Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28

A philosopher once said to Victor Hugo, s'Woman, sir, is the conundrum of the nineteenth century," True" replied the great Hugo, "but we will never give her up." And so she will keep the dear men guessing, while she is fast unravelling the riddle herself in work faithfully done along both artistic and practical lines. It is an exploded idea that women have not the amount of brains that the sterner sex are blessed with. When given the same advantage she keeps pace with and very often leaves him far behind.-Se- lected.
 A woman who is the owner of an an- cestral inheritance in the shape of an old piano, around which clusters many happy memories, has utilized it in very novel manner. Like some mortalS whose outer tabernacle is still sound and symmetrical, but from which the mind has gone, leav- ing discord and dullness, where before was harmony and brightness, mental wreck and yet a being to be tenderly cared for-so the old piano having served its day and generation we'll is at length powerless to give forth melody and har- mony. new instrument has been brought in, but it is not to displace the old friend in the home. That is still to occupy the accustomed corner in it's quiet old age. Divested of the parts that the friction of life has worn out, it has been lined with rich red plush, upon which Is displaying many family heir looms, gems, medallions fans, snuff boxes and curios rare and valuable
 The beautiful carving of the old case harmonizes we'll with the rich array it supports and like company of old cro- mes met to exchange "reminiscences of old times-New York Times.
 RiCVclino for poy,,a,, ic e,,l,io,+ 41.a4 mas been discussed with much diversity Of opinion Some question whether it is of any benefit to them or not Many phy- sicians recommend the use of the wheel to all, but especially those of a nervous temperament and given to imaginary ills. It diverts the mind and gives life and vigor to the body. When taken regularly 1t proves quite beneficial.
 The revival on rather wholesale scale or the progressive euchre craze has devel- oped fresh ideas in tally methods. re- cent hostess, wishing to be original, pro- vided the guests with tiny baskets swing ing from handles of baby ribbon In lieu of stars, punches or other devices to score his victory, every winner received g violet mounted on a toothpick, which was thrust in the little basket. The win ners Soon presented a basketful and the hanging violet punches were most orna- Notwithstanding.
 Girls are such romance-weavers, Age may bring wisdom and dignity, gray hairs and eyeglasses, but it has to work long time before it scrapes away all the silly fancies and romantic notions lodged inside the feminine head. She will save old party slippers and dresses because such a one" thought she looked well in them. She will treasure old dried-up flowers and leaves for so long that she forgets their histories and has to make up new romances for them-Exchange
 This is all true, but there are some girls who plod along day after day with not suspicion of romance or sentiment If they have ever had romance it is so securely locked in their hearts the world doesn't know anything about it.
 
 On the 18th of May will be celebrated the 75th birthday of one of the noblest women the world has ever known, Flor ence Nightingale. Her work as nurse and organizer of hospitals in the Cri- mea is well known to all. She has done grand work on behalf of the human race