New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-15
Parsnips, it IS contended by scientists. possess
almost the same virtues claimed for sarsaparlIla-

Tardy Arrival Dinner Party-I afraid
am too late. dear Mrs Smith
come too late!-CWhat TO Eat.
A valuable little plant that goes to waste by
roadsides and vacant lots IS the shepherds purse.
whose tiny seed pods are known by everybody at
sight though by name. The green seeds stripped
from the stems and strewn lettuce endive
piquant addition to salads of which epi-
Will need to taste twice TO be assured. The
fresh peppery taste suggested IN of its names.
''wayside cress.'' is yet finer than common Cress.
But its curative qualities need dwelling upon for
it is said 20 be one OF the surost remedies for
disordered digestion The seed is eaten green.
flower is the best time but it can be sed an nv
time The pleasant, warming clearing, purifying
For "a rou1v cb5Ten IL NV I h i hd as 4GfGeaPe
for elder persons this is Unnecessary.
The embonpoint which IS running Americas repu-
taton for beauty is mainly due il is charged to
overindulgence in Ice cream and cream or milk
with every article of food. What shall we eat?'
cry women in alarm Take water ices which
made with fresh fruit, are finer than the creams
fI variety and one finds the desb te5iIv s6
safely reduced by using them.
Spots paint which cannot be stirred by soaD
and water will vanish beneath a rag dfpDed in
washing soda or ammonia.
Benzine will take out old grease spots in the
kitchen floor Do not it when there IS anv ueb.
around ' 7-'>
A wet cloth wrapped around a milk lar or hottie
viii cause the milk to retain its sweetness longer
Veraigris on brass and copper can be removed by
salt and Elae i;a Wash off with soap and water
Cold tea, without soap, is good to remove stains
from vanished wood.
In handsome fall napkins a medallion oval or
shield shaped. Is woven in the pattern exactrv IN
the centre OF the napkin. The initial monogram mr.
crest is embroidered in this. and the napkin when
ready for use is SO folded to leave this on TOP
The toy basket is one of the simplest and most
efcacious means of keeping the house in order and
teaching young children to clear IN after tbafr
play. Any large, round basket will serve as a gen
eral receptacle and may be searched for special
corner till the next one is wanted.
A pretty fad in wedding presents is q box
for the wedding gown One lately given was Of
wood finished in white enamel lined with white
silk, holding layers OF scented wadding The tuft-
The lock clamps and brides initials Were Of sii
a great deal of danger from fires. as well as
many dsfguring stains upon walls and woodwork,
will be prevented by standing rule that mona b,,,
safety matches are TO be brought into the house
USelui L3Die covers III houses where cards
played great deal of cloth felt. made with
a shirr string, which is pulled tightly after ,b
has been adjusted over the top Of the "a 81
There is nothing children love much bet+er tt
small furniture. made for them Little chairs tbe
often have, but low tables more rare ATotbars
should visit the kindergarten 10 see how they are
enjoyed.
Hostesses who remember TO provide footstooIs
for the short women among their guests are CRATE
fully remembered by the same.
The cranberry has attained such Importance Of
late on the dinner that it is now given tte
distinction Of special sets of imported china tn
-.rvice dish round. deep, simple in outline ana
nh Iiaht decoration. The individual saucers are
.frniiarIy treated, with little flare. deem ra+har
than broad. Doubtless these sets will soon come
IN the wares for hand decoration, and inyeterae
china painter. always the qu vive for novelties
viii have a fertile field