REGULAR SUBSCRIBER.—We do not understand your question about crewel work, but as you have our paper, you will easily find articles on it to give you the special information you need. FEATHERY FLAKES.—A dark green velveteen bodice would look the best with a dark green serge skirt. It should be made quite plain, with a pointed front and a coat-tail back. NANCY TILL.—Slate, or a pretty light brown, or a grey cashmere, would all be pretty colours for a serviceable wedding gown. The bonnet should match, unless you preferred a white one, which would be more suitable to a wedding, but less useful. We wish you much happiness and God’s blessing on your union. A. J. D. H.—We should not advise you to expend ten shillings on any such advertisement; they are generally mere catchpennies, and the money is wasted. MAY.—You can procure the special instruction books that you require at the _Bazaar_ office, 170, Strand, W.C. ART. SAILOR.—We judge from your specimen that you have some taste for painting, and we should recommend a course at the nearest school of art, where you might join an evening class. If, however, you still wish to join one of the girls’ societies in which the members’ specimens are sent for criticism, you must consult the “Directory of Girls’ Clubs,” by Miss Caulfeild, price one shilling and sixpence, published by Griffith and Farran. A. WILLIAMS.—The varnish applied to mirror painting is used for the purpose of preserving the oil-colours, and bringing up their most brilliant tones. A white surface as a commencement is not absolutely necessary, but if not used, flake white should be mixed with the first tints of each colour. HOUSEKEEPING. A. H.—The stillroom-maid of the present day has charge of the housekeeper’s room, and waits upon her and on those of the household who dine with her. She assists the housekeeper in her preparations for second courses and desserts, and looks after linen and the reserved stores of glass and china. KATIE will find that a raw potato, cut into small pieces, with a little water, well shaken up and allowed to stand for a few hours, will clean decanters and glass jugs and bottles beautifully. ALEXANDRA.—Enamelled saucepans may be cleaned with a little chloride of lime with water. Let it stand for a time, and rub well with a cloth. This will restore its whiteness to the enamel. When burnt, boil some soda and water in them. LLANTHONY.—The washing should be done at home by the servant, and you will have to help in the house yourself. The butcher’s bill must not exceed 10s. a week, which ought to be enough, with care. You do not say where you live, so we cannot give you much help.