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 WOMAN'S HOME 470 Typical of this latest note is a design which gives us a variegated background and a chintz stripe of clusters of coloured flowers held by a trailing ribbon and bows. Equally pretty is a rather wide stripe of blue ribbon, holding baskets of naturally coloured primroses, at in- tervals. Another pleasing design has an alter- nating fancy cream- stripe background, and a small heather spray treated con- ventionally at in- tervals over the surface. These wee con- ventional sprays are quite a feature in the newest papers, and are particularly dainty in appear- ance, and eminently suited to the pur- pose for which they are intended. Even more worthy of praise is a design in which the groundwork is cream, ruled in clusters of mauve stripes, thick stripes alternating with narrow", upon which comes a de- sign of button rose trees, with odd leaves and blos- soms sprinkled over the whole surface of the paper. It would hardly be thought that a black wallpaper would be suitable for a bedroom, yet some delightful effects can be obtained with some black designs, which give a lovely rich appearance to a room. Then we have the trellis designs — the very large patterns with floral trails intersecting the trellis. This is most satisfactory when no pictorial adornment is needed. The smaller designs are better suited for town houses, and those with a cream groundwork, ribbon trellis, and perhaps a small floral spray in the centre, are ideal for a country cottage. Of late years the practice of panelling bedroom walls has come very much to the fore, and one may employ this fashion in several ways. One is illustrated. "j The panelling is ^ ' carried up to t|^ within three feet ^j of the ceiling. The '^1 wallpaper em- ^"'^ ployed above it represents a suc- '""^ cession of three g|J or more designs ; J^ in this case floral and treated con- ventionally. Beau- tiful examples, however, are to be had in natural styles and colour- ing, scenic and figure subjects. Another plan is to form a dado with the wooden panel- ling, above which should come a chintz paper, or one with a specially attractive design. A third idea being to have sunk panels of canvas paper, or some such fabric imitation, set in a framework of ivory or colour-stained wood. Such a treatment is particularly restful, and restfulness should be the object of all bedroom decoration. jVa/'/e An artistic treatment of a panelled wall in a bedroom MOUSEHOLD HIMTS HINTS TO THE AMATEUR PAPERHANQER Never attempt to put new wallpaper over the old. It is impossible to make the new lie flat, and is most unhygienic. The easiest way to remove the old paper is to dip a large, clean whitewash-brush in warm water and apply it to the wall. When the paper is thoroughly damp, scrape it off with an old kitchen knife. Before putting on the new wallpaper, go over the ^yalls carefully and fill up every hole, even the tiny ones, with a mixture of plaster of Paris and mortar. HOW TO APPLY FURNITURE POLISH First remove all dust and every finger-mark. Shake the bottle of polish well. Put a little on a piece of flannel or on a pad of soft linen. Rub this well over the furniture. Next take two soft dusters, one in each hand, the one in the right to rub with, the one in the left to prevent the hand marking the wood. Polish the wood until no mark is left. It is a mistake to apply much furniture polish, for if it is used in excess the wood will become greasy. A shiny surface can only be obtained by steady rubbing. If, however, furniture has become greasy, it is advisable to wipe it all over with a clean cloth wrung out in vinegar and water in proportions TO STRENGTHEN THE CORNERS OP SHEETS, ETC. It is a good plan before using, new sheets or tablecloths to hem a piece of tape for about three inches on each side of every corner. This strengthens the parts which receive the roughest usage at the hands of the laundress. The following are good firms for supplying materials, etc., mentioned in this section : Clark's College (Commercial Training) ; Messrs. L. J. Ehremayer (Pianoforte Sight-reading System); Fletcher, Fletcher & Co., Ltd. (Vibrona Tonic Wine) ; Potter & Clarke (Asthma Cure) ; A. Sheppey, Barnes Court, Guildford (Goats for sale) ; Shynall Chemical Co. (Dolls) ; Whelpton & Son Pills).