New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-03
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HOW TO BLUE" THE WATER.
The bluins preferred by Miss Parloa 10 ne
little balls OF French blue Two three Of these
should be tied loosely in piece OF flannel and
moved slowly in bowl Of water until a
sky blue tint Is evolved which should he added
the tub OF water. In blulng rememoe. that thin
woven faDilcs ABSORB more oihe tnan me closely
woven, and DC guided accordingly Clothes must
never be allowed to stand IN bluing. n stormy
ana they can Dry leaye them IN Gear water.
After bluing hang out to DRY, as sun and pure
But Miss Parloa,' said yourg holsekeeper,
servants wont 90 the Work a. you want mem TO-"
ants are artists in their work ard anxious 10 10
tner best while others OF course. must be watched
proper performance Of her work Elevation comes
rom ,6 ine TOP ana n3us, work down she does
OF labor. the servant is apt 70 follow her exc
WASHING FLANNELs
Regarding the washing Of fannels. the first care
IS that they do not shrink. They should no washed
on a bright day and dried as quickly AZ possible.
Shake all dust and lint first. Prepare tubs
Of water not a. hand can bear comfortably. put
ting enough dissolved soap in 70 make a strong
suds. To every three gallons OF water allow enc
tablespoonful q borax or no t40i"spo0nflls %
household ammonia. which. although equally cleans
ing. APT 20 leave 70 yellow Unge. Put
down instead Of rubbing Squeeze from this and
rinse IN second tUb whose water Tns' oc OF N"
same Temperature. II you Ike a ltte 3iuing this
may b" added 20 third tlD OF water. also u
through Wrrgtr
dry in open air. Before quite dry tike n fold and
roll III clean ciOin ana iron - soon ~ possible
a good deal Of pressure.
For coiored ranncis have fresh. hot srds Never
resin CooreI caeoes should be washed in warm
water' not not The ideal way t.at delicate
soap Al al. but . starch mixture. which ceanses
and stifens at the same time.
RECIPE FOR STARCH
For two dresses make one gallon Ok starch BY
mixing cupfu, Of -four with one pir- cold
Pour on this three and one-haN quarts boiling
water and Strain through caeesec.oth P5ur half
the mixture ~ "a tub containing loIr gallons warm
water. Wash one Of tre dreS-os in f'is. ~-h|iny
me fabric the same as II soap were used. Rinse In
u J be fo NIT anu aane o' "a 'iy %1,n 10y
Sprinkle only an hour or 80 before he.rg irored
THE UP-TO-DATE TEA TABLE.
IN consequence Of the orer-increa~ne ia,eness
OF the dinner hour. which may be said 10 be
o'clock at most fashionable houses and even $50
for invited guests the afternoon Tea table has In
creased I'm mportar o ard instead q the thin
bread and butler nhnitesinal SLICES and q plate
up-to-date tea table u to-day is literally COW
stantial
sunday afternoon seems row by common consent
10 be Dedicated TO these simple entertainments az
and when the business youth of our commercial
society may don their frock coats and silk hats
ana make tncr visits. assured NJ gracious re-
formal functions. rs men rule do not for
sweets. bur tn modern sandwich is altogether df-
ferent from the ham or chicken leair Of yore.
new sandwich as new "a. ID.
Anchovy toast seerrs 10 tickle Tho masculine
palate and is made follows
Cut square pieces from loa, ~ stale bead.
barely quarter OF inch thick. toast a iight
brown on each side. then Immediately spill, with
knife. and cover tho untoas,ed side VIII anchoyy
butter. over this place cio~~ir hiiets %
piece which has also been covered with anchoyy
butter press together with "a knit. and -. IN
Oblong pieces. Put n the oven NATL hot then but
ter the toasted side with fresh hp-t"r and serve.
Lettuce sandwiches arc particularly nice IN the
spring. cut some very thin Slices % white bread,
and butter: cover these with finely shredded lettuce
tlce and cover with another thin slice OF bread
and butter press with a knife, and cnt IN small
oblorg pieces.
sandwich roll z novelty the other day az
a house famed FOR its cuisine. and might Re more
simply carried than In this instance These.
however. made follows.
Small obong rolls about the size of a small egg,
were ordered from the baker 4 small piece
on; from the top Of each and tho soft part OF tho
roll WAS taken our. and the cavity filed with
chopped chicken and ham IN equal proportions;
pickle and enough mayonnaise dressing 70 moist
circular pioces hat were cut of. and d.shef Up
napkin.
Good pate De fois sandwiches are AWAY.
celved with favor and cheese Biscuits are also
greatly esteemed. Slices of cold apple pumpkin
or nnince De are 4 fad ar some houses. for hts
ruci-abused pastry has become arsiOcrlic or .ate.
IGt a 49, 80. h ,,,,-f o+ vii
set -ilD .ea table. and II h. no wonder mar people
are tempted TO FORGET their dinner and ear more