New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
RIRD BOOKS.

Presiden. General of the T s. s: should like
TO suggest 10 the members who have contributed
so many interesting ideas about birds the titles
OF some books which, ] am sure, will not only
prove pleasant reading but will give an added IN
terest to the Study OF our winged friends. Birds
Through an Opera Glass is good to begin with
"Blrdcraft" by Mabel Osgood Wright is simply
delightful reading. aside from the information 1t
contains; "Our Common Birds and How to Know
Them" by John Grant: Frank Chapman's rBii Is
by James Newton Basket, are all valuable to any
Hymns and Seasons" will bring sunshine. fresh
air and bird songs to any Shut-in, nave mace
can assist any s. S member by answering ques-
tons should be glad 10 do so. Would II not he a
a socetv TO suppress the use Of birds for hat trim
mings plcdging never 10 wear them ourselves and
to use influence with others TO save our ieatn,
not so long should like TO mention an idea had
about flowers that think would bring pleasure ID, %
many shut Inns mis- summer but psrh hap YOU WI
allow to write again should IKE IS ;. a. sooG NJ
to know that | planted the morning glory seeds
and the result was beyond al my expectations ion ::
member mem Of the r S. S. viii try the experiment.
Truly yours. '. y. W.
v W: Your susgesiions OF books are good Spd
students The Sunshine members Will be glad to
learn your Plan for summer howers.
President.General OF the r. S. S.; The inclosed
recipe have tried and found TO be excellent 1t
is not original. but as 1t is good pass II on IL Is
good for country people where more or less grease
folks 10 use prohtaby. instead OF allowing the
domestcs to sell all to the Mrs soaPnrb RAT S"rS
truly, NiS . r.ioM An
HARD SOAP RECIPE.
Hard soan for kitchen use can he made in few
minutes without boiling and at little cost. FUR
chase from grocer or drusgis Rounn box %, 6Ia
solve in three pints Of cold water AZ the I've heats
the water you must walt till the heat passes OF
h~Core making the soap. Melt the grease that has
been accommodating in the Kitchen weigh out I'VE
and . hoIf pounds and strain 1t through cheese
cloth IS soon as the melted grease is cool enough
for the hand and the I've is cool enough. mix both
together with a spoon and stir until the mixture
creased paper. and let IT stand for twenty four
has stood few days OF. week 10 harden i T.. is
ready for use. When sof, is dark ana mu .,a
makes good lather. Il clean, grows better as II
stands and is fine for dishwashing ana laundry
the 'prce Of the I've as the grease Is saved at odd
and SG@Gs to fire or M RSnE B Esls Sur
for your valuable contribution.
President General OF the T. S. s.: With great
pleasure see in your column tnat you intend to
publish series OF lessons on lacemakng. For
some years past have been seeking an opportunity
10 learn this art as II is quite popular in Europe.
and some OF my friends there have written to me
about 1t and the pleasure they ma IN IT, We
Americans should certainly not be behind In any
never seen II mentioned in any newspaper or
periodical which publishes "A Woman's Page and
/ feel as II | must thank YOU In advance for this
intention Could you in your column give any
hints as to where materials. etc. could be OBJ
,ained here I'm New York? ! have found u so hard
AT limos find JUST what was required In the de-
pariment stores and even al the sinhiler art stores
The saloswomcn generally have idea OF what
Won are looking for. Certainly any reference to any
Establishment might wrongfully be taken for al
ver;isements but no doubt IL would be OF great
value and help TO those wish 10 take up the
work Wishing YOU ana all the members OF The
sunshine Society u,cess In their friendly mission
| remain. most respectfully. MRS. VI r.
Mrs. NJ HI you Will inquire at the Woman 5
Exchange No l. Fast Thirtieth st. you can prob
ably obtain tho Information you desire In regard
TO materials for lacemaking.