Arizona republican., 1900-09-29

is revelation as to the possibilities of that popular beverage. A block of sugar is dropped in the waiting cup, a spoonful of the best cognac poured over it and set afre. When burned a fresh drawing of tea and a slice of lemon are added. and the obsequious garcon presents you with a cup which cheers-and might inebriate if too ire quently indulged in.
 
 Among the new and artistic novelties in house furnishings are the Indian cotton dhurries for floor coverings. These vary in color from cool blues and whites to the most gaudy Oriental effects. Mats of rushes. colored like KUs Ghelim rugs. are also among the importations from Asia Minor. These are especially sensible and artistic for use in hot weather.
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 Golf, tennis and croquet are already lowing their diminished heads before the revival of archery-that old-time game of nearly a half century ago. Now, as then. it halls from England. and now, as then. the stage accessories call for a velvet lawn. the shade of trees. rustic seats and a sylvan back ground. Forest green with gilt but tons is the approved costume for pretty Maid Marian. and nerves of steel, supple wrist and an acurate eye are all essentials.
 A product called cork tiling." ac- cording to the "scientifio American" has. recently been placed upon the market, and is giving excellent satis- faction as flooring. Besides being noiseless. waterproof warm and germ proof. it is capable of withstanding severe usage. By varying the degree of compression and modifying the manufacturing process slightly sheets Of cork different in color and density are obtained, which when sawed and finished in the form of panels. can be used for wainscoting alone or in. con- nection with cork tile floors.
 When necessary to keep meal hot for a belated conner, do not put the plate into the oven. disco!oring the china, and drying the food. Instead, set the plate over a basin of hot water. covering with second basin that will Gt +l, Thi keeps the food hot without drying or injuring the plate.
 
 New and ing5 nious ideas fir the re- continually introduced. Among the seasons novelties are silver holders for corn served on the ear. These consist of two rings connected by a slender bar ed according to the length of the cob. The rings slip over either end of the ear. obviAting the necessity of so!ling the fingers in holding it.
 Small crescent-shaped plates for the salad and delicate linen silver knives and forks are also frequently placed beside the plate at formal dinner or luncheon.
 A teaspoonful of pure honey boiled in a cup of water makes one of the best of gargIes for a sore or rough throat
 Poor puss no longer deserves that time-honored appelation; for fat. sleek. pompous. lazy, she rides the top wave of feminine favor and occupies With in finite complacency the softest cushion that the house affords. Once more as in the days of Ramsses IL. puss stands proud pre-eninence she gazes down upon her followers with all the mys- terious. inscrutible wisdom that char actorized the reign of her forbears in the old Egyptian days. Cat clubs whose objects are stated to be the inn provement of the stock. the securing of better treatment for the ordinary house cat and the providing of places of ref uSc IbI uOlIltltSS anu stray cats, dl- springing up all over the country. while explicit directions for the care and feeding of tabby are furnished to their members. The proprietors of the Royal Drexel Kennels. Chicago have issued an attractive little pamphlet entitled Just Little Practical Pussyology," in | which the following suggestions as to l diet are given: Domestication has nol only revOlutionized the nature and | habits of cats, but has affected their | digestive organs to such an extent that i q mixed diet is absolutely essential tor perfect health. As high-bred pussi5s are peculiarly liable to indigestion re- sulting from too frequent or injudicious | feeding. it is wise to allow them only | two meals daily-a light repast in the | morning and a hearty dinner at night, | when they should be permitted to eat |