The Portland daily press., 1892-07-05
THE HOME.
TRAVEL HINTS.

The attendant of ignorance is unrest,
and nowhere is this fact proven more
conclusively than in travelling. Yet a
very little preparation would make this
unnecessary.
The timetables issued by many of the
railroad companies contain maps. Who
ever wishes to travel intelligently will
study these maps enough to get an idea
of the country through which he will
pass. He will place stations where the
train stops so that he will be able to To-
cate himself at any time. The purchase
OF local papers will prove constant
help to the understanding. The idle
traveller who spends his time with his
nose buried in novel Injuries more than
his eyesight A good Timetable and map,
with a gazetteer, makes time-killer
unnecessary when travelling.
Next to the mental preparation is the
preparation for comfort, and this need
not mean great outlay. A linen case for
brushes and comb, with soap box and
pieces of soft linen that can be left to
throw away, make the community soap
and towels of sleeper unnecessary. A
few yards of cheesecloth, washed before
leaving home, make a good substitute
for sponge andtowels and prevent damp
luggage. A bottle of toilet-water and
box of cold cream will many times be
found grateful The hard water fire.
quently makes the skin feel rough, and a
little cold cream rubbed into the skin
softens and cleanses it.
A comfortable addition to the satchel
is a pair of worsted boots that tie about
the ankles; slippers are apt to come off.
P4J9n9S for nnnlSS1tU nf
night travel; and the pajamas of the
Orient, with long, loose gown, a modi-
fed form of the night robe for women,
trimmed about the neck and wrists, and
made of black silk, will be found de-
light to any women who has once at
tempted to disrobe in a sleeper birth
This garment will permit of journey
to and from the toilet-room without any
embarrassment. For night travel by
either boat or rail, these black silk gar
ments will be found a great relief.
Many women will not undress while
travelling at night because of a fear of
accident; but if SO dressed as to be able
to leave the car or stateroom at any mo-
ment they would make the journey with
far greater comfort Garments of the
kind described will last for years, and
should, with the satchel and its linen
case, be kept ready for the moment of
need.
No woman with true feminine in
stincts can travel with ease unless suita-
bly, dressed, A travelling dress, devoid
of superfnous trimming, but fitting wei
and becoming in color, gives a mora
support that adds to the self-respect of
the traveller. A hat without feathers
or flowers, of materials and trimmings
that will look respectable even after ex-
posure to rain, is another necessity. A
long cloak, light in weight and water
proof, will also be found a necessity
rather than luxury. For summer
travel the dress should be made with a
coat that admits of the wearing of shirt
waists, either silk or linen. Two pairs
of gloves, one for fine days and one for
rainy days, are additions not to be
scorned. The umbrella should wear it's
case except when in use.
The woman who wishes to travel with
ease of mind will carry a small bag with
a leather strap over her shoulder
Money, check, trunk-key, ticket, will all
be placed in this bag, which is at hand
always. 1t can hang on the hook at
head of berth, and be under the travel
ler's hand at night. 1t is a good place
for the watch, so often consulted when
wakeful, and for any trinket, and is the
best place for hairpins, curl-papers or
pins.
The net hung in the sleeper will be
found secure place for jacket and small
articles of clothing; the back of the seat
at head and foot of berth will turn up
and make place for shoes, dress-skirt
and other skirts. A hat pin will fasten
the hat tosthe curtain of the berth, and
the wise traveller will go to sleep in
peace, knowing that if she has used the
conveniences at hand her belongings
will be found in good condition in the
morning, and she will face the world
uncrumpled and in good order-a very
necessary condition for pleasure or ease.
Il Christian Union.
ON LAYING LINoLBUNIS -
While it is difficult to follow system
in fitting oilcloths and linoleums, few
cardinal rules must be observed, and we
venture to suggest them; In cutting
linoleum from a diagram allow an inch
at the ends. If it is not to be laid at
once allow also fraction on the width,
for shrinkage is probable both ways.
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