A Christmas Meditation on Charity and Child Welfare
The essay asks if the festive season truly honors Christ by contrasting abundance with the plight of the poor, workers, and children. It condemns gift excess, exploitation of labor, and inadequate schools and play spaces while urging care for the vulnerable and real Christmas spirit.
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Lighting the Table with Candles and Classic Furniture Choices
Practical dining room lighting tips advise shaded table lights and candle solutions that do not require constant watching. The article recommends hollow candle holders, Colonial glass or silver candlesticks, and proposes furniture styles like Sheraton Adams and Mission as durable, comfortable choices.
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New York Tribune
Frothing ham quote on humanity and self loss
A brief fragment presents a line about living for humanity and the acceptance of losing oneself, attributed to Frothing ham.
Hats With Soft Crowns Rule Paris Fashion
In Paris this season hats feature soft crowns made with thick cotton tulle and no stiffening. The aigrette is less prominent while pigeon and chicken feathers dominate. Feathers are arranged in a brim covering band with five large upright feathers at the back, plus short breast feathers for floral effect. Quills regain popularity as a simple trim.
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Dainty crochet bag from mercerized handkerchief
Instructions describe making a small crochet or knitting bag from a mercerized handkerchief with a colored border. It requires white tape whalebone pieces and baby ribbon. The method uses tape slots and folding to form a bag with ends secured under the tape.
Revival of Braid in Winter Frocks
Revival of braid adds solidity and smartness to winter clothes and suggests hard wearing properties. Braid, in a fine silky make, serves admirably as a trimming for the union bodice of the three piece costume.
Wide Jabots in Shadow Lace Fashion Vogue
The article notes that wide jabots are in vogue with styles that are square pointed or rounded. They are worn tucked or fulled and should be made of shadow lace.
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