The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-04-22
For the Women to Think About
Written Especially for The Reformer by Lyoia h"o'

know what To do with the boys so that
they shall not be playing games the whole
time. would insist upon daily practice Tor
those who have an ear Tor music, or
thine and tune, as we sometimes call II,
il would give their boys advantages Tor
which they will bless them IN later years.
A few wears ago boy who had plenty
of time to play also found that he had
time to practice hi, piano lessons. Ills
mother found the time, OF course. Some
times il prevented a game with the boys
or deprived him OF idle time with them
4 few lessons were necessary. but few
well learned amount to more than many
Il neglected. Now the boy is in demand
among the young folks and his fellows,
some of whom say. "Of course, HE can
play EN-, but HE had ADVANTAGES.
WE never had time when we were lit-
tie" In city schools pupils are taught
to read music. In country schools tins
rarely comes in for study, hence the
home training is the more important for
us.
After looking through some of the
style books for models for gowns, hats,
and hair dressing one is inclined to eX-
claim "Hideous. could never wear
this. nor that" Even after a shopping
trip the verdict may be. Simply horrid !!
And more expensive than ever before!
At the same time there were never more
BEAUTIFUL garments and fabrics shown
never more picturesque and attractive
hats. Just take in the thought that 1t
is not the extremes of fashion which are
intended for us, but those suited to our
purses, our environment, and our tastes.
w. ba,rJ nf tho who EXCLAIMED
after seeing an ultra couture, Look
there! If She had that growing on hel
head she would have to 60 right to the
| hospital and have it cut off, 1t is quite
| unnecessary to adopt such remarkable
styles when so many pretty shapely colt
fures are in vogue Like Josiah Allen
wife, | think it favorable time to bt
"mejum" rather than extreme in many
things.
| In decorating rooms for formal occa
sion the finest effect for small sum il
obtained by renting palms. In addition, {
few cut flowers add charm, but can b,
dispensed with if desired.
Lace as hat trimming will be much use,
even sailors showing bows and bands o
lace.
One great asset in our lives that doesn'
cost a cent is the smile; another is tn
pleasant word.
The Women's clubs of the State (espec
ally Federated clubs) are making an al
tempt to rescue the beautiful arbutus fror
extinction All who read this paragrap
nav help the good cause, whether they ar
club members or not, by asking thei
friends who gather arbutus to cut it {
suitable length. not pull it roots and al
in long strips that are trimmed and ha
of it or more destroyed or thrown away.
Now that the census enumerators al
at work we should be prepared to spen
whatever time is necessary in order to ii
out blanks or answer carefully all question
propounded.
Are YOU feeling discouraged or worn out
! If so. three good hearty laughs day wi
, do much toward overcoming this feelin
No matter whether there is anything
laugh at or not. Just laugh anyway.
s 1t should be noted That IN Nebraska
4 has been decided by the courts that
! woman, if elected, may serve as Count
e treasurer. although she cannot vote for tn
e officer. The office of county treasurer
: that state is one of large responsibility
l Many departments of public service TIL
e here are looked after by townships, the
t are managed by Counties. Large sums
Y money pass through the hands of the tire
+ surer who must have good clean buslne
o ability.