The National tribune., 1884-10-09
LOYAL W0MBNS WORK
Hints for Home DecOratiOns---EXperi-
ence Meeting---COnVerSatiOn Club.
WINDOW VINES FOR WINTER.

Now that the nights are turning chill and
u certain snap in the air of an early morning
or late evening hour tells that the frost-king
is on his way, a tasty woman begins 20 think OF
turning her attention from her flowers outside
10 the windows Of plants and vines that are TO
do SO much towards making. cheerful room
when the SHOWS begin TO fall and the bleak
winds blow.
And what is prettier than a glossy-leaved,
thrifty vine. Especially when one considers how
easy il is TO grow vine, and how difficult in
many houses. 10 have healthy Towering plants
does its desirability become the greater.
vine win creep and cling and flourish where
plant VIII sicken and die of regular old-fash-
toned consumption. For what are the leaves
of plant but its lungs, and when the leaves
are cast of and the lungs are gone the poor
patient cannot be expected TO exist very long.
A vine viii flourish in the dark and damp
where plant wiz get discouraged and give up
the struggle for existence. And for cheap,
accommodating comfortable vine what is bet
ter than our old acquaintance,
THE MADEIRA VINE,
which has been running over everything so
luxuriousIy all the Summer in the front yard.
1T viii grow with half chance, and when you
take up your tubers to lay away beside your
gladioIas and tube roses, do not forget TO start
Few for window vine for Winter. The leaves
are rich and heart-shaped, and grow and de-
velop very rapidly as the vine thrusts forth its
tendrils. 0f course. daily sprinkling and a
moist soil is required. Another equally salts
factory window vine is the beautiful
ENGLISH IVY,
grown from cutting, and which fourishes par
ricularly well where there is little sunshine aud
a moist atmosphere 1t is a rich dark green, the
leaves as glossy as holly, and when trained
along the walls is a fine decoration, but il does
not grow as rapidly as It's first cousin, the
water ivy, which, like the Madeira vine, runs
up wall or trellis like magic 1t must be con-
fessed, however, that the slow growing vines
have more permanent and enduring beauty.
OF this kind the German ivy, darker and of
more rapid growth than the English ivy, is
exceptionally fine. All hardy vines should
be washed at least once month with soap
suds 10 keep them clean. The iyies may be
washed with 8 sponge, as they are tough and
leatbery, and are not injured thereby. But
remember. with vines as with plants. that the
soil must not be kept soaked and s0ggy. The
soil must be moist, but never turned into
mudpuddle. Do not drown yonr plants and
vines 70 death, or wafer them 10 frequently.
Wait until the earth looks little dry on top,
and then give them good wetting and stop.
Keep the dead leaves plueked OF and give
them regular attention. Like animals and
children the more attention they receive of
rational, intelligent sort, the happier they are
and the more readily they wiz respond 10 your
loving, tender care with all that is best and
brightest in their loving. afecfionate nature.
PRETTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
A pretty decorative receptacle to hang IN
a corner, in which to place burnt matches or
odds and ends is made bF taking the riyet out
of Japanese fan and running a cord through
the holes. tying it close. Then weave bright
ribbon in and oGt among the sticks, attaching
s. bow with long ends 10 the point where the
cord Ii tied Finish the top with a rnche Of
fringed silk OK pleated ribbon and suspend with
q ribbon
For an ornamental sofa pillow, vase plaque,
OF any article with a smooth, firm surface,
very Interesting decoration il 3 photograph Of
q friend, or Of some famous person. The photo
If mounted, Is put TO soak in clean water till
the card Is lO0sened; the print is then dried
perfectly and cut IN medallion form. Or if q
relief picture is wanted. lay the photo on the
board and cut the outlines carefully with a
very sharp knife. Cover the article to be deco
rated with e0i0rless balsam and press the pic
ture upon It's face downward. After il adheres
firmly, with q rubber and piece Of chamois
skin stretched over the fnger-tip and moist
ened with milk, rub away the paper. Then
rsrnish with clear. white Tarnish not too thick
II you csl paint spray Of flowers at the base
Of the picture. or q vine encsrcling it, is very
handsome.
USEFUL 10 HoUsEKEEPERs.
vested Of crust, Frnt Of -four 0ne teaspoouful
OF brown sugar half teaspoonful Of salt one-and-a
half teaspoonfuls Of baking powder. two eggs,
nearly threetouEths pint Of milk Steep the bread
in warm wafer until thoroughly saturated then
express al the water by wrInglng through clean
Towel Dilute il with the flli tx ard beaten erp eift
together the -four. salt sugar ad powder; add il
the bread preparation ia bowl; mix Il thoroughly
into batter ike griddie cakes. Two-lhirds ill
fifi rEE minutes
Breakfast Tolls Hltho1a soda-Two eggs. one
anc-a-hesf enpfuls Of sweet milk, teaspoonful Of
salt, and Gour enough to make ttaiek bafIer
These nust be baked IN an iron eena-pan 70 be a
success. and quick oven l. desirable.
HoUsEKEEPERs WEIGHTS AND MEASURED.
Two giils make a half pint
Two Ilirlis make one quart.
-Four quarts make one gallon
Hail gallon l. q quarter Of a peck
Two gallons make peck
Four gallons make half bushel
About sixty crops OF any tim liquid win I'll
common-sized teaspoon.
-Four t4biesDooafuiz or one-hef gill. viii I'll 8
common-sized wines glass.
-Four wine glasses viii I'll half pint measure q
common lumber or a large coffee cup.
Ten eggs usually weigh one pound before they
A. Tablespoonful Of salt weighs one ounce.
woMAN's SPHERE
A woman juror OF W. 7. was asked by another
&c write IN her album. She wrote the following:
They talk about womsa's sphere
a. though IL bad limit;
There's not place in earth or heaven.
There's not a blessing or q soe
There's not whispered yes or no,
There not q life, or death birth.
Thai has q feathers weight OF worth
Without woman ia i.
-Ars. z C. Boscman.
HEALTH ALPHABET.
The ladies Sanitary Association, Of London.
gives the following simple rules for health:
As soon Us you are up shake blanket and sheet;
B--etter be without shoes lhan sit with wet feet
Children. Il healthy are active not still.
Damp beds and damp clothes viii both make
you III.
Eat slowly, and always chew your food well;
I-rcshpu tsse air IN the house where you dwell
ls-arlnents n8ust never be made too tight:
Homes should be healthy airy s.ad iilzht
II you wish 10 be well. as you do I've no doubt
Just open the windows before you 20 out.
Keep your rooms always tidy and clean
Let duHl on the furniture never be seen
Much Illness n caused by the of pure a5r:
N--ow 10 open the windows be ever your care
Old rag and old rubbish should never lie kent.
P-eopie should see that their foors are well swept
Q-ulok movements in children are healthy and
night;
E-emenaber the young eannot thrive without
light.
See that the cistern Is clean 70 the brirn:
Take care that your dress Is all tidy aud trim
Use your 20 find II there be a bad drain:
very sad ase the fevers that come in its trRin
walk as much you without feeling fatigue
A-ef1rs could walk full many q league
Your hc4ila IN your wealth, which your wisdom
must keep;
Zeal VIII l.elpa good cause and the good you
viii reap.
FASHIONS FOE OLD AxD YOUNG.