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plain iron sinks. Whichever one 
is selected it should have an over¬ 
flow, and a plug stopper, and the 
waste should be protected to prevent 
solid particles of refuse passing into 
the waste pipes. The large quantity 
of grease carried by the water from 
sinks of this character soon accumu¬ 
lates in the waste pipes and if not pro¬ 
vided against ultimately clogs them 
completely. Hence, in their installa¬ 
tion every precaution in the way of 
clean-outs, grease-traps, etc., should 
be provided. 
The vegetable sink should be an 
enameled one supplied with both hot 
and cold water and provided with an 
inner removable wire basket so that 
the contents can be removed with one 
operation and can be drained with¬ 
out handling. 
In every residence kitchen a good 
coal range will undoubtedly be in¬ 
stalled as a sort of stand-by in case 
of accident to the gas range or the electric current. 
Whether it be a French pattern “built in” or 
the more adjustable American movable article, 
a wide variety to select from will be found and 
the good points of each will be thoroughly dilated 
upon by the dealers—suffice it to say, that a heavy 
solid one, as free from ornamentation as possible, will 
prove the most satisfactory in the long run. In gas 
ranges the variety is not so great, neither is the danger 
of disappointment so markedly present. They are 
now made where the oven and broiler are placed up 
above the top plates and one can see what is being 
accomplished therein with ease and comfort. Elec¬ 
tric cooking devices have been proven out so thor¬ 
A SIMPLE HYGIENIC KITCHEN 
Floors and walls of tile 
A WELL-ARRANGED AND WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN 
oughly that the experimental stage has long since 
been passed. Like gas, it is clean; but unlike gas, it is 
odorless, which is a very great desideratum. Besides 
being possible to do with electricity all that can be 
done by gas it also makes it possible to simplify many 
of the routine operations of the kitchen and pantry. 
The polishing machine for silver-plate, knives, etc., 
the coffee pulverizer or grinder and the vegetable or 
fruit peeler and sheer—turn a switch, and the oper¬ 
ation is already well under way. 
When it comes to water heaters the architect will 
supply the best advice as they pertain to and are made 
a part of the general plumbing system. A separate 
heater (but which can be worked also in con¬ 
junction with the coal range if so desired) 
gives a most satisfactory service with the use 
of a minimum amount of fuel. 
Various dressers with counter shelves hav¬ 
ing solid doors below and shelves above hav¬ 
ing glazed doors should be provided. These, 
as well as the fixed tables, chopping block, etc. 
will all be in accordance with ideas expressed 
by the mistress of the house to the architect. 
The Pot Closet.— While some of the 
utensils having most frequent service will find 
hanging space near the range, many of the 
pots, kettles, etc., for special purposes and for 
only occasional use will have to find repose in 
a closet. Wide shelves on one side will be 
covered with tin or galvanized iron which the 
black or sooty bottoms cannot mar. Here 
also will be kept the roasting and baking pans. 
Against the opposite wall which has been 
lined with tin or galvanized iron will hang the 
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