THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1958,
PRACTICAL
HOMECRAFT
THE FOUR-POSTER IS BACK
Here's the up-to-date version of the four-poster bed. In polished brass with a colourful frieze round the bed and canopy, it comes in two sizes, 3 It, and 6 ft. G. Plan,
By
HAZEL
MEYRICK
Bl these yaara
ACK in fashion after
comes
the four-poster bed. One of London's largest furniture manufacturers
have in- cluded it in their new range of furniture.
They've made their four- poster from highly-polished brass, given it easy-to-wash, detach- able drapery, and built-in dif- fcred lighting in the canopy. The effact is chorming-but-It costa more than £100.
REGENCY
1 notice, kcidentally, that there's a marked "Rogenicy" in- fitterace in the newart DOD Lem- four- porary furniture, Brass porters... black lacquered chaira ... round tables, instead af factcgular
́Oriental-style decoration
and brani feet on furniture they're all schoss of the Re- gency period which, in care your British history la hazy, covers the early 1800's,
The "Regency" trend is bring- ing a new elegance to
modern furniture, and makes it easier to mix with genuine antiques- if you're lucky enough to own uny.
An unusual addition to the G-plan range is this campaign chest. It will do double duty as a dressing- table or a stand for a television set. The table on which it is placed can also be used as a seat, or a support for a cocktail or Hi-Fi cabinet.
NO WASTED SPACE
By JOAN O'SULLIVAN
HERE'S no waste space
Tin this little heme. It's
a four-room house comfort- ahly compact and certainly easy to keep clean.
That's why it will have great appear for either the young homemaker, just start ng out, or the older woman planning her retire. ment years.
Lovely Living Room
The living room has ex cellent proportions. Un- broken wall areas make it easy to arrange furniture ecoratively, A fireplace tales the spotlight on the .ar wall.
Opposite it, a sliding door
leads into the kitchen. Close
to the door, there's a wall
spare just the right size to sunny
and pleasant! back of the range keeps the
Recommandate one of those Cabinets and sink are set kitchon smoke-free. space-saving dining tables under
at
BEDROOM 10°-8"x14"
corner window, Both bedrooms are good- They're cross- which opens out to seat 8 giving the home-make a sized. to 10 people.
view of the street as she ventilated corner rooms goes about chores. Stairs the back of the house, Each to the basement and the has a sliding door closet, The kitchen is a delight- service entrance are off the Windows are 36 py 16-in. ful work area, really bright, kitchen landing. A vent fan double-hung mullion, placed
Work Arca
corner-wise.
Two Bathrooms
The bath, between rooms, has a Hines
BATH
HALL
DR.
BEDROOM 12'-0"x1-4"
NEAT AND EFFECTIVE
MATERIALS:
G OZB. Ramada Super Knitting Wool, 8 ply in Dark Blue.
1 oz. Ramada Super Knitting Wool, 3 ply in Light Blue.
1
Pair each Knitting Needles, Nos. 10, 12 & 13.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length from Shoulder:- 24 inches.
Sleeve seam from Neck:-12 inches.
To ft 34" Rust.
TENSION:
For No. 10 needles, સ્ stitches to 1 inch.
ABBREVIATIONS:
K. knit, P. purl, st. ata. stitch, stitches, Inc. in- crease, (by working into the front and then into the back of a stitch), dec. de- crease (by taking 2 stitches together), 5.8. stocking stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row alternately), beg. be ginning, rep. repeat, tog. together, D. dark blue wool, L. light blue wool.
THE BACK & FRONT ALIKE
With No. 10. needles, and D. cast on 120 sts. Work 2 inches in K. 1, P. 1, rib. Change to I. Work 12 rows se. Change to No. 12 needles. Work 30 rows a. dec. at both ends of every 6th row (110 st) Change to No. 13 needles, Work 20 rows without shaping. Change to No. 12 needles, Work 24 rows $3. Inc. at both ends of every ath row. Change to No. 10 needles and continue inc. at both ends of every 6th row until 136 sts. then at both ends of every al- ternate row until 144 xts., then
sts.
Cast off.
at both ends of avery row unili Neck edge, to the 1st set of 70 1% inches in K. 1, P. 1, rib. 160 ats. Wark 0 Inches without rkoping. Shape.
Neck & Shoulders:
1st row. P. 2 tog. P. to end,
2nd row. Cast off 5 sts. K to
K. 70 sta, cast off 16 sts. K. to Inst 2 sts. K. 2 tog. Rep. these 2 end. Continue on the lost set of rows, . Umes, then cast off 70 sts as follows:-
int now. Cast off 8 stu, P. to last 2 sts, P. 2 tog.
2nd row, K. 2 tog. K. to
sta. at the beg, of every K. Tow until 8 sts. remain. Cast off,
THE NECK EDGINGS Both
alike. With No. 12 end. Rep. these 2 rows, 3 times, needles and L and with right
Now cast off 5 sts, at the bey, of side of work faring, pick up and
THE SLEEVE EDGINGS
Both alike. Sew top of Bleeve & Shoulder seams. With No. 12 needles and L. and with right side of work facing, pick up and K 100 ste. along each Bleeve edge. Work as for Neck edgings, Cast of
TO MAKE UP .
Sew side seams. Press on the
every P. tow until B ate. remain. K. 60 sta, aleng each Neck edge, wrong alde, using a hot iron | Cast o¤. Rejoin the wool, at the P. 1 row. Change to D. Work over a damp cloth.
SCONES ARE SO OLD
KITCHEN 15-3"x10-6"
LIVING ROOM 19-4'x11'-3
“M
of
ROOMS ALE well-planned with no waste spaon. The floor plan comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, large living room and bathroom.
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the bell- closet and OA additional one (double- size with a clothes chute) is located In the hall near the kitchen.
.. The
basement offers many possibllltide. It contains a fruit room under the stairs, margbed- in plumbing for a future lavo- thero's tory and
plenty space
left over
Largo for a recreation (ROCES.
ON SALE AT LEADING DEPARTMENT STORES AND SHOPS
IN HONGKONG AND KOWLOON.
Sole Agents:
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THEY SEEM NEWS!
By IDA BAILEY ALLEN
[ADAME looks a bit enriched flour, 21⁄2 tsp. raisina or dried currants to
disappointed," re double-acting baking pow- the flour. marked the Chef.
der, 1 tsp. salt and 2 tbsp. Tomorrow's Scottish Dinner sugar.
"Not really, Chef," I said, "but every time I've tried do Chop in c. butter or taste-test the scones fea- margarine with a
pastry tured in that new restaurant blender. down the street, they're sold out."
"I scooped you there," chuckled the Chef,
Then bent 2 eggs (re- Berva 1 tbsp.). To tho balance add a scant 1⁄2 c. light cream (or use whole
Saladettes of Beet-Egg-Lettuce
Lamb Collops-Old Scottish
Bread Croutons Chopped Spinach Quartered Car.ots Hot Cream Scones with Strawberry Jan Hot or Iced Coffee or Tea
Milk Lamb Callope-Old · Bentúlah; Order 241⁄2 lbs. fender lean lamb. Telm off excess fat. Remove bones. Cut the meat in small Transfer to a floured sur-tile-size places. Sprinkle over
1 tsp. salt and 1⁄41⁄2 tsp. pepper. faco; dust with flour. Roll
Fine-chop I peeled Email or pat to oblong shape of onlar. Fry in 2 tbsp. butter or
in. thickness.
margarine until The
mixture.
"Yesterday I had one milk). Stir into the flour with tea. It was really very good. Scones are a new food to most people."
Form Of Bread
Next cut in 4-in. squares, crosswise into tri-
then angles.
turns
colour
Add the lamb, Cook-stir over high heat until lightly browned. Stir in 1 tbsp. four. Add 1 c. meat stock (any kind), or
"Yet they are one of the oldest forms of bread, Chef," I replied. "They're so old, they're news!
"They originated in Scot land when they were baked Transfer to a baking use 11⁄2 . water and 11⁄2 beef boullion cubea.. Bring to a boli, jon a gridillo hung over a sheet. Brush with the re- Cover.
fro on the hearth. Of served beaten egg; dust Simmer (or bilce) 40-45 ming s course there *LIB many with a little granulated or until the lamb is fork-lender. varieties oatmeal scones, sugar if desired. Bake 18-20 Add 1 thrp, chopped perslay. potato scones, currant or min. in
a moderate oven, Berves.6.
Spoon over big bread croutons. raisin scores and cream 375°F. scones for tea"
"It is the cream style butter and/or jam.
Split; serve hot
with raisins that is making
with
This batter roscones or
makes more, according
8
100.size.
the hit, Madame. I have
already worked out.a
cipe."
AB TARAMITEIenta-are tepat
Ratin
or Currant Cream: Boome: Bift to Beones: Follow the pre
20. kainasddy-sifted coding recipe, adding 1⁄2 t.
King-aixe Bread Croutons
From The Chaf
20
Cut untileed ́ ́ enriched French bread into pieces 1-in. thick. Place on a biking sheet. Bake-toast in moderate even until crisp and slightly browned, from 30-35 mira
Use és a baso, for surving
amb collops, tricaced chicken on iny meal or sah sław,
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