The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-15
BY Josephine Story.
Continued from Last Sunday.)

~ yTl first Trouble began early one morn
MI ing. was vigorously beating the
&F ingredients for mullins when the
bowl separated and thin stream of Dat
ter enriched the front of my immaculate
white apron. ! had known that the bowl
vas cracked, but had taken a chance.
Later l tried to troth eggs with a beaten
which baked at every third turn of its
handle. Because had left my epectacles
upstairs I read a recipe wrong, with the
result that at the end OF four hours, when
wanted TO serve It, had gently flow
ing rivulet in place OF the firm jelly eI-
pected.
My GROWING culinary mishap came In
the baking Of cake. There was re-
fractory damper in the range. but I had
put off having It repaired. In consequence
the cake presented an appearance of deep
seated detection when ] removed it from
the oven. Craving appreciation. called
the Judge. our black and White hound, and
crumpled a few fragments OF the alleged
cake into his dish The dos gave one dis
dainful sniff az the Offering, one reproach.
ful glance at me, then turned and stalked
haughtily from the room. lie was so
funny in HIS reputation that / laughed
until cried. This relieved the tension of
my feelings, and ! abandoned the kitchen
and Its disappointments for the sewing
room.
omission had ME at the end Of their leash
that day, for when ! attempted to sew on
a few buttons found that No. 30 was the
only thread my basket afforded Then I
tried cutting chiffon with shears as dull
as an abstract on currency. and later
turned my piece!bo1 upside down hunting
Tor a scrap OF lawn with which to mend.
AS though to test my domestic eouip.
ment as we'll as my temper the mail
brought request for an article to be sent
py parcel post. | huntea Tor Irvine, ONLY
to find short pieces In endless variety no
two alike. The wrapping paper could he
accredited TO the same class and when 7
came TO the point where | must address,
my very untidy disreputable looking mack.
age the inkwell was empty and NV IA
Norne pen was apparently taking an ar
ternoon on. 1t was Just here that l reached
mat emotional stage so almost universal
WIN Inc feminine portion OF humanity
desire TO scold some one or cry. Having
INDUCED myself in the latter pastime with
Io!ai prodlgaiity and in consequence feel
up the morning paper
ZINE hrst words on the page which rreat-
ed my eyes were: You can do nc aeet
cient work without the tools of vonr
trade The tools of your trade" nv
mind echoed duly. Why. - the YER rnn,
OF all the trouble OF my tiresome dav La,
the lack of proper tools, Would Tho iIaat;,
OF me House attempt to carry on his busi
ness without proper equipment? Womb
any any workman who stood for efficiency,
"a Soui 80 il was very evident truth that
eHlcient tools are necessary for efficiant
work. | was learning one of the f,nda
Menials OF the modern gospel of efficiency
an that evening. paper and pencil in
hand chewed the cud of reflection The
mex, morning started for the city.
,at Ia Was TWO weeks ago. Now a freless
cooker bread SIcer--we as a family esa
Adolcted 10 Sand wiches-and a broad 49,
nin4plt9 my work and save roy time and
me BY Inc white enamelled sheIyas -,
my pantry where cook, hold no nnnecae.
SdrS or imperfect utensl
The cereals arc in glass ia-r 1o,.u
IN neat pile. close at hand. are lave
she~ts OF light brown wrapn,ng narar
oi which is spread on the fable whar =, n,,,
COOKING; then. when the work ;s fn;shaa
the paper is gathered w and burned ,na
ing the table spick and span beuestb i,
nc COOK DOCKS In their washable slim CIV
efS OF white linen are in a glass-encdosad
sheh WITHIN easy reach. Fastened secure
y 10 ihat same shelf is a spectacle case
Una tlhg an extra pair of eyes which
never leave the kitchen, and on tom Of IN.
shelf IS a card index box in which ie 49,,
ihe recipes collected from various sources
ADCut on the level OF the eyes on another
sneii IS cdip fo- holding the recipe card
"NeH N use, ana the cook book ia ken-
open ano clean when being used bv a
small pane OF glass with bound edges
securely attached by long, flne brss.
chains to my work bench-that they NAV
not De taken away-are scissors small
tack hammer-tis wonderful how MANY
uses IND for that--a can opener. a oork
hcrew and & bottle opener.
me WeI-shaTpenAd knives. the forks
and spoons which are used in cooking. are
separated and kept In pasteboard hox
= covers on convenient shelf AS soon "a
they become in the least solled these GOV.
eTs are replaced. An office stool stands
IN the pantfy and another before the kitch
en- sink. over the sink hangs a mirror
and on the shelf Dedow there is a hottie.
OF soothing cream for the hands. q taco
rnamols and powdcr-vhy leave the kitch.
en- with ones nose shining and q,owjnr
like beacon light wnen a few simple tot.
let accessories make for comfort and pre
sentability?
For the sewing room was purchased q
cheap commodious chest OF drawers in
which is kept materials that would 81 ont
miniature thread and needle store The
minutes and carfarcs which have been
saved by having these articles on hand