th* C nii.m Kmpire l.ist year the bride was oiler than tue urnoui. t