THE LADIES' COLUMN.

Bush Advocate, Volume VII, Issue 650, 16 July 1892, Page 5

THE LADIES' COLUMN.

I By Rita.

It not infrequently happens that owing to ignorance as to tho be.'jt method of preserving Hie clothes, or downright carele3ano£s, many peoplo contrive to innko thoir apparel more dowdy dining tho time it ia off their backs than by wear. It it well known that welltrained peoplo are much lighter in their wear of clothes than the rougher classes. Even though a person of refinement hao to work in certain garments, they are almo6t certain to bo kept longer in good order than a servant's Sunday dress. Why ? Because of tho habits of tho wearer. When tho clothes are either on or off, a certain instinctive euro is taken of thorn, whilo with people of another class, like ohiklren, they seem to more or less instinctively maltreat thoir garments. ]3otwecn those extremes thero is another class— a very largo one — who wear their clothes carefully enough, and put them away caroleeely enoujrh. Xb.cn tlie damage ia done. To this class I would commend the | following notes on tho subject of taking citro of tho clothes : — ; r To know how to take earo 01 your olotnes not only means economy, but that tho wearer may always ba well droßsed if ab.e but bestows a little care in brushing and putting- away her various garments. Tissue paper is invaluable for protecting millinery and dress bodices. For millinery, trimmed jot, have a sufficiently large hatbox, so that when the bonnet is lightly brushed to remove du3t see that tissue papf"r protects the jet ornaments, which, ("specially when made up of tiny pieces of jc-t, havo a vi vy uudo?ii'.-ibii3 way ot lulling oft', a^d thus tho bonnet is soou rendered shabby. If the little jetfasets tin come off, then replace them at oiuo with a little good gum. The bodice that is fulded and put away shou'cl have seveial shcota of tiasue paper laid between its trimming ami iimtarial itself, or elso beaded trimmings will foou lo=e their brightness, be&iJes spoiling the fabrio by their imprint. Skirts should not bo foidod ; indeed, it is best to haugr them if possible on an arm, otherwise by a tape from either side of waist, and, unless you havo a really dust-proof wardrobe, make dress bag 3 wherein to hang you! 1 skirts, espocinlly if they be liaht ones Make these bags the full length of bkirt, and they may be ot rnutOiu or print. A string draws up tho top and the shirk is then kept beyond the reach of dust or light to fado or soil it. Jackets and cV.mana ara boat hung upon ai arm or frame, such as ono sees used at mantle shops. Bodices should bo laid out flat, the sleeves stuffed with tisane paper and crossed over the front. If tho bodieo is not often w7srn, before putting away bs sure to JjSaca tissue between all tho trimmingd to preserve thoir beauty and brilliancy. All furs, such os muffs, boas, and cuffs, etc., should bo kept in boxes (tin if possible), nothing being so destructive to furs as dust, and being squeezed up, etc., which, flattens their pile. Fur mantles should be hung on an arm in a cool, dry place, free from light and dust. Seal especially requires careful handling, and never touch seal fur with your gloves. . Shako jacket well and keep pile raised, and if you do get it wet or damp, hang it to dry in a cool, clean place, and shake occasionally to keep fur from clogging and flattening. Never wipe seal, and, above all, never touch it with your gloves on. Boots and shoes require a temperato atmosphere, the extremes of heat or cold being bad for them. Veils, laces, nets, etc., require lightly folding, and should be kept in a box to protect them from dust. Always trim the edge of a veil when neoessnry.