Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-21
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While It is quite the sensible hing TO
follow Holmes advice In cutting Jul the
summers outing to At the individual con-
stitution, 1t Is oftener than not the pocket
book, lean or fat, that cuts for deal. as to
location, The doctor and inclination may
saw the seashore;" but II leagues OF travel
lie between you and the thunder of the
Ereat waves, and tho pocketbook Is not
responsive your hearts desire will mol
prevail
So with the mountains. II circumstances
over which you have no control say nay
TO all your aspirations mountalnward,
simply do the next best thing and make
the most OF what is possible.
Every one needs change OF some sort.
But IL decided change of residence is not
practicable, there may still be ohouse of
occupation and Immediate environment.
We who followed the fortunes of the
Rudder Grange people recall their camping
experience IN their own pasture lot, their
trouble to get settled and their rude recall
the very first night to entertain unexpected
guests, Preferably one should yet Tar
enough from the usual stage setting TO
avoid an encore.
Another thing to be avoided is the pain
ful pursuit of pleasure. Thousands Of
Americans wear themselves out weeks be-
forehand getting ready to go, so that they
der their proposed pleasure excursion turns
out like Josiah Aliens to have been but
pleasure exertiou."
The London Speaker puts the case In
q nutshell when It says that we as peo-
pie should make more of a business of
pleasure and more of pleasure of bust
ness,
Pleasure is the creature not of occasions
and seasons. but Of the open mind and
heart.
THE POPULAR TROLLEY TRIP.
In these days of well-nigh universal
electric cars, the comparatively inexpensive
trolley trip has become exceedingly popu-
lar. In many sections of the country It is
possible to take a several days trip. If one
IS sensible in the matter of basgage and
willing to go In light marching order, many
places OF historic Interest can thus be VS.
tied, the Journey being punctuated with
stopovers wherever desired.
lelsurely driving trip In ones own con-
veyance, with rest over night at country
inns or In camp, Is another delightful way
of spending short vacation. Should you
elect to camp and are not used to resting on
the bosom of mother earth, an army fold
ing camp cot Is the acme of comfort. That
IS one thing am never parted from where
ever I co. said a semi-invalid recently
'If we drive out in the country my cot,
which folds up so as not to take up much
more room than a camp chair. is put in the
back of the carriage. Whenever l get tired,
we stop in some shady place, my cot IS
set up and l lie down until rested In my
sun or shade, as desired.
BLOW BED
Even more luxurious for the camper is
a pneumatic mattress or what the cowboys
term "bIow bed" This keeps one from
the dampnesS and rouHhness Of the ground,
may be used as a life preserver on water
or a cushion IN the boat or on the ground,
while Debated It rolls into surprisingly
small compass,
PORTABLE HOUSES
For the family that seeks shelter and
change of scene from season TO season the
portable houses that fold and unfold can
he piled on the family wagon behind the
family horse or shipped by train or boat,
sums, Land sites can usually be had for
the asking. and II one possesses Il ready
made house that can be shifted at will
othe question of summer quarters Is easily
solved The prices for these houses range
from S35 to $40, according TO the number of
rooms, porches. windows &C. The walls
come In. sections seven and one-half feet
high by three and a half wide, and can be
put together with screw driver and wrench.
Doors and windows are interchangeable
with the plain sections, so that the view
point may be changed from day to day
These houses need not be taken down in
winter. even II not IN use, as they with
stand storms as well ms though built with
hammer and nails. The bed rooms may he
furnished with folding hunks. screwed TO
the walls ard let down at night.
TABLE OIT6T.OTH FOR SUMNER COTTAGES.
Table oucoth. which comes in every va
rlcty of pattern and color. IS now used ex-
tersivelv for floor and wall coverings in
country cottages. The great advantage or
these covers is their cleanliness. for they
can he washed with water and their smooth
surface refuses To harhor insects or dust.
The plain light shades or tile figures In
blue and white ares appropriate for he'd and
bath rooms While for the living or dining
room there are scroll and flower designs In
soft greens and browns that are exceeding
" decorative Ot,en the walls and center
floor are covered with the plain toned cloth
with a fricze or border Of the figured. This
oiici0th also makes a durable covering for
screens and window boxes.
PICNIC AND AUTO BASKETS.
From twenty-five cents to twenty-five
dollars runs the scale Of prices for picnic
boxes, baskets and automobile hampers.
The latter are more complete this season
than ever before Besides being equipped
with all necessary plates. cups, spoons, ma
perry. &C. they have the folding tables so
that the occupants of the motor car can
eat as comfortably as at home. The size
Of the tables depends upon the size Of the
car Each has four legs, to be placed upon
the bottom or the car. and narrow ridge