Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1901 — The Designer. [ARTICLE]

The Designer.

Those contemplating Hallowe’en festivities should hasten to procure a copy of The Designer, for October, for,in it are given novel and most entertaining suggestions for such affairs, quaint illustrations aiding the description. October brides-to-be are especially considered in this number, for it contains bridal toilettes, a summary of a charming yet not extravagant trousseau, and Etiquette Hints on bridal affairs. “Points on Dressmaking” treats on the new sleeves for coats and jackets, and the fashion designs presented are chosen with marked reference to coming Autumn days. A short story of unusual interest by Charlotte Hall is entited “A Daughter of the Sundown Sea,” and is illustrated most artistically, as, too, is the bright little comedietta by William Lincoln Balch, which tells the story of “Gay’s Engagements.” “Faint Heart and Fair Lady,” the Kentucky love story by Henry Cleveland Wood, is continued in this issue, and a short story for children, “What Tea3her Taught Tom,” should be of service not only to parents with restless off spring of tender years, but to kindergarten teachers as well. “The Model Kitchen” pictures and describes many articles that are probably new to Designer housekeepers, and less practice but certainly most attractive are articles of an entirely different nature given under “Dainty Lace Adornments” and “Novelties in Crocheting.” “Health and Beauty,” continues the treatment of the arms and handers,“Notes of New Books” pre. sehts the newest comers in the literary arena; “Selections for the Recitatioiiist” gives charming bits of vdrse for the juvenile orator or for older folk, while “Household Hints,” “Nursery Lore” and “Cookery” are as valuable as they are appropriate to the season. Last, but, by no means least, must be mentioned with much commendation the millinery styles for Autumn head covering.