Evening star., 1934-08-03

COOKING @fEG ana bAcDn. InLB every
thing VIII be ready together.
IL possible. II is always wisess 70
connect table cooking appliances with
wall or floor sockets rather than with
lamp sockets. The latter. although
extensively used. are not ideally con-
yenient or satisfactory for connecting
more than one appliance at q time
A little care after each use Is all that
Is needed 10 keep table appliances In
good condition. Brush of all crumbs;
rub over with a damp cloth. rernov-
cleanser or steel wool; wipe dry.
Perch ConvenIenceN.
When developing the porch into
true Summer living room, or rather
living ioggia. for It Is not q room.
furnishing and accessories play q
very important part. Often add
tional shade Is desirable other than
that supplied by the roof. Awnings
have justified their popularity. They
frequently add to the appearance Of
the porch and home. but unfortu-
nately sometimes they are very un-
slightly. Unless they are carefully
selected. they tend to ward of well
come breezes as well as the unwel-
come glare Of the sun. Bamboo
screens, which roll up when not in
use. act as q pleasant filter for the
suns rays and permit an easy circula-
tion Of air through them. They make
excellent blinds. Probably the most
desirable shade is the Venetian blind,
which Is a. highly efncient as 1t is
decorative. The Summer glare may
be reflected up. down, or entirely
avoided, while the open Stats permit
an ample fow Of air. These may be
hung inside or outside, as preferred.
Furniture designed especially for
porch and outdoor use becomes more
attractive and practical each season.
Among new styles, now available at
low prices, are folding chairs and
settees Of hard wood, finished with
durable enamel and dressed with
waterproof fabrics Folding furniture
Is available in both wood and metal,
and includes many styles Of tables
for bridge games and refreshments,
large and small chairs and various
types of settees. The porch swing
has been improved from the squeaky
affair OF few years ago, and has
become q handsome glider-sofa.
Improved Fabrics.
Fabrics on such furniture have
been improved not only in the quail
ity and waterprooflng, but also In
colors and designs. The perennial
favorites among reed, fiber, wicker, rat
tan and similar styles are, OF course,
without rivals when the luxurious
porch is considered. Comfort and
beauty have been given more con-
sideration this season in such furni-
ture, with the result that many Of the
pieces are handsome examples Of the
designers art.
Another favorite furniture for porch
and terrace is Of iron, which Is again
being made in graceful, lightweight
styles. Such pieces, and those Of
wood, are usually painted q cool color
and cushioned with waterproof pads
on the seat and back. Rustic furni-
ture, favored by many housekeepers.
Is another favorite for Summer use.
The pieces selected, In any style
of porch furniture, should be deter
mined by the size of the porch or
terrace and by the needs of the fam
lily which is to use It. AS q rule, two
or more comfortable chairs are con-
sidered essential, and perhaps 6 sofa
or glider, then one or two small tables
for smoking things and beverage
glasses are needed. In addition, lamp
tables or floor lamps are necessary
If the porch Is used at night as q
living room.
The porch floor may be painted
and finished with q waterproof var
nish, or it may be Of tile, brick, stone,
tagging or cement, or covered with
handsome linoleum. On the porch
floor the selection OF rugs may in
clude those Of grass and fiber, made
in large niarble-block patterns, or with
medallions and floral designs woven
into the construction Of the rug. The
less expensive types have designs
stenciled on one side. the stenciling
waterproof or not, according to the
cost. There are simple wool mats
made of goat-hair and other fibers,
light weight, moderately priced and
non-fading, and there are, Of course,
the excellent woven rag carpetings
and rugs which are cheapest of all.
The inclosed porch may, Of course,
use any simple rug suitable for in
door use.
Bright Covers.
Fresh, bright -colcred covers for the
furniture are O necessity, and the
woman who is wise win turn to sun
proof and partially waterproof awning
stripes, that can be bought in such
wide variety of colors and designs.
Awning cloth comes in two kinds:
That in which the color is painted
on and that in which it Is woven
into the material For purposes of
handling and machine sewing a light
weight woven stripe Is better than the
painted stripe to use in the making
of furniture covers.
II desired the awning-stripe idea
can be extended to the floor by hav-