Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-28
HOME MATTERS.
BUDGET OF GOOD RECIPEs-UsEFUI. HINTS
HOUSEHOLD DECORATION - HOW TO REMEDY
DAMP WALLS, ETC, ETC.

are of jute plush, but are no longer plain in the
center. In addition to handsome printed bor
der in Moorish or Arabesque design, they now
have an effective circular design in the center.
VERY PRETTY SHAPES In Dresden and old
china ware are now used for growing bulbs for
table decoration. filled with mould The sur-
face Is covered with fresh, green moss, and the
effect. as the plants put forth their shoots, Is
very happy.
A NEW WALL Observation-Disclosures Walton.
which most resembles embossed leather, is
composition of iinseed oil hardened by oxida-
ton. spread on back of stout canvas, and,
while plastic, embossed by pressure under dies
engraved with the designs selected.
THE LATEST NOVELTY IN BABY CARRIAGES
Is In the shape of a canoe and is OF close wicker
work. Raised upon double springs above high
wheels, it is lined with tufted velvet or plush.
the seat and cushions being of the same mat erial
the latter edged with cord and lace ali 1 lin
ished at the corners with handsome tassels
FASHIONABLE PoRTIEEEs are now of str ped
materials in graduated shades. bar Of si' or
gold thread dividing the stripes. They are cut
exactly the right length, and reach the floor and
fal In straight. heavy folds, no attempt being
made to drape them.
A NOVELTY IN SCEEENS is seen In the intro
duction of panels of mating. This material
trail background for floral designs. Landscapes,
or ailegOrlcal representations. Frames for this
material are usually OF dark woods mahogany.
red wood or ebOniZed cherry.
FASHIONABLE QrIIT is made Of silk patch
work In every variety OF color. Pieces of en-
bOssed, shaded. and grOs-grain silk of every
possible shape are Joined together with noId
silk in elaborate feather stitch. and torn a
square. which is edged with a very deep border
ing of dark plush and lined throughout with
quilted crimson satin.
DELICIOUS PCFFs for tea are made by beating
the yeiks Of six eggs till they are very light:
sir IN pint OF sweet milk. a large pinch of
salt, the whites OF the cggs beaten TO froth
and flour enough 10 make q batter about as
thick a boiled custard Bake in gem pans in
quick oven.
HARD.Bon.ED Fees are gOo,. food fer canaries.
but the shells should not be put in tie cage. as
there is danger Of the female birds learning to
eat the shells of their own eggs. Cayenne pep
per is sort of tonic for canaries: it is a good
plan to han" rcd-pcrper pod in the cage and
let them help themselves to it.
VANILLA JUMBLES-One cup of butter. two
OF sugar, three of eggs one wIneslass of wine.
one spoonful of vanilla. and -four enough to roll
out Roll as thin as the blade OF knife. and
cut with an oval cutter. Bake on tin sheets in
quick oven, until dark brown. These will
Keep u year, if kept in tin box and in a dry
place.
A VERY COMFORTABLE LOy xGE for morning
room or boudoir is IN rattan. The seat is ex-
ceptionally wide and the upper end rolls over
and forms an admirable support for the head or
for the reception of cushions. EootstoOls to
match are decorated in bright ribbons Very
effective tides are made in strips in tishermans
Irvine. crOcheted In open link and Joined to-
gether at regular intervals. They are made very
effective 10y the insertion of CAV satin ribbons of
UnSilpU lp
bows.
IF You HAVE cold chicken left from dinner.
ana do not know what 60 do with it. as there
Is not enough for a meal. try this way OF dis
posing OF 1t: Mince it quite fine, adding some
minced ham and breadcrumbs moisten with
cream. season with pepper and salt put it in a
pudding dish. AMI spread thin coating OF but
ter over the top; set it in the oven and let it
bake until it is nicely Drowned on the top. This
is good dish for tea
SOFT GINGERBREAD, made with sugar instead
or molasses, helps to give variety. Halt a
pound of sugar should be rubbed with three
ounces OF butter until the butter is soft as
cream. To this should be added two we'll
beaten eggs, one teaspocnful and a half of gin
ger, half spoonful OF soda dissolved in little
water. and half cup Of milk or cream, and
flour enough to make soft batter. Bake as
soon as it is mixed in hot oven. Eat while
fresh
striped red and white or blue and white paper
to initiate the canvas of tent and cover the
sides as well "a the roof of the attic Where the
root joins the sides, narrow border to initiate
cord must be put; also across and across the
ceiling. with rOSette or tassel in the center
An ordinary attic looks very we'll decorated in
this manner. and the stripes take off the slOping
look OF the wall. The sides OF the window must
not be papered.
CLEANING BEDSPREADS.-Cut q pound Of bar
soap INTO thin slices. and add to it an ounce of
rearlash and quarter of an ounce of sal soda
Pour pailfu of boiling water upon ir. and stir
1t up until well dissolved. Put some warm
water into tub, and add 4 quart of the soap
solution. Put in the heavy bedspread beat it well
turn it over often. and squeeze out the dirt until
the water Is quite sOled. Then change it. put
ting in another quart of the solution and mo
ceed as before Rinse it in two waters. barely
warm to the hand. If possible pass 1t through
wringer; then dry it on the clothes line
CLEANING CARPETS AND RUGS-Sometlmes
| carpets and rugs become badly spotted. and 1t
does not seem advisable to take them up The
following method will then be found excellent:
hub piece of hard soap unOn every spot Of
grease; then take a hard securing brush and dip
1t into large basin of hot water. in which two
fablespoonfulS of water of ammonia have been
stirred. or piece of carbonate of ammonia has
| been dissolved. Rub hard until all the stain has
disappeared. then rinse it off with clear water:
ana III the cOlOrS seem dimmed, add enough
alum to the last water to make it quite sour
and this will restore their brightness
JAvELLE WATER-Javelle water will remove
stains of all kinds from white goods. and
whiten the yelOwest linen and cotton materials.
To make it. take one p(0pd of chloride of lime
and four pounds of bicafbOnate of soda Place
the soda In a large enameIed kettle. and pour
over 1t one gallon of boiling water; let it boil
from ten to fifteen minutes: stir in the chloride
OF lime. powdered finely and while it is stirred
do not let it lump in the water Let II dissolve
entirely; then remove from the fire. and when
sufficiently cool bottle tightly. It will remove
fruit stains and all dark spots on linen and it is
| excellent to wash glasses and to take stains
| from the hands
IHE SOUTHERN way OF serving chicken with
| rice is recommended to northern housewives as
most excellent dish. Joint chicken and boil
| gently In deep saucepan, with Just water
enough to cover tire chicken. For one chick en-
allow half pint of uncOoked rice; boil this. and
| after the chicken Is tender remove It from the
pan and add the rice to the gravy: season
with pepper and salt. Many cooks add two
| small slices of bacon to the water in which the
| chicken Is boiled, to help flavor the gravy:
but remove the bacon before serving the gravy.
When the gravy has boiled up, and after being
thickened, as usual. take the rice out with a
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