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" AFFIA offers countless possible
ties TO practical women, combin-
ing, as II does a strength OF tex
ture with pliable quality. There
is az the present time renewal of the
craze Cor this material. and at its re-
turn there are novel suggestions for the
use OF the natural and colored strands
Il IS purchasable at art-work counters
or al stores where kindergarten supplies
are sold; and with one hank OF this con-
venient material any one can evolve nu-
merous articles, ranging from head to
toes. for hats and slippers are but two
OF the possibilities 10 clever workers.
Probably the braiding Of raffia is the
least complicated step. 1t seems hardly
necessary 70 enlarge upon this point, ex-
cept TO suggest that a wide band can be
made Of narrow braids Joined together
with the thread OF the rafia The hat.
the quill. or the large tailored bow of
this simple weave are articles that are
easily evolved from plated forms.
RAMA is very effective when decorat-
ing a linen bag. Especially in a color
combination is this true. and after draw
ing any conventional design upon the
rough linen, the finer grade Of straw
should be used in close stitches. Much
depends upon the colors chosen; do not
make the mistake OF attempting any in
tricate design. for the repetition OF a
unit is just as effective in the whole as
any difficult idea.
The travellers pillow is another posi-
bility. Cool. convenient and within your
power. q pillow made OF the straw that
has been used 10 give the design 10 the
linen foundation is a luxury that IS al
most necessity. Fringe and a plated
handle are the only touches that need
claim any OF your time. These should
be attached before the bag is sewn over
the filing
To the devotee Of bedroom slippers. a
pair OF crocheted rafia ones will come
as a cool and attractive relief These are
made Just as the wooden ones. there
being no difficulty with the soft strands
The simplest stitch IS used and the
turned-over tops gathered on a satin rib
bon.
This same crocheted idea can be work
ed I'D into a summer handbag, orna-
mented with strings and ribbon en-
broidery. and lined with silk that reflects
the flower forms on the outside. Again
the simple stitches are used. for ef-
fectiveness is secured by the rough
straw and the harmonious colorings.
II the difficulties OF the crochet needle
eeem too much, perhaps the bag of
knotted raffia appeals TO you. From a
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relegated to the past. when beauty was
not so much insisted upon.
From the dull shades that have the
advantage Of affording an harmonious
background for any color, receptacle
for the gift dt may be plant. flowers,
or candy can be evolved that will stand
for the best in this line.
With green leaves from the flower
counter. and pale yellow satin ribbon,
a spray of tiny rosebuds is possible to
any woman who has the knack Of ty-
ing. The forms are quite small. three
or four loops of the ribbon being used
for each bud. Notice the attractive line
that trails around the shape in grace
full abandon.
On the bucket-shaped wicker bas-
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gold. With your greetings of the sea-
son It would be most appropriate when
accompanying plant. possibly sent 10
brighten the room OF an invalid.
Simple and effective is the little
wreath form Of no flower in particu-
lar, which fact allows the maker to
use his own taste in the coioring. A
quick copy by means of carbon paper
can be made, the petals delicately COLI
ored and the card sent of in about
the time il would require TO select the
manufactured kind.
The three flower panels are sugges-
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the fortunate recipient. 1t Is a gift
for an invalid that will bring the
thought of the giver in tangible
form If for the little boy or girl.
morning spent In decorating the eggs
with faces. or colors. will fully COM
pensate for the lack of the sweets
that usually result in vain regrets
1t is hardly necessary to suggest
that each Of these baskets will ft
into a niche when the Easter season
is no more. For the porch. the sew
ing table or the library shelf they
will supply just the tangible remind
er that we are improving in the ap-
probation OF the beautiful A basket
seIecIed and decorated in this fashion
will be received with as much JOY -
the coming OF the springtime.
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To Housekeepers
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VTTHEN buying coal also buy load
wv Of coke. which can be bought
w for less. Use to make a fire half
coal and half coke, putting the coke on
made in this way will last twice the
time Of one made in the ordinary way.
If the coke should have a sulphur odor,
pour over it quantity Of cold water.
To clean brass that is very discolored,
rub well with lemon; then clean with
metal polish. This applies especially to
gas brackets that are burnt.
:, When plates and dishes have to be
warmed on an oven top or in an oven, IL
a newspaper is put underneath 1t will
break the heat and prevent plates from
cracking
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rrYHICH shall 1t be-the gaudy tin
M sel-decked form filed with
w candy of rather Questionable
value. or the Easter basket that COM
bines present beauty with future worth?
when planning the basket for the gift,
it is undeniable that there should be
something more than a combination of
much money and little taste; indeed. it
is better to have little less of the
former. and by emphasizing the latter.
make the Easter basket a gift worthy
of the thought.
A stroll through any basketry depart
ment will unfold hundreds of shapes to
your eyes-forms so lovely in color and
variety that the specially "seasonabic''
baskets of greens and pinks win be
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SOME EASTER GREETINGS

" HE custom OF sending forth mes
sages Of good will in the form OF
- flowers, booklets, or even the high
ly decorated postal cards. is one that has
grown with the recognition OF the re-
ligious festival Of Easter. or the general
rejoicing at the rebirth of the trees and
flowers. In either case. the gift without
a part OF the giver is bare. These little
drawing are suggestions for handwork
IN place OF bought cards. and even II
fragrant blossoms convey your greetings
OF the springtime TO a dear friend,
white card upon which you have drawn
and colored a little decoration win make
the gift doubly acceptable.
The little basket can be drawn with
black ink. lined with suggestion of
gilt. and the Mowers quickly painted
with water colors. IN pale blue. pink or
lavender, or mixture OF all
In the tree form, the box and leaves
Will be best IL painted dark green, with
the few large flowers pale yellow or
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mustard and -four thoroughly to-
gether before you add the water.
which should be tepid: stir in enough
water to make a paste about the con-
sistency of French mustard. Place
your cloth Can old handkerchief Is
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One evening viii give supply Of
greetings that will take with them the
sweetness of the personal touch. Re-
solve to send one of these little cards
to every person who is struggling up
through the dark days of idleness. II
you can, remember the little boy or
girl who needs the sustaining thought
that even the grown-up friend has
time for the little things. And If your
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Mustard Plasters

AYEVER place a cold mustard
M plaster on patient. The shock
\ is like a sudden plunge into cold
water. Before you commence to mix
the paste be sure you have all the
necessary materials at hand.
First put a large plate where 1t can
get warm, not hot. Then stir the
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best) on the warm plate. spreading
the paste in the middle of 1t, leaving
a margin wide enough TO lap we'll over
on all Sides Do not remove paste
from the plate until ready to apply
Place a folded cloth between paste and
patients clothing
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24

As was predicted by the many Wash
ington friends of Mrs. La Sale CorbeIl
Pickett when announcement was made
Of her engagement with the Keith circuit
for a long season Of lectures on the IA
nous charge led by her husband at the
battle of Gettysburg. success has been
hers from the first lecture. which occur
red some three weeks ago in Boston.
During Mrs. Pickett's engagement in
Boston she was the recipient Of unusual
honors. as for the first time in the his
tory Of Massachusetts the great State
doors of the house Of representatives
were thrown open to admit a woman, she
being the woman. Mrs Pickett was es-
corted down the aisle to the speakers
desk together with Benjamin Jellison.
the senate messenger. who was color
sergeant of the Nineteenth Massachusetts
Regiment during the civil war. and won
a medal for capturing a Confederate flag
in the famous Gettysburg charge. Mrs.
Pickett also called at Gov. Diapers office
and was warmly greeted by his excel
lency. and was then taken TO the senate
chamber, where she met many prominent
legislators
According to the newspapers Of Port
land, Me-, Mrs. Picketts reception in
that city was one of the most notable
social events Of the year. A big theater
party was given at Keiths in her honor.
among those present being Gov. Joshua
L. Chamberlain and Gen. Charles P. Mat
tocks. the latter two gentlemen being
foemen Of Gen. Pickett on the field of
Gettysburg.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
STEVENS PREFERS COMEDY.

Has Taken Serious Role Also.
The tendency Of the public and the
managers IS 10 keep an actor in one line
OF parts" said Edwin Stevens. Chase's
star this week. This is particularly true
with regard 10 actors who have made
great hits in certain characters. Actors
themselves are also prone 10 permit them
selves. without protest 70 be classified in
such restrictive way. Indeed. the ten
deucy Of every one Is along the line OF
least resistance. especially In the matter
OF ones livelihood. II takes nerve and
faith 10 break out of the rut and strive
for higher levels Of cndeavor and reward.
one encounters so many obstacles and
disappointments in traversing the path
way fate prescribes for him that those
who are timorous or peaceably inclined
hate TO make a target Of themselves for
those who delight in hindering and ham
pering the man who breaks the barriers
inclosins him and moves out Of the place
I'm which the masses hold him.
For years I have played character
roles in serious plays. The public and
the managers had come 10 regard me as
One-part actor The hits I have made
have simply been additional chains bind
ing me TO the common lot. Then came
The Devil in which I played the title
role. Reflection convinced me 1 must
make radical change or else risk being
given only the part OF the devil to play
the balance of my life. Plays in which
his satanic majesty appears are few IN
number. Ergo. my opportunities would
be equally limited. Therefore I conclud-
co. having a singing voice. a knowledge
Of dance steps, and a natural leaning to-
ward laughter, TO embark in comedy with
music. Finding none that suited me or
the requirements of polite vaudeville. I
wrote one for myself. Fortunately il
pleases- Now my own nature fits into a
part wholly cOngenial, and 1 am con-
WINGED that musical comedy is my forte.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
= MANAGER CURTIS HERE.
To Control RehearsaIS of Columbia
Players This Season.

Edwin II. Curtis has arrived in Wash
inEton TO assume his new duties as stage
director of the Columbia Players. and
already the way he has taken hold of
the vast work Of preparation for the big
opening production Of "Brewster's Mil
lions has justified the judgment or
Managers Metzerott and Berger in plac-
ing the artistic end Of their enterprise
in his charge. Mr.. Curtis came direct
from Cincinnati. where for the past two
years he has had entire control OF the
elaborate productions that have been
made in that city by the Forepaueh
Stock Company Both physically and
temperamentally he is well suited 10 the
work which has been placed In his hands.
and II is believed that no maa has ever
come to this city better fitted for the
work than Mr.. Curtis. Although an ac-
tor Of marked ability he will devote his
entire attention to the field OF man
agement here and has announced his
purpose of making every Offering a com
plete production. He has been connect
ed with the Spooner Stock Company.
Brooklyn. n Y; Keith and Proctor. :
Fifth Avenue Theater. New York: the
Lincoln Square Theater in the same city;
the Girard Avenue Stock in Phladelphia.
and with various stock companies in
Providence, Syracuse. and St Louis.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24

The remarkable prosperity and wonder
ful longevity attained by East Lynne.
which comes 10 the Academy next week.
can be explained only by the fact that
the story the play unfolds is intensely
human. Although uumberless dramas
have been written IN imitation Of this
excellent play. not one Of them reaches
the depths Of feeling or sounds the note
of human appeal as truly as does this
dramatic picture Of the JOYS and sorrows
OF that beautiful. unfortunate Lady Isa-
bel To adequately portray the varying
emotions of this complex character is A
task requiring not only the charm Of
youth, but marked degree of histrionic
ability as well TIE engagement al the
Academy IS for one week, commencing
May .
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
Chnse's-Edwin stevens,

Chase's this week will offer Edwin
Stevens. the prOtean character pOrtrayer.
IN a part entirely foreign 20 any IN which
hitherto he has won renown, II being
that Of Reginald Decapo. a New York
clubman. in "Guardy." a comedy. with
music. singing. and dancing "Guardy'
is from his own pen. and in It he gives a
fascinating composite Of his manifold
artistic gifts. Nor has he il IS said,
failed to give equal opportunities TO Miss
Tina Marshall, who continues as his
leading support, providing her with the
role of his ward in the little play.
The added attraction will be Johnny
Hyams and Leila Mcintyre in Herbert
Hall Winslow's THE Quakeress," decked
out in all the latest comic fashions Of 1910
A departure WI be the distinguished
English artistic, Mabele Carolyn Church,
presenting bits Of plays and poems, note
worthy among them being the prologue
from the old English morality play.
'Everyman." Twenty Minutes of Tune
and Talk" by Edwards, Murray. and
Tierney; AN Elopement by Wire" by
the Woods and Woods trio;'' "Pilu," the
Italian mind-reading dog. Signor Ancil-
lotti, Frank Odell and Rose Kinley. and
the vitagraph are also promised.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
BELAsCO'S ADVICE.
Managers should Always Keep Up
Standard of Productions.

7 would face jail ar any time TO beau
t.fv my work said David BelascO. The
artistic and skiUfuI producer Of rs Mat
r.mOuy a Failure" and other great PLAYS.
II do noc count the cost Of production
II like to spend money If by any hook or
crook T can add 90 the completeness and
perfection OF the entertainment Our pro-
fessiou is being injured by too much
thought Of the cost Of production.
The managers should he willing 20
make half dollar where they are now
making O dollar profit and give the peo-
uI, better entertainment. II makes me
angry. 20 see IL. when the people are so
willing 10 spend their money for enter
tainmen-
1T costs a great deal 20 so 20 a the
alter. 1t means fine gloves, flowers, car
riages and suppers, and many other
things Why. after that expense. should
they be obliged 20 see an inferior prOduc-
ton with something cut out?
There should be some one IN every
city 10 demand that while they pay the
same price for an entertainment that
New York pays they have exactly the
same thing.
Managers do their best TO give an
adequate representation 10 a drama in
New York They produce il TO the best
OF their ability and at great cost. but The
moment the time comes 10 I It IL out on
the road the process of elimination be-
gins \ So a week actor takes the place
Of a 500 a week actor. Staircases and
platforms and properties are left behind
anything TO cheaper the cost That hurts
the profession and friEhteus the people
and destroys their confidence in the the
ater When they demand s. Tor the best
seats there should be some one 10 ask,
Where is that New York cast? Where
is that New York production Critics
and newspapers throughout the United
States should not allow the public 10 be
buncoed. Protecting the standard OF the
drama is as important as protecting the
moral Of the drama I always have in
sisted that what was good enough for
New York was not too good for any other
city
The sooner this condition IS noted and
expressed and attacked the sooner this
and other cities like it will get better en-
tertainment
Il want 10 see the poorer class enter
tainment wiped out. The artist thinks
OF his work first and cost last. He loves
praise better than financial gain"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
THE WEEKS PLAYBILLs.

New NatiOnaI-"The Commuters"
Tomorrow evening at the New Ma
tional playgoers will have the opportu-
nifty Of viewing for the first time 1.-The
Commuters" the newest comedy creation
by James Forbes, whose THE Chorus
Lady and Travelling Salesman" have
ALREADY established such remarkable rec
ords Of success.
The play is in four acts. and the story
deals with the matrimonial experiences
I the Brice family. a devotedly happy
couple residing in a suburb Of New York
As frequently is the case. Mr.. Brice's
bosom companion. a friend of his college
days, is a bachelor who resides in New
York. He is known only by name and
reputation TO Mrs. Brice She. however,
holds him responsible for the husbands
occasional innocent but annoying digres-
sions from the straight and narrow path
or matrimony. and she dislikes him ae-
cordingly- interviewer with the main
thread Of the story are a series OF hap
penings participated in by a group OF
well-defined types Of suburbanites. The
cast includes Orrin Johnson, Taylor
Holmes. Jane Marbury. George Soule
Spencer, Georgia Lawrence. Pauline Duff
field. Lillian Thurgate, f. Y. Backus.
Maude Knowlton. Louis Haines. Amy
Lesser, Adelyn Wesley. and Isabel Fen
ton.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
Chase's-Homer Lind & Co.

At Chase's next week the principal
novelty Will be the former grand opera
star, Homer Lind, and company. in Au-
gust Weinberg'S musical romance en-
titled "The Opera Singer" which affords
opportunity for the Interpolation Of ex-
quisite vocal and Instrumental selections.
The supplementary leading attraction
viii be Edward F. Reynard and company
in The HickSvilie Auto Hold-up." a
satire upon the auto traps set by rural
constables. Jack Hazard the author OF
Amt Il Awful. Mabel?" will he intro
duced in his symposium Of songs and
stories. The Five Columbians will pre-
sent ple Ballet Of the Roses" Ralph
Smalley. the celebrated violin cello viz
tuoso late of the Boston SYMPHONY Or
cheStra. Will play his repertoire. Mons.
CEassino, shadowgraphist, viii divert
The Industries of Southern California"
will be pictured by the vitagraph.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
EVENTS TONIGHT.
Nine. JomclH and Pittsburg Or
chestra

Nine. JomeIi and Pittsburg Or
chestra.
Nine. Jomeni. soprano. formerly Of the
Metropolitan and Manhattan opera houses:
Nine. Alice Merritt-Cochran. soprano.
Miss Lila Smelling. coutraltc. of the
Metropolitan opera Company, DIT. Frank
lin Lawson. tenor. and NIr. Frank Crox-
ton, basso, and the Pittsburg Festival
Orchestra, under the direction OF Carl
Bernthaier, will be heard at the New
National Theater this evening
The orchestra numbers win be the over
ture "Corolanus, Beethoven; The Nut
cracker Suite" TSChaikoWski: Smetna' 8
symphonic poem, The MoldaU." Hun
garian Rhapsody No. q List. and the
allegro movement from Mendelssohn's
Scotch symphony" Nine. Jomeu will
sing two groups Of songs. French and
German, and the aria from That's" Nine.
Liza Lehman's song cycle, IN a Persian
Garden will be sung by the quartet.
composed Of Nine. Merritt-C Cochran. Miss
Smelling. DR.. Lawson, and Mr.. Croxton.
accompanied by the orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
The COIumbia-ThurstOn the Ma
gician.

"Thurston." the magician. will present
many new and battling mysteries during
his weeks engagement at the Columbia
Theater, beginning tomorrow night. with
the usual Thursday and Saturday matt
nees.
In the realm OF magic and mystery
Thurston now stands without a com
Detitor. With a programme last season
of entertaining and mysufying creations,
he established himself in the hearts Of
theater-goers in every city he played
and his thousands OF devotees this year
will gladly welcome him back. with his
many new tricks and Illusions
Thurston gives a programme replete
with novelty and originality He is one
of the few American artists who have
had the honor Of appearing before the
crowned heads Of Europe and the Orient
having made a tour of the globe a few
years ago. which gave him a reputation
in almost every civilized country as the
greatest exponent Of magic in the world
India afforded Thurston the opportunity
Of studying the renowned Indian rope
trick which shows a boy climbing
long rope. and when he reaches the end
in mid air. disappears.
Impressed with the belief that the trick
would interest American audiences,
Thurston studied the method Of produc-
ing it and improved upon the native
manipulation.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-24
aCinderPIIn"

The beautiful fairy play, Cinderella"
under the direction Of Miss Hawke will
be given at the Belasco Theater. We'd
nesday evening. May II.
The production was given the past
winter with great success and by re-
quest is being repeated. New scenery
and costumes are 20 be added and many
now songs and dances will be given. one
Of the novelties being the Spring time
ballet, with Elizabeth Forney, premiere
danseuse. The cast comprises such we'll
known children as Elizabeth Forney,
Imogene Fairchild, Minnie SaNton. Mar
ion Robinson. jeanette Poole. Spencer
Brenzier. Hamilton Bell, Royal Foster,
and George Abrams