The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1885-12-24
Hints fJ- Housewives.

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Preserves aud craliberr:cs, il stewed
together, make delicious fi;.ing for pies
or for tarts, or E.ay even be used as
sauce.
Odd and antique chests or tables are
placed in ball ;:iccvcS, and are oi'na-
mcntede with S.atue.tes. ihe cart
basket stands in the centre Cn q fancy
mat.
The gravy made from roast lamb is
much improved in flavor if few thin
slices Of bacon ere laid over cnd under
the roast.
If tho surface Ct fruit iellies Is COW
cred one-fourtii OF I'll inch deep with
loaf-sugar. finely pulycrized, they will
keep in coed condition and no mold
penetrate.
The newest so:s cushions are made
three-qCarsers O: yard square, and
are filled with fns feathers instead OF
down. Plush forms ons side, and fine
felt cloth the other.
Quaint little foot-stools ars made 03
plush OF velvet with REST thy weary
feet embroidered il, ore corner, and {
large satin RIBBON bow placed on the
opposite corner.
Bedroom curtains for tho winter arc
made very fail a..,l heavy, without be-
ING looped back. Crimson cotton
plush is used for them and Is really
pretty and warm ~ well - cheap.
A great convenience in the bath
room or above the wash-stand is .
splasher made Of enamel cloth, with
two or three pockets Bind the edges
with scarlet braid. The pockets arc
useful for holding brushes, sponge
and other such articles.
| Blotters are made quito ornamental
by cutting them any shape thst Is
liked, and fastening four or i've to-
gether by delicate ribbon bow; on
the outer blotter paint in water colors
! some pleasant design-Greenaway fig
ures or a bunch Of flowers. In some
cases. a little calendar is cont bined with
the design, which renders them moro
useful
How vanished paiat may be cleaned
Save the tea leaves from tho teapot
for few days; then put them into .
tin pan, with water enough to cover
| the stove for half an hour, then strain
and add water enough to 60 over tho
paint with; use flannel cloth, and
wipe the pain. dry. A vary bright
polish vii. be given. and all traces Of
finger marks will Do removed.
To take ous GREASE or fresh paint
Use chloric ether. rubbing 1t on the
grease-spots. Fer paint, tho ether
should bo applied on sns other side.
| Benzine is al,noss equally good, but
| must not bo used ns:r the frs Or gas
II candie-srcass has dropped on the
| floor, lsy coarse folded brown paper
| over it an; smooth with hot iron.
| which draws il out. If trace renains,
cover il with French chalk for Al hous.
Ua,.ercut of shoulder Of Mutton
Rub it with salt and pepper, iii the in
side with s;uifiing OF Dread-crumbs,
butter and herbs; roli it up iuto . neat
shape, binding it with tape. Put it in
q s,ew-pan W IL two onions, two car
ro:s. soIns hsros. pepper, salt, and ,
little stock OF Cold waier. Cover and
stew OR braiss it gently over slow fire.
or in the oven, ar.l baste is often.
When almost done, :ska of the cover
and let thc raea. brown in the oven
Before serving, remove the tape and
place the Inea. Oh dish 20 keep hot in
the oven white you strain tho gravy
and bci. it down to q strong glazing.
Pour this over the meat; and. II you
lik-. put tcm:so saace nrc1ad the
meat OF tie plat;er. .