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  2. THE LADIES' PAGES.

    "The little work-tables of woman's fingers are the playgrounds of woman's fancies; and their knitting-needles are fairy wands by which they transform the whole room into a spirit isle of dreams." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 43 words
  3. Concerning Women.

    Women are extremists—they are either better or worse, than men.—La Bruyere. Woman is a flower, that exhales her perfume only in the shade.—Lamonnias. ...

    Article : 762 words
  4. Household Hints.

    The foot of a coarse cotton stocking is superior to a sponge for bathing purposes. A teacupful of lye in a pail of water will improve the appearance of black goods. ...

    Article : 250 words
  5. Personal Ornaments.

    Figure 1. Long kid glove scalloped at the top and along the side, where it is quaintly fastened with tiny huttons. Figure 2. Semi-long glove in some light shade, cut up at the edge in two deep vandykes, which are bordered with a ...

    Article : 99 words
  6. An Improved Drying Rack.

    This is a handy little domestic invention for drying without wiping every piece of a complete dinner, tea, or other service. It reduces the time and work of "washing np" to ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 323 words
  7. Pompadour Dressing Table.

    Foundation of white wood, entirely covered with lace flounces and frillings, draperies in pink silk, and plush panels. The china set is in imitation of old Sevres. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 30 words
  8. Novelties for 1889.

    In the novelties for 1889, in one of the latest fashion plates, I notice that the dresses, hats, and mantles are Very-little different from what has been worn during the summer months. Among the dresses, a ...

    Article : 984 words
  9. Some Household Novelties.

    Towels and dusters which are hung upon nails are very apt, as all housewives know, to be spoiled by rust, or to be torn through being carelessly put in their places. A new invention has lately been ...

    Article : 250 words
  10. My Question Box.

    Inquirer (Mittagong)—Pepsine is a preparation made from the dried stomach of an ox or pig. Pepsina porcine' is reckoned the best, and is excellent as an aid to digestion, in the case of those ...

    Article : 793 words
  11. A Ladies' Costume.

    No. 2377.—Lace and silk are combined in the costume here pictured; one view showing white lace, and the other black lace, and a slight difference being observable in the body garnitures. The pattern is in thirteen sizes, for ladies from 28in to 46in, bust measure, and costs ls 8d. Of one material for a lady of medium size it requires 17½yds 22in wide, or 8yds 44in wide. As shown, it needs 8¾yds of silk, with 5yds of lace flouncing 40in wide, and 2¾yds of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 126 words
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