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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
Office Training Makes the
Head Save the Heels

The domestic servant of fair ntelIi-
gcnce can be taught to follow nstruc-
tons if the head Of the house prepares
careful schedule of the days work. If,
therefore, the busy woman invites few
guests to her home for a scmi-formal
little dinner, she does not give a few
vague orders to her servant as she
leaves the house in the morning, but pre-
pares d carefully written menu and pins
it up in the kitchen to help her maids
usually undepcndablc memory. Office
experience teaches that written insttuc-
tons are more easily memorized by
minor employees who lack personal in
itiative.
Good housekeeping and efficient Office
management arc attained through keen
personal insight and systematic super
vision by the head of the department, be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

sisted first upon my learning notes from
book. 1t was drudgery unreieved. Al
most every child who wants to play. or
whose parents think musical educa-
ton necessary. has to go through that
period of drudgery; and l think that
more times than not, it kills the instinct
for musical expression that it is natural
for every child to have.
Even then, when | was little, | felt
that the old system was quite wrong,
and the older | grew the worse it
seemed. BY the time had children Of
my own | possessed several well defined
theories on the subject of music teach
ing which l tried on them and tie chill
dren Of the neghborhood They had
to do chiefly with dancing and learning
to play the piano by car. The ovolu-
tlonary theories came later, when
found that some little children who
wanted very much to play had NOT the
necessary independent finger control for
the piano. In order to learn the Ian
guage of music they needed other and
simpler Instruments.
$50 the idea started quite naturally
and grew to completeness in short
time. 1t would not have done at all to
discourage those little tots who cravcd
musical expression; 1t was the time To
give them some means for It,
Il believe that the best results in the
child's training can be obtained before
the self-conscious age is reached. Spon-
taneity IN self-eNpresslon and bodily re-
sponsc to rhythm are more easily devel-
oped before the child is seven years old
than afterward. From three to eight
his feelings are on the surface, suscep-
tible to every influence; and since
music should be developed through feel
ing first, this is the best age for founda-
tlonal training
Mrs. Coleman thinks that any mother
who has slight knowledge of music
can. with a little training, give her own
children the foundation of then musical
education. She also thinks the system
is adaptable to the public schools,
where each grade could be made to con-
stitute an orchestra, playing instru-
ments they have made themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
BY FLORENCE PROVOST CLARENDON
that head housekeeper or office exccu-

that head housekeeper or office exccu-
tive.
In neither case does it mean doing
the actual work, but it necessitates
personal knowledge of the routine and
method in its supervision. 1t is inter
esting to cite the cases of two young
women who were married a year or so
ago. One had been private secretary for
an unusually busy executives the others
life had been spent in the home, if one
excluded frequent visits to former
school friends extending from d few
weeks at a time to months in duration.
The business woman, far from her
own home in a small inland town. lived
in q boarding. house. She was engaged
but three months before marriage, but
during that time she fed up on books,
magazines, newspaper articles-any-
thing that would enable her to increase
her early knowledge of housekeeping.
while she literally sat at the feet Of one
Of her friends who as cooking tcachec
and well known dietitan gave the stu
dent in housekeeping much useful infor-
nation. She married man in exceed
ingly good financial position, but she
thought it only right in entering this
partnership for life that she should fit
herself to carry out fairly and we'll her
share of the new firms work-thc super
vision of the home. Her house was judi
ciously managed because the housekecp-
er had been trained to systcmatize and
TO concentrate on such duties as were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
The Domestcity Of the Business Woman

TN OUR grandmothers' youth-and
| our mothers as well there existed
a Victorian convention that
young women of good birth and refined
social connections lost caste in adopting
business career. This idea obtained
not only among our British cousins, but
in this country also, our vaunted democ-
racy Notwithstanding. In the present
era Of progressive thought, however, this
prejudice has practically vanished, except
from the social code Of a few ultra-con-
sentative folk Of hidebound conventions.
Tine was when woman entered a
business Office for one of two reasons-be-
cause of the opportunity thus obtained
10 pursue some special class of work for
which she felt herself particularly adapt
3D. either intuitively or through educa-
ton; or simply because she desired to in
crease her income Within the last few
years, however. an equally important
reason led women to take their place in
the business held-the desire to release
men for service in defence of their coun-
try. Old and young, rich and poor, col
lege ored or with but elementary educa-
ton, Of nigh and low degree-w women
have enlisted in the financial and mer-
camille service Of the land, anxious to
earn, eager to serve. Thus, in answer
ng call to the colors the last plank of
INSTRUMENTATION has been swept away.
This exodus OF women from the shell
tering traditions of the home brings up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
Society Life
Doesn't Teach System

The other girl bright and unusually
attractive, was the recipient of many So
cial courtesies during the short months
prior to the elaborate wedding. In the
confusion Of shopping and the excite
mcnt Of many dinners and dances there
appeared to be no time nor thought to
give to the future duties of the young
hcuseAeeper. AS mistress Of her new
home she placed an almost pathetic CON
fidence in the ability Of her highly paid
servant-a confidence which might have
eQualled expectations if the mistress had
properly supervised the maid. At the
end Of six months the pretty home re
tanned much Of its pristine attraction,
dlmmed somewhat by more or less dis
cernble veil of dust which neither mis-
tress nor maid ever found time to re-
move entirely The lack of system.
however, in the young wife's training
was more clearly evidenced in the fact
that She had run just $500 over her al
lowance for personal and housekee ping
expenses.
In the Louisiana of ancient regime, in
old Creole days, those dainty French
women of high caste and limited vision
looked on it as an evidence of plebeian
origin to ask, when shopping, the price
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

pert guidance, as there are subtleties in
Oriental decoration that only the expert
enced and erudite can cope with. There
are entirely zoo many so-called Chinese
rooms IN this country, monstrostles OF
design and misapplied ornament that
would make almost any disciple Of Con-
fucius throw up his hands in horror.
Any large or striking thing should not
be used unless a correct room, la Pc
king, is contemplated, or chaos is sure to
be the result. Simple designs in furni-
ture, delicate paintings on silk or on
glass, soft co'ored brocadcs and en-
broideries may be combined harmonious
~ with the choicest Of European fur
nishings.
The architcct-dccorator Of the time
Of the French Louis knew perfectly how
to combine the different styles and the
old prints Of the period show many en-
chanting examples Of their taste and
skill. Those who have period rooms
may find many delightful ideas for The
placing Of Chinese ornaments by con-
sultng the old cravings in the museums
or high class art shops.
One device which the decorators have
adopted is the Louis Quatorzc base for
Chinese figures. This consists Of gilded
wood, sometimes with simple convex
moIding or again with a molding on tiny
squat legs Almost any Chinese orna-
ment~~a Buddha, Fou dog, Ming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

that is, one of her individual choice and
financial esponsibiIity-it is seldom that
the duties of housekeeping are entirely
rclegated to others. Personal observa-
ton has frequently shown that she bakes
cakes o nights for the sheer fun of it,
preserves fruit for the patriotism Of it.
entcrtains and cooks holiday dinners for
her guests for the love of it. How does
she find the time? How does a business
man find time to play golf, hoe the
kitchen garden, tend the furnace or mai!
up shelves in the pantry?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
1t Goes Quicker
Than 1t Sounds

1t sounds like lengthy process, but
apparently any normally intelligent child
lives through these stages very quickly.
for the five-year olds the reporter
watched had been having lessons for
only few weeks and they were already
playing their little songs on several diff
1erent instruments, wind, string and per
cusslon. 1t was interesting to watch
them play little folksong on the Afri-
can marimba, for instance, and then play
the same tune on the Greek Tyre which
Mrs. Coleman has had made for her
pupils. It was the tone itself that they
carried from one instrument to another.
not the Interpretation of symbol such
as printed notes.
Besides their work with folksongs.
they are encouraged to compose little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

NAL dance, and the children performed
the dance with such spontaneity that it
seemed as if they felt themselves to be
real little kangaroos. A few jolly jigs
followed and then they sat down to listen
to some ear-training stories. BY means
Of these stories Mrs. Coleman teaches
them to recognize musical intervals in
the sounds of everyday lfe-bird calls
and animal cries. 1t is the sound itself
that matters to them, not the relative
position Of black spots on ruled lines.
"Of course they Will learn notation"
said Mrs. Coleman, but not until they
are ready for it and realize through their
own experience that it is necessary. Per-
haps they will want to send a song they
have made to friend at distance,
how shall they write down the tune?
This question leads to others and they
are led to work out the principle of nota-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

stands, although it must be confessed
that birds are already little too
ubiquitous and threaten soon to become
the decorative bromide. If one wishes to
get away from the aviary note there
is whole menagerie in chinoiserie to
draw from. pair of pink green or
yellow marble elephants, for instance,
make pleasing substitute for china
pigeons or roosters, especially when
they are made to guard a bowl filled
with marble fruit
Teakwood furniture especially tables,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
Really Living"
In a Home Of Your Own

Not long ago two business women ar
ranged to meet at theatre TO view the
first performance of a new play Il am
sorry to be a little late said one as she
dropped into the vacant seat beside her
friend just before the curtain rolled up
on the first act, Il had to get my bread
ready to set before | left the house.
you don't make it yourself?' was the
query.
Have to- My little sister and ! were
raised on good home baking, and at pres
cnt my new maid can camouhage better
than she can cook "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
Learn Music as
The Race Learned 1t

Il don't understand said Mrs. Cole
man, "why it has always been thought
necessary to teach children music on the
piano. complicated instrument that has
been developed comparatively recently.
We follow the principles of evolution in
most of our modern teaching; why not
in music lessons, too? My children be-
gin as their remote ancestors began. bv
knocking sticks together for rhythm.
They evolve drums, make them and beat
upon them; then they dance primitive
dances until they feel rhythm with their
whole bodies.
eve also go back to the childhood of
the race for our cew to the DEVELOPMENT
Of a feeling for tone. We sing savage
songs that lie within a range of two or
three notes and play them upon primitive
instruments. The children discover in
the same way their ancestors did how
tone can be obtained from strings, aud
step by step they develop their own
strlnged instruments and play their
songs upon them. Even for tiny tots the
wind instruments are not omitted and
the little ones play upon the Pipes of
Pan and from them develop other wind
Instruments. 1t is my aim to have the
children live through the typical expe-
riences of the whole musical history Of
early mankind, for this seems to me nee
essary for the best development of the
musical instinct.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

may be combined interestingly with mod
ern furniture, as the lines are usually
simple and the color is soft and rich The
chairs are not so desirable as the tables,
are often uncomfortable to sit in and
sometimes impossible to blend with other
things Two lockwood tables in a room
filled with European or American fur
nishings look better than one, as only
with a pair can one arrive at pleasing
balance. One or two teakwood taborets
Will tie the motif together A room con-
tanning tcakwood should also have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

horseman-is given more Importance if
treated in this way and is more smoothly
combined with ornaments of Occidental
origin. Even in a non-period room the
base may be used, but should not strong
ly betray the earmarks of any particular
style, the height and character deter
mining the shape. The safest coors to
use are gilt, black or red lacquer AL
most any Trainer can make these bases
if he is given the design in drawing.
Porcelain birds are very fetching, either
standing on dull gold bases or lacquer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
Orchestral Playing
is Part of 1t

AS the pupils advance they learn har-
mony, too, before they learn notes. and
several children play together in har-
mony on different instruments. One. for
instance, will play the melody on
primitive flute while others accompany
with chords on the Tyre. Wind, string
and percussion Instruments are played
together by the children-after the same
fashion of grown-ups in the orchestral
An important part of Mrs. Coemans
plan is this ensemble playing. "They
must learn" she says, mot only to eX-
press themselves freely as individuals,
but also in groups, and learn to keep to-
gether. Our mental, moral, social and
ethical life is built on our relations with
others, and | know of nothing more val
liable than ensemble playing and group
dancing in early childhood to cultivate
the habit of harmonious intercourse
with others. To be one of many in the
making of something beautiful is a val
liable thing for child to learn"
When the lesson was over the re-
porter came to with a gasp. 1t was the
shortest hour she remembers. The chill
dren, too, seemed refreshed rather than
tired. Their activities had been so dis
tributed that their interest had been sus-
tanned. Why did no one ever think of
teaching us music that way?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
By VANCE ARMSTRONG

TIME vogue for things Chinese shows
no symptoms of abatement. The
difficulty Of transportation and
Inc consequent lessening Of imports from
tne Yellow Kingdom seem only to have
Nhetted the appetite Of lovers Of the
exotic. Oriental shops are thronged
with customers, and auction rooms are
oeSieged with collectors bidding fran
"caiiy against one another to capture
some choice bit from far away Canton
" Peking Chine blanc, Fou dogs, Ming
'orseinen, temple hangings, mandarin
'0oes' scent bottles, paintings on glass,
mention only few Of the fascinating
"s'ihgS offered by the almond eyed gen
wy provide a lure that in spite Of the
income and luxury tax is irresistible.
ASIDE from the obvious beauty Of
Dainssc objcts dart, their value as a
.eS"fa''Ye motif in relation with Occi-
,'sheai furnishings il only beginning TO
~ appreciated, although eighteenth cen
Wy decorators we're greatly intrigued
- snsrn They give piouant touch 10
s'"'st any kind Of decorative scheme if
veg with discretion. One should. Of
..afSe' buy carefully, az all too many
s.'opS are flooded with tawdriness. and
~ use Sparingly unless the principal
note is Chinese.
ahinese room, pure and simple.
va'a never be attempted without ex.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
By ETHEL r. PEYSER

THIs is the age of revolution, and
no tradition, however respected
and hoary, is safe. Take the old
one about having to learn notes before
,o, begin to play music. That has sur
yived all kinds of shakings up that have
folIed other pedagogical systems, but its
doom is now in sight.
AT whatever age the child begins the
study of music says Mrs. Salts N.
Coleman, revolutionist in chief, she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

mans handbook of the revolution, and
the others are like unto it. They over
turn existing methods with good clear
reason and show results.
The reporter watched Mrs. Coleman
give a lesson to d couple of little five
yearolds the other day, and it was a
unique experience. Although there was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
Business Life Whets the
Appetite for Home

The woman who attains success in
business career enters the field properly
equipped with good education, funda-
mental common sense, and home train
ing which has given her poise and a
proper feeling of proportion with which
to encounter new problems and overcome
unfamiliar difficulties. The business
woman of this type, keenly interested in
her work alert to all its possibilities,
achieving success through innate intelli.
gence, concentration and hard work,
turns to the comfort and Quietude Of her
AIN fireside" at the close Of the busy
day with a yearning uneXcelled and fire.
quently uneQualed by the woman who
has not felt the need nor heard the call
Co go out daily to business.
The possession of d home, however,
necessitates its practical supervision; to
keep its charm it must be we'll run Some
times the woman whose days are spent
in an office is fortunate in having a
mother or sister who helps to keep her
home in order Yet in such case if the
home really be the business woman'S--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
Ones First Lesson
Should Not Be Torture

When Mrs. Coleman was asked how
the idea came to her, she said
ut began with the terrible disappoint-
ment I suffered in my very first music
lesson. | was seven and had great de-
sire to learn to play. But instead Of
letting me play tunes, the teacher in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

with increasing interest the question as
to the domestic proclvities Of the bust
ness woman Does business career
initiate against her housekeeping quail
fications? Has she lost interest in her
home?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

should be taught to feel, play and com
pose music before he attempts to read
it. As well try to teach baby to read
before he learns to talk as 70 teach
child symbols in book before he knows
the real living thing that is music
This is the first article in Mrs. Cole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

assigned to her. and her business train
ing did not fail when the sphere of life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

other countries and should be placed
with great care. The rare or more
beautiful ones should not be placed on
the floor, but should be hung in the hall
or in room whore there is massive
furniture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09
yN5ava Coming! 3ukksy5
XNe A Cllildren's Tribune 2zS9
* (sate but not serious) - al
(safe but not serious

\ corkng boy serial by George Mitchell
Puzzles, with cash prize awards
An editorial with other features to be writ
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The first number Of the Childrens Tribune will an
In eight small printed pages and IL of
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-09

r IVES there a parent who has ycarned for
safe and childrens section in Sunday
A~ paper that would compete in interest with the
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the childs Imagination and mid in developing his orig
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ton for ourselves, using, of course. the
accepted Symbols.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-28
CITY ITEMS

Planked shad, Riverside Inn, East dam.-AdVt. The library will be closed all day Friday, Memorial day.
 The Scandinavian w. c. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Adrian Svenson, Plainville, tomorrow. Mem bers will take the ? o'clock car from the center.
 Ascension day and holy communion will be celebrated at a. m. and 1o:3 a. m tomorrow at St Marks church.
 Fish cakes Thursday, Hallinan ---adyt.
 Clerk of Court and Mrs. F. Danberg and family left for New York City today where they will spend the re- mainder of the week.
 New summer caps at Roseben' S. advt.