Housekeeper.

Lake County Press, Issue 2392, 7 September 1911, Page 7

Housekeeper.

To Whiten a Ceiling: When a whitewashed ceiling has become blackened, apply a coat of starch and water to it with a piece of flannel, allow it to dry, then brush off lightly with a soft brush. The blackness will have disappeared, leaving no marks whatever.

Window Cleaning : Windows arc best cleaned with a chamois leather wrung out in clean cold or lukewarm water. Polish while still damp with a soft duster, newspaper, or tis-sue-paper. If very dirty a little ammonia. vinegar, or methylated spirit added to the water will make the cleaning easier.

For Hanging the Children’s Clothes; Loops for hanging garments arc always wearing out and breaking, particularly with children’s cloaks and coats. To make a durable loop, cut a strip of kid from an old glove, roll into it a piece of coarse string, and sew the edges of kid neatlv together. This loop, fastened seems lv to a garment, will stand any amount of pulling without wearing or breaking.

A Use for Old Corks: Don’t throw old corks away, they can be made usd ul in various ways. A good way to use them if you have a shabby photo frame is to cut the corks up into small pieces, and stick them on the outside of the frame. Put it aside to dry, and then brush over with liquid gum or varnish. This would also be suitable for boxes, with a pictiue of some kind for the centre.

1° Save lime: To prevent the constant annoyance of pillow-slips, etc., coming home from the laundry with broken or torn-off buttons, make two buttonholes instead of button and buttonholes, sew two buttons loosely together, and use as a stud, removing at each visit to the laundry.

To Cl can Aluminium Photo ]■ lames: lake a piece of flannel, and clip in turpentine, rub the article lightly with it, afterwards washing oil with a litle soapy water, dry with a doth.

I'n Make a Hearthrug hast Longer ; A home made hearthrug or mat made of doth dippings will be found to wear much longer, if it is brushed oyer with liquid glue on the wrong

Dde after the clips are put in, then lav the lining on and leave over-

night. Next day stitch the lining' round the edges, as the glue will have fastened it in the middle. Phis prevents the dips working out, and makes the rug last much longer.

WAR 0 N HAREM SKIRTS. In the Illinois Legislature a representative has introduced a hill prohibiting the wearing ol “hobble” and “harem skirts, and providing fines of -is to Bio for violation of the law. A Bill is also before the Senate of Illinois somewhat on the lines of the bachelor tax introduced in the Massalun setts Legislature. A tax, which is put at Cj a vear. is to he used as a bonus to wives who add to the population. _ In .Massachusetts the corresponding tax is devoted to the support ol spinsters. hj, Texas a representative has introduced a Bill in the Legislature prohibiting the use, sale, or manufacture of false hair, false tooth wooden legs, or “hobble” skills within the confines of the State. QUEEN MARY’S DAILY LIFE, Ac cording to a letter published in the 'Yorkshire Post,” and written by a ladv holding a high position at

Court, the Queen at g.30 a.m. begins the day’s work by going through lin- large correspondence (which she has previously opened) with two secret tines. Then come interviews wiili the governess, nurse, housekeeper, aiul tiie heads of departments in ihe Palace. Then appointments with furniture makers and various

tradespeople till 1.30. In the afternoon Her Majesty visits a hospital or some charitable institution, or a piclure gallery. or visits some other interesting’ places in or near London, such tts the City (lunches, the halls of the various City companies, etc. After tea the Queen again summons her secretaries for more correspon-

dence, and gives one or two interyiews. After dinner reads till t0.30. I hen retires to rest. In the country, ( xpeditinns to historical or other interesting places in the neighborhood, with some of her children arc arranged. or some local charities or institutions arc visited.

DINNER HOUR DISCIPLINE One of the commonest and one of

the worst habits of families is the one 0.l using the dining table and meal time for settlement of disputes, ror--11 1 ion of laults and disciplining' the children. Manv a pleasant meal has been spoiled for till the family because ol the- misdemeanour of one of iO members and his or her subsequent “reckoning. ” “Rut it is reallv the only time I see the family, ’ savs the lather. Then all the more reason to make it a pleasant lime instead ol a disagreeable one. Indeed, it would be kinder to wake up the guilty offender at two o’clock in the morning, and “have it out” in the privacy of his chamber than to

rum vour own meal and that nf ev- • •ivbodv dsn hv entering into a dis- ’ 'n- homilv and a fire of crossquestionings when evervont; is longing for a quiet and peaceable meal.