Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-19
WOn7en'S Work

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt is one wo-
man in official life who would be justi-
fed in hailing the advent of Lent with
more than ordinary satisfaction. AL
though little is heard about the actlvl-
ties of the mistress of the Whte
House, Mrs. Roosevelt is one OF the
busiest women in official circles. Ex-
empt from the necessity of making the
ceaseless round of calls which is the
bugaboo of the wives of public men,
many envy Mrs. Roosevelt her leisure,
her privilege of naming her own dates
and her ability to make her own plans
and have the social world at large
mold itself to her program.
AS seen by one conversant with daily
life at the White House, an entirely
different light is shed on Mrs. Roose-
velts spare time. The White House
chatelaine puts her energy to a prac-
tical purpose and feeling OF respon-
sibility. She does not play bridge, but
she does play the piano, and does 1t
remarkably well, too, owing to per-
sistent practice.
Though little is known about the
czarina of Russia 1t Is we'll known that
she devotes much of her time making
drawings of her family and friends.
She has a delightful sense OF huInor
drawing caricatures. She has immense
folIos filled with the works of well
known artists as well as her own. She
has a large sketch book and never let's
a day go by without making one Garlic
ature.
Often the emperor comes upon her
when she is at work and he Will ASK
with merry twinkle In his eyes wnat
she is drawing. 20, caricatures. as
usual" Is the answer. He laughs as
he notices the bold strokes ridicul1ng
some well known statesman, recording
some amusing incident that has just
happened or picturing himself posed
in a ridiculous attitude.
The czaraina is equally fond of col
lecuing tapestries and has gathered
them from all parts of the world. The
walls of her private apartments are
covered with rare pieces, some moth
eaten and faded, but valued because of
their wonderful designs. Her most
priced piece Is a French tapestry so
delicately colored that it took fifteen
years to work.
Queen Amalia of Portugal has little
use for men or women who have not
hobbies. She has many, and she rides
them for all they are worth. Her ia
vorite is the study of medicine, ard she
will go many miles to hear an able lee
turer discuorse on some new theory. A
large part of her library is filled with
scientific books and medical reviews
She has a we'll equipped library, and
passes hours working out original ex-
periments In visiting a new place the
first thing she asks to see are the hosp1-
tails, and any modern methods she ap-
proves she has introduced into the hos
pitfalls at home.
If there is anything Amalia bhors it
IS tight lacing, and never month goes
by without her giving lecture Il TINS
subject to some girls club. She puts a
priceless value on fresh air and eXer-
cis.,. and believes a day that is spent
indoors is wasted. She is fond of walk
ing, and can walk Great distances With
out getting tired.
Mile. Fernando NORM, queen Of the
central markets of Paris, has been
chosen queen of queens by forty-one
votes out of sixty-three. She made
her bow to her subjects the day of Mi
Careme.
1t is no empty honor to be queen of
the market women and laundresses.
Mile. NORM will be given white satin
dress made . 7 one of the most promi-
nent dressmakers of Paris. The presi-
dent of the republic will present her
with a jeweled brooch and the Paris
municipality with diamond bracelet.
Later the queen will make royal visits
I. the chief cities of France and Italy.
Mignon Gloria Nevada is the full
stage name of the American girl who
has sprung into fame here as a prina
DONNA The name Nevada" was adopt
ed by her mother, the celebrated sing
err Emma Nevada, as a compliment to
her native state. Before she married
Ir. Palmer, an Englishman, her name
in private life was Emma Wixom.
Mignon, her mother and her father all
Joined in selecting the photograph of
the debutante.