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New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
ARE YOU A "BEATTY GIRL~|
TT so yOr- HAVE A HARD WINTER BEFORE
YOU. FOR ONE MUST BE so MANY
DIFFERENT KINDS OF
A BELLE.

"rhc girl who wakes up scme morning ms WIN
.or .t,or q dance or a dinner Of the evening be-
fore TO find that she has become beauty over
t,b. NAV eynerence some delicious thrills OF sat
,..,o,,o, &c she looks about her boudoir at the
eoral offerings Of her admirers end sees the pie
NJ invitations awaiting her. but 1t VIII be the pHSS
~ ignorance" said girl when interviewed Oh '"c
subject Of bellies
"Tt has always been hard task to live UP 10 'he
renrtaton OF a professional beauty. but II IS Ho''
diricul, now than ever before. II VIII cost Ho'e
time money and endurance this winter tran II mas
over done for the fads and frivols OF TINS winter
girl are more numerous than ever, ana 'he ne""''
Girl must 90 in for all Of them
.Twenty-ive years ago slim waist ana an
hrl,v n faint gracefully and readily were all tha
was required of belle To-day she must "'
.faddv fashionable athletic. intellectual musical
,,orv-eidad as a kaleidoscope. and must keep up
hor renItation as beauty. while at the same time
possessing few physical attractions
THE BEAUTY OF TO-DAY
.1-o- few .beauties.' so called. really beau
,,. - q nbvsical sense II is some charm OF man.
nv or conversation some trick of pose or costume
,bo, r,okes the beauty Of to-day. II Is the charn
., ,oularitv that wins the title. especially OF popu-
lari,v with the men The Beauty Girl goes TO some
dance or other function soon after her DEBUT per
bons She is prettily gowned. but no more preiuy
.hl, b.lf dozen other girls In the room. But be-
80 Tho evening is over 70 her has been awarded
tho Invisible blue ribbon of feminine supremacy.
On older parlance she would be called p"i'e'
Tho mon crowd around her. deserving the o'n'r
oirls Thcv want her TO dance with them. 70 wax
or 70 talk with them and her own surprise makes
he- radiant, while others look on in nushed Won
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

m pld motion Is essential and simple plodding and
walking are out OF the question. When II became
necessary 70 traverse long distances. where the
ground was frozen hard and the streams and
rivers had locked their sparkles In shining prison
Of ice the steel runner or skate was doubtless
preceded by narrow strips OF sharp flint or bone.
which enabled the fur-clad natives 10 fly over hill
and dale with no fear of freezing And so the
fashion was set for the modern skate. which only
the children Of the cold countries know how TO
manage and enjoy.
When the clear beautiful winter days have fair
~ set in and the sun-lcd air is bright with CLEANS
and sparkles skating Is almost intoxicating In Its
vlcor. rapdity and joyousness
one can almost approximate the flight OF the
bird IN the long sweeping outer roll and real
chase and dash over the Ice is memorable ex-
haration. ,,,., -, ,...,, .,, -
" i'm al-wool and furs and the only sensible
lro,inr-boof is one with a low. fiat heel and a
wide toe II Is n great mistake to have skating
costume too tighter any other. for that matter.
During winter time IN Russia the people almost
1--we on skates. for land and rivers arc loe-bound.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

and remain so for the greater part or me year,
Russian women are superb skaters. ana 80 ar
nearly all people who live In the realm or iroS,
and ice Artificial ice Is now being larg'ly u.s., us'n
by New Workers who long for the sport OF ,'t.I
childhood when the winters seem 70 hare d.. =.
more severe and OF longer duration than they are
now a.. ao,,. a "a
Down in Southern lands; where the GAYS ,sd,a, ar
bound IN the blue and gold splcndor Oh @ aoe,,s
skies and softest sunlight. skating on zee @ils ,
mythical amusement. which is read anou' finr For
discussed with many n shrug and shlV'r' ~
while the snow Is falling In the North me oraise
trees and almond shrubs blossoming IN inc
Gn,ffh
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
AT sIMoNsON's BROADWAY AND TWENTY
SECOND-ST.
DEBTT4NTE TEAS.

The debutante tea is one OF the most enjoyable OF
,,o fashionable social functions OF the season.
rno, arc really restful entertainments and only
fcv minutes are required ct them they are a
n,aasine change from the long crushes. which are.
frsouently extremely tresome
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

,ars teapots puf-boxes, candostck. ,.a Eaepav pas
match safes. trays and JeWeI-DoAeS "" " ~
in this unusual reduction
AT MCREERY & co.'s. WEST TWENTY
THIRD-sT.
The week after Christmas brings nurberless
o,orizare and toilet bottles be filed and at no
s.abrshr,ont can this be done 10 better advantage
,ban a. NcCreery & cos, where refre"hHsiy
arranged department devoted 10 perfumes and toi-
le, luxllres was opened few weeks ago
The perfume made by the best known periuih-
ors snch as Colgate Roger & Gallet etc. can be
,~h. ~ his enterprising firm. in bulk-delight-
fl extracts costing only . cents and 40 cents an
ounce This is very convenient for ladies' pur-
chasing atomizers for they can be Immediately
filed trifins cost
Colocne-the best-can be had IN bottles or SIX
sizes from 81 cents 10 g 20 each and toilet waters
aro ,emolinglv varied. Sachets in envelopes and
~Siracts in bottles and cases are SPProPribaS bnxas
,antafn SOAP. powder toilet water and extract-a
-nosi compact toilet case-useluI ana ..oo,za-,
in ,he 81 mo department fancy bottles, atoHlzers
,aTdsr IN hoxes are arrayed. The last are Of por-
.,ia.n or very beautiful Bohemian glass ana are
The gown skeiShed McCreerys Is made Of one
# The most beautiful novelty procsaeo color
Se,ur gold and white. The bodice IS OF chiffon;
~, vSite satin The sleeves simply Two ruhles
Of net edged with narrow roll OF yetoW san: am:
WIN wndp The Gowers are velvet and SILK
with transparent gauze leaves.
AT BEST & co.'s. NOS &c AND s2 WEST
TWENTY-THIRD-sT.
The festive frocks OF our little ones are DAINTY
sra,rs indeed consisting Of French nainsook, deli
c,te laces and fine handsttched tucks. Nearly all
the little dresses have yokes. either pointed or
Main round, square. deep or short. and the little
I'm elaeves dainfily finished at the hand with tiny
wrsfban nds and fairy frils are set In quite fu at
he shoulder Many OF the llttle party dresses
Tor the holidays are those OF the sheerest lmiesi
lawn. dimty and nainsook,, ehquisiely trimmed
v,fh finest lace and finished OF with bows and
loops OF softest ribbon.
AT sIMONsON's BROADWAY AND TWENTY
SECOND-ST
There is no very marked change In the fash'on OF
bair-dressng at present but some ingenious novel
ties have been devised 10 facilitate the arranging
NJ the hair in the numerous puns and curls of the
present mode. The most important OF these nov
et.tcs is the Newport COLI" which Is made %
long. beautiful hair. fastened around thin ring.
,broueh which ones own hair Is drawn and en-
ti-eIy hidden By the hair OF the coll The most
ela borate coffure can he fashioned by using this
U and ALI styles Of beautiful tortOiseshell combs
and ornaments may be found here for finishing of
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
REED q BARTON,
SILVERSMITHs,
Broadway and 18th Street. N. 7.

from the face and colled on the top of her head
with diamond cleaning IN its dark masses
Then the evening gown is put on win all its
dainty accessories Of lace and NIen. The gorgeous
silk peiticoat ruficd with Lace and knO'ted with
tins bows of ribbons H. hidden beneath the outer
skirt. ard the bodice Is adjust vlta -! rs nuner-
ous hooks and fasttnipgs The Beauty GIL draws
her gloves takes her fan and her bouquet, sno
after one last look in the long per mirror she
draws Il fGr-llrcd cloak about ner shoulders ana
steps down 20 che waiting carriage ilai is 10 bear
her 20 another triumphant evening.
This evening Will perhaps LAST until the small
hours ~ The morning. hh. the Fedufy Gir VIII Dc
very tired indeed when she gets 20 her warm
room once more She viii wcariv fhirk that In 4
few more hours she must take up the same round
of visits teas. dressing drnssm "a - and dances
She viii drink cup ~ beef which her maid
VIII have ready FOR her. tak' or her gorgeous gar-
ments and IN a faW fnnments she WI be asleep.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

with impunty knowing the value Oh her eyuo
and thoroughly sensible footwear
Mary hudson is the name Of remarkable woman
who has lived for half a century In CumberlanA
County South Jersey. She is considered one OF the
hest shots In the State. and Is absolutely devoted
70 hunting and all kinds OF outdoor sport Her
fayorte entertainment is shooting Inatch IN
which she is more than apt 10 win she - SIX feee
fall and can do farm work as well as man.
Mrs. Josephine ST. Pierre Rufin is prominent
oolored woman OF Boston. whose name. so ~
pcrted headed the ticket put out Tor SchooI con-
inttee by the Boston silver Democrats
The station agent at Eta. Mexico. Is woman.
Concha Bianica- The management OF the road va.
hes her so highly that she has been promoted twice
and Is now IN charge Of one Of the most Important
stationA ----.---
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Queen Victoria is Of the busiest OF women
when It comes TO attending 70 her own malt She
writes many letters herself. using white paper
with a narrow edge Of black ana writing always
with black Ink She invariably SENDS personal le'-
ters 10 tho members OF the royal family on al
hirthdav and other anniversary occasions. ana ley
tors of coincidence and congrat tulatlon 10 rratNes
dear friends are always written TO 10y Her MAJESTY
,rba hundreds of other letters that I'LL the queen
mail are answered By her private secretary and MS
assistants.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
HTRRAH FOR THE ICE KINf'~
NOW FOR THE HEATHFUL AND ENJOYABLE
SKATING PARTIES.

perhaps no winter sport is so graceful health
fl and ENJOYABLE a. skating on ice. II is an amuse-
rent almost as old as the snow-wrapped hills them
selves and no doubt. had its birth in necessity For
away UP in the lands Of ice and snow. where the
cold is intense and lasts for months and months.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

The diamond was first written about by Pny. II
,ho orst century Before IT Is cut and polished it
looks like a bit OF gum arabic or a yeowish brown
nebbe After being cut. II left awhile In the sum
light II will absorb the rays of the sun and CLEAN
,.ith a uhosphOree cent glow. II viii burn much
Nc charcoal II brought 20 a sufficient degree Of
hnat and though extremely hard. II IS also very
hrittie and may be easily cracked and broken.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

magazines may be traced to the wholesale manu-
facture OF wood pulp. which is one OF the most In
expensive commodities known.
Won. the overworked silk worms have lorg
them Of their manufacture? Up TO the present time
they have certainly had a monopoly.
The eighth entertainment and ball OF the Deborah
Benevolent Sewing Soclety will be given on
Wednesday evening. January 6. in Central Opera
House Sixty-severth-st.. between Second and Third
aves. Sixty children Will take part In the perform
ance. which will he the extrayaganZa OF The ie
the manager. Th> entertainment will begin prompt
ly at o'clock
"Famllyculture" Is the name OF ar Instructive
little periodical edited by the Rev. Mary T.
Whitney. II wa1 at first intended or
gan Of the National Scientific Familyculturs
institute Of which Mrs. Whitney is presl-
dent. but when she asked to take charge
OF IT, she said that in such a delicate matter she
preferred to act Independently. and would only un-
dertake II as a personal work. The paper is steadi
ly winning its way and is attracting much atten
tion, the secret OF rs success being that Il deals
neariy every State and Territory in the Union. in
snaSo a nnsTd ana a na 7f sa H Sm M yet h
fear Of having some time TO gvs II mp. Those who
crs should address III, Re- Mary T. Whitney No.
Isl Dorchester-st. South Boston.
The New-York city Chapter Of the Daughters o,
the American Revolution will give their annual
celebration OF Washingtons wedding day on Janu
airy i. in the pink ballroom at Sherry'e. The Hun
garar band will play throughout the function The
decora tiona and souvenirs will be both novel and
pretty. The hours from to o'clock. Mrs.
Mclean assisted by the other officers and num-
her OF prominent guests. will receive IN line. At >
o'clock Mrs. Mclean will deliver the address of well
come, followed by Other speakers. The Empire
State Society Of Sons Or the American Revolution
and number Of other guests. will be present. and
the occasion promises 20 be OF unusual interest. Al
tho close OF the speeches collation. will be served.
Or. Hurty. a member Of the Indiana State Board
Of Health has discovered a process by which kisses
may be disinfected. All that IS necessary IS 70
carefully wash the mouth with diArtecta ant be-
fore indulging in the luxury. 49,
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Ono thousand miles up the Yukon River. IN town
c,iled Tanana a sixteen page paper. called THE
Yukon Press" is published three times year me
o.. Iules l. Provost. missionary 70 the Yukon
indians is the editor and publisher The news has
80 he "a fhered by dog teams which traverse fully
in each edition.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
THE PROGRAMME VARIES.

dav each week the whole morning Of which will
be given 10 the athletic club In suit Of flannel
she will swing dumb bells and fence. and perhaps
Will take a swimming lesson. from which exercise
she will emerge refreshed and ready Tor the social
bartieueld on which she must appear until Lent,
n she wants 10 come Out OF the ray with ner
beauty hon0rs thick upon her /,
Then tnera Will be- day every once In
while when she will take a rest ~ a darkened
room without an engagement IN slgl ,ter this is
cna ~ tho newest ana most sensible fads whlch
MS ,,irt.r's girl will indulge IN. she Will put
,side one dav which she Will devote 10 making
@ 60 Iost -ieep and rest and In this way viii
keen her eves bright and her oomplexion clear IN
spite OF the strain on body ana nina "nlch sns
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
SOCIETY WHISPERINGS.

Mrs Almeric Hugh Paget. the Duchess OF MARI
borough and the Countess Of Castellane are all
devoted 10 bowling and Miss H'len Gould has a
fne bowling alley at ker place in 'rvnGton -on-the-
Hudson.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

England and France have discoVered process Tor
manufacturing SILK from wood pulp. The silk is OF
excellent quality, and may prove 20 be commercial
.uccess Wood pulp or ceulose IS one OF the most
va riedly useful materials OF the present time From
4, may be made telegraph poles. bricks for paving
purposes. car wheels, drain pipes boats. matches.
collins guns barrels. carpets imitation porcelain,
bicycle frames and artificial teeth The wood pulp
Industry enormous one and millions OF feet Of
timber annually and converted into the pulp
The wonderful cheapness OF paper. books and
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Queen Victoria IS said 70 be engaged in dlctatiHS
and revising an autohios aphT whioh IS TO be nno-
ushed some time during 1897 Il will be interesting
- read the story Of the longest reign in England $
history and 10 learn what the Queen herself THINKS
OF IL.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
AT A A. vANTINE & CO.'S. NOS. ST AND Ss
BROADWAY

The Orient should be thankful that Santa Ciaus
is catholic In his taste. if not in his religion lor us
wares always occupy a goodly portion OF his pacN'
Thu, Noeers Vantiua & CO. are fully aware OF this
fact has been quite IL evider .. even TO passero!'
Word paintine can scar ey do justice TO the treas
ures Within and but few OF the tantahz'A4 a'-
fractions that can now be purchased so cheapy arc
boro voted Ishak Ken rugs. for instance. nave
undergone material change Of prices; the ESQ
stvle is nov offered $2i and from this up 10 inc
sS size now priced at SO The recucuoh' i"ns7
from $50 to $50 on every rug Tne prices OF course
var, according to the SIZE which graduates from
8 feet inches by 10 fee; to z feet by u lee'
inches in diameter. The colorinGs are PINK nlus. :,
,-roer terra Gotta red and gold and the weave -
fire and close i. .ho donar-uen- de-
,ofad to fine antique Teherar onQ soma -, -
where the prevailing prices OF goo $40 ana S'' arc
inst about half the listed nsures, - - - 20 n
Coisonne tobacco jars, reduced rom 80 10 ,1,yc = %
az, Interesting items the basement AZ 4ll''il
g. Co's C,uit. a. fascinating Is large .dSe 20 20
mis- Same ware marked down from - 10 - -. IN ~
60, tha large table devoted 10 TINS pran' ~ -Iu.
some pottery is just laden with novelties IN rose
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Miss Mckinley a favorite niece Of the next
President and Miss bryan. second cousin OF me
defeated Democratic candidate fer the Presidency
have entered Mount Holvoke for the class o. lf--
u IS n sin guar coincidence thai these two young
ladies should have been thrown toGefher 50 !A.l-
natev during the late election. They ar" no"
boarding together In the South Hadiey Hotel
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
no.t ralued nnsscseions /, an AUTO

One OF PATHS most valued possessions IS an auto
craph album in which may be found the writing
NJ all the great musicians Of the last fifty years
Berlioz has contributed some amusing transatons
~ his nom de plume. Oportt Patti Latin schoiars
- savs ,h.nk II means I'VE must suffer
monks saw Bring the pate" (apporteZ le pael. but
lovers of music translate 1t I'VE must have Patti.
,,rs rvnn Linton is Of the opinion that "a
woman who wants 10 ride a bicycle must be men-
fallv unbalanced.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Mrs John y Butler. OF West End-ave.. VIII GlVc
a connr-out reception and dance for her daush-
ter Miss Butler at the San Reno. on January :"
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

The late Miss Mamie Dickens's book entitled.
"AIv Father as Recall Hin" viii soon be out. the
revision Of the proofs having just been corcluded
nv Mrs Perugini, who was Miss Kate DICKENS.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

.ho.a ub,,a chiffon accordion plcated alu s
trimmed with attn ribbon bows and tihy ie"'"'
AT THE LICHrENsTEIN cOMPANY's' Whol
THIRTIETH-sT
Among the many beautiful hats sharing IN VI.
reductions that now prevail al this establishment
is the one bearing this firms name illustrated %"
this paee Its shape is that OF an EnsIsh "aNs
hat and It's trimming consists OF Ve'Ve'' NV,
and feathers The velvet Is used 10 cover INC
crown u is draped In a soft, graceful manner
showing It's exquisite violet surface 10 great AZ
vantage The turned-up brim is completely ma
den by beautiful dahas shading from the ahlauI a,aI
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Nine Sarah Bernbsrdt has recently ordered
coma ver,, dainty specimens Of lingerie in China
silk. For her sleeping robes. If robes they can be
called she wears what IS really dressy negllsce
Jacket Of soft silk. IN Dresden effects. much oe-
frilled and ruGied. and falling l'tle below the
waist line Full silk paiarnas or turkish trousers
conrieta the sleeping outfit. reaching lust heloW
tho knee They are OF pale blue. delicate PINK
ard softes+ lavender exGuis'clv hemstitched. ana
jrvariah hv lined with very soft white silk, and nm
ished off with ribbons and pretty bows
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

When Queen Ameiie OF Portugal recentIv VS.
,,ed Paris she was much interested In the Pas'eur
1,st,,u,e and the many remarkable experiments
she saw performed there. She is already writing
another book in which she Celebrates her own
medical theories.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
AT THE MERIDEN COMPANY's. NO. 2
FIFTH-AVE.

Time may resent being taken by the foreiock, pu'
the general public can applaud the performance
when it takes the shape OF an ante-New Year re-
duction In prices by such firm as the Mericen
Britannia Company. silversmiths. etc.
The sterling silver articles that share IN this re-
duction consist of caddies in large sizes TOY
s. 10 Sc 30 and 50 30; mutneers Al inches high az
81 90 81 G5 and Sc 80. Shoe horns-thrty styles
ranging IN nrce from 81 % to SO 49, bonnet brushes
in a number of styles. from 81 90 10 "a 80. Inc
above mentioned goods are richly chased ana m
ishcd in the satin and bright styles. ,
In siver-plated ware for which TINS concern IS
noted are bonnet brushesplain or chased -lor 81,
military brushes So 80 a pair: large-szed hair
brushes at 50 49, and the daintier size which many
ladies' prefer. are procurabc for 81 HAT DrusheS
are Il each and whsk brooms are marked az oO
cents and s. The reduced prices on COMBS let,er
openers and paper knives are 20 ana 80 cents
Among the larger articles are cigar boxes OF prlght
or French gray silver. large enough Tor 90 or lop
cigars al 81 - and Sc 80 All these articles are
sliitabl. for New Years remembrances or wedding
gifts
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Princess Beatrice has recently discovered some
very rare specimens Of flowers and plants which
she has placed IN her herharium She Is considered
reliable authority on the subject OF hotdny.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Violet remains enc Of the fashionable colors ~ the
season Every imaginable tint and tone OF the
deep rich shade IS worn. and II Is wonHerinly no.
coming 10 clear fair rosy complexions. and the
eoft brown and golden hair IS always ready TO
admire ]. is said 10 be the young czarina 5 IA
vorite flower and during her recen- VISIT 70 l-ouO'
and paris she wore them on almost every ccca-
sion The fraGran. blossoms are as iasnionanie as
the color and the reign or volets Is one OF the
loveliest Dame Fashion has ever given
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
SKETCHED AT BESl ;.

must suffer once sh- starts on her career as pre-
fsssional beauty.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Miss Lillian Jenkins is a remarkable lingust-
She has gone TO ST. Adams. in South Africa. 10
do special missionary work among women ana
she learned the language before she went She
vas a roedical missionary for years IN Lucknow.
India and speaks fuentlv the different lndlan
dialects and modern European languages.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

In its richness The flowers start from under the
brm. where they rest upon the hair. and nestle
close TO one another across the OUTSIDE ana unuer
the curve down TO where the violet velvet is fast
ened. The effect is bewitching. making. IN truth,
a floral frame for the face beneath. a number OF
violet pumes and large. full aiGrette compile"
the trimming
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Never was theatre headgear displayed IN more
profusion than it IS this season at Lord
The herald., 1896-03-08
Cash in Bank

NEW YoKK, March THE Financier this
week says:
The statement OF the New York clearing
house banks for the week ending March IS
favorable, viewed in general sense, exhlbit-
ing, as it does, a continued expansion in loans
and the aggregate increase since February .,
or since the bond call OF Secretary Carlisle was
issued of$l9, ,O57. 100. Net deposits. however.
. e almost stationary. The surplus for the
current week against the statement for Febru-
ary % shows the reduction IN excess cash TO
have been something like $17 7,0OO,OO0 which
loans. as noted The banks lost in cash during
the past six days, the gain in p.cie having
been offset by loss in legal tenders. The lat
ter re fleets the outgoing movement OF money,
but the exact condition which prevails IS
perhaps obscured by transactions which
have been going on with the treas-
ury on bond account. The increase in specie
makes the total now in New YORK banks. ac-
cordlng to the statement, Sc .53S, 900. which
is compared with $77,5O0.90 MS reported
February %. The loss to the New York banks
is thus T16 900 900. The total cash lost to the
New York banks in that time has been Tl7.-
100000 The movement which has been 60
ing on for some time toward the interior has
been somewhat checked, and the money at
several important points is reported easier. AS
might have been expected, III view OF these
circumstances. exchange rates on New YORK
have been advanced and bankers are predict
ing easier money market in consequence.
The New York banks appear to be taking out
circulation on the New York bonas at rapid
rate, the incre Sc reported for the week IS
indicated by $26.,2OO.