The record-union., 1896-04-19

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Hatshepu was a new woman, though
ali her life she was compelled to do the
best she could without q bicycle. She
succeeded Thothmes l., and ruled with
>her elder brother and husband, Thoth-
mes IL, who seems to have been 1.-The
lesser man" Her power is taken to be
in evidence of the importance the
Egyptians attached to the female line
At the same time their dislike to be
governed by a Queen caused Hatshepu
a world of trouble. Her career might
have been ended in obscurity but for
her cleverly managed plan OF as
suming the character of KING and
being represented on the monuments
in male attire She continued the works
of the temple Ammonia, where the
great obelisk and it's PROSTATE COM
panion bear her name Her most dar-
ing achievement was an expedition to
Punt, either the Somalee country or
Arabia Felix, collecting fleet on the
Red Sea which she commanded in per-
son. The people accepted her rule, and
she brought back great tribute, 1nclud-
ing small spice trees, which she planted
at Thebes, SO adding the wOmanly part
of the adventure. After the close of the
uneventful reign of Thothmes II. she
was associated with the younger,
Thothmes I'LL, who usurped the whole
power, finally succeeding her when she
had reigned twenty-one years. He had
so mean a spirit that he effaced her
name on the monuments, substituting
that of his brother and his own, reckon
ing his reign from the date Of her ac-
cession.
White lace can very often be cleaned
without wetting it in the following way:
Lay it on a piece of clean flannel, cover
it well with powdered magnesia and rub
with a clean, soft brush.
To freshen lace sponge it with weak
ammonia. Lace that has been washed
should never be ironed. Lay a sheet on
the floor and pin the lace down over it,
taking care not to neglect a single little
point. 1t will dry smooth and without
that stiff glossy look which the iron is
sure to give.
To join lace lay one end over the other,
so that the pattern in one piece comes
directly over the same figures in the
other. Sew the two together around the
edge of the pattern, using the finest cot
ton. When it is quite secure trim it
nicely, and If the work is neatly done
the joining will be imperceptible, ex-
cept on very close inspection.
Polly-Wasn't IT lucky I put on this
pretty frock to-day! I've just been
talking to Harry.
Molly-Does he like the gown?
Polfy-Oh, 1 don't know! We talked
over the telephone.
Some of the humane societies in the
East have sent out circulars to women
of fashion asking them to use their ex-
ample and influence in dissuading
others from wearing the aigrettes or
egrets of the heron, which are obtained
from the bird in manner SO cruel that
to wear them seems barbarouS. The
feathers which are the nuptial adorn-
ment of the white heron are usually
taken from the bird before their young
are able to fly and provide themselves
with food. The parent is usually killed
in order to get the feathers, and left to
decay in the sight of their offspring. 1t
is said that through the destruction of
the heron there has been considerable
increase Of snakes in one part OF
Florida, where the young snakes have
formally been killed in great numbers
by the herons.
Every place of small or medium size
that divides itself sharply ON church.
or club, or social lines would do well
to have at least one organization to
draw together women of opposing sects
or sets in devotion to some common
aim and good. Such a club should be
on such broad lines as to include every
respectable woman who wishes to be-
come a member, and with a merely
nominal membership fee. The meeting
may be held in the lecture-rooms or au-
ditoriums of the different churches in
the place, and the subjects discusse..
be ethical ones or current events. A
paper on some subject, followed by dis
cussion of it open to every member
may be the means of spreading sweet
hess and light" and sympathy and
higher ideals of living and thinking
through a community. At one club, or
ganized 10 unite a community which
has been in existence seven years, hos
pitality. liberation, personal religion
patriotism, dress reform, the training
OF the children, the kindergarten, the
public schools, business relations and
sanitary housekeeping have been
a Y,7pr4c- clf1Ajeo4c Ac the
list of subjects for each paper is known
at the beginning of the winters work
each woman has an opportunity to find
out what she really does think in season
fer the discussion.
Slice cold boiled potatoes and ripe
tomatoes in equal quantities, and put
them into a salad bowl il alternate
layers, sprinkling over each a little
chopped chives. Around the edge ol
the bowl make a decorative border ol
nasturtium leaves and blossoms, allow
ing the stems to run down well into the
center OF the bowl, beneath the pota-
toes and tomatoes. Pour over the whole
a French dressing, and set on ice fol
two hours. When ready TO serve, toss
the flowers and vegetables altogether
This dressing, when well absorbed by
stems and flowers, gives to this par
ticular salad pungent quality. If put
in low-cut glass bowl, its decorative
appearance will be greatly enhanced.
A beautiful finish to room with a
plain wall covering, either in textiles
or paper, is canvas frieze painted with
roses cirySanthen,,,rns or Some othe,
large and decorative flower 1t is exceed
ingly difficult to paint such a frieZe or
the wall itself, and when accomplished