The record-union., 1897-02-07

which has adhered to it in the washing.
Turn this quickly into hot dish ana
cover with a cream sauce.
"Consomne should jelly from its own
strength and richness" confides the
manager of one Of New York's most
famous restaurants, but in point OF
fact it is rarely made to that degree of
excellence Instead to betray culi-
nary secret two or three calves feet
are thrown in while the stock is boiling.
That is for a large supply; one should
answer for familys portion. Never
use gelatine; that would not do at all.
Which trick of the trade is passed on
TO housekeepers, many of whom nave
tried and not been able to serve at their
own tables the appetiZing jellied cold
oonsomne of a few of the city's restau-
rants.
Miss Helen Gladstone, daughter of the
eX-Premier, has resigned her position
at Newnham College, to remain at
home, a sacrifice greatly appreciated, it
is said by Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone. AS
Vice Principal of Newnham she was for
a long time associated and on friendly
terms with Mrs. Henry Sidgwick, the
Principal, sister of Arthur Balfour, not
withstanding the latter's opposition to
Mr.. Gladstone in politics. A great in
terest is taken in politics at Newman
The girls form a regular little politl-
cal government among themselves, with
four parties, and discuss leading ques-
tions of the day with as much or more
vim than they are discussed by the
regular politicians.
Twin beds are the latest thing for the
sleeping-room. The frames are made
exactly alike, and when pushed to-
gether look like an ordinary double
bed Whenever desired, however they
can be separated. The handsomest bed
steads In the world, it is said, are made
in America, and the work of carving,
painting and inlaying keeps many men
constantly employed One of the most
magnificent bedsteads to be seen in the
city is of Louis XIV. design, made of
enameled cherry. The panel at the head
of the bed has a design of cupids. in
which pink is the predominating color,
and the panel at the foot has scene
showing Venus and Vulcan. The head
board. below the panel. is upholstered
with pink damask brocade. Such
bedstead is valued at 81, 900. The bed
steads are not merely show pieces, but
find purchasers.
No one quite knows why but every
one does know that the table ferneries
left persistently in the diningroom dry
and rust or grow in strag ggling fashion,
or otherwise fail of their original beauty
very quickly. Florists say gas, furnace
air, and various things in explanation
1t is a good plan to have two or three of
these centerpieces growing at once and
change them about from a upper room
that is not kept at top heat all day to the
dining table In this way the life of all
Will be much prolonged. Small baskets
the size of the fern dish may hold the
duplicates.
Fish scuff1e is a delicate course at
dinner or luncheon Take sufficient
meat, free from bones and skin, from a
trout, halibut or other good favored
fish, and the same weight of lobster
meat Flake both very fine, pounding
the lobster in a mortar. if necessary.
Then to gill of boiling water add an
ounce of butter and thicken with two
ounces of flour; when thoroughly
cooked mix with the fish and add two
eggs. beating each in one at a time.
small cup of whipped cream is next
lightly stirred in and the whole well
seasoned with salt and cayenne. Pour
into a buttered mold and steam gently
tho hst vt-f+ (,
little brown sauce.
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A well-known cooking-school teacher
dates her Introduction to culinary lore
back 10 the time when physicians. one
and ALL told her that her infant son
must either die early or be a lifelong in
valid through a lack in his system of
certain essention stamina ingredients.
These lacking properties the mother,
medical belief to the contrary. was con-
fident might be supplied through food
and she accordingly began her exhaus-
tive studies in the field of hygienic
cookery. with the result Of not only
rearing her son 10 a vigorous manhood
bat Of gaining an army of grateful ad-
herents to her discoveries.
Some good things the bicycles have
brought in. If nothing more, are pneu-
matte tires on children's carriages. They
have been introduced 0nly this year, and
are said TO Re popular already. The
prices are moderate. Every one who has
noticed the careless way in which un-
fortunate babies are jouaced along over
street crossings ard rough places in city
streets viii be interested in the innova-
tion.
An English paper recently found 1t
prof atle . discuss the question,
Ought q lcwyer to talk business tmean-
iDe. hi clients business) with his wife
or dargnttr?" 1t is only just to the
Fnglisl, public to add that no answer in
the affirnati live was printed.
All good rousemaids know that mat
ting should 0e swept with soft mating
br<lsh piled with the grain of the weave.
To catch the flying dust that makes
mattirg-laid floor one of the most diff
cult 10 sweep clean, newspaper wet
and crushed and pushed before the
broom is recommended.
For all me pretty ifnpcuIiileHtS OF the
afternoon table there is still nothing
so popular S drawn linen. There is a
tendency TO show less and less of the
linen. Some of the cloths. doilies. and
tray serviettes are as filmy in effect as
rnorsels of fine lace.
Towel shelves are much used in place
of racks in the modern bathroom They