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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

T AIDES HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL
IL Vests and Pants from 25 cents to 81 25 at
nov12 AMOS p. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

DRIME NEW ORLEANS MOLAssEs for sale by
L feb2O J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

ENTERPRIsE MEAT CHOPPERS, just the
n thing for mince meat puddings, &C. Also
ENTERPRISE COFFEE MILLS, both of which
will make useful gifts for the holidays. Call and
see them.
dec11 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25
D EDUCFD PRICES ON HANDK KERCH1EFs.

d EDUCFD PRICES ON HANDK ERCHIEFs.
Lot Ladies' White Sheer Linen Hemstitched
1Iandke1chiefs, diced corners, fine quality,
REDUCED FROM 33c. TO 25c EACH
Lot Ladies' White Sheer Linen Hemstitched
Handkerchief. two rows of embroidered dots on
borer,
REDUCED FROM 371hc TO 29c EACH.
Lot 3-Ladies' White Sheer Linen Two-1ow
Hemstichcd Handkerchief, diced borders, extra
fine quality,
REDUCED FROM 371ac. TO 29c EACH
Note.-Do not forget tho immense lot of Mons
Colorcd bordered Hemstirched Handkerchief,
advertised at 25c, Their real value is 81 &c.
doc. and Soc EACH Choice, 25c
middle counter; first noor.)
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

TNHE NEW AMERICAN FRYER, for frying
i oysters crallers potatoes, &C., real comfort
to the housekeeper, for sale by
feb27 JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
SHOVELS, SPADES, RAKEs HOES, FORKS
~ and other Garden Tools, in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale and retail, at SO King.
corner of Royal street, by
ap11 J.T CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25
DRY GOODS.
WE DON'T WANT THEN.

For reasons unaccouutabe we have been none
TOO successful with Antique Lace Curtains, and
do not propose to keep them any longer, hence to
rid the stock Of them entirely and in short order
we have made the following extraordinary reduc.
tions
4 pairs antique Lace curtains, reduced from 81
to $3.50 per pair.
1Opairs antique Lace curtains, ,edaccd from
SIS to $3.50 per pair.
pairs antique Lace curtains, reduced from SO
to So per pair.
3 pairs antique Lace curtains reduced from
$3.50 to So per pair
Jet!"Do not defer, but make your selections at
oCce.
(Third floor; take elevatorJ
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

GILK SPONGE TOWELS-For the Toilet they
y are unequaled. Just received and for sale by
nov27 w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

THE NEWEST STYLES OF CRAVATs Just re.
i ceived at
mh5 AMOS B. .SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

INLASs FOR HOT BEDS-6x8 7x9 and 9x1O.
VI A large supply on hand which we offer at
lowest prices.
mh17 Z. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

IN GROSS RUMFORDS YEAST POWDERS,
lU Just received by
mh8 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

DOTATOES-4O bushels EARLY BOSE POTA-
i TOES just received by
an2O &c. biILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

DREECH LOADING GUNS. fine quality. Shell
ID eiecting, Double action ard other Pist Is,
Loading Implements Shells, Caps, Primers, Wads
and other goods in same line, will be sold at low
prices, at SO King, corner of Royal streets Call
and examine.
nov14 j. I. CRElGHTON SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

A MOTHER SUPPLY OF THE SLAYMAKER
II CORSET Just received by
mh19 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

NORN-ADAMS' EXTRA EARLY CORN and
" SILVER SKIN ONION SETS. A large sup
ply inst received from Landreth
mh17 E. S. LEADBEATER Il BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

A DELICIOUS TABLE DRINK-Phillips' Di
II gestible Cocoa. For sale by
mar3 j. ID. 81. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

VALENCIA ORANGES and MEssINA LEM
Y ONS just received by
mhs &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

TUREKA SASH LOCK AND VENTILATOR,
G the latest and best, being burglar.proof; easi-
ly applied never out of order and adapted to ev.
cry window, old or new. Call and see them. For
sale only by JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
feb27 in Alexan dria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

OEED ATOEs-NORTHERN EARLY
y ROSE POTATOES, for seed received to day by
mh1S ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25
Alezaulrla Oazette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND REREEELY BY
EDGAR WIDEN,

Al the Ga=ette BuildtnQ Nos. 70 and II Prince St.
D1ITv TPLWEERIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

'IHURBERS SHREDDED OATS.
Il feb24 GEO McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

TlARRANTs sELTZER APERIENT. BROWNS
i Iron Bitters Warmers Kidney and Liver
Cure, Buffalo Lithia Water, Bedford Water, Lead
beater's Lubricating Liniment, large supply in
store and for sale by ~
oc2O E. 8. LEADBEATER BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-25

NASOLINE, or Benzine, Dental Floss Silk or
" spools Lubin's Extracts, Sapolio, Goose
Grease, Gold Brocade, PEARS Shaving Sticks and
Toilet Soap, Morse's Pills and Creme Dentifriee
for sale by
feb3 E. 8. LEADBEATER Blu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
snnersti1lon of Con. skobeIefr.

Vassili Vereschagin, the celebrated
Russian painter, contributes an article o
personal recollectiOns of the late Gen.
Skobeleff to the current number of Nine.
Adams Nouvelle Revue Vereschagin
accompanied Skobelef during the latter's
early life in Turkestan. The anecdotes
eu1 exploits of the daring general, as
related by Vereschagin, would be deemed
inventions were they not contemporary
facts and well authenticated. Skobeleff's
courage was surpassed by only one thing,
saws Vereschagin-his superstition. He
would charge on a whole horde of Tur-
conIans single handed for the fun of the
thiny or rs an example to his soldiers, but
he would leap up from the table pale
with fear if the salt stand happened to be
upset, and he would swim his horse across
the Danube to show that it could be done,
but he would not dare enter a room where
three candles were lighted at the same
Chicago Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Mann Note
LAHAINA. December 23l

LAHAINA, December 23d.
/ often see mention made in the Homo
lulu papers about the large amount OF
work done and the large amount OF mail
matter distributed in the Honolulu Post
Office, and wonder if you folks down
there have any idea OF the work done by
some of the other island postmasteTs. |
will tell You of the work done by ouy La
haina postmaster and the large 3alary
paid him. We will take this week as a
sample, and it is not more than an aver
age one. The following vessels arrived
at and departed from this port during
the week, and all brought and took away
mail from here:
From Honolulu
WaiaIeale, Monday at p. IN.
Kinau. Monday at midnight
Mokolii, Wednesday at noon.
To Honolulu
Mokolii, Wednesday evening.
WaiaIeale, Thursday night
Kilauea Hou, Thursday morning
Kinau, Thursday at midnight
w. q. Hail, Friday at a. IN.
You.will see that our Postmaster, Mr.
II. Turton, Jr., had to be up pretty much
night and day to attend 70 these steam
ers and besides that received and dis
patched mail matter TO the neighboring
islands of Molokai and Lanai and mails
to OlOwalu and Honokapau In addition
to this work he has charge of the postal
money order department, large amount
in the aggregate being drawn for every
month. Each order has to be made out
in triplicate and involves a lot of work
Then there is the constant attention and
presence at the Post Office during the
day to deliver letters and register them
etc. For all this work, and which is
work that cannot be done except by an
intelligent man, the Postmaster here is
paid the munihcent SUM of sixteen dol.
lars per month. Fancy it, We over
worked Honolulu clerks who quarrel
with your pay, and thank your stars you
are not a country Postmaster Really il
is hame not to increase the pay tc
something proporlionate to the work and
responsibility.
I'VE earnestly invite the attention o.
the Minister OF The Interior to the facts
stated in the foregoing communication.
If the Postmaster at Hilo had $40 pei
week instead of $40 per month, he would
be uAderpaid. Let US have a shaking
up in the department and new arrange,
ment of salaries on the basis of work
done and performed and official response
bility.-ED. p. C.. A
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Al the LYceuIrl.

The services tomorrow at the Lyceun,
on Nuuanu Avenue will be as follows
Sunday school and Bible Glass at 9 40
O'Clock; services, with preaching by the
Rev. +. c. Oggel, the pastor OF the
Bethe Union congregation. The rite
of baptism will be administered before
the sermon.
In the evening at 80 o'clock Christ
mas praise service.
Voluntary, piano and violin; Miss Hus-
tace and Mr.. Herrick.
Singing by the Sunday-school and con-
gregation.
Prayer
Scripture Lesson.
Anthem, "Harkl Harkl The Notes of
joy" Church choir; Mrs Z c. Damon,
Miss Austin, Mr. VIM Waterhouse and
Mr.. Moore.
Recitation, Blanche A Cornwen
Christmas anthem, Church choir.
Recitation. Shinichi Ando.
Singing, by ten little girls.
Recitation; May +. Dillingham;.
Solo, Christmas song, ''Our Psalm of Joy
to God Ascending, " Miss Anna C. Austin
Remarks by the Pastor.
Singing by the Sunday-school and con
gregation.
Benediction.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Praise service by the FOrt-stree1
Church Choir.

oRDER'oF SERVICE, DEC. 26TH.
l. Voluntary Trio--organ, piano and
violin; Mendelssohn; Mrs. Hanford, Miss
Hessje Dickson and Mr.. Yarndley.
2. Invocation and Doxology
8. Sentence, christmas Song" A
Adam.
soIo-Mr. H. w. Morse; chorus and
violin obligato.
4. Old Testament Lesson.
5. Hymn, Christmas" L. Mason
Choir and Congregation.
6. New Testament Lesson.
7. Anthem, Behold l Bring You Good
Tidings." (Barnby); solo-Mrs. Hanford
8. Prayer.
8. Response Qadies' voices), "Holy Re
deemer;p organ and piano accompanies
ment
10. Hymn, Herald Angels" (Mendels
sohn); Choir and Congregation.
II. Address.
-. Anthem, "HOsanna in the Highest
q. Stainer); Fort-street Church Choir.
13. Hymn, antioch" L. Mason; choir
and congregation.
IL Dismission and occasional.
In the absence of Mr.. NJ. Jones, Mrs.
Cruzan and Mr.. Brown will officiate at
the organ; Mr. J. w Yarndley, di-
rector.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25

Last evening Mr.. w s Bartlett, man
sger of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, was
the recipient Of a token of esteem and
regard presented by Mr.. NJ. Lucus, the
head steward, on behalf of the employees.
1t consists OF gold-headed cane of
handsome proportions, having on its
upper surface finely executed engrav-
ing Of the Hotel. encircled with the in
scription Ward S. Bartlett" The
sides of the gold head bear representa-
tions of the Pail and Diamond Head, as
also the words, Presented by the en-
ployees of the Hawaiian Hotel on Christ
mas, 1896"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Police G'OUIrI.
'enedictiOI

BEFORE POLICE JUSTICE BICKERTON.
FRIDAY, December oath.
r. S. Robinson was fined So for drunk
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Green Turtles Brought to New York.

From 5000 to 5000 green turtles are
annually brought to New York, and they
sell at an average of fifteen cents per
pound, gross weight. They come from
Florida, the West Indies and the shores
of the Spanish main. Occasionally one is
caught as far north as Long Island. They
are caught in nets, and also on the beach
when they come up to lay their eggs.
They do not bite or snap Their food is
green stuffs In warm weather, with an
occasional bath, they Will live six weeks
without food-Inter-Oce
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Presentation TO chief Clerk Hassin


A pleasing ceremony took place yes
terday in the Interior Department, when
Chief Clerk J. A. Hassinger was the re-
cipient of graceful tokens of esteem as
Christmas presents from gentlemen by
whom he is assisted in the affairs of his
important Office. Colonel J. II. Boyd
presented a handsome cake basket in
silver with blue glass, an exceedingly
chaste work Of the smiths art, and Mr..
q. E. Smithies presented tastefully
mounted kukui watch charm engraved
with Mr.. Hassinger's monogram. The
latter suitably acknowledged the gifts
and the kindly feelings accompanying
then.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Rifles, Attention
Company Orders No.

Company Orders No. -
The Honolulu Rifles will assemble at their
srnory sunday, December 26tb, at $3.50 a. m.
for regime ntal church parade, in pursuance of
general orders.
white overalls, white TUNES and forage caps
will be worn.
vOLNEY V. ASHFORD, Capt. Comd'g.
374 dec25
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
The january Term Calendar

The January term OF the Supreme
Court will open on Monday, the Sd
proximo, and a long list of cases is down
for hearing Before the Hawaiian jury
will be charge of murder against
Paulo, the burglary case against Frank
Davis, and eleven others of minor i'm
portance, including robbery, larcenies,
ejectments, probate appeals and an
assunpsit. Nine cases are to be sub
United to the mixed jury on Wednesday,
January 18th, and p to the foreign jury
OH Monday, January 18th. Among the
latter are the well-remembered larceny
charges against McChesney, McGiffin
and Coffey; the three insurance cases in
which Charles Michiels is plaintiff. The
defendant in one case, Miyasaki, who
was charged with an assault with a
deadly weapon, has taken his own life
since being committed for trial. There
are eight banco hearings for Monday
and Tuesday, January 10th and 18th,
that to which the most public interest
attaches being the admiralty appeal in
Allen vs.. Pacific Navigation Co., appel
liant Six divorce cases are set for Sat
urday, January 8th.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
Drilled in the Art of Swimming.

Cavalry regiments in the Prussian army
are being carefully drilled in the art of
swimming their horses across rivers. AT
the word "Dismountp the soldiers divest
themselves of their clothing, which, with
their weapons, ETC., is placed upon a raft.
which is swiftly ferried across the river,
while the men take the horses by the head
with one hand and swim with the other.
The feat is said to be performed with the
utmost precision and rapidity, whole regi
ments crossing and recrossing in an as
tonishingly short time.-Chicago Times
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
The HiIO Election.

1t is announced in the "Ko Hawaii
Pae Alma" that the election of Repre-
sentative to the Legislature for the dis
trict OF Hilo, Hawaii, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of the Hon J.
L. Kaulukou, will take place at Hilo
December 2Sth.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-12-25
CIVIL CASES.
en1leSS.

IL. S. S Co VS. Pauhi and Kanaka,
DESERVING contract service. Pauhi pleaded
not guilty and Kanaka guilty, and both
were ordered to return. Costs, 50 40
and So respectively.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
sill. IndcrClothing.

There is a widely prevalent idea that silk is
the best substance from which to make un-
derclothing, and | have known many poor
girls to stint themselves in the neceSSaIics Of
life in order To save enough money TO pur-
chase silk undergarments But silk is not
the best material with which 10 make under
clothes, so far as concerns their health pre-
serving qualities, whatever may be its adj
vantagcs so far as beauty and immediate
comfort are concerned. The chief Object OF
Undertaking is the retention of the natural
heat of the body III such II way that low tenn
reratures and sudden changes will not effect
the surface Several years ago | performed
some experiments which went to show be-
vond doubt that silk is below wool in its
power to prevent the loss of heat from the
body and very little superior to cotton. In
deed, nothing is in this respect preferable
10 wool, and of this material all undercloth-
ing meant for winter use should he made.
In summer mixture of wool and cotton
called merno may be worn, but even in very
hot weather silk is not desirable, for it is not
such ready absorbcr of the perspratIon as
is wool, and hence allows the body TO be kept
in state not very remote from that known
rs parboiled. Wool, however, taking up as
it does the moisture from the body, exposes it
to the action of the atmosphere, it is evapo-
rated. and the process being cooling one,
keeps the skin from becoming overheated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The trucst, noblcSt rule of politcnesS was
given nearly 1000 years ago by the grandest
gentleman that ever lived 1t was simply
this: Whatsoever ye would that men should
do unto YOU, do We even SO to them. The
person who does that will never have any
trouble in being polite, Real courtesy is
f,u..1d alone on n feeling of kindness and
Lu,. w. A 80 ones fellow man. I'm honor
p,ri,rrnt" a'o,her," says the same in
spired mammal q. Polteness that contains the
royal rule TO keep one eyes open habiualy
to the comforts Of others, giving way TO
them in small things, watching ones oppor-
tunity to do little and great acts of kindness,
in our homes, to our relatives, friends, neigh.
bors, and to the poorest and humbIcst, this it
is to be truly polite. One who has lived in
the backwoods all his or her life, and who
observes these things cannot 60 far out Of the
way in any company.
There are fashions of social etiquette which
change from time to time These can be
learned from books, from watching closely
what others do who are accustomed to what
is considered best society"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Home Made Curtains.

Curtains made Of alternate strips OF turkey
red and cheese cloth are pretty trimmed with
antique lace Beautiful curtains can he
made of the best cheese cloth by stenciling
them, or, if economy is not u consideration, a
soft nuns yelling, partly silk, is still letter.
II the material h wide enough to be in one
piece, it is better than 10 have seam, but il
not. make the seam as invisible As possible
In the first place, measure the window,
allowing a little fulness and allow three
cighths Of a yard extra in the length to turn
over for a heading. Next stretch 1t tightly
and smoothly on a table, and fasten with
small tacks. Select some simple design
which Will look well in outline, such as n
daisy or sunhower or n star. Draw the out
line neatly on piece Of cardboard, then cut
out carefully with sharp penknife. Now
there are two ways Of managing. One way
is t. Use the perfectly cut opening in tho
cardboard that remains after the design Is
cut out rs a stencil lay it on the cloth, and,
with a fine camels hair or sable brush, paint
over the open space with gold paint or the
beautiful metallic "llstre' paints. BE care
full to fill ont all the points III the pattern
Repeat the design at intervals till within
three-Ci. hths OF a yard of the top Turn
that piece over and paint the pattern on the
other side Turn the piece over and So"
small brass rings on to hang it on bras
roll Finish both top and bottom with gold
fringe, aud make several rows of feather
stitching with gold ao-es above the fringe.
Another pretty way of making cheap cur
tains is to take unbleached muslin and with
diamond dyes make a spatter work design OF
ferns.
Lovely vestibule curtains may he made by
.akiur a white tarlatan and cutting enough
larger than the glass to admit of an inch
wide hem all around. Cut from largo figured
satin finished cretonne, flowers, leaves and
butterflies if possible. Make thin starch
paste and paste them on the tarlatan IN
sprays or wreaths- Turn on the wrong side
and press until dry with warm flatiron.
The light shines through them and they have
the effect of being painted. They will keep
clean long time.-Mrs. c. ; Fox in Good
Housekeeping.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The tongue is the indicator of the system.
A white coated tongue indicates fehrile dis
turbance; brown, moist tongue indicates
lisordered digestion or overloaded passages;
a brown, dry tongue indicates depressed
vitality, as in typhoid conditions and blood
poisoning; a red, moist tongue indicates de-
bility, as from exhausting discharges; a red,
dry tongue indicates pyrexia, or any inflam-
matory fever; a strawberry" tongue, with
prominent papilln, indicates scarlet fever, or
rotheln; a red, glazed tongue indicates debil-
ity, with want Of assimlative power of di-
ges,iOn; tremulous, fiabby tongue indicates
delirium tremens; hesitancy in protruding
the tongue indicates conclusion of the brain;
protrusion at one side indicates paralysis Of
the muscles ON that side. Halls Journal Of
Health
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Not every body is aware what a delicious
dish can be made i'll simple manner from
these two constituents. Maccaroni, imported
or homo made, is sold done up in pound pack
ages or boxes. 1t is very nutritious, contain.
ing egg and -four among its constituents.
Our American housekeepers do not make half
the use of it they might.
Now for the recipe; Take some long, thin
sticks of maccaroni and break them into a
saucepan, in bits one to two inches long.
They swell about half i'll size in process OF
cooking. Cover them amply with water,
and boil till they are quite soft, twenty min
utes to half an hour Stir occasionally, to
keep the broken bits from settling to the bot
tom and sticking.
While the maccaroni bois, scald half a
dozen ripe tomatoes, more or less, according
to the quantity desired, and slice them, When
the maccaroni is soft enough to run fork
through easily, pour the water nearly all Off
and slide the tomotoes in with the maccaroni,
Cook gently for ten minutes more and season
with salt pepper and butter. A little milk
or cream makes . pleasant addition. Serve
hot.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
ArtistiC Stoves,

We arc rejoiced to see an attempt to I'M
prove the appearance of stoves, there is no
other piece of manufactured furniture that
is so unnecessarily homely and forbidding,
excepting pianos. The stove men and piano
men have been artistically sleepy ever since
the first OF each was made thousands OF years
AGO The sheet iron enormities that are
brought into our rooms and set down for our
physical comfort, presumably. are such de
iberaee and vicious horrors that the warm.
ing public has finally got up justiiiable and
widespread strike, since strikes are IN fash
ion and have actually driven the manufac-
turers to a contemplation of something less
delirious and nightmareish in tendency IL
there are such people in existence as stove
designers they have lived sinecurish life
heretofore. for the strain on their brain has
been at minimum, but the tax on their
nerves must have been excessive. AT any
rate the manufacturers are cutting loose from
these old time forms and making use OF the
healthier ideas of artists and as q consequence
producing something worthy of comment
Decorator and FurniSher.