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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

| may be accomplished by one among us,
| il only the advantages are furnished. Miss
| Scholars success has been wonderful,
and in Essen, Germany, where she has
| been singing she Is great favorite and Is
much beloved. At first the plan was that
the beneficiary of the scholarship would
be required to return the amount of money
provided for the study abroad, but a
years careful consideration has caused
me to change my plans. I have decided
instead of sending two girls. that one
girl will be given the scholarship for two
years outright"
In studying for opera particularly, 1
think the finishing touch of instruction
abroad is an almost indispensable con-
sheraton, don't your" 1 asked
1T is not because pupils can learn more
there" said Miss Rowley, but it is the
musical atmosphere. We have no sym
| phony orchestras in our town; we have
no opera; only occasionally we have a
great artist among us, while over on the
other side every other person you meet
| Is high up In the musical world and the
advantages in this, way are indescribable.
You see a great deal is learned by COM
| parison and different interpretations,
| which gives a definite idea of what one
has already been studying-either for bet
ter or worse. Then there are the art gal
musical education which are so neces-
sary. I shall never forget a little Incl
dent that happened to me in connection
with the great art gallery in Dresden
1t was Ascension Day and / went to the
| cathedral. You know Saxony is a Cath
Ollie Kingdom, and often the grand opera
| Is called upon to contribute singers to the
church music at different times. On this
occasion the King commanded that the
IL
chorus GOO pieces should assist the boy
choir of 100 pieces at the cathedral with
the mass. ] was perfectly bewildered at
the wonderful music of the great pipe Or
gan and all those musicians. and l stood
leaning against huge column listening to
every sound as though it were the last
Suddenly, before realized 1t, the service
was over and was alone. How long the
church had been empty never knew. but
every seat was vacant. / got myself to-
gether and wandered aimlessly out into
the street, not knowing or caring where
l went. I soon came to the art gallery
As soon as could find seat / fell list
lessly down and raising my eyes what
do you suppose 1 saw? A wonderful pic
ture of The Ascension the glorious
Christ slowly ascending into the heav-
ems and kneeing about him were the dis
ciples. If you only knew what that music
meant to me as I looked upon that pic
ture! The Interpretation was therein
that marvellous work of art! 1t was d.
vine
Teachers mean much" continued Miss
Rowley, "but don't you see what environ
ment means, and advantages-they all
help to complete the perfect whole. Think
of what years study abroad would
mean to some really deserving student
Appreciation Of this state of affairs Is
what prompted me to start this fund.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
New. Device

To take the place of fashions borrowed
from Paris, the Guild of EIairdressers to
which body the principal hairdressers in
London belong. has Invented a design OF
its own. 1t already has been told how
English society women wanted something
different in the way of coiffures which
would suit their. cast of features better
than those copied from Paris models, and
now something of the sort has been fash
Toned which the hairdressers think will
meet the want.
Mr.. Irwin. chairman of the commit
tee of the exhibition of hairdressers, de-
scribes the new coiffure In a way that
any woman can easily. follow.
Taking the CURL he says, many times
repeated, as the fundamental motif. the
makers of the couture have used it in
1 chisnon cluster at the back of the head,
with escaping ringlets of the Eugene
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
The Old-Fashioned Mother

Tiny sprites of every day,
Shining clean. SO small, so sweet,
Welcome twilight after play,
Welcome rest for weary feetl
Here's your cuddling and your rhyme,
All the charm of story time!
Little son, so eager-eyed,
Little chubby girl O. mine.
On my knee and at my side
Checks ablaze and eyes ashine,
Hearing tales of elf and fay,
At their tricksy want or play
Stories. too, of heroes bold,
Splendid, savage sailor men,
Legends of the Age of Gold
(Truer than we moderns kenD
God and goddess lend their glories
To our magic bedtime stories!
Tiny sprites of every day.
Some would steal your ancient rights
| Prating OF THE Modern Way
! Not far babes Arabian Nights
| No more cudding, not one rhyme,
There should be no story time!'
Tiny sprites of every day.
We will risk it, you and |,
All the danger of such play
| Modern Science we deIyl
| Dear old Grimm, lend all your glories
To our blessed bedtime storiesl
New York Times
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
Dolly's Dallyings
"THE PRESS-IRE.'

tE fflESo-lII1
With Acknowledgements from Daily Dali
rymple to Mr.. Kiplng.
CThe following appeared on this page in
November, 1905 and is reproduced "by re-
quest"
A woman there was and she wrote for the
press
Gwen as you and D;
She wrote about people and gardens and
dress,
And on the art of cooking she laid much
stress,
But she never did hers that way, guess.
(Neither do you and II
Oh! the hours we spent and the flour
we spent,
And the sugar and butter and pans,
To copy a woman who never had cooked,
And now we know she never could cook
And did not understand.
A woman there was and she wrote on
+ the square
Given as you and y
About 'puffs" and -"curls' and rats
for the hair,
And on the various ways of making one
fair,
And the proper methods to acquire IAN
air.
Gwen as you and y.
/, Oh, the days we worked and the ways
we worked
With rouge and powder and paint
In trying to be pretty and learning TO
faint,
And being most everything but what we
amt
Gwen as you and D..
A woman there was and she found 1t no
fun
Given as you and u
To write recipes when she never tried
one;
To write about children (of course she
had uone);
To write about things she never had done
(Any more than you or u.
Oh! it isn't the toll and it isn't the spoil
That brings the tears to ones face;
It's having 1t said she never knew beans
This moor little woman who had never
cooked beans,
And was writing to fill up space!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
Commandments of Buddhism

The Buddhist religion has it's ten COM
snpa ndmcnts, which are taught to the
children. The first five are:
/. Thou shalt not take any life at all.
z Q Thou shalt not steal.
s. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
i A. Thou shalt not lie.
= 5. Thou shalt not drink intoxicating
liquors.
The second five are obligatory chiefly on
the priests in the monasteries. and by all
other good people on holy days. They
are:
l. Thou shalt not eat after midday.
2. Thou shalt not dance or play upon
musical instruments
g. Thou shalt not use cosmetics.
4. Thou shalt not stand or sleep on ele-
waited places.
s. Thou shalt not touch gold or silver.
The theory of the religion is that every
one must work out his own salvation,
and that no one can help another except
BY example
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

Miss Daisy Rowley's studio is one of
the most attractive in town.
Thronged from early morn till dewey
eve with pupils, 1t is difficult to get even
a moments interview with this talented
and accomplished teacher, yet she is al
ways so gracious and kind that one Is
recompensed for the effort to sandwich
in between times q word or two on the
subject nearest and dearest to her heart
and which has been her life-work-music.
Miss Rowley is one of Birmingham s
most successful music teachers, and not
only has she achieved success from an
artistic standpoint, but she has been
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

ably has a doting aunt or mamma who
has given her one of the newest toys,
that's all.
For now the chandelier has pushed his
way into the toy Kingdoms trutted In
might be a more appropriate term.
The chandelier this new toy is called.
The body Is of the soft woolly stufr
which has been used for Teddy bears.
,, The body and legs are of this stuff, while
the arms or wings are of red and green
felt and are shaped like a ROSTERS wings.
There Is little bisque face. but the
head is of felt in bright red. shaped like
a comb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

type-called after the empress of the
French, who inaugurated them in the
nape of the neck, and yet again little
showers of loose curs on the temple.
The tresses are lightly parted at one SIDE
SO that from the front view the graceful
undulations of the naturally waved hair
form a most becoming frame for the
face, and right around the head long
coil is passed. careessly twisted and
draped, to indicate the contour"
Could anything be more simple than
that?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

bears the inscription. 'Dein Schwester.'
Isn't that lovely?"
What about the fund that you started
for sending girls abroad to study" l
asked
1T has been steadily progressing was
the reply, Since a year ago l invited
40 of the most prominent women in town
| to meet with me to promote the question.
It was suggested that in order to aug
ment the fund that we would give a con-
cert with some noted musician as the
principal, and isn't it lovely that the art
| iste will be a Birmingham girl-Miss Nor
ma Scholar, who is an example of what
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
If You Want to Be Liked

Don't be always cornering people and
telling them of your troubles They've
quite enough of their own, and it's only
to be expected that your friends will like
you better If you bring sunshine when
you come to visit them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

Teaching Music AS Seen By Miss Daisy RoWley
And The Scholarship Fund for Studying Abroad
Miss
Books Mis- Norma
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
Can This Man Read Your Life?

The Rich. Poor, Exalted and Humble
Seek His Advice Business, Mar
riage, Friends, Enemies, Changes,
Speculations, Love Affairs, Journeys,
and All Events of Life
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
The Chanticleer Doll

Should you see small maiden fondling
a queer-looking toy which is neither a
Teddy bear nor doll, but a combination
of both, do not be surprised. She prob
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
SupsrfIuous Hair
Removed BY Discovery Constantly Used b.
Physicians and Surgeons,

Pr. Starbuck says: II feel justified IN
mas'ing the assertion that it is the only suc
PASTE time, experimenting with Eeotroiy sIs'
h,nays ana ,n depiletoEies, These arc offered
adorsed by ,physicians. surgeons. derms.
hlogtsts. medical Journals. prominent maya
nes and y 1aewspepers. sB06KLET FREE IN
fore you try anytking. Writs to d N jrscis
ihemical Co.. Park Ave 4 11oth st.. NewYork
!, No no dealer Will Offer q snhetituto
} sold at all good stores. includin1 : ~
COLLIER DRUG doMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

Box-Plaited Quilling.-A box-plaited
quilting of net is the finish at the wrist
of pretty sleeve seen recently.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

Wooden Poplin Coats.-Very attractive
indeed are the coats of wooden poplin
While white is the favorite color, the
material may be obtained in a wide range
of colors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
What the Shops Offer

The patterns of the new double-width
foulards run to small figures and dotlD
pnly few large patterns being seen. z. 7
Bordered Chiffon and Dresden brocaded
silk are very popular for dinner dresses.
They are delicate in color and drape pref
tily. ts0s
Paisley printed silks In the colors of the
pld Paisley shawl are being chosen for
blouses to be worn with natural pongee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

Natty Coat Collars.-Very dainty are the
coat collars of linen with the buttonholed
scalloped edge. The collars with Insects
of baby Irish are especially attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

| silk coats.
| Figured silk null for summer dresses
comes in all colors, including the beauti-
| full apricot shade that is so fashionable.
| Parasols will be made to match any of
| the silk Bingham dress materials. The
Bingham launders perfectly
| A pretty string graduated coral beads
in good shade q red is very attractive.
| A string of garnets with a cross of the
same stones about an inch and a half
long is seen in one of the fashionable
jewelry shops nr ~
| A six-strand dog collar of rhinestones
and water pearls is very brilliant and or
namental with evening dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

Boys Russian Blouse Suits.-Either
banding, piping or feather stitching in
color is effective trimming for the small
boys Russian suit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12
Nv Lady Modish

Gilt Buttons on Russian Blouses.-Gilt
buttons which are held in place by means
of metal rings, are used as fastenlngs on
some of the white linen Russian blouse
suits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

skirts, and are also used to line tussor'
silk coats.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-12

A pretty string graduated coral bead
in good shade O red is very attractive
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-06
FIX DEPUTY STANTON SPOKE
 TO MONTvILLE BRETHREN.
Eighth Anniversary of cochegan Camp
 of Woodmen Celebrated.

With 8 large attendance of members and a fair sprinkIing of visiting breth- ren of the order, Cocfegan camp, No 9366, Modern Woodmen of America. celebrated it's eighth birthday anniver sary in Hickey's hall on Wednesday night. Although the night was stormy. the occasion was a memorable and pleasant one. Bright, interesting speeches from officers, a we'll prepared musical programme and an appetizing supper helped materially to show that the Woodmen are very much alive.
 The principal speaker was George H. Stanton of Ionic camp Norwich. MT. Stanton. who is an ex-deputy and ex- state organizer, spoke of the days when the camp was formed and congratulat- ed the officers and members on the success they had attained To MT Stantons efforts mainly the organiza- tion of the camp, eight years ago, was due. With him was associated Mich aeI J. Hickey, who also assisted at the formation of other camps in the coun-
 It was shown that the camp has an active mem bership of 49 and that there is a balance in the treasury of $15o, with all bills paid. When the camp was formed there were IS members on the charter roll. Twenty-two names were handed in, but four were rejected The carsp had, at first. q hard fight, as there were many other fraterna1 orders hourishing in the town.
 Charles N. Chappeu who occupied the venera ble consuI's chair at the meeting. was the first consul of the camp, and has served in that chair for six years out of the eight the camp has existed. White Oak camp of New I.on- don was represented at the meeting. and also New London camp, Chris topher Collins of this camp giving a short talk on the order and it's bene- fits.
 Among those who assisted in the musical programme were William c. J3yrnes, who gave banjo solos and with Adam Ritchie furnished banjo and mandolin duets: Fred w Chapel in vocal solos, Frank Gero in piano solos and accomplishments, and Joseph flick ey in violin solos, and, with Frank Ge- TO, piano and violin duets.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-06
St. Andrews Minstrels Please Large Audience Thursday Evening-Funer al of John M. EiIal-Local Notes.

Bright and sparkling minstrelsy was manifest in overfIowing abundance Thursday evening in Union hall at the third annual presentation by St. An dreWS minstrel troupe with the Dark town Advertising car on a tour of Nor Wlch as an added attraction, quite unique and cleverly gotten up. There was an audience of gratifying propOr- the annual sale and entertainment by the societies of St. Andrews parish.
 The following minstrel programme was finely given without a hitch:
 Overture, Barn Dance chorus; solo, As Long as the World Rolls On. George A Turner; coon song, Mandy, Elmer Stevens; solo, Whats the Matter with Father? John McNeeIy: clog dance, Fingers, chorus; solo, Mendelssohn Tune, Alfred Lawson; solo, I Used to Sigh for the Silvery Moon, Charles Erwin; conversation song, Elmer Ste VenS and Johnson Banfield; finale, Land of the Free. chorus.
 All the numbers met with generous applause the singing of the chorus, es pecially in the finale, and of the vari- ous soloists all being of high quality. Professor Fields clog dancing was a hit.
 The end men in the minstrel show were Elmer Stevens, John W. McKin- ley, Louis Bentley, J. Alfred Lawson, Frederick Robinson, Johnston Ban field and Charles Erwin. William H. Collins was interlocutor.
 Seated in the DarktoWn advertising car were Misses Ruth and Mabel Me Klnley and John Bowxer was chauf- feur. The tourists numbered John Mc- Nicely. Robert Kendall, Harry Allen, Gustave Rydholm and Frederick Bak- CT, and John w. Mckinley, as witty and as full of humor as ever acted as conductor.
 The chorus comprised Mrs. Clarence Ranger. Misses Georgianna and Phoebe McNeely, Gertrude and 1yra Kendall, Annie Haglund, Emma Baker, Alice Stevenson, Mary Andrews and Ruth Beetham, Lucia. Matthews as Goddess of Liberty, Master Howarth Collins as Uncle Sam, George, Charles and Albert Turner. William and Albert Andrews. George Stevens and William Grove.
 Following the entertainment dancing was enjoyed with Geer's orchestra fur nising music and there was a brisk patronage at the various tables in the hall.
 The entertainment committee com prised John w. Mckinley, William J. Banheld William A Baker. Charles Erwin and George Stevens.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-06
FUN ERAL.
John M ElIaI-

Prayer was offered over the remains of John Matthew ElIaI at the home of lis mother, Mrs. Mary Ella1, 233 Cen tral avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and at St. Andrews Episcopal church at 2.30 o'clock a public funeral service was impressively conducted by the rector, Rev. F. Johns Bohanan. The church choir rendered Nearer, My God, to Thee, and Just as I am. These friends acted as bearers: William A. Pitcher, William J. Kramer, John T. Casey, John P. Casey, Jr.. Howard Spalding and James J. Kirby. Burial was in the family lot in the Hickory street cemetery, Rev. MT. Bohanan reading a committal service at the grave. Henry Allen and Son had charge of the arrangements.
 There were many choice flowers, among them the following:
 Pillow. Dear Son; cross from MT. and Mrs. Albert EIa1: crescent, from William Ellal, an uncle: crescent from Misses Croston; crescent from Walter H. ElIaI; gates ajar, from Charles FL 1al; harp from MT. and Mrs. R G. Colt; crescent from MT. and Mrs. Ar thur Ellal; standing wreath. Friend. from The Boys; bouquet from Misses Cora and Mabel Bates; bouquet from Mir. and Mrs. John T. I4af1eur; bouquet from Mrs. George Chavigneau: wreath from MT. and Mrs. Joseph Burns.
 Attending the funeral from other cities were MT. and Mrs. Albert EHa1 of Worcester, Miss Cora Bates of New London. Miss Jane Green of Meriden, and Mrs. John T. Lafleur of Provi- dence.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-06
Follower of Johnson's Predictions
Nathan s. Gilbert and the Middle Haddam Weather Prophet Close Friends Having Spent Many Sum- cgether-Former 95 and Latter 86.

Whenever Horace Johnson of Mid ale Haddam comes out with one of his periodical weather predictions. he has no. more attentive follower who watches closely how near the fore cast comes to the facts than Nathan s Gilbert, senior member of the fur niture house of N & Gilbert & Sons. MT. Gilbert, whose 95th birthday is approaching on July 16, became ac- quainted with Horace at Block Island where they have both stopped at the Adrian house.
 Since knowing the Connecticut weather seer, MT. Gilbert has kept a close eye on his predictions so that it was with considerable satisfaction that he noted how closely the Middle Haddam man had hit the last two con- siderable weather distur rbanees. This Mir Gilbert remarked upon when he received a letter sttis week from his friend Horace. 'S6 young" as he often signs himself MT. Gilbert had prom ised himself considerable satisfaction in entertaining his old friend at his home on Broad street this summer. but Horace writes that he hardly thinks it could be made convenient to stop here,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-06
NORWICH TOWN
Congregation of Old First Church as Far Back as 1775-Health Talk by pr. Lucille James.

An early history of Norwich gives this vivid description of the gathering of the people of 1775 at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning to the old church upon:
 Stout looking men on horseback with women and children behind on billions are reputable farmers from Waweekus and Plain Hills. From Bean Hill comes throng of Backuses, Rog- erses, Hydes, Tracys Watermans. and Griswolds. Here and there is one horse chaise large enough for bed room. square ebottomed, sudden with brass nails.
 Around the plain every threshold seems to be simultaneously crossed. The two taverns kept by Azariah La throp and Joseph Peck pour forth goodly number. And, see the parson- age door opens, and the venerable pas tor the Rev. Benjamin Lord, comes forth and slowly walks to the church, up the broad aisle, tottering as he as- cends the pulpit stairs. How reverend are the curls of that white wig! He was pastor of the church for s7 years.
 Below the pulpit, in the broad aisle are chairs and cushioned seats where a few old people sit. The gallery is filled with the young people and with a choir of singers"