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[Foh The i, a hies' Home Journal] strained her eyes through the blinding snow to many, — and I am getting old ; we both are grow vale, accompanied by Max, who was going on to see If he were In It. when he came before he ing old. You said so in your letter. But Maude New York, and thence to keep his appointment THE SPRING FARM. had stood up and waved bis hat o them, but Is young, and In my dream she wore the bridal in London. there was no token now to tell If he were there, dress at the last, and I saw my own grave, with Few were the words spoken between themdur- By Mrs. Mary J. Holmes. and she waited breathlessly uutil the carriage you beside it and Maude, and both so sorry be ing the journey, and those mostly of the dead stopped before the side entrance, knowing then cause I was dead. But it is better so, and I am woman lying under the snow at Mt Auburn; Author of " Tempest and Sunshine," "Lena for sure that he bad come. glad to die and be at rest. If I could be what I but when Merrivale was reached, Max took the Jiivers," etc., etc. "Thank God I" she cried, as she went out to once was, oh 1 bow I should cling to life I Fori girl's hands in his own and pressed them hard as meet him, bursting Into tears as she said to him, love you so much I Oh, Max, do you know, can ne called her a second time by her name. Copyright, 1887, by Daniel Holmes. (All rights re "I am so glad, ana so will Miss Raynor be. She you guess how 1 have loved you all these years, "God bless you, Maude, for all you were to served). does not Itnow that I wrote you. I didn't tell and what it has cost me to give you up?" Grace. When I can I will write to you. Good CHAPTER IX. her, for fear you wouldn't come." Max's only answer was the hot tears he bye." She had given him her hand and he was bond dropped upon her face as she went on: "You Only for a moment the train stopped at the GOOD-BYE, MAX; GOOD-BYE. ing It fast as she led bim into the hall. Sbe did will not forget me; that 1 know; but sometime, — station, and then It moved swiftly on, leaving not ask him when or where be received herletter. yes, sometime,— and when it comes, remem Maude standing upon the platform with ber It was a cold, stormy ufternoon in March The She only helped him off with his coat, and made ber,— I was willing. I told Maude so. Where is mother and John, while Max resumed bis seat, thermometer marked six below zero, ami the him sit down by the fire while she and pulling his hat over bis eyes, never spoke mo» which bad fallen the day before was tossed told him how rapidly Grace had again uutil New York was reached. A week by the wind in great white clouds, which sifted failed and how little hope there later and a ship of the Cunard line was plowing t.irough every crevice of the house at the Cedars, was that she would ever recover. the* ocean to the eastward, and Max Gordon was and beat against the window from which Maude "You will help her, If anything among the passeDgers, silent and abstracted, Graham was looking anxiously out into the can. I am going to prepare her with a bitter sense of loneliness and pain in bis storm for the carriage which had been sent to now," she said, and, going out, she heart as he thought of the living and the dead he meet the train in which Max Gordon was expect left him there alone. was leaving behind,— Grace, w ho was to have ed. He had not kept his promise to be with He had been very sorry himself been his bride, dead in all ber sweetness and Grace ut Christmas. An important law-suit had that he could not keep his promise beauty, and Maude, who was nothing to him but detained him, and as it would be necessary for at Christmas, and had tried to find a delicious memory, alive in all ber freshness him to go to Loudon immediately after Its close, a few days In which to visit the Ce and youthful bloom. He could hardly tell of couid not tell just when he would be at the dars between the close of the suit which he thongbt the more, Grace or Maude. s again. and bis departure for England. Both seemed ever present with bim, and It was through the autumn Grace had been fail But he could not, and bis passage many a day before he could rid bimself of the ing, while a cold, taken in November, had left was taken and his luggage on the fancy that two faces were close against bis own, her with a cough, which clung to her persistent ship, which was to sail early in the one cold and dead, as be had seen it last, w ith ly. Still she kept up, looking forward to the morning, when, about six o'clock the snowy hair about the brow and a smile of holidays, when Max would be with her. But In the evening, Maude's letter perfect peace upon the lips which had never said when sbe found he was not coming she lost all was brought to him, changing his aught but words of love to him,— the other glow courage, and Maude was alarmed to see how rap plans at once. Grace was dying — ing w ith life and girlish beauty, as it had looked idly she failed. Nearly all the day she lay upon the woman be had loved so long, at him lu the gathering darkness when be stood the couch in her bedroom, while Maude read or upon the car step and waved It his good-bye. sang to her or talked wit J her of the book which had actually been commenced, and in which CHAPTER X. Grace was almost as much laterested as Maude herself. Grace was a careful and discriminating AT LAST. critic, and If Maude were ever a success she would owe much of It to the kind friend whose Five years uad passed since Grace was laid In sympathy and advice were so Invaluable. A por ber grave in Mt Auburn, and Max was still tion of every day she wrote, and every evening abroad, leadiugthat kind of Bohemian life which read what she had written, to Grace, who smiled many Americans lead In Europe, when there is as she recognized Max Gordon In the hero and nothing to call them home. And to himself knew that Maude was weaving the tale mostly Mux often said there was nothing to call bim from her own experience. Even the Bush dis home, but as often as he said it n throb of pain trict and its people furnished material for the belled bis worus, lor he knew that across the sea plot, and more than one boy aud girl who had was a face aud voice he was longing to bear and called Maude schoolma'am figured In Its pages, see again, a face which now visited blm In bis while Grace was everywhere, permeating the dreams quite as often as that of bis dead love, whole with her sweetness and purity. and wbicli he alwuyssaw as It bad looked at him "I shall dedicate it to you," Maude said to her that summer afternoonlu the log bouse among one day, and Grace replied : "That will be kiud ; the Richland hills, with the sunlight falling upon but I shall not be here to see it, for before your the rings of hair and lending u warmer tint to book is published I shall be lying under the the glowingchceks. Delicious as was the mem flowers in Mt. Auburn. I waut you to take me ory of that afternoon, it had been the means of there, if Max is not here to do it." keeping Max abroad during nil these years, for, "Ou, Miss Ray nor," Mamie cried, dropping in trie morbid state of mind into which he had her MS. and sinking upon her knees beside the fallen alter Grace's death he felt that he must couch where Grace was lying, "you must not do penance for having allowed himself for a mo talk that way. You are not going to die. I ment to forget her who had believed in him so ean't lose you, the dearest friend I ever had. fuilv. "Grace trusted me, and 1 was false to her aud What should I do without you, aud what would will punish myself for it, even if by the means I Max Gordon do?" lose all that now makes life seem desirable," he At the mention of Max's name a faint smile thought; and so he stalo on and on, yearafter played around Grace's white lips, and lifting her year, know Ing always just where Maude was and thin hand she laid it caressingly upon the girl's what she was doing, for Archie kept bim in brown hair as she said: "Max wilt be sorry for formed. Occasionally he wrote to ber himself, — awhile, but after a time there will be a change, and although thousands of dollars depended up she?" pleasant, chatty letters, which bad In tbem a and 1 shall be only a memory. Tell him I was on his keepiug his appointment lu London, he "Here!" and Maude knelt, sobbing, by the frcat deal of Grace, — his lost darling, be called willing, aud that although it was hard at first, it must lose It all, and go to her. Sending for his dying woman, who went on: "She lias been er, — and a little of the places be was visiting. was easy at the last." luggage, and writing a few letters of explana everything to me, Max, aud 1 love her next to Occasionally, too, Maude wrote to him. her let What did she mean? Maude asked herself, tion, the next morning found blm on his way to you. God bless you both ! Aud if, in the heaven ters full of Grace, with a little of her lifelu Mer while her thoughts went back to that summer the Cedars, which he reached on the day when I am going to, I can watch over you, I will do rivale, for she was with her mother now, and had afternoon in the log schoolhouse on the hill, Maude expected him. it, aud ue oiten, often with you, when you think been since Miss Raynor's death. A codicil to when Max Gordon's eyes and voice had in them She had left Grace asleep when she went to I'm faraway. Who was it said that? I read it Grace's will, bequeathing her a few thousand a tone and look born of more than mere friend meet Max, but on re-entering her room fouud long ago. But things are going from me, and dollars, made it unnecessary for her to earn her ship. Did Grace know? Had she guessed the her awake aud lcanlugou her elbow in the atti Heaven is very near, and the Saviour is with own livelihood. Indeed, she might have bought truth? Maude wondered, as, conscience-stricken, tude of intense listening. me,— -closer, nearer than you are. Max; aud the Spring Farm, if she had liked ; but this she « ould sbe laid her burning cheek against the pale one "Oh, Maude," she said, "was It a dream, or other world is jU6tin sight, where 1 soon shall not do. The money given for that must be earned upon the pillow. There was silence a moment, did I hear Max speaking to you in the hall? Tell be, free from pain, with my poor, crippled feet by herself, paid by the bcok sbe was writing, and and when Grace 6poke again she said: "It is me, Is he here?" all strong and well, like Maude's. Dear Maude! which, after it was finished and published, and nearly time for Max to be starting for Europe, "Yes, he is here. I sent for him and he came," tell her bow I loved her; tell her " after a few savage criticisms by some dyspeptic or I should send for him to come, I wish so much Maude replied, while Grace fell back upon her Here ber voice grew Indistinct, aud for a few critics, who saw no good In it, began to be read, to see him oncer more before I die." pillow, whispering faintly: "Bring him at moments she seemed to be sleeping; then, sud then to be talked about, then to sell, — until "Do you thluk a hundred trips to Europe once." denly, opening her eyes wide, she exclaimed, as finally it became the rage and was found In would keep him from you if he knew you wanted "Come," Maude said to Max, who followed her au expression of joy broke over her face: "It Is everv bookstore and railway car and on almost htm?" Maude asked, and Grace replied: "Per to the sick room, where she left him alone with here, — the glory which shineth os the noonday. every parlor tabic in New England, while the haps not. I don't kuow. I only wish he were Grace. In another moment 1 shall be walking the gold young authoress was spoken of as "a star here." He staid bv her all that night aud the day fol en streets. Good-bye, Max; good-bye." which at one flight had soared to the zenith of This was the last of February, and after that lowing, in order to give Maude the rest she need Grace was dead, and Maude made her ready literary fame," and this from the very pens Grace failed so fast that witli the hope that it ed, but when the second night came they kept for the coilin, her tears falling like rain upon the which bad at first d enounced "8unny Bank ' as might reach him before he sailed Maude wrote the watch together, he on one side of the bed, shrivelled feet and on the waxen bauds which a mllk-and -watery effort, not worth the paper to Max, tailing him to come at once, if he would and she upon the other, with their eyes fixed up Bhe folded over the pulseless bosom, placing lu ou which it was written. All Mrs. Marshal'.- see Grace before she died. She knew about how on the white, pinched face where the shadow of t hem the flowers her mistress hud loved best In More's guests at Spring Farm read it, and Mrs. long It would take her letter to reach him and death was settling. For several hours Grace life. She was to be buried in Mt. Auburn, and Marshall-More and Archie read It, too. and both how long for htm to come, allowing for no de slept quietly. Then, just as the gray daylight Maude went with the remains to Boston, as went down to congratulate tbe author upon her lays, and on the morning if the first day when was beginning to bIiow itself in the corners of Grace had requested her to do, caring nothing success, the latter saying to her, as be beat bis she could by any chance expect him she sent the the room she awoke and asked, "Where is because Mrs. Marshall-More hinted broadly at boot with his cane, and looked admiringly at carriage to the Cananduigua station, and then Max?" the Impropriety of the act, woudering how she her through the glasses he now wore, "I say, all through the hours of the long, dreary day she "Here, darling!" was his response, as he bent could have done it. Maude, your prophecy came true. You told me sat by Grace's bedside, watching with a siukiutr over her and kissed her pallid lips. "She did it at Grace's request, aud to please you'd write a book which everyone would read, heart the pallor on her lips and brow and the "I think it has grown cold aud dark, for I me," Max said; and that silenced the lady, who aud which would make mother "proud to say she look she could not mistake deepening ou her can't see you." she said, groping for his hand, was afraid of her brother, and a little afraid of knew you, and, by Jove, you have done it. You face. which she held tightly between her own as she Maude, who did not seem quite the girl she bad ought to hear her talk "to some of the Boston ' "What if she should die before he gets here, went on: "I have been dreaming, Max,— such a last seen In Merrivale. people about Miss Graham, the authoress. You'd or what If he should not come at all?" she pleasant dream, for 1 was young again, — young "What will you do now? Go back to your suppose you'd been her dearest friend. 1 wonder thonght, as the hours went by. as Maude, aud wore my bridal dress, just as I did teaching?" she asked, after the funeral was over. what Uncle .Mux will say. I told you you would She was more afraid of the latter, and when that day when you said I was so pretty. Do you "I shall go home to mother." Maude replied, make him your hero, aud you have. I re-scgnUcd she saw the carriage coming up the avenue she remember it! That was years ago,— oh 1 so and that afternoon she took the train for Merri 0

THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. MARCH, (888- him at once; but the heroine Is more like Grace What else he said, or what she said, it is not the preceding Fall look woefully creased and EASE IN CONVERSATION. than you. I am going to Bend it to him." necessary for the reader to know; ouly this, that shabby now. Generally, the fond hope is crushed And the nextBleamer which Bailed from New w hen the two walked back to the cottage Maude at the outset, that with only a little brushing and "Speak clearly and distinctly, not too 6lowly, York lor Europe carried with it Maude's book, said to her mother, "1 am to marry Mr. Gordon sponging, a reloopiug here and a lew stitches not too quickly, pronouncing your vowels fully, directed to Mai Gordon, who read it atone sit in June, and you will spend the summer in our there, the last season's gowns might serve. The but not with a labored action. There is nothing ting iu a sunny nook of the Colosseum, where old home, and John will go to college In the disappointed owners find that if they wish their that gives to ordinary conversation a greater he spent a great part of his time. Grace was In fall." second Summer's dresses to compete in smart element of elegance than the proper and distinct It, and he waslnit, too, hewassure, and, reading It was very bad taste In Max to select the 20th ness with the new garments of their neighbors, enunciation of the vowels, being careful to pro between the lines what a stranger could not of June for his wedding day, and she should there must be a pretty thorough renovation. nounce with equal distinctness the final 'd's' and read, he felt when he had finished It that In the suppose he would remember twenty years ago, Happy is she who can achieve a pretense of 't's,' etc., as 'kept,' not 'kep,' 'swept.' not passionate love of the heroine for the hero he wheu Grace Rayuor was to have been his bride, freshness by a rearrangement of draperies and 'swep,' (I have beard some people say 'dremp' heard Maude ca'liug to him to come back to the Mrs. Marshall-More said to Archie, when com by the addition of new buttons or a few dexter for dreamed or dreamt), 'and,' not 'an,' tic. happiness there was still for him. menting upon her brother's approaching mar ously placed bowsof ribbon. Inthc end, itoften Sometimes letters are omitted in tbe middle of "And I will go ," he said. "Five years of riage, which did not altogether please her. She proves that the longest way round Is theshortest words, as 'government,' pronounced 'gover'- penance have atoned for five minutes of for- would far rather that he should remain single, way home and that more satisfactory results can mect.' But! might multiply Instances allnigbt. getl'ulncss, and Grace would bid me go. If she for Archie's sake and her own. And still it was be obtained by ripping the whole gown to pieces "Now, again and lastly, which oneamongyou could, for she foresaw what would be, and told some comfort that she was to have for her sister and making it all over. says clearly aud distinctly '6even ' and 'eleven?' me she was willing." one so famous as Maude was getting to be. So There should be method in even such an ap- Do not look disgusted. Try It uud see If you do With Mai to will was to do, and among the list site went up to Merrivale early lu June and Earently simple business as ripping up a dre?s. not say 'seben ' and 'elebeu,' or 'clebem.' " of passengers who sailed from Liverpool, March opened her own house, and patronized Maude et the skirt be attacked first, as beiug the bulk The girls did look disgusted, nevertheless, and 20th, 18 — , was the name of Maxwell Gordon, and Mrs. Graham, and made many suggestions iest, and so the most in the way. The trimmings, all the more, when the effort to pronounce the Boston, Mass. with regard to the wedding, which she would ruining*, plaitiugs and ornaments should come wordscorrectly proved to their enlightened minds * •»»*»»* have had very fine and elaborate had they al off first, uutll the skirt is reduced to the breadths how long they had been pronouncing them in It was the 2d of April, and a lovely morning, lowed It. But Maude's preference was for a and drapery. The band should then be taken correctly. with'skies as blue and air as soft and warm as in quiet affair, with only a few of her more lutlmate off and the other extreme neit disposed of by "Now, Miss Tasker, there is one little thing in the later days of May. And Spring Farm, for irieuds present. And she had her way. Archie removing the braid Irom the bottom of the skirt. your letter, to which I must take exception. It the season, was lookiug its loveliest, for Mrs. was there, of course, and made himself master The drapery Is taken next and the breadth- may- seems ungracious to find fault with thanks so Marshall-More had lavished fabulous sums of of ceremouies. He had received the news of then come apart. All the piecesshould be neatly- kindly expressed, but thnt was the bargain In the mouey upon it, until she had very nearly trans Maude's engagement with a keener pang of re folded, the dress stuff In one bundle, the linings begiuniug, and If 1 were to let this opportunity formed ft into what she meant it should be, an gret than be Lad thought it possible for him to in another, while t e trimmings may make a pass, I might never have just the same one again. English Park. She knew that Maude had ouce feel, aud suddenly woke up to a consciousness third package. When the waist comes apart, the You say, 'We thought we talked good enough.'" eipressed her intention to buy it back someday, that he had always had a greater liking for collar, binding or cording and faclug and tbe Mildred aud Sara both looked guilty at this but this she was sure she could never do, and if Maude thau he supposed. But it was too late trimmings are ripped off first, then the sleeves point, for they recollected only too well their first she could Max would never sell it, and if he now, and casting his regrets to the winds he are removed and the seams ripped. The pieces conversation, in which they nod both given ex would she would never let him. So, with all made the best of it. and was apparently the gay composing tbe waist should be sorted, like those pression to that especial sentiment. these neven to reassure her, she went ou year est of all the guests who, on the morning of the In tbe skirt, made into neat parcels and tied up " Among tbe genteel errors Is tbe one of using after year lmpioving and beautifying the place 20th of June assembled iu Mrs. Graham's parlor, orpiuned. adverbs for adjectives. until it was worth far more than when It came where Mai and Maude were made one. In ripping, many women prefer to use a small " Among tbe vulgar errors is the one of using into her hands, and she was contemplating still Aunt Maude, Archie called her, as he kissed pen knife rather than any thing else, while others adjectives for adverbs. greater improvements during the coming sum her two or three times and asked If she remem employ only scissors. Iu either case, tbe imple "Dealing first with genteel errors: It Is quite mer when Mai suddenly walked In upon her, bered tbe time she cried on the neck of the ment must be sharp. Care should be observed cumtomary to say 'The rose smells sweetly,' and announced his iutention of going to Merri- brown ox, and declared her hatred of Mai and to avoid making by a hasty movement a cut that 'She looks badly.'1' vale the ueitday. all his relations. will render that piece of material useless in re "What's the matter there do you suppose?" "But where will you stay) Both bouses are "But I did not know him then ; did I, Mai?' making the dress. Ripping is tedious work at said Edith Stocker, "everybody says that." closed, — only the one at Spring Farm has in it Maude said: anu tbe bright face she lifted to her thebestand au energetic woman is often mightily Extract from "Ease In Conversation," written an old couple — Mr. and Mrs. Martin— who look husband told that she was far from hating him tempted to endeavor to separate tbe breadths by by Mrs. E. C. Hewitt, 80 pages, price reduced to after It In the winter," she said, and Mai replied, now. a vigorous jerk. She may accomplish her design 25 cents, sent postpaid anywhere by the Curtis "I will stay at Spriug Farm with the Martins. There was a short trip to the west and a flying if the silk or cotton with which tbe seam was Publishing Co., Philadelphia. It is invaluable * want to see the place." And the next day visit to Richland and the Cedars, so fraught with sewed has become rotten. But the chances are to young ladles who wish to Improve their found him there, occupying the room which, by memories of the past aud of Grace, whose grave equally iu favor of tbe thread holding and the grammar. a little skillful questioning of Mrs. Martin, he on the weddiug day bad been one mass of flowers goods giving way with a disastrous rent. "Bet learned hud been Maude's when her father which Mai had ordered put there. "Her wed ter be sure thau sorry," is a good motto for the owned the farm. ding garment," he said to Maude, to whom he ripper. If you want the best garden you Miss Graham was home, she said, and at once told what lie had done. "She seems very near to In cleanlug aud pressing dresses a few general launched out into praises of the voung authoress me now, and I am sure she Is glad." directions should be followed. Silk should never ever had, you must sow of whom Merrivale was so proud. • •••••*• be ironed on what is to be the right side, as it "And to think," she said, "that she was born It was a lovely July day, when Mai and will be shiny wherever the iron bos touched It. here in this very house I It seems so queer." Maude returned from their bridal journey and Holland glu is Bald to be excellent for sponging "And is the house more honored now than took possession of the old home at Spring Farm, off black silks. Ammoula Is. good for this pur Maule's Seeds. when she was simple Maude Graham)" Mai where Mrs. Graham met them with a very differ pose If used In moderation, while nothing is asked ; and the old lady replied, "To be sure It ent expression upon her face from what it wore better than alcohol either for silk or woolen. There is no question but that is. Any house can have a baby bom in it, but when we first saw her there years ago. The India silk or poDgee dresses may be ripped apart not every one an authoress !" and with that she place was hers again, to enjoy as long as she and washed as one would a muslin, except that Maule's Garden Seeds are unsur bustled off to see abou t supper for her guest. lived; and II it bad been beautiful when she left no soap must be rubhed upon tbe material, but Max was up early the next morning, woudor- it, she foutid It far more so now, for Mrs. Mar dissolved iu the water In which tbe silk is to be passed. Their present popularity Ing how soon it would he proper lor him to call shall-More'.- improvements, lor which Mai's washed. These must be very thoroughly rinsed in almost every county in the upon Maude. lie had no thought that she would money bad paid, were mostly in good taste, aud aud dried In the shade, to prevent fauing. come to him, and was somewhat surprised when never bad the grounds looked better than when Tbe common method of removing grease spots United States shows it, for I lust after breakfast her card was brought up by Mai and Maude drove into them on this July af from clothing by laying sol t paper over the grease Mrs. Martin, who said she was in the parlor. ternoon. Although a little past their prime, aud then pressing it with a hot iron should be now have customers at more than Maude had heard o: his arrival from Mr. Martin, there were roses everywhere, aud the grassy- modified to a certain extent. Tissue or blotting who bad stopped at the cottage the previous walks, which Mrs. .More had substituted in place paper should be laid over the spot and a very hot 22,500 post-offices. When once night on his way to the village. of gravel, were freshly cut, aud smooth and soft Iron held just above the paper but not quite "Mr. Gordon in town! I supposed he was in as velvet, while the old-fashioned flowers Maude umuiiingpit. This proce*s should be repeated sown, others are not wanted at Europe!" she exclaimed, feeling herself grow loved so well were filling tbe air with their per uutil tbe paper bus absorbed all the grease. If any price. Over one-quarter ot hot uud cold and latut as she thought of Max fume and the birds iu the maple tree seemed tbe iron is pressed on the spot, asblny murk will Gordon being so near to her. carrolllug a welcome to the bride, so full were remain even after tho grease is extracted. a million copies of my new Cata That very afternoon she had received the first they of song. Cloth that Is stalued and spotted may be reno check from her publisher, aud been delighted And here we shall leave her, happy in her old vated by spreading It on an Ironing board, laying logue for 1888 have been mailed with the amouut, so much more than she had ex home and in her husbaud's love, which is more smoothly over it a clean piece of muslin wrung pected. There was enough to buy Spring Farm, to her than all the world beside. Whether she out in hot water and pressingtbis with a hot iron'. already. Every one pronounces If Max did not ask too much, and she resolved will ever write another book we do not know, If the color has been removed from a fabric by to write to him at once and ask his price. But Probably s he will, for where the braiu seeds have an acid, there is a chance of restoriug it by moist it the most original and readable that was not necessary now, for he was here and taken root it is hard to dislodge them, and Maude ening the spot and touching it with an alkali. In Seed Catalogue ecer ■published. It she should see him face to face, and the next often hears around her the voices of new Ideal like manner, if an alkali has removed the color morning she started for Spring Farm immediate friends, to whom she may sometime be compelled In the first place, an acid must be employed In contains among other things cash ly after their breakfast, which was never served to give shape and name, as she did to the friends the attempt to repair the damage. Velvet may very e.irly. of her childhood. be freshened by holding it, with the pile upper prizes for premium vegetables, etc. , "Will be find me greatly changed, I wonder," [the end.] most, over the steam of a kettle of boiling water. she thought, as she sat waiting for him, her heart Thin Summer dresses almost always require to the amount of $2500, and also beating so raoidly that she could scarcely speak alteration In tbe Spring. As a young girl once when at last he came and stood before her, the [For The Ladies' Home Joubnu,. | said, surveying the last season's muslins ruefully, beautiful illustrations of over 500 same man she bad parted from five y ears before "They shrink just hanging in the closet and they save that he seemed a little older, with a look of ALL THE TEAR R» IN THE HOME. invariably grow shorter and broader instead of vegetables and flowers {15 being in weariness in his eyes. longer and narrower I" colors). These are only two of But that lifted the moment they rested upon BT CHRISTINE TERHUNE HERRIOK. The experience of a good many unfortunates her. leads them to tbe conclusion that this rule is not many striking features. You "Oh, Maude," was all he could say as he held BETTING READT FOR DRESSMAKING. without exceptions. Waists that were full large her hands in his and looked into the face he had in the Fall olteu refuse to meet the next Spring. should not think of Purcha seen so often in his dreams, though never as Washing Laces. Then ensues a letting out of darts and a putting beautiful as it was now. "Maude," he began at in of vests or extra side forms that 1b infinitely sing any Seeds this Spring last, "1 cannot tell vou how glad I am to see you The stormy winds of March seem very boister less agreeable than would be the manufacture of again, or how glad 1 am for your success. I read ous heralds of the gentle Spring. Nevertheless an entirely utw gown. hefore sending for it. It is the book In Rome. Archie sent it to the, aud I they do their work quite as effectually as do tbe In making wash dresses it is judicious to pre mailed free to all enclosing stamp have come to congratulate you." milder days that make the sap flow and cause pare for shrinkage by providing generous darts lie was talking so fast aud pressing her hands the people to say that at length the backbone of and under arm seams. The Inside seams of the for return postage. Address so hard that he almost tonk her breath away. tbe Winter Is broken. The harsh blasts that In sleeves Bbould also be wide enough to permit But she released herself from him, and, deter this climate make March dreaded by persons of them to be let out, If necessary. There are few mining to have the business off her mind as soon delicate lungs, are yet invaluable in carrying off fabrics that do not shrink for two or three wash WM. HENRY MAULE, as possible, began abi uptly : the moisture that the sun draws from the frozen ings. The practice of shrinking the goods before 1711 Filbert St PHILADELPHIA, PA. "I was surprised to hear of your arrival, and ground and in preparing the earth for milder cutting it is of some service, but does not al glad, too, as it saves mc the trouble of writing influences. together remedy the defect. | THE WONDERFUL you. I can buy Spring Farm now. You know Still, it seems a little out of place lu the midst If thin dresses have had the starch washed out vou promised to keep It for me. What is your of whirling winds and with tbe thermometer at of them befere putting them away forthe Winter, LUBURG CHAIR- price?" a low ebb to be thinking of the remodeling of they are less likely to tear or crack. They must l.i brary , .Smok i iik, Kecllpinft, "How much can you give?" Max asked; and thin garments that are ouly suitable for the swel be ripped most carefully, clipping each stitch. ■Kami idlnvnlirtfilinirt Invalid ClmirCofflbi oiiiliinffl. without stopping to consider the strangeness of tering heats of midsummer. The mere sight of Out of two shabby white dresses one respectable =^50 CHANCES. Trice ice, $7_ the question, Maude told him frankly the size lawns, cambrics and ginghams provokes a shiver. one can often be devised. This is quite sure to wr -__r and up. Send Stamp for Catalans of the check she had received, and asked if it It is a poor judgment, however, that dictates be the case with linen lawn, that laundries nicely LUBTJRG MFG CO., 145 N. 8th St., PHIIA.!^ were enough. the postponing of the getting ready for the and looks well as long as there is a bit of it left. "No, Maude." Max said, and over the face heated term until it is nearly upon us. For one A wash dress should never be very elaborately CATS -EYE looking so anxiously at bim there fell a cloud of reason, there are always plenty of improvident trimmed, unless its owner can afford to have it disappointment as Maude replied, "Is it much oneB who delay such work until the last moment done up by a professional laundress. Fin" pleat- SGARF-PIN TTs more you ask?" aud then absorb all the time and attention of lngs seldom look as well after washing as they >e It 4t possesses tfaa "Yes, a great deal more," and Max seated him dressmakers and seamstresses. Then, too, the dia when new and box pleatlngs are even worse. peculiar The Oem ray Cat's of light Eye or Is glisten so called Been became in a , cnt'i eye in tbe self beBlde her upon the sofa, for she was now late Spriug brings its own especial tasks, the Deep tucks, wide hems and plain ruffles are as dark. I hnve a limited stock only, ., and _ . offer yon one for sitting down ; "but 1 think you can arrange it. house-cleaning, the re-papering and painting, little trouble as anything else. Lace is pretty but - nlv...v 444 " eta., post paid. The same in Ear Drops, choice. Don't look so sorry. It is you I want, not your etc. The gardening must be looked to and the is rather troublesome to iron properly. 87 t7'abiwtt, cent*. Jtaate Send Fov'lti': Bamp Indian for larv /Wfcv.efc flltufrtfad TfwM cufafcvm FtrpplUd. ^incrd monev. Will you give mc yourself in return lor growing loveliness of the season tempts one to The real lace that is used as a garniture at the II.OM II. tajimi:\ Mineralogist, Dwwtr , Spring Farm?" out-door occupations rather than to employ neck and wrists should oe ripped off tbe dress to He had her hands again, but she drew them ments that confine one closely to the house. be washed The old-fashioned method of clean FACIAL BLEMISHES. from him, and, covering ber face with them, be March is a month when there seem to be no very ing it is tedious, but admirable. A large bottle the Largest Establish ment in the World for gan to cry, while he went on : pressing engagements of any kind. Most social must be covered with white muslin or with an old their Treatment. Facial Devi l pment Hair "Five years is a long time to wait for one we engagements are suspended now, on account of white stocking that fits snugly to tbe bottle. On andMoles. .Scalp, Warts, Baparfluom Moth, Freckles, Hair, Birth Wrinkles, Marks love, and I have waited that length of time, Lent. Except In high latitudes sleighing and this the lace may be tacked securely. It must Red Nose, Acne. Pimples, Bl'k Heads, Scars, with thoughts of you iu my heart, almost as skating cannot be reckoned upon with any cer then be rubbed with white soap and rinsed off In lioo. },i ""'IT. for book oto.. andof fin their jiattes. treatment «th edition. Se"-* much as thoughts of Grace, whom I loved tainty, and the weather is such as to make a snug warm water. This process must be repeated »r.~ " J<>niV ' >" II. WOOIIHITRY, md coition. dearly while she lived. But she Is dead, and corner by the fire with one's work as attrac three times, taking care thatthe soap is thorough H7 >nrth l'eurl " "1. He. WOOnBUKT, Albiinr, N.if. T conld.sue speak she would hid you grant me the tive a place as can be found. The business ly removed at the last rinsing, if tbe dirt sticks Established 1S70. Inventor of FacialFacia happiuess I have been denied so many years. I of preparing for the Spring dressmaking may be obstinately, a soft nail brush may serve to dis Appliances, Springs, etc. Six Parlors. _thiuk she knew it would come some day. I am rendered quite different from the bugbear it is lodge it. The bottle should be set in the sun ador, send your ad lress t>> us and learn sure she did, and she told me she was willing. I usually considered, if the women of the family until the lace Is dry, and this may then be ripped w to make a considerable sum of money did not mean to ask you quite so soon, but the attack it together and turn the over-hauling, rip off and pressed smooth under a rieavv weight. DO IT. pleasantlygS and honorably. Industrious pen- sight of you, so beautiful and sweet, and the be ping and planning into a frolic. Those who are disinclined to go through this pie of botb soxea, young or old. make JS a day and up lief that you care for me as I care for you, has Light woolen dresses claim the earliest atten process may wash lace by dipping it up nnddown wards, and at tbe same time lire at homo with their made me forget all tho proprieties, and I cannot tion, as being those that will be needed first. in warm soapsuds, rubbing it very gently in the famimonth. lea. The Many work are making la not hardsever*] to hundred do. and dollarsno special per recall my words, bo I ask you again to be my The last year's crepe cloths, cashmeres, French hands and then after it has been rinsed in clean ability Is required. Grand sue -ess awaits every worker. wife, to give me yourself as the price of Spring buntings and nun's veilings, as well as grena water it may be dried between the folds of a soft whoCanita! reada not this neede who 1 ; wishes wo ftt-irt to rapidlyyou free. make Every a large person sum Farm, which shall be your home as long as you dines, Afrlcianes, surahs and India silks are towel. of money, should write at once; a sure thing. Address choose to make it so. Will you, Maude? I have brought out. The spectacle is not enchanting. Stlnson A Co., Port'und. Maine. come thousands of miles for your answer, which Seen in the broad daylight and viewed critically, Good manners Is the art of making those peo- 1 Srhool.Clubrualojrnes. ftTableaux. lviri.tr. Best Speaker!, out. Oata- rOr must not be no." the gowns that seemed quite respectable late in pie easy with whom we converse. — Swift. PLAYS :.--.v. I.S. Ua.NuoiN.t_'bkimgc». HL MARCH, 1888, THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. 3

[Fob the Ladies' home Journal, i the many hundred thousands, the lady who is eventfulness of the "evenings" which are the And If a man were brave enough DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN WOMEN. not afraid of lawyers aud lawsuits, and has tributes so many less versatile hostesses pay to To capture one perchance checks and dralts and contracts and proposals society (There are brave souls no trifling thing Mrs. Frank Leslie, the Woman Publisher, In (business, I mean now) aud plans and pay rolls Mrs. Leslie's costumes are marvels of the Like foolish lashlon daunts), her Editorial Sanctum and "At Home." at her lingers' ends, just as other women have modiste's art and selected aud worn with an Weil, I should say his prospects for Her Appearance and Personal Char tatting aud embroidery, has awakened an univer artist's iusliuct for gracelul draping and color. Domestic bliss were slim, acteristics. sal Interest iu the reading public. She is an un Wonderiully free from the ills that make wo Aud from the bot torn of my heart usual personality. men semi -invalid.-. Mis. Leslie has the elasticity I vow I'd pity him. She lives a dual existence, which is rounded and buoyancy which come with perlect health. out with powers, accomplishments, and pleas Bath and dumb-bells are each morning employed ures which are seldom possible to the same per with religious regularity, and before and alter Oh! That Headache. son. Mrs. Leslie holds her immense business in business hours she finds time to do friendly 'How I am tormented with this continual head perfect control. She goes to her office each offices and good deeds , which would creditably ache. It is ache I ache ! ache 1 morning, noon, morning at ten, and remains until lour, in that fill one of the vacant lives of mere society women and night. It is the last feeling and thought be .t ime she attends to a vast correspondence, does and add a balo. Can there be any time to spare fore restless slumber and the first sensation at her editorial work, personally passing upon every in this busy, overflowing life? return of consciousness. It is the terror and tor manuscript that goes into any of her publica Even now Mrs. Leslie is writing a series of ar ment of my life, and there seems no promise of an tions, and gives business directions lor tbe next ticles outside of her own publications on themes end to it while the lampol lite continues to burn. tweuty-lour hours. Hei perfect system and de of current interest, and was the moving spirit 1 feel at times asif I mustgo mad. Imoveabout cisive action enable her to getthrough an amouut in tbe fair which was held just before Christmas in my anguish or must lie prostrate and helpless of work which might appall people under a less at the Olde London Strecte lor tbe benefit of in my agony, with the sole pity, 'oh, no I not sick; high pressure of lite. When she shuts her desk Mrs. Lamadrid's St. Andrews' coffee stands. only has tbe headache.' But neither Insanity or the publisher is also left behind, and an hour It is amusing to note in this connection that death comes to my relief. On, on, must I pursue later she may be seen riding iu her elegant turn the woman who carries on with ease one of the this path of persistent pain. No help, no comfort, out, attending receptions and discharging tbe largest publishing bouses in the world was cou- no relief. The toothache may be ended by ex amenities expected oi a society woman, whence louuded, tired beyond endurance aud utterly tracting the tooth, but where is the good surgeon she returns to the Windsor Hotel, where she re disgusted with tbe management of a fair! Hear that can extract the brain to stop the pain." sides, to diuner, and later is seen receiving her it, O ye carping aud disconsoling husbands and The safest and best way is to reach the fountain friends in her luxurious apartments, at other re fathers, who add to the miseries of your women of life, put it in as healthy c ndition as possible, ceptions, or at the opera, splendid iu laces and folk who are tolling in a similar worthv cause, strengthen and revitalize it so that it may correct diamonds which are the earnings of her own the Invidious remarks and reflections, all tending the disordered member and give nature a chance strong, alert brain. She is there the fashionable, toward the Idea that "such things are never run to reassert itself. This plan has been tried very lasciuatiue Mrs. Leslie, full of light grace and on business principles." As I write it occurs to successfully in hundreds of cases and found to be laughter, said to be worth a million of dollars, me that this was possibly the reason Mrs. Frank of permanent relief. One of tbe good virtues of and as dainty and full of bewitching airs as the Leslie wrote one day during tuat trying season: the Compound Oxygen Treatment Is that it does veriest butterfly of them all. "I am more dead than alive to-day, for I am giv not go into tbe stomach for the pretended pur it will be seen that Mrs. Leslie is not at all con ing my days to my work and my nlebts to a pose of attacking a specific disease, but increases sistent with the too often accepted idea of a Fair — which is my first experience in "the latter the vital powers so that nature may repel the thorough business woman. It has been one of line, and. with the blessing of Heaven it shall be invader. tbe peculiar things about the view some men my last !" It is plaiu that her indomitable cour For full Information write to Drs. Starkey & and many unenlightened women have taken ol age failed in encountering the difficulties of busi Paleu 1529 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa., for one of women who have been successful in business, ness conducted on unbusinesslike principles. It their little books called "Compound Oxygen: Its that they would not see that such a "lemale" is, however, not so plain that it may not be tbe Mode of Action and Results," which they will In writing of distinguished American women, could have any social nature, any winning char duty of more businesslike women to take these send free also their monograph on headache. it is quite Impossible to forget Frank Leslie, the acteristics, any womanly traits or personal events in hand and teach their less practical sis woman publisher. Not to know of her success charms. From the tierce masculine creature ters how to bring good results from fair invest in business and the mark she has made in socie who has represented upou the stage tbe Minerva ments and discard the fuss and feathers which ty argues one's self sadly uninformed as to the of modern financiering, to the reform-dressed, generally pertain to their inadequate returns. prominent persons in New York and out6lde the unlovable thing which writers solemnly predict In closing this sketch, let me give an instance Music Given Away pale of popular knowledge in serial publications. will be the outcome of tbe present trausition in of the graceful charities which are the effect of To introduce "Woodward** Musical Monti.- So well is Mrs. Leslie known to the public, by woman's status, the picture has been the same. the Impulse of kindness which lives in her heart. ofIf" Sheet (tl.OO Music per year) tuadPremiums und our new Id every illustrated family Catalogue having a means of her various publications and the per Among all the bright, graceful, attractive women Mrs. Leslie has an impecunious friend, a woman, piano or organ, we will, on receipt or 20 eta. for postage. sonal encomiums of enthusiastic correspondeuts who iu their existence controvert this ideal, none who lives in a far state. As has been mentioned send free s amples with ten complete pieces of our very latest to journals in all parts of the country, and even has done more to upset preconceived ideas than tbe fair publisher Is by nature a poet, and when popular , _-__ir VocalandV Jnstrumentalmusicfullsize, (lit, xl3 abroad, that little remains that is new concern ever deeply moved or wrought upon by the pa inches i printed on elegant heavy music paper, andwould ing her, though everything pertaining to her Mrs. Frank Leslie. cost (4.00 at music stores. We also publish 1 " Nor is she a prominent advocate of woman's thos, trials or pleasures of the broad life which success, 11' the Wnteri Could £ unique and romantic history is always of rights. Their right to carry on extensive and spreads before her, she instinctively finds her A very beautiful and popular song and i They chorus, Fl mailed interest. complicated busiuess she quietly demonstrates thoughts flowing in rhythmic measure and her for w cts. Because she is, excepting perhaps one, the best iu her everyday life, but it is seldom that one sentiments running into verse. As she is not WILLIS WOODWARD A CO.. advertised woman in the United States, every hears Mrs. Leslie speak of suffrage or the eman disposed to print her own poems without the un 848 and 844 BROADWAY, BT. T. one wants to know more of her. Visits to her cipation of her sex. If she has fixed ideas upon biased sanction of one of her assistant editors, a great establishment on Park Place, by newspa this vexed question, she has proven that logo's delicate self repression which other prominent per people, note-book and pencil in hand, in impossible wighti — heads of magazines might do well to Imitate, crease and crowd upon one another. Column she sends the poems to her needy friend, who is New Piano Collections after column has been written, is doubtless at "She that could think and ne'er disclose her. instructed to copy them and send them back, OF EMINENT MERIT. the present moment being written, of her be'auty mind" — under a nam de plume, to one of the Frank Leslie The New Classical Pianist <*100) just and fascinating preseuce, of her great gray eyes, exists in her own comprehensive personality. publicatious for editorial judgment. They are out, contains a truly admirable selection from brown hair and sweet mouth lilled with pearly Mrs. Leslie's handwriting is strongly charac always accepted, the unknown poet having the best works of tbe best modern piano com- teeth, of her gentle voice and sweet smile, and teristic. Her chirography is very large, appar Eosers, such as Jensen, Barglel, Rubenstein, Frencu airiuess and chic, wliich are drawn in ently w ritten with a quill, certaiuly with a very gained an enviable reputation with her editors, Iszt, &c. ; in all 48 pieces by 86 different masters- striking contrast to her business acumen, and flexible pen, the letters slant evenly forward, and Frank Leslie gravely makes out a generous Medium Difficulty. check and sends to her friend, who thus receives Piano Classios. ($1.00). Has bad an ex far, clear-sightedness, her talent for nuances, and those that run below tbe line are heavily quite disproportionate remuneration for the ceptional success, which It well deserves. her judgment of difficult questions, and her en fluished with a stroke which frequently leaves a copying. Is it not a clever and feminine way of Young Peoples Classics. For Piano. terprise in taking instant advantage of any event mark one quarter of an inch wide. finding expression for her hidden thoughts and ($l.UO). Easy pieces In excellent taste. that occurs. Tuey tell the details of the im She is very loud of pets, but finds that their Many good Piano Pieces In a year are given in mense business, of the heavy presses which run keeping iu her establishment or at her rooms at a at the same time pecuniarily benefitting her Dltaon & Co.'s MONTHLY MUSICAL day and night six days of the week, of the print hotel Is impossible. As Is general^ ~Ruowu, she friendl Flouine Thayer McCrat. it r.< ORD. (ILOO; In addition to valuable lists of ing, engraving and binding departments, of her has no children, and her heart goes out all tbe new music. - artists, the chief of whom receives the handsome more tenderly to her friends, little and great, old Curiosity about the wives of literary men or Book* Mailed for Retail Price. salary of one huudred and sixty dollars a week, and youhg, because of this deprivation. the husbands of literary women never dies out, so Oliver Dltson & Co., Boston, Mass. and the four hundred employees who keep the Mrs. Leslie's "evening" is and has been for deep rooted is the impression thatgeniusorcven complex machinery of the publishing house run some years on Thursday. Her apartments at the moderate talent Is unco' hard to live with. The ning. Tney tell, iii counter progression towards Windsor are most attractive and luxurious iu wife of Charles Dudley Warner is an attractive Manhattan Life Insurance Co., receding events, of Mrs. Leslie's accession to their appointments. Furniture aud draperies woman, handsome, interested in the best thought sew voit k. this great busiuess at her husband's death, of are rich and comlortable and aesthetically pleas of tbe time. The couple are childless, out llaH the largest clear surplus over liabilities. her former petted existence as his wife, which ing. Sbe has an artist's eye for effect aud selects thoroughly happy in their home. Anna Katherine the The most New attract Endowment ve feature I'liin In life of underwriting. tbts company Itis so illy fitted her for the cares that she has as choice pictures and dainty works of art In all Green, the writer of the ' Leavenworth Case" and gives tbe best combination of advantages offered by sumed aud bears with such wonderfnl success, lines for her personal surroundings. Pictures, others among the best knowu detective stories any plan in use. of her villa at Saratoga, where she reigued a ver statuary, choice books, ivory carvings, inlaid ta of the time, is the mother of a family of little ThisAgents will wanted be fully ; write explained f or Dartieulars. If you will write. itable queen of hearts for many seasons, of her bles, mosaic and lacquer boxes, rare fabrics, children, handsome, sturdy youngsters, devoted JAMES M. M. I.KAN, President. previous acquaintance with Frank Leslie a; a « hat-not — all have their history, and show artis to their pretty mamma. Bronson Howard and H. Y. Wemplk, Bec'y. J. L,. H ai.sk v . 1st V. P. fair contributor, one whose work was well re tic feeling. bis wife are always seen together, aud are a de 8. .N Stebbins. Actuary. - 8.E . Stokks 2d V. P. ceived aud always pleasing, whether iu travels, Noticeable among the many curios is a gold voted pair. Mrs. Kate Upson Clarke is as cosily novels or purely sentimental verse, and back of medallion set In star rays of brilliants and de .domestic in her tastce as if she had never touched all that to her first marriage, when a mere child pending from a gold-buckled ribbon of natioual a peu. Mrs. Laura Holloway has made herself a of fifteen, and ber education by her lather In all colors. It Is the decoration of El Busto del Lib home by her literary work, and keeps It a cheery MAGIC LANTERNS branches of knowledge and accomplishments erator, bestowed upou Mrs. Leslie by the govern place for her grown son, who looks too big to call ttfat could fit her for a brilliant career. Her ment ol Venezuela. The obverse has a profile her mother. Mrs. Rebecca HardiugDuvis, whose maiden name was Miriam Florence Folline, and bust of Bolivar and the reverse the arms oi Ven short stories are apt to have a melancholy turn, her ancestry was of Huguenot origin. So, we ezuela. The handsome decoration instituted in is a vivacious body, a thorough optimist to all get back to a starting point, and wish for some memory of the founder of the five South Amer appearances, with a son who hus reached man's thing new about this woman, whose business ican republics, is conferred only on those who estate. 8he and her husband, Mr. L. Clarke mm & mm mm\rs. success in the face of almost iinsurmouutablc have reudered conspicuous service in the cause Davis, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, are a home- < New312.00 and up. SOperfect. styles. WarrantedSent on trial. 6 difficulties and whose social charm, which wins of humanity, progress aud civilization. loving couple and their bouse is full of sunshine. \ years- Buy direct and nave half, to her all with whom sbe comes in contact, have Mrs. Leslie bas a collection of fans that would Julian Hawthorne is the best of husbands, and f Circular with 10.M0 testimonials become proverbial whenever the possibilities of throw the most fastidious dilletante into ecsta there ace seven children in his home. Cable has i1 Free. lfiS S. Clinton gko. Street,paysk Cine * CO., ago. III. women are discussed. That this gossip and sies— fans with feathers and without, satin fans half a dozen young folks and a serene borne life. much, much more is all true can be vended by tissue i an-, fans ol silk and moire, with sticks ol Marion Harland is as notable a housewife in fact an acquaintance with her; for Mrs. Frank Leslie ivory, shell and perfumed woods, inlaid with sil as on Daper, and paints and embroiders with con The200,000th Manual of Phonography, Copy Just by Benn Issued: Pitman is particularly accessible and very fond aud ver," gold aud precious stones. Fine art fans, siderable skill. Mrs. Burnett sent her husband and Jerome B. Howard. A perfect teelf-Instructor helpful to her own sex, particularly to those who with coronets and crests, and ravishing paint abroad with her earnings to finish his studies as In Phonetic Short-hand. Bold by nooksellers.oi are striving to win their way by their own exer- ings and iutricate workmanship. They are, of an oculist, and the pair are one in their devotion The Phonographic Institute. Cincinnati, O. tioustoau honest livelihood. To many oi her course, too rare and delicate to use, aud, like to old armor and various antique bric-a-brac, and contrioutors of the four thousand manuscripts everything else, have their histories. Mrs. Les to their two fine-looking sons. Frank Stockton's HOW TO which are sent to her each year she returns let lie's diamond car-rings, which are as large as wire is a clever woman, and Stevenson's wife bos ters of kind advice; encouragement where liter hickory nuts, are known as the handsomest, pair something of a literary reputation of ber 'own. ary talent is evinced, of sisterly counsel to turn of solitaires in the country, and her bracelets, Howells makes a fresh study of his wife forcvery to other work where it is plain that writing is rings, brooches and various pieces for the hair one of his horoines and it is putting the severest not their best field. She has faith in human na or corsage compare in size and brilliancy. Sbe test to their domestic happiness to say that she . A new book containing plana ture, especially woman nature, and says that in has, among other rare gems, a collection of doesn't resent it. Louise Chandler Moulton has and Bpecifi cations for 85 nouses, her strange career, in some of the dli est straits of opals, which arc exquisitely mounted, and gleam a very charming daughter, and she and her hus all sizes, from 2 rooms up. Sent her life women have been her best iriends and from their velvet cases with the illusive blue band, Mr. William C. Moulton, of the Boston git-paid on receipt of 25 cents, practical assistants. She loves her ideal of what light which fitfully blazes into fiery hues with a True Flag, are an entirely united couple. J7 S. OK II. VIE ft CO., women may be, and by her affectionate regard fascination which is wierd and sets one shiver- Bom Street, New York. brings many of them nearly up to that standard eriug while yet it is impossible to take the eyes There's Pearl and Daisy, Lily, Belle, of sweetness and light, strength of character from them. But surely Mrs. Leslie's Indomitable HIICI■ IJS|y A IMS PROF. *t -TfcSI R.ICE'8 All SELF. e..n learn TfcACII- s.r and nobility of purpose. She deprecates the courage, quick grasp of situations, good judg And Madeline and Maud, «itTc without theiud of a teaeber. Rapid. tendency of most women to turn to writing as a ment and the resultant success which issome- And every blessed oneo' them ** correct. Established twelve years. means of subsistence. i times mistakenly called good luck must contro Six girls has been abroad ; TAUCHT. Notes, chords, accompanlmenta. thor She feelingly describes Its difficulties and dis vert the superstition which predicts perverse But what's the good of all the gold oughfn-c.. bias Q, %. laws, mC[ MUSIC e c CO.,Ten Slue glrwi. 1 Oo. ClrrnlarsCH1CA0O. couragements, and marshals a host of reasons fate for . those who own these marvelously beau- I've spent in foreign lands, why many.aspirants must fail. | tiful gems. Mrs. Leslie Is nn ideal hosU-ss, pos When at this very minute they're She earnestly advocates that each woman or sessing a subtle magnetism and rare finesse All six upon my hands! young girl make a close and conscientious self- For The Fair Sex. which enables her to put each guest at ease and The Labia he Face Powder.sodel- examination and d&cide what she can do best. at his best and to adapt her conversat ion to di They are not wantin' — none of 'em— tcate.soitulntv and refine i. Is u most She believes tint each one has her forte, and if verse minds and varying tastes without losing Iu what folks call "eood looks;" exquisite toi el preparation. It is she can ascertain what It is, and will honestly her own individuality and sincere standpoint. But spite or that and Paris gowns the admiration of tb Ur*anilt» of love devote> herself to it, she may make a success In Her fluent use of several of the continental lan They still arc on tbe hooks; beautyly American to Its women eonstant who use. owe It their will that line. She encourages those with a talent guages draws to her salon many foreigners, who Sometimes I wonder If I've made add b- 11 liancy to a maiden's charms. for drawing to become artists, their opportuni are at once made happy .In responsive conversa A terrible mistake Mint matte the complexion as soft, ties as illustrators being most desirable in the tlon, which they find so rare iu this great, busy, In tralnin' up my glrl6 to do trans p

"I — I just gave them my cake last night," Then it told me It had been back over and over It didn't giggle. Thunder-clap wasn't much of sobbed Alice through ber tears, "aud 1 dip— again. a giggler. Presently a little jolly drop came dipped It In col— cof — coffee, so it would be 'Howt' said I, opening my eyevery wide. paddlfug along and said, 'Hello, Tuunder-clap! solt." 'Evaporation,' said it. 'When we get out of Golu' to leave us. areyou! Good plau ( or us). "Oh, Allle, Allle! That was much worse than here we will be used for something, and then, I'm afraid your black looks wou'tbelp the bl mk- the cat; for she didn't know any belter, aud 1 probably, thrown out, or in some way exposed to ets much. Supposeyou take a ruu through the told you not to feed them. You thought you the air, and that will turn us iuto vapor, and we first filter you Bee. It mightdo you good.' knew better than your Mamma, and you have will float off up, up, to our lovely old life. 8tay Thunder-clap did not get off that day, nor for killed tbe birds." hi-i-c a littie while, and I will tell you one of my a long while afterward ; but at last It went, and Poor Alice passed a verv miserable day after Btorles. that, and sobbed herself to sleep at night; but 'Once I fell from my cloud borne, and lived six a wiggle-tail went with it, which made its chance I do not think she will ever again think she mouths iu a cistern, but I never lost hope; and of being used for a pleasant purpose very poor. knows better than ber Mamma. one day I was pumped out and used, with a lot (To be Continued.) Hakriet Lawson. of others to bathe a beautiful baby. He played with us— oh 1 how merrily be played with us !— FORFEITS. [for the Ladies' Home Journal.] throwing us up over bis head and lovely face, For the benefit of tbe young people I will give THE RAINDROP'S STORY. where 1 would try to stay on, so sweet and pure the following forfeits, w'hichl iound very amus What I did when I became a Soap-bubble. was the place; but I kept rolliug down again ing the other evening, when some young people, and again, aud we all 'danced Jim Crow' to tbe ignoring my gray hairs, pressed me into a game BY EMILY MEIGS RIPLET. muslcof that baby's crow. requiring forfeits. 'I did wish I could talk baby talk, so I might To act the dumb servant: The person who has Pitch, pitch, pitch dark.' Hnrdly bad I landed tell him how bappv 1 was, and where I bad come to pay tbe forfeit must act the answers to tbe here (If I may use that expression about such a from, under the "Raiubow and then from tbe questions put by the master of ceremonies; as, watery place) before I heard a general outcry gloomy cistern. I would have told him that it "How do you eat soup!" Much merriment will IFoit the Ladies' Home Jouh.nal.j against it. paid well to get in there, though, for il felt to be caused if proper questions are put. To an I II 1. LITTLE GIRL. THAT KNEW MOKE 'Well,' said one, 'this Is apretty look out!- good to get out. aspiring young journalist, who had to pay this 'Humph !' said another, 'I dou't see any look 'His mother was watching him as be sat in the forfeit, tbe question was put, "How do you edit THAN HER MOTHER. out about it. It's as black as a tight-corked Ink- little tub, and pretty soon she was called away ou a newspaper!" and his quick reply was an ltn- bottle.' an errand. Then the little rogue began to slap auiuat y using of a pair of scissors aud a paste And What Came of It. 'Oh I this is too dreadful for me. I shall dive us with all his might, and what a I rolic we had brush. to the bottom and drown myself,' cried another. jumping out. When be hit me I flew up ou tbe To go oat of the room with two legs, and One morning last June Maud and Alice were 'Don't do that,' auswered some one. 'It's window pane, and there I could look out at my return with six: Quite easy, II you remember to counting the birds' nests about their home. wicked. Let's hope we may get out. May be beautiful blue boine, or down at tbe baby either. "Let's see," said Maud, who was six yearsold, When his mother returned, she said iu dismay: bring a chair with you. "there is one robiu's nest in the vine over the we can find a chink where we can leak out.' Put one hand where tbe other cannot touch it : porch, two more in the elm tree, one Bob White This made the other one mad. and it said : 'Oh, Baby! nee how you've splashed everything!' Put one hand on tbe elbow of the other arm. lives in the big maple, and two sparrows' nests In 'Leak! sneak ! No indeed. I'd rather drown aud she made him stop, at which he looked so Spread a newspaper ou tbe floor in such a way mysell than be a sneak. " disappointed that tbe good little woman said, that two people can stand on It, and still not be the currant bushes. That, makes six." 'All right,' said the conscientious one. 'Do it, 'Weil, never mind. Mamma will take you out a' le to touch hands : Place it on the doorway, "And the blue-bird, Maudie, you are forget then.' But it didn't. where you con splash !' and she carried tbe whole half ou one side and hall on the other, and close ting the blue-bird In the apple tree. That makes 'Come,' said another, 'cheer up, and let's make outfit into a pretty yard, warm with sunshine the door over it. Thus, two person! can easily ten." Allle was ouly four, and couldn't count the best of it. It's pretty bad, to be sure; but it and cool with shade. Then she stood off, and stand on it, and yet will not be able to touch each very well. might be worse. Suppose we had fallen iuto cried. 'Afow, Baby, go it." And he did, and so other. "Why, Alice Warren!" exclaimed Maud, "you the lire and been scalded I* did the Raindrops, nke so many trained grass Place a pencil on tbe floor so that one cannot never get 'quainted with figures in the world 1 All this time I bad said nothing— lying low to hoppers. jump over it: Put It close to the wall of the That only makes seven." hear what the others thought of it all. 'I watched tbe fun from the window where I room. K. "Well, ' said Allie, patiently, "It is more than At last I spoke up, bravely as you please, and stood in pure delight. six anyway. Let's eo down and see if the little said : 'Yes, let's make the best Just then a 'Presently the mother came in to clear up the birds are batched. Mamma sain they ought to be vile wigglctail came bustling along, and ran damage we bud done, and taking a towel, she WASHING DISHES FOB MAMMA. to-day." right between us, switching us right and left came to the window, and said, 'It's time this So down they ran, along tbe shady path, till with his nasty little slippery tail, ami I window was washed, anyhow.' and she rubbed us Little ones, with white arms bare, tliev reached tbe old opple tree by the spring. round and round so fast it made mv bead whir) ; Say, what are you doing there, They walked very softly as they drew near, so as Finished my speech then she hung tbe towel out the window to dry ; That you're making such a clatter, not to disturb tbe old birds, as they saw and With a wild little screech, and then wuat became of me! I set sail for the Tell me, what can be tbe mutter! heard nothing of them. Maud "boosted" Allie and went splashing away from there for dear ! 0,110 •!*?» *° toe tm,e 04 tuati bahy's laugh, call Filled with wonder and surprise, up to the lower limb, from where, by standing life. I lug out to hlni, 'Good-bye, littleone ; look for me Little blue-eyes thus replies: up and holding on with both hands, she could in the Rainbow.' "Surely you must know, pupa. easily see into the nest, which was a little higher 'I was unspeakably Washing dishes for mamma!" up, in a hole iu tbe trunk. happy. My work was done. "Oh, Maud," she cried, "the bid bird isn't I had helped fill tbe cis Washing dishes, little one, here, and the little ones are all batched. " tern, helped bathe the Some don't think such splendid fun. "Do come down and let me see bow many baby, and helped wash a Tell me, for I want to know, there are," said Maud. window; sol wentoffwith Why do you enjoy it so! . So Alice jumped down, and Maud climbed up a conscience as clear as "Little children like to be and counted: a Raindrop!' Useful, papa, don't you seel "One, two, three, four!" Yes, four little This story pleased me Very harpy now we are scrawny bodies and great mouths. "Oh ! let's tell very much, and opened my Washing dishes for mamma." Mamma," cried Maud, aud away tbey both eye to the beauty of being scampered to tell the good news. cheerful and patieut to do "She has much to do. you kuow "I'm sure I wish Mrs. Blue-bird good luck with the little duties of life. That And we love to help her so. her family," said Mamma; "but I dou't think Raindrop bad not douc Greatest pains, indeed, we take sbewaBa very wise bird to choose that place to very much, but it hau douc Lest tbe dishes we might break : build her nest. It is too low down, and Madam all that Sod v>anted it to do. China, glass and earthenware Satin-Back (that was the cat) follows us so often I wanted to be that way Handle we with greatest care. to the spring, ig, I1 amam afraidairaiti shesue willwin discoverdiscover It.it. myself, soe very day I tried, True and trusty, sir, we ore, You must beDe careful, children, to shut ber up and I do not know how I Washing dishes for mamma." every time you ou go to look at tbe birds." couhl have borne that life As I went awav, I thcight The little Kirls ' were very careful after that, if I badu't been cheerful Of tbe lesson tlicy had taught; and never once visited tbe uest without first put-| and made others about me Being useful every day ting "Madam" under lock and key. All WeDt so, for in t hat way weoften Makes us happy, as they say ; well until the young birds were two weeks old had a good laugh, and that Love can make our labor light and were covered with beautiful blue feathers, was a great help. The more While we follow what is right, aud had grown so much that tbey filled the nest I tried to bear the hard True and trusty as they are, full. ships that way tbe easierlt Then it was that tbe children, running down as became; so sometimes I Washiug dishes for mamma. usual, the first thing after breakfast, found the could look them li (the face grass at the foot of tile tree strewn with feathers so bravely that it almost aud a dreadful peeking was heard from tbe nest. seemed to turn them to It didn't take Maud long to scramble up, you soft-«hipa. THE Toy may be sure. Try as I would, though, ■the child "Tbey are all right, Allie " she called. "The my sufferings were terri little ones are all here. It must be tbe mother ble, and I ofteu thought if bird that is killed, aud I am afraid old Madam it weren't lor the 'he-chug,' did it." 'ke-chug' of tbe pump- likes best! "Oh, the wetehed, wetched thing!" said Allie, sucker, in which lay our We take pleasure very angry: and when she found Madam Satin- my heart would fail me In Informing our Back asleep in the arm-chair, as peacefully as if natrons tout our she had not just destroyed the happiness of a is so dark thatwe mightall have ock of the ce.e- family, with a little blue feather still clinging to been turned to shoe polish, and not see the de ated her whiskers, she was angrier than ever, and ference; we had uo way of telling day from ANCHOR cried: night, except we always knew when it was Mon STONE "Mamma, Mamma, I want the horwid, horwid day, and to us that was 'day of all the week tbe BUILDING place! I must get out ! BLOCKS* cat killed todcath. She is a candibal (cannibal) best,' and the larger the washing was the better complcttAy sold out before Christmas, Is now replenished she eats live things." 'Keep quiet!' said someone. 'You're no worse we were pleased, for with every 'ke-chug' ol the and fully assorted, and solicit renewal of their kind or But Mamma southed her, and told her she was off than the rest of us.' pump huudrcds and thousands of us escaped. I ders. The Price-list will bo forwarded 1 gratisgra " on appJi- wrong to be so angry with the cat. "She doesn't 'Why,' said 1, '1 lived up in a cloud. I cannot could always hope my turn would come next. cation to kuow any better," said she. "I am very 6orry, stav iu such a place as this. I will lose all my How the weeks poKcd along! It seemed to us dear, us sorry as you are; but there is uo use iu purity.' that wash-day came but once a year, whereas, F. AD. RICHTER & GO. being angry. It wou'l bring the bird back. We Then a gentle voice spoke to me and said: when we were up In the cloud, time flew so fast must do the best we cau without, it. Maud, 'No; keep all you can o f it, and try to live your that we used to say, 'There's that 'maid in the new York, 810 Broadway, or Lontioh B. C. you go and bring tbe nest to me ; but before you time here cheerfully, and as useful as possible, garden hanging out the clothes' again; audit 1 Railway Place, fenchurch Street. disturb it put your handkerchief over the young so you may be worthy to go back." But I turued was only yesterday she did it, wasn't Iti' Then blnlB, so they won't be frightened." away, saying: 'I am willing to live my earth we would tease her for being so fond of her stu Ten outline pict Maud did exactly as sue was tnld, ami when life; but not here! Tbis is too dark and bitter a PICTURES TO PAINT. ures, villi direc fntcl' and I went swiuimiug around, frantic to pid work, aud we would float over and stuud be colors and for painting, sent to any address tions for on receiptmixing she got back Mamma had brought a large wil tween the sun and her garden. Tnen we would of lO ct«. by 8. W. TILTON, & CO., 29 Temp e Place low cage from the attic, aud into this the nest find a way of escape. laugh to see the way she scon led up at us. If Boston. Oar illustrated enta oirue containing speci was carefully set. Presently I found myself between two gloomy she was Irish, she would say, 'Drat thlm clowds! men pictures seni for a 2 eent stump. "Now," said she, "they must have some break old drops that came near to break my heart with If it wasn't fur thim, oi moight git me clothes fast." theirwoful talk. One said: 'Ah! well mayyou dhry afore uoight — if the 6un wad only sbolne ' "Snail they have bread and milk!" asked wring yourself in despair, child. I see you have But for any fun we bad ever had out of Judy and Alice. just come, and with all my heart I pity you, for her wash-day troubles we were getting wolully "No, Indeed," answered Mamma, laugbiDg. uo prisoner ever entered dreadfuller dungeon paid up now. "I am quite sure they are not used to bread and than this. I never see these young drops trying We knew when it was Monday, and then, hav milk, and that they would not like it. We can't to keep up their spirits but I feci sorry for them ing tailed to (ret out, wewould begin looking for do belter thau to follow the mother's example, and tell them they had better give it up, for their and counting on the next Monday, and, bless aud I am quite sure she always gave them angle hearts are sure to break, soouer or later.' vou, we many a time fancied it had come, when worms or flies." I didn't line this kind of sympathy somehow, 1 verily believe it wasn't Tuesday yet. But, alas, Then Mamma and Maud went out in the gar though the poor old drop seemed to mean it so Father Time has different legs'in a cistern from den, aud found a breakfast for the birds, and kindly, and I said, 'Well, since I come to think those he wears in the bright blue sky I Up there when they had takeu all they wanted, they cud of it, I won't take the doleful road. If there's he makes 'a thousand years but ns a day,' and dled down and went to sleep as comfortable as any fun to be found in this cistern, I am going to down there, 'a day as a thousand years.' Perfectly nourishes the child from possible. have it.' The growly old drop was a constant lesson to birth, without the addition of cow's In about a week's time the birds were so well- Then the other old drop frightened me. It me to keep my patience and try to be cheerful to grown aud strong tbey were bopping around the just roared at me — not a laugh-roar — a regular those about me. We all knew it, and called it milk, and digests as easily as hu cage, quite meny and happy. rumbling, grumbling growl, and said: 'What an 'old Thunder-clap,' and teased it for grumbling "If they continue to do ns well as this they idiot you are, expecting to find any pleasure or till life was doubly a burden, and it was such a man milk. Send for "Our Baby's will be able to take care of themselves in a day or hope in this world. I tell you there's no hope — scold there was no comfort to any one near it. two, and we will let them fly away to tbe tree- no such thing as hope.' We might have all become dismalitcs, if we First and Second Years," by Marion tops, where they belong." With this pleasant speech I thought I had bad hadn't seen how poorly poor old Thunder-clap But the very next morning, when the family enough, and not waiting to say good bye, I was paid for the little pleomire it got out or it. Harland. Reed & Carnrick, N.'Y. came down stairs, lour little birds lay dead in the paddled away as fast as I could. Even the worms, bugs and wiggle tails dreaded PI-AY THF PIANO ABfB ORGAN bottom of the cage. Then a kindly voice addressed me and said: It. It was a great one to stand by the 'pump- byplay uttlng a tune Soper's on either Instantaneous instrument Guide. at once Any without person canthe "Oh dear, dear!" exclaimed Mamma, "who 'Don't be distressed, my dear. That miserable sucker' to be ready to go, so my special friends aid of a teacher. No previous knowledge of music re has done thisi Girls, come here. Have cither old thing has tried to discourage you, but you aud 1 had no chance then, for not even to get quired. Send for book of testimonials free. Addrcnc of you fed these birds! Something they have mustn't mind it. It makes more trouble than into the pump-stalk were we willing to stay long Oharlea C. Heorne, P. O. Box 1487, New York. eaten has killed them." iny other drop here, just with Its grumpy talk In such Ill-natured company. It could hear the "No," said Maud quickly, looking with clear aud Its determination to look at the black side of people talking up by tbe pump, and one day it LADY AGENTS permanent eyes into her mother's face, "I have never given everything; but it was raised In a thunder- cloud, said, 'Thev- are going to wash the bed-clothes to employment and Rood ealary them anything but what you told us." and is a natural grumbler. I was raised under day, nud 1 mean to get out! So dou't you come M ilium Qu«'«n City hkirt and But Allle didn't speak. She hung her head the Rainbow, and became so used to seeing and crowd me away.' outfitMorkhiirSunporterH. free. AdaresH Cincinnati sample so low that her curls hid her face. things In a rosy light that tliisdoesn't dishearten 'No danger,' said one brisk, saucy little drop; Suspender Co.. Cincinnati. O "Do you know anything about this, Alice!" me a bit, for I know we will get out anil go back 'we all want to see dear Thunder-clap go ; don't 1 Scarf rvr Lace Pin, 1 Ptooe RStifr, 1 Cb*?M B»nd asked Mamma sadly. to the heaveus again, If we try to be good aud we/ Rather boost it out than detain it; wouldn't Rlnrr.S* 5 S- r.p Pii tnT«i A Vers*»,iVo]i Flirtation • useful here.' wei' Then we all giggled, except Thunder-clap. A EleganlStuij les, 1 Oc F. Aualio, Ntw H«*«n,ri. MARCH, 1888. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.

is always expressed In his face whenever a blow street crossings. Often have I pitied the little where the state of things I have Just described Is struck. umorluuates entrusted to ignorant nurse-girls, Is carried out to the letter. Stout young lads and A loving talk, kind advice, a prayer, then a aud wheeled at a pace sufficieut to seriously in lasses, who at Christmas time were rosy and request that he sit alone an hour and reflect, aud jure the weak, undeveloped spine. . fresh, turn out to greet the first warm spring wnen he hasthoughtlt allover, thesweetcumiug A careluliy-mauaged, well-nourished. baby is a day with complexion that would make a sun back to his mother's aruis aud kisses. Is not well-sprlug of pleasure. He sleeps souudly, gains flower blush aud a leellug of lassitude » blch they this better than the degrauiug whip! Itcallsfor at least a quarter of a pound weekly, is geneially call "laziness." Then some dear old Aunty In patience I admit, but, wheu you mothers stop good, aud tnerciore a source of purest delight. sists that they must take some "spring niedi- aud reflect that on you and your wisdom depend A healthy babe's head should be cool, skin rose- clue," "something to purify the blood," "every the luture, not only of these boys, but of tueir pink and clear, flesh firm, passages welldigested. body needs it in the sprlug,"and the custom has boys to come and uf the welfare of our country, Any variations from these favorable conditions obtained, and "spring meuicine" Is as staple as then indeed, no effort seems to much. should receive close watching, and a competent Bugar lu "canning season," or quinine in Illi ph\ sician summoned In season. nois 1 And such a dose as they make up. Dear [Fob The Ladies' Bunt Joubnal.1 If made sick by the hot weather, give the child old ladles who wouldn't hurt a fly- -the very in a change immediately. Perhaps you may feel carnation of loving care and self-denying TIMELY HINTS ABOUT BABY and with reason, that you cannot afford such an thoughtfulness for others, but let them get hold BY ADA E. HAZELL. outlay, but will this be greater than the doctor's of a seething pot, a liaudlul of ''yarns, " some bills, and, possibly alas ! those sadder ones gcutlau, dandelion root, sarsaparllla, princess The alarming mortality among Infants strikes which staying at home may necessitate! pine, a dash of sulphur, a sprinkling of Epsoui a chill to the heart ot the inexperienced mother, The precious little life, that has cos tits mother salts, etc., etc. "There, dear! Justdrluk a bowl who, as she gazes foudly at the tiny being so re mouths of pain and hours fraught with agony, full three or four times a day for a few days. It cently entrusted to her care, feels her eyes grow lsworth lavish expenditure of money, time and is a most excellent thing to puri y the "blood. dim as she realizes her great responsibility, not painstaking. Patient, unremitting, judicious Why, there was the Widow Lambert's first hus ouly as regards his future moral and mentui de care has saved many a babe that would other band, when be had the 'yellow janders, ' etc., velopment, but also his present physical welfare. wise have fallen a victim to errors of diet, cloth etc. " [FUH THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.] If her strength permits, she will not depute ing, etc. Well, it's all right to take these doses, provided A PLEA FOR THE BOYS. this arduous though pleasant duty to a nurse-girl, Oh 1 the unutterable sorrow of laying away the you have been living heavy, aud have neglected whose standard Is so much lower, aud whose in beautiful, stid form that enshrined our fondest yourself all winter! The dose is norc too bad, BT MINNIE GEBBEBT SPRAOUK. terest is so Incomparably less, but, trusting to hopes, our brightest visions I either; you deserve it; but it Is to much better her own more intelligent judgment, will under If the sail summons comes, at least may the to look after things as you go along. Don't let Yes, I acknowledge It, some boys are horrid — take the entire charge oi the babe herself. mother's aching heart have the poor consolation yourself get clogged up. Keep thlugs open and tliey are uuoe.irable— but I assert boldly, their This will prove no light burden, but if it save of knowing that no effort of hers could have in working order all the time. Then, if you mothers are the ones to blame. There may be the Hie of the beloved one what true mother will avoided the illness, and may she find peace In re should get weak from overwork, if your appetite cases, probably are many, wuea through heredi not feel amply repala for long, weary hours oi membering "of such is the'kingdom." should tail, a little Iron will biace you up nt tary delects, inherited malformations of charac self -denying vigil! once — not w ith auy fictitious strength based upon ter, even the influence of a thoroughly good A first baby js largely the subject of experi fFou Tint Ladies' Home JOURNAL.] stimulant, but with good solid health, based on mother would be wasted. But be just— look back ment. Its habits are all strange. If itseyes roll TALKS WITH THE DOCTOR. common sense and nutriment. over your own experience- with boys and tell ine from colic, the anxious mother, who fears convul Can't advise you about taking Iron. Better wiieu you really felt t :#< a loving word, a show sions, hastily summons the doctor, or doses the Breaths Concluded. ask your doctor. It is a queer medicine. Nearly of trust, had been utterly thrown away. As for helpless little one according to the advice of every one can take' It with benefit iu some form, me, 1 love boys — yes, even the dirty and often some old-lady neighbor, kind-hearted, but inju but an acquaintance with patient is absolutely wicked little street gainln appeals to my kindly dicious. Right here It may be safely laid down necessary to determine what form will suit your aud sympathetic side. A good theosophlst as an axiom— the less dosing the better. In any Now if we break a hole in the dam In out Individual r~ would tell me I was reincarnated from one of sligbt ailment,- nature is the best physician, com brook the rush of water will soon begin to clear these, therefore had still a germ of the boy na mon sense the most reliable nurse. Keeping au thlugs up; but just as soon as we stop up the Chioaoo. January 10th, 1888. ture, enabling me to euter into their griefs and in tan t warm, . especially about the extremities, hole, just so soon we begin to get a dirty puddle Editor Ladies' Homb Juuhsal: — Dear Sir. — joys. To all appearances I am nothing mure will ofteu break up au incipient cold, and the again. I waut to say a word in behalf of those mucb- than a girlish-looking, sprightly little mother, as avoidance of draughts or extremes of tempera Open the bowels and keep them open. maligued long rubber tubes for babies nursing foudof dancing and nil innocent gaiety as though ture will do much towards preventing illness. When you take pills (of course you will take bottles. In your January number it is stated my big ten-year-old boy was a myth. And speak If the mother is so fortunate at to be able to them. I don't think It is recommended in the that they cannot be kept clean. From experi ing of gaiety, most boys have too little of it. I nurse her child — a blessing all too uncommon Constitution, but it seems to be generally under ence I know differently. believe in a boy's being gay and by his mother's now-a-days — let her govern her diet with ex stood that a real genuine patriotic American If mothers themselves would attend to the side. My boy is as proud of handing his mother treme care. The natural acids, such as those ol takes to Liver Pills as truly asau Englisuman to cleansing, there is not the slightest risk, but, of through a square dance or even rolling with her the lemon and tomato, may be partakeu of in roast beei or a Germau to beer) take them this couise, if lento a young thoughtless girl, or to on a tricycle, as though he were blessed with a moderation, but vinegar should be strictly way — suv a full dose to-night, the same tomor anyone who has not great interest iu the health sweetheart. shunned. Too strong tea has an unfavorable row night, one pill less the third night, oue less and well-being of the lufant, the tubes arc liable They are but embryo men, treat them as such. effect, and colfee, which has a tendency to dry agaiu the fourth night, .and so on until you get to sour, but with proper care it need never occur. While holding them with a Arm hand, seemingly the milk, should give place to cocoa. The latter, down to one pill, which contiuue for two or During the hot summer months I washed them leau upon them. Eveu a boy of ten will walk milk, oatmeal gruel, etc., should be freely used. three nights. What! Weaken yourself bv so in soda water every time a ter using, and left mure erect, prove more thoughtful of the comfort Iu short, the nursing mother's food should be much physicking! Not mall. You won't have them to soak in fresh soda water until needed of others aud consider more carefully his own abundant, of good quality, but simple. Every any nausea nor any violent action after the first again. 1 had threcseiBof tubes ami bottles, and conduct, after uavlug been assured by his mother kind kuown to produce constipation should be dose has operated ; all wid then be serene, easy used them alternately. that he Is her stay and comfort. When a boy Is scrupulously avoided. Fruits are very desirable. and comfortable ; your entire internal machinery too much away rom home, among companions Suould baby be constipated, give, just before will be cleaned, polished and oiled up in perlect whose influence may not be for the best aud you nursing, two-thirds teaspoon ful loaf sugar, dis working order. Talk about "purifying the Can you expect your children to be polite when feel a wall, wnich should never be there, arising solved lu two teaspoon I uis tepid water. A little blood!" A course of pills, as outlined above, you order them right aud left without even a betweeii you, leave all other duties and pleasures results in aclear bead, fresh complexion, absence "please" or a "thank you?" and devote yourself agalu to him. A walk In the cone, made of white castile soap, and dipped in of pimples, black heads, etc., hearty appetite, country, loug talks together, taking care to di pure vaseline, may be carefully inserted to good digestion, and readiness for work, unless a Teething feverish children can often be quieted rect his thoughts aud eyes to the beauties in stimulate a movement, and is prelerable to body be "constitutionally tired." by bathing in warm water in which you have dis Nature— discussing birds and their habits — all physic But if the mother's bowels are all solved a large spoonful of saleratus. these litt e r Hurts will be repaid a thousandfold right, the child's will probably be. 1 find I can't begin to follow in all the direc to the mother wuo desires the mental and moral Aside from the diet, many other causes af tions these Breaths blow. unfolding of her boy's character. fect breast milk, aud that mother who values I think there is no affection of the lungs, Heury Bergh asserts that boys are cruel by the health of her child will persistently endeavor stomach, bowels, kidneys or bronchlals that does nature. He -.uould remember that "by nature" to preserve a cheerful, even temperament, and to not make Its presence known by Its effect on the Ringer'sRingingRecommendation all strong things prey upon the weaker, and as avoid becoming overheated from violeut or too- breath. Do you wonder, then, that I urge you many boys are left to Mother Nature for training, prolonged exercise, manual labor, etc. Anything to keep your breath sweet and pure? A pure PROF. SIDNEY RINGER. In ms "Hand she alone is to blame. My bov came to ine the that unfavorably affects her milk will manifest brea'h meaus that the internal machinery is all Book of Therapeutics," 11th edition says: other evening aud with an anxious face told me Itself In the fretting and Indisposition of the clean and pure and working well. (Pieusc note some little boys were cruelly treating the fire babe. I say nothing about the heart or the blood cir "I generally find It useful In all forms flies. I went wltu him, suppressslng a smile and The healthier the mother the stronger the little culation, bnt with the organs mentioned above of Children's Diarrhoea to abstain from found tie culprit j— two handsomely dressed, fine one. The best nurse is she who is least troubled in good condition, you are in uiore dsngt rof with nerves. being struck by lightning than of ailing from milk, and to give Instead, barley wa- looking boys, of seven or eight years. heart trouble.) Take your breath, then, as an terand veal broth, or chicken broth, They nad a kni e, with which they cut the fly If the mother does her own housework, better index to the state of your health. in two, theu rubbed the "light" on the pavement let many things remain uudone than completely Be satisfied only with perfection in this re or, BEST OF ALL, NESTLE'S FOOD, In patterns. After talking with them a moment tire herself out, for bow can she hope to impart spect. If your breath is tainted a particle "go WHICH I FIND THE BEST OF ALL I said, 'Those are the little flowers of the night. strength wheu she has not even sufficient for for" the cause. Notice if your bowels are all Do you know w iy Co 1 makes them and teaches her own needs? right. Are you a little costive! FOOD, FO"r"cHILDREN WITH CREAT them how to fly!" With big eyes two little faces Spare yourself, for your baby's sake. Is your liver all O. K.i Have you been feeling DELICACY OF STOMA'JH AND IN turned up to me "No ma'anl." "Why, he wants Be as regular as possible in times of nursing. a little dull oflate — justaslignt headache last TESTINES.' the evening pretty for little boys. He made them Dr. A. Jacob), one of the highest authorities, evening! Perhaps, though, you lu.ve taken a for you." "Did he!" said one of the boys, then says: r'A new-born infant should not be nursed of- litt le cold — dull pains iu chest I Put on a porous lEng. Ed. pp. 619, Dietary Article No S3. Am. Ed.pp.tn.l reached over and taking the knife, put It in his Fluster — not one of these patent named affairs, The above emntaatlo commendation of tfeBtle's Milk pocket. Sitting outside my door, I watched tener than once In two hours, and the daily meals always steer clear of those goods which are ad Food by one of "Ho Hag. anil's ftret knuwr, au aical autlwrt- them. They continued their play but cut no of a child eight or ten months should not exceed vertised as "the only genuine," "all others are Uee.by_ the wilj_be_app mass ippot boaatful^eclatedby eciaiea t>v and motnersmothers extravugaut *nojtiio arelire advertising pe:perp exed more fire flies. Where was their mother, that five iu number." frauds," etc., etc. Just get a good Capsicum of infants foots, to know which is really THE Best. those little natures had not learned to expand to A little cool water will allay the thirst from Porous Plaster tor 12 or 15 cents, aud slap it on, Your physician will teli you N. stie s Food mast pos the beauty of the lire flies, so forgetting to prac which the baby may be suffering. Do not neg right over the pain. Don't wear it until theitcli- sessunqualified rare merit words to e'iclt of approval from Jlr. In Sidney his work Ringer on Thera- such tice on them the cruelty which springs alone lect to give a little daily. The safest plan Is to ing sensation is intolerable. Usually two or peutios. from ignorance. Then too, boys ueed more boil the water, which will destroy any germs it tnree days is all that is necessary. When a plas If you have not used Nentle's Food, we will Bend yon praise than they usually receive. And wheu I may contain, and then let it cool. ter begins to itch and Irritate, It shows that its sample on application. say praise, I do not meau flattery, but praise for A fact not generally known by mothers, is that work is done. If it hasn't reached the pain, THOS. LEF.MIN'O A: CO., Sole Agent., . well doing. My boy will withstand temptation the longer milk remains iu the breast the less lake it off and put on mustard. (Mix the mus 18 College Place, New Torfc. at school, sly pinches, sour looks, all the thou nourishing it is. The custom, therefore, when tard with molasses and it won't blister.) Per sand and one ways schoolmates have of making there seems to be a deficiency in the supply, of haps the pain will not yield yet. Call a doctor, life a burden when a mite endeavors to keep the saving it for night is not advisable. Better give and don't delay about it either. Now the cold "straigbtpath"andforwhat! Because hcknows one, or, if necessary, two feeds at regular inter may be in your throat passages. It tickles, his paper of merit for faultless conduct will be vals— a good time beingaftertbe morning bath — makes you cough ; you feel as i f there was some received with praise and kisses; will be shown and again at seven or eight in the eveuing. On thing there that you waut to cough up. Here is and made much of at home, ltseems to me that this latter feed most babies will take auapof sev your specific: Take of Powdered Cubebs loz, girls receive more than their share, while the eral hours' duration, thus affording the mother Powdered Muriate of Ammonia 2oz, mix them boy's life Is olteu left too empty of judicious a much needed rest. up dry ; then take a tumbler full of hot water, praise and petting. Close companionship with If willing to take the time, baby may be fed and dump in a tablespoon!' ul of the mixed pow the mother invariably causes them to show in from a teaspoon, but this requires patience. If ders; stir it up aud let it settle; swallow a good their manners their association with a lady. a bottle is used, have only a hard rubber nipple, mouthful every ten minutes or so, or wheuever We all know that the boys of some of the no tubing, and It seems scarcely necessary to you want to cough. (This, by the way, is an ex wealthiest parents are the rudest and most dis add, take the nicest care of these and of every cellent dose to ease the cough in whooping agreeable, for the very reasou that they are often utensll used In the preparation of the food. cough.) For a cold in the bead take Quinine. left to the care of servants, and, adopting an Babies who are fed from the bottle, either A good big dose of Quinine (from 5 to 15 grains overbearing tone to them, gradually forget that wholly or partially, are naturally more liable to according to strength and habits of patient) deference which is due to elders and superiors. bowel disorders. The milk should be obtained taken at night on going to bed just at the begin A boy should be taught thoughtfulness for the fresh morning and night, if possible. ning of the symptoms of a cold in the head, comfort of others, pride iu being able to see when If dependent upon a milkman for your supply, will break it up in a single night without disturb bis attentions are ueeded, and so, when grown, in warm weather scald it as soon as received, and ing you at all. If, however, the cold has gotten will possess what people call polish— which is in when cold add a teaspoonful of lime water to a start, I wouldn't advise the Quinine; snuff salt reality but kindly at ten tion, gtacefully given. each plut that is allowed to stand. and water to clear out your bead (use a nasal 8peaking of attention, have you never noticed Condensed milk is convenient, the Eagle brand douche with salt and water, If you have one) with what pride and pleasure a boy will escort a being considered the best, but while a baby may take a good laxative and Homeopathic Tr. Aco .prettv, becomingly dressed mother, with what appear to thrive upon it for a time, he will prob nite— 15 drops in one-half glass of water — a tea- an air of admlriug proprietorship he will wait ably need a change before many months. spoonful of the water every half hour, and keep upon her? Of the various highly recommended foods in warm. It seems to me the duty of a mother to retain the market, the "Lactated" is held In high es Just one word more and I have drawn my last her youth; to dress with as much care for the teem by physicians. 1 have used"Mellin's" with "breath" (on this subject.) There Is an old, old smiles of her son as she did for those of the lover, excellent results. Experience only can deter notion that every spring everybody should take and, as with increasing years comes adiled intel mine a choice. A few trials will show whether something "to purity the blood." lectual power, she will find that fairness of per the kind in use agrees with that particular child. I presume this idea originated with country son and developed mentality will cause her to be Do not sweeten baby's milk to your taste, as ex people — farmer's folks — who went through the stronger to sway her son to lofty purposes. cess of sugar is apt to cause sore mouth. In cases lone winter on a diet of heavy, greasy food (fat When the time of punishment comes, as alas 1 of diarrhea, wlthold milk entirely, or dilute it salt pork, griddle cakes, etc.) and, with short it muse, If a boy be human — there are many ways much more than common, and consult a good days and long nights, had rather less active si of causing him to sorrow for wrong conduct, doctor as early as pos sible, for a few hours often exercise than' during the long days of "plant wl'hout breaking down that manly pride, which determines the issue of life or death. ing," "hoeiug" and "harvest" seasons. It would W A It ■> I l It O It K. Complete. 1 I claim is the brightest jewel of his manhood. I Handle baby gently, especially after his meal. be a miracle if they could come out in the spring The most styl J lish perfect fit tin? garments 1 have heard a fathersay, while laringon the whip, Give htm pure air and sunshine. In summer he fresh and ruddy and bright Of course their B to be bad. Inl Ifant outfit 12 B patterns, 50c. I "I'll break your pride for you!" because from may sleep out-of-doors, protected from drauarhts livers were all clogged up — the overflow of bile short clothes, 12 pat. 50c. directions, nm't matVl requir those white set lips no cry came forth. Deluded and the direct rays of the sun. If he has no car was leaking through into their blood; they stood ed with each. New England Pntt*»rn Co.. ft Rutland Vt. man, did be not know that every blow he struck riage, improvise a nest in the clothes-basket, but it all right while the air was cold and crisp and THOMPSON'S P4STC bat rendered future blows more necessary. I do not set i t on the ground. PATENT SUPPORTERS never have believed lu whipping, and I find that bracine,'but when the first balmy days of spring KNEE Pulling off of BUT Much harm is done by jolting a little infant In came, they "all, with one accord," "fell to" and TONSPRKVENT8 (kVhotearlngof the SHIRT WAISTS. By Mall,86ctp moral force governs as well and preserves a boy Its carriage. The motion should be uniform and had the "Spring Fever" with a vengeance. They NO plastic bsnd or be t. Send for- Circular. from that sense of hardening degredatlon which at a moderate rate, exercising great care at the do so yet, too. I know plenty of couutry places Edwin Thompson, Box 1S70. Providence. U I MARCH. 1888 6 THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.

16th row— Knit 16, over twice, purl 2 tog. Omit the first row, repeat the last 12 to the ae- Pansies- 17th row— Slip 1, knit 2, over twice, purl 2 tog, sired length; the 11th row will finish up the last Two colors oi paper are necessary : d»rk lemon knit. 5, over, narrow, knit 3, narrow, over, nar diamond. tissue, and a violet purple paper of thick velvety row, knit 2. These terms correspond with those given in the texture. As the sheets are large, one of each 18tli row— Knit 15, over twice, purl 2 tog, knit 3. L. H. J. will make dozens. The yellow paper is cut in 19ih row— Slip 1, knit2, over twice, purl 2 tog, three circles, one being larger. The purple in knit 6, over, narrow, knit 1, narrow, over, nar Novel Pen Wiper. two circles, the yellow making the upper side of row, knit 2. Take a piece of plush ten inches long, eight flowere. A few radiating lines with pen and ink 20th row— Ruit 14, overtwice, purl 2 tog, knit 3. and one-half inches wide; turn down an edge all Ironi centre of yellow, giving natural effect, no 21st row— Slip 1, knit 2, over twice, purl 8 tog, round, line it with silk or satin. Taketwo pieces special centres are required. A few of these knit 7, over, slip 1, narrow, pass slipped stitch of chanioi6 skin about half an inch smaller than flowers grouped on placquc or panel, make a rich over, over, narrow, knit 2. the plush, pink them all round. Fold the plush decoration. I find in cuttlng'paper flowers 'tis 22d row— Knit 18, over twice, purl 2tog, knit 8. book form, and tie the chamois in with a narrow best to fold a number of thicknesses together. Repeat from first row. Mrs. F. ribbon, for leaves. In answer to many inquiries to make violet cen tres, melt a small quantity of red sealing wax, Wheel Tidy. Directions for Tinsel Bag. twist tiny loop in end of wire stem, dip it in tbe Get four balls of tinsel, two of each color. Take wax, place an atom of ground mustard, or daub DEPARTMENT OF ARTISTIC' NEEDLE A little more than 3 spools of 36 cotton re of yellow paint, on the extreme end. WORK. quired. Make 16 large wheels, join 4 in a row, two wooden k IttiDg needles the size of a lead I will make one perfect pansy, and one apart sewing 3 shells of each wbeel together overseam. pencil. Cast up 20 stitches, knit back and forth for pattern, and send to any one wishing, per MARYF. KNAPP, No. EDITOR, JO Linden St.. S. Boston, Mass. This leaves a space between the wheels; make 9 plain knitting, quite loosely. Knit all four balls offer in January nurrmer. G. B. P. little wheels, beginning same as the large ones, up in this way, alternating the colors to suit Box 1200, New Brunswick, N. J. Terms Used In Knitting. stopping when you get to the 10 chain, and sew yourtaste; when fiuisbedsew upin a bag. Make them into the spaces. I bope some of our Jour a bag of Surah silk, black or brown is pretty, Beam. K— Knit N orplain. K 2 tog— P— Purl, Narrow or as bj It Isknitting sometimes 2 together. called. enough longer than the tinsel bag to allow for a Gentleman's Scarf. Over— Throw the thread over the needle before Insert nal sisters will make one ol these tidies, as when deep hem. Sew the tinsel bag on the outside of Begin in centre, work each way. Chain of 75 ing In the next stitch. This makes a loop which Is they are done they are very pretty. the silk bag, run silk braid in to draw it up. stitches. always to be considered a stitch, In the succeeding Chain 6, join with s c to form a ring, into this Two-thirds of a yard of Surah will make_ three 1st row — 3 double crochet in 4th st of chain, Inrows the or back rounds. of the Tw— stitch Twist to be stitch, knitted, In and Bert knit the as needle usual. put 16 d c bags. K. S. 81— Slip a stitch from the left hand to the right hand 1st row— Between 1st and 2d stitch make 3 d c, ch 3, 1 6ingle crochet in same st, *miss 2 stitches needle without knitting It. si and B Slip and bind— chain 3, 3 d c in same stitch, chain 8, 3 d c be Sand Roll. of chain, make 8 double crochet in next stitch slip one stitch, knttthe next; pons the slipped one over tween 3d and 4th stitch, chain 3, 3 d c in same of chain, 3 chain, 1 single crochet in same st; It exactly as In binding off a piece of work at the end. This is used to lay across a book to keep it repeat from star to end of row; turn. *words. Indicates "81 aL repetition,k L p 1, repeat and from Is used • 3 times"— merely would to save be open when laid on the table, also on the piano to 2d row— Chain of 2, *3 d c In cb of 3, eh 3, 1 s equivalent to saying si 1, k I, p 1, -si 1, k l.p l.-sl 1, k 1. keep a book open while one is playing from it. c in same ch of 3; repeat from star to end of p 1. Tog means together. It can be made of plush, or silk, witli a design row; make chain of 2 at commencement oi each painted on it. If you use plush, take a piece 9 row i fringe tbe ends. As a finish to the sides Terms in Crochet. iuches long, 4 and one-half inches wide, stitch it you can make scallops, 1 s c, 5 d c, and 1 b c in with Ch— the Chain; hook a through straight the series preceding of loops, one. each 81 st drawn — Slip up lencthw -e, gatheronc end, make a bagfilled each chain of 2. D. C. — putthreadoverthe hook stitch; put hook through the work, thread over the with sand, slip inside the plush, gather up the before putting hook through a stitch. hook,Single draw Crochet; It through haying the a stitch stitch on on the the hook. needle 8 (oro— end, finish v, tu a ball tassel at both ends. Mattie. hook) put the needle through the work, draw the Cover for Limp Shade. OUR NEW 1888 STAMPING OUTFIT. Dothread — double through crochet; the work, haying and the the stitch stitch on on thethe needle,needle. put the needle through the work, and draw a stitch One yard of five-inch ribbon, one yard of an With our new 1888 Stamping Outfit you can through,thread again, making and draw two It on through the needle. both these Take stitches. up the tique lace, about two Inches wide, two balls of stamp more than 1000 Patterns 1 We guarantee T o or Tr— Treble Crochet; haying a stitch on the knitting silk. Sew the ribbon neatly together, needle, take op the thread as If for a stitch, pat the and sew the lace on the bottom. Tie the knitting this the largest and best Outfit ever offered. need e through the work, and draw the thread through, silk (which should be the same shade as the rib With it you can do all your ow n stamping and makin * three on the needle. Take up the thread and bon,) in the lowest row of holes in the lace, for a save money. By stamping for others you can throughdraw through the two two. remaining. then ta^e npS t the c— threadShort Trebleand draw Cro It fringe. Use four threads of the silk. Run a make money. You should buy this Outfit and chet; like treble, except that when the three stitches gathering thread of the knitting silk about a half learn stamping. If you have already an outfit are on the needle, instead of drawing the thread inch from the top of ribbon, aud draw it up as you will want this also. The Patterns are de atthrough onoe. two lite— stitches Long twice. Treb'e It Is Crochet; drawn through like treble, all three ex tightly as you wish. This is pretty and tasty. signed expressly for this outfit. You can select cept that the thread Is thrown twice oyer the needle si. oo worth of imttcrus iu addition. It teaches before Inserting the latter in the work. The stitches Narrow Crochet Edge. how to ttamp without toiling your finger*. 8tltch—are worked Twine off thetwo cotton at a time, three as times In treble. round Extra the needle, Long The patterns are all new, original and large work as the treble stitch, bringing tbe cotton through Make a chain of 5 stitches. sized, designed expressly for tbe LADIES' two loops four times. P — or picot; ■ - "» In made first stitch by working of the TEngraved expressly for The Ladies' Home Journal.] 1st row — 3 t c (triple crochet) in third st of HOME JOURNAL by its editor, MRS. LOUISA stitch, and so on until you get around, skipping ch, ch 1, 3 t c In same. This forms a shell— ch 5, KNAPP. Sec full description iu December num every other stitch; thie makes 8 shells, join with fasten with s c in last st of ch ; turn, ber. Our new 1888 Outfit is givenas a free pres s c In top of 1st shell. Do not put the needle in 2d row— Put 9 t c in ch 5, ch 1, shell in shell, ent to any lady sending us only 3 yearly sub "Mrs. F. C. Welsh;"— Is the raised spot stitch top of stitch, but in the space between the Idem loop made by turning at beginning of scribers. Our 1887 Ontfit Is given for only 2 in knitting or crochet'! stitches. first row. yearly subscribers. BOTH OUTFITS GIVEN 2d row— 3 d c In center of shell, chain 3, 3 d c 3d row— Ch 3, shell in shell, ch 5, catch in loop FOR ONLY 4 YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS. H :is anyone directions for pretty worsted tidy in same place, 1 d c caught down in the first row, made by ch I ; turn. These two Out fits combined make the largest suitable lor an upholstered easy chair! 3 d c in second shell, chain 3, 3 d c in same place, 4th row — Same as second. and best ever offered. The regular price of each Mks. G. H. B. Repeat third aud fourth rows. Nannie. one would be one dollar in any store in the coun 1 d c caught down in first row, and soon around, try. They were both made for full dollar outfits. Can any of the sisters tell bow to shape a joining with s c in top of shell. We can sell either one for only 50 cents, which shoulder cane in crazy stitch! Msg. J. A. L. 8d row — 1 d c in center of shell, chain 10, 1 d c is but half-price. We offer both outfits FOR Mrs. F. L. T. would like directions for child's in center of next shell, chain 10, and soon around Cast up 12 stitches, knit across plain. SALE FOR ONLY 75 CENTS. Two $1.00 outfits again, jbiningwltb.se Have 8 of these lOchains. 1st row— Slip 1, knit 1, over, narrow, kn'.t3, fully worth $2.00, and sold by everybody else at long sacque. 4th row — Now make 1 d c in every stitch of narrow, over, knit 1, over, knit 2. Will any of our readers send directions for •hese chains, continue around 1 d c in every those prices. We offer them for only 75 cents. stitch, 4 times around the wbeel. All even rows knit plain. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL offers you crochet quilt of a close pattern? 8th row — 3 d c chain 3, 3 d c in same stitch, 3d row — Slip 1, knit 1, over, narrow, knit 2, TWICE as much for your money as auy other Does any one know what will take white rail- miss 3, chain 8, 8 d c, chain 3, 8 d c in same stitch, narrow, over, knit 3, over, knit 2. REPUTABLE concern in this country. dew spots out of a black lace shawl? 5th row — Slip 1, knit 1, over, narrow, knit 1, and so on around, making 23 shells. narrow, over, knit 5, over,. knit 2. Payson's Ink is the o'dest nnd best. Established 50 Subscriber. 9th row — 3 d c in center of shell, chain 3, 3 d c 7th row— Slip 1, knit 1, over, narrow, knit 3, years. Used with any clean pen. Quality alwars uni in same shell, chain 8, 3 d c in center of next form. Every Stationer keeps it and reeommenos it. "Francis of 8t. Louis:"— Send your address shell, chain 3, 3 d c in same shell, chain 3, and so over, narrow, knit 1, narrow, over, narrow, knitl. with a 2-ceut stamp enclosed; I will answer you on around again. 9th row— Slip 1, knit 1, over, narrow, knit 4, personally. M. F. Knapp. 10th row— 3 d c in center of shell, chain 3, 3 d over, slip 1, narrow, pass the slipped stitch over, South Boston, Mass. c in same shell, chain 1, 1 d c, catching up both over, narrow, knit 1. "Maggie E. 8. :"— Tour sample and directions rows of chains below it, chain 1, 3 d c in centre 11th row— Slip 1, knitl, over, narrow, knit 4, of edging are the same as narrow crochet edirc, of next shell, chain 3, 3 d c in same shell, chain narrow, over, narrow, knit 1. given in a recent number.— Ed. 1, 1 d c, catching up chain below it as before, Repeat from first row. pull thread through stitch to finish it off. "Mrs. M. E. T.:"— Haye seen the shoulder Belle M. Small. Parlor Pin Cushion. cape you wrote to me of In H's si ore ; will try to 72 Matertille St., Portland, Maine. Cut a strip of flannel about an inch wide, wind accommodate you with tbe stitch. Sendmeyour it round aud round like a ball of tape until It 1 address on a postal. M. F. K. 3 inches and a half in diameter; cover both sides Can anyone send recipe for making Scotch Trimming Made of Rick-Rack Braid. with silk; catch them together in tbe middle of scones? also tell "M. E. 8." how to crochet the the edge. You can pulntor outline some small design on either side. Cover the edge with a dew-drop stitch? number 5 ribbon, make a small bow, aud leave a Will some of our readers give directions for loop to hang it up by; put tbe pins in either netting a horse net, bead and body combined? side. Blanche. SUBSCRIBER. Infant's Sock in Star Stitch. THE DANA BICKFORD Knitted Edging. Make a chain of 46 stitches. FAMILY KNITTER. Cast up 18 stitcbes, knit across plain. Make a row of 19 stars, and join by drawing Knits everything required by the 1st row— Slip 1, knit 2, over twice, purl 2 tog, thread through the top loop of first Btar. Make household, of any quality, texture, knit 5, narrow, over, knit 3, over, knit 8. five more rows and break tbe thread, leaving it and weight desired. 2il row— Knit 14, over twice, purl 2 to^, knit 3. longenough to tie when you wish to begin again. DANA 7y5 BICKKOBI) Broadway, PRES'T. New York. 3d low —Slip I, knit 2, over twice, purl 2 tog, Make four rows of four stars, each directly in AGENTS WANTED. knit 4, n irrow, over, knit 5, over, knit 3. front of the 6ock, breaking off at the end of each 4th row— Kult 15, over twice, purl 2 tog, knit 3. row. Tying your thread l)egln at the back and Perforated Patterns for Stamping 5th row — Slip 1, knit 2, over twice, purl 2 tog, crochet two rows all round, widening at'" the cor MONOGRAMS AND DESIGNS TOOllDEB. knit 3, narrow, over, knit 1, narrow, over, knit 1, ners. Crochet a third row without widening. Patterns Sent on Approval. over, narrow, knit 1, over, knit 8. Sixth Avenue,G. I.. A.XDItOUS, New York 6th row— Knit 16, over twice, purl-2 tog, knit 3. 1st row — Passover last five foundation stitches, 7lh i ow— Slip 1, knit 2. over twice, purl 2 tog, I d c in next st, *8 ch, paSB over 2 ch, 1 d c in knit 2, narrow, over, knit 1, narrow, over, knit 3, nextst; repeat from* star to end of ch, putting STAMPING for EMBROIDERY. over, oarrow, knit I. over, knit 3. I I c In last st; turn. r 8tli row— Knit 17, over twice, purl 2 toe- 2d row— 3 ch, pass over 3 ch, 1 d c in d c of first DDIPP'C ft Pfl *C patent transferring papers are 9tli row— Slip 1, knit 2, over twice, puil 2 tog, row, 6 ch, pass over 3 :b 1 d c and 3 ch of first DnluO o uu UUi 0 just what every lady should use row, put 1 d c in next d c, pass over 3 ch, 5 t c in to stamp her own materials for embroidery or painting. next d c of first row, pass over 3 ch. 1 d c in next They stamp on piusb, velvet, satin, linen or any ma d c, 6 ch, pass over 3 ch, 1 d c and 3 ch of first terial bv passing a warm Iron on tbe back of the pattern. row, 1 d c in last d cof first row, 5 t e in same d c. l8beotcontali]lng2i>designs2x3Book showing 4U> designs Inches 9.16 .25 3d row— 3 ch, pass over 2 t c, 1 d c in third st, I •' •• 20 " SMxAii - .25 *3 ch, pass over 2 stitches, 1 d c in d c of second 11 ••« '•» 1015 "" S4 X«JII "" .26.26 row, cli 3, pass over 2 stitches, 1 d c In third st ; 1 6 " for tidies .» repeat from star to end of row, puttiug 1 t c in last st; turn. All for SI. OO $1.40 4th row— 6 cb, pass over 3 ch, 1 d c and 3 ch of BBIGG8 .& CO,, third row, 1 del" next d c, pass over 8 ch, 5 t c 1 O l Franklin fit.. W ew York. in next d c, 1 d c in next d c, pass over 3 cb, 5 tc A Monthly Magazine devoted in next d c, 1 d c in next d c, 6 ch, pass over 3 ch INGALLS' exclusively to PAINTING, FANCY 1 d c and 3 ch of third row, 1 d c In last d c of Work, etc. Price $1.00 per third row, 5 t c in same; turn. HOME year. Lida and M. J." Clark- 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th rows like third row. son, authors of BRUSH STUDIES, 6th row — 3 ch, pass over 3 cb, 1 d c in d c of MAGAZINE etc., write only for this Magazine. 5th row, *pass over 3 ch, 5 t c in next d c, pass Lida Clarkson's books over3ch, ld-c in next d c; repeat from siar Finely Illustrated with original designs. twice, 6 ch, pass over 3 ch 1 d c and 3 cb, in 5th Itrusli Studies, first serin. Price 35 cents [Bngraved expressly for the Ladies' Home Journal.] row, 1 d c in last d c, 5 t c in same. Hrusli Studies, second series. Price 50 cents Household mcoratlon, Price 30 cents knit 1, narrow, over, narrow, knit 1, over, knit 8th row— o ch, pass over 3 ch 1 d c and 3 ch of CDCPIA I ■ Wc wlu 80,10 thcSL' turf.e books free 5, over, narrow, knit 1, over, knit 3. 7th row, 1 d c in next d c, pass over 8 ch, 5 t c in [Engraved expressly for the Ladles' Home Journal.] OF LlslnL I lo anv one that sends $1.00 for a year's 10th row — Knit 18, over twice, purl 2 tog. next d c, pass over 3 cb, 1 d c in next d c, pass In tbe fourth crochet ten stars, narrow by cro nrrrn I subscription to Inoalls' Home Mag- 11th row — Slip 1, knit 2, over twice, purl 2 tog, over 3 ch, 5 t c. in next d c, pass over 3 ch, 1 d c cheting two stars together, make one, narrow Urrtn |azine. „ knit 2, over, narrow, knit 1, over, narrow, nar in next d c, 6 ch, pass over 3 ch 1 d c and 3 ch of make one, narrow, make one, narrow, make ten. Ifbefore you wishsubscribing, to examine send the your Magazine full a^i-|^,»,", I SAM PI tu F row, over, knit 1, narrow, over, knit 1, narrow, 7th row, 1 d c in next d e, pass over 3 ch and 1 d Fifth row — Make eight stars, narrow, make one, dress and « cts. (three 2c stamps) fori pnDITC over, knit 3.' c, 5 1 c in next 3 ch. narrow, make one, narrow, make one, narrow, Sample Copy, Premium List, etc. | r I Co 12th row— Knit 18, over twice, purl 2 together. 10th row— 3 ch, pass over 3 ch, 1 d c In d c of make eight stars. Join by drawing the thread Address J. F. IHfOAJjI/S, Publisher, Lynn, Mass. 18th row— Slip 1, knit 2, oVer twice, purl 2 tog, 9th row. 6 ch, pass over 3 ch 1 d c and 3 ch, 1 d c through the opposlteholes of eacbstar. Crochet I A niCC **end imd get prices and samples of bcauti- knit 3, over, narrow, knitl.over, narrow, knit 1, in next d c, pass over 3 ch, 5 t c in next d c, pass two rows of shells round the top, run a cord with LAUlLO, /ul yarns for Rugs Free. We keep patterns narrow, over, knit 1, over, narrow, knit 2. over 8 ch, 1 a c in next d c. 6 ch. pass over 3 ch 1 tassels or halls round tbe ankle, and tbe sock is and dssignj afnUditcripUon*. ArMrsss 14th row— Knit 17, over twice purl 2 tog. d cand 3 ch of 9th row, 1 d c in next d c, pass finished. Two colors may be prettily combined AUTOMATIC RUO MACHINE CO.. Morenci. Mich. 15th row— Slip 1, knit's, overtwice, purl 2 tog, over3 cli and 1 d c, 5 tc in next 3 ch. in thlB to suit tbe fancy. Explicit directions for Send 2-cent stamp tor our Prospectus showing kDit 4, over, narrow, knit 1, over, slip 1, narrow, 12th row— *6 cb, pass over 3 ch 1 d c and 3 ch a ireat variety of New Slumping 1'iitterns. pass the slipped stitch over, over, knit 1, narrow, of 11th row, 1 d c in next d c; repeat from star star stitch will be found in September issue of I J, CUNNING k CO., 148 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, 0. over, narrow, knit 2. twice, pass over 3 ch and 1 d c, 5 tc lu ncxt3ch Journal, 1887. 8. G. H. MARCH, 1888. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.

[For Thz ladies' Home Journal.) With any of the stained or painted floors a little stitch is finished as before. In this way the growth and the prosperity of ber future, a boat care is needed to keep them in nice condition — whole surface Is quickly and economically of unworthy and puerile reasons force her to Ig INTERIOR DECORATION. but a daily wiping with a damp cloth (wrung al worked. nore the truth. The girl must take music lea- most dry after having been dipped in water to In the second Illustration, the worsted, while sons — everyone plays; and- go to dancing school BT A. R. RAMSEY. which a few drops ol kerosene oil or a little milk passing over four threads of the surface, passes — everyone dances. Thus without a particle of was added) will keep a good polish and a clean over only one underneath— thus making the first taste or appreciation, a laborious and soulless ARTICLE IX. looking surface on the floor. figure in different proportions — but the effect technique Is acquired after years of uncongenial The Hall. The paper for hall and vestibule should be when closely worked is very different. toll; and the utiheultby excitement of the danc bright and cheerful — the modern leather paper is Another effective cushion stttcli Is the Russian ing class or ball-room introduces false ideas or We have no hall, properly speaking, In our excellent in effect for vestibules, either as a dado cross-stitch here Illustrated. It is something dangerous acquaintances to tbe Immature intelli modern city homes; of course there is an en or as wall covering above some other style oi like the Persian — starting at the left and the gence. trance door, connecting, generally, with a long dado — but it is not appropriate for the whole stitches being graduated to fill In the whole of So tbe child struggles into young womanhood straight passage, Irequently very Darrow and hall — especially a dark one. The prevailing tone one portion of a design, instead of doing so by and readiness for marriage. She possesses a often dark, where the only furniture possible isa of the walls should be warm and rich rather than many rows of even stitches. little actual knowledge, a great many smatter hat rack or umbrella stand. delicate— blue is not a good color, neither is Holbein work brings us very close indeed to ings of accomplishments, an irritable, nervous For the dark entries little can be done— unless green, both being cool in effect, but shades of darning work. It Is made by a series of stitches, system, a disordered stomach, and a weak oaek, the owner is able and willing to let in light, by red, yellow and terra cot t a are best for this pur on tbe outline, very evenly and regularly done — with which to begin ber career as wife and moth cutting a suitable wiudow, or by burning lamps pose. The figure, if of another color, should al like the careful "running" of a good sewer. er. The natural leaning towards housekeeping or ga8~throush the day— but both ol these meth ways be bold and on the order of a stiff geomet Then a second series of stitches is "run" so as to which is Inborn in every girl has been lei t to rical design. fill in the spaces which were left vacant in the perish long ago for want of training; tbe flaccid ods will be rejected by those who think them too The monumental pieces of furniture so often first line. The result is a very neat and even muscles make all exertion distasteful; nature, expensive, or unnecessary, not realizing the fact seen, which combine in one, the offices of um "back stitch," but requires less material, which so long despised and rejected, retaliates now by that nothing so brightens a home, or so pleases brella stand, cane rack, coat holder, hat hook, is olteu a serious consideration when expensive a side-acbe or a back-ache for each spasm of en a visitor as a pleasant, cosy ball. looking glass and hall sofa, aiegenerally lament threads are used. ergy, — and although the spirit to ma. e tbe trial Therefore, ft is with the unmanageable, ugly able failures, from an ornamental point of view, A pretty suggestion is for an ornamental bell- has haply survived, the nerveless, tired body is and very reasonably so. since anything which pull. A strip of velvet four inches wide, and ol unable to stand tbe strain of home-making. A does so much, cannot be expected to be handsome any color which harmonizes with the wall paper few years elapse; one or two children come ; and into the bargain. The mistress of the house can and upholstery, is cut of sufficient length, then the .mother gives way. Another case of have much greater use and pleasure from her stamped and worked with a running pattern of a nervous prostration goes to swell tbe already hall if she vine, or similar plant, and having been lined with enormous medical record; another dispirited will dis silk or Silesia, with an lnter-lluing of "crinoline, " and prematurely aged woman begins to withdraw pense with the edges are bound with silk braid, or with a from the world in whlcb she Is needed as a useful the "mon- band of bias silk. The upper end is securely and active member; and another borne disap u men t" fastened to the bell wire — the fastening being pears, — crumbled upon tbe false foundation and put in hidden by a rosette or bunch of ribbons— while upon which its hopes were builded. Its stead at tbe other end is a large brass ring for the hand. It may be objected that this is too sombre a some sim As was surmised in last month's article, the view to take of the general situation. Granting ple unob- demand for cbumois work has resulted in the that it is tbe seamy Instead of tbe sunny side, Is tru s i v e production of dyed skins, in many shades; In there any one who baa looked carefully into the coat hold dian red, pale green, grey and terra cotta being modem life of our large cities, or even our thriv er, in a among the most succesf ulof the colors, but alittle ing country towns, who can deny that year by c|o n v e n i- more experience will give good results in almo st yen- the evil we deplore grows more marked; ent out of every shade required. In the meantime the New and that year by year also, the unfortunate < No.i. the 8iSht York stores are giving us chamois articles of ditions which produce it go on increasing! We corner, every imaginable size, shape and description — are so actively engaged In schemes ol philan while on one side of the hall a mirror is bnng, its chair backs being among the latest (and least thropy and progress; we are so immersed in modern hall that we have to deal, and this frank broad wooden frame bearing hooka of hammered desirable) of Its novel uses. They are of the business plans and political problems; we are so admission of its impossibilities is the best prepa brass for the hats, canes or whips of the house usual size, I ringed across one end lor two inches eager to indulge in discussion and investigation ration for its treatment. hold. and worked or painted as desired; but they are of every will o" the wisp theory that tbe reason On the walls of this long narrow passage it Is If there is room a table under the glass will be not pretty, and are entirely inconsistent with tbe or folly of man may propose — that there is no simply absurd to hang pictures, brackets, fancy found useful— It should be of some solid shape, nature of the material. A piettier idea is to time left for the study of a subject so simple aa glasses and draperies, because. In the first place, plain almost to severity, and in bard, polished cover the surface very closely with a stamped this of domestic happiness and welfare. Yet In they can not be seen, and, In the second, we wood, walnut or oak— real not stained. On the design of leaves and flowers, then the leather is all the wide range of realities and abstractions should do nothing to diminish the apparent top may be laid a scarf with embr jidered ends, or cutaway around aud betweeu tbe design, leaving in the ponderous mass of interests which go to breadth of the space, but on the contrary need to a mat of some fancy work, the object of course just enough of it to hold tbe design together and make a great nation, there is no one more in use every device to increase the width. being to protect but not conceal the top. On the in place. This lace-like chamois Is laid over silk timately allied to its integrity and stability If the mistress of the house can dispense with mat a card receiver or lamp may stand, but it is of contrasting color, and lightly tacked here and than this. More than schools and workshops, the doors which divide the box-like vestibule altogether a mistake to put many ornaments on there, so as to keep the leather smooth and lying than banks and railroads, than fertile acres and from the hall proper she will be fortunate. In such a table, and the old-fashioned rule which close to the silk which shines through the open golden store, the homes of a country are tbe their places she mny h.ingcurlainsof arich warm- put the water pitcher and goblets on the hall spaces and adds greatly to the delicacy of color nurseries of Its greatness, and the ministers of tinted stuff, suspended from a brass rod, and table, Is better honored In the breach than in the while showing tbe graceful design In perfection. Its success. Let these fall from tbe sacred height held back at the sides by a heavy cord and tassel, observance. Scarf ends are treated in a similar manner with upon which God and nature has placed them, aa or a brass chain. Near the door these curtains In a light cosy hall, a hall seat Is preferable to good results. guardians of the honesty, purity and valor of will catch what light there is, and give an agree a tabic — a design for one isgiven with this article. mankind, and every outward circumstance of able Impression of warmth and color. It can be made by auy good carpenter— the pil [Foil Tun Ladiis' Homb Journal]. pomp and show becomes but as sounding brass lows for it being of home manufacture. For all CONCERNING SOME PITFALLS EN THE and tinkling cymbal. The pitfalls in the way of The floor of the ball— and of the vestibule— (If WAY OF HOME LIFE IN AMERICA. home life in America are the abysses which more there must be one) is often already covered in this handsome upholstery material the sugges than any other threaten to swallow ber future the best way — that is by tiles, or inlaid stones ; tion is made that our large city stores often have NO. IV. greatness and become tbe graves of her past glory. remnants of handsome stuffs wblch they sell at Mart Elizabeth Blake. verylow prices, but which if skillfully chosen and The last arraignment which I shall attempt to used make up beautifully as cushions — such a make before the bar of moral justice as cause of store is that of Messrs. Brown & De Turck, on Bend 3 two-cent stamps for Second above Walnut street, where the handsom the perversion and destruction of home life, is samples of finest Foreign & est materi that of physical weakness on the woman's part, American writing papers, als may be and a want ol that vigorous bodily couditlon representing more than bought in which should be the birthright of every young OUT OF 2 SO Varieties small and healthy organism. The days have gone by liWl which weselT q uantities when such weakness of constitution would have from BT 15c. THE upwards. POGSiD at very been accepted as a dispensation of Providence; SAHl'BL WARD COMP'T. reasonable it is time now to look squarely in the face of the PAPER ? (Incorporated), prices, i f criminal negligence wblch is its real cause. We Mail rates, 16c per lb* Stationers. Earrarer " " one i I will not enter here Into the subtleties of a Express often cheaper ITS to 184 Devon lucky en question that might well take the place of some ough to of those shallow and vaporous metaphysical dis find what cussions, which occupy the atteution of thinking she can people, without giving them any adequate re use. If turn. We will not ask to what degree the un TO THE LADIES. sympathetic and rebellious attitude of tbe moth A good wife, daughter, or sister is always on but if these are not present, and cannot be in the ball er toward her unborn child, affects the bodily the outlook for any article that will save the dulged in, a good substitute Is the wood carpet, seat is too condition of her offspring after Its entrance upon money and temper of ber gentlemen relatives, which is, as everyone knows, a thin layer of in large and too expensive, a hall chair may be the world. There can be no doubt but that the and by so doing- she is very apt to increase her laid wood over a stout canvas foundation, so that fouud — one of those with a box seat being very physical degeneracy of tbe American race, is due own supply of pin-money. Collars and cutis are when spread on the floor it imitates successfully convenient, or, simpler still, am! at small cost, a in a greater or less degree to tbe morose and un among the greatest sources of annoyance and a design in colored woods. This is somewhat high backed chair of bent wood, or some stiff, expense to men. They wear out quickly, obeap old-fashioned sbaps in wicker may be used. loving spirit in which maternity is so olten ac linen won't last, every washing brings even the expensive— costing at least $1.75 a square yard In many houses, the baby carriage, the boy's cepted ; aud that this Inherited trait stains the best pieoe nearer to its end. Collars and cuffs laid and attached to Its place. But it is said to velocipede, hoop or school bag must find a place character of women from generation to genera made of L1NKNJ5, while neat and stylish, save be well-nigh indestructible, and certainly Is both tion. But we will allow this Important subject this trouble and expense. If you can t purchase pretty and cleanly. It ran be found in many In the lower hall, and to them is devoted the lit tic to go untouched, and suppose tbe Introduction them at your dealers, send six cents lor a sample varieties at Boughton's, 1207 Chestnut street, strip of space running along by the staircase. of the new existence to the routine of human life set of collars and cuffs, with Illustrated oatalegue and at the same store will be given detailed di This may be shut off from view by a curtaiu bung already made. free. Show them to your husband, father, or rections for laying and polishing the carpet. across the hall In front of the stairs, but grace Whether at the public boarding table, or in the brother, and they will quickly see their advan Should this flooring prove too expensive, the fully drawn to the one side so that It hangs In tages. The address is : straight heavy folds from this half of the rod. comparative privacy of the household, how are boards of the floor itself, may be stained a rich Fortunate is the woman who lives in a bouse tbe Interests of the child in tbe matter of health THE REVERSIBLE COLLAR CO., brown, or dark red, with any of the floor stains with a good square hall, such as they built in the forwarded during Infancy and youth? Where sold for this purpose at any of the leading bouse- colonial davs of this country, and still build in are tbe simple food, the regular and vigorous 27 Kiitjy Street, Boston, Mass. furnl8bin~ stores — or, if this is not obtainable, a exercise, the easy, comfortable clothing, which well on small Investment. very good home-made stain can be manufactured England. Such balls possess, if well lighted, should be the main points of physical existence Lanterns, Btereoptlcons, and _ MagicViews by the following directions: Mix a quarter of a every possible chance for decoration, and next during tbe first twelveor fourteen years. Pastry >>f all grades ud pprices, for Public pound of common yellow beeswax with a pint of to them come those in many of our houses built aud sweetmeats and pickles; made gravies and PAYS Exhibition and Hume Amn* terpentine by beating together in an old tin can before the civil war, where the vestibule and seasoned sauces; tea and coffee for breakfast; M over the staircase are each divided from the main hall by cakes and salads for supper; and meat, in some M > u Ofi'IClAN, « Nassau St., New York. Are. It arches springing from pillars which jut-out from form or other, three times a day, is the unwritten should be the side walls. formula for tbe "good living" of which child allowed to In our more modern and so called "esthetic partakes as well as parent. The couutless de Paper Flowers. stanfl a t architecture" the hall receives fair attention and licious preparations of strengthening cereals, the the back of < nee more admits of decoration— and of these wholesome nourishment of milk, the healtbful- The beat 'A-eont Paper Flower outfit Book of In the range more can be said in a future article, but for ness of good bread and butter, the ample variety structions,ples of Flowers over madesixty sampleB, up. Patterns Imported and paper.material Sam for until the making one dozen Flowers mailed, on receipt of 36 ots. of soups, vegetables and fruits, which should With this outfit, a person can soon learn the art of two ingie- form tue daily lood of childhood, are ouly In use making Paper Flowers. dleuts are as occasional forms of diet. Any whim noon the MADISON AKT CO., perf e c 1 1 y child's part, based upon fancy or fretlulncss, Is combined, allowed to overbalance the judgment of tbe el but the ders; and at an age when she should be wholly Steam Engines, 35c. $8 Oreanettes. $3 mixture unconscious of the possession or any internal tfOSICAL, OPTIOAL, ELECTEIO. MECHANICAL must be organs — so harmonious should be tbe functional care fully work of nature — she is already Initiated into the watched and shielded from any flame, or -from sombre mysteries of biliousness, sick headache too much heat, as turpentine is highly inflam and nervousness. She lives largely in the'ener- MAGIC mable. When thoroughly melted a little burnt vatlug atmosphere of overheated rooms, seldom sienna is added, to give the color — which may be purified by free admission of outer air, and al AGENTS WANTED for the LIFE OF tested on an old board or shingle until the right No*. most never exposed to the wholesome curative shade Is produced. tbe hall under consideration little more can be influence of sunshine. Tbe average modern HENRY WARD BEECHES And finally, if this method is thought too suggested. American lives in as great Ignorance of the vital byTHOS.W.ol hi* Life nod KNOX. Work Anfrom Authentic the UruUe iwid to Complete the Ors»e. HiiiurrT Out. dungerous, the bare floors may be painted in any Tue stitches for this month end the subject of force of light, as the cave men of ancient Britain. .,11* aU othtrM 10 to 1. lis ind CWp»t, Splen desired shade of red, brown orbuff — the cracks cross stitch and prepare tbe way for a new style There is uo attention paid to exercise either out totdidly w« ill pay uslnted. (he Freight SeJle andlUu vllrlAre.aire Exlrti Distance Term*. no Send hindrans* for dr and null holes being carefully filled with putty of work— darning. In those of the last article, doors or iu. Tbe bodily and mental exhaustion ain. Addrm. HAUTFOBXt PIULCa.Jlartlbrd.VoM? before the paint is put on. each might have been used as a background of the school-room finds no system ol recupera Over any ol these floors mats should be laid- stitch, but those now given areespeclallyadapted tion to fill its needs, in brisk walk, or well se conrse coca one being best at the entrance door to this purpose, and to little else — being tapestry lected gymnastic training, or tbe natural help Our Special 60 Days Offar —they come in pretty shapes, with colored bor stitches In imitation of the wounerful old tapes afforded by the pleasant routine of household S _ W WeIVn wlllglTe>llltH. ders uow-a-d:iys. and tell their use so plainly and tries worked by the ladies in the time of William duties. The foolish, fond mother, is glad to t a I n 1 n g $7 honestly that in that sense at least they are ar the Conqueror. Tbelr chief merit lies in the ease spare her child the "worry" ol sweeping, dust worth of mu- tistic; but It is honed that noue of the Home and quickness with which a large surlace maybe ing and cleaning, so these invaluable aids to slc, (Instru Journal readers will encourage the sale of mats covered by them. Two Illustrations of these wholesome development are pushed at once Into mental and In which the words of welcome due from the background stitches are given. In the first the the background. She would rather see her t o ca 1 ) In hostess, are laid nnder the fept of her euests in daughter reading a loolis'h story, than romping sheet form, worsted is carried over four threads of the sur onetogether year's with the form of inscriptions — "Salvr," "Welcome," face of the material, and the needle point brought in the street or exploring the country byways; -ubscrlptlon and the like salutations woven In the mats. up to the left of tbe stitch, and hall-way between and she resents tbe necessity for gymnastics i page Mats and rugs In a ball possess still another Its two ends, — the worsted underneath thus pass which, having been omitted from ber own educa monthly, stories. IosbuubIq music, painting to onr and 24 fancy i advantage, from the fact that. In rainy and muddy ing over only two of tbe threads of the stuff— the tion, are consequently of no use. If her common work, eta. for thirty oents. ._„ A six months trial sab- weather, they can be folded away from the soil next stitch carries the thread over the four sense f orces her to the conclusion that some part sciiption for ten oents. Address and the wear and tear of such times. threads directly above the needle point, and this of each of these would be a help to her child's 8 THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. MARCH. 1888.

PROTECTION FOR SUBSCRIBERS. CORRESPONDENCE. Rose-jar. For Ann Dante .—Gather your rose leaves in dry weather. 'lake your jar, THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL There is no reason why the advertising col L. Moore, Phila. :— We know of no place strew table salt ou the bottom, then three hand- AND umns of any periodical should not be as carefully where hair combings can be sold. | f uls of leaves, and repeat until all tbe leuves are guarded as the editorial columns. 1 have en used, coveriug the top with salt. Let this re PRACTICAL HOUSEKEEPER. deavored to keep those of The Journal perfect Kate: — You cannot have tbe back numbers of main Ave days, stirring aud turuiugtuem. They A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED FAMILY JOUBNAL. ly pure, aud have, I believe, succeeded in so doing 'So. We have none of the edltiou left. should appearmoist. Keep addiug rose leaves to an extent be.ondtbat ot most publications, Can any of your lady readers tell me what will ail turougu the season, also adding a spriuftliug MRS. LOUISA KNAPP, Editob. but it has recently come to my notice that some take soot stain out ot an iugr-iu carpel? E. R. ot salt. To a hall peck of rose leaves add three BE T% fiJSSP K880CIAT»EDIIORS- ot our advertisers sell their letters to a class of Mrs. S. 8. Johnson, Middlbtown, Ct. : — The ounces of bruised or coarsely powdered allspice, people who are ouly too glad to pay a higli price eleventh day of December, 1858, came on Satur and one ounce oi stick cinnamon bruised. This for the names and addresses o. people wbo are In day. forms the stock. Let it remain a week, turning Published Monthly at 435 Arch St., the habit of answering advertisements, tbat they dally from top to bottom. Then put in the per- PHILADELPHIA, PA. may send them clrcu.ars that are — in many cases Iris: — Will you tell "Franz" and many others maueut jar one ounce of allspice, adding the —of positively indecent character. how to make the homemade sideboard? We have stock layer by layer. Spriukle betwein the lay THE CURTI3 PUBLISHING COMP Y I am determined that every woman who reads not your address. advertisements in The Journal columus, shall ers this mixture: one ounce each cloves aud Publishers R. P. J. : — Any large establishment dealing in clunamon, two nutmegs, all coarsely powdered, be protected in her laith in my efforts to present materials for iaucy work, keeps the lace braids. Borne giuger root sliced thin, one hall ounce an Terms: 60 cents per year, 25 cents for six moaiha; ouly the best class of advertisers, aud such as are Write to Strawbrldge elf believe thut matter on hand, we are always glad to examine found it to their interest to use articles which tances; t> read good sensible books with occa there may be a difference between the children anything seut for Inspection, aud offer best have first been published in our thoroughly Amer slonally one of Charles Dickens', Mrs. M. J. of the past and tbe present! But human nature prices for best. work. Cuildren's stories, games, ican Journal. It certainly is a tribute to their is so much alikt that I have come to the conclu excellence. Holmes' or Marion Hurlaud's sprinkled in. As sion there is really no difference, only that the and short rhymes, such as can be aptly illustrat for a dancing school I uever atl ended one. former are seen lrom the enchanted point ol dis ed, are wanted. Let veils be abandoned; they are injurious to Look at the youug men of the same class. tance. Poor little rogues, they are really much the eyes, especially those of crape and those Generally they leave school much younger than entitled to sympathy. The days are no doubt The Journal will appear in a handsome new which are spotted or figured. A veil should nev their sisters, go into some store, and very few of long to them somt times. Our da^s are so much dress of type next mouth. The paper will be er be worn, except to protect the eyes from dust them save a cent of their income before they are preoccupied with work aud household cnreF that considerably heavier, and pure white, Instead of or sleet, and then for as short a time as possible. married, but spend more on cigars than the girl we do uot stop to think how much w e might be a cream tint as heretofore. Illustrations will be has to spend on her clothes. M. P. J. tempted to kick the furniture, bang the walls or Increased in number and cut very much finer. Did you notice on page 18 the dollars worth of Editor Ladies' Home Journal:— A very ask questions lrom sun up till sundown, had we Altogether the Improvements we have planned flower seeds we give for two yearly subscribers or simple, quick and effectual method of cleansing nothing else to do but seek amusement. will make the Ladies' Home Journal the sell for half price 50 cents? Also on page 10 our white furs, is to put them In a large bowl, half But, let nie whisper it 6oftly, dear Journal, handsomest Illustrated periodical that has ever splendid Rose offers? filled with drv Indian meal; rub the meal thor tbey are not altogether bad; they are very kind yet been published in these United States, or in oughly through the fur, shake, and hang them to little ones who visit us; they are particularly- any other country. in the air where tbe wind will blow upon them careful of table linen and carpets, and if asked tb Christian ministers are watched by the argus that they may be entirely freed from the meal. wait at table go away quietly, without even a Some time ago we purchased a large lot of e)es of an ungodly world. There is no charity Tbey will look as spotless and fresh as new ones, frown, and if they have a dose of medicine to Miss Louisu Alcott's books at a bargain, and of lor them if they swerve a hair's breadth from the and the process may be repeated again and again take do so without whining. fered them to our subscribers at half price as per narrow way. . should circumstances require it, without injury At times, when we are so weary with their announcement lu the December number, page 25. NOTICE TO PHILADELPHIA SUBSCRIB to tbe fur. noise, one thought of the two blessed darlings We are entirely out of most of thorn, but have ERS. White knitted woplen articles may as easily be who for near'y a decade of years have slept about 200 copies of "Hospital Sketches," which cleansed with dry wheat flour; children's leg with clasped hands over pulscltss breasts In the re wish to close out. We offer them for on ly A discrimination in the rates of postage to city gings, Shetland shawls, etc. Young girls can pre quiet graveyard, and whose early straying leaves 50 cents— half price— and 10 cents lor postage. subscribers, is made between weekly audmojtlily serve the fresh beautyof clouds and fascinators by such a vacancy in our little circle is sufficient to A very few copfe6 left of "Under the Lilacs" we periodicals, to tbe great disadvantage of the this simple method, and what is prettier or so fill us with remorse as we think of our impa offer on same terms. After these are gone no latter, lor, while the weeklies can be mailed to light and warm to fold around a dear grand tience and think what should we do if these, too, more can be had for less than $1.25. city subscribers for one cent per pound, i.iouth- mother's shoulders as a square of prettily cro were there. The time is so short that we can lies cannot be mailed to citv subscribers for less cheted white zephyr, single or double as may be have them with us as our very own; they are jo We want more correspondence from the "Sis than one cent for each two ounces, except where preferred. happy to know thfy are growing, and "Dcsssw, ters." the subscribers go to the post-office for their mail. Put the article to bo cleansed into a bowl, and Mamma, how tall I Is I I's mos' as big as oo," We invite criticism and open discussion on all This regulation REFERS 0NL Ytosubscribers rub into it a cupful ot dry wheat flour. Rub sends a thrill of sorrow through our heart as we topics of the day that are of general interest to in the particular city in which the periodi. ah are thoroughly as if in washing; if not perfectly realize how true it is, and how soon their play the household and home. Give us your ideas of published. As the Journal in its present form, cleaned by one rubbing, throw away the flour time will be over, and the bouse will be quiet home-making and home-keeping, don't be afraid weighs over two ounces, we, being located in used, take a fresh cupful and repeat the process. of someone disagreeing with yon in the next PHILADELPHIA are, therefore, obliged to Shake well and bang on a clothes line, a bright enough, and we shall forget that it was ever Issue. That is nothing. It is discussion and ar aak our Philadelphia subscribers twenty-four windy dav, that every suspicion of flour may be otherwise, and as we gaze through our glasses at gument that give new ideas and open uew fields cents extra, for postage, unless the paper is ad whipped out by the breezes, and the worsted will the wlldlittle ones of the next generation try to for thought. We want real sound earnest letters dressed at the post-office to be called for, or to have the light fleecy appearance of new wool. from "Mothers" and "Sisters" who have thought any post-office box. REMEMBER, this refers Articles so cleaned preserve tbeir freshness as be prepared to take oui part in relating marvel over household topics and the bettering of home to Philadelphia ntbscribert ALONE, and to those long as they hold together. ous tales of tbe children of the past. ife in every way. in no OTHER city. Olive Chesney. Thohny Poppy. MARCH, 1888. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. 9

Iu the end pieces are cut loug, opeu ovals, so rain. Her jurisdiction must extend even dish, aud iet it stand while you beat your eggs that the articles ou the shelves can be seen from beyond the walls of the house aud she the sides as well as trout, and there is uo back. must watch that the steps and pavement are cot hen add of each (flour and eggs) a little at a Its rich red sets off silver aud glass to perfec dirty nor the yard littered with odds and ends. time, till you have a suioutb, creamy batter, when tion, and the whole is a bright spot of color in the The family sewing also lies within the province It Is ready for the oven. If you use flavoring, room. of the housekeeper, us do the supervision of the add last of all, stirring iu thoroughly— if lruil or A friend thus utilized and improved upon the washing aud ironing, the cleaning of the house, nuts, do the same, first dusting t hem with flour, idea: the polishing of silver and brasses and the put to prevent their sinking to the bottom in bak She had in her garret a marble-topped wash- ting up of woolens. Her specialty is everything ing — but spices should be stirred in with t In- stand or commode of the usual fashion (a drawer connected with her kingdom, the home. Noth shortening and sugar. above, two cupboards below) which was ren ing must be high enough to dannt her, nothing Some good housekeepers ecout at the idea that dered superfluous by the more modern set bowl. so petty as to escape her notice. The most trivial, it hurts a cake to stir it in opposite directions, Upon this she placed similar shelves, of wood to as well as the most weighty matters iu household but 1 don't agree with them. My experience correspond, and set directly upon the marble economy are referred to her. She must watch shows that you- secure a closer, firmer and more slab. She keeps her table linen in the cupboard over the consumption of gas aud fuel and the delicate grain by stirring constantly oue way. and drawer, and glass, china and silver on the waste of butter and sugar us well as make the Beat all you choose — the harder the better — hut shelves; and her sideboard, while costing very home bright for her husbund and children and stir only from lelt to right. little, Is almost as pretty as the very expensive keep guard over their physical, moral and spirit So much for cake. Now, in biscuit, dough, ones, besides taking up much less room— an ad ual welfare. pastry, etc., work Irom the other end. You here vantage in a small dining-room. All these duties may seem to leave no time for begin with your flour.sl. ting it with baking pow Speaking of restricted space, sometimes the anything else. But with the reducing of domes der, if used, then mixing iu the shortening until young housekeeper is really troubled to find a tic management to a regular system, leisure will the two substances become one; then add the EPER.- place for her frame or extra leaves for the exten be found lor all these and much besides. If these wetting (us little as will do) aud. handling light sion table, where they shall be convenient for details seem trivial, let it be remembered that a ly, with uo kneading, roll out aud place on the [Fun the Lathes' Home Joubsal.] use, yet out of sight; and may, perhaps, (as I woman's first and highest duty is to fill her home tins as quickly as possible. BREAKFAST PARTIES. once did) put them in such an out-oi-the-way sphere perfectly. Greatness and littleness are place that the very thought of company is a bug only comparative terms, after all, aud the petty Fannie E. Newberry. BT ELIZA li. PAUKER. bear. duties of the home may be sanctified by love and Tue best device I know of in such a case is to dignified by perfect performance of them to an [FOR THE LADIE8' HOME JOURNAL.] Breakfast parties are a very convenient mode have a rough box made, large enough to enclose importance fur outranking other actious that the HOW TO MAKE GOOD COFFEE. of social eutertalnment for those whose limited the frame, and having a lid on hinges. Fix your world might think of higher value. means will not admit of a more extensive dis lrame in this, set it lcngr.hwise on the floor, so The same general rules that serve for the house Few housekeepers know how to make a good play of hospitality. that the edges of the leaves come uppermost, keepers iu private families, apply to those in hos cup of coffee, and repeated inquiries arc made of Costly repasts are not necessarily the best, and and upholster the outside of the box with pretty pitals and other institut ions. A great mistake is the editor as to what method to pursue to be al it is a mistake to suppose the more elaborate an cretonne, making a full ruffle around the edge of made when a "lady matron" is appointed to a ways certain of success, in a nutshell, the fol entertainment the more elegant; the dining- the cover, so as to fall over the crack when position where something is ueeded beyond pos lowing is our advice. Have a good clean coffee room may be so pleasant, the table so dainty and closed. Place this in the broadest diuing-room ing as the head of the house. The managers of pot, and use only the best coffee obtainable. tasteful, the welcome so sincere, that a very un window, and people will say, "What a pretty a training school for nurses In one of our large Poor, cheap coffee will never make a palatable assuming meal may be rendered indescribably wimlow seat!" while you, when hurriedly en c!tie3 were greatly exercised for a long time by drink. One pound Java ond one pound Mocha charming, and a breakfast given in very simple larging your table for chance guests, will smile tb» jars betweeu the so called "matron," and the mixed when whole In the berry will give the best style, while much less expensive than a dinner, at its convenience, as you lift the lid and draw superintendent of the nurses. The former was results. If the best grocer in your town docs not and even less formal than a luncheon, may be out an extra leaf, entirely free from dust or one of the class known as "reduced gentle keep a good article, send to Chase & Sanborn, made quite as enjoyable as either, as guests stain. women," and was very tenacious o. her rights. 87 Broad St., Boston, Mass., for one of bis two- usually partake of it before spoiling the appetite She disdained to take part iu any of the work ol pound cans, and when preparing your morning by an earlier home meal. [FOB THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.] the house, and yet reseuted hotly any attempt on meal use a tablespoonful of ground coffee for Break ast parties are a favorite reunion with THE DUTIES OF A HOUSEKEEPER. the part of the superintendent to direct the ser each member of the family, allowlne one exli a literary people, who generally take the morning vants. Matters came to such a pass that one for the pot, as the old saying runs. Cover with hours for leisure, leaving brain work until later BY CHRISTINE TEKHUNE HERKICK. countermanded every order given by the other, as many cups of boiling water as there are people in the day. Sidney Smith said he liked break and it was impossible to get the work'ilone. The to drink It, and let it come to a quick holl of two fasts "because no man was conceited before one "Will not Mrs. Hcrrick write an article on managers finally discharged the mutron, engag or three minutes; then set back on the stove and o'clock. in the day." "The Duties of a Housekeeper?" ing in her place what is known as a "working throw in about a half pint of cold cream, and let The breakfast hour in America is always ear Keziah Shelton. housekeeper," who did a large share of the work it stand a few minutes before serving. The lier th in in France or England, where a first The questiou is of wide scope aud not easy to herself and was directly responsible for the good cream will settle the coffee and you will enjoy breakfast is taken in a very light form, and is answer iu few words. Even good housekeepers condition of all parts of the bouse. your morning meal the better for using a pure from nine to twelve o'clock, the former being hold widely differing views upon what is com article. preferred by most people, unless upon the occa prised in their duties. Housewives may be divi sion of v:rv fashionable affairs. ded into two classes, the passive and the active, [For the ladies' Home Journal.] Invitations to breakfast arc writtea and sent those who direct, aud those who overseeaud assist. A CHEAP AND DAINTY LUNCH. several days beforehand; they may be an infor The former usually belong to the wealthy por The demands of hospitality seem sometimes mal note, or simply written on the lady's visit tion of tht'comniuuity and should never be found well nigh pitiless, and when one's means are lim ing cards under the name in this form: among those who are obliged to economize. ited and Gail Hamilton's "Ave miles from a lem Breakfast, Tuesday ten o'clock, There arc women who rather pride themselves ou" a long and weary journey, some new and February 15. upon never entering their kitchens or pantries available way of serving a luuch is eagerly Like all other invitations these require a aud who profess utter lguoranee upon all mat sought for. WE wish wecou'd Impress upon every render of prompt and courteous reply. ters conuected with the preparing oi food for the The following simple menu has been so well the ladies' Home Journal who have to pur Very formal breakfasts call for more ceremo tabic. They profess to know when it is properly liked aud so satisfactory iu a lime of need that chase Ten and Coffee, that ttwou d bcforourmuiuai nious invitations, which like those to dinners or done, but can give uo instructions in the meth perhaps it may be of servict to others. agobenefit we originated If they would the p send an of their offering orders Premium* to us. Yean of )ar<£e parties should be engraved ou handsome ods of accomplishing tee desired result. Such Procure two fowls the day before the lunch is Dinner and Tea Sets, silverware, etc., believ paper. women usually employ competent servants anil to be given, and do not be discouraged utthei ing that by impor in>; an i buying these premiums The uncerlmonlousness of this early repast pay them high wages. They give general direc age; cut t lie m in pieces, as for fricassee; cover from the makers in large quantities, we could offer to requires the appearance of extreme simplicity, tions as to the care of the home, inform the ser Jointhose them who In would ordering get iheirTea frien«an Coffee, s and neighbors a great deal to but fi.,wers are in good taste, and prettily ar vants of their respective duties and then expect with wutcr, a small half cup of vinegar, tops of more for thel- time and trouble than the usual IS per ranged with fruit* give the table a fresL and at them to carry them outwithuutfurtherreminder. celery, or any seasoning to be had; let them cent cash discount allowed by all dealers, to those who tractive look. The tablecloth and napkins should Some mistresses entrust the ordering of meals simmer — not boil — four or five hours, or longer buy largely, won d amount to. be of tine white damask, or they may be bordered aod the marketing to the eixik, wbi^ty the wsy, if not tender, though the vinegar usually accom tall,NMhi Many twoiwu of "r our threetum I' re timesi mi .ini"" limn theme would amnu'uama' cost. tt of01 If boughtthouia cashctuni at dis-uin-re- in colors to match t'm color of the dining-room. often gains a pretty little income from the com plishes this. coun,. and in nearly every It stance, one-ha'f of the In serving breakfast the bill of fare, niiien. lor missions paid Iter by tradespeople. When done, take the pieces from the broth, amount of the order for which they aregiven. Cur speci il occasions, should never be elaborate, but Other housewives ol this same class plan their strain and put in a cool place. andPremiums from the areb^st all makers. of the latest styles and shapes, The next morning skim the broth, strain Our Tea* and Coffees are the best that longexpen- rather dainty and attractive, as the appetite bills of fare, give orders to the grocer and mar- through a cloth, season to taste; heat just in ence, and, wo think, the best Judgem nt, win p'-ocurc. usually needs tempting at this early hour, fewer I ketman and even direct the up-stairs maid as to time for luuch, aud serve in large coffee cups Our prices are far below any retailer's for good* of courses of a more delicate variety should be what sweeping, cleaning, etc. are to be done each for the first course. th*1 8'ime qnalitv. served than at other meals. The hostess dis day or week, yet never think of supplying deflc- Fry the chicken, and have ready a drawn but For a long time we have been afklng the readers of penses the coffee, tea and chocolate from the enciet by their own efforts. Such mistresses andthe LALn-nre DIBS' Illustrated Home Journal Premium to send List for ourcontaining price head of the table; the substantial are set in can generally afford to spend several hundred ter sauce, as for fish ; pour this over the chicken, cuts of our Premiums and full Information concern front of the host, who may help the plates and dollars morea yearupon Uielrhoubekecplngthan which must be heaped upon a hot platter, and ing our p'an of se'ilng Tea and Coffee direct from band them to the waiter to serve: the vegetables is nsed In homes where t he housewives keep a decorate, if possible, with parsley or celery tops. tirst hands to consumers. and other dishes may be handed from the side close watch upon all that comes into the house, With this dish, which is the* second course, please Nearly drop all ush 've a postal, done so mentioning except YOU. thlB paper, Will YOtT and table. —and all that goes out of it. serve potatoes stewed in milk, slightly flavored whether ron order any goods or not. It will please us It is well bred to serve the breakfast with as The second class,— the active, — is by far the with onion and a I ittle chopped parsley. to know that you read our advertisement. little formality as possible, and with as few at larger of the two, and it is for their aid that this For the third course slice as many cold boiled tendants; one servant, a maid, or man servant is paper is chiefly designed. They are- those of potatoes as may be needed, alternately with sufficient unless the party is unusually large. whom Solomon spoke as "looking well to the eight hard boiled eggs, or, if eggs are scarce, The following will be found an acceptable bill of ways of their households," as " working wil with cold boiled beets. Put these iu a salad fare for an ordinary breakfast party. It can of lingly with their hands," aud as "giving meat to bowl, or decorated dish, wet them slightly but course be varied to suit the convenience and their households." The duties they assume are thoroughly with vinegar, aud pour over n dress taste of housekeepers. multifarious and can at uo time be said to be ing made of half a small bowl of mashed pota ended, but they bear fruit Iu judiciously managed toes, the yolks of two raw eggs, salt to taste, a BILL OF FARE FOR BREAKFAST. incomes and well regulated homes. dash of red pepper and sufficient good salad oil. Melons. Grapes. Oranges. The active housekeeper must be up betimes in cream or melted Dutter. as preferredZ&. Coffee. Tea. Chocolate. The meal over, she gives the pantries and lar and half a teaspoon ful of soda. Bake in two Dinner Me s of 1 1 SB pch. w'ib an order of 8JSO. The simplest costume is in good taste for jelly cake tins. When the cake is cool have Cash price without order for Tea or Coffee, ~.o. breakfast parties. Gentlemen wear walking der an Inspection, learns from the cook what groceries are needed and finds what provisions ready one half pint of sweet cream whipped to ourHundreds Premium of other List, premiums including areSllverwnrc. fully Illustrated French In suits, and ladles handsome but plain street cos will be required for the meals of the day. She a stiff froth ; sweeten and flavor to taste, spread and English China. < ."old-band and Moss hose Dinner tumes. Gloves are removed before going to the personally examines the con ten ts of the refrigera over cake and serve while fresh. The crenm will and Tea Sets, etc.. Hanging and Tabie Lamps. We al table. tor and cold closet, and plans how the left-overs froth easier if put on ice a half hour before so offer the*»e Premiums for sa'e without orders for Each gentleman is given the escort of a lady. may bedlsposedof to the best advantage. Often whipping. TeaOur Cashand Coffee, sales in at 1887 a very amounted small advance to over $30upon 0 flfor first costPre The host conducts the lady who Is the most dis This lunch, with the addition of coffee, and miums, aside from C ub orders for Tea and Coffee, and she herself prepares the material for asavory dish. we hope for an increase in 1888. tinguished gnest to the table, and the hostess She ascertains for herself that the stock pot and composed of materials almost always to be pro As ' " our rellabl Ity we are pleased to refer to the follows last with the gentleman whom it is de the bread box are scalded regularly and kept cured In city or country will be relished, like publishers of the Ladies' Home journal. sired to honor particularly. sweet, that the cellar is neat, that the closet nonsense, by the wisest men. iiXlTrjAT" T,OTVT>OjY TEA CO., Upon entering the dining-room the ladies are shelves are iu order, the tins bright, the pots and Julia Hubbell Treat. HOI Washington Street, Boston. Mans. assisted to their seats, ana the gentlemen then kettles free from grease or dust, that the refrig follow, and the meal Is served. erator contains no accumulation of scraps, that (FOR THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.] The signal for rising from the table is given by thegarbuge pail has been emptied, the ashes SOME RULES FOR MIXING. the hostess, with a smile and simple bow, aud all sifted, and that all other minutiae below stairs proceed to the parlor, exchange a few pleasant are in order. If there is an especially daiuty Often the young begluner in housework will remarks, and take their leave. dessert to be made, or an entree to be prepared by try certain recipes with the greatest care, and yet For informal breakfasts no after-call is ex a recipe with which her cook is unfamiliar, the fail again aud again ; in which case she is very pected, but for ceremonious entertainments of mistress should know how to teach the lesson by apt to condemn the recipe, or lose faith in her this kind the same observance of the rules of example. She does her own marketing and gives self. etiquette are required as for dinners and large orders for the lunch or dinner and tea, taking But wait a moment, my daughter, till I ask parties. care to avoid elaborate cool-cry ou the days de you, How did you put the Ingredients together? voted to washing and ironlug or cleaning. How did you mix tiieni? For in this combining rPOR the Ladies' Home Journal.) This part of the housekeeping out of the way, lies the secret of success, quite as much as in ECONOMIC DEVICES FOR THE DINING- the mistress should make a tour of the rest of using the exact amounts given. ROOM:. the house. A few momentsin the parlor will as And here let me give a general rule or two, sure herit ithas been properly dusted, — if indeed, which may help some young cook out of her dif BT FANNIE E. NEWBERRT. she does not prefer reserving for herself thework ficulty. of putting her own nice furniture and bric-a-brac In making anything of the cake kind (Includ eor Sale Everywhere. I have a piece of furniture in my dining-room to rights. A visit to the bedrooms will show her ing cookies, fried cakes, etc.) always begin with Is on each which has been so universally admired that I feel their condition. She mu6t see that there Is fresh the shortening and sugar, creaming them into ELECTRO-SILICON box. like describing it, for the beuefit of some other water In the pitchers, that the bowls and soap smoothuess iu a deep "earthen bowl or new tin ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. housekeeper as impecunious as myself. It is dishes have been washed and that 'lie soiled pan — never in one which is worn — and using a THE ELECTRO SILICON CO. 72 Min St New York. nothing in the world but a set of shelves set up- water has been emptied from the slop jars. She large spoon with a rather broad bowl. For wel ontbrackets and used as a sideboard, but is made must make sure that fresh towels are on the ting, water answers as well as milk in most so prettily that every one notices it. It is ol pine, racks, that the beds are smooth, the mirrors and recipes where baking powder is used, but should stained to acherrybue. The lower shelf, which windows spotless, the carpets and furniture free be neither very cold nor hot. If the former, it rests upon large bronzed brackets, is fifteen from lint or dust- mav make the cake heavy; if the latter, it will inches wide, and the space between it and the On sweeping day the housekeeper must make scald the flour and toughen the dough; a blood- next shelf is eighteen inches; the three higher a tour of the track of the broom to see If It has heat Is best. ones are narrower and nearer together, while the done its work properly, especially in the cracks Add this to the creamed butter and suear LADIES upper one is finished with a narrow Queen Anne and corners. She must take care that the win stirring thoroughly ; then put your baking powd Enamel ynur Ranees twice a y**ar, tops once railing across the back and ends, all the front dows are not allowed to become cloudy and that er (and salt, if required) into' the flour, and sift * week and you have the finest-polished stove in tho edges being neatly beveled. the blinds are not streaked with dust and it— several times, if. for nice cake — into some dry world- For sale by all Grocers asd Stove Dealers. MARCH, 1888. 10 THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. injure the body of the material, although, to tell the truth, the cloth under any kind of trimming PIECES OF MUSIC FREE never looks like the untrimmed portion after the garnishing has been removed. 40 One of the newest stamped costumes is in navy TO KVEHY SUBSCRIBED TO blue cloth, with wide plaited panels at the sides, joined together with cords and buttons at the top, but opeu in front, over a fan plaiting of STRAWBRIDGE ft CLOTHIER'S QUARTERLY. faille Francaise to match. At the back, long The Quarterly, without a single exception, is the largest Fashion Magazine published. Each numbercontalns puffed drapery falls from the corsage. The point ed bodice, which fastens on the left side, is fin A Complete StOry prepared expressly by a celebrated writer. ished off with a pointed band. The sleeves are buttoned at the wrist. The ornamental designs Original Music, by wel1 known composers. on the panels, corsage and sleeves are stamped out of the cloth, lined with old gold cloth, and Practical HintS on domestic economy. finished off round the edges with embroidery in blue silk. Felt hat trimmed with blue and gold FaShiOn Notes. Recipes and a complete guide to shoppers using the feathers and ribbon. mails. A rather more dreBSy suit has skirt of black peau de sou, made with plain front, while the Subscription PRICE 5© CENTS PER TEAR with premium. Adores* oaek isarranged in close flat plaits. On the left STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER, Stli & Market Sis., Philadelphia. IFOBTHI LADIES' HOMK JOURNAL. I side is placed a wide panel of embroidered vel SEASONABLE STYLES. vet, while a draped apron of the BamecoBtly ma which may be made of either embroidery or vel Handsome Costumes for Late Winter and terial falls low on the right side. A graceful vet; they follow the line of the slightly open WRITE EARLY Early Spring* Wear. Fashionable and Use jacket bodice of peau desoie opens over a double corsage in front, and are completed by draperies ful Dress Goods. New Models for Miss waistcoat of the silk and embroidered velvet, POIt THE SPRING ISSUE OF es, and Pretty Dresses for Charm- while the collar and parements correspond. The of lace, or of the dress material, drawn in with Ins Small Girls. Odd Decora stylish Directoire bonnet of embroidered velvet gathers or plaits at the point of the corsage. tive Conceits for the Coif to wear with this dress is quaintly trimmed with SCHOOL GOWNS FOH GIRLS. RIDLEY'S FASHION MAGAZINE. fure. ribbon and cock's plumes. Just at this season of the year, the good moth PUBLISHED QUARTERLY. 50 CTS. A YEAR BT MRS. JAS. a. LAMBERT. LOVELT DRESSES FOR MISSES. er is on the outlook for suitable fabrics to form SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. 15 CTS. A SIN Particularly attractive are the out of door the neat and pretty wash dresses girls really re GLE COPY. The toilettes of such materials as ere appro toilettes for younger girls, many of the newest quire forspriug and summer wear, forschooland The Spring Number of Lhis-useful aid to priate (or visiting, church aud walking purposes costumes being finished with plush. One such home service. Toile du Arord, a kind of a firm, for the next two months will naturally claim a suit is very stylish. The full skirt is made of smooth gingham, comes in odd checks, and old OUTOFTOWN BUYERS, larger share of attention than the more dainty a new material, which shows Oriental stripes in Scotch combinations of colors, which can be robes designed specially for indoor festivals, al woolen alternating with raised plush stripes in made npwltb plaiu cloth, or alone. These goods withWill Illustrations,contain an Unusuully Description*, Satisfactory and Prices Catalogue, of Stand wear splendidly, and wash and iron beautifully, ard Goods, and the beasou'i Nove ties, together with though home dresses aud tea gowns arc now, as grey. The upper portion of this costume con aud retail at only 12% cents a yard. KnUMluinlnif and Instructive reading matter. at all times, necessary adjuncts of a lady's ward sists of a casaquc of plain grey cloth, tiimmed French satines are very pretty this season, but robe. with beaver-colored plush, open in front over a they are still so high priced that every lady can FOR In preparing an outfit for Spring, one point pointed waistcoat, striped across the lower part. not afford to buy a dress of such material for should be carefully cousidered, aud that fact is For another Miss a very dressy toilette is either herself or her daughter, for the cost is Spring Millinery Designer that it la decidedly in worse form to be over formed of a combination of garnet bengaline, or equal to that of a woolen dress. Royal satines and Year's Subscription for MAGAZINE send 75cts. to dressed than it is to be too plainly attired, and it poplin and plush; the plaited skirt is iu the arc late American productions, which are equal certainly does require a certain degree of good poplin, with panel of plush, and the double iu beauty of appearance, finish aud coloring, to Ewd. Ridley &■ Sons, taste, with thorough kuowledge of the merits of breasted jacket, and hat, both are in plush, the the French creations, although they are not so material, to enable a lady to Be well dressed at former closed with silver buttons, and the latter Crand and Allen Sts., New York. light expense. Still such a result has been aud trimmed with garnet feathers and ribbons, with fine in thread. It may be noticed In the Royal can be agaiu accomplished by many a gentlewo silver buckle. A girl's dress for Indoor wear, Is satines, that the ground colors are the same as . Please mention Ladies' Home Journal In letter to man with modest means, who knows what, when made of the new plaidcd ensbmcre. It has a those found In the foreign labrics, and while the K. KW.-jy a Sons. and how to buy fabrics, and the countless need plain full skirt in front, and slightly draped designs of the finer goods are reproduced iu our ed toilette accessories. added back drapery ; the pointed yoke, cuffs and domestic satines, there are also unique aud misses for 6Cbool, or wanting purposes. If it Is not possible to have a number of dress waistband, are of velutina. original fancies and figures. Among the most Criterion cloth Is another cotton stuff, which es or costumes in various different and becoming It Is considered the height of elegance to make attractive specimens in these satines. are those is fine looking, uDd rather more sheer than a do colors, black should be largely favored, for oue the costume for a very yonng girl or child, in with navy ground and ecru figure, two shades of mestic gingham, and cau be found in the very never tires of weariug black or of lookiug at It cream color, with a capote to match, with ruches garnet, grey with black, and brown tones. Re newest shades of such colors as sage, gobelin, of narrow lace, and loops of narrow faille ribbon. tail houses "will sell these Royal satiues later on on another person, while a colored suit may soon for 12% cents a yard. terra cotta aud the blue greys. become wearisome, and is discarded before half Exceedingly dainty is a dress of gypsy cloth Perhaps the mostdeclded novelty yet presented Some of the newest dresses In cotton cloth are worn out. and b\ae faille ribbon. The full skirt of the open made after the ail-wool models, but such suits B>ack Sicilienne is a lovely material, and Ben- mesh fabric is covered with an over skirt of the is a cotton material, known to the trade as Out are too complicated for wash dresses, that is, if gallic drapes well over Lyous velvet and Rbad- same silk warp material, forming a plain square ing cloth. It is a queer stuff, without a fibre of they are to be washed; a result which need not ames, while gros grain aud laille Francaise are apron, which is bordered with fancy edged rib wool, and vet it looks exactly like fine fancy occur If a lady or miss is as careful of a cotton always In style, aud are suitable for all occa bon. The long lull bodice is striped back and flannel, and is ns deceptive in feel as It Is in dress, as she Is of a silk or woolen garment. One sions, as are also Priestley's exquisite "high- front with three bauds of ribbon, put on like the looks — being made In all the fiannei stripes and lady has worn a dress of French s-itiue In navy class" Heurlettas, and the lighter weight, lus plaits of a Norfolk jacket, or bodice, and all colors. It Is really a flannel gingham, which will blue, with red figures, two seasons, aud it is yet trous silk-warp Clalrettes, which can be as ef ending under the ribbon waistband, which is tied wash well, and the prospect Is that it will be Iresh aud cleau; aud a young girl's costume of fectively arrauged as Canton Crape. with long loops and ends under the right arm. largely used for spring home dresses, and for Cleghorti Mills Ardenne Suitings, in two shades Pirn's Irish Poplins are handsome and stand The gypsy fabric sleeves are drawn In below the lawn tennis, boating, and all out of door games, of brown aud white, was worn all last summer ard, and although they are among the higb- elbow with bands and bows of ribbon, above a as well as for the costumes of young ladies and and fall, and is still as good as new. priced materials, they are not expensive, for they finish of the open mesh fabric, put on as a ruffle; For Information, models aud samples, thauks wear forever, aud the pieces cau be dipped, dyed the collar-band is also of ribbon. are due Le Boutlllier Bros., New York, Lewis S. and re-dyed with good results. Nothing can be prettier than the embroidered Xk>x, Sharpless Brothers, John Wuuumaker, The Irish poplins come in black and in the odd yokes and plastrons, now used in creating even- Strawbrldge & Clothier, PuiadelpMa. Pa., and handsome colors of the finest H;^ lutt« i»rrd lrj dresses for girls; In some cases they are cut W&iamaker's Wcclmler & Abraham, Brooklyn, N. Y.. E. Rid Cashmeres, aud, again, these unique Puis: and off square on the chest, and completed by a ley & Sous, Grand aud Allen Sts., New York, shades are this season illustrated in the cloths draped fichu of lace drawn down to the point of We think we have a trading mission. The George H. Gilbert Manufacturing Co., Gil produced in the well-known George H. Gilbert the corsage, and fastened there by a bow of rib Therefore we can IU afford to do anything- but bert & Ware, MaBS. nnd Denny, Poor & Co., 114 Mills. bon. The straight collar of embroidery is also •the be.Pt merchandising, which means that the Worth St., New York, selling agents lor Toile These fine all-wool, light-weight, 50 inch fastened with a bow. best opportunities of tho retail-trading world du Nord and The Cleghoru Mills Novelties. wide fabrics, are sold as Habitcloths; they come Then they are most stylish deep flat collars, must be found here. in black, all the dark, rich colors, and in neutral ending in a straight or diagonal line at the chest, The dress stuffs for future wear are opening In your THE LATEST CONCEITS IN HAIK DKES8INO. and light shades. Still other cloth novelties are favor. Just about the ugliest style of arranging the the stylish suitings for costumes aud dresses, In HABIT CLOTHS. Duty Is only half done in the back hair that ever a pretty girl adopted, was the old beige mixtures, or salt aud pepper effects, telling NUN'S that VEILING, they are here black, at siik-and-wool.Me. We reduce that of winding the coll in a tight ungraceful not only it gray or black and white, but in any the beat make 20 per cent, to-day. The prices are now knot, and fastened just below the back edge of one color and white, in contrasting hues or in Sharpless Brothers (1.(1.25, Sateens (1.50 at to 3lc.: (4 French, fine, novel? There will be hat or bonnet. That fancy was really too objec two tones of the same color. These Gilbert cloths NOW OFFER others higher before long, perhaps no finer. tionable to be adopted save by the few who claim are all sponged before they are placed upon the HI h nove. ties In Zephyr Ginghams, 60c. to be ultra fashionable, and it has died a natural counters in retail stores, hence they will not New Dress Goods for Spring High nove. ties Inp aln woven tthwhams, 50c. death. shriuk. The general selling price of Habit aud and Summer Service. GinghamsThe us Tegate for 20c.;assortment Anderson's counts Ginghams, styleB by 40c.hundreds, Some faces are Improved by wearing basket mixed cloths is 75 cents a yard, less than import Handsome Habit Cloths, stylish self-colors, 50 Inches SHIR' "tTINGS. A merchandise misnomer. Good for braids to cover the back of the head, but the ed cloths in similar grades, which, although re wide, i erTlceable at 75c. a all-woolyard. C oths, In refined Tweed mix women's dresses, men's shins, boy's waists. Yard most approved style is the arrangement of hair duced, cost from $1.00 to $1.50 a yard. tures. In two new colors, or two tones of oue co.or, wide MUSLIN 12Wc. BED CLOTHING. Ready made. The idea loosely at the top of the head, with sometimes a very Beauilful wide 73c. Henriettas, a yard. In new hues, and odd tints, is tnking root and growing fast. Why shouldn't It? curl or wave escaping from It at the back, the CLOTH COSTOMBS AND SILKEN SUITS. (1.00 a yard. SheetsSheets forfor doublesingle bed,bed, bleached.bleached 45c. yds each. wide, 50c each whole coiffure being secured by pretty pins or The latest styles for making up new goods In Black— Priestley's superb Henrietta faced Cash Sheets for doub>e bed. bleached, yds wide, 00, 70, half combs with fancy heads, so as to cut or differ but slightly from those illustrated in toi meres, at 79c. and 96c. a yard, marked down from (LOO and 75c. each. modify the harsh, or severe look of the style. lettes intended for the end of winter. Some of and (1.25 a yard. Sheets for double bed, extra size, R5c. each. Headaches are not so prevalent since ladies tines, New In Cotton new ground Goods— colors, Lustrous with SurfacedFrench and Royal Original Sa Pil ow cases, full else, bleached, 12^, 15. 10, 20, 22c each have discarded the heavy braids of false hair, the costumes are exceedingly stylish, and our designs In contrasting hues, pretty and useful fab The 22 cent grade, with tucks. 25c. readers can safely copy any garment presented rics at only \2Xc. a yard. Bolster Cases, fu 1 size, bleached, 30, 40 and 50c. each. which were not only unhealthy but uncleanly, in January, as the conceits of that month are only Tolledu Nora, a firm, smooth, long-wearing Cloth, In Send a letter for anything in the store— sam for they will grow dusty and sour, if not carefully peseutiinents of coming dress fancies. new aod Scotch Gingham combinations of fast colors, ples or goods; you'll likely do as well as if you attended to. In the present style of balr dress An entirely novel model in seal-brown Habit UWo. Cleghorn a yard. Mills Novelties— Satlnettas, Br&ldottea, came yourself. ing a very little hair can make considerable cloth has pleated skirt of the material. The tu ArdenneBand Tufted Suitings, with plain materials show, by looping strands of hair, that is, by curl nlc, of the same fabric, is mounted in fine stitched for combinations. JOHN WANAMAKER, ing them over the fingers and securing them in Elaits on the leftside, aud is fastened down with Goods bought through the Mall Order Department of PHIIjADKLPHIA, I » A . rolls, with hair-pins in the desired position; or andsome buttons in old gold. The right side this House, are sent to any section of the v. S. Please mention Ladies' Home Journal In letter some ladies find the wished-for resultmore easily has plain plaits, and is caught up in a puff. On Free of Cost for Transportation. to John Wanamaker. attained by brushing the hair over the Mikado the left, a square under-tunic is fastened down (Concluded on opposite page. ) with buttons, a long, draped scarf Is gracefully The ludustiious Club Raisers for The Ladtes arrauged to fall over the tunic, while the back Home Journal, who wlBh to dress well, and to secure Lewis s. cox, drapery is slightly puffed at the top. The point various arttc.es for house furnishing, at small cost, are ed corsage opens over aplastron of velvet, and cordially invited to send ihelr own, and their friends' 1220 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. isterednames andas Complimentary addresses, to Sharp'.ess Subscribers Brothe for the s, to Monthly be reg is finished wiih revers. The collar and cuffs are Price Jjist of Seasonable Dress Specialties nnd Stand LADIES' ELASTIC SUITS. of velvet, like that used to form plastron. ard Goods, to be Issued every month, after the spring The greatest success of the times. Guaranteed the The hat to wear with this suit is odd and very- season opens. fastest-selling and most satisfactory Outfit offered pretty. It has box crown and flat round brim, For olrcu nr. price-list, estimates, Information and Ladles A Tailor-made at the present Waist time. (perfect-fitting) and sufficlout covered with velvet embroidered in old gold silk samples. writ'-) to additional materlul to make a skirt. and liued with plaiu brown velvet. The trim SHARPLESS BROTHERS, Particulars* and samp.es upon application. ming consists of loops of ribbon and a cluster of Chestnut St 8th Sts., Phila., Pa. Sleeveless, Fleece-lined Stockinet Cardigan Jackets shaded tips, most gracefully arranged, with an Tea-Gowns, $35 to $00. Breakfast Jackets, $12 to $25. ornament in eld gold, the shade of the buttons LADIES' .IKRNKYH. and the surface embroidery thread on crown and The Cleghorn Mills, Bl'k Plain. 85. 1.00, 1.25. 1.50, 1.75. 2.25. 2.50 to 6.00. brim. Dark brown stockings should be worn Braided, J.JA 2.50, 4.50. 8.50, 10.00 to 20.00. with such a dress, also gants de-Suede in an ecru FITCHBURG, MASS. Bl'k Silk, 8.00. U.I10 and 10.00. or unbleached shade. ImportedBeaded. 7..>i, Beaded 12.00, Jerseys,20.00. 38.00, 40.00 and 45.00 Lighter looking is a dress iu blue and gray mix Manufacturers if "High Novelties" in Colored Jerseys, 1.50, L7&7t» to 12.00. ture, in all wool. The skirt is bordered with a Children's Jerseys, sties 20 to 24 Inch. 75 and LOO. deep stitched hem, and is arranged in alternate Cotton Dress Fabrics. The Spring Misses " " 28, 28 and 3J Inoh, 75, 1.00.1.50, wide plaits and groups of narrow plaits. The production consisting of $1.75. 1. VIUI'.n' 2.00, 2.25. JERSEY I'MIERWEAR. front of the tunic forms a draped, rounded tab- All-wool, Vests high neck, long sleeves, 1.87. lier, plaited up on the left hip under a separate Satinettas, " " " sleeveless, W ," 1.37.1.50. plaited drapery, merging into along puffed back low •• " 1.25. lUARTUANn Writing thoroughly taught drapery, which is caught up on the point of the Braidettes, In colors, cream, light blue, pink and scarlet. nVHin«Iw»V hv mttu or personally. corsage in an entirely novel manner. The fronts Co. set covers also In black, 1.37. • SCOn-BRdWJE COUEGE. 1006 Chnt-nt- St. Philadelphia. of the bodice open, with reversoD the chest, dis Tufted Effects, Draw.-rs, long, 2.50. 2.00. closing a plaited plastron of shot blue and gray PartVests, cotton high neckIn cream and only.long Bleeves, 1.62. Do Your Own Printing faille. The lower edge of basque and the neck Ardenne Suitings, " " " sleeveless, 1.25. Circular Press $ 8. Bize portions are finished off with plaiting of the silk low " " 1.25. for email newspaper and the plaited cloth sleeves are decorated en In all the newest shades, and moBt stylish combinations, Drawers, long. 2.00. $44. Type-eettmg ia suite. now ready. " short. 1.75. easy by printed rules The gray felt hat has one of the graduated Samples may be procured from any of the leading Jersey Skirts, short. 3.25, 0.00. iness,For old, pleasure, young-, busand houses in the country. Boys' Stockinet long, Hults.4 4.50. to 12 yr. slie. from $3.50 to *S 50. money-making-, brims, liued with blue velvet, and fancifully Ch jviot and Cusslmcre, from 5 to 12 yr. sizes, $3.75 t< aloj-rue of Cat- trimmed with shaded blue and gray feathersand SELLIMi ACjENTS, Presses, knotted bows of shot ribbon In the same tones as $8.10. Boys' Kilts, (two piece) 2W to 0 yrs, $4.00 to $10.00. Type and* the dress goods. Gray gloves, heavily embroid DENNY, POOR & CO., Boys' * Overcoats, " (oneplecej3jito5vrs,$3.00to$6.50. 3 to 12 yrs. $1.00 to $!l 00. Paper, J ered on the back with blue silk, complete this Odd Pants, $1.25, $1.50, tl.G2, $1.75 and $2.00. sample of 4 very ladylike toilette. New York, Cards,2 stamps. for Quite a number of the new firm-cloth dresses A CtMPLETELIXEOF INFANT'S GOOD*' Address show pinked-out decorative portions, but as yet Denny,In writing Poor to A- Sharpless Co., New York Bros., for Philadelphia, samples, be sure Pa., and or Plcaie mention Ladiks'IIome JOURNAL In letter to to fac7ory7KELSEY L CO. Merlden.Conn only a few are stamped, for many ladles object to mention the Ladies' Home Jolminal. Lewis 8. Cox. MARCH, 1888. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. 11

[For The Labijcs' Houe Journal] for this reason home dressmakers should suc HINTS FOR HOME DRESSMAKERS. ceed, having a personal interest in their handi Rivals the Sewing Machine work. Tall, slender people should beware of In Usefulness, & Sells as Rapidly. Popular Price BT EMMA M. HOOPER. long, straight draperies andstripes; on the other "An Improvement on the Tailor's Square. " band, stout figures look well in long draperies, The great army of women belonging to middle pointed basques and lengthwise trimmings; a class circumstances are generally dressmakers hint to the wise is sufficient. for themselves, and in these days of well-fitting As much care is observed with the sleeves as paper patterns and cheap fashion books this be with the basque; liulng of a similar nature is comes less of a bugbear than when "lonely used for both, and the lower part is finished with women" had no guide but a neighbor's dress to a bias facing of the dress material or thin silk. assist them. Still, many a little thing about Very thin arms are improved by a layer of wad making a dress puzzles weary brains, and yet, ding between the elbows and shoulders. Sleeves these same little things are of vital importance. are snug in fit though not as vise-like as they have Iu fact the general nntsliiiigof a costume imparts been for some seasous past. They fit easily over more than half of the desired stylish and trim the top though notfull enough to gather, aud the appearance. outside seam may be left open for two inches at As the basque is of the greater importance I the wrist or closed as fancy dictates. commence with sallentfeatures of thatgarment. Handsomely fitting sleeves are cut with and Nowadays the appearance desired is English in without the tiny cluster of gathers at the elbow, effect, broad shoulders, tapering waist, swelling thouerh personally I think they are more com SEASONABLE STYLES. hips and a general long, though not too slender fortable with this extra fullness. Cuffs shorten look. Now the question arises how to obtain the arms, so do caps and epaulet trimmings on (Concluded from opposite page.) this effect In the simplest manner alter once theshoulders. The revived leg-of-mutton Bleeves SHOW THIS TO TOl'R DRESSMAKER hair rolls of braided wire, which are light, flexi learning the whys and wherefores. are becoming to long, thin arms only. Sleeves The Perfect Fitting now required has made "The ble and cleauly, and then, after fastening thcin I take it for granted that you have an old should be cut perfectly straight with the grain of Standard System of Dress-Gutting" a necessity. In place, adding the Rbiue stone, amber or metal basque for a pattern, or a paper model, which the cloth across the top, which makes them bias This Machine drafts, directly on the lining, all ladies pins, as fancy may dictate. has been at least roughly fitted to you. If you at the wrist. garments PERFECTLY, from Actual Menmre. in A very pretty bead-dress for evening wear, has are short waisted you must have all of your un A narrow tape is stitched around the arm size onc-flrth the usual time. Its success is wonderful been copied from an old picture. It consists of derskirts on yokes, aud keep them well pushed with the sleeve, which prevents any splitting andyears our every immense dressmaker orders indli wi.l ate owr that one. in less You than have five a three bands of ribbon, velvet or braid, wound down to make your waist as long as possible. across the front of the basque. The arm sizes Machinechine for cutting tor sewing them. garments, Make a and p easure now conies of yc.ur a Ma pro round the head. Oue long ribbon may thus be In fitting the basque make the waist Hue long, areclosely butlooselyovercast; the sleeve seams fession and gratify your customers by testing: coiled three times round the head, the ends being have the darts near together at this point and are clipped several times to preventany drawing, this great labor-saving invention, this season, at your tied cither at the back, or In front of the top taper them very high and slender. Have your overcast separately and pressed open if desired. own home for 8© day* Free of Charge . After SO chlguon. back and sideformsfittedfirst, leaving the seams Tapes to bang the basque up are sewed on in a days'then return trial, if It. not fiend worth novC ten for timesYnltmnle our Iasking llimlruted price, Black velvet, colored ribbons, and gold, silver, uuder the anus until the last, as all changes for loop at the joining of the sideform seams and Circular and Llherol Offer. Free. THE MO and other metallic braids are worn; also rows of the hips must be made from these. arm sizes. DO WELL GARMKNT DRAFTING MACH1NK CO, pearls, amber, Rhine-stone and jet beads. Of The shoulder seams arc short and cut straight The collar, cufis, revers, vests, etc., are yet to 6 West 14th St.. New York City. ___ course, in front of the hair rolls and ornamental across the top of the arm to give a square look, be considered in some future article, as well as BUY YOUR bands, there must always be the frizzed bang, or and the neck Is fitted very high without any the making of skirts and draperies. In the a few curls or waves lalliugovcr the forehead ; or curving Iu front as of yore. If tbiu arouud the meantime let no woman despair of becoming at DRY GOODS IN NEW YORK. If the style of face will allow, a matron may neck place a layer of wadding, the sheet variety, least, a passable home dressmaker. Sameness is Prices lower than In any other city. Mall orders adopt the Lady Washington method of rolling between the liulng and dress, tackiugithereaud to be avoided, but, until experienced, do not try specialty. the hair back from the forehead, creating a be there to the lining. If two layers of wadding to fly to the topmost step of the heights of origin coming coronal. are used the secoudone must be tapered down ality and startling effects. Le Boutillier Bros., ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. near the edges, aud alter stitchiug in the sleeves BROADWAY and 14-th ST., N. Y. Friends I Sisters I You have no idea how we ap pull the wadding out of the seam lest it be too preciate your contidence in our good judgment, clumsy. Ann sizes are cut high and close about B. Altman & Co., and how glad we are to serve you, from Mrs. — the arms. Small, crescent-shaped pads are worn Louisa Kuapp down to "us." ""Us" meaus Mrs. under thearmswheteeveryoneis hollow. These are made of lining and wadding and reach a trifle i8th Street, 19th Street, and 6th Avenue, E. C. Hewitt and Mrs. Jas. H. Lambert, with our more than half way around the uuderpart of the train of helpers, dozeus and dozens of 'em. arms tapering to a point, aud are tacked in We wantsomu^h to be obliging, and we can lightly after the sleeves are sewed. NEW YORK. be, if you will aid as by simply dividing your When a figure is very full-busted a small cross questions. Imagine daily maiis of three, four, wise V is taken in nearly under the arms to pre live, and even as many as eight thousand letters vent a wrinkle in front of the arm size. Extra to be opened, read, and placed in the bauds of She— You must not scold- He-Well, this Is solid distinct departments, or seut to the various room Is given over the bust by rounding out the Its all your own fault. You comfort. That Hall's Form editors. front hems of the basque fronts and tapering SPECIAL BARGAINS, will have to stand for me to bas produced morn Joy in In one letter before us, addressed to Fashion tbem in at the waistline. A single point in front drape my dresses over you thingthis nousebold else could than popslbiy any Editor, the lady wants to know about fancy work, gives a slender appearance, aud divergent points untilHairs you adjastable provide meForm. with have done. flower seeds, cookiug, aud asks for samples of add to the apparent breadth. All basques are Black Gro-Grain Silk Complete Form 96. SO Skirt Form to which seven distinct materials; to answer that one let now cut shorton the hips, but a very stout person hunt can be added S3.50 Bazar Skirt Form ter, uo less than ulne slips must be prepared to should have them at least of medium length. f*:i.OO. send to editors and stores. Now, if the writer Postilion or pleated backs arc becoming to all AT $1.00 A YARD. Sent to any address on receipt of price. Send for had asked distinct questious on separate slips of figures; the tab back has two or three vr.udyked descriptive clrcu-ar. fmper, and enclosed all to Curtis Publishing Co., points, another style having Bbort, pointed tabs HALL'S BAZAR FORM COMPANY, ess work would be required at this end of the resting upon longer ones of a contrasting fabric 833 Broadway, New York. Hue, aud information could be more promptly A newer design has the back pieces lengthened to Black Cashmere Mention this paper. ' given. about 9 inches below thewaist and 2 inches wide ; Again, some of our readers write to us direct these are lined with the material forming the AT 78 CENTS. for samples of various materials they see adver trimming and turned up underneath to form two BROOK'S tised iu thecolumusof The Ladies' Home Jour loops. The prettiest postilion is of two narrow nal. As we do not preteud to have a dry goods double box plaits separated up the center and store in our office, we have to scud these requests sides, and the side forms ending in b p#lut a to the various establishments, and while this is a trifle shorter than the pleats, which arc carefully Samples sent promptly on application. small matter when one letter is concerned, you pressed In position aud lined with crinoline to can well imagine the work fifty or one hundred keep them in shape. PRETTY AND USEFUL. such letters give. As we cannot spare space to A bias piece of crinoline, 2% Inches deep, put around the edge of a basque under the lacing Clarke*- (Spool hoi Metalder. give comprehensive information to each of our keeps it in a smoother and better position. A most convenient correspondents who ask one aud the same ques Baste carefully and stitch your scams straight. article. Holds tion, we will answer such letters collectively. This latter warnlug is often neglected, aud thus spoo ■ s. scissors, "Mr3. A. S.," "Dora Rogers" and "Emma B. :" we see people wearing crooked scams that make thimbles,with silk piushAc. Fitted pin — You have mentioned about all of the American cushions and has magazines of the character you desire. Season one look all zigzag. Seams are cut in scallops tension bars for the LABEL LABEL coutaius fashions only. The best foreign maga and closely though loosely overcast, others are thread. Keeps FOR GLACE FINISH. FOB SOFT FINISH. turned In andovcrscwed, others again, are bound everything neat machine cotton, zine containing fashions, fancy work, and good with thin lutestriug bindinir, though all are oc and In Its place. reading, is The Young Ladies' Journal. casionally clipped to prevent any drawing when Better than any 50 CENTS PER DOZEN. "Martha:" — You c.in wear white gowns for a work-basket. Price, ASK FOB THE BEST THREAD FOR MACHINE OR good many years yet. Cannot yettellhow sashes the seams are pressed. The first method is the Black and Gold finish 5U cts. Nickel plated 75 cts. Sent HAND SEWINQ AND CROCHET WORK. will be tied this summer. You will be perfectly easiest and Is now followed by the bestof French prepaid VP. P. for CLAUKE, 25 cts., extra 44 . E. 14th St., NtwTork. safe in getting navy blue, or brown straw hat; aud English modistes. DRESS STAYS however, a straw hat iu natural color can be worn As soon as the seams are overcast press them with a warm iron. Turn the side form and tDhWMr*r* h Moody'. By return Vow mail. Tailor Full Xj.tem Description or Ureu Made in Three Style.. with auy dress. shoulder seams to the front, and open the darts, Cutting. MOODY & CO.. Cincinnati. 0, Thread. Clotb and Covered. Try them I "Affy:" — You can make over your velveteen back, side and uuder-arm scams. If the basque dress beautifully with three or four yards of is of velvet, plush or cloth do not press it as the Henrietta in a darker shade. You can wear cer priutof the irou will show, but stand the iron tain shades of any color. Yes, white will be ex upon a table aud run the seams quickly over the tensively worn during the coming summer. small, rounded end. Basques must be fitted over "Mrs. S. Drcxel, Tacony:"— To galu all the well-fitting corsets and bustles iu order to set facts you asked for we had to write to Boston, well. Bustles are necessary if symmetry is de New York, and to stores in Philadelph is. Hope sired. Bi oad figures require small outward bus you received your premiums all right. We think tles, while sleuder figures look better with a your dress was beautiful. wider shape. Those of wire or straw braid arc "Mrs. T. J. Shaffer, Franklin, La. :"— Have recommended in place of the warm mattress been looking for just snch a waist for my own shapes basted in each dress skirt. girls. To oue waist with two sets of buttons Rather small buttons are used and placed three- you can fasten drawers and skirts. More than quarters to an inch apart, stout persons wearing one waist is unnecessary. My girls like Ball's flat designs and others ball or protruding shapes. waists best. They are made in sizes from 18 to Soft finished sllesia or French cambric are the 26 waist measures, Inclusive, and cost 60 cents best linings as they fit into the form, while each by mail. For a miss of thirteen, who is Americau gros grain or surah silk is selected for proud of the size of her waist, I get the 26 inch expensive dresses. Do not aim at extreme ef fects; novelty is not always style, and do not "Mrs. T. M. L. :"— Read fashion article iu this handle your materials more than is necessary, as issue Ladies' Home Journal, aud you will find a costume mussed from the outset is never dainty your questions answered about materials aud and neat in its appearance when made up. dress for children. Auother important feature is the putting in of "Fashion:"— Plain cloths, mixed suitings, whalebones, which seems simple until we hear so Henrietta in new colors, and plaided cashmeres many asking "What seams shall I b> ne and are all to be worn this spring. how!" In any case bone the four darts, under "Great Reader:" — Oh, dear! What have we arm and side seams, making the bones extend said to cause such a blunder} John Wanainaker, from the lower edge to the top of the darts and Philadelphia, is the only publisher of "Book 'to a point two inches below the arm size. Fash News," price 5 cents a copy, or 50 cents a year ionable modistes always bone the back and side subscription price. You will And a list of Lee & form seams as well, andtbe fit is much improved Shepard's books in "Book News," but they have by so doing. If your bone casings are of the nothing to do with it, only as advertisers. For lining cut bias put them on smoothly, if of tape information about Oliver Optic, you can write sew it on lull enough to pucker occasionally, and direct to Lee

about settiug them out, aud how to arrange them. There are no special directlont to be given about planting them. All that is necessary is to Manual of E™^ GARDEN have the soil rich and mellow, and to spread out is this Beason the grandest ever issued, the roots as naturally as possible, and make the containing three colored plates and ground firm about them. After that water them superb illustrations of everything that is well, and if tbe plant has good roots when set out new. useful and rare in Seeds and it will soon begin to grow. There is no "knack" Plants, together with plain directions about transplanting shrubs and other plants, of "How to grow them," by Peter Hen though some Seem lo think there is. Intelligent derson. This Manual, which is a book observation will prevent any one from making a of 140 pages, we mail to any address on mistake in this respect. Of course the work rece.pt of 25 cents (in stamps.) To all so must be done care lully, if you expect the plaut remitting 25 cents for the Manual, we will, to do well. If a hole is dug and the roots simply at the same time, send free by mail* in stuck into it and the ground crowded back in addition, their choice of any one of the any way to get the hole filled, and this is called following novelties, the price of either of transplanting, quite likely you will fail to grow which is 25 cents : One packet of the new food shrubs. But the intelligent person will not Green and Gold Watermelon, or one o this. He will go to work carefully, do his packet of new Succession Cabbage, or [For The Ladies' Home Joi-hnal.] work thoroughly, aud act on the principle that a one packet of new Zebra Zinnia, or one shrub must receive as much attention as a hill of packet of Butterfly Pansy (Rce illustra TALKS ABOUT FLOWERS. corn, il he would have It do well. tion), or one packet of new Mammoth Always take into calculation the size of the Verbena, or one plant of the beautiful BY EBEN E. KEXFORD. shrub In Its developed condition when you plant Moonflower, on the distinct under To Correspondents:— All Inquiries about Bowers it, aud be careful to not crowd them together. standing, however, that those ordering and their culture wi 1 be cheerfully answered to the Make allowance for Its growth. Calculate to give will state In what paper they saw this best of my ability In thecoluinns of the L a dies' Home each shrub a space oi eight or ten feet on all advertisement. Jocrnal,of a personal when character, th9y are and ofgene not of ral general interest. Interest, ThoBe sides, after it has reached maturity. A small will be answered by mall.— provided a stamped envel garden crowded with shrubbery is almost as bad PETER HENDERSON & G0.35B\3„c* J s' ope la sent for repiy; and not otherwise. If an imme as a garden without any. No amount of work, asdiate the reply matter is desired. for the paperIt can Isonly made be obtainedup several by weeks mall, except cutting out half or two-tbirds of the In advance of date, and any reply which comes through plants, can make it what it ought to be. Shrubs tionsthe paper about will plants necessarily which yoube de have ayed. failed In askingto grow ques »uc- huddled closely together lose all individuality. cessfully, tell what kind of culture ymiluive qtvtn them, Give each one room to spread out and assert its and this will often enable the editor to get at the diffi dignity. culty, and give you the Information vou require. If your yard is about thirty by fifty feet, you Send all letters directly to the address given below, ^£ormore, only S and not to the office of publication. may use teu shrubs in it and give each one room 25c. each. I Shiocton Wis. eben E. rexford. to develop in ; but more than that will spoil the . no Dimmest no disappointment! effect aimed at. Better a smaller number, by 'Wont-Test" Seeds known at once thro Moss Roses. far, thau more. Remember that. IT S.. therefore make a good offer— the Best of the 6 The article about Hybrid Perpetual Roses Id liow for the kinds I would advise the amateur one of the fall numbers of Tub L*dies' Home to get. I would recommend only those which we Y O UR MONEY RETURNED. Journal seemed to arouse considerable interest know to be good, and which can be relied on regardlug the culture of these most beautiful from year to year. Leave the "novelties" to READ flowers la the readers of this paper, and I have those who have plenty of money to spend in ex CAREFULLY been asked by several correspondents to say periments, and select time-tried aud tested sorts, ENDYOURABBRESC something about Moss Roses. I cheerfully com which are none the worse for being old. OUR ply with this request. Oue ol the best is the Lilac. It is hardy, grows New Method Beautiful as all Roses arc, there are none quite rapidly, and Is very beautiful and fragrant. It 36 PACKETS^ so charming as those ol the mossed sectiou. will take care of Itself, aud flourish under treat Fresh ctnrno They are delicate in color, fine In form, pro'use ment that would be sure death to many other bloomers i f properly treated, and every col lection kind-. There are several sorts in cultivation. LOWER OIL. LaU O should include at least three ol them. It is true The old pink-purple variety is still one of the that they lack that most delicious fragrance best. To grow with this and afford contrast you AT HALF PRICE which characterizes the Teas, and some of the might have a plant of the white variety. Send your address on a postal card and allow us Tire double Flowering Almond Is a favorite. to mail you 36 packets of Choice Flower Seeds, garden Roses, but what they lack in this respect including Extra Large Pansy, Striped and Spotted Pe is fullv made up lor by the exquisite effect given It has the merit of being a very early bloomer, tunia, Giant Rose Aster, Double Diadem Pink, Verbe to tbe buds by the fringe of moss surrounding and its flowers arc produced iu such profusion na, Heliotrope, Chrysanthemum, Phlox, &c, from them. A Moss Rose must be enjoyed before it is that its branches have the appearance of wreaths which you may select such as you desire at one-half fully expanded. Wheu open, much of the moss of miuiature Roses. It is not hardy enough to the usual catalogue prices, and return those not is hidden by the rellexed petals. When the stand our northern winters without protection, wanted. The Seeds we guarantee freshly imported leaves are just breaking apart, and tbe bud is and should be laid down aud covered with leaves from the celebrated gardens of Benary, Erfurt, Germa becoming a flower, a Moss Rose is at the supreme or 1 itter. ny, and are first-class in every respect. The packets are elegantly colored from nature. We make this sur hour of its beauty. The Deutzia Is always a favorite, and justly so. prising ofTer in good faith, and will do exactly as we I do not find that the Mosses are any more Its white flowers have an airy and delicate advertise. Remember, the Seeds themselves will be tender than other Roses classed as hardy, but beauty, that wins the admiration of all flower- sent you. We do not issue a Catalogue. Remember, really not hardy without protection, at the north. lovers at first sight. No garden is complete also, the Seeds are hot free, but sent for selection, at •1 succeed in wintering them well by laying the without one or more of these plants. They arc half-price. You may act as agent and sell those not brauches down on the grouud and covering with uot very tall growers, and should be given a wanted or return them. A premium is offered with earth or evergreen boughs. If left standing, place In front ol such robust plants as the Lilac. the Seeds. most of the top will be killed, but shoots will be The Almond is not a very rank grower, and on We want you to buy your Seeds at our low price. sent out from near the roots each season, gener this account is not suitable for planting far from Thousands are applying daily, and our stock is ally, aud these will often bear flowers, but the the path. limited. Write plainly, at once, your result is not satisfactory. Flowers can not be The old Snowball is quite, as well known as residence, county, and state, on a postal card You depended on unless a good deal of the last year's the Lilac, and would be preferred by some. It ill not regret it. Arttlrest growth Is s:tved. makes a good large shrub, or small tree, and FLOWER CITY SEED CO., The soil should be rich and deep, but not light should be placed iu t he back row, where it can No. 60 State St. ROCHESTER, N. Y, In that sense which means an opeu, sandy one. tower above ordinary shrubs. The Rose likes a half clayey loam, rich with well- The Weigelials notso well known as any of rotted mauure. That from an old cow-yard Is those named above, but it Is one of our best or for mcts. in preferable, though I have seen Roses grown in shrubs Thereisaflne pink variety and a pure PLANTS ROSES - FREE — _if stamps we will chip dirt w.iich were not often surpassed in vigor while one. The flowers arc tubular, and borne send with nc it ROHE3,a packet of * new I, or _IaliibowRainbow SO Mammoth Paintle*.PaMtjPan Verbena* h. SOaft F.rer-Ever- ftl. and profusion of bloom. Whatever manure is iu lltl leclusters along the stalks. Try our PLANTS, none better, none cheaper. Address used should be worked thoroughly into the soil, Daphne enoreum Is a mOBt charming little ' ~>OD & REESE, SPRINCFIELP, OHIC |T>fEW so that the ro >ts which are sent deep into it will plant. It Is really one of the most desirable in 1 Champion City Greenhouses. find nutriment. If the location Is low and wet this list, but is seldom seen. It Is an evergreen, In spring, the soil must be drained or the stag growing not more than a foot and a half or two nant water will injure the roots and disease will feel high, aud forms a dense, rounded mass of A FLOWER BED ORp set in from which the plants seldom recover. foliage, with clusters of rose colored flowers at This drainage cm be secured by digging out the the extremity of each branch. These flowers are fl FREE by MAIL for tUUi soil, to the depth of a foot or more, a loot aud a very sweet. They are produced at Intervals dur- 1S& Paper* In all. each containing mixed varieties half is preferable, and putting in old cans, bones, ingthe entireBumnier. Just the thing for plant Candytuft,of the sort namedBalaam, Verbena, Petunia, Pan Alj*»um, my, A«ter. Morning Phlox, crockery, boots and shoes, and all rubbish oi this ing near the path and close to the house. Glory, Mbxnonette. Pink*. Chrysanthemum. Send sort, after whicn the dirt taken from the hole can The flowering Sumach is another of my favor ■PBIN6FI£LI>2-ccnt stamp for 8EKI» illustrated CO.. MPKINGr'IKLIl. Catalogue. Address OHIO. be thrown back, if the soil (slight and saudy it ites. Itls a vigorous grower, has pretty, finely- This variety Is distinguished from all others by It* pays well to get loam and mix with it, or, if loam cut foliage, and its feathery tufts of white flow CDrilCC EC CADrUfl IQQftfIOOOi Sendwill send us your you, name, free, and our we Il abort. Btlff stalks, na uliown In tbe engraving Mantling is not to be had, clay, broken Hue and mixed with ers are as graceful as anything need to be. They lustrated Catalogue of Garden und Flower up like a tree without support of any bind.' It tears m inure will improveit. Old soils from a pasture, are the best of all w bite flowers in their season Seed* and Plunta. Liberal offers to those who goodvery abundant smooth shape y of tine, and .urge hue flavon. bright red The tomatoes, leaves are of chopped flue and put al>out the roots will lie lor use in largevases. They have that adapta We test all our seeds on our very curly, and of a very dark green, almost black fou id beneficial, In case manure is not at hand. bility which makes them at home with a Rose or anv out. Address making the pl.int very ornamental as well as useful. Wuen seltiug out plants, pack the soil firmly a Lily, and their airy plumes lighteu up a vase of Kit OS.. Fl reeport. 111- about the roots, after which water well and shade flowers as uothlng else except the herbaceous SELF BLANCHING CELERY from the sun for a few days if the weather is Spireas, which they greatly resemble, can. They buy root's orrno Thenotice. most Without valuable bunking Celery ever up or brought anv covering; to public warm. It Is well to set new plants as early as are beautiful before the buds open, the branched Northern GROWN OttUd whatsoever, even the outer ribs become of a handsome, possible in spring, that they may get a start be spike having the appeal ance then of being load you want a good garden. Illustrated andfresh, of yellow-white abeautlfu richgo color. dencoior. '1 he heart Kovarlely is lurae, solid can fore hot weather comes on. If strong dormant ed with tiny white berries. Price List Free. Prices reduced. iiirpuu, if indeed, equai the Golden Sell It lunch plants are procured, and care is exercised In ThiiThis gives you seven shrubs. Add to these J . B. Root A- Co. , Rocltf ord, ID ing In striking king appearances a setting them, they will generally give a few flow three iree Roses, aud you have' enough to fill your ers the first season, — enough to show you what LARGE GARDEN GTJIT>E SURE-HEAD yard FREE TO ALL iP.SSSi Is all head and a ways sure to head. Very uniform they are, and to hint at what they can and will I would advise the following selection of - varieties, all tented, at low prices. In size, Arm and flneln texture, excelentfn quality, do If you will take proper care of them. Roses : 1 ItKO., Seedsmen, FELLA, IOWA* a good keeper. Alfred Rose, of Penn Van, N V' , The soil must be kept rich to induce a vigorous Madame Plantier, a pure white, very double, grewvigorous a bead grower which undw tghed will give 64J£ universal lba. Itls satisfaction. a strong growth each season, for flowers depend on new blooming in clusters. LADIES' SEED WEEK, Krenwe»' I will send u Pucket of each of above-named Keed», growth. Unless there is plenty of it there will George the Fourth, a dark crimson-scarlet, Tomato, C'eiery, and CabLage, with my Illustrated Be few flowers.- It Is so with any Rose. All very double, a most profuse bloomer, fragrant, a 12 Packets F owcr seeds, all choice, only 1U cts. These Catalogueaeo cents Infree, Silver to any or Stamps. reader of Addressthis paper Bending me weak branches Bbould be. cut back to strong buds. strong grower, and in every way oue of the best. 12Helichrysurn, pkt-*. extra Mignonette, chciice.— Alonlzoa, Nasturtium. Bnlsam, Pansy, Cockscomb, Petunia FRANK FINCH, Seedsman, Clyde, N. X. If the growth is excessive trim out a good deal It is quite hardy, and if I could have but one of Phlox, Pinks, Double Portulaca, Verbena,— only 20et9. Z3T Every person sending SILVER for this col- of it. It Is better to throw Btrength into few the three sorts named, that one should he this. warranted best, alive and fresh. Stamps taken. ectlou wlli receive extra a Packet of Flnch*a Per branches than to have a number of weak ones. Persian Yellow, a rich, deep-colored Rose, ex FREE pit, to evervone ordering this month. fection Lettuce, the finest variety ever grown. The following are amoug the best varieties of tremely profuse in habit, and as hardy as a Lilac. this class of Roses : I have never known it to be Injured by our most Original in design and text. § Exclusively floral; does! Countess de Murainals, large, pure white. severe winters, even when left without any pro not treat of f firm produce, hogs, dogs and poultry, but! Cristata, pink, very mossy. tection. tells all about toe floral Novelties, and is brimful of I Luxembourg, crimson-scarlet, thickly mossed. If you want some vines to grow near the house, florist.floral hintsandengravings. Price 4 cents' two stamps A treasure }, No tofree the copies. amateur | Henry Martin, bright rose color. you may be able to sleet something that will Adelaide, carmine. please you from among the following-: Seeds Given Away! The following are what may be called Perpetu Honeysuckle. The best variety Is, I think, BW With every; Gtttde w 11 be sent a package of Mixed Flower Seeds — SOO kinds — which willl al bloomers. That is, they are like the hybrid I produce an astonishing vari tty of flowers. Pleases everybody. Tellall yourfriendsand neighbors. Write | perpetuals in their habit of blooming: "they (Continued on opposite page.) I atonce. This will not appe it again. Address G. W. PARK, Fnnnrttsburg, Pa, Dloom profusely in June and July and at Inter vals during the fall. Blanche Moreau, white. THE DINGEE & CONARD CO'S A tew SHRUBS, a Bed of ROSES, Mousseline, white lightly tinted with rose. LEADINC SPECIALTIES. Perpetual White, blooming in large clusters. CLEMATIS on the VERANDA In ordering these Roses, I would advise getting [gg/Awill work a complete change in your premises dormant plants. These are plantsgrown in open ROSE ground, taken up in fall and wintered in a ALL VARIETIES, SIZES AND PRICES PRICES LOW. JUST READ! cellarorcool place where they arenotencouraged FINE EVER-BLOOMING PERPETUAL, 1 4 Continuous Flowering Roses $ | , to grow. In fact, they rest. When set out they !i8 Everblooming Roses, including Prin- more readily adapt themselves to the conditions CLIMBING AND MOSS ROSES. ST* cess Beatrice 84.00. of out-door culture than those which have been NEW AND RARE FLOWER SEEDS. 'ItyMl'l elegant t'nrnaiinnN. nil different, in grown in greenhouses, and always make stronger HARDY PLANTS, Hew Moon Flower.Clematls, Spring cluding Mrs. Cleveland ...-81.00. and better Dlants. Bulbs, JAPAN LILIES, New Chrysanthemums, and our EverythingWonderful ten* safely ORNAMENTAL by mall Or express VEGETABLES. lo «fi pvinlt. Healthy, 14 Fairy flowered Chrysnnthemnms, We offer Choice NEW THlNCS a°

gata. I have never known it to bloom, though I New Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Fruits,— Bare Tropical Fruits. suppose i t does have flowers. "Mrs. C. H. T." writes: "Please permit me to say a word iu favor of the Moon Flower. I GRAND PALMS FROM SEED. I fpfl are now able to offer forthe first time, both seed and raised plants this season from seed. One vine W plants of that King of Ornamental plants, the new will cover a large wall. It is a rapid grower, has flLlKEKA PALM. Stately and beautiful beyond de immense leaves, and Its flowers, opening at sun scription, it is the finest addition that can be made to set, are pure white, f rograutj and sometimes five any collection of plants, and can be grown in any win inches across. Florists sell young plants in dow or garden as easy as a peranium. It is of a compact spring at 20 cents each. They are easily grown growth wtthelegant large leaves, from which hang long from seed planted in April. Anyone sending thread-Iikefiliments, giving the plant a most odd and beautiful appearance. In fact there is not r ing like it in me their uddress and 12 cents iu stamps, can cultivation and good spec imenSBell for enormous prices. have ten oi the seeds." Plantsare easily raised as the seed are large, germinate "Mrs. J. C. 8. :"— Sec answer to "Mrs. R. R. quick and grow rapidly. Per packet Sorts. 6 for H." for information asked. $1.00. Yearoldplants4octs. each, 3 for $x.co, 9 for "E. E. W. :"— If your Begonias which do not $2.00 by mail postpaid. Will also mail 3 St orm h In:r bloom are growingwell, the Inference is that the I'urhslAftfuroOefH., ISExrelslor Pearl Tuberoses soil iu the pots is not filled with roots, but when for Hocts.,1 2 Choice M i xed <■ lad iolus for ftOcts. Our it Is you may expect flowering to begin. Giant Excelsior Fannies, best in the world, iOcts. "Mrs. A. C. W. :"— The Bermuda Lily and per packet. New Primrose Verbena,yellow, a sterling Calla are not hardy out of doors, but the gold- novelty, 25cts. per packet. True Pvgniae Aster, TAL.KS ABOUT FLOWERS. banded Lily is. If your Calla is growing well SOcts. per packet. (Concluded from opposite page.) under the treatment you arc giving it, I do not Our Seed Catalogue for 1888 know of anything you can do to hurry it into Is the most elegant ever issued. Illustrated with io col though there are several very good sorts, Hal- bloom. Have patience. Thebloomlngseasonof ored plates, stipple-litho. covers and hundreds of fine lalna, Ivory-white, very sweet, and blooming all the BermudaLilydependsaltogetberon thctlme engravings. I nit is offered a great variety of Flower through the summer and up to the coming of of potting, and the rapidity with which it is and Vegetable Seeds. Bulb" and Plants of all sorts. cold weather. One of the best climbing plants brought forward after its roots have been allowed New Fruits and Bare Tropical Fruits suitable for for use about a porch, or to train to veranda pil to form in the cellar. In a warm room it will potcnlture^uch as dwarf Oranges, Pine Apples, Ban lars. The coral or red variety can be grown with come Into bloom in January or February, if anas, Figs, Guavas, Sugar Apple. &c This elegant nnd Expensive Catalogue will be sent for only it and made to afford a pretty contrast of color. potted in October. If potted in Novembcrand 10rf s., which is only a part of itscost to us. Or if you Among native vines nothing is finer for cover kept in cellar till January, you can bring it into order a packet of Palm seed or anything here offered ing large surfaces than the Ampelopsis, or Vir flower in March and April. and ask for Catalogue, it will be sent free* Special ginia Creeper. It grows very rapidly, clings to "M. P. R. :" — The proper time to pinch back filifera palm OrTer. For 50 cts. we will send Palm. Pansy, and smooth surfaces with its sucker-like tentacles, plauts to make them bushy is when they arc Verbena Seed and Catalogue. Write at once as this offer may not appear again. Toererj and is as brilliant as a flower in Autumn with growing vigorously. Potted bulbB should be Primrose will add an elegant Seed or Bulb novelty free. Address, its crimson and scarlet foliage. After its leaves watered only when the soil seems to be dry. order ire fall the vine is very ornamental with its profu Keep them covered, if you have no cellar to put JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, Queens Co., N. Y. sion of purple berries. It is our best substitute them In, and keep them as cool as possible with for the English Ivy. It will clamber to the top out chilling them. A Petunia can be cutback ELEVEN PACKETS FOR 25 CENTS. of any two-story house. at any time. The little flies about your plantF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Another excellent native vine is the Bitter deposit eggs in the soil from which worms are fOR AJK em in Postage Stamps or money, we will sweet, or Celastrus scandeiu. It has beautiful hatched out, some tell us. I am seldom troubled dm ■ send by mail one pkt. each of the fol- foliage, and grows luxuriantly, and twines about with them, as I use Tobacco stems freely on the lowingrare and Valuable Seeds: ASTERS, Dwarf everything with which it comes in contact. In soil of pot-plants. French Boquet, mixed. BALsass Perfection, fine Autumnltsclustersof grape-like, orange-redfruit ties.double. GIANT uiA.NTHl's, GEItMAN Double Diadem P<\N8IEs. Pinks, PITCH*,all varie are very conspicuous among the thickly clustered large flowering. PIlLnx DRCfllliOMDiI, granditlora, leaves. The outer shell of each berry bursts °ILr 6,000,000 people USE veryZINNIA, rare. bright VEHBEJf colors. A, all A fireSi.ltarlld shades, EIoon Flower .the mostelHirantclimr* fruit wll bin. These berries arc in great demand /Traits BtRBAUOES 1st year from DE Jt seed. lj (Cape II Gooseberry) pitta. £5c. excellent 5 col lee's foroies for jji for winter decoration. This vine is a clean one, with directions for culture. OurhmntlftilOU pp. i'ataloftue areompiinles never harboring worms or slugs, and is therefore jl^^l^P^^. M . F E R R Y&C 0. aeh order. Address SAMUEL WILSON, meebaj.lwville. Bocks Co. PaT very flue for use about the porch. A FINE NEW BEGONIA. 1 in the world. Last season a few florists sent out a new Bego iD.n.FERRY&Co's FARM ANNUAL FOR 1888 nia, with the long name of Semperuorcus gigan- I Illustrated, De* Will be sent FREE to all who write fox it. It is a tea rosea attached to it. I was fortunate to se I scriptivett Priced trations.Handsome Colored Book of Plan-*, 128 pp.,with and hundreds telisall about of illus the cure one of the plants. I hardly expected it to SEED BEST GARDEN i FARM and FLOWER warrant the glowing description given of it, but ANNUAL URPEE'S Seeds* Bulbs, Plants, and Valuable New I am glad to say it has quite come up to the For 1888 Novelties in VEGETABKFS linnks and FLOWERS onGnrden Topic**. of real vnlne. It describes which Rare can- claims made for it. Will be mailed not be obtained elsewhere. Send tddress on a postal for the most complete Cats- It has very large foliage, of a rich, shining 'FREEtoALL green, without markings of any kind. It makes Applicants, and to SEEDS. W. 6TLEE BURPEE & CO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. astroug, upright growth, brauchlng freely, and lost season's custo Invalwtbletoatl. mers without ordering Everyone it. flowers are produced at each leaf. These flowers „. r Garden. Field or Flower Seeda should nend for arc borne in glgautic clusters, much branched, fi*t SpecinltiQ Prize »traintv«roffertd,[av!arded by Mom. Bort'l Society) soil is too rich for your cuttings — too stimula trained over and about it makes an ornament worthy HOUSE - contuine over 60 GOdistlnct sorts and aa endless variety of rich ting for plants which have few or no roots to the admiration of all. The tubers will stand our most doi-loiiRSAl.ZKU'S sort*, SUPERB— package contains 25c- , 'and novel linu, striped, mottled, blotched and growssevere willwinters measure without two any feet protection, in length, and J. when P. Hung, we.l >>ver 100 Great Giant sorts, marbled, all mixed ; Large Ifoubte Attert; Japan take up and use much food. Sand is preferable Tyrone, Pa., says: "The vino has grown aboutclgnteen nai-kajre 60 rents. 3 for $1.00. Pinka.Sbrixa. mixed; Lw ge D. Phlox ; HouUe Portulaca: SevOode- to anything else to root cuttings in. After roots feet and was very fu 1 of bloom, with a delicious odor, A\GEL*S ItOBK— new, pure tins: Improved Double Poppie*; Netc White Mtgnonettt, Ificotiana.trt- have formed, and the plantbegins to growit can scenting the air for a long distance. The foliage is white, grand novelty; 16c, 3 granttophila; as tuberoses;A'cie Mammoth Double FrilieU Everlastings; Marigold*; Hen; Sttiped, GinntCandytiift; Fringed and Oyp-Mot' assimilate food, but until then it should be kept very much admired, and Is withal a desideratum in the forEarliest £5 cents. Vegetable*, £6 packages post tied Petunia*; A*perula; Verbenas. iOf) vart. mixed; Velvet Jt.; New in an uustimulating soil. way of vines." When first introduced here from paid. $1.00. Remit for any of Golden Chrygnnthemvm; Double Larkspur t; SntYellov Mignonette; "Mrs. R. R. H." wants to know what to do Japan,tubers the nicely tubers packed sold infor moss, flO each. by mail J will postpaid, send two for above and receive free finest Dbie. Dwarf Zinnias; NewDble. White Alter, Aff{ynon.bc«twhlte;Pf.(s. with bulbs that have bloomed in the house, and 50c.,5 for 91 or IS for »*. (No order received for catalogue ever published. D'tubUGaillardia; Daisies; lee- Plant; V.Stocks; New Snapdragon:Double Stltne; CaUioptis: Bvtterflpft.; Double Cat. Poppies;Pompon if they ore good for forcing again. In reply, lesBthanSOc.) Remit by postal note, silver or stamps. JOHN A. SALZER, Asters, ilttncabove {amounting to $2.75a* regular rates) for only would say that they are not to be depeuded on, M^tMy^FRMK FINCH, cli»e,h.t. La Crosse, Wis. 6&ets.trial, but or S8 If letter yoo doubt stamps. it,senrf This 15 Is cta.and an honest, I will square send you o/cr.totndoce my new tat. a but if put out in the ground in spring they may HrA(JE.\T8 WANTED. For 5c. extra I will DCJinCD If you love RARE FLOWERS, and7if.mpi«paper«,mychoice.butincludlng/\in«tea,J4»i«TiaDd Im- recover and give some flowers next season. Al send a large colored lithograph of the Cinnamon Vine, nCRUCII clvrtcett only, address ELLIS BROS., provedaUcfotnw. Prise CsWres. Sweet Williams UW.GOODELL.I'ansyrara.DwlihtP.O.JUw. Mvars mixed. Amsurta MM«B«H ways use fresh bulbs for forcing. makewlrti terms from to98 agents. to 95 per Any day lady selling or gent tin- can Beautiful easily Keen©, N.H. It will astonish and please. FREE. "Country Girl :"— You can get the Phenomenal Fragrant Vine Fuchsia of any florist who furnishes plants by Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., N. T., mail. Deo -mber, 22 1887. "W. T. D." writes that her Fuchsias are cov Mu. Frank Finch:— Dear Sir.— To say that we were ered with scale. Take kerosene, one eighth, topleased us seems with a the very tine feeble Cinnamon expression Vine tubersof our you thanks. sent R08E3 sour milk seven eights, and churn together until ( ertalnly we never cultivated any vine that gave us so it unites. Dilute with four times its bulk of much continued pleasure. To watch the growth of water and wash the leaves of vour plants with it. plantis so truly life has phenomenal always been in itsa dellgbtto rapid deve us, opment and this as vine to "E. H. B. :"— The two Orchids named might fairly keep pace with the proverbial "beanstalk" about do well in a bav window, if kept moist. Try childhood.which clustered There such seemed wonderful Indeed a associations fulfilmentof in those our PLANTS them and report. fancies as we wutcbed the dal y growth of our vine. EEDS "Mrs. C. :' — Divide your Crocuses. Tulips and Its handsome foliage and fratrrant blossoms should other bulbs which have outgrown their bedsafter vincedcommend that it ifto its every merits lover were of flowers,more widely and weknown feel con you GRAPE VINES, FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES they have ripened off in summer. You can tell would be overwhe med with orders. Wishing you the when they are in proper coudition by the turn sosuccess fully whichwarrant* your we enterprise remain and honorable dealing Rarest New. Choicest Old. ing yellow and falling off of the leaves. Yours most sincerely, The following six Roses will stand the climate Lida and M. J. Claukson. The aim of THE STORKS & HARRISON CO. is to keep abreast of the times and of Vermont if you lay them down on the ground supply their customers all that is new and desirable in their line : and it is conceded by all and cover with leaves, litter, orevergreen branch r AU/OHO 5 Packets Best Annual if\r\ that no house in America carries a more varied and complete stock. If you Want Choice es: Paul Neyron, Camille de Rohan, Baroness r lUWCI O Flowers in the World, onlv lilCs Tested FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEED sure to give satisfaction, InPansies, onnh Asters, W . MITRE* Phlox, Petunias, fit I.. .„«!Pinks. ..1.1 W Mixed colors Grand Roses and Beautiful Plants, the best of Apple, Peach, Pear, Plum, Rothschild, Xavier OUbo, Marie Bauman and Cherry ,Quinoe, Grapes, Small Fruits, Ornamental Trees or Shrubs, for Perle des Blanches. You may not find thi m in OCCflCGIVEN AWAY! A package Mixed lawn, garden, park or street, do not fail to send for their Valuable CATA all catalogues, but It will be safe to tell whoever wkkSlO Flower Beeds, (500 kinds), with Park's LOGUE, containing about 140 pages and hundreds of illustrations. They are conducting you order of to send six good sorts for out-door — —Floral Got jib, alt for 2 stamps. Every businesss on a magnificent scale, growingaouarterof amillion of Roses and millions culture, and what he Alls your order with will be V,°7w^*overPARK, FannettsbuTr. deiighted. Pa. Tell all your friends. G. w. of Fruit Trees and Plants annually. Have been in business over a third of a cen sure to give satisfaction. PT* Be prompt. This offer nppears but once more, tury and have won a reputation of which they have reason to be proud. Have 24 large Greenhouses heated "Mrs. 8. A. W. :"— A small cutting of scarlet with hot water and steam, and arc using 700 acres of land. If you want the best at honest prices, ordei Salvia will become a large plant by spring. The TO ALL A WHITE GRAFE YINE. &^lddd^ THE STOKRS & HARRISON CO. la^cS^o. plant of which you send a leaf Is Aueubavarie- FREE SendBREEZE 10 cents GRAPERV. for postage. Reading. &c. POINTPunoa. 14 THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. MARCH, \808-

[Written for The Ladies' Home Journal.] and become slightly acquainted with him, yet, it half as hard to find a little time to read as you do THE FAMOUS CUSTOM-MADE HINTS UPON ETIO.UKTTE AMI GOOD is far better for the mother to give the invitation to array your homes, your babies and yourselves to him to call at her house. in beautilul, haud-made, though time-killing, 5th. A proper introduction is given by a mutual garments, you would find many spare moments PLYMOUTH ROCK $3 PANTS BY MBS. S. O. JOHNSON. acquaintance, thus, "Mrs. or Miss , to pick up some good paperor book-, restineyour (Full Suits and Overcoats ) . allow me to introduce Mr. .'.' tired body and refreshing your mind, while ne at proportionate prices. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. "A. H. M. :" — 1st. When an invitation to an glecting no duty. "Dolly :"— 1st. If a girl of 17 years wishes to afternoon reception is written upon a lady's vis Aud though your children are very pleasing in ary For and many February years Janu have iting card, no reply need be sent if you attend their pretty embroideries and laces, the lessons been great months with us correspond witb a young man, she can without the reception. But you will leave your card on a they might learn from mamma would make them tor orders from new ru-io- impropriety begin her letter with "Friend Char card receiver, as you enter or leave the house. If even more attractive. mers. People who have lie," or whatever his name is. the reception is a weekly affair, no regrets should And while your husband may look at the work bought a fail suit at home 2d. When Introduced to a young man it mat be sent, but ii it is a special reception, you can you show him, and say It is "very fine," I think ters not whether he or the young lady begins the send your card with "Regrets" written at the it would interest him much more were you to DO rou WEAR conversation. right hand corner. have something beautiful to talk to him. 3d. You ask "why are not girls of 16 or 17 years, 2d. Within a week or so you should call, after # * old euough to go into society?" Because at that attending a reception, and leave your card iu the The greatest of the flue arts?— I think it must age they ought to be in school, and should not b..U. be that which brings to you or tp me, through PANTS have their thoughts drawn away from their 3d. At a reception given from 5 to 8 p. m. no our senses, the broadest reach of fancy, clothed studies. Then If a young girl goes into society reply to the invitation need be sent if you attend. in the purest beauty. and now nre determined to before she is 18 or 20 years old, at 25 she Is passe, If uot, send your card in an envelope. If you are Is it music, sculpture, painting or some other send us their trial order or "laid on the shelf," and called "old maid," present you will al60 leave your card. of the sister accomplishments? forwith panta until they to patchare ready out unless she has married previously. Yet we think 4tb. No, cards are never left when you attend I can atiRwer for no one but myself. for a spring suit. Then 25 years qui e youug euough for any girl to marry au evening party, but you should call upon your Each individual citadel must be stormed by its we are pretty sure to have and take upon herself the responsibility of a hostess within a week after the party has been own bye-paths, would we gain entrance at the their order for that family. of their surprise and nut In spring tart ion anlt, attbeexcelience as a result "MlssF. M. :"— 1st. Yes, it is perfectly proper attended. secret chambers of the inner courts. of the pants we cut to order for $3. because we cut a to be married at church, and then go to a friend's "C. H. :"— 1st. Young girls of 15 and 16 years full suit, custom-made, for 113.25. Upon receipt of house before startiug upon a wedding journey. should be attending school, rather than parties. 6 cts.. we mail 20 samples to select from, self-measure 2d. It is also proper to be married at the bride 18 years is quite young enough to enter society. Farmer (to physician) : "If you git out my mentfitting, blanks, and. If youso accurate mention that this paper,we assume a good all linen risk tape of groom's home, wheu the bride has no home suit 2d. Blondes can wear all colors and shades. way, doctor, any time, I wish you'd stop and see Brunettes should avoid light blues and light my wife. She savs she ain't feelin' well." selectionmeasure. to Or, us, "If youtell run us notabout wait what for samples, color yoa and prefer, leave able for the ceremony. greens aud lilacs. Physician: ' ' What are some of her sy m ptoms ?" send waist. Inalde leg and hip meaanre* together 3d. A dark blue silk trimmed with plush (vel 3d. Do uot say "Thank you" to a gentleman Farmer: "I dunno. This mornln' after she with $3 and 36 cts. to prepay mail or express, and we vet would be more In style) could be used for a when he is introduced to you and says, "1 am had milked the cows, an' fed the stock, an' got will take all chance or pleasing, and gnurantee safe wddiug dress, if lighter materials are not de delivery.return ofgoods. For anyThe American cause, we Express refund Co. money (capital upon sired. You sent your questions too late for the happy to make your acquaintance," but bow breakfast for the hands, an' washed the dishes, $'■£0,000,000), wl 1 cheerfully reply to any one January number of The Journal. By the last politely, and smile sweetly, aud commence the an' built a lire under the soft-soap kettle in the writing to their Boston office about us. of November it hud already gone to press. conversation upon something near at hand, or lane, an' done a few chores 'bout the bouse, she PLYMOUTH ROCK. PANTS CO., ."Mattie:" — 1st. A blonde can wear any color that constant topic — the much abused weather. complained o' feelin' kinder tired. I shouldn't 18 Summer Street, Boston, Mass for a wedding dress excepting black. But white 4th. If there is only one girl in the family she be surprised if her blood was out of order. I or cream color stems the most suitable for either should be called by her suruame, thus, ' Miss guess she needs a dose of medicine." — Ex. UNIVERSAL TRIPOD COAT RACK. blonde or brunette. Smith," rather than "Miss Mary Smith," or White nun's veiling, or r.ny of the soft white "Miss Mary." woolen materials so much in use now, would If you will send us the name of your friend or make a lovely dress with combinations of white [For the Ladies' Home journal.! neighbor, we will mail her a copy of the Decem velvet or satin, or silk gauze. White armure THE AUTOCRAT OF THE DINNEK TABLE; ber number. After she has read it, ask her bow silks are also much worn or wedding attire. OB, WISE TALK ON HVKKlBAf SUB she likes it. She will probably want to subscribe, 2d. Both bride and bridegroom wear white kid JECTS. and you can than and there take a subscription gloves, or the lightest pearl or lavender shade without the least trouble. may be worn by the bridegroom. BY MARTHA BARTHOLDI FULLER. This, with your own renewal will entitle you to 3d. A young lady can give a gentleman friend one of very many useful premiums offered for some specimen of her owu work for a gift. A "Apart from the woes that are dead and gone, only two subscribers. whisk broom holder, a hanging pincushion, a And the shadow of future care, cuff box, glove box or haudkercuiei case. Half The heaviest yoke of the present hour, Husbands should make confidants of their a dozen handkercniefs, with bis initials embroid Is easy enough to bear." wives, consulting them on their plans aud pros ered in the corner will, also, make an acceptable My dear friends, do we not ourselves create the pects aud especially on their troubles aud cm present. heaviest part ol our burdens? And as we make harassment s. A woman's intuition is often bet "Nellie :"— 1st. The lady should go up stairs up the bundle do we not reach backward through The Cheapest In the Market. first, in showing a gentleman the way. all our past to gather up regrets and stretch the ter than all the wisdom and shrewdness of a IN HALL, Suitable Everywhere, 2d. It is not necessary to carry opera glasses to dim perception through all our possible future, man ; and all her ready sympathy and Interest is S t.OO at retail. If dealer does not the theatre — but they often add to one's enjoy gathering a mighty weight oifearst a powerful aid to his efforts for their mutual PARLOR keep ahem, get up a club of 12, buy ment. It matters not whether the lady or gen Is not the burden under which we stagger welfare. OR a dozen for 936. OO, and make mostly fears, some regrets and a few present S5l 2.00 a day. Send for sample tleman carries them. BEDROOM outfit,A bso rted cards Woods, and circulars. A n t Iq u e Boxed. and 3d. You should uot take a strange gentleman cares and in conveniences? The new liquor dealers' association starts off Mabog. Rub Finish, Solid to a wedding reception, unless you are well ac And this load is not like the Old Man of the with unusual caution in the way of membership. mlngs. Active person can Polished Brass Trim- quainted with the lamiiy, but you could request Sea, for we ourselves place it upon our own No disreputable person or one of immoral char UNIVERSAL TRIPOD CO., Crand Rapida.Mloft. an invitation for him. Of course lie should be heads, and will not let it down. acter can belong, nor any one who sells to minors presented to the bride and bridegroom. Is it any wonder that staggering along under or on the Lord's day. We have much curiosity to inn Embossed Pictures & ISO Transfer Pictures all 4th. You should not accept a ring from a gen over-shadowing fears and regrets, we iiud these know who are immoral or disreputable in the IUU different. 15c. CARD CO.. Montpe ler. Vt. tleman to whom you do not wish to be considered life's duties too heavy for us? Why 1 Is it not as minds of liquor dealers. BESTf?r--'Lat ! In America. THE HOU8E- more than an intimate friend. though a man should strap a large grindstone ""L 8 pages, 40 columns, six 5th. Under the circumstances it is perfectly ou his back, aud ref using to put it off, go forth il'gCo., New Haven, nt proper for you to give a Cnristmas gift to a gen to hoe his field of corn? Yes, even worse, for tleman friend. Your questions were received too the weight ol the grindstone would be removed late to be auswered in December's Journal, as at night. What wonder that our meutal and it was already iu circulation. physical muscles give out, leaviug our work but ■ '•Pauline:" — The young man must be very ob poorly done, and we cry for "a little folding of Upstairs tuse if be will not take a refusal of yourseli, the hands." mj.de in as definite terms as you relate. But O, do we not often hear the poor tired mother ind Down icruaps he thinks that bis constancy will at last say, "it is not the work, it is the anxiety." >c rewarded. You have done perfectly right in Do uot many of us suffer far more fearful the affair, and II he Is not willing to accept the anxiety lest our darling baby might have the position of a friend, but Insists upon being re scarlet fever, the dysentery, the whooping cough, ceived as a lover, you must maintain your po I- or fall and injure its spine, than in all the actual From Garret to Cellar, in the Laun tion, and tell him freely the state of your mind sickness of the whole family? dry, Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, and towards him, and permit no familiarities Irom And do we not, like Josiab Allen's wife, often him. follow our Josiab, a weeping widow to the grave, Bath Room— JAMES PYLE'S "R. T. :"— It is not the custom for the bride to when he is alive and well aud hurrying home to give the bridegroom a weddinp present, as she us, as speedily as circumstances will allow? My PEARLINE has its place. There's gives him herself, the best gift on earth; but if dear sisters, ii you could bury "the woes that are she likes tojjlve bim a heavy, plain gold ring to dead aud gone" and "blot out the shadows of nothing too coarse — nothing wear as a wedding ring, it would doubtless be a future care" with God's bountiful sunshine of too fine for it. pleasing gift to him. trust, inethinks you would hardly kuow your "J. 8. :"— If a young man escorts you home poor tired selves; and your husbands would With the aid of PEARLINE from church, it is proper to iuvite him to come know you as in the dear old days when you and in. If from an evening entertainmeut and the he were young in life, and love, and hope. too a delicate woman can clean hour is late, it is not proper to do so. happy to regret, and too busy with life's dreams "B. A. K. :"— let It is proper for a young lady, to sec shadows or breakers before you ; andyour house and wash clothes. It vir- if she desires to do so, to present a gentleman babies would pat and kiss your face of roses in tually takes the place of hard work, and with a small gift, in return for his attentions to stead of wrinkles. her. Of course life's duties must bring to each of us is perfectly harmless ; in fact, your things 2d. If the young man asks to exchange photo work and fatigue and age but not anxiety, exj graphs with you, there will be no breach of eti haustlon or despair. last longer, because you do not have to quette in complying with his request. So when the regrets rise fromaeach crevice of Questions cannot he auswered in the next issue the past and dimly, darkly settle about us. let us rub them to pieces to get them clean. of Thb Ladies' Home Journal, as it will doubt recall those blessed lines: "Good but wished less have gone to press before the questions are with God is done." "If not in time then In eter PEARLINE is for sale everywhere, but received. nity there must be room for penitence to mend." ■ "A Subscriber and Reader of L. H. J. :"— 1st. And to the fears that seem to wreck us let us beware of the numerous imitations which are peddled It is allowable to accept a Christmas gift from a sing: from door to door — they are dangerous. young gentleman, wheu you have known bim but "Though we be the mariners God is the sea." a short time, if it is not too valuable. But if you And though we. make false reckonings and do not wish to encourage his attentions, and the seem wide of a righteous course and are undone, gift is of valuable jewelry, etc., it would be bet Out of Mis deeps of love we cannot be. ter to return it, witb pleasant remarks upon its # # # being of too great intrinsic value to be accepted. My dear sisters it startles me, to think how tittle POULTRYand FRUIT BOOKS FREE. It would not De well to put It aside, and not wear time we find, (I should say take) to read. The Publishers of Farm and Home, a semi-monthly Agricnltnraland It. Yes, I Bhoulil say take, for I believe in this A NEW BOOK Family Journal published at springtielii. Mass., make the following un 2d. If your acquaintance with a young man crowded century of this busy country very little ofprecedented new homes, offer, confident in order that to introduce once a subscriber Farm and you Homewill not into do withoutthousands it. ceases, it would be proper to return all his gilts* isfound. TbeeaBytbingsandthesurface things Offered Only by Us. The regular price of Farm and Home Is 60 cents a year, but on receipt and on no account to wear any jewelry received have been swept away before us. In fact, I of this amount in stamps or money we will send Farm and Home one from him, alter he has ceased to visit you. Your might say, nothing valuable in any time or place year,ble Hooks, and in the addition ** Practical will send Poultry free and Grower" postpaid and two the** new Practical and valua letter was received alter the January number of comes to us, is found — we must plan for It, strive Fruit Grower." These books will be worth ten times the money paid The Journal had been issued. for it, take it, — 1 was going to say except the to any one Interested in poultry or fruit. "Mina:"— 1st. When a friend tells you that a "love of our God everlasting" And then I re A FEW OF ITS MANY FEATURES: person with whom she is corresponding desires member that Lowell says: "Tisonly God may be GF.XKRAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT, Direc to be remembered to you, you can request her had for the asking;" aud I am reminded that tions for havine Early Chick*, etc. remember you to him. even His bountilul love can not be enjoyed till Jambs ABTIFIC1AX Kankin, whose POTJJLTRlf 16 years' experience RAISING in the business is fully makes treated him an by 2d. Yes, by all means, when receiving a first we recognize its worth, ask for it, sacrifice some authority. Tells how to construct home-made incubators. call, say, as you bid your visitor adieu, "We shall worldly things for it. WINTERFEEDING C POULTRY ARE. This chapter tor Egga, tells how Meat to and make breeding. heoi lay be glad toseeyou wheneveryou will like to come." It is even so with our reading. The time for it in winter as well as in summer. 3d. It is propertoask friends, who have visited will never come, till we feel its necessity, plan for make PRESERVING money by holding EGGS pgsrs for Thisa hitiher chapter market. — ket. alone will enable you to you, to "call again," but you will not expect it, and shut out trifles that would intrude them POULTRY ARCHITECTURE. Illustrations of new and them to do so until you have returned their visit. selves. practical pO'iltry houses, torn posed entirely of new an "Girlie:" — 1st. No gentleman will continue his 0, so many trifles! If we could only so order valuablematter Information,from ac tual pU experience. This ehapter alone attentions to a young lady after he has been in our lives that the trifles be confined in their ap architecture that are sold at 25 or 60 cents — each. ral of the treatises of poultry formed that they are dist istef ul to her. But if a propriate niches and the substantial be not man persists in doing so, lie must be informed crowded from the foreground ! WorkIs a Standard by a r by a relative of the lady, that she will not be thus We can hardly realize the pleasure and benefit 'The Practical Fruit Grower" d, annoyed. it would be, the interest it would leud to the College.being written It contains by Prof. the 8. results T. Mathard of years ofof aucceasfnlthe M assachusetts fruit A growing. gncul tural 2d. Yes, a lady will always return her engage washing, baking aud mending,— and even to the Invaluable to every one interested in fruit culture. ment ring, after she has dissolved the engage continuous cooking and disuwashiug, yes, to ment; also all other gifts that she has received every minute of life; if round about with the SPECIAL 30-DAY OFFER. from the gentleman. If she does not do this, he busy feet we could carry a busy occupied mind, above offer within'SO days we will send has a right to request their return. refreshed by some knowledge of what isgoing on "Money Crops" FREE! w%FsBBS ROPS, EM," a HOW book of TO givat GROW value to AND evei-y 3d. No, it is not proper at a "church sociable" in the world, strengthened by some earnest ser Gardener and Farmer. Givesconclae, plain, practical, common •en«e and detailed directions or any other public gathering, for a young lady mon or lecture, purified by some poem that for planting1, cultivating, harvesting and marketing nearly lOO Money Crop*. to cross the room, and take a vacant seat beside "comes home" to you, or interested by some and Under Home this offer twice everyone each month sending for one SO year, cent* and within SO days of the receipt of tills paper will receive F; a youug man and talk to him— and by so doing pleasant sketch or story. The three— Hooks Hooka that contain «ell for nearlySI rack. 400 pace.* or as mstiiy she would put herself in a position that should be It would give a new world, I misrht almost say refunded if not found just ns represented. censured. a new sun ; for it would shed so much of bright- 3 farm BOOKS FREE! "ifa XTRA SET OF HOOKS* and cop? of 4th. A young lady can ask a young man to call jss on lives that seem dull aud monotonous. ^^^^^^^^^^^ r arm ud - Home given for a club of 8 at SO centa each. upon her, alter she has been introduced to him My dear friends, If you would only strive one ■ paper. THE PHELPS PUBLISHING CO., Springfield, Mass. MARCH, 1888. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. 15

(For the La di eh' Home Journal.) alize what hard work the muscles thus brought four edges one-half an inch long. The pillar has THE KINDERGARTEN. into action, bave to do. Yet the children hop four edges two inches long, and eight edges one- and fly with ease, grace and delight, simply be half an inch long. QUICK CURES. cause every day tbey practice this or Bimilar ex The variety of figures made with the sixth gift ercises. The play of the "Cfiickadees" is often is less than with the fl.tli. Forms of knowledge PROMOTES HIALTH STRENGTH & ENERGY. BT ANXA W. BARNARD. called for, and repeated many times with the arefewer, beiug limited to squares and oblongs; greatest eagerness and enthusiasm. In connec it is possible, however, to make several sizes of Copyright, 1987, by Anna W. Barnard. All rights re tion with it is a remembrance of a little girl to these, and to enclose several sizes of triangles, served). whom it was an especial delight, wheu at a very squares, pentagons and hexagous. Frederic Froebel has said that "All plays in early age she bad been a member of the Kinder Tbe gilt is better adapted to building forms of their elements have originated from childish in garten. Several years after, when she bad grown life than the fifth, since twice as large a plane stincts, but they must be consciously understood to be quite a large girl, she came in one day as a can be made, and twice as large a hollow space in their meaning and aim, in order to reach their visitor. In the thought that perhaps the old can be enclosed with oblongs as can be done with educational end. People think the child is only plays would seem trifling to her, several new ones cubes. With the aid of oblongs and pillars, scekiug amusement when it plays. That Is a were introduced. She joined In all these with buildings o. greater height can also be made. It great error. Play is the lirst development of the evident pleasure, but just before tbe "Good Bye" is difficult to develop one figure from another, as human mind, its first effort to make acquain song, came quietly up to tbe klndergartner, and new foundations are often required; — wheu this tance with the outwar* world, to collect origiual with a wistful look, whispered, "Can we play tbe is the case, the building is to be carefully taken experiences from things and facts, and to exer chilly 'Chickadees?' " The request was of course down by sections, so as to avoid noise and con cise the powers of body and mind. The child, gladly granted, and it was touching to see the fusion, and to keep in mind the idea that the Indeed, recognizes no purpose in it, and knows simplicity with which she performed her part in figures are to be transformed to others Instead of nothing, in the beginniug, of any end which is tbe play, showing how tenderly her memory had being wantonly destroyed. to be reached when it Imitates the play it sees treasured what had given her joy in her early Forms of Beauty are neither so many nor so j INDIGESTION around it, but It expresses its own nature, and childhood. Who shall say what Influence had pleasing as those made with tbe fifth gift. The NERVOUS AFFECTIONS. NATURES OWN REMEDY. that is human nature, in its playful activity. entered her young spirit, that bad left such a centers of these should be very exact, and may Professional men assert that there Is hardly a dis The further its development proceeds the more lasting impression? May not the words of Syd be a hollow, equilateral triangle, a hollow square, ease which Electricity or Magnetism msy not bene significant are the various movements which we ney Smith be true, that "If you make children pentagon, hexagon, etc. Triangular forms are ownfit or phvslclan cure, and will they Inform daily practise you. the same, as your know us the movements of the bumau being, from happy now, you will make them happy twenty easily changed to hexagonal, and hexagonal to The celebrated Dr. \V. A. HAMMOjrn, of New which all culture has originated. years hence by tbe memory of it." triangular. Quadrangular forms may bechanged York, formerly Surgeon-General of the United "But this is only the case when these move from square to oblong, and pentangular to dec States Army, lately lectured upon this subject, and ments can express themselves unhindered and THE CHICKADEES. angular, etc. Forms of Knowledge in the fifth agencies,advised all describing medical at men the same to make time mosttrial remarkof these unfalsifled, and the child's nature has not been and sixth gifts can only be used to a limited ex able cures he had mude, even in eases which would perverted and led into false paths. The human "Chilly little chickadees, tent with children up to seven years of age, but seem hopeless. instinct needs guidance by free movements, while 81tting in a row, forms of Life and Beauty may be given without We have received thousands of testimonials from Chilly little chickadees, patientsmending ourall over goods. tho We world, will cheerfullyendorsing send and pamcom the brute instinct finds its goal without guidance. Buried in tbe snow, limit. Without numerous diagrams it is impos phlets containing specimens of this testimony If This guidance can only be given by one who Don't you find It very cold, sible to give even a faint idea of the variety of you still doubt. knows the goal which is to be reached by the For your little feet? figures that can he made with all of tbe gifts manifold activity of the blind, natural leelingof which are alike in this particular, that they in Roenltir Standard PRICE Belt.... II ST. full power 83.00 tbechild. Witboutratloual, conscious guidance, Don't you find it hard to get troduce repetitions of the same idea under new, Extra-fine. Ited Satin " fl.00 childish activity degenerates into aimless play, Anything to eat? varied and attractive forms. Nerve A: I.unc Iiivlgorntor " 85 & 10.00 Instead of preparing for those tasks of life lor Children in their play with the building-blocks Corsets 81.00. 1.50, 8.00, H.00 Hungry little chickadees, FleshHair Brushes Brushes l.OO. 1.50.2.00,3.00 3.O0, 5.00 which it iB destined." To a friend's objection Do you want some bread? are taught the geueral properties of solid bodies. Chest Protector full power 3.00 that "such continuous guidance on the part of I will.give you all you want, By the time they are ready to receive the sixth Throat " the adult must take away from the childish play Or some seeds instead; fift, they will have acquired great dexterity of Sciatic Appliance ltsartlessness," — Froebel replied, "A continuous Anything you like to have, and, and will now be able to separate the cube ShoulderLeg guidance is not practised ; the children have the I will give it free, andremoveit by sections, classifying and arrang Knew Cups larger part of the day to themselves. There must Ev'ry morning, ev'ry night, ing the blocks in order, oblongs in one place, Anklet* be no irritating oversight over them; but in the If "you come to me. squares In another, and pillars in a third, so as to WristletsIn-.nl, -m all sizes, per pair kindergarten, they are guided to bring out their be ready at a moment's notice to choose what Office Cups, 83.00: Sleeping; Caps 3.00 plays in such a manner as really to reach the aim Jolly little chickadees, ever form they need. They will build with ease Suspensory, the Genuine Article, full power 5.00 desired by nature, that is, to serve for their de and rapidity," and yet with such accuracy and Hair Curler, 50 etc. Tooth Brush 50 Have you had enough? Improved Elastic Trusses, Single 3.00 velopment. Does it disturb the plant In its Don't forget to come again care as to be almost noiseless Id their movements. " " " Double.... 5.00 growth when the gardener protects it, prunes it, When tho weather's rough ; Each gift is first examined as a whole, then AVY OF TITE ABOVE SENT ON water* it, takes the bestcare be can of it! Do not By, by happy little birds; comes division,' with examination of parts, and AI'I'KUV W,, postpaid, on receipt of price, with the higher orders of animals teach their young Off the wee things swarm, relation of parts to each other and to the whole, 120 cents added for packing or registration, and we those activities which they need for self-preser Flying through the driving snow, — then classification and counting of parts, guarantee safe delivery into your hands. Monev vation? For example, do we not see how the Singing In the storm I" building by direction, and, lastly, free building, will be refunded if not Just as represented. Remit parent birds help their young in their first flight? » * * which is done at the end of every directed lesson, currencyin Post-office by Registered Money Order, Letter Draft, at our Check, risk. or InIn The younger and more undeveloped the little In speaking of the gifts, Froebel said, that "it when perfect freedom is given to invent new ordering, kindly mention this paper, and state exact creatures are, the more they need care and sup is tbelr simplicity alone that makes the building- forms, in which the principles learned in the di size of waist when ordering Belt or Corset. 3Iuke port The weak instinct of the human child rected work, are intelligently applied. In the all remittances psvable to blocks suitable for childreu. 1 have also thought GEO. A. SCOTT, 842 Broadway, New Yort, makes it the most needy of all creatures. Do we of carrying the dividing of them still further, free building, several children may work togeth N. B. Each article Is stamped with the English follow and remain true to nature only When we according to the same law, but that would be an er, and thus unconsciously learn the advantages coat-of-arma, and the name of the proprietors, let its products shoot up without care ? Without error. A further division would make the legiti to begaiiiedbyfriendlyco-operation. Whatever THE PALL. MALL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION'. care even plants grow rank and wild. » » * mate use of them impossible. We can use the four children play with seems to them endowed with "The Kindergarten is the free republic of child boxes of blocks together for a greater increase of life, and hence intensely real. The sense of form hood, from which everything dangerous to its material. The just Hue of the division must be once awakened, will never again sleep, and as IMPORTANT HEWS FOR LADIES I morality is removed, as its lack of development observed. The older pupils may multiply the the children go through life, will be to them a requires. Childhood must be taken care of and material by their own discoveries, but then it source of never-failing delight, and learning to protected, for it cannot protect Itself, and the ceases to be a means of methodical instruction. view objects more and more carefully, they will NO MORE WRINKLES. more tender the age, the more it needs guidance, * * * The Kindergarten can use only what is gradually become able to represent them ideally. that the body as well as the soul may not be elementary. My material is all-sufficient also for The sixth gift brings us to the end of the series NO MORE SHIALL-POX MARES. crippled." the first school-years. A too great variety of it of building blocks, which form the first group of As everything intbe Kindergarten is done with would prevent tbe unfolding of tbe spirit of in gifts. The next paper will treat of Planes. YOUTH AW) BEAUTY reference to the formation of character, not only love and respect for human beings Is dally and vention." fit is not known to whom credit is due for the *. " CAS ON'I.YBE OBTAWED BY CSEIO hourly inculcated/ but helpfulness and care for song of the "Chickadees," though both song and all living things. In all work, exercise and play, THE SIXTH GIFT. play have been in general use in kindergartens FASTA POMPADOUR. not only the thought but the act of kindness to for many years. The authorship of "Snow-Birds" No dfeoorriT ta Wirt chemistry hat rrw obttlnM a pwltr KkBtnrted«lBmt aad others Is helped to Its fulfilment. Many of the The sixth gift is the fourth and last of the Is also unknown. The words of "Chickadees," PASTA POMPADOUR, plays are specially designed to foster kindly feel cubes, and the last one of the solids which form and "Snow-Birds" are taken by permission from The "World-Renowned Beau ti fie r, ings for animals. Every play has its accompany the first group of gifts. The fifth gilt is an ex the "Tonic Sol-Fa Musi* Course," published by ud do oUmt toilet nrrauwtfcn hM matte it Mf to itM^nmMt on the toilet tafalai ing song, and every song its appropriate gestures. tension and sequent of the third; the sixth gift F. H. Gilson, Boston.] of SorentEM a. v*U m tn rrrry family when thtr aprwtciatt tbe nhwof a puim is an extension and sequent of the fourth, beiug ofccmplnfcn. the PaaTa, Tbou^Miwfakeb doc only of Irtlrrt eradicate, of rcoomrrjondwtB all too taportfW rirrrrr of thetbe MtooksMn*eW*. «uch u ref.iltJ pt«- All the movements of the plays are made as made up of twenty-seven oblongs of the same It is a mistaken economy to buy cheap Indelible ink pim, moTm. frteklm. tmoll-jto* mark*, ten, unburn, malt r»(*m, HllMg*, rhythmical as possible. size as tbe oblongs of tbe fourth gift. Eighteen as a substitute for the ever reliable Payson's. Quality fmmtmtrtd**M of KO-1the famtr*n*luamcy ud hand; which Jtw cannot ipot*. heetc.. obtained etc., but rrrti «*rt* by thethe djJ— Descriptions are given below of two of the of these are whole oblongs — three are divided is more Important than quantity. Sold by druggists. of AMMO, It remove* wrfcUlw ud ptwatt th.tr rr»or«fiMf art« simpler plays, viz., "Snow-Birds" ar.d "Chicka lengthwise, each into two equal pillars, and six radofalmoral. FADED iwlormtiTe oompiextooj v-tion. PASTfwedily A POMPADOURrrttume AffrfriMM f* not .Irrrftnca,a patot o_ . dees," botlrof which are adapted to the capacity are divided crosswise, each into two equal Intended to oorer up and vhWd tbe ImpuritW ud defect, of the Ma. but a tetocdy of very wee children. The "short play of the squares, the whole gift comprising eighteen thatby all ntturtJlT flnt-olw heala drarrftU, ud perfect!* p*rfttm«i. warm, «"* tbe fcalr-diwerr. Mine to ^viable tbroufbout Bucttv the world,fwi aale or "Suow-Birds" Is a great delight to the appre whole oblongs, six pillars and twelve squares, in nlMowy on rrfimrlorl ncrfpt ofunh«sititrat:ly pri«. « if net rwult* boi. ai* Pull not mUtttcturj. direction- accvmpa&r wh _ bo*. ciative little ones, and accompanied by the song all, thirty-six pieces. The bottom section of the 00N8ULTAT10N FREE in r«*ml to r*otitifMne and prrecrrrne the Complr.lon- which follows, Is played after this manner. The cube is formed of eighteen whole oblongs stand Hair,by mail Hands, ; enclose Nkilt. eUmp etc., for td reply.our Toilet Mention aod Manicure t'hu Paptr. Parlor*. Iaqulria aa**cre4 klndergartner and all the children taking hold of ing, — the middle section of nine squares, or half- ■timtblo BEAOTT ralno AHD for THEeither ART <-t, fbrOP the 1TB prearrnrlon PRESERVATION, of Health •tad hand*ooV Beauty, tent of la-to bands, form a circle in the middle of the room; oblongs, lying, — and the top section of three any addrew on receipt of atampa two or three of the little ones are chosen to rep squares and six pillars or half-oblongs lyiug. POBI'ADOITR TOILET CO., 45 East 20th St., Mew York. resent the snow-birds, while those who form the Owing to the oblong form of so many of the parts, rim of the circle, remain standing, and with out it is impossible to divide the gift into thirds ex stretched arms and twinkling white fingers, imi THE GREAT CHINA TEA CO DAYS' TRIAL. tate the fall of the snow-flakes, and at the same cept in one direction. When the cube is made Give aicay as premiums to those forming clubs for THIS NEW time within the circle the children hop around up as above described, tbe oblongs and part-ob tte sale of their TK AS nn4COFFKES,Z>imi<-r,7fa and try to imitate the snow-birds' call for food. longs are so placed that the gift may be divided and Toilet Sets, Silverirare, Watches.etc. WHITE ELASTIC TRUSS During the singing of the first verse, the birds into thirds from right to left, — into one-third and TEA SETS of 40nn.l <18 pieces Willi 810 ami »12 others.Has a Pad Is cup different shape, with from Self- all two-thirds from front to back, — and into one- withorders. STi Decorated and WIS orders.TEA SETS STEM-WINI»IN<1 of 44 *oT, nieces adjusting Ball In center, adapts continue their bopping and calling and when the third and two-thirds, — or two-sixths and two- SWISS WATCHES with 815 orders. GOLD SENSIBLE itself to all positions of the fine "Breakfast must be found, you know," Is thirds from top to bottom. BAND or Moss Rose Tea Sets of 44 pieces, or TRUSS _ body whilo the ba 1 1 in the cup sung, a child who has been previously chosen, White Dinner Sets of 113 pieces, with 820 or resses back the Intes- goes through the lively motions of scattering Tbe oblong of the fourth gift Is developed from ders. Send us your address and mention this papers ines JuBt as a_ person. crumbs, which are eagerly picked up by the hun the cube of the third;— the fifth gift gives a we will malt you our Olub Book containing a complete doeo with the finger, withWith , ilight pressure the Her- multiplicity of cubes, and the new element of Premium * Trice l,lst. Tin; Hreat China Tka Co. nlacertain...... iB, held,, It securelyis easy, durnble day and andi night,night. cheap. and Sent a radicalby mail. cure Clr- gry snow-birds. When the play Is finished, other diagonal division ; — the sixth gift Is connected 210 STATE ST., BOSTON, MASS. ealarsfrse. KlifcUSTOS TBE88 CO., Chlesco, IU. snow-birds are chosen from the circle, the former with tbe fourth and gives a multiplicity of ob ones take their places, and the play Is repeated. longs and divided oblongs. The fifth and sixth AApfl EVERY IflUNTH. SNOW-BIRDS. gifts are equul in size, but differ from each other MA' PA' BABY & I. 0)4%WIP X K Watonre.Ill.OOO LIVE Our A3QTTS AgenfsOutflt WASTES a ■ _ "See the snow-flakes falling, falling i in the number and forms of their parts. The Thtiwhole community arf wninne for you to make Photograph* sixth gift is first examined asa whole, then di nt home. It pays a solid 300 Percent. Profit to 'nuVrsex VERWARE,beaiitlliil SATIN-I-INED swnt free. Write CASKET for It. OF Address SIL Hear the little snow-birds calling! vided, and the relation of the parts to each other For free book write to FRANKLIN PUTNAM, Man'fr and WALMNOFORI>SILVERCO.,WalUngford.Ct Little Tellows dressed in brown, and to the whole observed. Then the parts are Dealer in Phnio Armnrsiii«,4S3-nnd 48.10110111 St.. N. Y. Hopping gaily up and down. classified, collected into separate groups and counted. The children are led to observe the ESTABLISHED 1801". Breakfast must be found, you know, proportion of size between tbe blocks by meas Somewhere in the glittering snow; uring I hem together, and on the squared net Dainty crumbs so nice and sweet, work of the table. The oblong Is found to cover Are just what snow-birds like to eat.'- exactly two square Inches, while the square The play of the "Chickadees" is somewhat covers but one square inch, or one-half the space BARRVS similar to that of the "Snow-Birds," though covered by the oblong; if a second square be longer, and offering a greater variety of motion, joined to the one already placed, the children see and is also a general favorite. Several children at a glaucc that two squares are equal to one take positions In the center of the ring, and try oblong. The pillar covers two squares in length, uflllTC siflUPC nnd 104 other populnr songs for to imitate the motions of chickadees. Another but only half a square in width, by using a second TRICOPHEROUS ff III I C If IflUd IDs. Cntalogue of Songs Free. child is chosen to scatter imaginary crumbs to pillar, the other half square is covered, and proof H.J. WBHMAN. 130PAKK Kow. N. Y. the birdies. During the singing of the first given that two pillars are equal to one oblong. Recommends "Almond Meal" stanza, the chickadees remain in the same posi The childreu when asked, "How many squares LADIES! to prevent wrinkles and mnke tion, and pretend to shiver with cold. As the or how many pillars arc equal to one oblong?" ELLA WH EEL£R the skin as soft as velvet. It line "Do you want some bread," is sung, the readily answer "Two," having proved the fact sweet, WILCOX too, and not In the leaves least "Rrensj."the face "fcujuibte" A Tady past and birds all hop up in front of the child whose duty by actual measurement of the blocks together, 5Usays, tbe condition of her absolutely wiMflra and it Is to feed them, and pretend to pick tbe crumbs and on the squared table. Theoblong, plilarand delicate akin Is entirely due to -Viiier'* Almond Meal. from the floor, but more often reach up to be fed square arc used in measuring the length, breadth beDnMke eaten other in any preparations quantity. Send it is gofor harmless pamphlet that on ithow could to out of the hand of the giver. Then with their and height of objects. become and remain beautiful, free on application to hunger apparently satisfied, the chickadees begin Two squares joined by their largest sides form H. A. MINI. It, PhnrmacUt. HoMon. Muh. to hop around inside the ringlu a most animated a cube, the children divide this and learn that the Sample of Miner's A montl Meal by mall, fiOc. square is one-balf the size of the cube. The six 4% end for free Cataiotmn of Books of Amusements way, and when the singers have reached the sides of the cube are all equal and square; — tbe Speakers, DialOfrues.Gymnaslum, Fortune Tellers middle of the last stanza, hop entirely out of the square has also six sides, — two of which are | Dream Books, '~ DeDebates, Letter Writers, Etiquette ring, and with arms extended for wines, fly square and four of which are oblong. The ob Fete. DICK »t FlTZ ORK^liD. 18 Ann St., New York around the room in perfect joy and freedom, and long and the pillar have also six sides, — the sides continue flying while the singers 6ing of tlie oblong are all oblong, and the pillar has Aft DRC Book of HIDDEN NAME Cards, "By, by, happy little birds; two square and four oblong sides. Cube, square, wS*S™ar»aW^S? Br*r<-hM". Etc.. and irnrf of onr flnelr IBmMM Off the wee thintrs swarm, oblong and pillar all have the same number of papar.aUfgraSoUinp. HOME A> ID VOl'TII, Cwlla, Oklo. Flying thro' the driving snow edges, viz., twelve, and the same number of FOR THE HAIR Singing in the storm I" corners, viz., eight. In the cube all the edges Book rich new sam The Oldest and the Best. „_ p'es A our blft terms Any grown person who is inclined to the are of equal length, one inch. The square has CARDS toFREE "Agents /rM. Send Ac. for thought' that this play has no value even as a eight edges one inch long, and four edges one- Barry's Trlcopherons not only gives brilliancy to the mail.mall. 1»1* lovelylovely Ba«ketBasket HiddenHidden Name,name, lOc. BB physical exercise, should try hopping and flying half an inch long. The oblong has four edges In.fair, a few but months promotes n thin the heart growth of hair to suchbecomes a degree by Its that use plain gilt edge. lOc. Clnb 1 Packs. ."M>c. around the room, as the only way in which to re two inches long, — four edges one Inch long — and a thick mass'of shining fibres. HULEVfARDCe., Merldeo. Conn . 16 THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. MARCH. 1888.

[Fok the Ladies' Home Journal.1 home song, such as Alice sang last evening, than White clover is In the New England States, that she was thrown into convulsions. But the HOW BELLE BRANDON LOST A GOOD all the Mikado trash she could play iu a year, New York aud many others, the principal houey- remedy I always use issimply soft soap, which is HUSBAND. aud as for painting, I'd like to know what good produciug plaut, aud In my vicinity comes into stronger tuun soda. 1 krep some in a convenient there is in daubing posies on every little rag bloom about the middle of June. The flow ex- place In my apiary, as I nud It the most efficient, BY I vi l; v GIUBON3. there is arouud the house. Yesterday I saw her teuds over about three weeks, and duriug that for me at IeuBt. covering a little dust-pau with something, and I time, aud all through the honey flow, 1 observe ' I will give the reader a leaf from my expert Paul Raymond had cuuildeutially told 9ome of suppose she iutcuds to paint a daisv on it. carefully the condition of my colonies, in order ence with stings. Perhaps It might be consid his young friends that he was ready to take a Maybe I willgetit for a Christmas present. If that they may have an abundance of surplus ered the homeopathic mode 01 treatment. After wife as soon as he could liud the right sort of a she would getout here in this kitchen aud use a room, as upon that depeuds, to a great exteut, reaching the age of two uud oue-half years my girl, aud iu some way it had heen whispered dust-pau as it should be used, I would be better the size of the honey crop. eyes were troubled by the I jnnatlon ol ulcers arouud iromone to another, uutil every fairoue pleased." Within a radius of a mile of my apiary are ou the eyeballs. Doctors and chauge of climate iu Paul's large circle of acquaintances had heard "Belle has no natural liking for housework," thousands of strawberry plants, aud while they were in turn tried, but to no uvuil, and for a lew it. it wasouiya trifliug bit of intelligence, but replied Mrs. Braudon, "and 1 do not think it ad are lu blossom their owners say they are literally months I was blind. When ab utnine years of it created as gre.it a stir amoug the young indies visable to lorce one's children to do work that is covered by the bees. Last season I secured age, while playing in the yard I received a bee as a declaratiou of war could uave created among disiasteiul to them." (from this source, 1 have every reason to believe) sting ou my lett eye, whereupon that member the diplomats of a loreigu couutry. it i ell upon "Neither do I think it advisable fora daughter some of the most delicious honey ever tasted by swelled exceedingly, to my own aud my friends the paternal pocket-booics like a duanclal crash, to spend her time in idleness and tomfoolery mortals. It might well have been called "the alarm. In two or three days the swelllngsub- for every marriageable miss proceeded at once to while her mother tolls aud drudges every day oi nectar that Jupiter sips." slded, andsiuce that fortunate occurrence lhave adorn herself lor the conquest. it proved to be her Hie, and 1 hope you will see, al ter this, that The bees gather a very fine quality of honey never beeu troubled with sore eyes, though they a grand hey-day for milliners and dress-makers Belle performs a share of this work," answered from raspberry blossoms, but the bloom is of uever have beeu perfectly strong. However, I though, aud the bewitching hats and lovely cos Mr. B. very decidedly. short duration, aud therefore no large amount would not recommend that remedy to anyone tumes they turned out ougat to have melted the Mrs. B. was evidently much annoyed at such of honey is secured from that source. I do not else, as It might not operate in the same way on stony heart 01 any old bacuelor. There were pic au ex|iosure of Belle's faults in the presence of Becuie any surplus houey from the early bloom auother person. In commencing bee-keeping, nics, excursions and tea-parties without number, others, especially Paul Raymond, but it could not of fruit trees, nor from locust, as what the bees parties should be careful to see that there is au all planued iu honor of Paul Raymond. Fond be helped, for Mr. Braudon was a mau who al gather from these sources is cousumed iu rear- abundance of suitable forage. One cannot keep motuers looked hopeful, and did not believe any ways spoke hismiud very freely, upon every oc lug brood. As I have stated before, AlsyUe clo bees unless this coudition is tilled: that is, one humau ueart could long resist so vigorous a be casion, regurdiess of the oonsequeuces. Paul ver is often sown in the absence of the eommou canuot do it success! ully. sieging as was being laid to Paul's heart, and excused himsell from the table as soon as he white clover. After the bees are through with Every practical bee-keeper makes It a point to each one fancied that uer owu especial charge could, for he felt very much out of sorts with it, it makes fine hay, aud dairymen cousider it keep ahead of the demands of tbeapiury In every would eveutually win tue victory. Hut Paul was himself and everybody else. He was provoked excellent both for milk and fattening purposes. way In early spring one should sie that they the fortunate possessor of plenty of common at himself for having been late to breakfast, and Basswood (also called Linden) Is another of secure the supplies necessary for summer use in seuse, and lovely dresses, hats, frizzes, etc-, lost thus compelled to listen to a family discord, and the honey-producing flora on which I depend for time, so that when one's attention is demanded tbeir effect upon him unless there was a true, he lelt almost angry with Mr. Brandon for hav- my honey crop to a great extent. As a rule it iu the apiary one will not need to stop to make kind heart aud a good supply of practical kuoivl- iug, as he believed, so unjustly censured Belle. comes into bloom about the tweutieth of Juiy, up supplies. Also, if one uelay6rrdering goods edge bade o. them. Paul's mother was an emi He could uot, or would uot, believe that Belle but last seasou it blossomedon the tenth — a very until May or later the orders arc not apt to be nently sensible woman, too. Tuougu not obliged was so indolent and selfish as her father evident unusual occurrence. filled promptly. As parties ol ten do not seem to to perform any of the labor necessary to the ly thought her to be. The bees work on it about ten days. In regard know what supplies they need until they are in preservation of her well-ordered household, she Mrs. Brandou was a very hard-working woman. to it further I quote from Qulnby's "New Bee waut of them, 1 will give some hints. was none the leis capable of doing so, if the oc She said she had always worked hard, and ex Keeping:" "Basswood honey Is without doubt First see that the bee-hats are in order and casion required. The sudden departure of a ser- pected she would always have to, but she hoped of the most superior quality aud flavor. The clean. If they have been used a long time they vaut caused uo consternation in her house, aud that her children might have lighter burdens to blossoms are very numerous, and although there nre apt to have virus on them, aud as bees dis she frequently advised her sou uever to marry carry. Like many another mistakeu mother, are occasionally seasous when they yieldbut lit like the scent, they become cross and attack the gin who looked with disdain upon the per she toiled early ana late, never asking Belle to tle, the tree Is generally a very reliable source of whoever wears the hat. formance of household duties, or regarded a assist her with auy of the work, but allowing honey." . . . "In localities where the alti Look after the smokers. They should never he knowledge of the sameas an inferior accomplish her to devote all her time to books, music, faucy tude varies from warm valleys to high hills or allowed to get wet, as it spoils the bellows ment. work, visiting, etc. The result was Belle grew mountain ranges the yield will often be extended Then see how many hives you will need. Paul's father was a successful merchant, and to womanhood witboutnequiring any knowledge to two or turee weeks. The largest yield of I always plan for one new swarm from each Bad lately made bis son an equal partuer in the whatever of housekeeping, and instead of beiug honey I have kuown was from Basswood." old stock, aud what second swarms I have I re business, besides deeding to dim acharuiiug lit the help to her mother that she ought to have From the above named sources we secure near turn to the old colony. Sec that you have a suf tle cottage in the suburbs of the city. Add to beeu, she looked with contempt upon "Cookol- ly all the honey we have iu white, well-flllcd sec flclent number of section cases, so that the bees such briliiaut linaucial prospects a prepossessing ogy," as she jestingly called her mother's work, tion*. Of course there ace fall flowers, which muy gather honey, and not spend their energies young man with exemplary habits, aud it was no aud seemed to regard it as asort of degradation. bloom alter Basswood has gone by, but the houey In the swarming fever. Also take care to have a wonder the girls looked longingly at the pretty She said she thought familiarity with pots, ket gathered from them Is dark colored, usually has sufficient number of sections on hand. It is best cottage and grouuds, aui woudered who the fu tles, and such greasy commodities was destruc a strong taste, and does not sell readily. 'I here- to buy them lu flats and put them up yourself. ture occupiut would be. None of them seemed tive of refinement, besides being so ruinous to fore I save such honey for spriug stimulating. I use the dove-tailed sections eutirely, and put likely to wiu the e iveted prize, however, unless oue's hands; and ouc day, when her father, who Perchance the reader may notice that 1 have them together with glue, which makes them very it were Belle Braudon. never sympathized with her erroneous notions, spoken of bees "gathering" honey, not "making" firm. I do not like nailed sections, for, although Paul aud Belle had been warm friends since chided her for not helping her mother, she care honey, as the common expression Is. Allow bees they are cheaper, they are not so firm as the childhood, aud it had often been predicted that lessly replied, "I do think there might be one to have access to sugar syrup, aud after it has others, and the honey "is a;.t to be loosened from the friendship would some day ripen into a closer lady in the Brandon family who cau do some- beeu stored in the comb It Is still sugar syrup, not the sections. union, aud uow it sse.ne 1 very probable that tuiug besides wash dishes. AU that I have ever houey, aud likewise with any other sweets. It I would recommend the use of foundation— sucu predictions might come true, for Paul seeu of them seemed to have no ambition out reminds nie of a certain storekeeper who remon both brood aud surplus — to an) bee-keeper. In showed a decided pretereuce for Belle's society. side of their kitchens and aiuing-rooms." Aud strated with a neighboring bee-keeper after this deed I regard it as almost indispensable. Care "iV hi a handsome couple they would make I" so the foolish girl thought herself a lady superi mauner: "Why Mr. I Your bees are down should be taken to secure It, unadulterated with said a fashionable lady w.io had uo daughters of or to the patient mother, who tolled on from day in my basement making honey out of the molasus paraffinc or any foreign substance. I like the her owu. And it did seem as tuougu Belle was to day, adding so much to thecomlort and hap- that leaks from the barrels!" It may be readily flat bottom foundation especlnllv for surplus well titled to adoru tne high position that Paul piuess of those around her But "all work and seeu that the expression "making honey" Is In use. It is manufactured ouly by J*. Van Duesen Riymoud's wife would occupy, for she was high uo play" not only produces dullness, as in the correct, as they simply gather it. & Sons at Sprout Brook, N. Y., and is certainly ly accomplished iu the modern acceptance of tn.it case of Jack of old, but it will eventually wear Neither bee-keepers nor anyone else enjoy bee u. 'excelled. I use full sheets of foundation in term. She had passed three years at a lashioua- out the strongest constitution. Mrs. Braudon stings. (At least I am unable to find anyone sections, as I think it is more profitable than ble boardiug school, aud couldspeak French aud had been slightiy indisposed for some time, and wbodow.) I do not wonder. But "what can't "starters," but us the frame I use Is shallow, I German qiltu fluently, could plavall the uew aud one morning was taken suddenly worse immedi be eureu must be eudured," and the pain allevi use strips of foundation only one-third the depth popular music, aud had decorated everything ately niter breakfast. A physician was sum ated a3 much as possible. When stung, pull oul of the frame, and the bees" readily build down from garret to cellar with her brush. moned, who said her illness was caused by over the sting immediately, and then apply dampened (rom that till the frame Is full. Though in humble circumstances, Belle's pa work, and that a rest of at least six weeks would soda, if convenient. It is quite efficient, i am BltADFOItD, VT. rents bad expended much money upon their be necessary to restore her to health. Mr. Bran acquainted with a lady a ho was very badly poi- daughter's education, hooiug to fit her for a don was greatly perplexed. He knew not what soued by the use of ammonia aud salt, insomuch tender; but she had been out of school over a to do. Dinner time was coming, his wife sick in year, and as yet manifested no iucliuatiou to bed, and Alice out of town epeuding her Christ teach, but seemed contented to enjoy the com mas vacation. He appealed to Belle for help, forts and luxuries that for which others toiled. but she said she would as soon think of flying to Mrs. Riymoudwas not pleased with her son's the moon as of preparing dinner for those men. growiug loudness for Belle. She was gatistled Disgusted with Belle's reply, Mr. Brandon noti FLOWERS that Belle was not qualitied to become a success fied his boarders that, owing to his wife's illness Over 1500 distinct varieties. . All strong ful home maker, aud wituout mentioning her aud his daughter's incompetence, be could not Plants, each labeled, delivered safely by mall. Lar misgivings to Paul, quietly determined that he lurnlsh dinner, but would have everything in or gest assortment. Low prices. In business For 1888 is better t ban ever, trad Bbould bo In the hand, 18 years. Guarantee satisfaction- Stock com rsoa contemplating bnying 5£££Q g shoald have an opportunity of fiudiug out for der by supper time. He then sent a team to prises all desirable varieties Only mature plants himself, aud laid her plans accordiugly. She had bring Alice home, and returned to his sick wife, sent. My new Illustrated Cataloguesentfree, ns 8 Colored plates, for some time contemplated a visit to some feeliug, as he afterwards expressed it, a deeper contains name and description of each plant, with thousands of Illiistrntions, and nearly 160 pages, s.feir tiling friends in a distant city, and concluded to go at sense of humiliation thau he had ever felt be »urcessfulcultlyatlon. DON'T PUR whatprices to for buy, honest and goo w "re_ to get it,ond naming lowest once, shutting up her house, aud leuvintr Paul to fore. The thought that his only daughter, a full- CHASE PLANTS ELSEWHERE before sending for my new including a Certificate good Price for of 10 GUIDE cents wo"rth'o"fSe«S. only iOcents, board with the Brandon's, for they kept board grown woman, could not help him in such au vnCATALflRIIP ■ nLuuuL. haveit. All lovers Every of buyerflowers of should cheap JAMEsTVICIi. HERDSMAN, ers, and were patronized by the merchants and emergency was very mortifying. plants should have It. Everyone wanting new and Hoc heater, N. Y clerks of the city. Alice came buck soou after noon, aud soon had choice plants should send for it. Everyone who has» est Sample Book of Gold Beveled-Edge Paul was well satisfied with his mother's ar the household machinery in motion again, and gardenAll the newshould and have standard a copy varieties. of my catalogue Valuable of Seeds. books "ante CardB ever offered with Agents rangement, though he little suspected her mo when the boarders came at six o'clock the sa on t lora-culturo given to purchasers Address, Outfit for 2c. »t»n p. U. S. OA HI) CO.. < adit. Ohio. tive. The thought „ catiDg three meals a day vory odors of a well-cooked supper welcomed ted on SO Mixed t'ards.nndlOO at the same table with Belle's bright I ace was very them. CHARLES A. REESER. INNISFALIEN GREENHOUSES, Scrap Pictures, 10c. Ray Card Co.C.intoiivllle.Ct pleasing, and a week later, wbeu he fouud him "How very unfortunate It was for mamma to 8PR!NGHELD. OHIO. self comfortably eusconced in one of Mrs. Brau- get sick while Alice was away," said Belle to LRU■ IfiV I free,AOEilTD conditionally. for LADIES' Yon WEAR, are protected Ontflt don's cozy rooms, he could not help wishing that Paul, as they were all seated at'the supper table. The "Family" Button-hole Attachment fits against loss and guaranteed $5.00 dally. Alf about It his mother would make a long visit. There was "I think we will get along nicely now, though, any two-thread sowing-machine. Makes a i>n eve:" made. Paul had felt his In Rose & Co.. Mt. Vernon. N. Y. OAmTLCO rflLCi room, he thought what a lovely hoiue his cottage fatuation for her steadily declining for some >TbU Stone Ring-, 1 Bud Kins, 80 page Bock, would become when presided over by the same time, and now her thoughtless words, together OLD COLD. potUgt.150 Scrap CARP PiciQM., CO.. Ac, Em111 for River, Sctop.y Cons- fairy whose wand, he fancied, had so beautified with the loss of hisdinner, well nigh completed pet If out ihe theirreaders old of go the d, Ladies'or silver, oldHome jewelry, Journal and Bend will HIDDEN NAMECARDS,:;^ this apartment, for, lover-like, he attributed ev the work. Ab he compared the stylishly dressed It by mail or express to me, I will send them by return erything to Belle. young lady at the table, who seemed to be of uo maU a certified chedk for full value thereof. 941 To reduce our Btock of music, we The Brandon family consisted of four mem use in the world, with the modestlittlc figure in •T. H. JOHNSTON, 1 go Bowery. X. "Y. will send by mail, postpaid. 60 bers at the time of this writing — Mr. and Mrs. the neat blue culicodress, flitting about, dishing imisnrsftxir pieces full Bheet music size, tn- Brandon, Belle, and Alice Neal, an orphan niece up the viands that her own hands had prepared, Bigand line. IlWIMTl Low Prices. o urtlng songs, marches, waltzes of Mrs. B.'s, who was studying music in the city the comparison seemed all in favor of Alice. WATCHES lOO page Wholesale ouadrlllesMozart &c..£Oc. fwlth calls), Money &c refundedby MendlesobD, If not satisfactory Beethoven. and attending the uormal 6choo>, aud working When Mrs. Ravmond had been home two The Domestic M Ik. Co., Catalogue WaUinifora, FKKEI Conn. ■WHITE WINOH A lOO songs words and mutiO for her board at her aunt's. weeks, she said to her husband, as they sot alone 1 dfi New Scrap Pictures and large ~ipfe Card Out- 1 Qc, Q. L, HATHAWAY, SfflWash . St. Boston, Mass. For several days after taking up his abode iu the library one evening, that she believed her 10Uflt,5c. AETNA PRINT. CO.. Norttjfurd, Conn. nllC^hKflhS hn«JT^ privilege of breakfastiug with the family, aud more. Mr. Raymond, who had been taken into perhaps of having his coffee poured by Belle. his wife's confidence, smiled significantly, and But his little plan failed, for it was always Alice said be guessed the young man was on the right who poured his coffee, and Alice who placed the track now. delicious toast, poached eggs and hot cakes bo The Winter months slipped quickly away, and temptingly before him. Belle seldom appeared when the violets and crocuses gladdened the u e f or 1 888 with a lovelyColored at the breakfast table so early, and when she did earth again, Paul's cottage was remodeled aud get there was too intent upon getting her own beautifully furnished. Then there was a quiet ^SSRaz^s?JisriJfS!t^. ROBERT SCOTT A SON. Philadelphia, Pi. wants supplied to think of minlsterlug to others. wedding, a short tour, and Paul Raymond and K'.rthe Aanhsomest. hist pnlNTEn.and MOST "Did you leave some toast In the oven to keep his wife settled down In their elegant home. Mrs. COMPt.KTE Seed Cato ogue ever Issued, write warm for Bellei" aske'i Mrs. Brandon of Alice, Ravmond was well pleased with Panl'B choice of in a low tone, as the family were about to leave a wife, for Alice is a lady of culture and refine the breakfast table one morning, after Paul had ment as well as a model housekeeper. Paul la eed been there about a week. proud of Inviting his young friends home to dine, "What is the matter with Belle thatshe cannot for he knows by past experience that there is a ore eat breakfast with us more than one morning in skillful hand at the helm. seven?" asked Mr. Brandou of his wife, for he had heard the question she addressed to Alice, 4a La Salle Street, CHICAGO. f Kok The La mas' OoMB JorJBrt Af» j ItTKI.I.STIl K WHOI.ESTOB T of Flow though it bad uot been Intended foi his ears. FOKAGE, BEE POISON ANTIDOTES AND ers, Plants, Si ctis. and Supplies tor the Garden and "She was busy with her music and paint Form. It Is sent FREE to nil who wish to pur ing until a late hour last evening," answered SUPPLIES. chase or who order any of the following seeds Mrs. Brandon, trying hard to apologize for her half(others Its cost,should which sendlOeents ro»j_t>c deducted in stamps, from less tlrst than or daughter's tardiness. BY LUCT C. CREHOKK. OtTR INDIAN POUATO PICKERS IN NORTH MICHIOAN. der-. OITK GREAT NOVELTIES KOK "Music and painting!" snecringly replied Mr. SPKClMKM-HOTOtROMVAtTOHANSNEWSEEl.rATAI.OO.TE] J ^8,~18881 CIIICAOOcmc7™~PARKS PAKK8 FLOWERFlY>w¥r" SKKDS^SMnS.the Brandon. "I think It is about time Belle busied I have received very many Inquiries in retard finest In the world— I packets of those FREE with t'ntnloguo for 25 cents; 15 packets, in all colors, for 11,00. herself with something of some account. I am very to fornpc for hees. Some seem to think they will SPECIAL. KOVELTIESi New Rose. "Meteor," 50 cents; New Tomato, "Volunteer," i> cents; much displeased with the way oar daughter's ed secure the greater portion O' their honey crop NewMelon,"OSAOE,"20cent8; True Mammoth Verbena, 25 cents; New Potato "Albino," pOcents; JTMBO, ucation has turned out. It. was just, so much time from flower gardens, etc. This Idea should be Watermelon, 15 cents; Velvet Gem RED Pansy. 25 cents. Premium 1 write for with the other every man's order when over 11.00. you get time), for it and money thrown nway. She thinks she Is a fine banished at once, as they secure but very little, won't tW pay WRITE to plan your FORTIUS gardening CATALOGUE for '88 without the NOW caref 11 il1 Cultural Hints we give even U you could afford musician,* but I would rather hear one Bweet il any from that source. l" miss the NOTELTIEsi.^cl MARCH, 1883. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. 17

[Fob the Lam s' Bomk Journal.) lJffuJ^aJJ^llectTic, SOME HINTS ON MONEY MAKING. 'Association, London Dr. SCOTT'S ELECTRIC CURLER. BT ELLA RODMAN CHURCH. XIV. "What Is the use," cries some despairiug sis ter, "of trying, when there is so uiueu competi tion in everything? 1 might sew my augers to the bone, uud not make mure Uj.hi ttiree or four For ladles it produces the "Langtry Style," the "Pattl Bang," lh« "Montage Curl," and any other form desired dollars a week by it." by ladles wearing their hair In the fashionable "loose and fluffy** mode. Gentlemen's moustaches and beards Then, obviously, sewing is uot your forte, nor curled for the day in a few seconds. A beautiful article; handle of rosewood, other part nickel-plated. Is it the forte of anyone who can do better. Be Dr. SCOTT'S ELECTRIC TOOTH BRUSH OF ALL DRUGGISTS. sides the pen is mightier than the needle in many The finest Tooth Brush ever made, constructed by a new patented process which renders it Impossible for Bristles to come out in use. F.ach of above articles fraaranteed ways, and different avenues are open to this and sent on trial, postpaid, on receipt of price, 50 cts.f or both for 81. They mav be returned If not satisfactory. Canvassing Agents wanted for Dr. SCOTT'S weapou, some of which are very little used. Some ELECTRIC CORSETS, BRUSHES, BELTS, Ac No risk, quick Sales. GEO. A. SCOTT, 842 Broadway, New York. Sold at Drug and Taney Stores. Mention paper. women aie specially gifted as letter writers, hav ing quick perceptions, ready expression, and un- tiriug fingers; while hosts of people regard the C agreed to call for her charges the next Writing o. a letter as a slight improvement upon morning. She had unusual qualifications for a SEDGWICK WOVEN STEEL WIRE FENCE AND GATES. goiug to the dentist's. "No one ever nets a let cicerone, and the ladies from California ex- ter from me," remarked one of this fraternity, Bressed their appreciation very enthusiastically, "except at the point of the bayonet." Then lay after day It went on — shopping, sigh t-see- there are often letters to be written on which a ihg, exploring — until the three indefatigable wo great deal depends,— letters to adjust delicate men were well nigh exhausted. Still, they did differences, letters to move obdurate persons to not give it up until places were exhausted, too; grant favors, letters of apology that yet do not and then they recruited themselves with more seem like apologizing, letters of indiguaut re shopping. How they did shop I MIsb C monstrance, letters of "cutting sarcasm, love let looked on In amazement, and wondered where all ters aud begging letters, — letters, in short, of all the money came lrom. But with a gold mine at kinds and descriptions. the back of one's purchases it Is scarcely neces Complete Letter Writer* do not help the people sary to count the cost. The best Farm, Garden, Poultry Yard, Lawn, School Lot, Pi Who most need them, and there is something far When the auriferous ladles had finally turned and Cemetery Fences and Gates. Perfect Automatic Gate. Cheap more satisfactory in :i living letter writer who can their faces toward the setting sun, some of their est and Neatest Iron Fences. Iron and Wire Hammer Houses, Lawn enter into one's inoods aud feelings at the time. reckless expenditures found their way, with the Furniture, and other wire work. Best Wire Stretcher and Pliers. It is quite a common thing for servants to get sweetest notes of thanks, to a quarter where their mistresses to write for them, and especially they were quite unexpected; while the generous Ask dealers in hardware, or address among the colored race; aud the ordeal is a try compensation agreed Upon Was sent separately. SEDGWICK BROS., Richmond, Ind. ing one for the mistress. An experience of this The recipient was quite overcome and felt that EDWARD SUTTON, Eastern Agent 800 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa sort decided a lady to opeu a sort of Letter- an exorbitant valuation had been put upon her Writing Bureau, and the black Hercules who services; but at least she had not put It there Came to her with the request to write a letter herselr, aud striving to recover her balance, she home for 1dm proved a blessing in disguise. applied herself with fresh force to letter writing. 400 Choice Recitations and Readings, "Sandy" did not wear that aspect, however, It did not take long, however, to realize that a bound In handsome lithograph cover, mailed to any address, postpaid, for 30c. In stamps.Thlsbook contains the When he presented himself at the visitor's door. ramble in fresh fields and pastures new had choicest Keins for Reading, and we guarantee satisfaction or will refund the money. Address J. 8. OGIL- With many flourishes, and asked Miss 0 if; rubbed all the bloom from this somewhat prosaic VIJS that it was difficult to reduce his Ideas to words. into her reveries, and did not In the least mind sponsibility — the original proprietor having dis 1888 ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of STAMPING Ue wanted, he said, a letter written to the Patent being an unwelcome visitor. She wished she covered in some occult way that the climate of outfits. Fancy Wobk Materials, Bkigos' Washington was better suited to her constitution Transfer Patterns, Books, Stamped Goods, Office in Wjishiugton on behalf of a wonderful could stop thinking about it; she wished she etc. 1 Price lO cents. Send us your full address invention which he called a Fire Escape, but it knew what had become of him; she wished she than that of N . So the public lo6t their and one 2-c. stamp and we will send this Catalogue. appeared to his amanuensis so complicated an had never seen John. At this point she Invaria letters and general information, and strangers INflALLS lA Monthly Magazine devoted arrangement that before it could be sprung and bly cried, and it seemed a pity that shecould not in the city a desirable guide — which offices are " ***••«# ■ exclusively to Painting. Fakcy fastene.i to the window one might either perish have the tonic of hard work again. still open for some equally efficient woman to HOME I Work, etc. Price gl.OO per fill. „...„ .. _ I year. Lida and M. J. Clark- or be rescued from without. This, however, was But another tonic was at hand ; and oi t day MAGA7 NE * M>v "u.,nora.0' brushstumi b, no affair of hers, and she wrote an admirable she went to the office and found John . He was only for this Magazine. letter explaining what she did uot understand, worrying her assistants nearly out of their wits If you wish to keep f ■|If you5;ou wish to ex and received a dollar in payment. by insistingon seeing the lady who wrote letters. posted on Fancy amine the Maga- Work.Painting. SAMPLE zixe before sub This was her higbest charge; to poor servant In vain they told him that the lady did not wish etc., you should scribing, send 6 cts girls who wanted letters written home she asked to be seen, even going so far as to deny all Dobbins' Electric Soap. subscribe for IN- COPIES (three 2c stamps) ut twentv-flvj- cents, and the result of her first knowledge of her c?me and residence: the very GALLS' HOME for Sample Copy, day'sexperiinent wastwo dollars. Not a bad be "masterful looking" gentleman who badst/vrmed MAGAZINE. Premium List &c ginning, she thought. But the second day did the place with va object was not to be put off; THE INBEST THE FAMILY WORLD. SOAP advertisement,We will send you including everything a Year"s in thisB | OlQPCPI LVjInL. A I not produce a single customer. So she put an and when Miss C herself appeared Upon Subscription to Ingalls' other advertisement In a daily paper, and waited. the scene, she accepted John's advent in public Magazine, for §•».<><». J OFFER She advertised every other day; aud at the end as the most natural thing In the world, and hur Address J. F. IX; ALL; iS, Lynn, Mass. of two weeks the profits over aud above all ex ried him off to ask in private how he dared to penses wereeleven dol ars. This was not a large come* sum, but it proved beyond a doubt that there It is Strictly Pure. Uniform in Quality. "People have aright, I believe," was the exas THE original formula for which we paid $50,000 were people who wanted letters written, and that perating reply, "to go to Bureaus of Information twenty years ago has never been modified or they wanted them enough to pay for them. for what they want to know; and I went to in changed in the slightest. Tbia soap is iden Boots 3 Cents Each. The work was not altogether congenial, and quire the whereabouts of a certain Miss C , tical in quality to-day with that sometimes It was the very reverse; but it was the who, I had reason to think, was the Bureau it made twenty years ago. first-class The follow novel Ins; bybonk*, a celebrated each one author, of which are contains published a complete In neat best that could be done under theclrcumstances; self." IT contains nothing that enn injure pamphlet form, many of Hum handsomely illustrated, and and having a large share ofpractlcal common "But I do not see," said the lady, dreamily, the finest fabric. It brightens colors printed from clear, readable typo on good paper: Sir KoeVm sense, Miss C used it on the present occa "why you should care about the information, nor and bleaches whites. Stir,Harlan! by ;Mis. An OldMay Man'* Aenes Sacrifice, Fleming- by; A Mrs. Bartered AnnS. Life, Stephen* by Marion ;Tha sion to cling to what she had until she was sure how you could possibly get the idea that I was in IT washes flannels and blankets as no other soap in Farccliinl Rubies, by M. T. Caldnr; The (Ad Oaken Cheat, by of what she wanted. Besides, her office hours any way connected with such a place." the world does — without shrinking — leaving them Sylvanus Cobb, Jr.; The Pearl of the Ocean, by Clara Auk • . ; were only during a portion of the afternoon, as "Do you remember writing a letterfor a man soft and white and like new. Pierce;HoUow Aeh Under Halt, the by Lilac;M n caret by Bl'>uut the author ; Cliffe of House, "Dora by Thorne"; Ktt* W. this appeared to be the leisure time of mostof with a patent?" asked the o3end!ng John, some The Diamond Bracelet, by Mrs. Henry Wood; The Lawyer'* her customers, and she was therefore free to what irrelevantly. andSecret, Mr. by Hyde, Mlis M. by E. R. BradJon L. Sievenaon; ; The Strange A Jticked Case Girl, of Dr. by JrkyllMary work her owu sweet will, so far as she did not In "Not for any particular man with a patent. READ THIS TWICE. Cecil Hay ; Lady Tatmorth'M Diamrndn, by "The Duchess"; terfere with the rights of others, during a great I think my brain has been exercised upon several ofBetween Heart; Tko by Sin*, It. by L. the Fsrjfon author ; of"Doris's D..ra Fortune, Thome "by ; TheFlorence Sina portion of the day. dozens of them. Thetirstone, I believe, was an Warden ; A hen Marriage, by Miss Mulork ; The Guilty River, The oft quoted sayin; that "one thing leads to uncanny and inexplicable fli c escape." THERE is a great saving of time, of labor, of by Wllklo Collins ; Tho Poison of Aepe, by Florence Hnrryat ; another-' was verified quite unexpectedly in Miss "The very one; and it remained uncanny and soap, of fuel, and of the fabric, where Dobbins* Mrs.Moat Alexander;Gratis, by Mrs.A Playwrights Henry Wood; Daughter, Forging bv the Mrs. Fetter$,bj Annie C ■— 's case, and in a very pleasant shape. inexplicable to the last. I was In the Depart Electric Soap is used according to directions Edwards j Fair but False, by the author of "Dora Thorns " ; Two ladies, evidently mother and daughter, en ment at Washington, and the inventor of this ONE trial will demonstrate its great merit. It Lancaster'sOath, by Mrs. Cabin, Mary A.by Denlson.Mrs. M. V. We Victor; will send Florence any Four Ivington't of the tered the office one afternoon in a somewhat em unusable affair chose to imagine that my Influ will pay you to make that trial. abovo books by mall, post-paid, for 1 9 Cents) I any Ten for barrassed manner, and began to apologize for ence with the powers that be was boundless, and T IKE all best things, it is extensively imitated '■£%> Cental the cntlrs number 126 books \ for fiO Cental the their intrusion. They were dainty looking and worried me accordingly. He read me your letter and counterfeited. entirePostage number, stamps boundtaken. In These boards, are with the cloth cheapest bark, books lor J ,"»ever Ccnta. pub well-breu, and appeared to be afraid that they once a day on an average; but it was a long time lished, and guaranteed worth three timeu the money asked for were taking an unwarrantable liberty. before I identified the Miss C , who, lie told J3eware of Imitations. themSatisfaction . This offerguaranteed Is made or to moneyintroduce refunded. our popular Address publications. F. M> "Why, no," replied the smiliugamanuensis, me, wrote it, with the Miss C who tacitly ll/PTOX, I'ubllahcr, 63 Mu 1 array Street* Hew . York.. "this room Is public property. I invite people to refused to auswer my letters." INSIST upon Dobbins* Electric. Don't take come ami see me, you know." A vigorous interruption occurred here, and Magnetic, Electro-Magic, Philadelphia Electric, or nVrinkles. BUck-Heads "But we don't want any letters written, " said the tangle was beginning to be loosened. any other fraud, simply because it is cheap. They will Plmp'ps. Freckles, Fittings the elder ladv. "and that is why we should not "Constant repetition, however, made the sen ruin clothes, and are dear at any price. Ask for Mo enand BuperttuousHair have come. You see we are strangers here, hav- tences familiar, until they seemed to have a well- 'peruittnen tiy removed. itigcomeall the way from California to spend a remembered ring about them; and I was sure — O-^ DOBBINS* ELECTRIC — , Hnir, 'XoniplextimB Brows and beiiut.fled.Lushes colored The month in your city, where we naturally wish to that I had heard some peculiar turns of expres and take no other. Nearly every grocer from Maine to (1 dud (testimonials restored. cent Interesting sealed), 4- Book ctm, see the sights. But we have not the least idea sion be'ore. Then the name occurred to me as Mexico keeps it in stock. If yours hasn't it, he will or Miidnnie Velaro, 24<1 W. 22<1 St., Now where to go; and we thought you might be able not. being common enough to expect frequent der from his nearest wholesale grocer. ""York Oily. Correspondence confidential. Men to tell usof some lady who would be willing, for dui/.!cates, and getting the exact address of the EAD carefully the inside wrapper around each bar, tion this paper. a liberal compensation, to go around with us. Bureau whence the letter emanated, I started for J* and be careful to follow directions on each We can give the best of references, and she N with the Intention of finding out wheth outside wrapper. You cannot afford to wait longer could do so likewise. er the MissC of the letter was really my before trying for yourself this old, reliable, and truly ^M^MmMm\.mm ^w ^ ■m UtHM, 43 W„n, XAOLE MukeMr™. CAU1> WOKIiS. All for CADIZ, ■ IwscM 0U10. MBh It was apleasant surprise when Miss C Miss C . What in the name of wsnder ever wonderful replied, after a moment's thoueht: "I do not brought you here?" ■■■■■I gftj m fjfkA Setof Scrap Pictures, odo know of any one, unless you will accept me. I "And what In the name of wonder ever took Dobbins' Electric* Soap. MrLll UN MM HIDDENvAnllO NAME CARDS checker and boar.1. AfMiW and Ur1<- all for Irfwk only of know the city very thoroughly, and cau take you ■ WiWi two cents. CAPITOL CARD COMPANY, (.'olninlruft, Ohio. you away 'rom M f" 300 Imp'd German Hctnrei, Fnzzles, Song. to the places where you ought to go." She had not heard, then, the reason of that \ Transfer Pictures, lap. S am pl« Book vt Silk lO 8 ECR KTS,includlng one to develop the form, This was dpllg'iful, and references bfing ex sudden disappearance, nor received any letters | JfrlrttfeCardsASolId 18k. Rolled Coldlling, and a cako of Toph's finest perfumed soap on eurin, changed and found quite satisfactory. Mist from him? No, she-had heard nothing and re- I I f r \Qv. Bird Card Co.. Merfden, Conn. for 25c. Agents warned. Toph & Co., Cincinnati u 18 THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. MARCH, 1888.

Apropos of dinners, Philadelphia is a para ber is large. Set pieces, too, for dinner decora winter under the mountain snows, and instruc costly kind of decoration, but then what of dise for dinner-givers and diners-out. There tions, are rather pane, and are seen now chiefly tions have been sent to some hardy mountain isn't the lavish display that one finds in New at public dinners, arranged by caterers, who of dwellers to collect it and forward it as may be money when a social sensation is possible? — York, but there are a refinement and coziness course are, as a rule, slow to depart from old needed. Of course it will be an extremely Chicago Tribune. that are not to be excelled anywhere. Few forms, and do not set the mode for fashionable large dinners have so far been given in town, society. At dinner at the best houses you will but still, from what has taken place and with find the flowers gathered in loose clusters and what is talked of, it is possible to infer what set in delicate vases, with, perhaps, a very high will be. Heavy joints and other pieces are and slender vase for the center, so that there BEAUTIFUL likely to be dispensed with this winter, and will be no obstruction of the people's view of lighter and delicate viands substituted. Heavy one another. Roses, too, negligently thrown silverware, too, will be less used, and lighter down upon the cloth, or upon a silk plush cen articles of oxidized silver will be much in favor. ter cloth, make a picturesque eirect, which may DOLLS. Extravagance in flowers, against which a reac be heightened by the use, just now, of autumn tion set in two or three seasons ago, will not or croton leaves. Much is being made, too, of Given for only 10 subscribers at be countenanced this winter either, out flowers maiden-hair fern and rosebuds, the fern being 50 cents per year eacb, or for only in moderate numbers will be in vogue, and, in festooned ujion the cloth and caught up with 8 subscribers and 85 cents extra, or deed, it would be as difficult to prevent the use the buds in pink, crimson, golden and other for only 6 subscribers and 50 cents of roses altogether for the dinner table as to effective hues. On one or two occasions ivy extra, or for only 4 check any other natural impulse. The flowers has been effectively used, but that ir a trying however, must be of the best quality. There decoration, and it is likclv either to be a decided These dolls will delight the little has been a great advance in skillful horticul success or a decided failure, according as the girls. Their hair and eyes are beautiful, ture of late years, and people who go out much hands that touch it are highly trained or other and their complexion indicates perfect I acquire a quickness in distinguishing grades of wise. Some people who were in the Oatskill beauty in roses and of skill in the arrangement Mountains this summer, and are well known health. Any little girl would be happy that might make things a trifle unpleasant for in society for the splendid dinners they .give, w ith one of these dolls to care for and a hostess who should, after the fashion of years are, it is whispered, to use mountain fern educate. The face, neck and shoulders I ago, like to content herself with the notion largely as a table decoration during the winter. are bisque. The arms and legs can be that all roses are roses, and that the matter of The fern is a beautiful varietv, delicate and arrangement is of no consequence if the num moved in any position. It has a jointed i deeply green. It grows even m the dead of kid body of the finest workmanship. The head is movable and can be ALPHA JERSEY FITTING turned in natural positions. The long DRESS REFORM I .V HKKG ARM KM TH flaxen hair, the "human" eyes, the rosy cheeks and beautiful Feat and Drawers Separate or In One. MADE TO ORDKR. expression of this pretty doll will captivate any little girl's heart. It has stockings and slippers with bright buckles. You can easily get io JorseytittingmateriaL&VofAiurfREADY MADE UNION and, faeger Wool.UNDERGARMENTS Samples sent on application. I-ADmsy .HISSES', ami CHILDREN'S WAISTS n .specialty. of your mother's friends and the neighbors to subscribe for the Equipoise. Emancipation, Dress Reform, and Comfort Waists. Corded Journal by simply showing a copy. Try it and see. ages,\\ jii-i-. shoulder Shoulder Stocking Brnce and Supporters, Coroet Combined, Snnitnry Obstetric Nnpklns» Band* etc. BbJahsMM MDC A CI CTPUCD No.6 East 14th Str We offer them for sale at £i.io, post paid, to any address. The auatoaue Free. Bind. A. rLLIUntni NEW YORK. same quality and size would cost you more in the stores.

A SPECIAL OFFER TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY,

$1.00 WORTH OF FLOWER SEEDS FREE !

To any person sending us only two subscribers at fifty cents each per year.

By a special arrangement with one of the largest and best known seed growers in N. Y. State, we have secured especially for the LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, the best dollar's worth of flower seeds ever grown, which we propose to CIVE AS A FREE PRESENT to every person who will secure for us only 2 subscribers for one year at 50 cents each; or, 4 subscribers for 6 months, at 25 cents each. A full dollar's worth free. Comprising the following varieties:

All colors mixed. All colots mixed.

Phlox Drummondii, French Marigold,

Carnation Poppy, Amaranthus,

Double Zinnia, Ice Plant,

Cilia, Balsam,

Perrilla, Petunia,

Portulaca, Acroclinum,

Sweet William, Sweet Peas,

Fragrant Candytuft. Japan Cockscomb.

t37"Ttaese flower seeds are put up in well-fllled pack ets and wrapped in bundles, each containing1 the six teen varieties; they are guaranteed to be flrstrclassin every respect; the same that seedmen sell for more than f 1.00. On the whole they consist of a careful selection of the very best varieties for ordinary garden culture, and will make a superb and brilliant display from June until long after frost. With but little attention you can produce all the cut flowers and boqiuets desired, during the Spring, Summer and Au tumn months. They are what our conviction and ex perience tells us will result most acceptably to all. Last season we sent out thousands of premium flower seed packages, every one of which gave the greatest and most unalloyed satisfaction. «hicbwersn prove by innumberable testimonials at present on file in our office.

To the Journal sisters who love flowers we offer a full dollar's worth of flower seeds for only 50 cents, or we give them away to any one sending us only two yearly subscribers. A FLOWERS dollar's worth AT flower VOIR seeds willDOOR. be del IrereU free of all charge, atyoordoor.lt you will nen\EV 50 CTS. We have made arrangement* for thousand* oflhcsc collections and can sell them for less money than any other eoneern in this country . A full dollar's worth for only ">o cents, sent postpaid to any address. Address: CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY, 435 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. MARCH, 1888, THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL 19

Tiioral PRE/Aiarts Better than Ever.

It is taken for granted that every lady on our list is deeply interested in flowers, and we come to you now with an entirely new list of plants that will commend themselves to every reader of The Ladies Home Journal. They are all A No. /-just such floral gems as you will want in your yards and homes next season. They have been tested thoroughly, and are found to be just as we represent them. You will also find that if catalogued at all by florists this season, some are put at a good price. We give them to you t We have already reached the five hundred thousand mark, and are now after a million subscribers. If our offer of choice premiums will bring them, we are going to have that million before the end of the year. Each reader, with a little effort, can secure these plants. Get to work at once, send us the names and your choice of premiums, and your plants will be sent you in the proper season, carefully packed, postpaid, with directions for culture. Try now, and see if you cannot secure a list of subscribers large enough to carry off every plant in this list. Remember, all of our former floral offers are still open, and by working hard now for these offers you are also having a chance at the wonderful cash prizes to be given to the parties securing the largest list of subscribers up to April 1st. Our floral offers together form a magnificent collection of select plants and bulbs— we hope you can get them all ! You can by starting now.

FOUR BEAUTIES IN ROSES. No. 5. Apios Tuberosa. This is one of the finest and most beautiful climbing plants in cultivation. It is a native plant and perfectly hardy. Grows very rap No. i. A Red Beauty — Papa Oontier. idly, often attaining a great height in a season. It This is one of the few new roses that can safely be recommended to our friends blooms most profusely, making, with its dense foliage as a first class rose. Its foliage and beautiful, rich deep purple flowers, a most attrac is fine dark green ; it is exceed tive plant for walks or screens. It has a most deli ingly free flowering, with very cious violet fragrance. In growth and appearance it sweet and double blooms ; strongly resembles the well known purple Wistaria. flowers double. It is one of Plant the bulb near a trellis, tree, fence or where a the best summer flowering sorts rapid climber is desired. A plant so sure to grow and is destined to surpass the and possessing such fine qualities should be in every old, well known and reliable garden. Shall it be among your treasures? For Bon Silene, which it resembles. two yearly or four half-yearly subscribers we When this is said, it surely will send two bulbs of this handsome plant. means that Papa Contier is a Remember it is hardy and sure to do well. first class rose. The blooms are large and long, dark car mine crimson, with very rich No. 6. Canna Khemanni. shadings ; there is a peculiar apios tuberosa. An admirable plant ; one of the finest of all the charm in the very graceful ap Cannas, and a most distinct sort on account of its pearance of a cluster of these large, oval, soft green leaves and rich carmine red flowers, which are produced on roses — an entire absence of the stiffness often characteristic of long flower stems, each of the the handsomest roses. This is smaller branches bearing about the best dark rose lately intro twelve flowers. The flowers are as duced, and is offered in many large as a Gladiolus and are much florists' catalogues for the first used in a bouquet form. For time this season. The plant is four yearly or eight half year vigorous, handsome and not ly subscribers we will send subject to mildew. A curious you] one of these Cannas. bit of history belongs to this rose. It was introduced from No. 7. Begonia France some years ago, but not much grown, until a New Rubra. York florist found its great val This plant is not half appreciated ue and practically reintroduced as it should be. It is one of the it two years ago. Get ahead finest flowering Begonias in exist of your neighbors by securing ence; a fine erect grower, with this rose; we will send you beautiful dark green leaves ; the a nice plant of Papa Oon flowers are coral scarlet, and both tier for four yearly, or eight leaves and flowers are very glossy half yearly subscribers. and wax-like. It is a constant Get them quick ; the bloomer and will do well for a vase ROSS, *PA CONTIBK. f°r.thiS rOSe »S SUre ' " ' plant in partial shade, and as a as it meets a \ window plant in winter has no equal. Secure one of these by all No. a. A White Beauty— Marie means. For only two yearly or four half yearly subscribers, The exquisite beauty of a single bloom of this rose can hardly be described. the mail will bring you a fine It is perfect in form, large and double to the center ; pure white, with occasionally a plant of this Begonia. faint tinge of lemon. Superior to all other white Tea roses in its purity of color, depth of petals and shapely beauty. It can be called very vigorous, grows well, and is healthy. It is also moderately hardy, and has fine glossy dark green foliage. No. 8. I p o m e a There is no finer white rose for general culture. A splendid premium plant. For Mexicana or two yearly, or four half-yearly subscriptions, we will send you a fine Marie Ouillott, and we know you will be pleased. Palmata. As the Moon-Flower is receiving BEGONIA RUBRA. No. 3. A Yellow Beauty — Etoile de Lyon. a large share of the attention of all lovers of flowers, we commend this variety as one possessing superior claims over the common sorts. This is one of the finest yellow roses for out-door growing, and where it is Its flowers are much larger, bright pink and it is a rapid, known is taking the place, of all other strong grower. Its leaves resemble the Passion vine ; its yellow sorts. It is a strong grower, roots can be lifted in fall and treated as Dahlias are and free bloomer, and moderately hardy ; replanted the next season. A strong claim, too, for it, is has fine foliage and handsome buds of that you can take a branch of unopened buds and place it rich, bright yellow. This is a beauty in a jar or vase of water, where the flowers will open and and no mistake. You will need one expand into a mass of beautiful pink, lasting several days. of these surely, to fit with the other It is a rare plant, and must surely be in great demand when two ! The English of the name of fully known. For five yearly, or ten half-yearly sub this rose is "Star of Lyons," and its scribers, will send you postpaid a fine plant of this distinguished raiser confidently pre variety of the wonderful Moon-Flower. dicted great popularity for it — a pre diction which is being realized how. No. 9. Anemone Japonica. Few Tea roses form such clean, com pact and thoroughly attractive plants One of the most beautiful of the hardy herbaceous plants. A finer bed of flowers cannot be imagined than is made by as do this variety, which affords a 1POMEA MEXICANA. combination of merits rarely met with. these Japan Anemones, which commence to open their Send us three yearly, or six half- white and richly colored .blooms in August and continue to increase in beauty until yearly subscribers, and we will the end of the season in the fall. send you a fine Etoile de Lyon. Hardy with a little protection. This is a hardy plant, to be highly prized by all our readers, and Special Combination Offer should command your earnest for these Three Beauties. attention. You should at once get the subscribers necessary to For six yearly or twelve half- secure it. For only three yearly subscribers, we will send yearly or six half-yearly sub you the three roses named, Papa scribers, we will send you Oontier, Marie Guillot, and this Beautiful Japan Ane Etoile de Lyon. You will thank us mone. for urging you when you see them bloom. You will surely want the NOW, FRIENDS, three — very little trouble will secure ROSE, ETOILE DE LYON. them. Just a word more — Every plant fn this list of offers has been se lected with the greatest care. We No. 4. A Clincher for the Above Offers. offer you nothing but choice, We think we have made you a very liberal offer for the above three beauties, thoroughly tested and in every but we mean to have you all secure them, and as a further inducement, we offer, in way reliable floral gems, and we addition to the red, white and yellow beauties, a fourth — a pink beauty. Its name is expect to find our friends moving Comtesse Riza du Pare. Don't be frightened— it has a long name, but it is one of all along the line. Think of the finest pink roses grown ; can only be fully appreciated when fully known. It is 500,000 subscribers all at a very strong grower, moderately hardy, free flowering, especially fragrant ; in fact, work on these premium offers. it is a robust rose, and sure to please all who secure it. Understand that we will in Send in your lists as quickly as you can. Give us plainly every name and post office clude this grand rose with the combination offer of three beauties, but if you desire address ; name your premium plants desired, and they will be carefully packed. We the pink beauty alone, one will be sent for two yearly or four half yearly subscribers. guarantee safe delivery. You are running a chance, too, on our cash offers for the Better secure the entire set. You will then have four roses you can feel proud of— largest lists of subscribers that come into our office before April 1st. Remit by P. O. red, white, pink and yellow. Don't fail to get them— all for only six yearly or order, postal note, bank draft or registered letter, and address all plainly to twelve half-yearly subscribers. LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, 435 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. MARCH, 1888. 20

I Kim the Ladies' Home Journal.] BCKLBHLER'S LETTERS TO GTJSTAVUS EQUIPOISE WAIST CHASE&.SANBORNS AJJOLPHTJ8 AMI JULIA, HIS WIFE. For Ladies, Misses, Children, and Infants. SECOND SERIES. NO. VII. THIS WAIST is a perfect substitute forcorseta and may be worn either with or without the bones BY MRS. TOll C. HEWITT. which, owing to the construction of the bone pockets, may be removed at pleasure. Sometimes, my dear Gustavus and Julia, I sents THE the CUT Waist repre as write to one of you, and sometimes to the other. made for Ladies and But tills time 1 feel moved to speak to both of Misses, boned and you at once. Do you know that George is grow with full hust; the ing pert, and Bessie is apparently growing very ofconstruction bust, under of fulledInside reserved, a state of mind that has all the effect piece. Is that of a cor of sulleness, to the surface observer? set front, bo that a Aud do you know, too, now listen ! do you corsetbust support and a perfect is pro know too, that it is all your oumfaultf vided within a waist. You don't see it, and further than that, you InWaists, the Open up madeBack Soft fo. Children and Infants, doubt Doubtless it) you do, but that is because, in com- particular attention toportions the physical and require pro mentsI it i e ones of the has growing been would see that you are doing your two children given in shaping the an almost irreparable Injury, by teasing tbem In parts,large varlet and from of sizes, the .all ages can be perfectly fitted CoffH the way you do about their personal defects. from stock. George has an awkward walk, 1 admit, a very PRICES. awkward walk, but do you imagine it is going to Style 000, Ladles Whole Back, without Bones, $1.76 IS THE BEST. do any good to tease him about it, more especially 601, " " ** Boned Front only, 2.QQ "•• 611)!fioa' Misses " LacedWhole Back, Bnck, Boned without front BoneB A back, 2.25LfiO A BABE BLEND OF PRIVATE THE CHINESE SAY, when strangers are around! George's feet are » Hll, » " « Boned ... 1.75 PLANTATION JAVA AND ARABIAN likewise large for his age, a fact for which sober " tfil, Children's— without Bones. ... .75 MOCHA-GBEAT STRENGTH— "When the wind blows your fire, it's useless to tire reflection should teach you be Is In no wise re " 63f, Infanta' " " 76 EXQUISITE FLAVOR — ABSOLUTE Conrself." About half of your toll can be avoided sponsible. His nose Is likewise very small, a fact DIRECTIONS FOR .MEASURING. y the use of for which he is equally irresponsible. Do you For Ladles' and Misses, take a snug measure around rCRITY— UNIFORMITY AND RICH waist over dress, and give it to us In inches. NESS. Imagine, however, that it Is anyways amusing to For Children and Infants, take cheat measure also, ] LADIES! SendKcents SAPOLIO. him to have game constantly made of him on ac and Btate age of child. to pay cost of postage and count of them I Do you fancy that he enjoys it We shall take pleasure in sending circulars toall who con »nd we will send * It do«An'tmake ua tired to tell about the merit* when in the presence of strangers, you compare desire Waists to learnsent by more mall about to any this part meritorious of the U. garment.S.. postage LAEGE TBUL Sample. of Sapolio. Thousands of women in the United his shoeBto ''gun-boat*," or hisnose to a "dab of prepaid, on receipt of price, and If not satisfactory, we States thank ua every hour of their lives for having putty I" Do you Imagine he enjoys hearing you will exchange or refund the money, if returned In good CHASE ft SANBORN. told them of Sapolio. say to him gravely, "Georgie, I have no objection order. Mention Ladies' Home Journal. jm 110] to your wearing "my old shoes, but I don't like PT" One good Agent wanted for every City and I own Its use saves many weary hours of toil iu house* you to wear my best oues without saying some n the United States. Address: cleaning. No. 32. thing to me about it first f Is it to be wondered GEORGE FROST & CO., All Musical People at, that the boy, badgered and harassed in this S?» Devonshire Street. BOSTON. MASS Should subscribe for UBITH'S MUMOAX way, learns to reply pertly! In fact I heard you JOITKNAL, the beat musical monthly published. say once you "did it just to see what he would Sixteenmuitcln pages each of Issue. musical Every literature subscriber and Iti receives pages olnnt t-.UU say." And you have enjoyed his Impertinent worth of sheet music as premium. With February OVER repartee. Butyou will find," to your sorrow, that number an Instructive Berlal " Hint, on ■•Hud 1600 bis pertness and impertinence (which you have willHinging." continue by several EMMA months. U. Hewitt Theseartlclesarealono was commenced and Uied by thousand, of first-clan Manufacturer. not only fostered and encouraged but actually worth many times the subscription, and are but one of and Mechanics on their belt work. Its success area produced, by an Injudicious course of treatment) the Jochnal'8 ninny valuable features. Subscribe wayh.u broueht possible. a lot Remember of imitatom that SOfffnf THE n> ONLYin GENUINE _ h will not be so readily curbed at a later date. In now, only $1. a year; specimen copy, W cts. LcPage'n Liquid (ilue Is msnufketared solely by the fact. It will go through all of George's actions, A Piano Free ! RUSSIA CEMENT CO. I SampiV b^mtiVtoc. stamp-. aud the time will come before long, when he will To the person sending the greatest number of aub- not wait for you to begin, he will surprise and •ertt.-r- before .lulv 1st, IKsx, the publishers 01 the Officer's pay, bounty pro rather disgust you by taking the initiative him JointNAi will give a HPI.ENIH1I I PRIGHT cured ; deserters relieved, PIANO worth WOO. For full particulars address PENSIONS,! j -l years' practice- Su self. Bessie is of an entirely different disposition NORTH'S MUSICAL JOURNAL, ■ or no fee. Write'for circulars and nr and, while the effect upon her is equally per 1 HUM Chestnut Nt., Philadelphia. Pa. d. W. HcOormick ft Son. W»blna-l«, D. C * C nicious. It is of an entirely different character. KYKSIGHT BY MAIL. George's awkwardness is very much the result of ur method of fitting persons Restorerlook like new, will makePackage faded lOcts. garments by mail. an ill-balanced physical frame, Bessie's is more who cannot see » good opt ician BLACK 40 colors. Agents wanted^ the result of want of judgment on the part of her s and physicians. Send Pei-rectlon W. I I I>ye*. SHIM. 40 c_ .V . . CO. . Foierull. r parents. You have made the child awkward. She has beard so many facetious allusions to her large mouth (which you pleasantly compare to the mouth of the Mississippi) — her long arms CORNISH'S GREAT INSTALLMENT OFFER (you very often playfully call her "Miss Tuck," . $ 1 00 {gat Organs Biduced to Only $65.00 you know, in reference to the little chimpanzee on exhibition a few years ago)— her freckles, *a™% and sold for $35. -■ Cash after 1 0 days' test trial, (which you pleasingly denominate cbocolate- drops)— she has heard so often of all these de 6 YEARS- .JL the balance of price $30.°-2 to be paid in fects, I say, that she is filled with a morbid sense of her own short-comings, and when any one Monthly Installments oT$5.0-2 pet month looks at her, she at ouce imagines that he or she is noting these defects. Picture yourself in the until all is paid. ^.K^SSS^SSSUSt same place and lmagiue whether you would be Br Tb« mot liberal ofler will l«t 60 BATS, »nd n mad* likely to be less awkward. Another thing. &EAUTYAND FRACRANCL u.j.Iy for the purpow of having our Organs introduced, •o a*w When sheespecially desires some article of dress, ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE MOUTH BY • a particular shade of ribbon, or a particular shape of hat, do you fancy that it is calculated to -*#$65.00 ONLY** put her in a pleasant frame of mind to have you ftOZODONT, Willi STOOL AM) 1N8TBUCT10N BOOK. say, "The ideal What, that ribbon with all those READ DESCRIPTION CIVEN BELOW. freckles? Have you any idea what you'd look which renders the teeth white, the gums Rosy 5 Octaves, 14 Stops, Sub-Bass, 2 Octave Couplers like?" Or "Just Imagine what that hat would and the breath sweet. It thoroughly remove? look like on you with all that face and mouth I" tartar from the teeth anil prvventi ——and 2 Knee Swells. Does this sound coarse to you, when it is on pa SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. CONTAINS S SETS OF REEDS, VIZ.: per? I hope so. For it is coarse, and yet it is a One gel Large, Powerful Sub-Baas Heeds kindkind ofof coarsenesscoarseness inin whichwhich peoplepeople wnwho should •■" l,i.Exquisitely h, Melton- Pure, Smooth Sweet DiapasonMelodlj. " have much naturalnatural refinement,refinement, indulge,indulge, nevernever " Charmingly Bnillant Celeste ' suspecting themselves of doing anything but Mention this paper, ; and we will " Fleming, Soft. MeludloiH\Tols) '* something that is a little "funny." O yes I I Men of all stations, you should know and Solid elegantly Black Wfinished alnut Case, end cmbelUahedwell and substantially with taniy made, trets, know — it is a very common practice among The price of Pants is very low. carredoruameotaandgoldtratinga. Patent Triple I'pnghl parents, a practice that is curried down to the Only three dollars for Custom-made Pants,| Bellows, en, handles, which are lamp-stands, superior to mnaic sn> oellowa pocket. eeei sliding tonatrucled, tail with children. I heard a young girl say wistfully to Fit for the work-shop, church or dance. roller.,lock id sll the latest convenient nces »nri improvfmentn her brother once, as she was getting ready for a party, "Does my hair look ulcer' "O yes," It Is only HOW necessary .. "to to send order references cncc«R. as to carelessly replied the young man, adding face your responsibility from any Banker. .Postmaster, — tiously, "What's the use of you spending so Merchant or Express Agent, and the Orjfan will much time beautifying. Who do you suppose is bo shipped promptly ottlOdays testtria, ■ rial. going to look at your" He did not mean to be ncUFUDCD that this will be a BAMPI-E unkind, he only meant to be "funny," as he had ntMtfflDtn nfluence other parties OKGAN to purchase, intended and to lnduceand therefore been accustomed to heariug his parents aud re will bo the best Parlor Organ that It is POS lations before him, but be planted a thorn in his SIBLE TO BUILD. sister's heart, that uotbing could ever withdraw. Be sore LARGEILLUSTRATEDCATALOGUE and write to us. WE CAN SAVE YOU IREE. MON EY To the young, personal appearance is much, CORNISH & C0.NESNa. and consciousness of defect is torture. If your children possess such, teach tbem to forget as much as possible, and allude to tbem only In the kindest and most private way. By this course you will endear yourself to your children and will obtain their most open confidence. By the other course you will make them impertinent or morbid and self-conscious and awkward. Vests, Bi.25, Coats, S8.00. ABIES and children thrive In vEsops fables is found one about frogs and liy f reasonreason otof latelate purchases 01of large iotalots 01of l>oys which it would be well for you both to read Woolen Cloths, we can surprise you by the and reflect upon. Scribbler. superior quality of Woolen Goods in our wonderfully on " Cerea- #3 Pants. Reference, Amer. Express Co, line Flakes." H| III* BOHED WITH BAY STATE PANTS CO.Custom Clothiers, 34 BAL1S KABO M. V. Crouse, Sup't of the Warranted not to break or roll up with Children's Home, Cincinnati, says: r ONE .EAR'S WEAR. WILBOR'S COMPOUND OF "I do not think there is any arti If they do we will cheerfully return [PURE COD LIVER OIL cle of food as generally liked as the money paid for them, if the Corset AND PHOSPHATES OP this." is not LIME, SODA, IRON. Satisfactory in all respects Christine Terhunf. 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NERVE, BRAIN. nil I /\iMip You can get for nothing by form- This preparation is far superior to all other prepara nursery." where. | LLvTf Thk Maine o Balsamin^ clubs. Fir Agents Co., wantedBoston, every- Mans. tions of Cod-Llrer Oil; it has many imitators, but no equals.commendations. The resu Iti ts - sure,following its you Its value use your are itshealth best and re DEI JSSMAEING.™™ Circular °"; invaluanle tod getWilboh, the genuine. Chemist, .Manufactured Boston, Mass. only Send by forDa. Illustrated ALXR. B. tad all Add., Rood Hasic 9mlb Co., ^viki, I circular, which will be mailed free. Mention this RMfslr. "Cerealine Klakes " for sale by all grocers at twenty cents a