Show WHAT constitutes HOME BUILDING by P K SMITH every home builder every house wite wife should lay a secure foundation by employing as architects industry and economy whose chief workman are law and order which always prove to be time and money savers stone by ste st e will they with their worthy assistants thrift and good will mill build for line ime alid eternity were an earth quake to level the structure they would rebuild st it industry leaves no space pace tor for idle thoughts that lead to mischief economy wastes aught that can be turned to account we should not be ashamed to practice economy but lather strive to make it more popular the costliest cost liest homes were incomplete v without those attributes that give strength and stability with which to withstand all kinds of weather ber beauty and harmony are twin sisters and will serve the homes hanos inmates with cheer good will and endeavor provided that they are held within reasonable bounds while all must concede that man ey Is a necessity a thorough study should be made of the best use of such sums as we have at our corn mand in order that they may serve the best purpose omney Is required for or the maintenance as well as for the building wad and furnishing of the home also must we remember the schools churches and other community institutions the sick and the poor whom we have always with us when feathering our own nests money bloney properly used adds to the richness of mind and heart a more worth while object than extravagant luxuries mid aud display A debt may be incurred tor for a real necessity but not for show or mere pleasure it is a mistake to td think that thai homes can be built and beautified only by expenditures of vast sums of money or by mortgaging unless safeguarded against them mortgages like moths will eat cat into our most precious belongings thus they should as far as lies mithi i our power be kept out of our homes I 1 with good taste one may beautify gro grounds linds and house on very limited moans means by consulting ili natures laws A well well planned lawn shade trees and flower gardens lend beauty at a small expense that not hinig could replace flowers in a room roam where order and cleanliness which Is next to godliness reign lends an otherwise plain aparto ment such cheer and freshness as a great display of money values could not give A vase of fresh cut blossoms in the midst of clear crystal china and simple viands may prove a belter appetizer as well as than cost ly ir silver and the richest courses served in the most expensive china heavy and extravagant furniture and costly brick brack would not be apt to appeal to one of delicate tastes as would the simpler and less expensive articles enhanced by such attractions as may be gathered from fram natures rich store the harmonious blending of colors will stamp the home with good taste more than does the price p paid aid tor for the materials used these may be secured tit in as delicate shade or rich tints without unlimited bank account A library well stocked with standard works periodicals and newspapers that will interest all members of the family faintly will be as educational will give as much real pleasure as it if bound in morocco extravagance and display are the crying evils of 0 the times and bring into the home discard discontent and bicke rings which otten often lead to malice dishonesty and crime and the tearing asunder or of ithe the last shreds of 0 the fabric of home |