The record-union., 1897-07-18

manicure are that the cuticle around the
nails should be always pressed back
from the nail side, never pulled back
from the finger side; that in cleaning the
nail the instrument should press against
the under side of the nail and not
against the flesh, the explanation Of this
caution being that the bit of emory
board can keep smooth the under side
of the nail when it is rOughened, but
the flesh is not so easily smoothed. The
devotee of black gloves, too, says TINS
same authority, must not expect per-
fectly fair-looking nails. The best OF
such gloves seem in her experience TO
leave a slight stain around the fingers,
a stain which, though almost imper-
ceptible. is yet apparent in its effect.
Through much eXhOrtation mothers
have become pretty well advised of the
care which their children's teeth de-
mand A dentist goes further and says
that many irregularities in the matter
of the growth of the teeth can be cor
rected at home from day to day, thereby
preventing later, long, painful, and ex-
pensive operations. One of these is the
cure of protruding teeth. This is OFTEN
caused by a pernicious habit acquired IN
childhood, that of thruSting the thumb
back of the front upper teeth and press
ing lightly and steadily there. Children
take to this practice, which is AKIN 10
that of sucking the thumb. The result
is very bad and Unlocking. Watchful
mothers can prevent the forming OF the
habit, or in case it is too late for that
can remedy the consequences by break
ing it up and insisting upon the coun-
teracting treatment. This is to repeat
as often as possible firm pressure
backwards on the front of the teeth with
the forefinger horizontally. Overlapping
teeth are often, usually, indeed, the con-
sequences of mouth breathing. A child
keeps the mouth open during sleeping
and much of the time during the day,
thereby narrowing the curve OF the Jaw
and forcing the teeth to Y. This con-
sequence will again take long counter
acting influence to remedy, but the cul-
1ivation of nasal breathing and pressing
the teeth in as much as possible VIII
show a decidedly good effect very soon'
When one recalls how easily apparently
solid teeth are pressed apart by means
of thin wedges, it is realized how much
value there is in persistent pressure.
At a. suburban luncheon the other day
the artistic serving of a cherry course
was especially noted. They were handed
round temptingly piled with their own
leaves in a graceful wicker basket AS
each guest attempted to take some she
found that little punches of them on
their stems had been separately tied 10
small twigs taken from the cherry tree.
The dark red and so-called white cher-
~, with its vivid scarlet blush were IN
+ermingled with admirable effect, ana
their service in this manner permitted
the nibbling of the fruit from the stems
without touching them with the hnSers.
This is a pretty service of them Tor an
al-fresco luncheon or tea The cherries
are wound on the twigs in bunches Oh
four or five with green twine or hne
wire. the punches repeated until the ut
lie twig is nearly covered, leaving
enough of it only for handle.
A fine souarely built settle is a hand
some piece of hall furniture. 1t is rlchly
though soberly carved on sides anu
high back. The seat, when lifted, shows
a chest beneath, and at each END Is an
umbrella rack.
Indian palampOreS are imported hOA
SIMMER use as porieres, for valance
or for a. bed-spread. They are also
c6anted for covering for chairs and otto
mans. and are brilliantly DECORATIVE
while they stand washing perfectly.
Steam seems the most ettlcaclous
agent for removing pictures when nave
been. in an evil moment pasted 10 d
wall. The little 5 o'clock teakettie may
he used. Hot water dabbed on tiie
naper usually only brings it away III
spots.
City housekeepers have learned thal
+hev do not need to take down Iheir
heavy draperies in order 10 care lol
them properly through the summer
months. Upholsterers have devised d
means for protecting them as tney
borg For the straight lengths that
fall at the windows over lace curtains
. long bag of furniture linen is made,
into which the tapestry or velours, or
what it may be, slips easily. TINS paS
goes quite up and over the rings that
move on the pole Its effect is not un-
slightly in the least, quite the contrary
For archway lambrequins or doorway
bangings of any sort, similar fitted
covers are made, perfectly protecting
the material from light, dust and
moths. and yet not in the least crump-
ling or crushing the folds. 1t is in
fact. the least injurious way that can
be devised, and is only expensive the
first year, as the cases will last in
definitely.
corner table is a pretty conven-
fence for an apartment where space
counts. It is triangular in shape, has
a lower ledge, a drawer and good
sized shelf. and a, back, against which
is set a little cabinet, open in front,
and with other shelves and drawers.
This is indeed multum in parvo.
From the time of roses on through
out the summer there is an almost con-
stant succession of sweet-scented flow
ers. from which may be made a de-
lightful dry perfume for drawer-sa-
chefs and to strew upon the shelves of
the linen closet. Take off the leaves
and dry them carefully in the sun,
spreading them out so that there is no
danger Of their mildewing in a mass,
Then press them to a powder in NOR
tar with a pestle, finally passing the
substance through a sieve. A liquid es-
sence has been tried by amateurs, al
though it is so difficult to accomplish