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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

to the American girl and one which robs
her voice of much of its natural sweet
ness, for an avalanche of words tumbling
one over the other cannot be musical.
Comparatively few schoolgirls are suf-
fcently deliberate in their utterance, and
yet such slowness, coupled with well
balanced pauses, is essential to the cul-
tivation of a good enunciatiOn. Perfect
clearness in this respect is one Of the
most charming attributes of a well trained
voice. and much of it is due to the method
of using the mouth. Ii the teeth are
closed or only partly opened when
talking, the action of the sound waves
is interfered with and renders the utter
ances indistinct to a person few feet
distant from the speaker, who, IN turn,
imagines that she does not speak loudly
enough and consequently elevates her
voice into mutfied shrek. 1t goes with
out saying that a sweet, clear voice can
never proceed from a mouth in which are
decayed or tartar incrusted teeth, for
these push back the gums and alter the
form of the cavity in a manner calculated
to seriously affect the speaking or sing
ing tones. Naturally the state of the
mouth affects the stomach, which in turn
reacts upon the teeth.
LAS the throat is the common highway
for the passage of air to the lungs, its
good condition is of vast importance to
the proper development of the voice. Some
threats are so exceedingly sensitive that
cold draughts, tobacco smoke and certain
beverages instantly affect them, and ice
water following very hot food at meals
lis especially to be avoided, as these two
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
Christmas Gifts for Men.

when not in use. AT the base of the rod
is porcelain cup which fits into a sta
tionary one of metal. The same mount
ings are used for the triple glass outfits
IN which the shaver may view every por-
ton of his face and throat.
Glass-lined metal bath puff boxes of
enormous size holding a talcum powder
puff of generous dimensions are all very
well for the home dressing room, but are
too bulky to be conveniently carried in a
tourist bag. There is, however, a small
powder puff and box in the imported
leather and japanese lacquer cases, con-
tanning small bottles of Florida water,
witch hazel, tooth powder, bay rum and
violet ammonia, all of which are used by
men as well as by women.
Collar button boxes having pin cushion
covers with sunken scarf pin holders are
among the most compact of dressing table
Iconyeniences. They are substantial affairs
of silver, brass or gun metal, attractively
embossed in grape and leaf raised designs.
Sterling silver ball pin cushions, which
may be hung beside the dresser, have half
of their surface cut away in a decorative
pattern, the sphere being placed over a
satin cushion into which the pins may be
inserted through the apertures made by
the carving.
Desk conveniences in antique brass, old
silver and Egyptian bronze include minia-
ture candlesticks for heating sealing wax,
postage stamp Golfers, clippers, spindles,
letter holders paper weights, scissor and
knife sets and blotter corners. An ideal
contrivance for the travelling bag is a
crash covered correspondence tablet, fit
ted with blotters and pen wiper.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

I THOUSANDS of young girls are
robbed of sleep curing the SIX weeks
Immediately preceding Christmas by
the perpleXing question of what to give
to father. brother or uncle. Yet most
men appreciate any small article that is
pretty, provided it is not something
which they will be expected to wear. AS
Il matter of fact, however, any girl who
keeps abreast Of the times should be
competent to select u suitable scarf pin,
walking stick or umbrella for mascu-
line relation. But in order to be on the
safe side it is better to make presents OF
toilet and desk conyeniences. Among
the various things that are certain TO
win appreciation are the three piece
brush sets-two oval and one Oblong-
mounted with sterling or filled silver.
copper, brass OF gun metal and orna-
mented with flowers or figures in raised
or chased effects. Others are backed
with satin wood ebony or mahogany,
and have gold, silver or brass tracings
and monogram plates, and a third sort
are in domestic Belleek. Sets similarly
mounted include combs of three sizes and
hair brush.
Shaving sets come in leather bound
cases with kid Innings. The most sani-
tary outfits comprise a quadruple plated
cup, having an opal glass liner silver
handled shaving brush and a large cir
cular mirror with an easel back.
Shaving stands of nickel or silver plat
ing have oval upright mirrors upon a
stout rod to which is attached ring
into which the brush handle is slipped
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

ECEACH Of those girls is in a fair
way to develop voice like a steam
SIREN" remarked the April Grand
mother as she turned a corner to avoid
a procession Of young students on their
way home from school. Not only are
they all trying 30 talk at once but TO
make themselves heard above the street
traffic roar. As they continue that prac-
tice five days of the week, it is not re-
markable that they shrek replies to the
questions of the teachers when in the
classroom and to their friends outside of
it.
Because of the climate, the young
American girl naturally has rather high
pitched voice, but it is Of such a light
quality and the reach Of its tones is so
much less than with those which are
naturally deep that she unconsciously
makes forcible efforts to throw the sound
forward. Unfortunately the effect is not
only exhausting to the speaker but rasp-
ing to the ears of the listener.
"A peculiar voice defect occasionally
noticed in young girls is a shrill falsetto
tone. somewhat like that of child and
one that may be unconsciously cultivated
by initiating the treble of a younger
brother or sister. Sometimes such a voice
Is deliberately affected by a girl who
yainly iTnagines that the infantile pose
IL bewiteh1ng Others fancy that It ia
clever to initiate the whine, drawl OF
gurgle Of some popular young actress
who has not herself learned to appreci-
ate the Importance of cultivating the
voice.
aRapld talking is another fault peculiar
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

birds are extremely rare and very high
priced. among which may be mentioned
the strange variety of talking bird ~ h
comes from India and is known as the
mino or mynah, or spirit bird. as, ac-
cording to an Indian superstition, the
spirit of some departed human being
has returned to earth in the guise of
bird. These birds may be taught to say
various things and their voice is unlike
parrots, with rather clear beH-like
quality, which has an uncanny sound as
it issues from the birds throat. These
birds must be trained very young and
are of course extremely valuable and ex-
pensive. In this. class also is tie macaw,
whose gayly colored plumage is very
familiar TO most of MS this season, as it
ornaments the hats of the mil, ..ers latest
creations.
Perhaps of all the pet birds of the talk
ing variety the parrot is the most satls-
factory. and Polly may be procured in all
varieties and species Mt varying prices.
Best of all are the African variety and
the celebrated gray parrot with red
wings, whose talking qualities are said to
BE the finest and whose age limit, If
nroperly cared for, extends into the hum
dreds of years. Indeed, stories are told
of both macaws and parrots in India
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

stroy anything, and it is interesting to see
the little creatures delight if they are
allowed to perch in the branches of a
rubber plant or some variety of treelike
shrub indoors. This little bird is some
times COMPOUNDED with the paroquet, who
is cousin of his and comes from Asia
and Australia, being more frequently i'm
ported from the latter country. from
where he arrives in large consignments
at certain seasons of the year, together
with cudlatoos, parrots and many other
curious birds. A specimen of these
Australian birds, called cockatello, is a
small gray bird about the size of the paro-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
The Trick Cage, Where the Bird
Has TO Haul Up His Food.

ermine trimming to his wings, sets off his
little yellow fase. with its green crest and
dash of orange red on his cheeks, TO
perfection. This small creature whistles
anL sings and can be taught vurious tricks
and is most attractive IS a pet Other
small birds which are known ms love
birds, from their propensity for billing
AMI cooling, are n species of paroductS
with long tails and fellow heads, and ar
also known ms fortune telling birds, ana
are sold on the rsreet sometimes in pairs
Many of the smaller birds, such as
! African fnches. the Java sparrows and
others. can be placed in a cage together
and they are great source OF interest
and pleasure.
II ~ ~
" MONG these is another variety OF
! II birds known rs the japanese nuns
: or manikins. and which. like the
fnches, are excellent cage birds owing
TO their handsome colors and shading
Finches and nuns. like canaries, are bred
in confinement and are the best known
demonstrated pets, while there are count
less curious specimens of aviary BIRDS
such rs paradise whyda, the Madagascar
weaver and the troopial, which can all be
cousin to our oriole. which can all be
made interesting pets aud taught many
tricks.
As Il general rule the food of all birds
should be carefully selected by some good
dealer who will know more of the habits
of birds than you can possibly acquire
yourself in many years study of the sub
iect and it is we'll to consult one before
experimenting yourself with the mix
lures and foods which are on the market.
As birds. like human beings. are very
fond of overeating. you must be very
careful to avoid the troubles which Will
come from this propensity. For the ever
popular canary bird, who is, like the poor
ALWAYS with u.s." and whose sweet little
song and cheerful little presence begulles
lmany q weary hour, care and attention TO
food and diet will keep him in good cond'-
tion for many years, but even with this
household pet the proper seed is not al
WAYS used. The best results shown in
the celebrated German canaries from the
Hortz Mountains, which are fed eXciu-
sively on rape seed are not obtained by
our promscuous feeding. Great care
sbnuld be taken with all birds to Keep
their cages clean and their food ana
water fresh, while the cage should be
hung in well ventilated place, where
plenty of air and sunshine may be OBJ
tanned
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

a n the wide range of words used to COM
prehensively cover the broad subject Oh
social amenities there is none more at
tractive than Standardization IN itseil
covers a great deal. For there are salu"
tations and salutations, each indicative
of the relations between those greetlng
each other, and it is important to know
these fine shades, for by such matters ones
actions, socially, are judged
There has prevailed for some time, in
regard to young girls, the charming Gus
tom of courtseying-just a slight, quick
bend of the knee as they shake hands with
their elders, but this, owing to the whim-
sizes of Madame Grundy, is passing out,
and should only obtain this winter among
girls under the age of fourteen
For older girls the correct form is the
handshake, and there is all the difference
between this being done gracefully or
awkardly and as 10 whether 1t conveys
the warmth of cordiality or the tone Of
formality in the clasp.
1t is charming to infuse cordiality into
even the most formal greeting, and this
can be done by giving the other PERSONS
hand close quick grasp, but care should
be taken to make the pressure light, az a
clinging grasp is permissible only to in
Inmates. Don't be one of those unattrac-
tive persons who give "habby" shake by
which is meant holding out your hand
inertly and allowing it to be an absolutely
eXpreSsionless member. This sets you
down at once as a negative grl-withou
force Of eharacter-and even IL you are
a beauty you cannot afford to let such an
impression of you get abroad. Everything
you do should mean something, and the
more charming you can make your mean
ing the more delightful people will think
you.
Whenever there are mothers present
among young people remember to shake
hands with the mother first. Perhaps
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

which have been in the royal families for
two hundred years, but as we do not care
for even an octogenarian of birds we will
be content with the humber varieties
OF these the Amazon parrots are the best
and the green and dwarf parrots, which
come from Central America, are very in
'teresting birds and can be taught to talk
like their larger brothers, the Amazon and
Mexican parrots. These dwarf parrots
make very desirable cage pets, as they
are easily domesticated, can be taught
amusing tricks and are very affectionate
They may also be permitted the freedom
of the house or room, as they do not de-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
Social amenities 6e' IS
~ che School Girl -

lshe may not be as near you as your girl
friend when YOU enter the room, but tnat
must make 40 difference. she Is emitted
to the first greeting, and until you nave
made this salutation 1t is not proper ior
you to recognize, by more imam snlle'
any one else in the room.
When you go with your mother or any
lother older woman TO make calls, sue
precedes you into the room, and II you
feel the slightest awkWardness as to what
to do the simple matter is to initiate her'
THAT the older woman accompanying you
should precede you on all occasions is
an unwritten law. Always stand aside at
la door to let her pass in ahead, and II there
lis no servant to open the door never ran
to do it for her yourself.
When YOU are informally receiving your
young men friends and are in the room
when they arrive, do not rise from your
seat to shake hands with them. just ex-
tend your arm toward them in grace
full way and give them a hospltable clasp:
This informal sort OF salutatlon Wouiu
have been thought to border too much on
Indifference to fulfil the requirements OF
hospitality a while ago, but as we Ger.
tainly are frequently reminded, customs
change, and to be up to date one must
Iadaptably change with them.
Never remain seated in greeting older
men. Women may do this but young girls
never must Etiquette also requires tnat
they should rise to shake hands Win
women-even young married women. These
latter are not of the age to demand, or
even to desire, from girls deferentlal
bearing, yet the manner of greeting them
should differ from that accorded to girls
of ones own age or set.
To kiss or embrace in public is
atrociously bad form and stamps those
who do it as blatantly ignorant of the
amenities. A kiss as part of salutation
is not now expected among friends gen
orally. The hand shake is regarded as
sufficient except in regard to ones family
and a privileged few. Among those whom
YOU do kiss restrain yourself until you
can give them the embrace in private
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
Colors to Match Eyes.

IN LWAYS wear a touch Of color to
~ match your eyes if you wish TO look
your prettiest. If your eyes are blue
Won will look your best in blue, but IL
would be monotonous to conhne one
self to one color, and so the clever, way IS
TO indulge in any of the colors that are
becoming, but to see to it that somewhere
about the costume, and as near the lace
as possible, appears the color 'that
matches your eyes.
Be most particular to get the shade
that precisely matches. If your eyes are
a pale blue do not imagine that touch
of a darker shade will deepen their color,
for this is mistake; whereas touch
of exactly the same shade will deepen
them. Get the color into your costume
by wearing a narrow band Of velvet OF
the requisite shade about your neck, or
get it in a tie, or have the inner side OF
the brim of your hat faced with It. The
latter is immensely becoming, for it comes
80 near the face that the eyes are sure to
take on deepened color from it.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

" VERY one who has had n pet
animal of any description knows
what a source of pleasure in
terest it becomes and how, even
IL somewhat irksome at times, 1 3,
care bestowed upon the ttle
creature is more than compensated for by
the pleasure of its affection and devotion.
This is true not only of the better known
household pets, such as dogs and cats, but
more especially is it the case with birds
of all varieties, which from their very
helplessness in their artificial surround
ings are more entirely dependent on our
personal care and attention. They GER
tainly cannot be left to shift for them
selves like their more hardy companions
Of the cat and dog species, who, when
basely deserted by their owners, are
able TO maintain a struggle for exist
ence for time at least. For this rea-
son birds are always more difficult pets
ana many people have an idea that they
are extremely delicate and hard to raise,
and apart from the ever popular canary
the various varieties of birds are not so
much in demand. r~ rly with young
people. This idea, however, is an erron-
eous one, as almost all birds if properly
cared for and given plenty of light and
fresh, wholesome food are not at all diti-
cult to care for and will amply repay the
slight attention.
1t is interesting to see how many varie-
ties of birds can be found in the ordinary
bird fanciers' shops, and a well known
dealer, when questioned on the subject of
training the numerous small birds. such
as finches, linnets and the Bo-called
fancy birds, said decsively that the
trouble of teaching birds was not due to
their lack of intelligence but to the inn
patience of their teachers. In this cate
CORY of trick birds he did not include the
well known talking varieties, such as
parrots, cockatoos and the starting fam
lily, but the more ordinary species which
we have mentioned, and the canaries bull
finches, goldfnches and linnets, which are
all very responsive and capable of being
taught many tricks, such as ringing bells,
shaking hands, shooting of little guns and
drawing up their food and water. In
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
PRACTICAL TALKS BY THE
APRIL GRANDMOTHER

extremes of heat and cold eventually in
lure the delicate structure of the throat.
1.-THE girl who wishes to have pleas
'ant. well modulated voice should be ex-
.eeedingIy careful about using it during
any indisposition and especially when
suffering from even mild attack of sore
throat If she is taking singing, or elocu-
ton lessons she may do much toward
strengthening the throat organs by, using
a wash of salt and water before and after
each axarpisp "
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

quet or slightly larger. He is an ex-
tremely neat and attractive bird, as the
catalogue describes him, and his plumase
of dark gray, with fashionable white
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

this instance may be mentioned a little
canary who literally works for his daily
bread and water, as he draws up the
bucket of water when he wishes to drink,
and by standing on an inclined plane he
propels a tiny wagonful of seed toward
him when he is hungry. This and many
other tricks can be caught the tiny crea-
lures and it is interesting to see how re-
Isponsive they are to the human hand and
voice.
- - IT
n IRDS should never be s.,a' rs in a
harsh or loud voice, as they will I'M
- consciously initiate the persons man"
ner of speaking If they are talking birds
of any sort and the more sensitive species,
such as bullfnches, mocking birds, &c.,
must be kept where they can hear only the
most melodious sounds while they are
being taught, as the impressions which
they receive in their youth are the only
ones which remain, and the three songs
Of the trained bullfnch must be taught
to it during the first months of its exist
Ience.
A visit to a we'll known dealer revealed
a number of interesting birds which as a
rule are only used as pets by people who
are extremely fond of birds and who col
lect them in aviaries. Some of these
The Washington times., 1908-10-04
RANGETOURNAMENT
AT CHEVY CHASE CLUB

In the early part OF November, the
Chevy Chase Club will inaugurate a
novel golf contest in the way OF com
petition for a cup donated by the Min
lister from Siam. the Marquis Akharaj
Varadhara.
The contest is open to club members
only and the cup is to be held each
year by the club until it has been won
three times by one player. A souvenir
Will be given each year to the winner
for that year by the Siamese minister
a condition of the competition is that
thirty-two contestants qualify with club
handicap deducted from the certified
gross score for eighteen holes The
thirty-twO Qualifiers will be paired IN
der the United States Golf Association
system. and will play match play at
eighteen holes. In order to be eligible
to play, qualification cards must be
handed to the committee or to the club
professional before October IS.
The dates of the games Will be from
November TO November Z, inclusive.
All contests are 10 be played in the aft
ernOOns and will include a first round,
second round. third round, semi-hnalS,
and finals.
The Washington times., 1908-10-04
CLUB ROUNDS OUT
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Gurley Athletes in Limelight
on Track and Diamond.
Football Plans.

At a meeting OF the Gurley Athletic
CLUB the following named officers were
elected: Arthur II. Brame. president;
Francis II. Young. vice president and
manager Of athletics; Willard II. Hall.
secretary; Charles H Merwin, treas
urer. Charles A. King. sergeant at
arms. and Sydnor NJ FalcOner, jr-
custodian
BureU HiIdeDrand was elected to sue
coed Smithson as captain Of the track
team, and under his leadership the
team should continue to be up TO the
high standard set by his professors
Ernest s. Johnson and James Leper
were elected 10 membership At the
conclusion Of business. an oyster sup
per was given those present by the out
going officers
The club has just ended its third
successful year since its reorganization.
Its baseball team, although it cot a
bad start came on strong at the close
Of the season and landed second place
in the Independence League, close be
hind the Twining A. c, winner OF Class
B for the District championship.
Strong Track Team.
Its specially is in having a strong
track team. and this year was 10 ex-
ception 20 the rule. Its two-mile ~elay
team won the open event for this lis
lance in the South Atlantic A. A. L.
championships. while its One-mile team
won both the intermediate and senior
club championships of the District
It has scored for the last two years
IN he national championships. Young
getting third in the high jump duniors)
at jamestown. last year, and King get
ting second in the broad jump Guniors)
and third in the broad jump (senlors)
at Travers Island last month.
At the South Atlantic championships
recently held, the Gurley team. with
twenty-one points scored, finished a close
second to the strong Maryland Athletic
Club of Baltimore, in addition to win
ming the 2I-mile relay race. Although
Hildebrand who won the mile. was the
only winner, Smiths0n, who ran second
to Jack Carpenter. the Olympic winner,
King. Sterrett. Lorando. Fleming. Ham
iltOn and several others scored points.
Wins Labor Day Meet.
The Gurley team won the Washington
Grove Meet. scoring fOrty-one points. in
addition TO winning the open relay race
In record time. Hildebrand and King
tied for hOnOrs Of winning the greatest
number Of points, with ten each Hide
brand having annexed the mile and half
mile, and King the broad jump and
hOp-step-and-jump. Both Of Kings ev-
ents are new District records. and are
within a few inches Of the South At
lantic marks. Other point winners for
the Gurley Club were Money. Leper,
SmithsOn. Young, Wenderoth and KEN
per All these men will be with the
club again this coming year.
The football team, although it has
played no games to date. looks very
strong and is arranging an extensive
schedule for this season, which will
include several OUt-Of-tOwn games. The
Gurley team will open its season with
the Warwick Athletic Club on its
grounds on October Z. and will line W
against its old rivals. the Rhode Island
MethOdists on the following Saturday,
al McDevitt's field AS the Gurley team
has few open dates. Manager Young
would like to hear from any teams de-
string gameS-