72 JLttte.it- Grfb
By Dorothy Tukt
No. xt
COLOR plan .h Important part In
ths Uvea of every on ot us, and
recent experiments ahow tba im
mense effect, both physical and
mental, that color baa on human beings,
fount and old. A good rula to remem
ber when selecting oolor scheme la
"Choose that whloh la cheerful without
being gaudy, and quiet without being
sombre." This rula should be applied to
the nursery Just as mush as to any
other room, for a child Is sensitive to It
surroundings, and the seeds of taste and
culture majr ba sown at an early ar.
Sanitation and cleanliness are lmpor
tant things to consider In a nursery,
for a child spends many of Its happiest
hours crawling about the floor and peep
tng Into every conceivable crevice and
corner, so that It Is most Important that
they are free from dust and dirt. There
fore the room should be furnished so
that It can be readily cleaned. Tha
heavier pieces of furniture should ba
far enough off tha ground to allow a
broom to get under them, or else light
nough to be easily moved.
The treatment of tha walls of a Burs
ary should be carefully considered from
a practical point of view. It la a time
honored custom with children to lick tha
paint or paper on the wall, and ao wa
should plan that, when they do Indulge
in this way, they are not made 111 by
poisonous paints. Moreover, wa should
f "Vt lhal tn .low'' P f ha
walla, at least, are substantially covered,
so as to be proof against the kicking
and hammering of tha little tots.
A pretty and suitable treatment tor a
wall Is to have a dado of natural-colored
burlap. Above this there should ba a
poster frteie, of which there arc many
beautiful onea on the market today.
Aboy the frleie there should be a plain
tan felt. The object of having tha frleie
Just above the dado la to bring It nearer
the eye level of the child, and so make
the room more Interesting to It. Another
pretty wall treatment Is the Kate Green
away paper. This. If It has an oiled fin
ish, will be .serviceable. Whatever the
treatment of the room Is, It should be
distinctly childish In Its style.
The furniture of a nureery should be
substantial, but not overpowering. Tha
table, for tnatanoe, should stand square
ly on four legs, so that tha youngster
cannot pull It over on top of him, but
It should not be so massive aa to bs out
of all proportion to the little occupant
of tha room. A window seat, with a
nice soft cushion, is a delight to a
child, for he can climb up there when
tired of his toys, and watch the goings
on of tha busy world outside. But take
care that the window seat Is not Just a
step to help ths youngster out of the
Window.
If tha floor Is hardwood, a large aand-
PLEASANT OUTDOOR JAUNTS
EARLY fall Is the favorite time
for outdoor escursJona. In the
spring ae one, somehow, Is quite
kd up to them, while most ot
the summer months are too hot to prove
enticing save to the very young for
all-day Jaunts.
Tha crisp, cool daya of autumn, when
the sun warms without parboiling, whan
tha leaves are beginning to take oa
color and the aplrlt of man yearns for
active exertion, la the Ideal time for
sung walks and drlvea and automobile
tours to points of Interest In our Im
mediate neighborhood.
If we are wise ws Indulge In such out
ings at every opportunity. The time la
coming soon enough when We must per
force be shut Indoors to enjoy the pleas
ures of euy life; for the next two
months wa want to enjoy every min
ute of country life we can possibly stua.1
from the mere grind ot living.
Naturally, the tutu or woman who
owns aa automobile la more apt to
Indulge la suok excursions than any
ne else; that distance annlhilalor
leads one far afield.
A carriage and horse also make
the problem of frequent days in the
open air comparatively easy of solu
tion. Driving parties are becoailng
more and more popular during Sep
tember and October. Oftn a number
of young people Join toreaa, aa It
were, and ge off for several nays at
a time. Usually, those who have car
riages arrange te take eorue friend
who cannot afford auuh luxuries.
Carrying the Luncheon
To the leee favored mortal, how
aver, she whs must depend ea her
wa feet ar at best oa the motor cars
for her Jaunts, It often seems too
much trouble to get up Sueh a party
to make It worth while.
Yet. why should It bet After all,
the lunch or supper Is about tha only
real difficulty, and in these days ot
compressed foods and drinks oa can
carry nourishment for a week la a
pocket If lucky enough to poaaees
hat antediluvian artleia.
True, much of the charm of aa open
air apree la In the luncheon spread
VDuvr m ii-i uj Boiue crystal clear
spring. Buch surprises as generously
packed baskets revetU, aad the (ua
. of rolling lemons or making coffee
a hastily built Are at kru.k I
Food tablets may sustain life, but
they sre death to romavnes wkea off
tor a day's pleasure.
However, even the .nch basket Is
o longer a ougnear to the
was) revels ta outdoor Ufa.
rem JLonsfot
woven rug would be a serviceable floor
covering, aa these are washable, but If
the floors ars not hardwood, have a fill
ing nil over the floor, aa the child
would surely find splinters otherwise.
And now to coma to tha subject of
cribs. Ths usual crib for a baby Is
known as a bassinette, whloh is decked
with bows of ribbon, frills and flounoes,
and though these arc undoubtedly pret
ty with all their dainty freshness, that
freshness soon wears oft In these dirty
oitles. end then where Is the charm of
Boiled and musay finer 1 One of the
latest cribs shown In London Is that
shown In ths Illustration. It fa mora ar
tistic, mora serviceable, and more hy
ftenlp than the bassinette, and, will no
oubt. In time, meet with the same fav
or hers that It has in England. The
crib la made of wood and Is of simple
construction, ana easuy mane, ine cur
ains are maua oi linen witn a SI
destsTTi worked on them. Tha Hnan could
be either white, or of anme mutt ahri
The .rings can be of either brass or
wood.
It her lot hj to tramp or ta rids In
crowded ears with a walk at tha end,
naturally she does not with to carry a
hsavy basket Sometimes the walking
party has friends who will drive to the
chief point of Interest In such ease
Impose upon good nature and burden
them with all Impedimenta; otherwise
put the lunch In as small compass as
possible.
A light kit something like a canvaa
knapsack, bow comes ready provided
With knife, fork, spoon, plates and cups
and saucers of aluminum, and oompart
ments to hold a small bottle or two, and
another for sandwlohes and other sub
stantial. These weigh but a few
pounds and can bs carried tor hours over
the shoulder or from ths belt without
Knowing One's Own
Belongings
MOST silk and lisle-thread gloves
look alike. Overshoes also bear
a family nteemblanoc that Is
quite disconcerting when on a
hurried search fur one's own particular
pair. In a crowded aseembly, in an of
fice or even ta a large family, It Is often
s great annoyance aad waste of tune to
distinguish one's own property.
One woman, who had three slaters
and a mother, all with the aame alsed
hand Sad foot, has hit upon the scheme
of marking both her gloves and over
shoes with her Initials.
Shs came to this after long Buffering,
from having her beat cotton glovea run
through at the tops, when worn by one
f lister, who always wore her finger Balis
n aa exaggerated point, or bar kid
gloves rallied from aaothsr sister's
perspiring palms.
Oentle remonstrances usually elicited
the reply, "1 oidn't know they were
ears!" or "I thought they Were aatael"
Marking remove all axouse for any
hut Wanton appropriation which Soma
women consider a elsterlv right.
The gloves espeoially the cotton ones
not onlv bad laltlala In their wriats.
but had a dlstlnguiahlng mark for the
special pair, so thst after coming fro at
the wash they could be easily mated.
This prevents unequal wear.
Since leaving the family circle though
no longer In danger of unwelcome sis
terly liberties the practice has beoa
kept up. It has been found to be a
f reat convenience tn office life, especial
y for overs hoes, saving time as wail
aa xoaajr a tempo r-prove king search.
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Ths simple little enamel beds liks
those shown are much used, and noth
ing Is nicer for children. They are com
fortable, and look well In any room.
The arrangement ot these cribs la good
With the dainty white table between the
two beds. .
The etenctl design shown would look
stunning on the curtains ot ths nursery.
They could be made of unbleached
muslin, which costs about twelve and
one-half cents a yard, and the curtains
could have a straight piece on either
side of the window, and a valance
across the top. The stencil should be
applied to the valence, and across tha
bottom of the curtains. A bedspread,
abould there be one. could be sten
ciled with the same design, and would
be both novel and suitable. Ths table
cloths and bureau scarfs oeuld also be
stenciled.
To make the stencil, trace the design,
by menns of a carbon sheet onto the
heavy wax paper which Is sold for sten
ciling, and then cut the design carefully
away. Lay sheets of blotting paper un
FOR AUTUMN
tha slightest inconvenience to the
wearer.
If there are any men In ths party,
they can ba gently but firmly requested
to carry ons ot ths paoks Ilka a large
fishing basket, which will hold a trying
pan, coffee pot and tea things. They'll
ocass to grumble over extra weight
when they ars enjoying the hot luncheon
that a touch of frost In the air ma&es
so acceptable.
If one Is to drive or go on an auto
mobile, nothing Is more desirable than
an English lunch basket of wicker, en
tirely equipped with utensils for a
comfortable meal In the open air.
These baskets come In different sizes,
with plstee and cups In enamel wars,
knives, forks, s;oone and glaases t
serv from two to eight persona They
also have wicker-covered flasks for
liquids and tin cases to hold provisions.
Some of these cases are airtight and
unleakabls, with a shallow compartment
underneath for Ice, with space above to
stow sway butter, salad or any other
food that must be kept cold.
The aeparate divisions In which con
diments, such as mustard, salt and pep
per, ars ever kept In readiness for a
sudden excursion, are a great boon, aa
only thst person realises who has
shelled a hard-boiled egg In the woods
and then found the salt has been lelt
at home.
Tha Habit ot Outdoors
Ah,,l?,keti wlh. eups. saucers.
Spoons, plates, alcohol lamp and teapot
In addition to a lunchbox, cracker Jar
match aafe and on or two flasks, is
Tha chief oblectlnn tn .---
lent baskets has been their cost; being
Imported, they are really very expensive
Now, however, a cneap grade backet
may be bought for less than three dol
lars. The divisions and straps are Just
the same, though, naturally, the mater
ial Is not so fine. The titling out can be
done according to one's pocketbooa, and
may be done at a small cost.
The chief thing, though, Is to establish
a habit of these outdoor thins en
every leisure day while good weather
lasts. Moot people, even those who work,
can get an occasional "day off,' and
there Is always Sunday. If the lunch
queetion troubles you, do without, or
nibble sweet chocolate, but do not fall
to tak oas or two excursions before
Jack F'roet gats out his nippers perma-aeatly.
wi.ur uusm lor ma auiumn trio, even
i going tor an entire day. One
should always be stowed away la an
automobile. It will make bearable many
a trying breakdown '
der the material when stenciling. This
design could be done with water-color
paints, or oil paints, mid In tubes. It
the latter Is used, wet ths. paint with a
little bensine. This stencil could either
be done all In ons oolor, such as a Ielft
blue, or in various colors. The .skin
should be painted a light pink, and aft
erwards outlined with a sharp pencil.
The dreasea could ba done In various
colors, such as blue, pink, green and
velKiw, The lock! and shoes should bo
black, but the colors of the dreeeee could
he varied each time. The lower line;
should be painted yellow for sand, and
ths upper ones blue for wavei of the
STUDY PLANS
1OOR neurotic Keats! All the glsm
J our of love for his commonplace
little Fanny Browne could not
make him endure his friend s mu
sic, Lltl t TOU imiini iu mm)TTrA umtiwrn
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such she plays Ihe music, but without
one sensation but ths feel of ths Ivory
st her fingers." . , .
We neve most of us known such play
ers but. fortunstely, their number Is
crowing rarer. Music today must mean
more than digital dexterity. Technique
muet be backed by understanding, or
years of srduous work will go unappre-
ClThe' whole trend of modern musical
education Is toward proper ntyP'a
tlon Keeling Is the great prerequisite
of the musician; the soulless player geta
no hearing even unprofesitionally. in
deed we are demanding greater and
greater perfection of the amateur.
Modern Music-Study
Now, the surest way to the true musi
cal feeling la through musical knowl
edge We cannot express with our an
gers what our minds fall to comprehend.
Unless ws are to be a poor second to
the "canned muslo" of the pianola, aec
llan and other mechanical inventions,
we 'must study to deveiop our under
standing ot ths great compoaers and
tUlV wYnrt lucky enough to be musical
teglnners we Will probably get the
ItZUc training In the nurprytatu
from the start The ?oderi. chldstud
les very differently from his parent.
Along with five-finger exercises and
scales go Instruction In the history ot
music, "ta meaning and ta masters and
the Influences that havs mads It aad
them what they are.
but If ws have learned In the eld
way. then It behoove us to repair the
om'aslon la pur education wtthout delay.
WV are doing It too. Never has
there been such sn era of syytrmetlo
study for salf-tmprovement The varl
ous musical clubs ot ths land have
given over fitlla and have buckled dowa
lo hard. Intelligent work.
Even so they sometimes fail Short
ot th.lr desires tor lack of proper
fa-cllltia to study. For some strange
reaaun musical reference books ars the
last to be bought by the average pub
lic library, and as many of them are
too costly for Individual ownership the
student Is sadly hamrered.
Just hers the National Federation of
Musical Clubs steps Into the breach.
In ail Its workings are Inspiration to
higher development among Its club
members; there ls no department which
which otters more practical help to Ihe
music student than that under chargo
of Mr. F. . Vardwell. of Stamford,
Con.., the assistant librarian of tha
Federation.
Mrs. Ward well has organised a plan
of study which has not only been recom
mended by the Federation, but has met
with the heartiest approval ot the var
ietal dub wherever used. This plan ea-
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sea. The hortson line should also be
blue.
There ehould be nothing In a nursery
that doee nut either tend to the Interest
of the child, or to his welfare. His bears
and rabbits, etc., should be allowed aa
OF THE NATIONAL MUSIC CLUBS
orcee first that systematic and com
prehensive study ot the history and lit
attire of music that has been such a
Jong felt want; yet It Is ao condensed
la form ss to prove helpful to those liv
ing rr from libraries, who do not wish
to purchase the expensive reference
books necessary to successful work.
A series of study books havs been
written under the direction of Mrs.
Wsrdwell. and by ths suthortty of ths
Federation, covering briefly the develop
ment of music and tha events and peo
ple that have influenced It.
Theee books ars so arranged ss to al
low for a six years' course of study,
and. while naturally only suggostlve,
are so Invitingly so they glvs a big im
petus to special work.
This plan comprises for the first year:
A general view of mualo harmony,
musical forms, the piano, the voice, the
orchestra and orchestral music, cham
ber music, the violin and violinists, wo
men In music, the opera and oratorio,
Tha book in written, as are all of
them excepting the history, In tha form
of a catechism, and includes numerous
references and illustrative program on
the special subjects.
For the second year the history of
music Is treated In the form ot topics
with musical programs suggested. This
Includes; Beginning of muslo trom
pre-hlstorlo times to 120U A. D . the rlxe
of polyphony, mediaeval folk music,
tha rise ot Instrumental and drauiatlo
mualc, the oratorio, the romantlo pe
riod In piano and song, the orchestra
and symphunv, modern opera ISnglish
Cathedral and American mualc.
Qerman Music tha Third Year
German music from ths days before
the Minnesingers through Iieethoven,
ls Studied In Ihe third year. It brings
out very clearly the circumstances
which Influenced th Uvea of the com
posers the construction of their com
positions and ths development of the
art-forms.
WHEN NEW SHOES ARE SOAKED
AN UNEXPECTED drenching ot
new shoes, espeoially patent
leather or tan ones. Is not ths
most cheerful thing la tha
world to have happen. ,
Without great care In the drying
their beat daye are over forever.
To prevent shrinkage, a wet shoe
must never bs dried empty. Did not
rheumatism, pneumonia or sudden
death lurk therein ths bset thing to
do for the shoes Is to allow them
to dry on ths feet As comparatively
few women are sturdy enough or
think they are not, which amounts to
ths same thing for this heroic proc
ess, the next best preservative of
shape and leather Is trees.
611 p thess In at once If you can.
Xt will not be easy, for wet leather
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Important place on the mantelpiece, and
If his elephant Is put tn the corner for
punishment. It should not be moved be
cause It looks untidy, for the child. In
trying to train hla toys, la training him
self. tt Is Well to have plenty of pictures
In the room, pictures of children and
animals. There la no excuse for bad pic
tures In a nursery, since soma of the
best artists today are giving us beauti
ful pictures most suitable for a nursery.
We have all lived our share In ths
child world, but, having once left It, wa
can never return and eo we can never
quite enter Into the games and thcughta
of a child. Ma builds castles In the air,
has his Weals and makes taws for his
toys that we oan never know or under-
atand, but we must be content to watch
the stoical way he goes about his play,
to listen to his silvery laughter, and to
be ready to wipe away the tears. We
cannot enter the child world, but we can
make the background for It.
In the fourth year German musle la
continued through iirahms and Strauss,
Including Wagner's life and his operas.
Glinka, tha Neo-Russian, the Russian
folk songs, and ecclesiastical muslo.
ar studied In the fifth year, with valu
able suggestive programs
Aa the opportunities to study ths Rus
sian music are rather meagre In all but
ths larger oitles, a book ot answers to
ths questions has been compiled which
overflow with condensed Information.
There ars tn preparation for the sixth
year's work questions and unswers on
the mualc of the border countries, in
cluding I'oland, Scandinavia, Bohemia
and Hungary.
Answers to the Qeimn tuusie courses
are also being drawn up.
This plan has been In use for seven
years, with s steady advance In the In
terest of clubs in systematic study. Not
only does a musical society reap untold
benefit from a study department, but Its
leaven Is bound to work through a whole
community especially a smaller one
giving a general uplllt to Us musical
appreciation.
The Flan of Work
While these study books are Intended
mainly for Federation clubs, they may
be Used under certain conditions by any
musical organisation or by Individuals.
Why should not musical clubs In gen
eral take up some such systematic work
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plans of old societies are being formu
lated. It la Well to consider this Im
portant feature or tne national easre
Uon of Musical Clubs.
Or why not form new clubs T There
sre many musical women and man, too,
to whom such systematic snd simple
ii....ta r, t hmBiimiiiitf thalr musical
r orison should make a strong appeal,
t It be but to Increase our power to
listen to muslo Intelligently, though ws
are absolutely devoid of the executive
faculty, lUCO a plan ot muuj iiiumu
prove decidedly worth while.
aad wood are a temper-testing com
bination. Allow them to remain until'
perfectly dry. Stand In a draught
of air or ta the sun to expedite mat
tera Never be tempted to put soaked
shoes In ths oven or oa a radiator. If
you do not want them hopelessly
stiff.
It you have no trees, stuff ths shoss
with bran this absorbs moisture very
well or In default of anything elae,
with old stocking.
When thoroughly dry, rub a little
vaseline well Into the leather to soften
It. Do not be overgenerous with this.
as It becomes a greasy dust collector.
Later have the shoes carefully pol
ished by the best bootblack of your
acquaintance.
Putting Away Screens
For the Winter
TUB ex pence of completely screen
ing a house ta shut out flies and
mosquitoes Is so great that many
families ar forced to struggle
through a summer without protection
from these annoying Insects.
Despite extra exertion on the part
of Health Boards during thess past fsw
months. It seems that never have our
cities been so overrun with these pests,
especially the mosquito. So numerous
ware they in their ravages that house
keepers who hitherto havs scorned
screens and fly netting wer driven to
them In desperation.
As ths time approaches whon It is
Safe to once more have unobstructed
windows and doors, the question of ths
disposal of screens during the winter ls
paramount. They must not be allowed
to rust and fall to pieces from exposure
to the weather, yet what to do with
them Is not always easy to decide.
In the first place, it Is a mistake to
unsorsen a house too early In th au
tumn. Both these Insects have the un
pleasant habit of lingering arcund long
after their existence Is supposed to be
terminated by the calendar. The most
Irksjms night I ever spent from mos
quitoes was lata In October when frosts
had been heavy for sevoial waeka
Flies especially are really botheraome
when the fires started Indoors prova
a strong sttractlon. So be adamant to
tha Importunities of the screen-hating
members of the family until the first
of October at the earliest
Netting vs. Adjustable Screens
Ths manner In which your house
was screened regulates the methods .
of tall packing away. If fly netting
was used, It might Just as well be
left In Inconspicuous windows st
least, as It rarely stands removal Rnd
re-use a sscond season, snd tt has
been known to weather the storms of
winter and last through another sum
mer, even though on the outside of
an exposed northern window.
If you do sttempt to save tt, take
out the tacks carefully, shake well
to get out all dust and fold neatly
away In a box. The netting ls much
leas apt to tear If it Is fastened with
pesh plna or thumb tacks.
The adjustable screens, warranted
to fit any window a promise they
usually fall to fulfill unless that "nt
la stretched to include gaping craoks
sufficient to let In an army ot mos
quitoes require merely to be tskett
out, brushed well on both sides, and
stowed away In some convenient
closet or attic room.
This cleansing process must be very
thorough. The easiest way to do It
Is to tako out all ths screens, a floor
at a time, and Muck them In the yard
Then with a wicker carpet beater, hit
each ons gently so as not to bulge
the wire, until all the dust Is gone.
Wipe with a soft cloth and put It
aside until all are ready to be taken
to the attlo or wherever they are to
be put.
One woman whose screens have been
In constant use for eight years always
rubs the wire In the fall with a rag
dipped in vuHeline. This, ah declares,
takes off whatever rust r . accumu
lated, and prevents any corrosion that
might occur during the winter
It is usually found more economical
to havs screens mado to order. This Is
not so costly as one might Imagine;
Indeed, a man of mechanical bent can
easily fit the wire netting to frames
himself. Retting for two of ths sides
pieces of wood In which a groove has
been cut, to slide on a narrow strip
nailed to the window frame.
With proper cars, sur-h screens should
last for years, snd their greater con
venience more than compensstes for
ths extra expenss.
To Prevent Mliflti
Naturally, thess "made - to - order"
screens only fit their own particular
window or door, so extra care must be
taken In putting them away. If untold
confusion ls not to result th. following
spring. It Is a Rood plan to have each
marked with Its location, as "dining
room, bay window, centre," or "third
story front, middle window." This ab
solutely prevents misfits the next sea
Son, snd saves much time during the
spring housecleaning. It Is wen. In
fict, lo keep. In addition, all the screens
for one room or floor tied together.
If possible, do not winter screens In
the cellar, unless It Is very dry and
free from stray sets and doxs, who fre
quently work havoo with th netting.
Invalid Gifts
OU must have had faith tn my
getting Well," said the convalee-
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win, wriiiiix, or fuirs never
nave urougm me something pretty to
wear," and Immediately she tried the
dainty lace turnover collar on.
Thut aet the visitor a-thlnklng.
tihe had brought that particular sort
of gift simply from a desire to take
something that was out of the ordinary.
But If It really suggested getting well
and getting out, why. there was much
more subtlety In ths choice of gifts that
might be taken into account wca
dealing with Invalids.