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Show le i nd. HI 2H1 m How One Woman Transformed a Badly Furnished House DasBcatkEi? front, made the divan seem a much ornamental growth. Once well startmore inviting place to rest than it had ed, asparagus will yield as well in twenty-fiv- e years as at the end of the previously appeared. The carpet, which covered the floor, first five. The authority she consulted was a nondescript one of gray and stated: The asparagus bed must be yellow home coloring. The figures, on ground well drained, either artifortunately, were not obtrusively ficially or naturally, and, if choice can large. Six dollars purchased two be had, a rather light, sandy loam. An Agreeable Arrangement! of Rooms Effectively Described house is one which opens up effectively, and in which, although the rooms may be individually small, they are so arranged that when the sliding doors are pushed back there is a spacious airiness. When the proportions are well considered, plain snd unworried wall spaces aid in securing this effect. The rooms shown in the picture are ia a pretty country house. It is only one room deep, but of unusual front-sg- e. of which a The drawing-roopart is shown with its adjoining alcove, is deeper than the hall and WELL-PLANNE- D A being 20x28 feet. The this room into the hall and the one from hall to dining-rooexactly face each other, and are of the dining-roo- m doorway from m same height and width, all are open a vista is obtained. A careful study of of o that when fifty-fiv- feet e the most harmonious colors to use in these rooms produces an excellent and restful color scheme. No figures are to be seen on the side walls or the low ceilings, and the plain surfaces assist the idea of roominess. The woodwork throughout is treatwith eggshel white enamel finishwith an eggshel gloss. The dull, tones pink of, the drawing-roosoftly with the rich tin color of the shows cool The dining-roohall. water-gree- n walls, and the draperies used in the doors and at the windows of this room are of floral tapestry, showing green leaves and dull pink and crimson flowers on a tan backed ed old m m ground. This arrangement brings together the several colors employed in the adjoining room, the whole color effect deepening snd strengthening in this room. The Oriental rugs upon the floor show much of the same coloring. The floor had been treated with t slight stain of weathered oak wood-tiand finished with supremis floor finish. The floor being made of combed grain pine, no filler was used. In houses built a decade or two ago, particularly in a city, the drawingroom is often difficult to furnish at tractively, the proportions being Such a room is, per haps, 12 or 14x36 or more feet, extending the entire depth of the house. These proportions present a difficult problem,, but much can be accomplished byA judicious arrangement of the furniture. I recall seeing one such room which had been tendered attractive by a process of doing over. The walls were covered in d green paper, both shadea being light. The window draperiea were of old ivory brocade with green figures upon it The floor was carpeted in rich crimson. Much of the furniture was upholstered. This furniture had been covered by slips of art ticking for the summer season. On the white ground of this material large red roses were scattered. Art ticking sells for 20 cents a yard. A carved low teakwood table was placed in the exact center of this lnnft snd narrow room. Just back of it stood a d screen, the frame of which was also of teakwood, but which had its panels filled with fluted green silk of a richer, deeper, stronger shade than any other green in the room. A band of latticed wood was set at the top of each panel. These panels were of irregular heights. On the table, showing against, the green of the fluted silk, a tall crystal nt two-tone- vase holding some long-stemm- American beauty rosea was placed, their color exactly matching those on the chair covers. A low silver bowl held violets, and a few books were the only other things on the table. An easy chair with a flowered cover stood near by. v. This little group of furniture of harmonious lines and color made the necessary break in the monotonous length of the room. A davenport drawn diagonally across one corner was an additional help, and the bookshelves were built in under the windows at either end of the room, so that nothing was taken from the width. The ceiling, being high, had its color dropped to the picture mold. In shade it matched the old ivory of the curtains. The season of shrouded furniture being at hand, it is interesting to know that it is needless to take to Holland unless one wishes. The art tickings referred to are very much used now for slip covers; they are inexpensive and come in serviceable colors. A room where much velvet and velour upholstery makes the thought of long, hot days unbearable may be. transformed by its use into a charming summer room. Where people live in the same house all the year around it will be found a great saving to the wear and tear on the furniture, as well as a most enjoyable change, to have curtains and chair covers made of this attractive material. The color and design of'-th-e wall paper must be considered in choosing the color and pattern of the ticking. The greatest variety of designs is offered. A departure in the Holland or flax colored linen for coverings is on the market this season. One particularly attractive piece shows tiny green shamrock leaves scattered over the surface. The tape which is used to bind the slips is green also. Any carpet house ran supply you with one coat of it, as it is necessary to beautiful things, and a talent for mak with the filling or terry. The green preserve the same tour throughout. ing the nio-- .t of her surroundings, terry, if it is not olive in tone, would Flowered lawns can be bought for 15 went to live in the home of her harmnninze with your wall paper. The furniture of this house rents a yard. Choose something with niotli-rH-in-Ia- the same flower as that shown on your war of the ugly Victorian period, and cleanliness was made to take the place of beauty. The parlor walls were papered in a cold shade of gray with white scrolls upon it. The haircloth with four inch-wid- e strips of the ma- covered walnut furniture was placed terial. carefully against the wall. A divan in the center of the largest Hong Kong wicker chairs are very comfortable, as well as artistic, and wall space was flanked by straight can be bought for $6 apiece. A chairs, with slippery looking scats. lounging steamer chair, nlso of wick- The two arm chairs were arranged You shnul-- on either side of the fireplace, which er, would look well. cover the pillows of this chair with was fitted with a board covered with plain colored linen, repealing the some of tlic wall paper. In front of shades of your wall paper. The least this a round stove was set An oval expensive floor covering is matting. table, with a white marble top, held Rugs of plain filling might be added a brown trrra cotta piece representing Paul and Virginia, and was the most if your $25 will allow. frivolous part of the furnishing. Single curtains of Nottingham lace, A woman with a real feeling for stiffly starched, hung at each window, and were caught back on one aide of the window sill. Depressing engravings hung upon the wall, and a Targe framed and glass covered wreath of wax flowers held a prominent position. After suffering from these environments for some weeks, the daughter-in-law- 's opportunity came to make such changes in the room as could be compassed while retaining the same furniture and making a few additional purchases. She realized that her first move must be to take out the stove and open the fireplace. This accomplished, she felt encouraged to see what a rearrangement of the furniture would do. The table was pushed to one side, nearer the window. The divan was drawn to the right of the fireplace, and two rich crimson brocade cushions put upon either end. A crimson covered hassock, placed in A Young Girl says: I have $25 wall paprr. Make your curtains of with which to fix up my room. It this material. Trim them with three-inc-h must be papered. The paint is yellow-whit- e ruffles up the front, and lie them and in very good condition. I hack on either side of the windows have a white iron bed and an oak dresser. Could I paint the dresser white? I do not need a washstand, but I would like a couch and an easy chair, new curtains and a covering for my floor. Can I get these for the money? A very pretty bedroom paper can be bought for 20 cents a yard. Choose something with flowers on a clear, white ground. There is a varnish remover on the market with which you could treat your oak dresser; thus prepared, it would take the paint. LTse a paint of the same shade as the woodwork in your room, and paint the bed three-leave- A book The boy that brightened Europe up a bit By Edgar Jepson 99 STAINS UNIQUE Snn "S.F, Ms non wood tint applies Is Hard Fins (O.arfU was flwlahed Is Ita. W Dark k anS aos amt aTDaad-- L Pina) aahis aaa cast a " k " waa applied Ompe-BheUhard Kata applies an ban wood ; whan na aaodinp or rabbfav e tba laat twa eoata wm latar a coat d Daad-Laobtain dm dall, oxqulaita finiab which ia hard and toapb. Nothin Ilka It far aoft It alaa (ivaa. to (Tndt-Mmr- Onuwa-Shala- t), c" Camtpmdtuet ttUctiti. 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Who hat done literal translation: more than our World Conqueror for November 6 is the brightest and the advancement of peace, foi the most magnificent day of the year, amelioration and welfare of humansince it was brightened by the birth ity? Then let all who are anxious of Ilis Majesty the' Finest Pearl of for the betterment of mankind unite the Age, the Crown of Ages, the Pride with the millions and millions of the of All Centuries, the Greatest of world-wid- e envied subjects of the Caliphs, the Esteemed Center of the mighty Sultan ill pray- Universe, the Shadow of God on ing for his long life. Earth, the Protector of the World, the Sultan of the Two Shores, the Mighty King of Two Seas, the Crown Giver of all the 1rinrrs, the King of Kings, the Emperor of Emperors, the Most Victorious Abdul Hamid Khan. THE MININQ HERALD The Silent Places in w fr ed The Admirable Tinker This should be trenched and mixed with manure to form a coating at least six inches thick over the bed. This manure should be worked into the soil by trenching to the depth of two fret, as the growth will reach that depth in the course of two years. Asparagus may be planted either in the spring or fall, hut the ground must be dry enough to work well. A more rapid growth was acquired with fall planting, she was told, and, therefore, she was advised to buy plants ready rooted those started in the previous fall. The edible portions of the undeveloped strips are cut as soon as thry appear and are followed by shoots from the crown of the plant This cutting back should not be done too often, as it would exhaust the root, but after a month or six weeks the shoots should he allowed to grow through the season. The surface of the asparagus bed should have a topping of coarse manure three or four inches thick put on rvrry fall in early This should be lightly November. forked into the bed in the spring. The Colossal and the I'almrtto are two favored varictiei of asparagus. This same authority goes on to say that there is an insect called the asparagus beetle, which sometimes attacks the plants. He quaintly advises, "Coop up a hen and chicks on the bed, and let them eat the insects off." An Editorial Toast to Abdul Hamid Answers to Correspondent!. Anxious writes to ask: "Will you kindly tell me where I can find the terry or filling for floors which you Could I use so often recommend. green terry with a wall paper that has a blue ground with a design of cream-colorroses and green leaves on it? of fun and adventure black fur rugs of Japanese goat skin, and these she sewed together, making a rug of generous size to go in front of the fire, and on which the crimson hassock showed well. Paul and Virginia found a resting-plac- e on the center of the mantel shelf. They were flanked on each side by some tall old brass candle sticks, holding white wax candles. These, together with a round brass tray, she had found hidden away in the store room, and a vigorous polishing was all that they needed to make them ornamental. The windows were her greatest trouble, and her greatest triumph. It required much diplomacy to nun-ag- e the removal of the Nottingham lacr curtains. She hung sash curtains of crimson China silk, which cost thirty-fiv- e cents a yard, at the lower These were sash of each window. mu on small brass rods, and, when well pushed back on either side of the window, gave a pleasing bit of color, The over draperies, which were caught back, were made from the softest and crcamu" 1 cheese cloth. For this she paid eight cents a yard. They were hemstitched, and she worked a border four inches wide up the front of each. This was done in crewels in dull shades of blue and crimson and yellow. The patfrrn was a simple one and cross stitchedl It required all of her sewing time for one week to make these. Even the mother-in-laadmired them. The wreath of wax flowers was hung in a small wall space, and two oval groups in pictures family rosewood frames were placed on either side of it The engravings remained, but two or three water colors, in flat gold mats and frames, were added. A reading lamp, set upon a square of crimson brocade, trimme4 about the edge with gold galloohs, held the center of the marble top table. One of the arm chair was placed beside the table. Two small taborettea, costing $1.25 each, were purchased. These were of imitation mahogany, and on them were placed inme hardy looking ferns. Two brass kettles, whose days of usefulness' in the kitchen were over, were used for jardinieres. These rhanges were almost too but when much for the mother-in-laeverything was arranged, and the drooping green fronds of the fern showed against the gleaming brass, she admitted that "it did look pretty. a Beat postpaid, and gsirulaad, far CURES 3.00 |