JULY 27 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
length best adapted to their bonnets and arrange 
It as best salts them. Regular vailing with or 
without dots and having aohentlle or shaded sllk- 
brotdered border comes by the yard, and Is very 
becoming to Borne faces. The preference, how¬ 
ever, above all this fancy assortment remains for 
the strip of plain black Brussels net for general 
wear, and white Illusion for dress, unedged and 
tmembroldered. 
By scarfs, are generally meant, those of lace. 
Spanish or Guipure net two and a-hulf to three 
yards wide brotdered with corresponding edging 
1 b worn drupel about the shoulders and tied In a 
single knot over the breast, Shorter scarfs are 
about a yard and tb ree-elght ha long, by one quar¬ 
ter of a yard wide, and are generally Secured with 
a scarf-pin close under the points of the collar. 
Neckties are worn between the military and linen 
collar, or Inside the linen oollar and knotted In a 
double bow very carelessly under the cbln. In 
silk ties those most in favor have a center of one 
shade and sides of another: the whole covered 
with an Intricate and mlnutebrocaded vine. Bilk 
scarfs are very fanciful In effect, but have been 
almost universally laid aside on account, of the 
season for the more suitable ones of shepr muslin, 
batiste or lace. The newest are white muslin 
with ends deeply embroidered In the fashionable 
tint of blue, cardinal, olive, etc. Other all-white 
ties have ends of an open pique embroidery that 
is very neat. Lace ties have their edges chaln- 
stltched to hold a half-ln oh hem, and their ends 
are broldered In Marguerites, blossoms, scrolls 
and foliage, either In white or shaded sttk. 
Description of Cuts. 
Figure 5.—Ladles’Costume. The skirt Is walk¬ 
ing length, and Is cut by pattern No. 6053; price 35 
cents. It Is six-gored and requires no decoration, 
although plaited or gathered rullles may be added 
about Its entire circumference or to the front and 
sides only. The over-skirt Is one of the latest 
models. The Whiter Is deep and wide and forms 
an Irregular outline at the bottom where It Is 
corded, and then edged with fringe. At eaoh 
side It Is overlaid with a semi-circular portion 
that with It Is joined to the belt and a long hack- 
breadth, the latter seam also conflrmlng a revere 
extending from the belt to the bottom of the 
tabuer, and turning backward over the breadth. 
The hot,tom of the revets, and the rounding edges 
of the side portion are each furnished to corres¬ 
pond with the tablier, while buttons In clusters 
extend along the revere, the lower corners of 
which are caught together over the breadth by 
the lower buttoo. The breadth Is formed of 
cashmere, and ts laid In plaits at the top, while Its 
edges are square and undecorated, being simply 
hemmed or forced underneath. Lace, plaltlugs, 
bands, or folds may be used In trimming an over¬ 
skirt like this, the variety selected depending 
upon the material used and the taste of the in¬ 
dividual. The pattern Is No. 6239; price 85 cents. 
The basque Is very stylish In shape and con¬ 
struction, and Is elegantly proportioned. It Is 
No. 6,238, price SO cents. For plain goods or a 
combination of grenadine and plain silk, this is a 
very handsome model. 
No. 6,2-16. — Ladles’ Plaited Blouse, with a 
“Stole ” collar.—This model Is one of the many- 
designed for washing fabrics. A novelty In col¬ 
lars Is worn about the neck. It Is called a 
“ Stole ” collar, and Its shape at the back Is a 
regular sailor style, with which the front corres¬ 
ponds in outline, alt bough a narrow space Inter¬ 
venes between Its front edges. It is closed by two 
frogs, and by Its square appearance gives a pecu¬ 
liar effect to the garment. The new bourette 
cambrics are handsome made up In this way and 
decorated with folds of the material of a uniform 
color, or pipings of the predominating tint. 
Linen, lawn, muslin, organdy, flannel, or any 
other fabric may he elegantly made up by this 
model. Price of pattern 30 cents. 
No. 6,245, Ladles’ Scarf Wrap.—The quantity of 
material requisite for a wrap of this style Is so 
small that a lady can easily procure one of these 
dainty articles with but a trifle of expense. The 
wrap Is all la one piece and Is deepest at the 
back, where It falls a little below the waist line. 
Any of the materials generally employed for the 
construction of wraps may he made up by this 
model and trimmed with any of the fashionable 
laces, galloons or fringes. Grenadines, organdies, 
lawns or cambrics are also charming made up 
In this way to complete a costume. A warp of 
this style made of crape, Jlued with silk and 
trimmed with grass fringe, would prove an ele¬ 
gant completion to a morning costume. Price of 
pattern, So cents. 
No. 0 , 242 —Ladles’ Vest.—This engraving Illus¬ 
trates a clsarmlDg vest, that, may be composed of 
any material tliat will either harmonize or con¬ 
trast with the Jaunty cut-away Jacket with which 
It is to he worn. The vest requires but a small 
quantity of material, as the back Is always made 
of lining. Hence a lauy may have several vests 
of different colors and materials, to wear with 
the one jacket at different times. Price of pat¬ 
tern, so cents. 
No. 6,274.—This dress Is a very stylish one for 
the little folks, and Is so simple In structure, that 
very little labor will be necessary to complete It. 
It may be made of fancy, deslrablejfabrlc, and or¬ 
namented with plaiting, ruffles, hands, braids, 
pipings or lace disposed In any way to suit the 
taste. The pattern comes In six sizes for children 
from one to six years, and costs 20 cents. 
No. 6 , 275 .—This Jaunty, little costume consists 
of a Jacket and kilt, each made of mixed brown- 
aud-whlte summer doth, trimmed with seal- 
brown mohair braid, and hone buttons. This 
costume will be popular for boys during summer 
season, and also during the coming fall and win¬ 
ter. For the present it will he made principally 
of summer cloth, which can bo obtained In all the 
fashlonahlo mixed gray, brown, and olive shades. 
To wear in the couutry, gray or navy-blue flannel 
win he both pretty and Btylish. Linen Is also 
6275 G275 
available, and will be botn cool and serviceable. 
The pattern comes In five sizes for hoys from 
three to seven years of age. Price of pattern, 25 
cents. 
No. 6 , 264 .—Ladles round, short skirt, with deep 
yoke and attached overskirt. This presents a 
charmlDg skirt, which, In combination with 
blouse-ltke model No. 6,246, would complete one of 
the jauntiest costumes of the season. Pattern 
costs 36 cents. 
Figure i.— MIsscb’ Walking Costume.—The In¬ 
troduction of cottons that closely resemble the 
pretty bourette fabrics or tbe past season, makes 
costumes of washable goods generally popular, 
and, therefore, a number or modes suitable for 
fabrics of this description bavo been completed 
for the summer months. 
The cut represents a costume Including two of 
them, and also asklrt that Is Just the accompany¬ 
ing style they require. The Jack t which 13 here 
used as a basque. Is half-fitting, clasped by a belt 
which may be of the trimming material as illus¬ 
trated, or ot ribbon metal or leather as preferred. 
A shawl collar passes across the neck of the back, 
and extends down the front for a few Inches, Its 
pointed ends Anally meeting at the closing, which 
is performed with button-holes and buttons. A 
bow ot ribbon conceals the meeting, and lauds a 
jaunty air to tbe costume. The collar belt and 
simulated cuffs are made of plaid material, while 
a bias band of the same Is the bottom ol the gar¬ 
ment. The overskirt is very simply rormed and 
draped, and Is trimmed to correspond w-lth the 
jacket. The skirt reaches to the ankle. Is birred 
at the back to keep Its fullness In place. 
he of one material If a combination Is not fan¬ 
cied. The pattern of Jacket Is No. 6,201, and 
costs 25 cents; that of the overskirt Is No. 6,200, 
cost 25 cents; that of the underskirt Is No. 6,058, 
cost 35 cents. 
Any of the patterns mentioned in this article 
may he purchased tor prices named. Explicit 
printed directions accompany every pattern. The 
purchaser Is told not only how to put the pattern 
together, hut also the number of goods required 
for the garment. 
If ladles who are about to dress-make would 
like any suggestions about styles, materials, or 
any hints as to how they can best remodel old 
dresses, I shall take great pleasure In furnishing 
any Information which will help them out of 
their difficulties. Faith Rifle v. 
MARGARET’S VICTORY, 
H. E. CLIFFORD. 
(Concluded from page 162.) 
Thus, time passed till tbe approach of Christ¬ 
mas, the anniversary of the time when Marjle 
first met Herbert Elliott. 
It was the week before Christmas, and Marjle 
had consented to visit the neighboring city of 
B— to execute the numerous commissions of 
mother Edwards, and some of her good neighbors, 
Incident to holiday festivities. 
That morning she had received a letter from 
Herbert, and such a strange letter it was, too; he 
seemed to feel such a tenderness toward her, and 
yet there was not a word ot love In the whole let¬ 
ter, but It was rather expressive of deep sorrow; 
as It some great calamity bad befallen Mm: he 
charged her not to he anxious If she did not bear 
from him again in several weeks, and said if she 
lose him entirely, she must not mourn; then, as 
if to explain, be added, “for you know Marjle, 
dear, we muBt all die sometimes.” 
Taking It altogether, it was. Indeed, a very 
strange letter; and all day Marjle had pondered 
over It, till the tenor of It seemed mingled with 
the yards of lace and muslin, and the pounds of 
confectionery she was purchasing. 
At early nightfall, she entered the railway 
car that was to bear her home, so weary in 
body and mind, that she was scarcely conscious 
of her own existence. Only one seat was vacant, 
and (hat behind two men, whose appearance was 
anything but prepossessing. Marjle was too tired 
to hesitate for tills, and, with a feeling ot genuine 
relief, she sank down upon the yielding cusMons, 
and rested her aching head against the casement. 
After a few glances at her, the men continued 
their con versatlon In a low tone, and when the train 
started, one of them removed his coat, and care¬ 
lessly flung It over his seat, allowing some letters 
and papers to drop from the pocket to the floor, 
at Marjle’s feet. With a muttered “ beg pardon, 
Fi B . 1-MISSE S WALKING COSTUME. 
The bottom la trimmed with a flounce or ruflle 
of the plain print bordered with the plaid, and 
is gathered and set on so as to form its own 
lieadtug. Any other method of trimming may 
be employed in furnishing the skirt such as 
kilts or slde-plaltlngs of the plain goods set un¬ 
der a band of plaid or a band of the same piped 
with the plaid, or the skirt and trimming may 
mum," ho quickly stepped around and gathered 
them up, placed the coat In a safe position, and 
resumed his conversation. 
A few moments later a brakeman passed 
through the car and the light from his lantern 
showed a letter on the floor of Marjle’s seat, that 
had escaped the man’s notice. She bent over and 
picked it up, in a dreary sort of a way, Intending 
to hand It to the owner, but there was a strange 
ly familiar look about that letter and, turning It 
toward the light, she read, though partially ob¬ 
literated with a pen, “ Return to Elliott & Co., 
Wholesale Grocers, N. Y." Instantly her apathy 
was gone, every nerve was on the alert, and with 
trembling Angers she drew forth the contents of 
tbe envelope and saw it was Herbert's handwrit¬ 
ing. Not his usual bold, clear hand; but she was 
sure It was his—though why should his hand 
tremble so 2 It. was never so In her letters. 
ThlB was only a short note. The printed busi¬ 
ness heading of the paper had been torn off, and 
there was no address, simply, “December 24th, 
1875 ,12 o’clock:” and no signature. 
Hastily concealing the strange document, Mar- 
jlo strained her ears to catch some word from the 
men that might unravel the mystery. The con¬ 
ductor’s call for tickets caused a momentary lull 
In their conversation, and ere the silence was 
again broken Marjle had leaned heavily forward 
as near them as she dared, and was apparently 
asleep. But their words were guarded and she 
could get no clue to what was nearest her heart, 
only now and then a sentence, Interspersed with 
oaths, such as, “Poor speculation fixed him, I 
guess;” “Of course he’ll do It, he has got to or 
else go up;" “ Back out! why I tell you he can’t, 
we’ve got Mm In black and white.” A whisper¬ 
ing, of which she could distinguish nothing, fol¬ 
lowed, and then the remark by the younger of the 
men, “Ain’t twelve early?” was answered, “Yes, 
rather, but that street la quiet early.” 
It was plainly evident to Marjle that mlscMef 
was on foot, and that In some way It concerned 
Herbert Elliott.; but. how, or where, or what It 
was, she could not tell. 
A moment more and their tones were again 
audible, and she heard the elder one say, “ No! 
we don’t want to cut Mm much, only tie him fast 
and bruise him a little.” Although this might ho 
a link In the chain, still it gave her no light on 
the all Important subject—how Herbert Elliott 
wa3 connected with this plot. 
As the slackening of the train gave warning of 
a station, one of the men carelessly remarked, 
“ Ain’t this where Ed meets us,” and began to 
watch the door whore a few new passengers were 
entering. Soon a man with a heavy black heard, 
and a fur cap drawn over Ms eyes, entered; and 
the one who had Just spoken attracted hla atten¬ 
tion by a peculiar whistle. He came directly to 
them, and after a rough meeting said: “ How 1 b 
the York Job on Elliott?” Which was answered 
by an oath and command of 6llence from the 
party addressed, and a frightened looking around 
by the other. The new comer was evidently 
much under the influence of liquor, and It was a 
constant task for his companions to keep him 
from talking audibly on matters they seemed to 
consider decidedly confidential. He insisted on 
being fully posted on some subject of wMeh ho 
now possessed only a partial knowledge. And 
after some hesitation and an anxious glance at 
the apparently sleeping woman near them, the 
first two consented to explain. 
Now was the critical moment for Marjle. A few 
moments more would bring her to the end ot her 
journey. It was now, or never, to solve the mys¬ 
tery. The light nearest her burned low and 
the dim light allowed her to draw still 
nearer the group in the advance Beat, in alow, 
cautious tone, one of the party began to relate the 
particulars of the case in question, and Marjle 
dared scarcely breathe fearing she might lose a 
word or what she believed would explain how a 
letter from Herbert Elliott came In possession of 
these strangers. The first words she could un¬ 
derstand were, “Fact is, the youngster got. 
cramped, and the old man Bhut down on him; the 
feller must live somehow, and he—” Hero she 
lost a sentence, and, fortunately, the third 
party in the other Beat also failed to un¬ 
derstand It clearly, and they repeated for hla 
benefit, and she caught the words, “ firm stock 
did It, and the Job will cover up-;” and again 
their voices were unintelligible, and Bhe heard no 
more except the careless remark, “ Don’t want to 
do It, but we had him foul, and he dare not squeal 
on us.” 
That was all, but every word she had heard 
was Indelibly impressed upon her mind. A few 
moments later she was snugly tucked In Farmer 
Edwards’ sleigh and waB Boon at home. 
“Why! what on earth alls the child," ex 
claimed Mother Edwards as Marjle entered the 
kitchen with such a pale face, and a wild look In 
her eyes. 
“Nothing, mother,” was her quiet answer. 
“Only I’m so tired and have a headache; let 
me go to bed and 1 shall be well in the morn¬ 
ing." 
After a cup of strong tea and a feeble attempt 
at supper, Marjle sought her chamber, but not to 
sleep. 
On entering, she locked the door, and dropping 
on her knees beside the snowy couch, she poured 
out such words of prayer as only a heart burdened 
with sorrow and rich In faith cun offer; then 
rising m the possession ot new strength for the 
task before her, she took the letter from her 
pocket, and calmly unfolding It, read again “ De¬ 
cember 24lh, 1870 ,12 o’clock," but tt. was still a 
riddle. Clasping her handH tightly over her throb¬ 
bing temples, she bowed her head ami remained 
several momenta lost In thought. Then, ralHing 
her eyes slowly, she spoke low and clear, as if by 
Inspiration, “ Yes, I see it now; It Is all plain to 
me. Herbert Elliott has become financially em¬ 
barrassed, and by some careless indiscretion has 
Incurred Ms father’s anger and dare not ask Ills 
assistance: every endeavor to recover himself 
has only led to fresh reverses. This explains Ms 
distraction and coldness in correspondence. In a 
moment, of weakness ho has yielded to tempta¬ 
tion and appropriated funds not his awn, hoping 
to restore ere the loss was discovered: but the 
closing of the accounts for tho year comes too 
soon tor Mm. Some one who has galnod knowl¬ 
edge of these circumstances has offered him this 
way of escape, and waiting till every other hope 
