, 1872-12-01

Wa1-candles, no uouot, 81 - ooteet usa''
Int With - nropcr adjustment Of argand-
burners and ground glass shades, the crude light
of Gas NAV bo materially softened and its flicker
compIeteIy subducd< Its cleanliness and ayaila-
iTlity make it necessity to the progressive
Yanlee. as be treads down old traditions in pur
| Erit Of newer, better, and moro labor-saying
10 those who prefer less expensive fixtures
tban the gilt ones, the most tasteful designs are
shown in light bronze. These are furnished
With any number of burners, from two to
dozen, OF even more. For the usual number OF
Ei1 lights they cost from $50 to 5000; while the
lowest price in gilt 1s about S1Go. Library-h1-
| ture5 ara arranged with mechanical contri-
vance by which they can be raised or lowered at
will and are usually provided with argand
c!,irnneys and porcelain shades. The drop
light is Of all varieties, from the adjustable
brass tube to the portable light, which is usually
q bronze figure, like the standards for noel
posts. but OF much smaller dimensions.
For those who, from preference, necessity, or
wish to have the means Of eudden death at
hand, use kerosene, gasoline, and fluids Of
similar nature, there are variety Of lamps,
designs. The students lamp is among the best
of these, and emits very steady flame.
a. FOR WALL DECORATIONS,
we find beautifully embossed papers in white
and very delicate tints. They have the effect
Of richly -brocaded silks, and are in self-colors,
noticeable for the absence Of gilt, which has
hitherto obtained to SO grsat an extent that one
grew unutterahly weary &: It. These harmonize
perfectly with dnintily oed ceilings and tile
finest carpets: For libraries and dining-rooms.
dark, heavy tints are ehown in tans, green's, and
browns. These still have gilt in their
embossings, to relieve their sombre hue,
and are finished by broad base, about the
height of an ordinary wainscot, which is in col
colors. Ceilings are usually frescoed, some
times only few bright lines relieving the blank
white waste; at others, most exquisite paintings,
frequently designed to match the Aubusson,
ing the establishment. :, Libraries and din
ing-1oons are ornamented in much deeper tints
than tho other apartmenta IN house. Very ell
egant rooms have duted silk hangings covering
the side walls, or heavy brocades in imitation Of
ancient ar1as Whether the latter is a wise revly-
al in these days Of temporary insanity. uny DO @
matter Of doubt still, modern Hamlets seem to
prefer the pistol to the raper in their search for
rats or other game.
In the selection OF household goods, there arc
perhaps none in which 8 woman's fancy can find
wider range than in the choice OF her
CARPETS.
Those OF Oriental manufacture would find bnt
little favor in the eyes Of the many, even if their
purses admitted Of the purchase Of these fab
Iics so that they are not usually imported, e1-
cept for special orders. AS all the furnishings
should correspond, and only the few would then
ad1nlra, the elegant Aubusson finds greater
1&VQI. lIe8e CuIpetB AI8 1IUu4 EICUCU 4Ouu1S,
aud are woven in one piece, to 1T the room for
which they arc intended They are in the most
delicate colors, the groundwork usually being
white or pale gray, upon which seem to be-
thrown graceful bopquots OF exquisite flowers,
usually q large medallion, frequently Of intri-
cate scroll-work, surrounding o large bouquet,
or threaded With interlacing vines. The
pricee OF one of these for room twenty-five
feet square would be about $500. Almost equal
tn these hpArty the French MocnafraS
These are in the same line Of colors, but are
sold by the yard, and do not cost half as much
as the AubusEons. These also are woven in me-
dallions, bouquets, and wreaths- very, beauti-
ful one was in pearl-gray ground with rose
colored and black medallions alternating, filed
with bouquets of flowers, while single blossoms
looked as il scattered by an idle hand over the
intermediate space. Sometimes three and even
position Of the pattern but these, OF course,
can only be used to advantage in very large
rooms. Their rich, heavy pile makes
them particular luxurious aoor-covering, upon
which even the heaviest tread becomes noiseleas.
The finest qualities retail at S5 yard in the
usual three-quarter width.
Next to these are English Wiltons and fine
Administers. These arc Of much shorter pile
but are OF the fnestwoo1, showing very closely
woven surface. The colors in them are much
darker and brighter, suggesting heavy furniture
es 3 suitable accompaniment but they are OF
superior durability. nothing approaching them IN
their eapability OF resisting wear and tear:
small set figures on notified grounds, hare super
seeded the traditional green carpet for libraries.
They have this advantage, that they permit the
use Of royal-purple or dcep-garnet hangings,
and thus give q look Of stately grandeur to the
room we dedicate to the immortals.
Next in the descending scale are English vel
vets, followed by English body Brussels. The
latter Of these is also universally conceded to
wear exceedingly well. Tapestry carpets follow;
and, Of these, the best American aro considered
equally as good in make as the English, although
the latter appear to have finer selection OF pat
terms. There is but q tri1e of difference in
price. Three-ply and ingram complete the Va
yard, and ere made in very pretty patterns.
With good taste, and Q proper conception Of tho
suitability Of various household articles there is
no reason why little Mrs. Salary's cottage should
not be as charming in its way as Airs. Midsa'
elegant mansion.
are shown in widths varying from one to
twenty-four yards, thus meeting the demands
OF those who like to use them. They are sold
principally for Kitchens, and are useful cover
ing when the floor is pine, and arc only rivalled
by o hardwood floor made Of narrow p1anks, and
thoroughly vanished. The best India mat
tinBs are almost as expensive as the loWer-priced
carpets, and are only suitable for country houses.
low furniture, they have deliciously cool effect
when an August sun is blazing in the sky.
Another floor covering is made Of
WOOD IN MOSAIC PATTERNS,
md would seem to be useful for halls. It might
also be used to advantage in an invald's room,
where an absence Of dust is 8 desideratuIn. 4
square OF carpet could be placed over it, cover
ing the centre, and this, with the supplement-
ary rugs, could be easily lifted and shaken,
while all superfuous atoms could readily be
wiped from the woodworking with . damp
cloth. Heavy carpets absorb go much dust
that it is decidedly Objectionable to have them
swept especially where the occupant Of an
apartment ia not well enough to leave it during
the operation.
We might, in passing, mention the quaint
variety Of
which are used for yestibules. They go through
the varieties OF other goods. being beautiful,
unique, and ugly. Halls that are finished in
tesseilated marble should always have strip of
Wilton-stair carpeting running through the cen
tire during the winter, as,, even n our most
thoroughly y-heatcd houses, the delicately-slip-
rered foot is ant to feel chill in leaEing the