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DRESSMAKING AT HOME. By SYLVIA. A New Corsage for the Matron. It is always a little difficult to select styles for the matron in these days when the line of demarcation is so loosely drawn between those for youth and middle age. Most of the models sketched can, with care and judg- ment, be made to do duty for the matron or the maid; but where blouses are concerned the former, though desirous of keeping up to date, does not always feel herself justified in wearing the open-necked affairs which are cow so popular. PATTERN No. 1,810. Here, then, in No. 1,810 is one of the very newest of models, which she may wear with dignity and the assurance that it is becoming and quite up to date. Its novelty is seen in the collar portion, which is cut all in one with the blouse, the corners of which, being turned back, give a touch of smartness, and add to the comfort of the neck-part, and if lined with soft lace will be especially becom- ing. The fronts, you see, are gathered a little into the back shoulder-seam, which is also a new idea, whilst the cuffs can be either turned up or down, as preferred. The pattern, is well suited to Jap silk, striped or broche silk; and there are charm- ing designs to be had in the mercerised makes of patterned materials which are in- expensive and smart. I have selected 40-inch goods for its reali- sation and the present lesson, and for the shape of the pat- tern and the method of placing it must refer you to the ac- companying d i a- gram, where you will see the method of placing it upon 11 yard of such material folded as when bought. Trace or mark round the outline carefully and then cut out, allowing the necessary turn- ings, though before doing so it would be well to compare the measurements with those of the wearer, and allow on, or take off, what is necessary. Having cut out, proceed to face the right and left fronts with wide strips of material cut selv- edge ways; stitch I the edges, make the buttonholes and sew on the buttons. DIAGRAM FOR PATTERN No. 1,810. ISext gather the shoulder-fronts, arrange, and stitch to the corresponding back portions. Neaten and press inside; then join and press the seams of the collar facings; place and tack the two right sides to face; run the edges together; turn inside out as you would a bag, pulling the corners out sharply; tack, stitch, and press, or, if you prefer it, join the two portions by means of a fine piping; then secure facing to fronts and seams, and neaten. Now join the sleeves to the long shoulder- part by means of faggoting, veining, narrow insertion, or fancy stitching; join up the side seams; neaten and press, then gather the lower edges; make the cuffs in the same way as the collar, secure to wrist-parts, and finish off, also sew the lower edge into a band.

A Smart Blouse for the Youthful Matron. I was asked recently to suggest a blouse which a youthful matron or expectant mother could wear with comfort, and in No. 1,811 you have a design which, whilst suited to the girl in her teens, is particularly well adapted to the purpose nbove named. The gathc" I front lends itself well to changing proportions of figure, though quite a feature of the newest designs. The blouse sketched is intended for patterned fabrics- voile, jap, or tussore; whilst soft broche silk, I PATTERN NO. 1,811. would make a very smart design, piped either with the same or a contrasting colour. Like the blouse sketched above, no lining is required, so the making is very simple. When cut out, gather the neck, make the piping, run this to the edge, being careful to keep the neck part of the right size; then turn in and neaten on the wrong side, the buttons and fastenings of the front keeping it in place here, though it may require catch- ing down here and there at the neck, to pre- vent it curling over. Now join on the sleeves with the piping- cord, neaten, and then join these up under the arms, also the blouse; gather and neaten the wrist parts with narrow bands, to which the cuffs are sewn; finish off the waist by sewing into a band; sew on the collar, and fasten off. The blouse will require about If yard of 40-inch goods.

HOW TO OBTAIN PATTERNS. Our paper patterns are speoially cut for us from designs expressly prepared for this column, and the cost of each complete pattern is 6gd. post free. Address all letters, enclosing stamps for patterns, to Sylvia," Whitefriarg House, Carmelite- street, London, E.C. Be sure and mention the number of the pattern required when order- ing. Patterns will be despatched within 1¡. days of the application beinsr received.

AGRICULTURAL NOTES. I BY A PRACTICAL FARMER. SUSSEX CATTLE. At the annual general meeting of th( Sussex Herd-Book Society, held in the Tun. bridge Wells Showyard, the yearly report of the Council, which was presented by Lord Leconfield (the president), showed' that the Society is flourishing. The membership cf the Society now totals 180, the number of new members added during the past twelve months being twenty-eight. The entries for the Herd-Book, whic!\ has now reached Vol. XXIX., were the largest in the Sceietv'- history, totalling 1,174, and passing the 1.011 limit for the first time since the Herd-Book was started in 1874. The accounts snow an excellent surplus after providing fS7 15s. in prizes and medals at six shows. Considering the fact that a number of the foreign ports were closed against imports cf British stock, on account of the unfortunate outbreaks of foot-and-jnouth disease, t;, foreign trade in Sussex cattle last year was satisfactory. Export certificates to the number of 123 were issued in the course of the year, fifty-four being in respect of ship-' ments to South Africa and sixty-nine to South America. In these countries Sussex cattle have proved themselves to be especially adapted to the districts where there is a heavy mortality of stock. With native cows Sussex bulls prove highly pre- potent. not only in imparting their handsome deep red colour, but in giving quality to the beef and fineness to the hide. as well as in hastening maternity. FIGHTING A PEST. An interesting example of the way in which summer comes to the aid of the practical man is shown by the treatment of the wild onions. This, in some soil and some districts, is a pest for which there seemed to be no remedy, for it has been able to survive treat- ment with gasiime, carbolic acid, and even oil of vitriol. Dr. Voelcker, of the Royal Agri- cultural Society, has, however, found that it 2an be eradicated by the sowing of deep root- ing grasses and plants which literally squeeze blie wild onions out of existence. As a result af this discovery it will now be possible to bring many pieces of land into cultivation upon which practically nothing could be srown previously because of the presence of wild onions in enormous abundance. CO-OPERATING TO SELL MEAT. Many of the co-operative distributing socie- ties have their butchery departments, but hitherto meat producers have not concerned themselves much as to the possibilities of dealing direct with consumers. But, as one of the innumerable proofs "f the growing interest in co-operative principle- may refer to the action of the South Herefordshire Farmers Union in holding a meeting recently to dis- cuss the question of co-operation in meat sell- ing. There was a good attendance, and it was arranged to pay a visit to Ireland to inspect various objects of interest in the method of co-operation. The chairman (Mr. E. Rees) said several prominent members had been considering the advisability of Herefordshire farmers killing and marketing their own stock so that they would take part of the profits which the middleman now claimed. He was in favour of co-operation, but not to the ex- tent that it was carried out in Holland. For he was told that the workers there in the butter factories and the like had to labour a large number of hours a day, and did not get their fair share of the profits. They did not want to sweat their men, but they wanted a better return for their expenditure. As an illustration of the enormous profits the middleman claimed, he said in London veal was sold at Is. 8d. per lb., and at the Here- ford market it only realised 8d. or 9d. per lb. TWO SHOW PRIZE LISTS. For the forthcoming show of the Smith- field Club at Islington, from December 7th to December 11th, the total amount offered for competition in ordinary prizes, cups, and champion prizes is S:4,450 lis. 10d. This is distributed as follows: £ 2,117 for cattle, £ 1,223 for sheep, £ 539 for pigs, E.192 for carcase competitions, L149 13s. lOd. for feeders of first-prize animals, and £ 129 18s. for table poultry. The carcase and table poultry sections will again form interest- ing features. The show wll be held under the presidency of tRe Duke of Devonshire. Copies of the prize list can be obtained from 12, Hanover-square, London, W. Entries should be sent in not later than Monday, November 2nd. The Hackney Horse Society is to huH its next show at Olympia, London, instead of the Agricultural Hall, Islington, and it will be extended to five days instead of four, opening on March 2nd and closing on March 6th. The total amount of prize money and trophies is equivalent to £ 3,500, whereas this year only £1,490 was offered. The classes have been considerably extended. There will be a champion cup to the value of S:30, in addition to the challenge cup for the best stallion shown in hand. A new class will consist of stallions three years and over, 15i hands and over. Many of the harness classes have been retained, but there will be two new classes for mares or gildings over seven years old, below 15 hands in height. In the pony section, apart from the special prizes, there will be a class for pairs of ponies not exceed- ing 14 hands, and likewise for tandem ponies. t, In Jumping competitions will be freely inter- spersed, and it is the intention of those re- sponsible for the show to provide classes for commercial horses, for children's ponies, ar.d for various kinds of riding competitions and displays, which will have novel and attrac- tive features. COST OF FEEDING MILCH COWS. With till object of acquiring information as to the cost of food in milk production, the University of Leeds and the Yorkshire Coun- cil for Agricultural Education have had some 278 cows under observation. These were dis- tributed over nine different herds; the numbers comprising each herd varied from cine to eighty-two. Of this total number of cows 137 represent first calving heifers. Of the cows that were tested nine gave over 1,000 gallons in the year. The best return was given by a cow with her sixth calf, which in forty-eight weeks yielded 1,314 gallons. She was closely followed' by a cow in another herd with her fourth calf, whose return in forty- four weeks was 1,225 gallons;- then came a third cow with her sixth calf yielding 1,128 gallons in forty-eight weeks. These cows were of a Shorthorn type. There were a few Jerseys and Guernseys in the lierds, the highest yield of these being 755 gallons for a half-bred Jersey. During the year 21 per cent. of the cows gave over 800 gallons. 60 per cent. between 500 and 800, and 19 per cent. 500 gallons or less. The best herd average was 854 gallons, the total number of cows in this herd being twenty-seven. A herd con- taining eighty-two head averaged 700 gallons. The highest yield of any cow reckoned at 8d. per gallon was worth £43 16s., and in the same herd the lowest monetary return- was E20 11s., the average being £ 28 9s. The poorest herd got from its best cow £ 25 13s. worth of milk, and from its worst cow £6 8s., the average return being E15 19s. The fat percentages varied from 3'49 per cent. up to 4'15 per cent. The first calvers averaged 399 gallons for thirty-seven weeks, the second calvers for a period of thirty-eight weeks averaged 721 gallons, third calvers for forty- one weeks 626 gallons, fourth calvers for a similar period 639 gallons, fifth calvers for forty-six weeks 719 gallons, sixth calvers for forty-three weeks 704 gallons, and over six calves for forty-one weeks 697 gallons. The cost of food per gallon of milk varied much less thaa in similar tests in other parts of the country. The cost has been smallest in the herd which produced the largest quan- tity of milk, namely, 5'3d. per gallon of milk. Three herds out of the nine produced milk r.t 5-3d., 5-5d., and 5'6d. Two of them made milk at the cost of 6d. per gallon for food, and the others varied from fi"6d. to 7'8d., the latter figure being for the herd which gave the smallest quantity. No less than thirty cows in previous years of the investigation produced milk at an estimated cost per gallon for food alone of lOd. or more.

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