New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01

lean on the table to do this his seat should De
high enough: or better STILL let him stand up to
table OF the right height lie should have drawing
board to which the outline he Is to trace and the
tracing paper are fixed with tiumb-tacks. Let nm
hold his pencil with the first two fingers and the
thumb. using the third finger as rest drawing with
directness from point to point. DO not let HIM
paint his lines IL his frs, lines are wobbly never
miDd-they will get frmer as he acquires pracucc.
When his little outline finished he should take II
of the board and compare ii with the original, cor
recting any faults or broken lines
When the little pupil Is sufficiently advanced let
him try doing the same object from memory after having
traced 1t. very eminent artist has said that IN
telligent tracing is most excellent practice, rs u
teaches frmness and decision in outlines and freedom
Of touch. Pin mp each little sketch In some con-
spcuous place for I" Papa 20 see" when lie comes
home-a few pin points in the WOOD do not I'arn
anything, and children delight In having their efforts
appreciated Any mother. whether she draws herset
or not. may begin her child's artistic education In
this way, giving him tine rudiments OF free hand draw
ing which will be invaluable later on.
correspondent writes: {" Can You suggest n cloth
proper to embroder for coverlet in strips or squares
IN the fashion o! those OF Charles H. which were IN very
small squares OF plain linen. think the work was solid.
and in Sis have not seen anything Ike. The
Bazaar mentions q Bargarren art clotl-I inquired
at shepherds for 1t in vain. wish to outline INV
coverlct with small flowers. To her who writes on
domestic matters all things come, and perhaps you
can help me-"
We have never seen q c0verlet made up OF strips
or squares in exactly the manner our spondent
describes. Charles the second patterns at the Dec
Orative Art Rooms are "all over" designs OF small
flowers and leaves In slightly convenonaIzed style.
The prettest material to embroder for coverlet Is
" Gobclin CLOTH" ream-white cotton with slight
rep and OF about the same body rs Bolton sheeing.
1t comes In twOyard width at 81 as yard. Bolton
shecting is also used for this purpose. Either material
would make charming coverlet. embroidered in ont
line in old tapestry colors. with either losee silks
cOorcd linen hosses. Such coverlet would also
be pretty worked In color in yellow. old bme
white the creamy surface OF either Bolton sheet
Ing GObelin cloth. We do not think Bargarren
art-cloth would make pretty counterpane, because
1t Is of somewhat the weave rs the honey comb
goods already used for cheap bed-c0vers. 1t Is a
soft, pretty goods however, to embroder for pillow
covers small table covers, and other pieces II is
chiefly used by artistic needle women I'm cream white
our American manufacturers have not yet been not
ably successful In securing desirable high art colors
in cotton cloths.
"Moonshinc" was queer old dish which orr
grandmothers made. II little more than a float.
ing clistard, with the shape OF the moon and stars
resting In white fnmmery on Its creamy surface.
To prepare the material for the moon and stars,
beat cup OF cream 10 q sim roth. Add TO il two
alle'poonfuls OF gelainc which has been soaked in
enough water TO cover II for two hours. Sweeten
il with quarter Of cup OF sugar and favor II with
"a tablespoonful OF maraSchino or half n teaspoonfi!
Of vanilla Cut the shape Of the stars and crescent
moon out OF stiff letter paper Oil them lightly and
fill them with the iimmery. Reserve little OF the
hummery for floating clouds. Make nicely favored
soft cusfard. 1avoring II with bitter almonds II the
fummery Is Favored with maraschno. Pour the
custard into broad dish. and let the and stars
ard clouds float on It's surface This od-fashioned
dish Is attractive for cllld's party. and n
good and wholesome one, which do no one any
harm.
The presence in market OF huge clusters OF black
Hamburg grapes from English hothouscs Is novel
feature OF the large fruit stalls At this season. when
English novelties brought by the steamers.
Bitter seville oranges, which arc so much used by
English cooks. now to be found in market Inc
famous Dundee marmaade Is made from these Ul-
angcs and the English make from them a bitter
orange which they with roast duck. This
Bile TO the taste the most acid persimmon. Inc
sweet luscious fruit OF the orange tree Is entr ely
due System OF grating. and We believe the wild
orange makes the best foundation TO graft.
An ocean traveIlingbag IS made Of untleached
muslin and bound with red braid. 1t may also
be embroidered with red wording cotton. with divers
appropriate devices IL Is excellent plan to take