The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-20
EQUlPPING THE NEW
 HOME FOR A BRIDE

To the average bride. furnishing her kitchen gives strong feeling of having "a home of her own" In many cases she may have been a business girl frequenting restaurants for so long that she now looks for ward with pleasure to the charm and intimacy of little dinner for two prepared by herself in her own coZy. attractive kitchen or kitchenette. The hearth and its cooking utensils, even in their up-to-date form are still dear to the heart of the most modern woman. and every bride-to-b be de- lights in selecting her kitchen fur nishings.
 The trinity of the kitchen is table stove and sink-these three are the foundation of it's work, and their choice Is therefore important to the comfort of their future user. The kitchen table of today has a white porcelain top as this is much easier to wipe clean, is impervious to grease and stain, is and appears always sani- tary. In some cases a kitchen cabinet will be better adapted to the brides s needs especially in small space where there is no pantry. It's upper portion will hold china and dishes, while the lower commodious cupboard will con tain practically all her pots, pans and utensils. One may buy only this lower part with it's enamel top, style very convenient to locate under heath window. Either tables oi cabinets of wood construction are satisfactory though steel legs and frame are more durable.
 In selecting gas range the first point is to choose model with an up per oven, So that it will never be ne cessary to bend down and peer back at the foods while cooking The broiler is there is one, should also be high. for the same reason. If expenses is an item, one may do with out any built-in broiler and sub stitue very efficient small portable broiler which sets on top of any burner. Another point is to see that there is sufficient cooking space be- tween two burners, for if there is not then two pots or a large frying pan and a pot will not have adequate space or fuel and will interfere with each other. Select a plain model with little trim, with high, sanitary legs and as much white enamel "splasher" and other parts as will make it's care easy and it's appearance sanitary. For the bride who loves and expects to do much cooking heat regulator" at tachment is worth considering.
 Lucky indeed that bride who can oversee the installation of her own sink! For no he-plumber wishes to place the sink at the height it should be--let us say 36 inches, as measured
  up the legs. even if you have to shoot the plumber to make him do it-and refuse to start matrimony with the handicap of back breaking dishwas sh- ing. Drain boards of wood, and those, too, which lift against the wall are the best type, with less liability to make the dishes break during use. And forget not-a sink needs two' boards or drains--one to the right for the stacking of the soiled dishes, and another to the left to use as a drainer for those which are clean.
 If her future apartment or home is not quipped with it, the bride may have to choose refrigerator. Here is one place where 1t will not pay to buy cheap" A well built refrigerator must be properly insulated with lay CTS of cork or other materials, and should have lining in one piece of porcelain or enameled iron. Ask to see small sample or cross section of it's construction before buying, as the en- tire preservation of food, and con- sequently family health, S well as economy in ice, win depend on how well built is such equipment. Do not choose one lined with galvanized iron, with seams or cracks in the lining, or where in any way the manufacture seems poor. Table, stove, sink and refrigerator are funda- mental and should be of the best ana most uuraple makes.
 After these first and important large pieces are selected, the bride must begin on a list of many smaller cooking utensils and devices. It is just here that she needs to stop and ask herself several questions before buy ing a single article. For in general We may divide everything in the kitchen into these four groups: Labor savers. time savers, fuel savers and step savers and before investing her kitchen budget the wise new house. keeper will think "Is this a labor saver?" Does it save fuel or time or steps2"
 Indeed, it will be most helpful to modest or elaborate, to question her. self on the following points:
 l. Will this utensil or appliance be permanent investment?
 ?. Is it's construction mechanically right?
 3. Is it needed in or by this partic- ular family?
 4. Is it comfortable to hold and use?
 3. Is it easy to clean, wash and care for?
 6. Is it's size right and adapted to actual needs?
 The bride who answers these aues- tohs before buying steamer or washer, or even simple pot. will more likely get the best article for her needs. Too many women become enthused over some appliance with however, excellent in itself, is not necessary or suited to her present housekeeping. For example the bride. living in large city will probably not bake bread. and thus not require