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the skirt has panel Of the same material whie the
side and back pieces laid in numerous tucks
across the hips and extending In decided point 10
the middle OF the back The pointed g1rd!e Is one
mass OF small tucks. and the very hght-ntths
sleeves tucked above the elbow Into point
just below the small pun that caps the shoulder
Points Of heavy cream lace trim each side OF the
bodice the bust and TO the shoulder wnere
one large point nestles among the puhs that hnish
the sleeves. The high collar. trimmed with an I'M
mense bow In the front. and the narrow vest are
fashioned Of mauve gauze ribbon. while bands OF the
same ribbon start from each shoulder. and after
crossing each other in the front extend under the
arms and terminate beneath the wide tucked girdle
at the back.
Among the less elaborate gowns are many smart
.aslor-nades In numerous styles. One especially
pretty skirt and jacket suit Of deep purple etoih
or. In fact, OF any color desired has the sraceiuy
jacket lined throughout with fancy silk tastefuly
braided. and bears the remarkably small price OF
Another imporu mt item Of interest is tight
fitting Jacket suit made Of faced cloth In al the
tafseta Six for s.. o. The skirt Of this suit is
braided down each Of the front seams wnie tae
the front the back seams and also on the
Then in Elton gowns the palm is certainly de-
% The @ Is saRs W na tNs co
lar Is fastened with rich braid ornaments
MORE skirts. five yards vide and lined with French
percaline for s. IS. reduced from I'll IS.
AT HAAS BROS. NOS. q AND . WEST
THIRTY FIRST-Sr.
The doll show at Haas Bros. marks . new de-
parture In the display Of costumes. Imagine a
hundred little midgets just arrived from the Isle Of
Lfput each one arrayed in gown OF the latest
style and material. and you will have an imperfect
mental photograph Of the leading feature OF this
firms showrooms One need not expatiate upon
the advantage to be derived from being BILE 10 see
fashion-plate actually reproduced In material and
handiwork down 10 the finest bit OF edging even
though II be a miniature II is a clever idea. and
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that par. Of our clothing that IN contact with
the flesh His inntators on the hand. no less
than his advocates in the medical profession upon
the other attest the value o. Or. Saegers HYGIENE
underwear and incidentally account for its increas-
Ing adoption which the opening OF his establish
rent at No Is West Twenty -third-st. simply en-
phas.zes
II the same rs Ito that prevention Is better than
cure 10 Just such extent are hygienic garments
better than medicines. Our heavy underwear must
soon be replaced ny garments of lighter weight. and
II Is with an increased assortment OF such that this
firm has stocked the establishment Many
novelty garments have also been added. including
dressing sacques negligee gowns and shirt waists
They are all made OF the purest flannel In plain
colors or fancy stripes. flowers or checks. In ex-
elusive designs. Every yard OF material useo oy
DR.. Jaeger is manufactured by orqer TOT nm.
The shirt waists made In all the newest styles
with cuffs OF the material turned back over sleeves
laid in small pleats. and they are n0isned WIN
collar band for linen stock collars. The dress
ing saccues nightgowns and negiigee robes are as
dainty as possible being finished with narrow eds
ngs OF fine white woollen lace and trimmed Win
WOOL taHeta is the newest fabric used for these
garments 1t Is 100 Per cent wool rsoriG ons
Of causing any friction whatever.
II the babies could only see ana appreciate
and Comfort there would surely be excitement and
rivalry in Babyland As II is. the mothers VIII get
tie garments that besides being quite zen regle as
10 STYLE and finish have an ADDED VaIue III oeihs
strictly hygienic.
AT LIE BoUTILLIER BROS. WEST TWENTY
THIRD-ST.
A usual at the beginning OF new season. lie
Routiller Bros silk department is full OF charming
stuns and all offered at the exceptionally low prices
that prevail at this establishment. Fashion has de-
creed that We shall wear afternoon and even morn
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AT c. c.. sHAYNE's. NO. ia WEST FORTY
SECOND-ST


clearing sale AT c. c. Shaynes even In Lent.
IS enough 10 distract the average feminine mind.
and certainly this year more than ever before. For
In addition 10 sweeping reductions IN every style
OF fur garments the added advantage OF storage
and Insurance during the summer months at
normal price OF & is afforded. together with
guarantee 10 make any alterations that fashions
changes may require between this and the next
winter Any style OF garment will be made
TO order at the actual cost OF material Mr.. Shayne
has a number Of skilled workmen in his factory.
whom he wishes 10 keep employed all the season.
Customers having turs made to order now will also
have the advantage OF advanced styles. for unlike
our modis.es who must walt until within a month
OF the for their models the fashionable fur
riers have about settled the styles that will prevail
during the next winter The latest and most popu-
lar Shayne oIer collarette OF Persian lamb or
mink for SO. reduced from $75 The quality and
character Of the fur Is irreproachable To purchase
such a garment now is sensible indeed, for IL is
sure 10 prove popular addition 10 any spring
wardrobe
Another tempting offer is 5000 mink cape for
$3.50 m lie with full sweep high, fashionable
collar and lined with exquisite brocade All smaller
fur garments have been arranged In four classes.
ranging In price from SIS 10 500. figure that in
many Instances is just one-half that formerly re-
Quired.
Stables as we'll share in this reduction, bringing
these royal skins below the price for which they
can be purchased In Europe.
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-, ,-ocks n, lightweight India silks during the
coming summer and the consequence Is that manu-
.ac.,,-ars have exerted themselves 10 produce very
-, novelties and the result from an artistic
point of view is highly satisfactory
II would be quite impossible TO describe ohe-na'.
=, the beautiful India silks which are now oneleu
., % cents a yard al this establishment, oesioe~
.htcb most OF them need 10 be seen In the piece 10
- ,borouehly appreciated. The designs vary rom
=. .,,ies, flowers and finest stripes 10 the large
..,,,ng scrolls copied from the latest fouIards ana
= ,,,nerse bouauets connected by hne vines that
-. cover the surface. The combinations are
~ and white blue and white. green and white
80. ond white brown and white and white ground
LIN colored designs. This silk SALE also includes
,otsrds and heavier qualities or India SILKS at o.
60 "a and 50 cents and 81 yard.
,,other seasonabe attraction offered at this store
T., = cole Of laces, including Lerre laces SIX and
= ,.hes wide for 80 cents and SO cents yard;
sisht 90 edge on netting top four inches wide.
y. cenfs - cents anu 10 cents a yard al-oVer
iaces for boero jackets - ,nches VICE. ransins III
ir,cs' fr,r 81 80 20 s. - yard. , -
pr. nc me grass linen novelty laces is one
80, IN pretty piece ten incnes IN WIDTH Win d
7 13psrre design and appnaues OF netting, lot 81 W
LII nhile four-inch insertions, also OF the linen
yu'; ,'liv appliaued procurable for 10 cents a
ysrn, are several exceedingly pretty novelties in
. Goods department especially imported Tor
ill., made WINS and also some washable ali-wo0l
crash FOR bicycle ants tha' VIII Pi"Ne "Oo" ~
the &c 1nomical wheel"oniah- ~, ,..., ,.,-.,.,,
~ neither department, that really deserves parIcu,
- ro,ce Is the devoted 10 danny orshhdies ana
a,t,ies an Inspection OF wnich VIII ne true pleas
u,i'' or even those who most accustomed to
u.t,a nreftv stuf.s will be surprised al me won,
derfui variety. II includes 30 choice designs ah0
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larly from Africa. came reports OF wide and In
vitnc fields where the natives were ready 10 re-
celve the Gospel messengers. But laborers Tor
Africa were yet to be prepared.
In 1861 the American Missionary Association 9ao
reached the point in its history when the great
barrier the progress Of missions south was 20
be swept away. The association followed the Fed
eral Army closely. There WIS no lack Tor volun-
teer missionaries 10 teach the freedmen women
not infreouently offered 20 their own charges
or for merely their travelling expenses They lived
In tents or perhaps a forsaken southern manson
or in army barracks and taught the thousands Ok
freed people that hocked 70 the schools unit. tnree
separate schools a dsy-forenoor, afternoon ana
evenng-became necessary that all might De en-
rolled. Fearless OF the lu-k!ux. unmindfui OF os-
tracism. they themselves 10 the Work before
them with an enthusiasm matched only by me
brave boys in blue who had opened the way
BY the year 1885, with l3b as earnest uen. there
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Anti-slavery Society included all Of any name with
kindred prrp0se ana od 0r n ihe American Mis-
sionary Association Just the missionary cnahnei
they desired Often without any formal ar
specified needs. The frst number OF the magazine magazine
The American Missionary 'sss ues n f.mse as
sociation'' to defray the expense Of Sarah Magru.
one 81 i and 6 her return To- africa in due
Two months later II was noted that "a rev pious
support" But It was the anti-savery ladies' OF
Great Darlington, Mass. who sent not only tpe'a
Ssw Snn nj neW a% also sent
lions to twenty-five copies OF the MAGAZINE W IN, IN
In the s w.V ye thee Of
Within the first fifteen years II mao s o. o,nmailY
until more than seven thousand have been enrolled:
not large sSSH aSr Hf 'hf the hrs
hfteen years Of its history, but Il was steadtast:
loyal ss-denying II was MorR not therefore that
women entered upon the memorable nye years aIs
opening with 1851 In 'own IN o Iatm was carried on
under the leadership OF those who We're most st sx
psrsneed and able G nerSns red hands
larles TO the Sanitary and CHRISTIAN 20 phe
wounded II the day OF volunteers, o., n sss
h. se ad N Ah hs
ISOLATION was not large through organlnea cn TAN,
,ss,r otYerinSs nclosed in paper bordered with red
White and blue, bearing devices suggestive OF peace
nd
follow up the Federal Army with all your might
WIDESPREAD MOVEMENT
w,a..nr.ad movement of organization Of
women.s missionary societies followed. naturally.
m. experience Of the times. The Woman's
Union Missionary Society Of New-York. led by Mrs
Doremus had been the forerunner In 1851; then FOL
lowed the Woman's Board OF Missions OF Boston.
for Congregational foreign work. in 1868 In 1879
womens State home missionary societies began 70
he organized limited however In their range OF
work In 1883 the plan developed OF state
union. AUXILIARY TO all the Congregational National
Societies for Home Missions. and In Few cases
comhiniug foreign missions There are now IorV-
TWO women's state organizations with about 2SO
auxiar ies in the Congregational churches Tor mis-
sinnary Information and aid TO the Naiona! socie-
ties The Womans Bureau OF the American MISSION
ary Association organized IN lss IL has deve-
onsd The missionary spirit quicKened the sense OF
nsrsonal responsibility widencd the range or mis-
sionary Intelligence defined and emphasized the
asIds nd needs OF the National societies and
hrouvhf additional money 10 their treasures In
iss3 when the Woman's Bureau was organized the
conitributions TO the American Missionary Associa-
ton through womens missionary socieues ois-
tinc.veiy were s. l26 Since then these womens or.
limitations have passed $22s.6 10 the treasury OF
The american Missionary Association.
WOMEN TEACHERS NEEDED.
From the outset there was call for women as
| ,.achers men and women working side by side In
the mission field. and by 1861 there had been under
| commission lo9 women as missionaries TO Africa
and the West Indies 10 the Indians and the coIoIeo
people IN Canada From ali these missions. pa'uea
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were ol3 women at work among the freedmen-the
pioneers Of the thousands OF women VINO we're 10
engage in this grand mission the years rolled on
Although teachers in the schools. they made the
mission homes the real centres OF operation. To
these the poor people might come freely and ire
Quently; here were held the sewing meetings, me
Bible classes the mothers meetings; here TIE
neighbors might come IN 20 family prayers or 70
an evening meal. The teachers homes OF the
American Missionary Association have been the
Hull houses and college settlements" OF the
negro neighborhoods. II was OF this work that
never heard that Peter and Paul did much more
than preach the Gospel Being men perhaps u
women wash the Gospel into the dirty lI,,le faces.
comb it into the little kinky heads patch IL into
mission OF this association has been 10 uplift the
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AT w. g. J. sLOANES BROADWAY. EIGI
TENTH AND NINETEENTH SITS

wh.ther MAY day be moving day or not, II Is
certainly the annual signal for the renovation OF
our carpets many OF which are taken up not TO be
nut down again. This thought suggests the fact that
there are styles in carpets as well as in gowns. an
assertion which a visit W. & J. Sloane's will i'm
mediately emphasize The ingenuity and artistic
.rac, with which the carpets and rugs are har-
mon,z.d with surrounding color IN the various de-
partmentr Of their vast establishment are In them
selves a liberal education 10 every student OK IN
terror decoration.
nov india room has been added TO the nrst
floor II Is built OF exquisitely hand-carVeo wooo'
and the walls covered with rare antique rugs
aoch o,a NJ which represents small fortune.
MANY improvements have also been made on the
second floor In the way OF new decorations ana wall
coverings gorgeous dome-shaped corner htted
With Injurious couch. laden with downy CUSHIONS
! and draped with canopy Of rich red tapestry Is
lined with dainty brocade and forms a pacKsrouho
.or this bit O. Oriental furnishing
IT, ,-,vate showrooms for displaying tapestries
ora curtains are another noteworthy improvement
The floors Of these are covered with dark green
velvet carpet and the shelves that line me Wa WAS
bidden nv curtains OF dark green, SO tnat the pur
chaser is not distracted by mniIituds o, eoo''
'i Solarsd priats OF doors windows. corners ETC.
| are also shown. that one may see exactly ho"
~ banginss will look before purchasing theM
T,a assorfm ent OF iute rugs and mats ana Japan
ese and China mattings IS colnpleos,, az ,or IN;
these departments have numerous o'ue'' '''
/ mer homes.
| AT JOIrRNEAY & BURNHAMS FLATbus h-
AVE AND FULTON-ST.. BROOKLYN
| What better proof be AFFORDED or the ei-
ecIencv Of the dressmaking department at Journeay
G. Rurnhams establishment than the beautiiui
gown illustrated in their sketch on ths page anu
made in this department last week
| ,rha material is one OF this firms newest sum-
| M, The skirt is arranged In panels. every
,ber one being shirred In three rows The alter
20 nel Is finished with an ornament or heavy
naunb pa The ploused bodice Is finished across
nuss h,s, line with three graduated rows OF moss,
inc pus. 49,, ribbon from which droops a pointed
green W. g, he Russian lace. The skirt Is fitted
sr The bodice the waist line. and ,r mined with
over ss ri, Of moss-green velvet. The soft stock
a iur' a. made OF white taffe,a ribbon. garntured
NJ the back with a nounce OF lace.
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rTr NEWS OF THE STORES.
.,,ns1s INAUGURATION - BEAUTIFUL
-,NrRY AND WONDERFUL DISPLAY.
uooHrxo WITH PARIS BoNNETs-
mowRooD CROWDED WITH IMPORTED
.,v>,a Nm ps AND NOVELTIES

uo.oNuNo WITH PARIS BoNNErs-
szowrooMs CROWDED WITH IMPORTED
oowss WRAPS AND NOVELTIES.
.o,. the beautiful models IN gowns that Will
-,.o.a ON exhibition the coming week are the
.rt.d Visiting costume from Altman d Co.'S
- ~. ,a,lor-made gown from Haas Bros O'Nein
d "a also have many charming gowns for ooth
go. occasions and daily wear. Dunlaps spring
-. AZ. ready. and Lord Taylor are now pre-
s.r.d for their millinery opening on March 10 and
e Jaeger 4 Co. are offering attractive novelties
.h.,r new establishment in Twenty-third-st.
-. W ] Sloane are caring for our homes by
-,r1a,ns hanginks and carpetings suitable for
rs,,,nr and summer. lie Boutillier Brothers have
.,. Of silk and aces. while Jourreay q Burnham.
- nrooklyn have managed 10 have every depart
Int Of their vast concern contribute something
% spring
,rMANA co.'s. srxTH-AvE. AND NINE
TEENTH-ST
x.u latest creation o. this famous estab-
s.,,snt IA shown IN the sketch bearing Altman &
g.. name II Is a charming gown. indeed. and
- ..,.oorv OF its charms begins with the
..,-roore velour Of q shade known stem
-.s," an almos, indescribahe tint, and to be
- only IN textures of the most perfec; finish.
n. bodice is deftly arranged in slightly bloused
.vIe reaching Just 10 the waist line in the front
Srtls the back is finished with pleated position
sos,cs IL left open. displaying a soft, becoming
YES, Of palest yellow chiffon. inteTmixed with two
rounces OF rich creme lace. A band OF narrow
SisnE ostrich feathers extends down each side OF
r.. front while three bands Of the same exquisite
Trimming adOrn each side OF the bodice They
s,rrt from the edge Of the front where they are
ssstsned with a large button Of rhinestone, and
HYtend across 10 the armhole.
stock collar of the yellow Chiffon covered with
~. Is finished with full ruche OF lace, and out.
sise Of this collar is smartly arranged high and
{nose second collar Of the green velour edged with
Gathers The style of the sleeves Is noteworthy
nr-e.ty the shrring being finished on the outside
Sesm with a narrow edging, while a feather edged
SSf gives the necessary funess at the shoulder
AT DUNLAPs. FIFTH-AvE.
That the reputation for beauty ard originality in
hats that Dunlap fas acquired is well deserved is
.-cv.n BY the throng OF fashionable women who
..c.n, this firms edicts to what Is zen regle in
ths millinery world truth. Such undoubted con-
od.noe has been gained only by many seasons Of
success achieved by always displaying the best and
r,os, artistic in the way Of charming millinery.
Among the many beautiful hats prepared for the
neas approaching opening Is the one depicted on
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WOMEN TEACHERS NEEDED.

From the outset there was call Tor women as
,.achers. men and women working side by side in
the mission field and by 1861 there had been under
commission lo9 women as missionaries 10 Africa
and the West indies 10 the Indians and the colored
neonle IN Canada From all these missions parucu-
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ns page. I. is made of dark green novelty ~.
nterrnixed with lighter shade OF plain green san.
braid. The shape IS quantity pretty haVlns ~ ~
brtm at the front back and Just enough on edCH
side 10 give the necessary breadth. The trimming
Il all al the front OF the hat and is very hgh oelng
made OF green velvet loops, most deity arranseu
Behind the loops are several feathery quilts WIN
mock Jewels at their tips The crown is nat ana
made to slant toward the front and around It's bass
extends folded band OF green velvet.
AT H. O'NEILL & cos. sIXTH-AvE AND
TWENTIETH-ST.
Tho Goddess OF Fashion asserts her prowess in al
most every cline and under other
her votaries consecrate annual period 10 the ca
orieious spirit that is constantly endeavoring 10 i'm
prove upon the human form divine"
She calls her festival 'Mardi-Gras" In New-Or-
Mans LA Fete des Roses in France, and even in
Jspan she has her Cherry Blossom holidays. Here
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WCMAN'S RELIEF WORK.
THE FIFTY-FIRsT ANNUAL GATHER1N
OF THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY
ASSOCIATION.
MINNEAPOLIS WILL BE THE PLACE OF MEETING
SEVEN THOUSAND WOMEN ENROLLED
AS LIFE MEMBERS.

AS LIFE MEMBERS.
The American Missionary Association OF New
York has accepted the invitation Of the Congrega-
tional pastors and churches Of Minneapolis to hold
its ffty-frst annual meeting In that city on October
10 to q.
The report OF "Womans Work Will De mace oy
Miss D. E. Emerson OF New-York. secretary OF
the womans Department.
The history OF the American Missionary Assoc
citation IL luminous with the development and UNI
ver.al recognition Of womans influence and ac-
tivity for the welfare Of the country ana the
Church. Possibly her first effort toward direct par
ticipation In educational and religious movements
was not less surprising than have been the RAPID
changes since. resulting in the various woman
examinations now In operation.
Among the cases OF benevolent self-sacriace on
racord 4. a contribution OF 800 to the American
BOARD more than eighty years ago. recorded mus;
From an obscure female who kept the money Tor
MANY years waiting for a proper opportunity 70
bestow 1. upon a religious object.
Woman's work In connection with the American
Missionary Association has been twofod, nome ser
vice and field service and dates from It's organiza-
tion in 1916 Even then the principles OF the SO.
cietv had deep root in the hearts OF many deVout
women II was the human cry from the suue,l -, :.
ala ve-hound men and women in our own land tnat
reused woman's attention anu caiieo "et ''-
qualities into action. .. 49,. Ga. o~a-.d aid
Tho Women's organizations that nrst oNerso du
,,ara not limited 10 UNCONVENTIONAL or even churcn
lines The Female Benevolent Society ana Femaie
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popularity will amply repay the painstak'ns that
II involves.
Not only in the tailor made department are these
dolls shown but also in the dressmaking Depart
ment on the second floor where the dainuest con-
fectons in evening and summer gowns are mace 70
order from Paris models. prototypes OF NhlCH
adorn the numerous iputian hgures ulspidytu
about the room On this floor Is the nlIliheIy
department. innovation for this hrIn, put one
which they intend shall be counted among the EAU
ing features OF their beautiful and new establish
ment l.. ao.vr,n ~
No trouble or expense has been spared IN securing
the finest talent both for the designing anu mar
ing Of the exceptionally beautiful mats tndt dIe
making this department undoubted success.
Al the rear OF this floor is the tennis depart
ment" devoted 10 yachting and outing Owns, snii :
waists novelty belts gloves, vests and al tnat j.
new and uniqU. in the way OF collars ties and nad-
me fourth floor is devoted eighteen fitting
rooms including two containing bicycles, ana one
win a horse. for fitting the suits ana haoits TOT
these popular sports. .
an attraction especially appreciated after the fatigue
OF being fitted
The gown shown In Haas Brothers sketch Is MADE
OF deem purple cloth and trimmed with braid ma
fancy buttons The skirt IS encircled with eight
OF wide braid. extending from the very hem 10
within about ten inches Of the waist line. The
natty Fton Jacket is richly braided in novel fash
Ion, and IS finished about the edge with two rows
OF narrow braid terminating on each side or the
front in tiny loops and small black buttons The
hat that crowns this gown Is OF deep violet straw
trimmed with three rows OF large violets around
the brim and four choux OF violet incline placed
by the large black wings that rest upon the brim
a "a