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New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
FUN FOR THE CHILDREN.
SANTA CLAUS CALLS ON THE YOUNG
FOLKS AT THE HOTEL MAJESTIC.

ALTHOUGH DEAR OLD KRIS KRINGLE is VERY
BUSY WITH THE POOR LITTLE CHAPS. HE
NEVER FoRGETs THE RICH ONES
The children of the Hotel Majestic were enter
tanned last evening by the management OF the no'e'
4 delightful Christmas tree was PROVIDED io' '"e'''
The entire lower part of the house was transformed
into yeritable fairy land, with garands Oh ho"eis'
ropes Of eyergreens and miniature forests OF palms.
Thousa nds Of electric lights were covered py 'i''
glass globes Of every hue and shade. giving de-
Iigbtful light effect through the foliage and flowers
large Christmas tree was placed In the miduie
of the white and gold ballroom 1t glittered with
lights and was covered with pretty iaVors' po~e'
OF candy and the various gew-gaws SO dear 10 'he
child's heart and without which Christmas "ou'u
be dull. indeed.
Then there were piles of mysterious-lookng boxes
under the tree. every one OF which coh'aineu .
Christmas gift from the owner OF the Majestic.
Mrs A. w. Cruikshank Mrs. o. D. Gray. Mrs. j..
Barker Brown and Mrs. Tarbell. who are guests OF
the hotel trimmed the tree and took entire charee
of the little ones during the evening. MI laroen
was dressed up to represent Santa Claus.
The ceremonies began at 7 o'clock. when the chill
dren formed In procession on the mezzanine iaho-
ing. and headed by Master Edwin Cruikshank and
Miss Marjory Brown. they marched down the broad
stairway. each child blowing toy trumpet 10 call
up Santa Claus.
They blew their trumpets Justify till they reached
the ballroom and there the joyous sight OF old ST.
Nick. with a pack OF toys on his back and covered
with snow. stood to greet them.
The children were beside themselves with delight.
Santa Claus gave each box Of candy a lot OF
toys and a lovely present in box, which none OF
them were to open until morning
After the presents distributed the children
were taken into the dlnngroom. where they par
took of a Christmas supper of cake and ice cream.
and every other good thing that children ike AT
Christmas time.
When supper over Punch and Judy snow
was given in the ballroom. The little ones then said
goodnight and the procession marched TO bed.
Among the children Vera Schermerhorn.
Master Swift Tarbell. Dritty Bigeow Frank ID.
Cruikshank Louise Tarbell Schuyler Schermer-
horn and Dorithy Rafferty,.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
FLOWERS AND FRUIT.
DELEGATES FOR THE SICK POoR-cLoTH'
INC TOYS AND BOOKS ARE BEING DIS
TRIRUTED BY THE WEST
SIDE MISSION.

The West Side Fruit and Flower Mission has bceh
busy all this week distributing frrit ana dehcacieS
clothing toys eyergreens. etc. among the hosp'taiS
and the sick poor In tenements, ana VIII continue
the work until this evening
The visitors Of the Bible Society aided in tho dis
tribution and one big box sent TO the nurses OF
the Polytechnic Hospital TO be used Tor the CHRIST
mas tree In the childrcns ward ., !,
this fall and active work has Just been begun
The rooms will now he open every afternoon during
the winter for the reception OF contributions and
one for distribution II Is intended principally for
hospital work and was located on the West Side
because 80 many hospitals are being removed to
mat quarter.
The officers are Miss Rosalie Doremus, president;
Mrs. p. ]. Soaring vice-prcsdent: Mrs II. lie Roy.
Cox treasurer and Mrs. William Elsifer. secretary.
Ihe managers Miss Ellen King. Miss Elizabeth
Nightingale. Mrs. George Waddington Mrs. Oscar
strauss. Mrs Anson p. Atterbury and Miss Ida
Haiett.
The rooms are at No 30J West Thrtleth-st., and
al contributions. excepting money. should be sent
tnere. Checks should be drawn payable 10 the
treasurer, Mrs. Cox. No. 443 Park-ave.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
CURTSTUlS SALE or WOMiN'S WORK.

A stockinette baby doll lie size; paper doll men,
with complete outfits OF fashionable clothes. and
picture frames arranged to hold 'the winter girl
the summer girl the witty GIRL the pretty girl the
adorod girl and the girl that's his no more. are
among The original attractions OF the Christmas
sale at the Madison Avenue Depository and En-
change for Woman's Work. The usual stock Of
hand-panted chinaware has been increased. There
are sofa cushions. rag dolls. table centres gor-
geo,isy embroidered. infants wardrobes. and no
end OF quaint and curious calendars exhibition.
The culinary department sets forth allurng
array of gastronomic delicacics. including pies and
cakes
Mrs J. Hood Wright IS president. Mrs. Grover
Cleveland t. honorary manager The vce-presi-
Cents are Mrs. David II. Ivson. Mrs. j. Jarrett
Blodgett. Mrs. Arthur b. Twombly and Mrs Jacob
Hays. Mrs. J. Hun Browning. Mrs. 'hauncey ).
Truax Mrs. Herman .. Armour and Mrs. Anson
r. Flower are also on the Executive Committee.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
WHAT TO DO TOMORROW.

.,toor an more wood. the wind is chill
pu, let II whistle as II Will. ,
We'u keep our Christmas merry sun CO.
W." MY -(Water Scott.
"Apain. AT Christmas did we weave
1he holly round the Christmas hearth;
The silent snow possessed the earth
Inc -Tennyson.
40, now IL come our joyfulst feast
LET every man be jolly.
zach room with tvv leaves Is drest
And every post with holly. ,
For little children everywhere
a toyous season still we make.
we bring our precious gifts TO them.
Even for the dear child Jesus sake.
-(Phoebe Cary.
AT Christmas-tide the open hand
Scatters its bounty DER sea and land.
And none are left TO grieve alone.
For love II heaven and claims Its own.
(Margaret Sangster.
"At Christmas play and make good cheer.
For Christmas comes but ONCE year
~RIov. bugles Of battle. the marches OF peace
East west north and south let the long quarre
sing the song Of great Joy that the angels began '
Sing OF glory to God and Of goodwill to man;
s -<WhIttier
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
WORK IN LITTLE ITALY.

The practical work OF the Womans Republican
Association did not end with the active campaign
efforts The Harlem auxiliary especially
ergetIc In its work in Little Italy" under the
personal direction Of Mrs. Stephen King. and as a
result OF this work and influence club OF young
Italian men. thrty-eisht In number from the ages
of eighteen to twenty-one years has been formed.
II meets At No. B7 East One-hundred-and-th
teenth-si Mrs Cornea Stewart Robinson gives
them instruction every Sunday evening In ccono-
mics They are allowed to ask questions, as in q
school and great results expected from their
ardent desire to learn something OF the nature
OF labor and wages. all Of which 50 nearly con-
Germs them.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

place where IL Is caught. Neither is there any
danger OF the pin tearing the mates.~l: as the
elastic gives with the movement OF ihe leg
III the skirt is too wide and there Is danger OF
IT'S blowing into the back wheel the clasp and pin
bofh may be fastened the under SIDE OF the
skirt the clasp at the back and the pin near inc
front breadtn this brings the fulncss at the sides
leaving the back wheel free as II would be II
divided skirts were worn ,,
ONLY two other patents for holding the bicycle
skirt in place have been granted. and both OF these
REQUIRE the Of an elcstjc garter.
Mrs Rodinc comes honestly by her knack OF In
venting useful centrvances. She Is great-great-
granddaughter Of Gethro Wood. the inventor OF tho
cast-iron plough and the metal door lock. Her
father the late Albert II. Wood. made some or the
,nosf valua BILE inventions In piano forks. and was
the first 10 Introduce rubber into their construc-
tIon. ,-.,. - - ,..-..a
variety of sewing machine needles Besides her In
eenuiiy In mechanical lines she Is well known as
decorator and furnisher OF artistic apartments.
and has written several popular topical songs
This remarkably versatile woman has seen but
auarter OF century: ana possesses cnarn OF
pn"mocr and grace OF person that are somewhat
difcult to associate with machinery and patent
Offices. ,,.., x,,. .or.r,yarc. has ,lrsadv
been taken in hand BY a large Newly nrm, and
r manufactured In nickel and solid silver.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
MISS VJLLIRD'S HEALTH INPROJfNG

CASTLE ~ Y. Dec. 23-MIss Frances Willard this
evening requested the United Associated Presses TO
correct the dispatch sent out from here to-day
under a misapprehenson. to the effect that she was
seriously Ill.
Miss willard says that while II is true that her
trip to the Pacific Coast has been relInqushed on
the advice OF her physician. who deems IL unad-
ylsablc 10 add lecture her official work. her
health IL not seriously impaired. and she is advised
that she will be entirely recovered with few
months rest here.
Miss Willard has two stenographers engaged with
her large correspondence.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
MRS. SADIE BODTNE.
THE INVENTOR OF a CONTRIvANCE TO
HOLD IN PLACE THE SKIRT OF THE
BICYCLE MAIDEN.

The first woman who has invented any mechan nj
cal appliance relating TO The bicycle is Mrs. Sadie
w Bodne. ct NewYork city.
An invention for women by a woman has prac-
teal ring TO IT, and an enthusiastic whcelw oman
is bound 10 know the needs of her fellow wheel
women as no mere man couli. however laudaole
his Intentions In riding n wheel Mrs. BoGi1e
found that the greatest drawback TO her comfort
was her inability keep hcr skirt from being
blown ahou. with the wiri. no matter how sub
stan,ial the material used how heavily II was
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
MRS. NEWENHAUPT TO MARRY AGAIN.
From Tho Washington Times

The engagement II announced OF Mrs ReInold
Apraham Newenhaupt, widow Of Count Newen-
nnaupt. who WAS Miss Nellie Bayard. youngest
9aughfer OF Ambassador Bayard 10 Maurrz
Hagren young architect OF Paris. The ceremony
VIII occur at the French capitA though no date mas
a. yet been fixed. Mrs. Lewenhaupt was married 10
ser former husband In 1891, he being at that time
araughtsman In the works OF the Harlan & HoIling-
- sScsnts intention to return TO Sweden. his native
p2ny but within two weeks after his nnarr:axe to
ASoo 0eyaSd he died.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

An engagement calendar is an attractive gift AMI
extremely useful ore for any Shut-in 10 give
busy friend. Take narrow piece Of thin board
and decorate II by hand. II you can't get the
board take cardboard and cover IT with some deli
cato shade OF si.kocne. There should be pockets
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

His Last Alias.-'Your cousin was a sort Of easy.
speakin' feller with crook IN his eyer" said Rub
berneck Bill to the nquiring tourist.
Yes. Right name was William Hickeiberry DID
he go by that name hereT'
Nav. He ad half a dozen other names. though
The last one remember was give 10 him BY the
boys. An II was Ole Stocking
Really? How did II happen?'
well, yoa see. II was Christmas Eve when they
hung Inn up."-(Indianapols Journal.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

weighted. She set about 10 design some contrIVahcr
for her own convenience and clever Invention
the result.
This device 10 keep the skirt from blowing or
TO adjust its proportions If 1t ia too long or too
wide and prevent its catching the wheel. con-
slss Cf a small clasp. end of which r. cut like
fine teeth and bites the shoe stocking or Logging.
Through this clasp runs piece OF round elastic.
which rcvolyes tiny trolley wheel concealed
I'm the clasp and connects with sort OF safely
min which IN pinned TO the under side OF the skrt.
Thus ,hc harder the skir il blown by the wind
the tighter the teeth in the clasp bite. preclud-
Ing any possibility OF the skirt rising above the
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

THIS Is PENNSYLVANIA Day ut tho Commercial Tray
eIcrs' Fair and william f. Harrity * chairman
Many prominent men and women Will be present.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

little more than half q century ago the custom
OF decorating Christmas trees was scarcely known
IN New-York. 1t Is estimated that Tomorrow
nearly half-mon trees will be used in Greater
New-York. The beautiful German custom OF deco
rating the Santa Claus tree and making the Christ
bright and happy one for the children
has gone almost around the world. and Is now as
firmly established the laws Of the land
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

The Swedish Fair which was recently held In
Brooklyn realized $4,000. The money Is for
Swedish hospital, and the prosperous Swedes OF
New-York and Brooklyn are contributing very gen.
erously 10 the fund by personal subscription. The
managers OF the project trust to be able 10 begin
work the hospital next spring 1t Will be built in
South BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
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ted with shelf ono inch wide. in which there are
narrow ss Jus, large enough 10 slip the handle OF
the spoon Sketch some quaint design. ard stain II
IN with burnt sienna or delft blue. When thor
oughly dry. coat with copal vdrniSh. THIS makes
dainty ornament hung just over the tea table
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

The Phomathc Society will present two Christ
mas plays this morning in the chapel OF the Nor
nal College Sixty y-eiShth-st.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

Mrs Emma C. West will address the Professional
Wonan's League at $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon on
The Philosophy Of Expression
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

Something new for Christmas gift. and one that
may be easily made. IS after-dinrcr coffee spoon
rack Any carpenter make the foundation
which consists Of smooth piece Of white Wool
twenty four inches long and three inches wide fit
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
REFUGE FOR FLEEING ARMENfAys.

In letter received a few days ago by Miss Fran
T.. Willard from Lady Henry Somerset. 1t n
stated that France has expelled 200 Armenian
refugees. and that the who interested
IN the movement TO establish refuge for those
who are continually fleeing from Turkey are put.
ting forth renewed energy to perfect their plans
1t Is the intention to establish this refuge somc-
where In Bulgaria. near the border. possibly near
Varna. Lady Henry has sent out party to In
vestgate and to report 10 whether not Varns
will be the best place for such a refuge.
Miss Willard saws that money is needed for all
this work and to provide shelter for the many who
are homeless: The Duke OF Westminster Is es-
tablishng colonies to which OF the people
may be sent and others might be sent to other
countries. II funds were at hand for that purpose.
Brown Brothers, New.York or London. and will
be forwarded by them to the dsbursing commit.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
GOING on TO-DAY.

Dr ~ Augusta Brown-Girard Will lecture at
O'Clock th,s afternoon. in her rooms. No 2li West
Seventy-c ghth-st
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

The West Side Fruit and Flower Mission Will con-
finue its distribution OF gifts to-day at No. Soj
West Thirioth-st
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

To utilize cold boiled cabbage. mix it with grated
cheese put II in buttered dish moisten with milk,
cover thickly with bread crumbs and bake.
Mrs. Rorer gives the following recipe for frozen
fruit salad: Peel and slice four bananas: add
quarter OF a pound of candied cherries cut into
quarters the pulp from one shaddock two con-
served green cages cut in small bits. and half
pound of white grapes Sprinkle all with half .
maica rum and half pint of champagne let Il
stand half an hour. add half pint Of cold water
turn into freezer and turn the freezer until the
mixture is partially chilled Serve at once IN punch
glasses.
Fruit Cake.-Cream we'll together three-quarterS
Of pound Of butter and throe-quarters OF pound
OF sugar When well mixed. add the beaten yolks
OF five eggs. two wneglassfus OF milk. wine-
glass Of brandy, one Of wine. half grated nutmeg.
half teaspoonful of allspcc. two teaspoonfuls OF
cinnamon. half a pound Of citron. one pound Of
lish walnuts. half pound - figs pound ~
-four added with the fruit. inon the lightly beaten
whites of five eggs. Have ready A large WE'LL
creased cakepan, or. better still. place In the bot
and around the sides well-greased paper cut 10
ht the pan. Pour in the batter. and bake in mod
crate oven.
Ii is not the labor. but the monotony OF domestic
empoymcnts that wears upon the woman who
gives all her time TO them a may work
harder. but his occupations often varied that
one drives away another.
The question Of when and how much to eat 10
altogether n matter of circumstance II is doubt
best for those who dine late TO take little no
breakfast but the farmer who rises before day.
light and does two hours work before he eats,
quires q good. substantial meal.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
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Lobster outlets make good side dish for dinner
or luncheon. To prepare them. says The Phila-
delphia Press" m.nce the meat of one large lobster
and add two ounces Of butter Drowned with two
spoonfuls OF -four and seasoned with "A little salt,
pepper and cayenne add half pint of soup stock
stir the fire until quite hot. and lay in sepa-
rate tablespoonfuls on a platter: when cold. shape
into outlets. brush with the beaten yolk OF an
egg. dip in powdered bread crumbs. fry a delicate
brown and serve with sprigs of parsley. Crab
meat can be used In the same way
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

Many sorts Of Christmas novelties. such as pin
cushions and bonbon boxes. can be made IN the
shape OF a football
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

To utilize cold boiled cabbage. mix IL with grated
cheese. put II in buttered dish mosten with milk,
cover thickly with bread crumbs and bake
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

Mrs. Harris X. Smith. OF No o04 Berkeley Place
Brooklyn gave the other day an elaborate luncheon
in honor Of Mrs Timothy l.. Woodruff Covers
laid for twelve. and the decorations were
especially handsome. suggesting the Christmas
Day. SO near. Mrs. Smith wore lovely gown
Of silver gray satin. The guests were Mrs. Charles
Moore. Mrs Francis L. Eames Mrs w G. Wal
lace Mrs. John Stoddard Mrs: w. W. Rosslter.
Mrs Alfred T. Martin. Mrs Henry Richardson
Mrs Ehel Knowlton Mrs William NJ. Van Anden
and Mrs. George Tangeman
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

for each day Of the week. These made Of card
board covered to correspond with the foundation >
which the pockets are attached. Bore two holes IN
each sidc OF the pockets directly opposite two cor
responding holes IN the Foundation, ana bring a
ribbon from the back through each OF n" pockets
and lie In n dainty bow Tho days Of the week
should l.. printed In gilt letters )r in a color 10
Ii fh. rIllllnn nacd.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

Mrs. Frank Sittig. president OF the Brooklyn
Christmas Tree Society Is busy with preparations
FOR the annual entertainment and distribution Of
gifts to the poor children OF the city The society
wishes TO make the little ones as harry possible
and would like those who want to aid I'm the
good work TO send In contributions OF money and
toys to Mrs. Frank Sittig No 31s Jefferson-ave .
Brooklyn. Whites express will forward all boxes
and packages free of charge.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24
Hpays to buy at Vantine's.
Teakw0Od
Cabinet bargains
at vantine'S

The Cabinets are richly hand
carved by deft-hngered Chinese ar
fists. Some are on stands, with
beautiful marble tops, others are
without the stands These cabinets
are exceedingly artistic and attrac-
tive and are designed for the display
of vases and brio a-brac.
In our Holiday sale now going
on, we have reduced the prices as
follows
$1l0 90 Cabinets for $88 90
ll2 50 Cabinets for 5000
1880 Cabinets for 10000
$50 90 Cabinets for 10000
1000 Cabinets for 1000
1900 Cabinets for 10000
$50. 90 Cabinets for 10000
SPECIAL PRICE REDUCTIONS IN ALL DE-
PARTMENTS.
IA Ay4s5st y: : !! ''': s'0
Chinese and India
~ House IN the world.
|-~.~N s7.-S70 Brondwny. n. r.
Chinchilla. Fox and Grebe-All the new
styles IN Muffs. Capes, Collarettes Scarfs and
Boas in these delicate. elegant and fashionable
furs. at lowest prices. c. g. Shayne & Co..
Furriers 42d St. near 9Th ATE. l..
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

The pupils OF the Chldren's Aid Society Industrial
School at No. 81 Poplar-st Brooklyn enjoyed their
annual Christmas treat OF iceseam and cake yester
day morning in the schoolroom The children first gave
interesting exercises which their friends and
number Of the mothers witnessed. After the cream
and cake there was n Christmas tree and the dis
trihution Of toys. fruits and candies. One hundred
and twentvhfe little ones We're present This morn
ing AT 1890 o'clock the pupils OF the school at No.
ties
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

In England they frequently celebrate important
events by making and baking enormous pies A
pi" baked In 1916 In honor of the repeal OF the
laws employed nearly haf-ton OF -four in It's con-
sruct!oh. and fully seven feet In diameter
Nine years ago great pie. weighing over 1000
pounds. was made IN honor OF Queen Victoria
More than 5No0 people partook of 1t. As a way Of
celebrating Christmas Day. many different assoca-
tons viii give pie entertainments"
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

The Mayors OF Brooklyn. New-York. Long Island
CITY, Jersey City, Hoboken and Newark will be a.
the Commercial Travellers Fair this evening. and
will auction on the dolls.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-24

Philadelphia leads the van in abolshing smoking
the street railroads. The women have
made ceaseess against them objectlng 10 the
Discrimination which caused many unpleasant delays
TO them. Many men. who objected to smoke and the
unsighy condition OF the floors OF the smokng-cars
Joined the ladies In complaining to the road man.
ayers and at last the Board OF Health informed
the proper authorities that expecoratng had 10 be
s;opped In the streetcars. This settled the matter
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-18
The NIedoc Wines.

Only by journey to tho very head Of
the long promontory between the Atlantic
and tho Girondo can ono form an idea of
the prodi gions quantity of tho Medoc
wines. For 80 miles you are never quito
out of sight of vineyards. Hero and there
they absorb the horizon OH both sides
They arc strikingly different in quality,
however, rs has been said. A patch of
wizenod, shrivoled plants, with fow
leaves and no alluring clusters, may be
scon absolutely contiguous to vineyard
full of fine, healthy fruit. 1t is of course
an affair of cultivation and soil Like
other things, tho Modoo grape responds
eagerly to loving caro-. You may have
plants Of first class pedigree, and the soil
that suits them Best, and yet fail to pro-
ducc distinguished wine, if your cult
yators arc not of as good quality rs your
plants. Like hops in England, the vines
arc most sensitive to human attention.
One marvels little mt tho apparently
rude nature of tho soil to tho vines on
which labels with famous names are af-
fixed, But the truth is the Mcdoc vino
does not want TO bo excessively pampored
Give it good, rough, gravolly soil, with n
fair proportion of sand underneath, for SUI
pcriluous rains to vanish readily into, and
1t will DO as grateful TO you as it we'll
knows how to DO. y gravcly subsoil yields
vino remarkable for dclicacy, but IL there
be n prcpondcranco of stones in the sub
SOIL the vino will be strong rather than
delicate, appealing to tho brain moro than
to the palato.-Chambcrs Journal