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The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

The following letter from 4 valued
correspondent is full OF interest and
especially seasonable Just now. as ,
have had SO many requests for Just
such parties. | give the letter in de-
tail with grateful thanks:
Last year entertained the club
on Forestry day. A paper on Tree
Planting" a talk by each lady on
some curious and interesting trees
beneficial to man; song. Voices or
the Woods n paper on the Famous
Trees OF History reading Of Wood
man. Spare That Tree. The house
was decorated on the Interior with
boughs and branches OF trees. A
small cedar stationed in small tub
was in center OF room. Attached TO
this we're &c slips OF paper bearing
questions relative to parts Of tree.
As an example: When is tree cultl-
vator like some politicians? When he
gratis. What part Of n tree Is Z.
mathematical term? Root. What part
part Of tree is letter Of the alpha
bet and conceited fellow? s-prig.
What part of a tree Is beverage and
a head covering? T.wig. And so on.
Each lady was handed a piece OF wood
upon which she wrote her answers;
on the other side was burned forest
scene a basket OF fruit was the
prize Refreshments consisted OF ap-
pies. peeled and followed. cooked
long enough to become soft and
blanched. Almonds were stuck on
al. sides to give thorned appearance.
These were filed with all kinds OF
fruit and nuts chopped together,
sugar added and served with whipped
cream, fruit cake. white cake with
filing of fruits and nuts. live in
a small town and find It very hard to
get many ideas. but all thought l car
ried out the idea OF the subject, and
II was purely original may have
bored you with all these details; how
ever. my intention was good. as
thought possibly could offer some
thing in exchange (howsoever poor!D
for your kind suggestions and valu-
able advice. MRS. HARRY K.
MADAME AiERRI,
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
A Lost Art in the Homo

Some reported utterances o. Arch.
bishop Ireland. provoked by the meat
boycott. but dealing with a more in
portant and fundamental matter, will
strike sympathetic chords in many
hearts and should lead to practical eff.
forts for the correction Of a great evil
of American domestic life. The high
prices OF meats are deplorable. but
still worse. in Dr. Irelands view, are
the extravaganza and waste Of Ameri.
can housekeepers and their ignorance
Of the neglected art OF cooking. Nor
IS the reference solely to the rich
whose eXtravaganceis often descanted
upon with all manner Of variations
and embellishments. People OF mod.
crate and even scanty means are
among the worst sinners. They do
not know how to purchase economical.
ly. or do not care to do so. and they
do not know how to make the best use
Of that which they do purchase. The
same tendency which has led so many
young men away from farms to over.
crowded professions or underpaid ner.
camille employment has led young
women to shun the occupations Of the
home. and particularly Of the kitchen
IN favor OF work in factories, shops or
ofices.-New York Tribune.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

,@@HIS is the month that
~ Mother Nature" DEGREES
kaW that showers shall be in
&SNH fashion and society fol.
~ - lows suit. for It is becom.
ing quite the thing to
shower" expectant brides-elect some
time before the wedding day. thus pre-
venting such an unmanageable rush OF
affairs at the very last minute. So
many June brides are to be the re-
cipients OF these pretty little functions
this month. or course only the dear.
est friends and relatives are asked to
participate.
] want TO tell you OF 4 novel pin
shower that is to be given next week
by card club OF II who have been
together for years. and this is to be n
delightful as well as sad occasion. as
the bride is to so to a foreign land
to make her home.
The hostess has chosen green and
yellow for her color scheme. rs it
shows up beautifully IN the daytime.
Glorious duHodills. joncuilS and tulips
with the natural leaves are to be ar
ranged "a Ia Japan" few blossoms
held upright In flower holders. Each
guest is TO send her gift daintily
wrapped in tissue paper. accompanied
by an original rhyme. The center.
piece is to be fat green satin heart
on a dolly OF white; In It are to be
pins OF all descriptions working out
the monogram OF the happy pair. At
tached to the cushion there is to be a
circle Of safety pins to which chains
of graduated safety pins will make
chain TO the place OF each guest. Place
cards are to have the names spelled
out in pins. the heads OF various col.
ors. The napkins are to be pinned
with long violet pins and the nut
holders are to be pinned to the table
b. hat pins. each with n different top.
Suspended over the table there is.t
be doll.size watering pot covered
with crepe paper; from the spout a
shower Of baby ribbon having a wee
heart.shaped card on the end. When
the parcels are opened there will be
found belt pin. veil pin. hair pins OF
all sizes. barrette. cubes of all sorts OF
pins. and last. but not least-a rolling
pin.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
First Floor Plan

really fine property has been acquired.
Each one Of the series OF homes has
been adequate to the needs OF the
family at that time and all the way
through no extra saving was needed
in addition to the ordinary monthly
rent.
The design shown herewith Is very
suitable for the house to begin a series
of home building. such as has been
mentioned. This is a five-room story.
and-a-half cottage. which ought to ap-
peal to any two young people Just
starting out on LIES highway to-
gether. Although small and simple in
design It has that coy. home-like air
which IS most desirable. It is plenty
large enough for two people. with a
guest room to spare.
"a house OF his kind always com
mands ready sale and never stands
vacant II offered for rent. Even where
there are a number of large houses
standing vacant It is very seldom that
desirable Ave or six-room house
can be found.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
Wedding AnnIversa rIes.

Ever and anon comes the reques,
for a list of wedding anniversaries.
am now in possession OF this little
rhyme OF Tudor jerks, and hop,
every young matron win learn and re
member It for future use. 1t /,
capable OF attaching to the memoir!
like the immortal Thirty days haiti
September etc." of our childhood
days.
Gifts OF paper. choice. not dear.
Mark the bride and Kroom's first year.
Five years bring substantial wood
Type OF wedloct strong and good
Ten years, homcly gifts bring In
Wares OF shining useful tin.
When the years have reached score.
China win be priced the more:
Silver. II the couple thrive.
Tells the years Rre twenty-five.
Half hundred. slowly told.
Bring the wedding day OF gold.
SO few live to see arrive
The diamond date. nj seveniy-nve.
That custom says three-score may be
The diamond anniversary.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
Shower for a grIaearoom.

A certain bride-to-be had been the
recipient of showers Innumerable. so
dozen young bachelors carried out
this scheme. They invited dozen
girls to a den" and shop" shower.
All the bridegroom's intimate friends
knew his fad for using tools and his
dream Of shop of his own. The at.
fair was given at night. and right
merry time resulted The girls ar
ranged to bring articles especially
suitable for the den and the men came
bearing good-sized chest for the
tools. with many acceptable instru.
ments. l must add that there we're
no invitations out for this wedding. as
is was to be an entirely private cere-
mony. so the friends were glad to
make an opportunity for bestowing
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

A Minute Here and a Minute Thers
It is really wonderful how much can
be gained by improving odds and ends
Of time in keen analytical Observing
thinking. reading and studying. Think
Of the untold wealth locked up in the
spare moments and long wiz r eve.
nings Of every life. It is DO .ible tn
pick up an education in the odds and
ends Of time which most pc. pie throw
away.
II those who have been deprived OF
a college education would only make
up their minds to get a substitute for
1t, they would he amazed to see what
even the evenings OF few weeks de-
voted conscieutiously to the college
studies would accomplish.
When a noted literary man was
asked how he managed to accomplish
SO much with so little friction or an
parent effort, he replied. by organ
izing my time. To every hour its an.
appointed task or duty. with no over.
tapping or infringements."
There is a great deal OF time wasted
even in the busiest lives. which. II
properly organized. might be used to
advantage.-Success Magazine.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
Names on Stationery.

There is a new fashion in writing
paper. It consists In using the name
by which you are best known en-
graved in a color across the top Of It.
This you use to intimate friends, and
keep the paper with address and In
itials for formal use.
Whether It is pretty or not is 3
question. It is fashionable among the
few who start new things and drop
them when the world adopts them.
There is no denying that It gives a
sense of Intimacy to receive note
written on a short paper that bears
the diminutive Of a formal first name,
or even a nickname. engraved across
the first sheet.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
Kind Of Game Fans Ike.

EMPIRES like o'Day, Emslie, sheri.
dan. oLoughlin and Connolly. who
have made a close study OF the moods
Of the fans for years. declare that the
games that are really never forgotten
by the people are those in which both
pitchers are at their best, yet in which
the ball is hit freely. but in which
scores are kept down by the remark
able work Of the felders.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
"Twenty.three" for Mack,

Connie Mack reduced his squad to
% players Just before the season
opened. outfelder Goode. Catcher
Egan and Indelder Walsh were sent
to Baltimore. Pitchers Nanko and
Foreman have gone to Reading. Catch
er Hummer to Holyoke. Pitcher KEEL
logg to Scranton. outfelder Butcher
TO New Orleans and outfelder Madi-
gan TO Danville. outfelder strunk,
First Baseman Houser and Shortstop
McInnes were kept.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

has the valuable services OF the hard.
hitting Frenchman as a player. Cleye.
land has a bunch OF hitters that is
hard to beat, but its pitching stafi
has been lamentably weak in pinches.
Mcclure has shifted the players
around and Lajoie. considered as
great as the greatest OF second base.
men. has been sent to first base in the
practise games. Now there is talk OF
him going to short
Hugh Duffy has come all the way
from Providence. R. l.. to manage
Charles Comiskey's White .sox. With
the exception OF the pitchers. probably
the strongest bunch OF twirlers car.
ried by any club OF either league. the
Chicago team VIII be practically new.
Comiskey has spent a bunch Of money
to build up team and strengthen the
weak spots and he deserves to win.
New York, st. Louis and Washing.
ton in Stallings, o'Connor and
McAleer. respectively. have managers
who know the game from A to z, but
the teams have not shown in practise
that they have any right to claim a
higher place in the race than they at
tanned last year.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

There is no question about It that
the best investment the average man
can make is to buy 4 home Of his
own. Put your rent money into a
home Of your own" has been good ad-
vice which the real estate men have
been giving for years. It has been
maintained that this is the simplest
and easiest method OF making a real
saving. and II does seem that for the
man who is paying out SIS. $50 or $35
every month for rent no saving could
be more easily accomplished.
Residence property is considered
such good security that II is very sell
dom that any difficulty is encountered
in arranging for the financial end Of a
home building proposition. In almost
every locality. especially in the su-
burbs adjacent to our large cities,
there are real estate operators who
will build exactly as the home buyer
desires. according to his plans. Pos
session Of the property is secured BY
a comparatively small amount down
and monthly payment thereafter no
larger than would be paid out as rent
for the same house.
The only difference between renting
and buying. according to this plan, is
that after seven or eight years the
man has in one case bundle of old
rent receipts to show for his money
and in the other case deed to the
property.
II the building is properly located in
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

WILL Detroit repeat? Is the
w American league pennant to go
to the Wolverine metropolis for
the fourth time? These are questions
going the rounds of baseball fans who
have the interests OF the junior or.
Ganization Of the two big leagues at
heart.
Detroit has won three pennants. car
rying OF the honors in l907.S.9. The
team has been closely pressed several
times, but has managed TO hold on to
the bunting. although It has been un.
able to beat the pennant winner OF
the National league for worlds cham.
pionship honors. What 1910 may bring
forth remains to be seen.
Boston has taken the flag twice.
Philadelphia two times and Chicago
the same number OF times in the
American league. St. Louis. New
York. Cleveland and Washington never
have felt the thrill of a fiag-raising
day, and unprejud!ced judges Of base
ball seem to think their chances are
little better for 1910. although It is
agreed always that Cleveland is a hard
team to beat
Hughie Jennings. manager Of the
Tigers. says his team will bring the
honor back to Detroit again this sea.
son. Old E-yah does not admit that
other clubs have been sufficiently
strengthened to beat the bunch OF
veterans with which he will fight for
the pennant. With Cobb. Crawford.
ct al, IN condition the foxy manager
of the Detroit club says his chances
are as good as ever even II his pitch
ing staff is getting somewhat worn.
Connie Mack, the willy leader. as
serts Philadelphia will give Detroit a
harder race than It did last year when
there was only matter OF a few
games between them at the close Of
the season. The recruits who have
been putting up a great article Of
baseball for Quakertown in the last
two years may be considered in the
'StSAdA SlhS9 Ills yetiT. says MICK.
and he has served warning that they
are out for the pennant He has stood
pat on last years team and has added
only to his utility players.
Patsy Donovan. once of Plttsburg.
later ST. Louisan and still later a
Brooklynite. is at the head of the
Boston team this season as manager.
Right here let It be said that in 1909
a bunch Of young players came out Of
the hub and made Detroit and Phila-
delphia hump to keep them out Of first
place. The baseball scribes called this
Boston bunch the speed boys" No
team Of youngsters ever played bet
ter baseball. and with the experience
they got last year It looks as If Dono-
van has every right to lay claim to
the bunting even this early in the
season.
Jim MCGUIRE. known in the baseball
world as deacon" Is the new man
ager Of the Cleveland team this sea
son. He takes the place Of Napoleon
Laioie as manager. but the team still
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

This house is % feet six inches
wide by &c feet. It is covered on the
outside with narrow siding put on
over-tar building paper and seven
eiGhths-inch rough sheathing. The In
terror IS finished in birch downstairs
and yellow pine upstairs. The living
and dining room floors are best quail
fly red oak, maple flooring being used
for the kitchen. pantry. back entry
and bathroom. For the. remainder Of
the second floor yellow pine flooring
is used.
For house of this size a surprising
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
Charming centerpIeeeo for May.

Charming Centerpleees for May.
AT luncheon try this: The center
piece high-handled basket Eflded ana
filled with daisies and asparagus ferns.
Tie bunch OF daisies and ferns to
the handles with soft pink or pale blue
tafeta ribbon, carrying an end Of the
ribbon down to the basket where It
ends small bow. At each cover have
small gilded baskets filed with IN.
hulled strawberries or cherries. YeL
low and lavender iris. some call them
flags or heur de lis. in q tall slender
vase make an unusual center, with
small Individual vases ut each plate
containing one or two Of these stately
blossoms. Yellow and lavender are,
very striking and are unusually good
as daytime colors, but they do not
light up well. Candles are not rs much
in favor for daytime functions and are.
entirely tabooed for these glorious
sprinG.time functions.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
Second Floor Plan

amount Of room is secured downstairs
by the arrangement OF living room
and dining room opening together
with a columned archway. The FIRE
place nook is a coy feature that will
be appreciated in house OF this kind.
There should be cenented basement.
or cellar. under the entire house. and
a warm air heating plant is to be
recommended. a square. compact
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
oaan2oR, Srka0zs
HOW JONES oopEs THEM.

Fielder Jones. than whom
, there are no better and
, few equally as shrewd judges
, of ball players. has doped OFT
, the pennGnt races in both major
, leagues this way: 1.-The fight
win be between Detroit. Phila.
delphia and Boston in the Amer.
ican league. with Boston and De.
troit having the best chance.
The Athletic pitchers are likely
to weaken this season. while
the Tigers siuggers and the all.
} round balance OF the Red Sox
viii keep those teams to the
, fore. The Cubs and Pirates
VIII be one. two in the National
league. The Cub pitchers will
keep their team up in the race.
while the Pirates should travel
at the same clip they did last
year. Clarke can be depended
upon to keep his men keyed up
to their work. The White Sox
won't be in the running this
year. The team lacks batters.
Dougherty is the only one who
can be called a good hitter"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

"a growing community. the natural ad.
vance in its value will counter.balance
its depreciation.
By means of this method OF home
buying an astonishing number of fami
lies are working up every year from
the renting TO the homecoming class
A great many have purchased two or
three different homes by these meth.
DDS. starting in with a small, mex.
.pensive cottage. and as the needs OF
the family grew larger have sold the
smaller house. using the money SO re-
'ceived as first payment on the
larger. more costly structure.
This is probably the ideal method OF
saving money through home building.
for. at the end of 20 or Is years. a
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
LAJoIE Misunderstood.

Fans don't understand La
joie." says one of the Cleveland
players. They imagine that
the Frenchman IS a crouch and
a crab Of the worst variety. But
he isn't. Lajoie is cold by IA.
ture, but he has a big heart
and he means well. There isn't
man in baseball who is more
misunderstood than Larry. He
is willing to play any position
and he'll do anything to help
the team along. That Larry is
not a born leader Of men is an
established fact. He is a good
fellow. although outward appear
ances are often against him"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18
ponIIn Praises New Cub.

Harry McIntire win make a great
pitcher for the Cubs. according to
Mike Donlin. 81 think Mac is one Of
the greatest twiriers In the country.
and Chicago viii and him OF vast as.
slstance." says Mike.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

M-. william A R4dfoFd win answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO the
this paper On account OF his wide expe-
rience as Editor. Author and Manufac-
turez. he Is. without doubt. the highest
authority on all these subjects. ADDRESS
al Inquiries to william A. RaGford. No.
- Fifth Ave. Chicago. Ill. and only
enclose two-eent stamp for reply.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

some tokens of esteem. A Dutch sup
per was served at ten o'clock. consist
ing of potato salad. rye bread sand
wiches, herring. pickles. coffee. beer,
with crackers. cheese and apple tartS.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

house Of this kind Is very easily heat
ed by means of warm air furnace
which should be placed as near the
center of the basement as possible.
The cost Of this building. not includ-
ing the heating plant nor lighting. is
estimated at $l.7OO.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

then the material Is cut away from
the back and twisted bars are worked
across.
The rose-buds are in very fine cord.
ing-stitch. dot and satin stitches; the
stalks are in coarser cording stitch;
the leaves and tie-over of the bow in
satin stitch, White embroidery cot,
ton of two sizes should be used.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-18

~ HIS is a suitable design
~ H. for ornamenting the cor
w ners Of any square for
@EE which dainty embroidery
pattern is needed: 1t
would be effective on tea
serviettes or tray cloths, and for
handkerehiefs Of rather large size.
The bow and flowing ENDS are in
open work; the edges buttonholed.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-12-12
ENDOWED OPERA IN
 CHICAGO
FIRST SEASON OF TEN WEEKS OPENS WITH BIG HOUSE
 TO HEAR AIDA"

CHICAGO, Nov. 3. Chicago's dream of years it's own grand opera was realized tonight when a season of ten weeks was opened at the Auditorium with Aida" with an audience that represented the ca paoity of the house. Everything had been sold out a week ago, and could have been sold twice over, so great is the interest.
 It is the first endowed" opera season here. A fund of S500,000 was raised to guarantee the salaries of all the singers and musicians for a ten-week period Of this sum Chi cago subscribed $3O0000, and the remainder was subscribed chiefly in New York, Philadelphia and Boston. Upon the interest displayed by the public and the support given this season depend the future of Chicago opera, but the advance sale of seats indicates that it IS to be permanent feature.
 There are to be fifty performances, including standard operas from the French, Italian, German and Ameri- can. Four entirely new operas are to be produced. Andreas Dippel is general manager and has assembled fine company of well-known Amer ican and European singers, support ed by chorus of 125 voices and an orchestra of 106 pieces.
 The opening night was brilliant in every way. Society turned out in force. The opera was beautifully staged and sung, and the season started with an enthusiastic swing highly gratifying to the promoters