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Mlle. Francine Lanier, obviously, wears her heart where her sleeve used to be. She is displaying Paris' latest, Cupid's bracelet. By clasping the arm closely, the broken arrow
gives the effect of piercing the skin,
HOUSEHOLD
SUGGESTIONS.
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MODERN MATERIALS.
PICTURE HATS.
PARISIAN FASHIONS.
Picture hats and flouncy frocks: In the matter of corsage for day will be worn by the English wear, the Paristan prefers leather summer girl this year.
bouttonieres to the silk or cotton
Never in the history of dress has thore been such beautiful wash able fabrics for warm weather For years women have almost en-
The milliners are trying to flowers of English preference. At tirely ceased wearing wash dresses bring about a drastic change in present leather asters with shrive- since they found lightweight silks the fashion for hats, getting away led petals painted in Oriental col- more practical. This year, however, from the amall, tightly-fitting ours and outlined in silver or gilt due to the vogue for pastel colours, styles that have been popular for are considered very smart In women are turning to fabrics which so long, Models in the show-Paris. Patent leather flowers in can be washed.:
rooms have wide brims, and they colours with the inside of the pet look very attractive. Some have als tinted with opalescent lustre wide, shady brims in front and are another novelty.
For wear close shingled fit, with flowers of coloured flowers of felt are con turn up at the back to make a with the sports, outfit, vari- vivid colours used on the sides sidered smart.
and back. Another becoming
Among the modern materials are printed linens in both all-over and bordered patterns, chiffon voiles, silk and cotton rayons, silk and cot ton-mixed crepe de chenes, etc. The printed linens are especially beautiful and range in design shape is a large beige crinoline While we are wearing parch- from plaids to floral motifs which with bright ribbons, a wide brim ment coloured hosiery the Pari are so beautifully blended as to drooping on all sides...They look sian wears beige and rose de puis. colour that they equal the colours practical enough to appeal to girls Recently there has been an effort who are reluctant to discard the to bring sheer white stockings used on silks. The chiffon' voiles
back into vogue and many well are so fine in texture that they con
dressed Parisians are wearing not be told from chiffon. Wash-
them with black shoes. able crepe de cheñcs are as durable as they are lovely. Chinese dam- asks are among the newer silks used for sports wear and these also wash well, #
small hat.
Warm weather has brought out Hght and flimsy frocks earlier than usual. Jumper suite remain Paris and there is no sign of them Skirts are shorter than ever in supreme as the flimsiest of cover- ings, They are made in georgette coming downward. or printed chiffon, not in the Some of the most attractive Bower patterns of last year. The wraps in Paris are in reality, mae- Flower prints are extremely
bok designs are reminiscent of kintoshes. popular with smaller motifs more
The English woman Coats and wears rabberised silk rain- important this season than the cab-Egyptian frescoes. bage-like effects of last year creations are of stiff taffeta and shades which are strictly for capes worn over those fluttering coats in bright. oj pastel The background of printed
pleated' to give plenty of swirl in rain purposes. The materiala blends with the colouring
French movement. For the debutante woman combines the raincoat with of the design since startling con- trasts are not in good taste. this there are picture frocks of taffeta, the street coat in a garment re
which are slit in front to show an sembling lüsterous aatin which underskirt of pleated and ruffled completely camouflages it's utility The jumper suit will doubtless be organdy muslin. Frocks with purpose. A striking wrap of this the most popular one of the season. frills and long drooping lace type is a rubberized black satin It will be used for street as well as ruffles are in black, beige, dark coat with a detachable cape lined sports wear. A bit newer than this, blue satin and crepe de Chine. throughout in white. is the dress with the straight back Lace is being plentifully used in and bolero front effect. All model's relief,
year.
of better type 'seem to adhere to, straight-lined effects rather than hem flares. Jumper frocks often combine figured linen, crepe. de chene, or damask with plain materials of matching colour as when the blouse portion is figured and the skirt plain.
Bright colours will not be as popular as dull shades such as coral sand, sand yellow, powder blue, nile green and ashes of rose shades.
Put lemon juice and salt on o rust stain and let it dry in the (suna If particularly obstinate,
you may have to make two appli-Dots and plaids figure strongly in cations.
It is well to remember that the wardrobe as well as the bedroom needs airing. Leave the 'door:
To clean bronze ornaments rub open frequently and open those with a cloth slightly moistened windows which will ventilate it with sweet oil. Rub dry with a most thoroughly.
clean, soft cloth, then polish with a chamois skin,
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Your floor rugs should be clean-|
ed thoroughly at frequerit in-
When closet room is at a pre-
tervals to prevent moths. Pay miun a shoe bag which covers
particular attention to
which are excellent
-seams.
the whole inside of the closet door breeding gives much extra space, and keeps
places for these obnoxious pests. your shoes off the floor.
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Gilt picture frames may be Tarnished silver is quickly re- eleaned with white of egg applied stored to its natural state if you' on a soft brush,
clean it with a piece of raw potato dipped in baking soda.
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Ivory hundiles' on cutlery may: be cleaned with lemon and 'com- If silver is to be packed away mon kitchen salt, Cut a lemon, for some time, store it in dry flour dip it in the salt, and use as and when you take it out it will cleaning pad.
be untarnished.
AN ELABORATE HEADRESS.
This Russian singer is Mme. Nadiejdo Plovitzkaia, who made her debut in America recently in New York and who la to sing in acveral other cities soon.
sports attire whereas flowered effects are used for more dressy oc- casions. Sleeves for day wear are invariably long since the tailored effect is required at sleeves and col- lar to conform with the rest of the frock. Doll-dress effects are de cidedly taboo this season,
BEAUTIFUL ACCESSORIES.
The large feather fan and the small hand painted fan remain in
fashion's favour. White ostrich feathers are liked best, and the
favourable handle is of mother-o'- pearl. Sanded feather fans with diamond-studded sticks аге carried when shaded gowns are worn. The tiny fan, hand paint- ed with old-world figures, makea a satisfactory finishing touch to a period frock.
Handbags of pearl and crystal) are pretty and effective. Evening bags glisten, with the precious or semi-precious stones with which they are set. They are always quite pliable and are generally small enough to be folded in the
A SMART GOWN,
hand. Shaded chain bags are Perfect lines distinguish this still seen, and many others are black gown, gracefully draped at made on the chain basis. Cut the side and caught by an enor ated and diamante arc success- fully allied.
Chenille embroidery appears on |slik baga, Old-fashioned ribbon-
mours dragon-şly.
LATEST IN NOSEGAYS.
Nosegays on her slippers--and on almost everything else she wears is the latest fashion for the smartly dressed woman.
Some of the newest afternoon
Pictured above is Miss Beryl Halley playing at present in a New York musical revue.
and evening slippers, in satin, soft FOR BRIDGE PRIZES. crepe de chene
outlined with gold lace A round piece of chamois is appliqued in the centre
kid, or brocade, have bunches of gay flowers on the toes-embroi- dered, painted, appliqued in silk,
The woman who is handy with by means of narrow ribbon. traced in coloured beads. or even the needle can make. many inex. Through this ribbon is
Tum
down pun. The coloured square.
enamelled..
pensive little prizes for card par narrow baby ribbon and "In fact, flowers may be worn ties which will be most welcome one has a little coloured bag lined when the ribbon is drawin on every single thing to-day said to the winner. The task of choosin chamois and ready for a swans- the manager of a Regent-street ing appropriate and inexpensive shop to a Sunday Express repre- prizes is the main drawback of sentative. recently, "and the party giving. Anything that has outlined in gold lace could be change from the amart plain a hand-made touch is always an-given also as a handkerchief al- fashions that have held sway for preciated. Thus, we offer a few though the giving of handker- so long is somewhat startling. suggestions.
chlofs is rather over done these days. Flowers and nosegaye are worn
Shoe trees make another nice. in hats, or on the lapel of a coat. at a store which, when combined prize of inexpensive type. One They are painted on dainty hosiery make lovely gifts. First, there merely covers the wire portion and sewn, embroidered, or pat-Are the pastel coloured power with ribbon. Ribbon-covered terned on almost every kind of a puffs which come in flesh, laven dress hangers are also quickly dress, cape, shawl, wrap, or bril- der, yellow, rose and white By made and very acceptable. Six
liant coloured sunshade.
Many articles may be purchased
adding a two-toned ribbon across little wash cloths of six different. the top ending in a bow or ribbon colours worked with a button-hole "Gloves have flowers embroider- flower at one side one has a pretty edge and tied in a dainty pack- ed on turned-back cuffs and gaunt-puff which can be held by the rib-age make an inexpensive prize, lets. Even lingerie is made of bon strap. These come in two it is better to give something filmy flowers-patterned material; sizes and so one can give both the which everyone uses than to give or has flowers embroidered on it small and larger size, one for some expensive article which may or tiny bouquets sewn on.” rouge and one for powder.
not suit everyone's tastes. Small Another inexpensive prize is personal household articles with the bandkerchief puif. A square a touch of hand-work are always of bright coloured chiffon or practical.
FOR SPORTS WEAR.
Many shops are showing jersey. jumpers with silk pleated skirts for sports wear. Velvet jacquettes with pleated silk skirts are also shown. In both cases, the smart- est models match the skirt and jumper or coat in colour.
Large felt sport hats offer a new life to felt in the hat world. Some of the smartest shops which cater to well-dressed women are displaying these large felt shapes with slightly drooping brims and
work and crewel work are also THIS WEEK'S RECIPE. short backs. The trimming Is
used to adorn bags. Tapestry
baga are fashionable, and their
dim colourings blend well with the
ALMOND CHOCOLATE.
One-quarter pound of unsweet-
very meagre, being merely belting ribbon extending about the crown matched by a narrower ribbon binding the brim edge.
There is something very smart
"faded hues which are so smart. just now. Taffeta bags are carried when tafeta frocks are ened chocolate softened over hot about the large felt. In fact, tric worn. A particularly charming bag of black moire was surmount water with two teaspoonfuls of the hat dressy rather than of ed by a crystal knob, and had also water and a pound of powdered sports type. At a recent wedding
ming may be used which makes
a crystal ring to assist in the sugar and 100 almonds, which in New York a matron were a opening.
a large felt of Copenhagen blue with have been put through the chop-wide drooping sille-brim and up- Small sunshades will be in fashion this year. They are per and cut fine. Roll on a bread turned rear brim. Two blue wings extremely light and frivolous, board, which has been sprinkled adorned the uptirnet rear rim generally of shaded chiffon with sugar, Form Inten long roll, diamond pin. This hat was worn being held at the centre with n They are not trimmed except by f ruchings of the chiffon and the place in the ica box, and cut in with a gorgeous gown, of after- | beautiful colour of their linings, thin slices the next day.
noon type.
THE LATEST IN MILLINERY.
The parasil hat with from five to ten-
boseon in Paris. Designers offer it.