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The Beginner In the Country.

From American Homes and Gardens.
There is no better motto for the beginner
in amateur farming poultry raising than
go slow" The beginner In these very en-
crossing pursuits Is apt to proceed with a
speed that sometimes approaches that of
a railroad express train. He begins by pur-
chasing a farm. This means that in most
cases he pays more for his land than it Ia
worth to Its preceding owner. 1t means,
practically, permanently locating himself
In a new and untried region, to remove
from which would entail considerable ex-
pense, and which may be an operation he
will have great difficulty in accomplishing
especially II he must sell his property be-
fore removing from It. The next step will
material, and then, If he fancies poultry
raising a start on as large a scale as his
means permit. Then the troubles begin.
The minute directions of the various books
and periodicals he has SO eagerly studied
are found to be difficult of practical appli-
cation Unforeseen circumstances arise with
disheartening rapfdity. The season Is bad
his stock sickens and dies, he has no idea
what to do and no place where he can OBJ
tain the necessary information. Like the
gentleman of Scripture, his second state is
worse than his first. and there Is no health
In it. II he can he withdraws from the
operation. chastened and moneyless man.
If he can't, his soul becomes consumed
with hate. hate for his land, his house, his
fowls, his trees. his garden, his fruits, his
vegetables. Too late, he realizes that the
more haste the less speed The newcomer
to the country must be prepared to find
everything different from what one has
been accustomed to in the city. 1t would
not be the country were it otherwise One
moves into the country not only for greater
space, but for the complete change of life
which is one of the inseparable charms Of
country living. Yet the differences be-
tween the two modes Of Life are apt to be
very great.
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Jeweled eaod epare}21]ea bow hot

the fashion of wearing a roll under the
front hair is universal although If the
hair is thick enough and skillfully waved
the roll will not be necessary.
There would seem to be a difference in
opinion as to whether the hair should be
arranged high or low, and hairdressers
are constantly exhibiting new styles OF
couture. After all, as in other questions
that have 10 do solely with personal ap-
pearanCe. the fashion most generally be-
coming Is the one generally adopted for,
despite the desire of all women to look
smart and to be in the very latest style,
there is the all paramount desire to wear
what Is most becoming. The majority of
women look best in evening gowns with
the hair arranged high on the head. The
minority, the favored few who look their
best with the low couture, are much en-
WED for there is certain picturesque
charm about It that is certainly most at
tractive. Long, thick hair shows to much
greater advantage too when arranged low,
for when arranged high it must needs be
put In as small q compass a possible so
a. not to interfere with the shape of the
head Long, thick hair, by the way. may
be n great beauty, but the possessor there
of is rarely satisfied with her fate and gem
orally bemoans the fact that she has not
the short wavy hair that is always so easy
to arrange and so universally becoming.
1t is considered fashionable TO keep the
lines of the head as clear as possible, even
when the apparent size of the head is en-
loose and full around the face. If the Golf
fure be high then the locks are combed
well up over the crown of the head and If
the knot of hair extends below, then 1t is
pinned close to the head. The knot of
hair, a la Grecque as 1t is called, that
stands straight out at the back is rather
a fad of the moment, but fad 1t is to
be avoided by the general public In its
perfection the fashion is a charming one
and If becoming is immensely So for il dis
plays to the greatest advantage every good
line of the head and profile, but it really
requires a perfect moulded head and an
artist in hairdressing who will pose the
knot at just the right angle. Modified into
a small knot placed at a becoming part of
the head, softened by two three tiny
curls and with the rest Of the hair In soft
waves. It is picturesque and distinctive to
a degree. Attempted by anal tours, It is
almost invariably hideous-the hair is not
waved, the knot is untdy one and the
little curls are Enthusiastically false. The
soft knot high on the head that has been
fashionable for unprecedentedly long
time is the most generally becoming style
and the easiest of accomplishment. while
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pom-pom of ostrich or m3rabout feathers
softeus the hard lines at the start, but 10
be In the very height Of fashion the aigretts
OF plume should apparently bloom out Of
the hair.
Diamond wreaths, silver and gold Ieaved
wreaths and tinsel wreaths All are IN fash
ion: the diamond wresths are on the tiara
order and stand higher than the others,
but there is generally a nigh spray at the
left side In most Of the wreaths to make
them more becoming. and for the benefit Of
Womauk.Ed in general who are not en-
lowed with sufficient funds TO warrant the
possession Of jeweled wreaths and hair or
naTents fl is pleasant 30 realize that gold.
silver and tinsel effects are, as rule, by
far the most becoming.
* \
Always attractive amo:g The simpler
fashions are the spsngled o. tinsel bows
that are now worn quite far forward at
the left side, and these can De made rather
more effective if there be an aigrette OF
medium size added to give height. but under
all circumstances they are in addition to
the coifTure and are more generally pop
ufar than the more eccentric ornaments.
The eccentric style in hair ornaments, as
Ia anything else. cannot be rashly and
generally recommended. At the same time
there IS no question If the eccentric In dress
IS becoming, then it should be chosen and
modified by good taste High Mercury
or silver spangles. when becoming, are de-
lightfully smart in appearance, just as is
the high agrette, so fashionable at the
moment: but there is the narrowest divid-
ing line between smart and conspicuous,
and women must needs be careful not TO
overstep in this especially TO the Golf
fure, that is. if they want TO gain the repu-
tation of knowing how to dress well.
The woman who elects to be always
gowned in picturesque style and chooses
that as her own. arranges her hair now in
loose, soft waves, and with a broad knot.
low at the back OF the neck. She wears
jeweled combs at each side, and
broad one at the back, wears only the
one at the top of the knot of hair. She
puts a rose, one large one with two or three
leaves at the left side, and her hair is
waved so that it stands up at either side
of the parting. for. II possible, there must
be q part in the middle at one side.
The hair is invariably worn low on the
forehead now. but pushed back from the
temples. unless the fashion of wearing 1t
down almost over the ears is chosen, and
that is a style terribly trying to the aver
age woman.
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thinking of others before thinking of ones
self.
When the sensitive child has learned to
be altruistc, TO deny self that others may
be happy, he or she has reached level on
the uplands of life well worth attainment.
The coronation of happy living at home is
embodied in the word harmony There
cannot be harmony where there is injustice.
Every child of Adam, young and old,
yearns for justice. We do not ask that
people shall treat with forebearance or
pity or even generosity. We ask that they
shall be just. The youngest member OF
the family has as much right to justice as
the oldest. Oversensitiveness If unchecked
is sure to make its possessor both miser-
able and despotic, combination that works
like leaven OF evil in the individual and
in the home.
An April child all sudden smiles and
tears may be darling, but Aprils onward
progress is to months in which we may
anticipate settled weather.
Beware of yielding too much to tempera-
ment. In the present direction toward In
dividualism In education there is just the
danger that the individual may be studied
to the disadvantage of the whole. An emf
nent doctor who had given much thought
and study to the management of youth
once said TO me: After all, ii is a COM
fort that children scramble up the hill very
much they always have, notwithstand-
ing our painstaking, and perhaps the best
thing that ever befalls them is a little
wholesome neglect.
Children are fortunate when they are
introduced into world full of cousins
about their own age. When several fami-
lies of kinsfolk reside In the same locality
and there is good deal of visiting, of
running to and fro and OF informal fellow
Ship the children early made members
of sort OF youthful republic Big
brothers and older sisters look out for the
juniors and If there is child with ten
dency to morbidness or TO discomfort the
healthy activity In the environment soon
exercises the hunting demon.
merry circle of cousins is cause for
congratulation, and next to this, the best
thing for any child, whether sensitive or
not Is to be thrown into the companionship
of a school filled with the children of
townspeople somewhere on the same plane
as to age and condition. When everything
has been said the subject that can be
said. there still remains this truth. that
children educate each other far more sue
cessfully than grown people educate them.
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WARM WEATHER CLOTHES
FOR THE LITTLE ONES

with belts below the waist line os,or w.
RUSSIAN blouse style; sailor suits and
frocks made with white guimpes and under
SeeVes, are the favorite styles Blue linen
IN the neck and short in the sleeves with a
nat berthe of the material around the low
heCk' are faVorite morning frocks for little
girls Brown linen frocks without any
worn with scarlet silk ties For afternoons
ihere are thin white dresses with n deem
YOKE on short-waisted bodice and the
ssIrt 1aiilhg unconfined from this after
me, me empire re, fashion Small figured dim
itles are still favorites for afternoon frocks
for girls. These and the thin white frocks
are trimmed with tucks, fine handwork or
a nttIe Valenciennes lace. Much lace or
embroidery spells the dainty effect
Plain colored lawns are not co s,3.a h,a
as the spotted dimitfes and organdie is not
the best material for children Figured
ana plain batistes are, however admirable
Fhey may be made in one piece even for
large girls. They are made in the empire
fashion with a shirred deep yoke or one
made of tucks. a skirt coming very high
under the arms and made very long.
bordered with insertion ruffie of the
material. These dresses have short rather
small pulled sleeves. ending in a band of
shirriug above the elbow, which is edged
with lace. These are cut round or square
in the neck and finished low with a shirred
edge or frill of lace. A sash ribbon may
go around the waist and tie in a bow at the
back. This bow should have short loops
and long ends, being fastened well up the
back above the waist line.
For cooler days small children usually
wear long coats when going out over their
wash dresses, and few II any warm dresses
are included In spring and summer ward
robe But while this style does admirably
well IL one is spending the summer in a
house where during the cold days or storms
open fires may be lighted Ii IS not always
satisfactory where the summer is to be
spent at a hotel at the seashore or In the
country or even in farm house or cot
tage where open fires are not to be had
In the chiidrens rooms or the play room
At seaside hotels especially children often
look quite uncomfortable on rainy, cold
days, for they do not want to wear their
long coats indoors and Yet the house Is
often quite chilly For such occasions ii
is well TO have dresses of dark blue flannel
scarlet serge, white flannel plaid OF
checked wooden goods. OF these latter red
and black In the small check, and yellow
and brown in large plaids look cheerful on
a rainy day.
Among the top coats which are so gen.
orally worn by children of all ages linen
coats are the most stylish. These are made
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long or three-quarter length. are plain or
plated and made with or without yokes.
Inc prett1est are quite plain, being
trimmed with pipings only of another shade
OF lnen, white or red on tan or gray linen,
pale blue on white linen, etc. Others are
made with wide collars of fine handkerchief
linen, embroidered by hand or trimmed
with lace.
Though most attractive when they are
freshly done up these linen coats requiI e
constant and careful laundering They
muss very easily and are apt to get out Of
shape when Numbered unless much care is
used Therefore, IL there Is to be doubtful
laundry facilities. other materials are more
practical, although none are so pretty as
the linen
Pongee coats are next desirable after the
linen. These may be made with deep shr-
rings or plaits in empire fashion. as they
are sufficiently soft to look well in the
style Brown pongees or those in dark
blue or the natural pongee color best
for child. The fancier colors, pink. law
ender etc. are too delicate and fussy in
appearance. The pongee coats may be
cleaned. but, except in the natural color.
their washing is doubtful. While they
muss rather easily, they can be pressed
out, which cannot be done with the linens.
The simplest weayes of pongee are most
suitable for a chiid's clothing. The heavy
knotted weaves are more dressy looking,
and. therefore. less suitable.
The taffeta coat for children, a
really suitable garment, but useful and not
4
ion. The linen and pongee coats have sup
planted 1t. 1t had the advantage of not
mussing and, as 1t was generally worn in
black, did not show the dirt. 1t Is a ques-
ton, however, whether in garment to be
worn by a child the latter quality is really
desirable. AS long as the dirt Is there,
perhaps it Is better to see 1t.
For tiny two-y ear-olds there are the most
delicious garments of fine lawn and hand
work in top coats of the most beautiful
styles and in the most delicate needle work.
Most of these top garments of thin ma
terial have a white silk lining. They are
also made Of fine handkerchief linen and
batiste and are trimmed with guipure or
Valenciennes as well as embroidery For
these young babies and for the even young
err ones in arms heavier summer coats are
of course. and trimmed only with n lace
collar.
Hats for the spring and summer for little
boys are shown In great variety OF
shapes, materials and colors. There are
| hats of scarlet cloth, serge or flannel in the
Napoleonic shape, in Tam O'Shanters and
| in the fez shape. There are glazed hats,
those which look like patent leather, in
| wide sailor shapes and In Tam O'Shanters.
There are new linen hats in white and
| linen eolors. with low rounded crowns and
very wide brirns, slightly rolled back and
| having rows and rows of stitching. These
| have a white corded ribbon around the
crown. which hangs down behind In very
| long loops and ends almost to the waist.
Red leather Tam O'Shanters and wide
brimmed glazed black hats. turned mp on
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plume With faney Wreath

the hat, and the latter plan does not give
at all a satisfactory line; but when the alb
surdy long line from the chin to the back
of the hat is to be seen as often as it is
the idea Of a n ungraceful line does not seem
to be battling to the feminine mind.
Quite different style of hair ornament
IS necessary II the hair be worn high from
that which looks best with the hair low.
Coronets. d.3dems and tiaras require to be
most carefully poised upon the head to be
really becoming, and although in this coun-
try there are no hard and fast rules as to
just where they shall be placed on the
head. American women are not anxious
ever to appear grOteSgue and try to COM
bine the regulation rules with the beCOm-
ing angle Wreaths of flowers have for
some time been considered fashionable for
the evening couture, and have been i'm
menSely popular with the dobutantes.
Small 1yreaths of tiny flowers placed at
the side of the knob of hair, surround
ing it, or the half wreath directly in front
have all been in style. Now there IS de-
mand for the small flower wreathS COM
bined with narrow ribbon or velvet bows.
The flowers, instead of being in all one
color are in one or two coloFs, while the
ribbon is either the color of the evening
gown or black There are some effective
wreaths with spangled or real jewels, or
the leaves are frosted. and the wreaths
made entirely of spangled or frosted leaves
are always charming.
At the present moment there seems to
be strong desire to put as much as pos
sibie in the hairs Often added to the vel
vet and flower wreath will be a stiff
aigrette so put in, or on, as TO stand out
at right angles from the head. In fact,
many of these new hair ornaments seem
quite large enough to be called hats, and
are really most imposing in appearance
A high stiff plume or aigrette has always
been popular ornament for the hair. 1t
gives height to the wearer and seems to be
more suitable with an extremely elaborate
ball gown than does the low ornament or
wreath of roses. At the moment the fad is
for agrettes or herons plumes OF unusual
length and size, and these are most oddly
! arranged to stand up straight at the side
of the head or almost at right angles with
it, 1t is a most extraordinary freak OF
fashion, and yet when arranged at be-
coming angle the effect is certainly smart
and generally becoming. AS a rule these
aigrettes are white but occasionally they
are seen In diffAen colorings, while col
ored plumes are not at all unusual. A SOFT
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DON'T HUMOR THE
SENSITIVE CHILD"
BY MARGARET E. sANGSTER.

Copyright 1905, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
T HE fashion of large families has gone
out Here and there. of course, one
= meets a good-sized family of roll
licking boys and girls, and sees row
of bright heads around the family board.
Once upon a time six, eight and ten chill
dren formed the ordinary family group and
nobody wasted a sentiment of pity on ia
theirs and mothers because of the number OF
the little ones or the multiplying needs OF
the young people.
Gradually, at least In the older portions
of the country, this condition OF things mas
materially changed, and the American
household is considered complete with an
average sum total of three children one
child satisfies some parents ana others
thank Providence from full hearts II they
have two, son and daughter being
regarded as satisfactory In the hshest
degree.
Recently tendency Is evident indicative
OF a backward swing of the pendulum In
favor of the large family, for which, indeed,
very much Is to be said. although the
care of infancy entails no littie strain Oh
mother, yet in later years she LOOKS pach
on nursery days with new conception OF
their intense happiness. AS children IN
crease in number and in years they heip
to bring one another UP, ana uhe mothei
of six, varying In age tToin l"Si ~
wears really has less to contend with and
less daily fret and care than the mother OF
single child. -,
The problem of the sensitive child mucn
oftener assaiIs the parents whose FAMILY Is
small than her neighbor who has rouno
half dozen to supervise. In the latter m
stance there Is very little time to study the
moods and caprices of small person VINO
is easily wounded, or inclined to NOPE e IN
a corner when he or she cannot rule with
strong hand. Be 1t noted that the desire to
rule with strong hand is not limited d., to
s.Woe TO thy land when the king Is child.
and the aphorism might be repeated IN the
home whenever and wherever a Child I'M
mature in Judgment selfish IN disposition
and peryerse In temper, sways scepter
over the entire family.
maria is so sensitive" said fond
mother, alluding to particularly disagree
able and tll-behayed infant whose birthdays
touched on the borderland of seven; she
Is so nervous and so easily wounded tnat
we all guard her from every rough wind.
We never contradict her we try y,a not ,.. to to
shock or vex her by opposition. The little
faults she now has we are sure will be
overcome by her good sense when she y
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three sides in gentle roll, are two other
new boys hats for the spring.
Among the new hats for little girls are
lingerie hats, made OF Powered dimity
Powered lawn and figured batiste. Hats Of
buttercup yellow straw, made on a tulle
foundation and trimmed only with chiffon
bows, are also fashionable. For morning
wear there are the fat lingerie hats with
crowns that button These are made of
pique linen and tucked batiste, and are
trimmed with scalloped edges around the
brim and the crown. The picture hats or
bonnets are made in poke bonnet effects,
with punches Of white pink roses. cow
slips or tiny wreaths Of wild flowers for
garniture For older girls wreaths or
punches of cornfiower are popular hat
garniture.
Among the new things for childrens wear
are the striped stockings In pink and white
and blue and white for wear with pink or
blue dresses.
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LEANLINESS and comfort are the
most important things to be con-
sidered in dressing children. Tn
~ like adults. children, provided
their clothing is always fresh.
seem to be equally attractive In most of
the coIors and fabrics suitable for their
wear. Mothers sometimes forget that
childish charm does not need rich or elab-
crate clothing to set it on. and expend ex-
travagant sums and an inordinate amount
of time and care on the child's wardrobe.
This should not be the case. 1t is natural
for those who are fond of child to de-
light in caring for its clothes and seeing
that it is always beautifully attired But
this feeling on the part of adults should
be kept well under control Whoever has
charge OF the child should bear in mind
that character may be easily affected in
early youth by slavish attention to APP
pearances by extravaganza ostentation and
overdressing OF any kind a child soon
feels itself better than others when its
clothes are finer than those OF it's COM
panions or more elaborate. and often an
ugly feeling Of vanity grows up In the in
famine breast Appearance becomes the
first care of the child. and its thoughts are
taken up with trying 10 look pretty, or even
worse stylish instead Of with the spontan-
eous activities natural TO its age
The child should think OF lis clothes as
little as possible. In order that this may
be so it is best to have them not only
simple and without extravagant trimming
but they should also avoid the over-pic-
turesque. They should not aim to be unique
and. more important of ALL they should be
comfortable.
or course IL the companions with whom
a little child is thrown are ridlculously
over-dressed or dressed In uncomfort-
able way, then a sensible mother needs
must dress her child In a manner that is
unique and distinguished for its simplicity
in that particular circle.
There is such a thing, OF course. as
dressing a child too severely for beauty.
but this is much more rarely an error than
over-elaboration. A child should not be
dressed in a grotesque manner merely for
the sake of distinguishing II from its COM
panions by an imitation simplicity or pie
turesqueness.
For morning wear during the spring and
summer little girls viii wear linen, duck
and pique costumes. The pique is much
less comfortable than the other two. as it
Is stiffiy starched and is sometimes I'M
pleasantly warm. Straight pleated suits.