The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-01-10
By Mrs. B. c. A.

We were Mortified when our architect
new house. And when he explained
that he also wished to eliminate a pan
try and china and kettle closets we
thought him mad.
For we said, 'Feven in a family
of three one must have places for food,
dishes, cooking utensils and kitchen
linen.'
But it was useless to protest. In
manner known only to architects and
ones best dressmaker, he persuaded us
to his way of thinking. And now, after
two years, we are ready to testify to
his good judgment-to say that cit
works. and works well.
Not only is one person enabled to
quickly and with an economy of
strength prepare and serve our regular
meals, but even dinner parties of four
teen and sixteen have been easily man
aged, and refreshments for a reception
to two hundred guests have been serv-
ed by three maids working together in
our little 10 by II kitchen.
The secret is in the large amount of
table space and in the fact that there
is place for everything.
The illustration shows the arrange
ment of the cupboards, shelves and
drawers. They are all two feet deep,
and it is amazing how much can be
put into them in an orderly and con-
venient arrangement.
The shallow dra wprS at he ton hold
the knives, forks, spoons, strainers, etc.
In the lower cupboards at the right
are kept the dry groceries-sugar, soap,
the vinegar jug, etc. The long panel in
the center pulls out from the top and
discloses a inclined -four bin The
other drawers hold bulky utensils-the
meat chopper, bread tins, etc, and also
the kitchen towels, busters, floor cloths
and holders. To the left, next to the
sink. is a deep cupboard in which the
kettles are kept. The shelves to the
right contain the china; those to the
left the kitchen dishes and smaller gro
ceries, spices, cereals, etc. Above the
radiator is a deep cupboard in which
iellies and preserves are slowed away.
We have never had one thing. spoil
here, contrary to the gloomy prophecies
of our friends.
The four-bu gas stove, with oven
above, is put back into a four inch,
zine-lined recess, saving space and also
keeping the calcimine clean. Above the
white-enamel sink are two large case
ment windows Swinging out), and
these, with the two above the drawers,
give good ventilation and light.
The floor is covered with Gnoleum,
LII oh l.. of
tan and the woodwork, Georgia pine, is
stained light brown. The maple drain
boards are unstained. A marble slab
on the tables is found convenient for
pastry and candy making.
The indirect entrance to the dining
room, with two doors, shuts out the
sounds and odors of the kitchen from
the front part of the house.
The ice box is in the back entry.
Here in summer we keep the perish
able food, which in winter we put IN
a large box built on the outside of the
house. This box is ventilated by a
wired opening and is reached by open
ing the small window just opposite the
ice chest. By this means we do away
with the necessity of keeping ice IN
winter.
We have proved to our own satlsidc-
tion the advantages of this tiny KIT
chen. provided that the wall space IS
properly utilized.
The actual floor space in our kitchen
is only 10 by II. but the built-in cook
ing table, shelves and drawers permit
of having everything necessary to the
preparation of meals close at hand
without extra steps.
To be successful, however, there must
be definite place for everything, and
everything must be kept in that place.
If this rule is followed. a small kitchen
is much easier to work in than is
large one.
Moreover with little movable furni-
ture. the task Of cleaning is reduced to
minimum.
The time and labor saved by small
kitchen can not be realized by one who
has not compared it with the working
of an ordnary-si kitchen. \ glimpse
into the compact and successful kitchen
of dining car will give you some idea
of its marvellous efficiency.