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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

The Season Approaching for BsZasrs, Sup
pers md Sociables.

Now that the Exposition Is over and
the election soon will be. the winter and
the season for church fairs. bazaars. So
ciabe0 and the like will come and that
calls for the suggestion that TO make
these affairs eminently successful there
should be constantly something new
novel and attractive about them
No live church can AFFORD 10 be be-
hind the times I'm such matters. for the
social life of churches and their various
auxiliary societies must depend largely
upon the help such entertainments can
give, and, in many. yes. the majority
OF cases the financial life draws goodly
measure Of its sustenance from these
sources. Large and wealthy churches
are no exception to this rule, for their
charities and schemes for helpfulnesS
are multiplied accordingly. The church
that does not dip TO the bottom OF its
treasury purse a good many times dur
ing the year has a weak sort OF mission
in this uD-and-doing world. 1t takes
money, and plenty Of It. too, 10 feed the
real, vital. energetic life Of a wide-awake,
up-and-doing church. Hence the need OF
church suppers and fairs
Though methods Of work in the main
are about the same from year 10 year
new appearance must be put on, and
fresh schemes invented 10 keep up the
interest, and 10 attract and hold the
young people. The6<ame sagaeity in a
business way fha u.flsles a Weekday en-
terprise prosper must enter into the
MANAGEMENT OF all church work. So the
very first requirement in arranging
church affairs, sociables, suppers, etc,
is that after choosing something at
fro i've fn no 10
pains be spared in Carrying out the IDA.
A half dozen shabbily gotten up socIa-
bles and suppers or bazaars are enough
10 dishearten the most earnest cOngrega-
ton So above all things let all work
in this line be done well.
Next everybody must he enlisted to
help along the work. And how can this
be done Easily enough. The very first
work that the committee chosen TO man
age a fair or supper ought 10 do is 10
make sure that every family I'm the en-
tire parish be called upon by a commit
te specially chosen for that work. and
that all be asked 10 be helpers either by
contribution or patronage-by both, if
possible. In nine cases out OF ten the
desired help will be forthcoming Then
bring TO the front new people. Set them
to work and make them feel that they
are needed. Let the proverbial half
dozen people who run the church" be
multiplied to a hundred half dozens. DO
not send printed slips asking for co-ope-
ration In church work, but send live,
working member who will be sure 10
carry the invitation I'm the right way
Church suppers should not be too for
NAL, neither should a certain degree OF
conventional form be lacking. In no
case should newcomers be overlooked,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
PREsIDENT,s GRANDcHILDREN.
A Sample OF "Baby" McKee's German.
Benjamin and Mary.

"Lieber Grosspapa, ich bringe Dir
Meinen schonsten Gluckwunsch HER;
VIII Dtch INNER herZlich lieben,
Hab' dies Verschen selbst geschrieben,
Mochte es Dich doch erfreuen,
Kunftiges Jahr sell S besser sein."
These lines were not written by little
German boy TO his grandfather, as one
might suppose from reading them, but
by a young American, known. at least by
reputation 10 millions Of newspaper read
ers-ln fact, no less a parsonage than the
world-famous Baby Mckee, to President
Harrison.
Benjamin Harrison Mckee Is the full
name of the famous baby who is now
five years of age. His father is ]. Robert
Mckee, and his mother Mary Harrison
Mckee. one Of the daughters OF President
and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. Since Cen
eral Harrison was inaugurated President.
on March 4, 1859. Baby Mckee and his
little sister, Mary Lodge Mckee. have
lived where every aspiring American boy
hopes to live some day, in the White
House at Washington. Master Mckee, for
he really is too old to be called baby
any longer, is an unusually sturdy and
self-reliant little lad. Both he and his
sister, who is about three years and a
half old, have light hair, blue eyes, and
for they have been well and carefully
bred. and are polite. and not annOyingly
bashful with new acquaintance. This
is as It should be, for these young people.
though they do not know it, occupy a
more prominent position than any others
in the country. and SO should set good
example. They have remarkable self
possession for so young children, and
depOrt themselves well on all occasions.
For more than a year BENJAMIN and
Mary have had a German governess.
Fraulein Kampe. F'raulein, as many Of
my young readers doubtless know, is the
German word which corresponds 10 our
English word Miss. 1t is the duty Of
Fraulein Kampe to give such instruction
in the rudiments Of knowledge as the
minds OF her young pupils are able to re-
ceive and retain. Occasionally she is in
terrupted by Master Mckee, who has a
very inquiring turn Of mind. lie has a
most absorbing interest in mechanics, the
science that explains the laws of motion
and force. and is anxious to talk on this
subject quite frequently when Fraulein
Kampe has other plans for him.
AS compared with Master Mckee whom
she will call her big brother within a few
years. little Mary is rather timid.-M. de
Lipman In Harper's Young People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
n MANS VIEW.
How He Believes In Bringing Up His
Children.


man whose son and daughter are
models of behavior as regards their per-
feet manners conhded TO the writer that
he had an unfailng system in bringing up
children that worked so well with his
own that he was trying the same thing
with his little granddaughter, and 50 far
with the success that attended his former
efforts.
Said he: MANY children are deprived
Of everything when they are small, and
surfeited when they grow older. The
first glimpses OF 50 much that they have
heretofore never seen or tasted bewilders
them, and they act most awkwardly, and
are elf-conscious and embarrassed. With
my children l gave them everything in
great quantities at the start. IL they
liked candy. they were given more OF it
than they could eat, and soon the little
piece sufticed.
with toys it was the same way Other
children would so in store and want
everything. Mine, having had so much.
either asked for nothing. or Disseminated
In their choice.
"Jewelry was never withheld, and to-
day my daughter is not seen with over
loaded hands and gems worn at inappro-
pirate times. On my table was always
used the best. and II was set in the most
formal and elegant Manner therefore.
when my children were old enough 70 go
out In society no form could disturb their
usual calm, or no display appear over
whelming, as II often does to unaccus-
toned eyes. II Is the only way TO do
Surfeit them when little. and they will
not make shows Of themselves when
older"
ha IL al
Is no object, bu many parent has meth
DDS equally as successful that are not
quite 80 expensive. but "Chacun q son
govt"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

There being a time for everything, il
would perhaps be good time right here
TO show few of the newest outdoor hats
for young ladies. These hats are only
suitable for walking. riding and paying
calls, shopping and such occasions. They
are all large, and all becoming and hand
some, but should be relegated strictly to
the uses set forth above. No true lady
will ever wear such hat to concert, the
alter or church. The mark of a true gen
tlewoman is that she shows a constant re-
gard for others comfort and pleasure, and
certainly it cannot give pleasure to go to
any public place where ones enjoyment
depends as much upon sight as hearing.
You can hear singing or preaching, it is
true, without seeing the singer or preacher,
but you lose much of the understanding
by not seeing the facial expression and
gestures, and to have your view utterly
cut off by great flaring hat is not con-
ducive to happy frame of mind. There
fore the real tady will, if she cannot afford
to buy an evening bonnet, twist up pretty
little capote, toque or turban, which is the
proper thing TO wear, and which is very
easy to do
The hat which is shown at the top is in
tended for little girl who still wears her
hair loose, and it is of ivory white beaver,
with ivory plumes. All the others are of
felt. Felt hats are in tan, mode, gray,
brown, black and green, besides terra Gotta
shades, and they are unusually thick and
flexible Many have a woolly nap, and
Others beaver finish. Generally felt is not
a becoming hat, but these are so soft and
pliable that they have not the old, hard
look, and nothing is prettier now except
velvet.
A gradual return to the old position
basque is now noticeable to the sharp eyed
ones 1t does look little homogeneous to
see in drawing room one lady in a pro-
nounced empire gown, another with dis
tinctly incroyable cut to her costume, an
other again with Vatican for a guide, and
others that seem to be the outcome of true
modern artistic taste under the guidance
of good modiste. But to return to the
position. | have seen several imported |
and homemade gowns for walking and for |
ceremonious home and evening wear with |
very decided little coat tails, and two |
where the tails reached half way down the
back, and they looked quaint and novel
A superb dinner and general evening
dress was made for a lady who perhaps
may wear it at the White House some day,
for such gowns do not change with the
hour. The front of the skirt was of pale
pink crepe de chine, embroidered in gold
and seed pearls The panels at the sides
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
Some Choice Recipes Selected for Our
Housekeeping Readers.

Dreamed Oysters Twenty oysters.
one pint OF cream. one tablespoonful Of
butter. one tablespoonful OF cornstarch
or flour, one blade OF mace. salt ana
pepper TO taste Pat the oysters on 70
boil in their own liquor; as soon as they
come 10 a boil drain through a colander
Put the cream on TO boil in farina
boiler. Rub the butter and corn-starch
or nour together and add TO the cream
when boiling; add the mace. and stir con-
stantly until it thickens; then add the
oysters, salt and pepper; stir until thor
onghly heated and serve.
MayOnnaise Of Sweetbreads. Clean and
parboil one pair Of sweetbreads. and then
throw them into cold water for hair
hour. Remove the fat and skin and cover
them with frssh boiling water; add
teaspoonful Of salt and simmer gently FOR
twenty minutes. When done stand away
70 cool When cold cut into thin slices.
Wash and dry the tender leaves from one
head Of lettuce. Rub the bottom OF
soup dish with onion, and make In 1t
nearly half-pint OF maycnnaise. Place
thin slice OF onion in the centre OF your
salad dish, arrange the lettuce leaves
around IL; mix the sweetbreads carefully
with the mayonnaise, and put In the
centre of the dish. Serve. This is deli
cious salad, and IL prepared as. directed
will have only the faintest suspicion of
onion. Tarragon vinegar added TO the
nayonnaise Is a great improvement.
Chicken a la Marengo.-Clean and cut
up young chicken as for fricasse. Pu-
two tablespoonfuls OF olive oil In a fry
ing pan and place IL over good fire;
when hot put In the chicken and turn
and cook until every piece is nicely
Drowned, then add a sprig Of parsley. a
bay leaf. one slice OF onion. half tea
spoonful Of salt. quarter teaspoonful OF
black pepper and five mushrooms chopped
fine. Stand over more moderate heat
and cook slowly until tender tabout three
quarters OF an hour. Dish and serve
with cream sauce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
IDEA OF THE ORIGIN OF TEA.
Suggestions on Modest Afternoon Enter
tainment.

IhlOinent.
II you are going to give an afternoon
tea, first OF all, you have got to have
good tea, the kind that hasn't bitter
taste and doesn't shatter your nerves.
The cup that really cheers then you
want to put in IL, in the form Of the very
best cream, the milk Of human kindness;
and, after this. a square cut Of the sugar
Of good will. Tea la Russo. with its
bit of lemon. inclines one 70 biting
speeches; tea taken with a glass OF rum
as an addition gives one the courage
TO be bold, but tea taken properly. as
l describe ii, will make women amiable,
kind and considerate. at least. II ought
to. for there is nothing In this wide
world so good as a cup of tea, except
true lover and faithful dog
When you have cried until your eyes
ache, and life doesn't seem worth both
ering about. a cup Of tea viii make you
conclude that IL is worth the trouble
after all.
When your dearest friend comes to
talk with you about the dearest fellow In
the world, as you sip your cup Of tea,
he seems TO grow dearer and dearer I'M
der its soothing influence.
When you are tired out bodily and men,
tally. and you have got to brace up.
who knows. says: Get her a
cup of tea"
When you have thought somebody
didn't care for you, and have sought
refuge In the joys OF a cup OF tea, you
can read In it's leaves, so full Of prom
Use. that he is coming. that he is on his
way. and. JOY Of joysl he is here.
a CUP OF tea ought TO be soothing do
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
HOW TO DRESS GIRLS.
FASHIONS ~ THE METROPOLIS.
The Smaller the Child the bigger the Hat.
Young Folks Underwear Rosebud
Luncheon Other Gossip.
Iknow of nothing fuller Of sweet and

know uf nothing fuller Of sweet and
tender interest than young girls just pass
ing the boundary line between childhood
and the time when they can don dresses
reaching TO their little feet, and while the
prophecy OF the coming years lays its first
shade over the smooth white brows. There
is something OF a tender brOOding love and
forebOding that creeps into the heart as
they pass Mith the tripping walk of child
hood scarcely overcome IN the more sedate
movement Of the young lady, and the won
dering and half eXpectant look on their
young faces Is ineXpressibly sweet and sad
20 the older onlookcr.
They are not bedight with gay colors and
frivolous furbelows these days, but com
mon sense and a better knowledge Of the
laws of health govern the habiting of our
children and young girls. They wear union
fannels-light, snug, flexible and warm
covering the chest and arms and reaching
20 the boot tops. The hosiery is perfect,
after its kind, and reaches above the knee,
where it is suspended by classics with the
weight on the corset waist and this has
straps over the shoulders The shoes have
low heels and broad toes, and are made Of
soft leather so as not TO crush the tender
bones into horrible shapes, as some of our
mothers used TO do with their children.
There will be in winter one light elder
down flannel or crOcheted skirt, buttoned
also on TO the corset waist, and one dainty
white petticoat, with its pretty embroid-
cred rufiies. There will also be a pair of
white drawers, with their trimming, which
reach just to the knees.
When remember that not over ten years
ago very few mothers considered it neces-
sary to put anything on a little girl for the
protection Of her lower eXtremities beyond
a pair Of stockings and cotton drawers,
do not wonder that the children grew up
If they did-sickly and predisposed to con-
sumption and all the ills that afflict wom-
en-, and predict that the next generation
of women will be stronger and of more
even temper, for no invalid can maintain
sweet disposition under constant pain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
elder down flannel, which is at once the |

elder down flannel, which Is at once the
hghtest and warmcSt material known.
From the little folks abroad to the big
sisters at home is not far when you thinl,
that only two or three years stand between
the schoolgirl and the debutante. The
past week young lady gave rosebud
luncheon party 10 few girls who had all
been classmates in school, and now one is
engaged 10 the son Of the richest man in
America. The table was spread with satiny
white damask, and there was no color on
1t excepting the tiny bouquets Of pale pink
orchids and lilies Of the valley tied with
pink and white ribbons. Everything else
was white and silver and the effect was
exquistely light and dainty. Each guest
received lovely silver bonbonniere, with
photograph Of the prospective bride fas-
tened 20 the inside Of the lid A few of us
old ladies We're permitted glimpse of the
room, but none to remain TO spoil the girls
little goodby luncheon.
But should be very remiss if failed 10
tell what the young hostess and prospec-
tive bride wore. The hostess had ruby
surah princess gown, with long wing outer
sleeves and these were lined with brocaded
cream satin, which also was let in the
front from neck to foot. Narrow bands of
fur added distinction to it. The pretty
6ancee wore very elegant though plain
toilet of changeabe surah Of dove color
ana green. The back part of the dress was
OF russell bengaline, with puffs Of the su-.
ran let in on the shoulders. The back was
cut princess, and the front draped under q
sash of olive green velvet ribbon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

Our young girls dresses are as sensible
rs they are pretty, made with corsages
draped and cunningly fashioned so as to
give them a grace that is woefully lacking
often in half grown girls. The material is
less expensive than of old. Soft wooden
goods in subdued colors and plaids are the
favorites for ordinary and white flannel,
cashmere, yelling or Grape are best liked
Tor dressy occasions. Some of the light
weight silks are suitable, such as wash
Iurah and colored pongees. Following the
great liking for fur trimming this season,
there will be considerable of it seen during
the winter as garniture for children's COS
tunes, generally the close furs, like krim-
mer, Persian lamb, astrakhan and coon
down.
Hats for girls Of this uncertain age are
usually very large, and the sensible mother
endeavors TO have them trimmed with in
destructible bows, feathers and such like
ornaments. The smaller the girl the larger
the hat. The little faces look sweeter than
honey in them, and the lover of children
holds perpetual battle with herself to
refrain from kissing them, for indiscrimi-
nate kissing Of little children is no longer
considered the best form. 1t was needed
reformation
Some girlish and stylish cloaks are rep
resented here. and in just such garments
do the daughters Of the wealthiest people
appear Beaver cloth, cheviot, tweed
corded velutina and heavy weight camePs
hair are all worn. Very small girls wear
picture cloaks Of plush or sUrah lined with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
Baby Ruth.

AS no picture has been made OF little
Ruth Cleveland, a lady In Richmon 1swho
has received the following description.
thinks that the editor would like to pub
fish IL;
"Baby Ruth is a very winsome, bright
child, always a bright smile upon her
happy face, and her eyes are very beaU-
tiful. Her complexion is simply perfect.
dazzling In it's wilderness, and her cheeks
like lilies dipped In wine.
Her mother is said 20 be more beautiful
than ever-more Madonra-lilke. We hope
soon that both will grace the White
House
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

EvENlNG GOWN. little Grape lisse
filed in the front at the Y shaped neck,
but was arranged in such manner that it
could be taken out if a more decollete
effect should be desired. The sleeves
reached but 10 the elbow
Long gloves are TO be worn with short
sleeves, and have noticed a return to the
heavy gold bracelets that used TO be so
popular. They can be worn outside the
gloves, and then when gloves are removed
ornament the arm. MATE LEROY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

were of moss green
velvet, with loops
of strung pearls
with gold bre-
loques. The train
was Of pale pink
faille. The corsage
was made in the
form Of q postil-
ion basque, a rich
gold embroidery
outlining it all.
The rest was Of
heavy cream col
ored satin brocade,
t a ST G n ed with
round gold but
tons. The Medici
collar had gold
EN- broiderY. and q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
He Wanted so Head

An exchange records rude but witty
saying OF a railway passenger He was
trying TO read, and was really interested
In his book. but Just in front Of him sat
his attention.
She was a pretty and sprighfly little
creature. with blue eyes. golden hair and
an inquisitor's torlue. She piled the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

for it is their opportunity for getting ac-
quainted. While introductions should be
made a special care by those who have
been long IN the church, strangers ought
to waive formalities and be ready TO
meet other strangers with cOrdiality.
The same degree of tact that enables Il
hostess in her own home to seat con-
genial people side by side, or vis-a-vis
should, so far as possible, enter into the
plan of seating guests at church sup
perS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
RASH LITTLE MEN. you WELL MA

"Come. let US jump! Oh, what's down
theref"
Rash little men, you well may stare;
You wall may shiyer. you well may shrek.
At sight Of that long and gaping beak.
Now see them fly as II they'd wings,
Poor little foolish frightened things,
While fisher bold, so have heard,
Knocked on the head the Byckeripg Bird.
Bryan K. Lynn, in answer TO Xavier Or
lofsky's challenge, says that he will meet
Orlofsky in mounted broadsword contest
on condition that thrusting is allowed,
which Lynn thinks is the strongest point
Of swordsman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

a Few Words of Interest to Our Young
Folks.

That many little boys and girls read the
Sunday Times is quite evident. and we
have been very much gratihed during
the past week to see so many letters
come TO our desk Offering a name for the
boys and girls club. which we told them
last Sunday we were going to organize
Some OF the names suggested have been
very good indeed. and next Sunday we
arc going to tell who wins the s. prize
we offered. In the meantime we intend
TO hold the offer open, and any youthful
aspirant for the prize can send In his or
her suggestion and il will have an equal
chance with the rest. We wish all child
rem under fifteen years old 10 compete.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

A becoming hat In green felt. With black
satin crepe and bunch of feathers at the
back. The indeuted rim is faced with
black velvet.
stranger with questions and toyed with
mis- watch chain. and her mother EVIL
IDENTIFY q widow. looked around now and
then with a beaming smile. He began TO
feel out of sorts. At last he said to the
mother:
MADAM. what do you call this sweet
little darling?"
The widow smiled enchantingly-So tbs
reporter says-and answered. with sigh.
ETHEL"
please call her then" said the stran-
ger, as he buried himself In his book.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
GOOD THINGS 10 EAT.

as the little dab that many women con-
slider equivalent 10 a genuine bath.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

There is fortune in store for the in
ventor who devises some cheap, conve-
nient and secure means of holding a
woman's hat in place. Just now the hats
are fastened on with long pin. which
passes through the hat on both sides
and through the folds Of the hair. Every
time the hat is put on II is pierced with
two new holes, and the best hat is soon
ruined I'm this way, and three times out
OF FIVE the scalp is pricked by the needle
before II goes through the hair, and
after all the trouble the hat Is lever Sc
cure for every wind blows 1t up In front.
The inventors ought to give the matter
some attention.