Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-11-11
From the Willows.
BY MILLICENT.

From the Willows.
By MILLICENT.
dislike to differ from any ofthe Sis
tiers of The Home Circle, but do think
Kate Hamlin's suggestion is objection
able. Like her, l feel somewhat indig-
nant. because so many ladies who read
this corner, do not contribute, SO as to
make it more interesting. | fear that
if we are restricted to certain subjects,
and those only which concern house.
hold drudgery. she will discourage 9TH
ers from making any effort to contrib
ute to this department. The name OF
our corner-The Home Circle-is sug-
ges.ive of peace and rest, perfect conf
dence and sweet communion with each
member of the band, independently of
the labors of the house and farm. So
many poor tired housewives that wish
to forget for time all about the weari-
some tramp, tramp, of the domestic
treadmill, and lift alike their eyes and
thoughts above the wash-tub or kitchen
range and give a few moments to the
contemplation CT something beyond the
question, of What shall we have for
dinner, or how shall economic SO as
to make the last purchase OF groceries
last until Christn as!'' We know these
duties must be performed every day and
week and year of our lives and all the
help we can get from recipes and direc-
lions are very acceptable.
But how much dearer and sweeter
the privilege to meet in The Circle OF
unknown friends, those who will sympa-
thise with us in our higher aims, our no.
bier and our heller aspirations, and can
lay aside for time the harrassing cares
OF life, and enjoy Feast of reason and
flow of soul, with each other. Do
please, Kate, let us talk Of something
else besides cooking and fancy-work all
the time. But l have gone beyond the
space allotte me, and to buy pardon
and please Kate, l will tell how cook
a large young chicken. Prepare it in
the usual way, then put some butter in
the dripping-pan, brown it slightly, roll
the pieces in flour and place in the par
sprinkle an extra handful of -four over
the top and season to taste. Pour over
all quart of boiling water, cover close
| ly and set in a hot oven. BY the time
the rest of your meal is ready the chick
en- will be nice and tender and the gra
Wy ready made. Try 1t.
We never use profane language, Blu
we can testify that ''NIillicent" know:
how to cook a chicken. We do not sa,
this on hear-say.-ED.
ED. HoME-CIRcLE:-I am glad tina
the little leaven which l dropped into
the Home-Circle few weeks ago, ha
: begun to foment and while Hattie i
on the autumn leaves" question, vii
add uy testimony. My sitting-roon
wall was dead white; and not liking it,
bought some lime and made white
wash, tinting it with spanish brown, jus
enough to give it a tint. Giving m,
!, walls two coats OF this mixture, ! mex
turned my attention to the ornaments
| l had a few pictures, and when thes,
were hung. the room still wore stiff
uninviting air, as though it were opened
only on great occasions. racked my
} brain for way to render it more cheer
. full and home-like, and was about Civ
; ing up in despair. when my eyes resteo
on a box of autumn leaves. | immedi
| ately pomced upon them aud begun Il
plan. First, fastened small spray
on the nail where each picture hung ant
: one at the top of each window, The1
| armed with a brush and mucilage the
border was begun in this way. IN tht
corners were two sprays, each made o
three long fergs, three maple leaves ane
three rose leaves, Between the corner:
and just ten inches apart, l placed lit
tie bouquets. each made of one fern {
maple leaf. and three rose leaves. The
effect was beautiful, and it took but one
day for the whole work. The cost o
material was just thirty cents. Go ant
do likewise.