Evening star., 1898-12-03
HOUSEHOLD HIN rs

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In demonstration lesson given lately to
mothers on the dressing of a baby little
German outft-bed and layette as we'll
attracted much attention and favorable
comment. The bed consisted of a pillow
and pillowcase, in which baby is supposed
to be tied up for the FIRST eight weeks of
his existence. The pillow is changed night
and morning. The outfit considered neces-
sary consists of five pillowslips AZ inches
long and 1S inches vide, two pillows half an
inch smaller in size, each containing one
and quarter pounds Of feathers, dozen
cotton slips and half dozen flannel shirts
lined with soft null. Dressed only in a
shirt and slip, neither of which reach below
the waist, baby is laid ON his pillow and
slipped into his pillowcase, which is then
fastened about him with a drawing string
tied under his arms. Thus snugly tied up
in his little nest. baby is left to suurm and
kick to his hearts content while the piI-
low affords firm support for his wobbly
head and tender body. When baby would
go abroad for his airing, a flannel Jacket
warmly wadded. and a little close cap is
all the extra clothing that is needed.
In a series of parlor talks given to young
mothers by skilled physician, a number
of practical suggestions were laid down re-
garding the S.eep necessary for infants and
growing children. Never wake a child un-
less absolutely necessary. Good sleep is a
necessity if health and growth are to be
maintained. A healthy normal baby will
sleep eighteen out of twenty-four hours
which gradually diminishes, until at two
years fifteen out of twenty-four hours will
suffice. This amount of sleep is gradually
reduced. until at fifteen years old, eleven
out of the twenty-four should be spent in
bed The midday nap for babies is most de-
Sfrable. AT this time they should be entire
~ undressed and put to bed. After the
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in the daytime In regard to a child's bed
good spring bed. hair mattress and
blankets not too heavy should be provided
feather bed should never he permitted
only when child is exceptionally delicate
and difficult to keep warm. Otherwise If is
too heating. Children should be nut to sIeep
in a comfortable room. not too warm. If
possible, they should always sleep by them
selves, and never in any case with a sick
person.
In rugs versus carpets rugs continue to
grow in favor from aspects sanitary eco
nomic and aesthetic. A carpet held in
place by heavy bookcases, cabinets side
boards and so forth cannot be taken m
and shaken at will and dust and microbes
of various sorts must find Iodgment when
undisturbed for half year or more Rugs
can be frequently removed and shaken and
the floor wiped clean underneath. A car
pet grows shabby and loses its value A
rug of the genuine Persian or Turkish gains
in value and richness with the years It is
ulUlCuIt TO ma CARPET which
harmonizes with the furniture Already on
hand, the paper and woodwork The color
Ing or most oriental rugs is so beartifuI
and mellow that no discordant note is
sTuck, ana II Is always pleasure and an
education to look at it.
Oyster pie is now seasonable and a dish
much to be commended 1t NAV be baked
In large pudding dish or in Individua'
patties as desired. If in large dish .that
hoids three plnts, line the sides of the disr
with pun paste or ast rich crust and pu'
In quart of oysters,s layer by layer sea
| son1ng each one with~a teaspoonful of salt
half teaspoonful of pepper and an ever
| tablespoonful of butter cut in bits. Cove,
| center, and bake. Irtsfhe meantime maxi
! good smooth, white sauce by melting
| one tablespoonful of butter in a small fry
| ing pan, adding to it a tablespoonful o.
| hour, cooking until it bubbles then adding
| the strained oyster liquor and a half cur
| of water. Cook until it thickens then ado
a little White peper and a cup of cream O,
| milk. When the pie is nearly done raise tho
| crust from the side or insert a funnel in tn.
center, vent and pour in as much of the
| same as the pie will hold Return TO The
| oven and bake ten or fifteen minutes longe,
and serve.
While the California prune does not make
| as rich sauce as the French 1t is cIeane,
In tepid water, allowing the pr,lnes tc
stand In the water for two or three minutes
to plump. Wash again and put in saa,ce
pan allowing to every cup of prunes G cur
ana half of cold water. These simmered-
not boiled-frOm two to two and half
hours without sugar. will emerge lustrous
tender. sweet and with the real prune fla
vor, totally at variance with the ms1ch-de.
rloed prune OF clearinghouse celebrity
Potatoes q la Duchesse" live I'D to the
elegance of their name and are much ir
FAVOR. Take cold. well-seasened mashed Do
tatoes and form into biscait-shaped cakes
using little -four to form them but mix
ing none with the potato. Arrange the
cakes on a buttered pie plate brush over
with a beaten egg and bake a delicate
brown in a hot oven.
When space is desideratum in a pantry
groove should be made at the back Of one
or the lower shelves so that the piatters
can stand up. Hooks screwed into the hot
tom OF the sheif above where the cups and
Ing of all cups that have handles
If grease is spilled upon the kitchen floor
DO not pour hot water upon it, but cover
the spot with a strong solution Of un
Stacked lime and sal soda dissolved in cold
water and scrub vigorously with a clean
scrubbing brush.
After mixing wedding any rich fruit
cake. allow 1t to stand three days in the
refrigerator before baking. An expert in
making wedding cakes always steams them
first, then bakes.
Cocoa Is frequently used in place of choc.
oiate Tor icing cake. Add to the white Of
an egg a tablespoonful of cold water two
teaspoonfuis OF cocoa and much confec
TONER'S sugar as is needed to make 1t of
the consistency required to spread well.
Soft newspaper or filing is one of the
incest things to clean lamp chimneys with.
Fur-Trimmed Hats.
From Harper's Bazar
There are great many hats shown that
nave trimmings of fur, and some few tur-
bans made entirely of fur. The smartest
OF all the hats yet exhibited is the model
OF white cloth embroidered in white and
gold and with the brim turned over and |
raced with sable. Directly in front of this |
hat are two stiff wings of white and two
sable tails. OF course this would not be
suitable for ordinary wear. but with an |
elaborate reception costume would not look |