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IN THE SICK ROOM.

Visitors.

HE inconsistency of many well-disposed people, who, in the kindness of their hearts, or from a sense of duty, visit their friends in affliction, is often a marvel. It is frequently a disadvantage to the patient, to say nothing of the annoyance, perplexity, and inconvenience for the nurse.

All will agree that the rule controlling the sick-room must be "the patient's welfare," to which everything else should be subservient. Then why will friends persist in fatiguing one in whom they are so deeply interested, when every effort is being made to husband the failing strength, lest it prove insufficient for the inevitable crisis threatening the life of a loved one? After the crisis has been passed, and every available means is being studied to aid nature in the recovery of strength, with the dangers of a relapse ever confronting the watchers by the bed-side, can one refrain from marveling at the inconsistency of friends (?) who will insist upon the privilege of fatiguing the sick one?

As a rule, visits should be short, from only members of the family or very intimate friends-and fortunate is the patient who numbers among these only persons of good judgment. As far as practicable, whatever is unpleasant should be kept from the sickroom. A great lack of judgment is shown by worrying a sick, anxious mother with reports of the almost unavoidable difficulties with the servants, or other unpleasant occurrences in the house, which her sickness renders her unable to remedy. Unfortunately the intimate friend may entertain a patient suffering from nervous prostration, brought on by domestic trials, by repeating the unkind remarks made by others regarding her affairs.

There are fussy, nervous, boisterous persons-those tiresome talkers who never make use of periods in their conversation-and those who "must be going," but fatigue us, even while well, by staying and staying when they have nothing more to say. Neither of these classes ought to be admitted to the sick-room. Their line of duty lies in some other direction than visiting the sick.

Visitors ought not to be entertained (?) by their sick friends during the evening, neither should they follow each other so closely as to prevent the interval required for rest between them. How often does a friend leave saying, "Now you must rest, for I really fear that I have fatigued you,' not knowing that one visitor left the room just before her entrance, and another was awaiting her turn to follow her "to stay only a minute." The poor, tired, sick one knew it, but could not incur their displeasure by refusing to see them. A patient may brighten up at the entrance and during the stay of a visitor, apparently enjoying and being benefited by the animated conversation about business affairs, or the outside world and its doings. He may be urged to remain longer and come oftener, feeling flattered that his long visit must be satisfactory. The anxious attendant knows what exhaustion followsthough the patient cannot understand why it is impossible to sleep before midnight, or perhaps morning-and the chance is that the slow improvement of a week may be lost in a few hours. To what extent visitors are responsible for the so-called "inscrutable dispensations of Providence is left for the reader's consideration.

Chronic cases, some convalescent and surgical patients, and poor persons, frequently enjoy and are much benefited by discreet, helpful visitors. Occasionally a very sick person particularly desires to see some friend (and should be gratified, if possible), which usually promotes comfort and quietude of mind. Patients very sick, or rallying from surgical operations, are sometimes disturbed by the members of their own families, as their presence suggests thought and worry in regard to business or domestic affairs, which do not seem to occupy their minds when alone with the nurses and attendants.

This is often noticed in hospitals, as well as in private nursing, and a case among many is recalled as an example: A man was reviving from the effects of an anaesthetic, after a severe surgical operation, whose chance for recovery could best be promoted by becoming quiet. His wife and several friends stood beside him, in their solicitude, endeavoring to quiet his confused fears and ideas, while he insisted upon the former remaining with him, and continued to talk about his condition, chances for recovery, and matters at home. The almost distracted wife knew not what to do, as it seemed cruel to leave him alone with strangers, while

imploring her to stay, and it did appear hard-hearted in the doctor to insist upon her going away from him. The advantage of his being left alone was apparent when he immediately ceased talking and fretting, and quietly sank into a refreshing sleep, the object most desired in his critical condition.

It is very comforting to sick persons to be reminded that their friends in the busy world remember them in affliction. Inquiries regarding their welfare, accompanied by a sympathetic note or message, books, flowers, fruit, or little delicacies, which has been ascertained may be eaten, will often afford satisfactory evidence of interest in them. These are most gratefully received, without the disadvantage of exhausting the strength as visits usually do. Nothing seems more universally welcome in the sick-room than fresh, bright flowers, excluding such as have a depressing odor. If the giver can remember some favorite of the invalid, the thoughtfulness will be doubly appreciated, and it is often a pastime and satisfaction to be allowed to look at and handle them before being arranged and put into water. Like the chair for the visitor, let them be placed near the bed, if convenient, but always where the eyes, weary of everything else in the room, can rest upon them comfortably without turning the head, but not between the patient and the light, or the window.

What is the duty of a nurse in regard to visitors Under the direction of the physician, she is responsible for the welfare of the patient, and must endeavor to guard from whatever might be harmful; but really it often requires more tact to manage the people outside of the sick-room than the patient within. If the physician distinctly says what visitors are admissible, it will materially help the poor nurse when contriving how to manage the numberless "particular friends" without causing offense, and still protecting the patient from injury.

This paper would hardly be complete without a few remarks concerning the visits of physicians. We all know how comforting their calls usually are; with reassurance for the suffering and disheartened patient-giving directions whereby the condition of the hopeless case may be rendered less distressing, and encouraging the tired, anxious watchers in the sick-room, with a care for each, appreciated the more because so sorely needed. Of course their visits will not be long enough to tire the patient, they ought not to appear hurried. The mind, weakened by disease, can act but slowly, and is easily diverted; and how distressing to remember, after the doctor has hurried in, spoken a few words, i nd hurried out again, that what seemed most important has been forgotten and must wait another day.

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"What can be done for our friends when suffering from contagious diseases," is a question which cannot be avoided sometimes. No one should be unnecessarily exposed to the danger of contagion; but those who are thus afflicted suffer so acutely from a sense of helpless distress, loneliness, and desertion, not to be met with under any other circumstances. Our sympathies are especially enlisted in their behalf, and we long to alleviate their distress in every way consistent with the safety of others.

No one, excepting those needed to care for the patients, (and they should remain there) ought to enter a house containing patients suffering from a contagious disease; but there is very little danger incurred by talking outside of the house with one of the inmates, who can give information concerning articles often urgently needed, with no means of procuring. Or notes and letters may be dictated, and messages delivered, all of which dare not be sent from the infected house. Such need and services must be experienced to be appreciated, as many can testify. For these cases the preceding remarks about flowers, books, and message of sympathy are particularly applicable.-S. C. Long in The Trained Nurse.

How the Heart Works.

A curious calculation has been made by Dr. Richardson, giving the work of the heart in mileage. Presuming that the blood was thrown out of the heart at each pulsation in the proportion of sixtynine strokes per minute, and at the assumed force of nine feet, the mileage of the blood through the body might be taken at 207 yards per minute, seven miles per hour, 168 miles per day, 61,320 miles per year, or 5,150,880 miles in a life-time of 84 years. The number of beats of the heart in the same long life would reach the grand total of 2,869,776,000.-Medical World.

The winner of the first prize ($5) is Mrs. Elisha Loomis of Ypsilanti, Mich., whose list of authors and titles was the only correct and complete one received.

These competitors' returns were correct and complete with one or two exceptions: Mrs. Ada Britton of Dayton, O., (who wrote “John W. Hay." for No. 7 and "William M. Praed" for No. 34), M. R. Silsby of Seneca Falls, N. Y., (who did not answer No. 35), and Miss E. Grace Shreve of New York City (who left No. 3 unanswered). The quotations, as before printed, and answers follow:

THE POET'S PANTRY.

1. Musing much, all the while, as she darned on a stocking, Whether turkey-s will come pretty high next Thanksgiving, Whether flour-'ll be so dear, for, as sure as she's living, She'll use rye-and-injun then.

2. And once, behind a rick of barley,

Thus looking out did Harry stand.

3. I shall be glad remembering how the fleet,

Lithe poppies ran like torchmen with the wheat.

4. De yam may grow, de cotton blow,
We'll hab de rice an' corn;

But nebber you fear, so nebber you hear
De driber blow his horn.

5. He draws his furrer ez straight ez he can,
An' into nobody's tater-patch pokes.

6. Ha! what is this that rises to my touch So like a cushion? Can it be a cabbage?

II.

Can she count

These oil-eaters, with large, live, mobile mouths
Agape for macaroni in the amount

Of consecrated heroes of her south's
Bright rosary?

One to the world's wine, honey and corn,
The other, like Colchester native, born
To its vinegar only, and pepper.
12. Of mordent mustard add a single spoon,
Distrust the condiment that bites so soon.

13. Talk not to me of bees and such-like hums, The smell of sweet herbs at the morning primeOnly lie long enough, and bed becomes

A bed of time.

14. So he bails the water, and takes the salt

And pepper in portions true,

(Which he never forgot) and some chopped shalot And some sage and parsley too.

15. They melt into thy yeast of waves, that mar

Alike the Armada's pride and spoils of Trafalgar.

16. I believe, with six such legs,

You and I could walk on eggs.

17. I bring thee draughts of milk, warm milk it is, and new. 18. Tells how the drudging goblin sweat

To earn his cream bowl duly set.

19. When she saw me she stumbled, the pitcher it tumbled, And all the sweet butter-milk watered the plain.

20. Charlotte, when she saw his body

21.

Borne before her on a shutter,
Like a well-conducted person

Went on cutting bread and butter.
With devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The Devil himself.

22. Go spread the supper table,
And set the tea a-steeping.

23. Coffee, which makes the politician wise

And see through all things with his half-shut eyes. 24. Where the citron and olive are fairest of fruit, And the voice of the nightingale never is mute.

25. I gave her of pomegranate seeds.

26. He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. 27. Golden orange of the line.

28. "Weave on," he said, and as she wove
We told how currents in the deep,
With branches from a lemon grove,
Blue bergs will sweep.

29. What does the good ship bear so well?
The cocoanut with its stony shell,
And the milky sap of its inner cell.

30. No man can gather cherries in Kent at the season of Christmas.

31.

He from forth the closet brought a heap
Of candied apple, quince and plum and gourd;
With jellies soother than the creamy curd,
And lucent syrups, tinct with cinnamon;
Manna and dates, in argosy transferred
From Fez; and spiced dainties, every one,
From silken Samarcand to cedared Lebanon.

32. If I cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut.

33. I heard a sound as of scraping tripe,
And putting apples, wonderous ripe,
Into a cider-press's gripe;
And a moving away of pickle-tub boards,
And a leaving ajar of conserve cupboards.

34. Still cooks must live by making tarts,
And wits by making verses.

35. Have I not earned my cake in baking of it?

36. At meat was she well y-taught withall;
She let no morsel from her lips fall,
Nor wet her fingers in the sauce deep.

37. There the huge sirloin reeked; hard-by
Plum porridge stood, and Christmas pie,
Nor failed old Scotland to produce,
At such high tide, her savory goose.

38. Is this a fast-to keep
The larder lean,

And clear

From fat of veals and sheep?

39. Faith, I can cut a caper,

And I can cut the mutton to't.

40. When the oldest cask is opened,
And the largest lamp is lit,
When the chestnuts glow in the embers,
And the kid turns on the spit.

41.

They cant of a Saviour's name,
And yet waste men's lives like the vermin

For a few more brace of game.

42. What first I want is daily bread, And canvas-backs, and wine.

43. O'er ptarmigan and venison

44.

The priest had spoke his benison.

The funeral baked meats

Did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables.

45. I always thought cold victual nice.

46. I love no roast but a nut-brown toast
And a crab laid in the fire;

A little bread shall do me stead,
Much bread I not desire.

47. He's dead, he's dead as a herring.
48. An act to amend an act to regulate
The shad and alewive fisheries.

49. Peter, Peter!-he does not stir

His nets are heavy with silver fish;

He reckons his gains, and is keen to infer,

46. "Good Ale"-John Still.

THE COZY CORNER.

We have several contributions for our "Cozy Corner" department, every way worthy of publication, which do not appear for the reason that the names and addresses of the writers are not given. Only such contributions will be printed in any department of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING as are accompanied by the name and address of the writer.

A contributor who gives the address of "Box 174, Englewood, N. J.," is respectfully referred to the above announcement.-Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.

SALAD DRESSING "THAT WILL KEEP."

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING:

Will some reader of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING kindly furnish, for other readers, a recipe for salad dressing that will keep indefinitely? That which the grocers supply will keep any length of time, even after the bottle is opened. C. E. P.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ABOUT THE HAIR.

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING :

Permit me to write to those who use soap, borax, ammonia, etc., on their hair. Don't use anything but warm water once a week or oftener. This will remove all superfluous oil and the dust, and leave the hair in a very satisfactory condition. All the articles mentioned above remove too much natural oil and leaves the hair too dry. For men whose hair is falling out, or has fallen, a warm water bath for the scalp each morning produces a delightful sensation. Try it. MRS. J. D.

UTICA, N. Y.

HOW MUCH WATER AND HOW MANY LOAVES? Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING :

One naturally suspects that the article, "Bread and People," was written rather to point a moral than to give a recipe; for all that, as I have always wanted to know, you know, how to make salt-rising bread, I wonder could Pauline Adelaide Hardy be prevailed upon to tell me-once the "magic mess" is risen-just how much water will be required for that amount of "magic mess," and how many loaves it will make. I shall be very much obliged for the information, as I have always wanted to try the bread. ADAMSBURG, PA.

BREAD DOUGH.

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING :

M. R. K.

To prevent bread dough forming a hard crust, when required to keep over, take a lard or other tin pail with a properly fitting lid, punch about a dozen holes in the center of the lid, flour the pail, put in the dough, and press the lid down firmly. In conclusion let me tell you how delighted I am with your excellent publication, which I have taken ever since a sample copy of one of its earliest numbers fell into my hands. I have had each volume bound in the best style and hope my children will read them with as much pleasure as I now experience, in the years to come. You deserve not only the gratitude of the wives, but the husbands also, for your untiring efforts in their behalf. MRS. G. H. ORANGE, N. J.

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Four and one-half years have passed since the Family Table of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING was first spread in the Homes of the World and the smiling faces, both new and old-many of which have been present at every sitting from the first-have so often been indicative of approval of our Bills of Fare and of the enjoyment had in discussing them, that it is fitting, on the occasion of catering for a new volume of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'S good things, to give in the same breath a few words of hearty welcome to our guests and of appreciation at their regularly continued presence; to ask them to "make themselves at home," as thoroughly and enjoyably during the coming year as they have so graciously done during the four and one-half years that we have “dwelt together in unity," in discussing so pleasantly together our Fortnightly Table of Contents. Briefly, then, while the covers are being removed, let us chat pleasantly about our different departments:

WITH OUR READERS.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, which has long since passed the experimental days of existence, has had a steady growth, reaching out from year to year, finding a welcome reception in the best homes of every State in the Union and in all English speaking countries abroad, as well. The work of catering to the wants of our readers, while it has been onerous and exacting, has had more of sunshine than shade overhead, a compensating abundance of substantial expressions of "God speed" on all sides, and a smoother pathway daily for our feet. The closing month of the last volume has brought more commendation, cheer and cash subscriptions than any similar month of its existence, and its future prosperity was never so bright and promising as it is at this writing.

By way of parenthesis, we may here add that the same course of careful and conservative management, which has heretofore been

the rule, will be followed in the future, passing by the sensational and the meretricious and leaving warmed-over-viands for those whose appetites lead in the direction of cheap gormandizing.

Commencing with the present issue, a side-table is laid, which will be presided over by Mrs. Helen Campbell, whose sympathies, experiences and studied researches eminently qualify her to preside over a department where the good and the bad, the discouraging and promising elements of woman's being and doing; of her capabilities and opportunities, improved or wasted, are to be either philosophically or practically considered. The discussions in this department of WOMAN'S WORk and Wages will be conducted in harmony with GOOD HOUSEKEEPING's corner-stone inscription, "In the Interests of the Higher Life of the Household," broadening the field of operations as heretofore conducted and including, in future, the business life of woman as well as that of the home life. In this department she will have the assistance of many noble women whose unselfish efforts have been freely given to the varied interests and achievements to be attained by their sex.

In addition to the list of eminent and practical contributors heretofore given we add the names of Edward Bellamy of "Looking Backward" fame, who will write on "Household Service Reform," and of Honorable Edward Atkinson, who has added to his valuable researches in the field of commercial economics that of his equally distinguished efforts in domestic science and economy, and who will furnish an illustrated paper on his celebrated "Aladdin Cooker," which bids fair to be of great service to the kitchen economist. His invention is "something new under the sun" and gives great promise of much practical economy-a nervine for that vital pulse of the home, the kitchen. Literary supplies will also continue to be drawn from those who have heretofore rendered such efficient service in their contributed papers, the aim always being to select the best for making our Fortnightly Bills of Fare as varied, entertaining and useful as may be.

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With this much of comment, our guests will please "fall to " and partake of the contents of our Volume X, and

When the book is open, and ready to be seen,

Will it not be a dainty thing for every Household Queen?

WOULDN'T LEND IT.

From a Maine correspondent we get the following application and announcement: "Please send me a sample copy of Good HOUSEKEEPING. One of my neighbors takes it, and I would like to see it, but she will not lend it." This little incident affords a text for a sermon on Borrowing and Lending, which may be preached from the pulpit of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING some day, but we forbear, just now, inasmuch as our correspondent has chosen the better part, in the emergency, of her own accord, and ordered a copy of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING for her personal ownership.

The wish of many of our subscribers, as has been frequently expressed, to preserve their copies of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING for reference and binding, is so general, that we are not surprised at the objection to lending her favorite magazine by our Maine subscriber. Application to the publishers will always secure a sample copy, and an extended experience in furnishing such is that of a generous receipt of subscriptions in return.

GOOD THINGS IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. Catherine Owen's chapter of helps bears on a very interesting point. It pays to learn and practice the best and easiest ways of doing things.

It is somewhat startling to begin to talk about Christmas so early; but it is well to begin early to prepare for Christmas gifts, and Mrs. C. S. Fox's suggestions for Christmas work are timely. Florence M. Gray describes a "Kalendar Kermesse,” a novel fair for a church entertainment. It is worth trying.

Maria Parloa puts in a short space a great deal of sensible thought as to "What is Good Housekeeping?"

The story of the "Wash-Ladies " is concluded, and ends happily. The second installment of Mrs. Plumstead's "Practical Window Gardening" abounds in helpful suggestions on the subject.

Ruth Armstrong makes a good contribution to our literature on "The Children of the Household."

M. J. Ashton tells how to put up quinces in various ways. Annie Wade's list of meat sauces and recipes for making them is seasonable and appetizing.

The new department of "Woman's Work and Wages" is begun in this number. The announcement is hardly needed, for Good HOUSEKEEPING readers will be sure to eagerly seek it. It opens up with much interest, and in a way that promises much for its practical value as it goes on.

Plenty of other good things as usual. Our table will never be found lean. Come early and often and help yourselves.

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING:
Will you kindly publish a poem by Richard Realf, called "Indi-
rection." I sadly want a copy of it.
M. N. R.

LANCASTER, PA.

POEM IDENTIFIED.

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING:

A correspondent in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING of September 28 asked the authorship of a quotation beginning,

"Play not the niggard; spurn they native clod."

The author of the poem in which the stanza occurs is Samuel W.
Partridge; the title of the poem, "Not to Myself Alone."
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
F. M. J.

COST OF HOUSEKEEPING.

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING:

Could you or any one of your subscribers tell me how much a good, conscientious wife and mother ought to use for housekeeping when her husband has an income of $3,200? The family consists of man and wife and three little children aged six, three and two years. Can two servants be kept? Is $40 rent too much? If you can not answer these questions, please put them in your paper without mentioning my name or address.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ventures to sign the above communication MRS.

"OUT WEST."

INQUIRIES ANSWERED.

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING:

Enclosed please find the words to the song "In the Cottage by
the Sea," asked for by H. M. P., Springfield, Mass., in Good
HOUSEKEEPING No. 115.
MRS. W. A. H.
ALTON, ILL.

THE COTTAGE BY THE SEA.
Childhood's days now pass before me,
Forms and scenes of long ago;
Like a dream they hover o'er me,

Calm and bright as evening's glow,
Days that knew no shade of sorrow
When my young heart, pure and free,
Joyful hailed each coming morrow,
In the cottage by the sea.
Fancy sees the rose-trees twining
'Round the old and rustic door,
And, below, the white beach shining,
Where I gathered shells of yore,
Hears my mother's gentle warning,
As she took me on her knee,
And I feel again life's morning,
In the cottage by the sea.

What though years have rolled above me,
Though 'mid fairer scenes I roam,
Yet I ne'er shall cease to love thee,

Childhood's dear and happy home!
And when life's long day is closing,
Oh! how pleasant would it be,

On some faithful breast reposing,

In the cottage by the sea.-J. R. Thomas.

Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING:

I enclose a copy of "Over the Hill," asked for by "Inquisitive," in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING for September 28, No. 115. P. GREENFIELD, MASS.

"OVER THE HILL."

"Traveler, what lies over the hill? Traveler, tell to me;

I am only a child—from the window-sill, Over I can not see."

"Child, there's a valley over there,

Pretty and wooded, and shy;

And a little brook that says 'Take care Or I'll drown you by-and-by.""