The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 14, 1901, Page 8

ALL. A FRENCH AFTERNOON WEAR -1 B N e e AN D Vb/[fl a7es/ > 7/ Y thelr boots shall ye know them.” Yea, verily. From the high heels of the little soubrette to the ‘‘dog- gY" toes of the college girl. It takes a “nervy” wbman to dress her feet to sult the occaslon: to put pride in her pocket, and be willing to change from a dainty house-slipper to a heavy golf or walking shoe, which she knows makes her foot look twice as large, and do it gracefuily, content in the knowing that the smallness of the foot is still there and that she is suitably shod. The average woman will not do it. She dons her thin-soled, high-heeled boot in any and all kinds of weather and sallles Zorth, “Never wore any other kind—just coulan’t do it,” but never a word about the size of her foot. She might add “I hate to have my foot look big.” After all it is vanity—in humankind that gives the family physiclan extra coin to send his daughfer to a fashionable Yoarding school. “It's an ill wind that blows nobody good.” Small feet or no small feet—it is to the ! woman, to the woman who likes that ‘“‘eternal fitness of things,” belongs the shoe-box which is the envy and the admiration of her friends. It is about four feet long and two feet deep; is made of either soft or hard wood polished, or covered with as handsome material as its owner wishes. It is supposed to car- ry out the color scheme of the room. In- side it is lined with quilted satin or the material used for the covering. The pock- ets are varied in size and are made of the game material used and fastened to the eides of the box with brass-headed tacks. The space in the center is for the ghoes, which are kept on “trees.” When the wood used is hard it can be polished, and the only ornamentation, the mono- gram ands heavy brass corners. So not Photos by Alisky. Poses by Stella Rozetta of the Alcazar. fShoes from Rosenthal’s (Inccrporate%). only useful, but an acquisition to the fur- nishings is the shoe-box. And the contents? Such a varlety of cholce in low and high shoes can be found in the shops that even the most fastidious woman can be suited. The box holds as many as can be afford- ed. But when one can afford it, what a number of pairs are needed for the vari- ous conditions of one's toilette. Beginning with the bath or lounging pper, warm or cool as the season hap- pens to be, the high boot for tramping. But first the slipper for evening wear— there zre any number of them—patent leather, undressed, kid and velvet. Two especially pretty styles are in patent leather. One, the Colonial, with a broad, high tongue and huge silver buckle; the other one a lattice instep, now so much in vogue. The heel is high, two inches, and tiny gold buckles or ribbon rosettes cover the fastening, which is either at the side or on top. These slippers have from one to four straps, and are trimmed according to the number. Black silk open work stockings in intricate patterns are worn with these two models. Then the low shoes for indoor wear or for the frou-frou gowns worn in the after- noons. They are called walking ties and lace up with black'silk braid. They come in patent leather or kid or a mixture of both and in so many styles that in pur- chasing one is almost bewildered. High heels of the Cuban or military variety dis- tinguish these shoes. The Cuban is the most popular. Smart women are ‘wearing sl with these low-cut shoes stockings wnicn match in color the light gown, pale blue, pink and sometimes red. A shoe exclusively for indoor or carriage wear is the one after the Louls XV model. It comes in black or bronze, with a two- inch heel, very much curved, and laces closely around the ankle with black or brown silk laces. Very dressy for women with small feet. For outdoor wear under this head are tinz shoes for dress, the boots for cycling, hunting, golfing and the ones for a rainy day. The regulation dress walk- ing shoe is of patent leather, with exten- sion soles and moderately low military heels. Low shoes have been so very pop- ular this season that there has been but little demand for thls style of shoe. A high boot for hunting or fishing laces up the front to the knee and is of soft tan leather. Extension soles and low flat heel. It looks heavy, but in reality is not. New golf shoes lzce to the ankle and come in black or tan leather. Rubber disks are in the sole and heel to keep the wearer from. slipping. Black or tan kid cyeling shoes lace up the front to the knee and fit like gloves. They have rubber medallions in the soles. Rainy day shoes are in tan Russlan calf or are black. Worn ot only on wet days, but for long country walks. They lace up the front #nd are between the cycling boot and the one for golfing in length. Riding boots are of all patent leather or brown Russia calf or have patent leather fronts and moroceco top. The latest fad in the evening for feet is the Roman sandal, made of white kid, with two diamond or torquoise set buckles. A pretty foot well pedicured is most attractive in this classic dressing. Fortunate is the woman who can haves and keep going a model shoe box. The majority of us are lucky if three pairs of’ foot coverings stand on the shelf in the. closet. "POINTS ABOUT THE CARE OF DOGS. OGS like comforts the same as hu- D man beings. They want a roomy house, a good place to sleep and kind treatment, and will repay thetr owner for all that is done for their comfort. A dog house should be raised from the ground, as the dampness will give the animal cold and rot the floor. A few pleces of three-inch flooring placed un- derneath or some bricks will serve the purpose in every way. See that the opening of the house is on one side, so that the wind and rain will be turned off as much as possible. It is never good to chain a dog in his house; better drive a stout plece of quartering into the ground about one foot and fasten the chain to this. Chain a dog only when necessary. Hay has been recommended as being suitable {of bedung, but the greatest ob- Jection to it is that it invariably works into the coat of a long-haired dog. From an economical point of view it is also less preferable than straw, which, as a bed- ding for dogs of every kind, is unsur- passed. Wheaten straw has been found better than oaten, when it can be obtained, as it lasts much longer and Is softer and more comfortable for ‘the dog to lie on. Some breeders think that animals are better for not having anything but boards to sleep on, claiming that bedding in- their coat. This, however, is a Bedding should never be allowed to remain more than a weck at the ut- most, and the house should be thoroughly cleaned every week or ten days. It has been said that a dog's goodness goes in at the mouth, meaning that a well-nourished dog.will turn out a better animal than one whose wants in this line have been neglected. The secrets in feed- ing are: Wholesome food and variety in diet. Those In a position to know never advocate the feeding of dogs wholly upon meat. Such a diet is injudiclous, as it 1s heating. Meat can be given to a dog three or four times a week, not oftener, in addi- tion to the meal or biscuits which form the foundation of the daily meal. Decayed or maggoty meat, such as is glven to many dogs, is sure to affect their health sconer or later. They will thrive better on a small ‘quantity of good food than an unlimited supply of bad quality. The subject of how often dogs should be fed is one that has been much discussed. In the case of old dogs once a day is generally considered enough, provided they are given all they want. In this event the evening is the best time for feeding, as it allows the animal to be put by comfortably for the night, and they vill generally sleep quietly after eating. /Younger dogs require more food, and _ihould be given one or two extra meals. [he meat biscults which are so generally used form an excellent diet, and can be glven dry or soaked. Another good food as a basis of diet is coarse oatmeal, which should be thor- oughly bolled, or it will disarrange the dog’s stomach. Bones from which most of the meat has been scraped should be freauently supplied, as they not only amuse the dog for hours, but benefit the teeth considerably and help to strengthen the jJaws. Large bones are preferable, for small ones will be bolted whole and may stick In the throat. Dry bread and veg- etables are also good. If a large dish of foad is placed before a dog which is feede ing badiy it is apt to sicken him, when he will not eat at all, whereas a little given him from his master’s hand will most likely be swallowed eagerly. Some dog fanciers claim that an animal should be fed off the ground, but this is not a good plan. They should be fed from a plate or a tin of some kind. The best feeding vessels for dogs are probably round baking tins, which will be found in every family. A dog should also have all the fresh water he wants. The value of this point can hardly be overestimated, for, although he will drink almost anything, he is sure to be upset by bad water sooner or later. When a dog is kept in the house he should be washed every week or ten days. Remove his collar and put a strap around his neck, or an old collar, so as to have something to hold him by, as in all prob- ability the canine will not take to the bath as he might. Securely held the work with soap and sponge can then be come menced. /—Z——"" [ DZIONTAL SLIPFER e s i) ZEss 176 WIT CUBAN FHELZ . DANCING .SLIPPER o LUVTING Boor ¥ Hren HEELED oo s