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not ma Ike the white clear and res me:
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you have ad ded three or four table 81
aspoonfuls Of lemon Juice. to- bleach the
Bingham. sS
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a,ss one pound granulated sugar, q eggs.I1
pounds hazelnu Is, 8Weigh ed in the abe
fg s tlr sugar and eggs one half hour. then
add the finely cho p p ed IN ut nea ts.8 Drop
Sspoonfuls on a wei i buttered pan and
bake In an oven 4 mot too & hot .''assSs NJ "
recipe is5 In German and 4 transla te the
phrase literally. Y y ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-29
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THE potatoes beat light ard stir IL the
contents az the bowl. Beat three min
&utes. return TO the bowl, cover md set
Etn 8 warm Is lace for twelve hours more
sSSS Bottle, Or put into glass Jars and keep
1 In cool dark place. IS II. IN
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a's9F 4 $s SPRING time luncheon FOL: two!
which contains one hot dish
'7-7\ sand wiches.. fruit cakes and
r - '-'H.l co nee, may be cozily served
With the aid Of a chat ms dish.
n on q small table IN the sitting room.SSsS3
Dreamed shrimp on toast 1 Is the hot
Il "a ish selected. Is sim pl emo Y gh to 20
4. successfully prepared by q novice n Beat
n in "a channg dish the yolks Of two eggs,
II half d cup OF cream, a teaspo onful Of
4 anchoVyS sauce. stir all the while Will
81 q wooden spoon hen the cream begins
Ito thcken put In half a PIN t OF boiled
e shrimp. Let the shrimp get hot, but do
Il not allow to cook long enoug for the
q eggs totcurdl e.5S Serve on strips OF toast
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1.-THE bread out VA tn a. andWtc hsTcutter5
a removing all crust The lettuce Ii cut
\ intoSstrlps, not minced. These are put
L between The buttefed slices OF bread and
well molstenad with mayo m a1se,., L 4s
ssS The tstraWberries are p BE ryed / Will
\ whipped cream: tempting plate Of
1aca rooms 81 passed with them, sS{s .sy 49,
Coffee I'm large cups II ID & served all
u through the lunch. a;
This gives quite a suflicient repast TO-
Il invite ia friend to enjoy with you. and
yet involves SO little fuss that II Il X.
helreach OF the college girl or bachelor
4 Eirl. who has only q limited amount OF
room and convente
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grown person plays the piano and t e.
children march around g row 8of chaairs,s
alternately facing to either side. the
chairs being one less than the number OF
part cipants In the game The odd siri 81
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ment arrives. TO clap the ha ilds. whensal
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stand aside. n One OF the chairs y also ~
removed q ter each round, unit u the play
ara are RED ucedS 4 to two. each fnarchlna
around the same chair ana eagerly ss ., s.;
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,l5Ts HAVE had an experiences that
may be OF use TO others. ssss Wills
;AlLSg have to give details to prove my,


theory S :ia n. "a
I,'I had emptied the last au art sof5 oil
II from the e-gallon can and sent III TO-
u tho store and light ed my stove. when II
began to smoke, Il turned OF the ltHht.s
rubbed the burned wick and relit it,
smoked, / turned on h the flame and
trimmed it with scissors 1t still smoked
II extinguished the light and went down
ia the 3onl IA coal fire In the house. Tried
at again In the evening. It st III smok ed.s
Next morning bought a y new wick,
took tho stove apart, as you have to do
with that kind to get the oil well out.
$emptied the oil and strained It through
flannel: secured the whole thing thor.s
oughly, nut back the strained Oil
and y some from the fresh ia can ~ IL
h still smoked. went uptown re- :.
mained two A days. When 7 returned Il
still smoked, q but much Il less, and next
day It burned as brightly as 4 e eIt -
concluded it was the sediment dress
stirred up In the last quart and the
Eretilled can that caused the trouble.
"Etrainlng the last Quart and EiYina
tho new$oll time to settle before hllln
may obviate the like occurrence s5sss
IT would like some ~ format u on ~ TO-
the result Of putting table salt or Jumps
( Of charcoal In the well q. Q lamp .orI8
stove, A.t1lei - ~ Elss AZ;
Boiling the wick in vinegar, hen dry
ing and using as usual Will do much to-
ward preventing smoke and un PIE atssantS
&odor, s9i & a5i8f * "!
Can any member OF the Exchange tell I
us Of the effect OF salt or charcoal
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pensable condition for the healthy ex- ercise of those municipal functions that are carried on upon so large a scale in German towns to the benefit of the com murity.
 The other subjects of instruction are the German language, arithmetic, with elements of geometry, drawing, history, geography, natural history and singing; also gymnastics and drill for boys and domestic handwork for girls. Great at tention is paid to the language. The children are taught to speak, read and write correctly; and particular pains are devoted to secure clear enunciation and good pronunciation. Thoroughness is the great aim, quality not quantity of accomplishment. The standard of handwriting attained is remarkable Altogether the scheme of instruction carefully avoids the ambitious and fam ciful; it aims at the thorough mastery of elements rather than a smattering of extras, and, as there is no competi- ton for grants, the children need moi be crammed.
 The school year begins at Easter, and varies from forty to forty-six weeks. The holidays, which occur at midsum- mer, Michaelmas, Christmas, Easter and Whitsuntide, take up eight weeks in the country and nine in the larger towns. They are somewhat longer ill southern than in northern Germany. The school week ranges from twenty
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Character and conduct are the primary objects. then love of country. then such general knowledge as will enable the child to take it's part in the ordered life Of the community, whether as man or woman; and, after that, the special knowledge. Religion, therefore, comes : first, as the indispensable foundation Of morality and conduct. The logical Ger man mind holds that morality cannot
 be efficiently taught apart from reii-
 zion, and, further, that religious teach ing, to be effective, much be dogmatic. For this the law carefully provides. The schools are denominational and separate for Roman Catholics and Evangelicals. except where there are not enough children of one confession
 to form separate school; in that case i they are mixed-paritatsche or simul-
 tanschulen-but the children receive re- ] ligi0us instruction from teachers of their own confession. In 1896 there were in Prussia six hundred and eighty such schools, principally in Posen and West Prussia; in a few towns all the schools are mixed. In many towns
 there are also separate Jewish schools, ] and occasionaliyone or two of some other sect. In all cases they are on a
 footing of equality before the state and
 the law, which ordains religious teach ing, but leaves the choice free.
 l The instruction is divided into CD Bib-
 Heal history; @ catechism; the latter, Of course, is dogmatic. Each has so many hours weekgiven to it; as rule, I fhPeh tn Rihfiaa1 hiCfnrTr nd fxHynf fn at-
 echism. In evangelical schools both
 ae taught by the teachers; in Catholic
 schools Biblical history is taught by the
 teachers and catechism by the clergy.
 dwell on these details, partly because
 of their significance in theteducational
 scheme, which can, I think, hardly be | overrated. Just as the Germans have
 known how to retain the classical ele-
 ment in their higher education while adding the higher developments of sci-
 ence and other modern studies, so have
 they known how to build up the most cmpiete system of national education upon the old foundations of character and conduct. They have not flung away
 the old in acquiring the new, but have combined them. The retention of sys- l 'SAnoIAe EeHSlouS tedcHlHS mas 9 Tar"
 reaching influence on the national life,
 which is plainly visible in many direc-
 tions. and not least in the industrial
 sphere. To it may be traced the sense
 of duty and responsibility, the respect
 for law, the steady effort, the self-re-
 straint; the maintenance of a higher
 ideal than the materialism of social de-
 mocracy, which have been noted in
 previous articles. And to these may be
 added the striking absence of corrup-
 tton in public life, which is the indis-
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OUR BIGGEST CITY.

Facts Brought Out by Church Census
 The social and religious statistics of 1 New York obtained and tabulated by
 the Federation of Churches, under the 1 sl1illful supervision of the secretary, Dr. l Walter Laidlaw, are the most minute
 and most thorough which have ever
 been gathered in this city.
 l From the last quarterly publication of 1 this association, now just issued, we se-
 lect from vast mass of such statistics
 a few salient and important facts. First, as to the size and the density of
 population of the five boroughs into which New York is divided.
 Queens is largest in area, but with l the least density, If peopled as densely as Manhattan it would contain 7,4s6, TOO
 more people than the present popula- l ton of the city as a whole. Its popu- 1 lation increased from 1890 to 1900 at the | rate of 72.6 per cent, and the facilities for an even faster growth to be eSafford- ed by new bridges and the Pennsylva-
 mia tunnel justify the federation in es- timating that tin the near future it will
 contain one million people"
 l Richmond is another borough where the density of population is low. In 1900 there were only 1.S persons to the
 area, yet between 1890 and 1900 Rich
 mond grew faster than Manhattan, and l improved ferry facilities will make this rate of increase greater in the present
 decade. In the nativity of it's popula- ] tion it is the most American borough of 1 the city.
 The Bronx inereared 1855 per cent. in population between 1890 and 1900; and if
 this rate has kept up since 1900 it's pres ent population is at least 275,S97. BroolSlyn's population i'll 1900 was 1,166,5S2, and it's rate of growth since 1890 was 3.9 per cent. annually. We
 find no estimate of the rate of increase during the last three years.
 Finally, the present population of
 Manhattan is estimated by the federa-
 tion at 2,007,35o, on the basis of a con- tinuation of the rate of increase be-
 tween 1890 and 1900, when it was 2,S per cent. yearly. This population is densest in the East Side district below Four teenth street, with an area equal to only one-tenth of the total area of the island, yet with 2S.8 per cent. of it's to- l1I populdLluIis A GuEIpuS anu very striking calculation of the federation is that if the whole of New York, with all it's boroughs, was peopled densely, it would contain as many people as the entire population of the United States, with half that of the Philippines added. The federations estimate of the pres ent population of the entire greater city is, lat least 3,S1S,7 ,7S0" Of these, it esti- mates that the "church1ess" Protestants number TAI. .0S0, and the ''churchless"
 Catholics 265,o0O. The number of Pro-
 testant churches is reported at nine
 hundred and fffty-six, and of the Cath
 ollie at two hundred and thirty-six. All
 forms of Professionalism have only four
 teen parochial schools, but the federa-
 ton counts seventy-three Roman Cath
 olic and thinks there are more.
 The Jewish population is estimated at
 six hundred and seventy-five thousand. New York Sun.
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GERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

I4IN AfL
 Elementary education is compulsory throughout Germany from six years up to an intermediate age, which is in practice usually fourteen. Individual school liability may cease before that age, at the discretion of the district or local inspector, if the child has reached the standard deemed sufficient. All children are required to have this schooling, and if they do not receive it elsewhere to the satisfaction of the state they must go to the public ele- mentary schools. About ninety-five per cent. of the children of school age are taught in these schools. That is to say, the great mass of the people receive their elementary education there It is free in some parts of Germany, but not in all. Of the two states with which we are chiefly concerned, Prussia has free elementary education. Saxony has not; there the parents pay 8 small fee usually five or six shillings 8 year but if they are totally unable to pay it may be remitted. In both states, and, believe, throughout Germany, they have to provide the books and other things required.
 The functions of the Volksschule, or peoples elementary school, is "tae reli- gious, mural and patriotic training of the young by education and teaching, and their instruction in the general knowledge and requirements requisite for civil life" This definition gives the key to the whole educational scheme.
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hours in the lowest classes to thirty two in the highest. Attendance is re- markedly regular and punctual. In the upper classes boys and girls are sepa- rated as far as possible; co-educatiOn does not find favor in Germany. Cor roral punishment is allowed, but teach CTS are directed to administer it as spar 1 ingly as possible. The law runs as fol- lows
 Only after repeated and unsuccess- full application of one of the former pun ishments. Geprimand, standing out, de- tention after schools, etc), or on ac- count of fragrant disobedience or gross misconduct. is a moderate corporal chastisement permitted, but always in a measured form and so as not to be in- furious to health. The corporal punish ment of girls is to be avoided to the ut most" | The school buildings are regulated by law with respect to height of rooms, cubic space and other matters. Great attention is paid to ventilation, warm ing and light, and in these respects the newer schools, in towns at least, are ex- cellent I have previously noted the value attached to good lighting in fac tories: it is the same in the schools. The Germans appear to me to have re- alized more than most people the very simple facts that a bad light spells the eyesight by straining accommodation, and that a good one greatly increases efficiency by diminishing the expendi- ture of nerve energy on mere perception and consequently releasing it for other work. So far as one can make a gene ral statement from a limited field of observation, I should say the school buildings are plain and unpretending, but adequate and well adapted to their purpose. s.-s. @4 The most important factor, however, l is the teaching staff, and this Is, I think, | the strongest point in thu" German sys- tenn. The teachers are trained in semi naries of which there were in Prussia one hundred and twenty niIe-one hun- draed and twenty for men and nine for women--in 1901. The course there lasts | three years and is carried out in three classes, but the training really extends pN$A 'aA"A @NANb rAt' LAAS SCtllAAAehlS pIC~ ceded by three years in preparatory in stitutes, which are maintained either l by the state or by municipalities. Tn Saxony the whole six years are passed in state training colleges. Qualification for appointments is obtained by exami- nation at the close. In addition to the systematic preparation for the career thus secured, the efficiency of the teach CTS is promoted by their recognized po- sition. They have the duties and rights of civil servants, and as such enjoy va rious. privileges, including partial ex- emption from liability to military ser vice and from municipal taxes, as we'll as an assured and sufficient income and a pension. The official position has further, g moral value in Germany which it lacks with us. It carries with it a dignity and respect which in an ed ucated man generate self-respect and self-conffdence, the opposite of self-as- sertion, The German elementary school teacher has no need of self-assertion and consequently does not teach it.
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that bane of our elementary schools London Times.
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GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIETY
BRANCH OF 4 LARGE ORGANIZA-
 TIoN AT TRINITY.
socisty for E1srsing Helpful Influence and for General Religious wOrk,

and for General Religious woEk,
 The Girls Friendly Society of the Episcopal Church, a branch of which IS at Trinity P. E. church, is an organiza- ton to prevent girls from drifting away from church after they feel themselves too old for Sunday school, and to exert 8 general religious influence. It Is very large organization. numbering over two thousand members, extending throughout the world, and is church gociety of distinctly religious character. The society is composed. firstly, or members who must be of good scharac- ter and over sixteen years old; second ly, of working associates, women who either take classes or help the girls ln their entertainments or work; thirdly, of honorary associates, who, besides paying their yearly dues, give what aid they can.
 Trinity branch was formed last Co., tober, and the roll now contains the names of thirty girls. The meetings are held every Friday evening. One evening in the month is given up to business meeting, another is the liter ary night, and on one there is some sort of an entertainment or party. The largest attendance has been at the ser- vice of obligation, which comes on the first Friday of each month. This ser- vice is held in Trinity chapel.
 Evening prayer Is read, followed by 8 ten-minute talk by one of the clergy.
 Some of the girls live too far to go home from their work and to be at the deaeonness house at 7:30. For these 8 supper is provided, each girl paying five cents. This has been possible by the kindness of some of the honorary asso- eiates, and is greatly appreciated by the girls.
 As yet they have not been able to start any classes for the girls, but they hope to have them in sewing, dress making, embroidery, physical culture. etc. On Friday evening, January s, the first admission service will be held in Trinity chapel. About twelve girls are to be admitted as members and Miss Williams as an associate. One associate, Miss Montgomery, was some years ago branch secretary of a branch in California.
 The motto of the ''G. F. S." is Fear ye one another's burdens" The girls show that they remember 1t, for they are saving their money to help Miss SybiI Carter in her work among the h. dian women and have just packed a box of clothing, etc., to go to & poor family in Virginia.
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 certain cure for Consumption in first stages, and sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose Sold by dealers everywhere. Large bottles % cents and 60 cents .
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vice. The front Of the church was decorated by a triple arch of evergreen and at the altar was bank of lilies and evergreen.
 The sermon was by the Rev. C. O. Scoville. He said that he would be a very cold. man who should say that there is anything new about this Christ mas time: but he also would be very cold who would think that there was nothing to learn at this time. We all admire power, resistless strength like that of a Niagara, or of a trained vio- linist who can bring forth the notes he will.
 The power that we should learn at this anniversary of the time that God came to earth, to teach men virtue, is the power to touch the hearts of fellow men and women, not the power to force them into obedience.
 At Christmas. time we should also learn to show ourselves as we are, to govern ourselves so that men may look
 through our vices and mistakes and see the true manhood ill us, just as they saw that Christ was virtuous. Finally we must learn to leave behind
 us our meanness and jealousy, and not lay. them before Him of the manager, but on this day. at least, gain glimpse of peace.