2. The reservoir should be filled every day to the top and cleaned out once a fortnight regularly. 3. The burner should be kept scrupulously clean in order to keep the air-holes, on which the life of the flame depends, from getting clogged up. If such has been allowed to occur through neglect clean well and boil the burner in strong soda and water for a few minutes. 4 . In extinguishing, turn down the wick and blow across the chimney, or, better still, place something light on the top, cutting off the air current when the light will instantly go out. Lamp Filler. — With almost any lamp, Groom’s Oil Lamp Filler is invaluable, saving grease and dirt. One holding 3 pints can be had for less than 3s. at any ironmonger’s shop. Marking Ink. — Having introduced the subject of linen in a former place, the housewife may be thankful for a word of advice in re- gard to marking inks. Too great care cannot be taken in seeing that all table and crumb-cloths, serviettes, etc., are regularly and legibly marked, and with an ink which will resist for a long while the attacks of the modern laundress, with her science and chemicals. Soap, soda, and blue are not the only agents now used to deface markings. In most opinions, the ink which answers its purpose best is Bond’s 1 Oak Tree,’ which produces an almost indellible jet black, and can be used without fear of injury to the most delicate fabric, either with or without the application of heat. Although it has been before the public for over half a century, and has had to compete with many formidable rivals, it still holds its own. Metal Polishing. — For cleaning and polishing all kinds of metal, especially brass, we have found nothing better than Baumgartner’s ‘ La Brillantine,’ which is equally serviceable in brightening chandeliers, mirrors, and other glasswork. This article can also be safely used for cleaning silver and plated goods. Pickle-Fork. — A new competitor, named ‘ The Perfection,’ fills a void combining elegance, utility, and durability. To the bowl of a KITCHEN AND DOMESTIC REQUISITES. « 141 spoon, a claw connected with a knob at the end of the handle, is hinged. On pressing this knob, the claw moves towards the spoon, seizing the longed-for dainty, be -it walnut, gherkin, or apricot, which can be extracted without the least disfigurement. The spoon serves to ladle out the liquor or syrup. Paper Table Decorations — Embossed, Laced, etc. — Under this general heading may be included, dish, plate, and dessert papers, ham and cutlet frills, souffle, ramequin or ice-cases, lace papers for bride and other cakes and a host of other ornamental paper novelties. These are now produced in all sizes, and in various extremely artistic designs, and at prices that not only place them well within the means of the middle-classes, but probably economize even on home washing. A visit to any high-class stationery store, and a request to be shown samples, will almost inevitably induce an interchange of silver into some of these pretty novelties. Latterly, a West End firm have em- barked upon a new venture, to wit, dainty little egg-cup linings, made in both pink and white paper. These are neatly pleated, and formed with a brim which prevents the yolk overflowing. The pink ‘ notion ’ is extremely effective.

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2. The reservoir should be filled every day to the top and cleaned out once a fortnight regularly. 3. The burner should be kept scrupulously clean in order to keep the air-holes, on which the life of the flame depends, from getting clogged up. If such has been allowed to occur through neglect clean well and boil the burner in strong soda and water for a few minutes. 4 . In extinguishing, turn down the wick and blow across the chimney, or, better still, place something light on the top, cutting off the air current when the light will instantly go out. Lamp Filler. — With almost any lamp, Groom’s Oil Lamp Filler is invaluable, saving grease and dirt. One holding 3 pints can be had for less than 3s. at any ironmonger’s shop. Marking Ink. — Having introduced the subject of linen in a former place, the housewife may be thankful for a word of advice in regard to marking inks. Too great care cannot be taken in seeing that all table and crumb-cloths, serviettes, etc., are regularly and legibly marked, and with an ink which will resist for a long while the attacks of the modern laundress, with her science and chemicals. Soap, soda, and blue are not the only agents now used to deface markings. In most opinions, the ink which answers its purpose best is Bond’s 1 Oak Tree,’ which produces an almost indellible jet black, and can be used without fear of injury to the most delicate fabric, either with or without the application of heat. Although it has been before the public for over half a century, and has had to compete with many formidable rivals, it still holds its own. Metal Polishing. — For cleaning and polishing all kinds of metal, especially brass, we have found nothing better than Baumgartner’s ‘ La Brillantine,’ which is equally serviceable in brightening chandeliers, mirrors, and other glasswork. This article can also be safely used for cleaning silver and plated goods. Pickle-Fork. — A new competitor, named ‘ The Perfection,’ fills a void combining elegance, utility, and durability. To the bowl of a « spoon, a claw connected with a knob at the end of the handle, is hinged. On pressing this knob, the claw moves towards the spoon, seizing the longed-for dainty, be -it walnut, gherkin, or apricot, which can be extracted without the least disfigurement. The spoon serves to ladle out the liquor or syrup. Paper Table Decorations — Embossed, Laced, etc. — Under this general heading may be included, dish, plate, and dessert papers, ham and cutlet frills, souffle, ramequin or ice-cases, lace papers for bride and other cakes and a host of other ornamental paper novelties. These are now produced in all sizes, and in various extremely artistic designs, and at prices that not only place them well within the means of the middle-classes, but probably economize even on home washing. A visit to any high-class stationery store, and a request to be shown samples, will almost inevitably induce an interchange of silver into some of these pretty novelties. Latterly, a West End firm have embarked upon a new venture, to wit, dainty little egg-cup linings, made in both pink and white paper. These are neatly pleated, and formed with a brim which prevents the yolk overflowing. The pink ‘ notion ’ is extremely effective.

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