With most of the modern houses that are rent ed the range is usually included when this is not the case, a good range will take quite a little of the amount devoted to the kitchen. Do not forget any of the labor-saving machines 3 rather retrench if need be in the furnishings of the parlor, or the China for the table, than in the kitchen, especially if for economy one is not able to command good service and the mistress must do a part of the work for the household. The kitchen is the foundation of the health and happiness of the family, and every house keeper should have it under strict surveillance, and insist that it is kept neat and Clean.