The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-04-04

tie heat eight parts of white wax, two Oh
resin and half pint of turpentine. Pour
into a jar, shake it well, and add SIX
parts of rectified oil of turpentine.
Banks of flowers and floral balls are
than the wedding bell of long popularity,
though this is by no means wholly ban
ished. A bride who wished to give a
touch of originality to her wedding not
long ago was married under two large
wedding rings of golden flowers joined
by broad white ribbons. AT another
wedding an arch of wedding bells, each
smaller than the large one used singly,
was the canopy of the bridal pair. In
the center of each floral bell was hung
a metal one that tinkled musically as
the air vibrated.
There is certainly such a thing as an
exaggeration of economy and mis-
placement of effort, as in the case of
the genius who advises making court
plaster at home out of tightly stretched
black silk and gum arabic. or the one
who gives us a long formula for the
compromising of glue to mend china.
An investment of a dime around the
corner from anywhere procures sup
ply of either commodity that will last a
year. Such thrift is like that of the
woman who bought cents worth of
sugar of lead to set the dye in some
calcoes. She used half and her econ
omy would not permit her to throw the
h Il -
der the edge of a carpet where she
thought it would be safe, and forgot all
about it. Later she left home on a
visit. She had been away only day
when in thinking, as women will, Of
the Impossible things she could worry
over, she suddenly remembered the poi
son-and at once found it a very good
cause for anxiety. How easy for
one of the children to find it in one Of
those poking moods which at any mo-
ment may attack a child. 1t was at
night that the veXing thought came,
and she was sleepless till morning ar
rived, and with it the opportunity to
send a warning dispatch. AS a mere
financial transaction it was not profit
able, for the dispatch cost her 40 cents.
There was the sleepless night to reckon,
too.
The fondness of the "canny Scot for
oatmeal pervades much of his cooking
taste. Fish dipped in the cereal before
frying is offered in Scotland more Of
ten than in -four. Trout in particu-
lar is not properly served in the High
lands except thus covered. The oat-
meal is sifted and used in the same
way as flour or cornmeal
Baked oranges are an unusual but not
unknown method of serving the fruit
They are pricked we'll and baked slow
ly in their skins in a moderate oven
Make syrup of two cups of sugar to
a pint of water, into which are put a
couple of cloves. Use to haste the
oranges. 1t is an Improvement to add
just before the last Blasting a wineglass
of Jamaica rum to the syrup. This re-
cipe is given as it was received with
out the test of experience.
In a recent talk on French cooking.
Miss Parloa pointed out several in
stances of its economy that will be new
TO many housekeepers One of them
was the use of the head and feet Of
chickens, parts always thrown away by
the American cook. In particular are
the feet Of chickens priced by the
French housekeeper, fact so we'll an
preciated by the Partisan poulterer that
five sous a pair is the market price for
them. A practical demonstration of
their treatment was given. A pair cut
Oft at the usual joint We're plunged for a
minute perhaps in boiling water. then
taken out and with a sharp kitchen
knife quickly skinned, the tough w-rin-
killed. cuticle peeling off almost like a
glove. The toe nails We're then curt off
and the feet thus entirely ready for
use They should be boiled six or eight
hours in a pint of water to pair They
are very rich in gelatinous matter and
the stock made from them is a CHEAP
and strongly favored base for SOUPS.
gravies and sauces af various kinds. In
France they are sometimes roasted
crisp after being cleaned, and served
with a bit of garnish as an esteemed
course. Pigs feet and calves feet are
not dsdained in cooking" says Miss
Parloa; why should these be-"
Although souvenir spoons are consid-
cred as having lost their point from too
much multiplication. they continue to
punc,uate events. The recent inaugu-
ration has evolved a Mckinley spoon,
and across the water London silver
smiths have put out the Record
Reigl" spoons. sold chiefly in sets.
These have heads of rare or antique
design with twisted handles and a
crow ned head of the first lady of the
land. The significant date 1S31-1S97
find a place on the reverse side
An appreciated contribution to q
friends European outfit is a work case
TINS is a linen case fitted net only
with the usual sewing implements
needles. thread. scissors. etc.-but hav-
ing a special department devoted to
embroidery silks, embroidery needles.
and a set of stamped linens to while
away mon otoEous moments on ship
board or rainy weather in some village
inn.
An adjustable seat which can be fit
ted across the bath tub is found at
house furnishing shops Its service does
away with the portable foot bath.