Evening star., 1896-02-08
H o u S e HOLD HINT S

The perfection of luncheon does not
a multiplicity OF courses, but in seeing that
each Is absolutely good Of it's kind, and that
the plates are quietly and swiftly changed,
are cold or hot they ought to be- and
that the food is appetizing and the whole
affair harmonious.
The air where a palm is kept must be
nofstened by the evaporation of water
about the plant, or by the application of it
to its foliage. Fresh air must be admitted,
to take the plsce Of that whose vitality
has been burned out of it by too intense
heat. The plant must have a place near
the window where direct light can exert
it's beneficial effect on the soil.\ Care must
be taken to give only enough water to keep
the soil moist. Good drainage must be pro-
vided also. $3.50.
A simple remedy for slight attacks of
biliousness is little lemon juice and bak-
ing soda. Squeeze the juice of small
lemon into half a glass of cold water then
stir in pinch Of soda and drink while eff
fervescing.
A shaving glass frame is worked on stout
silk linen; any preferred color will serve.
The outlines are stem stitched in a dark
shade of a contrasting color; the filings are
In white. or very pale shade of the color
or the linen. The filings are put in with
darning and brier stitch. The material
used for working is embroidery cotton, now
obtainable in all artistic shades The cover
for the glass. set in the circular frame, is
backed with package of shaving paper.
As hostess, the daughter Of the house.
whether officiating in the absence of her
mother, or assisting her in the exercise of
hospitality, should be courteous and cor
dial Nobody expects a young girl to take
leading share in conversation. It is quite
enough If she hold her own agreeably, and
above all, pay attention to what others are
saying. One secret of social success Is to
Hct oil md 10ol sr,t1
the girl hostess may do, and will do the
better the more real and unaffected her in
terest is in the people around her.
A very good led for a summer baby is
a small hammock filled with soft blankets.
This can be hung across corner of the
room out of the draughts, and has the ad-
vantage Of occupying small space when
not in use.
To restore the elasticity of the seats of a
cane chair. turn over the chair and with
hot water and sponge wash the cane
work so that 1T may be thoroughly soaked.
If the cane work Is badly soied use a lit
tie soap. Dry in the air, and it will be as
good as new.
Childhood is the most impress;onable
period in life. 1t follows that if art is en-
tirely eliminated during these years that it
Is hardly to be supposed one will in after
years conceive a sudden passion for it ard
appreciate the great masters. Photographs,
reproductions bring the works of the best
artists within the reach of all, and simple
frames can be obtained at a trif1ing cost
There seems little excuse for the neglect Of
this important part of a child's education.
The face should be washed, winter and
summer, in water from which the chill has
been taken off, ard dried carefully-by
pressing gently on it, not by rubbing-with
a fine linen towel. The face should not be
exposed to the external air Immediately
after washing it. All sudden transitions
from heat to cold or from cold to heat are
detrimental. Violent or depressing emo
tiors-anger, grief, fear, envy, hatred and
jealorsy-are all injurious to the complex
ion, and should not be indulged in. Touch
ing the face with the fingers is a habit
which may lead to the most injurious con-
sequences to the complexion, and should
be abandoned. Powders containing bis
muth or lead are extremely injurious, not
only to the skin but to the health, and
should never be used.
Clean kid gloves with naphtha: put them
on the hands, rub with flannel dipped in
naphtha, and then wipe dry with a clean
piece Of white flannel. Remove the gloves
and hang them up In the air.
An easy and effective mode of ventilation
can be arranged with a piece of wood cut
a little smaller than the width of the win
dow frame and about six inches high, IN
sert this ct the bottom of the frame and
shut the window bottom down on the wood
A steady ventilating process will go on
from the center Of the windows.
White crocheted shawls are cleaned by
covering them for a night with -four or
white cornmeal; then shake them we'll and
If not perfectly clean repeat the treatment.
Carpets may be greatly improved by
first sweeping them thoroughly and then
going over them with clean cloth and
clear salt and water-one cupful of salt to
large pan Of water. A solution of am
monia and water has q wonderful effect In
reviving the faded color Of a carpet.