The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-04
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHoLD.

The English hostess OF the present does not
neglect to bring In some evidence Of the cele-
bration in honor of her Queens long reign. The
table decorations are of red and blue blossoms
and ribbons in the two colors. Paper cases made
to represent the royal crown are used for serv-
ing the ices and punch, Menu cards are orna-
mented with red and blue borders; the dates
ls97-1s37 are interviewer in the same colors. at
the top of the card. The newest of candle shades
are made of white liberty gauze shaped like the
royal crown and studded with colored beads to
represent jewels.
White daisies with their golden centres and
scarlet peoples were a delightful combination
for a luncheon table decoration recently. The
flowers loosely arranged in cut glass vases, and
sImple eI bat e saassss al,1t GRACEFUL %iin and .nin a;tt msaf g
decoration.
1t is often necessary. owing to fear Of the
brushes being improperly dried when away from
home, that these should not be put into water.
They then may be thoroughly cleansed with
-four. Have the -four perfectly dry and plenti-
fully rub 1t into the bristles. Let the brushes
dust out on an old tray or newspaper, aftor
which use a clean comb, running 1t brlskly
seeond Pu LIB ns,s of the aS + i s4@o' WITH ing pnl Ser
maRnesia before the combing, il the bristles are
very much discolored. may be used: This will
be found a most %efiectual mode of cleansing
bristles.
An old housekeeper says the cleanest and best
dishwasher is a round whisk broom made of the
finest and best 1t is cleaned readily
by holding under the spigot and running hot
water through 4: after which hang IL in the air
ance of a discolored and often musty dishcloth.
An expert ~gasftter contends that the blacken-
Ing of ceilings above gaslights is not always
due to poor gas. Ceilings are blackened be-
cause the gas burners are worn out, he says.
They cost a trifling sum. and should be often
replaced by new ones"
The practice Of wrapping each loaf OF bread in
oiled papers when it Is taken from the oven and
sealing the knot of the string holding the paper.
as is done in a few first.class shops on the other
side. Is desirable for protecting bread when the
loaf has to be handled many times in the process
OF delivery. The bread is protected from dust
and handling as well as the possibility of bacilli,
and the paper prevents. the moisture in the
bread from escaping and keeps the bread fresh.
A portiere that has bright colors or something
else striking about 1t is most effective in a hall
way. or where little or no sunlight comes. An
inexpensive but desirable ~rortiere may be made
OF burlap. Make a twelve-inch trimming or
border a little distance from the top OF the hang
ing and the second border half a yard from the
bottom. Make this border by pulling out half a
dozen of the strands across the material, leaving
a space and pulling out half a dozen more. Re
peat this until the width of border desired is OBJ
hole each edge OF the threads with irregular
clusters with u couple OF stitches with the wool,
letting II run from one cluster TO the next.
Bright beads and seQuins strung upon the
woods and fastened In, hit and miss, add much
to tho appearance OF the hanging, giving it
quite an Oriental look.
In summer salt is likely to be affected by the
dampness and then become hardened In its re-
ceptacles. II a tcaspoonful OF pulverizcd arrow
root or cornstarch is mixed with each half dozen
teaspoonfuls OF salt it will not be affected by the
temperature.
A mound of flowers composed OF double scarlet
peoples and blue corntiowers. surrounded by u
circle of white blossoms and a tiny American
flag stuck in each corner, is to grace the ccntre