Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-03
SUGGESTIONS AND QUERIES:

oO(IGESllONSA AND QUERIES!
| From Mrs. L. E. r.. Alexandria,
If any one has any interesting
patterns on old furniture or trays
and would allow them to be traced
or copied, 1 am making a collec-
ton and would very much appreci-
ate knowing of them.
Tin cans as toys for babies: Some
time ago 1t was recommended that
cans be smoothly opened. and used
as toys for toddlers. 1t is true
that they are fascinating toys. espe-
cially when nested in graduated
sizes. but my little girl fell Oh one
in the play pen and hat to have
several stitches taken in her lip,
so I recommend against their use
Plastic bracelets tied together with
tape make a good toddler toy.
Lamp shade making: l would like
to know where to obtain lamp
shade frames and what materials
to use for covering them. This
was asked recently, but l believe
the information was forwarded pri-
vately. Don't you think it is in
teresting for all the readers to get
the answers to questions asked?
80 often many of us have the same
question in mind. and it is tantaliz-
ing not to share the answer.
Sewing cording into sofa cushion
covers easily: have not seen an
answer to this and hope it is not
too late. Pin the covers on, right
side out, with seams turned under
so that they look almost as they
will when finished Then take out
one pin at time and tuck the
coruing in and repin. When all
pinned, sew with A cording foot
right next TO the cordine, taking in
all thicknesses of material at once.
This stitching is hardly visible,
though on the right side of goods.
This is an excenenI raisin cake
particularly liked by men. and will
become a great family favorite.
Hungry Cake: One and one half
cups shortening, 2 cups sugar,
4 eggs. 2la cups -four plain, tea
spoon baking powder, package
raisins, L teaspoon mace, grated
rind of one lemon. Candied citron
also. If desired. Zone egg less may
be used, If one teaspoon baking
powder is substitutedD Cream
shortening and sugar. Add eggs,
one at time. Add two cups -four
sifted with baking powder. alter
nately with l cup milk. Then add
fiavoring and spice, and raisins
which have been Toured with the
additional = cup of -four Bake
in one medium size deep pan and
one small pan or glass dish at $50
degrees for about - hour, for the
smaller pan, and hour for the
larger.
Painting on glass: If the lady who
asked about painting on glass would
share her answers with me, should
be much obliged as I also am
anxious to decorate the top of a
mirror There is a book put out on
the subject by Mrs Naaman Keyser
of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. but it
doesn't contain many illustrations
Does any one know the proper
method of applying real gold leaf to
a carved wood frame? l believe if
it is properly done it should have a
coat of geSso first. l have used gold
leaf on trays, but never on an uneven
surface, or over unfinished wood.
Tiny Ants: Does any one know
how to get rid of the tiny ants that
get into the breadbox particularly
and do not like sweets? They have
stayed all winter.
FENCING LESSONS.
From Mrs. E. w. S.. Washington
To Mrs. J. o. T.. Arlington. You
asked about fencing lessons. The
Washington Fencers Club meets
every Friday evening between 6 and
7 at Pierce Hall Contact Miss
Susan Quinn, the Secretary Treas
urer. Beginners may join, and they
quickly learn. AS they improve,
they are asked to play in matches
with other cities. Your daughter
will meet a fine group of people, and
will learn poise and beautiful pos
ture. 1t is not expensive. All ages
are included.
:. nd Throo1