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WO M ANS VA Bl -D ! NTE? KTS Polo Meet Attire The Basque Found Favor With Fashionable Atten? dants at Games. B ASQUE costumes, made chiefly in blue or black or white taffeta, were prominent at the interna ?il polo games. They were fastened traight down the front or the back the small buttons, which are one of their salient features. The basque portions had the carelessly fitted ap ranct which is not easy to attain or they were puckered under the arms .fa a certain degree of regularity. The proportions of the figure ee-:ed to govern the choice between these two styles of apparent non-fit? ting Slender women generally wore the basques which appeared to touch ihe figure wherever they could and let it go at that. Plump women wore the basque whose pucker? seemed to have definitely placed. The Bow Sash in Evidence. thin and fat, sleeves set into elongated shoulders or cut in one with the garment appealed in about equal hers. And, while on some cos? tumes there was a big bow at the hack where the skir* draws down, on cuite as many other*, were girdles, vh.ich were knotted low in front. Scarcely any page capes were seen. Among the few well known women wearing one of them was Mrs. Will? iam K. Vanderbilt, jr.. whose jaunty white-lined black satin wrap con? trasted with an exquisite gown in binge-encrusted Venise lace. Her pi? quant features were shaded by the flexible brim of a black straw hat with a black velvet crown. Yellow-Brown Tones in Costumes. Yellow-brown tones were prominent in the club enclosure. Mrs. J. Lee Tailer, the beautiful mother of that charming d?butante of last winter. Miss Marie Tailer, wore a cream oatiste gown and a cream-hued hat, which perfectly set off her Titian hair. Miss Marie Rodewald, one of the best dressed girls of the Tuxedo set. wore a gabardine suit of champagne shade matched by a straw hat trimmed with Dlack ribbon and pink roses. Mrs. Arthur Scott Burden, who recently re? vived the harem veil, was in an ochre ?hade of taffeta, flounced with lace, which accorded perfectly with a pink rose-garnished ecru straw hat. Notable among the yellow-brown toned costumes was Mrs. Gordon Douglas's copper-hued crepe. Its in? definitely draped skirt made a series of ripples crossing from the right hip and falling low at the left side. Its upper portion, also of indefinite char? acter, had a loose panel back in short jacket effect, and at the neck was fin? ished with a cream lace outstanding collar. This collar showed only from the back and did not connect with the blouse fronts, which in no way sug? gested that they were a part of a jacket. Mrs. Douglas, who is always smart? ly garbed, wore not a single jewel, and on her dark brown hair was the sim? plest of large hats. Black lace formed the outer half and black straw the in? ner half of its brim, and on its crown were two lacquered daisies and some long black velvet leaves, appliqu?. Double Frillings on White Organdis. Double frillings trimmed the white organdie frock worn by Mrs. Ogden Mills. Self-piped and in wave effect, they stood frankly away from the skirt and gave it precisely that sum? mery look which a June afternoon costume should have. The all white scheme of this frock was continued in a close fitting white straw helmet, trimmed with a single tall, white singed plume. Blue, that color flattering to most women, was conspicuously present. One girl, who has learned how to make the most of her old-go!d colored hair, wore a blue charmeuse under? skirt of trouser looking narrowness, and a magenta and pink flowered blue poplin overdress. An upstanding collar in pleated cream tulle, starting almost at the shoulders of the bodue, protected the back of her neck from the sun. but showed every shining strand of her "crowning glory." That hair fluffed below a white grape-trimmed hat, whose brim shaded her face, while the tilt of the shape and its transparent crown permitted every ray of sun? light to fall full upon her locks. Ribbon? Simul?t? Flower?. Two young girls in blue serge suits wore fetching hats, which, from a short distance, appeared to be trimmed with a single large flower. In one tase this effect was produced by a ?at Pleating in blue silk, forming a border for a second pleating in white ?ilk, centring under a blue silk but? ton at the crown's apex. On the other ?*?? this trimming scheme was re? versed. Go?te d'eau cr?pe Georgette cov ?ed the very charming hat worn by 1 Pretty young girl. About its crown ? ? black silk band, upon which ere v?ry flat roses in two shades of ?*J*, appliqu?. Like an old-fashioned Portr?t looked a girl wearing above h^t ?n I, !d,Premet gown-a Man? _!\ k IaCqUered 8traw> ?rr-fing *> trimming beyond a net veU doubly TYPES OF GOWNS SEEN AT THE INTERNATIONAL POLO GAMES. piped in dull moire ribbon. The ve simply fell in ripples over her che? and at the back was drawn half ove the hat's crown. Another most unusual veil was i black tulle, so arranged that a buttei fly with spreading wings stood ou prominently from one cheek. Tin, white daisies stood out from the wid ribbon, banding the crown of a blacl straw hat, and one in all brown wai trimmed with lace quills. Hsts Trimmed with Flower Pendants Quite a number of hats had crown? trimmed with pendant flower clusters But fruit garnishings predominated over flowers. One large shape in green Manila straw, edge-piped in ecru, had an encircling garland in miniature fruits. Peaches there were and apri? cots, limes, oranges, black and red berries, currants and apples. If any favorite fruits have been omitted, im? agine them present, for they probably were included. A small black velvet bow caught the garland high in front. At the back of the hat the fruit wreath dropped low. a Household Hints If a kettle, to be used for fruit pre? serving, has been slightly burned on the bottom, or if there is a fear of the syrup burning, put several ordin- < ary china marbles in the kettle. The heat will cause them to roll about con stantly and thus do away with thet necessity of stirring. This experiment has been tried and found a belpful one. H ft ?ft a* Necessity is more than often the mother of invention. Some campers recently were all ready to fry their frogs' legs when they discovered there was no flour. Some one suggested using a certain popular brand of pan? cake flour, which proved a great suc? cess, in fact, made a crisper, lighter coating than ordinary flour makes. m Child's Travel Box Inexpensive Gifts in Original Wrappers Help to Pass Time. WHBN children travel they are apt to become restless, as time seems to them to go very slowly, but something new or something to look forward to is really all that is needed to keep most of them amused. At little cost and with slight trouble one can make a most successful box, bag or package of gifts to last through the days of an ocean trip or the hours of a land journey. In arranging a "bon voyage" box, make it as mysteri? ous as possible, and have the outside wrappers far from indicative of the contents. Though the gifts may be small, one can have different size boxes surrounding each present, which have to be untied before the gift is finally reached. All auch ideas helpi to absorb time. Last summer two small traveller! bound for Europe, had great fun wit their whilc-away box, which was ir gcniously covered with sail cloth an tied with soft rope into numerou nautical knots, which the instruction on the package informed them wer to be untied, not cut. The small packages making up th whole should be labelled in detail a to when they should be opened b* marking on them either the day 01 hour. A fond aunt has just completed ar attractive box for a small nephew sailing ?next week. Each gift is in cased in what looks to be a regular bon bon snapper. These little cylin drical affairs are covered with gay paper and have a personal type-writ? ten motto. The gifts, a fountain pen, silver lead pencil, compass, knife and a long box of chocolates, fit in easily. Instructions in Rhyme. A more elaborate box, fixed last summer for a girl of ten, contained an assortment of square and flat pack? ages, including a little camera, a leather sewing kit, an art game, a box of candy, a box of nuts and a package of drinking cups, all packed into a leather travelling case. The instruc? tions for opening the packages were in thyme. In planning a "surprise box," a gift for the first day might be a box of mints, and for the second day an amusing game. Another package might reveal a notebook and a set^ of sharpened pencils. So small thing as a pair of blue linen bean bag*', monogrammed in white, whilei away many an hour. For the single gift, one can thinl of any number of things sure to giv, pleasure and to be a source of enter tainment. The folding animals, whicl fit into a bag, resembling a Noah'i ark, are worth while. An assortmen of colored beads and a few coars? threaded needles amused a little gir ail the way to California, while . fancy sewing bag, a spool of crochel silk and a crochet hook was another happy inspiration. Selection of Gifts Vsried. Japanese flower seeds which, when put into water, spring into blossom, are also a clever time absorber. A pair of blunt scissors, an assortment of pictures, a blankbook and a tube of glue is another suggestion for an in? expensive remembrance sure to please, for it is most often not the costly toy or trinket that gives the most enjoy? ment. It would be a queer little traveller who. starting off for her first trip, would not appreciate*a small leather portfolio to ht into her travelling case, to to find a fountain pen, a book of pstage stamps and several postal cards done up in an attractive package. No matter how expensive the gift, one must remember that original rib? bons, paper and wrappings will play a large part in the pleasure the gift affords. ? . -- ?-? Food (or Invalids Especially in Summer Should Care Be Given to Their Food. ? THE invalid has a trying time in summer, and everything possi? ble should be done to cheer and entertain the sufferer. Even the daily meal should receive thought and care, as the capricious appetite of 'an invalid or convalescent must be ' tempted by appetizing and attractive ' viands. First of all, the tray must be dainty, immaculate, large enough to avoid crowding and furnished with spotless linen, light silver and thin china. Glasses, cups or bowls should never be filled so full that they spill over in , being carried to the room. Bed tables or trays of papier-mache, or the wick? er ones are not expensive and are cer? tainly a great comfort to an invalid. Serve Small Quantities of Food. Food in large quantities should not be brought to an invalid, for a too generous portion of even a favorite dish may have a tendency to cause a distaste for it. The very best of ingredients should be used in preparing food for persons who are ill, as their sense of taste is very keen at such times. The very freshest fruits should be used and | served in the most tempting style pos? sible. A whole orange, apple or pear should never be left for the sick per? son to prepare. Prepare Fruits in Simple Mann;r. Oranges can be prepared in many attractive ways, though perhaps just the chilled, strained juice taken through a straw or hollow stemmed glass spoon is the best. Grapes should be carefully washed, .dried, pitted and well cooled; canta? loupes and melons, ripe and very cold. The choicest cuts of meat should be served. Attempting to manage a tough chop or an overdone bit of steak will take away from the interest of the meal. There are many things which are far better for the summer invalid than meat. Jellied or minced chicken or whitefish, moulded with , well boiled rice, is especially appetiz? ing in summer. In warm weather it is not wise to attempt too many hot dishes. But if ! broths are included in the diet they ; should be served piping hot, as luke ' warm dishes are most unappetizing. ! Jellied bouillon is always welcomed by invalids. Toast Is Cut Into Small Bits. Toast should be thin, well browned, never burnt, and cut in narrow strips or small squares, as it is more easily 1 handled in such portions. For creamed toast the foundation should be small toasted cubes of bread, well covered with thickened cream and served hot in an attractive, covered bowl or individual tureen. It is seldom necessary for butter to appear upon an invalid tray, as it is often distasteful. Bread should be evenly buttered and cut in small slices beforehand. The Dessert Is the Climax. Frequently the delight of the meal is in the climax, and a pretty, dainty dessert can give much pleasure. A j part of the family dessert should be made into individual moulda for the tray. Custards, gelatine?, puddings and fruit mixtures with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, etc., lend themselves well to such purposes. Older people as well as children, when they are ill and shut off from so many pleasurea, look forward to pleasant surprises with the coming of their tray. Flowers as a garnish, or dainty little bouquets or single blossoms, appearing at unexpected times can do far more toward happi? ness than a nurse or daughter may realize. Humanizing the Garden Americans by Living More in Their Gardens Will Gain Increased Happiness. THE garden in England is so much a part of the home that the intimate and personal note, which we might do well to observe, enters into it forcibly. We need not necessarily, as is the custom there, shut out the unobtrusive gaze of the passer-by by the thick hedge or high wall, but at the same time it is wise to arrange the garden in a rather se? cluded part of the estate or part of the plot attached to the summer cot? tage. An idea worth borrowing from the English is their custom of having the long French windows opening from | the main living room immediately upon the lawn, where chintz cushioned wicker chairs and convenient tables carry into the garden the living room effect. The individuality which so asserts itself ?n the English gardens every? where is obtained through allowing each member of the family to exercise some special preference as to arrange? ment, color variety of flowers, or per ' haps liberty to experiment with a ; unique fad or fancy. This may result in an unusual border, a small cement pool alive with goldfish or a minia? ture fountain. Let the children of the family have ! the same chance that English parents give their little ones. Encourage in? dividuality, give them a plot of their very own and let them do with it as they will. Call it the "Children's Cor? ner." Encourage them to plant old fashioned flowers, which are almost sure to bloom. Unsuspected artistic i talent may show itself when the time ! for picking and arranging the differ? ent colored flowers arrives. If Americans gave more time and thought to the family garden life; if they played games and drank tea with their children in their quiet, peaceful home gardens, as the English do, the results would be worth while in the increased peace and happiness and poise of the entire family. Spring Chicken, Panchard. Cut a spring chicken weighing one and a half pounds into four pieces. Saute in butter and chicken broth to which sliced onions, parsley, thyme and bay leaves have been added, first sprinkling the chicken with flour. Cook twenty minutes. Then place the chicken in a deep dish. Add to the strained gravy two leaves ot gelatine and a little heavy cream to thicken it. Baste the chicken with the thick gravy and when it begins to cool pour ever it a thin layer of chicken jelly. This is a very cold dish. If You Are Shopping and can't find exactly what you want, call The Tribune Information Service. Beekman 3000, and we will tell you WHERE TO GET IT. 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