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The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
SCHOOL FOR BRIDEGROOMS
SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED
!. BY SOME PHILANTHROPIST
BY DOROTHY DIX,

or late, number of schools for brides
have been established, at which there
has been rush of attendance, thereby
indicating that young women are dis
posed TO do their part toward making
matrimony grand sweet song.
Unfortunately, however, marriage is
/! not one-woman job It takes the COM
bined efforts Of both a man and a woman
to make II success, that Mrs. Russell
Sage, or Mr.. Carnegie, or some other
philanthropist, with the welfare Of hu-
manity at heart, could invest q few mill
lions proftably in endowing 6 college for
husbands
II I were running this benevolent in
stitution and q prospective bridegroom
Mat-icula;ed as a student, I should put
him first to doing simple sums in addi-
ton and division and multiplication.
I should give him such a problem as
this to solve:
IF q young man has ] salary OF 900
a year, which he spends on himself, how
much will he have to spend upon him
self when he has a wife? How much will
he have to spend upon himself when he
has a wife and baby? How much when
he has wife and three children?''
Working out this simple problem is
calculated to strengthen the mind Of
those confiding young men who have
DecH llldt Two pco-
pie can live as cheaply as one, and that
the man with three babies and certified
milk to buy can buy the same brand Of
cigars as the gay bachelor.
Course in Bills.
Then I'd make the would-be Benedict
take an exhaustive course in bills
grocery bills and butchers bills, and
druggists bills, and dressmaking bills,
and millinery bills, and dry goods bills
and all the other bills consequent upon
nlatrimony. This would prepare a man
for the worst, so that he wouldn't have
heart failure on the first of every month.
1t would also save the wife's feelings.
The next study in the curriculum would
be the art of polite conversation at home.
! should have this subject illustrated by
means Of living examples that would
show a man just how exciting 1t Is to
a woman to spend an evening opposite
to a dummy that sits up with a news
paper in his hands and that only makes
a noise like pig when spoken to.
Then l should recommend the inquir-
ing student into the science of how to
be happy though married to perfect
himself in the jolly" He would De
required TO memorize pages of appro-
pirate compliments such as, Il swear
my dear, that you grow more beautiful
every day, and you look ten years
younger than you did when you were
married" "Oh, l didn't see that woman
you are talking about: I never have
eyes for anybody but you" What lit
tie feet and hands you've got" How
becoming your new dress is. but with
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
ASKED BY HERALD READERS

halved 1t: take out the fibers and divide,
without taking out the lobes. Notch the
upper edge Of each half.
Now you may either half-fill the lobes
with sugar, adding little wine. and put
three maraschino cherries in the center,
or you may omit the sugar and wine and
leave the cherries.
Or still again. you may sugar lightly
and put in no wine.
Peanut Brittle.
Alice-Put cupful OF granulated
sugar over the fire and heat until 1t Is
melted. stirring constantly lest 1t should
burn. When it Is melted. lift from the
IRE and stir in cupful Of skinned and
chopped peanuts Pour out the mixture
upon q buttered pan. When hard. break
II into pieces.
As nothing but sugar and peanuts are
used here, the recipe IL very simple. and
the brittle II passing good.
Gray Hair.
Mrs. A. D.-Sage may be purchased At
almost any drug store. Mako . strong
brew Of died leaves. strain the liquid
carefully through muslin, and 70 each
pint add two tsaspoonsful Of alcohol.
This should be rubbed on the hair every
night before retiring.
The taa aetD - teote - Wo0 - .
d1fkgnor.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
SOME HINTS FOR
T0-MORROW'S MENU

BREAKFAST
Halved Oranges.
Oatmeal with Cream.
Tripe with Salt Pork. Rolls
Coffee
LUNCH
Scrambled Eggs. French Fried Potatoes.
Raisin Bread. Stewed Pie Plant.
Cocoa with Marshmallows
DINNER.
Roast Wild Duck, garnished with Orange
Slices.
Potato Balls with Green Peas and
Parsley.
Spring Salad in Cucumber Cups. Waters.
Individual Strawberry Short Cakes.
Coffee.
Trtpe with Salt Pork-Crisp, thfnIy
sliced salt pork and in the drippings fry
squares Of tripe rolled in flour.
Cakes for Individual Service-One small
tablespoon butter, creamed with one
half cup sugar. two eggs beaten separate
ly. whites added last, one-third cup sweet
milk, one and one-fourth cups flour,
pinch of salt, heaping teaspoon baking
powder, vanilla flavor. This makes eight
cakes in patty tins. The recipe may be
doubled or more than doubled with
equally good results. Served warm with
strawberries they are a tempting. mex
pensive dessert.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
PINK PREVAILING
COLOR OF SEASON

The pink carnation is the official coro-
nation flower, so Queen Mary has de-
creed. Immediately this decree was heard
pink began to flood the London shops, un-
til the whole world OF clothes began to
take on tinge of rose.
Some lady of the court, knowing the
Queen to be quite fond of violets, asked
her how she came to select the carna-
ton.
Because it is within the reach of the
common people, was the reply. Il want
every loyal subject to wear the corona
ton flower as often as he can. Another
reason for my choice is the gayety of the
bright little flower We have been in
mourning so long that we must go to the
other extreme in order to dispel the shad-
ows of our bereavement
Having in remembrance the avidity
with which Dame Fashion adopted the
black and white of the English court dur
ing the past winter, and the prevalence
OF these colors in clothes. it is safe to say
pink will be the rage. and we may look
for coronation visitors to return with
their trunks medley Of this refreshing
color.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
NO ONE THUS FAR
HAS SOLVED PUZZLE
Send Your List of Answers
to ''Culinary Courtship.'

For tie sake of encouragement I an
bound to tell you that thus far nobody
has entirely solved the Culinary Court
ship" although the week is more than
half over, for the contest closes at noon
on Friday and an answer to the puzzle
sent after that hour will not be eligible
for a prize.
The prize awards OF s., s.. and 81 will
be announced on Sunday.
There is certainly no reason to feel
discouraged If you can't decide what
the groom's mother gave him nor what
they found in the house her father give
them for a bridal gift, nor any other
number of the puzzle, for I am of the
opinion that you will not be lonely when
the contest closes. and that your incom-
plete list Of eligibles in this course din
ner will stand about as much chance
of a prize as any ones. for somehow
l have an idea that this is to be another
of those weeks when no one finds out
the whole truth until the solution of the
puzzle Is published on Sunday.
But I may be wrong, and even il
am right it makes no difference what
ever. for the conditions of the contest
do not require correct answers to the
puzzle, but state emphatically that the
prize awards will be made the three
most nearly correct answers.
So il you are wondering whether or not
to send your list of answers to the
Culinary Courtship,'' stop wondering
and send it along.
Some one called me up to-day TO ask
If there was any objection to several
folks putting their heads together in an
affa en- icS nf he
ings of this bride and bridegroom. told
in the language Of edibles.
There is no objection to this whatever.
In fact. much more pleasure will be
gotten out of the little puzzle II you
share it with some one else, discuss its
several divisions, and their possible an
swers.
Certainly, every one who wishes it has
this right ]. O. NJ
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENTS
SUITABLE FOR A PARISH
HALL OR GUILD ROOM
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI,

pass on to the next subject on the pro-
gramme. which is in form much like a
dance card. Thirty minutes or more may
be devoted to the discussion of the va
rious subjects, the following list of which
viii give a suggestion. although the topics
chosen are optional:
l. Mr.. Taft.
?. Thousand Islands.
8. Tedious people.
4. Titled Americans.
5. The universe.
6. Taffy.
Z. Trouble.
8. The Washington Herald
The greater the diversity of subjects
the more abrupt and absurd will seem
the rapid transitions from the one to the
other.
A Salad Party.
There are many familiar quotations
which we think we have on the tips of
our tongues. both quotations and authors,
and 1t is great surprise to US when we
hear a perfectly well known saying and
cannot remember its originator
salad party is really a game Of que.
tation. Heads Of lettuce are made Of tissue
paper and hidden in the heart Of each
head is slip of paper upon which is
written the saying of some famous man.
All that is required of the guests Is that
they supply the name of the author TO
each slip bearing a quotation, a thing
which sounds easy enough Of accom-
plishment, but I have known folks, we'll
educated people too. to attribute "Give
me liberty or give me death to Abraham
Lincoln, at a salad party.
The Zoo.
Young folks invariably find pleasure in
drawing, SO why not have a zoo party
in the guild room. Suppose there are
twenty-five guests willing to take q part
in the zoo. Each guest is handed Q slip of
paper with the name of an animal and a
number on it. The animal he is to draw
from memory. For example, the first is
lion, which when drawn, is as likely to
look like an elephant as a lion, unless
the slip calling for this animal falls into
the hands of an artist.
Prizes may be awarded for the best
animal drawing from memory. This is
an entertainment, that affords a merry
time. for every one laughs at every ones
drawing. sometimes it being quite impos-
ible to guess from the picture what ami
NAL is intended.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
CARDINAL AND BULLFINCH ARE
FAVORITES WITH BIRD LOVERS
By EDWARD s. SCHMID.

The raising and teaching is generally ac-
complished by shoemakers, tailors, and
weavers. who being confined to their
rooms are thus enabled to care for them.
The teaching begins from the time they
are taken into the house. The tune that
1t is intended they should learn is
whistled to demonstrating is always pre-
ferred, as instruments are generally too
shrill.
Become Quite Tame.
Taken as they are when quite young,
and brought up by hand, they are always
tame. will take food from the hand Of
any one. and may be trained to sing or
pipe their tune at command. They will
very soon learn to know the person who
feeds them-we will here remark that the
same person should always feed them
will pipe their tune, making beautiful
and elegant gestures. now moving the
body, then the head. first to the right,
then to the left. and spreading the tall
like fan, seemingly tanning with it.
when they commence with a short flourish,
or prelude. and pipe their tune through
perfectly. The Bullfnch should be fed
principally on summer rape-seed, to
which may be added a little canary, and
occasionally one or two hemp-seed. as a
reward for piping his tune. Sugar, sweet
cakes. or such delicacies should not be
given to them.
little green's in the summer, or sweet
apple In the winter. Is very wholesome,
both Of which must be fresh. As their
claws grow very fast, and also very
hooking, they must be cut at least twice
a year. They must always be handled
very gently, as they are easily fright
ened. and harsh treatment often causes
their death.
These birds usually molt In the month
Of September. and. ~ they shed their
feathers very rapidly-sometimes becom-
Ing almost bare IN one day-greas care
must be taken to keep them from all
drafts Of air: and. In addition - their
regular seed. little OF the yolk Of q
egg should be ted them at
least three times . week.
Prices range for trained birds from SlB
70 Is: unframed ones, S9.6o and = for
males: femalss. y each.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03

There is no more sensible style for
children than this. No underwear need
be worn with 1t and the close legs Of the
bloomers insure cleanliness and modesty
for the little wearer.
The underwaist is fitted by underarm
seams and the boomers are attached to
this by a band. or they may be buttoned
on. The outer dress Is in plain sacque
style, opening in Russian fashion at one
side. The neck has no collar, but is cut
square and quite high, while the sleeves
are mere caps.
Pongee. linen, gingham. percale. mad
ras or any other wash material will
serve for a dress of this kind. also serso
and cheviot.
The pattern, 5453. is cut in sizes 4 to
u years. Medium size requires SIS
yards of 36-inch material and 3-4 yard Of
21-inch contrasting goods.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03

1t is the cut OF this dress that gives
1t style Of its own. The peasant effect
is retained with the seamless shoulder.
and across both front and back the waist
is tucked to a depth OF several inches.
1t is gathered at the waist and a band
attaches it to the plain gathered skirt.
The ornamental feature of the waist Is
the large collar. and this may be made
detachable and several different ones may
be provided for each dress.
Such materials as challis, cashmere,
persale, cotton marquisette. and similar
wash goods make very pretty dresses in
this style. nor is dimity to be forgotten.
The pattern, STA. is cut in sizes
to Il years. Medium size requires rs
yards Of 3s-inch material, with 3-S yard
of 1S-inch allover. and l Is yards of
edging.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
Daily Fashion Talk for Herald Readers
FASHION DEGREES
RADICAL CHANGES
Some Tailored Coats Con
tinue High Waist Line.

Although t.-s keynote of the new modes
is simplicity. there II a radical change
in gowns. suits. coats. and even under
clothes. And only one thing-the high
waist nne-is responsible for this reycre-
alton Of dress. It is a charming style.
as 1t gives a woman opportunity to look
natural.
Because fashion has SO enthusiastic
cally indorsed silk frocks. she has
scheduled an unprecedented vogue for
topcoats
Serge Ideal Topcoat.
There are many styles in blue serge.
It is the ideal topcoat for spring and
summer. The most modish styles and
sailor or rounded collars Of black satin
and braid, with touches Of red. or empire
green. or black and white. OF course,
plain tailored coats were in evidence
some with the high waist line.
Afternoon and evening coats are superb
creations Of chiffon and a fine voile
woven with a round mesh.
The imported models are very expensive
because the mode has Just been launched
But the ingenious woman can easily
make such a coat for a moderate expen-
diture First of all. select fine but
firm quality OF Hermann cloth or voile.
and also a pattern OF good style and sim
plicity.
Lining Is Tedious Task.
The woman who makes her own should
make one Of the unlined coats. because
lining 1t with chiffon Is a tedious task.
Coats OF the new suits are Of SO many
styles that 1t is difficult to name the
leader. However. the short coat that
reaches to just above the hip line is
good looking and is becoming to most
women-therefore 1t should be popular.
The bolero. or eton jacket. is rapidly
gaining popularity-especially in silk
coats. The severely tailored coat of very
long hip length is now being introduced
by a world-famous dressmaker.
Short black satin and taffeta coats
will be worn with afternoon dresses Of
silk and various fine white materials.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
How to BE an Actress.

now 10 DC IN ActTcbBs
H.-Your questions cover a deal of
ground and are not so easy to answer,
as an actress Is born and not made.
There must be some mate ability to be
developed IN the first place, given which.
the best thing is to enter a school for
Getting. studying expression. stage action.
and cultivatins the speaking voice.
There Is a age limit at which q girl
may begin this work. Your third ques-
ton, asking how much money an actress
makes. cannot be answered, as her salary
depends upon her ability, growing as
she grows in experience and reputation
It IL long, hard road for young girl
to travel, requiring perseverance. stabll-
ity Of character. good health, unlimited
energy, and ambition that will not be
ouelled by the reverses and hard pulls
that come almost invariably In this pro-
fession. at the foot of the ladder.
Leftover Lamb.
Mrs. K.-Take the scraps Of any left
over lamb. put through the chopper and
add q ground green pepper; then put In
pan. heat with butter. Heat . rich
cream gravy, season with salt and
paprika and serve hot on toast.
Grape Hruat.
aodsekseper-With sharp knife
loosen the pulp oe the fruit from the rind
al around the insads WIEN you .havs
{.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
New Browns.

Many new shades of brown are shown
in the new tailor-mades. two Of these
being known as Egyptian sand and cedar
brown. A suit of either shade in home
spun with trimmings of black. relieved
with the merest touch Of a harmonizing
shade of blue, would make an exceed
ingly smart costume II made in the new
double breasted bolero style with the
wide revers and kimono sleeves.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03

The cardinal sometimes called the Vir-
ginia red bird or nightingale. is native
Of the Southern States and one Of the
handsomcst birds of the New World. His
color is Of a brilliant red. with the ex-
ception of the throat and the part around
the beak, which are black. The head is
ornamented with q tuft, which is ca
pable of raising, giving a very command
ing appearance. In addition to his beau
tiful plumage. this bird is gifted with
a very sweet. pleasing song, or rather
whistle, which sounds almost like the
playing of a lageolet, being very pleasant
to the ear. He Is also very tenderheart-
ed and kind in feeding young birds. even
OF different species, when placed in
the same cage.
should he Fed with Canary Seed.
He should be fed with a mixture Of
canary and hemp-seed, rough (unhulled)
rice, also sunf1ower seed, to which may
be added little fresh green food, or a
piece OF apple occasionally. When prop
erly treated, this bird often attains the
age Of fifteen years. though he win fade
away from the beautiful scarlet to
DELICATE shade of pink.
He Is fond of Spanish nuts. almonds,
walnuts. and Indian corn, but cannot
crack the nuts. a piece Of salt and a
lump of chalk should always be kept in
his cage, and he should be given the op-
portun!ty of a daily bath. The salt
causes the bird to retain his briliiancy.
and the chalk keeps him regular. As
luxury. may be fed few meal
worms. spiders. or caterpillars. Prices
range from 50 to '. each.
The same law as to all native birds ap-
piles to the cardinal.
The Bullhnch.
This bird has a natural song, but is
gifted with the ability Of Initiating with
an astonishing accuracy. In q sweet flute
sike tone. almost any air that is whistied
or played TO IT on any instrument. This
mas made him a great favorite among
bird lovers. In Germany, particularly
IN Hesse and Saxony, q large number Of
these birds are taught and by the dealers
brought TO various parts OF tho world
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03
SPRING HOUSE CLEANING

From dim corners Of your heart
Clear the sullen thoughts away;
Brush the frowns from of your
face,
Let the sunshine have full play.
Fling the musty memories out
To make room for happy smiles:
Open wide the door of dreams
That each weary hour beguiles;
Pack away without delay
Envy, malice, tears. and pain;
Greet each morn with shining
eyes
For the springtime's come again.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-03

Many have been the recent requests
for entertainment suggestion. particularly
for something suitable to be given In
parish hall or Sunday school ouse. AS
the suggestions occupy too much space
TO be given in the department Of answers
10 questions. I am Offering them here.
hoping that they will meet the needs of
those who have sent their requests to
me.
The game of Conversation" Is one ad-
mirably adaptable for church entertain
ment. Subjects to be talked upon are
printed or written on a card and given
to each guest. who are paired OF to
discuss the subjects, each discussion to
occupy but three minutes time. The
president Of the occasion has a watch,
and times each subject. No matter how
absorbing the topic nor how charming
the partner. when the bell taps you must
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-01-20
RELIC OF ANTIQUITY.
The Seal That Is So Often Used on
Legal Documents.

Legal documents.
A most absurd thing connected with
legal business is the little piece of red.
green or blue paper or daub of sealing
wax which we often place at the end
of signature to Il deed. will or other
important document.
1t Is very small thing in size, but
one TO which q great deal of impor.
tsnce is frequently given 1t is n relic
OF antiquity, and no plausible excuse
can be invented for continuing it's Use
Some of the more progressive states
have practically abolished it's use by
legislation. which deprives it of any
technical legal significance. In others.
however, 1t Is still used with all Sc.
riousness and soIemnity. and an al
most magical value is given to IL 10y
dignified judges that is little less than
ridiculous.
man died years ago leaving part
OF his estate to another TO enjoy while
he lived. with the privilege of dcvisinG
IT at his death TO others whom he
might select by n writing under his
"hand and seal" a writing was exc
cuted so devisng the property. but ii
was contested by others claiming the
property upon the technical ground
that the paper contained no seal after
the signature and the devise was
therefore void.
n wise Philadelphia Judge closely
scrutinized the signature and after
carefully listening to the arguments
OF lawyers decided that at the end OF
the signature there was an extra
scroll or flourish made with the pen
with which the signature was made
and that this was sufficient in law 10
constitute a seal-Case ana Comment.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-01-20
Be Nourself.

insist on yourself; never initiate.
4our own gift you can present every
moment with the cumulative force Of
a whole life's cultivation, but of The
adopted talent of another you h4yc
only an o2tremporancous, half pos
session. That which each can do bcst
none but his Maker can teach him
Where IS the master who could have
taught Shakespeare? Where Is the mas
ter who could have instructed Frank
In or Washington or Bacon OF New,
ton? Every great man is unique. DO
u"t which is assigned to you and you
cannot hope too much or dare TOO
much.-Emcrson.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-01-20
THE WEATHER

The fine weather for two wees
previous to this gave the farmers
splendid opp ortuni..es to set their
land in good condition for carly
planting. Spring ought to be here
to say in six weeks. December
broke the records for a number OF
years for cold weather. January has
so far been much wan er than the
general average, as shown by the
Weather Bureau service
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-01-20
toley'S Kidney Remedy--An
Appreciation

L. Mcconnell, Catherine St. H.
mira, N. Y, writes: Il wish to ex
press my appreciation of the eta
good | derived from Foley's Kid
ncy Remedy, which l used for a
bad case OF kidney trouble. III, !
bottles did the work most e.tec,j, e.
ly and proved to me beyond doubt
It is the most reliable kidney med
icine / have ever taken"
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-01-20
SUNDERLAND HOTEL OPEN

The Summerland Hotel opened
again this past Sunday. There was
quite number of guests registered
that day. The arrivals are frequent,
and especially are the crowds large
for the week ends.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1911-01-20
Drabham's Mules!
Mules BraDhan1 81

That's my trade, and am &ei|.ug
the best a1ules ever brought III lis
town. VIII have a fresh i2unct sr0m
st Louis on Friday, and hey are he
best tI1at can be bought, Yo;' ne@u =
fnuie, you need to see sn~ ny m"~1
is q square deal to every D Gy E>.e
in need Of horses auj Dru5Ss cal. to
see
Brabham
Batesburg, ;. &.