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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01

There is much to be heard and said
/ nowadays about 'the restless, eXctable,
i5pleasurc- loving trouble Sinking nature
/ Of the average young American society
Y girl or woman. who Is a frank tHld I'M
ASHAMED exponent of the gospel of self
first. and the rest Of the world any
Y where
5G Probably these young people would be
benefited If they were not written about
at all Having been always too much
|, 19ampcred and pettcd for their own good;
i having been kept aloof from all the Sc
Il rlous side of life; having shared none of
Its, duties and responsibilities: having
L never known the JOY Of sclf-sacriiice, or
the stimulus and saving influence OF real
affection and love the young American
{ woman OF fashion is often being to he
pitied, but not especially TO be talked
about.
q noticeable fac, TO obscrvant poo
a Jlc that such a young woman needs All
s audience, that she Is bored and feels
, herself ill-uscd unless she occupies the
Gcenter of tho stage OF llfc Perhaps. If
she were less considered and noticed; #
Il she could realize the fact that others
D intarests and occupations should be taken
Into estimation as well as her own, she
might awake to a juster conception of the
= swing Of the world and It's relation to
& her, particular orbit.
ajyThe young American woman of fashion
is not 10 be sunmarly condemned for her
IL rreseHtg attitude. Frequently, 1t is the
d direct result OF her upbrnging, which
i has never taught her the lesson of en-
Ii tc,fns into the pursuits and pleasures of
4 othera The Joys OF comradeship and the
y art Of making herself compan!onabie are
Things that have absolutely had no place
K in her training or her conception of life,
q because She is permitted and encouraged
Y to become n human butterfly, filled with
SEthe vain desire tof fitting from pleasure
n 10 pleasure in n sun-burst OF gratitied
n vanity; because she has therefore an
utter lack OF ability TO grasp the natural
wholesome, household pleasures belong
ling 10 wnmanhood and to assimate Them.
Thus It Is that whenever she Is OPP
N posen, whenever her incllnations are
4 tliwarted and her ornamental sphere Of
q action infringed upon, she considers her
y self N martyr and behaves accordingly,
II such n woman only radiates content
Il when basking IN the sun OF prosperity,
Success Is her gauge OF merit, Without
A regard 10 how success has been obtained,
4 Failure Is u hing she cannot forgive. IT
matters not how failure has come about.
a And wnen failure involves her IN its
N consequences, she Is altogether without
x sympathy for the person who has brought
the consequences 10 pass,
q 1t is not strange that out OF sueh self
gfenteredness restlcssness Is evolved.
Peace aud serenity do MOI tako root and
Z flourish in such an atmosphere or such
( Ii soil.
Al no 40 hack 10 The beginning OF the evil.
If thetypuns American wonlan's righlfni
piace could be defined IN childhood. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01

il. Is tho death OF Antigonous, as
described In Act III, In accord With
poetic Justice?
~. What is poetic Justice?
49, What does chorus say about
the flight Of time between Acts III
and "? What changes does Timc
describe in Lcontcs, l'lorizcl and
Pcrditn?
s1 H. Is Ambiguous m original crca-
ton with Shakespeare?
10. What did Tcnnyson say OF this
repartcc between Florizcl and Per-
dta?
4 F7orlzel.-"Your hand my Pcrdita, so
turtles pair;
That never mean 10 part"
Perditav''rll swear for EN-
16. Why does Shakespeare intro
duco impcdtments TO tho PROGRESS OF
the love affairs between F1orlzc and
Perdita.
II. Why. in Act V. docs Shake
spcarc make Pauline oppose Leontes's
marriage?
IS. Why docs Shakespeare. in Act 4
Y. convey informatlo respecting Per-
dlta. by means OF narration ana not
by action?
TO- What errors Of judgment is
Shakespeare guilty OF In this play? II
20. Are these errors Intentional or
unintentlonal?
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DESCRIPTIONS OF THE STYLES.

which reaches to the bottom of tho short
iucSct. which opens over Il tucked
chcmiscttc ana stock Of cream batistc.
The fiat collar and turned back cuffs
are of cream butiste, embroidery edged
with u fine plating Of plain batistc. A
large fancy button effects Il closing at
bust line.
Worn with this is an oddly shaped hat
Of lcghorn, bound with blue velvet and
trimmed with blue algrettc and large
white rose.
JAUNTY SAILOR HAT.
CD From present indications tho sailor
hat will have precedence over all other
models in the millinery world, and ono
secs them everywhere. Roses will be the
accepted flower for trimming and the
early display is gorgeous. a jalnty hat
of this sort is black Ncapolitan. with
wreath of La Franco roses cncircling tho
crown and mixed pink and black
;grcttc on left side. Under the back
is an immense bunch OF pink tulc voilcd
in black
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Shantung, Birmingham and other heavy
silks are made up into severe street cos
tunes. and into elaborate frocks as we'll.
ana these silks are exhibited this season
in delightful line Of colors, some Of the
blues and willow greens having especially
delightful possibilities.
Tho trimming Of heavy applique en-
broidcrcd batistc forming tucks below tho
waist line of the bodice front and running
up to constitute a girdlc at sides and
back, is an idea that is effective. while
most simple.
Pongccs OF all kinds in their natura!
shades promise TO have much favor, ana
in several Of the most exclusive shops
are shown imported frocks OF natural
hlcd pongec, trimmed In black silk. satin
or velvet, and Frightened only by creamy
lace at the collar and In the sleeves.
One secs, too. some particularly chic
hats in burnt straw of shades much like
those of the Apongccs and natural tone
linens, trimmed in black satin or velvet
ana clusters Of black ostrich tips, and,
though this tan and black combination
Is not particularly becoming, II has much
smartncss when worn BY tho right
woman. a
Voilcs have become perennial favorltcs,
and arc out this spring in every imuGln-
able form-strpcd, checked. plaid, cn-
broidcrcd. dotted. Some very attractive
white vollcs are pladcd in moderate lines,
Tut tho plaid design Is obtained by the
weaving, not By coloring, alternating lines
OF very sheer and heavier weave produce
Ing tho desired effect. The Same idea
Is also developed in the light grays and
mode colors; ana sometimes over the
one tone plaid surface Will run two or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01
The Poets Corner
At the Sunrise Watch.
Through the still hush of the night
Whore The far. White slnr- beams burn

Through the still hush of the night
Where the far, white star-bcams burn,
Up toward their fading light
In the last dim watch yearn;
All cnrth's dreams are dead In me,
AS long since earths hopes have died
Lord, foreccr al Thy side
Let my place and portion be-"
As the shadows pass away,
AS the long, sad vgils cease,
Through tho Eateways OF the day
Lift me TO. Thy perfect peace;
Wash me by Thy sunrise sea
Pure in Calvnry's flowing tide,
Strip mo of the robe Of pride
Clothc me With humility"
Other faiths have failed me here:
Other friends have passed me by:
Now ] turn toward the sphere
Where one frlenship will not die
From this souls Gellscmane
With all passions crucificd:
Lord, forever at thy side
Let my place and portion be-"
James Lindsay Gordon,
Pocahontas.
Her story, sure, was fashioned out above,
Ere twas enacted on the scene below
For twas very miracle of love
When from the savage hawks nest came
he dove
With wings of peace to stay the or
dered blow
The hawks plumes bloody, blu, the
doves as snow.
And here my heart oppressed by pleasant
tears
Yield 10 young girls half angelic
spell
Yes, for tina, maiden Ike Saint appears
She needs no fresco, stone, nor shrine
TO tell
Her story to the people of this Land
Saint of the Wilderness, enthroncd amid
The wooded Minister whore the Pagan hid
James Barron Hope
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01
Hints in General
From Designer

The March Designer, an excellent wo-
mans magazine, in an admirable article
on "Our American Daughters says:
Every young girl should cultivate Il
taste for good poetry. It Is the poets
who have conserved the beauty ana
truth Of language through the ages.
There Is a divine art. TO understand
poetry is to lift tho soul into ethereal
regions. Most Of lis learn to repeat
out any idea OF It's Significance ana
beauty. "The Psalm of Life f"Thana-
topsis, = 'lIcgy Written in a Country
Churchyard poems which we have
known since our childhood--all at once
begin to take on meaning. Our experience
Of life, the new instinct gained through
habit Of reading, each has helped to
find tho gateway TO the treasure house.
'Some mute, nglorious NLilton",-thc
words all at once flash into meaning,
and stand there Illuminated in all their
beauty. Il
The habit of memorizlns is a great
help to an appreciation OF poetry, for
what is not Obvious at first will clarity
with pondering and repetition. or course,
knowledge Of figures of speech, tho
various kinds OF meter ana the different
varieties Of stanza are necessary to 4
proper enjoyment of poetryi but this
knowledge can easily be gained through
any Textbook OF rhetoric.
In the development OF an appreciation
fpr poetry, 1t Will often be found that
works of didactlc order, like Pope IS
Essay on Criticism or Essay OH Man,
or certain poems of CoWrer, carry an APP
peal to the intelligence Very grateful
when the sense OF beauty Is not yet
fully awakened.
Man never Is, but always to he blest.
and
VII makes the man, and want of 1t tho
fellow.
Such expressions have a tcrscness which
makes them at once comprehensive Poems
that tell story are also easily followed
likc Tennyson's Dora" or 'Enoch
Arden.'' or Coleridge's "Ancient Mariner
TO become really acquainted with poet
II ia well to find out those little gems
which show his human sympathies; like
Longwelow's "Childrcn's Hour" Brown-
ing's "Evelyn Hope" Whittlers Tell
ing the Bees Millions Sonnet on his
blindness, Holiness Dorothy g"
WORK AS TONIC,
Since prevention Is always better than
cure, take your tonic daily before there
Ia need to use II AS n cure. Work n littln
evcry day at something dainty, and YOU
Mil find life moro beautiful than ever
before, The JOY OF making lovely things
ia akin 10 the pleasure OF COMPOSING
sweet music or writing poetry. for Ii Is
l!ftlng the worker into II higher amos-
phere 'and making life more profitable
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lodge In the hrstles. Rinse the brush
thoroughly in running water after using,
ana wash thoroughly in hot suds every
day. Dip In II solution Of household am
monn ana dry in tho sun and "lnd.--Ihe
Designer
Sachet Powders,
Every woman delights IN Il delicate
sachet powder. for this is, an age OF PER-
fumes strong pungont odors should ba
avoided for several reasons and one
should also avoid using continuously tla
Same perfume, otherwise tho olfactorJ
nerves will lose their fine sensibity OF
else acquire an unhealthy irritabllty
Change your perfume rather for ore
of the same accord for there are odors
that harmonic just as chords In music
For example, sandalwood, nccolds well
with. rose geranium acacia blossoms or
orange flowers, Change one for another
or mix equal parts of any two. Musk
suits with tube rose, rose, tonka bean
or jona,lil; but very little musk Is neces-
sary in II mixture. It Is so strong, and
meyer is 1t used alone by woman of
refinement. Such determinations will be
as readily made by u keen or well-edu-
Gated nose as q tune by cultivated ear
Tho pcasantest mode, of using per-
fume is to have Il little sachets OF what
ever scent be preferred, distributed
throughout one's personal belongings.
Have ono In The writing desk, one in
The handkerchief case another in tho
collar box and several In tho shirt waist
bon and the dresser drawers, La lis
way n delicate fragrance Is constantly
ubout one, yet Is not strong enough to
DC disagrcea bic or too uenlonstrutlyc for
frCnuen,ent,-Se
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01
II Easter Egg Hunt.

An Easter egg hunt will furnish ample
atnisrment for an Easter party OF niue
n people. l.,
8SSg,rho nests are made Of paper moss, n
II thri,enrc placed eggs OF different sizes
Snnd varieties, some genuine hhrd poiien
eggs some of chn; or wood, and some
sof eaudy. The wooden csgs should con
}BtalnS tiny ducks or chickens The nests
Il iIre hidden in every nook and corner oil
s3tht5 house. The guests are them hidden
Ito so nest hunting and half hour is
given for the hunt. Each guest Is given
/ tslitilc fancy basket in which to gather
eggs, The one securing tho greatest
number receives n prize and all retain
their baskets and eggs as souvenirs.
4s,,f, Easter Luncheon.
3Ss OF course. silver and glassware must
4 bc sparkling. and the white cloth spot
less, or, If one wishes. luncheon scarfs
and mats or doilics arc equally popular,
andita highly polished table IS Il bit less
formal than the regular dinner cloth.
Al center piece of lace over gold cloth
as very effective, with Easter lilies IN Il
bowl or a white and gold vase resting
on It. If one can arrange TO have white
and gold china, It IS very pretty; but
4 every hostess must consult her own china
store and act accordingly.
II Napkins, stiffy folded at each cover,
Gcan hold an artificial lily, which carries
Units heart a tiny candy box. These
Niles can be bought at some caterers,
or made ut homo very easily, stiff wire
Yet not so stiff as not to bend In any
desired shapc--can form the skeleton.
The stem is made Of five wires woven
together, green paper being twisted over
them at the top; each separate wire IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01

to be that of '.inacreon in Heaven, first
adapted in this country to song written
for the Adams campaign, by Robert Treat
Paine. The story goes that after the at
tack by the British on Baltimore, and tho
writing by Key Of 1.-The Star-Spnngled
Banner q young American SOLDIER
George J. Elciscly, of lInrrisburG Pa,
was much struck with the beauty Of
Keys verses and. turning over the leaves
of his music book, found that they fitted
in TO tho music of "Anacreon in Heaven"
On the following cvcring, Ferdinand
Durang sang tho air for the first time
on the stage OF the Holiday Street The
atrc
Query: Where are the Oldest buildings
in America to he found? Il. p. G.
Answer: An adobe structure is shown
the visitor to Santa I'c, New Mexico.
which Is said to have been occupied by
Coronado in 1910,
The United States barracks at st. Au-
Gustnc Florida, are composed, in part,
Of an old franciscan monastcry-St.
Francis-that was standing in tho latter
part Of the sixteenth century.
Query: What Is tho origin of the term
dead head and how long has II been
In use? j. G. D,
Answer: Tho origin is uncertain, but a
possible cXplana ton may be found In u
case Of theatre tickets discovered by OK
Cavators In the tragic theatre at Pompci
and placed in the National Museum at
Naples, Italy. They are varously made
of bone, ivory and metal, but what at
tracts most curiosity and attention, Is Il
set OF diminutivc skulls modelled In ivory.
These were used entirely by persons hay
Ing tho privilege of free admission and,
in their use may be found the reason
for the application of the name.
Query: Who was the court jerter Of
Charles II. Of England? A. II, s.
Answer: Tho virtual court jester,
though never formally appointed ms such,
WAS Iiilligrew. One of his most brilliant
sallles Of wit was that aimed ut Louis
XIV. of France who, when he showed
killgrcw his pictures, pointed out one
Of the crucifixion h~tween two portraits
THAT on the right" said Louis, lis the
Pope. and that on the left Is myself"
II humbly thank your Majesty" replied
the wit "for the Information; for though
| have often heard that the Lord was
crucificd between two thieves. | never
knew who they were till now"
Query; Where was Lady Jane Grey,
victim OF her fathcr-ln-law's ambition.
buried? A. NJ T..
Answed. In the Chapel Of st. Peter in
the Tower of I.ondoa,
query Which is the most ancient Of
tho Roman burial places now IN exist
euCc? r. r. S,
Answer; The tomb Of the Scipios; In
the fork between The Via Apnia and the
Via Latn1. The most magnificent mhu-
solemn Was that Of the Emperor iia1rian.
which was lined throughout with Paran
marble aud surrounded by rows OF statues
between marble columns. After its de-
Placement nv Goils ana Nandals. u was
converted into fortress and b9E bonii
long known as the Castle VI ST. Angelo.
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QUERIES AND ANSWERS.

query Who composed the air to which
"lhc Star Spupgled Banter is sung?
II. e, r.
Answer: 1t is attributed by some to
a famous English composer, samuel
Arnold, organist and composer of the
Royal Chapel in 1888 ana ten wears later,
organist Of Wesunins,e Abbey. This
authorship was disputed by the London
Anaegeontic society. who assert the air
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED
E

j F. l. u i 3. - Il . + (
q "a Appropriate for Il middc-aged
is a gown Of black and white small
checked wolfe. AS will be seen from
accompanying sketch, the skirt has q
panel front trimmed on either side at
waist limo with pointed straps and but
tons. the latter also decorating the bot
tom. Heavy black laco over white silk
makes the deep cuffs, shoulder pieces
and front of bodice, and a box plait down
each side takes up with the straps on
skirt. The stock and plustron and tucked
white crepe dc chine.
AFTERNOON GOWN OF DARK BLUE
SILK.
(2) Silk costumes have lost none OF
their popularity. ana Will DC much worn
during the early spring and summer. a
suit of this sort employs dark
blue chiffon taffota. Tho circular skirt
is trimmed at bottom with three deep
tucks. There is high crush girdlc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01
INCLINED TWIG AND BENT TREE
Why the Fashionable Young Woman OF
!. less and Disconnected.
To-Day is Rest

If all influence and training were then
directed with view to developing in her
normal and healthy spirituality and men
tally, the chances are that she would
be far less abnormal and far happier,
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EASTER IDEAS FOR THE HOSTESS

As The eng o,he , .e rh ar
: sconc VI $50
nncts Tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-01

hcnt ont to form a foundation for each
white petal, made OF white crcpo paper,
easily shaped and pasted III place. 1T
tic practice will show the amateur that
this is not ut all difficult pill box
covered with gold paper can be pressed
dow, II, tile heart Of the lily. the top be-
ing covered with stamens mudo OF gold
paper shredded and twisted
Lilies of.the same kind. only with larger
boxes having no covers, can FORM INC
bonbon boxes. These must he moro con-
vcntionul. as they have no stems, resting
directly on the table. The menu should
be simple.
When the luncheon Is over and the
guests have left the dining room for tho
drawing room, n new edition Of the old
cobwob game makes merry FUN nnq Is
arranged as follows: A huge flowerIpot
Is placed on tho centre Of the table, In
which arc planted some artificial lilies to
AIRY out the idea, and under the flower
pot arc gathered the ends OF many
strings, each one Of which must be ap-
propriated by q guest These strings
cross and interiors; about furniture and
corners Of course. and give opportunities
for many tetc-n- tctcs. Here and there
some little verses may be tied, II 1t Is
wished to add fun to the quest.
"Do not faint, OH, maid 1 beg.
You shall find a golden"
"Gathcr roses while YOU may:
Gather thcm-thc livelonE day.
And many another nonsense couplet to
suit tile company and OCCASION.
AZ. the end Of each string must be
found a candy Easter egg, or hollow
egg containing some little ftrinkct.
Bright 1dens for En- tertnIn lining. II
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SIMPLE EvENiNG GOWN.

60 I'lowercd silk muslin would be
ideal for a gown fashioned after above
design. The skirt Is dancing length, and
trimmed at set intervals with small
RIFLES The pretty bodice and sleeves
are also trimmed with small runcs and
bands of lace insertion y round yoke
of allovcr lace is bordered by two bands
Of insertion Joined in front with pink
ribbon, fastened on either side with small
fancy buttons.
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STREET COSTUME OF BLACK MO.

HAIR.
Cd This stylish street costume Of black
.lnoliair has flaring circular skirt,
trimmed at bottom with bias bands of
the material put on in design. The short
Jacket Is without trimming save black
buttons and stitched bands. which form
q fiat collar and pointed front piece. a
deep shaped girdlc fits perfectly to the
whist
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."Do not faint, oh. maid beg.
You shall find a golden
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-08-03
FIGHT HATS WITH HATS.
League Formed by Men in Paris to
Put Down Women's High
Headgear.

Paris.-Men Of Paris who are ha-
bitual patrons OF the theaters have
decided to fight fire with fire in their
crusade against obstructive headgear.
They have formed a league which has
for its object nightly attendance en-
masse at some theater, each member
OF the organization wearing a cockade
on his tall silk hat and wearing the
hat throughout the performance.
In order to make their object more
effective the members OF the league
win purchase In advance solid rows
of seats in front Of the house. The
managers Of the various theaters have
decided to raise no objection to the
plan, but the women declare they will
not abandon the big hat habit nor
remove their hats, no matter what
kind Of "ungentlemanly" tactics are
resorted to by tho men.
One OF their pet reasons for not re.
moving their hats is that by so doing
they are nowadays compelled to take
OF any quantity Of artificial hair at
the same time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-08-03
LAND FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
State Aid Plan for Groups Of Men to
j Tried in Aus
tralia.

Washington. - Consul Goding, Of
Newcastle, reports an Australian plan
to provide for the unemployed. 1t
relates to Queensland province. and
the scheme is thus summarized:
Suitable farming land is provided
by the government for groups Of men
and their families that will ultimately
form village settlements; but they are
not to be cooperative. each settler will
stand OF fall on his own merits. Gov
ernment overseers viii guide and in
struct the ss.llers for two years, and
the house erected for their use can
be used as public hall OF school.
Plain rations, implements, a small
stock OF cows. poultry, etc, roofing
material, water tanks. etc. will be
supplied for the first year. This viii
all be charged as loan and must be
eventually refunded to the state. The
men will first be taken on six months
probation and may cultivate what
crops they choose. and every encour-
agement will be given to enable the
thrifty man 10 become the owner OF
his land.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-08-03
GERMAN LINE is FASTEST.
Average Better Time Than Competing
Transatlantic Mail
Steamers

Berlin.-The superior speed OF the
German transatlantic mail steamers
is shown in the official report on mail
services between Great Britain and
the United States for the year ending
June 30. 1905.
The North German Lloyd steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm H.. Kronprinz vii
helm and Kaiser Wilhelm der Cross
made nine. ten and eleven trips. 70
spectiyely. by which time the malls
between New York and London av
eraged 14s5, 1909 and 1915 hours
The fastest time was l4f.1 hours
The Deutschland made eight mail
deliveries. its average time being l50t
hours. Its quickest delivery was 1917
hours. The Cunard line steamers are
a day longer. The Campania. which
made the best time. averaged 1914
hours. It's best time was 1884 hours
The White Star line steamer Oceanic
tied the Cunard lines fastest time. but
the other White Star steamers are far
slower. The Philadelphia was the
fastest OF the American line. and aver
aged 177.6 hours.