New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-24
A STORY FOR CHRISTMAS.

We COPY the following from circular en-
titled "Anectious Tribute to the Sympathetic aud Noble
hearted Ladies Of Brooklyn which las been left ut the
doors OF those whO In the hour OF the writer's trial ana
suffering gave her audience and encouraging patronage
aud we place columns that they may taste the
bread which has come back to them after many days
About one year ago. lady the wife OF clergyman "a
Doctor OF Divinity well known In the religious aud NJ
erary world, vending her weary way sad aud desc
deayor 10 humby and honestly her own LIVELIHOOD
Impeled by wrongs ana indgnties when no woman os
honor, she had abandoned elegant home situated W
the most charming iwo S 81 Tsg SSG large circle Of
frends-to buffet In poverty, tho rough winds OF tne
After weeks aud months OF untold sorrowsufering
body and In mind from the keen anguish OF her deso
oe 10 70 U sr y a1 be one Who vowed at
the altar TO love, cherish and protect without dohh
in her pocket but with uualterDg trust IN Cod that
He would not forsake her. though all Of earthly good
should fail she midly cast her lone heart on THE CHEAT
HEART OF OWN SEX Satchel In hand, she went from
house to telling her sud but true story how from
comparative afluenoe, she was by cruel FATE thrown
upon her own resources Her very soul shTank from eA
posing to others and In hdt manner the burden OF
this necessity had been laid upon her Many supposed
that tho husband OF her youth the father OF her cdIe
no longer among the living In TINS suposlu0, .neS
did not err The husband OF her young years nah lh
rest that belongeth 20 the children OF tho Infinite Father
He hOnOred and successful melnDer on tne esi
profession of New-YOrk, widely known and highly ss-
teemed In temporal matters, he had amply provided Io
his family, and they were happy III ther own sesas
whom she had met In her unheraded calls TO vend her
wares. dd not know that another had sought and won
her. and taken his place at her side to be her protector
and the father of her orphan children She did not wish
to tell those noblehearted sympathetic women who me
stranger thatcame to them III the way Oh her hnmDe
calling for in the then Of her mind II would have
subjected her TO explanations OF character 700 paniu
for utternnce, and which could not even 10 'n"us0
THUS Tor many months this sadsprited woman, with
weary feet called the wives, mothers ana sisters OF
clergy men, lawyers doctors, merchants and the quiet
Christian citizen has been In the mansions oil the
belished by the beautiful works of art as well AS IN
homes more humble; and everywhere did she meet win
kindness and courtesy. To those hundreds OF the noble
ladies OF Brooklyn, and TO many gentlemen who have
been her patrons she owes debt OF gratitude when she
spoken words Of cheer sustained by their generous gym
patty hor sinking spirits and proneed valuable services
widely known az this way-worn lady was from the
exalted position and reputation of her husoand n te re
liRous wOrld she occasionally met an old friend or nc
quaintanoe; and II began 10 be whispered ABOUT ia pr
waite circles that the wife OF this clergyman was oy some
Fortune reduced to the Necessity OF 9oWlhR SO
vocation for Of her physical needs As
the real taes became gradually known more tender and
heartfelt sympathy, and more generous patohhko was
extended and NOT only In material aid but In the orna
ton OF aud beautiful friendships mas she peen TO
The fine had come when IL was deemed hest that her
true name should be nOwn-eSpecialy an the magnitude
aud the nature Of her wrongs had eliminated In tue
commencement Of legal proceedings. There was no
Iongr reason why abe should endeavor 20 her
husband desire 20 hide herself from the puhc gaze
for she felt strong in her own innocence unwayerng
confidence in the justice Of Heaven and of all good men
and women Often has the unbidden tear started "heh
i'm happy homes she has loving little hands twned
about lie necks and prattlng voices spng the dear
name OF MOTEER for she remembered WIN anguish ncI
own two little girls who taken from her under
the Influence OF ono who had usUpod her place aud now
presides what was her once happy hoNt' ,,
- sOrrowing onesi this s not cold and cherries
world nor altogether without sympathy Tor the suffering
aud the sad 90 To the humane truthfuly relate TO them
your sorrows God viii aud bese that TRUTH aud
evoke from esch sympathec heart Kind response.
sympathy ia divine. Godlke and ever maniiests us
p0wer over all who within the sphere or s sttrac
lion reWardnR richly the and the receiver Kind
words good deeds-how they ennobe the human headt'
rave The sympaty Of the gentle and loving II tho
souls food without which our natures starye me more
suffer the sympnhetie do We become ior o,hsl,
Often has the writer after leaving these homes OF az
fecton. wept bitter tears for the bsone days when no
the time when she enjoyed the holy protecting Noh
she fondly hoped would never change however yaiyg
tho vicissudes OF the mortal NE put gov suOhgIt su
purer by the very trials through which II passed
samo alike IN prosperity and adversely and oen hss geu
tie woman wept sympathetic tears while listening 70
narration Of the sad connected with the writer's
history and OF the dear loved children OF wmeh $40 -
OF menory-trbutes Of that noble sentiment when 80
richly besses CIV aud the - m
patty. Tho writer would earnestly uSe upon eser. oe
10 dispense this Chrstke gt TO all the Borrowing ones
OF earth whom they meeI Inc inos 80 ~ Sotd
your possession scattering yet incrcasng kne Mou;
gentle look grasp Of the hand ever send thrills OF
pleasure the OVcIburdened heart that dsSpdes Tue
gloom and brings hope TO the cad and sunsns 2 deep
deeS Sstdnds 10 lie noble hearted women OF Brooklyn,
their words OF cheer and their oGndI encourage
ment to her efforts 10 proo9r' , ILL., ~
forms Of beauty 80 sep ~ step hS, iI5 Mg5 won is
city where reside many Of her loved ones and where
have passed many OF tho peassntest days OF her
crhoOd and Of her uaturer years Here dwell many OF
her old Christian friends aud here, by the encourage
mon OF those friends has she been blessed Ia her efforts
even beyord sanguine antcipsiions Prom the
depths " despondency sho has been born into life
aud though nost gladly would she have avoided publ
city I'm regard 20 the OF her she yet feels
that looking Heaven for strength 10 bear the burden
laid upon her, Justice will he done.
The encouragement Of the Ladies OF brooklyn has in
duced the writer lin conjunction with the daughter OF m
esteemed frend open store ior the sale Of Popular
Incidence Fancy Goods Toilet Articlcs, and Perumery.
where she hopes 10 welcome all who may feel disposed TO
continue patronage heretofore generously bestowed
upon her In calls at their homes, and 20 greet
AS many new faces may honor her with their
favOrs Whether a. customers friends, come, dear
ladies land gentlemen tool and the fruits OF your
kndness and receive the thAnksof gratefulhesr With
cordial good wishes,
Very respectfully you're.
" MRS ELIZkBETH JUDI,
No. 81 Fulton-aye., Brooklyn
" December 10, 1891"