1896 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
743 
Make a good suds of warm, soft water 
and Ivory soap ; wash one blanket 
at a time, rubbing the spots between 
the hands, then pass through the 
wringer into the second suds, which 
should be of the same temperature as 
the first. Sometimes a third suds is 
necessary to make it perfectly clean ; 
then rinse until every trace of soap is 
removed, and hang on the line, taking 
care to shake it well to remove the 
wrinkles. Throw just enough of it over 
the line to hold it, and pin it smoothly 
and securely. When it is perfectly dry, 
fold evenly and lay it away. The secret 
of success lies in the use of soft water 
and good soap, and in doing the work 
quickly, never allowing the blanket to 
soak in the water. Every water used 
should be of the same temperature, and 
the soap put into it, instfead of rubbing 
it directly upon the blanket. e. c. 
PATTERNS FOR R. N.-Y. READERS. 
Write the order for patterns separate 
from other matter, give bust measure 
for waist patterns, waist measure for 
skirt patterns, and pattern number, and 
inclose 10 cents. Each pattern is com¬ 
plete with instructions for cutting and 
putting garments together. For chil¬ 
dren’s or misses’ patterns, send age. 
Ladies’ Work Dress 6893. 
French flannel in Persian effects made 
this neat and serviceable work dress, 
which consists of a waist and skirt, both 
of which are furnished in this one pat¬ 
tern. The collar, cuffs and belt are of 
wine-colored velvet. Gathers at the 
neck dispose the pretty fulness on each 
side of the box-plait, through which 
button holes are worked to close in the 
center front. The back is gathered at 
the top and joined to a yoke lining with 
straight lower edge, the pointed yoke 
being placed over the gathers and firmly 
stitched down, thus insuring a durable 
finish. A rolling collar of velvet com¬ 
pletes the neck. The full sleeves are 
finished with deep velvet cuffs that close 
with buttons at the wrists. The ful¬ 
ness at the waist line is adjusted by 
gathers which are sewed to a straight 
belt. The skirt, provided with a front 
gore, has straight full sides and back 
which are gathered in a double shirring 
from each side of the front. The closing 
is at the left side of the front gore and 
a useful pocket may be inserted in the 
right seam. Button-holes are worked 
in the belt at evenly spaced distances to 
correspond with flat buttons sewed on 
the belt of the waist, thus securing a 
perfect adjustment of skirt and waist. 
An ornamental belt of velvet or ribbon 
will conceal the joining, or the garment 
may be worn with a neat leather belt in 
tan, white or black. Made in washable 
fabrics, the dress may be laundered with 
ease, a feature that recommends it to 
thrifty housekeepers. To make this 
dress in the medium size, will require 
nine yards of 36-inch wide material. 
The pattern, No. 6893, may be had in 
sizes for 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches 
bust measure. 
MOTHERS .—Be sure to use “ Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your children 
while Teething. It is the Best — Adv. 
“IT.” 
ANY of the games with which we 
are familiar in the United States, 
are well known throughout Great Brit¬ 
ain and on the Continent. But among 
the most amusing and most popular of 
English games is one of which we know 
little or nothing, says Emma J. Gray, in 
Harper’s Round Table. It is dignified 
by the two-lettered name, “ It.” 
This is altogether suitable for the par¬ 
lor, and may be played by everybody if 
we will except the very young people. 
It creates roars of laughter, on account 
of the funny mistakes made by the 
questioners. “ It ” is a great mystery, 
and the longer it is played, the greater 
mystery often it becomes. Only those 
understanding this game may remain in 
the room. All others must leave ; there 
is no alternative. One of the party, 
unfamiliar with the game, is then 
selected to return, and must, by ques¬ 
tioning those in the parlor, learn what 
“ it” is. When he knows “ it,” he, too, 
must remain behind, and some one else 
is selected to fill his place. In this way, 
the game is carried on, until each one, 
in turn, comes in and finds out the 
secret. 
“It” is really the person who sits at 
your left, but, before this is discovered, 
usually much amusement is made. The 
game is played in the following way : 
All in the parlor must sit in a circle, 
and must not change their positions. 
When the player is called in, he is told 
to ask a question of whomsoever he may 
please, and the person must correctly 
answer. For example—“ Is ‘ it ’ white ? ” 
As everybody present is white, the 
answer is necessarily “ Yes.” 
The questioner then asks another per¬ 
son, “Is ‘ it ’ thin ? ” and if the person 
to the left of the person thus questioned 
is thin, the answer is again, “Yes.” Per¬ 
haps this question may be repeated, and 
some one else is asked, “Do you also 
think “ it ” is thin ? ” and if this person 
has some one for a left-hand neighbor 
who is very stout, of course, he answers 
“ No.” 
And thus the questioner is mystified, 
and must continue question after ques¬ 
tion. For a long time, he may think “ it ” 
is a thing. Therefore, a good question 
to put would be, “Is ‘ it ’ alive ? ” And 
then he might ask, “Is ‘it’ in this room?” 
Then he might try complexion, and again 
would be mystified, for if he asked, “ Is 
“it” a brunette ?” and the reply being 
“Yes,” his next question, “Has ‘it’ 
dark eyes ? ” would, perhaps, have for 
answer, “No”; and, “Has ‘it’ light 
hair ? ” “ Yes.” And so the secret seems 
harder than ever. 
A good way is to ask the same ques¬ 
tions over and over, and try to locate 
“it” in that way. But the questioner 
should not easily be discouraged. A few 
points may be given to him, such as some 
of the above. The players would better 
announce “ It” as a trick game.” 
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ODDS AND ENDS. 
Hickory-Nut Macaroons. —My mother 
has a most excellent recipe which, I 
hope, is not too late. These macaroons 
are quite noted, and deserve the favor 
they have won. They are really finer 
than almond macaroons. If directions 
be followed, toothsome success is in¬ 
evitable. Put up in dainty boxes, they 
make a pretty remembrance, especially 
for gentlemen : 
Beat the whites of two eggs very stiff. 
Into this stiff froth, beat one cupful of 
powdered sugar. Then add one cupful 
of nut meats, finely chopped. Line a 
pan with heavy white paper, greased 
with beef suet. Drop with a teaspoon, 
not too close. Bake 20 minutes in a 
moderate oven. Delicious ! Cautions : 
The macaroons will not be a success un¬ 
less the whites of the eggs be beaten to 
the stiffest possible froth. Beef suet is 
best for greasing the paper. The paper 
must be heavy. Do not use thin or tissue 
paper, as is usually done. The oven 
must not be too slow. When done, 
allow the macaroons to cool a trifle, to 
harden slightly, then slip on to a china 
plate. ANNA HINBICUS. 
The Best Stimulant. — The .bicycle 
could not have made its appearance at a 
more opportune moment, says Susan S. 
Fessenden in the Ladies’ World. Every¬ 
thing that tends to produce more health¬ 
ful bodies will create more normal desires 
and appetites, and reduce abnormal 
craving for stimulants. What tempta¬ 
tion to resort to artificial stimulus has 
the person who can enjoy the inspiration 
of a ride through the Bracing air, filling 
the lungs, setting the blood to coursing 
through the veins, giving life a charm 
that discounts the devitalizing narcotics 
and debauching stimulants ? In this 
new mechanical friend, the rising gen¬ 
eration has, in some degree, an offset to 
the depraved hereditary cravings and 
weakened will power engendered by a 
generation of smokers and drinkers. 
Let us rejoice over each one of the hun¬ 
dreds of thousands of bicycles that find 
purchasers every year. 
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We believe that there is no better machine made than this. There are now, 
at least, a half dozen of them in homes connected with The Rural New-Yorkeb, 
and we believe that no better machine is made, at any price. We have contracted 
with a large manufacturer to supply our readers with these machines, freight 
paid, at a very low price. We add enough 
to cover the cost of correspondence, etc., 
and give subscribers the benefit of the 
special price. It must be remembered that 
it usually costs more to sella machine than 
to make it, and that is why local agents 
charge $40 to $60 for machines no better 
than this one. They must get pay for 
their time, and also for the time of their 
horses and wagons. We simply save you 
the cost of selling, and give you the bene¬ 
fit of wholesale prices. Every machine is 
warranted for 10 years, is sent on 20 days’ 
trial, and, if not satisfactory, we wil 
return the money, and pay freight both 
ways. It is a staple machine, and new 
parts can be secured at any time. A com¬ 
plete set of attachments and instruction 
book accompany each machine. Price, delivered east of the Rocky Mountains, 
$19.50; with one year’s subscription to The R. N.-Y., $20; or we will send it, 
freight paid, and a club of 20 yearly subscriptions, for $25. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, New York. 
