The St. Johns herald., 1890-06-26
LITTLE HOME COMFORTS.
Ro.E the House-sTIstress Can Aroid Frio


 fort, not alone for ourselves but for others. A happy home is not neces- sarily one possessing rich decoration and magnificent furnishing. says Harp CTS Bazar, for even amidst such ap- pointments if the motto "A place for every thing and every thing in its place" be not observed, the house-mistress will find friction in her domains. There is often nothing so much needed as is piece of brown wrapping paper. but to obtain this the entire household must be put into confusion, drawers and closets be hopelessly ransacked, and finally the package will be wrapped in the morning paper, though before night this very paper shall be asked for by the cha Grined and disappointed head of the house. Yet quantities of wrapping paper are brought into every home, only to be thoughtlcssly burned or hopelessly crumpled. All the annoyance and yex- ation caused by the want of this could be saved by enforcing rigid rule to prop erly care for this paper. When pack age is left, smooth out the wrinkles necessarily made in the wrapper, and then fold and place 1t in the closet and on the shelf previously selected. Tis- sue paper should be treated in the same manner, and put carefully aside for future use; and newspapers. which are frequently needed for reference. should ga.,ed as valuable for kindling pur- poses, it saves time to be able to go di- rcctly to the spot where they are kept. Paper hs-s should also be preserved. 70 one knows until she hears tho de- m:.ii..s of daily wants just what will De reedled, and it is a great economy of both time and strength to ind ac once To re1uirod article. Also have place for card hoa~f and napcr boxes. They gro l,.o4se.y tAe tn:-g ior flowers, athi -s and l&cns, protecting them
 much "'orc ,Sa1e.y than will paper. Sc l-Cy e. .i c1 s--..d ,.ze a-4d shape, and l.o c9r"ful t5 keep yopr stok well sup pied. f 70; can not afford to assign 1 ...e. q ;:' s... tc t.ci. n3-j, tIcn put ise~' oT top of 2 wardrobe or closet, in ht, ..d Of a.ayo.li.-.Jd Jd.ng yourself by erog3ing evcry lock anG "~aTny within. cc1ven!~;, an4 accessible place ,5o...4 ,c osor ,he o4ose.s usually found j. .Ac si5es. ,-,ya. ,0s"oe sleeping anarfrcnr 2.
 So prudent also ani keep your cord r inc. After rolling and fastening the same, plsscc i-i t.U eastcboard boxes, Iea Ing olie - She kitchen closer for the manr uses of the launary-raid For example, she runs strong cord through tae Ju,,sJ-L2lcs e ukc collars and cuffs, lies tho ends If the cord between two lergths Of the clothes-line, so saving space on the line, and the annoyance of separately fastening each piece Of linen by clothes-pin. Having placed the hox conveniently for kitchen uses, put >pother in the closet most accessible for
 he entire sal-i,y. Besides these, have iainty silk-covered balls of twlne in the library and other parts of the house. They will prove pretty as well as use- full ornament for any room, and if to the same you will attach small pair of scissors, these also will be found great convenience.
 And what can be said regarding the hunt for writing-paper and lead-pencils? Not only the family but the servants should know where to find at once the requisites for writing brief note. Frequently messages are left with a maid when it is not safe to trust an inn portant matter to her memory. So, to avoid mistakes, and for a variety of reasons, keep pad of paper and two well-sharpened lead-pencils -i in case one should meet with accident-in the drawer of your hat rack, or some equal ly convenient place. In large families such pad is sometimes kept to tell when to lock the hall door. As one and another group enter they read the names of those still out, drawing a line through their own names, so that when all the names are checked but that of the last-comer, he bolts and bars for the night.
 Writing-paper, envelopes, lead-pen- cils, pens, pen-holders and good black ink should be part of the furnishing of your guest-chamber. It is very in- convenient as we'll as embarrassing for visitor to be obliged to ask permission to write note or letter, and when friends come unprovided with their own stationery do not let them miss their own home comforts, but have all the lit tie necessary things within easy reach. It is not rich upholstery nor dainty fres- coing which they will take away as pleasant memories, but the warmth, cheer and thoughtfulness that kept them from missing the charm of their own home life. How strained become our and how impatient our words when looking for button-hook or the pins if visitor is kept waiting, or an engagement that demands immediate attention is delayed! The Bible says; 'The little foxes spoil the vines" Happy is the mistress whose furnishing of home is such that tho little needed things arc not forgotten!
 An Absent-lIinded Professor.
 The prize medal for absent-minded- ! ness during lectures must be awarded to n German professor named Johannes l Arnn- xrbo rooanf1v diad in Tionra