The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-26
HINTS FOR THE HOME.


house pleasant to our friend says Emerson,
sand SO we buy ice-creams,' It is the speech Of
a student OF books, a dreamer and post to
whom wit means only that play Of the intellect
which finds expression in brilliant conversation
or in literature. That keen exercise of wit is
necessary in the preparation of icecreams and
the other creature comforts included under the
generic title, has not entered the mind of the
philosopher to conceive; and ordinary men are
J Ike unto him in this respect Even women, be-
wildered by the chatter and clamor concerning
the higher education have imbibed the
idea that the domestic duties to which most of
them are compelled to devote the larger portion
Of their lives tend to lower rather than to ele-
vate the mind and character Of the one engaged
therein; that they are an evil to be endured with
what patience one may. II is a false notion The
thought which goes to the artistic arrangement
of a room might, if turned into different chan
mel, produce an essay; the mind which plans
elmer that is joy to the senses, might have
designed picture which would delight the eye
But is it, therefore, desirable that the room
should be neglected and the dinner observed
that the essay be written or the picture paintedi
Is the woman who gives her time to making her
parlor place where poet might loaf
and invite his SOUL or her table
more attractive than the must charming genre
picture, wasting her talents9 The philosopher
who eulogzes wit would be the first to say no,
as he found his own intellect expand in the
genial surroundings The family and the friends,
privileged to enter home in the management
and identifying of which the soul of the mistress
finds contented expression, will not hesitate to
affirm that within those walls and in her work
lie practical development of liberal, if not the
highest education.
Baked apples should be served with roast beef,
according to the latest edct
On taking boiled eggs from the kettle, chip
The shells on the ends to let the Steam out and
prevent their cooking more.
Pretty lamp-shades are made of alternate strips
of lace insertion and ribbon. The ends are
finished with tassels to match the ribbon.
Little bags of crocheted silk attached TO the
belt are much used for carrying change
They should harmonic with the color of the
dress.
Clothes-pins, highly polished and painted in
shy fanciful design, and tied with bow of har
nnonizing ribbon, are odd fancies for napkin
holders
To give the flavor of any essence to cake, have
your lanQ clean ana pouring over IL q little OIL
Che extract pass your hand over the whole out
side of the cake. Wine cake may be made in
the same way.
Darned work done with silk or filosselle in
Nagpore or Tussore silk is in greater favor than
ever for cushions The same kind of work with
crewel on linsn is suitable for counterpanes and
hed-cOvers or summer curtains.
Flowers that are to be worn may be kept
bright and fresh by cutting off the tips of the
stalks and sealing them with sealing wax A
drop of thick gum arabic in the center of the
flower will aid in its preservation.
Coffee, made with distilled water is said to
have greatly improved aroma 1t seems that
The mineral carbonates in common water render
the tannin of the coffee berry soluble, but the
drug will not dissolve in distilled water.
An easy way to kill plantain, dandelion, and
other weeds in lawn is to place little sui
phuric acid with a stick on the crown OF each
plant. carrying the acid in an open mouthed
bottle with long handle, SO as not to touch 1t
with fingers or clothes
A novelty in portieres is one mass of colored
silk embroidery, into which are worked small
round pieces of locking glass; these give the cur
taiIss quaint and curious effect; and, at dis
lance, it is impossible to tell what the innumera-
bic glittering circles are.
Note paper can be scented by first saturating
plotting paper with the perfume, and allowing it
to dry, and then placing the writing paper be-
tween the sheets and subjecting it to pressure
for an hour. The botting paper can be used
again if not exposed to the air.
Exquisite effects for those of decorative turn
of thought may be made by painting leaves and
flowers on India silk of delicate shades, and sur
rounding the fat painted color with an outline
double row of stitching of gold thread. Charm
ing bed-covers are thus to be made.
Holland shades that are worn out at the top
can be made OF use by cutting in halves and re-
hemming, then tackng upon the top of the
frame. Shade the lower half of the window with
, short errtain of muslin pulled lace
mosquito netting darned with erewels in out
lines of large flowers.
This way of preparing eggs makes an appetz
ing luncheon-dish. Boil the eggs hard and cut
them in halves. Take out the yolks. and mix
them with finely grated cheese (Parmesan If you
have It'll fried bread crumbs pepper and salt to
taste. Refill the whites with the mixture, and
serve the eggs on bed of watercress.
Good chocolate caramels may be made after
the following formula: One and half pound
brown sugar quarter pound butter, one cupful
cream, half pound cake Bakers cream chocolate
scraped down; boil from ten to fifteen minutes or
half an hour; just before taking off the fire add
two tablespoonfuls essence of vanilla.
Black varnish for chip and straw hats is made
as follows: Best alcohol, 4 ounces pulverized
black sealing wax, ounce; put them in phial,
and put the phiai into warm place, stirring
or shaking occasionally, until the wax Is els
solved. Apply it, when warm, before the fire or
I'M the sun. ms makes most beautiful gloss,
and Is perfectly waterproof.
Try this receipt for cooking cabbage: Boil the
cabbage gently until cooked, and drain it. Put
two ounces of butter into saucepan; set it on a
good fire, and, when melted. put in the cabbage
with some salt and pepper. Add half pint of
cream or milk and one teaspoonful of -four, stir
ring constantly with wooden spoon. Simmer
until the sauce is reduced, and serve hot.
Breakfast puffs, made by taking three eggs.
one teaspoonful of sugar, one coffeecupful of
milk and one Of water, cake Of compressed
yeast, a small tablespoonful of salt, and flour
enough to make stiff batter. Leave the whites
of the egg until the batter is light, then beat
well and add. They are deliciously light and
oil ready for breakfast if set over night
Muslin curtains are now embroidered about
three quarters of yard at the top to turn over
as a valance. The work is simply the easy out