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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
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ity in their oolffnres, while the men, as tar as able, 
practice an infinite diversity. 
I have lately amused myself by looking over the 
likenesses of noted men of the present age as they 
appear in our publications', and noticing the dlf- 
Terences in the manner in which they are repre¬ 
sented as wearing the beard. In nine numbers of 
the Phrenological Journal of 1875 I find 35 like¬ 
nesses of eminent men, and in these many styles 
are shown. 
I have also the likenesses of 3S eminent men re¬ 
siding in the Fifth Congressional District of the 
State of Michigan, which show great diversity of 
style. 
Now let us moralize over these facts. It has 
been said “ there was nothing made in vain,” and 
I have heard this class of men debating the ques¬ 
tion whether or not the beard of man was inflicted 
as a punishment for original sin. As for me, I 
verily believe it a blessing, and I agree with Dr. 
Holland in advising •• If you have a beard, wear 
it,” and if you ask me, as others havo, " Why, if 
the beard Is a blessing was It not given to woman 7 ” 
My reply will be I don't, know, nolthor am I dis¬ 
posed to criticise the works of the Creator, but to 
admit that “ He dooth all things well.'' of the 
eminent men of the age it Reerns that only 16 out 
of 73, or less than 22 per cent., hold to the above 
doctrine, but undertake to improve upon the works 
of the Almighty. s. b. p. 
[Although not strictly woman’s matter, the 
above article Is inserted with the presumption that 
it will be accepted with interest.— k. c.] 
ABOUT WOMEN. 
Vinnik Ream Hoxie’s statute of Admiral Farra- 
gut is In position m Farragut square. Washington, 
D. c. it was cast at the Washington Navy Yard. 
It is of bronze out of the old propellor of Farragut’s 
flagship, the " Hartford.” It la of heroic size, and 
represents Farragut with a marine-glass in his 
left hand, and with his left foot resting upon a 
block and Jackie. It stands upon a pedestal of 
Maine granite ten feet six inches blgb, and tbe 
total cost is $ 20 , 000 . 
it is said that the Empress Eugenie has decided 
to leave England, being moved to that determina¬ 
tion by Parliament having set Its face definitely 
against the erection of a momument to the Prince 
Imperial in Westminster Abbey, it Is thought 
that In the future she will reside at Chateau of 
Arenberg, Switzerland and her present Intention 
is to erect a mausoleum wherever she fixes her 
residence, and remove the remains of her hus¬ 
band and son from England. 
THE TOILET OF ELEGANCE. 
OLD MAIDS ONCE MORE. 
FASHIONS. 
Black lace scarfs, wound round and round the 
throat and fastened at the left side with a silver 
brooch, appear to be more fashionable than ever. 
The new glove la the Sara Bernhardt, which fas¬ 
tens only at the wrist, and above it is closed like a 
stocking and wrinkles stylishly on the arm. 
I mported surtouts are not as long as those made 
here and more nearly resemble basques than the 
polonaises, for which surtouts have been consid¬ 
ered a suostltute. 
The demand for diamonds la very great this year. 
The garnet shade is much brighter than form¬ 
erly. 
Cardinal red is now presented in much brighter 
shades. 
Bonuet string are shirred at the ends and trim¬ 
med wltn tassels, balls, laoe and fringe, as suits 
the fancy. 
Ostrich feathers are used profusely on bonnets 
and hatB. 
The popularity of plush is unbounded, and plush 
jaoketa with basques added to them are used with 
cashmere skirts of every color to match. The sole 
trimming consists of large and handsome buttons, 
which are very fashionable indeed. The Tam 
O’Shanter hat or the drawn bonnet matches the 
plush. 
The new Winter pettlooata are wtnsey. Some 
have the lower edge hall a yard deep, embroidered 
In a contrasting colored silk, such as old gold or 
cardinal or dark blue, In spots the size of a florin, 
Others have equal and unequal perpendicular 
stripes of a contrasting color, the newest inter¬ 
woven with tinsel. The material Is wide enough 
for the depth of the skirt. 
Fancy cloths are fashionable for ladles’ Win ter 
suits; they are of some dark tint with dashes of 
bright color-red, yellow and blue, whioh, how- 
ever, are not very visible unless you look quite 
close. 
Serge and cloth dresses In tiny check patterns 
are fashionable In very dark or neutral tints, whioh 
are very generally, however, brightened up by 
some touch of red either in the trimmings or the 
aravat or bonnet. 
Indoor Jackets are made thlH month of navy- 
blue. or seal-brown doth, with borders of Turkish 
cashmere of the brightest colors. Ruffles of yellow 
lace are worn round the neok and wtIbcb. 
Plaids have quite come Into favor again; skirts 
are made entirely of thick plaid surah, of ribbed 
texture, kilted all the way up; the coat bodice is 
of some self-colored material, and the rest Is em¬ 
broidered of the prevailing colors of the plaid pat¬ 
tern. 
The new W inter bonnets are conspicuous tor the 
beauty and richness of the materials of whioh 
they are composed; fancy shot velvets, satins and 
plush as soft and as fluffy as down. Their shapes 
are In general large and protruding, though somo 
'exceptions still appear In the way of close capote*, 
Fob preserving the complexion—Temperance. 
For whitening the hands- Ilonesty. 
For sweetening the breath—Truth. 
For removing stains—Repentance. 
For improving the Sight-Observation. 
A beautiful ring—The family circle. 
For improving the voice—Civility. 
The best companion to the toilet —a wife. 
To keep away moths—Good society. 
On page 726, Oct. 30, No. of Rural New-Yorker 
appears an article over the signature, Dr. A. E. S., 
which In my estimation Is exceedingly superficial. 
He says he Is a bachelor of nearly 24 years. Does 
he mean he has been a bachelor 24 years, or that 
It is 24 years since he was born 7 
No man can claim me nonor of bachelorhood 
who has seen only 24 yoars. 
He says he is pleasant and always meets the 
ladles with a smile <oh) and tries to do what Is 
right in regard to the ladles’ welfare—has a strong 
desire to offer his heart and hand to some maid, 
for. he says, “I am faithful and kind.” Now 
Judging from the very transparent article over his 
initials, I think ho will render himself sufficiently 
and acceptably serviceable to old or young maids 
In keeping away from them. He delights seem¬ 
ingly in lauding his own merits and singing his 
own praises, which Is a very objectionable feature 
In any man’s character. The article Is not 
worthy a genuine M. D. I think maids old or 
young would advise the Doctor to study human 
nature a little more thoroughly; in the mean 
time put aside his " strong desire >’ which savors 
more of beardless youthfulness than a reasoning, 
intelligent, experienced bachelor. 
Old Maid No. 2. 
A little Hop Bitters saves big Doctor bills, long 
sickness, suffering and perhaps death. 
Somrstit (Broitoittjj. 
CONDUCTED BY EMILY MAPLE. 
THE KITCHEN CLUB BESUMES. 
ANNIE L. JACK. 
The Kitchen Club met for the first time this 
Autumn at Dr. Read's, and we discussed the 
important Bubject of children’s education. 
This topic mustlie close toevery mother’s heart, 
and to none more so than to the hearts of 
farmers’ wives who kuow that their little ones 
labor under many disadvantages. Long dis¬ 
tances from schools, the busy times when all 
the help possible is needed at home, inclement 
weather with bad roads, and many other 
causes combine to irregularity, especially in 
the elder children’s education. So we were 
cheered and helped by the talk of Mrs. Wheat- 
ly, a lady of superior learning, who is princi¬ 
pal of a distant academy; for she told us that 
no class came to her school that she so gladly 
welcomed as the thoughtful, quiet boys and 
girlB of farmers. They are not 90 frivolous, so 
easily led into mischief or so prone to evil as the 
children brought up in towns and villages, who 
come in contact with all sorts of people and in¬ 
fluences, and we thought of Lincoln and Greeley 
and of the immortal Daniel and of the young 
David who tended his flocks; of the Patriarch 
Abraham, and of all the other great lights of 
the world who have been agriculturists in their 
day and generation, and thinking, we took 
conrage. Who knows, hut with such snatches 
of teaching os they can receive, with nature for 
their best and truest guide, with plenty of good 
reading and the frnlts and flowers of the earth 
in their season ever near them, farmers’ chil¬ 
dren may not miss so much the technical 
knowledge so valued and so valuable. The 
boy who works hard at Latin and algebra amid 
work to be done and many difficulties, will 
prize it more than if taught to gain his mental 
pabulum, as it were, with a silver spoon. All 
this and more we said to each other, and after 
a unanimous vote against sending children too 
early to school, and regarding other things of 
local import, our meeting broke up in tbe early 
twilight and we decided that in the education 
of our children we were by influence and ex¬ 
ample all instructors, that it was not all learn¬ 
ed in the confinement of the schoolroom, with 
perhaps strange teachers who did not study 
the temperament of their charge, or know 
that ‘‘There are more things in heaven and 
earth than has been dreamed in their philoso¬ 
phy.” 
SUNDRIES. 
Breakfast-Cakes, 
Mr family are much addicted to breakfast 
cakes of almost any kind, so I have rung the 
changes on various sorts until the opening of 
the buckwheat season, which casts everything 
else into the shade. With a long griddle, which 
bake6 eight cakes at a time, it is but little 
trouble to supply a family at breakfast with 
cakes, even on a rather warm morning. A 
sort we like very well is made of two cups of 
boiled rice, two caps of buttermilk, two eggs, 
an even teaspoonful of soda, and flour enough 
to make a thin batter. A spoonful of molasses 
improves the color. The 6ame cakes with 
two enps or more of soaked, stale bread in 
place of the rice, are very good. 8oak the 
bread over-night and pour off the water in the 
morning, mashing the bread flue. But the beat 
of all, we think, are made of grated green corn, 
mixed up in the same way, If you will only 
shut your eyes you may fancy you are eating 
fried oysters. Always remember that a rather 
thin batter and a hot griddle are the Becrets of 
having nice cakes of any sort. 
Much has been written against the use of 
buckwheat, but after twenty years’ trial I have 
failed to see any ill effects of it in my family. 
It seems to suit all members, whether active 
school children, or those in sedentary employ¬ 
ments. We eat buckwheat cakes for break¬ 
fast from Fall until May, if wo can buy the 
fl -ur so lODg. Very likely it is with this as 
with almost everything else, what agrees with 
one bousehtid may not with another. 
It is healthful and appetizing to invent a 
variety in even the common staples of every¬ 
day fare. Now, bread is an article we expect 
to see on our tables three times a day the year 
round, and we never tire of it; yet even here 
one can have much variety, as you will agree 
after turning the leaves of the cook-book. 
But it is not good policy to make a kind your 
family do not like. I could never convince 
my family that Graham bread, or gems, or 
anything in that line was good, and as they were 
all in good health without it, there was no 
occasion to try it medicinally, so we dropped 
it. A light corn-bread made with baking pow¬ 
der and one egg we think excellent. Two 
eggs are apt to make it tough, though light. 
As a genera] thing, it is well to cook what 
your family like rather than what “ they 
ought to like,” and I often feel sorry for a 
poor child who is perhaps forced to eat food 
for which he has a leal antipathy. A lady 
told me how much she endured in childhood in 
the endeavor to “ break her in to eatiDg mush 
and milk.’’ The sight of it now always called 
up the old feeling of loathing. Nature is a 
good housekeeper and knows what is wanting 
in her larder better than we can tell her. It is 
well to listen rather more than we do to her 
suggestions. Aunt Eva. 
To Protect Silver-ware from Tarnishing. 
Mr. Strolbcrger, a silversmith of Munich, 
tried various unsuccessful ways of protecting 
his wares from discoloration in the show win¬ 
dows. At last he hit upon the expedient of 
coating his silver with a thin coating of collo¬ 
dion. which he found to auswer perfectly. 
The article is first warmed and then painted 
over carefully with collodion diluted with al¬ 
cohol, using a wide, soft brush for the purpose. 
8iiver goods thus proteettd he states have 
been exposed in his window for over a year 
without growing dim, while other pieces not 
protected become black in a few months’ time. 
We have never tried this recipe, and there¬ 
fore give it for what it is worth. 
To Clean Baby's Kid Shoes. 
“ There, baby Denton," said I after we had 
returned from the fair, “your pretty blue 
shoes are past best v ear, unless milk, soap 
and flannel will work wonders." Thinking 
they could not look worse, I wet one end of a 
small piece of flannel in sweet milk, rubbed 
on a little white soap and then rubbed the soiled 
kid with it. I was careful not to use the flan¬ 
nel after it became soiled, frequently applying 
soap and milk to a fresh place. Well, tbe shoes 
were much improved by their soap and milk 
bath and will do little one-year-old good ser¬ 
vice yet. Mary B. 
Camphor Ointment. 
One tablespoonful of brandy, two table¬ 
spoonfuls of beeswax, three tablespoonfuls of 
sweet oil, one teaspoonful of strong spirits of 
camphor. 
Chocolate Cake, 
One cup of sugar, one-half cup of butter, four 
eggs, the whites 1 eaten to a froth, one and a 
half cup of flour, one teaspoonful of baking 
powder. For filling, take a quarter of a cake 
ot Baker’s chocolate, to it add a cup of water, 
boil, then add a cup of milk and when it again 
boils stir in a tablespoonful of corn starch dis¬ 
solved in a little milk. Boll, then sweeten to 
taste and flavor. 
Soft Molasses Cake. 
One cup of molasses, one enp of butter, one 
cup of 6iigar, one cap of milk, two eggs, one 
teaspoonful of 6aleratus and four cups of flour. 
Orange Pie. 
Juice and part of grated rind of two oranges, 
the yelks of four eggs, two tablespoonfuls of 
butter, one cup of sugar. The whites are 
beaten to a stiff froth, a little sugar added and 
then spread over the top after the pie is done. 
Return to the oven to become slightly browned. 
Sausage .Meat. 
To 10 pounds of meat allow one-fourth 
pound of salt, one ounce of pepper, one half 
ounce of allspice, and if liked one-half ounce 
of sage. 
For Curing Hama. 
Eight gallons of water, 14 pounds of salt, one 
quart of molasses, one-half pound of saltpeter. 
After the moat is cut, place on a board and let 
stand over-night. In the morning rub with 
fine salt, pack into a cask and pour oyer the 
above mixture. 
Curing Beef. 
Four gallons of water, six pounds of salt, 
four ounces of sugar and two ounces of salt¬ 
peter. Cut up the meat, cover with a weak 
brine and let stand 34 hoars before covering 
with the above. 
Indian Bread. 
One quart of fine Indian meal, one and one- 
half pint of wheat flour, three pints of milk, 
four eggs, two good teaspoonfuls of baking 
powder, one-fourth pound of butter. 
Molasses Crullers. 
Two teaeupfuls of molasses, two teacnpfuls 
of cream, two eggs, one teaspoonfnl of salera- 
tus, and flour to mix and roll. 
French Cake. 
Four tumblerfuls of flour, two and a half 
tumblerfuls of white sugar, one tumblerful of 
milk, one-half tumblerful of butter, three eggs, 
juice of a lemon and two teaspoonfuls of bak¬ 
ing powder. Mrs. Augustus Hewlett. 
The only sale and sure cure lor Gravel or Urinary 
troubles, is Hop Bitters. Prove it. 
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