The Washington times., 1915-06-02

been gathering dust in cellar and attic
for years, Of no use whatever. Indeed
things that are kept In trunks and boxes
all the year round surely cannot be
very profitable boarders. Old clothes,
mid-vfctorian tidies. musty portieres.
motheaten furs-all may be thrown
worthy occupants Of aged trunks and
boxes. When these have been stored
away for several years in the attic or
the cellar, it is we'll to brush them out
Thoroughly, and line with fresh paper.
necessary that they be thoroughly
cleaned. Old barrels are likely to be un-
steady. and the slaves loose, SO that II
Is well to test them thoroughly to see
that they are strong enough for another
journey.
Carpets may be swept and moved
aside early in the campaign on the liv-
ing floors. Kerosene used on the broom
will clean of much dirt and tend to
keep rugs moth-proof. After cleaning.
rugs and carpets should be tightly
rolled. wrapped in newspapers and tied
firmly with heavy cord. Three or four
small rugs may be put together. A
tag giving the description Of each rug
should be attached to every roll for
Identification later.
Packing the Books.
Books may be packed next. When
they are out of the way a great deal
will have been accomplished. These
should not be placed in the boxes so
tightly that the leaves are forced apart
and the covers bent.
Curtains should be hung out to air
before they are packed, IL they are
of silk or some fabric that does not
wash. Other hangings should be
cleansed. Moths are more likely to nest
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from dust.
Sofa cushions and pictures seem to
complement each other. and may be
literally packed together in alienation.
Pictures should be placed on the pill
Ing is reduced this way. AS in, the case
of the china, the box should be tested
from time to time to see that each
layer Is firm and all corners stuffed
with PAPER. Extra linen Of all sorts
may be put In box labeled plainly and
left open for the addition of other
things later Silver not needed for
everyday purposes may be wrapped in
flannel bags and packed.
Department stores usually have a
supply of the boxes in which gl...ss
of all sizes are sent from the factories.
These are by far the best containers
lined With corrusated Card CARDBOARD | anS nrs
need only little tissue paper for
wrapping to make them safe.
Protect the Corners.
In packing furniture. care should be
taken that corners and polished surfaces
are protected. these being tho places
most likely to show the knocks and
bumps Of moving. If any Of the. furni-
ture is wobbly. 1t will be worth while
to have 1t mended before it is moved,
or the trip may, make further use i'm
possible. A great deal may be accom-
plished with glue. nails and upholstery
tacks and every piece Of furniture
should be inspected before it is wrap
ped. Moving men often are blamed for
damaged furniture when the fault is
with the carelessness OF the owner.
Finally. when the moving vans do ar
rive, have everything ready, labeled and
tied. II the men do not have to wait
for covers to be nailed on boxes or
trunks to be locked, 1t should take them
but a short time to got everything out
of the house. 1t is usually when they
are delayed they grow careless in their
hurry to- make up for lost time. Several
hours Of thoughtful planning before the
actual work of packing begins will re-
turn a tremendous interest of order and
freedom from worry ..,r