Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 41, 30 December 1916 — Page 13

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM. SATURDAY, DEC. 80. 1919

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Making Old Furniture Look New

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IT might bo worth while to call the attention of those fortunate owners of old lacquered furniture that they can with a Htle effort vastly enhance the value as well as the beauty of their articles. In many homes there are tables, chairs, cabinets ana boxes neglected and shabby. It is more than likely that most Of these articles are so old that no member of the family has ever seen them In goed condition. The real fact is, they need restoring, and when this Is properly done they are often a source of new delight. Tills photograph shows a lady's work table aTter being renovated. The top was particularly beautiful; cold on a black ground, inlaid with mothor-of-pearl and Ivory. It had been neglected for bo Ions that the picture could hardly be disoernt-d. There was candle grease over It. and it was very dirty. The first thing to do with suh U piece is to wash It clean with hot water and soap, finishing off wP.h pure water, and drying thorouffhly. It is important that the surface be free from any grease for the success of the polishing. When dry It is rather dull-looking. The polishing must be donr In a warm atmosphere. First rub the surface well with a soft, dry duster, to make It dry and slightly warm. Then rub all over with a clean rapr dipped In good linseed oil very little oil and plenty of rubbing. After a rest of an Hour rub as dry as possible, and then polish. For this, about a quarter of a pint of white French polish Is required, which Is a solution of bleaohed lac ! ROY SCOUTS ! Meetings will be resumed the first Wednesday in January. All scours- are urged to be present. LOST IN THE WOODS One day two little girls went to Hie woods to play and got lest. Night came and the little girls had not found their way home yet. Presently they saw a light shinning through the trees. "Let us follow thi3 path," they said. After while they came to a bouse. Thev knocked at the door and an old lady cam.' to the door. They told her they were lost. She told them to come in. They went in and she Kavp thorn some milk and bread Blltl feUovmul tl.- t o rnnm whos beds were white aTliTcKr Therwere not long getting in bed and they lay there and talked. Mary said. "1 think I have seen that lady icfo.-. she was the lady who they fcppt from being t.urt hy ttt, automobile. Mabel Vercgge. A CHEESE STORY A man of Gotham once wpnt to the market to sell some cheeses. He rame to a hill and one of the cheeses jumped out of his bag and started to roll down the hill. The man sent all the rest alter it. When he had reached the town he asked everybody if they had seen bis cheeses. One man said "l saw them going down the street. They went on to the next town." Lester E. Stra 'er, Chester school, age 9.

Here is a small table which after being cleaned and polished by its owner was transformed from an eyesore to a beautiful piece of furniture.

In methylated spirits. It has a whitish appearanoe In the bottle, but It Imparts a polish, quite olear, showing out the colors to the best advantage. It is applied by a "rubber," which I a piece of wadding folded up In a piece of old calico print, about the size ot an egg. pointed somewhat at one end, for reaching Into the corners." The cover must be tight and free from wrinkles on the face of the pad, and is twisted on top at the thick end. To commence polishing the "rubber" is opened to pour some of the lac solution into It till H is Just moist, to ooze evenly through the cover with gentle pressure. A slight touch of the llnseed-611 is rubbed over the face of the '"rubber" with the tip of the finger. Then it Is applied to the work, rubbing lightly In small circular movements over the fla't surface, moving along continually, and stroking along the beaded edges, round the turned legs, etc., until the whole surface has been treated. This oporatlon is repeated, adding more polish to t.ife "rubber" as It works dry, and the movements may be varied to larger circles and straight strokes. Very gradually the surface becomes bright and clear, but it Is much improved by mixing half polish and half spirits for the last two or three charg-es of the "rubber.1 It Is dry practically as soon as finished, though it should not be put Into use for several days, or longer If convenient. JOSEPH MOORE SCHOOL CELEBRATES We had a Christmas entertain ment at Joseph Moore school Thursday afternoon. In our rooms we told Christinas stories. Then we went to the chapel ami had a concert. Sunday afternoon at ! past four we met at the Iioiiil Mary Hubbard on Main street. Then we went to every house that had a candle in the window or anyone sick, we sang Christmas songs. We had four to sing. They are "Joy to the World". "Hark the Herald Angela Sing", "It Came Upon a Midnight CU'ar", and "Silent Night." Herthu White. 5.V ENJOY COOKING J y " Aunt Molly: Trur gtrls had "-tinir - nrw.ooiu lesson yesterday and had good luck. We mad Fondant. We are phi fining to rook again today. I will have to close. Your friend, MARIE O. DON SOX. PLAYGROUND We'll get a playground you just bet, We il try and try we'll get it yet. For we children you all know. We are always on the go. We will even ask the school board. If a play ground thev ran afford RALPH BRADY. 6A, Warner School The production and distribution of electricity in Edinburgh has been made a municipal monopoly.

RUTH AND HER KITTEN One day Ruth was making a doll cloak. She was Just ready for the seam when a knock came at the door. She went to the door and her playmate came in. Just as the little girl came in the kitten came in too. After awhile Ruth and the little girl went out. While she was out the kitten upset her sewing basket. When she came home she saw what the naughty kitten had done. It had spilled all of her work things. So she looked everywhere for her work. Ruth told her kitten that she was going to shut him up in the closet if he did not quit that. The kitten only said, "mew-ou,

kmew-ou. Then Ruth told her mo ther what the naughty kitten had done. After a while her mother came in to find Ruth's work. Her mother looked everywhere for her work but never did find it. So Ruth said afterward that when she would sew she would always shut her kitten up in the closet. Maud Matthews, 4A Warner school. Pussy's Adopted Children When I was a little girl I had a dear old pussy. She was black and white, handsome and dignified, yet a grand playfellow when she chose to put off her dignity. ; Great was my delight, one lovely spring morning, to find that pussy had two beautiful little babies in an old basket under the sbed steps. She was so glad to have me see them, and so proud of the little, soft, plump things, that she purred her loudest. For three weeks, mama, kitty and I nursed those babies with increasing pleasure. Whenever she wanted to take the air, or call on a friend, I was always ready to sit by the basket till she came back. Contributed by Roberta Babcock, Starr school. THE LOST FISHERMAN One day twelve fishermen went fishing. Some waded in the water and some stood on land and some went up the creek. One man said "I hope no one is drowned," and he counted them and one was gone. A man came along and counted them and said, "You did not count yourself." "God bless you. we are all safe," said the fisherman. George Denney, Chester school, age 10. ENJOYS CARD Dear Aunt Molly: I thank you very much for the card that you sent us. Yesterday the girls had their first, lesson in cooking. We made fondant. Then we madn round balls, and put cherries in them. Your friend, Grace Ryan.

Emily and

INTRODUCTION Emily and Margery were Bisters. Emily had golden curia, blue or violet eyes and most of all a sunny sweet disposition. Margery had black braids, black eyes and a jealous and hateful disposition. Emily was but sixteen years old and Margery was two years her senior. Chapter I "Oh, mother dear, may I put in my new riding suit?" cried Emily as she was packing her trunk. Emily's mama and papa were sending her (Emily) and Margery to boarding school for .the winter term. "Why, dear, I guess so," answered Mrs. Roberts. "Mama, oh, mama," mimicked Margery, "Can I put in my evening gown?" "You may," answered Mrs. Roberts in stern tones. "But Margery, will you please talk nice to your mother and please do not mimick your sister?" The trunks were now packed and the girls were muffled up ready to catch the morning train. "Goodbye poodle, goodbye house," cried Emily as she went down tho stately steps. "Aw, come on, quit your foolishness," cried Margery. The big limousine moved away from the curb bearing the girls and their mother. "Goodbye, m-mama," said Emily with tears in her eyes. "Goodbye," said Margery. "Goodbye, girls, be good," said Mrs. Roberts and the train moved out of the station bearing the two girls away from Ney York. The mother went back to her home. How lonely and empty! The gentle little mother sat down and shed tears because her babys were gone. Chapter II "Let's go to the dressing room," said Margery, "My hair needs fixing." The girls moved down the aisle while people marveled at the dark beauty of the older girl and the pure, sweet beautiful face of the younger girl. Emily stepped up to the glass and shaking down her curls commenced to comb her hair and happened to look out the window. "Oh. Margery, look at that sweet baby." In turning around, Emily bumped Into Margery shoving her against the window. "Take that," cried Margery augrily. Her sister staggered against the side of the car. Recovering herself she did up her hair and marched out into the car. Her eyes were full of tears and she saw the people staring at her. Taking her pocket mirror she traced the print of her sister's hand on her white cheek.

Margery

"Margery 1" exclaimed Emily ti her ulster seated herself beside her. "What have you done."

-emu up. "Oh, Margery' "Shut up!" ' Margery, had fluffed her hair un-

til she looked like a "split broom." r "Margery, you don't look nice.

"Ouch! don't pinch me." V "Chartley Hall," shouted the U 1 111

"Get your things," said Margery, "and come on." V'! Chapter III V "My name is Margery Robert and I come from Mooers, N.V..Tt This is my sister. Emily Robert V "Ahem." said Madame Chartley,' "You may go to your room, Na. "

409. " ; - l" "Huh, she thinks she's smart don't she." said Margery. . j

"Oh. she's sweet." "Very," mocked Margery. ff Three years have passed slnceo the girls came to Chartley nan. fc-

be given tonight. The girls of tU$ . school could hardly study. "After the bell rang everybody was in hurry. V"; ' The orchestra was playing', ami .' , the ball room was hung with costly - ' hangings. The girls came in, not shy school, girls, but elaborately frnwnprt woman ' V

Margery was the center of at- I

traction. She had a black dress made entrain and it was covered with gems. Pearls shimmered amid the dark braids of her hair. But ,you ask, where is Emily A buzz of excitement runs around the room. Everybody turns and there against the velvet portieres stands Emily, a plain gown of white satin on her and one gold bracelet on her arm. Her hair hung in curls with a single band of diamonds In and around them. The ball was over, everything was quiet; all at once a shrill scream sounded. Down the hall came Madame Chartley and all the - girla were standing in their doors. "When was that scream, girls?" They all pointed to Room 409. Madame Chartley went in. . On the bed lay Emily, sobbing and over stood Margery with a stick in her hand. Madame Chartley took one long look and "Margery, you're expelled from this school, you may leave in the morning, Emily may stay." Chapter IV Margery left the next morning and went home. Emily stayed and made a teacher of herself. v Margery married a good for nothing man and died in poverty. Emily married a doctor and ono important thing was added a Jean SheRon, Junior. And, as the story books say, they lived happily ever afterward. Grace Elsa Trotter.

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