The record-union., 1898-03-06

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Some Interesting statistics recently
published should be emphasized by
the mother of every young man in the
land 10 her son. They are from tbs
general freight agent of a large rail-
road, who says that he Will in the ia
ture employ no young man who smokes
cigarettes, and that he intends 10 get
rid of all now in his department who
smoke them. "Eighty-five per cent.
he says, ''of the mistakes made in the
office by my two hundred clerks are
traceable to the thirtytwo who use
cigarettes"
A woman who has carefully studied
the effects of light at her dinners says
that urshaded candles in high OLD,
fashioned candelabra that branch out
in many directions are absolutely The
perfection of light for table, and are.
too, nicst becoming light to the faces
of the guests gathered around it. fne
candelabra should be tall enough 10
carry the lights fairly high. The prei-
ty candle shades so much in use ale
decorative to the furnishings of the
table. but they prevent the most efiec-
tive and becoming light.
A knitted table padding is being Of
fered for use under table cloths. it is
especially recommended because it does
har af n chinO 6O0S
the ordinary table pad. For pol
ished table, too. its protection is claimed
to lee mere perfect.
A progressive euchre club of twen-
ty-four young women has been con-
Quoted this winter under somewhat
original methods. They meet tort
nightly from three to five at the homes
of the different members. In the rc-
ginning OF the season tax of five cents
was levied upon each member. This
created working fund. from which
was purchased a conductors punch aud
a good supply of cards. These We're
the clubs property, and were ksQ-
solely for its use under the charge OF
one person. At each meeting the men,
bers contribute ten cents apiece. this
sum VI ~ D0iitS tApCllQSd IoI ~ itLS--
These are invariably handkerchiefs
This p,ar was selected to simplify
choice each time. and because, as a
rule. young women do not put so much
money in handkerchief,yet like to own
these fine and dainty ones. A 1oi'ar
and half is spent for the first pre-,
and a dollar for the second. The tally
cards are always the visiting cards OF
bn alas4,~ tI,n ..l,rs,
meets, and the simplest refreshments,
chocolate and waters, with a dish OF
salted almonds en- each table, comprise
the menu. The girls have great deal
of pleasure out of the club at small
expense. and a number of them are
happy in the possession of very pretty
handkerchiefs.
The etiquette of table glassware
seems TO be. al the moment, that goo-
let's snail be seen at dinner. while
tumblsrs are suitable for luncheon and
breakfast.
A suggestion from the Boston Cook
ing School Magazine" concerning a
novel and inexpensive centerpiece.
evolved by that ubiquitous parsonage
stli lB-tilpQS NOtitdH. ~ Htdu Ol t1D-
ba ge is taken. one whose leaves are open
and have a slight tendency to curl, and
is placed on fat plate or tray. The
loose leaves are then pressed down and
opened carefully. so as not to break them
off, until they all lie out flat. The firm
part in the center is then stabbed sew
eral times with sharp knife, until it is
thoroughly opened up. The cabbage,
ioose-stemmed flowers, that are placed
sn it in careless effect. a few greens are
used wherever they seem to be needed
and when the centerpiece is finally ready
only the outer curling leaves of the cab
bage are in evidence These contribute
desira Bile finish to the floral mound and
are prettier, according to the originator
of this decidedly original scheme. than
any sort Of basket or flower holder
Roses. ii may be added, are the best
flowers to use in this way. although any
high-colored bloom which has a stin
stem is effective.
A woman's club in Denver is taking
measures to abolish the uncovered po-
hce-patrol wagon and the chain-g gang.
A committee has been appointed to con-
fe- With the municipal authorities in
order that steps may be taken TO re-
form in these two matters. The reasons
urged by the ladies are, that unaccused
outsiders. who have been witnesses TO
some street disturbance. are often OBJ
liged 10 ride 10 the station house in the
patrol wagon. and are thereby subjected
TO a most unpleasant experience. In
the case Of a chaingang the point is
made that il is not wise that children
and young persons should see these
painful sights.
Two small hints on the word of cook
ing authority are that n few grains of
salt prinkled ON coffee before adding the
water bring out and Improve the flavor.
and that apples are not to apt TO break
when the attempt 10 core them is made,
If that is done before they are peeled.
a new bit of silver seen in the shops is
little silver handle. in which is attached
screw, its economical use being 10
hold the almost consumed ends of seal
up.
A recipe for oyster bouillon calls for
two dozen large oysters. drained and
chopped fine. These are put into dou-
BILE boiler and heated slowly in water to
draw out as much juice as possible.
They are then put through fine sieve.
and every bit of the liquor pressed out.
This liquor, added to that already
drained is put on the fire ia a porcelain