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FLINT AND DENBIGH HUNT. ANNUAL PUPPY WALK. The annual puppy walk in connection with the Denbighshire and Flintshire Hunt was held on Saturday, at Plas-yn-Ccfn, near St. Asaph. The show was a very great success, and the com- petition was very keen. The judges were:—Mr Edward Griffith, Plas Newydd, near Denbigh; and Mr Thompson, of Oxford, The prize-winners were Dog puppies.—1, Dominie, walked by Mr Booth, V.S., Colwyn Bay; 2, Wyndham, walked by Mr Hughes, Ty Mawr, Bodehvyddan; 3, kelix, walked by Mr Alletson, Mold. Bitch puppies.—1, Lucy, walked by Mr Hop- kins, Abergele; 2, Vengeance, walked by Mr 'Roberts, Meiiod, Colwyn; the third prize was divided between Servia, walked by Mr Clarke, of Rhyl and Flippant, walked by Mr Douglas Eagles Farm, Mochdre. The prizes were given by Colonel Robert Wil- liams Wynr:, D.S.O., and master of the hunt. TilE LUNCHEON. After the conclusion of the show the company were entertained to luncheon by Mrs Williams iWvun Colonel Robert Williams NVvmn presided, and Biter submitting the loy,-ii toasts the proposed the toast of the "Successful Puppy Waiikers," tmd lir, doing so said he believed that hunting was a very good thing for the country generally. It wits a healthy sport, and mid,3 money to cir- culate. There could be 1:0 hunting without puppy walkers, and out of every ten puppies sent out it was very possible that onJy two or three would find their way into the pack owing to the fact that many die.q from dstemper or Occident. Therefore, in order to get up a pack to a proper state of efficiency lhey" had to send ) out mora puppies than they reailj- wanted in tbe track The effect of that was to keep the pack up to a strong pitch of efficiency, a.i;d this was really necessary, as the Welsh fox was really very difficult to catoh (laughter). However, what he wanted to thank them for wa3 for the tare and trouble they had taken with the puppies. He noticed that Mr Booth, who had walked a puppy for many years, had won a prize for the first time today, and he hoped his perseverance yWouiu be rewarded with the samo buccsss as Mr Hopkins had experienced, who had won three years runntmr. The whole secret of puppy walk- \ng was pienty of food, plenty of exercise, and plesntv of st' ic (laughter and cheers). They should be treated like children. Ho asked them to drink this toast, ooupled with the names of Mr Booth. Colwyn, and Mr Hopkins, Abergele. | Mr Booth, in responding, s.d it was the first time he had been a p?.ze-winner, and now that be had "broken the ice." he believed he would be successful again. Mr Hopkins aJ:'O responded, and said that he considered fox hunting the best sport on earth. It was always a great pleasure to waJk A puppy ■whether ho won a prize or not. THE MASTERS OF THE HUNT. Mr Randle Mainwaring (Brynbelia.) proposed the toast of "The Masters of she Hunt," Mr Owen J. Williams and Colonel Robert WiUiarna .Wynn. which was most heartily received. They SreTe, he said, extremely fortunate in having two masters who devoted themselves to hunting ail the year round, and they were "friends in need" as well as "friends in deed" (cheers). Itoey were true friends of tho agricultural in- dustry, and they felt tihat without the9& two rentlemen thev would bo without their frtend ia the hour of need and trouble. These two gen- tlemen had ected 813 & very valuable go-between fcifch lagtUords and taoauta. He thought tiey

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A PRETTY AND SIMPLE CAMISOLE, Those who are fond of their aeedle generally like to provide thenwlvas with a piece of work of some sort for the annual holiday, cither a3 an employment for wet days, or to take out on the beach or in the woods. For the latter purpose the needlework chosen should be white. Coloured silks fade so painfully soon in tho hot glare of an August sun, and any delicate piece of work of a non-waahable nature id p.ettv sure to be ruined before it is finished, if one works upon it out-of-doors. I am giving you this week a sketch of a charming little camisole which our artist has designed with a special view to holiday sewing; for it is easy to make, pretty, dainty work, and, of course, will vrish like the proverbial rag. This camisole consists of a 5trip of tine nainsook about a yard and a half long and about sixteen inchos wide. In this strip two holes of suitable size are cut for the arniholes. The whole strip i3 then trimmed with bands of Valenciennes or Torchon inser- tion, these bands being set in diagonally and meeting in a point iip o-e-ntre of the back. where they are very neatly joined. When the insertions have, been put in, the material cut away at the back, and the edges made perfectly neaf, the fronts are finished by a small falae hem for the buttons, and a narrow box pleat of the plain material, in w^iich vhe buttonJiolos arc made. The top of the camisole is finished by an edging of narrow Valenciennes laoe and an inserted band of .ribbon-threaded embroid- ery, the ribbon serving to draw up the fulness of the material to fit the shoulder. An edging of similar Valenciennes lace finishes the arm- holes. The camisole is gathered round the bot- tom and set into a band of r;bljOn-threaxl«d embroidery, which keeps the garment in place. When finished, a oamiaole of this kind will be found to be a most valuable possession for "best" wear durinp- the autumn and winter. CONCERNING BOYS' UNDERCLOTHING. Nowadays it is becoming more and more the custom to buy the imderclothing *>f the grown- up male members of the family ready-made. Who would ever dream of >naxing a man's shirl; at home now ? But for tho small boys ot the household there is still a. very great econo- my to be -effected by the home manufacture of undergarments, which are not only considerably cheaper, but wear infinitely bettor than the bought articles. Now, as regards material, for v. inter wear such comfy fabrics as flannel, "sup- planter" flannel, very thick flannelette, cash- mere, and wincey are all suitable, especially for little sleeping suits, whilst dehine. the thinner makes of flannelette, and nun's veiling are bet- ter for summer night suits. Cotton materials, unless they be of the open-meshed ventilated type, are not suitable far small boys, ?s the risk of night chills is greatly increased Yfhcn suoh fabrics arE) worn. As all mothers know, in the warm stunnner nights children are apt to get very hot, to perspire freely, and to throw oft a.U the bedelothes, when a dangerous chiil is apt to residt if cotton or linen clothing be v/orn. AUTUMN HINTS. Already autumn millinery is rapidly replac- ing summery creations in the show rooms of the West-end milliners, whilst at the various smart watering-plaoos in the Provinces one oeej quite a bravo display of autumn chapcayx, sent down frord town, in many oases, to tempt the holiday maker. Artificial flowers are vary con- I 1 J>ATNTT LITTLE ffNS-PISCB OAMISOL*. JR'-tflfain WITH VALENCIENNES LACB AND INSERTION. P-

A MODISH AUTUMN COAT. 'MOO? the inspection of, I dare not say how I many, smart nvxiels, I have to the con- clusion that the autumn coats of thi3 season ot 1908 are the most becoming and attractive gar- mrants I have seen fur a very long time. Not that the now coats are elaborate or extraordi- narily dressy, but they are modelled on such charming lines and are so beautifully cut that they give an air of grace and distinction to even the most ordinary hgure. Most of the beet examples show the influence of the much-talkcd-of Directoire modes in their shortened waists, cut-away fronts, and pro- nounced skirts, the short-waisted otlect being very often emphasised at the back by two or more enormous buttons. As regards material, cloth is first favourite, and is much more in demand than any other fabrio. But taffetas, serge, tnick silk, and even satin, are occasionally used for these coats, though, in my opinion, at any rate, with less saccem. The delightful model sketched in our illustra- tion. ia one of the best examples of the autumn coat I have yet ijoen. Tlie original was carried out in very dark blue cloth, but the same idea would look equally woll realised in brown, black, biscuit, white or purple cloth. fie top of the coat forim a sort of short- waisted bolero, which is outlined all round by a. band of very beavy black silk military braid, and has a long brest seam on either side. From the neok turns baok a roll collar of old rose shantung almost oovered by an elaborate design worked out in eoutaohe of a slightly darker shade and edged by a narrow fold of striped black-and-white silk. Below the bottom of this collar the fronts of the bolero gradually open, displaying beneath one of the fashionable draped waistcoats, in this case of black satin. The long skirts of the coat are set on to the lower edge of the bolero, but do not come within four inches of the front on either side. A band of the blaok military braid edges the sliirts of the coat all round. The sleeves are of the simple "coat" shape and are finished at the waist by small flat cuffs of the material edged with AI: ba.nd of braid.

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GIANT EARRINGS. REVIVAL OF FASHION CURRENT OVER THIRTY YEARS AGOt "BARBARIC CUSTOM. We are threatened with tho revival of the immense earrings worn thirty years ago. Already many are being worn, and ladies are looking cut the old-fashioned earrings which have been handed down to them from their mothers and grandmothers, and without. altera- tion of setting these promise soon to be fashion- able. The antique jewellers' shops are showing lovely old earrings with mother-of-pearl d oppcrs, turquoise, long iseed pearl earrings, and old paste earrings of original settings. Antique gold earrings can be purchased from two guineas, as they are the least popular. THIRTY YEARS AGO. "Yes, the antique earring is certainly coming in again," said a Bond-street jeweller to the 'Daily Mirror.' "It is thirty years ago since the style of immense earrings was in favour. "At that time some of the long gold ones were three and a half inches in length, These ear- rings went right out of fashion altogether for a long time, after which the tiny stud earring, ot gold orl a single stone almost invisible, became the vogue. To thu was afterwards added the short dropper, and the stud was enlarged, and gradually the long earring, which is now- being worn, returned. "There is no doubt that the heavier specimen of tlie long earring will follow on shortly as the favourite mode." "We are showing and selling- large antique earrings at the Franco-British Exhibition," said another Bond-street jeweller, "nrincipally thct handsome paste earring- of the long shape, and a variety of pearl with three droppers," "Tho great gold earrings of massive size are bought by elderly ladies chiefly, but the very long earring is the latest fashion, both in antique and modern varieties." Imitations of antique earrings are being sold from 5s. 6d. each in the West End. Some of theao axe the long pear droppers, in gilt or imitation coral and turquoise stone. Then there are black pendants, with coloured enamelling, and quaint droppers made of tortoise-shell. ARE THEY BECOMING ? The immense earring gives a somewhat bizarre effect if worn by ladies with small features: the lobes of the ear are drawn low, and have an over-weighted appearance. To the large- featured woman they give a decided gipsy or foreign look, which may be pleasant or other- wise. "For many years, said an antique jeweller, of Vigo-streot, "we have had a splendid collection of large antique earrings, but almost the only way they have been saleable, except for stage wear, has been to dispose of each ear- ring separately as a pendant. "Lately, however, there has beenat demand for these earrings, especially the old Italian pearl droppers, about an inch and a half in length, and which we sell from E5 upwards. The old paste-droppers are also a favourite earring. "I clio not think many ladies will adont the heavy gold earring. In fact, I do not think the fashion can last long in England, as the immense earring does not suit the English woman's type of face- "We sold the largest pair of old paste earrings I have ever seen in my life last week for JE70. They were quite 5in. in length, and about threo quarters of an inch in width. "The immense earring is the suitable wear with the huge hat which is now the mode." A DOCTOR'S VIEW. A well-known West End doctor's opinion was by the "Daily Mirror" on the subjcct of women wearing large earrings. "Nose rings would look just as presentable as earrings," he said. "Theie rose rings are largely worn by native women, in Central Africa, where they are very fashionable. "There is nothing in my opinion wrhich de- traefs more from the natural beauty of women than earrings. Small earrings are bad enough, but large earrings are simply barbaric. "I know what will hapen. Women's ears will get biggor-the lobca will be pulled down by the weight of heavy earrings until, like the savage woman, they may measure over 6in. long

The introduction of State v-air schools sets an example to the wealthier classes. Children enjoy their work, gain more benefit therefrotin, and do no injury to their health, 'j¡£ lessons are given in a suitably chosen wid shaded spot in garden or field.—"Hospital." At Wemyss Castle them is the o'dest piece of plate in .the United Kingdo-n--a tdver rose- water diah of foreran make, bearing the date 1260. It was given to Slir David Womyisa when he went to Norway to b'I'ng back a bride for the King of Scotland. The eldest piece of plate in En»'Jan<l is a sptxm of Henry VII.'8 time. Mr Joseph Griffiths, verger of the Pariah Ohuroh of St. Mary's,, Stafford, for 54 years, who has just died, kept a diary, in which ho re- oordad that during his 60 years' association with -the parish ihe remembered five bishops, five rec- tors, and five parish, clerka. lljnn

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A BEAUTY QUEST, LADY SCULPTOR ON THE WORLD'S WOMEN. < After crrcHng1 the globe and travelling 25,000 miles in quest of a perfectly beautiful woman for a model for her Venus, Mif6 Kuiine Bevl eridge has returned to her startling point, tVa United States of America. She has spent much. time 'in studying different types of beauties, and without hesitation she gCves her countrywoman the palm. She considers that American women reach aa nearly to Uio standard, of Greek perfection aa our nresent foolish civil safcion vvihl allow; that the mixture of raoes and the untrammelled open air life of the children are the causes of their superiority. It w&s particularly in the children she noticed tihis superlative beauty, and claims that the American female parses through her most perfect state between the ages of 14 and 22. as it may seem, the poor and labouring classes produoo qu/te as exquisite gtrlar a.5 the wealthy. It i^ not at all an unusual thuicr for a California minor's child to have hands and feet that would make a princess of the bluest blood envious, while the flower-iik* delicate faces of some of the little urchins in the poorer part of any American town pass d'a- lOTtW CALIFORNIA FOR ANIMAL BEAUTY. Two terrible dangers, she thinks, threatens the well-to-do women in the United States. The first is over in at hùeh:OB for too much muscular development, Mies Bevertidge claims, will surely destroy both their grace and beauty; their shoulders will become square, their faces hard. their walks awkward and un-' ,v' nl-y. and ttloO gentler c'races will in time be completely kwfc The second evil is one that has already coni- menced to tell on the faces of rich American, women-t,hat universal absurd habit of aillowing ignorant masseuses to give them face massage. Miss Beveridge claims that for startling, mag- nifioent artmal beauty no State can equal Cai;- forrf.a. but she admits the southern States can 3how the (highest type of beauty. An cxtraot of her limn'reissions of her search for a laiodel of Verms reads something like this "The beauty of English women is so uiyiqua that it requires on acquired taste to appreciate it. What they lack in form they amply make up for in complexion, hair, and. above all, in exauiaite voices. The beautuul, weil-bretj English womL-A ia lovely lindeed. A FAIRY—WHEN DRESSED. "A French woman is a veritable fairy, for even with incliHerent physical material she rnanacOft to outshine all other women—dressed. In -w!:t. in vivacity, cn adaptability, in conversa- tion she remains unexcelled, but she is more suited for a dressmaker's than a sculptor's model. "In later years Germa.n women have much improved, owing' to American ddoas gradually parmeatinsr the educational atmcsphero in Ger- many. Aside from their physical improvement, whioh i's noticeable, thev have acquired a taste in dressing, and this, too, from their American sisters." Mis,s Beveridge has much to say for and asrairust them as models for statuary. If the German race could be deprived of potatoes and beer, she thinks they would become hand- some. The you tihrul Italian and Spanish women who considers more picturesque than statuesque. Their colour is woriderfull, and they have one charm that American women do net, possess, and that is—repose. In Algiers and Tuni.-A she found many lovely creatures, but tit was almost impossible to secure them as models. WHERE MEN ARE SUPERIOR. 4' In Russia there are but two tyne^—the ptlin: and the perfect. Unfortunately, the first pro- dominate. It is only in the highest circles that the beauty of Russian women devejops, a.nd these wonipn are naturally unattainable aa mode's. The Hunga/ans are the most se- duotive and ravishing of women, but for sculp- ture they are too voluptuous to suit the semi- puritanical taste of the day. Cape Colony is a garden full of sweet, pretty women, but unfortunately they lack proper ap. preciation of themselves, which shows in their carriage and geneiral behaviour. Dutch women- decidediy arc not adapta.ble for the sculptor's standpoint, and Flemish women generally are uninspiring. Sweden, Norway, and Denmark produoe some fine specimens, but with tb,,&4p people, as with the Germans, the imen ire fat superior to the women.

OUR BAD MAMEBS. THE ENGLISH THROUGH GERMAN GLASSES. PRAISE FOR THE GIRLS. A slashing attack upon the phyiique and manners of the modern Englishman is made by Sophie Leppel, of London, in ''Die Welt-Warte," a Genaian magazine. A typical John Bull, she admits, fs still to bar found in all! parts of Great Britain, but he ia generally mid-dlo-axed--& relic of a generation that is passing away. For the younger genera- tion of Englishmen she has nothing but swrn. "In Germa.ny," S'no says, "an educated mo-at as expected to ws^&ss the manners of a. gentle- man. whether born an aristocrat or not, a.nd one rarely meets with an exception. It 4 dliffeient in England." "The average young1 plebeian English men can no:ther walk. sit, nor stand, like all English aristocrat or a German officer," she declares, SPORT AND CIGARETTES. "To observe him bowing and dancing, or raiding his hat to a lady in street is a pain- .Y p n- ful sight. He is apparently totally unconscious of the defects in -11,8 gfcf t and manners. All ha thoughts seem to be taken up with some kind of import and cigarette smoking." Sport, argues this vehement lady, may, with a great amount of truth, be regarded as one of the chief causes of English physical deterioration, because it leads them to neglect rational physical training. For the footballer, for instance, she has no imercT: "Tho average footballer may be rcoog- nised by a lanky figure, slouching gaÙ, hollow! cheeks, bad skin, defective teeth, sunken eyes, and thin hair; he is also perpetually smoking cigarettes. "Even in rieture3 Die can be seen in an un- gainly attitude, making some kind of grimace, and frequently witih his mouth open. The face of the English PiebCian sportsman docs not exhi- bit a. high order of intellect." PRETTY PLEBEIAN GIRLS. But the English girls evidently have captured ithils lady's heart. "Aa to plobaiian English women," she continues, "many beautiful girl*. can be seen daily in the principal streets of Lon- don at midday and in the afternoon, and It would be difficult to distinguish them from or- -> istoorats because they have w cleverly copied the manners and becoming style of dror? of the upper ten thousand. "Their beautiful hair, complexion, teeth, anil figures make tham well worthy of admiration. Their manners are equally graceful and digni- fied. That English plebeian girls are intoi'/geat ia proved by tho fact that they successfully comoete with the men." The Englishwomen's countrymen are not worthy of the gVla is the parting shot, which this merciless critio fires at the men. "Whexe the plebeian Engiish g'irl appears to lack ideal- ity," she winds up, "'i(» in the choice of her ?' sweetheart. Oil Sundays hundreds of young I couples can be seen in. the parks, the ycung 1 man usually representing a picture of physical i detertiotration, his partner being generally a beau- j sweetheart. On Sundays hundreds of young I couples can be seen in the parks, the ycung t man usually representing a picture of physical i detertiotration, his partner being generally a beau- < ful and h'igh-spirited girl. The only rKison for this apparent bad taste must be the dearth of good-looking young men. so that any sort of sweetheart is better than none."

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were exceptionally lackv in having tihem, and they wouw-a-gree with him bhat they hoped to have them as masters of the hunt for many yeajrs to come (cheers). In conclusion, he said ho was sure they were all pleased to see Mzu WilJeataia Wynn amongst them again looting so much better after her trip abroad (cheers). In responding, Coloaei Wynn apologised for Mr Owen J. William*' unavoidable absence, and t-mnhasised tho importance of fostering and keeping up the good feeling between thSe who hunted and those who kept the land over whioh thev hunted. The-ro was the question of damage over which the? had to exercise great care, but tho secret of hunting, be thought Hy deeper than ridmar o-ver fences etc. It meant the ¡ making of character, and t was the only sport -u_ which helped to kaerp off cdmpuJsoTy training. It made them resourceful and able to grapple with difficult situations, end he believed that it was d'H to hunting1 more thin anytih)-ng etee that thwr great Empire had been won. In con- clusion, he thanked the judges (for the work they hivd done, and said he was pleased to 600 Mr Povev present. He also wished to thank Mr Medcalf for the care and trouble he had taken witih the puppies, as a. great deal depended upon the way in whioh they were broken m. The Hon. Edward Lloyd Mostyn proposed "The health of the unsuooeasful puppy walkers." remarking that thev oould seek consola-tion in the fact, however, that lit waa not always the prize-winning puppies that led the pack. Mr Bibby Tooponded to the toast, Mr Charlton, in a few appropriate remarks, proposed the toast of "The Judges," which was drank with enthusiasm. In respondjiar, Mr Edward Griffith said the puppies appeared to be better in quality and sixe each year. They looked magiaificent, a.nd he thought great credit ivai due to Mr Metcalf for the way in which he showed them off to the iuders. Mr Thoknpeon also responded. Mr Hughes, veterinary surgeon, Caerwys, pro- ooscd the toast of the day-Mrs Wynn—their hostess. She was a lady who had riidden to hunt more seasons than any otherjady he knew, and (he was sure they all Scncerely hoped tha.t dhe I would be spared to be a.mongst them for very many year3 to oomo (applause). Colon Wynn returned thanks on behalf of his mother, who had kept the pack together for so majiy years. He earnestly hoped she would be amongjt them for (many years to come (applause). The proceedings then terminated. GARDEN PARTY. In tho afternoon a. large garden party took place in the beautiful grounds of Plas-yn-Cefn, at^whicih all tho leading gentry of the neighbour- hood were present. It was an ideail day tor such a function, which pasised off most successfully.

spicuoua on these new hats, and it is an ooon secret that theiy will be more employed in autumn millinery this year than they have been for a long tiroo past. Quite the favourite flowtars for the purpose are the china aster and the dahlia., and we shall probably see a very great deal of these two handsome blooms dur- ing the next few months. The asters used are cf huge size, some of them measuring three or four inches across, and are carriect out in all f¡};:IÍ:r natural shades, rich, warm touea of red and purple being particularly popular. Where d^hliaa are used, they are almost always of the 1 closa-set double variety, and, like the asters, are of huge size. Additional riohness is given by sometimes carrying- out the petals in velvet, wihen, I can assure you, the dahlia is a very splendid flower indeed. THE POPULARLY OF FOULARD. With the holiday season has come a sudden blossoming forth of the foulard gown. The cause of its sudden popularity so late in the season is probably the fact that th? wise woman I knows the inadvisability of the muslin gown at ] the seaside, where a little damp in the air to- wards evening, a very common occurrence, will reduce the smartest, crisoest muslin frock to a limp and hopeless rag. Foulard, on the contrary, will stand anything but a thorough soaking, and looks fresh and pretty when a muslin frock is a positive disgrace. The most popular foulard gowns this season are carried out in distinctly bright colours. Currant red, patterned with a big, all-over design in black and white, is a great favourite. So i3 bright green, also patterned with black and white. A strong red, almost the colour of a soldier's coat, covered with a small design in dead black, is much in demand, whilst an ivory foulard, printed with a bold all-over pattern in black, is considered ex- tremely smart. All, however, whatever be their colour or design, are lavishly trimmed with soutache, and are softened by touches of net and Valenciennes or Irish lace. DAY CLOTHING. In the case of day clothing for little boys, the same rule holds good as in regard to their night garments. A healthy small boy runs and tumbles about in the very hottest weather, and is only too apt, unless carefully watched, to throw himself down on the ground, or sit upon a stone step, to cool-a proceeding which, as all mothers know, often leads to dangerous colds and chills. This is particularly likely to happen if the child's clothing is made of linen or cottdn; such garments when damp with heat, soon become chilled through, and are a frequent clause of rheumatic fever. All little children should wear wool in some form or other next their skins. Fortunately it is quite possible and easy in these days to obtain beautifully thin and 1.light materials which yet afford the requisite degree of warmth. ( HOLIDAY MILLINERY. At all the seaside and country holiday resorts I what might fitly be called the w harvest" hat is much in evidence. This hat is of huge size, and i3 carried out in coarse, natural-coloured straw, the crown being big and not very high, and the brim immensely wide and shady. Round the crown is twisted a soft, wide, white muslin scarf, which is tied in a large knot on the left side, through the loops of which are thrust the stems of an immense bunch of harvest field flowers. This bunch is generally composed of poppies, cornflowers, daisies, and quantities of ripe, golden wheat. The effect is exceedingly good, the hat being most picturesque and be- coming, and according admirably with a simple cotton, muslin, or linen frock. COTTON DRESSES. A white or coloured cotton dress usually be- comes creased and crumpled long before it is soiled sufficiently to warrant its dispatch to the laundry. A little thin starch, made with cold water, will, however, be found excellent as a means of stiffening the skirt where it has be- come limp, a sponge dipped in the starch being ed with which to damp the material. The garment should then be spread over an iron- ing board and pressed all over by degrees. A SMALL BOY'S SLEEPING SUIT. Our second picture shows an admirable design for a little sleeping suit for a boy of from three to seven years. This useful little gar- ment, when completed, is in one piece, and is belted round the waist by a stitched band of the material, so that there is no possible chance of its slipping out of place. From the neck turns back a simple round collar of the material, finished at the edge by a line of machine-stitch- ing, The fastening is in front, the fronts being strengthened by a band of the material machine- stitched down either edge, and the suit is very slightly gathered at neck and waist to allow of its fitting easily and comfortably. Simple small bishop sleeves finish at the wrist in cuffs which button over, the legs being similarly treated, so that there is no chance of the small wearer'a limb3 being exposed to a chill. This sleeping suit will require 3 yards of 30-in material. fttAT LITTLE SLEEPING SUIT fOR A SHALE I BOiT.,