The record-union., 1897-10-31

A woman with a clever, original
brain and deft fingers can, however
small her purse, work wonders IN the
decoration of her home. One such Wo-
man recently rejuvenated one Of her
apartments and made it Yer1table
place OF beauty. She accomplished the
transformation with a pot OF paint,
several rolls of cheap, coarse burlap,
nickel headed tacks, common sense,
quick fingers and good taste. She is
going to paper another room soon, and
will buy the rough-finish wrapping pa
per and stencil it herself.
To remove ink stains from white
CLOTH peroxide of hydrogen should be
poured over the spot, and then rinsed
out with water Fresh, new milk will
often accomplish the same purpose. An
application of lemon juice is sure to do
so, if followed by a thorough sprinkling
with salt.
A new and pleasing reception-room
is one fashioned on a somewhat modi-
fed Chinese model. The side walls are
set with panels of rich Chinese goods;
a rather light blue surface over which
are scattered brilliantly plumaged birds
and gay, Towering plants. These pan
els are outlined by a narrow molding
of black bamboo The whole bright
surface is set on a subdued base of fine
mating in the usual color, overlald
with an open pattern of natural wood
There is an elaborate and exquisite
frieze of appropriate design, about a
foot deep, wrought deftly in bamboo.
The ceiling is painted in the beautifully
decorative national blue, with a most
effective narrow border of black. The
fireplace is shaped like a Chinese pa
CODA, and the familiar. though in this
case unusually handsome, lanterns are
suspended from each corner of the
room.
The bachelors basket is the new
est gift from a girl friend to a college
man, and the girls find much pleasure
in making these really useful as Well
as dainty toilet accessories for his lord
ship. Usually, a small, low, round
basket with no top is chosen; it is lin
ed smoothly with some bright, pretty
silk Several tiny cushions are made
and stitched to the inside of the basket
brim, and black and white pins and
needles are stuck therein in plentiful
array A pair of small scissors, little
silk bag for buttons and several spools
OF white, black and colored cotton and
silk thread go to complete the bache-
lor's sewing outfit, and whether or not
he ever takes the basket out of the box
i'm which it is received, the giver feels
assured in her own mind that Jack
has every needful appliance for an
emergency, and is consequently happy.
The subject of papering rooms with
out removing the old wall covering has
recently been much discussed abroad.
This practice, so temptingly convent
ent, has been carried on, it would seem
in many directions where one would
least expect such untidiness. 1t GER
tainly ought by this time to be under
stood that from the paste and size
used in these various applications of
paper microbes are fostered.
domestic science teacher reminds
her class that in serving fish, whether
it be shell-fish or the claw creatures
like Holsters, crabs, and the like tea
should be kept from the table Coffee
is the one proper drink to offer with
such a menu. Tea with meat is equal
" unnecessary and indigestible, though
this combination is as common as sun
shine throughout the land 1t is the
opinion of this same teacher that one
of the best movements to be inaugu-
rated by the active and energetic wo-
men who are invading every field is
that of tea crusade. Her opinion of
this cup which poets laud and artists
put in pictures is one of pronounced
diSfavor. After referring to it, one
hardly dares mention that high-class
caterers, two or three certainly in New
York, keep on sale at their establish
ments choice tea in bulk that is an es-
pecially proper blend for the afternoon
tea table. The information is given.
however, that if we will drink it we
would better have a good concoction.
ct complained so much of my aches
and pains" relates an old lady, who
seems never to have either any more.
that my son, who is a naval officer.
became interested in their relief What
you need, he said, is exercise to keep
the muscles supple and give strength
We USE he went on, in the training of
our boys and men for the naval service,
a set of eighteen exercises to strengthen
the muscles, expand the chest, and to
give them an erect carriage. These ex-
ercises are equally beneficial for young
girls and older ladies; you may in
measure renew your youth 1 took his
advice, and have practised these eXer-
cises faithfully, and found them in
short time very beneficial. l think other
women of my years may be glad of their
formula Care should be taken to per-
form the movements just as directed.
When muscles which have been seldom
used are called into play, a feeling of
soreness may be felt for the first few
times; this viii disappear as custom
brings ease in the movements
First Exercise-Neck ID Standing
erect Heels on the same line and to-
gether. Feet turned out equally, form
ing with each other an angle of 60 de-
grees- Knees straight Body erect on
the hips. Hands on hips, fingers to the
front, thumbs TO the rear Elbows
pressed back CD Front. Incline the
head forward, looking down till chin as
nearly as possible rests on chest 90
Straight Raise head to natural posi-
ton, with head erect Repeat.
Second Exercise-Position of the
head. Stand as above described. ID
Rear. Turn back the head as far as
possible. CD Right. Carry the head to
the right as far as possible, face down.
90 Left Carry the face to left, face
up a. Straight. Raise head to nat
uraI position. Repeat.