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Household O s. A Swinging Writing Table. The illustration shows aconvenient at- tachment for those who use a chair some- times for writing and sometimes for reading or other purposes. The construction is very plainly shown in the drawing. It only remains to be said that the whole affair may be of home manufacture, except the iron work, which ought to be within the powers of even an ordinary blacksmith. The little rail on top is of brass, passing through brass supports which can be had at hardware stores. Planning Work. Women, to whom the management of the household and their own times and seasons of work are committed, are not forced into systematic, punctual habits as early or as certainly. The housekeeper whose break- fast is late falls back on the charity of those who are ready to excuse her. The boy who is late to the bank or workshop cannot plead in excuse that breakfast was late. He knows no excuse will be received and plans to take a hastily “picked up ’! meal rather than risk the displeasure of his employer and possible fine. The man who is in business for himself knows that every moment’s delay after his office hours means a loss of custom and business pres- tige. The fault has been sometimes found that “woman’s work was never done,” leaving the inference that it could not be done. This is not true of the work of the average woman. A vast number of household workers, both mistresses and maids, “ work best when the sun is in the west.” A few wo- men und a few men are so overworked that they cannot lie down to rest at night with- out feeling the pressure of the cares yet undone because there was no time to accom- plish alL The vast majority of women who drudge late into the night do so because they have ignored the laws of punctuality, or, in short, in colloquial phrase, their work is “ ahead of them.” .__.__â€" Embroidered Handkerchiefs. It is now the correct thing to put the fine needle work which used to be expended upon dollies, centre pieces, and other table accessories, upon dainty pocket handkerchiefs. The finest square of hem- stitched lawn is strewn with tiny rosebuds or violets or iorget-me-uots, done in the natural colors, and so exquisitely finished that there is no right or wrong side to the handkerchief. Of course, if a girl’s name is Rose, she will carry none but rose em- broidered handlrorchiefs, if her name is Violet, the shy little purple blossom will peep out of her pocket or from under her belt. If she doesn’t happen to have a flower name, she chooses a bl:ssom whose name begins with the initial letter of her own, as pansy or pink for Pauline, forget- meâ€"not for Frances, and migonette for Mary . Washing Silk Waists. Wash silk waists do not always wash well because of ignorance of the proper way of laundering them. Adda teaspoonful of borax to some lukewarm water and enough nice white soap to make a weak suds. Rub through the hands carefully ; instead of wringing draw the silk through the tightly clasped hand. If all the dirt has not been taken out, wash again; then rinse in several waters to which have been added apinch of borax or a halfdoaen drops of ammonia. Do not let the silk become quite day before ironing : then use a moderately hot iron, as a very hot one will scorch the silk. About Buying Needles. It ,is a habit of almost all seamstresses to buy needles by the assorted package. “from 5 to 10" being the accepted order. The consequence is that most work baskets are half full of opened and partially used cases wherein the “10,” which are finer than needed for ordinary sewmg, are left alone. A more sensible plan would seem to be to buy generally 7s, 83 and perhaps 9: as they are wanted. The coarsest and the finest needles are very rarely requir- ed. ._.____ A Holder for Spent Matches. A spent match holder may he made by lining eight inches square of Gray Java canvass with white writing paper. Fold and sew the edges together. This makes a little boat. Edge the top wi:h blue citiilled ribbon,aiid hang by narrow ribbons. A tinsmith Will make for a few cents a tin lining if desired. Some Hints. Prick potatoes before baking. Dry spongecakc is good toasted. Try the heat of the oven With a piece of paper. Raise the flour barrel a few inches from the floor. Into a rat hole stuffs rag saturated with cayenne pepper solution. To clean nickel on stoves nae soda wet with ammonia. Apply with an old tooth brush and rub with a woolen cloth. Ths‘ rose collar is the newest thing in fancy neck adornments. It is made of artificial pink roses sewed closely on a pink silk cape abouteight inches deep. A rucbe of pink crepe stands up around the neck and falls in stole ends to the waist in front. i Listerine is something that ought to find a place on the toilet table of every thor- oughly clean woman. A teaspoonful of it in the water with which you brush your teeth will cleanse the mouth, teeth and throat, correct acidity and render the breath sweet and agreeable. Horrid mud spattcrs will appear, no matter how high one holds one’s skirts. To let the mud dry and then brush it OH is the best wayvto do with woolen dresses, but something more is necessary for silk. Mud' stains silk, and the only way to re- move the spots is to brush the .goods thoroughly and sponge with alcohol. Suet, Indian or any fruit pudding may be kept for a long time and when wanted for use placed in a steamer over a kettle of boiling water for a short time, and will be even better than when freshly made. Do not let it staudin the steamer to become water soaked. If a clean dish towel be folded and placed over the top, of the steamer before putting on the cover, it will prevent the moisture dropping down on the food. And, by the way, there is no better way of reheating food of any kind, than steaming, if properly done. If a jar of beans is baked once a week, it will be found a good thing to have on hand. -Warming over only improves them, and if one wishes a salad, chop some of the beans with a raw onion or two, dress with vine- gar, melted butter, pepper and salt if nec- essary. Slices of the pork which was baked wilth the beans may be served with' the as a Cold in the Head and How to Cure 11:. One of the most unpleasant and danger- ous maladies that afflicts Canadians at this season is cold in the head. Unpleasant, because of the dull, heavy headache, in- flamed nostrils and other disagreeable symptoms accompanying it ; and dangerous, because if neglected,it develops into cat- arrh, with its disagreeable hawking and spitting, foul breath, frequent loss of taste and smell, and in many cases ultimately developing into consumption. Nasal Balm is the only remedy yet dis- covered that will instantly relieve cold in the head and cure in a few applications, while its faithful use will efi‘ectually eradi- cate the worst case of catarrh. Capt. D. H. Lyon, president cf the C. P. R. Car Ferry, Prescott, Ont., says :-â€"“I used Nasal Balm for a prolonged case of cold in the head. Two applications affected a cure in twenty-four hours. I would not take $100 for my bottle of Nasal Balm if I could not replace it.” Sold by all dealers or sent by mail postpaid at 40 cents per lbottle, by addressing G. T. Fulford & Co., Bockve Ont. ‘ â€"+â€"â€" Paper Hosiery. Paper gloves and hosiery are named as among the very latest novelties. Stockings which sell at three cents a pair are proposed. In fact the experiment of making paper stockings has been going on for several months, and the party engaged therein believes that paper mittens or gloves would possess advantages in their season. The goods are light and airy and very comfort- able in summer. When finished and dyed their appearance is similar to ordinary fabric goods. The knitting is from paper yarns. The paper yarns are made pretty much after the plan of making common paper twines, except that the former are put through certain special processes. The principle is that of making a sort of a nap on the yarns. This is done automatically. Ordinary paper twine or yarn is too smooth, but a good gigging up gives the yarn a nap, and this imparts softness. After the knit- ting has been done the goods are placed in a sizing hath made from potato starch and tallow, which imparts solidity and durabil- ity to the texture. With paper passenger car wheels, paper water pails, why not paper socks and stockings ? â€"â€"+â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"-‘ Located at Last. Mr. Dumbleton, who is too economical to keep any extra collar buttons on hand, and who devotes a good share of his matin mo- ments to hunting for these wayward essen- tials of male attire, startled his wife the other morning by a more than usual over- flow of emphatic language. What’s the matter now ? she exclaimed. Matter enough i he returned, with a series of paralytic gasps : l’Ve swallowed my collar button ! Thank goodness 1 snapped out Mrs. D., for once in your life you know where it is. Something lie Had Forgotten. Small boyâ€"Mister, kin you change a ten dollar bill? Misterâ€"No sonny. That belongs strictly to my wife’s share of the domestic duties. 1 might have been able to change one long ago, but I’m clean out o’practice now. Get Rid ofNauralgia. There is no use in fooling with neuralgia. Its: a disease that gives way only to the most powerful remedies. No remedy yet discovered has given the grand results that ' invariably attends the employment of Pol- son's Nervxliue. Nerviline is a positive specific for all nerve pains, and ought to be kept on hand in every family. Sold every where, 25 cents a bottle. For a charity festival in Brussels. recent- ly, the sculptors got up a novel exhibition of statues executed in snow in one of the parks. Don‘t Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away is the truthful. startling title ofabook about No~To-llac. the harmless. guaranteed tobacco habit cure that braces up ulcotinlxed nerves. eliminates the nicotine poison. makes weak men gain strength. vigor and manhood. You run no physical or financial risk, as No-To-Bac is sold under guarantee to cure or money re- funded. Book free. Ad. Sterling Remedy 04.3.1 9: pan} St. slow-cal. Was stronger than he had been for several years. Within two months after beginning to take Pink Pills he felt like a new man THE BABBER’S STORY. Long Hours and Constant Standing Brought on Kidney Trouble. forced to Quit Work and Feared That lle Would love to Drop Ills Tradeâ€"Ilow lle “Lass Found a Cure. From the Stratford Beacon. Among the residents of Stratford there is probably none better known or more highly respected than Mr. James ESruith, the Ontario street tonsorial artist. Mr.8mith is also well known in Toronto,in which city he worked for several years in a Yongo street barber shop. To a reporter of the Beacon,who is acustomer of his,the afl'ablo barber recently told of his recovery from a late very severe illness. He had, he said, for some years been afiiictod with a weak back, so much so that at times if he stoop- ed he could not regain an upright position unassisted, and as for lifting anything that was out of the question. “For years,” to use Mr. Smith’s own words, “I could not carry a scuttle-fullof coal." He had. so the physicians whom be consulted told him, disease of the kidneys, but they failed to cure him. He grew weak at length and rapidly lost flesh. Quits frequently he would be obliged. to give up work for a week and take to his bed. He lost his appe- tite, was pale and so unnerved that he could not poniny hope to continue longer at his trade. "Customers of the barber shop,” he. remarked, “do not care to be shaved by a man whose hand trembles.” He had been in bed some time undergoing treat- ment when one morning his wife said to him, ” Jim, I’ve got a new medicine I want you to try.” It was Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills she had. He objected to more medi- cine as invalids will do, but at length as sensible men usually are, he was guided by his wife. “ But mind you” he said, “I had no faith in the pills; I only took them to please my wife.’ It was fortunate he did so, for he was soon back at work and after taking several boxes of the medicine and had gained over twenty pounds .in weight. There is certainly no healthier looking man in the city to-day than Mr. Smith. Since his restoration to health by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills he has recom- mended the remedy to many of his fricnds and has yet to hear of a case where the remedy faithfully tried was found Wantin . In cases like that of Mr. Smith, Pink ills furnish a speedy and effective cure, as indeed they do in all cases dependent upon a poor or watery condition of the blood or impaired nervous forces. Dr. W’illiams’ Pink Pills cure when other medicines fail, Sold by all dealers or sent by mail postpaid at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50, by addressing the Dr. Williams Medicine 00., Brockville, Ont., or Schenectady, N.Y. Under_uo circumstances are the genuine Pink Pills sold in bulk, but only in boxes, the wrapper around which is printed in red ink and bears the full trade mark, “Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People.” Pills offered in any other form, no matter what color, are worthless imitations. . Hood’s Cured After Others Failed ncrofula In the Neck-Bunches All Gone Now. Sangerville. Maine. " C. 1. Hood 6: 00., Lowell, 11335.: “Geutlcmeu:â€"â€"I feel that I cannot say enough in favor of Hood's Sarsaparllla. For five years I have been troubled with scrofula in my neck and throat. Several kinds of medicines which I tried did not do me any good, and when I com< menced to take Hood's Sarsaparilla there were large bunches on my neck so sore that I could ,. Ho 0 Cures not bear the slightest touch. When I had takes. one bottle. of this medicine, the soreness had gone, and before I had finished the second the bunches bad entirely disappeared.” Bmcus A'rwoon, Sangervllle, Maine. N. B. If you decide to take Hood's Susana 4113 do not be induced to buy any other. Hood's pms cure constipation by rcstos l'fitbe peristaltic action of the alimentary canal ANADIAN PATENT FOR SALE. "lin- proveiuciits in Self-binders." New inven- tion. Joseph )1. Lawrence, Les Ange-lea, Cal. ANTED-OFFICE MANAGERin eve " City and County. Fortune for Agents. Address. D. A. EVANS a: CO.. 74 College St... Room 12. Toronto. Ont Pâ€" m. WAmnâ€" tortholatsooaadbsstltueofnooksaud sot- Canadgallalncsand prices: terms liberal. Write for circulars. Wm M Pants-her. Toronto. Ont. me0.â€"Bl’lght, active. energetic men in cvory section or the country to introduce in the neighborhood on article of universal usage. Sure sale at every hon-e. hplen- did chance to make hi: money. Address. W'. A. LOF'l'L'S. Montreal. ems WANTED to represent us in . cvcryTownsbip for thesale of our special ire Fencing. three diifercnt patterns. also new spring lock and mâ€"tallic shingle for roof- inc. stilling; staple linear?!l big mrfiey and sole comm to good men. E cow 3 MES. c 06 Esplanade n". “'05.. Toronto. 0" Charlatans and Quack: Have ion lied their vocation on the so!- fering of the people. Tho knifo has red to the quick; caustic applications are tormented the victim of corn until tho conviction shaped itselfâ€"-t~horo’s no cure. Putnam’s Painless Corn Extractor proves on what slender basis public opinion often rests. If you 'qur from some got the Extractor and you will bo satisfied. Sold everywhere. . (ktarrhâ€"Use Nasal Balm. Quick, pool- tivo curs. Soothing. eleousins. lie-lini- metastases Scott’s Emulsion the cream of Cod-liver Oil, with Hypophosphites, is for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Weak Lungs, Consumption, Loss of Flesh, Emaciation. Weak Babies, Growing Children, Poor Mothers’ Milk, Scrofula, Anaemia; in fact, for all conditions call- ing for a quick and effective nourishment. Sma’for Pump/11:1. FREE_ Scott 8: Boone, Belleviiie. All Druggistt. 500. t O 173:? home should have DRY EARTH ' Endorsed by all Doctors I I I and Soientists. PRICE $5.00. Manufactured by CAN. GEAR 00. ST. LEON INVARIABLY CURES RHEUMATISM Every prominent practitioner recommends it. All reputable dealers sell it. n. LEEii MINERAL WATER 00. (Limited) V, Head Officeâ€"King St. \V.. Toronto Brunchâ€"148 Yongc Street. '3‘ . fill" 9'5: M ETALUCi-ROOFI NC: C9 Q‘ELOCi'lfiEi-Ze NF R5 TORONTO G. DUTHIE 8:. SONS Slate. Sheet-Metal. Tile in: Gravel Roofers Sheet Metal Ceilings. Terra Cotta Tile, Red. Black and Green Roofin Slate. Metal Cor- hices. Felt. Tar, Rooting itch. Etc. Gutters. Downpipes. 5.10.. supplied the trade. Telephone 1936. Adelaide a: Widmer Sta. TORONTO. 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URPENTINE is a volatile essence extr 1 od from the health [living pine tree. “Jolt: effects When used as alotion or linlment are well known. but thou h long recognized as possessed of wonderful oalin properties, its too stimulating action on the igestlve organs and kidneys has prevented it» use as an inter- nal remedy. How to prepare it. rendering in safe and easy to take as a medicine, while still preservmg its curative principles. has been a puzzle to chemists for separations. This Chelsllcfll enigma has at last been solved by Dr. aniolotto after numerous experiments and an cxncrioncc of 25 years as npracticnl chemist. lie has succeeded in compounding asyrup whose active principle is tur cntinc Wlh‘lli all igcpugagive arpd health giv ng 1-0: per. es. n , u wit its irrita ncliiitrarlized an? Beinoved. “as e ecu yt ones 0 it. LAVIOLETTE'B Svn Tuuruxrmu the cause of the malady iyf’roor; the first attacked. _No narcotics or poisons enter into its composition, itls as safe for the youngest child as for the robust and healthy man. It does not drug the patient and trust I. to nature for a. curo.but the wonderful h ' I helm of the turpentine is carried in thecgihbfi right to the sore spot which it at once - and £1 ermqncnt cure is the rcsult. Boom” Iil‘A Altimâ€"fnnm the great success of DH. LAViomz'rrzs brim? OP 'I'Ultl’lCNTlNE many i unscrupulous persons offer for stile. or prepare 4 for their own use. a concoction of s ru rmy Fpll‘lul 0f turpentine, which dingtierlbliii imitation they palm off an “the same" or "just as good." Remember it has when Dr aniolotte many years of labor to discover the secret of renderan turpentine harmless In the human syn-tum. Iloi-l the only person in pom session of this great secret, therefore avoid dangerous imitations. Gut nothing but the r genuine 1m. 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