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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
PARIS COLLARS AND CAPES.
FLOWERS NEVER CHEAPER NOR MORE
PLENTIFUL IN FRANCE THAN NOW.
oo,rRrp STRAW HATS. QUAINT RoD1cEs
TRIMMED SKIRTS. VELVET JACKETS AMI
OTHER PARTISAN ErFEcra

OTHER PARTISAN EFFECIS
Paris March H.
s,ch a change in the aspect OF the fariS ''i.e
that one week Of warm sunshny. spring weather
sa hr,uSht about, And although It is early yet Tor
snr,nr even In Paris every one seems 10 DO au'0
rsaav for II in point Of wardrobe furs raw "
80, asonneared and lace and chfons arc 'ahihs
their place for neck ruches, while FANCY 49,.
seem to be the only wrap necessary over VIC 49,
street suits During the morning promenade on 'n0
C.ocs s,vsaa all manner Of trig little Jackets a'0
aor ond In the afternoon black velvet jackets
Jackets not cloaks-fashioned In the new SPINS
shapes add a touch OF novelty "heie o"o -
count three oren cabs and en- equal humoos VI
straw hats week ago. they are now 100 run! ~
be counted They may both 60 into retirement As".i
sbor,,v hut In Paris we don't wait until Easter 10
wear our spring bonnets or catch the spring III
fuenza. 49,
AT this time Of the year Paris Is certainly 'no
hes,-dressed city IN the world. just because no one
n,,,,s untr the almanac says 1t is spring before
throwing aside the winter things that have become
a trine burdensome and shabby and because 'oo'
there is such a wealth of flowers evefywheie So
baskets Of volets, yellow mimosa ana odIiy tuipo
exnosed fo- sale every foot Of the way ana every
one wearing a buch Of volets, ana oi'eh caii''"s
bomeward an armful Of white lAacs
FJowers have never seemed 10 be cheaper VI
moro plentiful in France han they are THIS season.
and as the grass in the gardens ana PARK square %
remains green all winter It does not need the ouo-
ding OF the trees to form proper setting 20 sprung
toieties.
VELVET JACKETS.
The velvet Jackets referred to are certainly ooth
chic and becoming with trimming OF yellow lace
fancy buttons and bunch OF volets tucked into
lapel Belted Jackets seem popular-sometimes OF
the blouse shape. but more often doooe-oreas'eo'
with :he ce,nture an ornamental rather than
necessary adjunct to the fitted garment The
belts are Of gold. much ornamented with roughly
cut stones linked medaons or anything that Is
pretty and not too bizarre to suit street costume
A very pretty Frenchifed American belle is wear
ing with skirt of tan cloth cut In tailor fashion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

with ornamentation OF bias folds blouse Jacket
of black velvet fashioned with double breasted
front The belt is a narrow band OF black ribbon
,,ssed at intervals through strauss-diamond-
studded loops and tying in large bow on one
side Ecru lace tabots fill in the space between
the.revers and stock of turquoise blue velvet
adds a bit OF color.
The odd little toque OF black satin straw turns
an from the face and ries out over each ear. and
ia trimmed rather severely with glossy black
cocks feathers and turquoise and diamond orna-
menis =
Pretty Jackets are cut fitted to the figure. fasten
ing on one side with row Of fancy buttons, and
elashed into tabs the hips.
STRAW HATS.
Straw hats are mostly black, or OF colored straw
Combined with the black satin or chenille straw.
lui 4 few plaid straws have appeared on the
street They are very lovely. and both coors and
fabric are so delicate that they suggest woven
strands Of satin ribbon rather than straw Ger
tainly hats this spring are both JOY and an ex-
travagance and although the cynic may talk OF
GEOLOGICAL displays he must ADMIT that these
feather ornaments certainly pretty;
Looking over lot of trimmings displayed !e-
what was TO be done with the greater part OF IL
So much seemed be In such bad taste ana olteL
positively ugly. For instance, there were EAu.
wide lengths OF net. covered, aTmorhKe, Win Je'
inentations OF flower patterns WORKED III Drlgnt,,
colored spangles. / was told that these woud
make panels for skirts or whole bodices THIS
spring, and hat they were IN great Hemana some ne
the irldiscent paiiettes and certainly bodice Of
either OF these would be very fetching witn' LOT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
FESTIVAL OF HOLIDAYS.
AN ENTERTAINMENT IN WHICH MENUS
ALL THE UPPER WEST SIDE
CHURCHES WILL ASSIST.

A untoue entertainment will be given at Wv
Leslie Rooms. Boulevard and Eighty-thira-s'-
on April 7 and 8. afternoon and evening, for Nv
benefit of the Riverside Day Nursery AT No. -
West Sixty-third-st. 1t will be called the -.
tival Of Holidays" and will be given 70 cee's-
the tenth anniversary Of the founding OF the u~
Nursery Nearly all the upper West Side cnu.cse
will assist in this attractive affair by furnisnIne a
booth TO commemorate some ho'oa!' NIB "
Harper Is general chairman ID vv,rs,or chair.
All Angelss Church, Mrs. L: X MlnslOn. viii
man. viii represent Thanksgiving Day ara ym ms,
have for sale all sorts OF food products Synonym"
OF ths Rap,is SsUrch Mrs H. c. Conger chals
man assisted by Miss c. b Dodds, VIII phis chinn.
ney corner Will be the route that Santa Tau lau' an
supposed 10 take before deposltins MS eaniful.
the eighborng tree. The booth will be oe'u,. sty
" decorated With evergreens. and large 'a''s"
OF fancy articles viii be for sale, ..,,.,,or viii
Christ church. Mrs. Norwood Chairman .,rsy
personate Labor Day. In presenting large Which
Of utensils with caps. orooms. oass; s sS,
Rmisers Riverside Church. Mrs. A. Shilanu S al
man is patriotic. and has selected wv Secors.
July The booth will bear the app sream and cake
dispensed here will seem In keeping WITH '"e
pc TSs PARK Presbyterian Mrs. W. hey ss,s
chairman. has the Easter booth wnsr. IRON from
Howers and souvenirs Will en;lce inc 'h0"0'
ynSreWs tMethodiso. Mrs Henry pS and
mus chairman. has selected New ear viii pour
ne and chocolate and sell fancy cups ana ssndes
To accomm odate any who visa 70 an ,ni line OF sta
epistles OF the seasons greetings ""o ""
tionery will be offered. A., !, y cham
West End Collegiate Church. Mis IL ~ =, Du,ch
hars chairman, will have 81. Mchae', ~ DAYS
booth. with everything to suggest Ui' the ladies'
waitng In quaint Dutch costumes VIII "'f
attractive assortment OF canc.eS. 49,, t,i,st Auxl-
rhe birthday Booth. In cfdrSe y INC chairmaR
% ~, M The NURSERY Mrs Bedford MOUNT NJ artic.es
VIII be appropriated 10 infants appare' S
Not the least attractive feature OF Tent over
talnmen will be the April rools p l,ssy The tent
which Mrs. Lowell Talbot VIII no'u .nI noted palm.
ISIS will predict as much and a. ,, na day repre-
events as Will be consistent win ''e
Tho Riverside Day Nursery. es,sp,sn and sup.
conducts a day nursery. siJsy,fdren Throusn
nl,es work TO the mothers OF the many children
r. frssh-air fund 1t is enabled 10 sivs Inc c0nnx
n summer outing. The PURPOSE, bulouS
benefit entertainment Is :"
fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
EFFECT OF THE BODICE.


Ono wonders II most people have sufficiently ao-
customed themselves to the present style OF decol-
lete gowns TO admire the cut of the bodice.
In tho first act Of a play at the Renaissance the
other night half dozen evening gowns appeared
together In the same scene. The gowns were made
by one of the most celebrated coutureres in Paris,
and they are pretty IN many ways. but, taken In
the ensemble the effect fron distance IS not
graceful. They all cut with square decoll6-
tage and long wrinkled sleeves Of lace or gauze
and bunch OF fulness at the shoulders with the
result that the head with tho fashionable pompa-
dour coifrure looks large and the shoulders awk-
wardly high.
Skirts are all narrow and cut with slight
suggest the graceful lines Of last year. nor IS the
present cut OF corsage as pretty or becoming MS
was the straight-acr0ss decolletage showing the
tips Of the shoulders above the large short sleeves
BERNHARDTs GOWNS
Nine. Bernhardts first act gown is not particu-
larry modsh, but she looks very lovely in It. al
though it has a rather startling effect which while
Il may be purely accidental might be criticised ON
the score Of good taste-if adopts ms the stand
ard Of good stage dressing the same laws that
would govern mondaine IN her own house The
trained skirt is cut very and of a stif bro
caded silk that includes lavender Green and rose
in It's all-over flower design. 1t is lined with nsht
green silk. Tho blouse is Of green mousseline de
sole, built transparency Of pink silk so light
In tone az 10 match In a startling way the flesh
tints OF the bare arms. The green rnousseline de
sole is draped loosely over this foundation a scarf.
Ike drapery al the armhocs making the only at
tempt at sleeve.
The house gown worn aferward is charming A
brocaded null is arranged over pale yellow foun.
dation. giving a warm effect of deep cream Tba
gown is straight In front and fitted In the back. and
over III Is "a iohS stole or the material REACH
Ing 10 the hem or the skirt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

LESSONS ON LACE-MAKING-NO.
The requirements Of modern lace-making are few
The products are classed as Honiton. Point, Ouch
esse Prncesse Royal Battenburg Old English
Point etc. but all are made with various braids
arranged in different patterns and connected by
numerous kinds of stitches, many different stitches
often appearing In one variety of lace
The materials required are neither numerous nor
expensive The following is a complete list: Tracing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
Making" and are considered the bes. that can \.

Making" and are considered the best that can N
furnished.
Lesson No 2 will be given next Sunday n.
members are advised TO keep these lessons N .
book by themselves, for In short time a yalushs
book Of instruction on lace-making will have be-,
TO that on china painting
Will the members In good standing who hays
not yet received the club pin please notify ~
president general OF the fact.
LACE MADE BY MRS PITTS
The accompanying cut shows another Of Mn
Pitts's patterns for bobbinet lace. and n would b
scarcely possible to give q clearer description ,or
making iG than that offered by the sketch itsay
To finish the scalloped edge, turn II over once
overcast It and then button-hoe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

wrong side out while in progress so tha' wiz nv
show It's true beauty until hhisned anu 49,
49,. ,h ,oundatlon or pattern. According TO the
brsh and thread selected. these laces may De mace
NJ fairylike fneness or OF MASSIVE eiesanov 81 ~
w "a results being dainty enough for the gown OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

this stitch work four button-hole stitches tlshty
drawn up. then work another loose button-hoie
stitch then four more tight button-hoe stitches III
the loose one; repeat TO the end OF the row ana
faster off.
No. i-Petit Point de Vonise, Little Venice
Point--This stitch IL worked In the same manner as
Point de Venise but tight stitch only Is worked
in each loose button-hoe stitch. This is most
useful stitch FOR hng In small spaces
The Illustrations given are much magnined ~
order that the stitches may be plainly seen ana
copied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

instance q cashmere gown trimmed with a lot Of
silk chiffon.
GOWNS FOR THE SLIM WOMAN
II would seem this as II the prettiest
gowns were designed for tho tall. slim woman not
only because Of the RULED and much trimmed
skirts in vogue. for a tiny figure may wear these
TO advantage. but on account of the facon OF tia
majority Of bodices. Cloth and silk. TO say nothing
Of thin fabrics, are swathed about the figure in
the most bewilderng fashion, with shirrjnC q "a
puffs under the arms and over the shoulder and
wherever one least expects them. ~
pretty model that could certainly only he u,orn
by slight girl has a foundation skirt Of Nile
null. embroidered In several coors and finished Inv
two lines Of green ribbon rufnes The bodice bo.
the green satin carried about It making tttle dou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

OF the stitches. Brussels point Is occasionally used
as an edge. but is more frequently seen IN rows
worked back and forth to fill In spaces or as a
groundwork The illustrations clearly represent
the method OF making this stitch. ,
No Point de Venise, or Venice Point-ThlS
stitch is worked from left to right, like Brussels
Joint. Work one loose button-hoe stitch and IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
RECIPES FOR CANDY-MAKING.

A dainty bonbonniere of Dresden china or gilded
and fligree silver. or OF some pretty quaint or'
entail porcelain. Is very attractive article OH inc
drawing room table. The superiority OF the MOD
ern bonbon Of the shops over the oid-lashioheu
candy cannot be doubted but II is always an agree
able surprise be introduced to new conrecuoh'
and TO secure such novelties generally, the candy
must be made at home.
People who have lived In New-Orleans are gen.
orally familiar with the delicious creamed pecan
nuts called .pralines'' by the old colored women
who frequently vend them in the streets OF the
city
These candies are not generally known at the
North. but they are easily made
PECAN CANDY
Take one pound of light brown sugar. The genu-
inc rich brown sugar, which is the unreined PROD
uct of the cane can no longer be found for sale In
tho market, though small quantity of this sugar
is still prepared some Southern plantations, and
occasionally a little is forwarded to Northern Gus
toners or TO friends. This sugar makes the most
delicious "pralines." The light sugar OF our mar
ket however Is a fairly good substitute Tor H.
Add two-thirds Of cupfu of boiling water and two
even tabespoonfus OF sweet saltless butter 10
pound Of the sugar Stir 1t until 1t melts. Add
mere pinch OF cream of tartar, and let the syrup
boil without stirring agan, Int df 'p Gr VIII
Wet the fingers In Ice water before testing inc
syrup When the drop is stu soft but does moi no,
the drop cracks when bitten. 1t has boiled 100
and In that case ada tffbesrOOnIui Oh Wallet
and let the syrup boil instant Do not stir II,
however but merely test it again. When 1t has
reached the "bal' soft. creamy condition. re-
pecan kernels Pour the candy out into very thin
sheets on buttered tins and when II is partly cooled
crease II with a knife into candles about two
inches square Break the sheet INTO sepdIdto can
dies when il Is cold.
Another way is TO take out the candy by tho
| teaspoonful as soon the syrup has cooled for
about two minutes. Allow each spoonful room 10
spread on the buttered tin sheet on which 1t Is
dropped. I -
The Canadians make the most delightful cream
! candles Of maple sugar. cream and butternuts.
Melt a pound OF maple sugar with cup or
| thin cream and boil the syrup to creamy ball.
| but not until II Cracks" When the syrup has
reached the state scatter butternut kernels
evenly sheets Of buttered tin and pour on just
! enough Of the syrup TO cover them. Crease tho
| sheets of candy into small squares and break them
| apart when the candy has become cold
| MAPLE SUGAR DROPS.
| Maple sugar drops are made by melting n pound
| OF maple sugar with cup OF water and boiling the
syrup until II is creamy ball. Let 1t cool when
the syrup reaches this stage. and when you can
| bear your finger in It begin stirring II. When II
Is about the consistency OF lard knead II on mar
BILE board or platter until II Is an even, smooth
| fondant Melt Il by setting the bowl In a pan OF
| boiling water. and drop It by the spoonful on
| buttered tins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: II all the people now living who heard
Jenny Lind sing when she first came TO America
were to notify you think you might have your
columns more than full I one OF them. and
could name many friends and relatives among the
number. I was not at her first concert In New.
York but l was her second or third. and latss
at another. A NETWORK WOMAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Who is it that has the presumption to ~
there are only five persons living that heard Jenny
Lind sing when in America? The writer, in COM
pany with Captain Jonathan Townley: OF this city.
heard the gifted songstress sing In old Castle Gar
den the night of May q. 1851. And there are
othersi Yours truly, JONAS W. LUM
No 800 Trinity Place. Elizabeth. y. j. March T.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

Hutto. Texas, March 4.-The farmers are
about through planting corn. Season in
the ground not SO very good.
Jasper. Texas. March 3.-Farmers are
getting their corn In the ground very rapid
ly, the nice dry weather being favorable
for planting. Fruit trees are putting cut
and gardens will soon be furnishing some
thing 10 eat.
Lockhart. Texas, March 4.-Farmers are
beginning TO need rain very much. but
they say there is enough moisture in the
ground to cause cotton and corn to grow.
Horses and cattle are In better condition
now than they have been for years at This
season. The cotton acreage in this county
will be per cent Increase over last year.
Bastrop. Texas. March 1.-THE want of
rain increases and the weather is tickle and
unreliable. Yesterday a slight norther set
in, but today the wind has shifted and is
blowing almost a sale from the south. IL
is very cloudy, so that strong hopes are
entertained fer tho anXiously desired and
much needed rain. Farmers are done plant
ing grain for tho most part, and gardens.
fruit. flowers and grass must have rain, II
the yield comes UP to the demands OF the
situation Bastrop is as usual i'll the
early spring. giving much attention to her
Hover yards and whatever belittlc her. she
will doubtless hold forth along her streets
her usual rich display OF pretty roses and
other floral glories.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
A NEW BUILDING.

There has not been n great deal OF build
ing in Galveston during the past year or
two. that is in tho business portion OF the
city. and outside of the Santa Fe passenger
depot and the grain elevator. now in
course OF construction. and the brewery
completed q few months ago, almost the
only Improvement OF consequence can be
called TO mind In the business portion eN-
cept the Levy building. which replaced the
fremont hotel. the contractors for which
were Bergeron a Co. Of Houston Therefore
the announcement that Mr.. Dave rahcy
will erect II three story building at the
corner OF Twenty fifth and Market streets
on site now occupied by frame shanty
is welcomed AS glad tidings. The location
is In the neighborhood that ought to I'M
dergo very considerable Improvement, as
| 1t Is on the route visitors Will take from
the railway station to the city when the
new Santa Fe depot is brought into use.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
Al Corsicnua.

Corsicana. Texas. March ga heavy
wind storm passed over this city last
night about 3 o'clock. blowing IN n south
oasterly direction. A number OF houses
wtre unroofed In the southwester and
southeastern parts OF the city.
In West Corslcana. WHO'RE the force OF
tho storm was first felt. the residence OF
Mr.. ii. Q. USHER, two-story frame
structure, was blown to atoms There were
six persons, all members OF the family.
occupying tho building at the time. but
all escaped with their lives. Mr.. Upsher,
who WAS Ill. sustained Internal injuries.
Littleton. child. sustained u badly
bruised eye and ono finger on her left
hand was broken. John sustained n scalp
wound on the back of the head. The rest
OF the family escaped uninjured.
Tho storm struck the Collin street school
building In the rear and almost COM
plctely demolished the rear half section.
The damage will probably exceed $1,000
Tho Matthews house, in tho extreme
southern business portion OF tho city. was
unroofcd and tho interior flooded with
water, No one was injured, Damage Ca
timatcd M about $500.
Tho Catholic convent on Collin street
was partly unrooied. Damage estimated
At about $500.
AS the storm passed over the southwest
crn portion of the city some small resi-
dences and outbuldings were more OF
less dnmagcd.
the usual attending fatalities. and no far
as reports have boon received no ono hnt
been injured except those enumerated
above.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
ISLAND CITY BUDGET.
4 HEAVY RAIN IMPEDED PEDEs-
TRIANlSM.
New building to he Erectcd-Itcv
SOnficid Is Looking Up Cases
Against Gamblers.

rain began falling shortly after noon and
continued with slight intermission un,p
nightfall. AS usual after a heavy rain in
Galveston the streets were flooded and
some OF the streets were almost impossible
for pedestrians, except such as were pre-
pared for wading. The rain was not un-
welcome nevertheless, as the weather has
been quite dry for a few davis. having
cleared up as soon as the festivities IN
cident to the visit OF the battleship Texas
were over and the vessel gone. That is tho
way II usually is here. but Just what ex-
cuse the weather clerk could offer for such
dense fog as prevailed early this morning
and for such n protractod downpour OF rain
this afternoon might not be easy to guess.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06
want u Local option Election.

Mckinney. Texas. March 4--The decision
OF the supreme court rendered yesterday
affirming the decision OF the lower courts
in the Harry Williams and George Malone
cases, from this city, is causing great
deal Of interest here on the local option
question. AS result a number of stands
closed their doors and petition is being
circulated asking the commissioners court
10 order another election on the question.
The protractcd meeting which has been
in progress at the Presbyterian church n
this city for three weeks past has closed
Rev. Frank Wright. the Indian evangelist
who did the preaching during the meeting,
with rich results, has returned to his peo-
pie in the Nation. More than forty confess
sions and thirty accession TO the church
were the direct results OF the meeting.
Nearly all the ministers OF the city coop
Grated in the meeting for the extension OF
the Masters kingdom.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-06

brennan. Texas March 5,--The grand
Jury returned five true bills fr'day MORN
ing. All arc for felones. Among the num-
Der is one against Hermann schimincl'
charging him with the murder of wright
Ross. the old negro man who was shot and
killed from ambush near independence last
Saturday night.
Hermann Schimmel and his father Au-
gust Schimmel, were both committed TO
iail by Justice Shannon last Sunday az
result Of the inquest. but the grand Jury
returned no bill against August Schimmei,
and he was released from custody thursday
night.
Judge e. r. Sinks went up TO Giddings
today.