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Curtains From Short
Lengths

"HERE is something consoIing in the
truth that if we want a thing
- badly enough and keep on work.
ing for it while we wait it may be ours.
This modern exposition of the old adage,
that ''all things come round to him who
will but wait" is even more believable.
1t proved true in a certain little cur
tain story told by a perfectly truthful
woman. Now. one form of work is wait
ing; waiting on bargain counters would
be adjudged work by many a woman
besides the one in question, who claimed
her curtains as the just reward Of days
of waiting until fashions in materials
changed and short lengths of flowery
hangings were sold for a mere song.
She bought them for little prices and
pieced them into lengths at odd places
where seams were concealed in folds.
She AYERS that she earned them twice
over, and there is little doubt of it, by
the planning and the measuring she did.
but her present windows, with their
vaIances and festoons so gracefully
made to cover a multitude of short
lengths. are telltale evidence of wom-
ans cleverness and none at all of dis
carded fashions in window draperies or
cut prices.
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To Bargain Hunters

WYE WOMEN are such curious
w creatures. We continually see
w in the shops things that at
tract our eyes; we have "the price"
we have them sent home.
The next morning we gaze at the
purchase in despair.
Although we admire it fully as
much as we did when its charm out
rivaled that of its companion pieces
on the counter we wonder how we
are to make use of it in our present
need.
1t is here that a woman with i'm
agination has the advantage of her
less gifted neighbor; here that prae-
tical woman excels and here that
there is no hope for the woman who.
like "our Missouri cousin must be
shown"
To one of the brain builders no
material, however seemingly hopeless.
is thrown away. When ticketed and
labeled in her memory, the sudden
purchase itself is put away until in
running through the shops. In walk
ing or when visiting, the necessary
. combination seems to come. The bit
of stuff is taken out and something
useful or beautiful is evolved.
If you are the Missouri cousin, re-
sist the so-called bargain
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chosen for the piece of work in hand.
butterfly may be appropriately
selected for thin curtain materials,
such as scrim. cheesecloth. silk or
bobbinette, in which case both the
window curtain and the airy mate
rial contribute to the setting
The butterfly should now be con-
sidered as whole and so studied as
to its separate parts that in divid-
ing it into sections for stencil cut
out the proportions will not be dis
turbed. The outline also must not
be altogether abandoned. At most.
the stencil reproduces upon the mate
rial only a portion of the designed
article. and the painted spots that go
to make up this limited portion should
be such parts as suggest most
definitely the whole. The darkened
spaces in the steneiled butterfly be-
fore you carry out. ,-ou win observe.
the full outline of wiags and of body;
otherwise the character of the insect
would be lost.
Now return to it with a fresh vision
and choose the outline only with a
view to embroidery. Here there is
less trouble, because our eyes are
more accustomed to this usual form
of decoration. Along the edge it is
well to arrange double line to be
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Little boys may be held to several
of these small courtesies long before
it is possible TO burden the child with
a host of hard things that make play
out of the question and childhood mis-
cradle.
One Of the next rules for early OBJ
servation is that of the hat
Hats off every time is a part Of
the code that it would almost seem
unnecessary to mention were it not so
obviously neglected by the big clumsy
boy who grows up with fear of being
snee-ed at by the boys should he
be what they call a prig, and were
it not also so frequently delayed by
the embarrassed man. who is slow to
conform just because he was not made
TO come up to time when he was de-
veloping
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kZlYsaE6WN dShJ.0uvza4g

bred boy. His should be a pride in
helping on the stubborn overshoe and
hers the joy Of benefits received. Do
you mean to tell me that there will
not be more and deeper devotion be-
tween the brother and sister when
personal courtesies have been OBJ
served than when they have been
neglected half the time, or totally
overlooked?
Sisters friends may be brothers, too,
in. later years, and the very best and
most lasting friendships have been
formed this way. SO why not begin
with assistance for the departing
guest be it never so little?
Small service is true service
many times. and the trif1ing lift that
brother may give the tiny coat has
been known to ripen ipto lifelong
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The matter of pulling out a chair for
mother or for auntie, or of giving up
a chair for grandmother. or of va
eating fathers favorite seat, all are
little matters; but were they taught
and insisted upon from the ages of
> to Is. grown men would not fail
10 pull out the chair at the cru
cial moment, to their own embarrass-
ment and to the righteous indignation
of the young or the Older woman they
are escorting.
If the boy. all the years he is
little boy, can bring himself to open
the door with alacrity for the older
members Of his own family. his will be
an easy manner when manhood is
reached.
Sister is to be considered, too. She
is not beneath the notice of the we'll
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courtesy between man and woman.
Parents who mean the best that Is
in their power for the growing boy
would do well to remember that the
minor attentions are never too small
to be worth intoxicating, and that
lack of them, besides being one form
of indignity to the mother herself,
may develop into unmannerly conduct.
for which the boy. in after years, will
blame those who neglected his early
training
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An Adaptable Butterfly

made solid in over-and-over stitch.
and also to leave the body Of the in
sect intact for solid work. both OF
which will preserve the character.
The marks Upon the wings may be
varied according to pictures Of but
terhies. but should be so planned that
the open eyelet treatment will give
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T HE accompanying single design
of a butterfly adapted for two
Il distinct kinds of decorative work
is given to show what may be done
by the woman with ingenuity who
is herself almost able 10 work out
these little decorative schemes, and
who. with some added practical instruc-
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tlon. will find herself altogether capa-
pie of simple design.
Given an attractive outline (Which
may sometimes be traced for your
own use from picture). you should
have little trouble in the adapting of
1t to stencil work
The design must first be suitably
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HNHE lines are quoted.at the: begin
ming Of that very pretty old,
story. John Halifax Gentle
man" than which5 there is no
more healthy story from the pen of a
woman who loved and knew. young
people well 2~..s
You cannot make a gentleman Of your
growing hobbledehoy boy unless you
commence when he is snall-oh;. very
small. before he begins to be. self-conl-
scfous-and keep il up through the fiee;-.
ing years. Of his rapid growth. when he
knows. Just enough 10 be embarrassed.
il he realizes that he is being looked al.
This is the time when he VIII try to
slur over the little niceties Of life. and
he viii succeed. too. If the parents have
not begun right.
Your first duty lies in an early
start. ii will be q humble beginning.
for It rests on two very little things.
bun they take on tremendous proper
lions and the task will grow with
every day that the boy neglects or
you neglect the frequent interruption
and the passing in front OF mother.
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the desirable flmy look
Many things, such as the bird the
fish. the swan. the peacock. are sub
jects for like treatment at the hands
of the amateur who cares TO study
out these little processes.
Great strides are possible to even
the Inexperienced. who never really
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Worth While

HYHEN you are ironing any dark
Nv material do not put linen
w cloth underneath, as the lint
Will come off on to the stuff. and you
will have great difficulty in brushing
it Off again.
II 4 loaf OF bread has become stale.
hold it under the water for one second;
then pace in brisk oven for A q-arter
of an hour. II viii taste like new
bread
To mend an umbrella. take small
piece OF black sticking plaster ard soak
it in water until quite soft. Place this
carefully under the hole inside. and let
dry This viii be found 70 be better
than darning. as it closes the hole neat
ly without stitches
Chndren who need corporal punish
nnent ar school are these who receive IL
at home. II parents refrained from the
rod and the strap. teachers would be
spared the agony of such treatment.
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paint. In the border decora-
tion there is opportunity for
the introduction of new and
attractive feature in the form of anne
thyst beads, in the bunch of grapes In
one corner and the single jewel in the
other. The leaves and tendrils should
be green. The result Is charming.
With soft leather there is still an
other result that is highly successful.
With sharp knife after the design
OF the tree has been transferred. cut
out the leaves Now on the under side
paste a strip of gold or green silk. or
even linen.s pressing down the leather
and holding under a weight while 1T
dries. Use the following recipe for
pasting the leather upon the material:
One cup whole wheat flour. one cup cold
water. Mix. and add two cups of boiling
water and boil FIVE minutes until clear.
Add cne teaspoonfu of powdered alum, dis
solved in little cold water. Remove and
strain, and keep in an open crock.
With brown paint fill in the branches
and color the flower form with your
fayorite shad
When your magazines grow old. they
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-01
A Good Habit

Is most important that a child be
taught to take proper care of toilet
articles for everyday use.
AFTER being shown the use of the tooth
brush, special place should be found
Tor 1t and its special care exacted
Toilet articles can be given as gifts in
addition to the toys and games that
every child expects and should have. A
piece of silver each gift-time soon incul-
Gates pride in the childs belongings
and care for their conscientious use
A shelf for shoes, hangers for little
wraps. coats and clothes. special hooks
for nightgown and wrappers, and a
place made attractive with fancy boxes
or racks for ribbons. ties or collars win
all help TO make children particular
about their belongings and give them a
perfectly legitimate pride in their neat
appearance.
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know their capabilities until they have
tried some Of the more simple ideas
suggested BY others whose skill is
only. after all. trtfe beyond.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

but also admitted that there is work
for everyone to do who is interested
in the welfare Of the party. The
fighting must stop and all differences
must be patched at once if a con-
tinued dominance Of the party is to
bc<sre allied. Conditions in both Ma
son and Marion counties have been
improved, as have those in the Ninth
senatorial district, but at that there
is room for further Improvement.
There is still some improvements
TO make over in Clay county, but
things arc expected to right them
solves there soon.
The statement from the governor
is being awaited with a great deal Of
interest now.
Among those who were at the
meeting at White Sulphur were the
governor, Congressman Gaines, Con-
gresham Hughes, Secretary Of State
Reed, Isaac r. Mann, Auditor J. 8.
Darst, Grant =. Hall, Cy Wiley Of
Hinton; Mine Inspector John Laing,
Hon. w. S. Meservie; Tax Commits
cioner 7. G. Townsend, f. A. McDon-
aid, r. II. Tyree, Of Huntington; Up
shur Higginbotham, DR.. r. p. Hat
field, Macdonald; State Supt. Of
Schools NJ. p. Shawkey, /. G.. Mas.
sey, Col. Snyder, G. y. Smith, Park
ersbnrs; State Banking Commits
sioncr S. V. Matthews, Gen. G.. D.
Elliott, Floyd Jarrett, Taylor Vim
son, +. p. Grosscup, Charles Dice,
LeWiSburg; NJ. J. Malamphy, c.. r..
Young and John Bond.
Lettcis we're received at the meet
ing from a number Of leaders who
could not be present, including SEN
atOr Scott and w. NJ. o. Dawson.
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The RefOrmerS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

1t IS recorded that the wife Of w. w.
Browne, the founder, was, in 1888,
by vote Of the Grand Fountain,
given the sole right to manufacture
regalia for the members. Her huS-
bands salary was at that time small,
= but this privilege increased the rev.
enues Of the family to a large extent
At the suggestion Of the willy found
er in 1892 the order bought out the
rights, paying $4,000 for them.
Bank in the Game.
The savings Bank Of the Grand
United Order Of True Reformcrs,
which is operated as a corrolary Of
the order, was chartered in 1888.
Stock was subscribed to by individ-
ual members of the order. The char
ter Of the bank provides that it's
board of directors shall be the board
Of directors Of the True Reformers.
Stock was sold on the condition that
at the death Of the stakeholder, it
should revert to the bank, and no
provision is made for its reinsurance.
AS to the unpaid claims against
the order, which caused the Bureau
Of insurance to sharpen it's stick and
to. begin it's work Of peremptory re-
form, the following question is from
the Hobson report, made to Com
missioner Button:
within the last eighteen months
or two years the association has not
paid its claims promptly, not due
to the lack, of funds, for the bank
has balance to the credit Of the
Grand Fountain amounting to 1884,
1882, but to the fact that the bank
was not in position to meet the
checks when presented. The depos-
its Of the Grand Fountain constitute
about 60 per cent Of all deposits Of
the bank. The cashier of the bank
is the treasurer Of the Grand Foun-
tain. Checks have been properly
drawn when due and turned over to
the cashier Of the bank. The cash
Ter had in his possession at the time
of this examination over $4,000 in
checks which were being held up. He
received no formal permission from
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22
AN AWFUL ERUPTION

OF volcano excites brief interest.
and your interest in skin eruptions
viii be rs short, If you use Bucklen's
Arntca Salve, their quickest cure.
Even the worst boils, ulcers, or fever
sores are soon healed by it. Best for
burns, Cuts, Bruises, Sore Lips,
thappcd Hands, Chilblains and Piles.
IT gives instant relief. Csc at all
druggists. a.
9-1-5t
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THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS
TRAINING SCHOOL, DUR
HAM, y. G..
HAM, y. &.

offers an unusually strong course for
young men who are preparing to en-
ter the Christian Ministry. There is
always an inviting field for the train
ed minister.
Lectures by distinguished men VIII
6e delivered throughout the entire
course. 1t will be thorough in every
particular. It will seek to combine
tn" cardinal principles Of rcligioi
and work,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

One Hundred young men are de-
sired to enter this particular Depart
mcnt.
The regular school ;erm ope1s
October II, 1910.
All applications for admission must
DC made by September IS, 1910.
For further information l1rcss,
The President,
National Religious Train
ing School, Durham,
North Carolina.
7-25-3m.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
Of the knights Templar will be held
ii Washington in September. 1912.
The following degree team Of this
city won the first prize in comforting
the Order Of Knightbood at the re-
cent convocation in Detroit: James
o. .fampfiCld, Brooks BUR-, T.. G..
Bailey, G, NJ, Webster, William G..
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the officers Of the Grand Fountain
to hold these checks, though it was
fully understood by them that they
were being held. The officers of the
Grand Fountain are also the officers
Of the bank, and of all the other
affiliated institutions.
Union is HurtfuI.
"Such an affiliation is dctermental
to the association. The officers of
| the Grand Fountain, holding in trust
and responsible for the funds Of the
association, have no right to neglect
their full duties to the policy hold
ers Of the organization and lend
| their influence towards the protcc-
| ton Of an affiliated institution. Not
only has the bank been fostercd by
withholding the checks Of the asso-
| citation, but the Grand Fountain has
loaned the bank $21 900 Of it's. mort
gage loans and, in addition, has
mortgaged its home office building
FOR $4,000 and turned this
amount over to the bank, making a
total Of 81 100.
'Under instructions from the de-
partment the officers Of the bank,
within the last three weeks, made
Iarrangeme to meet the outstand-
ing checks Of the association. It is
clearly seen that the practice of pro-
tecting the bank at the sacrifice of
the reputation Of the association
work most 'serverc hardship and
should be discontinued 1t is i'm
possible for the officers to occupy the
same Offices in each affiliated organ
Iization and carry out, in good faith
their full duties and responsibility
les"
The Grand Fountain elected A. w
Holmes Grand Worthy Master, last
Thursday morning and Edward Ell
lis, Jr, was succeeded as Vice Grand
Worthy Master by w. l.. Anderson
Of Pittsburg, Pa.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

The public schools opened Monday
morning with an increased attend
ance. The Normal school graduates
did an excellent work in stimulat-
ing the attendance Of hundreds who
would not otherwise have been
reached. 1t is estimated that the
5000.
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board Of directors. His report show
ed that he had handled during the
past two years the enormous sum Of
1000. He has made True Re
formers Hall a center Of the COM
hrerriaI and social activity Of Wash
ington and no fraternal order is
heard Of oftcner than the True Re-
formers since his advent into this
community.
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Harmony Meeting

CONTINUED From PAGE ONE.
The governor expressed himself
as being pleased with the improve
ment Of the situation in tho State 80
far as party matters are concerned,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

A strong delegation from Ken
lucky is expected to wait upon Presi-
dent Taft upon the return Of the
Chief Executive TO the White House.
1t is stated that politics will be
touched upon.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

A frSt-claSs COOK Is wanted at the
White House. Here is an excellent
chance for one Of our colored cooks
who have the reputation from ocean
to ocean as being the best ever"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

TO supply demand, which it IS
felt the future will make for "chauf-
feurS Of the air." the Armstrong
Manual Training School, Of this city,
has added to it's curriculum this year
course in aviation. Automobile
mechanics will also be taught. A
small automobile was at the school s
disposal last year, as result Of
which, four boys obtained licenses
as chauffeurs and now have paying
positions. In the aviation course. no
attempts at flight will be made, but
the principles Of Dropelling an air
ship through its natural medium
will be taught by means Of small
model which travels along q wire,
its motor being propelled by electric
ity. Or. W. Bruce Evans, principal
OF the Armstrong Manual Training
School, thinks thore is nothing that
his boys ought not to know, and is
always on the alert for new ideaa,
which keep his institution not only
abreast with the times, but invaria-
bly, FORCES littl" ahead.
w. y. Griffin. chief Of the Wash
ingtOn Division Of True Reformers,
which embraces membership OF
more than 5000. was unanimously
reelected at tn" recent meeting OF
the Grand Fountain Of the United
Order Of True Reformers at Rich.
mond. last week. Mr.. Griffin de-
ellncd th" "-presdcncy Of the
general order, and was placed on the
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

Howard University opened Wed,
nesday with banner enrolment.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

Bishop Alexander Walters will
address Bethel Literary and Histor-
ical Association at an early date.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-22

Nevertheless, and nOtwithstand-
ing, there will be a WASHINGTON
Press Club" composed Of reputable
Eeditors, publishers and correspond
Eents. 1t will discuss methods by
(which the|news service, circulation,
fadvertising patronage and editorial
}policies may be improved and will
make specially Of entertaining dis
ttinguished visitors who come to the
national capital from time to time.
fThe Club will be an auxiliary to the
National Negro Press Association,
fof which Editor NJ M. Lewey, of
Florida, is president.
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lSmith, w. w. Walker, BENJAMIN r.
Pope, S. G. Burnett. Humphrey p
jackson, John w. Mays, James Fl.
iRichardson, Daniel |. Renfro, Alex
lander Howard, c. II. Young, and
Samuel Bush. The local brethren
KILLED the fatted calf" upon the re-
turn Of the champions.
K Miss Minnie Brown, the talented
vocalist, who has just finished a sue
cessful engagement of seven weeks at
Ford Dabney's Theater, has been
prevailed upon to remain in the city
Ifor some time yet, and is putting in
two weeks at the Foraker Theater
ON 2lst street. She is making a
pronounced hit, and Manager S. S.
Brown is Immensely pleased with
her pleasing and painstaking perfor-
mance. Miss Brown is not ONLY a
lSinger Of decided merit, but is an act
press of rare attainments, and the
dramatic element is brought out az
teffectively as the music in her vocal
presentations. The Clarence Came.
IRON White and G. Luther Sadgwar
composition, Pearl of NV Life T
Love YOU" heretofore unpublished,
has been given SO much promise by
Miss Brown and evoked so much ia
IVorable mention that several natter.
iing officers to place it on the market
have been received by her from New
EYork music publishers and she will
tshare Jointly in the proceeds result
ling from it's sale. The song is q
beautiful one and will be heard in
fall of our fashionable parlors this
winter and at the star concerts. Miss
l.Brown may accept the offer of the
[HiaWatha Theater management for
an extended engagement at the pref
lay play house this season, supporting
|the famous comedian, T. Spencer Fin
Hey, in original character sketches.
EWhile in the city, Miss Brown is TAX
hing lessons on the 'cello from that
|master 'cellist, Prof II. Leonard Je-
Iter.
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Prof. w. A. Joiner, formerly OF
-HoWard University, has accepted the
|headship Of the Normal Department
al Wherefore University, and has
Eassumed his responsible duties at his
alma mater. He has the best wishes
|of host Of friends here, where he
Ellved and worked for many years.
HE is an unusually capable man and
will make good" in his new field.
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AT The National Capitol

CONTINUED FROM PACE ONE.