Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-22

tnen ruDDeu with rOugh clOth fnelSIeiled
in kerosene.
A spoonful of kerosene in boiled starch
keeps it from sticking, but do not use
enough to make 1t smell of the oil.
Nothing equals kerosene for cleaning por-
celain bathtubs. The ugly black streak
around the sides that requires such vigorous
| rubbing when only soap and water is used
disappears as by magic when wiped with
soft cloth moistened with kerosene.
Common kerosent is excellent in cleaning
hardwood or stained floors. Sweep care
fully and dust before applying the, OIL Use
only small quantity at time, wiping
small space. then rubbing the Oil up with
a soft. absorbent flannel cloth.
A distinct boon to the housekeeper are
the pretty Japanese napkins that frequent
ly come as low as 10 cents a hundred For
the luncheon box they cannot be surpass-
ed, their inexpensiveness making a tresh
one possible for each day. The firm texture
and dainty borders of the high-priced ones
make them specially suited for covering
narrow shelves in the kitchen, bath room or
bed room. while four of them pasted to-
gether furnish a neat cover for a small
stand. This may be rendered more clad
crate by a fringe pasted on. using fo- this
purpose seven other napkins cut in halves.
with the borders slashed and crinkled For
covering the ordinary flower pot, or a paH-
ing dish for the table, the japanese nap
kins are both convenient and decorative
So greatly has the use of thefe napkins IN
creased for various social functions that
special designs are now provided. for ping
pong parties the napkins have a border OF
racquets and balls around the edges, ana In
one corner a ping-pong table, with Two Jap
anese maids playing the game for sup
per after a musical. the napkins show bars
of music on the sides and musical instru-
ments In the corner.
Very simple yet pretty are the sachets
xoly Tan
the powder on a bit of cotton In the center,
then folding the napkin in fancy shape ana
tying with ribbons. For the house linen
drawer these sachets may be nlled win
sweet clover blossoms, dried rose leaves,
lavender rose geranium leaves or lemon
verbena.
Just now is an excellent time to gather in
various summer treasures for winters
pleasure. A tiny root of mint brought
home and planted in a pot on the window
sill will furnish material for mint sauce or
a mint julep ad lib. 1t is very easy to grow,
its principal requisite being an abundance
of water A root of white clover dug up
and potted is quite as pretty as the florists
oxalis. Its foliage grows rank and album
dant while the pink-white blossoms are ex-
quisitely fresh and dainty. If one is in the
hop region store of the delicate green
blossoms should be laid in for hop pillows.
The clean, pungent odor of the hops often
soothes the nerves and brings natural, re-
freshing sleep when other expedlents fall,
while bag of the blossoms heated as hot
as possible in the oven will relieve earache
and various neuralgia pains.
Other country simples to be had for the
gathering are sweet clover for sachets and
pillows; Everlasting" pearly fmmor-
telle, which is now in It's prime. pretty for
winter decoration and useful as a tea ITO
quiet the nerves or break up cold; mullen
leaves for sprains or asthma; tansy, for a
in n in
lungs; sassafras root bark, to steep for a
poultice; catnip, to dry for pussy's winter
delectation; or plantain seed spires. for the
canary.
When one has little garden with a shady
corner jack-in-the-pulp bulbs, wild lilies.
the common wild red Columbne ferns and
even arbutus may be brought home and
planted, whine before the frost comes sword
ferns or any having thick green fronds
may be cut with shears, packed smoothly In
box and set In the cellar, where they Will
keep fresh for months and ready for table
decorations at a moments notice. Other
things that the sojourner in the mountains
may gather for the winters open fire are
the resnous pine cones or knots.
Driftwood Blaze.-It is also a growing
fancy for people at the seashore to gather
their own driftwood-have 1t lacked IN bar
rels and sent home for twilight burning
in the fireplace. Even small bundle OF the
Christmas preSent-One full OF pleasant
suggestions and sentiment. The popularity
of the driftwood is attested by the fact that
at the housefurnishing stores they have
constant call for "driftwood blaze which
some enterprising genius has put upon the
market. 1t comes In boxes about the size
of a cold cream jar, and, with a little sitter
to sprinkle 1t over the Goals, sells for 81. 20.
Clean White Sand.-Another seashore
trophy that serves good purpose later is
the clean white sand pan of this well
agent for furs soiled about the neck. While
fur then brush carefully up and down until
the fur is perfectly clean.
abundance of the tiny shells they can be
fashionable or for portieres. Shell string
the seaside resorts.
Two old-fashioned summer drinks that
have found renewed favor this season are
ginger water and oatmeal water.
Ginger water has been fayorite drink
with farm laborers for generations-a great
merit being that 1t can be used freely unless
one is overheated. To each cup of mo-
lasses allow two tablespoonfuls of cider
vinegar. Dilute with plenty of cold water
and spice to taste with ginger
Oatmeal Water.-This may be simply oat-
meal stirred into cold water and allowed to
settle before drinking, or thin cruel, using