New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-09
ITEMS OF NEWS INTEREST.

The new boots adopted by the Brooklyn Women g
Health Culture Club are grand gloomy and pecul-
lar" according some Of the accounts OF them But
they are sensible and comfortable at any rate, with
low fat heels, thick soles and toes that are ike
ne,her razors nor clubs. The boots reach almost or
quite to the knees and are laced snugly They are
really rS ms mod ,hsv are lasting success
Miss X Hilard lectured last night before the Aryan
Philosophical Society The Three Objects OF the
Philosophical Society" The FIRST OF these objects IS
Eve Of any distinctions whatever The second Is 70
study ancient and modern religions sciences phos-
oph!es and arts and prove the importance Of such
study while the third is 10 investigate The unex-
planned laws OF nature and the psychical powers
latent IN man.
Miss Ragna Boyesen lectured Saturday night
h the Young Mems Christian Association Hall.
No West One-hundred and twenty -hfth-st Her
subject was Norway" and the lecture was beau
tifuy illustrated with stereopticon views.
Dr. Emily 7. Conant has been appointed TO fill the
chair Of pedagogy In the Normal College. made
vacant by the resignation Of DR.. Jenny b. Merrill,
recently appointed superintendent of the kinder
gartens OF New-York City. new teacher OF
sewing Is TO be appointed in few days IN place
Of Mrs. Jessup. who has been made supervisor OF OF
20 large that It will easily accommodate 80 stu
dents. and physical culture teacher WI, nave
10 be appointed in another year Next FRIDAY
nave picture exhibit, which Will pc lilltiestils.
The alumnae and their friends Will lend the pct
ures Pictures may be sent In any ufne neioin ,
Wednesday November II. and the exhibition VIII
last week Friday afternoon the aumnae VIII
hold their November reception, ana ART ana
artists will be in special evidence. Tea ana re-
freshments will be served. The meeting Will be
al the Alumnae House. No 44s East Seventy
second-st.
The New-York League Of Unitarian women heid
their first meeting for the season on Friday, at the
Church OF the Messiah. Park-ave. and Thrty-
fourth-st.. Miss f. C. Low. of Brooklyn. the presi-
dent for the ensuing year. occupying the char. Ihe
subject under discussion Responsibility TOW
ard an Organization" and papers were read by MIS-
the reading the meeting declared open FOR gen
eral discussion Mrs. Catlin. OF Brookyn' EN-
pnasized the necessity for perfect organization IN
a. branches OF church work, as did Mrs. roles ana
Mrs s. A. Burton. After the meeting an iniormai
luncheon was given in the church parlor, at wnich
ne Rev. Robert Collyer and the Rev Minot j. saw
s&e were present by special invitation
The meetings OF the New-York League are 10 be
ned on the first Friday OF each month. In the dner,
ent Unitarian churches OF New-York. Brooklyn ana
ionksrs Personal "reminiscences" VIII be the SUB
!ect Of the next meeting which VIII be held on ff
cay December 4 in the Second Unitarian Churcn
q Brooklyn The Rev Henry W bellows me rev.
me names chosen for discussion 80 AZ,
"a The officers Of the League are: President. MISS
Emma C. Low Of Brooklyn: first vice-presius dI
mrs. Charles T. Catln, Of Brooklyn; second vice.
president. Mrs r. H. Davis, of New York record
mg secretary. Mrs. A. Wendell Jackson, OF New
.Uk: corresponding secretary, Mrs. f. 4. Whltins;
3 srrooklyn. treasurer. Mrs c. Z. kho"i'oh' Vi