Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel], May 22, 1910, Page 13, Image 57

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MAY 22, 1910.
HANDSOME FIREPLACES
Prom the aborigines" flre on a flat
rock the steps In the development of
the finished fireplace of today have
been few and far between. The crude
device smoked their huts, and our fire
places often smoke our homes.
Poets have sung of the Ideal fire
place—one that warms yon n.nd In n.
pleasure to behold; one. that extends
a cheerful welcome to the guest and Is
a delight to dream before—a fireplace
that will make the poorest hut as
pleasant as a palace. They write not
of its smoking, its chilling drafts and
noxious gases.
However, Ideal fireplaces surrounded
with frames can and have been built,
the poet's song realized and all objec
tionable features eliminated.
The perfect open flre must diffuse
and reflect the maximum of heat from
a given amount of fuel without the es
cape of smoke or gases Into the room
to be heated, and at the same time
ventilate uniformly.
The form, proportions and materials
have everything to do with the suc
cessful accomplishment of these ends.
Large sums of money are often spent
on the mantel or frame, and the fire
place Itself Is left to the mercy of
some one who does not understand its
proper proportions and construction.
The most common fault in building
Is that the throat of the chimney Is
much too large. This was originally
necessary for the accommodation of
the chimney sweep, and the natural
consequence was that all of the warm
air which should have warmed the
room went up the chimney.
No other way of heating can ever be
as cheerful and healthful as the open
fire.
The brick fireplace is far more artis
tic than the old stock mantel with Its
hldeoous accompaniment of mottled
tile. However, brick has the great dis
advantage of being almost impossible
to keep clean, and as even a well regu
lated fireplace may sometimes smoke,
and as ashes and dust will gather, this
is truly a drawback.
The most beautiful effects may be ob
tained by using tile. Thes-^ tiles am
made In every conceivable shape and
size, as well as in every possible color.
This is especially true of the well
known Grueby tile, which has an ex
quisitely soft and velvety finish. These
tiles range in size from the small 2x6 to
the great 12x12 square, suitable for the
largest fireplaces in the most Imposing
room.
In these large mantels it is well to
use some of the decorative tllos which
come in such exquisite effects, as
shown In the accompanying picture,
as they break the monotony of color
and give character to the whole. The
rich tones of green, red and brown are
suitable for the dining room, den,
library or living room. They come In
such a range of tones that any taste
may be suited or any color scheme fol
lowed.
For the bedroom or the "i olovlnl
room" we have the soft, satin-finished
creams and whites, or the dainty deli
cately glazed tiles.
Any of these tiles may be washed
just as you would wash any piece of
porcelain, with soap and water, and
thus be kept In good condition.
The heart of the home, as one fire
worshiper has called the fireplace,
should give character to the whole
room. Study well what you want to to
be, but while you make It a joy to the
eye, see that it Is scientifically con
structed and will adequately heat the
room that It is intended to heat.
FIREPLACE NECESSITIES
In choosing your "fireplace fixings"
see to it that they harmonize with the
character of the room. The designs in
andirons and fire sets are innumerable,
from the simple Colonial, which are so
beautiful, to the most ornate and
sometimes even grotesque.
In material we have brass both in
the bright finish, which, if properly
lacquered, does not need polishing, and
the dull satin finish, which Is used
so much in artistic fixtures and hard
ware.
If you prefer It, you will find many
handsome copper designs. These are
very popular and are extremely beau
tiful with the firelight flickering on
them.
Many people choose the wrought Iron,
which comes In charming designs and
are suitable for many rooms.
Beside the andirons and fire sets you
will need a fire screen and a spark
guard, which should all be of the
chosen metal. These spark guards are
wonderfuly useful In protecting the
floor as well as yourself from stray
sparks.
If you care to you may find hand
some wood boxes in hammered copv'*'
or brass, beautiful coal hods which It
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should b« a pleasure for the "good
man" to keep full. Or at a more rea
sonable price you will find the pretty
wicker wood basket, which is just as
useful. All of the adjuncts to the
open fire are both useful and orna
mental.
FOR WHOM IS THE HOME?
"This home exists for the children,"
I once heard a father say, with an air
of having pronounced a decision in
court. The man was a judge on the
bench and rather given to oracular
statements in the family. He had
risen rapidly in his profession, but I
could not agree with him when I saw
that his children under seven were
helped at the table before their mother
and grandmother and several guests
had received the slightest attention.
The little sentence was apologetic and
accompanied by a smile, but the ador
ation for children thus expressed was
a sign of weakness. Not so had the
foundations of character been laid for
the successful barrister in his early
home among the granite hills of New
England.
For whom does the home exist? Not
alone for a husband, for a wife or a
child, but for each and all who dwell
together, united by ties of blood and
common affection, who know one an
other as only those can who meet in
the informality of daily companion
ship and whose interests are subtly
blended. "United we stand, divided we
fall," may be written over every
hearthstone. In a childless home hus
band and wife or brothers and sisters
have continual need of refreshment and
reinforcement in all that makes for
strength, faith and hope, and the
home exists just as much for them as
it does for the parents who have their
children to bring up and educate for
their share in the world's work. If I
can show you what I mean, it is this:
No Individual has the privilege of
dominating a home. —Woman's Home
Companion.
TAKING NO CHANCES
In recounting the virtues of the lately
deceased millionaire, Thomas L- Walsh,
one of his biographers relates how
that he first went into the saloon busi
ness in a western town, but that, flnd
ing it was not a clean business, he very
soon disposed of his stock and good will
and took up another calling. Which
reminds us very forcibly of the story
of the young lady who was converted
to Methodism. Previous to her con
version she had been a great lover and
wearer of Jewelry, but when she found
that that kind of thing dragged the
soul down to hell she gave all of her
jewels to her younger sister.
PROTECT YOUR VASES
If you have a valuable vase that has
a tendency to be top-heavy, try partly
filling the vase with sand, using an
inch or more, as the vase requires. The
sand, of course, gives weight at the
bottom to counterbalance the weight
of the flowers.
THE HANDY PROVERB
"What good does a classical educa
tion do a man?"
"A great deal," replied the states
man. "If he becomes eminent in af
fairs he can select an ancient author
as his press agent instead of employ-
Ing some modern person who will be
more expensive and less efficient."
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MKS. M. E. SULLIVAN,
Proprietor Fleur de Lls Toilet Parlors, 455
South Broadway. Phone F3034. Mall or
ders solicited. If you wish to learn the
business, get my terms.
Y. M. COMPANY
Bamboo Art Goods
Wholesale and retail.
FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER.
Phone: Home 2531 520 W Sixth it.
Call and inspect our goods, which are
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PARKER TILE AND MANTEL CO.—
(Incorporated), successors to Pacific Til*
and Mantel Co, Domestic and Imported
Tiles. Mantel*. Orates. Andirons, etc; aients
for Grueby tilea. Estimates furnished. Til
South Iprini itreet, Los Angeles. Cal.
Ffc—» Boneet, Main tin. Hone Fitll.
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