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the cabinet. The method of opening 
the doors of this particular portion of 
the cabinet differs in each model. The 
intelligent housekeeper realizes immedi¬ 
ately that when the doors are opened 
there will be more working space added 
to the table area, so it is necessary to get 
rid of the doors when the cabinet is to 
be used as a mixing center. Conse¬ 
quently there are doors on hinges that 
swing back, doors that roll back like 
the old-fashioned roll-top desk, and 
doors that lift up and disappear by be¬ 
ing shoved back out of sight; selection 
lies with the individual. 
In the topmost section, and it will 
be remembered that all articles are 
within arm’s reach, there is ample space 
for the non-perishable foods. The 
doors to this section, which usually 
swing back, are provided with racks for 
order pad and pencil, cook books, bill 
file, etc. 
Below the Table 
Under the table two-thirds of the 
space is reserved for pots and pans; 
their respective Uds are kept in a rack 
on the door. In large models directly 
over this space is a drawer for. linen 
and under it a chopping board that 
pulls out. Three drawers of different 
size occupy the remaining third of the 
space below the table. The top drawer 
The sectional cabinet permits of additions. Of white 
enamel steel, glass fixtures. Courtesy of Janes & Kirtland 
is for small utensils, the second for 
pastry flour and meal, and the third 
provided with a metal top is reserved 
for bread and cake. ♦ 
In the latest model it is planned to 
equip the table with an electric motor 
which provides power for all the de¬ 
vices that used to be operated by hand, 
such as the egg beater, cream whipper 
and food chopper. 
Keeping the Cabinet Clean 
The cabinet is easy to keep clean. It , 
should be taken apart, wiped with a 
damp cloth, sunned and aired at least 
once a week. After the special place 
for each article has been decided upon 
it should be kept there. 
When articles of the non-perishable 
variety are ordered in large quantities, 
only a small portion should be kept in 
the cabinet; the remainder should be 
stored in the pantry. The pantry also 
makes a splendid place in which to 
keep preserves and glass jars for extra 
quantities of foods. 
When space is found at one or both 
sides of the cabinet, units of metal or 
wood to match the cabinet can be added 
for keeping dust proof other articles 
necessary in the kitchen. The broom 
closet unit is especially recommended. 
In it can be kept from sight brushes, 
brooms, the vacuum cleaner, etc. 
How and Where to Use It 
H. K. PIKE 
T WO facts in connection with the decorative 
use of heraldry should be kept in mind: 
First, that heraldry is distinctly decorative 
and offers many legitimate possibilities of ap¬ 
plication which may contribute to the enrich¬ 
ment and charm of our homes. 
Second, that it is not undemocratic and in¬ 
appropriate in a republic, because, to a certain 
extent, it has had explicit governmental recog¬ 
nition in the United States by act of Con¬ 
gress and is continually employed in its public 
capacity by the officials of both the Federal 
Government and by the governments of the 
several states and cities. 
Washin^on and the other fathers of our 
country displayed their armorial bearings on 
silver, bookplates, coach doors, and in divers 
other ways, as had always previously been 
their wont, and they saw no impropriety in so 
doing. This fact, together with the 
governmental recognition and use of 
official corporate heraldry, just re¬ 
ferred to, should dispose of any hesi¬ 
tation on the part of individuals 
using heraldic devices. Of course, 
good taste will forbid the employ¬ 
ment of heraldry in an ostentatious 
manner or the display of personal 
arms by those not entitled to bear 
them. In the absence of official pre¬ 
scription for the bearing of arms by 
individuals or families, the use of 
blazonry will naturally be guided by 
traditional custom. 
There are two elements, based on 
its very nature, that in the past have 
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DECORATIVE 
ACCESSORY 
The chimney breast offers a logical place for 
the display of heraldry. In this case, which is 
from the residence of G. M. Allen, Esq., at 
Convent, N. J., an old fireplace has been in¬ 
troduced. Chas. I. Berg, architect 
Into a stairs window can be in¬ 
troduced an armorial panel, such 
as this example which has been 
done in the medieval style by 
Nicola D’Ascenzo 
