The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-18
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS FOR
 MODERN HOUSEKEEPERS

When the mistress gives out everything, there is no waste but. if temptation be thrown in the way of subordinates, not many will have power to resist 1t; be- sides it is an immoral act to place them in situation which we pray to be ex- empt from ourselves.
 The prosperity and happiness of fam fly depend greatly on the order and regu- larlty established in 1t. The husband, who can ask his friend to partake of his dinner in full confidence of finding his wife unruffled by the petty vexations attendant on the neglect of household du- ties-who can usher his guest into the dining room assured of seeing that meth- odical nicety which Is the essence of true elegance-wil feel pride and exultation In the possession of a companion, who gives to his home charms that gratify every wish of his soul and render the haunts of dissipation hateful to him.
 The sons bred in such a family will be moral men, of steady habits; and the daughters, if the mother shall have per formed the duties of a parent in the superintendence of their education, as faithfully as she has done those of wife, will each he a treasure to her hus- band and being formed on the model of an exemplary mother, will use the same means for securing the happiness of her own family which she has seen practised under the paternal roof"
 The receipts for breads. meats. soups, preserves, desserts, etc, are the best. But around some of the home comforts described plays the light of other days, and you realize that Randolph of Roam oke could inyeigh against the evils of standing army and swear a country is best defended when every man loves his own free home-as the homes he knew were Virginia homes, and the women who created them were Virginia women!
 No wonder Mason legislated so wisely, Jefferson thought so brilliantly, Lewis fought so fearlessly, and Lee was all God ever conceived a man should be, when their fibre of body and soul was nurtured in such sweet bosoms. Why. who could not make Patrick Henry's speeches after living in a home where | ing good?"
 Not a syllable not punctuation point Is altered in these quotations. Here the woman never speaks in staccato voice. nor in short, hard sentences-it is all cantafile, with just pause for gentle breath; no hurry, but no breaking off till all Is finished. and perfection is as- sured.
 A few old-time receipts give-observe the last, and wish, with me, that we now had at parties necessary refreshment" of like simplicity.
 Mint Cordial-"Pick the mint early in the morning while the dew is on it. and be careful not to bruise il; pour some water over It, and drain it-put two handsful in to pitcher. with a quart of French brandy cover it. and let it stand till next day; take the mint carefully out, and put in as much more, which must be taken out next day-do this the third time; then put three quarts of water to the brandy. and one pound of loaf sugar powdered mix it well to- gether-and when perfectly clear, bottle it."
 Rose Brandy-"Gather leaves from fragrant roses without bruising, fill a pitcher with them, and cover with French brandy; next day. pour off the brandy, take out the leaves and fill the pitcher with fresh ones, and return the brandy; do this till 1t Is strongly im- pregnated then bottle it; keep the ptcn- CT closely covered during the process. It is better than distilled rose water for cakes" etc.
 Curds and Cream-Turn one quart of milk as for the slop-let it stand until just before 1t is to be served, then take it up with a skimming dish, and lay it on a sieve-when the whey has drained off, put the curds In a dish and surround them with cream-use sugar and nutmeg. These are Arcadian dishes, very delicious. cheap, and easily prepared"
 To Make a Hens Nest-"Get five small eggs, make hole at one end, and empty the shells-fll them with blanc mango. when stiff and cold take off the shells. pare the yellow rind very thin from six lemons, boil them in water until tender. then cut them in strips to resemble straw and preserve them with sugar; fill a small dish half full of nice jelly-when It Is set. put the straw on in the form of nest. and lay the eggs in it. It is a beautlul dish for dessert or supper"
 Orgeat-"A necessary refreshment at all parties-Boil two quarts of milk with a stick of cinnamonan. let 1t stand to be | quite cold, first taking out the cinnamon: blanch four ounces of the best sweet al- | monds, pound them In a marble mortar with little rose water: mix them we'll with the milk, sweeten it to your taste, and let it boil few minutes only, less the almonds should be oily; strain 1t through very fine sieve till quite smooth and free from the almonds serve it up either cold or lukewarm, In glasses with handles"
 Where are Virginia's daughters if not in homes where the same sweet purpose dwells, translated by the exigencies of the times into shapes less attractive per haps, but as benefcient!
 K H. M.