The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-23

permanently. strength Anything that
involuntarily exeites a feeling of won
der or uneasingss, aafiythfng startling
OF uncertain re in Effect, is sure to prove
an irritation IN the end, however
...llniq Ne and qsiginaI dit may seem at
nrSt. A room is TO read in, work in,
dream Ia; live ihs andeanything whioIf
constantly demands recognition and
diverts attentioHE becomes unbearabfc
in time. For that reason the floor
treatment should be one of color rather
tnan design. Large, sprawling figures
or distinct squares or patterns give one
the feeifng of walking oversa railroad
bridge or ties ..
hardwood floors may be stained most
satisfactorily to correspond with the
other woodwork Sof the room, or even
W1tff the heavfef fsTnituresto sused.s If,
as is often the case, two or three rooms
open into one another, with broad
doorways at which there is no sill, they
should unquestionably all be treated
alk- e. Rooms furnished in some heavy
antique style; such as Tudor or Fiem-
ish, will look particularly well with a
red tile or brick floor, and if the chairs
have small rubber tips the objection
or noise is wholly overcome. OF paint
ed floors in country houses there is lit.
tie to be said. If the woodwork Is
painted also quite a decorative effect
may be obtained by coloring it and the
floor in bold contrast with the walls
and ceilings. This, indeed, is frequent
ly much more satisfactory than the
cheaper kinds of hardwood floor, and,
In any case, is far more attractive than
the old-time carpet
If one has aspirations. toward being
deemed an ide3I hostess ones guest
room cannot be made too comfortable.
No lav1shness in dining room appoint
ment Or ball roohnE dis play can take the
place of simple comfort In the rooms
assigned individual guests. 1t is the
little things that count out of all pro-.
portion TO their apparent Importance.
For instance, there should be fresh
flowers daily in this room. The maids
should be Instructed to see to this as
regularly as to- the making of the bed.
AT least few late books and maya
zines, as well as a few~"old sfavorites,"s
should be within reach. The writing
table should show an assortment of
pens and pencils SO that the sufferer
from writer's cramp may not invite e.
relapse by having TO peg away with
adamantine lead,>@and the devotee of
the stub risk his religion over a fine
point. Scissors, penknife, sewing ac-
cessories, few simple medicines,
flask of cognac, smelling salts, some
solitaire game ETC., are a number of
guest-reon accessories that are too
often overlooked.
Ample wardrobe accommodations are
necessity; no guest should be obliged
to retain a trunk. An early morning
meal inNone's room of fruit, "a warm
drink and some delicate relish, and a
good night, also served in the chamber,
of fine cruel and. glass of hot milk OF
mineral water, with waters and fruit,
are much appreciated. It does not re-
qufre a castle to entertain satisfactor-
lily, and to be in reality an 4ideal
hostess" If particular guest has a
favorite color. or any little personal
preference, it is easy to shift the blue
or the red cushions or willow chairs to
his room during his visit or to replem-
Der to have his special dessert or en-
tree when dining en- famille, and few
attentions are more delica,e than this
of simple Remembrance
. z Modlton Matthew.
Special to The Globe.
ABERDEEN, S. D., Oct 22.-Miss
Edith " Matthew and Earl D. Moulton
were married at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs, H. j. Giesen. Rev.. N. A.
Swiekard performed the ceremony
QUITE ENOUGH.
A soldier who drummed in the corps
But alas, one day
He engaged in a fray
And now he won't thirst any morps
@~ Chicago News.