Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1913 — Woman Her Home Her Interests. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Woman Her Home Her Interests.

LIGHTING THE TABLE MATTER ALWAYS WORTHY OF CAREFUL CONSIDERATION. Device Seen Recently Permits the Use of Candles Which Do Not Require to Be Constantly Watched —The Color Scherris. Artificial lighting for the table that meets all the requirements is times hard to arrange. The light should be shaded to a point below the level of the eyes. At the same time it should not be so placed that it wil) obstruct a clear view across the table. The low, dome-like electroliers in the newer apartments and houses meet these requirements very satisfactorily. Probably the easiest and least expensive way of solving the lighting question in a room where a high chandelier has to be depended upon is the use of candles. Four clear glass candlesticks of Colonial pattern will serve the purpose; silver ones are also effective. There are holders for candles that relieve one of the worry of watching them, and that guard against the dangers of candle

grease dripping on the table. These are hollow white tubes, in which the candle is put A spring arranged under it pushes it up as fast as it burns away. So the candle requires no watching. ' With the shade over* it, this artificial candle, which is made of a rather translucent composition, looks like wax. 7 As a general thing mahogany furniture is best suited for dining room use. Dark oak and other finishes are good also. The main thing is to select pieces that are dignified and rather conservative in design, rather than ornate or in line with the latest fads. They should be substantial and firmly built, without being bulky or hard to move. Especial care should be exercised In selecting the chairs, most of the chairs designed for the dining room being torturously uncomfortable. Fortunately, the foolish Idea that one must sit primly erect at table and leave It with a backache is rap-

idly being overcome by the more genera! use of really comfortable armchairs. This honor has always been accorded to the head and foot of the table. It seems to be the inclination to allow comfort for the rest of the family. w The Size and style Of furniture must depend on the shape and dimensions of the room it is bought for; if one is likely to move about much, that should also be a consideration. Among the best reproductions are the Sheraton and Adaihs type of furniture heading the list. These are very similar in general character, and have probably retained their popularity largely because of the attractiveness and practicability of the buffets. The Sheraton chairs and tables are also charming in design. Mission types are, many of them, very good looking also, though they may lack some of the elegance of design found in the older types. The lighting and coloring are the Important features. The color scheme and artificial lighting must be worked out by the Individual to the best advantage, according to the case in hand. Keeping things simplified is merely a matter of selecting the best of what is available and discarding the rest. It is safe to adopt the plan of not using everything you have just because you happen to have it —New York Tribune.

Electric Light Dome of Dull Green Silk, With Deep Fringe of the Same Tone.