Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-08

A CLEAN, cool, restful home is need
ed in hot weather, with simple
meals, including plenty of crisp salads
and icy drinks, simple entertainment
and simple cool clothes to wear, all OF
which means less work in Summer
housekeeping. An important purchase
to make for hot weather is an electric
fan. 1t is a real necessity.
Provide an exclusive outdoor space,
II possible, shut of from the street
view Here the housewife may read.
sew. take a nap, prepare vegetables and
fruit for cooking, and perform other
tasks. In n my ways an attractive
high fence OR hedge and gate add to
the charm and SecluSion of home,
and are especially desirable if the family
wishes 10 spend a good deal of time in
the garden or yard. A tall hedge is
q splendid protection from the gaze Of
passersby.
Garden furniture is necessary to gar
den enjoyment. While garden of con-
siderable extent naturally offers excep-
tional opportunity for interesting treat
ment, small garden can also be very
attractively furnished. No garden is too
small, nor too simple or humble, to have
at least a few seats. BY supplying these
evne the most ordinary backyard plot
can be made not only enjoyable, but
also more attractive in appearance.
The placing of garden furniture,
whether it be home made bench or
O purchased combination, is deserving
of thought and study. In some cases
q wall ar fence will afford the best
location, in others the spreading
branches of a tree may invite either
seat and table group, or a seat alone
and in still other cases there will be
points along a garden path, beside
fountain or pool, near clump of shrub
berry, or out upon a plot of grass.
Shaded by Umbrellas.
Garden umbrellas Of gayly colored
canvas will supply shade to a small
table and four chairs While obtain
able in a number of sizes, they differ
little from each other in style, but
come in variety of colors and designs
of stripes and figures. It is because of
their brilliant and striking colors in
contrast with green foliage that they
make such desirable garden accessories,
together with the fact that they pro-
vide shade whenever and wherever it
may be wanted. They are quickly set
up on the lawn or in a secluded nook,
and can be quickly moved from one
place to another. These umbrellas may
be bought separately or in sets, includ-
ing table and chairs to match. The
table is usually circular in shape, hav-
ing legs for support and having a hole
in the center of the table, through
which the staff of the umbrella is
placed with its sharpened end firmly
secured in the ground. The table and
chairs of these sets harmonic in color
with the umbrella
Another useful piece of garden furni-
ture Is large swing with a canopy of
awning cloth to match your house, fitted
with cushions covered with oilcloth. A
table covered with oilcloth also would
be useful, as also would folding chairs
and a large garden bench in some types
of gardens and yards.
Outdoor Meals.
Eat as many meals outdoors as posi-
bic. For serving small parties you
could use small trays and one large
tray. On the large tray place sugar,
butter, salt, pepper, dessert, salad and
water glasses, with a small pitcher.
Serve hot food on individual plates
right from the utensils they were
extra dishes. After the meal all the
food to be returned to the refrigerator
may be placed on. the large tray and
the dishes to be washed may be placed
on the small trays. BY this method
simple dinner may be served informally
to group of friends. Paper plates,
paper doilies, napkins, even paper table
cloths may be used to save laundering
II you have large space in front of
the house or an attractive backyard,
with some flowers and Shrubbery for q
background you can entertain your
club or other friends. In this case q
tea cart, in addition to trays, will be of
great service If you intend to do with
out the trained services of a waitress
The use of the tea cart and trays will
save the hostess many trips to the
kitchen. Food may be brought out on
the tea cart and everything cleared
away at the end of the meal in much
quicker time by the use of the cart.
Quickly Prepared Suppers.
The bulk of the food for supper can
usually be prepared in the r:ornilg,
leaving very little to do when supper
time arrives. The following menus will
be a welcome change:
!. Cold fish loaf, with Hollandaise or
tartare sauce; cucumber salad, bread
and butter and cold rice or tapioca
pudding.
2. Meat or chicken omelette, salad of
mixed fruits with sweet salad cream
dressing. and hot rolls.
3. Cold meat loaf, potato salad, bread
and butter and sliced peaches or
oranges.
4. Savoy creamed eggs on toast, po-
tato chips, tomato salad with French
dressing, and apricot pudding
The apricot pudding is made as fol-
lows: Take three cupfuls OF stewed or
canned apricots and their juice and
chop the apricots. Add three table
spoonfuls of sugar, a little salt, the
Juice of half lemon. half cupful Of