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Gould. who has lived in the town many
years. OF Mayor Kinnear. the head Of the
Maryland town, or any other Of the resi-
dents who come to Washington every day
to business. He gets up an hour or two
earlier than he would in the city, be-
cause the air is so fine in the cool Of the
morning and the trees so beautiful and
the birds 70 musical that he cannot miss
them. He takes a walk or a horseback
ride. OF be works In his garden CT sits 1on
his porch and absorbs the fresh. delight
ful smells of the country. His paper
yeomes TO him as early as It does in the
city, and perhaps he reads this as hs
sits on his porch
Cheap Telephone Service.
The telephone service is 50 cheap that
he has a telephone in his house. and be
usually communicates with his place Of
business before he leaves home. Or he
may wish to have some order filled by
the Takoma stores OF in the city.
When he leaves home he does not get
his shoes muddy or get hayseed N his
hair. The streets are quite as clean as
those in the city and after a rain much
cleaner, because there is no black filth.
He reaches his Office in perhaps twenty
minutes later than the man who lives
on Capitol Hill or Columbia Heights,
but it does not take him any longer
than it took the Columbia Heights man
a few years ago.
Always Glad to Go Home.
When ne gets TO his Office. be is the
freshest and heaIthiest man anywhere
about. and is able to do the largest
amount Of work and enjoy It most He
does not Hnger in the city after he is
through the days work, because he
wishes TO get back to his porch or his
chickens or his fruit trees or his gar
den or his hammock
He does not carry home load OF
bundles. He does not run for the train.
He orders his goods sent out. and he
knows that If he misses one car, another
will follow IN few minutes.
No Hot Weather Terrors.
The hot summer has no terrors for
him. No one ever loses sleep in Takoma
on account Of the heat. The Thermometer
regularly shows a temperature 3 TO 10
degrees below that OF the city, and
the free sweep of the breezes and the
purity Of the air help to make even
the hottest Of days and nights bear
able
After an evening at the club he sits
on his porch and watches the stars come
out in the wide sky. so much wider
than il is in the city between the high
walls, The stiffness of the country.
the darkness. the woods a little way OF
perhaps. are a refreshing draugbt for
his thirsty soul. Who couldn't sleep in
Takoma after day in the city2
The bfrd-Hfe of Takoma Pa-k. like the
plant life. is varied and abundant. Most
Of the species found IN Maryland and
the District Of Columbia tIeaving out the
water birds} are represented here. and
between them and the people there ex-
fst the most friendly relations. They
readily appreciate the encouragement
and protection given them and show
their confidence by nesting around The
homes and giving their gladdest songs
Even the Takoma small boy" is their
champion and guards their nests with
Jealous care.
In addition to the laws in force IN
Maryland and the District OF Columbia.
The council of Takoma Park has enacted
an ordinance fer the protection OF the
birds. which IS strictly enforced.
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large lots and roomy houses. The single
lot is 50 feet front by 200 feet deep. but
THE custom has been to acquire two lots.
giving a frontage Of 100 feet and about
half an acre for each home In some
cases, of course. the grounds of the
more pretentious homes are much larger
in extent
Flowers and Trees Everywhere.
In a lot of this average extent the
house builder can erect an eight-room
building Of the double width style with
four big rooms and a wide center hall on
each floor. if he desires, and have ample
ground remaining for front lawn and
back garden or small orchard or vine
yard. Many Of the homes are arranged
in this way. and in the late spring and
early summer months nothing more at
tractive need be looked fer than these
welI-kept, roomy dwellings surrounded
by their lawns Of flowers and trees. The
plentiful supply of water keeps the
grass and flowers green and fresh and
healthy when the small plots in the city
are withered and little suggestive Of ma
ture
Architecture Varied, and Pleasing.
The architecture of the town is most
pleasing in its general effect. and in
many notable examples of different
STYLES. The millionaire has not begun
to build his palace in Takoma yet. but
neither has the hut Of the colored lab
orer appeared The homogeniety Of the
moderate prosperity everywhere appar-
emf is not the least attractive feature
of the town. Business men with good
incomes. the higher saIaried Government
employees and professional men, make
up the bulk of the population, with a
sprinkIing of independently wealthy
old families and retired business men
Chances for Home Builders.
The 81 900 that the fairly weII-to-do
Government clerk invests in a house in
the city will purchase him a half acre
of ground and build him a model house
in Takoma He would buy one of a
long row in the city perhaps. He
would get eighteen feet front. a
six-room brick house, lawn as big
as small hall bedroom, and a back
yard three long strides each way. In
Takoma he will get eight rooms and
an attic, a front lawn bigger than his
entire town lot. side lawns thirty feet
wide. and a back lot a hundred feet
each way He will find three or four
good oak trees, already on his lot. and
can plant naples OF. poDIars or WILLOWS.
ten of them If he likes, and not crowd
them. He can have twenty fruit trees
in his back yard, or he can raise two
hundred chickens.
His house will have every modern
convenience that the town house has.
gas. baths. hot and cold water, and the
best plumbing. roomy closets ard
pantries. In addition his wealth of
space viii allow him to build a cold
storage room or a conservatory if he
chooses. with not much additional ex-
pense He will have plenty Of room for
a stable, and carriage house If he wishes
them.
An excellent lot may be obtained in
Takoma for from to 10 cents a foot.
The choice of those on the main streets
sell for Is and 20 cents.
Suburbanite jokes Don't Go.
The old jokes on the suburbanite d.
not fit in Takoma The man who lives il
this town pities the joker and tries to get
him to go to Takoma to live A day 10
the life of the average Takomaite wiz
illustrate this. Suppose it is Judge
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self is so attractive that the man from
the city hates TO leave when he arrives
and almost always comes again. Com
pare the town now with that Of even
five years ago, and note what has been
done.
Modern School Buildings
4 fine new school building of the
Washington system was completed only
a year or two ago. As building it is an
architectural gem. the product Of the
newly awakened artistic instinct in the
city builders. very different from the
unimaginative and ugly and inconveni-
ent structures built for the children q
few years ago. Here the youthful Tako-
matte may study until he Is ready for
the high school, under teachers of the
District school system. and with all the
city conveniences.
A Paradise for Children.
The Takoma children are a different
race from their city cousins. # the
real truth were told. the town was built
for them largely. Il was built and is
filed by families who wished their chill
dren to escape the city asphalt, and the
city walls, and the city air. not to men
ton the unhealthy precocity Of the
street urchin. In Takoma the children
have rosy faces and robust chests. They
live the life they were meant TO. and
the result is wonderful
a TownlWater System
The Maryland half of Takona has
just completed a town water system, a
model for the suburban town. It is the
only water system in any suburb Of
washington of this size The Takoma
people say that it is the best nes vash-
ington- The water is from the sIgo. a
stream that comes from springs a mile
or two north of the town, and flows
through the woodland outskirts, with no
mills OF settlements to contaminate it..
A modern pumping engine and apparatus
and the water tower, overlooking the
highest portion of the town more than
100 feet, furnish the means for carrying
the water through the pipes laid in all
the streets into the houses and business
buildings. and to the FIRE plugs on nearly
every corner. The water is always in
abundant supply, and the Sligo is large
enough so that the town need not worry
as to its adequacy for many years to
come. no matter how rapidly it may
grow.
Adequate Fire Protection.
When Takoma had fire not long ago,
the first in years. the force Of the stream
from one Of the FIRE plugs burst the
first hose N three places, and when the
second was adjusted threw the water to
a height of sixty or seventy. feet. The
Brightwood engine was disconnected
from the hose because the force Of the
stream was much greater than the en-
CINE could supply.
This modern water system cost the
town $4,000. in addition to the separate |
cost to the house owners for plumbing,
but no one can doubt that the money
was well spent
Club and Library.
The Takoma Club and Library was or
ganized three years ago It is a feature
Of the community, one of the features
that make Takoma different from other |
towns Nearly two hundred of the old |
and young people, men and women, and
their friends enjoy here the privileges |
Of a well-stocked library, reading room, |
reception and music room. billiard and |
poel room. bowling alleys. card room, |
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fields, the woods. the blue skies,
the bird songs, and the laughter
of brooks, tells Of the joys of country
life. The business man, in a hurry. and
educated to a life of time-saving mod
ern conveniences. says there is nothing
to compare with the heart of the city
for home. The ideal, Of course, is
the country home with the modern con
ventences, the place where the business
man may live with his quarter acre Of
lawn and garden and trees, and yet with
the city water and sewer system, city
gas. city lights, and IN the rapid tran
sit belt, so that no time may be lost
IN getting TO and from his work.
Some psople say that there is no such
place in America and certainly not
within the suburbs Of Washington The
resident Of Takona Park viii tell you
a different story. He says Takoma ez-
sctly fills all these requirements He
is enthusiastic. Of course. but no one
that ever visits Takoma viii deny that
it has much to boast Of And also. It
is improving year by year in a progress
sfve way that gives a fine promise for
its future
Under a Double Government.
Takoma, the beautiful" is unique
among Washington suburbs IN many
ways. It IS = double town. half in the
District and half IN Maryland. with two
governments, one as a part Of the Dis
trict. and one as township Of Mont
gomery county. Maryland. One corner Of
the town is in Prince George county
On one side of the line the District
school and fire and police and water and
sewer systems are in full force and
activity. On the other lively twentieth
century mayor and town council, with
the willing aid Of the residents. have
built up a little municipality, complete
in all the city FUNCTIONS and con-
veniences.
You reach the town by way Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railway, Metropod-
tan branch, in twenty-five minutes. or
bv way OF the Brightwood electric line
in tbjrty-ave or forty minutes from F
street. Here, of course. is one Of the
reasons for the success Of the Takoma
neople in building up their suburb. A
fsz wears ago the man of business was
almost prohibited from choosing for his
bome suburb six miles out. with only
? few trains daily on the railway, and
with an electric line that was woefuliy
uncomfortable and fnconyenient and IN
certain. Now the Brightwood line, IN
der the new management. has solved the
problem. Cars are run on schedule time.
and often enough to salt the convenience
Of the man IN hurry. They are clean
and comfortable. heated IN winter, and
open in summer
The modern rapid transit Is said by
me sociologist 10 be one OF the great
est and most benehcent of the modern
improvements II that -
suburbs to the city. and thus automati-
eaily prevents the overcrowding Of the
latter that a few years ago was be
coming serious menace. The last dec
ade has witnessed an astounding growth
IN the suburbs, Of Washington, due al
most entirely TO this one factor Ia
koma is one of the towns that has most
benefited IN this way.
A Progressive Community.
But the Takoma people have done
more for themselves than the city or the |
street railway has done for them. The
railway has made 1t possible for ur-
banites to get to TakOma; the town it
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Handsome Residences Of the Moderately Wento-Do
Surrounded by Wide Lawns and Towering Shade
Trees-Advantages of Both City and Country Enjoyed
by Its People.
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a Progreggive Community.

But the Takoma people have done
more for themselves than the city or the
street railway has done for them. The
railway has made 1t possible for ur-
banites TO get to Takoma; the town it
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. HE poet. enamored Of the green
fields, the woods. the blue skies,
the bird songs, and the laughter
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esttss. but many form little bouquets OF
MOVERS tied with ribbon or tulle bows.
Loose sprays OF flowers are charming.
especially those Of the brilliant scarlet
potnsettia or the rich-toned lavender
orchids
Wreaths seem TO lead In vogue. As a
rule they are composed Of two sprays, which
arc joined by cluster OF flowers and leaves.
or by ribbon or tulle bow The spray
ends At closely along the sides Of the high
OF low couture
Leaf wreaths star ted as q novelty last
year. They have won high place In popu-
lar favor, and now new leaves are being
used constantly for their makeup
To the assortment OF maidenhair fern
and Ivy wreaths are now added wreaths
OF geranium, shamrock, oak leaves, and
wreaths OF white, pink. red. green and black
conventionalized velvet leaves From the
oak leaf wreaths peep little gilt acorns,
and In some OF the wreaths Of little green
velvet leaves there CLEAN tiny tinsel flowers
which are too Insignificant a feature to
make the wreath foral one.
These wreaths OF leaves come jewelled
or plain. dwelling seems to he done with
daintier intent this season than last. when
the dew effect on flowers was decided and
taking novelty Flowers and leaves sparkle
In more delicate and pleasing way.
II would be impossible to enumerate
the varieties OF flower wreaths one sees
now In the shops. Every suitable flower
and combination OF flowers Is used.
The queen OF all flowers. the rose, domi-
mates here az In all the flower ornaments.
Tiny rosebuds, 80 peculiarly adapted for
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FOR fHB SUMNER COTTAGE.
PRETTY, RESTFUL EFFECTS THE
THING TO AIN AT.

Schemes a. Decoration That Afford q
Pleasing Change From tho Formal
Furnishings Of the Town House-Pos-
sibiltties In Burlap aud Mathis.
On q train bound for the Hamptons
one day last week an energetic-looking
young woman beguiled the monotony Of
the journey by studying the colors OF some
artistic-looking burlap and denim samples
in reds and greens that she took from a
business-like grip she carried Then she
figured with a pencil and pad as to yards
and fractions OF yards and noted the
amounts in a red-covered book. and finally
smiled back at an admlring passenger
who was observing her.
Il suppose you think ! turn a railroad
car into an Office she said, .but l find
/ can do my calculating In a moving train
better than at home. I can plan things
in town and study artistic effects. but when
II comes to figuring out the dollars and
cents thing Is going to cost l have to
wait until the train starts.
This Is my busiest season Of all the
year l prepare summer cottages and
get them ready for their occupants, 80
that when the warm weather comes sud
denly. a. 1t has In late years. they can
move right in and find beds made and
windows cleaned, tradesmen ready to
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of outdoor air. and so the piazza should be

Of outdoor air. and so the piazza should be
made most attractive.
There may be mating shades, IL there
are not awnings, to shut out the glare. and
Japanses rugs can be used to advantage
Here again the rattan chairs and tables
are utilized. A well-furnished piazza has
table for magazines and books, another
for the tea service and there should be one
OF the wicker-wCrx stands for embroidery
or sewing.
hammock or q swinging chair adds an
inviting touch and a long reed couch with
bright -colored washable cushions makes
a snug resting place for an hour with a
novel or perhaps for nap.
or course. there are some more staid
and conservative people who insist on main
tanning the same fornality OF living and OF
furnishing during their summers as through
the season. They dislike the toy cottage
effect and must have costly rugs, paintings
and stately mahogany and silver in the
1T u not possible TO produce the same
effects under these circumstances and OF
course economy Is not desideratum in
such cases. When you have rich furni-
have to do Is to enjoy them, But you can
not get as much individuality with such
furnishings as you can In the vacation cot
tage planned as rest and change from
the town mode Of life during the warm
weather, when simple living In more de-
sirable.
-One OF the pretty effects l am putting
on a piazza In the Hamptons Is a row of
flower. boxes. along the railing. The soil
about the cottage seems too sandy to pro-
duce any healthy pla nts, so the idea Of the
boxes suggested itself
They are planted with climbing vines and
with geraniums warranted to bloom the
summer through. ivy TO trail over the edge
and some variegated vines to make a
setting for the stiff geranium plants.
For those that are fond OF flowers these
piazza gardens are most attractive, and
the care of the plants helps to beguile the
long summer mornings
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TIE SECRET or "SMARTNESS"
A Question OF Great Interest to Those
VINO would "Butt In" on Society.

a Question OF Great Interest TO Those
VINO would "Butt In" on Society.
Why Is Mary Jones smart when Mary
Smith is not' One seems as much entitled
rs the other to b, considered smart In
the sense in which society now understands
the word. Mary Jones. to b. SURF Is rich
well enough born. pretty and well dressed
But 80 Is Mary Smith. She POSSESSES all
thes, social advantages In the sane dsgree
as her rival. So why should Mary Of the
family Jones have achieved what is denied
to Mary OF the family SMITH
Such questions interest the observer
Of social phenomena. Sometimes they
interest Mary Smith, who ponders over her
failure when she sees others with no more
right than she has, reaching the goal In
triumph. The same inexplicable differences
are as noticeable in the cases Of men. Some
are called smart with no discernible
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fashioned lowers that grow along old
garden borders which Fashion has hitherto
passed by In her search for Shower flowers.
Flower neck chains are found In the cas~s
devoted to ready-made flower trimmings,
and they are delightfully."- pretty. The
rage for long neck-chains In beads and
metal has probably led up to this pretty
fancy.
Floral chains are long ropcs made Of
tiny flowers like forget me-nots or daisy
buds. They will be worn principally with
evening gowns. but will be charmingly
effective on high-necked frou-frou summer
costumes
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insistent that people Of all conditions walk.
ing along the main path are attracted to
come and try for a look at him. Even on
Easter Sunday he had a good congregation
Of listeners. He Ia always seen alone.
The bird students have different methods
OF eTecting their aims. Some, when they
believe that it Il time for a certain bird
to he out. tramp far and near with his image
only In mind.
The little song sparrow is a bird that
enthusiasts are on the lookout for just
now. They discuss warmly the markings
of male and female and the character OF
their songs.
Not only New York bird lovers are aheld
just now, but many amateur ornitholo-
woman from western Massachusetts,, a
stranger to the Parks ways, compar ring
notes with the young kindergarten student
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ment OF flowers and leaves so that
the mass shall assume a form distinctly
becoming when the cluster, wreath or
spray Is adjusted as couture or bodice
decoration
This skill in arranging flowers so that
when missed they shall form an adorn-
ment that Is indeed an adornment 10 an art
In itself. Many a woman has made the
mistake OF thinking that because a wreath
OF flowers she has twisted together ooks
pretty and attractive as she holds 1t In her
hand II will look equally well in her hair.
Too often homemade wre aths detract
from rather than add charm to the couture,
because OF their heavy bunchiness or in.
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% as to fit closely at the side OF a high
couture.
Ribbon flowers. 90 much in vogue. lend
themselves admirably to these single flower
decorations. This season has added tulips,
peoples and daisies to the ribbon-fower
garden. which before yielded only violets
and roses.
The ribbon flower Is rich and dressy.
therefore the single flowers give an effec-
tive finish to evening or afternoon cos
tune. They furnish a fresh, clear spot
Of color which IN, ths a11si charm OF
the wonderful lustre ribbons have acquired
Of late
Single flowers without stems are popular.
These flowers are fastened to the head
of an imitation shell hairpin, as indeed
ere almost all the smaller floral hair decora-
lions. One finds among the varieties great
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couture. A large bunch OF dropping vio-
let's is fastened at the back OF the mesh 40
as to fall over the knot Of hair.
For corsage trimming there come ex-
auisite sprays OF flowers. close wreaths
TO fl about the Cecollete cut. and email
bouquets in faithful imitation OF natural
bouquets.
Llacs, orchids. roses. fuchsias. all give
glory TO sprays and wreaihs. and they are
but a fraction OF the flowers used for the
purpose The fuchsia is the seasons nov
city flower As II calls for unusual rich
ness and blending Of odd coloring. dainti-
ness Of form and poise on its tiny stems.
and a. all these charms are exquisitely
reproduced, this novelty flower rs GER
tainly a tribute to the artificial flower
makers art.
Among the corsage bouquets one finds
great punches OF ribbon violes tied with
violet velvet ribbon. Some OF the punches
Of the usual artificial violets have the finish
adopted by some florists Of a single gar
denia, or rosebud The newest touch
Lies In the lovely mixed punches Of old
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a TRIAL Bette Of Graz ilor ic Hair God
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wreath making. one finds In every flower

wreath making, one finds in every flower
case.
Fruits appear in tn o wreaths Of cherry
and strawberry blossoms. Big jewelled
beetles adorn some wreaths as. for instance.
one Of small white flowers with green
foliage and centre finish Of white tulle.
Novelty asserts itself in star-like little
flowers OF translucent cut crystal which
shine out from among rather bright-toned
green velvet leaves. Practically all flowers
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