Evening Star Newspaper, February 13, 1925, Page 39

WOMAN’S PAGE Some Points on the Useful and the Beautiful and Methods to Be Employed in Their Proper Care From Time to Time. HE matter of first importance and coneideration when fur- nishing any room in the house 18 to supply comforts and the things that are useful, therm Five your attention to things that add beauty. For Instance, is your living room fitted out so that it meets the everyday needs of your family? Is it well lighted by day? Is the arti- ficlal lighting equally satisfactory? Can it be heated casily in Winter, Kkept cool in Summer, and is it well Ventilated at all times? Are the tables and chairs arranged for comfort and convenience? Is the color scheme agreeable both by day and by night? Are there few pictures. well chosen? Are there plenty of fresh flowers in fummer and a few in Winte Are your books where they can be easily found? Is there 4 good reading light at all times? Take cach room in the house separately, and study to see Wwhere you can add conveniences and touches of beauty. Good Furniture. The first requirement of furniture that can be called “good” is its tulfillment of the duty for which {t was intended. For instance, & chair must be strong cnough to hold its occupant. It must really serve as a chair as well as a deco- rative article. A table must be solid enough to held things that nautrally belong on it Some pieces of furniture are made for no othér purpose than decoration and such furniture should be chosen with only the thought of beauty in mind. Good pieces of furniture out of style. Their line, design and usefulness make them invaluable. These Include furniture that has been in style for centuries and will ree main in style for centuries to come, such as colonial furniture, old Eng- lish furniture and early French fur- mniture. As ways of living change, the desire for comfort, beauty and con- venilence combined leads to changes in furniture as in everything else, but ever retaining the good features of the old furniture, Beauty in Rag Rug: Tt scarcely seems possible that just rags have made that are displayed in some of ytores. Some of these rugs have handmade flower borders. The bor- ders are about a foot wide and the flowers look like -soft crushed hy- drangeas in different lovely tones of pink. Sometimes this band of flowers is worked onto a lavender center, or a center of soft blue, or old rose, or pale gray. As hand work is always expensive, such rugs cost more than if they were made by machine, but they can be easlly copled by the home worker, who learns bow to combine colors. All that is necessary to do is to study the colorings in those on exhfbition and reproduce them s nearly as possible, A good siae-for such rugs is 3x6 feet. One of these is sometimes sufficient for a small room if the floor is nicely finished, or if not the addition of one or two small rugs to match will make up the lack. One style that is very at- tractive has a deep blue center bor- dered at the ends with two white stripes, another with an old gold cen- ter bordered with green. ~Metal Ornaments, Brass, copper, silver and pewter or- naments play an important part in decoration, when a glint of color is needed”in the furnishing of a room. Pewter and silver add soft gray tones and copper and brass supply more bril- lant touches. Sometimes a single brass ornament can make a dull color scheme pparkle. ‘When selecting metal or even pot- tery pieces, one must be careful not te overdo the matter. Just enough and no more {s the only safe way when selecting the number of pieces for any room. Picture to yourself the effect of a tall copper vase, for in- stance, filled with deep purple, lilac and maroon dahllas, or the same vase empty, placed on a quaint table of mahogany or walnut, together with some books ‘with richly colored leather bindings. Brass candlesticks, either single or {n pairs, holding can- dles that blend with the metal and the color scheme of the room, are ap- propriate to place on a mantle, desk, table or square plano. ‘A single can- dlestick would be appropriate for a bedside table. A low, dark, pol- ished sideboard would be suitably furnished with a graceful bowl of brass or copper filled with real or artificial fruit and a pair of can- dlesticks. All three of the pieces should be of the same metal and fin- ish and generdl type of design. If your room needs a ray of concen- trated sunshine, use a few brass or copper ornauments, Mlacing them where the light, either real or arti- ficial, strikes them, and make your dull room bright. Other, Brighteners. Bring, a_bunch of vividly colored Rowers into a dull room, and if the flowers are placed in a bowl which gives a tone contrast, and if in har- mony with the rest of the Toom, there will be a remarkable improve- ment. Every room needs its‘own touch of color and color echeme, and the color scheme usually starts with the floor. A floor covering should contain the darkest color tonés used in the room Next come draping and upholstering, then the wallpaper @nd ceiling, which shuld be very light if not white. Tt is best to select your rug first, as it is often less trouble to find the other materials to go with a rug than it would be to try to select a rug fo harmonize with certain wallpaper and hangings. picce of never go you will require to furnish a room. Cretonne and Chints. Although you may have become tamiliar with the possibilities of paint in renewing furniture and ornaments, you may not know what paint can do in renewing cretonne and chintz draperies that have faded. To do the palnting, spread the article smoothly on a table, or do large articles in in- stallments. Select the moat prominent three colors in the material and match them in ordinary oil paint that comes in tubes, procuring a small tube of each shade. Dissolve in gasoline to the right tint, using & -nedium-wide varnish brush, then paint the design. 1t is not necessary to follow the de- tails. Just press the paint in the cen- ter of each grouping. The gasoline will spread slightly in drying, giving that soft blurred effect that is seen| in beautiful imported_cretonnes and chintzes. The work can bLe done quickly, no special skill being re- quired. You will be delighteq with regard ta the power and magic of paint in pringing back the life and color to your materi; and also with the economy of ng materfal and work, and in the end having something as good as new, it not better, as the ma- terial will not fade again. Other flowered materials may be renewed in the same manner. Upholstered Furnitare. Upholstered furniture should be thoroughly. brushed, at lcast, twice a month to be sanitary and free from the danger of being attacked by moths. A good way to clean is to remove all loose cushions, then s ‘over the article of furniture with A wacuum cleaner, using. the special tool that is furnished for ]h‘o pur- | inches in the beautiful rugs| the | Also remember that | the better a rug is the less furniture | pose. Be sure to brush all seams and pockets, especially those in dark cor- mers and against the wall. After re- moving the loose cushions brush as deeply ad possible in the space between the seat and the back and arms. If amoths are in the material, begin by brushing the piece thoroughly, then epray the infested parts with a good insecticide that is guaranteed mot to harm fabrics, wood, or varnieh, and use plenty of It. Covering materials used on most upholstered furniture will not appear soiled for a long time un- less the material is very light. Although the work may be done by an experi- enced dry cleaner, it Is very possible for one to do the work at home, Foliowing is .4 good way to . eléan upholstered furniture : Shave ~one-half cake of scap. which can be bought drug store, in a quart of water and allow it thoroughly to dis- solve. Mix a small amount of this solution with a little cold water and beat vigorously until a very thick and “dry” suds is obtained. With a stift bristle brush scrub a small section of the fabric with this suds, working with a circular motion and covering a section not over eight diameter. Use @ quantity of suds to prevent uneven cleaning, and when the scrubbing is finished xcrape off as much of the lather as convenient and e up thie balance with the vacuum cleaner. Rinse the cleaned portion with a weak solution :of salt water, apply- ing the rinse with a soft sponge which has been squeezed until it is merely damp. When wiping a fabric with a long pile, such as velour or mohair, wipe with the nap of the &oods to prevent forcing the bulk of moisture into the fabric. Repeat this wiping until all of the soap has been removed and run the vacuum cleaner over the damp portion to remove as much moisture as possible. Continue this process over the entire plece of furniture and allow it to dry thor- oughly before using. Don't use a carpet beater on up- holstered furniture. Don't use the acuum cleaner on down-filled cush- ions as it has a tendency to pull the feathers through the covering. A careful brushing for these will be enough. Don't allow household pets to lie on upholstered furniture. They may not only soil it, but cats espe- cfally, will ruin the cover with their clawing. | Color Cut-Out SLEEPING BEAUTY. neutral at any boiling A Brave Prince. The prince’ ordered his favorite horse to be saddled. Then he changed into his hunting suit, cafled his fol- lowers together with a blast of his horn, and off they set on their hunt- ing trip. As the horses were picking their way down the steep side of a hill the prince cried ~suddenly, “Look! What are those towers I see among those tall trees down there to the left?" TUs a deserted palace,” replied one of his men. “No one knows anything about it, but it's supposed to be haunted by witches. There's a thick hedge around it that no one. could possibly get through.” That's exciting!” cried thé during prince. should like to explore it.” (Here's the suit the prince was wearing about . the court before-he changed to his hunting suite which you'll see tomorrow. Color it green, with a molden belt. Slit his hat on the dotted line. (Copyrigit.) -— Spinach Souffle. For this usc well chopped and cooked pinach which has been sifted or strained. Have ready for this beat- en whites of eggs according to the number to be served, and bit by bit fold the minced spinach into the egg whites, Be very careful in doing this to add the spinach a little at a time and to handle the fork used in com- bining the materials with a very light touch. Continue to fold the spinach into the egg whites until the mass i well mixed and until the eggs havi taken all of the vegetable they will hold. Plle the mixture on a baking dish and brown delicately. | send me a { Mrs. O. G. “beef, THE EVENING itYJou ought to do this one in a jiffy, Kids! | QUGHT YO PUNISH You ! HOw MANY COOKIES DID YOu TAKE OUT OF THIS == "HORIZONTAL | - PEPOSITS OF MINERALS. 4 - 6O JECONPS (AD) 5 -WESTERN STATE NoTeP FOR WHEAT. (A®. 9 -NUMBER ©f YEARS OLp YOU ARE. *13-CASE FOR MOLPING A LIGHT. 16 TOWARDS 'T-MYSELF h‘c‘\m«n«\ = VERTICAL | -ATITLE 85EP BRFORE A, 4-BUCKEY FOR COAL © - TO EXCAVATE. 7 - STATE o -NEw STAR, WASHINGTO! ONLY FIVE , MOTHER — TWO RAISIN AND FOUR MoLAssES ! ) ces coul) - (Al FTATE ferenn “e) Answers to Food Questions Answers to _readers’ questions regarding diet will be given by Winifred Stuart Gibbe food specialist, writer and lecturer on nut: tion. Questions should be accompanied by mped envelope, as only those st will be answered in this column; others will be answered through the . “Every effort will be made to amswer Sut tions promptly, but we bespeak the in- ulgence of our readers for any unavoldable delay. The number of létters recelved large and each must take its turn. Address ‘Winifred Btusrt Gibbs, 37 West 39th street, New York City Will you please be kind enough Yo correct diet for my month-old baby girl? She is healthy and standard weight, but I would like to Know the correct dlet for her.— On waking give her a glass. of warm milk. At breakfast orange or prune juice, about two tablespoon- fuls; three tablespoonfuls of wheat cered] or rolled oats with two table- spoontuls of top milk; a slice of toast with one-half & pat of butter. Three timesa week a soft cooked egg-and a cup of warm milk. For dinner on the days that no egg has been given for breakfast have a poached or cod- dled egg on toast. On other days ‘give one tablexpoonful of scraped three tablespoonfuls of some green vegetable such as spinacr, chop- ped and strained, or caulifiower tips or asparagus; a slice of buttered toast and a dessert of two tablespoontuls of apple sauce or junket or custard For supper three tablespoonfuls of cereal with two tablespoonfuls of top milk. A slice of toast and & cup of “I shouldn’t of give Pa’s pants to that tramp this mornin’, but I'd been takin' some blackberry cordlal’ for my stomach and was feelin’ liberal.” (Copyright, 1025.) WORD PUZZLERS Will get the best results when equipped with the au- thorityused bypuszleeditors Webster’s New Internationa Dictionary’ *‘The Sapreme Aatherity”’ 1t contalns over 407,000 words, in- cluding thousands of new terma. Onesuccessfulcontestantefawerd 15 o neorly 310000 e your, e TR el e WRITE for spacimen pages and prices. Free pocket maps if you nsme this paper.. Whynet be in the winning cless? GOLD STRIPE CHOCOLATES warm milk. Vary this occasionally by giving cocoa instead. If it is not asking too much, will you give me a little advice about my 18-month-.old baby boy? I should like a balanced menu for him.—Mrs. J. T. F. For answer see one to Mrs. O. G Iam 29 years old, 5 feet 3 inches, and weigh 153 pounds. I exercise, do all of my own work and have a boy 9 years old. What should I weigh Please tell me what to eat to reduce. —Mrs. C. R You should weigh 124 pounds, =0 you have something to 1o ‘When the excess of flesh is so much as this I think you had better consult your physiclan and find out if you need treatment for any condition. I hesi- tate to advise you about a reducing diet without knowing first what your physician says. . In closing I may say that the best way in general to reduce your welght is to eat vour normal diet, but cut down on the size of the portion of each dish. This is better than starv- ing yourself or going without a num- ber of the fattening foods altogether. If you will let me hear from you again, telling me whether or not your physician advises any treatment, I will try to give you a more detailed diet. (Copyright.) What Tomorrow Means to You BY MARY BLAKE. Aquarius. Tomorrow’s planetary aspects are quite adverse, and only rouitne mat- ters should receive attention. More than ordinary care should be exer- cised In correspondence, and no agree- ments or contracts should be signed, and no arrangements entered into in- “olying financial obligation. All work of this nature should be postponed to some more propitlous occasion. In the evening the conditions show a marked betterment, but are more favorable for soclal and individual diversions than for the prosecution of business tasks. Everything that relates to romance or love will bear @ roseate hue, and the vibrations are of such a character ag to promote deep love and affection. A child born tomorrow will be ex- ceptionally healthy and robust. Pro- vided It be given a great deal of out- door environment, it will ‘develop great physical strength and prowess. It will easily excel in all sorts of FEATURE The Daily Cross-Word Puzzl (Copyright.) # #ports and pastimes, and its greatest|, enjoyment will be found in the “great outdoors.” Its character wlill be frank and open, Its disposition gentle and retiring. It will possess an innate sense of what is right and truthful, and will have a very keen sense of justice. An unjust act or an unfair criticism will be about the only thing that will ever arouse its great strength. It will be very affection- ate, and, giving much love, will de- mand much in return, It should be, if possible, persuaded to marry early in life. p Tf tomorrow is vour birthday. your disposition is rather dificult, as you are too critical of the efforts of others either to bring happiness to yourself or confer it on others. Your outlook on life is altogether too serious, and You cannot persuade yourself to enter with zest Into the innocent amuse- ments of others. In your Immediate social circles, and in your home, you are looked upon more as a “kill joy” than a ‘“‘good scout.” Life is a serlous proposition, no matter how vou look at it. Nothing is gained, however, by taking it too seriously, and it should always be diluted with a fair quantity of fun and recreation. You cannot be a re- liable friend if you sympathize with others only in their troubles. You must also participate in their jo; You possess the merit of steady ap- plication, and have already attained a fair measure of success. This would be much greater if you were better mixer and a trifle more Jo- al and light-hearted. Well known persons born on that date are: James Appleton, father of prohibition; Christopher L. Sholes, father of the typewriter; Winfleld S. Hancock, brigadier general, U. S. A.; Edwin Ginn, publisher; Carl Marr, artist; Dr. Anna Shaw, one of the first suffragists. I want to live exch mirwte With gourage, zest and Of the Fumous horean race. 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OUR'NAME Is OUR GREATEST ASSET My Neighbor Says: Use eggshells to wash bottles or vinegar cructs, Crush them fine, put into the cruets with warm, soapy water and ghake well. This will clean the finest glass without scratching fit. If too much salt has been added to soup, slice a raw potato and beil it the soup for a few minutes The potato will absorb much of the salt A black mark upon the ceil- ing caused by lamp smoke may be removed by washing it with a little lukewarm soda water. When making ironholders put in one layer of leather from an old thick glove, g= it is a non- conductor of he Sandp: £ baby’'s shoes be- fore they wor prevents slipping and& saves many a fall C~xse marks on pag of books may be removed by sponging them with benzine, placing them between two sheets of blotting paper and pressing with a hot iron. A teaspoonful of lemon juice to a quart of water will make rice very white and keep the grains se rated when The Flavor BE8 is Roasted In! 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