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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

NOR new buildings and equipment for
 the Girls Industrial school at Montevallo a fund of 0O0 is to be drawn upon. S5O00O annually until the fund is exhausted. Architects are sub hitting plans and specifications and as soon as possible work will be started. Midsummer will be well advanced, how ever, before much headway can be made. Definite plans for the new class rooms and for the additional wing to the dor mitory have not yet been given out, but Professor Moore, the acting president, was in conference today with architects. Nothing authoritative can be stated re- garding the plans except that it is pro posed to have the new class rooms com modious and comfortable, attention being paid to proper ventilation and light They will probably be built about an open court and will replace the present cramped quarters that are wholly out of keeping with the beautiful location of the school.
 The new dormitory which will form the east wing to the main building will also be commoditious, well ventilated and conforming to the dignified and impos- ing architecture of the structure.
 The architects have obstacles presented in attempting to build additions which must conform to the general plan of the
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trial school The building in constant use for class purposes was shown and one of the cottages was also reproduced, the faithfulness of the camera telling a story more convincingly than words.
 I was wandering through the big studio of the Girls Industrial school today when a member Of the faculty-a charming woman with laughter in her eyes-told me that at q meeting of several of tho alumnae few days ago tears were shed over the illustrations that appeared with a recent article about the school.
 Dear me I said, extremely penitent-
 You know" she went on, that the H. lustrations of the buildings that accom- panied the article were anything but at tractive and would furnish an alumnae ample excuse for humiliation-for pride in your alma mater is deeply rooted and-well, the alumnae are really very serious about those pictures going out to the world-as-the place where they went to school" and she smiled with deep appreciation of their humiliation
 Do people really think that they = I pointed in the direction of a dilapidated building" comprise all the buildings at the school?" I asked.
 "Yes." she said, quite seriously, and the alumnae have been resenting it. They are telling everybody that they did not spend years at such an alma mater-and they are wondering if you will not say so, too-in the paper-they are deeply humllated-dstressed in fact
 The "illustrations" certainly would fur- nsh sufficient excuse for humiliation
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because they reproduced only too faith fully a group of buildings.
 But after a conference with the authori- ties that be-or after a moment of in- spration possibly--the way was clearly pointed out--the path to the hearts of the building committee clearly shown and there was no question but that the present inadequate quarters should be pictured in order to produce tremendous impression. But no one ever thought of protest irom the alumnae--a very womany protest, to be sure, almost af- fectlonate iu entreaty. In begging that some restitution be made, that some thing be said to prove to the unsympa- thetle public that their alma mater re- calls memories too dear to be ever as- sociated with the. illustratlons-howeve faithful they may have been. l have not heard whether resolutions werc passed to this effect but dountless they will be--so loyal are the alumnae of the Girls Industrial school--and 1 see plainly their position ana also that their permission to publish these pictures in question was inadvertently overlooked. l do not blame them In the least and feel that the fond memories of their alma mater arc too enduring to be affected by attention be- ing called to apparent needs of their be- loved institution. And if these theories remain, who cares abous the public?
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StenoQraphy.

Some twenty eight young women are In the department of stenography and typewriting, Miss Monlath the capable insti&ctor. Certificates are given for ability to reach a speed of one hundred words per minute. It would seem that no department would offer more practical experience than this. a field which has been entered by hundreds of young wo- men al lover the country. It Is a profess sion over-crowded in fact, but the young woman of education and ability can al- ways find positions awaiting her. The woman stenograpner who Is well educated and competent receives salary not so entirely out of proportion az that paid q man and 1t fig the girl with good English education who is in demand as stcnographer. The girls in the classes at the Industrial school are required to be eligible in English before they can enter them, and those vino intend to make a profession of ssenography will be in every way equipped.
 Much has been written on the subject os the uneducated steno9rapheT. she who pTosesses to be an expert ahd yes mis- spells and is generally deficient In q conl- r:ioa school education. Business mon con- plain of this deficiency. although tho young wofran who ia educated naturally dofeaGs their criticism. while admitting that much of it is just. She is trying to raise tha star1ards of he- profession, trying to increase the wage by pleading for better equipped women in the p-o- fossior, and 1t is the training school, the Industrial school. that is aiding the
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tested. In addition to the regular work Miss Wallace gives instructive talks
 Girls, come in the classes" she said. with poorly developed chests. They do not know how 10 breathe properly. They stand incorrectly and all these defects have to be corrected. have seen won derful results in d short time. Some of the girls go to pieces when they walk, but with a little attention paid them they soon show improvement in carriage, ac- quire grace and boise and confidence. and, of course, they come to enjoy gym nasium work which l always try with interesting games.
 Miss Wallace is such an enthusiast on the subject of athletics for women that It is a delight to see her nstructing her classes. She is alert, extremely agile. graceful, and looks IS if she would fence delightfully."-. She is quick 10 see the slightest defect and her class work Is exceptionally fine. Athletics in women colleges has grown in popularity in re- cent years and in the south, where it has been longer in gaining permanency. 1t is now one of the essential features
 Art Classes.
 Tn the big, sunny studio many young women were at work, drawing from life, in charcoal pencil or decorating por- oelains or modelling in clay. Miss Pink ston, the head of this department. de- serves to rank among the successful cera- mic workers and has been a member Of the prominent coteries who gather every year in the celebrated studios of Mr. Bimms al Alfred, N Y. She is far ahead
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Domestic Science.

The morning that l visited the de- partment of domestic science gave a most inviting glimpse of the work that is be- ing done by the young women, under very charming instructor who in their attractive caps and aprons formed picture that might have illustrated some of the most popular and appetizing breakfast foods, these pictures always representing groups of pretty girls en- toying a delicious beverage or deep in the mysteries of a chafing dish recipe.
 Some forty girls comprise the cooking classes this year. The large kitchen where the classes are taught is well equipped, practical, convenient and the course is two years. Two cooking les sons classes meeting twice each week, classes covering two successive periods,
 The lessons include practice in regu- lating fires and practice work in the cooking of meats, eggs, milk, vegetables, breads, cakes, desserts, salads and bever- ages. The course is planned to give practical knowledge of cooking, the sec ond years course taking up more ad- vanced lines of cooking and practice in serving luncheons and dinners.
 A feature of the years work are the luncheons given by the classes chafing dish parties. when the entire menu Is cooked and served by the girls them selves, the decorations always appro- priate to the different seasons. One of the recent luncheons was given on St. Patricks day, the colors, white and green, making distinctive all the details The menus on the several occasions have been delicious and have demonstrated to the entire satisfaction of those present that the work of the cooking classes Is developed along both practical lines as well as artistic.
 To see these energetic young women at work in the kitchen. their fresh to- lettes showing the suggestive touch given by the aprons and white cuffs and caps, is to want them provided with new and more modernly equipped kitchen one complete from the modern viewpoint of for practical work. Where so much at many of the schools the kitchens are models in equipment. and the laborious work of the old-fashioned kitchen Is en- trely eliminated. In. the proposed inn provements at the Girls Industrial school the department of domestic science sho i'd be better equipped, be made more at traetive. whte-tiled kitchen would not be any too good but a Wainscoung at least with cemented floors and new ranges and cooking utensils. This department should be so well equipped that 1t would be a model in the southern states. In the history of schools, of hospitals, lt Is the kitchen arrang that are now receiving the most careful attention. The whole world is interested in diet ethics, Is studying food values. and this awaken ing takes the world along another step into the Kitchens of schools, of the hos pitals. of the home.
 Things that were tolerated a few years
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folds. fitted facings, shirred faclngs, bows and rosettes. the lining of hats and de- signing and trimming. Hats are made or any material provided, velvet, chiffon, silk, maline, straw braid and the most artistic little shapes. either the toque, or the large picturesque hats are evolved" in the work rooms.
 Miss Connally and Miss Tlce are at the head of the millinery department, and the annual spring opening was such distinct success that visitors from the cities declared that even the exclusive town shops did not display more attrac- tive hats Careful work, the best of ma terials, leading fashion periodicals sup piled the class rooms, and capable ln- structors to Inspire the best work, de- velop this department along practical lines in order that the young women finishing In it may be perfectly equipped. Millinery is also essentially woman's profession and the millinery establish ments throughout the country employ well trained young women. The import ed hat bearing the Paris mark is more frequently made in this country by the experienced young woman who com mands her own price. Hundreds of capa- ble girls are working today in the fash ionable millinery shops in the south. Trispmers and designers were never more in demand and the American made nat ranks now with the best designs coming from French centres of fashion.
 A young Alabama girl who was born not far from Birmingham has made signal success of millinery shop which she conducts In one of the most fash ionabie winter resorts of Florida. She caters to the multi-mllllonalre class ex- clusively, and while she has many inn ported modes she Is so clever that sne can copy French hat perfectly. She did not have the advantage provided in a regular department. but was naturally artistic and industrious and ranks as one of the smartest milllners In the Newport of the south.
 She employs skilled trinlaiers and de- signers, so large has her establishment grown. and she never selis her hats for less than s2o. more often Sse The sue cess of this young woman only goes to prove what an industrious and talented girl can do if she sees the necessity Of earning her own livelihood. And 1t is to meet just such contingencies, to prop eriy equip yeung women In special lines that the several departments at the Girls school aim to train. IL is the one de- sire to equip them well, fin order that If necessary they need not hesitate to take up these special branches from whIcf, they have been trained, and that they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
BY ANNIE KENDRICK WALKER.

to see the sewing classes, and to in- speet the work done by these young Ala bama girls after short time in the class shows how thorough the department is conducted.
 Some of the dresses cnt and made by members of the dressmakng department are not only beautiful in design but most elaborate, the present styles admitting of handwor< in tuclSing and in the use of laces. The gowns would compare most favorably with those that the high priced modiste charges $20 for the making alone. As far as style is concerned the gowns made in the sewing rooms here would not suffer in comparison with those shown by leading shops in the city, and the work is certainly superior. Dozens of pretty, lingerie toilettes were seen in the work rooms, while the ever popular shirt waist was shown in many original de- signs.
 Brght-faced young women filled the sewing rooms. many of them at the ma chimes, others doing handwork, cutting, fitting, designing, each becoming prof. cient in one of the most important branches of a woman's education and one most appreciated by our grandmoth. CTS. There has never been a time when handWork was so much in demand as it Is at present, when the handmade gown was so much in vogue and while the young woman who has special talent and inclination for sewing has the advantage over one who is inclined to undervalue a knowledge of sewing, opportunities for learning to sew are blended with very contagious atmosphere of industry in the sewing rooms of the school
 Nothing makes woman of today more helpless than to be absolutely dependent upon dressmakers and with the advance of prices from the simplest garment to the more elaborate costume a young wo- man who takes up .dressmalling or plain sewing as a profession finds it one of the best paid professions. well-equpped young woman can demand her own price in the smart and expensive dressmaking establishments. There is a demand for girls and women with practical knowl- edge of sewing and where they show talent in design there are many well-paid positions awaiting them.
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of the indifferent methods so hong em- ployed in the art classes of the southern schools and brings in to her work so con- sclentious an appreciation Of true art principles that too much cannot, be said in praise of her work.
 The exhibitions from time to time of her pupils is worthy of much attention. well as the object, water color work and Canvases.
 Besides the exhibitions of drawings and paintings the classes in china pa nting are doing work that would receive commen- dation in the best ceramic stutios. The school is equipped with T kiln and all of the firing processes are donegby Miss Plnkston and her pupils.
 The principles of applied designs are brought out by Miss Pinkstom. who en- deavors to develop creative nplIty, both in drawing and in modelling. Some of her pottery received praise from Mr. Binms himself and her colleo pn Is in- teresting. showing originality nl design and success in certain experi nents re- garding color and glaze Tho studio Is attractive with plaster work, many draw ings and cabinets filled with china. The light is not, however. specially desirable and if the art department is removed into the contemplated wing. the new studio will have some attention paid to proper ll8nt, so eSSentlHl to bOOu WOih.
 Miss Edna Bush is at the head of the music department She is splendidly equipped for director having had ex- ceptonally fine opportunities. The stand ards are high and there is seldom more than one young women receiving dlplo-i ma in this department.
 Sight singing is an important,feature of this depa rtment. Blackboard exercises s,nJ cJa tc ara tfqpd tDPPthpr with in- structon books and songs. selected from the best authorities in this work. Songs in unison, and in two, three or four parts. are taught
 One hour and half a day is the minimum required for practice byiinstru- mental pupils in the preparatory depart ment. Advanced pupils must give from two to three hours.
 The minimum for voice pupils Is one hour a day.
 There are thirty pianos in the depart ment and in the nprary will be found the best musical journals of the day and standard works on music and musicians
 Weekly studio rectals ~are given throughout the sesison at which the pu- pills acquire the ease and self possession necessary To q credltable performance be- fore an audience.
 Pupils who have made sufficient pro- gress in technique. rhythm and sight reading are admitted to the orchestra. which comprises a number of wood. wind, and brass instruments, as well as strlnged. The faculty is as follows:
 Miss Edna Bush. director, piano. har- mony.
 Miss Kate Sampey. violin, piano, or chestra.
 Miss Anne Moore. voice, piano. sight singing.
 Miss Margaret Boardman, plano. the ory. history of music.
 Miss Laura Dale, piano, theory. history of music.
 Miss Elizabeth McCary. piano. theory, history of music
 Miss Maud Allen, piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
THE SMART SET ON THE STAGE.
Often the Comedy of Manners We See
 Is Comedy of Very Bad Manners.

Charming Pollock in the Smart Set
 When I speak of "The Smart Set on the Stagc' the reference is to those men and women who trail their cigarette smoke and their gowns through tho modern ''so- ciety play"
 We are lot of Pomonas-pa particularly, the women among us-and we cannot help revelng in the dongs of dignltaries whose station seems superior to our own. The more humble we are the greater the cray ing and the delight. Lizzie Jones, who stands measuring ribbon behind a counter from breakfast till dinner naturally ex- tracts infinite pleasure from spending her evening with only q row of footlights be- tween her and wonderful beings who toll not and spin nothing but yarns. That is almost like moving :a the best circles oneself; 1t Is being transported to world millions of miles from the brass taclxs in the ribbon counter. Miss Jones half be- leyes herself a great lady by morning, as you may judge by her manner if you go to her for yard of baby blue. Every one of us has something of Lizzie Jones in hls other makeup. The same instinct that induces us to marry our daughter to the Duke of This the Prince of That causes us to remember Fast Lynne' when we have forgotten 'Hazel Kirke."
 It Is no easy matter for the average playwright to reproduce the atmosphere of Fifth avenue. Many of the nabobs one observes in the theatre fall about three hundred and sixty short of the -four hundred" Every second comedy of man. ners we see is a. comedy Of very bad manners. Men born with golden spoons in their mouths find it hard to articulate.i .i and few of our fashionable families pro- duce dramatists who speak in voice that fills the nation" Only the most suc- cessful of the craft get an opportunity to study society at first hand. Perhaps that is fortunate. "'rhe drawback to realism,'' says Wilton Lackaye, lis the fate of the reallst If he goes into the slums he becomes base; If he goes into society he becomes soprano"
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ago would not be permitted at all in the new order. The sanitary conditions of the kitchen and it's proper equipment at small cost. Even the .'summed' kitchen now receives more attention than the summer parlor and everything is done to make it more endurable in hot wealth CT Devices for making bread without lifting 1t with the hands. for beating cake with rotary motion instead of stirring it with spoon whipping eggs in a glass churn and other new methods are found in the modern kitchen.
 The young women in the cooking classes at the girls school are acquiring knowl- edge of the practical side of life and in addition to their literary course and other special lines will in their own homes, find the experience gained in the depart ment of domestic science more practical use on many occasions than their several other accomplishments.
 Miss Franklin is at the head of this department.
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school buildings already erected. To keep this in mind and yet to present plans satisfactory to present day needs and future demands is a task doubly hard. It is much easier to build from the ground up than to be forced to pre- serve the contiguity of buildings to have new buildings fit in to the old, but if the beauty of the main building is not to be marred by incongrous structures then the mistakes of the building com mittee will not be many.
 April days have transformed the campus into a picture of summer-Lke beauty. The trees with their spreading branches, the grass responding to spring-day rains makes a bright picture with girl-groups during recreation hours. Luncheon parties are given on the campus and every bright afternoon 1t is the popular rem dezvous. Seated beneath the trees, or strolling arm in arm hundreds of young women have many weeks of bright weather before school closes to enjoy campus life. On the roadways out from Montevallo it is not an unusual sight to see groups of happy school girls, with lucheon baskets, off for an after-7on outing. One of their favorite retreats are the grounds and gardens of Rajah Lodge, two miles away. They wander through the green houses and the park and se feet cozy spot for luncheon. spread a luncheon cloth on the grass ana enjoy a real picnic. The gardeners at Rajah Lodge have grown quite accustomed to people driving or walking through the gardens and the appearance of a picnic party from the girls school Is accepted as a matter of course.
 The country side near the school is picturesque in many ways. The walks lead towards fertile farming lands and down wooded lanes. The wild flowers have made many hillsides in lovely bloom these spring days and there is every opportunity to study nature, every chance to become acquainted with greening trees and little Towering things spring up ev- anywhere, every path leading to myste- rious nature haunts found only in wood land paths
 The absence during the past year of President Frances NJ. Peterson on ac- count of i'll health has been a source of sincere regret on the part of the state, and the faculty and pupils. He, with Mrs. Peterson, is now spending some time at the Winston homestead and their countless friends will be glad to know that President Peterson has grown strong CT with the coming of the spring days. It is hoped that he will be able to return to his duties with renewed strength. His long encumbency as president of the school made his temporary retirement all the more matter of deep regret His magnificent work in building up the school, his broad educational policies, his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
Millinery.

Some seventy-eight young women are in the millinery department this year. At the spring "opening' a week or two ago many exceedingly smart hats were shown, all of them designed and trimmed by the pupils. The spring models both in walkink hats and in those for more elaborate occasions might have been brought from an establishment in Bir- mingham for the beauty and style of each hat was remarkable when the youth of the pupils is considered A number of orders have recently been filled and the best materials were provided for the making of the hats.
 First year pupils are required to work one hour each day and those who wish to become practical miliners are re- quired to give two or three hours a day the second year. Before beginning regu- lar work the students are taught to make the school caps 375 caps having been made in one term. The regular work takes up the making of bandeaus, wiring,