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The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
ny FRANCES sHArrER.
Doesn't II sound aliurfne?

Doesn't It sound alluring7
1t is just a bit of society gossip
from London telling about the prep
arations now in the making by a wom-
an. with the proud title OF Lady Some
body. for a royal sort Of long sum-
mer vacation.
She, her husband, and children are
going a-gypsying the summer long.
travelling about the country districts
of England in true nomadic fashion.
With them It is more or less of an
old story, for their little caravan has
gone about in the beautiful English
byways for several seasons, stopping
wherever fancy or night overlook
them.
of a fad over there. and mighty at
tractive one 1t is. even as modified by
folks who cannot make their gypsy
outfit very elaborate. ~
Just to drift along the kings high
way at ones own sweet will. with the
conventionalities thrown aside. with
not a thought for the work-a-day
world. not a sigh for the noise and
hurly-burly left behind nor wish for
the splendor of cities
When one thinks of the crowded.
heated. unwholesome tenements, where
folks live and try to thrive the year
around. one almost wonders there are
not more sure-enough gypsies. One
wonders that some of the, hardest
toilers. whose work yields little
enough return and whose days and
years are spent with scarcely a breath
of the free open air, do not somehow
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| they were young. Even where they are
in circumstances where they are enabled
TO hire the work done, much better
service is secured If they have a practi.
cal knowledge Of the making of a dress
The introduction of paper patterns has
to a great extent, superseded the old
tedious method of using charts and sys-
TENS, and the process Of making dress
is much simplifed. With the present
styles in vogue. It is not a great task TO
make pretty frock, and many school
girls as well as wage-earners are seen
wearing those made with their own deft
fingers.
The majority girls naturally take to
sewing, and after they gain an insight
into 1t and realize that 1t is not such a
task as they think It is, they enjoy the
work, and particularly the satisfaction
of achieving good results Like the chill
dren who spent Saturday morning in
learning TO do Homework. II a stated
time is set apart for mending and moth
ing allowed to interfere with that time
the habit Of doing 1t may be formed and
the work looked upon as a pleasure. At
nrst II may require some insistence upon
the part of the mother, but she is doing
her daughter an injustice IL she does NOT
require It,
The time has passed for the adrnira-
ton of the helpless, inactive girl who
does not, as one of them once said with
pride. know how to sew or run a sewing
machine. The girl who wins today is
the one who Is wideawake to grasp every
kind Of Information that win be of adj
vantage to her, whose outlook is on
broad lines. and to, make the education
complete the knowledge Of home
cannot be omitted. =
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Attractive Score Cards.

If you want to make inexpensive and
handsome score cards. buy some floral
wall paper. Roses and carnations are
both very effective. One way is to paste
the floral paper smoothly on watercolor
paper. which costs cents a sheet When
the paste is thoroughly dry. cut into
odd shapes, so that a flower is on each
card. Attach a pencil, and letter with
small brush. No one would ever sus-
pect that they were not hand-painted
Another dainty score card is made by
cutting a rose out of a piece of wall
paper, pasting writing paper at the back
and folding the writing paper beneath
which makes a leaf on which to write
the score. Attach the card to the dress
or belt by twisted cord of embroidery
silk. These cards may be made from any
pretty Powered wall paper.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Power of Distinctive,
Rapishing Perfumes
IRON the Feminine World.


To be konwn by ones UNIQUE, rare.
and peculiarly delightful choice Of per-
fume is disposition to be coveted by
everybody of average sagacity. GER
tain French countess, well known in
America, Wis SO cognizant of the power
of a distinctive perfume, ravfshing
and fascinatingly magnetic in charac-
ter: that this detail is given vital at
tention at all times. To an intimate
friend she divulged the secret of her
special odor, and the formula is so
simple and the cost so surprisingly
small, i know many of your readers
will consider themselves fortunate in
securing this information.
Two drains of formal concentrate,
when united with four ounces of de-
odorized alcohol, produce the wonder
full scent used by this lady OF title.
The union of these elements effects
a peculiar chemical action, which
brings out the enhancing fragrance
locked in that small quantity Of for
nal concentrate. As the ingredients
are TO be had at any drug store, any
one can easily make this rare perfume.
The bottle in which they are mixed
should, of course. be perfectly clean.
F1ornal concentrate Is sold and rec
commended by Affieck's and other re-
liable drug stores
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Miss Aida Hemmi, Prima
Donna Soprano Of Aborn
Grand Opera Company,
Gives Practical Answer to
the Question.
ny Julia CHANDLER MANI.

After Just the sort of vigorous hand
shake one would expect from SO earnest
and serious a woman as Miss Aida Hem
mi. prima donna soprano OF the Aborn
English Grand Opera Company, I bolted
| the customary questions which usually
lead up to the real object Of an inter-
view and told her at once that / had
come to ask her opinion OF the advisi-
bility of foreign study for American
girls, and II she didn't think the young
women who are preparing their voice
for the stage could accomplish just as
much through study with American
teachers.
The prima donna gave me a smile
which said quite plainly: How many.
many times have I been asked that ques-
ton before?" and did not answer me
Immediately.
there are many gifted American girls
whose parents are in such financial cir
cumstances as to find 1t impossible to
send their daughters abroad for study
without making the most unthinkable
sacrifices. I have known cases myself
where the ambition of the daughter of
a family was practically built upon all
but the starvation of the folk at home.
who were ready to make any sacrifice
that the girl might have her chance
with foreign masters. And, too" went
on, ct isn't an unheard-of thing for the
sacrifice to be all in vain, either. because
the girl herself has no real ability or
because she falls into the hands of some
humbug teacher in Europe. Consider
ing these things, II seems a pity that
she cannot get the proper vocal train
ing in America"
But who said she cant?" asked the
singer, with a little laugh at the vehe-
mence Of my protest.
Did Most of Her Work Here.
st am an American woman" she told
me, land did the most Of my prepara-
ton for grand opera right here in this
blessed America. I was born in Brook
Ign, but my parents went to Chicago
when 1 was ten years old. and I owe
the correct placing of my voice and the
splendid groundwork upon which the
structure of my voice was builded to
my first teacher in that city"
But you went abroad for the finish
ing" I objected. why did you do that
when you think American methods so
good
There is but one correct method of
voice development. and it doesn't make |
a particle of difference whether it is
taught in America, Italy. France, or
Germany, as far as that Is concerned"
Miss Hemnf assured me.
But there are other things to con- |
sider." she went on. I'm the first place |
the girl who is studying with the pur-
pose of making opera her life work |
wants financial as well as artistic sue
cess, and every impresario in this coun-
Try has 1t very clearly defined in his
mind that he must import his prima
ionnas; must be able to advertise the fact |
hat they have studied under eminent
foreign artists. A girl may find some OBJ
'cure teacher in America who has the
and ability to develop her
,oice as well as the most far-famed in
tructor abroad. but when that develop
nent has been completed and she is
'eady to go to a manager for an en-
,agement the fact that her teacher is
Unknown and that she can boast no
ears Of European study will find herself !
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deny those dear to you is almost impos-
sible. A man does not like to see his
wife dress less handsomely than the
wives Of his associates. He even tells
himself that her good appearance helps
his business reputation Still harder Is
IT to refuse things that seem to be neces-
sary for the welfare of Your children.
Really" says mother, living. the way
We live. 1 cannot see why Jane should
not have all the opportunities the Smith
children have" Thereupon Jane gets
them. and father wonders how he is to
pay.
What remedy? There is no general
REMEDY. You must apply common sense
to each individual case. At least keen
a little behind the rush. instead of a
little In front of ii. Then. when a bad
day comes, others Will wish thew had
done as you did. II your neighbor gets
an automobile. and your children clamor
for the like. get runabout instead OF a
touring car. II your daughters have
fewer frocks and cheaper music lessons
than their friends around the corner
that 10 better than ending with no frocks
and no lessons Il all. ~
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Attractive Table Plant.

Break OF the top leaves Of a pine
apple by gently working them from side
TO side until they come out quite clean.
Now put two spoonfuls of coarse sand
In the bottom Of a glass jar and NIL
with water. Place the pineapple top in
II where II breaks of and always keep
II little under water. Be sure and
keep in the light, and after a few weeks
roots will sprout. AS soon as they are
strong enough. put in a pot, and then in
a small jardiniere. With little care, a
lovely evergreen table plant will spread
out which will last for years
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Interesting Activities of
Women All Over World

| the customers faces while the boss shaved
| them. in an effort to break UP strik:
among the BARRIERS.
, City Councils of Youngstown, Ohio
have been petitioned by the women OF
that city to pass a law compelling the
trolley car steps to be lowered to within
eight inches Of the street.
In Norway, Sweden, Denmark. and Fin.
land women have rights which range
from the full political vote and right to
sit in the Legislature down TO mere pa :
ticipation in local self government
Mrs Ann Gelder. of Bradford. England,
who Just celebrated her ninety-sixth
George III, George ", William ", Queen
Victoria, Edward VII, and George v.
If Miss Helen slinghuf. of Norristown,
Pa, remains single she will receive s25,-
600 left by her mother, but II she mar
rfes. the money is to be divided equally
between her brother. sister and herself.
In Copenhagen the whole municipal
politics will be this year dominated by d
woman, Fraulein Blom, known as the
Dictator of Copenhagen" The explana-
ton is that she holds the balance of power
in the municipal council.
In order that she might be a partner
In business with her fance, Anna Bern
stem, daughter Of the Premier of Den
mark, is learning the trade of a joiner
in carpenter shop, where her intended
husband is employed.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Practical Violet Holder.

An extremely simple and practical rub.
Der novelty comes in the shape of a
bunch of violets, and is designed for the
protection Of gown when the natural
flowers are worn.
1t is made Of green rubberized silk. the
shade Of the violet leaves. and is out
lined with a green wire. When worn IL
effectually prevents the penetration of
any moisture to the gown. The wire edge
permits of shaping the holder to the
bouquet proper. and the latter is then
attached to the corsage or wherever else
desired.
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unable TO command the same salary as
| that obtained by the girl who has had
! these advantages.
Help to American Girl.
Il say advantageous because they
are such-from a commercial stand
point. at least-and this Is worth while
considering. But the time Is coming
when impresarios will not demand a
foreign musical education for the
American girl. The Messrs. Aborns'
insistence that grand opera can be
given in English. and the success with
which their opinion has been backed.
together with their dictatorship of
in New York, next season. is going to
be a great help to the American girl
who does not find II possible to study
Abroad factor in promoting the al
ready changing opinion among i'm
presarios that foreign record is
necessary for her American presenta-
ton.
But, aside from all this" Miss
Hemmi told me, there lis a distinct
advantage in European study. / was
In Leipzig for three years under the
tutorship OF Nine. Unger-Haupt. dur
ing which time the chance continu-
ously to near the very best there is
in opera and operate voices. together
with the artistic atmosphere in which
worked. was of inestimable value to
me. Environment means a great deal
TO the singer. Living in close prox-
unity to many. many other artists.
whose souls are wrapped up in their
work (as you find ii in Leipzig.
keeps the heart in a students work.
keeps a girls ambition from tagging,
fills her with the inspiration to work
which she could not get in a thousand
years just plugging away under the
OF a teacher in an unmusi-
cal atmosphere. You see my angle"
she asked.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Paris Rev0lting Against Turkish Blouse

Largely following Turkish ideas in
dress. the big. lazy waist on some of the
best models is indicative of the form OF
the women of the harem. who spend
their days lounging, eating fruit, and,
consequently, putting on flesh. In that
country the first requisite of beauty is
obesity. and no matter how lovely the
lines or beautiful the face, IL a woman
be slim she is not considered even passa-
BILE
Women in Paris are very tired of this
aiming to be like the Turk At first it
was novel and highly amusing. but since
realizing that their own good forms
have been spoiled, they are revolving
and the -couturiers hear nothing but
complaints. Empire gowns are very
pretty as long as the waist is small and
the form allowed to remain natural, but
padding the waist and slicing the hips
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01

does not fulfill the artists or sculptor
dream of beauty.
Turkish colorings in Bagdad effects
are very rich for a touch in trimming
OF dresses, but not as much as is being
employed in Paris, for the effect of
Oriental stuffs is always heavy and
hard. Sometimes kimono sleeves. or big,
loose centuries, are of this material
The latest thing is to embroider tulle
and mousseline in Turkish designs, and
only those are accepted that are fear
fully coarse and heavy. Effects are I'M
doubtedly rich and seductive but they
are far from summary and diaphenous.
In many evening frocks for young
women flowers are worked in heavy
WOOL then cherries or roses done to fall
separately. The effect is pretty, but, to
say the least, impractical and incon-
sistent. This was followed to some ex-
tent a year ago. It died a natural death
in the autumn, and now, with late
spring modes, has returned, the designs
much larger, and in most instances the
flowers or fruit to depend from the
goods. White is a favorite background
for these gayly colored punches, but we
see materials in cream, banana; in fact,
in all shades of yellow, with designs
hanging A few backgrounds in pink
and blue are shown, but nothing has
the popularity this year enjoyed by
cream and yellows.
One views so many vivid colored cos
tunes that IL Is a rest for the senses
to come in contact with a navy blue or
a soft brown.
Plating Popular.
Plating is becoming more in vogue all
the time. It is indicated on the Bulga-
rian or Russian blouses, where the plaits
open. or at least are luted. and appear |
as though they had lately been tight |
knife plaits. A stunning black satin |
charmeuse had a back. position shape, |
made into kind of ruffle plating that |
more than half a yard below |
the waist line. Speaking of position |
backs, they are very modish, coming |
rom a front that is half Elton. The half |
acket in that case is made with or with
tut a belt When with belt the plaits
Rang from the waist line. With such
fleets the best belt or ceinture ID that
If soft or patent leather, from a few
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
New sleeveless Coats.

Some curious sleeveless coats are be-
ing worn These are taken over back
and front like scapuiars. but they are
not cut on quite such straight lines.
The sides are entirely cut out until to-
ward the hem. where the back and
front are continued round to button
over and meet each other. A belt,
which is often of black satin and
matchesthe collar, holds the coat down
at the back. then passes under the ma
terial. showing again at the sides, and
is continued over the front.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01

Graceful and novel is this summer
frock, made with an underwaist of plain
net. covered with another of allover
lace. The waist closes at the front with
small white crocheted buttons.
The Jacket and skirt are OF the white
cotton material resembling Bedford cord.
The skirt has straight back panel and
two draped side pieces, fastened together
down the front by crossed cords, with
buttons at each crossing The collars
and sash are made OF Inquired chiron.
edged with copper-colored messaline.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
New "Party, Frock..

Some of the prettiest party" frocks
for little girls are made of thin wolfe,
net or lace over silk slips. In many cases
the slips have wreaths OF artificial
flowers running about the top of the hem,
showing charmingly through the thin
overdress. This is trimmed with the roses
at neck and sleeves
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
Spent I'm Deep Woods.

The noon hour? Why, that is spent
deep in the woods. among the treetops
and the shy wild things: and there in the
inviting stiffness. with the fantastic
shadows playing about. IT is delightfully."-
easy to drift to sleepyland. for blissfui.
dreamy moment or so.
Later on wheH-the shadows lengthen
and the sun slants down in the west
who of US. systematically shut away from
the tender nature-revelations. thinks or
knows how grave and reverend the day
grows when II is settling down to rest,
And when dark-robed evening comes, with
the stars. and maybe the moon, peeping
out overhead, who knows then. who but
the sure-enough and the make-belieye
among the gypsies?
The Washington herald., 1913-06-01
SHOULD AMERICAN GIRLS STUDY MUSIC ABROAD?
Impresarios Demand Foreign
Study, and Artists Gain In
spiiration in Musical Envi-
ronment Abroad, Says the
Aborn Star.

Yes. / did see, and / believe tina,
Miss Hemmfs aforementioned reason
for the advisabiiity OF the operate as
pirant finishing her education in for
eigl musical center Is the best of them
, all. II God has gifted her with good
voice material, the ability to develop
It into an exquisite and dependable
| vocal organ depends almost as much
| upon working in a sympathetic en-
vironment as upon having the proper
Instructor.
Miss Hemmi believes in the Ameri-
can girl. She cited full dozen -ex-
amples to prove to me that the Ameri-
can prima donna has endured long
after the more temperamental italian
singer had quite worn herself out.
Why" she said, foreign teachers just
love to have American pupils Americans
are more practical, more sensible; less
given to temperamental fits: more will
ing to work. and more patient in the
achievement of ultimate results, than
European pupils"
While we were on the subject Of teach
ers asked her II II was true that
EUROPEAN teachers heeced American
pupils, and also IL II was true that there
were many humbugs among instructors
in music abroad, to which she replied
that there were no more unprincipled
are on this side, and surprised me very
much by saying that the greatest fakes
in European musical centers are Ameri-
can teachers who have assumed foreign
sounding name. and gone abroad to pose
as great masters in the art of musical
instruction.
Means Years of Work.
And when I asked the prima donna,
whose perfectly modulated exquisite
tonal production so many of US heard
last week in both Madame Butterfly
and II Trovatore." at the New National
Theater, IL she believed in a grand opera
given a voice, she was silent for so long
while that I had begun to think she
didn't intend to tell me what she thought
Of the matter when she spoke.
Not unless the gift is SO marked. the
call upon her heart and mind so insistent
that she cannot be happy without obedi-
ence to it The girl with a mediocre
voice had a thousand times better give
up the hope of the operate stage. for
even with unmistakabIe ability it means
years and years of never ceasing work:
years and years of living a routine life,
while OF the stage: Of the most minute
care and attention TO the health of both
mind and body. and this isn't just during
the years of preparation. for the work
must keep on and on as long as one is In
opera. One must have vigorous health
as well as a voice OF exceptional sweet
ness and power to succeed as an opera
singer"
Miss Hemmi who Is Mrs. J. Allen
Preisch in private life. will go to her
sixty-flve acre ranch in California i'm
mediately upon the close of her en-
gagement with the Aborn Company.
where. she told me joyously. she intends |
TO fish and tramp and ride-to live |
through a glorious summer in the open, !
until again in the fall the voice of the |
stage siren calls her back to the work |
which is so arduous that II would be |
lnbearable were II not that II Is part |
IF the very fiber OF her being.