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home dee8smake8g thin white or colored dress goods cash mere india silk albatross snrab laoe eta may be stylishly arranged after figure no 79 which has a half low round neck and ahirrioga in several rows around the fio 77 waist of the round bodice which is cnt in one with the straight skirt and thus con fined at the waist line a oluster of ribbon loops and ends ornamenting the right side the neck is finished with a knifepleating of the material or of lace sewed on the wrong side and tamed over on the right with bows of ribbon on eaoh shoulder the sleeves are tiny puffs gathered into the arm sizes and narrow bands a velvet dog- collar is a pretty finish to such girlish toi lettes with a small pendant or fancy buckle in front bound waists promise to be greatly worn whether of silk woolen or cotton fabrics belts and buckles a ribbon tied on one side or the wide soft empire sash so often described are worn with the above waists which set batter if cut long enough to slip beneath the skirt band the neok is finish- fio 75 ed with a turned over or standing frill a high collar or may be loft slightly vshaped in front the sleeves are usually full at the top oven if plain at tho wrists figure no 81 shows a fashionable model for striped or plain woolen gowns that are so simple in arrangement that the veriest novice in dressmaking need not fear attempt ing one the baok and sides are full and straight while the front is cut a trifle longer and draped in a few pleats at tho top to break the otherwise straight cutline the pointed basque is very short with a velvet vest in breton style sewed down on one side and hooked under the dress front on the other with a high collar and pointed cuffs to correspond at the front point is a rosette of ribbon like the long ends and loops on the right side draped or u front should be from 3 to 3 j yard ie figure no 8 illustrates one of the band- some cashmere embroidered robe dresses wbich is entirely a trimmed the round waist is ahir-e- yoke pattern no 4178 this li of te embroidery and is slipped bsneah krt brlt which in turn is hidden by ribbon tied on the left the sleeves are fnl be top with cuffs of the silk and thul mroidry as is the collar the skirt hu all back and right aide with the left allowing an embroidered design outline bv wo tapering re vers of the narrow m the front laps over this side and sits qilee flatly to the figure though nrruiged with a few gathers at the top a pretty hkiy waut is represented in fio 80 figure no 82 whioh is appropriate for any of the materials usually selected for young ladies evening dteases the low neck is slightly v shaped with the fullness gath ered to a narrow band and belt folds of the material are then draped around the neck and oaught with bows on the shoulders and in the oentre baok and front the bleeves are puffed and tied around with ribbons corresponding with the belt and oluster of loops and ends hanging on the right side slightly vshaped dress neoks are quaint ly finished with a laoe frill or a ruffle of the dress material edged with lace whioh stands erect against the neok and is oaught to- fia 83 fig 82 gether at the end of the opening with a lin gerie pin or dainty flower another round waist is shown in figure at the belt over a tight lining having darts usual the high oolur and tab down the front mo 83 which is made with a closefitting baok having side forms and a loose front laid in pleats on the shoulders and gathered are of velvet cord passementerie or em broidery according to the material seleoted the belt is also a matter of taste and f anoy and the sleeves are gathered top and bottom with wristbands of tho tiimming sew tapes in basques to hang them up by in the arm alzes just at the point of the side fio 81 fio 84 tho sleeves have the new effeot of a drap ed scarf at the top though the fullness is cnt in one with the ooat sleeve gathered over the shoulder and pleated on the sides when skirts are of woolen goods there is tho usual lining beneath fitted with two very short reeds and finished on the edge with a facing and narrow proteotlve pleating which are entirely oonoealod if- made of cotton fabrics a skirt lining is not necessary and the velvet collar ouffs and vest may be replaced by embroid ery with ribbon decorations as illustrated a change could be mado in the skirt back fig 7g form seam basques wraps and jackets keep their shape better if hung np on wire shoulder forms that are about fifteen cents and of several sizes cur readers will remember that there are no paper patterns of the designs contained in this department whioh are given as a guide to the home dressmaker and are large enough to copy from when wished figure no 75 illustrates a stylishly sim ple skirt design that will look well in silk fio 79 by hooking it np oyer the point of the basque a full straight skirt having a or woolen materials for the street or house wear the front is draped in a few pleats at the belt in oraer to give a careless full ness and has a box pleated ruche on the lower edge the back hangs foil with broken folds on eaoh side formed by clusters of pleats at the top toe lining skirt is of the usual shape with a small pad bustle and two short reeds fall straight backs should be certainly sixty inches in width a few new dresses are showing the hems turned np on the right side when the material is the same on both sides soft sasb belu in empire style from one side seam to the other are sewed in the seam on one aide and hooked oyer on the i ether covering from the bo ttom of the waist line to the bast in soft folds that are lightly tacked here and there toafitted piece of canvas beneath which has darta and vs curving it to the form is well boned and sewed in with the silk part figure no 84 is a handsome model for plain material trimmed with rows of ribbon braid or the bordered goods now so popular- the material is taken crosswise for the box pleated front and long rounding apron that is pleated in the belt and draped high on the hips the straight full back has the border or trimming on eaoh bide and is hooked up over the basque the short bat que has the trimming for the collar cuffs and pointed vest which is laid in small pleats and buttoned up on each side a ribbon follows the outline of the basque edge and ties in front light cash meres trimmed with no- 9 ribbon are at tractively fashioned into home dresses after this idea and a fall front may be substitut ed on the basque if the wearer is of a slen der figure white or light colored woolen fabrics challie india silk etc are dressy enough for small entertainments not strictly full dress when fashioned after figure no 76 the skirt is hemaied and tuoktd or bands of ribbon could replace the tucks while the long apron is cut in one with the low baby waist finished with a ribbon binding the apron is draped high on the left side and falls straight on the right side where it is nearly as long as the skirt the back of the waist is arranged like the front and is worn over a guimpe having a folded collar and elbow sleeves tuoked crosswise of the dress material if of silk or of china orepe laoe or bilk with woolen or bilk fabrics a ribbon tied around the arm and bowed to the top finishes each sleeve and a similar bow shonld decorate the aide of the collar the sash of fiveinoh ribbon enoircles the waist and ties on the left of the front if of a slender figure the wearer might prefer an empire sash figure no 78 illustrates a jaokefc basque suitable for general house wear with halt- worn skirts that always last longer than basques the material is old rose cashmere with collar cuffs and belt of green light shade velvet matching the dots in the white india silk or veiling plastron which is gath ered at the top laid in unoaught pleats over the usual lining and held at the waist line by the belt the outorifronts are fitted with one dart a little extra fullness cut on eaoh front edge and then shirred at the neok and waistline tbe back is fitted like a round basque and the full sleeves are gathered into straight enff and at the top tho directoire style of custom illustrated in figure no 77 has the usual coat which in this oase is cut off at the waist in front lapped and held by two large buttons the revera torming a turneddown collar gaunt let cuff are on the coat sleeves and the flat vshaped vest is trimmed with a diagonal band of the bordering which forms the only trimming the akirt front preserves tbe long effect desired with narrow kilt pleats in the centre and flat panels crossed at the top a little toward the left so many skirts are trimmed with a slightly oneaided effeot that it is important to wear it just aa it should be the centre front must be exactly in the middle and the surest manner of placing it is to put a few white stitches in the middle of tbe belt and guide the eyes by this when putting it on the dress skirt fronts trimmed with a spanish flounce are pleated in the belt sufficiently full to give a graceful fullness if sleeves are not made after some of the regularly full designs they are coat shaped with an extra inch out on eaoh side of the top and two indies at the top so that the additional material is gathered in loose easy folds but not the lining whioh ia of the ordinary shape around the top of the arm bedingote revers of the wide dirootoire fashion are handsomer if made by turning the fronts baok and facing them instead of adding extra ones that so often look stiff amateurs often find the hemming of draperies a difficult task as the atitohes must be invisible baste the hem twice once for each turning and measure the sec ond turning with a piece of card the cor rect width as you move along then use alip stitches half an inch apart taking np a thread only of the garment and more of the hem slip the work along between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand bo as to keep separating the hem and drapery as you sew and thus assist in the task of catching np bnt one thread and that nob through to the right side with a little patience and time it becomes swift work do not press the hems of any drapery white silk or crepe plastrons on handsome suits are in fichu folds from the shoulders lapped at the waist line and finished with a soft belt v and collar of a contrasting mat erial gauntlet cuffs are new for directoire coats and jaokets they are largefat tho top open at the back usually held by a large button at eaoh corner and are as much llko the cuff of a gauntlet glove as can bo imagined halfworn skirtb may bo used with a belted blouse of striped printed or plain flan nel that has a round close fitting lining of frenoh cambric beneath theblouao which has side forms and full fronts tho latter having narrow tucks on each side ending at tho bust with a silk featherstitching aronnd the collar belt on tho tuoks and sleeves that are puffed at the top tucked to the elbows and then gathered into bands satin surah is recommended as a lining skirt for lace costumes accordionpleated fronts and aides are worn with a full straigh back or one arranged yn three double box- pleats pressed not caught in shape give the children a chance in planning and laying oat flower and vegetable gardens this spring do not forget the boys and girls remember that all children love flowers and like to dig in the dirt and many of them may have an undeveloped taste for horticulture give each a piece of ground for a garden if you can possibly do so lat it be in a good situation expend to the sunlight and the soil good dj not think a shaded or tray plot where nothing will grow good enough for them for if you do they will be come discouraged allow them to exercise their own judg ments a little and examine catalogues and eleet a few well known varieties for them selves and do not snub them when they aak questions teach them the use of fertilizers and show them how to plant the seed if they find insects injurious to vegetation help them to search for the picture and de scription in some good work on the subject or in some good agricultural paper in this way they will become hppy and interested and you will be surprised at their aptitude and enthusiasm it will require perhaps some patience and extra exertion but how great will be the return for if you do not desire them to follow it as an avoca tion it will give them a love of nature and outofdoor life that will make ma and women of them many people igh because their children as they grow older will not stay on the home farm but they do not make them love it when young bo not for one moment think because youro hildren happen to be girls that they cann t become good farmers or horticultur ists for there are many very successful women florists and gardeners aa well as tnose who carry on extenaive farms no where is a womans wellknown talent for planning and executing aa well as her good taate so well applied as in thoae pursuits well do i remember the many happy hours spent in the the mrden i was ever allowed to call my own it was prepared for me because i ruined the beet and radish bed by planting therein hollyhocks and morning glories i visited it the first thing in tho morning and the lost at night and when the tiny green plants first appeared i was supremely happy i watched and guarded it with jealous care lest any stray dog cat or a mis chievous elder brother should disturb it my dolls had been made to weep sawdust old tabbys beautiful now kittens had dis appeared and i was told they had started on a voyage to china and i had seen major our staid old dog rush down the road wearing my dolls best hat and cloak all this i had borne in silence and choked down my rising anger but when an attempt was made to enter the sacred precincts of my garden well i do not like to state what happened tho attempt was never repeated lest as my brother wisely remark ed a tigress might unexpectedly swoop down on him and mar his beauty so i was left in peaceful possession and kept well cnt of mischief all summer and all among my flowers i walked like a miser mid his treasure for that pleasant plot of garden ground was a world of endless pleasure good things to come christ an liiih priest of good things to come deb 9 u good things to come i my dear lord this h cheering 1 my son is in joy since i heard this sweet word midst earthly mutations i long have been fearing that eie would never to earth be restor d- that sin had dominion with power increas ing that darkness and doubt and deception had sway that evils domain oer the earth was unceas ing and mortals would never their maker obey but 0 i the delight 1 1 that at last twill be better than even the beat that the human hath known that eden was only the type and the letter of glory to come when the light of thy throne shall illumine th darkness and banish the error and cincel the evil and reotify wrong when earth shall be pure and the heavens shall mirror the rapturous gladness and ring out the song of the sanctified millions brought in by thy merit to more than edenio condition restored who then all tho fulness of heaven in herit redeemed by the passion and grace of the lord l a morkisok a fio 78 shall women smoke is the latest ques tion whioh is troubling the british nation we say no decidedly yon cant prevent her from firing up oooasionally but we can never permit her to smoke the fashion there are at least twenty fivs different and distinct shades of green visible in the great emporia of fashion this year ranging from the palest water tints to the deep moss and myrtle shades all the varying tones die- played in nature being perfectly reproducod in art some of the reseda or graygreen tints are very lovely and in soft cnina silks orepallnes veilings and eilk muslina pre sent a charming appearance there ia a growing taate and liking for these onte crude but now beautified shades which certainly for coolsummer wear have much to com mend them the price by the yard of good strong surah or washing silk is now so very reasonable that the purohase of enough for a number of silk petticoats is a really useful eoonomioal as well as elegant investment these are light cool dainty and save innumerable washing bills during the summer these skirts are not expensive considering the f u ture expenditure they save even when bought on tright at the drapers shops but they can be easily made at home for less cost with the aid of a graceful well fitting gored akirt pattern theae supple unstarch ed petticoats are far better suited to wear beneath the straight undraped gowns of tbe present mode than the lace trimmed and heavily embroidered styles in muslin and lace every lady should be the owner of at least four of these skirts one in black silk devoid of fripperies of any sort this for street wear two in white to put on alter nately with the pretty summer afternoon and evening honse dresses and a fourth one also white or delicately tinted this deroi- traind for dressy use to aocompany the prlnoesse greek or other evening toilet white muslin skirts that boar the weekly crucible of the laundry are of oonrse the only ohoioe for morning wear there la a radical and sudden change in headgear a collapse whioh produces a feel ing of a tornado having passed sweeping all towering objects before devastating fury this entirely upiets preoonoleved notions fostered by familiarity with a style wholly dissimilar to that now presented to us there is a quakerlike rigid simplicity a goneness abont the depiessed satdownupon looking shapes whioh in contrast to what has become bo familiar to our eyes look dowdy and unfinished in the extreme as one views the magnificent and marvellous creatures of fashion as they rapidly present themselves both in shop and salon tho most casual observer can but note that the taste for novelty is a glowing one and that com petition in production is already so exces sive that human ingenuity ia taxed to its utmost to provide novelty which will have the powor to distance all previous attractions for as people become satiated thoy become more and more difficult to please and what in very many instances satisfies them is not so much that whioh really suits their indivi dual tasto orfanoy aa aomethingabaolately different from that wbich they or tneir friends have admired and adopted before conse quently there is an unending search and reaching out for something new nnder the sun which is a state and spirit to be deplor ed and fonght against if one did not reflect that this very demand for change and the incessant give give from the idle and the bored is just what inspires the inventor aids and animates the mauafaotarer sad puts bread into the mouth and a roof over the head of the employe and the labour- trhn y evening post a iiioee of fiibbons if our gills have a superfluous amount of time and strength which they with to put to good use let them turn their attention to the charming fringe composed of ribbons says the philadelphia inquwtr the loveliness of a costume can be greatly enhanoed by the addition of this graceful and tffeotive trim ming for thia purposo a band of galloon in the very narrowest width is seleoted upon which is sewed in length to suit the fancy narrow ribbons close enough to give a full rioh effect tho beauty of thia novel fringe ia much enhanced by using several rows one above tho other and finishing the upper rows with tiny roaettea elvet ribbons will play an important part in summer toilets encircling the skirt in numerous rows they give a very rich finish right here a vast field is opened to tho clever girl in the occult makeup of the bewitching bow whioh is to be found in so many odd nooks and corners of a charming gown the laminated ribbons in tinsel em broidery are exquisite and are one of the striking features in millinery ab insertions thoy can be used with delightful effect upon gatizslike material heroism at home how useless our lives seem to us some times how we long for an opportunity to perform some great action wo become tired of the routine of home life and imagine we would bo far happier in other scenes wo forget that the world bestows no titles as noble as father mother sister or brother in the saored precincts of home we havo many chances of heroism the daily aots ol nelfdenial for the good of a loved one the gentle word of soothing for anothers trouble the care for sick may all seem as nothing yet who can tell the good thoy may accom plish 1 our slightest word may have on in- fiaenoo over another for good or evil wo aro daily sowing the seed whioh will bring forth some sort of harvest well will it be for us if the harvest will bo one we will be proud to garner if some one in that dear home can look back in of tor years and aa he tenderly utters our namo say her words and example prepared me for a life of useful ness to her i owe my present happineas we may well say i have hot lived in vain national presbyterian awful fate of two children a wagon with loading has arrived ac east darr station queensland from baroaldine and the driver reports the following terrible tragedy a man accompanied by his wife and two children aged 3 years and 1 year had pitched a tent on the river bank the first night the father was awakened by hear ing one of the children moaning he lit a candle and found the girl apparently in a fit and she died in a few minntea she waa buried on the spot next day the in fant child was placed in the bed previously occupied by tho deceased the next night when the parents were again awakened by the ohild moaning the father immediately struck a light and aaw a largo brown snake gliding off tho infants breast the child also died in great agony in a fow minntea some carriers camo and discovered the snakes hole under the tent digging down they quickly unearthed and killed the reptile late advice a middleaged colored woman who oc casionally worked for a lady in an eastern city one day informed her employer that she could not do any more work for her as tho intended gettin mahied indeodl exclaimed the lady to yon are going to bo married yesm i islo eartain well i hope rosa thatyon have given the matter careful consideration yeam finding her in a resceptive mood the lady thought it an excellent time to give some advice on tho subject of matrimony and sho improved the occasion bosa lis tened patiently and then said dats ao lady dats sol i tell yo die gettin mahied aint no triflin business ise been mahied jo times already myself lady en i knows dat wat you done say is a solemn lao anelomaniaos algy chouy what makes you so sad thia mawning me boy havent you weally heard the howlble news algy algy naw chouy onr darling pwince is dok he has a boil on his neok algy aboilt bejawve dye know how to make one we positively must not go oat till we have at least pat a i poultice on to keep np appearances anyhow