New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06

proportonaly well bred.
There is no prettier fresher dainter way Of fur
rlshing bedroom than to have the walls hung with
the chintz the covering for the furniture end
the curtains With little brass bedstead trimmed
With founce OF the chntz; pink. blue or
white enamelled dressing table and Washstand, couple
Of easy chairs and lounge Covered with the pretty
oe'cnne, and few other accessories. such tea
table, bookshelf few favorite photos and pictures
and pretty rugs, you have a bedroom fit for princess.
Tier are some charming patterns shown at well
known decorators this In these lovely chintzes.
Every color represented Tufts Of yellow prmroses
on the highest OF silver grounds gsrlands of wild
roses pale turquoise blue punches Of forget menots
on sort Of yellowish creamoclor and natural looking
wood violets sprlnkled over background OF lighter
shade Of nlac-one and all they lovely. and are
most difficult 10 choose from.
Chintz seems cleaner, fresher and in every
desirable than heavier goods Even for drawing
room il is greatly used in England. OF course silk is
more luxurious. g / always feel as II in bon
bon box when I am in Mrs. As boudoir," said one
Of her friends She has silk walls, silk ceillngsllk
in every direction"
"A few hints about may be useful to young
mothers" writes lady who has had great deal of
experience 81 should advise every one. for nv part
to adopt the English plan of having day and night
nursery, with one competent woman nurse par
excellence with nursery maids if need be- under her.
The American habit of a separate for each
child is a bad one In many respects. In the first
place, II is really much healthier 10 have the
room for sleeping, leaving the door aiar to the day
nursery where, except in the very coolest weather.
the window may be left q little open. The maid can
then come In early, and closing the door, may air the
room. sweep It, arrange the fire. and have everything
pure and sweet for the children when they come in
for their baths and breakfast. This is Of In
regard TO little children those OF a larger growth
being presumably part Of the family in general.
"The night nursery should be furnished simply
As possible, almost barely, perfect cleanliness is
essential to the crildren's wenbeing. Neat little cots
and simple furniture, bare floors with soft comfortable
rugs before each bed and the open replace-these
rally all that is requisite. 1t is
good plan TO have few pictures the walls
and change them from time to time.
as they arc silent educators, having more influence
than are aware Of The day nursery should be the
brightest sunniest the house and its fittings
Of the most cheerful character. This room might be
earpeted account OF draughts and possible tumbes
Or better stin, have large carpet Wondered like rug
and weighted at each end, that be taken up and
shaken every now and then. The walls may be
covered with any neutral tinted paper, which will
erve q good background for scrap pictures which
nay be pasted directly the wall from the Dashboard
up to five and one-haf feet. On this space any
Ding that you think will interest child in the way
PICTURES may find place; and the children by the
way, might be allowed 10 do good deal Of this decor
ating themselves. At the height I have mentioned
run shelf one foot in width around the whole or the
greater portion Of the room. and finish with little
rarde Of turkey red put with brass headed lacks AT
tbs secure elevation may be kept the children's toys
ranged neatly around the room. This arrangement Of
The nursery bric-abrac not only gives an attractive
and amusing look to the room, but is wonderful
pscrvatve toy lasting twice It's natural term of ex
liant IA, hfe he
allowed to select at win from their store but only
thing at a time In this room the children should
have their own table, chairs and whatever Is necessary
Tor their comfort and pleasure. can look back now
" such a pleasant day nursery, where two little
children played during their early childhood and can
remember Just how bright and attractive the room
bokea'
sometimes 1t is very difficult to remove glass
stopper from bottle cloth wet in hot water some
unes Is sufficient; but If this fails, remember that
te principle is to expand the neck Of the bottle by
beat and the stopper with hot water, the latter
often heated equally with the neck, and thus the
uesirod effect Is not produced BY holding the neck
u the bottle about half inch above the Name Oh
.ahp or candle, however, In few seconds inc most
vo~unate cork will generally come out Care muSt
" TAKEN to turn the bottle rapidly, and not allow inc
name 70 touch the glass, 1t might crack IL. "heh
-" kidss Is thoroughly heated a STEADY pun IN"
~ist VIII almost always bring out the stopper
rabbits make a very good change for the daily menu,
-'o as they are very plentiful In the market 'nse
"O"' Two recipes from Old French lvre de euiahe
LAY not come snliss. They very good Trey say
.'eo IN batter. Roast the rabbit and then cut II up
N small joints; trim them neatly and then put them
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