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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
DANTE'S CALAMITY.
England's Poet Laureate Urges More
Reading Of Poetry.

England's Poet Laureate Urges More
Reading Of Poetry.
From the Literary Digest.
The poet laureate of England urges us
to return to a reading of the poets, be-
cause they have a nObler conception OF
woman and of life than the novelists."
Their teaching. he thinks. harmonizes
with the conduct Of the best women. No
poet. he asserts. has extolled and glori-
fed a woman as Dante did Beatrice"
but Chaucer, Spenser, Milton. Shake
spear. Scott. Byron, Wordsworth. Shelley.
Tennyson could all be shown by opposite
Illustration. to leave on the mind a con-
ception of woman as a being tender. de-
voted, faithful, helpful, sweet and serv-
tceable'" Dante. being the prime gal
liant of The whole race OF poets. shows
his poets ideals of what women should
be and often are, mot only by what he
extols, but by what he condemns. says
Mr. Austin in the Fortnightly Review.
The subject is further treated In this way:
served. Most-indeed. nearly al-of the
persons whom he indicates by name as
.beins eternally punished in the Circles
Of the Inferno are men; partly, perhaps,
because Dante who. 1t must be owned
would have been loved by DR.. Johnson as
a goou hater. had political and other
scores Of the kind to settle with those he
describes as having perpetual lease in
the lower regions. but in part, also. be-
cause he could not bring himself to write
harshly OF any woman he had known
But to q few notorious female rebels
against what he deemed womanly char
acter and conduct, and who had lived
many hundred years before his day, he
10 pitnessly severe. It would be difficult
to quote lines from any poet more so
than those in which he describes Semira-
mis- as among those whom
Nulla speranzi gil conforta mai
(Hope no longer comforts)
She has not even hope to fall back on as
q mitigation OF her endless torments.
- She was 30 stepped in wicked
ness that she promulgated laws permit
ting others to act as she herself did. In
order to annul the stigma that would
otherwise have been attached to her. He
Virgil treats with such exquisite tender
ness, in naming her along with Iustful
Cleopatra in the same passage. To Helen
he Is moro indulgent, in words at least.
content with saying that she was the
guilty cause of dire events. per cut taflto
REQ tempo 81 volse through whom such
disasters were brought abouO but she
does not escape endless expiatiOn. Some
OF my readers will remember how much
mora damning Of her conduct Is Virgil in
the Sixth Book of the 'Aeneid,' where
Priam represents her as giving the signal
to the Greeks to enter Troy. and having
concealed his sword. that he may fall
helpless victim to the vengeance Of Paris,
whom the fair wanton wished to pro-
pitiate in the hour Of her lords triumph"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

THE requirements. artistic and utili-
tartan. which are to be met in con-
sidering the artificial lighting of a
house are so numerous that 1t is fortu-
nate indeed that there are SO many varied
and beautiful methods Of satisfying the
demands. The old requirements were
simple, direct and easily settled by the
designer and builder: brilliant light in
the certer of the ceiling, warranted to
illuminate the most distant corner with
its glare. was considered all that could
be desired. Then came the dim, flicker
ing gas jet behind glass globe. and this
had to do until the ideal was discovered.
It has only been a few years, however.
since the limit tions of the ideal were
realized.
OF course, the first consideration is
that Of utility. One wants a light that
one can see in the way best adapted
to the sensitive structure OF the eye.
The delicate retna shrnks instinctively
from g. harsh. brilliant light. and one
that strikes upon it mercilessly without
any shading or softening influence. A
strong and steady light is required, but
having obtained the strongest 1t must be
made the most agreeable as we'll.
A great deal depends upon the position
of the lights in the room. 1t is I'M
comfortable, even on a day slightly over
cast, to walk when the sun is directly
overhead. while the slanting sunset rays
over ones shoulder are most agreeable.
The principle holds with artificial lights.
II the ceiling is very high and the light
shaded so as to be inconspicuous the
overhead light is permissible in q room
devoted to entertaining, but. even so,
there should be side lights to focus the
attention rather than to direct it to the
ceiling, which is seldom either beauti-
full or interesting. Candles, sconces and
table lamps all properly shaded solve
these difficulties for u.s. as we'll as be-
ing far more artistic than any ceiling
light. The low lamp, whether electric
or oil. shedding its soft light over the
shoulder upon book or work, cannot be
equaled. The electric lamp is SO ex-
tremely convenient and servfceable that
1t has become the most popular light of
all.
Beauty and atmosphere have now been
found to be quite at one with utility,
although 1t requires much thought and
study to avoid going to extremes and
to bring about perfect harmony between
utility and beauty.
In a large room where q more or less
even light Is required, such as a recep-
ton room. it is necessary to have the
light radiating from side sconces, can
delabra and tall lamps. On the other
hand. in library, with its dark book
cases. rich bindings and dim walls. one
may indulge in dark corners and inter-
esting circles Of light focusing brilliancy
and color, and allowing the shadows to
play upon rich draperies and books. A
sufficient amount of general light may
be given by quaint hanging lamps in
corners and hooks.
A central chandelier would remove
every trace OF the interesting play of
light and shade.
The dining room especially should have
no high ceiling light. Sconces on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. Marshall Mar
bury.
Mr.. Oscar c. Gibbs of Washington is
spending the month OF August with BIS
parents in Tuxedo. this county.
Messrs. George P. and W. II. Hickey
returned Wednesday from a delightful
trip to Boston by sea.
Miss Julia Kearney. Wine avenue. has
returned from months stay at Brad
docks Heights. Md.
Mr.. Q. r. Craft of the forestry division.
United States Department of Agriculture.
has returned from a two months stay In
Utah.
Rev. Ernest II. MacEwen. pastor OF the
local Baptist church. and ProfS. J. Is. ,.
Norton and w r. Ballard of the Mary
afoOt through a section of North Caro-
lima. They will remain south about three
weeks
gle Berry of Washington are spending the
summer months with Mr.. and Mrs. }. e..
Robinson, Ralston avenue.
Miss Helen Hill Of Washington is visit
ing her cousin Miss Louise Gray. Tuxedo,
this county.
The Misses Ellen and Carolyn Cox OF
New York city. and Miss Bertha Gray OF
Boston are visiting the Misses Riggles.
Seabrooke. this county.
Miss Belle Scott. Miss G. Carter Sheriff
and Master Earl Sheriff have returned
from delightful stay In Atlantic City.
Rev. Henry Thomas. rector of ST. Mat
thew's parish left Thursday for Atlantic
city to be gone three weeks. During his
absence the pulpit at Pinkney Memorial
Church will be filled by Rev j. Woods
Elliott of Orange, n. j.
Mr. Eugene Owens of Charles county
has returned after a pleasant stay with
his brother. Mr.. Claude Owens. Marlboro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
WINCHESTER SOCIETY.
'respondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
WINCHESTER, Va, August s 1908
Among the Washingtoniansr registered
at the Winchester Inn this week were
Mrs. Frederick Chum, Mrs George H.
Calvert, jr.: r. w. Baker. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rider and G. Chaplain. Mrs. II. T. Percy
and Strother Davis. 1r.
MI and Mrs. G. F. Lucado, Miss Mar
garet Lucado. Miss Engart Mr.. A. W.
Lucado and Representative Carter Glass
of Lynchburg. Va, spent some time in
this city this week en- route to Washing
ton and Atlantic City in automobiles.
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Hoffman OF Will
mington, Del, are with the latter's
mother, Mrs. Virginia Mutton. at the Inn
Mayor j. Barry Mahool and Messrs. J.
NJ. Hood. jr.. and Fred G. Boyce Of Bal
timore enjoyed an automobile trip to
Winchester this week.
Miss Florence Fernon of Philadelphia
is spending the summer In Winchester.
Miss Ruth Bulla Of Alexandria. Va,
Is the guest of Miss Lucille Faulkner on
North Braddock street
Miss Sara Lodusco Willis of Harrison
burg, Va. is the guest Of Mrs. Samuel L.
Larew on South LoudOun street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry II. Little of Nor
folk are spending some time here as the
guests of Mrs. Little's mother Mrs. d. B.
Conrad. on West Water street.
Miss Esther Whiting has returned to
Washington after visiting Miss Glass,
near town.
Miss Portia Baker is spending some
| time at Ocean Grove.
Miss Nell Huntsberry and Miss Rider
Long have returned to Washington after
| visiting Miss Margaret McVicar.
Misses Lily and Edith Maphis have gone
| To East Radford Va. to visit Mrs. Frank
Stump.
Mr. and Mrs Stuart H. Edmunds have
returned from extended visit in the
north.
The Winchester base ball team, Of which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
Cosmopolitanism.
From the London Graphic.

From the London ''raphlr-
We are gradually growing cosmopolitan;
dining al fresco going after dinner to out
door amusements. even appearing in hats
at clubs and restaurants. Outdoor life is
what London has always needed I'm the
summer and the influx OF foreigners Is
showing us the way to play the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
Taking Things as They Are.
rom Ia soclete NouvelIe. Relpium

From La Societe NOuvelIe. Belgium
Wise men. when they speak of anything
do not refer to what it was or what Il
should be. or what it might be; above all.
they do not trouble about the vulgar
definition of it. They seek only the reality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
Scourge Of Tipping.

From Les Annales. Paris.
In London tipping has become a public
scourge. In a West End restaurant II
you pay e. for your dinner and do not
leave a fifth OF that sum q tip, you are
looked upon as skinfiint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

DR.. and Mrs. Charles II. Nourse of
Jamestown have as their guests Mr..
Charles HarriSs and daughter of North
Carolina. DR.. Nourse and Mr.. Harriss
served In the same company in the Con-
federate army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Mamie Rider of West Virginia Is
visiting Mrs. Thomas Lyddane near Ger
mantOwn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Nora Rabbit Of this vicinity left
few days ago for a visit to Boston, New
York and Asbury Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Nell Huntsberry and Miss Rider
Long have returned to Washington after
visiting Miss Margaret McVicar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Misses Lily and Edith Maphis have gone
10 East Radford. Va. to visit Mrs. Frank
Stump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Sallie Darlington. daughter of Gen.
and Mrs Ernest Darlington. LISA. who
appeared so successfully in THE Prince
of Parchesi" at the Belasco last winter
Is spending the summer at the Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs. where she is TAX
ing prominent part in musical as well
as social affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr.. Oscar G. Gibbs of Washington is
spending the month OF August with BIS
parents in Tuxedo, this county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr. and Mrs Stuart H. E,dmunds have
returned from an extended visit in the
north.
The Winchester base ball team, Of which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Prof. Earle 3. Wood. county superin-
tendent of public schools. is at the Blue
Mountain House, where he is slowly re-
cuperating from a prolonged illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Misses Kathryn and Gertrude Mckinley
Of Chester. Pa, have returned to their
home after spending two weeks in Rock
vile visiting Miss Emma Carr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Ruth Bulla Of Alexandria, Va,
is the guest of Miss Lucille Faulkner on
North Braddock street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Florence Fernon OF Philadelphia
Is spending the summer in Winchester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

The newly organized male choir of st.
Patricks Church sang for the first time
last Sunday at the benediction service
held at the close Of the late mass and
made a most favorable impression. They
will furnish the music at that service I'M
til the return OF the mixed choir in Sep
TENDER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr. Harry Wheaton Howard. organist
of the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church. has been spending his vacation al
Colonial Beach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr. Sol Minister. in addition to the sew
eral orchestras he is managing, an
nounce the organization OF new trio.
consisting of Mr.. Dore Wolfsteiner, cello
David kindleberger. pianist. and himself
as violinist, which will give several cham
Der music concerts next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Hoffman Of Will
mington, Del, are with the latter's
mother, Mrs Virginia Mutton, at the Inn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr.. Arthur Mayo will continue in
charge of the piano department of the
Florence School next season and Signor
Cortezzi and Mrs. Henry Hunt Mckee
will divide the work in the vocal, depart
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mayor ]. Barry Mahool and Messrs J.
NJ. Hood. jr., and Fred G. Boyce Of Bal
timore enjoyed an automobile trip to
Winchester this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr.. Robert Cary Stearns. violinist and
composer. has added to his accomplish
ments by learning to play the clarinet. He
has Joined the National Guard Band as
clarinetist and has been playing with
that organization at the concerts given
every evening at Fort Washington under
the leadership of Mr.. Donald B. Mcleod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mrs. Yates Kent Bowie will be the So
prano soloist at st. Margaret's Episcopal
Church during the month of August and
Mrs. r. B. Dole will preside at the organ
in place of Mr.. Eldridge, the regular or
ganist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mrs. Charles II. Quigley Of Baltimore
spent the week in Rockville visiting her
mother. Mrs. Sarah H. Lyddane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry II. Little of Nor
folk are spending some time here as the
guests of Mrs. Lttles mother. Mrs. d. B.
Conrad. on West Water street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mrs. r. T. Cane and daughter. Miss
Alice, are expected in Rockville Tuesday
TO spend several weeks with Mrs. William
Dorsey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Sara Lodusco Willis Of Harrison
burg, Va. is the guest Of Mrs. Samuel L.
Larew on South LoudOun street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mrs. Charles f. Vrooman. Miss Ethel
vrooman. and Messrs. Henry and Edward
Vroofnan are spending the month OF
August at RehobOth Beach, Del
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

John ]. Higgins, jr., has returned from
Ocean City. where he spent two weeks.
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the State University. MorgantOwn. w.
Va, by Messrs. John Porter Lawrence
and Anton kaspar closed with recital
i'm which they were assisted by Mr.. Err
nest Lent. cellist. Of this city. The first
number on the program was the unfa-
miliar Trio in F major. opus 1S by
Saint-Saens. for violin. piano and cello
which was very well received. This was
followed by cello solo. nocturne of
Chopin's. delightfully."- rendered by Mr.
koff). piano solo. given in characteristic
style by Mr.. Lawrence; "Zefir'' CHubay).
violin solo by Mr.. Kaspar: "Berceuse"
(SchuberD. and crisp little "Gavotte"
with Rubinstein's beautiful Trio. opus
81 in which the three artists covered
themselves with glory, the exquisite finish
and perfection OF their ensemble work
eliciting prolonged and enthusiastic ap-
plause.
During the vacation of the choir of
Calvary Baptist Church. which lasts
through the month of August. Mr.. George
II. Judd will act as precentor for the con-
gregational singing. and Mr.. Arthur Mayo
will preside usual at the organ.
Thursday for a stay Of some weeks at
Bolivar Heights. Md, where she will be
the guest of friends.
A QelSnt1ul program OF music was rem
dered at the Chevy Chase Club Monday
evening by a quartet consisting of Messrs
William E. Green. first violin: Daniel
Breeskin, second violin; Gus Voight clari-
net, and Louis Mandy. piano. following
the dinner given to Mr.. Percival Gassett
in honor of his appointment as consul to
Spain. Their numbers. several of which
were given by special request. included:
Fantasia. La Golondrina" CHechle);
march. Peace Forever Gocale): selec-
tons from Carmen" (BizeD: selections
from THE Red Mill CHerberD; serenade.
La Paloma' (Balfour): 1.-Two Hunga rian
Dances" (Brahms): The Merry Widow"
Qehar); serenade. La Media Noche"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Messrs George P. and w. II. Hickey
returned Wednesday from a delightful
trip to Boston by sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mrs. Richard Gay has returned from 4
trip to Atlantic City with her mother and
her sister, Miss Elsa Celarius, who are
spending the summer with her at her
home on Newton street Miss Celarius
spent the spring in New York adding
to her repertoire OF grand opera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr.. Stanley Olmstead. pianist, of Wash
ngton is spending the summer at Clar-
,ndon. Va. where he is pursuing his lit
srary work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Portia> Baker is spending some
time at Ocean Grove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

DIR. and Mrs.. Thomas F. I.atimer are
vojourning at Holland Point on the Pa
.tuxent river. DR.. Latimer is recuperating
from a recent attack OF fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Rabbit. Tabitha Braddock. Mary and
Amy Humphrey Louise Welt, Lillian
Morgan. Lottie Humphrey, Emma Carr,
MIR. and Mrs. Roger Shaw; Messrs. Ed
ward Ayton. George Braddock. Harvey
and Maurice Rabbit. George Iseman,
Ralph Farmer Hilleary Hoskinson. Dan
Carr, Murray Rabbit. Claude Trotter and
Mr.. Edgar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Esther Whiting has returned to
near town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

.HE requirements. artistic and utili-
tartan. which are to be met in con-
sderinG the artificial lighting of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Mr. Charles Beall Of Washington is the
guest of his brother. Mr.. Fillmore Beall,
Bunny side, near Beltsville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Miss Margaret Darby was the hostess
Friday evening at a dancing party in
honor of Miss Lula Harriss of North
Carolina. who is visiting at Jamestown.
About twenty-five of the young folks Of
the Jamestown neighborhood were pres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Master Ellis Mcmillan of Riverdale is
spending the summer with relatives at
WaVside Md
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-08-13
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
Baby Had Severe Attack-Grandfathe
Suffered Torments with 1t
Owe Recovery 70 Cuticura.

"In 1884 my grandson, babe, had
an attack of eczema, and after trying
the doctors to the extent Of heavy bills
and an increase of the disease and suf-
fering, l recommended Cuticura and
in few weeks the child was well. He
is to-day strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago I contracted eczema, and became
an intense sufferer A whole winter
passed without once having on shoes,
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
Ing covered with virulent sores. tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
final cure. NJ. w. LaRue, S45 Seventh St,
Louisville, KY, Apr. % and May IA, 'O7."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-08-13
HADN'T WALKED ALL THE WAY.
Prisoner at Least Had Change While
Crossing River.

"Down in Alabama" said John d.
Fearhake. there's a deputy marshal
who doesn't let any such trifes as ex-
tradition laws stop him. Term OF
court was about TO begin at one time,
and gentleman who was out on bail
was reported to be enjoying himself
over in Georgia. Deputy Jim went
after him. Next day he telegraphed
the Judge: 4 have persuaded him to
come A few days later he rode into
town on mule, leading his prisoner,
tied up snugly with a clothes line. The
prisoner looked as II he had seen hard
service.
"Why, for heavens sake, jim said
the Judge, you didn't make him walk
all the way from Georgia, did your
"'No, SIR said Jim.
81 hoped not said the Judge.
"'No,' said Jim, part OF the way i
drug him. and when we come to the
Tallapoosa river, he swum.' WON
ans Home Journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-08-13
DIFFERENT NOW
Athlete Finds Better Training Food.

II was formerly the belief that to
become strong, athletes must eat
plenty Of meat.
This is all out of date now, and
many trainers feed athletes on the
well-known food, Grape-Nuts, made Of
wheat and barley, and cut the meat
down to small portion once day.
Three years ago." writes a Mich.
man, having become interested in
athletics, found would have to stop
eating pastry and some other kinds
OF food
II got some Grape-Nuts, and was
soon eating the food at every meal,
for | found that when / went on the
track, felt more lively and active.
Later, began also to drink Postum
In place of coffee, and the way
gained muscle and strength on this
diet was certainly great. On the day
OF a field meet in June / weighed 124
lbs. On the opening of the football
season in Sept. I weighed 140. at
tribute my fine condition and good
work to the discrimination Of i'm
proper food and coffee, and the using
OF Grape-Nuts and Postum, my princi-
pal diet during training season being
GrapeNuts.
Before l used Grape.Nuts I never
felt right In the morning-always kind
OF out OF sorts with my stomach. But
now when l rise feel good, and after
breakfast largely of Grape-Nuts
with cream, and cup OF Postum,
feel like a new man." There's
Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest