New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-13

PERHAPS some of our readers who have a taste for
carving may find 1t interesting TO work on her lines,
and beginning with the bellows try construction as
well ornamentaton. The principle OF the bellows u
shown In the accompanying diagram:
A and A are the two wooden sides whose edges are
joined by the folded leather B, which Is fastened all
around to both so that on opening and shutting tho
sides the air can only enter at hole in one OF the
wooden sides G. and when the two sides care brought
together the air is forced out OF the nozzle, d.
At this season the true value Of boiled greens"
should be appreciated After the heavy diet OF winter
especially in the country where there is lack OF
green vegetable food, the homey wild herbs, dandc
on ragwecd and pursane. pantain and other green's.
which before the garden spinach is ready, should
not be despised Dandeion Is especially valuable as
a tonic. and either bleached salad or as green's
for boiling is extensively raised by gardeners In the
vicinity OF New-York City for the market While 1t
is madness select wild greens promiscuously from
plants that you know nothing about there are great
many wild plants, comparatively unknown, which are
valuable in green's Sorrel Is sold regularly In our
market, and Is very much used by French cooks 1t
Is simply variety OF the sheepsorr OF our country
fields but 1t Is not to be COMPOUNDED with the oxais
also called sorre. which is quite different plant.
The regulation Boston beanpOt is Jar Of unglazed
red earthenware like a fowerpot the outside but
glazed inside The twoquart size costs from Is to 20
cents. II Is OF little different shape from pipldn,
being smaller at the mouth 1t is difficult 10 get these
beanpos in New York. for there IS no regular demand
for them here as there is in Boston, They are quite
frsil, and many broken in transportation that
dealers dislike to handle them. Almost any trust
worthy dealer In small pottery, however. will order
half dozen for customers, IL requested and II Is well
enough to buy at least three, they useful gen.
orally in cooking, are easily broken and cheap
that the cost need deter no one For An Enquirer
The month Of March is always a trying one for tho
invalid The changes in the temperature in them
selves sources Of danger and the searching winds
render exercise in the open air inexpedent. windy
day is more dangerous to q person In delicate health
than rainy day, and there is always special danger
in dry, dusty wind
Invalids who are unable TO go ont, but able TO
about from TO another. should not
occupy at night the room occupied during the day.
Thus, may be thoroughly aired while the
other is used.
DO not be tempted BY any show Of balmy weather
in this month TO allow the fires to go down. Nothing
is treacherous than the weather Of this season,
and a March cold is quite likely to be troublesome
Nourishing food Is very necessary during this month.
AS oysters in prime condition during this season.
they be served roasted steamed or raw or In any
simple way. dainty way 10 serve them for the
invalds table Is heated in their own liquor, boiled
two minutes, seasoned and poured over toast.
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steak, seasoned with salt and pepper. and broiled
over bright, clear Goals, is very nutritious and
ceptabe t. invalds who have become tired OF an or
binary steak. a fine mutton chop, cut rather thick
and laid for broling between two other chops cut
very thin makes nourishing and very paatabe dish.
The broier should be held so near the fire that tho
outside chops become fairly charred by the heat
They are therefore Of value afterward. Remove
the chop when it is done, carefully and
possible.
A very strong beef tea beef juice sfcned to Q
Jelly by boiling calls foot with the meat when II
is made may often be eaten cold when hot beef tea
will be refused. Allow one calls foot TO about three
pounds OF meat. Chop the meat, which should be
clear lean beef into pieces about the size OF hickory
split Let the meat and cafs foot simmer with
of butter in the bottom OF the brothpot
enough cold water to them, and let them come
slowly to the boiling point skim the broth thoroughly
et il boil SLOWLY, covered closely, for five hours
II should never boil violently merely simmer, with
bubbles rising slowly at the side of the pot stnin
II into stone jar and let IT stand overnight. In
the morning remove any grease that may have risen
TO the top. The stock should be delicate Jelly.
Break 1t up. Add the white of an egg and an egg.
to the boilngpont Let it boil again slowly for about
five minutes. Remove the thick. leathery scum. and
strain the clarified jelly into clean stone pot season
i and Sc. aside for use s, There should not be moN
Whatever sacrifices must be made in the family let
the girls OF the household have cheerful rooms. nos
mere resting places, where they NAV sleep. barren OF
all furniture but the mcrest necessities These rooms
should be pleasant study and sitting rooms where the
girls can receive their girl friends and feel pride In
playing the hostess on their own domains. such
room need OF large SIZE but II should be dainy
and neatly furnished. There should be pretty carpet
OF small, suitable pattern. a mating with an inex-
pensive rug unless the floor is OF hard wood when rugs
will be sufficient. Whether tho bedstesd be simple
one Of irOn which with the spring will not cost
~ hraSs one hat
Il should have comfortable mattress and the best OF
pillows. The best waslstand for such a room 10 one
Of enamelied iron, which will cost from s. upward.
dressing bureau may be feature Of the room,
referred low English dressing table, which will cost
frlm $l2 upward, and a chest OF drawers, which viii
cost Ss upward may take the place OF the dressing
bureau The dressing table NAV be homemade article
upholstered In white muslin and ribbons, like the
Duchess tables OF our grandmotlers' time. mirror
In dainty frame hangs over il I'm this case and Is
drsped with curtains Of muslln tied back by bows OF
ribbon The draped stand is very fashionable, but u
IS not as useful the English dressing table, furnished
As it is with drawers TO hold sundncs OF the toilette.
\ bedtime table holding pretty night lamp. is
desirable piece OF furniture. few comfortable chairs,
1chooi books and favOritc volumes may be Included
such should have an ample closet furnished
keep her clothing in proper order; There should be
,hoebag hatboxes and box to hold stockings In this
cavity for stockings is not part OF the furniture
81 the There j. no better way In which can
ducate grl 10 be neat and orderly than 70 give her
ptpery furnished and require her take proper
OF II. In this way she receives her first lesson In
thorough housekeeping, and acquires habits OF order
md neanesS. The pleasure girl takes from such a
this, and the Influence II exerts toward max.
ne her womanly and domestic person. should In
themselves be strong enough arguments to induce a
mother 10 sacrifice OF the snowy 6ttiugs OF her
pnrlor In order to provide comfortable rooms for hei
iris.
IL Is not necessary that the be as handsomely
tilted elaborate we have suggested. however
esi able II may be. But ii sh ,ue abDyc all thncs
20 thoroughly neat, sunny and cheerful, and should
the girls private room. and all the BELONGINGS should
W her personal property. 1t should be her daily duty
% keep II In thorough order.