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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
THE BOY AND HIS MOTHER

"The light of love in my mothers face made home bright and happy" said man, looking back tenderly to his boyhood's days. Her cheerful, con-
 tented spirit, her calm sway of meeting disappointments, her charitable way of judging others, her kind way of giving encouragement helped me to
 see how to take life. She seemed to
 have well-spring of joy in her heart. in God and her love of all that is good. Her ideas of duty were very clear, direct and simple
 Fl 1 had task or duty to do and
 tried to avoid it, or put it off, or ex- cuse myself, she would say, very gently, Go and do it, and her kind look, her
 few but firm words inspired me at once
 to do as she said Then I had the joy afterwards of having her praise and appreciation When I look back now I see that it was her way to go on quietly, faithfully, uncomplainingly with
 every duty without expecting praise" Watch the Boys Mood
 When the mood is in his heart is the
 moment to talk to boy on serious sub jects. The words spoken at bedtime are
 usually worth more than anything that
 has been said during the day. Blessings
 will follow a mothers prayers made with
 her boy. In her boys Bible a beloved
 mother wrote, 'Let this be your guide; look into it every day, if you have only time for one verse. Do not read it as task, but for the help it will give you in your daily life and listen to its teach ings as the voice from Heaven" As the Growth Comes
 s-~t.k A, unique period. The brain acquires near ly it's adult size, health is at its best, ac- tivity is great. A boy begins to develop interests outside of his home and can absorb large amount of information helpful or hurtful Gradually he should be given freedom as he learns how to use it. Restraints which have been necessaf4 during the years of Responsibility should be removed when he is learning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

ular. earrings, that were 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 1t was once almost regulation thing to pierce 3 girls ears-a distinct period, like lengthening the skirts or "doing up'' the hair-many of the girls who have been born, as one might say, out of the this ceremony. Many mothers and fathers have pronounced it barbarous practice, but the jewellers 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 a price that gives them a certain value, though bringing them within the reach of personal allowance that would make the real gems unattainable
 The pin for holding in place the short locks at the back, when the hair is dressed high, is in bow-knot shape, and is narrow band of gold inset with tiny rhinestones.
 The pin fastens into the hair, as would an ordinary brooch, except that the two curved prongs, instead of one straight pin, pass under the hair.
 The amethyst brooch, set in scroll- work vnsasd frame .raS 9t god rn with small tpa psars to many of the mothers, though it may be novelty to the daughters eyes. The new turnover collars opening at the front require pin of some sort to hold the collar edges together above the small
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

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 a 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; a 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 Ia very fashionable New York shop is composed of open work scroll figures, each having a stone inset at the center, and linked together into p1iable chain. What is aptly termed a 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-puf-a valuable friend in warm 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 LII cSSinS that IS most becoming, that COn- siderable individuality of choice is per missible. 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 showy design.
 The pins with ball or fiattened round heads are very good form and very ing. Real tortoiseshell is expensive, but there are excellent limitations, that will make the loss or accidental break age of comb or pin a 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
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
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CEMENT-COVERED

A CEMENT-COVERE exte-
 N rior will prove to be very
 much more efficient than an 4 ~ 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"
 aough Sand Finish
 In work. of this kind the final coat is cement and very coarse sand applied with a wooden trowel or a carpet float. very pleasing to tle eye. Rough cast Is probably more durable. than the rough sand finish, as the texture of the gravel makes a rock-like protecting surface.
 On a 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 cheeks 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.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

Too many rules should not be made in bringing up a 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 1iN. He usually cares little for books or study, and cannot be expected to be very industrious
 He is fortunate if he can have gar den, where he can dig and plant as he pleases. If lie. has a dog, or chickens, pigeons or rabbits, his active interest as we'll as his affectionate, generous quail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

was rung, and then the children all stood in a 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 ring and played Oats, peas, beans," and one or two other games of that char acter While they were thus engaged the "lady of the party" was pinnirg up the picture of large Teddy Bear, and soon each child was given a tiny hat with pin in it, and in turn each little girl and boy. was blindfo1ded 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 Poad
 After that came the Fishing Pond" which proved great success. Behind two portieres, completely out of sight, sat the 'lady of the party; in her lap were ten small packages, all tied with string. At the other side of the curtains the assistant lady" called up each child in turn and handed him fishing-rod, which he put through between the cur- tains and pulled back as soon as he felt something tug at the other end of the line. A softly whispered Boy" or Girl" was sufficient to give the one be- hind the curtain a clue as to who was going to fish next and insured each child
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

ular1y to slim arm. Many of the fabric gloves have open-work tops, and these are, to some minds, so suggestive of oper1-work stockings that an original idea is welcomed, and this is found in the gloves that have the tops decorated with the ever-popular open-work or eye let embroidery.
 The effect is very good, and usually in harmony with some part of the gown, though 1t IS not necessary that 1t should match any other embroidery there may be. The fabric gloves cling to the arm more closely than kid, yet that need not prevent one wearing the very attractive armlets sold for the purpose of pre- venting the gloves from slipping down from the elbow.
 Armlets
 When the sleeves do not cover the elbow, 1t is rather necessary that the gloves shall; bare elbow showing be- tween the edge of the sleeve and the top of the glove is not at all attractive These armlets, when first introduced, were made of ribbon-covered elastic, but these have been superseded by bracelet like affairs of jewels and beads. One of their attractive features is that they may readily be of home manufacture.
 Jewel beads are used, and are divided by rows of plain small beads. Fine silk elastic is used on which to string them, and as these jewel beads may be bought in coral, turquoise, amethyst-in fact in imitation of almost any of the semi precious stones-there is opportunity for matching almost any costume.
 Jswelry
 While jewelry is always more or less in favor, there is quite as much ques- tion of in-and-out of fashion here as in other details of costume. The once pop-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

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 ight-blue bow had found little girl with 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-room.
 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 Horner pie made of yellow and white t1sSue-paper.
 Simplicity in the Supper
 The feast was very simple, little cups of bouillon with chicken sandwiches, followed by ice scream and sponge-cakes and macaroons. The birthday cake was cut by the little hostess, who gave each child a piece; and then came the Jack Horner pie, which differed somewhat from that described for the grown-up party, as present was provided for each child. These, like the other gifts, were very inexpensive.
 Then cap mottoes were pulled, and about half-past. five the children were 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 grasping their little gifts. were hurried home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
A LITTLE GIRLS BIRTHDAY
 PARTY


TT would seem as though having a
 large amount of money to spend
 III 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, I 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 What shall we do next to amuse them ?"
 Arranging the Games
 One party given to celebrate little such a happy time that I am going to give brief description of it, thinking 1t may offer some suggestions to others.
 The 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 small bag made of odd bits of silk or cotton stuff, and told that there Were lots of walnuts and peanuts hidden around the room and they could have fifteen minutes to hunt for them; at the end of that time wlas- ever had gathered the most nuts should have a prize.
 The nuts had been hidden previ- ously under curtains and chairs and in corners. Of course they should always be, within reach of even the smallest child When the time was up bell
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

v NOol1IilS SCOIli, II pOSSlOlC, Ol H greater importance in the
 sunmer-time than in the win ter season. It Is certain that in many respects a greater variety is neces- ssary, while at the same time 1t 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 1ittle) to complete the winter cos tune. And, by the way, the popular nets of the summer and early fall season will be the square nesh--the so-called fl1et 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- n1and.
 Gloves and Sleeves
 The glove question and the sleeve problem are so closely allied that one answer will practically cover both. It 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, rnousquetaire effect above the wrist is Elective and becoming, partic-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

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
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

ities are cultivated in caring for and feeding his pats. 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
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
Character-building is helped by having

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 erlts, 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
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

The Real Influence 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-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

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 wantssto be self-reliant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

stirred by ideals of the heroic, the good, the beautiful. He selects ideals for i'm itation, and these are strengthened by stories of persons whose fine actions or brave deeds have won admiration and praise It is within mothers sphere to influence a boys reading, so that trashy books will not attract
 History will teach him bravery, loyalty and heroisn1 biography will give him en-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
THE PERSONAL
 ACCESSORIES


HE small accessories of ones
 costume seem, if possible, of E greater importance in the - s11.nmer-time than in the win
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

TT would seem as though having a
 large amount of money to spend
 in getting up a party would be
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
NEW Bun DING

Upon which
Class of OF type
feet on Market Gate avenue
The building will be
patrons will be installed including SYSTEM retiring rooms
an air purifying parcel for the r-
tato of the general complete and actual work
WI" commence early
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-04

range for match, but experiencing
some difficulty in locating five men
who would agree to take on Heinrich,
he expresses himself as being willing
to take on the German. With the as
sistance of c. Wilson, a soldier of the
Fourteenth cavalry, Webster desires
to try Heinrich in an hours bout and
according to his previous statements,
these two men must both be put on
the mat three times during the hour.
Although Heinrich weighs 10 and his
opponents only 1873, they are never
theless old hands at the game, and
are confident of putting up a game ex-
hibitiOn. Webster ana T-nson wish to
wrestle for the gate receipts and a
side bet, but failing in this will let
Heinrich make lis own terms as they
are very DESTROYS of trying conclusions
with him.
Webster is in the city at present en-
deaVoring to establish a class in both
boxing and wrestling and wishes to
demonstrate to the public what he is
capable of doing in these branches.
If the proposition Heinrich made when
he first blew in is bona fide, the real
thing on the mat will be shown by
men who are in a class by themselves.
Arrangements will be announced later.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-04
Want the District.

Having been approved by the board
of county commissioners, action for
the formation of school district No.
10 will continue. This district is at
Alfalfa and has been established owing
to the desire on the part of the At
Italia residents to have it. Formerly
in the Wallula district, they had no
schools of their own, but at a meeting
of the directors of that locality it was
decided to take a portion of thee Wal
lunla district and also a portion of
Two Rivers and form it into one of
their own. This was done and upon
the matter being brought before the
commissioners, they ratified the ac-
ton formerly taken.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-04
CANDIDATES
COME SLOWLY
NOT ENOUGH HAVE YET FILED TO
8 MAKE THE PRIMARIES
INTERESTING.
MayoraIty SO Far Has Gone Begging
But There Are Several, 1t Is
Said, Ready to File.

With but ten days remaining in which
declarations of candidacy for the city
primaries may be filed with Clerk T.
D. S. Hart, the fear is expressed in
some quarters that there will not be
candidates enough in the field to FIJI the
vacancies that will be caused by the
expiration of the terms of present in
cumbents. 1t is likely, however, the
last few days prior to May Is will be
full of surprises in the form of filings.
Thus far Mayor Eugene Tausick has
failed to fill out the blank that would
indicate his aspiration to succeed HIM
self, but he says it is not due to his
failure to possess the necessary dollar
with which to compensate Tommy
for his work Public sentiment favors
Mr.. Tausick for the head of the city,
and he will, in all proba ability, file some
time next week.
Chief of Police Mike Davis is already
on the list Of candidates to succeed
himself, having been one of the first
to file. City Treasurer r. G. Parks,
Street Commissioner Dion Keefe and
City Engineer L. w. Loehr have also
filed declarations
For street commissioner, Harry H
Champion, who held the office prior to
the election of Mr.. Keefe last year, has
announced his candidacy on the repub-
lican ticket.
The terms of Councilman c.. H.
Whiteman from the first ward, Council
man Alfred BachtOld, from the second
ward and Councilman John F. Stack,
from the third ward, expire this year,
and to date none of the gentlemen have
declared their intention of entering the
race again, though they have not said
they will not do so. In the first ward,
William Glasford, formerly a member
of the council, has filed on the repub-
lican ticket, and Charles w. Phillips
has filed for the primaries from the
second ward. The third ward has fur
nished no candidate thus far.
Mike Toner, democrat, has put his
name before the electors for city as
SCISSOR on the democratic ticket, and T.
Nj. Mckinney will file for city justice
in accordance with the provisions of
the city charter No aspirant for the
position of city health officer has put
in an appearance; the office of city at
torney seems to be begging for takers,
and the political pot has cast up no one
to compete with Tommy" for the Of
flee of city clerk. The position of sex
ton is also a blank to date
When interviewed this week relative
to their attitude in not filing to sue
coed themselves, those officials whose
unanimous in the statement that there
| is lots of time but will not announce
their probable future action with ref
erence to filing. 1t is the general belief
that there will be but few changes in
the primary ballots, with the exception
of new names that will be added.