Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-03
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TIoNs-H1SD-sADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. &C., &C.

TIONs-HASD-sADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. &C., &C.
LACE CURTAINS that shrink when they are
washed can he heightened by letting out the
hem and facing with thin muslin
III IN IRONING ANY ARTICLE has become
feorched. lay it in the direct rays of the sun. 1t
viii be drawn entirely out.
EII.EBoRE RUBBED OVER WITH MOIAssEs
and put around places that reaches and water
bugs frequent, is a very effectual poison for
them.
SCorR PIECES OF zinc with kerosene oil and
polish off with whiting. or. what is better, give
them coat of paint. They can then be cleaned
al any time by simply washing them.
THs SLEEVES OF CHUDREN's WRAPPERS can
he heightened by sewing a wristlet made of
yarn; bright worsted of red or blue is not only
pretty hut seryiceable. as it does not soil SO
rasily a white.
COOP WAY TO SERVE OYSTERS to tempt the
appetite of an invalid is to make stew wherein
cream is substituted for milk; salt it well; then
line a small vegetable dish with thin slices of
buttered toast. aud pour the stew in.
WIEN SLEEPLESsNESS is caused by grief it is
said that morrhia, narcein and cOdein prove
very efficient remedies; but when it arises
from nervousness or arterial excitement. bro
mide of potassium acts well unless the patient
is anRmic. In purely nervous sieeplessnesS
chlorOfOrm in small quantities answers well.
Hydratc of chlOral suits in all cases except in
dyspepsia and heart disease The sleeplessness
OF the aged and of persons with debilitated
constitutions should he treated with such toncs
wine. bitters and the like.
How To MAKE SHIRTS GLOsSY.-To secure
a gloss when ironing shirts. take of raw starch
one ounce gum arabic. one draehm: white of
egg or blood albumen. half an ounce; soluble
glass. quarter OF an ounce; water. q. S. Make
hA - ~ into fin disc !vp fIn in
a little hot water. cool and mix it with the albu-
men. and beat the mixture with starch
Eguid; then sdd the water-glass (sOlution) and
shake together Mosten the starched linen
with cloth dipped in this liquid and use a
polishing iron to develop the gloss.
AIRY BEDROOMs.-Lady Barker recommends
airy bedrooms for children. She says: THE
fondest and fussiest parents do not always
understand that on the most careful attention
and simple rules depend the straightness of
ehildren's spines. the strength of their limbs
their freedom from coughs and colds, and. in
fact. their general health But few consider
that half of young child's life should be spent
IN its bed. So that unless the atmosphere of
the room they sleep in. the quality of the bed
they lie on. and the texture of the clothes which
cover them are taken into consideration. it is
only half their existence which is being cared
for"
How TO Spoil. Our QUAH.-The quail and
what we call partridge are. although essentially
dry birds. susceptible of conversion into admit
rabe dishes. With us, hewever. when they are
not served brOiled on toast to the consistency
and flavor of pine chip. they are roasted and
always accompanied by a sort of pOultice known
as bread sauce. Yet abroad how many differ
ent ways have cooks invented for giving well
come to the partridge. AS salmis based upon
trutfieS and crowned with them, REINFORCED by
a PURGE favored with their own Juices and
lyerS, they may claim equality with any dish of
gane.-HOtel Gazette.
COVERING STRAWBERRIES always brings them
out with fresher green color i'm spring, and
sometimes with few days earlier start The
work requires care. If covered too densely. it
may smother and rot them. IsOSe stiff straw
thinly applied. will do. but evergreen branches
are better. Nearly every owner has some Nor
way spruces. or other eyergreens which would
be improved by shortening back into symmetry
and the trimmings are Just what is wanted for
covering strawberries and other plants. AmOd-
crate protection of this kind will save many
self-sown hardy flowers and vegetables. the
seeds of which We're started by the rain after the
late severe drouth. ard such pantsmay come
month earlier In spring than If sOwn by hand
after the ground is dry enOugh.-COeutry Gen
terlda.
Decorative PAINTING for furniture is more
popular than ever. Among the materials used
for the purpose are satin sheeting and lnOeum.
or ordinary Ocloth. The former is used for
panels of screens and hangngs for the backs of
frieZes and the panels of doors. No prepara-
ton Is required when oil paints used. and
the designs are bold and effective. and the work
usually rough Small piano tacks are used for
hitting In the panels: so that the effect is as
If the door itself painted. Birds water
lilies and plants. bulrusheS grasses. and iris
are effective, or foX-giOves. gladioli and white
lilies The standing screens. painted on colOred
cloths. are also popular just now There are
usually four long panels, and sometimes four
smaller ones fitted at the base. with a small
cluster on each of the same flowers as adorn the
panel above.-Art Anaate,r.
HANDMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTs.-In addition
to the articles mentioned recently as
suitable handmade Christmas gifts are the
fOllowing:-A handsome tidy is made of alter
nate strips of black velvet and aida canvas
Have the strips OF equal length, and straight
across the top. but pointed at the bottom; the
black velvet strips should be embroidered with
bright colOred silk around the edge i'm feather
stitch or some modification of it. This is all the
Ornanentation necesSarytO make pretty effect.
On the canvass work scroll or a stripe with silk
and w0rsted combined. Finish the tidy by
turning down at the top and sides and blind
stitching. and putting tassel on each point.
very pretty taSSelS are made of creWel. Make
just as you would a common ted towel and
when made take needle and separate the
threads In as many parts as is possible without
breaking them They will look soft and
feecy if rightly made. Brush broom cases
made of stiff canvass and ornamented
with applique work. or with a monogram
worked in silk or with bun IN of flowers are
pretty Another gift requiring more time and
Skill is made by covering pane of glass or a
piece OF wood the right size with velvet. Then
paint landscape on a bristol board card. and
paste upon the velvet. A small card may be
made very effective in this way. If you use
wood for the foundation be sure that it will not
warp. pretty fancy. popular just now, is to
paint landscape on one side of some pebble
you have brought from your summer wander
Ihgs Tins makes nice paper-weight Cases
tor brushes and combs are not hard TO make
anu are useful in protecting from dust. Cut a
foundation of pasteb0ard, either in shape like
the brush or long and narrow; cover this with
any suitable material from silesa to silk; lay
the brush and comb on it, and take another
strip OF pastebOard and bend to form IL cover
This is to be attached At the sides only the ends
are lett open 80 that the brush may be slipped
in and out easily. Cover this also to match the
other part, and ornament to suit your own
taste.-N. i. Post.
TURKEY STuEFING.-Now. anybody who says
ram sausage-meat into a turkeys bosom don't
know anything about it. like my sausage on
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