The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

somewhat of a Bromide There is no
reason why one should see his own coun-
try first, and for school girl it seems
TO me that there should be no question as
to choice, for one can gain much more
knowledge and culture by a trip 10 Eu-
rope than by extended travel in the Unit
ed States and the reasons are obvious
The very air of Europe is Iadened with
| history and tradition, the streets OF the
towns are lined with marvels Of archi-
lecture, which Is frozen history as well
as frozen music" any one OF the great
galleries contains more numerous and
wonderful sculptures and paintings than
are 20 be found in the whole of the West
ern continent. If one has the slightest
inclination TO learn. all the material she
needs Is close at hand and to escape cul-
ture is almost impossible though. it must
be confessed, that some people accomplish
the impossible and return home from an
European trip with trunks filled with
magnificent clothes and quite empty
pates. / say nothing about the scenery.
for in this regard America has as much
as any country to offer; but in history
art. traditions, she is naturally poor be-
cause Of her youth Your own country
is beautiful and inspiring. You should
see it from the most northern point In
Alaska TO the most southern tip of Flor
IDA, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
! but 90 not be afraid to visit Europe first.
Tor you will enjoy your own all the more
for having done so.
s. Ques,ion-WIl you kindly tell ne what TO
serve for tea these hot afternoopsg
Answer-There are many delicious
things to choose from; so many that one
hesitates to express a preference. but
there is nothing more agreeable to the
taste and more beneficial to drink in the
first heated days of early summer than
lemonade Unhappily. few people under
stand how to make this popular drink,
or II they understand will not take the
pains. An excellent recipe Is to squeeze
and strain four large lemons, to which
add cup of sugar and a quart of boiling
water; when il is cold float some very
thin lemon peel in the pitcher and add a
large chunk of ice. The hot water brings
out the flavor Of the lemons, and when
so made the lemonade is quite different
from the weak. sweety stuff generally
offered.
Another acceptable drink for hot wealth
er is hook cup, the recipe for which
calls for one quart OF hook one pint of
SODA water, one small pineapple sliced
thin, and tablespoonful Of sifted sugar.
With these DRINKS the lightest and most
delicate cake should be served. plain.
light sponge cake. or what is known rs
angels food. and daintiness and prelis.on
should mark the service.
6. QVestieR-who is The present dean Of the
diplomatic corps! Is the dean appointed by his
colleagues is this position determined by the Eer-
5onal rank Of he one VINO holds it.
Answer-The Italian Ambassador, Baron
Mayor des Plenches. is the present dean
of the diplomatic corps This position
falls to the oldest in point of service at
this capital. Personal rank does not in
any way distinguish the holder OF it in
official circles here. Official rank only is
taken into consideration.
J. Question: anu iast seventeen and my parents
are very strict with and do not approve If nv
going 70 the Potomac With young men,
WHAT do you think Of IL I can see no possible
harm. SEVENTEEN
Answer-I think that in such ms tiers
you should be guided entirely by your
parents. If they disapprove Of your going.
on the river they surely have a good ana