The record-union., 1898-07-24

a member of that board. 1t is thls CO.
operation with the public whlch mas
been worked for from the beginning,
that has undoubtedly secured the slShai
success of the undertaking.
Flowers trailing singly over the cloth
is one form of decoration in more or
less use at special functions. Host
esses find frequently, however, that the
roses and other blossoms do not last
through a long meal. and every one
knows that trailing faded flowers are
not an attractive sight. 10 obVlate
this, a florist says that if bit of moss
is dipped in water and then shaKeh
nearly free of it. the cut end of the
rose may be wrapped in this ana tleu
on with a bit of sewing silk. and TINS
will keep the flowers fresh. 1t is easy
to conceal such treatment by bending
leaf over the end.
A dish that is enjoyed in jewish
households is invariably eaten with rel
ish by children at any table. This Is
the matZoth or unleavened bread which
is bought at any delicatesSen store IN
packages of large round thin cakes
The yolk of an egg is beaten and each
wafer is smeared with it, Granulated
sugar is then busted lightly over It with
a final light coating of sifted cinnamon.
The waters are then piled one above the
other like loaf of layer cake ana set
in the oven to crisp and also TO allow
the dressing to slightly melt. 1t is
palatabe and wholesome dish for the
children's luncheon.
An expert advises that before houses
are closed for the summer the traps or
all closets and bowls should be Well
flushed with clear water. II glycerlne
or oil is poured down in all these places,
including the washtubs and kitchen
sink, this will prevent the evaporation
of the water in the traps. Enough OF
a cheap grade of glycerine, which is
heavy, should be used to fill the traps,
an outlay of effort and money that may
rebound largely to the health of the
family in the autumn. 1t is a mistake
to close a house absolutely from all
sunlight Where no fabrics can be
faded and where the protection of in
side shutters is not needed. as in the
lower floors to shut off possible marau-
ders, the windows may be left with
shades at the top with much benefit to
the purity of the house. That sunlight
is the best of dsinfectants is we'll
known, and it is so cheap there is no
reason why it should not be employed
In making cushions for the popular
wicker furniture. it Will be found that
nothing is more durable than velveteen
and the different varieties of that fab
ric sold under various similar names
Being cotton fabric, it does not gather
moths, and both its dyes and texture
are almost wear-proof. The beautiful
tints in which it is shown make it
available for any scheme of decoration.
Old linen pillow-caSes that are worn
to the verge, but not over it, of break
ing in places, may be slipped out of the
linen closet and put aside TO be used
as bags in which valuable winter gar
ments may be safely put away. Any
place that is fretted through should
be reinforced with a piece Of old ma
terial. either cotton or linen, and when
the coat or gown is carefully brushed
to see that absolutely no moth egg or
creature is left in. it may be inserted.
The ends of the case are then slipped in
the machine and closed tightly. Thus
protected it is safe to keep the gar
ment in bureau drawers, a few pieces
Of lump camphor being tossed in as an
additional safeguard.
A correspondent finds difficulty in
making a cold strawberry sauce that
will not curdle. The formula used at
the Boston Cooking School prescribes a
basket of ripe strawberries hulled,
washed drained and pressed through
potato masher. Boil together three
quarters Of a cup Of sugar and half
cup of water for ten minutes. Cool this
thoroughly, add the strawberry pulp,
and if desired. half a teaspoonful of
vanilla 1t will he seen that this has
no butter or cream, ingredients which
are often mentioned as used with the
Strawberries to make a sauce. II is al
NEST impossible to mix them without
curdling, and it is probable that the
inquirer has made the error of attempt
ing to do so. The strawberry sauce is
particularly good to make palatable
the somewhat tasteless blanc-manges,
or it may be used with cottage pud-
dings.
Squares and circles Of white silk
edged with a fril of Oriental lace make
pretty mats for small polished tables.
The silk ones should be lined, and an
interlning of thin white crinoline gives
a desirable stiffening.
The latest thing to be utilized by the
grasping decorator is the ribbed paste
board similar to that in which bottles
gated surface has attracted their ar
tistic eyes and they have boldly seized
upon it to accomplish some very good
effects. AS usual, they take the coun
Try houses for their daring experiments,
because there one expects. or at least
forgivesi any bizarre scheme in the way
of decoration. The pasteboard is used
in its natural color of a sort of coffee
brown. or it is sometimes painted over
in a dun red, green or yellow.
To frost currants. that palatable fruit
being at hand now. only very large and
perfect clusters should be used. Beat
the white of an egg to stiff froth dip
the clusters in this, and let them lie a
moment on wire sieve to drain before
they are lightly rolled in powdered
sugar that has been pulverized to the
the sugared punches on a clean white
paper. slipping this on a tin plate to
dry in a cool oven.
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