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Evening star., 1901-12-11
Pastor and Family Given HOusewar
Ing.

The members and friends of the Lincoln
Memorial Congregational Temple gave the
pastor. Rev. Sterling y. Brown, and family
a housewarming at the parsonage, No 17O1
1lth street northwest, last. evening. The
parsonage had been thoroughly renovated
preparatory to receiving the pastor and
family, who moved in from their cottage on
Howard University Hill. Those attending
brought many useful articles, so that at an
early hour the dining room table was laden
with the necessdries and with viands
Among those present were Mrs NJ NJ
Holland, Mrs. \. White. Prof. Walter Hay
sen. r. 5. Smith Rev. and Mrs s. n
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs W. s. Dufheld and
Mrs T. Ross. Refreshments were served
Evening star., 1901-12-11

The auxiliary ofa the Blaine Invincible
Club met last night t the residence of
226 D street southwest,s for the purpose of
considering the invitation sent to them by
the Blaine Invincibie Club for a reception
1st of January, 1902, at Green Hall. Penn
sylvania avenue between 18th and 18th
streets northwest The president Of the
Blaine Invincible Club P. H. Carson, was
present and made. some appropriate re-
marks, as did also DR.. R. L. Gains.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Fresh man Class Election,

AT a meeting yesterday of the freshman
class of Columbian University officers were
elected as follows: President, Edward P
Evans of Virginia; vice president, Boynton
NcC. Leech of Virginia; secretary, ]. Waldo
Taylor of Ohio; sergeant-at-arms, A. S.
Belot of Virginia; treasurer, j. A Thorn Of
Washington; reporter, c. F. Fuller of New
York; executive committee, Charles James
Fox of Massachusetts, A. G. Pollock of Vir-
ginia, t. A Scott of Missouri, Erskine Cor
don of Washington and Charles Chapman Of
Illinois.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Homeless ard FriendIess,

This man was holding up pedestrians on
Pennsylvania avenue last night and beg
ging for money" so policeman told Judg,
kimball, when Leonard Smith, man
about forty years of age. was arraigned
on charge of yagrancy in the Police
Court.
What have You got to say?' the court
asked Smith.
Your honor. l am a perfect stranger
here, and have no means of support" the
man answered.
Where do you ive?'
81 have no home was the reply.
"You get sixty days"
Evening star., 1901-12-11
BEET SUGAR MANUFACTURE.
Figures Given Showing Investment O
S3O,OOO,OOO.

The annual meeting of the American As
sociation of Beet Sugar Manufacturers was
held here yesterday and officers were chosen
as follows: President, Henry Oxnard; vice
president, w. L. Churchill of Michigan: Sec
retary, James H. Hamilton of New York.
and treasurer, Julius Stroh of Detroit, Mich
Statements were presented showing that the
capital invested at this time amounts to
over $30000,o0O. The association is strongly
opposed to the proposed reduction of the
tariff on sugar imported from Cuba.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Lodge Chooses Officers.

Sjansbury Lodge, No. "a. F. A. A. NJ has
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: VIM W. Swart, W. NJ: Thos II. JOY
S. w; Thos- Grant, J. w; W. E. Nalley,
secretary seventeenth term) Geo. W. Bal
loch, treasurer ttwenty-eighth term; silas
II. Fox. S. D.: Arthur c. Shaw. j. D.; VIM.
G. Bergman. VI. of c; Rev. Ira Kimmel
chaplain: Herbert F. Ivers. s. s.; Harvey
II. Rogers. J. s.; Henry Yost, jr.. tiler: Ar
thur G. Shaw, delegate 10 Masonic board of
relief; Frank l.. SUNNY, delegate to ST.
Johns Mite Association; a. s. johnson.
trustee: Louis Hartig. II. Z. Bergman and
S. H. Fox, proxies.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Federal Masonic Lodge Election.

At the regular communication of Federal
Lodge, No. 1, F. A. A. NJ, held the 10th
instant, the following were chosen officers
for the ensuing Masonic year: Worshipful
master, j. R. S. Dickens; senior warden, A.
]. Arnold junior warden, E. ]. Shumate;
secretary, G. Y. At Lee; treasurer, W. S.
jerks; marshal, w. r. SHIELD; senior deacon,
Nat B. Fugitt; junior deacon, Joseph r.
Fague; senior steward, Ralph w. Lee;
junior steward, William T. Richardson's; or
ganist Otis d. SWEET; tiler, j. Richard
Riggles. The officers were installed by Past
Master Richard b. Nixon.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Yale Alumni Meeting

Al the annual meeting of the Yale Alumni
Association of Washington at the Ebbitt
yesterday officers were elected as follows: ::
President, John Dalzell; first Vice president.
George p. Whittlesey: second vice presi-
dent. c. l.. Hall; secretary and treasurer,
Wallace W. Hite; historian, Caldwell C.
Tyler; executive committee, Rev. j. L.
Ewell, DIR. F. j. -WoOdman. z. W. Cady
Ralch c. Powell and W. X. u. Mallory The
annual dinner will be given soon after the
New Year, and series of smokers" will
follow.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt Vernon at 10
am. and 40 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue ana
49, street for Alexandria and Arlington
am to pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; talls
Church hourly. See schedule
Evening star., 1901-12-11
BRAKEMAN SERIOUSLY HURT.
Caught Between Two Freight Cars
and Crushed.

Luke L. Seay, employed as brakeman
on the Pennsylvania railroad, was badly
injured about o'clock this morning while
coupling cars at the Adams Express freight
office, at the corner of Virginia avenue and
9th street southwest. Seay was caught
between the freight cars and badly crush
ed. He was removed to the Emergency
Hospital, where the physicians found that
both his jaw bones were broken, and
that his skull was fractured. 1t is thought
that he is injured internally, and his con-
dition is serious
Seay is about twenty-five years old, is
married, and lived near Deanwood.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
A Good Thing for Christmas.

A subscription to The Saturday
Star would please some out-of-
town friend or relative. Send
your order now with one dollar
for a years subscription to start
the Saturday before Christmas.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Recommendatin Approved.

Louis P. Shoemaker recently requested
the District Commissioners to widen and
improve the BroadaBranch road from the
intersection of thes Blagden Mill road to
the District line. Morhds Hacker, the su-
perintendent of roads, approves the recon-
mendation, and asks that the sum of 5000
be allotted from somes available fund for
carrying forward the work.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.
,ademy-"The Heart of Maryland"

Aeademy-"The Heart of Maryland"
Bijou-Burlesque and vaudeville.
Chase's-Henrietta Crosman in Mistress
Nell"
Columbia-Frank L. Perley's singing COM
edians in The Chaperons."
kernan's-Fred Irwins big show.
Lafayette-Belows Stock Company In
''The Dancing Girl"
National-Mrs. Leslie Carter in ''Du Bar
ry."
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Thomas A. HulImuth residing on Rock
Creek Church read, was slightly injured
on the left leg yesterday afternoon by fall
ing from a BrightwOOd car near Florida
avenue and 9TH street northwest HeIlmuth
was sent to Garfield Hospital for treat
nlent.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Extra Time Given,

The Rowan Granite Company of North
Carolina, which was reported behind on its
contract to furnish granite curbing for
sidewalks in the District of Columbia. has
been given extra time by the District
Commissioners and urged to catch up by
April 1, when the laying of sidewalks will
be actively begun again.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Luke Burns, an old soldier, who is an
inmate of the Soldiers Home. was struck
by car 1924 of the Washington Traction
Company on Brightwood avenue yester-
day afternoon, and had hand and knee
slightly injured. He was sent to Freed
mans Hospital, where his injuries We're
dressed.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Bricklayers Union. No. 1, will hold an
election tomorrow, from IL to pm, at
Typographical Temple, for three delegates
to represent the organization in the con-
vention of the Bricklayers and Masons' In
ternational Union, which will be held at
Pittsburg, Pa. in January next. The can
didates are w. H. Maghan, D. ]. Mcmahon,
J. f. Murtagh, ]. Patterson, w. j. Roach,
Wolfe
Evening star., 1901-12-11

OUR DETERMINATION
To maintain superiority in giving the best
values in Teas, Coffees and Sugars is the
strongest argument we present for Your
patronage. c. d. Kenny Co 80 stores.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

THOSE WHO ARE PARTICULAR
about the meats for their table should buy
our Washington Dressed Beef and Lamb
None finer in the market. T. T. KEANE,
35-J1 Center Mkt. and Wholesale Row.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

New Edfice fOE,Grace Congregation,
With Which President WOrshfps.


A meeting of the0committee appointed by
the Maryland classis Of the Dutch re-
formed Church of Maryland to have charge
OF the erection of the proposed new edi-
flee for Grace Church, 18th and o streets
northwest, where President Roosevelt at
tends, was held yesterday in Frederick,
Md. 1t was decided to adopt the collabo-
rated plans submitted by Paul j. Pelz Of
this city and A. A. Ritcher Of Lebanon
Pa.
AS soon as possible proposals from con-
tractors for the erection of the structure
will be invited and building operations will
then be begun. The design of the new ediffce
will be English Tudor Gothic. The main
structure, to front fifty-two feet on 10Th
street and with a depth of fifty-eight feet,
bringing it back nearly to the present build
ing, will have a seating capacity of about
400.
When this portion is completed the build
ing now in use will be removed and a struc-
ture for Sunday school purposes will be
erected.
The pastor of the church, Rev. J. NJ
Schick, is the chairman of the building
committee, and associated with him are
the following members of the Maryland
classis: Rev. G. S. Slagle of Westminster,
Nd; Rev. g. R. Eschbaek of Frederick,
Md; Rev. l. M. Motter of Frederick, Md,
and Elders A. r. Macardel of Frederick,
Md, and John Gassman Of Hagerstown,
Nd.
The new building, Independent of the organ
and the furniture, it is estimated will cost
about $50, 600, which is the amount of money
available for this purpose. 1t is not the
intention to incur a debt, and so the con-
struction Of the Sunday school room will
not be undertaken until the funds are in
hand. Whether brick or stone will be the
material used will be determined when the
total cost is known.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Officer Wilson found VIM. w. Byrnes,
seventy years old. wandering around the
Geological Park late yesterday afternoon.
He was sent to his home, 25i5 18th street,
in the patrol wagon from the 10th pre-
ciuct
Evening star., 1901-12-11

GAS LOGS, ANDIRONS, COAL CRATES
GIG 18th. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

DON'T MISS THE GREAT OPENING
of beautiful China, Glassware. Lamps and
Crockery on Monday next. the 10th. at the
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.'S main
store JO1-JG3 7th st. A beautiful display.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Growing Plants Are GivabIe.

Healthy palms. ferns and potted plants in
abundance. The Flower Shop l126 Conn ave
ADV VertiSement.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

PALM FOR ONE DOLLAR!
And less The home of fine plants and
choice flowers. Call and see for yourself
Phone 1924. j. r. Freeman, 612 18th St n W.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Rranoh Office IL

Branch Office, 18th st. and VT. ave.
Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch office. Kings drug store, corner
18th street and Vermont avenue, at regu-
lar rates. No charge for messenger
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Gas and Oil Heaters, S1.25 to 500; Gas
Radiators 300 up.
A EBERLY'S SONS, 71s 9TH St
Evening star., 1901-12-11

DRINK A BOTTLE OF "OLD GLORY
beer with meals and before going to bed
and you'll enjoy better health It's fine
tCnic-pure. wholesome and nOuriShing. For
case phone Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

THE n. AUTH PROVISION COMPANY'S
HOME-DRESSED BEEF AND LAMB
Are the choicest that can be had Steaks,
Roasts, Chops. etc, at the very lowest
wholesale and retail prices. Salesrooms, 625-
629 ID st. S.w., and k-St. Market.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Joseph Simms, an inmate of the Soldiers
Home, was slightly injured about o'clock
last night by falling in front Of car of
the Washington Traction Company at the
corner of 7th and F streets northwest.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Sewing Machine Repairing, Toe.
c. Auerbach,7 & II. Send postal Phone 172.
de1-tf.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Suits Dyed,
Blankets and Lace Curtains Cleaned An
ton Fischer's, 906 G ST NV
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Flynn's Business College, Sth and X
Business shorthand, typewriting-$2J year
-AdXertiSement.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Wonders for children. Toys and ever!
thing. Gould. de7-1Ots
Evening star., 1901-12-11
AUCTIoNsALEs OF REAL ESTATE. &c.
Today.

Duncanson Bros, aucts., 9th and d SITS.
nw-Chancery sale of No. All 9th st. s.w
on Wednesday, Dec. IL, at 4:3o pm George
J. Mueller, trustee.
Thomas j. owen & Son. aucts., 913 T ST.
n.w.-Trustees' sale of No. 24O Wilson st.
NV. on Wednesday. Dec. IL, at 430 pm.
William E. Edmonston and Jay C. Howell,
trustees.
Tomorrow.
c. G.. Sloan e Co, aucts.. 1907 G st. NV
Dead letter sale on Thursday, Dec. II, at
10 am. and pm, at auction rooms.
Duncanson Bros, aucts., 9th and D sts.
n.w.-Chancery sale of No. 60 o ST. NV. on
Thursday, Dec. H. at 4:3o pm. George j.
Mueller, trustee.
Thomas ]. Owen and Son, aucts.. 913 F st.
n.w.-Sale of lots on 3 st. Sc. between 18th
and 14th sts. on Thursday, Dec. i, at 4:3O
pm
c.. G.. Sloan & Co. aucts., 1907 G ST. NV
Sale of oriental rugs, carpets and hanSings
daily at IL am. and pm, at auction
rooms.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

j. Jay GOuld's, Tree Toys, Favors, &c.
de10-1Ots
Evening star., 1901-12-11

For Home Use BE Sure You Always Get
"Old BraddOclk" Maryland Rye.
It's the greatest of medicinal whiskeys. Fa-
nous for it's absolute purity and age. At
grocers', cafes, clubs. Jas. Clark Distilling
Co., D. P. Mccarthy, Mgr, $40 Pa. ave. 1t
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Handsome EquipaEes for Receptions
Calling. shopping. dances. etc. for hire rea-
sonably at DOwney's Stables 1622-2s |, st
advertisement.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
CITY AND DISTRICT,

Ladies. Royal Clues Anything. Kanns
Evening star., 1901-12-11

WHEN PLANNING THE XMAS DINNER
don't forget to put down Schneider's Malt
Bread-the purest. liShtest and most whole
some bread baked At grocers', fresh from
the ovens in time for all three meals.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Rooms Papered, $500 Up. Legal Guar
antee with every job. w. v. Mahoney. COB
Pa. ave- Sc. The Big Store Telephone East
ia F. deo-Ot~
Evening star., 1901-12-11
CITY ITEMS.

Open Evenings, Tree Toys Gould's.
de11-1Ot*
Evening star., 1901-12-11

BETTER See Us at Once
If you want rooms papered before Xmas.
Finest work 81 up. F. G. NOLTE, S24 9th.
Evening star., 1901-12-11

Tree Ornaments, Fancy Paper. Gould's.
de6-16t*
Evening star., 1901-12-11

The "ROyal Limited,' Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. Exclusively Pullman
trains, Buffet smoking car, parlor, obser-
vation, dining and cafe cars. Leaves Wash
ington daily, 3 pm No extra fare other
than regular Pullman charge.-Advt.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Difficult Digestion

That is dyspepsia.
1t makes life miserable.
Its sufferers eat not because they WANT To-
but simply because they MUST.
They know they irritable and fretful; but
they cannot be otherwise.
They complain Of bad taste in the mouth a
tenderness at the pit of the stomach, an uneasy
feeling Of puffy fulness, headache heartburn and
what not.
The effectual remedy, proved by permanent cures
Of thousands Of severe cases, is
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Evening star., 1901-12-11

WHEN SHOPPING
Get Quick Lunch" at La Fetra's, IL & G.
Evening star., 1901-12-11
Bricklayers to Hold Election.

Open evenings, Tree toys. Gould's.-Advt
Evening star., 1901-12-11
After Thenter "CIub suppers.,
Anacostia and Vicinity.

10 to II pm. 81 each, at the Shorehan
Advertisement.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-07
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Life has no blessing like prudent
friend.-Euripides
Nothing is more disgraceful than
nsincerity.-Cicero.
Who makes quick use of the moment
Is a genius of prudence.-Lavater.
1t is error only, and not truth, that
shrinks from nquiry.-Thomas Paine.
Judge Of a man by his questions
rather than by his answers.-Voltaire
To manage men one ought to have a
sharp mind in a velvet sheath.-George
Eliot.
Only imbeciles want credit for the
achievements Of their ancestors.-Con-
fucius.
By the streets of "by and by" one
arrives at the house of never. Ger
vanteS.
Never was the voice of conscience
silenced without retribution.-Mrs
Jameson.
We blame others for slight things
and overlook greater in ourselves
Thomas Kempis.
Wise men ne'er sit and wall their
loss, but cheerily seek how to redress
their rm.-Shakespeare.
Bad manners are a species of bad
morals; conscientious man will not
offend in that way-Bovee.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-07

The National Society Of the Daugh-
ters of American Pioneers has decided
to have an exhibit of relics and heir.
looms Of the noted pioneers in the
colonies and states. The society was
formed something more than year
ago, with purposes similar to those
of the other patriotic societies. Any
woman is eligible for membership who
is descended from an early settler. if
acceptable to two-thirds of the local
chapter to which she seeks admission.
The presidentgeneral Mrs. Mary
Barr Warfeld Gibbens, is one of the
Warfields of Maryland and Kentucky,
and holds membership in the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. Colo
nial Danes. Huguenot Society and
Daughters of the Confederacy. The
other officers of the national society
are: Corresponding secretary-general,
Anna M. Shrewsbury; recording Sec
retary-general, Clara V. Leonard;
treasurer-general, Mrs. w. M. Strauss;
historian-general, Alvaro F. Gibbens;
presidents-general Mrs. Libbie
Beeson Butcher and Mrs. Reuben H.
Taylor.-New York Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-07
Mental and moral philosophy, an.

Mental and moral philosophy. an,
cient and modern languages. mathe.
matics, natural philosophy and chem
istry, natural history Gncluding geol-
ogy), botany, zoology and physical
geography, physiology and hygiene,
rhetoric and the English language, lit
erature, vocal and instrumental music,
drawing and painting.
what the life of the student was
in those days can best be seen from
the time table that was followed,
which ran like this:
Rising, a. M: morning prayers,
6.45 a. m; breakfast. a. m; arrange
ment of rooms (silent time). TAO a.
M; morning study hours. a. m. to
12.40 p. M; dinner. p. M; recrea-
tion, to 2.40 p. m; afternoon study
hours, 2.45 to 5.45 p. M; tea. 6 D. m;
evening prayers. followed by silent
time, ESQ p. m; evening study hours,
Z to . p. M; retiring. $40 to 10 p. m"
When one adds that no girl was al
lowed to go anywhere off the grounds
without chaperon, that she had to
consult the lady principal about every
move she wished to make and every
cent she wished to spend, one wonders
where the amazing amount of emanci-
patton and liberty came in which so
startled our grandmothers and grand
fathers.-The Worlds Work.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-07
The Breathing of Women.

AS matter of fact, not one woman
in 100 breaths normally. The res
piration of the average woman varies
with every change of mental state or
physical condition; grief. depression,
fatigue, all have their influence in
lowering the amount of oxygen that
goes into the system, and it is rare
thing for woman to use her lungs un-
less she has had the special and def
mite instruction incident to the vocal
training of singer or elocutionist.
A little knowledge of physiology and
few hints on the subject, however,
will enable any woman to comprehend
the precise art of filling and emptying
the lungs on scientific principles. The
main thing is to be sure that the lower
lobes of the lungs are well filled with
air, and that one breathes from the
abdomen. After one has acquired
this habit the chief thing is to breathe
in as much sunshine as possible and
to believe in the efficacy of oxygen as
a remedy for nearly all the ills that
flesh is heir to.
The following are some excellent
rules for improving the respiration
and bringing it up to normal condi-
ton: Stand at an open window or re-
cline on a couch with the waist and
chest unconfined; hold the chest walls
high and inhale in slow, long breaths;
exhale as slowly. three times only at
first. Gradually the number Of times
may be increased and the time length
ened for the breathing exercises.
Fifteen minutes, twice a day at least,
should be devoted to this exercise to
accomplish the desired results.
To inhale long, deep breaths while
slowly raising the arms above the
head, and to exhale as slowly while
lowering them. is one of the best
breathing exercises ever invented.
The practice of breathing very deep
ly while walking in the open air is
recommended not only for the general
health, but is one of the best cures for
obesity, as the increased amount of
oxygen greatly augments the con-
sumption of waste material-Home
Advocate.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-07
A LAPLAND TEACHER.
What the Government Is Doing for the
Esquimaux in Alaska.

What the Government Is Doing for the
Esquimaux in Alaska.
The government experiment of in
Producing reindeer in Alaska has been
a success. One of the main features
in connection with the enterprise was
securing the services of experienced
Lapland herders and their families to
care for the deer. but more especially
to teach the Alaskan EsquimauX the
method of breeding. herding and the
driving of the deer in harness. There
are some SO Laplanders. men and
women, now engaged in this work
of instructing the natives. They are
distributed at the several government
reindeer stations and are under con-
tract for three years with the interior
department.
Mrs. Samuel Kemi, wife of the chief
herder, is one of these teachers. She
is very intelligent. and her particular
duty is to teach the EscuimauX wom-
en- the art of making reindeer clothing,
which is the warmest and best adapted
for Arctic Alaska. She also instructs
them how to prepare the various food
stuffs which the reindeer furnishes,
such as butter, cheese and the cooking
and drying of the meat. For this
work she receives the same pay as the
herders. She travels from station to
station where the Esquimaux women
are assembled from the surrounding
country, from so to 100 miles or more.
She then gives daily object lessons
in her domestic work, and gradually
the EsquimauX women are learning
the advanced ways of civilization.
Aside from the point of speedy
transportation in the frozen territory,
the matter of establishing perma-
nent food supply for the native folk
was the main idea which the govern
ment had in the introduction of the
domesticated reindeer among the Es-
quimauX. The race was on the verge
of starvation, as the white man had
invaded their land and killed of all
the whale, walrus, seal. caribou and
other animals which form their sole
source of sustenance. Now. however,
by the use of these fleet footed and
useful little animals. the problem of
travel and existence has been solved
for the Esquimaux, and 1t is hoped that
the race will be changed from a hunt
ing to pastoral and civilized people.
The interior department have been
examining Alaska with regard to it's
capability of sustaining reindeer, and
find that upon the basis allowed by
the Norwegian government. of so
many deer to the square mile. Alaska
has pasturage sufficient for 100000
head of reindeer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-07

The Japanese maiden of however
high rank is early taught to sew, cook
and be model homemaker. The rich
est women embroider their own gar
ments, and nearly all make them.
The family dinner table is unknown.
In its place individual tables about a
foot square and eight inches high are
employed A lacquer tray holding
four or five little dishes is placed on
each table. For the arrangement of
the dishes there is a definite and in
flexible rule. the soup bowl always
occupying the centre and the rice bowl
standing on the left. Exquisite designs
are the pride of the Japanese chef.
Fish appears shredded to look like
snow; omelet in the shape of chry-
santhemum and chicken fashioned in
all sorts of odd devices. Everything
is served in the daintest fashion.