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A sUcCEssEUL AMERICAN SINGER
Margaret Reid Tells or Her Experiences
While Studying Music In Paris.


The story OF Margaret Reds unexpected
and successful debut in tho New York
musical world during the season now closing
adds an interesting chapter to the record OF
talented young American women who are
winning laurcls by their courage and genius
1t is not often that u young prima donna
makes her first appearance in so important 4.
r6lo rs Opheiia on so imposing stage as that
Of the metropolitan Opera House. Miss Reid
had never rehearsod any opera on tho stage
before she took. with little timo for prcpara-
ton. tho place left vacant by Van Zandt's ill
ness. and she had but one rehearsal Of" Ham
let with the orchestra.
One OF the charms of Miss Reids personality
Is a rare repose and dignity unusual In ono 30
young a pparently the result of an entire lack
OF self-conscousness through ABSORPTION in
the nrt to which she IL devoted TO those who
ask her II she was not frightened on the night
OF her appearance. she says. Not ut all after
began to sing. As soon as I hear my accom-
panimont lose all consciousness myself
and my surroundings"
Miss Reid is AN indianapolis girl, OF the pro-
nounced brunette tyre. slight anl graceful.
with prettily poised head AN earnest, inter-
estiug face. n simple directness and sincerity
in address, and IN uDAssumn. serenity Ut
manner. Sne began IA sing before she could
speak the words OF her SONGS and to dream OF
pinafores Before she had entirely finished
her course AT the High school tho young
girl determined to take up the serious study
Of music. Speaking Of her musical studies.
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In being directed to Nine. LSotarI In Paris;
and in studying with her up TO tho la st.
think tho reason why so many young singers
get discouraged is because thoy do not
stick to ono teacher but, go about
mixed up. Until singer gets good method
and while they are too young TO discriminate
between good and bad ii il bet Ter to study
with one teacher and not DO lcd into trying
found them good. After you have tho method
established then go over the different musical
works with tho masters and singers who laVo
boon particularly successful in them.
Another reason why tho American singers
get discouraged when going abroad for study
All the masters over there put you back to tho
rudiments. aud u persur who has sung or
taught well here. aud thinks no has u pretty
good method. feels humilatei and disheart-
] had studied only a short time in Boston. and
was Just ut tho beginning. any way
No. l did not go alone. hut aged alone:
People seem to think that young girls cannot
study there without u chareron. but it all dc.
rends upon tho girl. Tho French people roc;
that she is different from the French girls. and
treat her with the greatest respect. 1t Is only
II matter OF custom. The French girl Of good
standing Is attended always. 50 when one is
seen alone people sometimes treat her with
less consideration. But they know now that
have no trouble.
There is littlo usain girls trying to study
and to he in society at the same timc. \
singers life must be one Of Grrnt regularity
not only, while she is STUDYING; but. as long rs
many singers fail As soon us they begin to
succeed they give up tho practising the resu-
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TIE EASTER BRIDE.
Some of the New Features Introduced Into
English Weddings.

All the Easter brides that follow the English
wedding customs will have an early afternoon
wedding. followed by reception Very quiet
is the wedding not followed by n reception.
The brides mother issues tho invitations to
her relatives and friends When the bride is
mothrrless they are issued in the fathers
name. and II tho father is also dead sister.
either married or single. sends them out.
The bridegroom gives list of the relatives
and friends no wishes to invite. or invitations
are givon to him to direct for himself Those
who have received invitations should leave
cards with the brides mother within n week
after tho wedding has taken place. The hour
at which the reception is to commence is not
named. as it is understood that the guests will
arrive ut the house Immediately after leaving
tho church.
The brides parents receive tho guests in the
drawing room as they arrive. and they leave
tho church directly after tho bride and BRIDE
groom for this purpose At English weddings
the bride and bridegroom do not stand at the
door with the parents. nor 90 they stand TO-
Gether to receive the guests congratulations.
nEs sS By nsy honr o has s sSs
ture.. II time permits. they lead the way to
tn" dining room f!r luncheon or tea. which;
place immediately after, the arrival OF tho
space permits after the, relatives. The guests
stand during the meal. A tea does not in
volve as much trouble or expense as u lunch
con. 1t is arranged on similar lines with a
smart at home ten. The wedding party pre- re-
eede the gursts into the tea room. where al
made. and healths are not proposed except in n
quiet way among intimate friends. The host
tea room as they please and ladies' do not
whit to be taken in hy gentlemen. as the fair
sex usually prepOndorate in large numbers ut
n wedding. The bride does not return to the
drawing room. but takes loaye Of her friends
In the hall rs sho goes out,
Buttonhole bouquets for the gentlemen and
corsago bouquets for tho ladies OF white now
ers are given out MT tho church immediately
And whom the happy pair arc driven away
from the house. some one throws after them q
slipper OF flowers instead OF the traditional
shoe for good luck.
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PROGRESS IN WOMAN'S EDUCITIOM
Gre at Universally In \ merica and n Great
One In Scotland Opening Their D0ors-A
Sep Backward Johns Hopkins.

This ycar has been one Of unprecedented
| progress in tho cause OF tho higher education
| Of women. Victory has followed victory in
| swift succession. and each new privilege
| gained has paved the way for another and
more important concession. The most i'm
portant of these to American women students
have been the recent new departure at Yale.
tho opening OF Brown University. and tho
granting OF the continuance OF present oppor-
tunities for study at tho Leipsic universities
On tho same day that the philosophical
faculty OF Yale decided. with the sanction
of the corporation. to open the graduate
courscs with the degree OF doctor OF phloso-
ply without distinction OF sex. after the next
acadcmical year. the nows was cabled from
over tho sea that tho Senate Of tho University
of st. Andrews. the oldest In Scotland. had de-
clded to open its departments OF theology.
arts. and sciences to women. The vote In the
faculty at Yale on the question OF admitting
women was almost unanimous. and women
will now have as good opportunity for id
ysnced research rs can be found IN Eurone.
plomepting. the. courses ut tho women's
colleges. without competing with them in
their undergraduate departments. Is most
kindly conceived and satisfactory. Only the
exceptional woman in pursuit OF exceptional
training for special work requires the ndvan-
tages OF the superior equipment Of the best
universities for men,.
According 10 inc laleSI ttpotlS tue Oiu nj
yersity Of heidelberg. which celebrated it's
5VOlh anniversary lew years hGo, has ABOUT
decided 10 admit women. properly prepared to
the philosophical faculty and allow them to
receive degrees.
Less encouraging is the condition q things
Mt the Johns HoIkn5 University. The Wo-
mems Fund Committees have raj sed the sum
OF Sl1O.3OO as II preliminary endowment for
their medical, school, the money being con-
tributod Tor the purpose of securing Tor wn-
mon students the bnst opportunities. Tor nd;
yaured profes siouai traiuinE. and this fund
has boen accepted hy the trustces;; Mis- Car
IUtt has promised to give SlUu.OOO mora pre-
yided the trustees will ,aise s2.l 900. being tho
sum required to make VI tho amount namedby
the Trustees AS necessary for Il lit endowment
for their medical department., This amount;
which was to have bcen raised by the iirst OF
February. fails to nateriaize. and those con
vcrsant with the state of affairs claim that the
conservative element. which Is Just now In the
ascendant in the Board. do not want tho women
in the schuoi. but do want the money tho
women lave AZ, command; And the n. D's.
who are opposed to woman s knowing the laws
Of her own being. clai NJ that the women have
killed the JONAS HOPKINS Medical School" q. .
America has, Ave women students at Zurich.
one in the medical department.. four taking IN
the study Of PHILOSOPHY. In the Department
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bonnet made OF narrow velvet band. shaped
10 the head and covered with pearl chains.
which lie lightly upon the ady's dark wavy
hair. At tho back n little tuit Of feathers
rises. and the bonnet is fastened to
the head with pins tipped with large
real pearls. Indeed. tho fashion Of
wearing roal jewels rs part of tn bonnet deco.
ration is Incoming prevalent in New York as
well as in Paris. ltpermits an individuality Of
decoration and n distinction otherwise unat.
tninabo IN these days Of imitation. and repro
Fifth avenue frequently secs its vulgarized
copy in the windows Of Fourteenth street. and
considers herself lucky il she doesn't enc oun-
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The same work finishes the skirt. which opens
on ono side to match the waist. Full caps
worked in the edge fall oyer the long. close
fitting sleeves. and the collar is Of the work.
with an edge Of embroidery. or in China silk
feather-stitched in the pattern Another dress
q girde belt.witha blouse Of bright scarlet and
blue wash silk and half.htting coat. The
bons. and tie costume is exceedingly pretty
and serviceable for spring. wear. And the third
is Of fawn and white stirred woollens with a
Princesse shape with a Vatican bnck. gagged
on the shoulders and opening oyer a, little
tons. The sleeve is fastened in a similar man
ner. over fawn silk aid draped with high puff
mt the ton.
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Tho fayorite present for bridesmaids Just
now is double heart pin in pearls with tiny
across the hearts. To be chic tho slipper
must match in tint the color Of the brides
maids gowns.
There Is n pretty Arcadan sugGestivencss
In the prevailing fancy for ribbons. which
thread our laces and go Tutoring down our
garments In graceful fcstoons and bow knots.
Green Of IL peculiar light and vivid shade In
summer gowns OF Powered silk and fouard-
All kinds Of chnngenble and chine, effects pre-
vail. all varieties Of brocade. and ,peeuliar
ribbon. woven doublc of satin. with the colors
unik e on the two sides. Is very attractive. as
ARE tho shot ribbons and those Of conventional
brocaded desIngs.
The, Umpire" sash is waning. In favor Of q
new girdle composed Of ndnuble band OF RIB.
bon tied round tho wal st into an erect bow at
the, side. 1t is formed of brocaded ribbons.
which are neither harsh nor thick. and add to
waist they enclrclc.
Tho silk waist dominates tho mode 1t is the
bodice OF most fashionable tailor gowns.
which havo the heavy coat for outdoor wear
and the silk shirt beneath for homo use. The
variety OF these waists is greater than ever be-
fore. the leading fancy being IL waist with
double gathered fri.l falling carelcssly down
the front. This lril is sometimes whipped or
buttonho!e stitched with contrasting: color
Ono of the novelties is q navy pnc ELK waist
tr"Itrai again on tho sleeves Tor heisnt and
breadth at me shoulders. llrated collars are
and suspenders of the same silk a. tho waist
form part oi the decoration. A yoke formed OF
shirrod spaces between double ruiles taken
up in the SILK Is often made up In tho softer
silks. which end in pun Just below tho belt
Elizabeth Cady Stanton. in her speech to the
women of Sorosis the other day. said that II
i L
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-27
The Growing Sentiment Against Capital
Punishment.
From he Hdshiuy,on Post,

Il have been against capital punishment for
many years" said Gen. Curtis Of Now York.
tho Hercules OF the House. t. a rcpyrtsr II tho
I"sL and have one of the comp!ctost col
lections Of booksand pamphlets relating to thu
subject in the United States. When in tho New
York Legislature l got bill through tho
House abolshng tho death penalty ty an
overwhelming majority. Iwant to see n SIM
liar bill. now before this Congress. enacted. It
provides in the United States courts FIR i'm
prisonment for life in lieu OF hanging A"ary
half OF the governments Of Europe hHv" done
away with executions and there is ~ d"ath
penalty " four states OF this Union. decrease
OF rims follows the abolition of capital punlsi,.
ever Ielu5ns " tho system"
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ter it on the head Of her own maid.
But the aigrette strung with small real
diamonds. the resplendent pin fastening. the
stones: the bonnet pins of pearl. set in circles
of diamonds, and the buckle. now SO much
inc brilliants. assert their superiority over
ever so cumming copy. An odd use Of this
with long wells. directly in front the veil is
gathered up to the hat hrm. fastened there
beneath small buckle Of brilinnts. falling
thence each sdo tho face in graceful festoons.
At the back the veil is fastened with another
jewelled pin and hangs below the waist.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-27
FOR CHILDREN.
Gowns that Arc Simple and Easily Made
Two Examples.

Two pretty and simple models for little girls
gowns for summon wear como from London.
the home OF artistic and sensible childish
fashion. French styles for little people are
grotcsGue. doll-like limitations Of modes de-
signed for their elders. but the London child's
dress. though quaint and picturesque. is ever
childish and simple. One is OF buff-tinted
cashmere which has the great advantage Of
washing. 1t fastens on one side with pretty.
scroll-like design worked by hand in silk.
and the jointure OF the skirt and bodice
is hidden beneath a belt Of the stitching
fastened on ono side with roSette.
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which modify the se-
verify OF our woollen
WINS and add n
charming grace to
those Of lighter mate
rails. Because a long
time ago n fair but un-
fortunate Fren c Ii
queen knottcd about
her neck u half hand-
kerchief OF lace in
graceful. careless fash
ion. tho woman of to-
day can smarter up
her wcll-worn black
silk with n hchu OF
crimson or blue to that
elegant distinction de-
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OF evening gowns are
deliberately trimmed
with them. and one Of
the eNtravaEanccs OF
which u London actress
has been guilty Is a re-
ccption gown OF white
cloth embroidered In
pearls. interspersed
with moonstones. A
New York woman. we'll
known in literary and
-A~tnl atrnIa, ln,
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No Enoch Arden for Her.


WILKEsDARRr. Pa. March 20.-After nm alb
senco Of eighteen ycars, James Griffin rc-
turned 70 his hpur in Plymouth. His vito
recognizing her lord after his long vacation.
She said 70 him. "Iegone. / will have no
tain out Of town.
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Tho latest thing in jewellers novelties is tho
fluted enamelled ribbon. which comes in all
the delicate tints. and is tied up in all manner
OF knots and bows for the hair. for the watch.
or for the neck. About every third woman that
is seen In these l. entcn days at the opera has a
hand OF ribbon nb out her head half hidden In
The soft WIVES OF kuir. and tied in q pert, up
standing little how on ono side, These rio.
bons have "a satin smooth finish and most
dainty cooring., but the little fllet Is Of metal
ennmclcd. or It would never stay IN place. aS:
Of his metal ribbon tied into bows. which are
gracefully bent ana tinted into soit-looking
arrange inents quite hko the silk ribbons.
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Maude Thomas. q NEWMAN. student. is
successful lecturer on drcssmaking in girls
schools for the Surrey County Council.
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o society as the third leg on II duck. the fifth
wheel on II cart. o. the. buttons o II tho back OF
n mans coat. Its only mission on earth Is
to Prove to IN unbclicying world what u
sweet. seli-sarrilcinG. luug-su Hcring and
enduring creature " woman is Only pretty
women will ho COURAGEOUS enough to wear the
garment. and no rcn,rntal sncEcloth could
he more mnr.ifying to their vanity. some of
these coats add to their other iniquities that Of
being hound with lcathcrnnd having y leather
strap across III" back. but most of hem are
con ent with tho raEgcd"st of raw edges and
stitched hcts fastened with butter plates OF
IN uthur- of pearl or horn.
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Julia + Buckley, principal Of tho Plain
field public SCHOOL System, has been appointed
Dean OF the Wonen's College OF the now Unit
versity OF chicago. she, II. a woman OF re-
educational subjects. and has travelled OK
tensively In this country and abroad.
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:, Annie Crosby Emory has received from
lS)2-92 Within the next two years four new
fellowShins will be offered by the college, be-
sides the European, fellowship. which belongs
to the graduating class.
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Two hundred young Hindoo women arc said
to be studying in the medical schools OF India.
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Tho Pennsylvania College OF Dental Surgery
graduated nine women at its recent COM
mmsIncemGJnt one OF the Graduafns; pr, MttIe
dentist at tho Williamson School.
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Viola Griswod OF tho College OF Phar-
macy. Northwestern University. was the only
woman in q class OF forty eight men, and she
carried oil the first prize.
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The Daughters OF tho Revolution ut their
convention unanimously PASSED Il resolution
recommending hat he only distinctivoly ma
tional song OF America. tho Star Spangled
Banner" bo sung ut least once II week in all
the public schools and .reIuestn: all Ameri-
can citizens whenever tho song is sung or
played in their presence to show their respect
by risin. and standing until it is finished.
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Chicago has woman engineer. Miss De
Barr who has successfully PASSED the rigid
examination Of tho Board OF Examiners. for
which she paid tho official foe OF $50. and is
now u regularly licensed steam engineer.
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Russian women.

Of medicine there are also 10 Russian women.
~ German. 3 from Austro- Hungary. one from
England. and ono from Seryia Three women
are taking up the law. one Russian. one Ger
man. and one Italian: In philosophy each Of
tho countries named, with the exception Of
Italy, has representatives.
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What a pieco of m nlicious mischief ia tho
"Rnll cont TINT we a .e called upon to wear in

this year Of grace 1922
Not content with dis
guising the prcttiest
thing about n woman.
her gracious curves
and the pretty slender
ness of waist sho has
suffered years Of tor
turc to attain. in n
shapclcss. seamless
garment Of tho night
shirt family. tho latest
decree is that tho awk-
Wartlncss of the I'M
calmly thing shall 10
intensified 10y u strap
buttoiirI or 'urkIod
acros. tho hncl; at tho
waist l!ur. This strap
Is as useful II incmhcr
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A writer in the LortHghHV Rerie,r has tax on
great pains to collect u number OF facts as
evidence that women endure pnin with much
greater courage than men. that men -woon in
who face tho inevitable suffering more uncom-
Llaininsly and Patiently. 81 OF which every
then he very shabLly socks TO draw the con
clusiOn that women are physically less sensi-
tive than men. md do not tcei tho pain so
acuteiy because they make less fuss about ii.
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little girl in Engl land aged only ten has rc-
written the book Of Euclid. supplied it with
stions. The book has created great surprise
in learned socctlos where it has hecn dis
a9 be nrcs o o wo hns haan ana
credited to n clevor man. Tho child is tho
daughter of Prof. Hudson. and n brilliant
future may he prophecied for her from this re-
murkable achievement.
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Tho lEomdn's Voice Is edited. managed. and
printed entirely by women. 1t in published bv
A. Florence Grant. the only woman who owns
and conducts printing Office in Boston.
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is worn with the toughest OF wool gowns as
well Us with the gavest Of silk toilets. convert
ing the tailormade morning gown into
lunch dress or reception toilet.
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Patents recently granted to women include n
sewing machine. an leo machine. n sliding
window. and n needle employed In the manu-
facture Of feltcd fabrics.
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tho average Briton. but talk to him OF John
and Elizabeth and no Is ready to DO Interested
lin TO his lights"
TO iDORy THE NECK.

The Important Part Lace - TnkinG-How
II should be Worn.
To tho poetic instincts OF Partisan women
We are indebted for most OF the pretty triles
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ored cloth. trimmed with three bands OF black
little trarcry Of Jet above ench band. Tho
deep pointe! collar Of Jet, with its bands OF the
thick trimming, is lined with chamolsc. and Is
designed for ieni- sdiSom Wear withouta wrap
a broad girQle Of Jet conceuls the jointure Of
tho skirt and bodice.
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University examinations to women has more
thnn doubled tho mum lcr OF girls In tho classi-
cal department of the Providence High School.
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T.fEiOUS ADMINISTRATIONS
A French NnrScd Ball and I.entcn Lunch.
eon-rhe At Home" Day.

a FFencA N"h scd BNII anu q I-ehEch LUNCH.
eon-The " At Home" Day.
A French woman artist gave u picturesque
bal maSQus during Carnival week whero the
costumes were all composed OF paper as stipu-
lated by the cards Of invitation. Tho hostess
wore the dress Of Blanche Of CASTLE. a cream
colored robe with a design Of and border Of
gold. Her hair fell in long thick braids down
to her waist. and was tied with ribbons of gold
paper. Tho ribbons and flowers on all tho
gowns were OF paper. and paper fayors We're
given in the cotilon.
The Clytie bang is the newest caprice Of
fcElo fancy. The hair Is palted down to tho
forehead. leaving only a light fringe to fall to-
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The Arkansas building at the Columbian
Fair is to be built By n woman. Miss jean
Longborough has been notified that her ran
OF tho building has boon accepted. and that
she will be made superintendent OF its con-
struction. The design is in the rocco style OF
architecture. which prevailed in tho scvon-
teenth century in France as the first settlers
of Arkansas were French. On the ground
floor will be II fountain constructed Of tho
many colorcd crystals found at Hot Springs
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JEWELS IN THE BONNET.
Pearls and Diamonds Worn on the TriH-
mings-Not Easily Hmitated.

Pearls are much worn in Paris-colored.
white, and black and the newest French bon
nets havo crowns Of net oxauisitely embrold-
cred with them in various huos. The waists
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North Dakota has full community OF Indian
Sisters established under an Indian Mother
Superior. tho first community Of the kind ever
established. though there have been before
this Indian Sisters in other converts.