FOR MAY WILL BE A NOTABLE ISSUE Among its leading articles may be mentioned: FAMOUS PRIMA DONNAS OF OLD By FRANCES GWEN FORD The great prima donnas of all ages have had a perennial charm for the public. Many of the greatest have been born in poverty and obscurity, but with the gifts of marvellous voice and what is called "temperament," they have reached the pinnacle of fame and fortune and become the idols of their generation. Miss Ford has detailed with liveliness, charm and veracity the ROMANTIC CAREERS of the FAMOUS SINGERS OF THE 18TH CENTURY, and her story is embellished by RARE PHOTOGRAPHS. THE COUNTRY CLUBS of MASSACHUSETTS The evolution of the country club is a subject replete with interest. The important part that the country club, and its allied interests, plays in the social and outdoor life of Massachusetts is shown in this article, which is BEAUTIFULLY AND APPROPRIATELY ILLUSTRATED. 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