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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-05-04
MOTHERS IDEAS.

One of the great differences be-
tween this generation and others Is
the tendency of modern young people
to think for themselves. Very often
mothers ideas" are voted old-fash-
toned by girls of the progressive type,
and the girl of thirteen or fourteen
sets her opinion up against mothers
with the utmost assurance. Now it is
not impossible that the girl of thir-
teen may be right and her mother
wrong, when there is difference of
opinion, but to say the least the prob
abilities are against it. Years bring
wisdom. The horizon of maturity is
much wider than that of youth. E1e-
ments enter into the formation of
mothers opinion which have not as
yet come into your experience. The
girl who is so sure she is right, and
that mother is wrong, is a rather
pathetic figure. One feels certain
there are pitfalls before her. Self-con-
fdence invites danger. The girl who
scorns the advice of her elders has
hard lessons to learn, and she Is lucky
if she learns them without disaster.
Respect mothers opinion. II it does
not coincide with yours, so much the
worse for yours.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-05-04
THE SILVER KEYS.

In the Castle of Smiles there are two
closed doors,
Behind which, waiting there,
Are beautiful gifts for every child,
Useful, lovely and fair.
But the two closed doors are locked
quite tight,
Each with a silver key,
AS each little lad and each little lass
Can very plainly see.
And no matter how hard they tug and
pull,
The doors will not unclose,
Without the two little silver keys,
AS every good child knows.
So if these beautiful gifts you wish,
You must carry the silver keys
That unlock the doors to the Castle of
Smiles.
They are Thank you" and "If you
please"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-05-04
WISE "DoN'Ts" FOR YOUNG MEN

Here are some wise "don'ts for
young men," formulated by DR.. Albert
Marion Hyde, a Massachusetts minis
ter:
Don't speak of the old gent and
the old woman Fathers and mothers
are a necessary evil in the present
system of things. They have spoken
respectfully of you when outsiders
could not see anything on which they
could hang even small compliment"
Don't give all your attention to the
education of the brains on the outside
Of your head. Football hair and a
letter on your jersey are not a suffi-
cient training for life. The young
fellow who is old-fashioned enough to
go to school for study still has place
in the world"
Don't invest your nickel in glass
of beer, then afterwards criticize the
other fellow who has invested his
nickel in a savings bank. Beer checks
and savings bank checks as invest
ments are not in the same class"
Don't put the money of your tailor
and your washerwoman in SIS opera
seats and 81 theatre tickets. They
may prefer to spend their earnings in
some other way
Don't defile your tongue with pro-
fame and vulgar speech, revealing
ignorance and showing the coarseness
Of your soul"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-05-04
! CAN'T.

Did you ever know person who has
a great many II can'ts" in his vocabul-
airy to accomplish very much? Some
people are always using the words,
ooh, I can't do that; 81 can't afford
this; II can't afford to go there; 81
can't undertake such a hard task, let
somebody else do that"
It is said that Napoleon hated the
word cant" and would never use it
if he could help it.
Did you ever think that every time
you say II can't" you weaken your
confidence in yourself and your power
to do things? Confidence is the great
est factor in achievement. Self-faith is
a powerful asset, better than money
capital without it. Nobody believes in
the youth who thinks he cannot do
things, who has no confidence in him
self, no faith in his ability, because
everybody knows that he cannot do a
thing until he thinks he can. He must
first believe in himself, must be con-
WINGED that he can accomplish it.
know a young man who seems
very ambitious in a general sort Of
way, but when the opportunity which,
perhaps, he has been working long
time for, comes, he willis, his stamina
seems to ooze out, his ambition waiv-
ers, and he does not feel equal to it.
He can see how somebody else can do
it, but he does not feel equal to it
himself. When the object Of his am
bition is good way off he believes he
can do it; but when he gets close to it
he wavers. His courage fails him. He
does not have faith in himself equal
to his ambition. Of course his life is a
disappointment.
This is why men have been able to
do great things which seemed impos-
sible to others-because of their
colossal faith in themselves, their I'M
daunted confidence that they were
equal to the thing they attempted
Success.
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POLITELY DIsoBEDIENT.

Twenty years ago famous Ameri-
can millionaire, speaking of his I'M
ruly and pampered little son, said
with a smile, YES, Harry is politely
disobedient boy" The other day, after
disgraceful career extending over
two continents, that boy was placed
behind the bars, a prisoner of justice.
His polite disobedience was but the
seed of future lawlessness. Obedience
is not only the soldiers first duty, as
We have been told, but the first and
most important duty of all of us; and
the place to learn it is in the home;
and the time, when we are children.
The danger of acquiring the vice of
disobedience is not confined to the
children of the rich alone. 1t is a
constant menace in homes of all
grades of society. No greater harm
can be done to a child than to permit
him to be disobedient, either politely
or impolitely. There are many troub-
les laid up for him who has not
learned early in life to obey. Obedi-
ence to parents, obedience to teachers,
obedience to employers, obedience TO
the law, are all allied. Failure in the
first means failure in all.
The question is often asked whether
the children of the present genera
ton are as obedient as were their
parents and grandparents. Certainly
there is not the outward reverence
that characterized the children. Of a
former generation, but we need not
say that the feeling of respect and
the desire to obey are not there. The
danger, however, is right here; that
the omission of the outward appear
ance of reverence and obedience may
lead in time, to the omission of
those virtues themselves. The parent
who permits child to grow up with
out learning, and learning thoroughly
this great lesson of obedience commits
a crime against society. There are
prisons waiting for the POLITELY dis
obedient boy"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-05-04
NOCTURNES.

Now cometh night, soft-slippered maid
of Sleep,
Tiptoeing down the dwindling paths
of day,
Bearing above her garb demure and
gray
The tiny candles given to her keep
Ewes curtain drawn, she lifts her arms
to sweep
The cloud of hair from her pale
brow away.
She threads her needle with silver
ray
Of moonlight, and with stitches long
and deep
She mends the robe of slumber. Fold
on fold,
She wraps it round her mistress and
her queen,
Till hush and dark her regal
dreams emprize,
Softly the little maid slips out to hold
With random Morpheus tryst upon
the green,
And close, upon his breast, her
weary eyes!
1t is the hour when clock and chan
ticleer,
Midnight forgotten, oversleep the
dawn;
When dewdrops stay the TANKS of
hare and fawn,
And roses blink at morning through
tear.
It is the hour when hush and vigil
clear
The world of every music. SO,
pawn
One hour of dreams to watch the
coming on
OF sunrise to your dreams of morning,
dear;
The first deep signs, like lilies in your
breast,
Stir from the snow, and watch your
covered eyes
Awake to purple violets from the
dew;
To feel your arms, the ferns of springs
unrest,
Reach up unto the call of golden skies,
And draw the smile Of heaven
down to you!
AIopsius CoM
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A CURE FOR THE "RLUES."

What is to be done with people who
indulge in the very disheartening prac-
tice of having the blues" as it is
called; melancholy people; people who
see the dark side of things, and whose
very face and voice make their neigh
bors feel as if the sun had suddenly
vanished from the sky? What is to
be done with these forlorn and moody,
these discouraged and discouraging
people?
Well, frequently let us have the
patience and forbearance to allow
them to talk it out. A prudent and
kind friend may often be real safety
valve to these tried souls that suffer,
or think they suffer, sorely. You may
have crosses ten times heavier than
theirs, which you are carrying silently.
No matter; il God has given you the
grace to endure womanly, it Is His
doing, and you should humbly thank
Him for it.
Secondly, try, il opportunity comes
to suggest to the melancholy and com
planning person that she must "use
her will" She may not even compre
bend at first what you mean by the
words as applied to her individual use
But, at least, put the idea into hel
beclouded mind, and then beg AL
mighty God to give the sufferer sun
light and vision and strength. Say te
your friend that it is possible to use
the win power in regard to mental and
spiritual pain or anguish even as one
uses win power to conquer any kline
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THE NIGHT OF THE "BlG WIND

Not alone in Ireland is this memo
rable night spoken of with feeling of
awe and reverence, but in every land
the old men and women who claim
Erin as their motherland, still talk
of the great event that occurred on
Little Christmas Eve" Epiphany,
January 6, 1889. The following is a
short narrative of the storm as told
by Michael White:
II was two years old at the time,
and, of course, was too young to have
a personal recollection of the event,
but often heard my father and moth
er tell the story. 1t was Little Christ
mas night, January 6, 1889, that the
Big Wind swept over the greater
part of the province of Munster, doing
incalculable damage. The counties of
Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and
Glare, through which the Big Wind
travelled, were devastated. Hundreds
of matched roofs on the houses were
ripped off by the wind and carried
miles distant. My fathers house was
unroofed, and the next day they found
part of the roof in bog seven miles
away. It was the greatest wind ever
known in Ireland. Although the CEN
trail and eastern parts of Ireland were
visited by the wind, the damage was
confined mostly to Munster and Con-
nacht. The gale came in from the At
lantic, first striking the heads of
Kerry, and then dipping down into
Cork. Everything before it was laid
to waste. Blessed candles were burn
ing in the homes of everybody, the
candles left over from Christmas. That
no lives were lost was believed to be
due to the fact that the candles were
lighted in honor of the closing night
of the Christmas festival"
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of temptation to actual sin, by the
grace of God. Tell them that when
these dark hours come they must
stand, walk, talk, sing-pray if they
can; and remember that it is the
darkest hour just before the dawning
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observers that those are the two faults
that spoil sweet dignity.
I noticed that other girls set this
finer sort of girl apart, saint-wise, and
give her the unreasoning worship OF
girlhood.
Sweet dignity can never stoop to
seek for admiration. 1t is too princess
like and royal. 1t cannot "put-on" any
trick or allurement of manner. It
simply puts out-lives out, like a rose
the sweetness within.
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FRESH AIR THE FIRST
OF ALL MEANS OF IMPROVING
 COMPLEXION, THE BEST.
No Cream, Lotion, or Bleach Can Be Compared to lt-Properly Feed the Lungs at Night as We'll
 as Day.

How large a part does fresh air making for improving your looks? Is it not true that you have alreay selected the cream and lotion you will use, and the kind of bleach you think you will prefer? believe that you have even de- cided which new face powder you will try in place of the old which has proved unsatisfactory. But how about your plans for the greatest beautifier of all, fresh air?
 Not fresh air once in while, when you happen to go out doors-not even the daily airing out of your living at the top of the window which lets in an occasional whiff of fresh air when the wind happens to blow on the side of the house where your sleeping room is situated. Not one or all of these precautions will answer the purpose.
 If you would be really beautiful; if you would have a clear complexion with that indefinable bloom which is so fascinating; if you would have bright eyes and peachblow tints, you must have fresh air, not occasionally. but all the time. Your lungs must be supplied with oxygen in order that the blood which circulates through your veins will be the rich, red blood that brings health and vitality and a good digestion.
 If fresh air is good for you at any time, there is no time when it is not good for you. If your lungs need fresh air in the daytime, they certainly need 1t at night Fresh air means clean air; air which has not become vitiated with waste matter. You would hesitate to take into your stomach anything you knew was not cleanly, but do not stop to realize that frequently the air you are taking into your lungs Is positive ly unclean, unwholesome and un- healthful?
 The first rudiments of hygiene will teach us the necessity for fresh air if we would be beautiful We can also make an almost immediate demonstra- tion for ourselves, because a sallow skin will show marked improvement in less than week when the constant inhalation of perfectly fresh air has replaced the careless habit of breath ing vitiated air from unventilated rooms.
 If you are troubled with pimples and eruptions of the skin, fresh air may not eliminate them entirely, but it will be of great assistance. If your eyes are not bright, and your head feels dull and stupid, try the open air remedy for twenty-four hours of the day. I can almost guarantee that the dullness will vanish and not return till you are com pelled to spend another day in an at. mosphere that has been breathed and rebreathed, till it is not fit for hu- man being to dwell in.
 So great Is my faith in the many benefits to be derived from the con stant dwelling in an atmosphere that is clean and wholesome and pure, that I believe I would suggest fresh air as the first requisite for beauty. and then follow with the list of creams and To- tions and bleaches and depilatories and all the other desired and desirable beautifiers-
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NEWEST COLOR IN VELVET
Peculiar Shade of Green Is Called "AbsInthe" by Those Who Have
 Designed 1t.

A peculiar greenish yellow shade. nH olive and not tan, is now much fancied for formal afternoon frocks for bridge. receptions or luncheon wearA A costume of this sort has just been finished for bride of the month. Absinthe chiffon velvet Is the mate rial and the ssuit includes graceful draped skirt and the most coquettish of coats, short enough at the front to reveal the black satin draped girdle but falling at the back in long tails to the knee. These tails slope grad ually from the double-bres ed front and give the coat a graceful cutaway effect, viewed from the side. Enor- nous revers of the velvet are gath cred at the top into turnover Robes pierre collar of black velvet and hang to the waistline over the coat front The revers and collar open in a deep ".
 The skirt has a wide front and back panels hanging perfectly straight, the sides being caught up below the hips into a soft transverse drapery. To match this absinthe vel vet costume there are patent leather boots with buttoned tops Of pale tan cloth and very curved French heels. and hat of cream white moire silk banded with mink and having one green and one gold quill.
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

New Reader: Your letter was re- freshing in it's directness and lack of apology There is no reason what ever in continuing to wear a. crown of speckled and streaked tresses when they can be restored without any harm to either hair or health. Like so many of my readers, you admire the white locks, when they are really snowy, but do not enjoy the betwixt and between period. You can use the darkener without any fear of any ill results whatever, and I can give the information you ask for when you send me the self-addressed envelope with stamp in the corner.
 Marjory K: Making up" the face Is permissible. under some circum- stances, but the great trouble with the average person who uses any of the means of making up the face is that they do not know just when and where to stop. Sometimes they stop so far in front of the ears that a de- cided line Is left between the red and white of the cheeks and the yellow or brown of the natural skin at the sides of the face and on the neck. Or. in putting a touch of dark under the lower lashes to enlarge the eyes, they put on so wide and dark a line that the eyes are given an ugly, staring look. which spells the prettiest face. A triple mirror is an absolute essen tial for the toilet table of the woman who indulges in powder and rouge and darkening pencils, because unless she has one she never knows how the sides of her face appear.
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Pineapple. is good for indigestion. the juice containing a digestive fluid similar to pepsin.
 If you wish to preserve your teeth take all medicines containing acids through a glass tube.
 Almond ol and lanolin in equal parts rubbed into the eyebrows will stimulate their growth.
 For a greasy, oily skin. put some astringent, little alcohol or toilet vinegar, into the wash water.
 Honey is excellent in nearly all throat and lung affections. For a sharp tickling throat cough a tea spoonful taken every few moments will quickly allay the irritation.
 The habit of biting the nails may be conquered by will power in an older person. but with children cut the nails very close and dip the ends of the fingers In quinine or little extract of quassia.
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burning. I tried several so called sure cure remedies. but they did little or no good. Several months ago I heard of Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and wrote for a sample.
 ''I found them SO soothing that I at once purchased twenty-five cent cake of Cuticura Soap. and fifty cent box of Cuticura Ointment. I used the Cuticura Soap and Ointment as follows: First open some of the pimples. bathe with warm water and Cuticura Soap. dry and smear lightly with Cuticura Ointment. Let this remain on for about five or ten minutes, then wash off with hot water and Cuticura Soap. After using them for about month. all of the itching and the pimples had en- tirely disappeared" (Signed) John Finger, Dec. 30. 1911.
 Cutlcura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are sold throughout the world. Liberal sample or each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Adj dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept.T. Boston. :"
 Bs-Tendcr-faced men should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
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You may have your own cards right now, although until you make your debut your name is supposed to be on your mothers card to use in mak- ing formal calls and for invitation purposes. but there are so many occa- sions where a girl needs her own card. Have Miss" and your name, be it short or long, engraved In full, no abbreviation or prefixing initials before a name
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Many of the high girdles are made of Oriental ribbon with long hanging ends.
 Draperies are caught up with enor. nous hooks and eyes covered with a material similar to the costume; these take the place of buckles as decora- tion.
 Evening wraps are draped to allow for the fitness of the gown beneath.
 Black and taupe are in the lead for fashionable millinery. but royal pur- pie runs them close second.
 Moleskin hats are extremely popu- lar. possibly because of their soft be- comingness.
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If there is only one maid she imme- diately precedes the bride to the all tar, stands by her side, holds her bouquet and throws back her veil if she wears one. It is customary for her to stand by her side when re- ceiving, but this is not always done.
 fancy the crepe meteor is softer and prettier for your gown than mar quisette.
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High noon is exactly 12 o'clock, and is the fayor'te hour for wedding with our English cousins, and even more so now since Alice Roosevelt se- Iected that time. For the first course serve iced cantaloupe filled with sliced pineapple and Maraschino cher ries, then chicken salad with plain sandwiches.
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vaIuapie Inrormarron.

Silks have been so fashionable this summer that a hint on their preserva- tion will not come amiss When they are put away they should not be fold led in white paper, for the chloride of lime used in bleaching the paper is apt to spoil the color of the silk.
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A Hioh Noon Wedding.

will you kindly state at just what time high noon" is? Also suggest a menu for three courses for a wedding breakfast at that hour, to be served in buffet style, as a fiat prevents any other method of serving.-Mrs. J. H. B.
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Cloud-gray taffetas is used for the skirt, which is trimmed at foot with a band of embroidery on net.
 The plain Magyar bodice is of the same; over this at top of sleeves and side is gray silk spotted ninon of a lighter shade which is continued down sides of skirt in panier effect, the edges being finished with insertion; the same insertion outlines the "V' at neck, which is filled in with piece lace: buttons trim the front
 Materials required: Four and one half yards taffetas 42 inches wide, three yards ninon 40 inches wide. ten buttons, about eight yards insertion two yards wide, trimming for skirt' one-fourth yard lace IS inches wide.
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first showed itself by the formation of small red. rather hard pimples which were not only disfguring to the face. but were painful. They also appeared on my neck and chest. Their itch- ing was often so intense as to cause insomnia. and they very often caused Dain and
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Visiting Cards for Young Girl.

I am a young girl-sixteen. How soon will it be proper for me to have my own cards and should Miss" pre- fede the name and should my name be written out in full l?--Schoolgirl
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Duties of a Bridesmaid.

Please state the duties of brides maid. In just what way should she assist the bride? I expect to wear deep cream or buff. Please advise. whether you think crepe meteor would be more appropriate than marquisette. --J. l..
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P|MPLES CAME !, ls IN RI 01GHFS
On Face. Small, Red and Hard. AL 50 on Neck and Chest. itching Intense. Pain and Burning. Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment Cured.

Morrison, Tenn" For one year suf- fered from Q very severe attack of acne or plmples. accompanied by eczema. It
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