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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1896-9-24, Page 3OUR OTTAWA LETTER A LIVELY WEEK AMONG OUR LAW- MAKERS. Lister, the Slanderer -The Charge Denied -The Governor -General's Warrants-FirSt Divisioix-Governnaent Sustaitked by 34 Najority--Frohibition. From Om Own Corresponden.] lap in the town of Sarnia lives James P. Lister, one of her Majesty's counsel learned in the'law. To his legal avoca- tion Mr. Lister adds the distinction of being a legislator, For years he has re- presented West Larabton in the House of Commons. For year he was one of the Liberals' most strenuous fighters. 'Unlike McMullen and other Grit partizans of the second class, Lister interested himself In large matters. To McMullen the price of table linen at Rideau hall seemed a question of national importance. Lister, on the contrary, busied himself only in large naatters. Should his leaderein Op- position denounce any portion of the Conservative polioy, Lister would become *their constant and faithful echo. The .giant from Sarnia would not bring any new arguraeiats hate the case. He would repeat his leaderspoints with much im- pressiveness, and in a voice of thunder. Boanerges hinaselt had not naore lusty a -voice than Lister possesses. His bellow- -lugs delighted his friends and associates on the back homilies on the Idberal side. Laurier and the other leaders would ap- the future. The honorable gentleman bas been content to do the humblest and most offensive and most unjustifiable work that was ever done on the floor of this parliament. For long years be has consented to be the scavenger of his party. For long years he oonsented to lower himself, and what I regret infin- itely naore, lower and degrade the char- aoter of this parliament, by pursuing just such unworthy courses as he has pursued to -night. He has ventured, when sitting in Opposition, to assail the Governmenb of the day and the members with foul, baseless innuendoes of a roost damaging, charaoter, which be dare not outside of this House commit himself to for a moment. The honorable gentlenaau sheltered himself under his prerogative of member of parliament to utter the most scandalous libels upon honorable gentlemen where he 'knows he is safe arid protected from retaliation—protected frone being placed in the dock, as he would be if he ventured to give these scandalous innuendoes that measure a belief on his part, which would enable him to be dealt with by the criminal law of this country." Lister presented a charming picture as he sat huddled up in his chair during this well-deserved tongue -thrashing. lie knew that his own friends—or those of them to whom honor is somethings—mon- dimmed him for his unworthy course. It did not take more than a glance from the most superficial observer for bine to see that the bully of West Lambton writhed under his punishment. When the .House adjourned he slunk borne with Sir Charles' denuneiatione ringing in his ears. Ho had inade baseless charges; he had been given every opportunity of de- tailing them, but, beeapee they were foundationless, he had to take refuge be- hind a soreen of the vilest insinuation. The episode had Ono good result: it killed for good any small chance that Lister may have had of entering the Cabinet. In order to ourry favor with the dispensers of the leaves and fishes he had made the charges; had refused to retract them, and then bad found that he had incurred the ecorn of all the de - coot men on either side of the House. It was of men like Lister that the great bard wrote:— Vaud mace in a way, for the rank and ille must be kept in good humor. Grit newspapers, for the same reason, would .plentifully besmear with praise the naem- tier from Sarnia. Lister, the Slander. All of which aid very Well while the Darty was in Opposition. The bosses of the Liberal party did not know until too late' that Lister cherished an ambition. He told his personal friends that he was booked for a portfolio when the party 'should attain power. We all know what happened. Lister and D. C. Fraser, and Choquette and Mordullen were "turned down" to make room for recruits from the provincial cabinets. The other three took their medicine with wry faces, but they kept silence. hoping that their time would come some day in the not -distant 'future. Lister chose a different course. He announced that he had been treated infamously. He came to Ottawa and had a stormy interview with Sutherland and Cartwright. Sutherland told him plainly that he had no right to a port- Solio. Sir Richard pointed out that he himself had been compelled ta be content with the make-believe portfolio of Trade and Commerce, a department which 'employs but three or four officials and which is of no importance. Lister was not placated. Ever since the day when he was passed over he has been cursing his fate. His fear of his leaders has pre- vented his making any nutspoken pro- tests in parliament. In place of doing so, he has disgraced himself and the Can- adian House of Commons by venting his spleen upon the Opposition leaders in- stead of upon his party mates who treat- ed him so cavalierly. Never before has She Canadian /louse of Commons been forced to listen to such a virulent attack -upon one of its members. The law of the land snakes it impossible to reach the libeller who utters his libel on the floor .of parliament. Lister availed himself of this exemption when he said that Sir Charles Tupper, on a certain occasion when High Commissioner, negotiated a loan for the 'country, and retained a large commission for so doing. Every man in the House was instantly on the alert. The Commoners expected that Lis- ter would be able to give dates and par- ticulars. The Charge Repelled. intn their hands. He has created scores, of eacanciem in the Department of Pull*: Works: vacaimies which are being kept for faithful Freneh Grits. There are a hundred applioants for every pose. When Tarte is interviewed by sollcitious Frenchmen he replies, "I have done my best; I have made many vactinoies, but they aro all promised. See the English Miteee and insist upon your rights. shall be at your back.." The pressure has beea felt already. Last week three English-speaking employes in the stores branch of the Militia Department were diseharged to make room for a like num- ber of French-Canadians from the eity of Quebeo, Tarte's friends are legion. They appeal to hire before interviewing Mr. Laurier. The Minister of Publics Works has pleasure in receiving his visitors. The little notary is so puffed up with pride that be would not be known for the same starveling hanger-on of the Conservative party who lived on Tom MoGreevy's bounty for so many years. In those days Sir John Macdonald gave Tarte a helping hand, and treated him with snore kindnese then he deserved. Abut:1st synchronotisly with Sir john's death came Tarte's breach with the Con- nollys and aloGreevy, and his .announce- ment that he bad left the Conservative party. The feet was that Tarte had ex- hausted his "pull" with the big con- traotors. Be proceeded to join the, Grits, and was received with open arms. What mattered it that his reputation was be- smirched; that he had. been mixed up in some most unsavory scandals? The Rolm try remembers his connection with the Bale de Chaleurs scandal. The country knows how he received cheque after cheque from Goverment contractors, He pleaded in defense that he had been paid as proprietor of a • newspaper, and not as a politician. It was a distinction without a difference with a vengeance. The Conservative party was glad to be rid of elm. He was nob too odorous to be welcomed by his new-fooncl. Tarte it was who placed Laurier in power. Tarte it is who is the cleus ex machine of the present Government Prohibition. Who steals my purse steals trash, But he that filches from inc my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him. Lister is politically dead. Let him rest. First Division. Early in the week 'we saw the first division of the new House. The vote was on the question of the Governor - General's warrants. The Administration, in a thin House, scored a majority of 34. All of the Independent members voted with the Administration, believing, no doubt, that it was better to strain the constitution than to keep (Aril servaiats out of their salaries. But the gentlemen who sit upon the cross -benches forgot that, had it not been for the obstruction of the Grits last March and April the supply bill would have gone through. At that time Cartwright announced to the Government of the day that not a dollar for supply wnuld be voted. That was the Grits' idea of the duty of an Opposition. The Conservatives take a more patriotic) and more honest view of the require- ments of the case They have done their utmost in the present session to facilitate the pestling of the estimates. They have given the Ministers the benefit of their counsel and advice and have consumed not a moneent of the time of the Rouse in factious opposition. Lister lost half a day by his scandalous tactics. With the exception of this the work of the House has progressed with all speed. Govern - silent newspaper writers tell their readers Shat the debate on the Governor -Gen- eral's warrant was obetruative. Nothing could be more false. The duty of an Op- position is to oritielze where critioisin seems requisite. Critioisni could not have been more neat:misery that it was in the case of the warrauts. The principles Imre which Mr. Foster's amendment was based were perhaps too teohnical for the ordinary run of people to care about. Nevertheless Mr. Foster's position ma - deniably was correct. Sir Richard Cart- wright admitted as much in his reply to tbe Ex -Minister of Finance. Dalton Mc- Carthy, who is hardly an admirer of Mr. Foster, said the sante thing, so did Mr. Flint, e prominent Liberal from Nova Scotia. The ease is not difficult to be understood. Anybody who gives the subject the slightest study and whn ap- preciates the safe working of the coun- try's Coves:mot:Mt machinery of the control of the House of Commons for every dol- lar of expenditure being maintained will agree with the Opposition. 15 is not an excuse for an illegal not to say that it is unnvenient to do so. The man who, to save his wife and family from the dis. grace of having a bankrupt for their father, forges promissory notes, is not nenally regarded as being a good citizen Yet isonvenienee is the only defense that is put in by the defenders of the Onvern- inept The circumstances under which the Government may resort to the inn of Governor-Generars warrants are clearly defined by statute. These warrants are designed to meet unforseen and unpro- vided -for expenditures when parliament is not in session. The payinent of ivil servants' salaries is nos an unforseen ex- penditure, and if it was .at the present rime it is clue to the course of the pres- ent Prime Minister and his colleagues, What an uproar would have been raised by the Liberals if the Conservatives had availed themselves of the same pretext by which to raise money. In respect of the second warrant that was signed on alie day before the opening of parliament, the sum asked for Was far in excess of She needs of the service. Parliament will oaVe been • in session a month before ;nine or ie will have been expended. lo ither words, the Government obtained .iere than a month's supplies without la vie ,obtained parliamentary sanction :eel -eine. There can be no excuse for tails The MiStISO of power is flagrant. It este Wishes a precedent. Indignant, Sir Charles sprung to his :feet. The veteran looked his caluminator, isquarely in the eye as he repelled the 'charge. Said he: "I have no hesitation in saying that the honorable gentleman Is abusing most grossly his position as a =ember of this House. He knows that the only person who ventured outside of this House to make that charge was served at once with a criminal process, and that the newspaper in Montreal, the Montreal Herald, promptly made the amende, and the honorable gentleman knows that against the party in the city .of Halifax who made that charge crina- anal proceedings were instituted against him'and that CaS, is now before the courts. The honorable gentleman is ;grossly abusing his privileges as a mem- ber in venturing to reiterate a foul, lying ;statement, in regard to which I took the most prompt and effective measures to tiring the parties to justice. The state - latent that I made in connection with .any loan for the Government of Canada .one single farthing in any shape or way le the most unfounded falsehood any honorable gentleman could make." Meanwhile Lister listened with sneer nn his unhandsome countenance. Right *well he knew that the privileges of par- liament protected him from punishment for his blathguardism. He knew that Sir Charles had taken proceeding for _heavy damages against the Halifax Her- ald, the paper that first . published the libel, and that the Montreal Herald, the -Grit paper that copied the article in which the accusations were embodied, was glad to apologize when legal proceed- ings were threatened. The House rose at six o'clock. Lister walked out into the .00rridor, expecting to receive the con- gratulations of his friends. He was not .disappointed in some oases. In others, in place of compliments he received sour looks. Indignant at this neglect, when the House reassembled at eight o'clock Lister went on to fdpette his slander. And Shen it was that he received from Sir Charles oue of the most withering °esti. gations that ever has been administered to any member of the Canadian parlia- ment.. Sir Charles vvetzt at once to the root of the matter when he seta:— "Every one knows thnt no honorable member in this lianas has telt more keenly the indignity that has been Dittoed upon him by the Government of the day passing by his long continued services on the floor of this parliament and going to a gentleman who never sat inside of these walls to take the place which he eought to havetaken in the Cabinet. Is it possible that it is this smouldering wrath on the part of the honorable gen- tleman against the GoVernment for hav- ing overlooked his services which has led to this unprovoked obstruction of public, business. Let me give the honorable gen- tleman a littlet advice and a little sug- igestion, vvhich may be useful to him in • When in 1893, the Grits held. their conveaion in Ottawa, there was grave daeger nf a battle royal among the brethren on the subject of prohibition. The anti -liquor Grits insisted upou the insertion of a prohibition plank in the platform. The French protested that they wanted, aud would continue to want, their whisky. Jim Sutherland, who was beginning to develope ta- to what he has since become, the party boss for Ontario, made hercelean efforts to shelve the question, He induced the leaders of the liquor and prohibition parties to nonsent to a compromise. It was iu the pature of a declaration that a plebiscite should be taker] on the ques- tion so soon as the Grits should attain power. Tho other day the Prime Minis- ter assured a delegation of prohibition- ists that the promise would be kept. The Liberals have proclaimed from the house tops their intention to govern economic- ally. The late Government's Royal Ooin- mission on the liquor traftlo was de- nounced by the Grits, when in Oppo- sition, as the most costly means that could be devised of shelving tbe ques- tion. The plebisalte will leave it far in the rear. The plebiscite will cost the country as Much as a general election. The last general election cost about $175,- 000. And, when the ballots have been east, and the country's cheques have been issued, the plebiscite will mean absolutely nothing in so far as legisla- tion is concerned. It will neither create nor arouse that populer sentiment whicth is essential to the enforcement of a sumptuary law. The abeetne of such a sentiment has led to the abandonment of local option in many places. Laurier asserts that; he has the peuple's mandate to govern. Let him not up to that con- tention. He has said in terms that he is afraid to do so, He fears to grapple with the liquor questien. His friends who saw in him the Moses who should lead them into the promised land where there should be no liquor, should take cognizance of his recreanoy, The "Closed,' Bar. Speaking of prohibition one is led to remark that Mr. Speaker Edgar and the Ministers are still acting a Ile. They have told the country that the Common's bar is closed; it is olosed for purposes of humbug. It is open for purposes of drinking. As things are at present, be- tween the "closed" bar of the House of Commons,out of which whisky is sold as freely as ever it was, and the open bar of the Senate, the letter is in every way to be preferred both by inen who see no ob- jection to the use of wine and teetotalers. Speaker Edgar, acting under instruction from his masters, has flung a falsehood in the face of the country. When the lie Is withdrawn or the bar is closed I shall apprise your readers of the fact; until then the readers of this correspondence may take it for granted that the Govern- ment bar is doing its customary busi- ness. The Tariff. Still we are vouchsafed no informa- tion in respect of the tariff. The Govern- ment, unable to satisfy parliament that the country is not anxious to receive some indication as to eventualities, have sent one circulars to various manufactur- ers in the country,asking forinformittion as to the articles or materials imported by them. With much inipressiveness this announcement was made in the House the other day. Nobody, not even a Grit, cheered. The Conservatives smiled. The Governnaent of all the talents has already been compelled to acknowledge its in- ability to grapple with the most import- ant question of the day. But who could expect Mr. Fielding, the glorified crosS- roade' politician who holds the portfolio of Finance, tn form any opinion on the subject? Beside him sits Sir Richard Cartwright, the man whom he supplants, and who knows more of tariff matters than the rest of the Cabinet joined together. Sir Richard sits in his toy department and Fielding has been exalted. It was an evil day for Cartwright when in a fit of pique he abandoned the Conservative party which, whatever its faults, has always recognized ability and: adnainis- rative strength. Ottawa, Sept. 16. 'Ansi tunny an error by the %MI6 ex. emple, Will rush into the State." The mon who suetained the Govern - ,tient call themselves Liberals. In times ,ezet the Liberals were prolific- in detain- tation of the methods pf the Coneerva- .1 vas. Nothing could be more uncnnsti- totional, more nnprecedhnted, than the ,zotiou of these same Zinn when in power. Inc majority of the Administration, as I have said, was 84. Of these 34 votes 83 eagle frOM Quebec. In the other pro- vinces of the confederation 'the Govern - slant has (.1, majoritylof one. Small won ,lit should there be because of the su- premacy of Israel Tarte in the Cabinet. ibo Fre.nah-Canadians have given the Premiership to one of their own race. Already his compatriots from Quebec+ are clamoring for payment They have de- livered the goods; why should they not get the price. Tarte shas been playing HOUSCHOLD now to Make a Flower Stand, No home is complete without flowers, and yet it is often n puzzle how to ar- range them to advantage. When arranged on the window sills they occupy too much rooni, and placed abont miscellan- eously they are not artistica .A flower , stand is appreciated by every one, and this especial one is very simply made. First, eeeure three boxes of different PAM; fasten them all firmly together and attach to the bottom it set of round, turned feet, Then Paint It all a deer) Indian red. It will look heavy When finished, but an adaptation of applique work will re - 11 lieve it. These designs may be cut out in cardboard, with a sharp knife, and then treated in gold arid black, with an oc- casinnal clash of bright turquoise blue. Tbe only difficulty will be in arranging the patterns aoeurately end putting on She finishing touch nf inch bead mould. Ing, painted to match the rest. This stand is exceedingly handsome painted. blear, very highly varnished and decor- ated with a brilliant, handspainted de- sign of poppies or hollyhocks. The mid- dle shelf is left open, so as to hold vari- ous bits of bric-a-brac. A Rich Han. • They hail just arrived In Brooklyn from the island. They walked, aeross the great bridge. sas they approached the New York side they stretched their necks and viewed the massive buildings. "Ohl be must be rich," she ventured. "The man who owns all those build- ings." "Otte xnan doesn't own them all." "Ohl yes he does,'! she assured him. "How do you know?" he asked. 'Because,' she said, "his name is on them." "I guess that's so," he agreed, as she looked up at a sky -scraper. "Mr. Cas - taro must lie pretty le ashrams,. NOTES FOR THE LADIES. NI ear a Lucky Garter -Facts and ramOlas FrOM Beal We. The most fashionable hats among oars- women are manillas, with bleak or scar- let bands. Navy blue serges are, of course, being worn, and their sombreness is relieved by bands of white cloth, edged, with light blue braid. or piping,. Thesash is once again basking in the shine of fashion's favor, The broad richness that adds such a pleasant note to the gown ef last season or serves so well to link the oolorings of a blouse and sidle for a distinct reaction, has set in against the cleft -in. -twain effect we have harbored so long and eo fondly. .An English paper, in disoussing the "ooming oat" period, suggests that a year or six months before the formal and triumphal entry in society a girl should, be brought out, so to speak, in her own family, attending little "at homes" and small parties, as this gives her confi- dence and imparts the advantage of un- affected manners. A writer in an English magazine claims to have discovered that marriage is a mere accident, and. no test whatever of sex attractiveness. Beyond the fact of marriage there is nothing to distinguish the wedded from the unwedded. Sorne of both classes are pretty, some plain, some ars jolly, some are shrewdish, sorne are intelleetual, some are stupid. Spin- sters are just the inevitable remnant resulting from monogramatio institutions and the overplus of the sex. There is an old superstition that the maiden Nvhn receives the garter worn by it bride on her weddiug day is certain to become herself a bride before the year is out. A bride's gareers are therefore much in demand, and as ordinarily she wears 1Yut Iwo the supply is limited. To obviate this difficulty a charmieg Ynung woman who was recently married wore twenty garters ozz her wedding day, and after the ceremony distributed them among her bridesmaids and unmarried friends. Half a dozen young women took ex- aminations for admission to the bar in New York several weeks ago and without attracting much attention. Several uf them will begin to practice law at once. Had they taken these examinations ten years ago the incident would, have ex- eited wide discussion aud many com- ments that would have been unpleasant to the candidates. It is accepted ae a matter of course now that a constantly growing perceutage of candidates for diplomas in law and medicine shall be women. Cold Water Starch. Cold water sterth is generally suitable, and is most commonly used, for all articles that are of an opaque theracter, as collars, cuffs and shirts. It Is stronger and easier to „work with if partly pre - oared the day before it is wanted. This is done by putting the dry raw staroh in a basin with a little water—say, for a small washing, three tablespoonfuls best s'+iiite starch to six tablespoonfuls cold water. Cover with a paper to keep the dust out, and leave it to bleed. Next morning take half a teaspoonful of lump borax, bruises it and set it to boil in a tiny and very clean saucepan, 'with eight tablespoonfuls of cold water. Stir occas- ionally, and boil till every particle of borax is dissolved; then add half a tea- spoouful of pure glycerine, pour the mixture Into a basin and let it cool. If added. too hot, it would partly cook the starch and spoil it for 9ur presene pur- pose. Thee mix all together with a wooden spoon, and when the starch is smooth like nreani, ndd a few drops of blue to give it a nice clear color. Now take a piece of best white (surd soap and rub it between your hands among the starch till the mixture is quiff, frothy, like a basin of soap bubbles, The collars and cafe, after being washed and dried and rolled up in e clean towel, should be placed on a table beside the basin of starch, .9, large plate and one or two clean tnwels, to wrap the things in when done, will also be re- quired. Take three or four collars at a time— of one shape and size—lay them neatly together by the button holes, hold theni an by one end, mix up the starch again Iran the 'bottom, es it settles very gnick- ly, dip in the collars, wet them aud rub them together as if you were washing them in the starch; then wring them out, lay them in a plate and repeat till all are done. Cuffs in the same way Then take one at a time, and give eaoa it good dry rubbing in your hands to re- move all the loose floury starch that lies on the surface. Smooth out a cloth or towel, spread. a layer of the collars across one end of it, but not touching each other, turn a fold of the cloth over them, spread. more collars, fold again, and when it will hold no more, roll up tight- ly. double it, slap it against the table and set it away in a cool place for the night. Iron them next morning. Etiquette for Visitors. Be stone blind, deaf and dumb to all family matters of an unpleasant nature in it household. Be punctual at meals. To be late is a disrespect to your hostess —bad form for yourself. Never interfere with inferiors when visiting. It is a breach of good manners. To be constantly correcting your host- ess' children will in time make you an objectionable visitor. Mothers resent this. Always express a willingness to retire at the family bedtime. In your OM room you can remain up as long as you choose. All visitors should recollect that the evenings belong to their hostand hostess, and they are expected to add to their enjoyment. It is had.form to lounge on sofas all times in the day, reading novels and tak- ing no interest in those around you. You are a visitor and formality should be observed. Besides, you are expected to be entertaining. Absent yonrself sonie hours in the morning, so that the mistress of the house will have a chance to settle her affairs. This sort of consideration is ap- preciated. If a pleasure is proposed accept it. You are expected to be entertained. Be agreeable to all guests, whether yon like thein or not. Care of a Bern. Soak old linen rag or lint in the oil, lay it over the burned part and cover the whole with bandages, so as thor- oughly to exclude the air, using cotton wool if possible. Should there be PO Oil ill the house the burned flesh should be immediately cov- ered with flour, and all air exoluded. 15 IS estimated that more than 1,000 chil- dren die annualy from the effects of burns and scalds. Mothers cannot be too careful in teaching their children to dread the fire, and putting, all danger -lit of their reach as far as is possible. At last accounts potatoes were selling n some of the Alaska mining regions for 100 a seek. When xementing your cistern, remem- ber that one bushel of cement and two insbels ,of sand will cover three and one- it;.1f rards one inch thick. For the Tea Table. A. dainty bonbonniere for the tea table such as is shown in the sketth is easily made, end will make a pretty souvenir. The basket proper may be bought or made, according; to one's ingenuity. The A FIRE EIVIERGENCY. Itentedies to be Applied in Case of Acad.- dents by Fire. If a woman's clothes (latch fire tber best thing to do is instantly to roll her utton the floor. Seize any one' on fire by the band, or some part of the dress whith is not burning, and throw her eu the ground. Slip off it coat or shawl, a bit of carpet, anything you can oatoh up quiekly; bold this before you, clasp her tightly with it, which will protect her hands. As quickly as possible fetch pleney of water; make everything thor- oughly wet, for 'though the llama is out, there is still the hot cinder and the half -burnt clothing eating into the flesh; carry her carefully into a warm room, lay her on a table or on a oarpet on the floor—not the bed.—give her some warm, and send for the should be only three people in the room s4itilteoalleriatlYiaremove drsovinek'the olothing. There —one On each side of the patient, and one to wait upon them, Ilse a sharp knife. There znust be no dragging or pulling off. Let everything he so cam- pleteiy cut loose that it will fall off; but if any part sticks to the body let it remain, and be careful aot to burst any blisters. bag is of silk, lined with oiled paper to keep the bonbons from sticking. A pretty one is made of bright green silk, with evloker work in green and gold,and ornamented with bows of green satin ribbon matching the silk in color. The pendant balls are of chenille to match; or the bag and decorations may be entirely made of crepe paper in any of the dainty colors. violet and white tinted basket has a bag of violet silk and ribbons of white; it is to be filled with candied elolets. An Ornamental Screen, .A screen is ne no end of value in tbe furnishing of a room where ugly corners or homely pieces of furniture must needs be hidden from sight. The fancy frame- work is no longer considered good taste, the newer models inclining toward the V'or the Sick Room. The most trying time for a sick person Is between the hours of 1 and 4 in the morning. Vitality becomes diminished, and the strength should therefore be fortified as far as possible with some strong food. either soup or eggs and milk, about mid -night. The nurse shouldalways snake the meals look as tempting as possible, with snowy ser- viettes, sparkling glass, and always a flower or tvvo in a dainty vase. Even it spray of mignonette will often work wonders in interesting and pleasing the patient. These small details are too often omitted by the nurse on the plea (if not having time to see to them, but they ought to be considered as essential to the progress of the patient as the punc- tual administration of the medicine it- self. Often they are more potent than this last. It is very uncertain, too, that the nurse who would find details of her serivoe irksonie is no 'true nurse, and ought nob to be entrusted with the care of a sick person. Further, it is a mistake to leave un- touched food by a person's bedside in the hope that he may eat it later on. He will simply be disgusted with food altogether. Many sick people havea great craving eor tea, and when this is the case the tea leaves should he infused in boiling milk instead of water, thus form- ing a very sbrengthening and refreshing beverage. A. Effervescing Drink. Take one quart of the juice of rasp - beery, strawberry, currant or orange; filter it, and boil it gently into syrup with one pound of loaf sugar. To this add 3.31 ounces of tartaric acid. When cold, put into a bottlefor use. Two tablespoonfuls added to it tumbler of water forms a .pleasant beverage. • By dissolving half a teaspoonful of carbon- ate of soda in the water before adding the syrup, a delicious efterveScing drink is produced. The colot of the syrup may be Improved by adding a little soluble cochineal. empire. A pretty screen is covered with. a novel material, for screens at least. Denim, in a dull, soft green, is used for the body, with delicate wreaths and scrolls of embroidery in white and shades of yellow. Flat, gold -headed nails orna- ment the edge, The batik and seat of the chair shown in the eketch are orna- mented in, the same manner. True ffousehold DcononlY• No "sundries" are admitted as an item of well -kept household wombats. It is both a cheek and a help to keep a thor- ough account of one's personal expendi- ture; for prices may be compared and lessons learned from experience. Large savings are generally effected In little ems. Few people snake it large purchase without due consideration, and yet many penple spend as much in unconsidered trifles in the long run. It is the pennies and halfpennies that lie loose in the pocket which are not properly appreci- ated. If they were there would not be so much pecuMary embarrassment in the world as there is. Little savings are mostly made in personal expenditure. What is spent in the household is gener- ally needed; but small personal luxuries are not. Money saved thus should not be mixed with the spending fund. Keep it apart as savings, and you will be sur- prised how le will grow. There are limey ways of eaving. One Is to buy provisions in large quantities and take proper care that they are not wasted; but this last must be attended tn. _Another is to pay ready money for everything. It is a false economy to provide bad or insufficient food for a family. By so do- ing you ineur a doctor's bill. The things to save in are shams, false appearances and self -indulgences, not necessaries. Many people, unfortunately, are more ready to dispense with necessaries, which make 330 show, than to curtail extrava- gances, which afford an opportunity for display. To Stain Wood, It Is a fact not 'universally known that almost any dry pigment, mixed with spirits of turpentine, will stain wood. It should be applied until the desired shade is obtained. Strong ammonia applied to wood will give it an aged appearance. The best finish for carved work is bees- wax or linseed oil. Treatment of Tan Shoes. When tan shoes get dusty. or muddy and become water stained, the best thing to do, if they are very dirty, is to take a soft rag, some soap and water, and wash them thoroughly. Don't let the water sink in. Wring the rag out until it is rather dry, rub on a little soap and wipe the shoes thoroughly. Take another cloth and wipe them as dry as possible and then apply some russet shoe polish, and one is about as good as another, for they are all made of gum and acid. The acid is what removes the stains and the gum gives the shine and also counter- acts the bad effect the acid would have on leather. When you have no polish on hand, lemons and bananas come in handy. Lemon is excellent for removing stains from tan leather, and after doing this it can be beautifully polished with a ban. ana skin. Rub the skin all over the shoe, then palish it with a strip of cloth just as the boys do. Dressing tan shoes every day will make them a much dark- er, richer color, and it preserves the leather by making it dust and water proof after a time. Dust is really worse on shoes than water, and should he care- fully removed at every opportunity. Dust and cold are the two great ene- mies of patent leather, for cold cracks the leather, and dust gets into the cracks, and cannot be removed. Luse slimed be removed by wiping the shoes with a wet sponge while they are still on the feet, and then they should be briskly rubbed with it dry cloth. S,oeue people use Olive oil, others vaselino, for polishing patent leather. Vaseline pre- serves the enanael, hut it dulls it, and cottonseed or olive oil is not as good as common kerosene. In fact, kerosene oil. is the best thing yet discovered for keep- ing patent leather clean, and only a few drops on a soft clean rag are required to clean a pair or boots, Washing "White Silk. To prevent White silk handkerchiefs turnip.. yellow when washed no soap should.''be rubbed on to the silk, no soda should be mixed with the water, and the handkerchief should on no Account be boiled. A hot, thick, soapy lather should be used for cleaning the handkerchief, which should afterward be freed of all soap by rinsing in plenty of cold water.. It should he dristi ir poesible In the sun.