Morris tribune., 1882-08-31
HOME AND HOUSEHOLD.
Something from Nothing.

Much ingenuity is displayed by the summer
residents in cottages by lake and sea. The at
tempt to make something from nothing almost
succeeds with them. A towel-rack on one cot
tage wall is worthy of mention, for it might be
used elsewhere also. At o convenient distance
above the wash stand two loops of ribbon.
about two inches wide and quarter of yard
deep, were tackled with gilt-headed lacks to the
wall They were about three-quar-
ters of yard apart. In these loops
was placed cane. 1t was of light
unstained wood. The towels covered it,
aud it was o neat anu useful article Foot
stools made by covering small starch boxes
with cretonne, and with loop at each end to
lift them by, were also observed. In the
kitchen q hanging shelf had been improvised.
Two large steel hooks were screwed in the CELL
ing, and a board was suspended from them by
means of two stout cords, the board being
laid on the cords as the seat of swing is
placed.
Wraps for Baby Carriages
inexpensive yet very tasteful wraps to spread
in baby carriage are made of the linen scrym
which comes with threads drawn out Line it
and trim with Irish point or with torchon.
Thicker wraps that are very serviceable be-
cause they can be washed, and which can also
be used in the cradle, are made of the white
canvas that is woven in blocks, one block be-
ing Of Java canvas, and the alternate one of
honeycomb canvas. 1t is wide enough
ysrd 'i is P snEn i, nam al s tRa is
required. II costs about 80 cents yard.
border of four rows of shells stitch crocheted
around the edge IN scarlet or blue wool is a
very pretty finish On each Of the Java
blocks design may be worked with the same
colored wool that is used for the border. A
rosebud IN one block, leaf, or pretty
figure in the alternate one is pretty. This
canvas makes durable covers for the top
of washsIand, and even for bureau
covers, though somewhat heavy for that
Care of Children.
Children year or two old who are threat
ened with bowel complaint can be helped and
this dangerous condition be prevented by care
fully regulating the diet and by having the
child wear flannel band around the bowels
1t must BIO worn tight enough to keep its place
and yet not 30 close that it will interfere with
the proper action of the muscles Especial at
tention should be given to the child's bath !;
feverish symptoms and great restlessness are
sometimes dispelled by tepid bath; little
soda or salt, or a few drops of ammonia in the
water, help to make it cooling and refreshing
Children who are too young to talk often suf-
fer from heat more than most mothers
or nurses realize. They are dressed too
heavily and are too closely covered
at night; happily they generally remedy this
by kicking off all the clothing; but if sheet
or light spread only is used, they will almost
always lie quietly. Children should as far as
passible, sleep alone; they rest better. If it is
necessary to administer castor oil to q child
there Is no need of sickening him by forcing
him to take it clear. Put q little cold water in
wine glass, then drop the oil in; it will form
one large globule; have the child wet his mouth
with water, and then drink from the wine glass
rapidly, keeping his mouth closed for minute
or two after, and he will never know by the
taste what he has taken. Even cod-liver oil
can be taken in this way, and the patient need
never be disturbed by the taste.
Kitchen Keramics.