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Method

Used in the reception, acknowledgment,
and final disposition Of wedding gifts is the
only way to do justice to the donors OF
them and to your own convenience
Unless system Is thus employed there is
general confusion, and the note of thanks,
which does not instantly show that each
gift is strictly identified with the giver,
loses that tone OF special Importance of her
gift and robs you Of certain happiness
that should go with the receipt of each gift
If you receive a vase and lace fan and
coffee set and cannot tell which one be-
longs to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jordan and
Mrs Smiley the gift Is robbed of It's indi-
vidualty.
When the gifts first began to arrive 1t is
quite easy to bear them in mind, but to-
ward the end of the week, when they begin
to crowd In and first one and then the
other caller has viewed and handled them
and here has replaced gift in the wrong
box and there has put card on a gift to
which it does not belong, conditions be-
come complies ted.
There is never June without its Deem
Der, and there is never confusion without
regret.
When the festive occasion has passed and
you come to repack your gifts to take them
to your new home you are unable to place
the right gifts in the right boxes and suffer
great annoyance in consequence.
II you are properly careful and sys-
tematic, unless you are moving out of town
there is no need of securing extra help to
aid you in your packing.
One thorough minded girl when she was
about to be married bought two sets of
numbers with gummed backs, which you
can get at any statoner's. She got
fully many numbers as she had reason
to expect gifts. Next, she procured a
pretty blank book-she then numbered the
lines of the blank book to correspond to
the two sets OF numbers. She left room to
give description of each article, together
with the name of the donor
When the first present arrived number
one of each set of numbers was gummed
respectively to the box and to the article it
contained. Upon the card accompanying
the gift was also written the number and
description of the article. The next pres
ent and card were numbered two and so
on to the end.
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My Dear Country Cousin:

This week l have been observing in the
shops the two most important features of a
wcman's wardrobe--hcr shoes and gloves.
An expert the styles of woman's shoes
said 10 me, ninety nine women out of ev-
cry hundred mar their entire appearance
by tie kind of shoes they wear. EXpen-
sive gowns and cheap shoes disagree"
| was startled, but l see his point of view.
Too many women do not pay enough atten-
ton 10 their shoes.
OF course SIC will not buy a shoe that
will look on the foot lie 81 pair, and If
''pinching' must he done, 90 it somewhere
else and get a high priced shoe.
He told me something else l had never
thought of before. and that is this: When
We look at our shoes we look at the tops,
but il IS more the side view that others get
of our feet, and few should buy with
that thought in mind.
\ shoe that looks ill-ftted to you will
really tie the most becoming to you and
vice versa.
A great many colored shoes are being
worn, mostly for home and carriage, al
though many are worn on the street, espe-
cially in New York.
Colored shoes should always match the
gowns 1t is such poor taste to wear violet
shoes with a green dress! | fancy you say:
"Wel, who doesn't know thatl' My DEAR
/ saw an extensively goWned woman on the
street the other day in that combination
You will hardly believe it, but it's true
Something that is especially nice for
street and allows matching are the
patent leather vamps that have the tops in
color to match the gown. They may be
had for from So up and some stores, of
course, are making special prices on them,
81 and UP.
For the woman who can only have linn
tied supply of shoes it pays infinitely to get
one good pair, which will last longer than
two poor pairs and not embarrass your feet.
1t does not pay to buy colored shoes unless
you can afford to have others for other cos
tunes
I really have had to laugh at Molly, she
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There Are Several Ways


In which celery may be grown and it
must be determined before planting whether
the crop will be wintered in the garden or
lifted and stored in the root cellar.
A common practice is TO utilize the space
between corn for celery. Shade is In this
manner afforded to the newly transplanted
celery, but 1t is advisable that corn nearing
maturity should be selected, as shade is not
good when the plants have taken hold
At the approach of winter, when the cell
cry is to be lifted. the more economical
method is single rows at distances of from
three to five feet apart. For wntering in
the garden the double row is best. In this
method the rows are planted one foot apart
with intervals of ten or twelve feet between
TO allow sufficient earth for the banking
Irrespective of the method utmost import
ance should be given to the preparation of
the ground. 1t should be well MANFRED and
plowed and the soil made fine.
With many gardeners the double row sys-
TEN is popular. A shallow trench is made
where a sufficient depth of soil exists by
using a One-horse pillow, throwing a couple
OF burrows both ways II is then well man
ured with well rotted stable manure and
at the same time the soil is being evenly
fined. Usually the width of the garden
trench allows the of the garden roller
for forming ii evenly.
In anticipation of favorable weather for
transplanting the gardener usually prepares
a number of these shallow trenches.
An overcast, damp or showery day is the
one desired by the gardener. The plants
are given the benefit of rains and clouds.
A trimming of the tops and roots is de-
sirable when taking up from the frames
where they have been transplanted.
In order 10 prevent whiting during any Of
the operations the plants should be sprin-
killed. with water.
The plants are set in rows six inches
apart. The usual care in hoeing and Guilt
waiting must be taken after planting, and
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August

August
Is the month in which to plant evergreens.
1t is far better than May. because of the
spring rush, and ii is better than Septem-
Der, for that is the time for planting bulbs
and trees and preparing for winter, and so
the nurseryman is rushed.
In order that the roots may begin to work
at once, eVergreenS are moved while the
soil is warm and mellow, and not in winter.
If you preserve 4 big tall of roots and
wrap a bag around the bail that the air
cannot dry out the roots you can move
evergreens any time during the growing
season.
Pick out the best kinds, make study Of
them, order them, then plant them the last
week of August.
Because the roots Of an evergreen have to
supply the leaves with moisture every day
in the year, and because they have the best
chance when the soil is warm and the con-
ditions favorable, evergreens ought to be
planted a month before summer drought or
winter cold is due, for If planted in the
winter, the sunshine during the warm
spells and the wind at any time are likely
to dry out the leaves faster than the frozen
roots can supply the sap.
1t is much more important than with de-
ciduouS trees to preserve bail of roots
with eVergreens.'
Don't cut back evergreen This may
be done, with scant ceremony, to a de-
cduous tree and il may grow for you when
restore a fair proportion between root and
top, but even to cut back enough to restore
a decent balance will ruin the beauty of an
evergreen.
Also their roots must be trimmed with
more care than those of a decduous tree
good-sized root should have the end cut
off square and clean when ii is broken or
ragged. Like ragged wound on the hand
a ragged root is dangerous, for it gets full
of dirt and germs.
AS the sun and wind evaporate moisture
put six or eight inches of straw or other
litter at the foot of the tree to keep all the
moisture in the ground and never prune an
evergreen. 1t is cruel to do so and is prac-
tced only by ignorant people. Besides
other reasons, you lose the best part of the
trees value as a wind break.
Sunday
In many homes is made into day of eX-
cessive feasting. and this is a fact to be de-
plored. Indeed, there some who rob
Saturday to pay Sunday. One little boy re-
marked the other day, when urged to ac-
cept another serving at the Saturday even
ing dinner where he was guest No,
thanks. l must not eat so much tonight or
l won't be hungry enough for tomorrow.
We do out chief eating stunt on Sundays
at our house,
Think how undesirable it is to spend the
one day of rest by seeing how much may be
consumed. The morning is spent in prep
aration for the Sunday dinner the after
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Politeness-

fOI1teneSS-
Is to do and say the kindest things in the
kndest way
1t Is polite to keep silent when conversa-
ton Is going on between persons older than
yourself and TO leave for others the best
scat in the room at the table near the light
by the heat in winter and near the coolest
spot during warm weather.
1t Is the essence Of pOiteneSS to accent re-
proof modestly and gratefully and to make
the frown and Sulk and answer back
conspicuous by their absence.
1t Is the trade mark of i'll breeding to
question the quality and quantity of the
food placed before you.
Politeness begets politeness. No doubt
many of the people with whom you come in
contact during the day are well bred, but if
not you may help them to be.
Remember that the sidewalk was built for
others as well as yourself, and do not in
terrupt the progress of fellow pedestrians
by blocking their way, compelling them to
pass around you.
When you cannot approve of your en-
ployer seek employment elsewhere. but do
not be guilty of criticsing your superiors
one Of the most offensive marks of the Ill
bred Is the conspicuousness with which
many people laugh and talk in public
places
Some rules that are well to observe in
church are, first, TO be in your seat before
the services begin; refrain from talking in
church; never neglect an opportunity to
offer your seat and your book to a stranger
The Keynote
OF the entire social condition was pro-
claimed fairly and sqUarely by little lady
In fashionable drawing room the other
afternoon. The nosey little social they
sayer' was busy as usual She approached
a matronly and aristocratic looking gentle
woman of great wealth and said to her:
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invested ~ for pair of custom made shoes
IN beautiful green. Poor child, it's too
funny, she hasn't any other pretty shoes
and she has had TO press her green frock
into extra service in oYder to get the wort h
OF her money. Only when she wears that
gown and shoes she has to conceal her
feet as much as possible.
Unless you have bought white shoes to
wear with your white suits. don't do ii. In
stead, get IA rich bronze and bronze hose to
match They are just simply TOO sweet for
anything with white and are strictly the
thing. White shoes can be had from a
dollar up and are therefore not exclusive.
You will say good-by to ST when you buy
the bronze shoes.
For the strictly conservative there is a
stylish shoe offered for 81 that will wear
on forever. 1t is buttoned patent leather
with dull mat kid tops. is fine for street
wear, and certainly fetching. The gray
canvas street shoe-the two eyelet Gibson
IS popular, as Is also the tan castor, which
is cut in the same style
Black swede simply handsome, and
for evening they have a glace kid bootee
which exerts a hypnotic influence over the
feminine heart and gets a pull with the
masculine pocketbook. 1t is the dantiest
most ethereal looking blue, but l cannot de-
scribe it to you, don't know how. Ask to
see pair.
Charlie says to tell Cousin Kate II she
would be strictly correct and wear the
thing to have her house slippers of black
with a different colored heel whatever
color her negligee Is. and he is right. In
the windows they look disionted. but in
the boudoir with a robe that matches the
heel they are really effective and produce
the charm of novelty.
OXfords are also gotten up after the same
fashion with patent leather vamps with Law
order or blue quarters, or, indeed any color
you may wish to pick out.
For parties it is satin slippers with bead
ed vamps.
l have rambled on entirely forgetful of
the gloves l was going to tell You about
but they are much on the same principle
and I will give details next time | write
Your own affectionate NANCY
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Dearest Molly:

DeareSt molly:
You, as a fond young mother, will be in
terested in the wholly delightful function L
enjoyed the other afternoon.
The invitation, which came few days
before was a delicately tinted rose pink
card announcing: Mrs. George Mortimer
requests the pleasure of your company
Wednesday afternoon, August the 10th, at
o'clock.
"'Caudle Party, 2J5 Kenmore avenue.
You see dear, Mrs Mortimer was enter
tanning for her eight-weeks-old baby, and a
tiny card of the same dainty tint as the
invitation card, inscribed with the baby S
name was inclCsed, and in one corner or
the larger card was the most bewttchlnS
little picture of the baby himself caught,
imagine. by a small pocket camera When
the miniature man cooling serenely In
his nurse arms. Albeit, it was in truth
picture and made me wish for the after
noon to arrive. Well, it did. went TO
drink the health of the little newcomer In
the trimming caudle bowl provided TO re-
spond to this dainty custom
The drawing room was exceedingly at
tractive and appropriately decorated In
pink and white flowers, significant of the
poisoning life.
"A Baby's Biography bound in white
leather, was provided, and each guest
wrote their name therein and some wish or
sentiment regarding the future OF the nttle
one. l can just imagine how he Will prize
it in later years. 1t will bring such fra
grant echoes.
Every guest had brought baby some gift
of beauty and value which carried with 1t
heartfelt good wishes and which found
room on a smaller table draped with white
cheesecloth, which was placed across one
corner of the room. A birthday or we'd
ding anniversary could not have produced
a prettier display.
Evidently baby had enjoyed long and
refreshing nap, for he was tiny bundle of
real good nature. smiling and happy and
apparently approaching every bit of the
admiration he received as he lay in his
dainty bassnet Of soft dimity, ruffles and
ribbon and adorned with flowers.
His costume of course was a robe of
beauty.
The luncheon was dainty and simple, as
well as appetizingly delicious 1t consisted
of minced tongue and chicken sandwiches,
and water cress in small rolls fancy cakes,
angel food. strawberry frappe, pink jelly
gum drops, candle peppermint and winter
green waters. The table from which these
were served was round polished mahog-
any board, used without a cover, filmy
drawn work doilies over pink silk, substi-
tuting. The center was almost too pretty
for description.
1t was a mirror lake surrounded by a
wreath of pink moss rosebuds, and upon
which rested fairylike chariot of delicate
bisque, filed with sweet peas. HarnesSed
to this by means of narrow pink satin rib
bon were four white china swans driven by
a diminutive bsque cupid
From this central decorative arrangement
and at equal distance were placed four sill
yer candlesticks inclosing pink candles
with large fluffy shades of pink crepe pa
per, upon which smiling baby faces ap-
peared.
At one end of the table and holding the
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watering must frequently be reSorted to In
dry weather and thoroughly done to prove
effective.
Unsightly Spots
In ones garden may be hidden by plant
Ing lilacs as "A screen.
For instance, an ugly rubbish heap or
bath house or other Objectionable sight in
your neighbor's yard may be cast from your
view by planting shoots of the common
lilac three feet apart along the fence In
the course of two years they will have
formed pretty green mass and in six or
seven years. which will pass quickly, YOU
will find yourself possessed of a beautiful
hedge at least seven to nine feet high, fur
nlShlng glorious mass Of lilac blooms
Even though chicken yard be partly hid
den, much that is undecorative and of wild
growth VIII manifest itself. line of lilac
shoots foot high planted along a wall or
framework and this in turn edged by
flower bed by the edge of walk will offer
total concealment
At the end of the line of common lilacs a
tall white lilac may be planted and next
French lilac and six feet away another
white lilac. When all is in bloom the effect
Is charming indeed Liacs seem to have
no insect enemies to disfgure the foliage.
and are so eminently satisfactory for such
purposes. Deep soil and consequent con-
tinuous supply of moisture is an important
consideration.
mere Is usually some corner on the place
where the cook deposits her ashes and
which Is an attraction for the chickens and
cats. Such a corner needs attention.
If you can bound this corner off and plant
a elump of lllacs annual vines and morn
Ing glorfes and arrange flower bed in
front the improvement Will be quite salts
flying.
Along the fence may be planted line of
young Lombardy popiars close together.
which, as they grow. will form a desirable
inClosure.
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the yard and allows the blackbird to pick
off her nose, while the lazy queen eats
honey in her kitchen
The material described is softer and far
more pliable, although similar to denim. It
sells by the strip, is fifty inches in width, is
90 cents a strip. and three strips make
yard and quarter
1t borders sofa cushions. and portieres
charmingly. When combined alternately
with squares of plain, 1t may be developed
in bed spreads or table covers with unique
effect.
The colors In which 1t comes are a delft
blue, red, green, yellow. golden brown and
mixture of red. green and white.
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place Of honor was a large silver tray with
the caudle bowl and the caudle cups al
ready mentioned.
A friend of the hostess presided over this.
A pink service was used and everything
was effective and beautiful.
OF course my dear. this describes sim
in keeping with the vogue of our great
grandmOthers, may be carried out on far
less expense and yet be delightful in its ex-
ecution.
jewelers. are Offering exact reproductions
of the old caudle cup, used In England CEN
turtles ago, and resemble in shape a loving
cup, except that they have two handles in
stead of three
1t is a thoroughly pretty conception,
don't you think? Ever fondly yours.
JULIA.
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For the Nursery

For the Nursery
Tapestries are being shown in effective pat
terms. They are English block prints, the
illustrations of which show that the de-
signer has not forgotten the children.
He has not designed and arranged them
for decorative purposes alone. but also for
practical use of the severest Kind.
One print shows the ride cock horse. to
Banbury Cross lady. Another is the Eng
lish goose girl, a pensive little maid. with a
nice white pinafore. while a third pictures
that delightful maid who hangs clothes In
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.ho. ,,,,1 o,.o ,,o,,.. - ..Y 49, or
J of nv own house. guess I can do as |
| please" may positively experience a change
| OF heart by practiclng politenfss toward his
- ~. Ill, - "a S .,ia -, -. 3, - :
| first as he acouires charm Of mind his BODY
will inherit grace.
In Germany one gentleman has been rails
ed from the usual title of herr to the great
distinction of prince, and such honors have
been bestowed because he has been and is
such perfect gentleman
boor demands and gets only what the
law allows him; the gentleman commands
all that an admiring world can LAVISH upon
him.
If she does her work well lady can occu-
Ply any place that environment allows. but
and is not lady, closed doors greet her on
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Of every one hut an observance Of the rules
of etiquette may be followed by any one
who will.
DIS "uini' aoie III d man 's III d "oN'a"'
anu one i"is III say HUI 'oi' 'i'e'''"Die oe
Gus 50
Ni'ii ''iiHs mus nave passeu aiouiio
'na' ui"'.ei '"pie wien oiie VI 'he guests
ditei ioohihs aiouiid peioie he oesah "
'eH an 'ueil'',e s'ols' Saiu' oeiie'e
there are no ladies' present and met with
this response from one of the other guests:
mo: but there are gentlemen nresent"
Rove .,d o,r,s o.r,o+ roo,,za 1-h,+ ,o,,
~ e- o '' u
gers uieS are passing INTO "hen they allow
themselves to be gradually led to listen to
the expression of impure thoughts and the
action of imnnre deeds Character stands
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Popular Education.

From the Peoples Friend
We dare to say that 1t would profit chill
dren a great deal more to know all about
the common things around them than
about remote events in history or obscure
arithmetical processes which are never OF
any practical use. After all, education r.
intended to make people intelligent, and
those who are so densely ignorant of ths
things around them cannot be called %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20

Broth of mutton and barley.-Clean a
tablespoonful of barley In several waters,
Place in saucepan with two pints of water
and when it is hot. add half a pound OF
lean mutton cut up into small pieces Bring
to a boil after seasoning with salt, and re-
move the scum as it rises to the top. SIM
for two hours Taste to see If more
salt is required and absorb any grease with
piece of perfectly clean blotting paper.
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watering must frequently he resorted to In
dry weather and thoroughly done to prove
effective.
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Sunday Dinner.

Sunday Dinner.
Clear tapioca soup.
Roast lamb Mint sauce
New potatoes Green peas.
Escarole French dressing.
Waters. Cheese FRUIT.
Coffee.
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Cocoanut CustaTd.-Add BradudIIy 10 lnd
heaten yoIks of two eggs a cup of milk.
two teaspoonfuls of sugar and pinch OF
salt Mix the ingredients together well and
add two ounces of shredded cocoanut Pour
into a creased pie dish and bake
Rtubarb Jely.-Skin and cut one-half
ncurd of rhubarb INTO small pieces. Put In
2 saucepan with half a cupful of sugar and
on, ia bIespoonful of gelatine in quarter of
a cunful of cold water until soft. Then add
To The hot rhubarb with one tablespoonful
of lemon juice. Place in mold and thor
ousbly chill. ssServe in squares with whip
ned cream or soft custard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
PoLLoCk.STEPHENS SENIORS
TO GIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

Tuesday, June 6, at 10 q. M, the senior
class of the Pollock-Stephens Institute
will give the interesting play, The Gro
nothanaloletron," written for the class
day exercises at Dana Hall, Wellesley,
Mass, by two members of the class CT
81, and first performed before members
of the school and their friends on June Is,
1887 The cast of characters is as follows:
Genius of Nineteenth Century-Mss
Lucy Truss.
Sarah, wife of Abraham-Miss Lillian
Brooks.
Pharaohs Daughter-Miss Nina Hurley
Cornela, the Roman Mathematics Mary
Lou Wilson.
Cleopatra-AIss Pauline Henderson,
Queen Elizabeth-Miss Sadie Gilespy.
Mother Bckerdick-Mi Alberta Will
liams
st. Cecilia-Mlss Izetta Duke.
Agnesi of Bologna-M Sadie HIT
Hypatia-Miss Talulah Knauff
Pocshontas-Miss Louise Roberts.
Joan of Arc-Miss Agnes Terrell
Sappho-Miss Bessie Gillespie.
Martha Washngton-Miss Clarice Wat
kins.
Prisclla-Miss Theo Pennington.
Inventress-Mfss Lucy Brown
Just before the play tile officers of the
class will give the following programme:
Glass Historian-Theo Pennington.
Glass Poet-Sadie Gillespy
Class Artists-Bessie Lyde and Annie
Jones.
Glass Prophet-Lucy Truss
Glass Giftorian-Lucy Brown.
Class Musician-Clarice Watkins