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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
The Hostess and Her Ball.

The home of the ball is of course
herself is unruffled. She is proud
and worldly-wise lady who has been
giving her balls year before year as
far back as she cares to remember.
With her wealth and her position the
giving of a ball reduces itself to a
very simple formula. She has quickly
edited her last years list of guests up
to date, adding here. eraslng there, as
deaths, debuts, and divorces necessi-
tate, and has with judicial discrimina-
ton elevated few worthy outsiders
to the ranks of society. She has then
instructed her secretary to address in
yitations to the names on her list
Having selected the young man whom
she wishes to lead her cotillion, she
has then ordered the flowers, the
food, the orchestra, and the favors as
methodically as she has ordered the
guests. 1t never occurs to her to
speculate as to whether her guests
will fail to enjoy themselves any
more than as to whether any of them
may fall and break their legs. Such
worries she leaves to the majority of
hostesses who have to give balls for
a social livelihood. AS for eherself, it
is not a question whether her ball
will seem a success to her guests, but
whether her guests will be a success
at her ball. 1t may. as well be confess
ed at once that she is not typical of
most hostesses of New York society
but she is typical of what they would
all Ike to be, and this is an occasion
of which it seems more magnanimous
to typfy the few ideals than the
many ctualtes.--Ilarpers Bazaar
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

which perches with the lightness of
butterfly at one side. The flowers are
arranged in rows, with the twisted
tulle between. The shape is wide
across the front, and is most becom-
ing to one who has a wealth of fluffy
hair.
With the foundation of tulle or net,
the construction of flower toque is
comparatively simple. The leaves Of
fer a softening and inexpensive relief,
and the shapes are the ones that have
stood the turban test of two seasons.
From this idea departure into
larger hats, with their crowns of glo-
ry is but suggestion for summer
wear, but the flowers that bloom in
the spring toques have decidedly
something to do with the attractive
head-gear offered to eXpectant wo-
mankind for mid-season millinery
Exchange
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

The civics department of the Wo-
mans Club is planning a play, pos
sibly CAS- You Like IT, to be pre-
scented out-of-doors this summer.
The ladies behind this movement en-
sure it's success before the first re-
hearsal and their purpose is entirely
laudable securement of funds to
finance the charitable and civic inn
provement work which is their rea-
son for organization. An out-of-door
play has never before been produced
in Montpelier. Why not make the
event gala occasion to be remem-
bered and incidentally, to help adj
vertise the progressiveness and the
attractiveness of the town? Here is
an opportunity for the merchants
whose Thursdays" are already the
shopping day of the week in this VIC
Unity to tempt additional visitors to
Montpelier on that occasion. The
manner in which a Gown takes hold
of just such opportunities as this lis
indicative of the progressiveness-or
lack of (which makes or unmakes
the city Of the future Bigger, bet
ter, buster is as good a slogan for
Montpelier as for communities a
thousand times it's size
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
Attractive Designs in Spring Millinery

AS a lovely transition from the fur
trimmed winter hats to the straw
shapes for the summer wear, the flow
er toque stands a most happy medi-
UNI. Its wealth of color, the wide
range from which to choose-for the
first blossoms of spring are used as
lavishly as the rich flowers of sum-
mer or the foliage of autumn-and
the delightful comfort of this new
shape are potent factors of the high
favor in millinery circles,
The geranium toQuc, shading
through deep and pale tones of red. is
delectable in its round shape and
brilliant coloring. AS a bright spot
in gray or black costume the idea
is Irresistible Just bow of red vel
vet ribbon is placed CT one side. The
maine brim rests lightly on the hair,
and can be of green or red.
A huge cabochon of velvet is q be-
coming ornament for the toque of pale
yellow rosebuds. 1t is made of a
double quilting or brown velvet around
a centre of flowers. This gives be-
coming break in the side line of the
round turban.
Autumn colorings are used for the
hyacinth toque The crown is formed
of autumn leaves, while the ragged
forms of the flowers cover the brim
A band of green velvet is twined
around the crown and is tied in a soft
bow at the side.
Just for a change, white dahlias are
the note of hat that suggests com
forable ability to harmonic with any
color. There is a mass of green leaves
at one side, and here and there dun
leaf peeps out in its green relief.
The brim of pink roses, with it's
twisted bow of green velvet, is a beau
lty. The crown of leaves is not so
rounded as in other forms, but sat
isfying fulness is secured by the half
blown flowers. t.as
Then there is the airy bow of maline,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

life of the growing child | answered
them simply and clearly made
nothing common or unclean Life was
pure and sacred, and if there was
anything they did not comprehend
they must turn to me FOR the clean
truth, secure that they would get It.
1t was not only seriousness we
shared. Fun of all sorts, outings, iol-
lifications for birthdays and holidays,
vacations in the open, all these we
had together, and | learned much of
games and sports which had been a
sealed book to me even in my youth.
But a familiar story it had to become
to me If my boys and I were to be
truly "nintimate friends, says an ex-
change
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
Mother and Sons.

Always | was conscious that l must
keep my boys close to me. ! knew
the time would come when my au-
thority could not be enforced Then
only love could bend them to my
wishes and judgment. So sought for
nearness and mutual understanding.
From the first they knew | would tell
them the truth and never refuse to
answer a direct inquiry, When they
brought me the physiological qdes-
tons which are bound to enter the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
Apply to Ciyics Department.

If you are one of the kind of men
or women who have long cherished
an ambition to do something but have
never decided just what line of service
would become you best- that excuse
will serve you no longer. ASK the
civics department of the Woman's
Club what you. can Go to help and
there will be no hesitation about the
reply. Just at present partly worn or
discarded clothing is needed and no
one is likely to criticize if the cloth
ing happens to be new.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
Curry of Beef.

Melt two tablespoons of butter, add
half an onion finely chopped, one peel
ed and sliced apple and two cloves
and stir over the fire until slightly
Drowned Add one tablespoon of cur
ry powder and two teaspoons of -four,
stir in slowly one pint of hot water,
cook until boiling, then add two
pounds of lean beef cut into dice and
let simmer for about two hours. Sea-
son with salt and a teaspoon of lemon
Juice before serving. ~
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
The Rest Room Idea.

Have you forgotten the Shoppers
Rest Room idea? Merchants Day,
Thursday would be helped along by
the location of such room in the
center of the town and the suggestion
is not one that we intend to let slip.
A Woodstock item says: THE Kings
Daughters will maintain rest room
in the Arts and Crafts building on Sat
urdays from a. m, to p. m, for la
dies who come into the village for
shopping or other purposes During
the hours mentioned, on Saturdays,
the front room on the second floor
will be well warmed and in charge of
a trustworthy woman. The toilet
room is also available Wraps and
other articles may be left safely and
1T is hoped that the room may be
found real convenience to mothers
and children as we'll as to any woman
who visits u.s.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

KYRS. ROSA BOYER, 1t2l sherman
1V1 Ave, Evanston, H., writes: "If
any one has reason to praise Peruna ii
Is surely myself.
''Last spring l became SO run down
from the serious effects of lingering
cold, that several complications united
IN pulling me down. could neither eat
nor sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit.
81 finally tried Peruna and it did
wonders for me. In two weeks l was
like another person, and in month l
felt better than i ever had before.
81 thank Peruna for new life and
strength. / send you two pictures, so
you can see what Peruna has done for
me.p
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
Better Than for Years.

Mrs. Mary i. Jones, Burning Springs,
KY, writes:
81 wish to speak a word in praise of
your highly valued Peruna, as l have
boon blessed with the golden opportu-
nifty of giving it fair and impartial
test, and can say that / have had better
health, far better, since l have been
using THAN for quite number Of years
Before.
"Cne of my neighbcrs had stomach
trouble. recommended Peruna TO her,
and now she is well and healthy, after
having been pronounced hopeless ~
'evcral Physicians" Aea
man-a-Iin an Ideal Laxatisc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
0 blest. o desolato!

o blest, o desolate.
The shadow of lives that stand,
Bowed by the very weight
OF that protective Hand
But most, where most the lines of
life are crost
And where igttcd Doubt had
written Lost,
Is shown the Higher viii
Alas we say, the fatal sisters still
Cut the unfinished thread--but only
we
Work blindly without plan; not GODS
necessity,
Great Power that moyest all,
That with so sweet constraint
Dost draw, through fear and fall,
A hero, or a saint!
Thou hast had martyrs, who were
weak in faith
And first denied Thee-yet thou won
the death
Heaven would not lose them so;
Nor will the harpers round the Throne
forego
One voice attuned to join the choir
For all the trembling flesh, and ways
of fire.
So though thy work be laid
In most unworthy hands,
/ dare not be afraid;
He Strengthens, who commands,
He sends his strongest angels to the
weak,
The altarcoal when untaught lips
must speak;
Gods are the will and deed;
None holds gift but must supply
need
The hearts voice saying Wee is me
if l do not this works. Destiny.
Cheapest accident insuraaceLD
Thomas Eclectric ON oStous the
pain aud heals the wound. All drug
gists sell it--Ady
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
JUST POINTERS.

That is an idea worth imitation
over in New York where health lee
lures are being given under the joint
auspices of the New York Federation
of Women's Clubs and the Medical
Society of the County of New York q.
When the mothers and physicians
work together in the war against dis
ease, woe be to the sickly germ of i'll
health and the parasite of semi-inval-
dism.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
MY WAY AND WORK.
(Carl Spencer.

We do not walk alone;
Through seeming accidents,
What we call chance, is known
To be Gods providence
How far our own mistakes may make
our loss,
Our errors mar-Low fate al will
may cross
| know not; this | know
Since even comets not unguided go,
Still the blind world is led by God,
And goeth trembling. on His safest
road
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

Encourage children to write letters,
then look the letters over and teach
the little ones how 70 correct mis-
takes. 1t really is an education to
any child The art of letter-writing
is not lost one by aSy means. and
the good letter writer has a wide cir
Gle eff friends and learns much
through correspondence.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

Give to each child at the party
sheet of paper and pencil, then tell
them the name Of toy. Each must
write something about the toy, and
if possible, an actual experience The
reading is a pleasant diversion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

Babies sometimes suffer from too
much attention, too much dressing,
too much feeding. and sometimes too
much medicine. OVERRIDING these mat
ters by Jealous mothers and nurses
sometimes makes the infant cross and
restless
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

Golfers draws attention to the fact
that the Kansas State law prohibiting
the use of public drinking cups is at
tracing attention to their danger
Many educators are trying to have
them abolished from schools. Thanks
to progressive, alert school faculty,
Montpelier will not need to wage a
campaign against the public drinking
cup in at least two school buildings
since individual drinking receptables
were substituted for the cup in COM
mon use several months ago Howev-
er this is not true in other localities
of the city, noticeably around stations,
etc, where one and the same cup is
the Quencher of thirst and the kinder
of disease for any number OF individ-
uals.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

Here is a graphic statement from
Health Officer Evans of Chicago who
declares that Bad meat kills hun
dreds, bad water thousands, bad air
hundreds of thousands. And yet
you've defied all the laws of health
and slept with your windows tightly
sealed all winter long. No wonder
you are susceptible to cold and bron-
chitis. When men discover that fresh
air, far from harming them, is GER
tain remedy for the ailments of the
indoors, bad air will not revel in the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

Small folks who play hard will fall
down and get hit and bumped. To re-
lieve the effects of blow, rub the
Injured part Immediately with little
butter or olive oil 1t should be ap-
piled every half hour for an hour or
two.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31
Bahy lore.

Babies who have earache should
wear warm caps, and Should not be
taken out in the sharp winds of a
winter day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-31

Cheapest accident insuraace-D
Thomas' Eclectric on. oStous the
pain aud heals the wound All drug
gists sell it.-Ady
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
POWERS WINS PRELIMINARY
Fine Scores Made at Columbus In the
Southern Handicap

Columbus, Ga, May 4.--The preliminary
handicap the feature of the second day
of the southern handicap tournament be-
ing held here, was won by Champ M.
Powers, an amateur of Decatur. ILL.,, OF
a possible 100 targets Powell broke nine
ty-seven. w. II. Herr with handicap
Of five yards made the same score, but
being a professional was eligible for
targets only and the trophy went to
Powers. The same ideal weather that
marked the first day of the tournament
prevailed again today and was a factor
in the high scores that were made. Be-
sides Powers and Herr six other shooters
finished with scores of &c.
In the 100 bird race, the only other
event of the day, J. s. Young of Chicago,
was high gun with score of 49, Il. s.
German of Aberdeen, Maryland, c. nj.
Powers, of Decatu ILL.,, and Walter Huff
of Macon, Ga, were tied for second place
with scores of lie respectively, while j.
M. Hawkins, of Baltimore, Nd, was third
with lis breaks to his credit. This event
consisted of one hundred single targets
and ten pairs.
W. II. Herr also made the best straight
run score of the day, breaking 1856 targets
without miss. Several other shooters
beat the record of yesterday Of 121 by
breaking 125 straights.
The browning event of the tournament,
the southern handicap. will be shot to-
morrow. There are already 125 entries
for this event and several others are ex-
pected to enter. The tournament closes
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-05
BODEKER ASKS FOR
AID OF CITIZENS
SAYS MORE FUNDS ARE NECESSARY
TO HELP DEFRAY EXPENSES OF
THE BIG CONVENTION TO BE
HELD NEXT WEEK

Now that the election is over, Chief
Bodeker says that the people of Birming-
ham must. get busy and make prepara-
tions for the convention of the "bis
chiefs" which starts here next Tuesday,
May 10 Chief Bodeker has succeeded in
getting the convention for Birmingham,
and now he feels that it is the part of
the people of Birmingham to get together
and make the convention grand success
and not allow the reputation of Birming-
hams hospitality and ability to entertain
to dwindle.
The International Association of Chiefs
OF Police has always met in larger cities
than this year. They have been accus-
toned to the best that the large north
ern cities could get and Chief Bodeker
and his friends say that Birmingham
must not take a back seat for any of
them. Chief Bodeker requested that some
of the owners of automobiles offer their
machines for the use of the visiting
chiefs and their families next Frfday aft
ernoon, May ID. He said that this was
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mends that the resolution fixing license
of baseball matinees be adopted.
That petition of Merchants and Me-
chanics bank be disallowed
That the license collector be instructed
to issue license for Air Dome in the
Sixteenth ward for six months for the
sum of $50.
That the following licenses be trans
ferred: j. C. Jarvis to T. J. Brown; ].
X, Edmundson to 7. J. Brown; S. San
gamulity to Five Points Fruit Store
That matter of license for Car Service
association be referred to the city attor-
ney for report.
That all other matters go over.
Parks and Lands Committee
Alderman Greener. chairman of the
parks ands lands committee, submitted
the following report:
The parks and lands committee recon-
mends that resolution authorizing pur-
chase of plants and construction of tool
houses be adopted.
That all other matters go over.
Lights and Telephones
Alderman Klotz, chairman of the lights
and telephone committee, submitted the
following report
The lights and telephones committee
recommends the petitions for lights be
referred to the chairman of the lights
ana telephones anu iSht ~
spector for report
That the matter of lights for Noun
tain Terrace and Cliff Road lights go
over two weeks and contract for gas
lights be referred to the city attorney
for report
That all other matters go over.
Fire Committee
Alderman D. r. Copeland. chairman
OF the fire committee, submitted the fol-
lowing report:
The fire committee recommends that
the recommendations of the chief of the
fire department relative to installing new
fire hvdrants be concurred in, and said
hy Gi ants be ordered in.
That recommendations of the chief or
the fire department relative to repairing
fire engine and increasing force at Wood
lawn and North Birmingham be con-
cured In and same be reported favor
ably to finance committee.
That resolution to install fire Migrant
nj Cleveland and Cotton avenues, he re-
ferred TO the chief of fire department Tor
rerort.
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drews, Lew Lazarus, Sam Perry, Jr..
j. A. Montgomery, B, +. Moore, Z.
C. Huckabee, Jere c. King. T. II. JOY
j. C. Patterson, r. S. Hickman, W.
j. Handy, Gen. e. Harrison, ]. W.
Miller, d. T.. McLendon, Blair Hughes
Frank d. Ellis, Bertram Jacobs, IL.
c. LeSourd, ii. ]. Davis, Il. j. Lee
Rust, George b. Turner, Elwell East
man, Charlie Grove, Jr., H. +. VII
son, Jr.. Ed Putnam, J. B. McCleary,
X. L. Simon Cum Peaeher, |. Hech-
niger, /. c. Beatty, Sr, J. b. Helm,
DR.. w. II. Bell j. 3. Robbins, Will
liam Hood, e. J. McCrossin, J. w. Bush.
J. II. Kilgore, E,rskine Ramsay. Min
ton e. Carr, j. X. p. Lacy, Robert
Jemison, T. A. Burr, J. II. Barr. +.
NJ. Jackson. s. A. Burke of New York,
j. w. Nickum of New York, F. Y.
Anderson, E. M. Tutwiler, Jr, G. p.
kirkland. j. s. shannon, l.. II. Baker.
Oscar Floyd. C. c. Holley, " Fer
guson, w. n. Malone, r. J. Hickman,
j. r. Adams, W. T. Harrison. W. s.
Brown. Peyton Norvell, J. H. Still
man. j. f. Haffner, w. r. Colema n,
c. l.. Zeigler, +. H. Eaton, Y. A.
Dyer, A.. ID. Cecil, DIR. George N. Nor
row, DR.. J. w. Hughes, Charles Rob
erts, +. Harley Davis, j. M. Bland,
J. X. Barton, Ben Y. Perry, Frank
Latham, DR.. G. b. Grove, Frank Mel
son. Jr. w. S. Allen, C. H. A Alex
ander, r. c. Jelks, L. B. Musgrove,
J. M. Hubbard, Leon Friedman, James
L. Davidson and Burr Black burn.
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Miscellaneous Committee

Copeland, d. r., Heidi. Hogan, McDon-
aid, Collins, Gregg. Klotz, Martin. Abb
sent: Aldermen Stone and Smith.
Alderman Burnett. chairman OF the
miscellaneous committee, submitted the
following report;
The miscellaneous committee recon-
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done at other places where the conven-
ton has been held and that more ma
chimes had been offered than were
needed
The expenses of the four days that the
chiefs will be here, it is estimated will
amount to about 5000. Chief Bodeker
and Secretary Babb of the Chamber Of
Commerce have not met with the expect
ed success in raising this expense money,
and anyone that Is willing to help defray
this expense should communicate with
Mr.. Bodeker at once. Following is the
statement issued by Chief Bodeker to
any of the citizens of Birmingham who
are sufficiently proud of their city to
come to her aid and uphold her already
famous southern hospitality:
I'VE must entertain the chiefs in keep
ing with the past record of Birmingham
along this line. Birmingham is not noted
for doing things by halves and we must
not fail this time My trip to Mobile and
talks ] had with veterans who had come
to Birmingham made me feel proud Of
our success in enterta lining this great
gathering. The chiefs convention will be
one of the largest that Birmingham has
ever had and more cosmopolitan in char
aoter. We must make good impression,
for our fame will spread abroad. We are
going to need money for this entertain
ment. TO date we are far short of what
We are going to need. l feel certain that
tho public spirited citizens of Birming-
ham will come to our rescue. The ex-
pense for the banquet, the various SOU
veDirs and other features is going to ne
considerable. The convention comes next
week and action must be taken at once
We must have at least $500 more for the
entertainment fund. Birmingham name
IS at stake now and we must raise the
moLey."