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SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN I
Chatter of the South’s Season
of Grand Opera Just Ended
Matters of Social News^-Prospective Events—Suffrage Tea
Dance to Be An Event of the Evening—Bridge Party for
Charity—Other Topics—Movements of Well Known
People—The Coming of the Chautauqua
Br MYRTI.E MILES
Birmingham again went to Atlanta this
year for the “grand" season, which fol
lows the lighter moments of musical en
joyment In the Georgia city. Birming
ham was there, in the persons of a num
ber of representatives of its musical life
and social life .but not in such large num
bers as formerly. The major portion of
the representation went over late in the
-week, and at the production of "The
Masked Ball,” w'hich many thought the
most enjoyable of all the series, and the
four later ones, ' Madame Butterfly."
“Lohengrin," "I Pagliacci” and "Caval
lerta Rustlcana," there were so many
f&mlllar faces to be seen in the vast
throng crowding the auditorium that we
all had that exceedingly pleasurable sen
sation which may be called “at-home
ness.”
The opera and Its incidental pleasures
change but little from year to year in
the main characteristics. The average
audience was larger this season than on
my last visit two years ago. More chairs
have been added in the auditorium, so
that the business of entering after one’s
seatmates are in their places is a diffi
cult, almost a tortuous task. The scats,
never especially comfortable, are not im
proved through this multiplication of the
house's capacity, and it has the tendency
to arouse in the heart of a Birmingham
“booster," whether feminine or mascu
line, the desire to return home at once
and Insist upon the erection of a huge
auditorium—one that shall exceed the
capacity of Atlanta's by several thou
sand, that shall have comfortable seats
and a floor that does not threaten In
spo*s t ocave in, and that shall boast an
organ as lovely as the one that is At
lanta’s. A visit to Atlanta In opera time
certainly brings these patriotic impulses,
when one sees the multiplicity of good
hotels over there and remembers the
strides our city has taken in the past
year or so and Its plans for even better
future accommodations for its guests, it
does not seem a far cry to opera of our
own, perhaps for a week in the fall when
the Chicago or the Boston opera com
pany could be Induced to visit our por
tion of the sunny south for a week.
Not that Atlanta leaves anything un
done In its courtesies to opera stars or
guests; certainly no big city could throw
more warmth Into its welcome of
strangers within its gates. Society puts
on its gala dress, opens its homes and
Its fashionable clubs to the visitors play
ing Its part en masse, as might be ex
pected of one perfect host. Hotel pro
prietors and their employes and people
in the humbler walks of life add each
their bit of gratuitous service when they
may, because it is Atlanta’s way to pop
ularize herself.
Impressions
TKe audience Monday evening, when I
there were few Birmingham people pres
ent, was said to be the largest except
Friday evening ami Saturday evening,
when the aisles w-ere crowded. Miss
Geraldine Farrar sang that evening and
made a delightful Clo-Clo-San, though not
as pretty as she might have been had her
costume been more becoming. The beau
tiful singer is frail and ill this spring,
and as her little body clad in its green
kimono, drooped over the child as she
sang to it with expisite niotrehrliness
there were not a few who noted the pit
iable slenderness of her shoulders and
the fragile outline of her cheeks. As she
respondeded lo an encore earlier in the
week she was supported on either side, 1
being too w-eak after her singing to stand
alone. Miss Farrar is extravagantly ad
mired in Atlanta, and there is a general
hope that she will recover her strength
this summer. Riccardo Martin sang the
role of Pinkerton, a circumstance that
dijl not create an especially vivid impres
sVon, the general consensus of opinion be
flfclg that be did not utilize in this role
even the rather inconspicuous opportunity
which was his. The criticdsm, offered re
cently by “Mepblsto" In Musical America
of Mies Farrar Interpretation of Clo-Clo
Ban (which I myself do not share), that
Farrar is Farrar, the gay, joyous, rather
Independent young American rather than
the meek, shrinking Japanese white
,slave of Puccini’s creation—such a criti
cism was given Martin's work in “But
terfiy by friends who recognize his art,
hut declare that throughout the entire
score Martin was Martin, caroling indif
ferently well, but acting not at all!
Scotti, whom Atlanta delights In musi
cally as well as socially, made a charm
ing American. He sang his very moder
ate role, too, in such a way as to create
a favorable impression out of almost
nothing at all.
"Butterfly” followed the “Masked
Ball,” In which Amato was truly the
star. Everyone agreed it was “Amato
lfternoon,” even though Caruso himself
was in the cast. But Amato is Atlanta’s
dol. increasing its love for him in every
visit he makes. His wife, too, is charm
ing, a beauty with big blue eyes and
unusual sweetness of manner. She was
an occupant of one of the boxes during
•l portion of the week and everyone noted
tier beauty, her vivicious expression and
the smartness of her costumes.
The Sob Song
Mme. Margarete Ober, who created a
delightful impression earlier in the week,
was a member of the cast in “Lohen
grin” /Saturday afternoon, receiving an
ovation. Another was the big tenor,
Rudolf Berger, whose work was magnifi
cent and quite new to the majority of the
audience. Then followed the magnificent
double bill which was the week’s grand
finale, “Cavalleria," with Mme. Johanna
Gadskl, and the big baritone, Dinn Gilly,
who is a general favorite in Atlanta, hav
ing won his enviable place in the hearts
if the opera-loving south two years ago;
Halo Crista Hi, the new tenor whose stng
ng of the role of Turlddu was admirable;
Maria Duchene and Marie Mattfield. In
ipite of Gadski's tonal inexactitudes, she
?ave evident pleasure to her audience—
)leasure that came, I think, chiefly with
ler acting, for in this she was beyond
he average, reached by operatic singers,
rhe orchestra that night in both offerings
iroused especial enthusiasm, applause
it no time during the week perhaps
showing such appreciation as was dis
played after the intermezzo in “Cavai
ieria."
But it was in "Pagliaccl” that the ar
lsts came closest to their audience, Ca
uso, with Ills matchless notes, bringing
i sob to everybody's throat. And as the
•rowd surged slowly out after the per
'orinance a feeling of sadness hail spread
>ver the great mass, expressing Itself in
Looping heads and thoughtful silence.
Caruso was forced to respond time and
igaln—Ils times, an exact little school
eacher remarked on the train the other
evening— to recalls after his sob song.
Nothing that he sings, surely can match
ils interpretation of this extraordinary
composition, and the appealing sweet
less and purity of his marvelous voice
lot less than the meaning of the song
wrought an unexpected moisture to the
‘yes of many a seasoned operagoer. And
■Scotti, who had given a superb presen
ation of the Prologue, and Rita Fornia,
»vho was a delightful "Nedda” came back
figaln and again to receive splendid
floral offerings and to bow thanks to a
vociferously grateful audience—all of
happy in their comrade-like appreciation,
but Caruso was just a Jolly boy, vainly
repeating "goodby’’ as he bowed and
smiled and waved and shook the long
Bleeves of his harlequin costume, during
the*.tumult of applause, and then cam©
back to repeat these gay acknowledge
ments and receive flowers and more
flowers. And so the artists left as they
flo after the final opera each year in
a wonderful spirit of good fellowship
oward Atlanta and the south.
Birmingham People
There were Birmingham people to be
teen at every hand—after the opera
vhen tile prlneipal .stars "danced or dined
it the clubs with the Atlantans and their
■isltors, on the streets, or Inthe hotel
obblea, where they slopped occasionally
0 chat with some former resident or
a rewell visitor. At the club one night
Wr. and Mrs. Frederick Gunster were
loted among the dancers, Mr. Gunster
vltli Miss Anna Case, who Is a dellght
■ul interpreter of the maxlxe, and Mrs.
Gunster dancing a onc-step with Mr.
■icottl. who is much Interested In the new
lances. Mr. Charles Washburn of Nash
rille. who Is in Atlanta so surely as the
iperatic season rolls aroung, drinking In
every one of the operas that he loves,
was a notable figure at eaeli perfortn
tnce. and frequently observed as the cen
ter of a little group In cafe or lobby,
rhatting of music or of some gay theme
—anything from the histrionic linpersona
IIon or vocal Interpretation of the artists
to the style of women’s skirls.
Mr. iind Mrs. R. S. Monger and a lit
tle party appeared at the Wlnecoff ho
tel Friday after a motor trip through the
country—Mr. Monger coming over by
train and joining Mrs. Munger. Miss
Mary Monger, Mr. Iginnle Monger and
Miss Dunbar Avlrett. The young peo
ple In the party were st all of the after
opera dances. Miss Monger and Miss Avl
rett helng surrounded continuously by a
Ihrnng of admirers.
And one evening in staking th e neces
sarily slow advance to the lobby where
almost everyone goes between acts to
see who Is there and get a bit of fresh
air and exercise. Mrs. Robert Thach was
noted, looking very attractive in a filmy
black and while gown and small hat;
Mrs. Frederick Gunster. Mrs. Victor
Ifanson and Mrs. Mary Whiting Rarrlng
ton of Montgomery were three of the
prettiest and most becomingly gowned
women seen In a group rear one of the
lisles. Mrs. Alfred Dow, who was there
with her son. Mr. .Julian Dow. looked
very distinguished In black chiffon and
iet with real lace over white satin, and
pearer the door In the slow march nut
dde Mr. D. F. Turnbull, formerly of this
dty, was greeting with his usual grace
ils friends from other cities. And Miss
Blanche Tomlinson was seated in one of
he boxes near the door, about which had
lathered a number of Atlanta men. a
'adlant picture of youthful loveliness, all
In white, and wearing about her fair
shoulders a tulle searf. Hiss Harnon.
who is her house hostess, was in the box
with her. And upon looking lip. her
Birmingham friends saw Mrs. (G. B. Mc
Cormack smiling down from the exit box.
Gowned In a handsome chiffon and char
meuse costume she stood with her young
daughter. Miss Katherine McCormack.
Miss Virginia Handley, a stunning figure
In blue, with soft white laces about the
Ihroat, and a wide white hat, with Miss
Evelyn Going all In Mack and white,
Hood chatting with some friends of their
plan to leave for home the moment the
big red velvet curtains dropped; of the
promise mafle them by the man at the
door to let them out that very moment
and of the waiting taxi which was to
hurry them to the train, so that they
might reach home the following morning.
Miss Handley to play the organ at the
Handley Memorial church, and Miss
Going to sing at the Southslde Baptist.
Mrs. Horace Adams, w’ho was there as
her sister's guest for the week, was wel
coming some friends from home and
Mr. Tom Estes, who arrived Friday, was
enjoying both the music and the people.
Mr. George Ward was one of the Bir
mingham men who enjoyed to the full
the musical offering, and was noted at
the clubs during several subsequent fes
tivities.
Mrs. Thomas Morris was one of the
handsome Birmingham women observed
that evening She was at the opera In
1 mustard-colored satin gown, which she
sore with a gold brocade coat and topaz
itudded hair ornaments and long rln-s.
dr. and Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, who se
NO WONDER
SHE IS GLAD
Only a Short Time Ago, Was
Unable to Stand and Out of
Heart; Now Walks Two
Miles Easily
Rosedele, Okla.—"I am almost un
able to describe what used to he my
•Uttering,’’ says Mrs. Beckey Barrett,
Of this town. “I suffered so for over
two years with womanly troubles,
•nd had such pains, that I was unable
to stand on my feet.
It seemed that I could not be helped,
•nd thought my only chance was an
operation.
I took different medicines, but found
ho relief, and I got out of heart.
At last, I commenced to use Cardui,
the women's tonic, and I am glad to
aay that I am very much better. I
have taken five bottles of Cardui, and
I ean do my work all right—all my
housework—and can walk two miles
•t a time, easily.
I feel like a new woman. I will al
ways recommend Cardui to all sick and
•offering women, for I know that
Cardui saved my life.’’
Cardui has proven Itself to be an
Ideal tonic for women.
It la composed entirely of harmless,
vegetable Ingredients, which act spe
glflcally on the weakened womanly or
gans, helping to strengthen the mus
eles and nerves, and to build them up
•o health. Cardui has been In success
ful use for more than half a century,
i flhve Cardui a trial. No doubt It’s the
vary medicine you need.
Mrs. Mercer Barnett, Chairman of Rose Avenue
“City Beautiful” Club, Enthusiastic About the Work
Hj DOLLY DALRYHPLE
In no community in the world does
civic pride and activity accomplish so
much for the public good as In Bir
mingham.
When a small town becomes what Its
citizens call • metropolitan," and the of
ficials that watch over Its destinies
seek to give it a real “city look,” the
first thing they do is to promote the
"city beautiful" Idea, and encourage
the planting of trees and shrubs and
everything to make the city one of
beauty and comliness.
In the first place this comes from
the fact that the "city beautiful" idea
Is in itself an educational factor both
as far as the "grown-ups" are con
cerned, ns well as the boys and girls
upon whom the city is depending for
future Citizenship, for it is the practice
of Dame Nature to reward generously
in larger knowledge of her laws, great
er appreciation of her beauties the
young acolytes of her service.
Besides—
There is a communial benefit also.
Waste and homllness are civic sins;
' onservatlon and loveliness are civic
virtues;
And—
So it Is the duty of all wrothy citi
zens in this community to make Bir
mingham as attractive a/i the city of
our dreams.
AV hen this duty is recognized by the
grown people and Is passed on to the
younger generation, they are contrib
uting somethings to the quality of the
citizenship of tomorrow.
It is lamentable how many women
there are, and men too for that mat
ter, who know nothing whatever about
trees and shrubs and flowers.
The “city beautiful" idea will correct
all this, however, for Its motive is not
only to beautify but, as has been said
before, to educate
And—
Everybody is taking to it like "wild
fire."
Everywhere you go you hear the
f ity beautiful" Idea being discussed
and everywhere there is enthusiasm
plus.
The old "nursery rhyme" about "Con
trary Mary," whom folks were always
asking about her garden, must be all
wrong judging from the happy, smiling
countenances of the different women you
meet who delight in telling you that
their garden is growing
"With roses and tulips and blue bells
And pretty shrub all in a row!"
To he considered one of society's
most popular members, is in itself a
compliment all sufficient, hut to have
added to that delightful encomium the
reputation of being one of the most
practical and one of the most useful
of its members, is something that every
woman desires.
To Mrs. Mercer Barnett's credit these
charming attributes may he applied
With impunity, for in all Birmingham
no more lovely or attractive young
matron is to he found—one whoHtT per
sonality bespeaks cordiality, and grace
and loveliness always.
Mi's. Barnett besides her pleasures in
society finds time a-plenty to devote to
her beautiful home, and a fleeting
glance at the well kept house ajid well
managed yard and well ordered regime,
easily spells activity and interest in
domestic affairs.
As chairman of the Rose Avenue
"City Beautiful" club. Mrs. Barnett has
had the opportunity to radiate some of
her enthusiasm to the members of her
club and right royally has she suc
ceded.
Although very small in territory Mrs.
Barnett points witti pride to the row
of handsome homes along Rose avenue,
each of which Is beautifully kept and
most of which are owned by the oc
cupants.
"The fact," said Mrs. Rarnctt In chaf
ing witii me about the "city beautiful"
plans, "that most of the members of
our club are property owners makes It
much easier for all when It comes to
beautifying ones home. Of course the
renter cannot be expected to do what
cured their tickets late in the week, sat
near the rear and chatted with various
friends who passed them during the in
termission.
One evening during dinner Miss Car
rie Knox of Anniston, whom her Bir
mingham friends know as an ardent
devotee of music, Mr. H. M. Ayers and
some other Anniston people were noteii
in the cafe of the Wiisecoff, where they
were staying. Miss Hubbert and Mrs.
Dovell Yerkes were chanced upon at
luncheon one day at the Piedmont. Mr.
and Mrs. D. M. Drennvn were among the
distinguished looking Birmingham folks
who attracted the Interest of members
of the audience as they entered the even
ing of "Madame Butterfly," Mrs. Dren
nen appearing in a coral gown with white
lace garnitures: Mrs. John Cartright was
another handsome Birmingham woman in
the audience that night, and Saturday
during the luncheon at the Georgian Ter
race, a table near the door was occu
pied hy Miss LeMay Caldwell, Miss Mar
tha Dabneyt Miss Rachel T.ondon and
an Atlanta friend, Mr. Ross. The young
women of the party were ready for the
matinee, but came over for just a mo
ment to call attention to the presence of
one of the artists, Madame Ober, who
had walked out with her maid, who had
come for her. followed hy Madame Ober's
funny dachsund, "Zeppie.” After they
had departed Mr. Caruso, accompanied by
his physician, entered the cafe anil
strolled over to speak to a group in
which sat one of the business attaches
of the metropolitan. Caruso held a largo
photograph which he merrily showed to
the party and Dlnh Gllly followed him
into the cafe, turned and exhibited it to
him also, kissing It with an expression
of mlschevious delight. Pasquale Amato
and his pretty wife, she In a smart white
bodice, a blue akirt and small black tur
ban. sat over near the window, where
most of the artists, after entering for
luncheon, made their wav to say a few
pleasant things. Ricardo Martin was
strolling about among the tables speak
ing to his friends, havijig obviously com
pleted his luncheon, and both he and Ca
ruso bowed ceremoniously over Madame
Gadskl as she sat witii her daughter at
one of the small tables. And Richard
Hageman. the conductor, came In, and
Otto Goritz, who had a moment before
left Madame Ober. And they were all
having a good time, for as you always
find them In Atlanta, there was obvious
satisfaction to them In Just being there.
MRS. MERCER BARNETT
—Photo by “The Stephenson studio.’’
me owner ni a nome would, ana i must
say that every onp of the members of
say that every one of the members of
astir spirit in the 'city beautiful’ Idea,
although it was there long before the
movement ever became city-wide."
"The lawns have always been well kept
on Host? avenue," Mrs. Barnett continued,
| "and one thing that we are particularly
proud of is that our back yards are as
well kept as the front yards. To my mind
| that is a very Important item in the city
beautiful work. Of course this idea is
often difficult, especially where the lots
are very steep in the rear, requiring
much ingenuity to arrange a back yard
attractively under these circumstances.
"The story of the house which was beau
tiful from the front, but hideously high
and badly arranged in the rear which
called forth the eleverism that it was
sort of a Queen Ann front and a Mary
Ann back, might be applied in this case."
I suggested.
"Exactly," she smiled. "But really there
is no excuse for the poorly kept back
yard. You know my home town, Cleve
land, is pointed out as one of the most
beautiful cities In the United States. The
avenues and streets are in perfect condi
tion. and they are the best groomed, if I
could call it that, and the most perfectly
arranged that I’ve ever seen. Along
Euclid avenue. Overlook road, Euclid
Heights and the Lakeshore boulevards,
even to the side streets, the grass and
trees are absolutely perfect. One tiling
that makes thj^ lawns there so beautiful
is the manner in which they are kept so
closely clipped. The grass terraces are
like gorgeous green carpets, and there is
an air of neatness and elegance about
them that is quite fascinating and very
Impressive to the stranger."
"One would judge that the citizens
there are enthusiastic over the city beau
tiful idea," T suggested.
"Well, of course, the city beautiful idea
has been so long In vogue in Cleveland
that you hear very little mention of it
now," said Mrs. Barnett. "It seems to
have been born with the city itself and
now it is just an acknowledged thing
that everybody must promote the idea,
and it is sort of an unwritten law as it
were. Cleveland is necessarily a resi
dential city and it has gained its prom
pt Is plain that the Metropolitan artists
like the south as well as the south likes
them.
MR. AND MRS. CROCKARD
ENTERTAIN BRIDGE CLUB
The Monday Night Bridge club held a
delightful meeting last night with Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Crockard. The 12 mem
bers «*f tli© club enjoyed a series of bridge
games, which were concluded at 10:30. At
this hour Mr. and Mrs. Crockard’s guests
were joined by a party of the younger
I people and the evening concluded with
! a dance. The girls who, with a number
of young men, supplemented the bridge
playing coterie were Miss Cora Gregg.
Miss Mary Mlinger and her two guests.
Miss Mildred Landreth and Miss Flor
ence Harris, Miss Dunbar Avirett, Miss
Belle Roberts. Miss Louise Long, and
the Misses Hood of Georgia.
SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS
IN REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA
Announcement has just been authorized
of the principal features of the Redpath
Chautauqua here for this season. The
programme is brim full of good things
and not a few innovations. There will
not. it appears, be a dull hour from start
: to finish.
| One of the innovations will he a two
day grand musical festival during which
there will be nothing but music, aside
from the literary lectures of the morning
hour speaker.
On one day of this festival, Marcus A.
Kellerman, the great dramatic baritone,
who has appeared in solos with the Dam
rose h orchestra, the Theodore Thomas
orchestra, the Minneapolis symphony
orchestra and other widely known or
ganizations, will give a recital. Mr. Kel
; lerman lias also appeared in grand opera
in Berlin and other foreign cities, but
gave up a promising career in grand
opera to engage in leider and oratorio
singing.
In the evening of the same day, the ca
thedral choir will appear in one of their
musical programmes. The repertoire of
the cathedral choir includes short mod
ern oratorios by such composers as Buck,
Stainer and Schnecker. also a number of
old hymns, secular solos, duets, quartets
and choruses of a very high order, finally
closing with a finale of an operatic na
ture.
On the next day of this festival Rohumir
Kryl and ids band will present a pro
gramme in the afternoon including cornet
solos by Mr. Kryl. /This is the third
season of Mr. Kryl and his band on the
Redpath Chautauqua this year, there be
ing a unanimous call for theny every
where.
In the evening of the same day Kryl
end his hand will be heard in another con
cert during the first part of the pro
gramme and the latter part will be given
up to selections from grand opera by tne
Denton Grand Opera company, accom
panied by the band. These grand opera
players will appear in special costume.
Tn fact it will be a grand finale to these
two days, such as has never before been
seen at a Chautauqua.
Another announcement which will he
greeted with interest and enthusiasm Is
the coming of the Ben Greet players.
tCoitiaued 01 Page Tea)
L ■ ■
meiice as a neautirui city just because
everybody is interested in their own
homes and surroundings."
“What in your mind constitutes the
most attractive arrangement for a front
and back yard?" I asked.
“I should say a pretty grass plot,” was
the reply, “and handsome trees. I love
the foliage against the house and the
porch boxes. This for the front premises.
In the rear if grass can be used it is
pretty, but if nothing else a vegetable
garden well kept and cared for is as
sensible as anything else. Of course the
back yard primarily belongs to the small
boys and during the summer time, ^especi
ally when young America is practicing
for the inevitable baseball season, the
back yard is turned into a perfect bedlam
and trees and flowers and shrubs and
vegetables go a-glimmering. Of course,
the boys should be made to feel an in
terest in the city beautiful work and un
derstand their responsibility as to the
matter. This, of course, necessitates the
proper number of playgrounds, for the
youngsters must have their sport in the
open even at the cost of the city beau
tiful plans."
“Personally. T enjoy working with my
flowers," Mrs. Barnett continued, "more
than nearly anything else T do. Certainly
it is the best tonic from the standpoint
of health that can be prescribed, and if
the women of Birmingham would just get
the delicious sunshine and fresh air I feel
sure that their health would not suffer
in many cases as it does from too little
of the out-of-doors life. The city beauti
ful idea is certainly the most beneficial
thing in the world to a community from
every standpoint.”
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SOME HELPING HAND
HINTS FOR THE HOME
■ MARIOW HAELAN9
Organizing an Embroidery Club
“I should like to organize an embroidery
class or club, merely for social purposes.
Would you or some or your kind readers
give me some ideas how to proceed.
“IRENE M. 0.”
Call together a certain number of women
who are proflcent in needlework or who
desire to learn. Select some afternoon of
the week on which it may be convenient
for you to meet. It may be best to meet
in turn at the houses of the members.
Bring materials, patterns, etc., and work
in company. I belonged to such a club
once, at which reading aloud was a fea
ture. After we had consulted together as
to patterns and the like some of the com
pany read aloud for an hour or so. Tea
was passed at 5 o’clock, to the accom
paniment of pleasant chat, and needles
were resumed until 6, when we separated.
This is a mere outline of what one neigh
borhood club did. Suggestions are invited
from members of more modern associa
tions.
Transposing Piano Music
“Can Cornerites give me information on
the subject of transposing music for the
piano? I should like to know where to
obtain work, what is necessary in order
to do it. and what is paid for such work.
Any information will be received grate- i
fully. INQUIRER.”
Referred to our musical members. Can
they impart any useful Information to
the inquirer, who seems to be almost as
much at sea with respect to the matter
in hand as is the sympathizing editor
who would answer her if she could?
Walnut Stains on Linen
“Will you or any of your readers tell me
what will remove walnut stain from blue
linen?. Also if there is any way to fix
our walls, which have been papered? We
want to kalsomine them. Can paper be
removed without knocking the plaster
off? Can any one send me the song,
‘Death Is Only a Dream?’
“MRS. S. N. L.”
Walnut stain is always an ugly thing
to handle. When the n^Lterial defaced by
it is colored the trouble is almost beyond
cure. The detersive that removes the
stain will take the ground color with it.
You may try a solution of oxalic acid,
rinsing within 10 minutes after each ap
plication, and drying in the shade. Then
touch the spots with hartshorn in hope of
restoring the body color. I do not prom
ise success, but the stain wiU be no worse
than it is now. Remove the paper by
soaking it, a little space at a time, with |
sponges dipped in w arm water. It will I
loosen when thoroughly wet, and may be j
pulled off easily. When all is off that will i
come away, go over the walls with a
scrubbing brush and warm suds. Then
rinse and wipe dry. Let the walls alone
for at least two days to get them per
fectly dry. Then you can repaper or
kalsomine, as prefer. If the work is
done carefully the plaster should remain
intact. Your last query is referred to
readers.
Spots on Brown Gown
“I have had the misfortune to get same
spots on my brown gown. The sample
inclosed is that of the material. Could
you recommend something to remove the
spots? CONSTANT READER.”
I could adise you more intelligently if
I knew what made the spots. If grease
of any kind, rub into them powdered
French chalk, as much as they will take
up. and leave for 24 hours. Brush out
the powder and sponge with pure chloro
form. If the acid has changed the color
of the stuff, touch with hartshorn. If the
spots are caused by syrup or other sticky
matter, sponge with a mixture of equal
I parts of grain alcohol and ether, adding
a tablespoonful of household ammonia to
a point of the mixture. Then rub dry. ;
I 1 w*®h I could be sure that either of
these bits of advice would help you, but. i
I do my best.
Two Postage Stamps
I am coming to the Corner for infor
mation about two stamps I have had for ,
a long time. One is a blue stamp. At
tJ16 VSP 1‘Un,ted States of America,’ “
also Founding of Jamestown, 1607 ’ In
the center is a man. On the right and
left hand corner is a figure 5 and shield.
On the low’er side of the stamp Is '1595.
Pocahontas. 1617. Postage 5 cents.’ On
the left says, ‘Commemorative.’ on the
right ‘.Series 1907.’ The other Is a 2-cent
red stamp. At top is ‘Commemorative
series 1907, United States of America.’
and below' ‘Founding of Jamestown* 1607.
Postage 2 cents.’ Right and left lower
corner is a figure 2. MRS. F. B.“
Referred to our able and numerous
stamp collectors.
Starch or Salt Beads
“Would you be kind enough to let me
know how’ to make starch or salt beads,
whichever it is? I read it in your Cor
ner the other day, but I do not remem
ber how they are made, and cannot find
the paper in w'hich I saw' it. I should cer
tainly appreciate it if you will answer
this as soon as possible. MISS F. R. G.”
You have seen It ere this reading. It
was published In full (for the tenth time)
in the Corner last week. The rage for
beads of all sorts and sizes continues
unabated. I saw a woman the other day
with a necklace on made of muskmelon
seed. If I had room I would make a
“symposium" of bead recipes. Time and
space wanting. T hope you read the for
mula in last w'eek s Corner for salt and (I:
starch beads. £
How to Wash Waists
“Please let me know' liow to wash a
with crepe de chene w'aist. Also be kind
enough to let me know at the same time
ho wto prevent a white silk waist from
turning yellow'. S. E."
Wash in an abundance of gasoline. Tf
it be much soiled, exchange the first lot
for a fresh supply. Souse the waist up *
and down, back and forth, freely, to dls- |
lodge the dirt. When it is perfectly clean, r
dry in the wind and the shade. Hang in * I
an airy window until the odor leaves it. ’ ^
To prevent turning yellow line a box
with pale blue tissue and lay in the waist.
Cover over with the paper and lay several
cakes of pure w'hite wax in the box.
Salad of Bananas and Peanuts
"While on a visit last.winter 1 had the
rare delight of eating a salad that was
new to me. Knowing you are ever on
the lookout for the newest and best re
cipes. I am writing this out for the benefit
of the Corner. It is truly delicious, and it
was utterly novel to me. Will not the
Cornerites test it and let us know' If I
am ont right in pronouncing the ‘odd’
salad worthy of a high place upon our
list? Jacksonville salad—Peel bananas,
taking off all the stringy particles, roll
in sugar about an hour before they are
ready to be served; then pound fine fresh
ly roasted peanuts and roll the bananas
in them, forming a thick brown cover
ing. Serve in lettuce leaves, with French
dressing or mayonnaise. MARY D. B.”
The "odd” addition to our store of “the
newest and best recipes,” is bewitching in
the reading. I assume that it must be
eaten ice cold. I fancy, too, that, a French
dressing would harmonize, better with' It
than the heavier mayonnaise. Yet 1 can
imagine a Sunday night supper made pl
quantly attractive by the appearance of
the ice cold salad bedded in crisp lettuce
and masked by mayonnaise made with
lemon juice Instead of vinegar, and with
out the “mordant" touch of mustard.
That would spoil all.
A
il I
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