New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-23

SIDE leavin; the brides hands free for the prayer
book which English bride Invariably carries The
effect OF the beautifully grouped Nat arrangement OF
flowers Is very charming against the rich white satin
or brocade of the brides dress; and the decorative
effect IS still farther heightened by long loops OF
white satin ribbon which mngle with the flowers and
maiden 'slair fern and hang IN graceful CASCADE
down the entire length Of the skirt.
The usefulness of oil stove is no longer matter
Of doubt, but when enthusiasts insist that these
articles may take the place OF the coal or WOOD COOK
s,oye and that all other stoves are become super
nuons, they assert than a practical housewife
can concur In.
II is quite true that you limit your food to what
NAV be cooked on oil stove. you may sustain
life BY this means but It is equally true that you may
sustain life without any stove. if you will but limit
your diet to uncooked food There are some things
which require a rapid heat, and these may be moro
conveniently cooked in gas or coal oil stove than IN
an ordinary cook stOve-that is. the cooking may be
done with less expenditure OF labor 1t always re-
qres time get the ordinary cook stove In working
order for pastry for any rapid baking gas or oil
stove may be made ready In ten minutes without any
| expenditure Of labor.
But on the other hand when a long continuous
fire Is required such Is necessary TO do the daily
cooking of family, the old fashioned cook stove Is
| t is much easier to take care OF and much more
agreeable 10 use than the very best oil stove that
ever was made The best oil stove requires continual
| oversight. The oil VIII get low, the WICK VIII get
-hort A careless worker will turn IL up too high
and II smokes and what dust Is more all pervadins.
more destructive and nosCme than this same Kerosene
smoke. In few moments it will pervah" the room.
settle on your Dishes ceilings. lodges and everywhere
and ruins the temper Of the most amiable housekeeper
for II cannot be dislodged BY any ordinary MEANS
like dist or coal ashes. 1t is greasy. penetrating
SCOT that must be scrubbed Oft by might ana main,
and yields to nothing but abundance OF soap ana
water.
There Is no mischief that a coal stove perpe-
tratc equal TO that which may from an oil stove
through few moments negligence 1et The OIL
stove, as an accompaniment TO the ordinary COOK
stove Is almost invaluable. There are times wneh
a slow fire and swift fire are both required AT the
same tine for different dishes. and the sood COOK
has TO compromise between the two at the risk OF
mining both At such times, the oil stove proves
lis valne. The rapid cooking may be done over the
oil stove sauces, boiled icings, omelets, a great
deal Of frying may be- advantageously done by the
use OF a small oil or gas stove.
The housekeeper. however. who has become de-
pendent BY preference accident upon an oil stove,
soon finds It's limitations. II she attempts an extern
siye menu She have oven, and she must BAKE
many things which she formerly boiled Oatn'eai'
apple sauce. stewed fruits and many other articles
O perfection " covered up IN the oven w
exactly the same process they do top of the stove
A dish OF oatmeal nav be cooked. sausage fned'
potatoes baked and rolls prepared with two small
kerosene stoves and oven; but IT requires care,
and the result IS much more easily accohphsheu
with an ordinary cook stove.
There are very few of Us who wouh not be shocked
IL We were told that thoughtless OF our SICK
friends yet il is fer person enjoying perfect
health to appreciate fully the sensitveness Of con-
| frmed invalid
II requires the intelligence. tact and Judgment such
ne a trained nurse has acquired TO take good care OF
| the sick some people are born with the instincts
OF true nurse They anticipate the wants OF those
in their care before they are uttered They observe
assduously that rcstfu quiet without which the suner
ings OF the sickroom become intolerabe. Yet ABOVE
all things they avoid that sepulchral hush which 10
only less intolerahe than hurly burly and noise.
II is a person of rare and tact who will main
tain sysematcally cheerful and quiet surroundings in
! tbo siclroom In many long lingering illnesses II is
impossible 10 maintain the expense oil trained nurse,
and we must take of our sick with our own hands,
one rule must be insisted upon. No visitors must be
admitted except those whom the invalid insists upon
seeing and who will bring quiet cheerful atmosphere
with them.
The indiscreet visitor easily do more harm than
can he remedied by all The medicines physician can
prescribe Many invaids have undoubtedly been Wis
tied to death by Kindly but thoughtless friends, end
! tho social excitement lnlicted upon tne ihNaLu s
not infreaucntly CROUCH break down the health Of
| a person in robust health. Where person is con-
| fined to one room and Is not suffering from acute
| pain it IS always well to supply some employment
for the thoughts and hands. The presence Of grow
ing plants OF pet birds other pets that are not too
cumbersome OF cheerful pictures which frequently
changed or OF other things which will attract ateu
ton and employ the mind will do great deal toward
keeping the mind from becoming morbid, and thus
! affecting the body.
| Another thing which is equally essential to tho
weIlbeng OF the invalid is dantiy cooked food deli
cztey served. IL Is mistake, however, TO urge food
upon the invalid. The greatest patience Is needed
| in this matter. Do not ask what the invalid may
| wish, but provide something which You may deem
suitable and serve 1t In 80 dainty manner that II
| tends TO tempt the appetite. Do not coax or urge
the invalid TO cat but II the food Is refused take 1t
| away and In short time bring something else. or
bring 1t in q form. This involves labor and caro-
| and especially infinite patience.
To clean articles OF paper-mache, wash them with
little lukewarm water and soap and rub them yigor
| ousy with sweet oil.