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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

girl had married and become herself the
head OF a household. her mother would
treat her as a peer, confrere. and allude
with pride TO Ny daughter. Mrs Blank;
but so long as that daughter remains under
the maternal roof the mother continues TO
treat her as a child and a subordinate. To
the grown up daughter falls every little
petty annoyance OF domestic economy with
never the compensating Joy OF holding the
reins Of government in her own hands the
right OF eminent domain.
"A dutiful daughter Is trained in the cult
that she can never repay her mothers low
ing care during her years OF infancy; but is
there nothing TO be said for the diverse Of
the proposition? Instinct irpels a mother
70 look out for her child. but IN Only tco
many instances the child grown 70 woman
hood Is forced 10 repay thousandfold
throughout period OF years and years any
care the mother may have bestowed upon
her Yet how few elderly women are will
ing 70 sacrifice themselves where the pleas
ure Of their adult daughters Is concerned,
The eirl and her mother belong 70 dif-
ferent generations; II would be surprising
were they always to find the same people
cCngenial Has a mother a right 70 elect
what persons her adult daughter shall
know; 70 cause her daughters guests 70 be
conscious o. a feeling OF restraint when in
her home-which happens OF necessity also
70 be her daughters? Cannot she be salts
fed TO realize that IN the cours. Of nature
she will be survived by her daughter. who
should therefore he permitted some in
dependence Of thought ard action in sntici.
ration OF the time when. as an elderly
spinster she will be left alone in the
world,
MANY a mother who would cheerfully re-
sign her daughter 10 the yoke OF matrtmony
and the inevitable ensuing separation from,
her grudges every moment she spends away
from the monotony o, home routine. When
the girl slips away for few DAYS she is
pursued by letters beginning Dear I miss
you So and shall count every hour till you
return This sounds like affection: but is
It not rather a.rarifed form of selishness?
The daughter who receives such Appeals
is hardly likely to prolong her visit nor
accept other invitations. II the mother
paused 70 consider she must know that no
girl OF any sensibilities can enjoy herself
While she pictures her aged, widowed
mother bewailing every moment q her alb
seLce.
Many an older woman is paving the way
for her death 10 be felt in the nature OF a
relief by straining her daughters sense OF
reverence almost 10 the breaking point and
by treating the grown child as creature
brought into the world for lis mothers con-
venence. instead of a human being entitled
TO an existence of It's own
yet who is brave enough to sound the
note OF warning?'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
CORONATION PuRs At DIpKUBAr,

At the present moment Messrs. Deb.
ham 4 Freebody, Of WismoK st,.,
London, are busily engaged in MAKING ',
tho Furs that will be used on the ~onds,.1s,
ROYAL Robes that will Be worn by the K;,s
and Queen at the Forthcoming Coronatos
The fur that Is used is the finest Rov.i
Ermine which is symetrically spotted IA
thousands of small pieces OF Black F.,
known under the hcraldie term OF ninsr,,
Visitors to London, as a rule, NAH .
point OF calling at Debenham 4 Pa
body's, which is quite the most intesestus
store in Town. For over one hmdr1
years this firm has carried on it,, Aaa;ne,.
at the Same address, and their new huAh.
is undoubtedly the most remarkable d.
IN the world. Debenham 4 Freehody ho1
Warrants Of Appointment to nearly Ill H.
Courts Of Europe. They supply ever
article OF feminine ATTIRE of the hisSsss
possible quality The building, WA
closely resembles . famous Venetian palan
is m Doulton and Carrara MARBLE. IT,
right out of the hurry burly, in qrs
thoroughfare called Wigmore. Street, An
two minutes walk from the North end 4
Bond Street and Oxford Street. AmednH
visitor, should not fell to within uniau
where they can wsndGu
viii lust in the Same way a. they dotTtS0
rreaf American Stores. DsbanhArpbvnH
body's Antique Galleries are quNeuniaqe
and are open free to al visitor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
WHY SHE WORKS
She Doesn't Want to Seem II
Be Mating for Cupid.

EVERY one asks me why 7 have 81.
denly taken to settlement work said IL
girl whose father. they say, has mon,L
1T isn't because felt I should be occupy.
ing nv time. nor because l felt called %
be Of use TO humanity. nor was il becass
I was impressed with the realness. Il.
earnestness Of life. I will tell YOU q.
truth: II was because ! am terribly a'rsl
OF being an old maid, and even more asril
Of appearing 20 be one.
Now, don't try 10 soothe me by isfs.
ing that there are no old maids TO-DAY,
only bachelor girls. I know better. a..
so do the other bachelor girls. When i
first finished school. I looked about a..
was appalled, at the number OF unrarts
girls around loose. OF course. az the the
| did not dream that by the time ~.
reached the discreet age Of twenty-five
myself would be swelling the numoe.-|
what girl Of eighteen ever does. But ST
I contemplated tire awful possibility. az
made the mental reservation then a.
there that unless by my twentyffth brit
day something-meaning somebody, god
looking desirable somebody-hsd appens
upon the scene I should give A semolara
10 the world al large OF having soreth.i
- do Ny loyal friends must have Sc,
ground for explaining. Why. the tta
Elizabeth is not thinking OF getting ni'
ricd: she is too absorbed in her work
Now. the girl who goes 10 business
quite as anxious for the right man 10 cc-s
along as is the nice, domestic sort o.!
who stays az home with her mothe: a..
does the marketing, but she does not y |
pear quite so dead anxious, SO long 49,
woman has something definite 10 take &c |
downtown az the same time every rc's
ing she does not give the torlorn inrrs
sion OF clineing dejectedly 70 tie 7s'S
stem, Ike overripe fruit. as II 70 say. Wet
some one please pluck me- IN her SUD
ton. too. jealous neiehbors are not nI
prone 20 remark What a pity noset
comes along 70 marry Mamie Smith; -
mother says she Is such a nice, sef-
girl around tire house Makes all her eE
clothes. they say. She'd make such 1's
wife for poor young mar NetsG
they proceed 70 speculate az 20 whn Va
become OF her after her parents are eo1
arriving az the cheerful conclusion: "
well. suppose she can go live VIE %
brother and help his wife with ire -
dren'
II Cupid IS coming 70 4 girl re gil :.
her IN a downtown once quite IS 'eae
as home in her mothers kitchen; n Us
even more readily; for they 90 say ,se
are more Young men IN downtown o'I.
thar IN mothers kitchens, ard rnAe
is waiting she will rot be 50 likely p"
velop prim. old maid ways. Ard ~ ."
all. Cupid doesn't come-s, Least. sse S'',
given 70 all the world the .ntp'e's''a
whi.tl,ng 30 hard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
TO RAISE 100000 FOR LIBRN!
President of Normal College ~
Alumn4 10 Do Il. ~

Or George somler Davis. pres'aen'
Normal College. gave the aluninH o. :,
institution something o, shock yes'e'..
when ne suggested 10 them AZ 'he" !,
nual reunion. al the college. ths' /.
raise $4,000 and present rice ho'A,
their alma mater. No action was 90
but. as Or Davis reminded them. the ...,
OF rs has already started fund 'o'
purpose. md
The president in HIS BRIEF sos |,
dwelt on the intention OF the eohe' q,
make obligatory a four year cou'~
had talked OF IL with many 81 the t..y
ates. he said. and they were unan'''
in favor OF the change. ..,.r
They don't believe in the 'set-"'s ~
plan" he added We desire 10 po' -
NAL College on basis with othe' '"'
and this will do SO" ,..,vy
The four year course will not ..,.r
the time spent in the high schoo' wv
ment sS1
After the meeting retreshmen" i
served
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
AN ECONOMICAL CAKE.

The following will make an excellent as
well az an economical cake which may be
used either in loaf form or in layers: Have
on mana third OF cupful OF butter. a
cupful OF sugar. an egg yok. half cupful
or mix three egg whites one cupfui and
halr OF hour sifted with one teaspoonful
ana half OF baking powder Cream the
butter In the usual way with the sugar.
ada the yolk and milk. then stir the MKT
ure INTO the flour and baking powder.
Last OF all fold the -four through the
Whoe ana bake In creased pans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

las, summer the vacation bureau OF the
r,oran's welfare department Of the Ma
tionaI Civic Federation found pleasant
boarding places for five hundred girls who
hadn't time or money TO hunt out the right
places TO spend their vacations in. This
wear the bureau is ready al the present
moment 10 accommodate FIVE hundred girls
and expects 10 look out for several tnou-
sand before the season ends.
TIE Office OF the bureau, at NO. 4 west
9Th street. huns with business these days.
Miss Gertrude Robinson Smith, VINO mas
had lot 70 do with woman's welfare WORK
is In charge Then there are the invesusa-
tors. who rush in every morning 70 ger
their mail and then rush out 10 travei 'ar
and wide through vacation resorts around
New York. sampling the food at boarding
houses. seeing II the beds are clean, snin-
ing the air and listing the attractions IN
the different places. Attentive young men
are preparing imposing looking card cata-
logues, and young women are hammering
the typcvriters. and altogether the Naca-
ton bureau seems in earnest It's one
decoration is a poster. showing two sum-
ner girls in a sylvan scene and, further
adorned with large red letters announcing
that the bureau IS ready 10 smooth the
path for young women DESTROYS Of spending
their vacations in similar scenes.
In some cases heads Of department stores
factory owners and other employers OF
young women have asked for these posters
20 hang Up in their places Of business where
the girls can see them.
Employers. good ones. are anxious 10
have their employees spend the summer va
cation in a good place" Miss Smith said
YESTERDAY. 1t makes a great difference IN
q girls usefulness afterward whether she
has slept in a comfortable bed had pal
atable food and enjoyed herself. or whether
she has had the reverse Of these things.
Don't some department stores and other
business institutions have summer camps
or some such arrangement for their girl
er1ployes?" the reporter asked Miss Smith.
yes. some OF them do. and many girls
are glad 10 avail themselves Of these ar
rsnsements But other girls object 10 the
regulations They have to be in at GER
tain hours. and 80 on, at these places ana
the girls want 20 be free. Having earheu
their money. they desire TO spend II IN their
opr way-and quite right, too. So they
come in here and get our lists of good
places. II isn't a charity, YOU know
though it IS true we charge nothing. e'"er
IN the girl or the boarding house keeper.
7, is not in the least a charity, but clear
ing house for places TO spend vacations H.
inexpensive places they are. the prices
,,rvinr from 81 TO IS a week; and we STICK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
THEY ALL HATE IT
1versiOn to HOuSe7cOrk Is
Fundamental zcith WOmen.

There is one unshakable conviction in
the masculine mind" said the woman
PHILOSOPHER. "and that is that every
womanly woman ought TO love homework.
and he Is quite right in his belief that
every woman cherishes in her heart the
ideal Of a home OF her own. What he does
not know is that, coupled with that ideal
exists another, equally well dehned-the
ideal OF a competent. reliable servant to do
all the dirty work.
1.-THE bride Of to-day. embarkine upon her
new career is delighted to plan inexpensive
and nutritious little meals, combining just
he proper proportions of carbohydrate and
heterogeneous elements; but if she possesses
no maid. after the novelty Of dishwashing
and potato pairing has worn off she shows
a distinct tendency TO revert 10 primitive
style OF cooking, wherein all the courses
are prepared by one simple process in the
same stevpan. The laundry work, despite
her knowledge OF scientific methods for
drying, soaping and starching, she VIII
gladly relegate to any washerwoman she
can get in by the day. and this same useful
person will likewise be intrusted with all
the heavy cleaning. The bride OF to-day
knows all iabout the eXtravasant insldious
habit of the delicatessen store, but never
theless she patronizes IL almost daily. and
her pantry shelves are heaped high with
canned goods. There's the gas bill TO con-
slider" she says, by way OF defence, and
besides, it IS such a waste Of time TO stand
over a soup kettle" she sews no more
than is absolutely necessary, finding II
more practical and economical TO buy her
clothes ready-made. She insists that her
husband purchase the style Of socks that
come with a guarantee not to wear out
I'm not going TO waste my time darning
socks" she explains. reasonably.
Wasting her time! Is not that what the
modern girl considers the domestic propo
siticn amounts TO? She may do II. and do
IT well, but she does IL with mental reser
vations of sliding out of It al the very first
opportunity. You will find. in every social
stratum from the woman who discharges
a retinue Of servants so that she may move
her family 10 a hotel. down TO the factory
girl on starvation wages, who would sooner
die than 20 out to domestic service, that
dislike OF Homework seems a fundamental
trait
Now. the crux Of the situst ton Is that
the average young man expecrs and needs
in a wife not a gracious lady 10 superin-
tend the work Of others. but one who will
DO II herself And the maid Of his choice
wisely refrains from declaring her inten-
lions IN the matter, for. after all, she in
tends TO marry him. homework and all
feeling assured that the future holds in
store for her better days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

Little Princess JuIiana Of the Neither.
lands, who celebrated tho second ami.
versary Of her birth on April 80, is the
most conspicuous parsonage OF her age
and sex in the world To-day. II will be
remembered that her advent was hailed
with great Joy in Holland, for Queen
WilheImina, although married for eight
years, had been previously chiidless, and
the people had begun to fear that she
would mover give them an heir to the
throne. The somewhat unusual name OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

Of Countess JuIiana OF Nassau, wife Of
Prince Frederick Horny and mother Of
tho two branches Of the house Of Orange
Nassau. The princess also bears tho
name of Louise in honor Of Louise de
CoIigny, wife Of William the Silent. She
spent part Of her birthday reviewing tho
Apeldoorn Boy Scouts. and among her
presents was a doll dressed in Dutch
costume from peasant woman Of Zee.
land. The donor was allowed to hand
the doll personally to the princess, who
is said to have received it with great
dehQht. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

The following simple test IS said 20 be an
excellent rule for determining whether or
not the grocer has sent oleomargarine or
renovated butter instead Of the pure article.
Melt a little in a large iron spoon over
slow FIRE If II sputters and is free from
foam II IS not genuine II II is foamy and
melts without suffering II is the real
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

flower lover. who for time purchaseo
silver and Sheffield vases TO hold heF
nas.es OF bloom because the sheen OF inc
METAL and the lovely shapes Of these re-
centacles seemed TO show off the beauty OF
retsl and leaf 20 the full. has gone back 10
.b,na and earthenware for flower vases
She Ands that in silver or plated ware the
Nowers fade very quickly. even with ire
ouent change Of the water.
Henotrope in silver withers and blackens
IN . few hours, and even the hardy tuiip
lasts but for day or two. Roses dahlias
ara nhlox are the only flowers, she mas
found, of all her garden treasures that VIII
last more than two days IN the metal re-
ceptacles. -,
For state occasions she still trots out all
her silver. which makes her drawing rooms
truly superb for the time being bur the as
NAV has no charm for her, she says as she
knows each blossom IS doomed TO Gle De-
for. is time. a sacrifice 10 her pride.
For her country house she has ordered q
large number OF earthenware jugs, vases
ard pots OF all shapes and sizes, having
Them made from her own designs at some
no+terv works near the city. When these
are IN place she feels that she can be guilt
less again. for all silver vases will be ban
,.bsd and her flowers will live happily and
die a natural death, not victims OF SILVER
poisoning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

The chatelaine Of a large estate not lar
for, Tranquility Farms among the Jersey
mountains. is rejoicing that the time mas
come when she can get back 70 her garden
7, /. her greatest treasure. Of which she Is
,us,lv vain. for all manner Of oldtinne
nosies blossom there as joyousiy as did
their rarent plants when first brought 10
the colonies from far-away gardens IN
Fneland. Holland and sunny France. Wnen
iris estate was constructed on the slope of
Jersey pasture. the owners first task
Vas 70 drive about the country collecting
specir,ens from the gardens OF the ola
hor.steads. Sometimes smile was all
that was necessary 70 persuade the gen
erou. owner to part with a slip or sam
nle o. her best phlox. Sometimes the new
conner had 20 produce cold cash and again
sometimes she was able TO trade of slip
of new rambler rose from her hothouse
for bit OF a hundred-yearol moss rose
hush from, an antique garden. Again, she
di6 NOT hesitate TO help herself 10 speci-
man. left blooming alone in the dooryards
Of abandoned farms. In addition 70 these
are souvenir plants from famous gardens
~ F,Irope. as well as Of America, and gift
nlsnts from the friends who know OF her
fon6ness for old-fashioned flowers. The
collection is so complete as 70 have won
IN. approval even Of a famous horticult-
urist. and is 50 arranged that from spring
until late autumn II is a constant delight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

we're content 10 give uncheons and re.
ceptions in hotels. but the need Of
home was soon felt, and the club has
been housed in two different places be-
fore the last move to No. Fl AudIey
street, in the heart of Mayfair. While
every provision has been made for the
comfort Of the members, the place IS
very simply and unpretentously fur
photographs by The Pictorial News Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

The mistress OF the house had returned.
indignant and unsuccessful. from hunt
for cook for the summer.
Life was right" she snapped. I'm that
story about the man az the servants
agency. He asked. Have you got cook
who will go 10 the country and the hor-
rid manager OF the place called out 10 the
girls in the next room. rs there any one
here who would like to spend day in the
country
We'll. that's just the way 1t is. You
simply can't get girl who has any idea OF
etay1ng all summer. I've made up my mind
how IL happens. too All the good cooks de-
mand so much salary during the winter
and, of course. get it. that when summer
comes they don't have 70 work. They just
take their earnings and travel all they
want 70, and they take the chambermads
and mattresses 10 be their maids
mo wonder ! am cross. In addition 70
not getting a decent cook In the first three
places / went 10. as ] was walking along
10 the fourth place who do you suppose
sailed by in an automobile. looking as II
she owned It? That old Bridget I had last
winter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

Fashion has caught up with the Ameri-
can heroine In the novel who insisted on
having old bricks with which 10 rebuild
the ancestral brick walls OF the old English
estate Nowadays every person who re-
stores an old farmhouse or builds Colonial
mansion insists on using old red bricks, II
not for the whole house. at least for walks
and terraces TO match the foundations
yWsatbsreds brick Is not yet a product pf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

was also unmistakable
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-31

as both countries are dependencies of the
British empire. How the project will be
received by England Is not yet known,
but il it agrees to the help of Canada
and Australia TO win at Stockholm It viii
be something entirely new in the history
Of athletics. A few years ago when the
Olympic fixture became prominent there
was considerable conjecture as to whether
England would want to count In all the
colonies on the point score or whether il
would go It alone. The Britons did go II
on their own at Athens and at London,
and It is hardly possible that any help
will be asked of Australia or Canada at
this stage. Except in the swimming
events very little points will be tailed
by the Australians but there are a few
track anu field men In Canada who VIA
be heard from at Stockholm. There is
hardly a man alive today who can touch
Goulding at the walks, and II in proper
form TAFT is good man for the dis
lance runs. The same might be said OF
Lukeman, either as q Splinter. hurdler
or broad jumper. The annual meeting OF
the Canadian Amateur Athletic union was
held recently and II was agreed to ask
England about forming the all-Britlsh
team.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-31
High School Lad an Athlete

Harry Munneke one of the Omaha high
schools prominent athletes, has a most
versatile record and has taken an active
part In all branches OF athletics at the
school, except tennis and golf.
He showed up strong at left half on the
eleven this fall, playing In all except two
games. Last year he played hard and
consistent game at fullback on the second
team and was able TO step into regular
position on the first eleven this season.
Munneke did not put up brilliant style
OF play. but showed his ability 20 play
a hard and steady game at all times
Next TO Virgil Rector, the star fullback
he was a malnstay at the kicking de-
partment OF the game and his right toe
was always relied upon 60 place the ball
between the goal posts after touch
down had been made. He showed up
strong, especially in the game against
Beatrice High, on November 4, when,
after Rector he'd been injured, he STAYED
off an overwhelming defeat by his long
boots.
Munneke IS also a firm basket bali
enthusiast and is expected 10 hold down
either a guard or "A forward position on
the regular school quintet this season
He played as substitute guard on the
team last year. As a means OF getting In
trim for the opening OF this season.
Munneke has been playing as forward
with the Tiger Cubs quintet OF tho Young
Mems Christian association FOR tho last
four weeks and a. now IN excellent
playing condition TO work out with the
regular squad
In addition 20 his foot ball and basket
ball record. MunneSe Is also track
specializing IN the pole vault.
He Will also try out IN the high Jump
this spring. IN the preliminary meets.
Munneke entered the Omaha high school
two years ago, coming from the Pawnes
City high school, where no made a star
record, While there he held down second
base on the school nine for Two seasons
and also took an active part In other
branches OF athletics a. that school.
lie intends 10 graduate from the high
school next June, and after that will
continue his studies, entering Nebraska
next fall. where much * ex-