Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-28
THE FLEETING SHOW.

Wanamaker mouse In w ashlngton, the scene
of many brilliant social triumph, was
gathered a few days ago a notable assem-
bly,, an audience of women, cultured and
refined and highest in social position, from
the ladies of the White house through all
the cabinet and senatorial circles
To this company was introduced by Rev.
DR.. Hamlin of the Church of the Covenant
a young woman who wore the simplest of
black gowns and a close little black bonnet
having narrow band around the crown,
upon which the words Salvation Army"
were traced in red letters. For two hours
this woman held her audience under
spell, while in eloquent words she gave an
explanation of the methods of army work
| and statement of facts and per-
sonal experiences connected with it.
s'The tear-wet faces of her audi
ence showed how deeply they were
touched, and to many the talk was a reve-
lation of self-sacrifce and humility" says
| q writer in the New York Tribune. "It
was not what was said, but what was not
said, that expressed, more than words
could have done. the impression made.
| since then, it has been topic of conversa-
ton, and discussed with the strength of a
| lasting memory"
Mrs. Booth, the speaker referred to,
| daughter-in-law of General Booth, is de-
scribed as being a beautiful young woman
| with slender but well-rounded figure,
| sunny brown hair and dark blue eyes, q
| fine forehead, smile that illumines all
| her face, and a sweet voice that has in it
| the ring of truthfulness. Her sympathies
| are tireless and unlimited, her personal
presence magnetic, and while altogether
womanly she possessed infinite courage and
| the spirit of entire devotion to her mis-
| sion.
The daughter of an English clergyman,
well educated and strictly trained in the
| orthodox faith, she began work with the
Salvation army, eight years ago, when she
was but seventeen years of age, engaging
| in "rescue work" in the slums of London.
Three years ago she came to America and
has been occupied in the same kind of
work in the poorest and lowest quarters of
| New York. Since the birth of her own
little son her heart has gone out with more
intense sympathy to the neglected children
| of the wretched or depraved, and for them
she has established nursery where day
by day these little creatures receive the
kindly care they so much need.
Two of the prominent Presbyterian
churches of Washington have become much
interested in Mrs. Booth and her work
She spoke to large audience in the New
York avenue church one evening, the pas
tor presiding, and it is expected that she
| will return to Washington in March to
hold a series of 'parler talks" to women,
preaching the glorious gospel of helpful
ness and of conservation to noble aims. A
gifted woman of charming personality she
is seeking in all sincerity to make her
every day life reflection OF the divine
masters, counting no sacrifice as grievous,
and in honor or dishonor, in evil report or
| tha 1cb
toilsome path of love and duty.
THE TALKING PLANO.
Among other evening diversions the
piano game will be found pleasing and
entertaining, and for this any one who can
play simple chords will be sufficiently
skillful musician.
The pianist must of course have con
federate who understands this method of
interpreting musical sounds, and both
must be acquainted with the succession OF
letters of the English alphabet. The con.
federate having left the room the ccm-
pany are requested to fix upon a word
short words of four or five letters being
best to begin with. The word being
selected and the absent player recalled, the
musician strikes a number of chords seem
ingly at random, then stops, and the &C
complice announces the chosen words.
This is very easily done. Suppose the
word selected is "desk." The musician
literally 'smakes the piano talk" by strik
} ing four chords of equal length, ono fol
each letter, thus: a, b, C, D. Then fol
lows slight pause, for the benefit of tn,
other player, who has been keeping thu
count by repeating the alphabet in time tc
the music, and who thus knows that tn
first letter of the word has been reached
Five chords follow, giving the letter E;
, pause, and nineteen chords are played TO
S, another pause, and eleven chords, tn
concluding one longer and stronger thai
the others, show that K is the last lette
! of the word.
Instead of pauses between the letters,
little run may be played, or few notes o
! melody This has the effect of intricac
D and is confusing to the audience, VIII
should not be allowed to interpret fo
themselves too soon. If possible th
I player should SO plan the chords of tn
D final letter that they may close upon th
a chord of the tonic and thus bring word an
, | sounds to satisfactory conclusion.
A HOMEMADE WRITING TABLET.
A writing board, arranged to serve th
purpose of writing desk, is very col
venient and serviceable possession for a
IS invalid, or for the summer boarder who's
8 contracted quarters require the stowin
y away of everything not in immediate u.s.
i 1t also has the merit of being easily mad
at home by anyone who has acquired tt
,. least skill in the useful art of drivin
l. nails.
i For this purpose procure smooth an
well seasoned pine board, half an inc
!, > thick and eighteen inches long by fiftee
l. wide. Over this is laid piece of ladie
8, cloth or felt of any desired color, pinke
n all around the edge and fastened to tt
tacks set about an inch apart. This shoul
just cover the board at the top and bo
tom and fall over on each side at least
'e quarter of yard. On these valenc
10 should first be stitched fiat pockets of v
N rying sizes for the accommodation of p
per, envelope and postal cards. The
b. pockets have pinked edges and little fla
F. which button over for the greater securi
i'll of their contents, as when the board
A. not in use the valences hold over and CO
-, er it.
u. Several sheets of blotting paper a
ly fastened to the center of the board
ne means of triangular bits of leather
,.+ | cloth laid across the corners and secur
with small nails These form the b1ottil
nj pad and should be cut about two inch
e. larger than the writing paper. Above
padI and little to the right of 1t, a leatht
covered tourist inkstand, with reliat
ry springs, is to be fastended with stro
{ a glue. A strap of cloth or leather plac
~ lengthwise above the pad, and divided
-. the nails, holds the pen, pencil, eraser, a
l1e paper knife. A pinked rosette of
De- cloth serves as penwiper, and is nailed
he the board as is also small calendar.
=, low these pocket for postage atamps a
another for memoranda fill out the /
is hand side of the board and complete
he equipments.
hit FLOWER FEASTS.
ed The fancy for 'seolor" teas, at VIII
,re flowers, gowns, draperies and all other
,us cessories have been of the chosen tint, !
m been very charming and poetic one, |
after so long a season of popularity,
vention in this line must be nearly
at hausted. 1t is now proposed that fowe
:, not colors, shall give name to the ent
no tainment, and that the flowers shall be
ug lected with reference to their fitness to
,ne particular occasion.
- For instance, there is to be given
New York a Lavendar tea for the ben
De of home for old ladies', they being 2
de- ticularly fond of the Insignificant Ii
uld flower with its stimulating aroma, 80 8