It is a good plan to have regular times for ordering in a fresh supply of stores, either quarterly, monthly, or weekly, as is most convenient. Only a bad manager sends out daily for small quantities of sugar, coffee, soap, etc. It is most inconvenient and very bad economy, for some stores are cheaper when bought in larger quantities.

All goods should be checked on arrival, and for this reason it is well to use a duplicate order-book.

Stores should be given out to the servants at stated times, either at a fixed hour each day or each week. This will save much time and many interruptions for the mistress.

Beetles And Mice should never be found in an ideal storeroom, so be careful that no crumbs, sugar, or other stores are left about. For this reason a small dustpan and brush should be kept in a convenient place, for unless they can find a meal waiting for them mice and vermin will never come.

Lastly, remember the door of the storeroom or cupboard must always be kept locked, and the key kept by one responsible person. This is only fair to the maids.