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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
n Practical Parsou.

A facetious clergyman cured his con-
gregation of the reprehensible habit OF
contributing buttons instead Of money
to the offertory by the following little
harangue:
"My friends" he said, al notice larg-
number of buttons in the collection bag,
and am afraid that the male members Of
the congregation must possess very neg
lectlul wives, mothers and sisters. I can
only say that IL you will send the gar
ments, together with the detached but
tons, up to the rectory, my wife will be
most happy TO sew them on for you
Iondon Tt Bits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Hope TemIle Ball.

Hope Temple, No. o. Pythian Sisters.
gave a calico dress ball last evening
which was largely attended. About fifty
couples participated in the grand marcn.
Vaughan's orchestra furnished music for
dance program of fourteen num-
bers. The committee of arrangements
consisted of Mrs. Mary Rider, Miss
Emma Aver Miss Isadore Niebuhr, Miss
Annie Codding. and Miss Sadie Rider.
The floor manager was Miss Emma Aver,
who was aided by Miss Annie Codding,
Miss Isadore Niebuhr and Miss Sadie
Rider. The grand march was led by Mr..
w. Sprague and Miss W. j. Pierce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
D,W.r.d In Tr,er. OF Trade.

"Didn't you warrant this suit of clothes
not to fade'" Indignantly demanded a
workman of Moses on Chatham square.
"No, my frient."
eyes you did. bought them on your
warrant not to fade"
"My frient, keep cool. You vas in der
wrong store. vse de- man who warrants
de clothes not to shrink. IL vas my brud-
der, two doors away, who goes on der no
fade peesness, und he failed last night.-
Texas siftipgs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

Rhody was more lively than her New
England sisters, except Massachusetts,,
for she has much active work going on
and a large number of leagues.
Mrs. Lucy Stone was reelected presi-
dent Vice presidents for Rhode Island
are Mrs. Elizabeth B. Chace, Mrs. Annie
+. Aldrich, the Hon. Olney Arnold, K.
Benjamin Andrews, Arnold B. Chace, the
Hon. j. G. Wyman, the Rev. Augustus
Woodbury., Augustine Jones.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
DELEGATES TO NEWPORT.
Additional Republican Clubs Have Au-
nounced Them.

The following clubs have elected dele
gates to the State League meeting at New
port:
French Republican Club Of Arctic. NJ.
Joseph Bouchard, John B. Gendron and
Joseph Paquin.
Tie Rochambeau Club of Burrillville,
A. Guertin, Joseph Cont and Louis
Cabaret.
Brown University Club, :. w. Bridg-
ham, \. j. Hull, III. A. Dyer, II. G. Taft,
Jr., +. A. Durham and III. j. Hazeltine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

The Pomham Club had shore dinner
at its beautiful down-the-bay home yes
terday.
The Warwick Club held its first clam
bake OF the season yesterday. about sew
enty members and guests being present.
The affair was quite successful.
SCoTr A. SMITH read paper last even.
ing before the Providence Franklin So
ciety on the " Swiss Alps" The paper
was very interesting aud held the close
attention Of the audience throughout.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

An advertisement for man to fill the po-
sition Of hangmap has been published in
the Vienna Official Gazette. The salary Of
fered is s220 per annum, with $50 for
lodging and 600 for assistants. Candi-
dates must give certificates OF ability, ex !
perience and good character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Mr. Hamilton's Pupils.

If the audience that attends an ent err
tainment is to be taken as the criterion
of it's success, then the musicale last even
ing by Mr.. G. e.. Hamilton's pupils in
Amateur Dramatic Hall was decidedly one.
Unoccupied chairs were at premium
and number of persons were standing.
Each number on the program was we'll
rendered and received applause. Mr..
Hamilton Is to be congratulated on the
parts his pupils took and the size of the
Alice Locke Pitman, who rendered sew
eral selections.
The program:
Miss sabra Anderson, Miss Ma bel Garceau,
Charles Tupper, Mr. Hamilton,
Inc MA Sei,e
. A''' W Miss Maud Kitchen.
May on smsn Miss Ensenc Mm
Bolero from .'Sicilian vespers," ,"......... Raff
Miss Sabra Anderson.
BsrSeIs RslSay ,a st GeSard
Miss susie Foster.
"Thc Coquette's Song" from MignSnl,
Miss Piiman. in0ma'
Miss i. NJ. Coigan. gan " '"''
Miss Hattie Gale, Miss Bertha Watson. nm
' Miss Florence Page. - -
Miss Mabel Carpenter, Miss Amey Austin.
Miss Minnie Bartlett, Miss Flossie Wilbour.
feredhsMSe ffnds dhsMSeld,;c..'...,.....'eHHsen Mslod,one Hnss
Miss Marie Wilkinson.
M.S Miaues Anita Miss Edith BsSssn %Sss1.
Polacca Brillante. e........................B Bohm
Miss Mabel Garceau.
The Brook aud the Wave,". Hamilton
sIm Wearin' Ava" ....'.............. Foote
Miss Pitman.
At the Spinning Wheel. ................G GODDARD
Miss Mabel Carpenter.
Soirees DE vienne. No. 6..................Lis Liszt
Charles Tupper.
("Sylphidee All Bois.". Sch ytte
VIII ~ ~ n n Ts a. Chopin
Mr.. Hamilton
NCnuneuecuOI. LOrZlnR
Miss Mabel Chase. Miss Caroly n smith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25

Mother-You haven't cleaned your
teeth this morning.
Small Boy-Dr. Pulem says the time to
clean teeth IL at night.
Mother-But you never clean them at
night
Small Boy-No'm. DR.. Fillem says the
bet time IL in the morning .-Good News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
English In the schools

Prof. Sears OF Brown and Prof. Cook Of
Yale have been invited To speak at the
meeting of the American Institute of In
struction at Narragansett Pier July 5 to
on English Literature in Colleges and
on Rhetorictl and Pathological Work In
Colleges" respectively. English In
Schools" will be the topic for discussion
at the day session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
MRS. BoLLEs IN BOSTON.

Rhode Island Represented at the Woman
suffragists' Annual Meeting.
BosToS, May 25.-The annual business
meeting OF the New England womans
Suffrage Association was held yesterday
10 the parlors Of the woman's journal.
The following committee on resolutions
and nominations was appointed from the
floor: Rev. DIR. Henry Blanchard, Port
land, Me; Mrs Armenia s. White, Con-
cord, y. H.: Mrs. Ellen :. Bolles, Provi.
dence, X. l.: Henry Is. Blackwell, Boston.
From Mrs. Ellen VI. Bolles report for
Rhode Island, II was shown that Little
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
Henry ,. spooner win spec.

The Hon. Henry j. Spooner will speak
at the rally OF the Swedish Repub lican
Club this evening. John Carter Is rown
Woods will not be able To att end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-25
THE FIFTH ANNUAL REUNION.
Grammar School Graduates Unite and
Enjoy Themselves Hugely.

Grammar school Graduates Unite and
Enjoy Themselves Hugely.
The fifth annual reunion of the men,
bers Of the class Of 'S7, Doyle Avenue
Grammar School, was held last evening
at Gelb e. Norton's. about fifty participat-
ing. Supper was served at 10 o'clock,
after which the following musical and
literary program was rendered
Presidents address, George c. Wheeler;
vocal solo, John Young; reading, Miss +.
ID. Howard; selection, orchestra: vocal
solo, John Young; banjo solo, Miss Sibyl
Avery; reading, Miss 4. d. Howard; selec-
ton. orchestra; prophecy. Miss A. f.
Following the entertainment series of
dances was enjoyed lasting far beyond
midnight. The affair was one of the most
successful of its kind and was due to the
untiring efforts of the committee, George
ID. Knowlton, Miss Mary A. Cushing,
Miss Alice A. SWEET and George G.
Wheeler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
ELECTRO Harticnlture.

Results gained at the Cornell IN. VI
station make it appear that as a rule
plants are earlier under the electric
light than when grown in ordinary con-
ditions. Lettuce is greatly benefited by
the electric light. An average of five
hours of light per night fastened ma
turity from week to ten days at the
distance of ten and twelve feet. Rad
ishes were also benefited by the light,
but not to a great extent. Beets and
spinach appeared to be slightly benefited
by the light, Violets and daisies bloomed
earlier in the lighted house. Plants which
are benefited simply grow more rapidly
during the customary periods. Upon
the whole, Professor L. Fl. Bailey is con.
WINGED that the electric light can be used
to advantage in the forcing of some
plants. These experiments were made
with an arc lamp, which was hung in
side the greenhouse.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
The Northern Spy Apple.

No kind of apple varies SO much in
quality as does the Northern Spy. It
has required more thorough manuring
and more care in pruning than other
varieties. \ Because it is naturally an
exceedingly thrifty growing variety
there is a popular belief that it succeeds
best on poor soil, SO as to stint growth
and induce early bearing. But the Spy
thus grown is not of the best quality.
1t blossoms too freely, sets too much
fruit, and unless the inside Of the tree
has been pruned most of this will be
shaded and never be well colored.
For regrafting old orchards, says
American Caltivator, there is no vari-
ETY. better than the Northern Spy. It
comes into bearing quickly under such
conditions, and bears large, well colored
fruit of the best quality. Such trees
have, however, habit Of bearing very
full crop one season and light crop
the next. Probably this might be rem
edied by thinning the crop the years
when the trees set the fullest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

and its enormous empire sash of silk fin
ished with big rosette bow.
Christmas dances will bring out the
prettiest and freshest frocks of the win
ter One of which have knowledge is
| to be of pale-green silk, the skirt curl
| ously festooned with knots of blue rib
| bon. The mixture of blue. and green
has presented itself to you before now
as one of the oldest French fancies of
| the season.
suppose may say profitably a word
or two more about furs. There are new
fur hats thatseem to take the tailor girls
| fancy The seal hats are like a big
sailor in shape, round and low-crowned
and trimmed in front with seal POM
pons and little sable tails. Then there
are black Astrakhan turbans, which are
more fashionable than novel or interest
ing.
Ermine evening cloaks came out
| bravely. / brushed one in a theater
lobby a few evenings ago and turned to
look again at the long neglected pure
| white fur. 1t was cut like an Henri
II. cape, falling in full folds from the
shoulders and lined with quilted white
silk from top to bottom.
As sensible cloak as have noticed
is rough fawn-colored camels hair in
which tall fresh-complexionedg girl was
| bustling about her Christmas shopping
in one of the big stores this morning.
It fitted closely to her knees, and was
bordered front and bottom with bands
of mink fur. Three little capes of mink
tails were quantity set about the Shout
ders, the deepest scarcely reaching the
bosom. Golden brown velvet cuffs fin
ished the sleeves, with mink bands at
the elbows.
Much too heavy, unless one is buoyed
up nightly by the inner consciousness
of particularly smart appearance, is
the newest sealskin cloak with its
double-plaited Vatican in the back,
and it's loose folds making no pretense
of fit or economy of material Its
sleeves, too, are tremendous, the long
puffs coming nearly to the wrists and
ending in cuffs much less pretentious
than usual With it the proper wear is
a fat hat with two ostrich feathers
rampant and one couchant under the
brim. ELLEN OSBORN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
TWO 1880 MODELS.

know any stronger argument against
the modern habit Of spelling women
with big w than a casual glance at
woman'5 clothes.
Let us glance. therefore, and do our
duty in two senses. The least objec-
tionable granny" gown I have seen
was prepared for the Patriarchs' dinner
which preceded last Monday evening s
ball. Its wearer was one of the sea-
sons debutantes, who is blonde, bloom
ing and bountifully provided with
doodle" 1t was cream-colored benga-
line, touched here and there with a
fech of gold, and with sleeves and top
part of bodice of gold-colored net gath
cred full. The young woman described
SO slangily is not more than five feet
high, and so she looked very properly
babyish with her waistband under her
arms Most women, however, are more
than five feet high in these days of
gymnasiums, and of short waists let all
giraffes beware.
Mrs. Whitney's delsarte class, that is,
the delsarte class which meets at Mrs.
W. C. Whitney's, affords opportunity
for much interesting dressing. There
are. first, the highly correct afternoon
gowns in which the student of grace
arrives, and there are. second, the ex-
ercise gowns, in which the same stu
dents do their posturing and posing.
Empire robes answer as well as any for
these later, and blue and buttercup yell
low are favorite colors. The wife of the
ex-secretary and future (?) is not looking
particularly well this winter. She has
aged to some extent and her hair has
whitened, but her debutante daughter
is blooming enough for both, and the
delsarte class is great institution.
One young girl who belongs sets this
example to fellow-devotees throughout
the country: A blush purple India
silk frock, scant and trailing, absolute
ly plain except for gold-colored band
to confne it across the bosom and I'M
der the arms.
Another wears very similar dress in
cinnamon brown, and a third costume
is cream bengaline edged all about
with beaver fur.
Street dresses are the most sensible
things, suppose, to talk about, be-
cause they come home to most people.
was standing this morning in for
lists window, waiting for him to tie up
bunch of violets for me, when there
came by a piquant. rosy woman in a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

A VALUABLE COMMERCIAL PEACH.
ern Massachusetts and New Hampshire
it has fruited for ten consecutive years,
though standard varieties have in that
time borne only two or three crops.
Professor S. I. Maynard, of the Mas
sachusetts Agricultural college, thinks
the fruit much like Wager, but as it has
fruited several years when the latter
variety entirely failed it would seem
that the varieties are certainly not iden-
tical. In fact the principal point in its
favor above other varieties is the I'M
usual hardness of the fruit Z uds. The
tree bears abundantly, and the fruit is
quite even in size, although not large.
Mr.. ]. H. Hale says, 81 believe for the
north it has Concord Bartlett Baldwin
combination that must make it very
valuable commercial variety" The il
lustration was made from specimens of
average size grown by W. J. Kinds, of
Townsend, Mass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

novel. and that was made, in the ex-
ample noticed recently, of dark green
cloth. embroidered I'D and down the
front and about the bottom and across
the pocket openings with gold. 1t had
a ShakeApearean collar of heavy mink
fur. and band OF the same ran around
the dark velvet skirt that showed below.
Do you like the long velvet capes
that nearly reach your feet and that
call themselves cloaks from some OBJ
scure instinct of propriety? I saw a
black one a day or two ago that was
rather taking, with it's little pointed
yoke edged with sable and long full
folds dropping from the shoulders and
edged with triple sable bands.
There is one thing it is as well to re-
member, and that is, no one. wears boas
any more.
To get back to less useful topics,
which may or may not be more orna-
mental, a dinner of the near future will
witness the debut of an "Anne of Aus
tria" dinner robe, which is to add new
fad to the many dress hobby horses we
are now riding. The gown from which a
I1lOQlSCCs WilOSC WIN SOCo Aot. ChpOCUs
results so sensational is heavy opal
tinted silk, cleaning by fits and starts
with evanescent tints of every hue of
the rain bow. The pointed bodice has a
square cut neck with a huge square
lapeled collar of white pearl embroid-
cred nets laid back from it and covering
the shoulders and good part of the
sleeves. Just in front is a puffy fichu
of white null. The sleeves are elbow
puffs huge and stately.
Under the bodice edge is gathered the
full sweeping skirt, which opens in
front over petticoat of net embroid-
cred like the collar. The train is edged
all about with sable fur and the hair is
to be worn high and decled with white
ostrich pompons. Shall tell you who
is to chaperone, SO to speak, this novel
tyr had better not, probably.
The Washington season is not fully
under way and it won't be very live
ly one, but few gowns have been
made or are in process of making in
this city for such festivities as are
scheduled.
For Miss Brice is pale shell pink
silk, with tight fitting bodice, cut with
a sharply pointed basque in front and
the sides of the skirt as well as the
train very full. The skirt opens in
front over cream satin petticoat en-
broidered in silver and the pink silk
sleeves are full to the elbow and there
tied with silver ribbons.
A graceful little frock for a young girl
to be chaperoned by Mrs. Carlisle is a
pale turquoise blue crepon, ruched
about the skirt, and an empire bodice,
with huge sleeves pulled upon the shout
ders.
For more general use is a gown OF
fine black Chantilly lace arranged in
three deep full founces over a skirt Of
shot silk, showing shades of red and
dark blue. The bodice is quantity pic
turesque, with its berthe of lace frills
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

tailor dress of dull blue cloth.
trimmed with soft, darkish fur. The
frock was made with plain skirt and
Russian blouse top long enough toan-
swer for cloak, and to come down, in
fact. almost to the knees. The blouse
was belted with plain straps OF cloth
overlapping in front and fastening
with big silver buckle. 1t had a
standing collar of fur and lot Of
violets like those I was waiting for
thrust into it over the bosom. 1t had
also. to smarter it. blue felt hat with
an ostrich plume worn in the new fash
ion, rampant. instead of couchant. as
formerly.
A florists window, or any other, is a
food place from which to see the jacket
show. There is a new sort that Is rather
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
ANIMALS and Bedding Plants.

John G. Hovey considers ANIMALS and
bedding plants as valuable as shrubs.
A great advance has been made in these
plants; new ones have been introduced
and many new varieties have been pro-
duced, and most old sorts have been i'm
proved. We all know that asters and
zinnias, geraniums and other bedding
plants are invaluable for decorative pur-
poses, as we see in the public gardens
end similar places, and no hardy trees
or shrubs could possibly serve as substi-
tutes. Moreover, a large variety of bed
ding plants bloom all summer, while
shrubs, with few exceptions, are in
flower only short time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
THE CROSBY PEACH,
1t Has Concord-Bartiett-Ba Baldwin COM
bination That Makes 1t Valuable.

1t Has OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Co"~
bination That Makes 1t Valuable.
Among the more promising of the less
well known varieties of fruits described
by the pomologist of the department. at
Washington, with view to leading to
their more general trial, is the Crosby
peach here illustrated. This peach is
medium in size; shape, round or oblate;
color, bright yellow, with crimson
splashes and stripes; skin, moderately
thick; flesh, bright yellow, red at the
stone and juicy; stone, small, parting
readily from the flesh; flavor, mild, sub
acid, rich; quality, above medium; sea-
son, the last week in September, in Mas
sachusetts ripening just before Craw-
ford's Late.
The tree is described as low, spreading
and willowy, resembling Smock and Wa
ger, and is not strong grower. This
peach was sent out about 1876 by Mr..
Crosby, of Billenia, Mass. 1t was after
ward propagated and distributed in a
small way by the Massachusetts Agricul-
tural college, and has been locally known
as Excelsior The fact that there is an
other variety already on the list named
Princes Excelsior made a change of
name necessary, and the matter having
been referred to the genealogical division
of the agricultural department the
name Crosby was finally selected in
honor of the originator. This peach
comes with the statement that in north
q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
Changing Around.

Caroline, last year you gave me a
box of cigars for Christmas present :"
Eyes, George"
''This year suppose you let me give
you a box of cigars.
Every well; and Ill get you seal
skin sack. PUCK
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
THE HOLIDAY FASHIONS.
What Is Shown in the Shops for
Christmas Wear.
Novelties for the New York and Washing.
ton Social Seasons-What Is Doing
In Furs - Evening Gowns and
Novelties for the Promenade.
lcopyRreHT. 1892. !

Nobody cares anything in particular
about clothes with Christmas only a
a week away, but it may be said that
things would go decidedly better in a
few particul ars If more people did care
more intelligently Can any human
being say why we are wearing the
hideous gowns of sixty years ago? Is
any intelligent reason to be assigned
for the revival of the 1880 dress and
the poke bonnet which belongs with
it?
It is of no use to raise the smallest
protest against the absurdest decree of
fashion, for whatever is is right in her
domain without question; but do not
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
Gaining Time.

Teacher-What is the height of Pixies
peak?
Boy-Do you mean how high it is
above the surrounding country!
"How high is it above the sea?
"Uml At high tide or low tide?'
EITHER"
~ forgetn-GQod News.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
Steamboat For Sale.

The sound and sery;ceabie stgamer
the Getty of Richmond" G01 tons,
and having 81 Stater0eiaS, now ran
ning between Portland and Maehias,
on the route OF the Portland, Mt. sfe.
sert & Machias Steamboat Company. IN
offered for sale, delivered nc either
Portland or Rockiand, after JuIy III
next. She may n0By he seen ON het'
vresent route. FNs' description and
terms apply 10 fAS S0A ~ & IN, a}eit.
eral Manager, Portland, hi. Desert 4
Machias Steamboat Company, Port
land, Me.
s-,--s--."~ may3-dfe
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

ENOUND-The place where Santa Claus gets
Il his best Christmas Presents, 1t is Mer-
rilPs Variety Store. PAT Congress street. If
you doubt this call and see for Yourself ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
TO LET.

THO RENT House 232 Oxford st. near Elm,
L down stairs rent in good repair. Inquire of
J. B. PIKE, No. IL Avon Street. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

"ANTED-Al persons in want of trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, 556
and 55S Congress street, corner of Oak; as we
manufacture our goods, and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open
evenings. 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
BOARD.
LOST AND FOUND.

e. and without tail Five dollars for his re-
turn to % Munroe street alive. LEANDER L.
CRAM. Ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

ITO LET-A rent at No. 2 Ocean street. Wood
Il fords. Sebago water, and with or without
stable. Apply to j. FL. READ, at the house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20
WANTED.

NWANTED-Man and wife to take charge
w dairy farm. The woman must be first
class butter maker, and the man used to caring
for stock and understands farming A man with
a working family preferred. To the right party
steady employment and good salary, Apply to
BOX 1106, Portland, Me- 14-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-20

a. ANTED--Situation as stenographer and
typewriter; best OF references. Address
BON 1714 city. al