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Show l'IUM ftr llccorHliun. I There is nothing more satisfactory than tiles, either trom an icsthetic or utilitarian view. Kvcry one is familiar nowadays with tiles an facing to firo-places firo-places and as hearths. Tho greatest objection ob-jection to tiling is its cost. It is not at all a diflicult matter to set tiles. One of the first essentials is that they lie -r-fectly matched iu si.e. There is often considerable diilercnco in tho dimensions dimen-sions and thickness of those of the same triste and make. A facing of tiles the depth of un ordinary wainscot is very pretty and easily kept clean. When purchased by tho quantity the average, price of n plain white tile six inches Bijuare is only ten cents each. A decorated or shaded tilo may be purchased pur-chased from twenty-five, cents upward. A decorated tile alternating with a plain t ile sives a very pretty effect. A medley of colors is not effective. Blue and white tilitu? is always pretty for a room facing. A piece, of thin work above the kitchen wuk seems to brighten up a very dark and uu:n tractive, room. Nowhere is til-in;; til-in;; prettier or more useful than in the I'-i-hroum. win re it may form the facing of the walls and even tho flooring. American manufacturers are making very attractive tiles in relief and in plain .shaded effects. Now York Trib- 1 Mil. |