NEW WAY TO SERVE LOBSTER. The photograph depicts a design recently executed by an English chef who won a prize for his skill in creating and executing this idea for serving lobster. The dish is Homard a la Drexel, the lettering of which is done with the eggs from the lobster. The creature is mounted on a carriage, while the outspread wings give a distinct idea of a flying machine. The idea created quite a sensation when the first lobsters so decorated were first served at a banquet. The effect is certainly very unusual.

Prof. Hale, the director of the Mt. Wilson observatory, that solar cyclones create magnetic fields, for if sufficient quantity of electrified atoms were animated with cyclonic movements in the spots a magnetic space must result.

Experiments have demonstrated that the distance of two components is in proportion to the intensity of the magnetic field and to the square of the length of wave. In fine, that which distinguishes these duplicates from the double lines produced by other known phenomena is, that the lights from the components are polarized in a circle, but in an inverse sense, consequently if we meet in the spectrum of any substance, a duplicate which appears to come from a magnetic field, this origin will be revealed by the circular and inverse polarization.

These deductions applied to the solar spots have been crowned with success and Prof. Hale has proved that magnetic fields exist and are caused by terrific whirling masses of electrified atoms.

MAN-MADE SILKS

THERE is now being manufactured in

an artificial silk factory in the north of France gauze or tulle which has the remarkable brilliancy of synthetic silks. But by careful examination with a magnifying glass one can discern a singular peculiarity of the material: it is found to be composed of an even mass instead of elementary intersecting fibers. At each angle of the hexagonal meshes, the threads composing the sections are joined, forming a single thread, each one. of the same size. It is very evident after such an examination that the product is indeed an artificial fabric.

The net work which forms the gauze is moulded by a metal'ic cylinder which is finely engrossed with intersecting lines. This roller turns parallel with the receiver which contains the cellulosic solution in such a way that the mould engraved on the surface becomes filled with the mixture, rollers and scrapers clean perfectly the cylindrical surface, so that the grooves alone retain the paste. The cylinder-mould meets afterward a sort of belt on the surface of which, under the influence of the pressure, a transfer of the tracing is produced. The net work of the cellulosic fibers is detached from the principal cylinder and adheres to the cloth. The phenomenon is, however, quite difficult to obtain, the nature of the receiving surface plays a certain role and the mesh or net work

WORLD'S LARGEST DITCH DIGGER.

In use in the Imperial Valley, Mexico.

JAWS OF THE DINOSAUR
TYRANNOSAURUS FOUND
IN MONTANA.
This gigantic creature lived
2.000.000 years ago.

must be carefully detached from the cylinder, as the gauze is extremely fragile. It is finally solidified by immersing in a coagulating bath. However satisfactory the results obtained may be, the utility of these fabrics is very limited and the usual processes of spinning and weaving are therefore not seriously menaced.

It would be practically impossible to imitate a closely woven fabric by this method.

The manufacture of artificial silks has developed rapidly and possibly artificial cloths may some time be successfully produced by means of solidifiable solutions without tissues. That day, however, is probably not close at hand.

THE NEW CAMPANILE OF VENICE.

The famous Square of St. Marks is beginning to assume its wonted appearance after the collapse of the old tower in 1902.

SHAVING WATER IN A JIFFY.

ELECTRIC HEATER AS FAMILY

AN

FRIEND

N electric heating device not much bigger than a tablespoon and easily slipped into the pocket or suit case, might be termed the friend of the whole family, as it will warm the baby's milk in a jiffy, bring the big brother's shaving water to the proper temperature while he dresses, heat a bowl full of water for sister's hair washing while she waits, is ready for instant use in a sick room where hot water is needed in a hurry and (not forgetting father) will heat up the cold coffee in the "dinner pail with a cupola."

If father happens to be a doctor or dentist, he will find it useful for sterilizing his instruments. If a barber, it will provide him with hot water without the necessity of keeping the gas going under the boiler.

This handy little invention is only six inches long and is supplied with a length of wire and a plug which can be screwed into any electric light socket. Then all that is necessary is to put the heater into any liquid that is to be heated and turn on the switch. A glass of water or milk is brought to the boiling point in a few seconds and moreover, the glass will not break from the heat.

THE LATEST PARISIAN NOVELTY-THE SPIDER WEB" VEIL.

SPIDER WEB VEIL

IT may be through lack of charm, overweening vanity to display such charm as she may possess, or only mere desire for novelty and excitement that produces the type of woman who parades in the sheath gown, the harem skirt, or-as shown in the illustration-the spider web veil. And like the other freak garbs just referred to, this newest covering for the face has its origin in the French capital. The sheath gown wasn't a "go" because it attracted too much attention, its rather daring wearers thought; the harem skirt, American fashionables declare, makes one look old. What will be the verdict for the spider web veil?

In its way the veil is artistic-artistic at least in the sense that it reproduces faithfully the feeling of repulsion, tinged with curiosity, that the real spider in his web arouses in the normal observer. The center of the web is placed across the forehead, and the reproduction of at spider rests on the cheek between eye and ear. The effect at first glance is distinctly startling, and may earn for women of a certain type the appellation

PARACHUTE THAT MAN CAN

GUIDE

HERE ERE is a new type of parachute, the invention of a Frenchman, which has a very distinct advantage over all others. If obliged to make use of the device to escape a downward plunge in his disabled machine, the aeronaut may guide this parachute in various directions by pulling on corresponding cords. It thus overcomes the very serious objection to the average parachute that no choice can be made as to the place of descent, it being impossible to avoid either church spire, or lake, should misfortune so guide the ill-fated aeronaut.

The illustration shows a recent test of the apparatus that was made from the first floor platform of the lofty Eiffel Tower. The parachute, which has its trapeze directly in front of the aviator's head, and which folds up like an umbrella, can be easily released. The fall, of course, was from a stationary body. Just how effective any parachute would be if suddenly launched from an aeroplane shooting through the air, remains yet to be seen. In the test the parachute descended at a moderate speed, and under most satisfactory guidance of the cords.