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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

WOMEN RIDING "CROSSSADDLE."
CLUB OF WESTERN HORSEPOWER
PLEDGE THEMSELVES TO THIS STYLE.


1t appears that California women believe in rid
ing asridc. and Miss Kitridge. a noted horse
woman. has almost succeeded In putting the side
saddle out of Alameda County. The fair riders In
this county have decided TO organize a club of
'cross-sadde" members each one p!edging herself
to other style Of riding. Berkeley Oakland and
Fruitvae have joined Alameda with large num-
Der Of women 'cross-saddle' riders. who en-
thusastic over what they declare is the most SEN
sble. comfortable and only rational position by
which horse may be properly and gracefully rid
den.
Mrs. Walter Magee. wife of the professor OF atl-
letlcs in the California State University has this
to say of the custom:
Il have ridden this way less all my life,
and the last few years altogether abandoned the
OF the sde-saddle. 1t is the only safe and
healthy way 10 ride. the position gives equal
exercise TO the whole body. whereas in the use Of
the sde-saddle the spine is thrown of line, one
leg is cramped and useless delicate internal organs
and one accustomed to being much on horseback
is find her right hip higher than her left
The saddle should be- fitted 10 The person-that Is II
should not be too large nor too small For clty
riding the best habit Is the divided ulster but for
country trlps unheSiatingly rrcommehd p,3oniets
for horseback. which are equally comfortable and
convenient when one Is a-foot. always wear them
myself In all my mountain riding. women Wouid
be much healthier If they took 10 cross-sadde nd
ing a daily exercise The bicycle Is at the best
but a poor excuse for II horse. though IL mas uoiie
good service in getting women out or doors VINO
would not otherwise exercise In t!e open air. When
riding wheel the eyes ana MIND are ever on the
alert to avoid mishap the posture IL stopping, ana
but one set OF muscles IL called into action. On
horseback one sits upright. and oommahds the
whole horizon. which il In Itself an exhiaratlo 10
both mind and body
Perhaps II may not be gcneraiiy known th"t
Queen Anne instituted the fashion Of riding on Il
side-saddlc. She did this because OF a deformty
brought about 10y chronic nip disease. In riding
horseback the only way In which she could conceal
the defect 10y bunching herself mp on sid'
saddle. or course, whateNcr the queen did was AT
once adopted MANY physicians say that II II posi-
lively and permanently injurious for women 10 ride
regularly and FOR long distances In the Crafnped ana
unnatural position they are necessarily colnprll.d
assume when using the side-saddle. The CAL
fornia women SAY they nav" neither wish nor IN
teniion 70 be- mannish. hut simply desire To snow
Incy can ride comfortably and bc feminine AT tn"
same time Mrs Dawes and Mrs Bun. Of Ala
media. the to lntroduc"
''cross-Saddc' riding In their city. ana IN q lew
weeks q dozen or more young women and girls
Joined them and gave uD the sid@-saddlc.
Miss Mabel Bccbe. OF Oakland. has b"en f'dinS
estrjde for three years or more. and is superb
horsewoman. The divided skirt j. worn by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

both nurses and patients under her care. sAe must
be held responsible for the conduct ana olscphhe
Of her patients and the general morals Oh ,1 NO.
sbe will coo that the wards are clean. and this in
cludes everything in them-"so clean that they
cannot be made cleaner orderly quiet. vel yenii
lated and OF the proper Temperatures ,hat Iao
rooms and water-clOsets are In perfect orutI cedi
and dsinfected daily. She should personaiy udi!
inspect ice chests vessels, cupboards ano clpset
see that dning.room and Kitchen are free from
reaches and that the food Is served hOu anu 1 r
we'll stocked and always ready for Inspection tlat
the medicine treatment and diet Isis are III, Cor
rected dallv and are neat and accesslpIe neIe
are still strange say more hospital az ,h
than there are women of the right sort 70 M 'he
while there is no scarcity OF the other KIND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
Sent by Miss +. Il. Totten. No. $50 West Twelfth
st. New-York city.
HOME MADE SUNSHINE.

What !. as the days go by.
Whether gloomy or bright the sky?
What care what the weather may be?
Cold warm, It's the same me.
For my dear home skies they are always blue
And my dear home weather the glad days through
Is beautiful sumner from morn ill night
And my feet walk ever In loves true light.
And why? Well here IL my baby sweet
Following me round on his RESTLESS feet.
Smiling through his soft. blue eyes
And gladdenlng and Frightening my indoor skies:
And bHby's father. with fond. true heart
CTo baby and me. homes better part),
His face is sunshine. and rejoice
In the music heard In his loving voice.
SO. why should heed the days 20 by.
The gloom or the light Of the weather and sky
or the outside world when we're busy all day
Manufacturing sunshine which fades not away?
with smiles with kisses. with peace and with Joy.
Father and mother. and baby boy.
We are living each day in the sunshine make
And God keep us and guide us for loves dear sake.
MARY ID. BRINE
Contributed by Mrs. Whltbcck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
TOMATO AND RICE SOUP.

Mrs Frances s. s sends the following recipe for
tomato soup. with rice in il:
Two level tabcspoonfuls OF rice pick clean. wash
and put I'm saucepan. Pour over II one quart Of
boiling water; let n boil ten minutes. Four through
a soup strainer and drain. then put the rice in
double boiler with one cup Of water and two cups
Of milk. Continue cooking until II Is done about
fifteen or twenty minutes. then salt to taste.
While the rice ia cooking put I'm frying kettle
two level tahcspOonfus OF butter and TWO level
tabIespOonfUis of onion GU fine; cook i've minutes
and do brown Then add two level tablespoon
fuls OF nOur and cook minute. stirring Add
quart one quart Of freshly cut tomatoes.
cook until soft enough to strain. While cooking
stir in teaspOOnful Of sugar. salt and pepper 10
taste. If tomatoes sour. add bit OF soda the
size Of pea. dissolved in onc-half cup OF hot
water. Strain into the double boiler with the rice.
and Il is ready 10 serve II too thick Il can be
thlnned with hot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
MUSTARD PICKLES.

Mu,,ard pickles. when we'll made are always an
accep able table accessory. Here IS recipe that
10 said 10 be excellent: Take equal quantities of
small. green tomatoes. button onions. little
cumber, and Two inches long. and fresh firm
caul!nowsr. Peel the onions. the caulinower in
small pieces. and slice the tomatoes. Put all IN
Oonlng Water at night and let them stay until
morning, when the pickles should be strained
!nrousn colander. Boil enough vinegar 10 cover
.he quantity well allowing cup OF brown sugar,
naIi-cup Of -four. tablespoonful OF tumerc
an1 quarter of pound of ground mustard 10
easn quart q vinegar Put the sugar in the vim
Ear s.a ana bon dropping In small lump OF alum
auout the sze Of a pecan. Pour enough cold vim
ss1s oyer the mustard. -four and tumeric to make
SVe@ paste. md then etir II slowly into the boil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
DOUGHNUTs AND COOKIES.

Here is an excellent recipe for douehnuts or
cookies: Beat up two eggs with a cupfu Of sugar
cream two tablcspoonfuls Of butter. and add TO the
eggs and sugar. stirring in a pinch Of salt Pm:
two teaspoOnfulS OF baking powder In pint or
four mixing well Pour a cup OF water into the
eggs sugar and butter. stirring briskly; add Vana
naVoring TO taste Shake in tho -four lightly am
have the dough soft as possible Cover the
moulding board with -four and mould the soft dough
in the flour Cut shape with the fingers ana
fry quickly in boiling lard Sift powdered sugar
over them when done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

Here IS a recipe for keeping peppers during the
winter: Cut of the tops, shake out the SEED ana
drop peppers and tops in strong prime TOT oa'
and night. Drain the brine off ard wash the pep
pers in fresh cold water. after which put layer
of them in "A large mouthed earthenwarc jar ana
almost cover them with salt Put on another layer.
with salt to separate it from still another. ana Keep
this up until The jar H. filled or the peppers give
out. Cover the top layer of peppers with cabbage
leaves placing on them heavy saucer TO press
the peppers into the brine. Cover the jar ana Keep
in a cool place. Soak the peppers Tor night Ill
cold water before using.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
wrnDJyG on BLACKWELLS ISLAND

Tohn Fisher. OF Detroit. and Miss Emily Fisher
a patient in Ward c. were married al CLOCK
Yesterday afternoon in the chapel OF the Metro
nolitan Hospital on Blackwells Island. Inc cere-
n,,rv was performed by the Rev. DR.. Morgan.
,,nedding IN Rlackwe's Island Is very unusual. and
this one attracted much attention among tne con-
soon as the brides health will permit she Will start
Ior Detroit with her husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
PANEL OF BOOK FOR PRESSING FERNS.

such sycamore. holly. lime and American whte
wood. When the design has been traced witI
pencil and transfer paper must be- carefully burned
III with an iron that H. not too not. The Outline
done, the background can be filled In with cris-ctoss
or sttpplc work until IL - all even brown shade:
The shading OF the design needs rather hot pencil
and the deep tones put In Win hotter one
The decoration finished two long silts must be made
In each side OF the border and also In the edge OF
the under board which has not been carved. but IL
properly smoohed and must have two correspond
ing sits made In It, Though these straps are
passed. which make II possible to draw the corners
light In pressing flowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

IMPORTED EVENING GOWN OF CREAM SILK.
evening gown with pair OF long tight chiffon
sleeves that be basted i'm that II will do
either for n ball q dinner dress. The trimmings
on the skirts | noticed. all running up and
down. which is a welcome bit Of news for short
women, it helps TO lenghen them out. But there
really = not much change. and Milly says. as far
she see there Is no prospect OF any particu-
larry new developments this winter.
"A pretty gown which she has brought
this month IS red foulard 1red, they say. by the
way will be in great favor in every material this
year. with small white polka dots. the bodice with
black velvet. An empecement of heavy Irish gull
pure forms sort OF yoke. with long points run
mig down to the waist. the edges defined with
black velvet ribbon and the sleeves covered with
from tie wrist to the small puff AT the shoulder
rOugh-straw hat OF the same red color. trimmed
with black parrots. goes with this costume.
TCRU LINEN OVER TAFFETAs.
pretty imported gown intended for this season
is an 6cru linen over underdress OF rose-coored
tane,as The skirt is slightly drapcd. and IS
trimmed AZ tho bottom with losanges Of Valen-
cirnnes The corsage is covered with the same
losangcs. aud the belt is OF rosc-colored Liberty
SILK The tight sleeves moulded to the arms.
and are finished al the top with three Jockeys OF
Nacncienncs. each one separated from the other
by a pleating OF rose-coiorAd SILK AS contrast
TO this rosy aurora effect black tulie boa IS worn
with this costume. This reaches 10 the mem OF the
gown. the Who'll" erect being extremely Chic,
Some pretty outing costumes, or. as the Frnecn
call them costumes de chase, have also come
over. modified. however. 20 ruit American Ideas Tor
the French women wear their clothes much shorter
than The fair Analo-Saxons on both sides OF the
Atlantic deem convenable
ENGLISH HOMESPrN. PRETTTLY TRIMMED.
Ore Is OF English homespun Goth the Skin, made
with TWO rows Of stitching above the hem and OPEN
ing as usual. the sides. the Sits being trimmed
with black mohar braid. The bodice IL a blouse
opening in a zig-zag which commences on the right
shoulder goes down the depth OF yoke, and then.
crossing over horizontally 10 the left side continues
straight TO the vast This also Is trimmed win
TWO rows OF the black mohar braid. black pat
ent-lca ,hcr belt with harness buckle defines the
wlis'.
The hat 10 this year with such costumes ~
a very wide felt. with straight or slightly curved
brim and soft crown ~
Another very good-ooling frock Of this gendre IL
~ chestnut coiorod rough cAmels-hair CLOTH the
skirt finished with the usual stitching which Is re-
heated on the side openings The 'front.' OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
4 RAINY-DAY COSTUME.

But the mos, charming OF al is the rainy-day cos
,une clad I'm which fair Amazon may completely
defy wind and weather. The skirt. cape and leg
rlpgs are AL made OF covert waterproof cloth' the
frat quite short. as Il behttng. Inc cape ~ CUT
with shoulder-caps and Straight fronts the sides
being gathered In under the caps Ike loose sleeves
and Is made of reversible CLOTH the under side oeng
waist Il worn with the skirt, and felt sailor nat
nrotects what the high storm collar leaves exposed
rho hoots are OF oiled cafsklp and are well pro-
l., 81 hv he Ice glnga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
pJ,RE CREAM FOR INvALIDS.

Pure cream is an exceedingly valuable food For
hvads and delicate people. IT is especially good
fer II is at once nutritious and productive OF animal
hat and strength. Sweet, pure cream Is hiShY
Recommended for people who are inclined 10 con
sumption who have weak digestive organs. suffer
fran chilliness and are aged and iniirm. one au-
thcty says 1t is better than cod liver oil for the
Permanent cure Of consumption.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
CARVED BOOK PANEL.

The book for pressing ferns should be made OF
two panels Of wood. but the under one need not be
carved In the design given II Is the upper panel
only that Is decorated. This may be carved or
done In poker burnt work. Patterns can he
bought at almost any saioners SHOP. ana .these,
are traccd npon the panel by means Of transfer and
tracing paper. The best woods for amateur work
FOR interior decoration are OF the lght coored sofs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
WONIN'S PAGE APPRECIATED.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: ! think the Sunshine Society Is doing good
work. I wish to help all | can in working for It's
interests and making it's mission known. SIN
cerey yours. MARY r. BARNARD.
No. 2Ol West One hundred-and- drst-st. New
York City. Sept. g. 1891.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
TALKS
| HOLD FzH--
t~->--2J

WHEN TABLE LINEN BEGINS TO WEAR.
When tablecloths are beginning to wear out IN
the folds cut two or three inches OF one end ana
one side and rehern them. This process VIII
change the places OF the folds ana VIII add ne"
life TO the cloth Napkins and towels may be
treated I'm the same way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

colcre1 leafhcr passing through the darts or the
blouse which hangs over it, The Sleeve, ns whtSs
of foy1-colorcd cloth. and a high fawn-colored
collar finishes the neck \ fawn-colored felt hat
corn'otps this costume.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

stood and watched my ships go ou'
Each. one by one. unmooring free,
What time the quiet harhor Nlled
With food tide from the sea.
The frst that sailed her name was Joy.
She spread smooth white, shining sail.
And eastward drove with bending spars
Before the signing gale
Another sailed her name was Hope.
No cargo In her hold she bore:
Thinking 10 find In western lands
%. m"rchandis" q store.
The next that sailed. her name was Love.
She showed u red fag AZ her mast.
4 flag A. red az blood she showed
And she sped south right fast
The asst that sailed her name was Faith:
Slowly she took her passage forth.
Tackled and lay TO: at asst she stecred
straight course for the north.
Ny gallant ships they sailed away
over the shimm"rng summer sea:
stood At watch :pr many - day
But one came back to me.
For JOY was caught BY Pirate Pain;
Hope ran upon Il hidden reef;
And Love took hrc and foundrred fast
In wh"lming seas OF grief.
Faith came at last. atorm-be and torn
She rccofnpens"d me MI my loss.
For, az a cargo safe che brought
crown linked 10 a cross.
-(Boston Cultivator.
Sent by Miss +, u. Totten No l59 West Twelfth
st. New-York city.
Mrs. Whitbcck. OF Client. Columbia County ~
Y. il making scrapbooks for the East TWENTIETH
at Fruit and Flower Mission the books TO be
given to poor children at Christmas She would
Ike to receive pictures for these books She
wishes to thank Mrs Holmes for picture cards.
address. Mrs. Tracys name has been enrolled.
Send two-cent stamp for pin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

Commun.ca lions have been received from Eliza
beth A. Fitz Randolph. y. l.. c. Mrs a. Pentecost
Miss NJ. f. Britt Mrs. Laura f. Avis, VI. W.. SaraA
A. Kenney Miss G. l.. w, Mrs. McMurtrie. {. C.
W.. Mrs. +. r. Heen Mary f. Barnard H. W. b.
Mrs w ID Crarin and Mrs John II. Morgan
Mrs. Morgans poems and booklets Will be sent
away 10 some 'shut-ns' VINO will write TO her
Mrs. Pentecosts stories will give great pleasure
to some invalid members Of the T. s s. VINO VII.
let her hear from them. and Miss Whipple :
corcopss seed viii be forwarded 10 4 member VINO
has been writing for some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

ma iorify OF tho women but IN ong-distance ana
country riding boomers preferred, ana are
made up In 'he smartcst possible way -
Miss Hanna. daughter Of Senator MARK a
Hanna Is one OF tho converts to cross-Fnddi" no
ing and when she first appeared on mans sadie
Cleveland almost had commissions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
RI RESUME SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY

The Church Of the Holy COMMUNION, az lwen'
tieth-st and Sixth-ave.. Will be reopened next
sunday after having undergone extensive repairs
49,, ,,,nrovsmen,s which are calculated to greatly
snSance both the usefulness and the beauty Of the
eh,,rch structure. A new feature Will be added In
s,,n choir every Sunday the 4:l5 D. m service.
The services will again be- as usual the Holy COM
,nurion at a. m; sermon and service, exciu-
muot Tor cbi,dre, $50 a. m; full morning prayer,
with sermon, at II a: M Holy commlnion; az ~!
nvenins prayer. with sermon and full cher. ct
o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
Contributed by Mrs. Whltbeck.

Mrs Mary Darby OF Ohio city. Col. sends many
thanks for the package Of WOODEN stuns that she
has received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

The Young Womens Christian Association OF
Brooklyn will begin class work to-day. There VIII
be special attention given 10 the classes for nurses
who are to be prepared TO take charge OF conva-
lescents or sick persons who may not need the
tention of trained nurse. Drawing has been put
or the list In the schedule Of studies. which
comprises pcnmanship arithmetic. grammar. Eng
fish literature and current events also plain sew
ing and ressmakers' training. The reading and
writing rooms free to all women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

The Danes OF the Revolution are settled in their
new quarters at No 81 MadisOn-ave. and intend
TO be at home every Tuesday throughout the win
ter Meetings will be held i'm the morning and re-
ceptions given In the afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

The September social of the Professional Wom-
ans League will be held at the League Building
No .5O9 Broadway, this afternoon at o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

Sir: God bless you for the great comfort your
Sunshine Society Is giving TO so mary: Sincerely
yours. MRS. n. PtNTECOS1
Sept. %. 1884,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

The first half-year at the Teachers College be-
gins to-day. Examinations for admission will con-
tinue on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

The evening high school for women will open to-
night in the building chosen for its operation Pub
lie School No. 90 at No 2ll East Twentieth-st. So
many students are enrolled that the classes prom
Use to be filled at once. Mayor Strong. President
Hubbe and DR.. Thomas Hunter will make adj
dresses The object OF the school being 10 offer adj
vantages and opportunities to young women who
give only their evenings to sclf-culture. IL is
expected that the class of students thus brought
= er will be earnest workers and give such strict
attention TO the object in view will show most
satisfactory results In short time. As no pupil
under sixteen will be received. the average mind
will be mature enough TO offer great Interest In its
immediate development. Miss Katherine Blake. the
principal, and her corps Of teachers have an inter-
ostng work before them. There are also 10 be spe-
cial classes not laid down in the regular curricu-
luTn which may be joined by girls who have only
time for certain work. If this experiment succeeds
the Board Of Education expects to establish other
schools OF the order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

Miss Florence (. Suydam wishes to express her
appreciation of the kind remembronces sent her by
different Sunshine members She writes that she
has only recently returned from the country where
she spent her vacation. and that she found numsr-
letters and packages which she will answer
and acknowledge as soon as possible In the mean
time she wishes to return thanks through the Sun
shine column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27

Mrs. NJ 8. Curtis wishes 10 express her thanks
for the kind letters sent her from members OF the
society. and for the volume of Thomas kempis.
which she had long desired to possess. She also
sends some verses. which will be passed on To "A
member who particularly wants them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-27
KEEPING PEPPERS.

! ing vinegar Place the pickles In a jar and cover
with the mustard and vinegar mixture.