The National tribune., 1882-11-30


Miss Emily Faithfull, the English lady phi
lanthropist, is 60 lecture in New York on "The
changed condition of women in the nineteenth
century" in which she will deal largely with
sna higher education Of women and the present
and prospective aspects Of that movement il
their favor In England this movement has
received q great impetus Of late years from the
opening Of Oxford and Cambridge local exam
nations to girls. This important concession "a
thom originated in series Of meetings which
We're held al Miss FaithfuIls residence in Lon
don in 1862. The certificates obtained by pass
ing these examinations are much sought after
by girls who wish to qualify themselves as gov
ernesses. Miss Faithful says that seve.sl
technical schools for girls have also been ostsb-
hshed in London and the large provincial
cities, whers they are instructed in wood
engraving law-copying, architectural drawing,
/ photograph h-tinting, ernbrOidering and Gesi gn-
Ing. Miss Faithful regards the industrial
position of women and their educational inter
ests as matters Of greater importance than tho
/ privileges of voting. Miss Faithful has given
much attention to emigration Of women as q
means Of improving their condition, and ons Of
her objects while here is to gather information
concerning the United States and Canada IS
dsId for ionals emigration.
euzER CASE.
A queer creature died recently In the aims
house in Philadelphia, who For wenty-eight
years afflicted with g mild form of insanity
His chief deIusiOn was that ne was q beautiful
young woman, and that numberless suitors
knelt at his feet to sue for his love The name
of tho old man was John Talboy Binns; but
because of his idiosyncrasy, he was ncknamed
Sally Binns." When young man he was s
member of an amateur dramatic society, and
he often played female parts with acceptance.
He was q very polished and cultivated gentle
man then, and had taste for painting draw
| ing, embroidery, and other feminine arts After
he became crazy, he made considerable money
by making lace and working slippers for Wis
itors TO the asylum. Although nearly seysnty
years Of age when he died, to the very last hs
imagined himself pretty young girl.
HOUSEHOLD DECORATION.
new wood, known as redwood, is beoorn-
ing popular for interior decorations; 1t is not
unlike mahogany in color, takes a high polish,
and is very much less expensive than that
wood.
The latest coffee pot is q reversible one. The
coffee is placed in the top and the water in the
bottom. AS soon as the water boils the pot is
quickly reversed, and by the slow process of
altering excellent coffee is procured.
The latest style for parloT stoves is q oo1nbf-
nation of brass, iron, and tiles. The facings
are of polished brass, while the interior is of
hammered iron, snd encaustio tiles form
framework between the mantel and the CRATE.
Leather boxes arc very much in demand
They are made In fancy leathors of every kind,
and are either Achly embossed or fooled in
colOrs or very often decorated By fret-work
carving, which is carved cut upon folds Of
double leather.
Rattan foot-stools are novelty for parlors
They ars not unlike inverted Work-baskets IN
shape, and are decorated with dark satin rib
bons and bows to match tho color of the furni-
turs. Rattan rocking chairs trimmed in the
same way are much in demand
Transparancies for parlor windows are nado
Of thin muslin, upon which free designs arc
either painted in water-colors or embroidered |
in long stitch. Mounted in ebony frames, they
are placed at right angles with the window in
position where they catch the rays of light
The fashion of hanging curtains and draps-
ries from rings is to be discontinued In the
newest houses window-fram are supplied
which reach to the ceiling, and the curtains
are simply nailed upon a strip OF wood, which /
fits closely beneath them. In some cases such /
window frames are Of the handsomeSt carved |
walnut or oak.
Buttons play quito an important part in home |
decoration of an inexpensive kind. Ordinary /
pearl buttons are used upon deep colored vel /
vets or plush, and sewn on in geOmetricaI or
fancy patterns, making bordering which is
exceedingly effective. The result is still better
when the body of tho curtain is OF different
color, and the design carried out in pearl but
tons is limited to the bordering.
FAsHIoN NOTES.
jersey waists are much wo-n.
Dancing dresses are short sll around.
The rsso for yellow has not yet run It's
course.
The favorito corsage flower is the SMALL vel
low aster.
Soft crowns are again In style for the small
The fashionable furs are bear, beaver, asera-
chan, and fox, especially silver fox
Some ladies wear violets for corsage bouquets
all tho year round, regardless Of tho cost
Velvet skirts will be worn under bodices In
different styles of all the suitable materials
Fleece-lined silk gloves are more suitable sor
wear with 5 muR or e fnr-linod circular than
kids
A protty, picturesque dress for yOunE girl
can be made Of yaIveteen IN any Of the dsrk,
rich shades.
Plain dark velvet opera eloaks lined with
striped plush and trimmed With fur ara e Fash
ionable fancy.
Ladies who 90 70 balls in long and trained
dresses announces by their toilet that they do
not intend TO dance.
Lace ties worn round the throat are now
fastenedon the left side by small
,luster OF satin ribbon loops.
Fur capcs are now made to reach almost to
he waist and continued down tho front and
,ound the upper part of the skirt.
Jaunty soft felt English hats much resem-
'ling those worn by gentlemen, are passing