Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel], May 13, 1906, Image 42

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LATEST DESIGNS IN WICKER'S SUMMER FURNISHINGS
>—^ITH each (succeeding season more devo
\A/ tees are added to the long list of those
▼ ▼ who employ willow almost exclusively
0755 * n t e ' r summer homes.
ISE*&ni wicker and rattan, the latter in com
. bination with Japanese matting, are
the; next alternatives along the same line of
lightweight furniture. Then come the pale green
oak frames with Japanese mattings, built over
mission shapes, which are thought to be very
fashionable, the Arts and Crafts, and then the
rugged, unpretentious old hickory.
Willow . is cheaper than any of the former
styles, and is lighter in weight. It withstands
the extremes of weather admirably, and is adapt
ed to almost any room in a summer house.
Willow is grown in France and Madeira, im
ported to this country and hand-made into vari
ous \ designs in- the big factory plants scattered
over the country:
The designers of willow furniture take their in
: spiration from the Colonial and old English
styles that were built of mahogany and black
walnut. The mission lines i are . also noticeable
among. willow pieces. Willow furniture is more
readily kept clean than wicker on account of the
former's loose weave and the compactness of the
latter. " '
A most interesting design is shown in the up
per, left hand corner. This is a careful . repro
A Word About
School Gardens
T~ HE movement for school gardens which
has been co prominent a feature of
PSSSS^ recent educational development, prob
jjaSbj)-- ably means more to the home gardens
of the next generation than any other
phase of educational work. At first such gar
dens met with serious objection from many class
es of people, but wherever they have been intro
duced they have been of Buch value that they
have .. won approval -on all Bides.
An education that does cot fit a person to be
better able to support himself and those' depend
ent upon him certainly falls far short of what it
should. It should also make him a better citi
zen, for ] that is one of the great reasons that
State funds are continually appropriated for the
establishment and maintenance of our public
schools. Since less than one per cent, of our
boys and girls' who are to earn their living from
the land attend agricultural schools or colleges,
it seems important that . our . common and ele
mentary schools should teach something of the
rudimentary methods of agriculture, and help in
a greater degree to fit them for their life em
ployment. ' . .
Where there is sufficient space to allow an in
dividual garden for each pupil, better work can
be accomplished, as it develops the individual
characteristics. Even if the gardens are small, a
great deal of good may be done. Sometimes the
produce raised is a great inducement to the boys,
and when it is sold by the school it often furnish
es a fund for pictures and books, besides furnish
ing enough to prepare the garden for the follow
ing year.
To overcome the lack of space which exists
about many school buildings, vacant lots may
often be utilized to good advantage. Unsightly
vacant lots are a nuisance, and the effect of va
cant lots which are used as dumping grounds are
demoralizing to a neighborhood, from a sanitary
and scenic standpoint.
Another very important point 'in connection
with' the school garden i* the fact that it fur
nishes an opportunity for the physical and moral
development, as well as the mental developing
of a person to the greatest extent. Too many
children are injured in our schoolrooms by un
interrupted study. The establishment of a
.school garden has, \ believe, in no instance ever
prevented tha pupils from going through the re
quired curriculum already existing in the pub
lic schools. In fact, where school gardens have
been conducted for many years, those pupils hav
ing the gardens have been more rapid in mental,
moral | and physical development than those not
having them. What greater argument can any
one advance in favor of a school garden?'
Good Habit
: She— So you really imagine that smoking benr
fits you?. . , ■
' He— I know it does. My mother-in-law leaves
the room the minute I light my pipe.
duction of the student's table used for a hun
dred years or more among -the old English uni
versities. In its original design the seat por
tion swung back on the line with the table, so
that it could also serve independently as a seat.
In willow it is very attractive used as a writing
table, on which books and flowers may also be
placed. ' As a table on which to put the breakfast
tray it is very desirable, and invalids also find
many uses for it. The price is $10 in natural
color willow.
The little sewing table just beneath is moulded
over the Colonial design of mahogany with its
crystal knobs. The drawers are fitted with little
compartments for sewing accessories, and the
pockets on the side accommodate fancy work.
Books and magazines are also piled on top and in
the pockets.
SOME FAVORITE MODELS IN CHAIRS.
One of the best selling patterns for chairs
boasts of several names, the "Dickens," "Fire
side," "Chelsea," "Winged" chair and "Sleepy
Hollow;" practically all mean the roomy chair
with high back and ears at the side. •
A sketch of this attractive chair is shown in
the centre sketch. Spacious arms at the side add
not a little' to its comforts. The chair just above
is called the "Nantucket," and is seen in almost
A LESSON IN PALMISTRY
.HE psychic or idealistic hand is a type
"*■ I■* • which is in reality an exaggerated form
X of the conic hand. In appearance it
irjjpj'Sj resembles the conic hand, only that it
aeaawl j s accentuated in every way.
It is long and slender; the fingers long and
smooth.
The first phalanges are as a rule extra long in pro
portion to the others, and tapering to a marked
point.
The nails, when the circulation «is good, are
pink in color and almond shapedi
The palm eoft and the skin delicately white
and generally covered with an endless variety of
lines — regular spider web.
The most prominent mounts in a true type are
the Moon and Venus.
The thumb is slender, fairly long and pretty.
This hand is as rare as the conic is plentiful,
and as pretty as it is scarce. It is a charming
hand to look at and admire, but it is not useful,
consequently the most unfortunate type to pos
sess. Such hands we must work to support for
the privilege of having them amongst us.
Many writers on palmistry have often ignored
the idealistic on account of its scarcity and mere
ly hinted at through the exaggerated characterist
ics of the conic hand. Among Oriental nations
it is, however, quite plentiful, but one will come
across a case now and then in every day life. The
possessors of these hands live in the land of
dreams and Utopian ideas; they dwell in the
clouds as it were, instead of adhering to terra
firnm, consequently they possess a very poor con
ception of things relating to the real and practi
cal. Their souls rule over matter and they have
only contempt for the wretched necessities of an
earthly existence. Their ideal is too high for
natural interests; they look for divine reason
everywhere, and are guided solely by impressions
and impulse. For these individuals to reach 11
logical .conclusion by a practical method would be
impossible. They love musio which appeals to
the soul and poetry of the idealistic order; in
fact, art of every form appeals to,them, but they
prefer the dreamy pictures that are produced by
the artist's imagination rather than those taken
from nature. They are meek in manner and
temper and abhor strife; they are very confiding
and place great confidence in those who treat
them kindly and considerately, consequently they
are easily imposed upon.
Bince these individuals have little idea of how
to be practical and businesslike, and have no con
ception of order, regularity, system, punctuality
or discipline, they ! are more to be pitied than
censured. For when the possessors of these
hands are not born with a silver spoon in their
mouth, they find it hard to hang on to the skirts
of life.
1 Great romancers and mystics possess this type
of hand. The faculty of intuition is often highly
developed, even in childhood, the type that gives
us the true and natural medium, clairvoyant,
whose power of divination can be operated at
their own sweet will. They an more alive to
impressions, feelings and instinct than any other
LOS ANGELES HERALD SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT
MARTINI
type. Yet, since they are deficient in the ma
terial qualities, they rarely if ever put their tal
ents to use in a practical business way. The Fox
sisters, the founders of spiritualism, are said to
have had the psychic hands, so as spiritualists
they are furnished with mysticism and prophetic
emotions.
These soft, small, tapering fingered hands are
owned frequently by fanatics, dying for the faith
that is in them, for that which they truly be
lieve is right. They are controlled by heart and
soul and easily stimulated by the influence of
the minute, being inclined to rush from one ex
treme to another, as their feelings are acute and
their nerves highly strung.
These individuals often rush out of the body —
the suicide. Theirs are the abilities that produce
the moat inspired poetry, are often inventive, but
cannot construct or develop their idea* to practi
cal use, which inclines them to become discon
tented and melancholy.
80 in this work-a-duy world of ours these hands
are usually found a failure.
In affairs relating to the heart they are change
able; they love ardently for a time, but their souls
are prone to roam to spheres where mate* are
unable to follow, thus love soon fades away.
Their veneration for divinity v strong, coaae
quently they dwell in the spiritual; however, they
are carried away more by the mu»ic and cere
mony than the logic or truth of the sermon. As
stated herein before, the mysterious always finds
a place in their mental store-house.
Color appeals to them in the very highest order.
They have been known to succeed in art and de
every home where willow furniture is employed.
The price for same is $3.50; without the rock
ers, $3. The corner chair is a convenient size
and shape to fit into the corner of a room or
piazza. A similar shape with circular back is
also much liked, shown in several patterns.
There are various sofa shapes in wicker with
curved and straight backs that make good hall
or piazza seats. Arms on any* chair or piece of
furniture make them that much more desirable.
Sofas accommodate from three to five people.
A lounge is a very desirable addition to the
furnishings of a room or piazza, and next to this
is the reclining chair shown gust above the sketch
of the former. A cushion for the back and seat
is all in one piece. "..-•, .. .•/ : '. ..
TABLES, SWINGS AND OTHER PIECES.
The little table shown in the corner is one of
the most desirable shapes sold, and. may be had
in twenty-four inches, ; thirty-six, forty-five or
larger to order. This pattern is very good in
large and small sizes for garden parties, or where
meals are served in the open. -■•
There is another style of a table with a solid
wicker base that tapers slightly toward the cen
sign and spiritual, where in everything else they
have failed. Some of our great artists h#ve had
such hands, hands which produced masterpieces;
but, being unable to understand the executive
side of life, they have died in garrets for the.
want of bread. Since it is impossible to make
the possessors of such hands associate with prac
tical people, their work is lost and. its intrinsic
value never realized until after their demise, con
sequently their 'work is commented upon and
crowned, whereas it should have crowned their
heads while anjongst the living.
Their natures are so highly refined that the
very air of vulgarity or rudeness disturbs their
peace of mind. Their flights of fancy , are so
beautiful and their ways bo winning that one is
impressed with the feeling that they were special-
ly made and cent to this earth to increase our
appreciation for the divine and beautiful.
This type, with the palm firm and straight head
line, is often found on dancers and acrobats.
Large hands of any type are the hands of peo
ple who love to do fine work; they search for de
tails in everything. In most cases they write a
small hand; this may appear strange, but a study
of graphology will verify this statement. • They
make few promises and tfiose they make they en"
deavor to keep, even at a sacrifice to -themselves.
They are easily offended, very quick, to imagine
flights and not over ready to forgive either real
or imaginary offenses.
People with small hands possess the opposite
characteristics. They generally write a Urjahand
tre, that is much liked for its substantial solidity.
There are low, oblong tables, nice for serving tea
and light refreshments. Still bettef and very
fashionable are tea wagons, which are usually
stained a pretty forest green.
Swings are shown in the straight mission lines
and patterns that do not indicate any particular
period. A good design is shown \ with a head
rest. Swings also have two and three seats
marked off by low compartment , rods.
Toilet stands for babies and various nursery
furnishings patterned in an appropriate size are
temptingly displayed. Desks, sideboards, bureaus,
dressers for men, ] dainty editions for women,
screens and other essential furnishings add their
quota of summery beauty and sanitary value.
In former seasons willow pieces were purchased
in their natural color, and so remained until
they became soiled, when they were dosed with
stain and then varnished or shellacked.
This summer a fad has been started for bril
liantly colored enamel effects, and the shops are
selling these in surprising numbers. The colors
in many cases match the predominating tone in
the wall paper or draperies. '
and will attempt almost anything and rarely, if
ever, finish that which they undertake. This is
more often the case in women. I have found
where they started to read a half a dozen books
and started as many pieces of fancy work, and com
pleted rionei They look at things in a broad, quick
ly satisfied manner; are not hard to please, for
the world in general suits them, but they prefer
the bustle of life to its email duties, consequently
love excitement and gayeties. , They prefer gene
ralities to details and often take things for grant
ed without examining them close enough. They
seldom count their change before placing it in the
purse, and dislike to listen to any one who is
"long winded." They make and lose friends with
the same easiness, They are impressionable to
people and surroundings to a high degree; make
promises and break them without compunction.
Those who possess large hands need not feel
ashamed of these members, for they certainly are
a redeeming feature. ■ .
It must constantly be borne in mind, however,
that the size of the hand must only be judged
with the rest of the body, ' for a large hand on a
small person might be a very small one on a large
person. In women this characteristic should be
particularly observed. - ■ - . :
A hand that is . "soft" denotes a poetical,
dreamy nature, one who is changeable and ruled
by imagination and fond of luxuriousness, usually
nervous, often lazy and selfish, capable of tender
ness in affection. - Work is often accomplished
without heart. ,»
A hand that is soft even to "ftabbiness"- will
increase the above characteristic even to the dan
ger point. Here we have the utterly selfish; such
persons love influence, and like. to worm them
selves into the confidence of others and often be
tray their dearest friends, which .speaks of the
traitor and the thief. This combination also goes
with sensuality and gross instincts. People with
flabby hands usually possess glib tongues and
brains ever alert to evil ways, , . .
A hand that is "firm" but not too hard, de
notes a practical, straightforward nature, con
stant and true in affection, active and not afraid
of work, and one who can stand much hardships
courageously. . ■ ."•,:.. > \ ; ."
A hand that is "very hard shows one who is
cruel, brutal in affection, lack of intelligence,
low, coarse ideas, and an indifference to pain in
others as well as in one's self; with a bad thumb,
the murderer.
A hand that is "flexible andlloose" denotes
good, pleasant company, uneonvtntionality, in
quisitive,' and often extravagant in money mat
ters.
A hand that i» "stiff and. fingers-curved in
ward" denotes excess of prudence, often a coward
ly nature,' stubborn, avaricious and bard to col
lect money from.
In examining one's hand never neglect to take
the subject's age into consideration. ; As we grow
older our hand* become dryer, harder and lees
supple. Just so our imagination, loving qualities
and' interest in life diminish,' and lose power
over our lives. '
Those who have willow may buy stain at any
paint store for twenty-five cents a can and a
brush for fifteen cents, and completely change
the appearance of the pieces by coloring them ■
and then adding figured cretonne or plain mate
rials for upholstering purposes.
• There is a host . of colors from which to choose
among the colored enamels. Three 'shadeglif
green— the forest hue, the medium tone and the
pale leaf green; dark, though a striking shade of
sapphire blue; four shades of red, from the deep
maroon to the pale rose pinks; the light and dark
shade of gray, bronze, and vivid and pale yellow.
Little Things
of Housekeeping
THE housewife who has experienced the,
annoyance resulting from the shrinkage
ffifsfcgs ■ an( * consequent disablement of wooden
afatalfr] pails and tubß, will be glad to know
that this may be prevented by painting
the articles, while still new, with one or two coats
of glycerine.
The care of fine tableware is much too import
ant a matter to be delegated to inexperienced ser-.
vants. Cut glass, for Jnstance, speedily, loses its
brilliancy if not properly cared for, and when;
scratched and dull is scarcely ' distinguishable;
from the basest imitation. Hot water, softened
with a little ammonia, should be used for clean
ing it, the washcloth being made of two or three
thicknesses of cheesecloth, quilted. For cleans
ing the interstices a soft brush is needed, andj
when all dust and dirt are removed, the glass'
should be rinsed in clear 1 hot water — not too hot,',
however; it should then be drained for a minute
or two, and when almost dry polished with: a.
soft linen glass cloth. The finishing touches should;
be given with a piece of clean, soft chamois.
When lamps are used in the household it re-;
quires a practical mind and a watchful eye— qual-i
ideations which few servants appear, to possess^-'
to obviate the unpleasantness and dangers at
tending them. ., Tha burners should be boiled at
.least once a month, all of them being treated at',
the name time. 'To do this, they should be plac-,'
ed all together in a tin saucepan reserved for tho
purpose, and covered with boiling water, to which
has been added a good-sized .lump of common'
washing soda. After fifteen minutes of rapid
boiling, all grease, dust and charred remnants
of wick will have been loosened. The burners
should then be well rinsed with plenty of clear
water, dried with a doth and finally brushed
thoroughly .with a small, long-handled paint
brush. " ..' • -
No less important than this operation is the
careful and regular trimming of the wick. When
the lamp has been filled— care being taken that
it is not filled too full— the cap of the* burner
should be lifted and the wick raised to the top"
of the cylinder which contains it. Then, with a
sharp pair of scissors, the charred parts (should
be neatly. and evenly trimmed off, the corners
being rounded very slightly. Dull 'or . smoked
chimneys can be cleaned by the method suggest-,
ed for cleaning cut glass; or they may be held
over the steam arising from a kettle of boiling
water, and afterwards polished with a piece of
soft newspaper.
The shining tin and brass ware, with which our
grandmothers' kitchens were resplendent have
quite passed out of recognition, and the aver
age housekeeper now stocks her shelves with a'
plentiful supply of agate or, granite ware; The
labor of keeping modern culinary utensils clean
really amounts to very little, the only requisite
being plenty' of hot water, a couple of small
eized scrubbing brushes, some good. soap and a
package of washing powder or a bottle of house
hold ammonia. The latter, which disperses
grease as if by magic, is especially useful. Every
saucepan or stewpan should, as soon as its con
tents are removed, he filled with hot water— a lit
tle soda or soft soap being added— and set on one"
side of the stove; within twenty minutes.it will
need nothing ' more than a thorough rinsing and
drying. When scouring is necessary, a mixture of
silver sand and common salt is . invaluable for
the purpose. '.
The wise woman who possesses a marble slab
—the relic of some discarded table or bureau— will
have it set up on a stationary shelf in her pan
try or a cool corner of tha kitchen, and will use
it for pastry, and bread making. For, rolling
dough, cutting meat, dressing poultry, and, in
deed, .for most other culinary preparations, marb
le is the coolest and mott desirable of all sur
faces to work upon; and it possesses the distinct
advantage of being easily cleaned and deodorized;
The far-seeing housekeeper always keeps a stock
of old newspapers on hand, knowing to how many
uses they maybe'applied. For the kitchen stove
no better polisher is required, and it may be
burned as »oon as used, thus doing away with
dirty and malodorous rsgs nnd brushes. As a
floor padding, to be placed beneath the carpets,
newspapers are particularly useful, precluding tha'
entrance of the übiquitous moth. ■ ' '