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Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards. * PRAYER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON FOR THE UNITED STATES We are sure that very few readers 01 The Monitor have ever seen the following beautiful prayer for our country, which was composed and fre quently used by George Washington: “Almighty God, we make our eam st prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States of America in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; to entertain a broth erly affection and love for one an other and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And final ly that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean our selves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristic of the divine Author of our blessed religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our suppli cation, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen." THE BIRD IN THE ROOM A robin skimmed into the room, And blithe he looked and jolly, A foe to every sort of gloom, And, most, to melancholy. He cocked his head, he made no sound,1 But gave me start for stare back, When, having fluttered round and round, He perched upon a chair-back. I rose; ah, then, it seemed he knew Too late his reckless error: Away in eager haste he flew, And at his tail flew terror. Now here, now there, from wall to floor, For mere escape appealing, He fled and struck against the door Or bumped about the ceiling. I went and flung each window wide, I drew each half-raised blind up; To coax him out in vain I tried; He could not make his mind up. He flew, he fell, he took a rest, And off again he scuffled, With parted beak and panting breast And every feather ruffled. At length I lured him to the sill, All dazed and undivining; Beyond was peace o’er vale and hill, And all the air was shining. I stretched my hand and touched him: then He made no more resistance, But left the cramped abode of men And flew into the distance. Is life like that? We make it so; We leave the sunny spaces, And beat about, or high or low, In dark and narrow places; Till, worn with failure, vexed with ,t, Our strength at last we rally, And the bruised spirit flutters out To find the happy valley. R. C. Lehmann. FASHION NOTES Miss Sturgeon. Black, black and white, black and silver and gray, are among the sea son’s most fashionable notes in frocks and gowns. Beautiful metallic brocades are all the rage in the east. Fuller and longer skirts are rapidly forging to the front. They will con ceal much beautiful hosiery and that’s t pity. Bead embroidery is the chief feat ure of the stunning new handbags ap pearing just now. They are of every possible shape and design. The number of Xmas suggestions grow larger each year. Never has there been such a wealth of articles to choose from, but on the other hand never has it been so hard to choose. There are some stunning efefcts in he latest lingerie which few women can afford to overlook and fewer still who can resist. Have clerks assist you in planning table decorations. It means almost, as much as the meal to have the ta ble trimmed beautifully. It certainly aids digestion. Fur is so high and so scarce that the furriers are simply folding their hands and hoping that they don’t go broke. Shoe men are in about the ame boat. mKotiprqardI FISH DAY MENU. *-* FRIDA Y-BREAKFAST. Cooked Cereal With Flga. Creamed Finnan Haddle. Waffle*. Honey. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cold Sliced Lamb. Tomato Pickle. Potato Scones. Cheese Tarts. Tea. DINNER. Clear Beef Broth With Macaroni. Pan Fish. Tartare Sauce. Potato Puff. Summer Squash. Sliced Tomatoes. Vanilla Ice Cream With Caramel Sauce. IE A Run on Cookies. DATE COOKIES.—Beat four eggs well, udd two cupfuls of sugar and beat again; then add two teaspoonfuls of bakhig powder sifted lu two cupfuls of flour, oue teaspoonful of vanilla, one teaspoonful of cinna mon, one pound of dates stoned and cut, one half cupful of pecan meats, coarsely cut up. Drop on a greased pan. Walnut Cookies.—Pour a quarter of a cupful of boiling wuter over half a cupful of shortening. Add half a cup ful of brown sugar, a teaspoouful of soda mixed with half a cupful of mo lasses, three cupfuls of flour sifted with a teaspoonful of salt, half a tea spoonful of ginger and a litttle nutmeg aud cloves, about a quarter of a tea spoonful, mixed. Mix, chill, roll half an inch thick and cut in strips ene by two Inches. Sprinkle with chopped walnut meuts and bake ten minutes. Raisin Cookies.—Two cupfuls of brown sugar, oue cupful of lard and butter, two well beaten eggs, one level teaspoonful of soda, one of baking powder sifted in three cupfuls of flour, one teaspoonful of nutmeg and two cupfuls of seeded raisins. Mix in the order given. Drop from a spoon Into a slightly greased pan and bake in a quick oven. Coeoanut Cookies.—Beat two eggs until light, slowly add a cupful of sugar, a cupful of cream, half a cupful of shredded coeoanut and three cupfuls of flour sifted with three teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a teaspoonful of salt. Chill, roll half an Inch thick and cut in rounds. Sour Cream Cookies.—One half cup ful of butter, two cupfuls of sugar, one and one-half cupfuls of sour cream, one rounding teaspoonful of soda, two eggs, one teaspoonful of vanilla, flour to roll soft 5 SHIPP’S Optical and Highest Quality Lowest Prices 518 S. 16th St., Opp. Rome Hotel Buy a Sweet-Toned Schmoller & Mueller Piano or Piano Player at Factory to Home Price, savine the middle man’s profit, which means $75 to $100 Our Schmoller & Mueller Pianos are noted for their fine tone and durability, in fact, are guaranteed for 25 years. We have several different styles to select from. A visit of inspec tion does not obligate a purchase. TERMS, $5.00 PER MONTH; 3 YEARS TIME TO PAY. Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. 1311-13 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. WOVEN BONE CORSETSj MADE TO ORDER MRS. LULU THOMPSON 3407 Boyd St. Colfax 1642) __ < • • • M-1 Now’s the Time TO PLANT BULBS ' Tulip Hyacinth Narcissus Crocus Lily For Winter and Spring Bloom Stewart’s Seed Store H9 North I6th Street (Opposite Post Office) 11 i WONDERFUL bargains in II I I Ladies' Coats AT BONOFF’S N. Y. SAMPLE STORE 206 North 16th Street. I M Including plush coats, wool velour and broadcloth. The very newest styles. Over 500 beautiful coats on sale at a saving of ONE-THIRD off. Every fall suit, velvets, ga berdines or broadcloths, at ONE HALF off. Fine selection of furs at ONE-THIRD off. COME EARLY Holiday Time Almost Here! 1 ' i i We can always count on great business before Christmas. We made preparations this year earlier than usual, because of scarcity of desirable goods and ad vancing prices. RESULT:—An extensive stock, splendidly assorted—at moderate prices. i Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. < i « y PLEATING BUTTONS HEMSTITCHING EMBROIDERING BRAIDING and BEADING BUTTONHOLES | ■ ! 1 i Ideal Button & Pleating Co Douglas 1936 OMAHA, NEB. 107-109-111 S. 16th St.