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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
When and What to Write

Mrs Wright accepts with pleasure Mrs.
Robinson's invitation to luncheon on Iues-
day. March third at half-past one O'CLOCK
you see that the date and hour
must be repeated in the answer in Or
der to avoid mistakes or misunder-
standings"
After Rosamond had written the re-
ply Mrs. Wright said: 81 intend to give
a luncheon for my friend, Mrs. Howe.
1t will be a pleasant way for me TO
meet some old friends and make new
ones. l have consulted with her ABOUT
the date, and she tells me it is con-
venient for her. I shall send informal
invitations and must write them MY
self. / shall say:
Dear Mrs Robinson:
VIII you give me the pleasure OF your
company at luncheon on Thursday March
the fifth, at half-past one o'clockY l am
asking some friends to meet Mrs. Howard
Howe who has returned recently to town to
live. after a long absence. and l hope you
can come. Yours sincerely.
CONSTANCE WRIGHT"
In a little while Rosamond said, hes
itatingly, 1T want to write to Alice TO
thank her for her birthday present Lhe
sent me-"
Have you forgotten to do so?" asked
Mrs. Wright in surprise. you must
not delay another moment"
mo, l had not forgotten, but 1t is so
hard to say the right thing and to say
it properly" said Rosamond in a de-
spairing tone.
Think about it yourself first" re-
piled her mother. "It will help you
more in your note writing If you do that
than if 1 should dictate. Remember
that a note of that sort should be your
own. A friendly note, a note of APP
probation for a gift. should be natural,
spontaneous. 1t must not be abrupt,
but it need not be long. 1t may be en-
thusiastic without being gushing. Your
friend has taken time to think of you,
and to choose something which she
hopes may please you. I am sure you
are not Indifferent, but you have al
lowed three days to pass without &C
knowledging her present. The simplest
rule about writing a friendly note is to
think what you would say If speaking.
What would you say to Alice If you
saw her at this moment?"
perhaps I would say, Alice, dear,
it was charming of you to send me
that pretty fan. 1t is just what I have
been wishing for. am delighted with
it. -
"That is very natural and will do
very well. Write it. You may add
something Of this sort: L hope that
may see you soon, when can tell, you
personally how much pleasure you have
given me- and sign it Yours affection
ately."
MRS. FRANK LEARNED.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
WON EN- OF NOTE

Mrs. T, P. OConnor's visit to this
country is in the interest of Irish In
dustries.
Mrs. Taft's name heads the roll of
honorary members of the Daughters OF
Ohio. She was elected at a recent meet
ing of the society which was held in
New York.
Miss Catharine Regina Seabury, for
some years the head of st. Agnes
School at Albany, is spoken of as the
successor of Miss Agnes Irwin as dean
of Radcliffe college.
Mrs. Ellen H. Richards, instructor in
the department of chemistry at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
is to give a course of lectures at the
University of California the coming
summer on Household Economics"
Queen Wilhelmina, who has recently
become convert to perfumes, prefers
the soft, uncertain French odors, and
she uses them in a French way. She
scents each article of clothing strongly,
but with different odor.
Mrs Mary Nevins Bull, widow OF DR..
William T. Bull, has presented to the
New York Academy of Medicine a
bronze bust of her husband, which was
DR.. Bulls last gift to her before he
died. She gives it to the academy in his
sons name.
Little Miss Emily Boynton of Colo
RADIO, who is only 10 years old, has a
record as a mountain climber. She re-
Gently assembled Longs peak, common
ly called the American Matterhorn,
which is 14,271 feet high, scorning the
aid of a guide, even at the dangerous
points. The feat would be difficult for
a man.
Countess Won Boos Farrar, a niece of
Archdeacon Farrar, is giving her whole
time to New York's sick and needy.
She has lately secured seventy-five
acres at Spring Valley, N. Y, and will
build there home for children of GRIM
inals, not only to care for the waits, but
to make a thorough test of the theory
of inherited crime. Criminologists are
said to be much interested in the results
of the venture.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
DON'T BE BALD
Que OF Our Readers Tells How She OBJ
tanned a Marvellous Growth of New
Hair by the Use OF Simple Home
Remedy After Hair Specialists
and Tonics Had All Failed

had what most people would call
beautiful head of golden hair. 1 priced
1t most highly. as 1 considered it my
chief attraction. Suddenly it began to
come out very rapidly, and at times l
had intense itching of the scalp. Phy-
sicians and hair specialists said my case
was one of dandruff germs, halr NIL
crobes, ETC., but nothing that they gave
me did the slightest good. On the con-
trary, my hair seemed to come out even
faster. and l was now fearful lest l
should become entirely bald. In my
despair q friend told me of an Ecuador
herb which he said would positively
grow hair on any head where the hair
roots were not entirely gone, and he
said the natives of the country where
it grew were famous for their beautiful
long hair Upon medical advice / COM
bined Sthis herb with Bay Rum and
Menthol Crystals and Immediately be-
gan it's use. In three applications 1t
entirely stopped the intense itching OF
my scalp and in very short time 1t
not only stopped my falling hair, but l
noticed an abundance of new hair COM
ing in. In less than one month my hair
was longer, thicker and more beautiful
than ever. All due to this marvellous
hair growing herb. A lady to whom
gave the formula used 1t on her daugh-
ter, and she says 1t made her nalf grow
five inches in less than a month. Doc
tors to whom have shown it say 1t Is
the only thing which will actually grow
new hair, therefore think the public
ought to have 1t. At first thought
would keep 1t a secret and sell the Sc
cret, but when l think how / suffered
and how badly l needed 1t, and how
hundreds of others must need 1t the
same as did, / feel I ought to give it
to the world.
Therefore, authorize this paper to
publish the formula, which is as fol-
lows: Bay Rum 6 OF. Lavona de Com
posee OF. Menthol Crystals 1 dr.. To-
Kalon Perfume one to two teaspoonfuls.
Ask your druggist for an OF. bottle
containing OF. of Bay Rum, then put
in the Menthol Crystals and the Per-
fume Next add one-half of the bottle
of Lavona de Compose, let 1t stand six
to eight hours and add the remainder
of the Lavona de Compose. Always
buy the Lavona de Compose in two
OF. sealed bottle, as this preparation
contains the Juice OF the Ecuador herb
mentioned above, and 1t loses it's
strength if unsealed
Apply the preparation night and
morning and rub well into the scalp. If
properly used it will soon produce most
astonishing results. Be careful not to
get it on the face or any part of the
body where you do not want to produce
hair
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
MERCHANTS ENDORSE
MOTHERS DAY CAUSE
ZEEHANDELAAR SENDS WARM
LETTER OF APPROVAL
Local Dealers Contribute Literally
and Association Hopes to COL
Iect Substantial Sum for
Much Needed Work
Los ANGELES. April s, 1909.

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 1909.
To whom it may concern:
The second Sunday in May is set
apart as Mothers day under the
auspices of the Mothers congress.
The purpose of that day is to raise
funds for the care of destitute
mothers in this city.
The charity is non Sectarian and
has the support of the leading
clergy The Merchants and Manu-
facturers association heartily in
dorses the movement and urges
liberal financial support.
f. j. ZEEHANDELAAR.
The foregoing copy OF Secretary Zee
handelaars letter of Endorsement
speaks for itself and doubtless Will go
far toward securing funds.
The movement to make the obserV-
ance of Mothers day national was be-
gun by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadel-
phia, but it has remained for Mrs.
Baker P. Lee of Los Angeles, who Is
in charge of the work on the PACING
coast, to give the memorial deeper
meaning and she is hoping to establish
a fund for the aid of destitute mothers.
Mrs. Lee is chairman of committee
appointed by the Mothers Congress,
and will have the assistance of Mrs.
Thomas E. Robertson, secretary; Gen.
John r. Mathews, president Of the Cen
trail bank, treasurer and Mrs. Chalmers
Smith, Mrs. w. H. Workman, Miss
Emily Parsons, Mrs. Max Isaacs and
Mrs. w. A. Varcoe.
A general appeal is being made for
funds to help along the good work, and
those at the head of the project are
even dreaming that the response may
be so generous that an association. and
perhaps a home for destitute women
during the period of their confinement,
may be secured.
Among the stores that have respond
ed with funds and offered space for
booths is TIamburger's, the Vile de
Paris, the Boston and Coulters Dry
Goods company. The management OF
the Hotel Alexandria has contributed
$780,
Arrangements are being rapidly per-
fected for the local celebration, May 3,
of Mothers Day, which is to be OBJ
served with a mass meeting at O'Clock
in Temple Auditorium.
There will be musical program and
addresses by Rt. Rev. Bishop Joseph
H. Johnson, Rabbi Hecht, Dr. Locke,
DR.. Warren F. Day, DR.. Hugh K. Walk
er, E. C. Moore, superintendent of the
city schools, and others. Rt. Rev.
Bishop Conaty, who was asked to
speek, is leaving at an earlier date for
a EurODean trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
A MATTER between
YOU AND YOURSELF

Promotion Is one OF the most popular
things in the world.
Every one likes it, and it's seldom
any one refuses 1t. In some form or
other it is the thing we're all working
for.
And promotion, like most other
things. is largely a matter between you
and yourself.
No one can promote you but yourself
The decree of the employer Is only the
confirmation of your own act
AS / said before, and as multitude
of other folks have also said before.
the choice lies with self.
Environment, circumstance and con-
ditions are all more or less plastic.
They influence, but they need not de-
termine.
Each applicant for advancement is
master of the situation as long as he
or she really desires to be.
The thing we lose, nine times out of
ten, are the things we allow ourselves
to lose.
Ditto concerning the things we gain.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
MARRIED WOMEN MUST WORK

AS long as women workers stop work
at marriage they will continue to be, as
a class. low. paid, overworked, unskilled,
looking only to the day and never to
the future, entering industry casually
without training, retiring from it unex
pectedly without warning, hard to or
ganize into trade unions, hard to in
terest in technical improvements, hard
to inspire with financial ambition, be-
having, in every respect, with the ut
most good sense, just exactly in the
manner in which any class of admitted
ly and consciously temporary workers
should behave. 1t is hard to believe
that such situation can be right
either for women or for industry. The
women lose opportunities. Industry
loses abilities.-Everybod
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
knOSAMOND, dear" said Mrs.
* Wright, Il have something for
AZ you to do this morning."

n
X. Wright, II have something for
AZ you to do this morning."
what is it, mother?"
81 want you to be my secretary and
attend to some of my notes and invita-
tons"
Rosamond seated herself at her moth
er's writing desk, saying, Il like to sit
down at your desk, mother. 1t is so
well supplied with writing materials
note paper, pens, ink, blotting paper,
stamps-everything ready to use. 1t
makes me feel like writing"
IT want you to begin today to keep
my desk in order, and to study the de-
tails of note writing, which is an art
that should be practised by every wo-
man who wishes to be polite"
"It seems to be a talent to write notes
WE'LL" said Rosamond with a sigh. Il
am afraid 1 shall never be able to
do it,"
YES, 1t is an accomplishment. A
very small talent can be improved by
giving time and thought to 1t. Every
one may not find it easy to acquire a
charming or graceful style in note writ
ing, but you will find that facility
comes by practice"
What sort of note paper do you like
best? ?" asked Rosamond.
plain white. rather heavy in quail
ity, is always in good taste. Pale gray
Is used by many people. The size is
about six and half inches by five.
You will find a larger size In my desk
for letters, and smaller size, about
five inches by four and half, for short
notes or invitations. Note paper is
folded once to fit the envelope. I like
to have the address engraved across the
top of the note paper, but 1t Is allow
able to write an address at the top, to-
ward the right, If 1t is not engraved.
Remember that Letter is dated at the
beginning on the right hand side; note
is dated at the end on the left hand
side. Very important elementary things
in note writing are handwriting, spell
ing, punctuation. correct beginnings and
examinations. Be careful always to
write legibly and straight. If you are
in doubt about the spelling of word
consult a dictionary. Do not abbre-
viate."
"What are obligatory notes?" asked
Rosamond.
"As a rule, they are replies to any
thing where a hostess requests the
pleasure of your company, or you feel
sure that she will wish to know wheth-
err she may expect you. For instance,
here is an invitation I have just re-
ceived to a formal luncheon. 1t is OBJ
ligatory to reply. Write the reply In
the same form as the invitation, In the
third person.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
A CURIOUS OATH

What is regarded as the quaintest
oath still in use is that taken by the
high court judges in the Isle of Man,
the terms of which are as follows: "By
this book and the contents thereof, and
by the wonderful works that God hath
miraculously wrought in the heaven
above and the earth beneath in six days
and six nights. do swear that will,
without respect of favor or friendship,
loss or gain, consanguinity or affinity,
envy or malice, execute the laws of this
isle justly, between party and party
as indifferently as the herring back
bone doth lie in the midst of the fish.
So help me God and the contents of
this hOol<'
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
WOMEN'S GLOVES

In a recent divorce case in Scotland it
was testified that lady searching her
maids trunks found 200 pairs of her
own old gloves therein.
Abroad" said a dealer anent this
happening, ut isn't unusual for wom-
an of fashion to have 200 pairs of
gloves. At the sale of the duchess OF
Somerset's things over 1000 pairs, all as
good as new, were put up.
you see, gloves are cheaper abroad.
Over there you'll pay a dollar for an
article that would cost you two and a
half here. But aside from that, foreign
women incline to go in more for gloves
and boots, too-than we do. The for
eign woman is likely to be better gloved
and booted than her American sister"
PHILADELPHIA Bulletin.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
EGG VASES FOR EASTER

Charming little vases for holding an
Individual nosegay for each plate were
seen last year at a daintily laid table.
For several days before Easter the
cook, who was mother as we'll, had been
careful when making her Easter cakes
to break all the eggs at the small end
and save the shells. These were rinsed
out with cold water cut off evenly to
make the mouth of the vase, then each
shell marked in gilt with the name of a
member of the family. On Easter
morning each person coming to the
table found at his plate this dainty
egg shell receptacle, set in a little dish
of soft green moss which held it up
right, while it in turn held cluster
of spring beauties. arbutus and wood
violets.-April Delineator
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
The Art Of Being Happy

"Cheerfulness." says Ruskin, is as
natural to the heart of man in strong
health as glow to his cheek, and
wherever there is habitual gloom there
must be either bad air. unwholesome
food, improperly severe labor or erring
habits of life"
Tf children were taught that one of
the great life duties is to unfold the
fun-loving side of their nature, the
humorous side, there would not be so
many suicides, so many unhappy, dis
cordant, miserable people, so many
failures in the world.-Success Maya
zine.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
cHlNTz LINING

The girl who can't afford to refine
her coat with satin, brocade or silk,
may choose a fine quality of French
chintz. She will be astonished at the
artistic and inexpensive result
She wants to get Il dainty design of
fine quality and in extra width. Her
coat should be interlined for the mid
winter and this lowered surface put
over 1t.
She will not feel ashamed to take
off her coat at any smart house, or
throw it back over a chair at a restau-
rant or theater.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
Los Angeles Woman
Makes important
Discovery
Mrs. Fl. j. Smith Has Mar
VeIouS Cure for Cancer

1t has remained for a woman to discove
positive for the dread disease of can
Ger, and many heretofore hopeless cases
being cured daily by this new method. 1t Is
an herb remedy and never fails to cure
No operation or caustic' Is necessary. and a
cure is effected in from to 80 days. Those
who desire may call at her office for inter-
view. which Is free during office hours, from
10 to 4 D. m. Mrs. Smith has had many
cases during the past few months, and many
respondent people have been sent away
cured and happy. Mrs. Smiths offce is
located at 244h South Broadway, and all
are invited to call for free consultation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
An omlnous Question

At a luncheon at Sherry's the beauti-
full italian prima donna, Madame Ca
valieri. described a French actress
'yividly.
"She is charming, but she is tickle, .
said Madame Cavalier. "On her we'd
ding day-she is now divorced-her in
fatuated young husband bent over her
and murmured fiercely:
The first time you deceive me Ill
kill your
"She laughed softly, looking up into
his somber eyes.
"And the second time what will you
do?' she said"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
A RECLAIMED NECK

Yes, that's it.
Oh, that poor neck!
1t was up to" the beauty expert.
It's owner suddenly took an interest
in it.
1t had been strangled in unsightly
high collars.
It was yellow and wrinkled and quite
impossible.
But it was steamed thoroughly and
then we'll scrubbed.
Then it was oiled and presently given
a most soothing massage.
A cool shower, a gentle drying and a
sprinkle of powder, so beauty expert
informs one, reclaimed that neck.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
In the Jaraon of Art

The girl had been three weeks in the
employ of an artistic family, but her
time had been by no means wasted.
Her mistress was giving her instruc-
tions as to the dinner. Don't forget the
potatoes" enjoined the lady. mo,
ma'am," was the reply; will you ave
'em in their jackets or in the nood?"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09


Mrs. ROBERT JONES BUR-
WI DETTE entertained yesterday at
AL Sunnycrest, her Orange Grove
avenue residence in Pasadena, with
musicale, the guest of honor being MIS-
Charles Warren Fairbanks.
Miss Alice Coleman, pianist, and os-
kar Selling, yiolinist, furnished the pro-
gram.
Mrs. John Willis Baer presided at the
tea table and Mrs. Adna II. CnalLee
was at the chocolate table. Among tne
thirty-five guests present were MIS-
Fairbanks daughter, Mrs. Jonh w :
Timmons, and Mrs. Frederick Cole
Fairbanks.
The marriage of Miss Myra Longley,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Longley
of South Pasadena, and joseph H.
Greenway of Los Angeles was solemn
nized wednesday at the family resi-
dence of the bride on Prospect avenue,
Rev Milton S. Runcle, formerly OIL the
Ehurch of the Angels, officiating.
There were about 100 friends and rel
atives nresent to witness the ceremony
which was conducted according TO the
rites of the Episcopal church.
Mr.. and Mrs. GreenWay VIII reeu oi,a
from a trip to the yosemite 10 MAKE
their home in Los Angeles, where they
will he at home to friends after June l.
s.
The marriage of Miss Della Page and
Lieut.. r. A. Gibbs, U. S. A.. took place
Wednesday night at the Baptist church'
Twenty-third and Grand avenue.
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At the home of the brides brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and MRS. j.
Garrard Rodman, Westlake avenue
was solemnized yesterday afternoon the
marriage of Miss Helen jennings
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. u. Jen-
ninCs of Oklahoma City, and william
Brown Burr of Los Angeles, Rev. ROD
ert ]. Burdette of Temple Baptist
church officiating. Mr.. Burr, Pacihc
coast manager for the packing hrin
of Morris e. Co., Chicago, will make
home in Los Angeles for his bride, hav-
ing taken a house on Eden avenue,
where they will receive after May l.
The April luncheon Of the Press ciuo
will take place Tuesday in the private
dining room at the Y. w. G. A.
Mrs Rose Smith and daughter, hrs
Frederick Kester of Terre Haute, IND,
who have been the guests of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Kester of Dakota street, nave
returned to Terre Haute, their Visit
having been curtailed by an unfortu-
nate accident which occurred on Eu-
cid avenue, when Mrs. Elizabeth kes-
ter was seriously injured by being
thrown from the car from which sno
was alighting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09

IF you refuse me- said the young
man, II shall blow out my brains"
I'D hate to have you do that" replied
the girl. thoughtfully, land yet it
would be a good joke on pa. He says
you haven't any. you know"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-09
Read the Testimonials

Miss Jennie williams, a former Los An
geles school teacher: Previous to coming
to you I had taken a years vacation be-
cause of continuous headaches and ner-
yousness but with no relief when school
work was resumed. Your treatment eff
fectually cured me of these disturbances"
Mrs Mcbride, North Grand avenue: "Your
glasses have entirely cured my headaches.
and can perfectly"
Miss Myrtle Wilson, Santa Ana: 1.-THE
crossed condition of my eyes has almost
entirely disappeared. Your treatment was
not only prompt. but most effective