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The advocate., 1894-12-12
Her Story Is Like o Romance.

That first college woman that we hear
the alumni speak of so much was Miss
Mary W. Mitchell of Dover, Me-, says
President Cheney of Bates college. Her
story is like romance. Young, ambitious
and strong, she came to Lewiston to work
in the factory, and before her father knew
1t had paid the mortgage on the farm,
which he had struggled to do for years.
Then she came to work in my family
and expressed the desire to go to college.
She was q good scholar and quickly fitted
for college, and In 1866 had applied for
admission. We admitted her, and it was
q nine days wonder for the newspapers.
And why notp Was she not the first
woman ever admitted to q New England
Collegep In recognition of the money Civ
en- in college by the state the governor ap-
points ten scholarships, and as Miss Mitch
ell was the first woman to apply in a col
lege for admission requested the governor
to give her a scholarship.
When went to her with it, @ great
parchment, with the state seal, etc., she
looked 1t over and said:
"Oh, give 1t to the brethrenl / can
look out for myself" and she paid her tu-
ition.
When commencement day came in 1869
and she went on the platform to receive
her diploma, she was greeted with the
most hearty and enthusiastic applause. I
believe she afterward taught in Vassar
college and opened private school in
Boston.
Then she married and is now settled In
Laconia, N. III, good wife and mother
owning the proud distinction of being the
first wife in the world with New Eng
land college education.
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plated chiffon. There was no trace of
brown orepon about that bodice and no
suggestion Of blue silk about the skirt
The waist had high collar and cuffs Of
gold braid. But madame assured her
hearers that when the particular woman
who was to wear those garments donned
them they would seem more harmonious
than the blue serge bodice and the blue
serge skirt, which were cut from the same
piece of goods.
"And SO it will be-" continued ma
dame, when she wears the bodice with
her black silk skirt or her brown crepon
skirt with the green velvet bodice. 1t all
depends on the woman"
The problem Of dressing effectively is
here made easy for the woman who is sure
to possess that particular form of clever
ness admired by madame.-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
The advocate., 1894-12-12

existence. Her name prints Itself natural
ly In the columns Of the papers consecrat-
ed to 'social gossip" so often have the
printers composed it. She forms part of
the great dinners and the great balls, like
the roses at a dollar apiece, and the dry
champagne. The town Is not enough for
her, or, rather, she does not fulfill her mis-
sion II she does not go to represent that
town at New York, at Washington, at
Newport, in all the horse shows, at all the
regattas, at all the races where American
society defiles as on stage. She is, In
fact, an actress Of the world, and in that
line she is s'champion as well as master
Of billiards or of chess-let us be more no
ble-like pugilist, like Jim Corbett, the
Californian. In order that her success be
complete it is necessary for her to compete
abroad, to hold in Paris, London, in Rome,
her first place in the salons.
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The Girl of Acadia.

Natives of Acadia are addicted to long
jaunts inland, and camping parties Of
young men and maidens, properly ohaper-
oned, are frequently come upon, for the
Acadian maiden is a lover of the out Of
doors. In winter she skates, snowshoes
and toboggans. In summer she rows and
swims with fine self confidence. She is
also simple and knows little of our ideas
of convention. What Providence girl,
gently reared, would in a mixed picnic
party of foreign visitors go 80 feet or so
away into the woods and there, screened
only by shawl hung on limb, change
her customary dress for a bathing suit?
The effect Of this the common way With
girl swimmers Of Acadia, where bath
houses are not known and modesty is a
quality of the soul instead of a piece Of
gingham, may easily be imagined. None
of that party of visitors will soon lose the
influence of her sweet unsophisticatiOn.-
Providence Journal.
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Effective Dressing.

A clever woman, according to an au-
thority on dress, can wear two apparently
unlike and unconnected garments and
make the world think they have been in
tended for each other from time immemo-
rial. In illustration Of her meaning
madame pointed to a skirt and waist
which were lying ready to be sent home.
"They do not seem parts of the same
gown. Is 1t not soS" said she. And the
listeners heartily agreed that they did not,
The skirt was Of tobacco brown crepon,
haring to an unusual degree, even in this
period Of flares. The waist was Of blue
Gilk. entirely covered with black accordion
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WOMAN AND HOME.
FAMOUS JEWELS OWNED AND WORN
BY WELL KNOWN WOMEN.

The American Beauty-Her Story Is Like
a ROmance-Dieting For Children-EE.
feOtive Dressing Walking Into Com.
plexiOn--The Unruly Placket.
Mrs. William Astor's collection Of rings
is the most famous of any in this country.
She has several rings once the property Of
the Empress Eugenie. One is the noted
Napoleon ring" which represents a lily
In diamonds, with drop Of dew upon the
petals. The dowdrops are pearls and the
petals are diamonds.
Mrs. Astor also owns ring made OF
turquoise, fashioned into forgetmenots.
Another Is a snake ring which was pur.
chased in Egypt. 1t is made Of fine gold
wire, which scintillates and moves as II
alive. Each scale Of the snakes back Is a
tiny wire on which is ruby, an emerald
and an amethyst. The effect is marvellous.
Mrs. Burke-Roche Is fond of rings and
seldom wears less than four or fve-a
pinky ring on her right hand set with
catseye, besides the wedding ring and
Circlet of pearls with the narrow gold
guard. Thcre is pinky ring on the left
band and two on the third finger, one with
small diamonds, the others set with a sap
phire.
Mrs. Paran Stevens decks her hands
brilliantly upon festive occasions. More
often she wears only her wedding ring, @
narrow band of the old fashioned type and
rather worn from long wearing. She pos
sesses a ring which once belonged to the
Turkish empire, which Is certainly won.
derful. There Is an intricate band woven
Of fine silver. At the setting is lizard
made Of diamonds. In the tail is spring,
and when it Is touched the mouth Of the
lizard opens to divulge the interior Of the
throat, which is made Of rubies and dia-
monds.
Mrs. Madge Kendall has among her col
lection 'gimmal ring" given to her by q
member of the royal family. 1t parts into
three hoops. The tooth edge Of tho CEN
tral hoop forms an ornamental center to
the ring, with two hearts in the middle.
A hand is arranged is such a way that,
when the hoops are closed, the fingers of
the hand clasp tightly over the two hearts
Barbaric little ornaments are thumb
rings, but they are worn, however. Mrs
Ella Wheeler Wilcox has one which is
costly and always in it's place on the
thumb Of her right hand. The actor Dixey
wore one for long time. A member of
Sorosis has also taken to the thumb ring
Mrs. Leland Stanford has q collection
of go rings, with every kind and descrlp-
tion Of precious stone represented. She
wears only her wedding ring, however.
The others, all strung on a black ribbon,
are put away with the rest of her jewels
in safe deposit vault
Mrs Clendenin, nee Gabrielle Greeley,
has no fondness for jewels. She never
wears any of any description whatever be-
yond her wedding and engagement rings,
the latter being diamond gypsy ring.
Mrs. Richard 7. Lonnsbery has some
beautiful rings and usually wears sew
eral. Among the number the particularly
noticeable one Is seal ring with her in
itials cut In Turkish characters. Louis
Republic.
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this treatment Should this method be
pursued regularly there will be no difficult
ty experienced in having furniture retain
fresh appearance.
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Brooches and Pins.

Every few women know how to put on
their brooches and lacepins. Let me see
how you would do it, said jeweler. So
Aminta took it up by the setting to oblige
him and proceeded to work it into the bit
of velvet at her throat.
"Yes, l thought so," he continued.
That's just the reason 1t will break soon
again, and you will be bringing it back
for repairs. 1t may be against my busi-
ness, but III tell you how it should be
done. Take hold of the brooch by the pin.
Dom t make leverage by using the jeweled
part as a handle. Take it up by the pin
and put it in by the pin, handling the or
nament only when you clasp it, so you
will save your quarters for renewing the
pin"
The advocate., 1894-12-12

Oyster juice is perfect cleanser of linen
from fruit and wine stains.
The advocate., 1894-12-12

If the rollers of a wringer are Gticky or
covered with lint, pass a cloth dampened
with kerosene between them.
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BETROTHALS.
night.

Judge and Mrs. Francis E. Spencer have
issued invitations for the wedding of their
daughter, Miss Grace May Spencer. and DR.. j.
Underwood Hall Jr., which will take place at
noon next Thursday In Trinity Church at San
Jose.
The engagement is announced OF Miss Han
nah Bendit 10 Herman Cohn OF this city. At
home Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, jan
uaty and 8, from 2 until O'Clock, at 1880
Posi- street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Weiss of 613 Cough street
announce that their daughter, Miss Bee lie.
will be at home on Sunday afternoon, January
6. prior TO her departure for the East, where
her marriage 10 Samuel w. Sincere will take
place.
The engagement is announced OF Miss Tes-
sic, daughter of Mr. ana Mrs. Ad0lph Wiener,
OF this city, 10 Luis AuerDach of Guatemala,
Central America.
The engagement announced of Miss Evelyn
Bien, daughter of Joseph BieD. to Mr.. Ernest
AdelsdOrfer. AT home sunday afternoon, De-
cember %. and Wednesday afternoon. Decem-
Der &c, at 1916 Pierce street.
The engagement Is announced OF Myr0n b.
Howard 10 Miss Fannie b. Madison. daughter
OF Captain and Mrs. Madison.
Ih- wedding of Miss Cora Harvey and DR..
Ernest Nicholson will take place on New Years
day at tn Harvey residence in Oakland.
Miss Nellie Wolfe and Mr.. Max Solver will
be welded on Christmas day at the residence
OF Mrs. b. Wolfe, I'LL California street.
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The SeIfridge Anniversary.
FRATERNAL SOCIALS.

One OF the most ienjoyable baDquets given
ending this Masonic year was at the Masonic
Temple on Wednesday evening. Marcus ID.
Boruck presented Past Master Jens with
very valuable jewel. DR.. Il. Beverly Cole was
unusually happy in response to The toast, ''Our
Visiting Brethren" and when he alluded O his
experience In Edinburgh on a certain Sunday
morning he brought down he house. Frank
WhtcomD the incoming master, presided.
Brothers ID. NJ. Richards, Crittenden, Bunker,
Davis anu others made appropriate speeches,
Michael Mclaughlin rtclttd poem dedicated
to Mount Morah aud the goat"
An "Old Clothes" party was given by the
members OF BOrrOmean Council No. 1923 Young
Mems Institute, last Thursday evening the
goth inst. at Mission Opera Hall. 1t was an
entirely Invitation affair, and the regulations
In dress afforded opportunity for many queer
ana amusing costumes. The guests enloyed
slowed upon he "Hoboes' March," which was
presented by the members ana proved a strik.
Ing innovation. Dancing, interspersed with
music and singing, completed The programme
for the evening. James a. Riley acted as floor
manager.
A most enjoyable paper bal masque was
given on Wednesday evening last by Gettys.
burg Circle No. IL. Ladies OF the q. A. R., in
Social Hall. Alcazar building. The attendance
was large and the ladies' having the affair in
charge deserve great deal OF credit for the
able manner in which every detail of the affair
was carried oul. The novelty of paper cos
tunes had the effect Of creating no end of mer-
rlment aud several hours were enjoyaDly spent
IN dancing. dainty repaSt was served at mid
night, alter which dancing was resumed.
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domino party at Social Hall. 102 O'Far ell
street. on Saturday evening. Living pictures
viii form an important feature OF the enter
tainment.
The Scandinavian Society's annual Christmas
tree festival and ball will take place at sara
toga Hall next Saturday evening.
The Verbs Will give an evening dress ami
Versary and souvenir party on Friday evening,
January f.
Franco-Amercan Lodge No. 207, /. o. o. F.,
VIII give an invitation ball OH January B at
Odd Fellows Hall.
The masquerade ball and domino party
which Was 10 have been given by the Society Of
Old Friends on New Years eve has been in
definitely POSTPONED.
The Friday Evening Reception Club will give
bon-bOn party al Humans Academy, 1412
FOLK street. on Friday ev ming next.
be Children's Progressive Lycrum will cee-
brate its twenty-lhird annual Christmas festival
and dance at Pythan Castle. 900 Market
street, next Friday evening.
the Coalition Clubs charity ball for the bone.
ut OF the Children's Hospital, will take place
at the Palace Hotel Monday evening January
z. 1t will be strictly an invitation affair.
new years party will be given by the Deux
Temps Dancing Club on Monday evening, De-
and Grove sire Is.
Oriental Rebekah Lodge No. 80. /. o. o. F.,
Will give Christmas party and grabbag social
on Wednesday evening.
National Paiior No. lis. n. S. G. W., will give
their seventh anniversary ball at National
Guard Hail. Sl5 Ellis street, Friday evening.
January IL.
The confirmation of Milton Lipman, son of
MI. and Mrs. Louis Iipman will take place on
Saturday next at the Temple Emanu- FL, fol-
lowed by reception on Sunday at 43 Eleventh
street.
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PRIVATE RECEPTIONS.

On Wednesday evening last a very enjoyable
bonoon party was given al the residence of R.
Binen. 1904 Eighth street, Oakland. Tile par
Tors were handsomely decorated with flowers,
and dancing and games were INDUCED in until
shortly after midnight, when dainty supper
was served. An Interesting musical and liter
airy programme was carried out by Miss Gooch,
MISS LA Mitchell Miss Nettie Roberts, w.
wilson. Miss Vivian Young, Miss Mary Duns-
more, Miss Mary RubensieiD, Mr.. Flynn and
Mr.. Murphy.
hose present were: Miss Annie McNa-
mar. Miss Vivian Young, Miss Mabel Ruben
STEIN, Miss May Dunsmore Miss Annie Cone,
Miss Kat Dolan, M Dolan. E. Mccarthy, Miss
cara FIELDS. Miss Nettie ROBBERS, Miss Addie
Goyhe, Miss Blanche OConnor, Miss Belle
aoWland, Miss Nellie Malt, Miss Alena Gooch,
MISS la Mitchell, Miss Fannie Flynn, Miss
Siara Iubbs, Miss Tessie Cordan, Miss de la
Mohtanya, Miss Frame. Mr.. aud Mrs. j. Scott,
mrs. Dawson. q. Mccarthy, C. Cane, A. j.
PiyhE, W. Murphy, r. biven. r. Hayden, f.
DihneeD, L. Cayerson, I. Coughlin, w. Cough
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HOUSE WITH A ROMANCE
Once 0uaker's Home, Then a Lot
terY Kings.


On tongue of wooded land formed by the
Glebe and Goldsborough creeks In Talbot
County there is house with romantic story.
When, In 1861, Wenlock Cbristison, the
Quaker, was seized by Puritan mob headed
by the Rev. Sea born Cotton tried and con-
demned by Governor EndicOtt to die, pardOned
by the King. and let off with flOgging at the
CARTS tail on the highway he found sanctuary
In Maryland where Lord Baltimore granted
him asylum on the tongue of land that cools
Itself In The pleasant waters OF ST. MlchaePs
River-Miles they call it now. Here the in
domltable Quaker abode and prOspered, wear
Ing MS hat IN tile presence OF Governors and
magistrates. and testIying for "the truth and
the Light without fear of clubs OF cart-tails.
nose easy going Eastern shOremen actually
made MIN burgess, and he and his descend
ants long dwelt IN peace in The old brick
manor house, OF which fragment still remains.
In time. by lapse OF heirs The place fell to
:he possession of Richard France, the famous
lottery king" OF Maryland. who built he tur-
reted villa" there ana adorned the grounds
with fountains and winding walks, conserva-
tories and garden gods, to tn ELUSIVE wonder
anu admiration of the natives. But Maryland.
taking up scruples, set her face against lot
tefies, and France for time cOquet ed with
Delaware, until Delaware In like manner
turned prudish, and The last we heard of The
prison.
thorns sprang uD and chOked hem, and ali was
desolation and respectfully. Again the
villa" waited not In vain; for one day the win
dows were opened. exposing all the CHASTITY
gaps In their panes, and strange man, unt:dy
and shock haired, pOttered ABOUT in the weedy,
Seedy. garden, grim and chuflish recluse
But negro curiosity, once sharply pqued. is
persistent and penetrating, and forthwith
Ethiopia began TO gossip about the strange
man; that be was blacksmith from Connect
cut, and an oracle in loo Il political clubs. one
OF whom big SIX was a spell to coniure with.
And presently the disheveed interloper was
Joined by bearded and venerable companion,
with head like pear, who lurked aud waited
behind the closed gates and the screen of
Shrubbery. Then furtive yacht al night in
ST. MchaePs River took the bearded mystery
aboard, and was off TO the bay and the sea- and
The police, who went pOking about the place
day or wo later. looked foolish and asked one
another inane conunGrums about the cunning
Hitting of Boss Tweed.-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
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For Christmas: Hundreds OF ready.iramed
pictures, good and cheap ready for instant de.
livery. Sanborn, Vail & Co.
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COMING EVENTS.

Inc RosalIe CLUB will give souvenir ball at
Bnai Birth Hail, on s turday evening next.
The knights of the RED Branch Rifles will
give their third annual ball ON December 81
at Odd Fellows Hall.
The Danish Society Norden win give
Christmas tree and ball, at % Tenth street. on
Saturday evening next.
The Palm Leaf Club will give its initial hop
January "a, at Union-square Hall.
The CHRISTMAS hop Of the Varsovienne Club
will take place at Social Hall, 1O2 OFarrell
street, on Wednesday evening.
The Newman & Levison Social Club will give
party on january 18. Applications for invi-
tations Will be received by Joseph irish, 13I
kearDy street.
The Oleta Club will hold Christmas tree
party at Bnai Birth Hall on Monday evening
next.
The Harmonic Club will hold a New Year
watch at 421 Post street on New Years eve.
There VIII be reception and supper.
Social Circle No. lib. c. q. F., will give a
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I'm, F. Mesner, d. Finn. G. Bastian. W. Emery.
5. Baldwin. W. Wilson, S. Wilson. f. Dow, A.
Scannell, f. Biven.
The Audibert Surprise.

itS rAuAiOSAt 0GI ESCs
4 very pleasant surprise party was rendered
q. Audtbert in honor of his birthday on the
10th inst. at his residence on Bryant street.
Music and dancing were Kept up until mid
night, when supper was served. Miss NJ airy
Murrey sang number of pleasing ballads and
the hours were further enlivened by vocal and
instrumental selections by Miss May Rank,
Miss Hattie Lauthier, Miss Florence Kenney
ana Gus Audbert.
Among The guests present were: Miss Nav
Rauk, Miss Hattie Lauthier, Miss May MUIR
rey, Miss Aunie Legene, Miss Lille Bracken
Miss Mary GullxoD, Miss Louisa Nelson, Miss
Florence kenney, Mrs. T. Mitchell. Mrs. S.
BOnltirld, Mrs. Hug. Niles Tesse Claffey, Miss
Cora Benner, Miss Josie Humphrey, q. Flynn,
j. DuIeghan, NJ. Bean, W. Gilmore, l.. Mans
field, f. B0nifield, e. Written, j. Bruins, w.
stephens. b. Stanford, Z. McNamee, &. Adams,
A. Edwards aud &. Walcett.
The SeIfridge Anniversary.
Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Selfridge. at their home,
2439 Jackson street, Were pleasantly reminded
of the tenth anniversary of their wedding on
Sunday evening, December 16, by an old.fasn-
Toned surprise party, consisting of their i'm
mediate relatives. The merry guests came
from far and near, and the evening passed de-
llghtuily, both entertainers aud entertained
enjoying music, recltationS and social converse.
The most, son of Admiral Selfridge TeIired),
Is noted Tor his elocutionary talent and accom-
plishments. The tin wedding was pronounced
by all participants in The festivities as grand
success.
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There are 304 missionary societies for
the conversion heatttns to Christianity.
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Rottanzi, Frank E. Webb, NJ. c. Bateman
Charles Hilton. The club will give a ball on
January in Maple Hall, Palace Hotel.

Although separated from Gotham society by
thousands OF miles, there are few indeed
among the local set who have not known or
b card of johnson, tile Invaluable servant of
New YOrk's 400. Ever since the demise of
Brown, who they say was fattened 10 death,
his successor johnson faithfully performed the
duty OF caring for society during the brief
moment in which il passed from its carriages
10 the entertainment and back again. Well
johnson Is dead, and this means much more
than Is easy Tor the unintiated TO understand
He knew the ancestry of every member OF So
clety, and pretenders were treaied with dig
nitied contempt when In his presence. His
memory for names, faces and addresses was
truly wonderful and in addition to this he was
at all times alert, courteous, indeiatgable and
Indispensable. He contracted his last illness
by remaining out late In the service of society.
and well indeed was he cared for before his
death. Ii is said mat an only son innerlts the
wonderful memory of his father, but If he does
not with johnson passes away the race of men
with stentOrian voices who made the Welkin
ring with The names OF famous matrons and
bellies as they cried their names out into the
night.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-24

For Christmas: Cabinet and Paris panel
frames 10 glass, silver, gold and leather, at
SanboTn & Vaips.
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D. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. j. Cole. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Bailey. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Denison, Mr.. and
Mrs. @. Nj. Arnold, Mrs. Judge Becher, Mrs.
ID. b. ST. Clair. Miss Harrison aud Mrs W.
Beicher. All present thor oughly enjoyed them
selves. The next party will take place at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs Arnold
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The Fortrightly Whist Club held its first party
at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. James d.
Bailey 1915 Franklin street, last Monday
evening. The game was commenced at 8
O'Clock. and continued until 1920 O'Clock,
after which refreshments were served. The
members present were: Mr.. and Mrs. James