HOW TO STUDY GEOGRAPHY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3700, 14 July 1906, Page 4

HOW TO STUDY GEOGRAPHY.

JJfcsfal Hints on tlm Subject ForToangand Old. Most countries owo their importantto the fact that they produce somethin*, that mankind uses in one way or anoth »r. Study the productions, at least the most important ones, and also give the reasons why certain countries have certain productions and not others. This will bring In matters of temperature, rainfall, elevation, latitude, nature oi poll, etc., and the children will see why they are required to learn these facts, Bud they Will seem realities. Find out what other countries have the same productions, and which produce the greater amount, with causes, etc. Many of the teachers would astonish their pupils by asking them why 11 in tlhited States produces large quantifies of corn, while England produces D- ne, or why the coasts of Mexico have productions different from the inland ft yione, or why Russia is anxious to get control of Constantinople, etc. But the use of a country does not dope nd alone upon what it can produce. It also depends upon its advautag'ea for Beading away what is not used at home, ami also for getting the products of cl her countries which it does not have. The study of this question will involve the proximity of a country to the sea-c-mst, its navigable rivers, railroads, canals, etc., thus bringing out the vital points and showing their importance. Tire pupils are thus learning the facte a:; means to an end, and not ns a large (insortment of dry, disconnected ends. Ask them if they would rather live in Mexico than England, and why? Always why? Interesting and animated (1 .bates may often lie curried, on in this way. Haw to Remove Stains From Marble. Marble is a very difficult article to clean if the stain hae sunk into the stone, flight stains may be removed with a pumice stone or with vigorous scrubling. Greasy stains are best removed with a paste of fuller’s earth applied in the same way it is to wall paper. Stains of ink oh inarble may bo removed hy hydrochloric acid, which is a powerful poison, and must be washed off with.water almost as soon as it Is applied to prevent its eating into the stone. Why m Cap Is Symbolical of Liberty. The tight of coveting the head was In early times a mark of liberty, slave# only going bareheaded. When a slave was given his freedom, it was customary for bis late master to place on his head a small red cloth cap, called plleus. When this had been done, he was termed libertlnua (a freedman), and bis name was registered in the city tribes. In 268 B, C., Saturnlus, on taking possession of the capital, hoisted a cap on the top of his spear to indicate that all slaves who joined his standard should be free. Marius used the same symbol when he Incited the slaves against Sylla. When Caesar was murdered, the conspirators marched forth with a cap oh & Spear as a token of liberty. The Goddess of Liberty in the Aventine mount was represented as bolding In her hand a cap. In France the Jacobins wore a red cap. In England a blue cap bordered in white, with the word liberty in gold, is a symbol of the constitutional liberty of the nation, and in onr country the statue of Liberty always wears a cap.

How to Dispose of Duplicate Presents. Some people who have a good many presents have a way of disposing of duplicate or generally inappropriate gifts. They put them carefully away ia a drawer by themselves and consider this a depot of supplies to go (o in an emergency when called upon to make a donation in return. The great care has' to be that the don '.tion do. s not go hack to its original giver.

Ho’.v to Ttest* To begin with, women sit too nmch, and Women stand quite too much. Standing about and sitting are not resting, however cleverly women may delude themselves on this point. A'(.--elute repose comes to the tired muscles only when the body is in a reclining position, and absolute repose comes to the overstrung nerves only when themescular system is perfectly at rest—relaxed. The middle aged woman should learn how to rest. Firm minutes of rest flat on one’s back on tho floor or on a hard, smooth conch arc worth half an hour of so styled rest in an armchair or in that unreposeful tempter, (be rocking chair. Some one has said to the women of today, “Never stand when yon can sit; never sifwben you can lie down.” This exhortation, applied with some elasticity, is the best recipe for beauty 1 know of. I recommend frequent daily lapses into complete fallow oesa. How to Proservo Unmet Shoe*. Do not use any so called russet pol Ishea. They are all harmful. Simply rub off the shoes every morning with a damp cloth and then polish them brisk ly with a soft, dry brush. They will soon show a beautiful polish without any stickiness. How to Make Cream of Macaroon*. A delicious sweet to offer at luncheon is made of whipped creutu and macaroons. Use the rich cream that is of the proper consistency to whip well. Sweeten and whip until quite stiff. Get macaroons that have been kept about two days and roll them until they are finely crumbled, bat not powdered. Stir enough of them with the whipped cream to give it a delicate crown color. This should be served heaped lightly in dainty cups, as, while it makes a most delectable compound, it is altogether too rich to be taken in any hut the most moderate quantities. How to Malic !!»•:; iillful M--c Screen*. Stained glass;anc-n.- '.m e' 1 in brass nr wrought iron malm rue mu:.r beunfi* ful tiro suict-a.., iimir i ev. • ..i*u,.. glowingly brought out by ibu dancing flu es,

Wonted to Join.

A little dried up man who«a nationality , wed imprinted plainly on his rV-y warned Into the First National bank iho other bay. gazed furtively about, hesitation in his every movement. Then he as quickly and unostentatioosly left the groat room, his hand shoved deep into his trousers pocket. In a few minutes ho reappeared, determination written in every deep line of bia rugged face, though his manner did not lack hesitation. He stared about him until ho espied a lino of patrons making deposits at the receiving teller’s window, and at the foot of the lino ho took his phice. As one after another of the customers made his deposit and departed the little old fellow drew nearer and nearer to the window, and at each advance his uneasiness increased and his courage departed. j When almost to the goal, ho turned abruptly, wagged his head in a deprecatory sort of way, and again took a place at the tail Ohd of the line he had climbed so patiently. A second time ho approached the window by slow degrees and it second time ho turned away wllQll his hopes wemabout * to be roaTTmi. Tlio third iitfiO ho t?li£i u _P that ever varystig line and it was apparent that this time he would do ot* diet y . I Only two men stood between him and the teller, and ho shifted restlessly from one foot to another. Only one man now kept him from the counter and his agitation increased. That one man turned away. The little old man’s time had come at last! He jerked his hand from his pocket and with it a lingo roll of greasy and oft fingered bills. He dashed the money down in front of the puzzled teller and in a voice husky with emotion, excitement and suppressed nervousness exclaimed load enough to bo heard 100 foot away: "Oi want t’ jiuc the bank!” He wanted to open an account and no one interposed an objection.—Chicago Tribune. Her Mania For Funerals. As women advance in years, it has been noticed, a fondness for attending funerals becomes manifest in their characteristics, hut a young woman who has this tendency is extremely rare. Such a one, however, told this story on herself in a little social coterie the other day: “I don’t know why it is,” she stated, “but I have always had n mania for funerals. When I was a child, I never could gel past a door that had crape on it. I would always mingle with the visitors and go in Ithd see the dead person, whether 1 knew the family or not. The melancholy which pervades such scones has always had a relish for mo, I can’t tell why. Not long ago, however, I had such a peculiar experience that my fondness for burials has temporarily languished—perhaps I’m cured. “An acquaintance died, and I, of course, fcwahged my plans to attend the funeral. At the time I dressed and repaired to hot church. As I was delayed a little, 1 sat Sown in a rear seat. There I heard the hymns and the discourse, ami joined copiously in the moutnliig. 1 remember now hdw t Wept and wept until people near mo regarded mo curiously. I was too used up to go to the grave and went home. At dinner ray husband said; “ ‘What makes your eyes so rod? 1 “ ‘I have been to Mrs. Wilbur’s funeral,’ I answered. “He looked a trifle queer, and then said: “ ‘No, you haven’t; she Isn’t to ho buried until tomorrow.’ ’’—Louisville CouriorJoiu'naL

An Indication. Mr. Northsldo walked into his parlor the other night and was rather surprised to see his daughter sitting on young Mr. Hilltop’s lap. The young people were .surprised too. The older man was the first to recover his equanimity, and as Miss Northside fomlii her feet hd remarked; “Ah, Lucy! I see your race for a husband is nearly over.” “What makes you say that, pap::?''asked the girl, blushing painfully. “You seemed to lie on the last lap.”-• Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. Kirental Reproof, “It seems to mo, Laura,” c; I Jed out Mr Kajoncs, who was trying to read his newspaper, “you arc doing a good deal of im necessary talking and cockling m there. What arc you about?” “I’m merely silt ing by George. ” <>mnre!y answered Miss Laura Ircm the parlor. “Well, I wish yon would make k ;s noire, by George!” rejoined Mr. Kajmu-s.—Chi-cago Tribune, ’ His Presence of Mind Saved Him,

Not Much Rlak. Examining Physician (for iusuranc* company)—l’m afraid wo can’t take you, air. You arc too groat a risk. Applicant (resignedly)—Well, perhaps I am. The fact Is that when I get sick I never send for a doctor. I ju&t lie around until I got well. Examining Physician—Eh? Um—we’ll take yon I—New York Weekly. More Information. Tommy—Paw, what is an egotist? Mr. Pigg—He Is a man who t hinks he Is,smarter than any one else. ‘Mrs. Figg—My dear, you have that wrong. Tho egotist is the man who says he is smarter than any one else. All men t hink that way.—lndianapolis Journal. It Wu Effect Ire. Though. Mrs. Wiggles—What did Mr Waggles say when he proposed to you? Mrs. Waggles—Do you know, wo both of ub tried to remember that the very next day, and neither of us could.—Somerville (Miss.) Journal. Absorbing. “I don’t believe that Timmins over had an original idea in Ids life. ’ ’ “Oh, I know of one. He has an idea that he is a groat poet.”—lndianapolis ti ournal. The Important Part. “I would die tor you,” passionately cv c'aimed the rich old suitor, and the practical girl o;ilndy asked him: “How soon?”—.Somerville Journal. '.Vliat’s lu a Nj.f-u-.’ ‘Why did you name your baby Niagara?’ ’ '‘TJucau.-e she rears so.”- •Detroit i'fiVili