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New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

not adjust tho cords again end tie them together
ne.r the loose ends T. make tho lines more grace
ful and also {, protect the cords from the candle
flames bring the strings all I'm toward the centre
hy running a piece OF twine around them about
eight inches from the frame. tying 1t each cord.
rher cover the wooden frame with the green
rnp.r and - viii be- read, for the candies. For
each of fho.e make q holder In the form Of a single
r.i rose From. ~, crepe paper cut i've petals
about ffro, inches etch Wy. also strip min"
inches hy two on ono side OF the latter cut few
Site hal an inch deep. 'ui from the white paper
cirOl. throo inches in diameter and strip one by
,i,. inches Paste TO rcd strip around the circle
so AS 10 form cum To sf fen m" sides line with
il. white strip and press down over the latter the
..res of tne rod paper. Then paste I'm the petals
natural ones Through nh" centT. Of this cup press
Inc ,..l of the TIN holder. aud then f.,stcn the
" hol. 90 th, proper place u the frame. one should
20 iu .ach OF th" angles hui The tack must he
driven .t ltile 20 ono side ~ the seam to insure
The cntirc structure must be covered with greens.
For me srinrs ,r fH + 'T.g np,h f. nhtaincd
~, ,o,, .,nL Io,fou conceal th. Wooden frame also
hv tying ON larger iwies loosely ara carelessly.
" H. I n'Ii' ..t 't'.,r,,i,r is crmnie,e
This chandelier may be- used with good eit"ct over
single dron if SOM additional greens ar" 50
placed as to allow them To fall about the latter.
wavs hut may be used almost anywhere
For a cluster 81 three Lights. make cross
bar seven inches long. mortscd three and one-haf
inches from end The other end should be
s,y ln>,es wide by ten inches ions-sbou: Two
inches from thr bottom. Drive staple In the top
fo hang Il hy. and cover with green paper. Then
,.corat. Win greens and add candles. etc
The cost. including candies. Of two such chan,
n and thcy can b, made quickly that the time
consumed will not be missed The work should be
ton to detail what should be sought particularly is
the general erect
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
TUUTGR4NT GIRLS HAPPY.
HUNDREDS OF HOMELESS WANDERERS
SHELTERED AT THE MISSION OF
DIR LADY OF THE ROSARY.

~ the girls at the Mission OF Our Lady OF the
Rosary during holiday week are great hours of
Measure for the girls who are present In the
evenings the girls sing old and familiar songs
and fruit lemonade and cake are served as re-
freshments.
This mission has for many years had It's head
nuarters in one OF the oldest buildings IN New
YORK CITY No Staie-st 1t faces Battery PARK
and is known by every resident Of New-iork
II t. an oft-told story now. In the days gone oy'
thousands OF Irish girls were hung hopelessiy ana
helplessy on American shores. coming AT an early
and unsuspecting age. alone and unattended II
was then that the late Father John hioruah' 'hc
pous founder OF the mission came TO their rescue
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

This building was purchased and converted INTO
an abode whore the Immigrant GIRL "i'"ou' us
,t,,tion Of sect or creed found shelter and nome.
,rho work laid down by Father Riordan was taken
-, hv Father Callahan who. with patience anu
nersoverance cleared off the heavy deot ~'i,S., W.
nvershadowed the institution. nder ns o'tv , ~
,esion rourishrd and from its inception up 10
~. nrnscnt time about fifty thousand lmis i ,a'
Girls free OF charge. have been It's Wiling anu Nh
80, guests while 10000 have been met az "
iending depot and conducted to their people !" ''e
city a-.,a., ,ou Father Gala
han died and the good work was taken up y! sIo
R.v J. NJ Henry. who Is now director Vi '"' '
sion. ,.L ,h,s homo - no, only
,r ,bo Girls staying there. but for any one Ins, nc
'oi III, - ,n there 10 worship. The living rooms
srtc kcpt in perfect order and good taoie Il set
4 small library Is open TO the giris, .,a ,r,sson
There are now nearly nfty srls /" ''e A''
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GAVE AND UEiT or AN hINDN.

, HINT FOR THE NEw YEARS DINNEH CHOICE
MEATS ~ MARKET
Boston spring goslings. % cents; fhlAd'lph"
,o,s,inp chickens - cents: breakfast hroilers.
scald.d Is cents Philadelphia broiIng chickens
81 - a pair: Rhode Island turkeys " cents 'oaS'-
ir, ,urkevs lS TO IS cents; Philadelphia turkeys
a., ,s. ,rirne rib roast % cents. porerhouse
.s, ~ cents: portcrhousc steak, y cents; sirloin
stcak % cents. Dclmonico steak - cents; ION OF
vcaI - cents leg - cents and sh Iuldcr ~ r"n,s'
i N u,ia,s u cents swcet breads q pair; Phila-
SaInbia white squab. 81: canvasbick ducks, from
q, 10 Is a pair: backhcad ducks - cents REQ
80 q ~ a dozen: quail s. 10 lark squad y
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
yur FOIVDLTNG HOSPITAL AT HOME.

The inmates of the New-York rounding "o'
r,,al and Asylum In East SlNty-egh'h-s''' y,
tuaen Third and Lexington aves. nave pV'' .o'
,,, nm ..o, home" for the last two days ana nave
received many distinguished people, "',o"S n,
being Archbishop Corris'n' MI anu vrs
,,''",o,,I Ms GEORGE Waddlngton. Mr.. and MIS-
Iohn d. Crlmmins ana Delaney Kane.
There are 500 Of the little ones. ana each oo'''e"
new gown for the occasion. They also ptepa'''
an ent.rtainment consisting OF music k'huer-
carton games and tableaus. and all the guests eA-
urcssed themselves having en)oyed IL rn,;dad
- ,b.r own amusement the babies pro'iue. a
h,,ca christmas tree. which was piahteu III ',.o ~
middle of the reception room ana soo. o's" "
,a,r rruit I'm the shape of toys ana canuy .,, l.,
Three hundred homeless women. VIII" '"'' -"
fants assisted in the reception
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
NOVEL HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.
EVERGREENS AND HOW TO ARRANGE
THEM FOR NEW YEARS GATHERINGS.

Evergreens are the only true holiday decorations
Their use goes so far back into the ,ast that we
cannot for moment dssociate them from the
gladdest festival OF the whole year. and nothing
can ever take their place. even If we would have
II so. and We would not
Lights are their best accompaniment: the more
there are the better. Unfortunately however. all
houses have not great chandeliers and numerous
side lights. Sometimes here. but "A single drop
gas or electr, and again only lampght In such
cases evcrgreens in profusion look little sombre
To obviate this difficulty. for special occasions.
New Years nights aud holiday parties, candles
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

one of the district school trustees was crank on
the subject of fire. and when he called around with
The examining Board he always confined his re-
marks 10 a question addressed to the pupils as 70
what they would do in case the building shouid
catcb are The teacher was acquainted with ms
hobbv so she prompted her scholars as to the an,
swer they should give when he arose 10 propound
s"'' ~ W. innuiry When the Board called
however this particular trustee, perhaps from de-
sire to emulate his associates In their addresses
rose and said: You boys and girls have paid such
nice attention to Mr.. Joness remarks. wonder
what you would do i were to make uos ySu little little
IN nnison. Form a line and march downstairs.' -
detroit E-ee PresA
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
TUr ORPHANS HONE.

rho fortv-afth anniversary of the Orphans Home
.,rd Asvlum of the Protestant Episcopai 'hurch
wos celebrated yesterday at the insttu''o"' III
East Forty-nnth-st The chiidreh "e' Il" ''' as
scmbly at II o'clock Tor oht's'''is
I ,,,u.ori the trustees held their annual meet
,r, .rchd.acon Tiffany presiding The report OF
the secretary. Mrs W. Powell was read by the
Rev. Mr.. Richie of Trinity Chapel. and showed
that there are now ls5 children In the home an Oh on
,hr ,hau being in good health. The report or the
treasurer Mrs Elisha A. Packer. was also sa!is-
tactorv showing that. while the expenses OF tne
vsar have been $4,000. there Is neVertheiess pa'-
ance on hand of $500
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

may bc used with charming effect. With very
little expense and trouble both chanceliers ana
side lights may he improvised and hung. inde-
rendentlv or I'm connection with existing fixtures
The material required FOR a six-light chandelier
IS "A length of what il known as 'parting-st a
few yards Of stout hcmpen twino. dozen "hnish-
ing" nails six small staples ward of darkest red
crape-papor sheet OF dark olive tissue paper ana
a small piece OF stiff white paper. Six simple can
die holders about an inch high. with a tack sol
dercd in the bottom of ga H. are also required:
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thoy will cost about penny apiece at tnsm'th's
The arsi step is 10 construct frame oi the par
inc-s'rip. wide side mp. governing the size or
In. sam. lv tho position for which II is designed.
~ the wood t. only an inch wide ard half an inch
thick this can easily be put together at home. The
pieces should be nailed together securely, ana then
a staple should be driven across each seam, not
quite up 10 the head. Next tie yard OF t"inc 10
each sia.le. and laying the frame on the hoor
,sfanles down. bring the cords together inside.
Lit up a trne 10 see II Il hangs level II II does
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
TILE AETERNOON NiP.

,,arroon nan Is "A restful and necessary
,,,s q, refr.shment and recuperation TO the ma
tnrI,v OF wen-prcscrved. whoesome-looking society
orn,n one meets these days. Late hours ana III"
,,sb and overexerton Of crowded bathrooms ana
fashionable dances will soon take the sparkle out
OF a woman's eyes and change the pi''A 'o'e' " Nv,
" -, -, ,,b,,e ones Sleep Is the best rcstorer Of
.,. ,,o ,tens of beauty, and an afternoon nap,
mes mes ar evening function should be secured AT all
pa peioi.a az CIenn sound and well regulated good.
nhT;' orcd nutritious food, plenty OF fresh. pure
air and "a daily bath ought to prevent any woman
@rou ever taking dose OF medicine
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
4 KITCHENG4RTEN.

, f.u women In Brooklyn have been sustaining
IT, Kindergarten for three years. and now wish
20 add TO II a kitchengarten class In when mousse
hold work will be taught. All the appliances nave
heen secured but 800 necessary for running eN-
penses from January to the end OF June is not
forthcoming and the women have decided 10 ap-
neal TO the public IL >Sni.!butions. Ihey may NC
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
GLEiNINGS BY THE WAY.

e. A. Duryea says that wild fowl should never be
stuffed. the flavor being impaired by that process
"They require less dressing than the domestic fowl
Put salt. pepper and butter into each. in place of
stuffng. Put onion. salt and water into the
dripping pan. and baste with that liqud for the first
minutes. afterward bastc frequently with butter
\ rich brown gravy should be- served with the fowl
When the breast is sliced before cutting from the
bore. a squeeze Of lemon over II Is an improve
ment'
It is fashionabl 10 charms. and none Of
them are more valued than the three-cent piece
with hole in IT, II Is difncult 10 get such coin
however for il must come to in the ordinary
way Of circulation Otherwise no luck is supposed
10 attend il.
Jade is being much used in jewelry. and the fash
ion is said to have originated during the Cars
European tour the stone being highly valued one
In the donations Of that young pOtcntaie.
a writer on beauty says that TO obtain perfect
ideal Of the female form divine should study
Greek models for the head English for the complex
ion Irish for the hands. American for nngcrnails
ndostanee for the feet. and Spanish for carriage.
IIOthouse strawberries are In the market and
cost almost their weight in gold
70 decorate room with Japanese lanterns
stretch ribbons from the four corners. at the top
NJ the wall 10 the chandelier, and attach the Ian
terms 20 them
ser, only as the accompaniment OF box OF bon
bons or some such tTine
Fur may appropriately be used on any bonnet no
,,,,,o, how arv: but b" most effective II should
match the hair In colorihs.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
A LECTURE BY MRS. c. r. LOWELL.

The last In the series OF eight lectures on ''iVil
Service Reform" given under the auspices Of the
Women's Auxiliary to the Civil Service Reform
Association and the Political Education League.
win be given by Mrs. Charles Russell lowell at
the Berkeley Lyceum Theatre. West Forty-fourth-
It., at l3O O'Clock this afternoon. Mrs. I1owell's
subject will be The Conclusion of the Whole Mat
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
A NOVEL SHOE BAZAAR
ONE OF THE OLDEST FAIRS OF THE
SEASON WAS HELD YESTERDAY.
THE EMANUEL sIsTERHOOD of THE TEMPLE
EMANUEL WORKING FOR THE SEW


ING CIRCLE FUND
Ore OF the most novel fairs Of the season was the
shoe bazaar held yesterday afternoon and evening
by the Emanuel Ssterhood of the Temple Emanu-
Ell The vestry-rooms Of the Temple were used FOR
the purpose one being fitted up as tea parlor and
another as salesrcom Both were profusely deco
rated with palms. and the wares made pretty
display Notwithstanding they were all shoes or
connected In way with the dressing OF the
feet.
One table was entirely filled with gayly colored
bedroom sinners and pretty shoebags and In
another were all Of odd-shared articles TO be
used as pincushons A little stand was devoted to
Lace backing and articles needed by the amateur
cobbler and close beside It pedestal was the
hcme of the old woman who lived in shoe.
Mrs Charles May was in charge OF the latter, and
the children were personated by ten little girls.
Tho salcswomen were the confirmants Of the
Temple for 1895 and 1896. and the committee in
charge consisted OF Mrs. Lewis May. chairman
Mrs s Iavenbury Mrs S. II. Levy and Miss
Rachel Bach
The rooms were crowded during both afternoon
and evening. and everything that was left at ~
o'clock disposed OF at auction.
There were a few voting contests but no rafiiing
The admission 10 the bazaar pair OF shoes.
Old or new and all Of these are to 90 to the Home
at No 22s East nty-nnth-st, which is con-
Quoted by the Sisterhood. The cash proceeds VIII
be used by the Sisterhood Sewing Circle
This circle gives away eight or nine hundred gar
ments every year and doubles its charity by getting
poor do the work and paying them well:
All the work Of the Home. excepting that OF the
atron. Is done by members OF the circle There
is free kindergarten In connection with H. an en-
plOyment bureau. an Industrial scnoOl, a "orkihs
girls club and cooking classes.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The Christmas festival of tho Slnday-school o.
s. Mlcha'Fs Church. 80 eis Highest. brooklyn.
took place last night The it0v. William Fi'ch
made q short altf-s 81. and musical program
followed ~ fhe close ~ the ox'rcI-es a g0id-nsd
lovlng-rup Was presented 90 \. \ Low hy Tho on
GERS and teachers ~ d." Sunday-school Mr. Low
for fifteen years has been the superintendent of
the school Then Santa claus rarn. ard stripped
the tree. finding . present fcr each child
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
A4slI1TRlBVNE= J
S5H1y.4#*1:Iklt l#Ilkt SOCIETY

The apron shown IN the accompanying cut mas
been especially designed fer Shhi-Ins. TO be used
vfon they aye busy with fancy work or en-
broiderv The material is pink and white irish
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Some - uo peasanfry of France believe that
horse. sud cattle talk The night before Christmas
They consider IL a. sin 20 hnNe any doubts on the
subject but siiil worse Cue ~ irJ 70 hear tn"
cruN.rsafiOn
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linen Tho collar. which Is fastened 10 ih" ho. is
circular in shape and has an opening large enough
20 slip tho head through easily Pink Irish linen
is used for the hb r"v"rs. and also ~ hindin-
for the collar and hip roNers Thc apron r"dcn"t
almost to- the bottom OF tho dress and l. finished
across tho bottom with = band of pink linen about
four inches in width. Df course II has the indi~-
pcnsabl pocket which is of generous proportions
and mas baud Of pink linen ~ the top. one great
advantage about this apron j. that each Tine II
comes from tho laundry il looks as fresh as II !;
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Doll-drossing is 20 takc the place - oakum-pick
ing among the female conflots lu English prisons
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Mrs w Mclean. OF No. o0o Macon-st.' the
recording secretary and acting PRESIDENT OF the
kindcrgarten.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

During recent stay in AK s-Bains the hi'e
Queen OF Holland AT O'Clock and practi,"d
o, the plano for two hours. Then she would paint
awhile. being especially fond Of this branch or art
And by-the-way. she has done some really clever
little pieces for young a student When her les
sons were finished Whclmina put on a flannel cos
tune and with stce-pointed alpensiock and a
trusted attendant she would roam the nils ard
mountains until II was time for lunch. Her mother
s,ccomnanied h.r during her afternoon adventures
and many were the delightful excursions tn" TWO
enjoyed. frequently employing INC Hiur steamer
which had aside fer their especial u-,
and taking shOrf water trips 20 various noted ana
picturesque points. Tn" Young Queen "I"HyS Eo.-
10 he'd RI would not bc an cay task 10
Gnd a healthier clcarcr-eycd g.rl than Ter
H.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The American Authors Guild Will hold Its usua
social meeting this evening In the Guiid HAN. NO
1og West Eighth-st
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Last nieh, the girls Of the Doyers Street Mission
held their Christmas entertainment at the mission
rooms. No. : Doyers-st. There were 80 girls In
attendance and each Was given q bundle and box
Of candy The doors were opened AZ o'clock and
from tha, ime until the exercises began
there was continued singing Mrs McGuirk super
lnierd"Nf 90 fho mission said fsw appropriate
words oi Welcome 20 the girls and addresses were
made by ofE'rf Interested IN this good work. ~
II" clos" q the exercises a reception and d-tri-
button of the presents took pac"
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

\ novel design for dinner favor s tho photo
graph Of the hostess framcd IN smilax IN gilt.
like miniature. with ring through which =
ribbon can be passed.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The Due dAumal" sent 70 the Duchess of or
leans superb wedding present in tho shape Of
pearl and diamond jewels. The pearl necklace con-
sists OF ihirty-oishi perfect Jewels. There were.
besides three pearl and diamond brooches and sev-
eral pairs of exquisite earrings.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Mrs Charles r. Lowell will address the Woman's
Auxiliary of the civil Service Reform Association
and the League for Political Education this after
noon in the Berkeley Lyceum, beginning at 4;3o on
."rhe conclusion OF the Whole Matter.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The Crown Princess of Italy. nee Princess
Helene OF Montenegro Is poet ana mas written
some excellent verses.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Mrs Cleveland. q is said. Is studying froncn'
and her master calls three times a week at III"
Executive Mansion
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Christmas cantata will be presented this even
ing by the children OF the Sunds y-schoo' Oh inc
Reformed Church. Flatbush BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
CONG on TO-DAY.

Tho Woman's Wednesday Club Will hold an
ocu,i,e session to-day at the home OF Its presi-
dent Mrs Edward Fridenburg, No. 242 Lcnox-avc.
The date for the clubs next musical VIII be chosen.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The custom q usirg mlr'lctoe and holly during
the holidays is supposed 20 boz a survival ~ tho
usaeos Of tho Roman eaturrnlia
II is said that hiss under the m.stietoe was one
~ the incidents In the cour,ship Of John Adams
tho second President Of thc United States. and the
ladN who afterward became hi- VII.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
SOCIETI'S UHISPERINGS.

Nine F6ix Faurc and Mnc. Lucie Fanr" w"r"
regular attendants at a culinary cNh'iion given
recently ia Paris.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The Woman's Auxiliary Of The homeopathic
r1osn,,., will give progressive euchre matinee
,hgs = 'fternoon at the home Of Mrs. y. r. CLARK
NJ ss xyarf on. -second-st
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Princess Charlie Of Denmark. nee Maud OF
Wales has had a icwcllod belt. made with ruoi"s
and diamonds given TO hcr by her grandmother
Queen Victoria
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The marriage OF Miss May Estella Doerr. only
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John II. Doerr. to Clay
ton b. Landis OF Lancaster. Penn. will take place
this evening at the Waldorf.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

THE POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS OF
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

The marriage of Miss Florence Tuttlc. daughter
of the late Austin Tuttle TO Clinton Barnum
Seeley grandson OF the late p. T. Barnum. viii
take place this afternoon in Trinity Chapel and
will be followed by reception at the home 09 TIA
bride. No N West Thirty -seventh-st
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vista como previene el titulo XIII.
,ratado III del C6digo de justicia mi
litar, oyendo al instructor y poniendo
en- lIbertad los que crea debaa go
zarla. con araeglo las anteriores ins
trucclones, de acuerdo con ell auditor
6 asesor.
Habana 9 de Julio de 1896 -WEY
LER."
La primera impression que produce
esta Oyden del dia es de sorpresa,
porque parece impossible qu: los he
chos sean tales y como los refiere Ia
mencionada disposition
Sc enlaza la conveniencia de un
acto de generosidad en- el cumplss1os
de la Reina, com el heeho de ser mu-
chos los presos pollsicos Sc conflesa
que las denancias causa de So prision.
en- la mayor parte de los casos no Sc
justifcan, y 10 que es extraordinarls-
mente grave, en- una sociedad civili
"a Ia, Sc indica en- dieha Osdsn que
hay detenidos que no Sc sd6s qWaen Jos
dstuUo nj tienst 1t4es instructor qHe IS
ts4die su CaWsG para salir cortando el
nudo gor3iano con una especic de
iquidaci6o Ge cuentas. en- atenclon -
a ser el cumplesfios de la Reina. y Q
haberse reunido va mnchos presos
polfeicos.
Este modo de gobarnar no es solo
triste en- 81 mismo. sino que revsla
una inmensa anarqufa jurfdica y ad
ministrativa. ell dominic absolute de
la arbitrariedad,
No hay mas que con esta politica
40 sc syuda la termination de la
guerra, al contrario. con esta polftica
Ese esterilizan en- una buena parte los
sacrifcios que el pals esta hacienda
en hombres y en- dinero
s., explica ahora bien que al g ne
raj Weyier repugne ell planteamiento
de las reformas, porque Ell regimen
de la arbitrariedad por 10 visto es
mas c6modo y sepcillo.
Lao triste es que con bendos como
los del general Weyler y con politi
cas- suspicaces como la que represen
ia el partido conservador en- la cues
ti6n cubana. es dificil que Sc simpli
quen los problemas y que Sc tenn
plen la pasiones.
Iu1tiles, mientras tanto seran TO
dos los SACRIFICES. 81 no SO completan
con una polftica juiciosa. atrac5iva y
previsora-