The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-07-15
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.
MRS S. 4. NETTLES.

A PERPETUAL PASrE.-Dissolve tea
spoonful of alum in a quart OF water.
When cold, stir in as much -four as
will give it the consistence Of thick
cream, being particular to beat up
the Jumps; stir in as much powdered
rosin as will lay on dime, and throw
in half dozen cloves to give it o
pleasant odor. Have on the fire a
teacup of boiling water in suitable
vessel, pour the -four mixture into it,
stirring we'll at the time. In a few
minutes it will be of mush. Pour it
into an earthen or china vessel, let it
cool; lay cover on and put i'll cool
place. When needed for use take out
portion, and soften with warm Wa
ter. Paste thus made can be kept
twelve months. It's better than gum,
as it does not gloss the paper, and
can be written on.
G1SGERBREAD.-llix together half a
cupful of molasses, and as much sugar,
with ha.f a teaspoonful of soda dis
solved in the molasses; add half a
teaspoonful of salt, a tablespoonful of
ginger, and one of melted butter; one
cup of sour milk with a scant half tea
spoonful of soda dissolved in it, and
about two and quarter cups of flour.
Bake in loaf or in small gem pans;
if the latter are used have them hot.
This is inexpensive and delicious, and
with chocolate makes nice lunch.
IT OFTEN happens that one has, left
over, slices of cold boiled ham, which
are nice in every way, but still are
not presentable on the platter. There
are two ways in which they may be
used to advantage. The first is, to
chop the ham fine, and mix it with
bread crumbs which have been mois-
tened with well-beaten eggs. Make
in the shape of balls, and fry in lit
tie hot lard. The other way is, after
chopping the ham, to mix egg With it,
and heat it in a saucepan in which
you have first put lump of butter.
When the eggs are cooked, serve with
dry toast. This may be spread on
the toast, if you choose.
SoME HINTS FOR THE GUEST CHAMBER.
"A spare room would, to some minds,
suggest room that was not only I'M
used by the family, but was in reality
spare in various directions. Possibly
the idea of a few simple articles of ab-
solute necessity originated in the de-
scription given in the Bible of the
Prophets chamber-the bed, the ia
BILE, the stool, the candlestick, were in
all probability the usual number OF
pieces allowed to a home, even in
homes of the wealthy, in those days.
But now when guests are received,
they should at least be treated as well
as the family, and even a little extra
attention would not be amiss. Have
the room as pleasant and cherry as
possible. If there is closet in it, do
not think it necessary to fill it up
with the family garments that look to
the visitors eye as if they were des.
tired to hang there for years. A
guest does not enjoy living in hel
trunk, and merely a hook OF two
stranded off in dark corner or
which to hang her choicest garments
are very unsatisfactory. A bureau
with drawers unlocked as well as un.
filed, is an absolute necessity to one
who has been living slike folks" al
home. No amount of little tables
decorated with the daintiest scarfs
will take its place. A rocking chain
is desirable, and hassock would not
come amiss. A pen and ink is not
superfuity to one who has left loving
friends at home, and yet in beautiful
Ily furnished houses, how customary
it is when ink is asked for, to produce
the family ink bottle, which is liable
to be called back at any moment, thus
leaving the visitor under the necessity
of writing her next letter with a lead
pencil. A small writing desk conven-
iently furnished with its iDk-stand,
pens, paper, and stamps, would GER
tainly add to the comfort OF those
who may have been warmly welcom-
ed. I have mentioned some of the
necessities of the spare room, trust
ing that all will endes7or to add the
little touches, such as few flowers
in vase, which 60 to show the del
icate thoughtfulness of those who
would apply the golden rule to them
selves os we'll as to others.-Amertca1a