The National tribune., 1906-11-01
THE FAMILY.
By sENORA SARA.

TO lne hOuSeUoluD lOI ScuCieiliOA,
stood upon false basis. 1t has had
no definite place in the systems ana
methods of life. Long ago painting
was an art, medicine was Sciehce'
shoemaking was trade, law was a
profession, storekeepins was business
nursing was a Gaining, nuckstS' ms ,,
even. was dignified by the title OF an
occupation." but housekeeping-well.
housekeeping was just housekeeping;
that was all. Sui generis, not pro-
fession, an art. science, trade. a
business, a calling, nor even an occu>
patton Ghough how well suited is the
last as a name for the work any one
who does it will testify; it had no
definite place in the business world,
and therefore was showed aside from
active consideration. It has been the
recipient. from time to time, OF such
odds and tag ends of thought as man
could give it after he had exhausted
all other subjects, and women only re-
ferred to it when they must. House.
keeping is now known to be an exact
science. if it is properly done. 1t is the
most eXacting science, in fact, and the
poor results oftenest obtained by the
careless housekeeper prove that in
good housekeeping lies the hope of the
Nation.
The rods of an umbrella should never
be twisted, for if they are the frame
will soon lose its shape. Grasp the ends
of the rods firmly with the left hand.
and with the right hand carefully lay
each fold of the silk over to the left.
Now, commencing at the ferruie end,
and still holding the rods firmly, twist
the silk about the stick until the handle
is reached; then, grasping the rods and
ends with the right hand, repeat the
Tightening with the left hand, and fas-
ten the retaining strap When not IN
use the umbrella should be unroifed,
otherwise the silk will be apt to cut at
the edges of the folds.
She who aspires to be a gracious and
attractive hostess should not underesti-
mate the value of 4 high standard OF
conversation at her functions. it has
been said that the cultured woman will
avoid conversing about the three Ds-
dress, disease and domestics-and yet
if these topics were absolutely taboocd
many would be at loss for something
to say.
The least Objectionable of the three
is certainly the first. for much helpful
information is often derived from a
comparison as to ways and means of
proper gowning or the utilization of
materials at hand Disease has, how
ever, nothing to recommend it as a
subject of conversation. 1t is not re-
fined to exploit ones ailments. nor is
the effect of such disclosures edifying
or inspiring to the listeners. The in
valid but perpetuates her Illness by the
constant reviewing of this bad day and
that bad night, returning to the SUBJ
ject of her woes in spite of repeated at
tempts to turn her into more cheerful
channels of thought. The visitor bent
upon doing her good will not accom-
plish it by direct sympathy with her.
But even if the i'll and weak may be
sto1 @F hat, oil &c
the comparatively strong should have
more consideration for the sensibilities
of their listeners.
And talk about servants is almost as
fruitful of discomfort. The woman who
maids in her employ and who infiicts
her hapless callers with a recital OF
their shortcomings is by them mentally
relegated to the list of unfortunate mis-
tresses who lack the tact to manage
their servants. That there seem to be
periods of especial unrest among ser
wants the housekeeper must admit. but
the crisis is not averted by affecting the
chance ;scaller with its narrowing de-
tails TIE gracious hostess tactfully
remembers in what each of her callers
is interested and shows an honest in
terest and sympathy in the aims and
ambitions of them all. The woman is
poor indeed. who has not her own
particular hobby, and the clever hostess
will help her guest to mount thereon
and ride gayly away.
AS general thing, 1t is we'll for one
to take the ills of the flesh lightly. In
fact, the seriousness of their effect:
upon the system are often proportioned
to the amount of fear and apprehension
they induce in the individual. 1t is diff.
ferent with colds. They are so uni.
versal and in the young their effects
are SO little manifest that it is not until
it is too late that one realizes how in
sidious and uncompromising an enemy
to human health they are. Every cold
that one takes predisposes to another
and weakens the powers of resistance
The impaired mucous membrane o
nose, throat and lungs refuses to return
to it's original state of health; catarrhs
sore throats and coughs remain ant
after time cannot be cured. The ears
too, are often involved In head cold
and give trouble which sometimes end
in deafness. Therefore, avoid colds a
you would contagious diseases Pro
tect yourself from them by calm
mind, an equally clothed body and /:
healthy circulation of the blood, not t,
be unbalanced by wind or weather.
Sulphur vapor baths are recommend
ed for bleaching the skin, and tn
use of sulphur. This may be taken il
molassef or in boiled milk, using tw,
teaspoonfuls of sulphur to a teacupfu
of milk an hour before breakfast. !
is advisable, however to consult ply
sician regarding both remedies. Muc
is claimed for the remedial virtues O
sulphur as a clarifier of the blood an
skin. but a lifelong bad complexio
must not be expected to become one o
milk and roses upon short course O
sulphur treatment
II the circulation is weak, contao
with the cold air will show the fact b
quickly reddening the nose. When dur
ing or after a meal of rich or heart
food nose which has not been con
spicuous before becomes infamed an
shows an apparent increase in size,
is an indication that the organs of di
gestion are protesting against the Iabo
imposed upon them and have sent tn
blood - the extremities in rebellion
In such cases, reduce the quantity 9
food and eat only such as will easil
digest. If the circulation is restrjcte
ing the occasioning pressure; or IL it
weak, restore it by tonics, massag
baths or by any method advised /
your physician.
To make oyster patties, put one qual
of oysters into saucepan, with liquC
enough to cover them, set it on til
stove and LET them come tn a hoiI. sl, 4,