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to help. A boy who is kept busy seldom
gets into mischief.
A boys heart is full and overlooking.
He needs someone who will listen to his
condolences. If he is repelled and finds
himself alone, he becomes fretful, indo-
lent, or worse His affairs are not mon
sense" A good mother never says, Run
away. am busy" She listens, en-
courages. Important discoveries may be
made in these outpourings.
She gives sympathy, enters into his
feelings, sees things from his point OF
view. If he tells of something which
proves that he is at fault, she does not
reprimand at the time, because this will
check further condolences. She gives her
attention quietly, tells him she is glad he
has conhded in her, and that she will
talk of it again with him.
Companions and Reading
If mother has insight she can solve
many problems. She is interested ir
her boys sports, collections, his school
and companions The choice of his COM
panions should not be left to chance. II
is well if they are from families known
to his parents-boys and girls who have
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rIar1v r. air, arr, M,ny ~ the f,hr;c
gloves have nnen-,work tons and these
are - some r,inJs 60 'o s,,oa est 81
onen-worls stocL;ngs That sn or;o;n i
;dea ;s Welcomed snd tl,;s &c found ~
the gloves that have the tons decorated
with the ever-non,,lar onenowork or eve.
let embroidery -
The effect Is verv GOOD and usually
in harmony with some mart mart Of tle Gown
.liough y . iiue iieeessaty IND. !. siiouia
he The fabric cloves elmo 70 the arrg
more closely than kid vet hat need not l,t
prevent one wearing The verv attractive
arnlets sold for the nurnose of nre-
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patient devotion is the greatest blessing
he can have, provided there is united to
it the honest desire to fulfill her obi
cations. True affection does not mean
weak or foolish indulgence, but
the intelligent love by which mother
seeks to develop in her boy the strong
and hardy qualities of manliness.
The impressions made in boyhood may
be enduring inspirations through life. If
boyhood is happy, there will be happi-
ness years afterwards in the memory OF
it. The key of many of the great moral
problems is in mothers hands. A
mother once wrote in her journal, Moth
ing keeps the heart so fresh and Young,
saves it from bitterness through the
cares and disappointments of life, as the
daily enjoyment of happy home May
| always keep this in remembrance and
do everything that lies in my power to
make home the happiest spot on earth
for my children"
Love the Leading Force
Characteristics of the warm-hearted
days of boyhood are boys love for his
mother, love for truth and Justice, love
of God and beautiful things The rec
ognition of these facts may help parents
to guide boy.
A mother is her boys earliest ideal OF
womanhood. Through her he learns to
respect womanhood Her ideals and
standards will be his through all time.
If her standards of life are high and
pure and noble they will be reflected in
the words she speaks, the deeds she does,
in the ordering of her household and In
| her conscientious life
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ular earrings, that we're so long consid-
cred out" are now enjoying new
lease of favor; they are usually of the
small solitaire kind-pearls being par
ticularly popular. An odd feature, and
one most convincing of the power of the
same word, fashion" is that while il
was once almost regulation thing to
pierce a girls ears--a distinct period,
like frightening the skirts or doing up"
the hair-many of the girls who have
been born, as one might say, out of the
earring season, have never undergone
fathers have pronounced it barbarous
practice, but the jewelers. have readily
met the occasion by producing clasp by
which the earring may be attached to
the lobe of the ear, with no necessity for
piercing.
Using Artificial Stones
Another development in the jewelry
world is the wearing of mock jewels
We once held the principle, real jewels
or no jewels at all, !" but now mock gems
are worn, not in the hope that they may
be mistaken for the real, but quite
| frankly for what they are These are
not the worthless, impossible stones one
might think but the product of careful
chemical experiment, and command J;
price that gives them certain value
though bringing them within the reaci
of a personal allowance that would maxi
the real gems unattainable.
/ The pin fol holding in place the shor
locks at the back, when the hair i
dressed high, is in bow-knot shape, an,
is narrow band of gold inset with tin.
J rhinestones.
The pin fastens into the hair, as woult
an ordinary brooch, except that the tw'
curved prongs, instead of one straigh
pin, pass under the hair.
i The amethyst brooch, set in a scroll
work frame of gold, with small pearl
spaced around it, will look very familia
4 to many Of the mothers, though it ma
be novelty to the daughters eyes. TIL
new turnover collars opening at til
i front require a pin of some sort to hol
i the collar edges together above the sma
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jabot of lace and lawn that depends
from the closing, and this pin is de-
signed for this purpose. Below the pin,
in a group Of jewelry, is shown pop
ular form of neck-chain, particularly
suitable for summer waist that is cut
in round or square neck Only the front
of the chain is decorative; very fine
link chain completes it at the back.
Pearls are very much liked, and the
best of the limitations practically defy
detection by any but an expert. A
bracelet shown in very fashionable
New York shop is composed of open
work scroll figures, each having a stone
Unset at the center, and linked together
into a pliable chain. What is aptly
termed vanity locket is shown at the
fashionable shops Apparently an ordi-
nary gold locket, mirror is fitted into
the cover and the body of the locket
forms a case in which is enclosed tiny
powder uf-a valuable friend in warm
weather.
Combs
Combs will certainly permit a choice
OF style; Just. now the rather high and
narrow back is perhaps little more in
favor, but the comb depends in such
great measure upon the style of hair.
dressing that is most becoming, that con-
siderable individuality of choice is per-
INVISIBLE. Here, too, the mock jewels
are used, the tortoiseshell being in some
cases inlaid with gold and silver, which
is inset with rhinestones and pearls For
combs to be worn on dress occasions,
the jeweled forms are very popular,
| though for ordinary wear one would
NATURALLY select something of less snowy
design.
i The pins with ball or fattened round
heads are very good form and very
decorative in certain types of hair-dress-
ing. Real tortoiseshell is expensive
!, but there are excellent limitations, that
: will make the loss or accidental break
Il age of comb or pin minor calamity
!. These limitations, like the mock jewels
\ while moderate. in price, are not what
one would call cheap. and one need not
! on that score, object to wearing them Z
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ity toward those to whom it is definitely
due; respect for authority; courage to
bear disappointments; consideration for
others; the sense of how each must do
his duty for the good of all. The most
beautiful characteristics of manly ma
ture are strength and tenderness, and
these are cultivated in the home associa-
tons and through mothers influence.
A boy should contribute toward the
comfort and pleasure of everyone in the
home by being cheerful, reasonable, cour-
teous, punctual. His mother teaches him
that personal neatness and orderliness
are essentials in home life. She sees that
his own room is an encouragement to
neatness. His tennis racquet, bat, school
books. hat, clothing, or other belongings
are not to be scattered about, but put
each in its place.
Character Building
Character building is helped by having
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making thoroughly satisfactory "catch."
These little packages contained tiny
woolly lambs, dogs, rubber balls, sets of
wooden dishes, china dolls, little sail
boats, etc, not one costing more than
five cents.
Finding Partners
After that Git being then about half
past four) each child was given small
ribbon bow and told to find someone
who had bow of that same color, who
would be his partner for the march in
to supper. When the little boy with
the light-blue bow had found a little
girl with a light-blue bow, and the
others had all paired off, the assistant
lady" played march on the piano and
the children marched around the room
and into the dining-roon1.
Here yellow and white was the color
scheme; in the center of the table was a
tall glass vase filled with yellow and
white chrysanthemums yellow satin rib
bon tied in two bows crossed the white
lace centerpiece, four candles with yell
low shades stood at the corners, and a
birthday cake with white icing and six
yellow candles stood at one end of the
table, while at the other was a Jack
kHorner pie made of yellow and white
| tlssue-paper.
Simplicity in the Supper
The feast was very simple, little cups
of bouillon with chicken sandwiches,
followed by ice-cream and sponge-cakes
and macaroons. The birthday cake was
cut by the little hostess. who gave each
child piece; and then came the Jack
Horner pie, which differed somewhat
from that described for the grown-ur
party, as present was provided for
each child. These, like the other gifts
were very inexpensive.
Then cap notices were pulled, anc
about half-past five the children were
ready for another game Hide the
Handkerchief" and a few other OLD
favorites filled up the time till the nurses
and mothers began to arrive, and the
children, tired and happy and graspine
their little gifts. were hurried home.
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A LITTLE GIRLS BIRTHDAY
PARTY
Helping Her to Play Hostess Successfully

vt would seem as though having a
81 large amount of money to spend
n in getting up a party would be
enough to insure its success. But
this is far from being the case, especially
as regards party for children.
The main thing, have found, is for
the "grown-ups" who are superintend-
ing the party to have thought out some
general plan of entertainment, so that
the children will pass from one game to
another without any of those awkward
pauses where one says hopelessly:
what shall we do next to amuse
thens"
Arranging the Games
One party given to celebrate little
girls sixth birthday gave the children
such happy time that | am going to
give brief description of it, thinking
1t may offer some suggestions to others.
he invitations were written on cards
decorated with borders of pretty little
Mother Goose pictures, and requested
the children's presence from half-past
two o'clock till six.
Hunting Nuts
Ten little boys and girls came, and
when they had all arrived, each child
was provided with a small bag made Of
odd bits OF silk or cotton stuff, and told
that there were lots of walnuts anc
peanuts hidden around the room ano
they could have fifteen minutes to hum
for them; at the end of that time who.
ever had gathered the most nuts should
have prize.
The nuts had been hidden previ-
ously under curtains and chairs and il
corners. OF course they should alway:
be within reach of even the smalles
child. When the time was I'D a bel
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Too many rules should not be made in
bringing up boy. Healthy, vigorous
boys are full of spirits and energy and
should not be restrained by perpetual
repetitions of Don't" At ten or eleven
years of age boys tastes are for an ac-
tive life. He usually cares little for
books or study, and cannot be expected
to be very Industrious.
He is fortunate if he can have a gar
den, where he can dig and plant as he
pleases. If he has dog, or chickens,
pigeons or rabbits, his active interest as
well as his affectionate, generous quail
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"A greater Importance in the
summertime than in the win
ter season. 1t is certain that in
many respects a greater variety is neces-
sary, while at the same time it seems as
if many Of the summer belongings may
be of less expensive nature than those
designed for the more formal affairs of
the winter season. Chemisettes or
guimpes for the favorite Jumper"
frocks must be supplied in quantities,
but while for summer wear Persian lawn
with imitation Val lace is entirely cor
rect, one would want all-over lace or
net or chiffon and real lace (no matter
how little) to complete the winter cos
tune. And, by the way, the popular
nets of the summer and early fall season
will be the square mesh-the so7called
fllet nets-rather than the round mesh
One who is not inclined to be ultra
fashionable. and can see as much beauty
in the round mesh variety as in the
square, will be likely to find some bar
gains in the kind having the least de-
nlaud
Gloves and Sleeves
The glove question and the sleeve
problem are so closely allied that one
answer will practically cover both. 1t
is not likely that really long sleeves will
be worn on any but the strictly plain
tailored coats, on which any other kind
of sleeve would be glaringly out of
place. Most of us prefer the fabric
gloves for comfort during the warm
| weather, and as very few long sleeves
are seen at this time. the long gloves
are in demand.
| When the gloves have plain tops the
wrinkled, mousquetaire effect above the
wrist is effective and becoming. partic-
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was rung, and then the children all
stood In row and one by one their
bags were brought up to the lady of
the party" who counted the nuts and
wrote down each child's name and the
number he or she had found; then the
winner was announced and the prize
given. None of the prizes cost more
than ten cents
Ring Games
The children now all gathered into a
ring and played Goats, peas, BEANS" and
one or two other games of that char
acter. While they were thus engaged
the lady of the party" was pinning up
the picture of large Teddy Bear, and
soon each child was given tiny hat
with pin in it, and in turn each little
girl and boy was blindfolded and sent
across the room to try and put Teddy's
hat on his head; of course pinning the
hats in all sorts of ridiculous places led
to much merriment, and at last the child
who had most nearly succeeded in put
ting the hat in the right place received
a prize.
Fishing Pond
After that came the Fishing Pond
which proved a great success. Behinc
two portieres, completely out of sight
sat the lady of the party; in her lar
were ten small packages, all tied witt
string. At the other side of the curtain.
the Assistant lady" called up each chile
in turn and handed him a fislaing-rod
which he put through between the cur
tains and pulled back as soon as he fell
something tug at the other end of thu
line. A softly whispered BOY" Of
Girl was sufficient to give the one be
hind the curtain clue as to who wa
lgoing to fish next and insured each chile
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how to use his reason and common sense.
In great and important matters that are
of permanent value there should be still
some restraint; in small and transient
matters there should be liberty. When
a boy sees that the curbing of wrong
impulses and the cultivating of right
conduct is the aim in his training, when
he may be trusted to do the right thing,
he is learning to use his liberty
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a boy do some little tasks every day in
useful work at housekeeping yard in
order, going on necessary errands, re-
lieving someone of care. A good boy re-
members that home is not made without
earnest efforts on the part of his par
ents, and he must do his share. His
mother sees that his tasks are neither
difficult nor enforced, and thus he is en-
couraged to cultivate glad willingness
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stirred by ideals of the heroic, the good,
the beautiful. He selects ideals for inn
itation, and these are strengthened by
stories of persons whose fine actions or
brave deeds have won admiration and
praise. 1t is within mothers sphere
to influence a boys reading, SO that
trashy books will not attract.
History will teach him bravery, loyalty
and heroism; biography will give him en-
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CEMENT.COVERED

A CEMENT-COVERED exte-
IN rior will prove to be very
Va much more efficient than an
exterior covered with wood.
Although the first cost of cement is
greater than wood, it proves to be
cheaper in the long run.
There are many different kinds of
surfaces for exterior cement work.
Much of it is what is called trough
cast that is, the finished coat is COM
posed of small gravel or pebbles coated
with cement mortar and thrown or cast
upon the surface of the building, where
it adheres. Another surface frequently
used is what is known as rough sand
finish"
Rough Sand Finish
In work of this kind the final coat is
cement and very coarse sand applied
With wooden trowel or carpet float
This leaves coarse granular surface,
very pleasing to the eye. Rough cast is
probably more durable than the rough
sand finish, as the texture of the gravel
makes rock-like protecting surface.
On small house, however, the rough
sand finish is more tasteful. This latter
finish may become checked" from
shrinkage, but as the tiny hair lines OF
The checks" do not extend beyond the
surface, such finish is very durable and
the lines do not mar its beauty The
house illustrated is finished with rough
sand finish on narrow laths, with water
proof building paper underneath to keep
out the dampness.
The shingles on the roof and the mar
row bands of wood around the windows
are stained nut-brown. Gray sash, just
The shade of the gray plaster, give ac-
cent to the design.
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Tho Real influences Of the Home
Home is boys training ground for
the qualities which lead to manliness-
the chivalrous protection for those who
are weaker; gratitude, love and generos-
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tiles are cultivated in caring for and
feeding his pets. For boy who lives in
a town interests may be provided in
manual training, or simple industrial
work. He may have his tools and car
pentering. If he can make or mend
little things for the house, he will enjoy
being helpful The old adage concern
ing the work of idle hands should be
in every mothers mind
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Trust the Boys Intelligence
He knows that independence and free
dom do not mean lack of self-restraint,
but mean responsibility. He must prove
that he can and wants to be self-reliant.
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THE PERSONAL
ACCESSORIES


NHE small accessories of ones
costume seem, if possible, of
greater Importance in the
c1,r,1t,aar time thar, IL, +hn mi,
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-18

MADISON & BURKE.
Established January. 1868.
Real Estate Agents, 30 Montgomery ST.
Reliable Renters and Collectors
S36. .5oo-Best part OF Larkin St: corner; over
20 feet frontage; a snap
SIS, ,ooo-New. modern. story and basement
brick; under lease to one tenant. good In
vestment; near Montgomery St
S27. .oo0-Fine investment in hats on Green st.
near Montgomery aV.; rent very reason
able at S26S mo-; large lot, 55x137:0 TT;
owner would not sell. but is leaving city.
SIC. .o0O-Mason st; new fats. containing 4
rooms and bath; renting for $1,000 per
year.
Sl5.50o-siE fats on Green St nr. Montgomery
av.. large lot: rent $l60 per month; must
be sold; only $500 cash.
si4,500-S nne Oats. 5. 8 and 6 rooms and bath.
aud pretty cottage 5 rooms and bath
rent Si62. 30 mo-; lot 25xlSs;o; only $s,eOo
cash needed.
siz.500-Store and fats on prominent corner
On Sacramento St; store leased for !
years more and total rent at low figures;
Si37.50 per month.
sll,S0O-S new fats on Green ST nr. Montgomery
av-. Of o. and rms. and bath each.
and fats Of rms. and bath each;
large lot- Always rented; bargain.
SS,5oo4 fats. rms. and b. eachs fremont
near Frederick rent $s5 per month; 2'3sI
IS. 75o-Post 81. near Devissaero; residenes of
rooms and bath and high basement;
.- ~, nice home; buy this and save rent
$5,ooo-Howard St lot, near Sth; 2Sxe0
$S.50o-Clsy 81. near Taylor; lot 25x1eo TT
cheapest lot in the city; fine marine view.
$S.5Oo-Fifth sE-. near Clement: cottage rms.
and b.; $1,000 cash and balance to suit.
Here is your chance 10 save rent and
own your own home.
s., ,50o-Cottage. 8 rooms and bath; 10th st
near Sanchez; lot 25x1l4: must be sold e
close estate; offer wanted.
near Point Lobos; decided bargain; easI
terms.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-18
CITY real EsrArE-cont,nuea
BOARDMAN BROTHERS & CO..
5O3 California st.

BoARDMAN BROTHERS & CO..
503 California ST.
NORTH BEACH BARGAIN
$50, ,ooo-Full so vara corner. with factory build
ings. artezian well. so HORSEPOWER boiler.
etc. owner has left the city and a sale
at reasonable figure can be effected;
BARGAIN INVESTMENTS.
80, d50-Nesr Devisadero and McAlister SITS
three new fats: strictly up to date;
double floors and otherwise substantially
constructed; rent $3.50 per month;
sS.0G0 mortgage remain.
81, ,o00-Hayes st: new fats. to 10 rooms;
gas and electricity: beam ceilings; beaded
glass china closets; handsome tiled AMI
birdseye maple msntels. etc; rents a1.0So
a. per snnum 49,.
of street, modern Oats. rooms each;
gas and electricity; rents Sl.o2O per
snnums
So, o00-North side Fulton St: beautiful mod
ern fats; and rooms; all bright;
plenty Of closets; gas and electricity:
beam ceilings; loaded glass china closets
IS. s.7oo-Best buy in the Mission: owing to his
leaving town owner has cut his price
from $4,000; houses and fats; large
corner lot; rent 81, ,29O per year; Il per
cent.
ss.oooaastcro and aats: absolutely new, near
Pacific and Leavenworth SITS. rent SS1
per month; . frontages-
S5,eO0-Three pretty Oats, 3-4-5 rooms: oppo-
site park in Mission: pays IL per cent;
will accept unimproved property in part
payment.
s5,ooo-1wo good fats in best part Of Fourth
tie; rent $50 per month.
RESIDENCES.
$50, ,000-Beautiful residence fronting Lafayette
square; grand marine view; IL rooms
and baths: lot 81 :6xf2T:S.
S12,oC0-Reduced from $4,000; beautiful section
OF Presidio Heights: comfortable and
sunny home OF Il rooms and baths
furnace; hardwood floors: marine view.
SI,o0o-A good 10 room house: Twenty first
st. near Guerrero; lot 40x115 feet; an
exceptionally warm and sunny house,
with pleasant surroundings; large gar
den.
s5,5o0-Beautiful Willard st. residence; over
looking Golden Gate PARK; rooms:
hardwood inlsid floor n reception hall
handsome mantels. etc: an opportunity
10 secure splendid home at moderate
figure.
3, ,50o-Modern five room cottage on 10th aY
a sunny, attractive home.
LOTS
s9.315-Corner lot 1895: Nfneteenth st mr.
Valencia, corner As Sx95 for s6 6T5
Ss,ooO-Lot soxI5; good Richmond corner or N
Subdivisions.
81, 7oo-Devisedero ST. near 14th; lot 2sxse f.
street work done.
s2,s5o.Lot 25x100; Seventeenth 81. near Mis-.
sion
s2.ooo-seventh av. nr. @ St; lot 25xso feet.
BOARDMAN BROS. & CO.,
5OS California st.