The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-17
PASTE AND CHINTZ.

gently in the matter of wrappings; for, whereas the contents of the I package was the center of interest in former days for some time now women have been placing consider I able importance on the manner in which an article IS prepared for pres | entation. So fastidious have they be- i come in this regard, that 1t Is quite | customary to expend no little time and money for variety of attrac- tive papers, boxes, ribbons. labels, l tags and other novelties with which to embellish their gifts. For the pleasure derived from receiving a daintily wrapped package usually justifies the pains, and, except In cer- tain cases, something seems actually lost from the value of present which comes to one clusily packed, says the Christian Science oMnitor.
 A generation or so ago, 1t was the usual occurrence to purchase a bag or paper of sweets, instead of the convenionalized box of candy which is so familiar today, for bonbons of quality were offered in this unpre- tentious form. The modern house. keeper has noticed with interest the change in wrappings which has over taken various commo odities, for al- most every article which was former ly purchased in bulk is now sold in package with its trade name.
 Since boxes of every size and shape have become so abundant for wrap- pings, women In particular, have util- ized them for innumerable purposes after their original function has been fulfilled. In the boudoir, they have been put to many uses, for they have made 1t possible to keep the various articles of women'S wearing apparel in convenient and orderly arrange ment. Since they have made a pAce for themselves which cannot easily
 be unsurped the next step is to make these boxes so attractive in appear ance that they will be an addition to
 the rooms in which they are servinS So important has this work been con-
 sidered that shops, which make a sin gle speciality of covering boxes artis- tically are flourishing in New York city.
 At these shops, measurements O. closets and samples of wall paper and cretonnes are left for the guidance of the craftsman who is to equip these compartments with boxes, which will make them attractive as well as
  Shoe boxes, fitted out with 8, number of small partitions for keeping the rairs separate, covered with a dur q ble quality of paper, chintz or ere tonne are usually constructed of wood. Hat boxes, of which 1t is wise to have a. generous supply, are made Of heavy cardboard and covered with material to match the draperies, or with substantial wall paper which can be successfully lacquered- Furi | are best kept in wooden boxes. as a protection from exposure.
 These craft shops display a de- lightful assortment of the smaller va
 rieties of boxes, which meet the de- 1 mands of the innumerable dainty | articles that should have their proper compar ments. Miniature hat boxes | fitted out as completely as the larger
 ones, are used for baby's best bonnet l and for artificial corsage bouquets l Other sizes are practical for gloves l handkerchiefs, scarfs, veils and rib l bons.
 The woman who Is delft in hand | ling materials and the paste-pot will
 be surprised to find how greatly she
 can improve her closets and bureau drawers by making these boxes her | SS-ll- 1ne llGSI lIl4uS 10CSSSdIy IS u i select foundations strong enough tc
 be worth decorating, and then tc | choose the materials to be used fol
 coverings. Although -chintzes ant
 cretonnes are always pretty anG l cheerful, lacquered paper covering g
 are desirable. because they may b.
 kept immediately fresh by an oc
 caslona1 rubbing with a damp cloth
 If the 1acquering is to be done a | home, it is of prime importance tt
 cLoose paper that will take the lac
 quer well, for there are many kind
 which absorb 1t and would thus b.
 unsuccessful. Almost any relfabl
 dealer will help the amateur crafts
 woman on this point, however, if sll
 explains the purpose for which sh
 fig to use the paper.
 l. It is hardly necessary to say tha; the measuring and cutting of tn
 various covers must be done pains
 talzingly if the finished product is t
 be satisfactory. Some beginners pre-
 fer to use patterns cut from news
 papers but this is not necessary,
 sufficient care is taken. It may b.
 well to recall the importance of hay
 ing on hand a generous supply o
 paste, we'll mixed and free from eve l ln6 SlIldlIeSL luIilpS, II lAe dpplAISdlAp'
 is to be perfectly smooth and uni l form. Lumps will be sure to harde 7 and cause cracks in the surface, allowed to remain under the cover l ing. A solid rubber roller, such q
 is used by photographers for mount ing pictures, might be very useful Q helping the covering adhere closet l to the box.
 ' It is we'll to choose a delicate lir t ing of wall paper, to contrast hal 8 rroniously with the outside desigl = ard this should be fitted in befol 3 the latter part Is begun, in order c avoid handling of the outside cove
 and to give additional strength to th @ wearing qualities of the boXS Fanc [ loops of ribbon or braiding may be St t cured at the sides of the box, for COT e venience in handling.
 $ The sn@ller boxes require skill
 handling, because of their dimension t but, with a little practice, they may g neatly done. An attractive stationel d container can be made from a stroI n writing paper box or from a goo d sized candy box. This should be co ! tn tnh he af