The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-02-22
. DOMESTIC.


DOMESTIC.
WORTH KNOWING - Colds and sore
throats are now prevailing to O very
wide extent, particularly among child.
ren. Diptheria is also quite common
IN many places. aud physicians report
conslderab general sickness. In the
face OF these facts too much precautien
cannot be exercised at the beginning OF
winter to avoid what may easily become
dangerous and protracted illness, In
regard to that fatal disease, diphthe:ia,
the Philadelphia Record contained the
following editorlally. We can fully en-
dorse this remedy, because we know of
its virtue: "a gentleman residing in the
northern part Of the city, whose two
little daughters were dying OF diphther.
IL, saw IN the Record of that day CON-
mun,cation commanding the use OF
sulphNr in cases of diphtheria. AS a
last resort he made trial of it, using
washed flowers of sulphur and applying
1t directly to the membraneous growths
in throats Of the children by means of a
common clay pipe. Tho effect was al.
most magical. Within two hours there
was complete relief, and in two days the
children, who had been given up by
their physician, had completely recover
Ell. While it is not reasonable to rely
entirely upon sulphur in tue ills that
besct childhood, it 1s doubtful if there
has ever been a proper recognition of
ltt value as destroyer of morbid or
fungus mcmbraneous growths in cases
OF dlphthelio type. Distilled or sub
lined sulphur, known rs flowers of sui
phur, should be used, not the powdered
crude sulphur"
EMBROIDERY i'll gold and silver is not
very satisfactory, as it soon furnishes:
still, it Is often used in fashionable work
for table-borders, chair.strips and lam
brequins. 10 Work we'll in such mater.
ial the foundation, which should be of
velvet, is stretched on franc, and the
design Is drawn upon it in white chalk.
Little pieces of parchment are needed
to I'LL up the raised portions, and are
baSted INTO the required positions. A
stiletto Is needed to make small holes in
the material through which the gold
and silver thread can be passed, and q
large-eyed needle is neoe ssary for con-
Veylng 1t, and the stitches are passed
over the padding which has been ALREADY
, arranged in position. 1t is extremely
difficult to work in bullion; the leust
moisture in the hands OF the worker
furnishes the gold, and the work must
be perfectly smooth and even or the
effect will he spoiled.
FRUIT PUDDING FOR WINTER. .--T.ke
| sour cream aud saIeratus enough tc
sweeten 1t, add plnoh OF salt, and mIx
thick enough for biscuit. Roll ont thin
aid spread any kind OF fruit that hns
been canned, emitting the Juice. O,
preserves, or marmalade, or dried frui,
that has been soaked, aud stewed and
cooled before. Roll the crust M care.
lully SO that the trult will not drop ont
close up the ends, and lay it on a white
| towel tnat has been wrung ont of scold.
ing-hot water and Toured. Pin the
towel loose y around the pudding. leav.
ing plenty Of space for it to swell. then
put II Ill Kettle OF boiling water, with
plate at the bottom. Keep boilino
constantly until done.
EMBROIDERY ON VELVET. finest
emDl loluery upon velvet is applioue
Work. The pattern is cut out in tbo
mtterlal, which has first been backed
with coarse linen and stretched on o
frame. The designs or patterns tins
cue OUT are pasted upon silk founda.
[ion, and are outlined by laying two
INES OF gold thread or purse silk round
the edges, and securing them as in
couchlug, while such stems end tendriIs
Ns may De Included III them are worked
III g"ld bullion, the centre of the flow.
ofs ana buds being IN French knot
made IN silks or tloselle, Willie the
VEINS OF the leaves and other portions OF
tho design are u long satin-stitoh III ill.
osclle I floss silks.
REBEL Corn BREAD.-Take two cups
OF hcmlDy, boiled soft; while hot. mix
Ill large spoonful OF butter. Beat four
eggs very light and stir INTO the homlpy.
then add, gradually, one pint of milk
Last add half pint Of corn meal,
The batter should be about the consis,
tency OF 1ich boiled custard. Bake
with strong heat at tho bottom of the
oven and not too mich at the ton in
order to accelerate rising, The rau
should be deep enough to give space tor
rising.
IN making corn bread much depends
upon the kind of meal used. If il is
stale tho bread will necessarily he mus.
ty and unfit for use. The meal used at
the South ~ always freshly ground,
IRON "flnt corn," which corn is planted
expressly tor the purpose of being
glouhd into hominy und meal. It il
very white and sweet, and a great i'm.
provement Oh the ''lndian meal which
most COOKS use for corn-bread.
VELVET CREAM.-Two tapIespoonfuls
of geIaline, dissolved III half a tumble1
Of water; one pint of rich cream; four
tablespoonful OF sugar, flavor with
sherry. vanilla extract or rose-water.
Put III moulds and set on the ice. This
is delicious dessert, and can be made
i'll a lew minutes. 1t may be served
with or without cream.
Milk BREAD.-Th1s may be made in
this manner. The milk should be
scalded aud then cooled, as this keeps
the bread sweet. The moro bread is
knenied the better, but always until it
ls smooth. UAe no more than dust of
flour OH the board, as much flour worked
III that has not been impregnated with
the yeust makes the bread dry and
tough.
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