New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
SHORT HOUSEHOLD CHATS.
As to Summer Sewing and the Care of
LAMPS

She IS q wise housewife who does the greater
part OF her household sewing during the quiet
days OF Lent Twice the amount OF work be
accomplished without fatigue at this season
in the enervating weather OF late spring and sum-
The linen closet should be carefully examined.
and where necessary new sheets and pillow cases
as We'll as table napkins should be made up. II IS
well also 10 make I'D a fresh stock OF kitchen
aprons and dish towels. even though a new supply
is Immediately needed.
Table linen, sheets and pillow cases should al
ways be hemmed by hand. and never under any
conditions stitched on the machine II purchased
with machine stitched hens they should be
hemmei by hand. Many women who consider
themselves good housemOthers use machine stitched
linen; but this is mistake Machine stitched
hens gradually acquire a dark rim just under the
edge, which no amount Of laundering and rubbing
seems dissipate- This is never the case with
edges that hemmed by hand.
Dresses for summer also be planned and
started during these dull days. Before buying
new goods for a seasons outfit it IS always wise
to look over the old clothes and see what can
be done by prudent management OF the materials
hand.
THE PROPER CARE OF LAMPS.
Il Is not an uncommon thing for women who
fastidious in other matters pay little or no
attention 20 lamps except 10 I'll them when neces-
ssry and trim the wicks when they become I'M
even.
side we'll as the outside They should be
carefully examined and filed each morning, and
when necessary cleaned out and trimmed. The
burner OF a lamp should he especially looked after
but this is the part most often neglected The
fine holes IT, or the 'Gauze" through which air Is
admitted 10 the flames should be kept entirely free
from oil and dust The little machinery when
moves the wick UP and down must nlso be cleaned
out when necessary. IL the lamp IS a large brass
lamp with a tube for ventilation running clear
through the fount the burner. that air as
cends TO the wick from beneath. be careful To-
examine this space for st is likely 10 become
choked with dust and burned of particles Of the
wick
II the wick needs trimming, take a match or
smooth bit Of wood and gently rub IL over the
edge OF the wick, after turning the wick down
until the metal tube holding ID Is on line Win me
lower edge Of the burned out, Crusty rim OF the
wick. The metal tube acts as q guide Tor the hahu'
thus making the trimming even.
Whether not lamps need cleaning and Trim
ming they should be filled with oil every day
They burn better when the fOunt Is fun OF OIL
When the inside OF the fount IS found 20 have
sediment. the residue of of should Re poured out
and thrown away, o strained and used for other
damp woodwork In the cellar or in combination
with boiling water and soap for cleaning the iron
sink IN the kitchen. Use only the best and clear
oil for lamps Cheap kerosene often gives
Never leave a lamp turned low. Il creates gas
and much oil as when II burns brlEhill-
II Il IS necessary have light during the night
| in sickroom tiny night lamp and burn II
at fun force.
| IN a country house where a large number Of
| lamps are used. IL IS better 20 keep them IN q
little closet by themselves than TO expose them on
a shelf in the kitchen. where they are sure 10
] collect dust