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at all. for the pressing. Press hard and
iron smoothly, until the linen is dry: unless
1t is perfectly dry it will not have the luster
and brlll:ance that all we'll ironed linen has
Fold the cloth lengthwise until it is narrow
enough to suit the taste, and then crosswise
folding is allowable
Avoid starch in linen as you would upon
SILK. 1t is entirely out of place.
1t Is best to fold such pieces as doilies
and centerpieces with towels right from
the rinsing water: have the towel dry and
roll tightly. Do not let lie too long as the
colors of even the wash embroidery silks
may run. Have the irons hot and press
smoothly and quickly, using a strong pres
sure. When about dried turn the piece to
It's wrong side, and with the embroidery
face downward iron it upon a surface that
Is soft enough to allow it to rise to it's own
leVel-then turn again and if the luster of
the linen has been dmmed little by this
process, press again on the right side
avoiding the embroidered portion. If
laundering is well done embroidered pieces
look much better after their first washday
,, than before.
There Is
An old Morse legend that when Bladder,
the light god. was killed through the
| treachery of his own brother, drops of his
blood fell on the leaves of the holly. These
drops are now the red berries"
Many are the traditions of the pagan
mistetoe In ancient Britain during the
days of the Druids the mstletoe branches
were cut with great ceremony by the white
frocked priest and blessed. sprig of the
berries was given each householder to be
placed over the door of his home. Thus all
evil spirits were propitiated.
Branches of green are excellent. Ever
green wreaths are seen finished with
large rosette of red baby ribbon. The fes-
toons and garlands have a rope foundation;
fna
necessary to fasten the greens. Clusters
, of greenery are arranged in vases and jardi-
nieres. Running pine is required for light
work Bands of evergreen loop back cur
tains. The scarlet berries of the mountain
ash and drywood are particularly decora-
tive. Partridge vine, wintergreen berries,
bittersweets, gay summer leaves, butter
nuts, and walnuts gathered green in the
branches, myrtle, ivy, all are good.
Notices give festive air. Heavy card
board forms the foundation for the letters,
use laurel or cedar cut into small twigs and
is sprinkled over the letters. Occasionally
background of gay velveteen is used.
Love will bring Christmas
Love is king"
The gladdest day of the year."
christmas peace"
"Old Christmas still comes once a year"
A clever decoration for large hall is an
evergreen arch embellished with clusters Of
holly or carnations Arrange palms and
ferns on the landings.
The
Daghestan rugs. including the Shirvan and
Chi Chr varieties, come from the eau
casus district. AS a rule they are nearly
six feet long by four wide; the size varies
in the different specimens. The Shirvan in
this case is five feet eight inches by four
feet four inches. The Chi Chr measures
five feet eleven by three feet eleven The
prices for such rugs range from $12 for
| modern medium quality to from $40 to $50
for the antique specimens.
The KAYAK comes from Asia Minor. This
is heavy in texture and bold in design.
wrought in strong color. The one given
measures eight feet seven inches by five
feet six inches. They generally come in
the square sizes. The prices range from
$40 to $l2o, according to quality.
The Guendjis Is also a product of Asia
Minor. This Is a fabric which resembles
the KAYAK m wear. but is not so heavy 1t
Is similar in design, though not so square
in size. These rugs cost from $1S to $25
The Bokhara is probably the most easily
distinguished of all eastern rugs. The de-
signs almost invariably consist of repetf-
tons of the familiar octagonal shapes, the
figures being wrought In cream, dark blue,
dark brown, and similar shades on a rich
red ground They cost from $iS to $50.