Show 7 IT Monday’s Child By TEMPLE BAILEY ItupyrigbL K fr&rvee Sit” ix Stvte to R£ae OKlIdpe-rv- T HAS not been bo many years ago that even young people cannot reYear’s when New member day brought hosts ot warm friends to exchange greetings and good wishes f°r the coming twelve months Just the custom of ladles receiving £ lyj 21 why I and men calling has fallen Into dis A df use Is a long story and not a very k pleasant one offered wine eggnog Hostesses and all sorts of drinks to soften the asperity of out of doors to their men guests a different sort partaken of at each house soon The set brains in a whirl and manners suffered gentle ladles outraged hospitality was abused by having to receive men so far under the influence of liquor that names even were forgotten the matter rectified Itself as So of course Women all such things will after a while ceased to keep "open house" when men ceased to honor shown their the by reception In appreciate warm rooms a bevy of fair by softly lighted women gowned and happy to extend daintily greetings for the New Year But I have noted that In many cases the custom is reviving women are charming but not with again welcoming their men friends a variety of Intoxicating liquors to steal away Ideas of propriety It is not every man that can "look upon the wine when it Is red" and partake of Just enough Better then to offer nothing stronger than hot coffee for to those whom one knows well the foaming glass of eggnog that will not leave remorse along with a splitting headache the next morning This may not mean what it does bring but where possible "let the dead past bury Its dead" If and grieve not over the mistakes of 1910 they can be rectified let them be so If not waste no vain regrets over wbat cannot be helped but determine that exactly such mistakes shall not happen again for if not to teach 7 Because what Is experience Harsh and seemingly wlthont any feeling of pity experience Is Indeed the “school for fools” and yet we do not learn Like the inventive mind of the active child who does all sorts of things we nobody on earth ever thought of as possible mortals are forever forgetting lessons that may have been burned Into our souls by this teacher and going Into troubles anew quite as bad even If different By the time we learn it Is time to die usually but we are fortunate to learn at all It requires all the clearness of brain ail the activity of mind to enable us to all the fortitude of endurance steer clear of the pitfalls of life anyway and if we have not learned the lesson of caution by how can we hope to and through experience escape these pitfalls again? It Is not In the making of good resolutions but the determination to do the right thing that our best course lies for this new year that brings again the chance If we can escape consequences let us accept them without murmur they are never so hard in the enduring as in the dreading And first of all let us all decide deep down In the inmost recesses of our hearts that our own fallings are quite as great as those of our This In itself is so very worth while To say “I would not do so and so” is to mean that you know nothing about it you do not know what you would do if you were situated as was the perpetrator of the very thing you are condemning for temperament for enviMake allowances ronment for ancestry for lack of education along the lines that perhaps you have been fortunate' In traversing Say to yourself "Perhaps I should Then you will have have done much worse” of the frailreached the heights of understanding to make ness of human nature and be prepared the new year better for yourself and all with whom you have associated It Is for this Christ was born and the calendar of years begun within the week after "the Holy Babe” came Where a hostess Is quite sure of the congeniality of her guests she can plan nothing more agreeable than the “watch party” for New Year’s eve First of course there can be cards or dancing or music or all three with other attractive methods of entertaining but as the hour of midThis night draws near all assemble in one' room should have two doors and a big clock in full When the first stroke of the twelve sounds view one of the doors Is opened to admit “the old year” a feeble old man who passes through the room with bows to right and left disappearing through the rear door as the last stroke sounds Then appears a lovely boy with beaming countenance and happy mein He bears a quiver small gifts for each within which are arranged and tied to represent arrows wrapped present one of these he presents to each guest as he When he has dispauses In turn before them but turns at the tributed to all he disappears comdoor to blow a light kiss to the assembled thrown open letare windows The then pany with cold the chimes of fresh air In the ting Refreshments may bells beard in the distance- lulu by AmuoiiiuhI had spoiled Grace She Everybody had been such a pretty li’tle girl “But what could you expect” her silly little mother bad said “she Is Monday’s child and fair of face" It seems as If that struck the keyHer fairnote of Grace's existence ness which developed as she grew older Into radiant beauty was the Bad temper excuse for everything indolence were overlooked because Grace had golden hair and brown eyes men As she grew to womanhood At and women bowed before her school boys fluttered after her like The rose butterflies about a girls adored her while they envied her and so Grace went on a little queen surrounded by her subjects It was not until she met Jack Martin that she began to realize that beauty Is not everything It took her a long time to come to this decision She wondered why she could not subjugate Jack He was never among the circle of her admirers The climax came at a dance at the club Jack Martin was the Country in the only man with an automobile little suburb where they both residbelle ed Grace as the acknowledged of the community felt that It was beneath her dignity to go In a hired cab or carriage when she might have motor of Martin’s the elegance Therefore she 'smiled her sweetest at Jack Martin very time she met him him and was rewarded by having take little Lillie Lane whose straight hair and sallow skin gave her no The claims to loveliness CXrt and As the days went on Jack Martin New doming In was seen often with Lillie Lane Grace could not understand It She wore pale blue gowns and lavender A player who cannot build on one of these two and pink ones and was comgowns must pay in a chip Pretty trifles Japanese char aware that her placently beauty actors should be the prizes sweets can be had at any firstJapanese class grocery and remember that tea served by the Japanese Is made in each cup and the They are lovely souvenirs cups are very tiny As Christmas is the holiest of all days the first day of January may be considered as em- ft IV Od yetr Pbjrir§ blematic So it Ffanca of the happiest that in some countries notably the day Is observed differently all younger members of families pay their respects to the older ones grandparents sit In each of the to receive children and the state latter down to the tiniest babe carries either bonbons or flowers to the revered elder pnes It is such a pretty fashion one the American mother might well adopt In this land where old people are usually snubbed and rebuked It they venture to express an opinion so conceited are the youth of today The Occidental can learn nothing more worth while from the Oriental than the reverence with which old people are treated In those “heathen” countries Where the Latin races are so much In evidence as In some of the southern states this custom holds and the French Babies are taken to visit “grand pere et grand mere” with all possible ceremony Flowers either bou-faquets or growing in small pots are greatly vored as gifts to these dear old people who having tasted of the best life offers are surely passing down hill with memories sad and sweet as their companions Among pretty growing plants the dwarf peach trees in full blossom are lovely after the fruit are gone tiny leaves appear and the blossoms She Was little trees will live a long while with care are these Only In time of their blossoming especially pretty and florists manage to have as bloomed them ready at this season of the year Is the be served before the midnight hour but the “wassail bowl” Is left for the last and the hostess leads the way to a room where It may be enjoyed There should be a table In the middle of the floor and an open fire adds greatly to the proper preparing and serving Apples are roasted to go In the big ‘bowl that should be ready upon the table and glasses or cups that may be retained as souvenirs by guests are all made ready is prepared as follows The genuine "wassail” according to a recipe that Is centuries old: Boil halt an ounoe each cinnamon ginger nutmeg and and coriander seeds In four cloves cardamom a couple of tumblerfuls of water add to this half a gallon best ale and a quart of sherry wine with sugar to taste a pound or two will be needHave the yolks ed Heat again but do not boil of ten eggs and the whites of six beaten and put them first Into the bowl then slowly add the mixture heated stirring slowly all the while leave the other half of the liquor where it will come to a boil and add lastly put in a dozen or as many as wished of fine apples that have been cored filled with sugar and roasted The boiling of spices may be done beforehand the ale and wine ready the eggs beaten and the apples roasted when a hostess ushers her guests Into the room to partake The Japanese quiet Orquaint resourceful ientals that they are understand beauty better than we they do not furnish rooms with all sorts of things to keep in order with heavy curtains to keep out the fresh air and chairs to catch dust from every source a "Japanese So the hostess who Is planning tea” will find it one of the easiest as well as most effective ways of entertaining Cherry blossoms the “flower of Japan” are to be had in paper so perfect in form and color as to be mistaken for the real cups and saucers for the everlasting tea the favored drink of the little nice Japanese woman cost Just what one cares to pay for them some for a few cents are quite as pretty and characteristic as others worth several dollars the dozen And then and the fans the parasols and the chrysanthemums the dainty confections and the pretty kimonos with the big bow tied directly In the middle of the back — all these are distinctive and easily encompassed by the hostess of moderate means Every library has a list of books from which of the Japanese may be comany customs llected Jinrikishas the queer small carriages in which natives and the ubiquitous tourist are carried to and fro with the strong if small brown men as horses may be provided tor the amusement of guests In these if carriers can be obtained short Journeys from one room to another may be made each room a province of the empire of Japan with decorations adapted Everywhere possible Japanese lanterns may the favors hang may be Japanese such as vases fans tiny parasols etc a game played with cards supposed to have originated in Japan may prove interesting to guests Not more than six should sit at one table for this No 1 lays down seven or if there hapgame pens to be none in his hand he puts up a chip these chips cost but little in celluloid and each out in the player may have so many counted beginning of the game On one side of the seven Is to be laid a six on of the same suit the other side an eight gifts as In Where fresh flowers are so expensive most northern climes a single handsome blossom suffices and In its stead a box of bonbons in its it But the baby bears may be the gift rosy hands and presents It with courtesy and Is it not a beautiful delight to the aged ones custom? And may not all the mothers— and fathers— of little ones see that the dear older ones who may not probably will not be with them another year adopt it with true understanding of how much how very much it means to the old to be remembered? I have heard a dear woman say that among her recollections the most satisfying Is the one wherein she gave an aged aunt a cup and saucer on a New Year's day By the next the dear patient aunt was not with her DYING Silent and slow — silent and slow Over the hills In the glistening snow The old year goes to his final rest The moon looks down with a pitying eye The wind sweeps past with a quivering And moans in the leafless tree tops nigh Like a wandering soul distressed sigh Feeble and frail feeble and frail Swayed and bent by the northern gale Yet he falters not by the way His beard is white as the driven snow Oft his forehead the scant locks blow Ah me! and It was not long ago He was young and blithe and gay Now let him rest now let him rest The snow for a blanket to cover his breast And the winds to murmur a dirge We’ll never forget him though brief was his He brought us much sunshine to brighten the And taught us that all things must soon pass And into eternity merge ADMITTED HI3 ERROR One of the neatest parliamentary apologleB wai that of an irate member of the house who described another as “not having even the manners of a pig" At the cry of “Withdraw” he did so “I withdraw and apologize and beg to say that the honorable member has the manners of a pig”— London Chronicle — ‘“l a of the sonified 8plrlt delicately In all of them yet Jack Martin paid no more attention to her than to the goldenrod which She concludgrew at the roadside ed that she must make some effort to him from his indifference swing away She studied bis habits and found that he took long walks In the early mornThe object of these walks Lillie ing Lane said was the sight of the sea at dawn He was painting a picture and he carried his campstool and easel to a bluff that overlooked the beach It was not easy for Grace to get up early 'but one October morning she sallied forth in the gray light She wore a gray sweater and a gray skirt and around her head was a veil of She was a spirit of the rosy chiffon dawn personified She came upon Jack Martin silently and as he turned and saw her he gave a start of surprise “I wanted to see your picture” she told him confidently “How did you know I was painting It?” be asked “Lillie Lane told me” His face brightened "Oh Lillie!” he said eagerly "She paints beautifully herself have you seen her miniatures?” stay way away w UUmry i'ru) and presently Grace said: “Perhaps I had better go away you're busy” you had” was hla dis“Perhaps couraging statement “1 She stood up disconsolately "1 see” she said somewhat timidly wish that there was something I could do that was worth while” For the first time he turned and looked at her with Interest "There are lots of things” he said briskly "You ought to be able to take up musio or singing It seems to me that you have some talent in that line" Grace had prided Some talent! herself on her nice voice It was not a big voice but she had been able to charm her followers and that was all she cared But this man demanded something and more of her She said went away slowly unaware that his eyes followed her and that a little Bmlle dawned In them The next day she sought out Lillie Lane “Lillie” she said “you seem tc make life worth living — tell me what I can do” and while Lillie was enthusiastic she talked of her painting Grace was forced to admit that the dark little girl had much ot charm In manner and face ' “No wonder Jack Martin loves her" “She Is just sweet” she thought Lillie was a great help to Grace She showed the spoiled beauty that there were other things in the world besides admiration and adulation “It was Jack Martin who has made me see the beauty of doing my best'” Lillie confided to her friend on one occasion “I can never thank him enough" “It was Jack Martin who made me see it” Grace faltered "but he Isn't my friend as he is yours Lillie” “Ha said he is” Lillie "Why thinks you are perfectly lovely” Grace looked at her bewildered “I don’t believe he ever thinks o( me” “Well he talks about you a lot” Lillie stated but Grace wouldn't be For so many months she convinced had suffered from his Indifference and crltilcsm that she had no vanity left and — it was Lillie he cared for Therefore when Lillie came to her with a ring on her third finger and said “I have a secret to tell you” Grace felt her heart grow cold within her but she answered calmly: "I think I know your secret you'rei going to be married” now?”: Lillie' “But how dia you asked “I thought no one had heard of it but Jack Martin” "Of course he knew It" said Grace “Yes” said Lillie “I told him first he was a chum of IJob’s at college" Grace’s “Bob?” voice expressed astonishment “Why — I thought you were engaged to Jack!” “Oh! you silly Jack was nice to me because of Bob and because ws both paint that’s all" It seemed to Grace that the world took on a new radiance Perhaps oh perhaps if she tried she might make him like her a little jie morning she saw him at dawn His picture was almost finished and as she came up to him ha said: “Let me show it to you” It was just an expanse of sea lighted up by the rosiness of the rising sun “How lovely It is” Grace said “How beautiful” softly Then she looked up at him “Yet didn’t count you said that beauty much” “I said in a woman” Jack correct ed Then as he looked down at her b “But spoke with some hesitation your beauty does count Grace” "Oh!” she said breathlessly "do you really think so?” "I know it” he said “but there it a new quality to it of late you seem sweeter and nearer to me” She had nothing to answer to that and he went on Blowly "For a long time you seemed so far away you seemed to think of nothing but having a good time and life to me has been a serious thing but now somehow I feel that we have more In common” They had a long talk after that and while Jack said nothing of love there was much in his manner of deference and of devotion And so it came about that in the fall there were two weddings instead of one and the dark beauty of Lillie which had blossomed and bloomed in was those days of love’s fulfillment of Monday's a foil to the fairness Child but Grace radiant and happy She was had no thought of envy glad to have all the world love and admire Lillie because she herself had the great gift of the love of Jack Martin "No” Grace answered coldly "She is a wonder” Jack stated “Some day she is going to be great and we’ll be proud to know her” “I don't see anythihg very wonderful about Lillie” Grace remarked “and she certainly isn’t pretty” “Oh beauty” Jack shrugged his shoulders “doesn’t count much In these days” Grace looked at him startled That was a new point of view Law Makes Trouble "What does count?” she demanded new law against Massachusetts’s ‘Oh brains personality charm” he said picking up his brushes "Lilthe use of general drinking cups In lie Lane has all of these I think she public places has made a lot- of troum not appreciated In our town schools The school ble In Boston’s however” board has found that to lnstal new “Perhaps not” Grace admitted drinking devices to take the place ol cost will and it She old $11000 felt the She did dully miserably cups not know what was the matter with sees no prospect of completing the her except that her world was upside change before March 1 In the meanSown time pupils must provide themselves with individual vessels or go thirsty Jack continued to work In silence r r ) X W1 |