Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01
IlONhi. TOPICS.
Notes cn Decoration. Etc.

I.amnrtquins for parlOr mantels are of
the fashionable terra Gotta shade of plush,
embroidered IN goomctrlcal designs those
for bedrooms are of raw silk with inser-
tons Of colored satin and fringe to match
the insertion.
Bureau covers are now made of crash,
design of leaves and flowers being gen
orally worked III linen floss. They can be
washed and on this account have much
TO recommend them. The work is usual
ly solid, and they are finished oil by an
insertion of drawn work and fringe.
A novel decoration for the unsightly
transom windows which disfigure somany
rooms in city houses, is made by filling
in the space with deep-colored damask
paper, upon which handsome raised pa
per figures are laid. The figures, which
are of every variety, can be bought sngly
foi % cents at any Of the leading wall
paper and decorators establishments
A Christmas gilt for little girl of Il
dolls nursery can be made at n triiling
expense, and will more than repay the
efforts expended upon it, Take large
pasteboard box, ,tcapc curtains where
windows would naturally be use silk,
brocade, or crctonne for a carpet then
the dolls aud furniture can be bought for
sums TO suit the humblest means. A lit
tie basket, finished and furnished ms
genuine "bahy basket, would be II fea-
turc of great interest; little towels firing
ed at the ends, the nurse with Il cap and
large apron. All these little touches will
delight and be fully appreciated. Other
suggestions for gifts will he given from
time to time.
Elegant frames for the beyellcd mirrors
so much in vogue Just now are made of
velvet or plush. 4 beautiful one recent
ly ma le for wedding gift was of Grim
son velvet. The glass was to be hung
diagonally, and at the lower corner was
bouquet so simple IN arrangement of
flowers could Justly be called n bouquet
of one rose and four buds, and few
leaves these were embroidered with
ribbon and chenille, and so gracefully
were they placed there that the effect was
as If they had just been gathered and
dropped there. Another very handsome
frame is covered with shaded olive plush,
with delicate sprays of arbutus embroid-
cried with chenille and silk on it, The
embroidery on these frames, which are
80 lovely without decoration, is notice
ably simple, but it is wrought with such
uelcacy amt such hdellty to nature that
it may well be called work OF art
For the Family Scrap Book.
Let clothes that fade soak over night in
one ounce Of sugar of lead in II pail of
water.
All stains should be removed from
white goods before they are wet or put
into the wash
An excellent furniture polish is made of
equal parts Of shellac varuish, linsoed oil
and spirits Of wine.
To remove ink-siains from linen, put
the stained part in pure melted tallow
then wash out the tallow, and the ink will
disappear.
The best and easiest way to clean white
paint is to Use enough spirits of ammo
mia to soften the water, ami ordinary hard
soap and rub well.
A little powdered resin sprnkled on to
n cut will prevent inflammation ; put q
soft cloth around the finger and wet ii
with water frequently.
One tablespoonful of bromo-chloralum
to eight of soft water makes an excellent