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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14

About how long is the career of a
choir boy?"
-Four or five years. We seldom take
them younger than ten, and they usu-
ally sing until they are fifteen. / had
one boy who sang eight years and only
gave up at eighteen, but that is very
rare"
What becomes of chorus boys?"
asked the visitor.
well. as soon as boys voice begins
to change he becomes useless so far as
singing Is concerned" answered the
choirmaster, land he is at once released
by his teacher with the injunction to
rest the organ until II has reached its
proper natural development. When this
time has arrived many ex-choir boys,
having natural taste for music. cult
vate their matured voices, and often be-
come famous singers"
The care and patience that had been
expended on them as children served
he said. TO give the boys a well-ground-
ed knowledge of the art, so that when
they resumed its study much OF the
drudgery would be avoided. A large
number of prominent professional sing
ers had begun as choristers, he said
and had admitted that, had they not
possessed a knowledge of the rudiments
of music acquired from their choirmas-
tiers, they would probably never have
undertaken the cultivation of their
voices at all.
"One of the principal objects of my
method of teaching" he added, sis to
preserve their voices for as long a pc
riod as possible. to stave off the inev-
liable break or change In the vocal
chords till the very last moment"
what Is the difference you speak
off"
why. the boys use only the edge of
the chords. while the adult singer, in
order to produce proper tones, uses
them fully and. Furthermore. sings from
the chest. while the boys sing more or
less from the throat and the front Of
the mouth.
ION the whole, the choir boys busi-
ness is a very paying one for a boy,
and mothers are always watching for
a vacancy. I have some very funny ex-
periences trying boys voices. The fond
mothers imagine that their sons have
heavenly voices. but when try them I
find some of them suggestive of any
thing else but angels.
"The prices range.from $50 year to
$500, and up to $1,000"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14

that at home we do not drink tea on
stated occasions or only at meals, as
you do here. With US tea Is the ma
tfonal beverage.
Let us first consider the teapot tt
self. 1t is invariably of porcelain and
varies in style, cost and dimensions In
accordance with the taste, wealth and
size of the family possessing 1t. 1t Is.
as you say. constantly in commission.
In the morning sufficient quantity of
the dry tea leaves is placed in II and on
this is poured hot water. Let this In
!, fusion stand for few minutes-say
four or fve-and you have what we, /
think rightly, regard as drink mt for
the gods.
1T is always ready. Whenever the
pot needs replenishing all we have to
do is to add little more tea and a
little more water. There is no hard and
fast rule as to the proportions of tea
and water or as to the character of the
tea itself. II is all a matter of indlvid-
ual taste. We use black or green tea
and have II either weak or strong just
as our tastes direct.
I'VE never drink II boiling hot, as is
done in America and England. but at a
moderate degree of warmth. To main
tain this desirable temperature 1t Is
customary to cover the teapot with a
sort of bag padded with cotton and
lined with silk. A similar arrangement
is often used in England and is there
known as a 'coZy.'
This is the usual family manner of
preparing and drinking tea in China,
but when visitors come courtesy de-
mands that we should be a little more
ceremonious. Then we have the tea
brewed in individual cups. covered with
dainty lids in order to retain the heat
and aroma. AS a matter of course, tea
is always thus offered to a visitor the
moment he enters a house.
I'VE would regard with horror the
suggestion that we should add anything
TO the contents of our teapots beyond
hot water and tea," said the Minister,
with a visible shudder Imagine put
ting rum in tea, as / am told Is some
times done here, and is said to be
common practice in Russia! A cultured
taste revolts from the thought. The
idea of milk and sugar is almost as
bad.
Just one hint more regarding tea and
I am DONE" said Minister WI. RE
member that while there are expensive
teas and cheap teas. there are no really
bad teas except those that have been
adulterated with deleterious ingredi-
ents, and this very adulteration Is prac-
tised solely to meet the taste. or lack
of taste, of consumers who persist in
so spelling their tea by the addition of
such adulterants as rum and milk and
sugar.
IF only they would drink their tea
pure, as nature intended 1t to be drunk,
they would instantly detect any at
tempt at aduiteration and that would
be the end Of the importation OF i'm
pure teas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14

banana coiored silk faced chailie ap-
piiqued with very narrow leaf green
satin ribbon scarcely wider than q
cording. The gown was in two parts. q
Princess falling from neck to floor, and
q Princess tunic open In front. The
slip was made Of cream colored null
with a deep hounce Of the challie
around the foot. The tunic met at the
neck and again at the waist with
diamond shaped opening over the bust.
me new summer gowns are so DIFF
ferent from those Of preceding seasons
that one looks at them with wonder
and. sometimes, with awe. The models
are preposterousiy extravagant and
your fashion chronicler hesitates about
describing them because they are so
far above the moderate or average
purse. On the other hand they serve
the purpose for which they are intend
ed. OF conveying the advance styles.
and nearly all Of them are capable Of
being initiated in cheaper designs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14

1t is absolutely necessary to exercise
in undress. The maids and matrons of
Gotham have adopted simple little
uniform consisting of baggy boomers
and loose blouse. Dressed In this they
perform their exercises night and morn-
ing. They practice standing on both
feet, with abdomen drawn in and bust
extended; they also practice the cors
rect walk, with chin elevated.
A horizontal bar is by no means necs
essary, but it is inexpensive and very
useful as an exerciser. After a little
practice 1t is easy to swing by the
hands from the bar, and in a short time
the more athletic OF the fair athletes
are able to swing round and round 1t.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14

lengthwise and remove the yolks. Chop
the yolks and add half the amount in
bulk of cooked and chopped fresh
mushrooms. Mix gently with a table,
spoonful of Bechamel sauce. season
with SALT pepper and nutmeg, and gar
nish the empty white pieces Of the egg
with this stuffing. Dilute a little
Bechamel sauce with a tablespoonful
of cream and a small piece Of butters
Put a part of the sauce on the bottom
OF q baking pan, enough to cover II.
and lay the eggs on 1t and cover with
the rest Of the sauce. Put a pinch OF
Parmesan cheese on each egg and bake
for ten minutes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14
FANCY SPONGE BAGS.

The once humble sponge bag has be-
come a thing of beauty under the at
tentions of the jeweller. 1t is no lon
ger of sombre rubber, but of delicately
barred and striped rubber silk. lined
with a plain. pale color. Instead of
closing with the drawing string, which
has a habit of always being damp and
obstinate. 1t fastens with a silver or
silver gilt clasp, such as the Melted
purses have.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14
HOW TO BE THIN
AND GRACEFUL.
Simple Exercises Which are all the
fad With the Fair Maids Of A
Gotham,

The fair maids of Gotham are trying
to become like sylphs, slender. grace-
full and beautiful. The first two attrf-
butes are easily secured. While dfet-
ing Is the secret of slenderness. 1t Is by
no means necessary. for the woman
who will exercise can work off her SUI
perfiuous fat and acquire grace while
doing so.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14
HOW TO BREW
A CUP OF TEA
The Secret of the Peculiar Flavor
and Aroma as Produced by the
0rientals.

By WI Ting Fang. Chinese Minister.
These are the rules for making a cup
of tea, as laid down by WI Ting Fang.
the Chinese Minister. to a woman re-
porter who recently called upon him to
ask him n few important questions on
tea making.
ITO get down to the basic principles
of tea-brewing and tea-drinking as
practlsed In China you must realize
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-14
OUTDOOR GOWNS
WILL Be GAY.
Many are the old Fashions Revived
in the Dresses for the Coming
Season.
Miss Edith Morton'S rousseau
GIace Silks will be Much Worn With
Elaborate Ruffles of Chiffon and
Lace.

PrettyThings in Cheaper Fabrics
Paris, March 2s.-Since the Prince of
Wales has adopted the fad of dining in
formally, with London's smart set. at
the fashionable hotels, there have been
many requests for dinner gowns in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
BEAUTIFUL DRIVES.

Did it ever occur to you who are in
the habit of taking morning or even
ing drives how many different beauti
full road-ways there are leading from
Denison? A person may pick out new
road for each morning of the week if
desired For instance he may go by
way of Mat. Mills sand pit through
Coon Grove to Dan Riddles and return
by way of the cemetery or go south
from VIM. Cochran's ard return by the
way of A. L. Rogers. A beautiful
drive is out to E. G. Sage's and cross
the river along wooded road and re-
turn past Jas. Rollins. For fine seen
cry drive past McHenry Park to the
old mill site and come up on the west
side of the river. There are number
of nice drives leading to the north and
west of town. One hardly realizes
what fine country surrounds our city
EMIL they have driven over it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

We are informed that the bridges,
especially in the south and southeast
parts of Denison township are in a
wretched condition, the bridge floor
ing being constant menace on account
of Its weakness and rottenness. This
matter has been called to the attention
of members of the Board of Super
visors, but as yet no steps have been
taken to better the condition of these
bridges. The Review does not wish to
take a position of carping criticism,
nor to be an habitual fault-fnder, but
the care of the county bridges is one
of the most important functions of the
board. Instead of spending money in
defending damage suits, paving attor-
neys fees, and damages awarded, it
would be better to take time by the
fore-lock and repair these bridges so
that they will be in safe condition.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
THE LoNDALE STOCK co.

Will open the regular theatrical
season in Denison at the opera house
next Monday night. The house and
stage has been rehauled and remodeled
since last season and is now in good
shape. The management has been
fortunate too, in securing a first-class
attraction for that event as the COM
pany is one of the very best on the
road to-day. 1t is composed of some of
the brightest talent in the dramatic
category of players, all being profess
sional people of we'll known and recog-
nized ability. Upon Monday night
ladies will be admitted free and the
house will, no doubt, be tested as to its
capacity.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

On Wednesday afternoon the NJ. E.
Sunday school held its annual picnic at
Marshall's grove. A large number
were in attendance. The parents took
an interest and came with we'll filled
baskets, and by their efforts it was a
success. At one o'clock teams were at
the church for all who wished to go,
and they kept going back and forth all
afternoon. About seventy-tive students
from the college went out on hay racks
and made things lively by giving the
college yells. etc. Numerous swings
and other amusements had been pro-
vided and the afternoon was pleasant
ly spent in social conversation and in
playing games. in which the older peo-
pie took part and made interesting.
Supper was served about six o'clock
and all returned in the cool of the even
ing. having had most enjoyable time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Denison sportsmen are we'll pleased
with the new Magau trap recently
placed in position. Out of about 500
blue rocks thrown from it on Wednes-
day there we're not half dozen broken
The crowd of shooters was not as large
as usual, owing to the warm weather.
The following is the score in the fifteen
target shoot for the gold medal. 1t
will be seen that Mr.. B. j. Sibbert
won the gold medal:
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Crawford county was represented at
Des Moines by the following we'll
known citizens:-E. A. PACKARD of
Manila, S. E. Whitcher of Botna, j.
HUE of Dunlap, Hon. John F Grote OF
West Side, d. H. McWilliams of Char
ter Oak, and Messrs. Kuehnle, Conner,
Lally, Sewell and Meyers of Denison.
Mr.. D. W. Shaw and B. Y. Nicholson
were the only members of the delega-
tion not in attendance at the conven.
ton.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
EXPLANATION WANTED.

The Review says J. F. Jones, form
erly of this city is building fine new
residence in Denison. The Review,
however, does not state whether Mr..
Jones will occupy it himself-that is
with a wife-or whether j. p. is doing
it for an investment. At we look at it
from distance 1t appears suspicious
Defiance Enterprise.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mrs. Mary j. Coggeshall of Des
Moines will succeed Mrs. j. B. Romans
as member of the national executive
committe of the Iowa Equal Suffrage
association. The equal suffragist are
preparing for campaign on an extern
sive scale. The state convention will
be held in Des Moines October l6. II
and Is. Miss Susan B. Anthony, Mrs.
Carrie Chapman-Catt aad other prom
minent leaders are expected.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
CRAWFORD COUNTY CROPS.

A ride through the county at this
time is one to be enjoyed. Everything
is looking its best. Great fields of
corn, in many instances two and three
ears to the stock, huge stacks of grain,
green meadows, the first crop of clover
already harvested. are to be seen on
every hand. Surely with such crops
one should be happy. We believe
Crawford county will reap one of the
best crops this season in many a year.
A drive in the south part of the County
convinces one of this fact. Take. for
instance the road through Coon Grove
and out on the Defiance route. one sees
as good farming land, and as good i'm
provements as any in the state; the
land is not hilly, and still is just rolling
enough to be we'll drained, and the
crops are excellent, the corn standing
above mans head. Another notice.
able feature in this part of the county
is the abundance of fruit. AT almost
every farm one sees large orchard
the trees heavy with fruit. Crawford
county is indeed fortunate this year.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership hereto existing between John
T. Haugh and C. C. Kemming, under
the firm name of Haugh g. kemming,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
G. G. Konm ming retiring from the firm
and John I. Haugh continuing the
business, assuming all outstanding LA
biiities and all notes and accounts due
said firm are payable to John T. Haugh.
Dated July Is, 1900.
JOHN T. HAUGH.
CHAS. C. KENdMING.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
CASE OF DIPHTHERIA.

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ard johnson, living in east Denisou, is
sick with diptheria, and the family has
been quarantined. Mrs. Johnson and
two children only recently returned
from visit to Rock Island and it is
supposed that the disease was con-
tracted while there
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Miss Minnie. Lee and Louie, chill
dren of the late Mr.. Bratthauer. ex-
pect to 90 to Preston, Iowa, next week,
where they will remain during the
summer. Their sister, Edna. will
make her home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Schelm in Hanover township,
and the other brother will stay with
his grandmother, Mrs. Messenbrink,
in this city.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

'.The Boys" moved the Slime stock
of clothing to their big store on Main
street Tuesday night, and the room
vacated is now being cleaned up and
will be occupied by Mr.. j. L. Haugh
with clothing stock.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Sears McHenry of the First National
returned from Des Moines on Wednes-
day night. From Okoboji he attended
the encampment of the SD Iowa held
at Perry, and reports an excellent
time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Alfred Conyne lost plush robe and
a horse blanket on Wednesday evening
while returning from the Sunday
School picnic. The finder will be re-
warded by returning the same.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

r. E. Grason has resigned his posi-
tion with the Plano Manufacturing Co.
and about September LIST will accept a
position with the Standard Stock Food
Co. of Omaha. Robert is a good sales
man, and as there is more and more of
this food being used nowadays, he will
meet with success. He will still make
Denison his headquarters.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

L. G. Rusmisel, that indefatigable
worker at the college. expects to go to
Kansas about next Tuesday. The pro-
fessor has been kept busy the past
year and his vacation will do him good.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mrs G. c. Kemming was lat home"
to her lady friends on Wednesday af-
ternoon, Mrs. L. j. Healy being the
guest of honor. A very enjoyable time
is reportable: the time passing only
toa quickly.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

The Denison delegates to the Py-
THAN Conclave to be held at Waterloo,
on August 18th are. G. F Kuehnle, w.
G. Rollins. c. c. Kemming and w. d.
Luney.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Judge ]. P. Conner and wife left last
night for the east Judge Conner will
spend two weeks at Waukesha, Wis
consin, while his wife will visit with
friends in Chicago.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

While at play on Wednesday. the
little son of Prof. Van Ness ran a
rusty nail in his foot. He was brought
down to the physicians Office and the
wound dressed, and the little fellow is
resting nicely.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Nearly fifty Denison people enjoyed
an excursion to Wall Lake yesterday.
The Junior Endeavors of the Presby-
terian church, several of the Sunday
school classes and the families of
Messrs. Brodersen, Cushman, Wilson,
Branch and others. made up the party.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

G. M McAhren has force of men
at work on the Central near Dunlap
doing some grading. He is down there
part of the time himself and is kept
pretty busy and says he has plenty of
work. He will soon start on the city
well.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

The fifteen months old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Haines, living on Chestnut
street, died yesterday of cholera in
fantum and was buried today in Mil
ford township.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mrs. R. J. Riley is seriously at the
home of her sister, Mrs. John Aims
worth. Mrs. Riley is a daughter of
Mr.. John Shirtclitf of Vail.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mrs. j. H. Holmes is visiting her
husband in South Dakota, but we
understand they have not as yet given
up their residence in Denison.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Miss Anna Petersen will take her
vacation next week visiting in Milford,
Iowa. and at Lake Okoboji.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mr.. Henry Behrens will take his
vacation next week visiting in ST. Joe
aud Kansas City. Mo. and Seneca. Kan.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mr.. E. S Plimpton went to Charter
Oak on Wednesday on account of the
reported serious illness of Mr. G.
Standing.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mr.. A. Levitt is expected home in
about a week. AT present he is in
New York City See his ad. in an
other column.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

The Misses Doretta and Lizzie
Schelm of Hanover visited their many
Denison friends Thursday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Miss Maude Hunter leaves next
week for visit with friends at New
ton. Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mrs. Geo. w. Bowen, of Carroll,
Iowa, visited at the home of Mrs. j..
Fred Meyers on yesterday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Messenger Chapman of the Boyer
Valley line, has been transferred, Mr..
Barscht taxing his place. We have
not learned where Mr.. Chapman will
be stationed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

w. A. McHenry, presiden. of the
First National Bank, returned from
okoboji Wednesday evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Main street witnessed rather an ex-
citing runaway this morning, but for
tunately no damage was done.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

MIS-. j. N. Bradley and Miss Junia
Romans made trip to Omaha yester-
day on No. 3.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

See "Warda.' specially engaged
attraction with the Londale Stock Co.
at the opera house next Monday night.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mr.. Earl Macarthur of Indian Terri
tory, is in Denison visiting his sister,
Mrs John L. Richardson.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Hannibal Fink leave
today for visit with relatives in Ne
braska
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mr.. j. E. johnson, American Ex-
press route agent, was in Denison on
Tuesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

A. D. Smith, who has been working
out in Nebl aska. returned on Wednes-
day evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mr.. William Schiller, an attorney o
Sac City, spent Wednesday in town.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03

Mrs. j. T. Carey has been quite ill
for the past few days.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-03
CHANGEOF LOCATION.

AS has been noticed by our readers
the firm of Haugh & Kemming has
been dissolved by mutual consent and
the business will be continued by Mr..
j. T. Haugh. This firm has long been
known as the old reliable" and we do
not believe customer ever left their
doors without having received the full
worth .of his money. With such
reputation thoroughly established and
with his host of personal friends Mr..
Haugh should and will meet with un-
qualified success. Within few DAYS
the stock will be removed to No. 3
Broadway and a splendid line of fall
goods will be added.
The financial embarrassment through
which the firm recently passed, has
only served to make them more friends
as they have shown their desire to be
honest and fair above all else. Our
best wishes are with Mr. Haugh in his
venture and with Mr.. kemming in
whatever he may undertake. We
know we voice their sentiments when
we say they are grateful to the people
for their kind patronage and that Mr..
Haugh invites all his old friends to
visit him in his new location.