In papering a hard-finished wall, a thin solution of white glue should be first applied with a white-wash brush. To make the paste, sift the four, add one ounce pulverized alum to every pound of flour, mix it smoothly with cold water, and pour over it gently but quickly boiling water, stirring mean- time constantly. When it swells and turns vellow it is done, but is not to be used until cool, and may be kept for some time withont spoiling. Or, for paste, clear corn starch is sometimes used, made vrecisely as made for starch- ing clothes. It is well to use a small quantity of carbolic acid in it, as a pre- caution against vermin. A thin paste of wheat, or what is better, rye flour, is, however, very good for any thing except the most delicate papers. The wall should be smooth. and if very smoky or greasy in spots, it should be washed with weak lye or soap-suds. Trim the paper close to the pattern oa GENERAL SUGGESTIONS. Se one side. A pair of long shears is best for the purpose—allowing the roll to lie on the floor, and rolling up again on the lap as fast as trimmed. Provide a board wider than the paper, and a little longer than a single breadth when eut. Cut all the full breadths that will be required for the room, matching as you cut, and saving remnants for door and window spaces. Begin at the right hand and work to the left. The breadths may be laid one on another on the board, the top one pasted with a good brush, the top turned down, bringing the two pasted sides together, a foot or two from the other end. Carefully adjust the top to its place, gently pressing it with soft towels, first down the middle of the breadth and then to each edge. In turning acorner, paste only that part which belongs to one side, fasten it in place, and then paste and adjust the rest. The border may be tacked on; No. 4 tacks will not be visible at the top of a room, and it may be re- moved when the ceiling needs whitening. In selecting paper avoid contrasts in colorsand large staring patterns, as they are out of taste and tiresome to the eye. Choose rather neutra! tints and colors that harmonize and blend agreeably together, and with the general tone of carpets and furniture. Even with a bare floor and plain wooden chairs, the effect of a soft-tinted paper gives a vastly different impression than if the wall is disfigured with glaring figures and contrasting colors. If ceilingsare low, heighten the appearance by a figure which runs perpendicularly through the wall-paper; the effect produced is very deceptive—the ceiling appearing much higher than itreally is. Wall-paper is half a yard wide, and about eight yards to the roll, so that it is easy to estimate the quantity needed. It is wise al- ways to get one extra roll for repairs. After papering a room build no fire in it until dry. : GENERAL SUGGESTIONS. On Monday, wash: Tuesday, iron: Wednesday, bake and scrub kitchen and pantry: Thursday, clean the silver-ware, examine the pots and kettles, and look after store-room and cellar: Friday, devote to general sweeping . and dusting: Saturday, bake and scrub kitchen and pantry floors, and pre- pare for Sunday. When the clothes are folded off the frame after ironing, examine each piece to see that none are laid away that need a button or a stitch. Clean all the silver on the last Friday of each month, and go through each room and closet to see if things are kept in order and nothing going to waste. Have the sitting-room tidied up every night before retir- ing. Make the most of your brain and your eyes, and let no one dare tell you that you are devoting yourself to alow sphere of action. Keep cool and self-possessed. Work done quietly about the house seems easier. 4 slamming of oven doors, and the rattle and clatter of dishes, tire and be- wilder every body about the house. Those who accomplish much in house-

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In papering a hard-finished wall, a thin solution of white glue should be first applied with a white-wash brush. To make the paste, sift the four, add one ounce pulverized alum to every pound of flour, mix it smoothly with cold water, and pour over it gently but quickly boiling water, stirring meantime constantly. When it swells and turns yellow it is done, but is not to be used until cool, and may be kept for some time withont spoiling. Or, for paste, clear corn starch is sometimes used, made precisely as made for starching clothes. It is well to use a small quantity of carbolic acid in it, as a precaution against vermin. A thin paste of wheat, or what is better, rye flour, is, however, very good for any thing except the most delicate papers. The wall should be smooth. and if very smoky or greasy in spots, it should be washed with weak lye or soap-suds. Trim the paper close to the pattern on one side. A pair of long shears is best for the purpose—allowing the roll to lie on the floor, and rolling up again on the lap as fast as trimmed. Provide a board wider than the paper, and a little longer than a single breadth when eut. Cut all the full breadths that will be required for the room, matching as you cut, and saving remnants for door and window spaces. Begin at the right hand and work to the left. The breadths may be laid one on another on the board, the top one pasted with a good brush, the top turned down, bringing the two pasted sides together, a foot or two from the other end. Carefully adjust the top to its place, gently pressing it with soft towels, first down the middle of the breadth and then to each edge. In turning acorner, paste only that part which belongs to one side, fasten it in place, and then paste and adjust the rest. The border may be tacked on; No. 4 tacks will not be visible at the top of a room, and it may be removed when the ceiling needs whitening. In selecting paper avoid contrasts in colorsand large staring patterns, as they are out of taste and tiresome to the eye. Choose rather neutra! tints and colors that harmonize and blend agreeably together, and with the general tone of carpets and furniture. Even with a bare floor and plain wooden chairs, the effect of a soft-tinted paper gives a vastly different impression than if the wall is disfigured with glaring figures and contrasting colors. If ceilingsare low, heighten the appearance by a figure which runs perpendicularly through the wall-paper; the effect produced is very deceptive—the ceiling appearing much higher than it really is. Wall-paper is half a yard wide, and about eight yards to the roll, so that it is easy to estimate the quantity needed. It is wise always to get one extra roll for repairs. After papering a room build no fire in it until dry. : On Monday, wash: Tuesday, iron: Wednesday, bake and scrub kitchen and pantry: Thursday, clean the silver-ware, examine the pots and kettles, and look after store-room and cellar: Friday, devote to general sweeping . and dusting: Saturday, bake and scrub kitchen and pantry floors, and prepare for Sunday. When the clothes are folded off the frame after ironing, examine each piece to see that none are laid away that need a button or a stitch. Clean all the silver on the last Friday of each month, and go through each room and closet to see if things are kept in order and nothing going to waste. Have the sitting-room tidied up every night before retiring. Make the most of your brain and your eyes, and let no one dare tell you that you are devoting yourself to alow sphere of action. Keep cool and self-possessed. Work done quietly about the house seems easier. 4 slamming of oven doors, and the rattle and clatter of dishes, tire and bewilder every body about the house. Those who accomplish much in house-

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