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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
white paper. also make very effective shades. The
beauty Of all amateur work OF TINS Kind depends upon
the neatness and deleacy Of the work.

With the falling of the leaves and the chill OF
October evenings comes again that most delightful Of
autumnal blessngs-an open wood fire, the eheerfest
Of home comforts. II. ri. writes of "blcssed old
black woman who seeing her fire exclaimed
:. Bless yer. honey, yer's got wood FIRE. Pse alters
said that II yers got wood fire yers got meat an
drink an clo'es5 This sacred flame, we might
well call it, in the home altar should be attended with
The greatest care and maid should be taught
to make IT with the most scrupulous exactness. In
the early morning, before breakfast or the fire should
be az its best and brightest at that tme let her take
up nearly all the ashes, leaving thin coating to
receive the first light Goals. sweep the front and
sides OF the fireplace far back the brush will
reach; mop of the hearth. and with chamos skin,
rub of the andlrons. This with the weekly cleaning
Will keep everything perfectly bright. See that the
andirons stand exactly straight, at equal distances
from the sides OF the fireplace. Lay three sticks
across the andirOns. inch apart; the front and
back sticks shoald be much larger than any others
used for the fire. Across the small centre stick place
Of loosely crumpled papers newspaper is always
t.e bes) with end of each sticking between
the logs that II may be III from beneath. Across
the paper lengthwse, lay klnding wood, split fine,
and across these. in reversed order, small sticks Of
hard wood Then lay above these layer OF three
sticks the size OF the centre lower one and lying the
same way. In all these layers do not fail to leave
air spaces for the draught. On the top there may
be two or three OF the same sized sticks laid
dagonally. When all is completed sweep the hearth
and light the fire. Do not think these directions
needlessly prolx II Is astonishing how little intel
gence our Abigails seem to have in kindIing a fire
They waste. often, end Of time and patience
with disastrous results and "The fire won't burn
ma'am" is the only excuse when the family come
sMverng into the cold room, where blackened
hearth and the cherries look OF fire that won't
light" ale everything but inviting. Once teach
Bddy these rules, and method will supply the place of
Intelligence and there will be no such word as fail
Apropos Of wood fires there should always be a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

"sometimes / really wish were a Mahometan, -
sighed the much harassed mother of large family Of
small children. "why Lucy" exclaimed her sister.
quite shocked. @whatever possesses you to say such
dreadful t.ang?n DWELL at all events" retoined the
housemother. wish religion inculcated the same
principles of cleanliness. Fancy the easy life OF a
mother whose children wash their hands five times n
day as a religious duty read an article on
the Moslem faith the other day, and that
is what impressed me the most of anything
Here are Jack, and Ted, and Tom who simply
won't wash their hands unless they are actually
dragged up to the nursery. Why did not the Chris
tan fathers put il into the catechsm should like 10
know They must have known that cleanliness is
next to gOdliness.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Take pound OF white CASTLE or brown Windsor
SOAP stir it the fire with little water Add Iaven.
der water or any other kind of essence when 1t ID
melted to smooth paste, but do thin IL too much.
Stir in half cup or more Of almoDd meal or Of COM
oatmeal. Keep II in jars for use. This is an
old time preparation for keeping the hands smooth ana
white which was used by the bellies Of olden time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

II has frequently been noticed that there Is more
danger in winter from diphtheria and various other
diseases that depend noxous vapors for their ex-
stence than there is In summer In fact, the pres
ence Of these diseases indicates the presence OF
bacillae that must have been bred from some foul
source. 1t would natural that summer, when
there Is so much deoaying matter about would be the
time for such diseases but We are told that the close
atmosphere Of the house, and especially the presence
of defective sewerage, the most fruitful sources
of many OF these dreaded diseases that contrary To
the generally conceived idea the palace Of the rich
man, with It's elaborate system OF water-plpes and
plumbing is even likely than the howell OF the
very poor TO suffer from some Of these diseases
The cracks In the poor mans dwelling and the coid
draughts from which he suffers are blessings, though
In disguise, compared with the superheated ana
Initiated air and the imperceptble poison of sewer
gas 10 be found in the dwelling-houses OF the rich,
fitted up with all the modern Improvements. III
may be that later generation may the Jolly OF
living in houses which are heated so far beyond
wholesome temperature, and learn truly that Sill
Die system of plumbing is the only one that we la'c
a right 10 introduce into our everyday lie. There
are many elegant mansions colled around with deadly
lead PIPE in the vicinity of all the living and sleeping
apartments. bringing sure poison INFO these homes
With this state OF things there is little or No attempt
az sufficient ventilation. The luxurious occupants
of such houses SILVER at q draught and live In tenn
pcrature Of from 80 to 80 degrees. IL - not strange
to those who appreciate such state OF things that dis
eases Of the bronchial tubes and lungs arc so frequent
In cold weather These are not the result Of contact
with cold air. they the result OF want Of ventila
ton The bodily system becomes completely enervard
Ike plant which is put in an oyerleated room. and
is unable to resist the reacu0nary effect Of cold air
the simplest methods of ventilating room is TO
have a LOWER window slightly raised, piece OF wood
firmly fitted In beneath IL, and the space opened at
where the lower and upper sash lap over
o.oA thae a. tieIap viva n NH
OF air and ventate IA without any direct daught
Where there Is "A stove in the room at night some
method Of ventilation is most positively Necessary 10
health. Abundance Of pure fresh air should be sup
Piled even on the coolest nights, and the youngest
child may become accustomed to this providing 1t has
abundance OF bed-coverng and warm night clothes.
There is no Danger from colds great the danger
from unventiiaied rooms. An open fro Is Of the
best means Of ventilation. though open window IL
necessary In connection with IL vt night The hall u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

covering the door are heavy satin curtains OF 'ie
same shade rs the walls. A portrait by Cabane Of
the fair chatealne hangs between the doorways, and
the whole room is lighted only by wax candles In
gilt sconces The furniture, which is covered WIN
the most delicate Beauvas tapestry, is also rococo
and the bevelled ceiling is decorated in the same
style. Needless is it to that this room Is Simply
perfect with its finishing touches of dainty tables anu
screens and quantities of growing plants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

pointed aw and a nail guard Gig ~ TO put over the
heads of the nails not to mar them In hammer
ing / not whether the nail-guard can be
bought at n hardware store not, but that is where
you will have to go for your fancy nails. The guard
anybody ought to be able to shape out Of wood with
his jack knife but few folds Of paper a piece Of
felt may be used to protect the nails, In case the
guard is impractcable. The boards can be OF any
length desirable but the one / have in mind is IL
inches long, inches wide, and inch thick. II
/ talking TO girl might say Cover the board
with plush but the boy l recommend leather the
exact measurement of the board or what Is simpler
STILL piece Of plain hard, white wood, or hard wood
stained and polshed Now do not shrug your
shoulders and say that you cannot stain and polish
the wood for / will tell you Just how TO go to work
SECT some boiling water in a little stewpa and
set into this cuI with tiny bit Of white wax III IL
about the Size of hazel nut. Pour on the wax three
tablespoonfuls of spirits OF turpentne and stir until
they are blended. With a little fine brush put thin
coating OF this the board and let IT dry. when
this is DONE polish with rather stn brush Just as
you would pair Of boots and don't stop until you get
good shine It, Draw the design that you Intend to
use on paper-i. e., the dstancesand Just where you
want your hooks to go-you will here have TO do
little planning and measuring for regularity is most
desirable. and this must be governed by the size OF
nails used, the grouping, etc. When your measure
ments arc satisfactorily made on the paper strip lay
IL evenly on the board, and then with the awl make
holes through the paper into the board Just where the
nails and screws are to go, Use little forethought
and do not make deep holes for the small nails as
for the large ones, or you will have trouble. When
the places are all Indicated take of your pattern and
90 10 work with the nails. Use the nail guard II you
have one, substitute paper. You VIII need two
metal loops FOR the board. These to be screwed
ON the back after all the rest is finished. II you
do your work neatly and well you will make most
acceptable gift useful not only for keys but for shoe
hooks scissors, rings etc. II you are careless in
your measurements your gift will be ruined. Combine
the so-called silver and gold nails effectively and you
will add much to the beauty Of your design Caution
DO the turpentine mixture the stove. as
it is innammabe. Use the hot water away from the
fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

OF making one which is also novelty is to shape the
bag for the down rather large and then cover 1t
with bag which is stlIl good deal larger. Sew
two bands OF ribbon crossways around the cushion
rather tightly, finishing with fun bow and after
ward pull the funcss into each The silk
In the example given had pink wild with pale
leaves and the ribbons OF pink satin with
a generous bow composed of loops and ends OF light
green and mink
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

impossible to say yet whether these ombre effects
viii be used throughout the season. They far
more elegant decoration to the merchants coin
tiers than they are In USE There is q sameness' in
shaded things. and they are not as becoming rs
piquant contrasts to our proverbIaly pale type of
American women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

quite likely to contain half the bad air Of the house
For this reason 1t is well to have venlstng pipe ex-
tending from the ceiling Of the main hall in the top
OF the house we'll up above the roof. 1t should DO
covered with cap to keep out the rsnfall and with
register to shut II of, II deslrsd In very cold weather
This pretty gown is made OF suver-sray alpaca or
brantine, with neck and chemisetsc Of white cash
mere. The sleeves are made very tight to the arm
from the elbow to the wrist but full and pulled high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Norman English is much more used in America In
ordinary conversation than in England, where among
the cultured classes Saxon English greatly predomi
mates. For example, an American would say return
When an Englshman would say "come back" We
generally receive where Tire English simply
eet,' and to any extent. People who are
self conscious in their culture are apt TO use the
Norman derivatives almost altogether Just il
IS the fashion 10 be of hand in modes Of expression,
aud TIE genieelly elegant phrases Of those who are
people of the world sound stilted and old fashioned.
This however. does not apply to writing where more
ornate diction is permissible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
A valued correspondent writes.

A valued correspondent writes:
"When directions and suggestions for mailing Christ
mas presents given, work for boys is often
entirely lost sight Of and II Is too bad for many times
they have patience in making pretty things than
their sisters and often more skin. / want to suggest
a useful little gift that boy make entirely by
himself and think even boys sister will be glad to
try her hand Mt 1t. 1t Is little keyboard you will
by the drawing Gig. u 1t is adorned with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Every one knows the story of the woman who had
three wishes granted to her, and who, while thinking
whether she should desire 10 be Empress or Queen,
exclaimed inyoluntariIy. seeing fine bed of Goals
In the fireplace before her. How 7 wish had a black
pudding sizzling those embers n and presto the
black pudding there. Vexed with herself for
losing OF her wishes, she in mood to bear
her husbands reproaches. Animal that thou art 9"
she exclaimed In anger. u wish ii thy nose ~
and suddenly there 1t was, fixed firmly that their
united Efforts failed 10 remove IL. In vain the re
pentaUt wife promised her good all the wealth
and prosperity he could wish for What would life
be TO me - he sensibly remarked with black pud
ding on nv nOsel' 80 nOtlling remained to be done
but 10 use up her last wish In wishing it off. How
many people who know the story know, too, what
black pudding isl Here is the receipt out of the
oneen's own roceiptboOk prepared by her Chef who
served her so many years. 10 one pint of pigs
blood he says, add rather than pint OF boiled
cream three quarters Of pound of the fat from the
Inside Of pig, cut in rather small pieces and four
Aree onions chopped and fried in little butter.
season with little chopped bay leaf and thyme nut
meg, pepper and salt, mix well together, and stun
The Innings prepared perfectly clean the purpose
Win The above taking to allow room for tying
them into lengths Of about six inches. Some water
Nearly at boiling point must be removed the fire
and the buildings Immersed In It, allowed To remain
IN II only until they become somewhat firm to the
touch then take them out and in the arder 10 cool
"b wanted, fry In boiling lard scoring them IN
eral places 10 prevent their bursting when being
cooked
We can fancy her Majesty with her inherited Ger
man tastes quite enjoying this dainty which seems
uArvelioUsy like sauSases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

local buildt: lately visited celebrated artist Of
the impressonst school to receive directions about
a house the latter building Long Island. He
found Mr. at his studio and the artist took great
pains TO show the contractor what he considered his
best treasures How did you like Mr. IS pictures ?"
some asked the aferward. ~ en,' he
answered, thought the frames were real beautiful
but didn't think much Of the pictures" This, how
not so bad AZ the remark of young EtOnian
who was captain Of the boats and end of swell,
but whose literary attachments Of the slightest
His brother, who musical had set the words of
OF Tennysons poems to music, and the young athlete
gave 1t his opinion that the emusic well
enough, but the words were all rotn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

beautiful French boudoir has the walls finished
pale blue enamel, paneled with the most delicate
mouldnes OF gilt over each doorway are beautifully
painted flower pieces framed In roeaille frames; and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

There Is no more acceptable present than a large
eiderdown pillow Like many another good thing
one cannot have too many of them pretty way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

pretty Christmas gift and one that, can be simple
or elaborate is set Of sachet-llnngs for bureau
drawers. These Innings may be made of Saline or
ch'ntz or China skand pretty In delicate shades
or aiS In white The exact width and length OF te
bureau drawer should be taken without allowing Tor
turning in. thin layer OF cotton batting or sheet
waddlng should then be made not quite SO wide or so
long rs the drawer. separate The wadding ana
sprinkle between the layers liberal amount of sachet
powder Qlorentine OrTis root E almost universally
liked. Baste the layers of cotton together In large
stitches Just to hold .he powder In place. Cut Tie
upper and under side of the covering according to the
measurement taken of the drawer, turn on the wrong
side and stitch the edges together In narrow seam,
lee wing one end open. Turn on the right SIDE ana
put the layer Of cotton in with care, mstening 1t at
each corner Then up the end. This drawer
lining will now be n little shorter than the drawer
leaving room for a pretty lace edGe-which can be
frled or sewed on without funess. The oriental
lace is very pretty for this purpose: 80 Is the fine
smyrna Three Of the sschet Innings make pretty
set. Pale blue. and pale pink, and white are pretty
for set Some women make the upper covering OF
silk and the under side Of fine muslin. Three Innings
all OF white China silk make dainty set, and can be
washed without harm when soiltd. Even the lowered
China siik is suitable for this purpose. Some prefer
10 quilt the Innings but IL does not add 20 the or
namentation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

An excellent method OF cleaning a black or darf
colOred cashmere Henrietta dress is with soap
bark. Buy five cents worth, put two quarts Of cold
water It and boil II down to quart. Strain this
liquid, sponge the dress with it after ripping it
pletelY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

lays the foundation OF Of dyspepsia than
anything else TINT be named The state. which
cares for the education of the children, has certain
right to look into the matters of their health and it
exercises this right In establishing gymnasium exer-
cses and other physical forms OF training There
should certainly be authority exercised the
fooo the child eats during school hours As it is, the
caid at the time OF lunch allowed to eat Whatever
food given It, however indsvstfbe, ana in cities II is
tempted by the school restaurants established In many
OF the city school buildings TO eat the most indgestbe
1000 In the word-baser's pies and cakes Where such
1000 sold with consent Of the authorities 1t should be
OF the planest and most wholesome description. Hot
miik hot broth and plain bread and butter would be
sumcient for comfortable meal 1t to be regretted
that there Is not arrangement In all the country
schools by which bowl Of hot broth could be provided
for all children who remain at the noontme recess to
eat their cold luncheon. II this were done 1t would
be easy to prohibit during school hours the eating OF
eloying pastries and rich cakes, which furnish no
special nourshment and clog up the brain rs the ne
suit OF Indigestion. All teachers who rave taught In
district schools have noticed the WEAKNESS and list
lessness OF children In the afternoon. This is not
wholly due to the fact that they weary With schools
but often TO the fact that they suffering rom the
insufficient nolrishment OF their noontime dinner.
Wherever II is possible, mothers should send hot din
ner to little ones who cannot come home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

We arc told by savarin. the great French Gordon
teu that in frying Shen the surprise has been
~ee'ef lower the nrs little. 90 that the cooking
VI he Interior Particles may not be too quick, and
N order that the gradual heat may better bring out
NE taste The true secret Of frying is TO have the
aaa deep enough 10 cover entirely the article you
s'h 70 have cooked and 10 have IL boiling hot, az
H-aeoaieN 10 form a crust the entire surface.
.AA sudden crust IL what savarn calls the sur
Fn~' Another celebrated authority tells us that an
@AAoe way OF testing whether the lard is hot
''ssh u 70 test the heat with bit Of bread an inch
s-~N' II IL browns IN minute the heat l. right.
Dnpplnes will do well lard, but the great neces-
:" Is to have the lard boiling. and deep. Boiling
e%e does not enter. the object that is fried, but
immediately forms e+ust the outside which pre-
''nh any grease entering IL. little attention in re
sAN 10 Tia would prevent the sodGe,i grassy dishes
OFTEN served to the dctrmen Of health and appetite
NOgneties, ior instance, should be dry that you
an iiI them with the hand They should lie laid In a
s''hs tasket and plunged into boiling lard and the
sntb'0wn crust Will at once be- formed. Serving
shss hot, too, goes long way II cooks could only
"Aoe 70 realize that hot food is very rarely
'''So they would be careful in this respect An
p''ehceo houSekceper said the other day: "The
.~ reason that my things 50 much liked Is not
~S' they are one bit nicer han any one elSe's but
a"as sce tina. each dish is served piping hot that
s'e Is no chance for much criticism Of the flavor"
A"efe seems 10 be no especial novelty this year In
s"p shades They still rufied and huted, and
aured' and fOunced. The flower ones, too, stu
$40 uer own, but there is very pretty departure in
arrangement Of tue latter which substitutes petals
W Tue hO~ers themselves. Thus. one shade Is
,Usefed with pink roseeaves, another with red tiger
a, pe'ais' another With the alky looking and bcauti-
r uh'ed poppy lesves which present such an
.~s.'s'e variety; and 20 on, ad minimum. These
-, s'Aaes are charming for candles such pretty
- W 'he way, may be made BY pressing maiden
nTh and cumming 1t neatly on white paper. The
80 should be shaped first and finished with green
49, Dp and bottom. Prettlly colored small sea-
u&i make such delicate tracery when pressed on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

The best fertilizer for the window garden is a table
spoonful OF guaDO. dissolved in quart Of lukewarm
water and applied around the roots. week.
The amount oven Will be enough to fertize half q
dozen plants in pots Of FIVE c six inch size
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Apropos Of wood fires there should always be a
wood box in every room where there Is open fire.
These are generally made Of carved wood and afford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Now that the chilly autumn months have come and
the season of cold and Will be here, the
practice Of carrying cold luncheon TO school in place
of the midday meal has begun and will bc the rule
SO many little children. especially In tic country, live
ut d distance from the schoohouse, that IL Is imposs
bic for them 10 go home and get a warm dinner. In
the short time allowed by school regulations for noon
Ing 1t is only possible for those living within sight of
the schoohouse go back and forward and eat their
dinners without such unseemly haste to be injurious
TO both their health and their manners. There Is no
part Of school hygiene that needs more attention from
intelligent supervisors than this matter The cold
luncheon furnished TO the growing children in the mid
die OF the day when their heartiest meal should be
eaten consisting often does Of sweets and pasfreA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Olcloth that has been in use and is soiled should
be scrubbed clean, using little soap as will be
necessary for the purpose. and then vanished with
oilcoth yarnish, which costs about so cents a pint