Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-22
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and the artists who have spent their lives
Ia perfecting their ability to paint for lit
lle Ioik. Among these are the various Ma
donnaS, suitable for children. many animal
subjects, and miscellaneous pictures that
are pleasing to a child.
In These Days
When open windows and free ventilation
at night have been adopted by great
many people for all sorts of reasons. within
the last few years, it is more important to
consider the clothing of the person and the
coverings on the beds.
Here, again. wooden garments are suitable
Tor ali times II they are not too heavy, but,
since there is no need for exertion and the
accompanying sweating. there is less neces-
sity for this class of garment next the skin
at night, and a majority of people who are
comfortably circumstanced are content to
wear garments of cotton, or cotton with an
admixture of wool.
1t Is customary. too, In this country to
wear linen or cotton sheets next the per-
sonal garments, with blankets outside
these. Sheets stand washing much better,
and are more easily washed than blankets.
and consequently. they are more frequent
ly washed; and, from the point of view of
cleanliness, they are superior. There are
some conditions when sheets are not read
lily tolerated, but these are quite excep-
tional and we feel sure that In health our
system OF sheets next the person is q good
one.
In the cold weather blankets. and even
eiderdown quilts, are necessary to keep
warm, whereas In the warmer nights Of
summer sheet is enough.
Even those who advocate fresh air and
free ventilation do not advise that the body
should be allowed to get chilled, although
the air itself may, without harm, be al
freezing temperature
Ventilation.
We must remember not only to admit the
fresh AIR into our bedrooms. but also to
provide for the exit OF the stale air
The Ideal bedroom has an open fireplace,
which Is an important ventilator If there
are two windows facing each other and
both upper sashes are lowered for several
inches, there will be a continuous current
OF air passing through the room without
much draft on the bed. AS we all know hot
air rises, while cold air falls. The air, then,
that is in the ordinary sleeping room will
ascend and pass out of the top Of the win
dow, while the fresh. cooler air will come
in to take its place. If there is only one
window in the room ventilation may
one wtndo win the room ventilation may
still be provided. Drop the upper sash a
few inches and raise the lower three or
four inches from the bottom A strfp OF
thin wood or piece of cardboard six or
eight inches wide Is then placed over the
opening, but a little way from it. If how
ever, there Is need of special protection
against air currents we may employ the
methods used for hospital beds A little cur
tain OF sheeting Is made to At the back of
the bed and Is tied at the four corners by
strips of tape. In this way there is protec-
ton at the head of the he'd from any draft.
Hair Brushes and Combs.
These require washing at least once a
week. The brush should be dipped smartly
In and out OF hot water in which A lumn NJ
soda has been dissolved, until the bristles
ara cleansed. An old toothbrush is used for
cleaning combs. as 1t will prevent dirt adj
herring to the teeth.