New-York tribune., 1902-07-09
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when in doubt leave It at home" This legend
might hang with benefit before many women pack
ers who are preparing for journeys or country So
journs. The article that is taken along because
something might happen to make it needed had,
rule. better 60 Ten to one it will not
be wanted. and Il it is the regret for its absence
win be brief II the packer is to live in a trunk
during her vacation the want of conveniences left
behind will be far less keen and enduring than
w5cb JG n3 s Gr ssed an he nothing is
the beautude of veteran travellers and frequent
means added care and responsibility.
Many cook famous for success with other and
more difficult dishes knows only complete failure
with popovers BY the following rule only the
Hghtest and huffest popovers are possible II the
directions faithfully followed: Three level cup
fuls OF -four three cupfuls of milk three we'll
beaten eggs, one saItspoonful of salt. Sift the
salt with the flour add the milk. stirring until
there is a smooth paste. Beat in the eggs Butter
earthen baking cups thoroughly and fll them two
thirds full Bake from half to three-quarters OF an
should not be opened until they nave peen IN
quietly The best cups for the purpose are of
brown earthenware anG are rather lHa
justice they Will rise as far above the top OF the
cup its depth.
Perhaps it is the endless variety of beautiful
chintzes and drapery silks that has stimulated the
invention of such a multitude of pretty. nome
made conveniences There are the scrap baskets
for instance With a yard OF chintz or
cretonne. the same length Of a harmonious inlng
material. cardboard and some ribbon Io'ely
scrap basket e1ninently suited to the summer wan
derer can he made Four cardboard sides or equal
size each a little larger the top than the DOT
tom, and a square OF cardboard the size OF the
bottom edges, are cut Each piece Is covered win
chintz and lining. and ribbons are attached at
every corner and in the middle OF the long sides.
For travelling they laid fiat. When the board,
ing house or hotel room is reached they are ueo
the usually barren apartment is made. -,
Work baskets are made in The ne same sam NV way Gty
the receptacle more faring than would De pos pos
fiat the sewing utensils being taken in small SILK
bag or box and put into the more the WorK of
only few minutes to tie the baskets into shape
Boxes for ribbons. handkerchief wells and gloves
are more unwieldy IN packing than are fiat cases
that tie together. TWO pieces OF cardboard or
convenient length should be cut and covered neatly
hinges of ribbon should be attached 10. 10 one side
and ribbon fasteners tied at the other slde
In the evolution and constantly increasing charm
OF desk sets a particularly attractive one has ap-
peared. The corners OF the blotter and the COW
ering Of the paper holder, boxes and hand oiotter
are all of gray sea lion leather trimmed with oxi;
died silver. The inkstand is OF cut glass and
the Usual kind and is rounded in front Plain and
sets and be had at more reasonable prices than
formerly.
S,burba mites who boast Of home grown vegeta-
bIes and fruits and who have begun their annual
hand TO hand encounter with weeds. would do well
10 sort the cumberers of the soil they pull them
from their beds. Purslane. mustard and common
rrfkweed are all excellent for green's, and the
wedding fray may doubly economical pur-
nose The value OF the succulent steamS OF purs-
lane has long been known in Europe, where the
plant is cultivated in the kitchen gardens People
who have eaten II that the flavor resembles
that Of beet greens Milkweed is said to taste like
asna "a gus Only young stalks should be used II
the leaves have not unfolded they will be more
delicate.
To give variety TO the sandwich plate thin slices
Of white or brown bread may be spread respectively
with finely chopped preserved ginger and thick,
sweet cream, and then be pressed together.
TN diet lies the key to nine-tenths Of the social
and political problems that age and time
Or Alexander Haig.
Certain cucumber lovers say that the only way
in which TO preserve perfectly their crlspness and
flavor is to pare them, cut them into lengthwise
sections and serve them with salt, like celery.
housekeeper is responsible for the statement
that paregoric will attract ants. Put a few drops
in a shallow pan of water and leave it over night.
The morning will find goodly crop OF victims in